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Term 4— Issue 11

14th December 2016

Dear Parents, Final Day for the Year - Tuesday 20

th December

Early Dismissal at 1.00pm

As we finish school for the year next Tuesday, this will be the final Valley Views for the year. Thank you all so much for your support and assistance during 2016. Exciting Staffing News! But not for us! It is quite ironic that in the final Valley Views for the 2015 school year I announced that Mr. Justin Thompson had been appointed as our new Assistant Principal… what a different 12 months makes.

I now proudly announce that Justin Thompson will no longer be our Assistant Principal as he has just been appointed Principal of Coral Park Primary School commencing in 2017. Justin has really rolled up his sleeves and made a tremendous contribution to Kilberry Valley over the year and we will miss him greatly. Our loss is Coral Park’s community’s gains, as I know Justin will give all he has to ensure it, not only remains a great school, but becomes even better. The Hampton Park schools network is very strong so we will still be working closely together to improve the education opportunities for all students in Hampton Park.

I trust you will take the opportunity to see Justin and wish him well. We will advertise for another Assistant Principal early in the new year. All the best Justin … we know you will do well leading Coral Park Primary School. Congratulations Year 6! Next Monday evening we will say farewell to our Year 6 students of 2016. This is always a special time as it marks the end of the section of their educational journey. I am always so proud when I see the group all dressed up ready to acknowledge the successes they have achieved over the 7 years at Kilberry Valley. I sincerely wish them all the best for their future education. Building Changes You may notice some work over the break … so don’t be alarmed if you see our Performing Arts rooms leaving! These are being taken away and demolished. Due to our reduced numbers over the years, we are not entitled to the number of buildings we currently have. You may also see some action with the Community Room at the end of the staff car park. This may not happen until next year, but in the near future this will see a needed facelift and modernisation of this building. We were successful in obtaining funds through the Inclusive Schools Fund to engage in the development of the building to better meet the needs of our students.

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FRIDAY

16th December

Senior Assembly

2.45pm

Grade 6 Excursion

Funfields

Class Parties

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MONDAY

19th December

Grade 6 Graduation

at Rivergum

Performing Arts

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TUESDAY

20th December

School Assembly

11.30am

School Finishes

1.00pm

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TUESDAY

31st January 2017

School starts

9.00am

Final Day Of The Year – Early Finish The last day of school for 2016 will be Tuesday 20th December. On this day school will conclude at the earlier time of 1.00pm. Please ensure you make suitable arrangements to collect your child at this time. There will be a final assembly on Tuesday at 11.30am where we will celebrate many of the achievements attained over the year. You are most welcome to attend this to conclude the year. School Commences in 2017 on Tuesday 31st JANUARY Staff will commence work on Monday 30th January and be undertaking some planning and preparations for the start of the 2017 school year. Christmas Concert It was unfortunate that the weather was unkind to us last week and we needed to cancel the Christmas Concert. You should now be aware that we will still conduct the event, but during school time on Thursday 15 th December at 2.00pm at the same venue – the basket ball court facing the B Block steps. This will be a slightly condensed version of what was to be last week, but all the students will perform their acts and it wi ll also be filmed. This will be placed on our social media sights for your viewing. All the Best to our Girls Basketball Team The team plays in the state Grand final on Saturday night and we wish them all the best. What a wonderful achievement – you should feel very proud! STATE FINAL DETAILS: When: Saturday 17th December VS Saint Monica of Tours Where: State Basketball Centre—291 George Street, Wantirna South 3152. Time: 5:30-5:50pm (Arrive from 5pm) 2 x 8minutes halves Cost: Free to watch the girls (If you would like to stay for the WNBL you can purchase 1/2 PRICED tickets on arrival)

Helpers Morning Tea It was great to see those who were able to come along on Wednesday for our helpers’ morning tea. We really appreciate all you do to assist the school programs and wish you a lovely Christmas break. Hopefully we will see you back with your sleeves rolled up ready to help again in 2017! School Review We have recently completed our School Review. This is a Department requirement every four years. During this process we analysed our performance over the last four years and now look to the future to see how we can continue to develop our stu-dents to the best of their ability. This is always a very enlightening experience and I thank those involved in the review process. I especially thank the parents who were asked to come along and talk to the external people on the review panel. Your insights were very valuable. As a result of this we have set three major goals for the next four years at Kilberry Valley. Student Achievement To optimise and accelerate the learning growth of every student in English, Mathematics and Science. Student Engagement To develop students who are curious, inquiring, creative, critical thinkers who are engaged in and connected to their learning. Student Wellbeing To develop resilient students, staff and school community members who display growth mindsets and behaviours and attitudes that reflect the school values. We have determined some strategies to implement and targets that we shall aim for to ensure we meet the goals and more information will be forthcoming in the new year regarding these.

Thank You and Happy Christmas I thank the school community for another wonderful year at Kilberry. I am certainly blessed to be able to spend the day with your children and our wonderful staff. A huge thanks to all members of staff for their undying desire to go that bit extra to ensure your children get the best opportunities to develop. I am confident 2017 will bring even more success and exciting times together. I trust you have a wonderful Christmas with your families and the holiday season is great time for you. This is a time to rest, recharge and come back in 2017 fired up and ready to achieve amazing outcomes!!!

