Diary Dates

Aug

Fri 7 House Athletics for

Middle and Senior

Schools

Fri 7 Junior School Excursion

to Melbourne Zoo

Fri 14 Curriculum Day

Tue 18 Prep Excursion to

Collingwood Farm

Sep

Tues 1 Father’s Day Stall

Thurs 3 Father’s Day Breakfast

Thur 3 Whole School Concert

Fri 18 Last Day of Term

Early Dismissal 2.30pm

Newsletter No.22

30th July, 2015

KPS Ph 9853 8325 www.kewps.vic.edu.au E kew.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Www.OSHClub.com.au

Message from the Principal

3 WAY CONFERENCES 2015 - PARENT FEEDBACK SURVEY

Our 3 Way Conferences are being held today. It has been wonderful seeing the preparation our students have been making and also the thoughtful work of our teachers in getting ready for the conferences.

Last year was the first time we implemented this style of conference. From feedback gained in last year’s survey we are endeavouring to improve the process this year by ensuring that the conferences are held in the stu-dent's classroom, that time is being set aside from classroom instruction during the day to enable appropriate focus and increasing the level of teacher feedback during the conference. We have also provided a prior opportunity for parents to organise a question they may have or area for discussion.

We would appreciate some more feedback this year. This will be used to continue to improve how the 3 Way Conferences are implemented at our school in the future.

Please complete the 2015 3 Way Conference Parent Survey via the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J52SPHS

PTA TRIVIA NIGHT A HUGE SUCCESS What a terrific night we had last Saturday at our PTA Trivia Night. A grand total of $16,500 was raised. This is an excellent result and these funds will be used towards the installation of air conditioning in the BER (Senior School) classrooms. This would then complete the Cooling Solutions pro-ject across our school. I will keep you updated about the project in our future newsletters. Many thanks to all of our PTA Team for helping to organise the event. A very successful element was the silent auction items such as hampers and vouchers. These were organised by the class reps from each grade!

Term Dates 2015

Term 3 - 13 Jul - 18 Sept

Term 4 - 5 Oct - 18 Dec

Term Dates 2016

Term 1 - 27 Jan - 24 Mar

(Students start 29 Jan)

Don’t forget

to collect

those

stickers!

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Thank you to all those that assisted with the set-up, pack up, providing the questions, working behind the bar, picking up the bar order and ice, DJing, providing the music and everything else that contributed to the success of the night. A special thank you to those that donated the use of a holiday property or football jumper at our loud auction as well. Finally a huge thankyou to Alex St Claire who coordinated the whole event and led the team so effectively. Well

done Alex and well done Kew Primary School!

PAYMENT COLLECTION PROCESS To assist us in processing payments made to the school, we ask that when any money is being sent in, that it is placed in a sealed envelope with the amount, name of child, child’s class and reason for payment listed on the out-side of the envelope. We are changing how this is managed within our school so that these payments are now placed directly into a wallet that is sent to the office at 9am. This replaces the system of teachers checking this and adding the total to a recording sheet. Cheques must also have the details of the students and reason for payment attached to them. We sometimes find it hard to work out what payments are for and who they are from when we don’t have this information, especially when the name on the cheque is different to the surname of the student.

Your assistance with this will be most appreciated by our very busy office team.

FOOTSTEPS DANCE CONCERT Make sure you keep the evening of Thursday 3rd September free. On this night we will hold our whole school dance concerts at Xavier College Performing Arts Centre. Our school is too large for this venue so there will be two concerts that night. Students will only be participating at one of these. More information will be sent home shortly.

PREP ENROLMENTS 2016

I am pleased to say that we have had strong interest in our Prep enrolment for next year. Boroondara schools

confirm these Prep enrolments at their school by the end of August. As such we are now in the final stages of

organising our Prep numbers for next year. This is a final call for any existing families with children starting school

next year to submit an enrolment form now.

We will email out enrolment confirmation later in August. This will also include information about our Prep

Transition Program than will commence in Term 4. There will also be a notice board about this program outside

the school entry gates.

Our first Prep 2016 Information evening will be held on Thursday 10th September at 7pm in the Junior School Hall.

PARENT OPINION SURVEY

This is a final reminder for our parents that were randomly selected to complete the annual parent opinion survey

that it needs to be sent back to the school by tomorrow – Friday 31st July.

Be Worthy!

James Penson

Kew Primary School Blog

Busting to know all the answers to Saturday night's trivia questions? They're all there on this week's blog. Do you have something you'd like to share on the blog? All contributions are welcome. Please drop me a line at: katrina.w@ozemail.com.au Katrina Whelen

Message from the Assistant Principal

As I was driving to school today, listening to the radio, the announcer was discussing what types of employment

our school kids will get in the future and what their skill base would need to be. He then went on to announce that

children who enter Prep next year will more than likely live beyond the end of this century and he challenged his

listeners to ring in and comment on what they believed their jobs would be. I must admit it took me back a bit be-

cause while I am in the field of education how often do I think beyond this century - not often. And so I got think-

ing about what our education system needs to offer our students so that they will be gainfully employed and have

a sense of self-worth.

