From the Principal

11th May 2017

The KIRRHI CONNECTION CALENDAR

Term 2

11th May

NAPLAN

12th May

PSSA

18th May—1st June

Chinese Study Tour Group

19th May

PSSA

24th May - 26th May

Stage 3 camp

No Band Today

25th May

Life Ed

26th May

Walk Safely to School Day

PSSA

National Sorry Day

27th May - 3rd June

Reconciliation Week

29th May-2nd June

Life Ed

2nd June

Assembly 2H

5th June

P & C Meeting

9th June

PSSA

Assembly 6B

NAPLAN This week our Year 3 & 5 students completed the NAPLAN assessments. These assessments give parents a snapshot of their children’s academic performance and provide the school with information about broad cohort performance in aspects of literacy and numeracy. Please remember that NAPLAN is just one source of information for parents and the school and the results of these tests alone do not define a student’s academic ability and capacity. Results from these tests will be distributed to parents as soon as they are made available to the school.

Hand, Foot and Mouth disease Recently we have had three known cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in our school. I wanted to give parents some information so that we can do our best to help stop the spread of infection. What is Hand, Foot and Mouth disease (HFMD)? Hand, Foot and Mouth disease is caused by a viral infection, meaning that antibiotics will not work. HFMD is characterised by fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, irritability, and loss of appetite. A few days later, painful blisters/lesions may occur to the tongue, mouth, gums, or the inside of the cheeks. The lesions begin as small red spots that can blister and become ulcers. A skin rash may then develop, which is usually located on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Any concerns, please see your General Practitioner.

edYOUtopia Anti-Bullying Program Last week, Dr Patty Rose was back at our school and delivered her edYOUtopia program to our Kindergarten students. This is an important part of how we take a pro-active approach to addressing anti-bullying education here at Keiraville.

Assembly The next class assembly will be presented by 2H on Friday 2nd June at 2pm in the school hall. As always, parents and friends are welcome to attend.

Chinese Study group Next Thursday 18th May, a Chinese study tour group will be arriving at our

school. We will be hosting 12 students, 2 teachers and a guide for 2 weeks.

Thank you to the families who are hosting teachers and/or students from the

Chinese study group. Whilst they are here in Australia, Mrs Di Noro will be

supporting these students and providing them with English classes. They will be

spending some of their time in our classrooms. I’m sure you will all join me in

welcoming these students and teachers to our school.

Hello Students, parents and staff of Keiraville PS Community.

My name is Colin Green and I will take on the role as School Chaplain for the duration of the year. The School Chaplain role is non-denominational, and instead is a pastoral care position aimed towards supporting the well-being of students and staff. My time will be split over two days a week where I’ll be present in classrooms, in the playground and/ or at alternative school events. Any member of the school community should feel free to come and introduce themselves and/ or have a chat about anything, at any time during the school day. Alternatively, if you feel that a child in your care would benefit from time with the chaplain, I’d be happy to make an opportunity.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Colin

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TERM 2 Fees

Term 2 fees have been sent home Remember that you can pay on-line at home or through the Skoolbag App. Just go to the $Make a Payment section and you can pay by credit card. Fees can also be dropped into the office mailbox in a clearly marked envelope. Please include name, term fees & class. If there are reasons why fees cannot be paid on time, please contact Mr O’Connor or the office so we are aware of your situation. Thank you

Teachers Are Learners Too! Over the past fortnight, Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 teachers have continued their ongoing L3 training. Last week, teachers K-6 have spent half a day in their Stage Teams working on assessment and planning. This initiative is happening twice each term to provide all teachers with opportunities to collaborate and learn together. Mrs Veitch continued her ongoing L3 training. Wednesday 2nd May- Mr Hailstone and Mrs Matthes attended Evaluation Essentials training. Thursday 3rd May- Mrs Matthes attended the North Wollongong Principals network meeting.

Lisa Matthes

Relieving Principal

KPS on Facebook!

Recently, our school started a Facebook page and each family has been given a permission to publish note. The Facebook page is intended to be used as a place where parents can find up-to-date information about what's happening around the school and to showcase and celebrate the success of our students. It is important that parents read the permission note carefully and return the note to the school as soon as possible. I would like to start to post some of the great photos we have taken recently at our school events and I can only do this after I have checked each family's permission to publish preferences.

If you have any concerns or questions about our Facebook page please come and see me. In the meantime why not 'like' our page and have a look at the wonderful things that have been happening around our school.

Here is a link: https://www.facebook.com/Keiraville-Public-School-1092510700875749/

Walk Safely to School Day (19 May 2017)

Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual, national event when all Primary School children are

encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a community event seeking to promote road

safety, health, public transport and the environment.

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Attention Parents Due to unforseen circumstances 6B’s assembly which was due to be this week, has been

postponed. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Band and Instrumental Program News Next week is our concert! I know the students are very excited to be performing for everyone. If your child is performing, please remind them to practise during the week and remind them to bring their music and instrument in on the day. Please note that The Band and Instrumental program will not be held in Week 5 (Wednesday 24th May) due to Years 5 and 6 camp, it will recommence again in Week 6. Mrs Thompson Keiraville Public School Band and Instrumental program coordinator

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Our Concert So Far Date: Wednesday 17th May 2017

Time: 2.00-2.50pm Location: Under the B Block COLA at KPS

Performers: All students who learn an instrument at the school

Assembly Awards

KMW: Novak, Aidan, Zara, Jaison KV: Sophie, Anna-Rose, Nicholas, Te Ahurei 1A: Mia, Levi, Emily, Monique 1MC: Lawson, Asia, Christian, Kalyca IS: Brendan, Rock, Nathaniel 2H: Tristan, Milton, Eva, Nathan, Audrey 2MC: Jared, Zoe, Daniuel, Thomas