Have a great week and keep smiling!

Neil Cunningham Principal

Aneel 0DU

Nikola 0DU Asadullah 0DU

Farwa 0PD Yousef 0SB

Jyotsana 0SU

Crismaria 0SU Yuvain 0SW

Jasleen 0SW Zaine 0SW

Faith 1CB Shachi 1CB

Rohan 1RB

James 1SD Leah 2JP

Alicia 2JP Maria 2JP

Mihin 2JP

Ella 2JP Thomas 2JR

Oscar 2JR Mevan 2JR

Pranam 2SM Aleyna 2SM

Montana 2YH

Angelina 2YH Chloe 3CT

Jermayne 3CT Raveen 3DD

Nafisa 3JW

Ashley 3LG Fahad 4JT

Ali Farzad 4JT Shannel 4MP

Josie 4RC

Jimmy 4RC Natalie 4RF

Sakura 4RF Sara 4RF

Erin 5DJ Daneka 5HP

Wafa 5HP

Peter 5HP Dimanthi 5KB

Rohullah 5KB Mobin 5KB

Darren 5MC

Dayton 5TT Nethaya 6KJ

Karam 6RD

5th December to 31st December 2016

Grade Name

Prep SU Abhirav 3KC Shanmathy 4JT Vanessa 4MP Keegan 4RC Abheeth 5TT James

SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN – COMING SOON Get ready for a ‘Sensational Summer’ of fun! Summer Holiday Club Program is coming and it is going to be one of the greatest holidays yet. Here are just some of the feature theme days coming up:

At the movies SING (PG) The movie event of the Summer is here. We're off to meet Dapper Koala Buster Moon and see the world's greatest singing competition!

Science Spectacular Interactive Science Session - Bubble, Bubble, POP! Mini Scientists get ready, it's time to experiment! With a take-home Science notebook.

Flying Hole in One Frisbee Golf Course - Will you be first to score a flying hole in one? A colourful and wildly fun indoor obstacle course awaits and we're ready to score! Plus, you’ll get your own take-home Frisbee!

Inside Out Nesting Dolls - Design and take-home your masterpieces. Will it be a footy team? A music band? The choice is yours!

Program Details To find your closest Holiday Club location and to book visit www.campaustralia.com.au/holidayclubs We look forward to seeing you and your family soon. From The Team at Camp Australia.

A company called uLearn Music has approached us offering after school music sessions to be held at school commencing term 1 next year.

School Council have discussed this possibility and feel it could be a great opportunity for students to get some tuition from a company that is already

working in a few of our local schools. The above flier contains the contact for the company and I know they would love

to hear from anyone that feels this would interest them. Simply log on to the web address and click on the enrol button to commence a conversation to answer any questions you may have regarding this program.

Please do not call the office for information, as we are outsourcing this program to uLearn Music and will not be taking bookings through the school office.

After School Music Lessons at Kilberry Valley

Dear Parents and Guardians, Year 6 students will be travelling to The Briars from Tuesday 14th

February to Friday 17th February and require parent assistance. In conjunction with school staff, duties that you will be asked to perform include: Supervision and running of camp activities e.g. Giant Swing General assistance with group activities Supervising the bathrooms and dorm areas Assistance and supervision of students performing meal time duties

If you are able to attend camp please collect a parent assistance form from the PE office or Administration

office and return to Mr. Clydesdale ASAP.

To be eligible for Camps, Sports and

Excursion Fund payment.

You will need to provide your current

Healthcare / Pension card for us to sight and photocopy

must be valid past 30th January 2017.

Please collect your application form from the office.

KILBERRY VALLEY NOTICES SENT HOME The following notices have been sent home to families

and require your prompt attention:

2017 BOOKPACKS Please come and see us at the office to organise payment SELECTED STUDENTS— SWIMMING TRIALS Please return condsent form and payment by Thursday 2nd Feb 2017. Cost 12.00

Students who do not return consent forms and payments by the closing date for incursions/excursions will not be able to participate in the activity. We would appreciate your support and co-operation with these matters. Thank you.

LATE PAYMENTS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED

Kilberry Valley Primary School

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CHANGE OF CLOTHING FOR STUDENTS

We would like to remind parents to

provide a change of clothing in children’s school

bags—preferably some clean underwear,

track suit pants, windcheater, shorts or a dress.

This is handy for

ALL children in ALL grade levels .

It makes them feel less stressed if they

require a change of clothing owing to an

accident or a blood nose or they fall in the mud.

We ask for your co-operation with this

matter as our Sick Bay is unable to cope

with the large volume of people

requiring changes of clothing.

THANK YOU

PARENT REMINDERSPARENT REMINDERS

LATE PASSES— If your child is late

to school they must sign in at the

office to receive a late pass to give

to their teacher.

EARLY LEAVERS— If you need to

collect your child before the end of

school, please do not go straight to

the classroom. They must be signed

out at the office, then you will be

given an Early Leavers pass to give

to the teacher.

C A N T E E N N E W S

The last canteen day for 2016 is Friday 16th December

First canteen day for 2017 is Wednesday 1st February.