Here are my thoughts, learning has evolved far beyond the “memorize and regurgitate model” of years gone by. In

other words the rote learning model which many of you would have experienced during your primary, and particu-

larly, in the secondary years of your education. I know I certainly did in mine. Now we as educators teach students

to think and be discerning users of the information available on various websites. In the 21st century, students

need to be creative thinkers, resourceful, and curious learners who can work collaboratively as part of a team. Per-

sonal and inter-personal skills will be paramount for future employment prospects.

Today, you will be able to experience this learning, through the very eyes of your child, in the 3-way conference

format. Here you will experience their learning goals, WALT’s - what we are learning today and your child’s self-

assessment, particularly in the areas for improvement. Take this moment to see your child explain their learning

and where they need to take it to next, all the time being guided and explicitly taught by their teachers.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our teachers for all their hard work, and guidance they have giv-

en to their students. Teachers do worry about their students’ progress and will consult with one another for new

ideas as well as discussing their learning concerns with James and myself. They do want the very best outcomes

for all their students and these conferences are a fantastic way for you as parents to be witness to this new educa-

tional world.

Robin Grace

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Library News Term 3 is a very busy and exciting time in the Library as we celebrate the best books of 2015 with the awarding of

the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year. All classes will be exploring the nominated books during

the term.

During Book Week we will have guest illustrators, Leigh Hobbs & Heath McKenzie (Thursday August 20) to present

to all classes and of course the Book Week Dress Up and Parade (Friday August 21).

On September 2 we will have the Indigenous Literacy Foundation Book Swap during recess and a Family Reading

Afternoon after school.

We are having a Lamont Book Fair on Wednesday 12 August & Thursday 13 August in the Library.

Melbourne Writers Festival

The Melbourne Writers Festival in August includes some fantastic events for children including writing and painting

workshops. Follow the link to find out more.

http://mwf.com.au/whats-on/?event=3594

Thanks to the very creative Bethanie Clarke for the new display in the Library to celebrate the Book Week theme –

Books Light Up Our World.

CyberSafety – Spam

Here are some golden rules to help avoid Spam/Junk mail

If you don’t know who sent the email, delete it.

Never open attachments from people you don’t know.

Stop and think before you click on hyperlinks or attachments.

Scan email attachments with security software before opening them.

Legitimate financial institutions, social networking organisations or any other website will not ask you to confirm your account details, including your password, via email. Ignore the email and contact them directly.

Beware of emails that don’t address you by name.

Beware of emails with spelling mistakes and poor grammar. If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t right.

Don’t post your email addresses in online forums or other online sites.

If you do receive SPAM, report it to

http://www.acma.gov.au/Citizen/Stay-protected/My-online-world/Spam/reporting-spam-i-acma

Madame T (and the eSmart team)

KPS Middle/Senior Athletics Carnival Friday 7th August

House polo shirts will be available for sale, after school outside library

on Wednesday 5th August,

$24—limited sizes/colours available

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Thanks for being part of MUSIC SOUNDS BETTER WITH KEW

Especially to our school staff for their support, particularly James Penson, Debbie, Ruth and Aisha in the office and all the teachers and staff that came along

Thank you!

Our MC

David Denby

Trivia team Lee Coleman

Paul Aitken Michael Hughes Matt Hall Anna and David McDowall

Katrina Whelan

Games

Lorraine Trist

Glenn Hollingsworth

Bar

Rachel Naylor

Juliana Markl

Sponsorship team

Claire Tanner

Sonali Le Brocque

Anna McDowell

Voula Gabriel

Tania Lim

Annabel O’Connor

Melanie Eades

Siobhan Flynn

Belinda Edgecombe

Amanda Aitken

Music and sound

Lucy Dwyer

Joseph Dwyer

Michael & Matt

Décor and seating

Andrea Stevens

Lighting

Nick Rutherford

Photographer

Bethanie Clarke

Food truck

Liz Ellis

Trivia administrator

Anthony Gill

Set up/ pack up

Tamara Mynott

Josie Boulton

Fiona Hollingsworth

Claire and John Tanner

Anna, Lucy, Joseph, Loraine, Bethanie, Liz & Sonali

And our class reps for the amazing hampers!

