Develop ing Respons ib le Learners for a Changing Soc ie ty

PO Box 126 HAMPTON PARK 3976 Web: www.kilberryps.vic.edu.au Phone: 9702 8688

Term 1— Issue 4

21st February 2018

Dear Parents,

No students are to attend school this Friday. Pupil Free day Friday 23

rd February

This is the final reminder that we have a PUPIL FREE DAY this coming Friday 23

rd February. Staff will be engaging in a number of activities in relation to reading

to enrich our approach to reading program at Kilberry Valley. We will learn from an external speaker and also engage in research that delves into the areas of modelled reading, shared reading, guided reading, independent reading, reciprocal reading, the language experience approach, literature circles and close reading. School Council Elections I remind you that nominations have opened for School council 2018. Nomination forms are available at the school office. Nominations close next Monday 26

th February 2017 at 4.00pm.

If we require an election we will inform you of the process after that time. The following vacancies are advertised:

Parent Category for School Council for 2018: 3 positions - 2 year term DET position also: 1 position - 2 year term

You Can Do It Focus – Being Kind It has been wonderful to see students displaying the fortnightly focus of Being Kind through, including others, helping others and encouraging others. What a difference it makes to those around us. Keep on Being Kind. All The Best We wish our swimmers involved in the district Swimming Carnival all the best next on Wednesday 28

th February and also look forward to seeing the talent unfold at

the annual Kilberry’s Got Talent Showcase Friday 2nd

March. Good luck to you all and have some fun!

* MONDAY 19th FEB

To THURSDAY 22nd FEB

Getting to Know You Interviews

* FRIDAY

23rd FEB Curriculum Day

No Students

* WEDNESDAY

28th FEB District Swimming Selected students

Grade 4 - 6

* FRIDAY

2nd MARCH Kilberry’s Got Talent

12.20 - 2.00pm

Junior Assembly 2.45pm

* WEDNESDAY

7th MARCH Grip Student

Leadership Conference School Captains Only

* FRIDAY

16th MARCH Cross Country

Fun Run Gr 3 - 6

9.15 - 11.30am

Gr P - 2 12.20 - 2.00pm

Cyber Safety

To commence the year in Digital Technologies classes students have been learning about Cybersafety, in an effort to become safe and responsible users of technology. Computers are becoming an ever more important tool for communication and a wonderful tool for many people, however it does need to be used carefully and responsibly. As you would be aware, there are many issues that can arise with the use of social media, and our staff are outlining some of these concerns in their Digital Technologies sessions to ensure your child’s safety. However, we need your help. We ask for your partnership in ensuring our students are only accessing APPROPRIATE social media platforms. Each social media platform has its own age restrictions, and we ask that you help your child to adhere to them. This graphic clearly shows that the majority of popular social media platforms have an age restriction of at least 13 years old. No student at Kilberry Valley should have one of these accounts. If you allow your children to use one of these social media platforms, against the company guidelines, we strongly encourage that you closely monitor their use. From time to time inappropriate use of social media is brought to our attention, including cyberbullying and access to inappropriate content, and if it is school related we will follow this up. However, we can only do so much and I encourage any parent or guardian to discuss appropriate use of technology with their child. If your child is experiencing cyberbullying, we encourage you to seek further advice from the following websites, or in some cases, you may wish to contact police. More information can be found: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/bullystoppers/Pages/parentcyber.aspx https://www.esafety.gov.au/iparent Have a great week and keep smiling! Neil Cunningham Principal

MUSIC 1D DRAMA 1C

DIGITAL TECH 2C

Breeana Abby 0E Ahlia 1A Alisha 1E Lilly 2A Vinoj 4A Baylin 4A Amaya 4D Heidi 5B Matthew 5B Heroon 5C Yashas 6A Kaithleen 6A Byron 6D Farwah 6D Brandy 6D

12th February to 18th February

GRADE NAME Prep E Owen 1C Yukta 1D Jeremiah 1E Eeva 2A Wasi 2B Damian 2C Cael 2D Abhirav 2E Danika 3A Hiruni 3B Amy 3C Freshta 3D Skye 3E Azelia 4A Rhydah 4B Ella R 4C Abbey 4C Nicole 4D Aliana 4D Hayat 5A Manan 5B Kaleb 5C Fiona 5D Sam 6C Sachintha 6D Coral

WEEKLY SPECIALIST AWARDS

From the 13th to the 16th of February the Year 6’s went to camp. The destination was Briars on the Mornington Peninsula.

They had a wonderful time while they were there!

Their first activities took place outdoors. Some groups did activities where they

pushed their courage to the limits. Most agreed the best activity was canoeing

which most did for the first time.

Just because the camp leftovers didn't go to camp doesn't mean they didn’t have an

amazing time back at school! Students were in groups and had to earn points during activities for their group. The winning team got a prize

at the end. All the Grade Six had a Lovely week at camp and at school.

Year 6 Camp

On Thursday, the improved weather meant the whole group could finally walk to the beach. Whilst there, they had tons of fun playing flags, beach soccer, creating sand

sculptures and of course playing in the water! Later that night, Year 6 camp had a

humongous disco with lots of crazy dancing from students and even the teachers!

On Wednesday, due to the bad weather the

Year 6’s did some indoor activities which were all competitions between each activities groups.

One of them was eating Weet-bix without hands. Later that day, the group went to a Gargantuan Indoor Sports Centre. They played dodgeball,

cricket and soccer.

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 29th January 2018.

Please hand your application form to the office before Friday 22nd June 2018

Unfortunately we can no longer supply JJ Snacks as

per the menu due to supplier issues. We have replaced these with Mamme Corntos Snack which

is in fact a better product and stamped with a canteen approved emblem.

