Week 6 – 27th

May 2015 Sharing Our News

Even the Rain Couldn’t Stop Cracker Night!

The staffroom at lunchtime on Friday was the scene of some very

serious conversations and some very worried faces. The heavens had

opened up spilling 13mm of rain onto our very dedicated team of

volunteers and staff who were putting things together for Cracker Night.

Thankfully after many phone conversations and a lot of checking

weather reports it was decided that Cracker Night should go ahead.

Well, thankfully it did and for those families who came along it was a

wonderful occasion. This year’s event was a roaring success despite

the weather. Our school and our school community once again showed

that when working together we can achieve outstanding results and

overcome adversity in doing so. It was marvellous to see many people

who have worked on Cracker Night sharing their experience and also

great to see new faces bringing in new ideas and improving on an

already worthwhile community event.

King Street Children Undefeated Arguers!

Yesterday Ms Gay took 2 teams of senior students to Singleton Heights

Public School for a debating gala day. Both teams took part in short

debating sessions against other schools with one of our teams walking

away undefeated. Well done to all those students who took part. The

ability to respectfully and accurately articulate your beliefs, values,

knowledge and opinions is a key factor for success in most adult

pursuits.

PBL Team Developing a Home for Kindness in our School.

This morning with the guidance and leadership of Mrs Barry the PBL

team began planning for classroom lessons around the purpose and

use of our new “Buddy Chair.” The aim of these lessons is to teach all

of our children firstly that this chair is a place you can go if you are not

feeling happy for whatever reason and secondly that people who are

sitting on the chair need our kindness and support. We are looking

forward to seeing how this helps us move towards instilling our school

values of Kind, Safe, Proud and Supportive in all of our children.

Mr Cameron Upcroft – Relieving Principal

UPCOMING EVENTS 2015 Term 2 WEEK 7 Mon 1

st June P&C Meeting 6pm Library

PSSA Rugby League

Tues 2nd

June Stage 2 Muswellbrook Eisteddfod

Soccer Gala Day

Wed 3rd

June Yr 7 Enrichment Class Test

UNSW Science Test

Visiting Performance

Thurs 4th

June U/10 Knights Knockout

Stage 3 Muswellbrook Eisteddfod

Fri 5th

June Book Club /Pie Drive Orders Due

Cancer Council Biggest Morning

Tea Cake Stall

WEEK 8 10/11/12

th June Starstruck Performances

Fri 12th June Starstruck Excursion

WEEK 9 Mon 15

th June UNSW Spelling Test

Wed 17th

June Pie Drive Delivery

Term 3 WEEK 1 Mon 13

th July Staff Development Day

Tues 14th

July Students return to school

14th

-22nd

July Life Education Van

WEEK 2 Tues 21

st July Meeting of the Minds

WEEK 3 Tues 28

th July UNSW English Test

WEEK 4 Mon 3

rd Aug P&C Meeting 6pm Library

WEEK 5 Mon 10

th Aug School Photos

Tues 11th

Aug Group Photos

UNSW Mathematics Test

WEEK 6 19/20/21

st Aug Stage 3 Bathurst/Dubbo Excursion

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King Tidings

Smiles all round at Cracker Night 2015!

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Week 7 Term 2 1/6/15 Judi Wyllie RECESS HELP NEEDED 2/6/15 Sarah Graham, Amanda Gilmore RECESS Sarah Graham 3/6/15 Deb Munzenburger RECESS HELP NEEDED 4/6/15 Jackie See RECESS HELP NEEDED 5/6/15 Penny Stewart, Mel Barber RECESS Mel Barber UNIFORM SHOP HOURS:

Tuesdays 2-3pm, Thursdays 9-10am

Stage Assemblies

Infants (Tuesday of even weeks at 2.30pm in the Hall) 9th June KB 23rd June KF Stage 2 (Friday of even weeks at 1.00pm in the Hall)

29th May S2S 12th June S2I 26th June S2T Stage 3 (Friday of odd weeks at 12.00pm in the Hall)