Thanks again,

Alex St Claire

Thanks to all our wonderful sponsors and families! Buyers Advocate www.buyersadvocate.com.au $300 donation

Coleman/Webb family 2 nights; 2 bedrooms at Mantra Lorne www.mantralorne.com.au

Geier family 3 nights; 3 bedrooms at Apollo Bay holiday home www.greatoceanroadholidays.com.au/accommodation/1407

Lacey family 3 nights; 4 bedrooms at Point Lonsdale holiday home www.bellarinegetaways.com.au/index.php/holiday-rental-accommodation/point-lonsdale/14-holiday-rentals/point-lonsdale/45-point-lonsdale-albert-street-p36

Peters family 4 nights; 4 bedrooms at Point Roadknight, Anglesea

Roach family signed by the captain Richmond FC jumper

Taylor/Mesley family signed by the team Hawthorn FC jumper

Marshall White www.marshallwhite.com.au for the Auctioneer, Anton Zhouk

Jellis Craig www.jelliscraig.com.au and Truly Deeply www.trulydeeply.com.au real estate boards

Pink Images www.pinkimages.com.au $1000 in vouchers

Siobhan Wolff Photography siobhanwolffphotography.com.au $700 voucher

Manuela Cifra Photography http://manuelacifra.photographers.com $500 voucher

Volks Affair www.volksaffair.com.au $500 in vouchers

Betty McDowell Lingerie www.bettydowell.com.au $400 in vouchers

Melbourne Reiki Centre www.melbournereikicentre.com.au $400 voucher

Back in Motion www.backinmotion.com.au $397 voucher

Ling family $300 Zilzie wine donation

Elgar Road Vet www.elgarvet.com.au $300 hamper

Yarra Bend Golf www.yarrabendgolf.com $290 in vouchers

Verve Beauty Therapy www.vervebeautytherapy.com.au $275 in vouchers

Me Time Training www.metimetraining.com.au $250 in vouchers

Bob Stewart www.bobstewart.com.au $250 voucher

Basecamp Kids www.basecampkids.com.au $240 in vouchers

Glenferrie Orthodontics www.glenferrieorthodontics.com.au $220 toothbrush

Brown Brothers Group www.brownbrothers.com.au $200 wine donation

Fitness Dimensions www.fitnessdimensions.com.au more than $200 in vouchers

Bendigo Bank www.bendigobank.com.au $200 in vouchers

Crust pizza www.crust.com.au $200 in vouchers

Kushi Event Planning www.kushieventplanning.com $200 voucher

Clip 'N Climb www.clipnclimbmelbourne.com.au $200 in vouchers

Endota Spa www.endotadayspa.com.au $200 in vouchers and product

Di Palmas www.dipalmas.com.au $180 in vouchers

Saychol www.saychol.com.au $180 in vouchers

Quest Kew www.questapartments.com.au $175 voucher (combine with Centenove $70 voucher) Shelley Ware Toombak Marngrook Footy Show hamper

Pastry Box $150 voucher Heide Museum of Modern Art $140 voucher

Cones $130 in vouchers The Zu Boardsports $125 in vouchers

Coldstream Brewery $100 cider and $400 product discount Milan at Kew $100 in vouchers

Chantelle Nail Spa $100 in vouchers Hooking Bar & Restaurant $100 in vouchers

Flavour beauty $100 in vouchers La Porchetta $100 in vouchers

Toscana $100 vouchers Wood Frog Bakery $100 in vouchers

Kew Skin Therapy $99 voucher Skin & Body Balance $95 voucher

Metro Tennis $90 voucher Billy Lids $90 in vouchers

Masquerade Costume Hire $80 in vouchers De Melis Hairdressing $75 voucher

Centenove $70 voucher Estivo $70 in vouchers

Thai Terrace $50 voucher Now + Then Café $50 voucher

La Q Pizza $50 voucher Cannings Butchers $50 voucher

Top Paddock Café $50 voucher Action Indoor Sports $50 voucher

Kew School of Dance $50 voucher Geppettos $50 voucher

Subway $50 voucher Tim’s Bookshop $50 voucher

Cocoa Patisserie $45 voucher Hahndorf’s Chocolate $40 chocolates

Wicked Hair $40 voucher Xcolatl $30 voucher

Mind Games $30 voucher

Kew Nursery Café $25 voucher

Rie Masadome reflexologist Voucher

Crocs Playcentre Vouchers

Perse Hamper

B L Butcher Pharmacy Hamper

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The snow season is officially open!!!

Get your entry in NOW for the Victorian

Interschools Snowsports Championships at

Mt. Buller August 24-26,2015 and represent

Kew Primary

Entry forms are available at the school office

or contact Nikki Schwarz

(nikki@sraccountants.com.au) or Sonali Le

Brocque (dse195@hotmail.com) for more

information.

Payments are to be made via Trybooking:

http://www.trybooking.com/ICJJ

Reminder-snowsports interschool entries close 3 August.

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The Department of Education and Early Childhood

Development (DEECD) does not endorse the products

or services of any private advertiser. No

responsibility is accepted by DEECD for accuracy of

information contained in advertisements or claims

made by them.

Lost

A large, brightly coloured keyboard was left in

one of the Kew coffee shops. If it belongs to

you please contact the office.