The ingredients are: Corn, edible oil, rice, cheese, flavour, sugar, salt, spice, dhall powder, tapioca starch and flavour enhanser.

No preservatives, Gluten Free, No GM Ingredients.

These will be sold at the same price as the JJ Snacks were.

Please help our Breakfast Club!

Last year at the KVPS Breakfast Club we served over 2000 FREE meals. These numbers demonstrate the popularity and need for this program

amongst our community. It is a wonderful chance for students and families to socialise and make a healthy start to their day.

In order for our Breakfast Club volunteers to continue to offer this essential service we are asking for a

donation of 1 food item from each family at KVPS.

If you could be kind enough to send 1 of the following items to school we would be extremely grateful. Please note this donation is optional and only

one item per family is required.

As we need a range of products, we ask that each year level please donate a different item

Prep Jam Grade 1 Jam Grade 2 Honey Grade 3 Honey Grade 4 Honey Grade 5 Vegemite Grade 6 Vegemite

FRIDAY there will be FREE toast for all students

(Starting Friday 2nd March 2018)

Time: 8:30- 8:55am Day: FRIDAY mornings Place: Gym Cost: FREE

We are always looking for parent helpers.

If you have a current WWCC (Working With Childrens Check) and would like to help us out on FRIDAY Mornings please contact

Miss Taffe in the Gym.

Senior Cross country 9.15am—11.30 (Grade 3-6)

Junior Cross Country 12.20pm—2pm

(Prep - Grade 2)

We are always looking for parent helpers for our senior cross country.

If you are able to help, please contact the

PE Office

The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge has started!!!

2018 Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open and Kilberry Valley Primary School is once again excited to be participating. The Challenge is open to all Victorian children from birth to Year 10 in recognition of the importance of reading for literacy development. It is not a competition; but a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books by 7 September 2018. Children from Prep to Year 2 are encouraged to read or ‘experience’ 30 books with their parents and teachers. Children from Year 3 to Year 10 are challenged to read 15 books. All children who meet the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier and can choose to have their name included on the online Honour Roll. If you would like your child‘s name to appear on the Honour Roll, please sign the attached form and return it to your school. To read the Premier’s letter to parents, view the booklists and for more information about the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge, visit: www.education.vic.gov.au/prc Your teacher or Mrs Merritt in the library will be able to provide you with your username and password to access the reading challenge website to enable you enter the books you have read. A student guide to online recording system is available at the schools website http://www.kilberryps.vic.edu.au/ to assist you on how to records your books.

......So let your reading adventures begin

and Take The Challenge ………

If you would like your child’s name to appear on the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge online Honour Roll, please sign the following form and return it to your school. (Alternatively you can tick the box on the website after you have logged in) TERMS AND CONDITIONS Definitions: Department refers to the Victorian Department of Education and Training, Person refers to the child/adult listed below in the consent declaration. Privacy Protection The Department takes its privacy obligations seriously and any personal information collected or used by the Department will be handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). This law sets out what we must do when the Department collects, uses, handles and destroys personal information. Personal information includes personal details such as an individual’s name and school that could be used to identify an individual. Collection, use, disclosure and storage of personal information If you provide your consent your school will collect and disclose your child’s first and last name, and the name of the school to the Department. The Department will then: Publish your child’s name on its online Honour Roll located at: www.education.vic.gov.au/prc at the completion of the Challenge with no other identifying factors such as early childhood setting name. Accuracy, access to information and withdrawal of consent The Department will endeavour to ensure that any personal information held about your child is up to date and accurate. You can access, correct and withdraw personal information held by the Department by written request in accordance with the Department’s Information Privacy Policy located at: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Pages/privacypolicy.aspx Consent may be withdrawn at any time by writing to the Department’s Privacy Unit on: privacy.enquiries@edumail.vic.gov.au . If you have any questions about this form, or if you need more information, please contact the PRC Challenge Coordinator at the Department readingchallenge@edumail.vic.gov.au or (03) 9637 3624. Yes I consent to my child’s name appearing on the online Honour roll Name of child………………………………………………………………………………….. Parent Signature………………………………………………………………………………..

GETTING ALONG OUR FOCUS THIS FORTNIGHT:

BEING KIND

HELPING OTHERS ENCOURAGING OTHERS

INCLUDING OTHERS

One of our children in the school community is receiving medical treatment which puts them at serious risk if they are exposed to

infectious illnesses, in particular: Chicken -Pox, Measles, Mumps or Shingles.

It is also important that while your child is unwell they remain at home until they

are no longer contagious. Please let us know immediately by calling the

school office on 9702 8688.

As a school community we value your support in relation to the wellbeing of all our students.

We have several children’s reading glasses, that have

been handed into the office.

If your child has lost a pair, please come to the

office for collection.

KILBERRY VALLEY NOTICES SENT HOME

The following notices have been sent home to families

and require your prompt attention:

EDWIN FLACK DISTRICT SWIMMING - Selected Students

Please return consent form and payment by Thursday 22nd February 2018. Cost: $12.50

GRIP STUDENT LEADERSHIP - School Captains Only Please return consent form by Wednesday 7th March 2018.

CROSS COUNTRY FUN RUN Please return sponsorship form and money raised by Friday 16th March 2018.

CASEY RACE SWIM LESSON - Grade 4 - 6

Please return consent form and payment by Monday 19th March 2018. Cost: $15.00

QKR IS OUR PREFERRED METHOD OF PAYMENT

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

Kilberry Valley Primary School ADVERTISING

Please Note: The Department of Education and Training

does not endorse the products or services of any private advertisers. No responsibility is accepted by

DET for accuracy of information.

If your child is absent from school, please

ring the school office on 9702 8688

on the morning of the

absence and send a note with the

student on the day they

return to school.

THANK YOU

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

Important