3T: Anouk, Diogo, Charlize, Nikolas, Daniel, Leili 3/4M: Jet, Bailey, Chloe, Mila, Delilah, Santino 4Y: Oscar, Jack, Glyn, Kira, Natalia, Siarra 5D: Jie, Marko, Scarlet, Kaitlyn 5L: Melody, Siyi, Charlie, Rojan, Luke 6B: Suzanne, Cyan, Lily, Izak, Ava

6M: Eustice, Wilhelmina, Mackenzie, Finn

Congratulations

FROM THE SPORTS DESK..... Central Wollongong Cross Country Carnival

Congratulations to all the students who represented our school at the Central Wollongong District Cross Country carnival at Kembla Joggers on Wednesday 3rd May. It was a fabulous day and you should all be very proud of your efforts. Special thanks to the parents for transporting and help with our tents. Special congratulations to the following students who will go on to the Regional Cross Country on Friday 2nd June at Nowra, as District Representatives:

12/13yr Girls Age Champion - 1st - Lily T, 11yr Boys - 4th - Toby R, 10 yr Girls - 4th - Kelera S

Premier Sporting Challenge ‘Learning to Lead’ Day

Congratulations to the students in Years 5 & 6 who attended the Premier Sporting Challenge ‘Learning to Lead’ Day at Figtree High on Monday 1st May. It was a fun filled day of activities and your behaviour and enthusiasm in all the activities run by the high school students was outstanding. The students will follow up this day by mentoring the younger students in coordinating some playground games at lunch and recess times. Some of these skills will involve initiative games, cricket, soccer, basketball, touch football, volleyball and dance.

Years 3 - 6 PSSA and School Sport

The PSSA sport for Years 3-6 starts tomorrow. Students will play inter-school school sport at Figtree Oval and Sid Parrish Park. Please ensure you have returned your permission note to your class teacher. Buses for PSSA sport on Fridays will depart at 9:00am after a roll call under the B Block COLA. Students arriving late on this day will join the school games group. Please ensure all girls participating in soccer have shin pads and long socks or they will not be allowed to play. All students participating in contact Rugby League must have mouth guards, these are compulsory and head gear and football boots are optional.

NSWPSSA State Knockout Rugby League - All Schools Rugby League Carnival

The first three rounds of the NSWPSSA Knockout will be played on Tuesday 23rd May at Cec Glenholmes Oval, Warilla in the All Schools Rugby League Carnival. First game starts at 9:30am and finishes approx. 2pm. Parents will need to organise transport for their child to and from the ground. Students are to meet Miss Pigram at the oval at 9:00am. Mouth guards are compulsory for this carnival. If there are any other students in Years 5 & 6 that play Rugby League that may be interested in joining this team, please see Miss Pigram. Thank you to Mr Rodwell for helping with preparing this team for their big game.

CWPSSA District Trials

Congratulations to all the students who have attended our Central Wollongong trials and Northern Illawarra Trials in lead up to the South Coast team selections. Well Done to Lily T in Year 6 who was selected in the South Coast Hockey Team. Good Luck to Toby R and Zac W who will attend the South Coast trials for Rugby Union this Friday 12th May in Goulburn.

M Pigram - Sport Coordinator

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27.4.17 Anzac Day Anzac Day is when we remember the people who went to war. Anzac Day is special in our family because we had relatives in the war. To me, Anzac Day means men and women who sacrificed their lives for us. When people died in the war they put headstones where they lay. On Anzac Day soldiers march around in circles. Anzac Day is a very special day. At the footy I saw people marching and heard the ‘Last Post’. By Kai 2MC

Uniform Shop Canteen Roster

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Day/Time Date Volunteer

Friday 8:30am – 9:00am

12-May Ann, Sarah

Thursday 2:30pm -3:30pm

18-May Renee

Friday 8:30am – 9:00am

19-May Kimberley, Jodie

Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm

25-May Renee

Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm

2-Jun Renee

Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm

9-Jun Renee

Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm

16-Jun Renee

Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm

23-Jun Renee

Friday 8.30am–9.00am

30-Jun Ann, Liz

Day Date Names

Week 3

Fri 12/5 Tracy, Beth, Elena

Week 4

Wed 17/5 Mandi, Bronwen

Thurs 18/5 Sam, Sindu, Jane

Fri 19/5 Ainsley, Trish, Karen, Nicole

Week 5

Wed 24/5 Tracey J, Sarah E, Michelle

Thurs 25/5 Natasha, Colin

Fri 26/5 Ruth, Marnie, Alina

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Keiraville Public School

286 Gipps Rd,

Keiraville NSW 2500

Ph: 4229 4117

Fax: 4226 5084

Email: keiraville-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: keiraville-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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KEIRAVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Wk 3 8 9

NAPLAN

10

NAPLAN

11

NAPLAN

Mother’s Day Stall

12

PSSA Sport

Wk 4 15 16 17 18

Chinese Study Tour

students arrive

19

Walk Safely to

School Day

GRIP Leadership

PSSA Sport

Wk 5 22 23 24

Stage 3 Camp

No Band today

25

Stage 3 Camp

Life Ed Van

26

Stage 3 Camp

National Sorry Day

Reconciliation Week

27th May-3rd June

June

Wk 6

29

Life Ed Van

30

Life Ed Van

31

Life Ed Van

1

Chinese Study Tour

students depart

Life Ed Van

2

Regional Cross

Country

Wk 7 5

P&C Meeting

6 7 8 9

PSSA Sport

Wk 8 12

Queen’s Birthday

Public Holiday

13

14

Kindergarten

Excursion to Symbio

15 16

Athletics Carnival

PSSA

Wk 9