5th June S3H 19th June S3M

Stage 3 Assembly Awards – Term 2 Week 3 Merit Cards: S3G: Samuel H, Kiram T, John W S3H: Jemma E, Curtis W, Kya T S3K: Storm S, Riley S S3M: Sophie R, Tyler C, Lara P Sports Awards: Laura C, Ashton H, Storm S, Cooper H, Casey S, Jet P, Cameron M, Demi F Best Class at Assembly: S3K

Year 6 Gift Fundraiser

Each year our Year 6 students raise money to buy a

gift for the school. Due to popular demand, they are

again holding a pie drive this winter. Please see

details on the order form with this newsletter. Orders

are due on Friday 5th June with delivery on

Wednesday the 17th June.

King Street PBL Values

At King Street we are:

Kind, Safe, Proud and Supportive.

In our classrooms we:

Co-operate...always cooperate with

teachers, classmates and visitors

Listen…be an attentive listener for

effective learning

Attitude…have a positive attitude for

successful learning and be proud of our

work

Sensible…move and behave safely in the

classroom

Studious…be studious and enjoy the

sharing of knowledge with teachers and

classmates.

At King Street Public school we have CLASS.

Thank you to the following students for displaying

our KSPS values and rules (Term 2, Week 3):

S3G: Diana P, James B, Emma J

S3H: Kya T, Josie S

S3K: MacKenzie H, Maddison B

S3M: Samantha W, Rhyley S

Canteen News

Tuesday Winter Meal Deal

Macaroni & Cheese Meal Deal: Mac & Cheese with

juice $4.50 (normally $4.90)

Lasagne Meal Deal: Lasagne with juice $4.50

(normally $4.90)

New for Term 2

Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap with lettuce, tomato,

cheese and mayonnaise $5

Ham, Cheese and Tomato Toasted Sandwiches,

only $4.00.

Homemade Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup/Pumpkin

Soup with bread roll $4.00

Movie Ticket Orders Now Being Taken

The Canteen Committee is once again selling

discount movie tickets. Order forms are available at

the office or the canteen. Orders are due by 5th

June.

Glee Drinks Discontinued

Glee drinks have now been discontinued. We have

replaced them with Kyneton sparkling mineral water

($1.70). It is available in red (Apple and Raspberry)

and green (Lemon and Lime).

Book Club

The next Book Club orders are due back on Friday,

5th June.

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Weather Clears up

for Cracker Night

2015 Cracker Night has

come and gone.

The weather finally

turned for us and gave

us a dry and wind free

night although a bit cold.

The fireworks once again

were amazing and

enjoyed by the whole community. KSPS had a great

festive feel and the looks on the many faces was of

pure enjoyment.

The King Street P&C would like to thank all of the

helpers that were involved in making this such an

amazing event. The parent, teachers, children and

extended family involvement was brilliant. We had

some new activities, food outlets and entertainment

this year and these were enthusiastically received.

Events such as Cracker Night are undertaken so we

can raise funds to provide additional resources for

your child’s education, so we value your support and

feedback. Thank you to the following groups,

businesses and individuals for their support:

Singleton Diggers

Mirannie Firewood Supplies

Singleton SES

Lions Singleton

Apex Singleton and Muswellbrook

Singleton Crest

J&N Sound

Singleton Sound Solutions

Eureka Tae Kwon Do

ABC Jumping Castles

Singleton Army Base

Tutt Bryant

Singleton High School Music Department

Agricultural Hotel

Pattons Cool Room

Bakers Delight

Dominos Pizza

Spice and Lime

Barb Power

Subway

McDonalds

Bunnings Singleton

Singleton Police

Singleton Mazda

John Kember

Singleton IGA

Singleton Fire Brigade

Darlington RFS

Trunks

Singleton Mobile Pre-School

Michael Judge

Singleton Youth Venue

Warren and Mary Deaves

Singleton Photo Centre

Warkworth Hall

KSPS P & C Committee

Horse Sports Success

Last Friday our talented Horse Sports Team

competed in the Singleton Horse Sports Competition

at the Showground. Due to the wet weather, they

could only do the morning events. Points however

were still tallied and our team once again had much

much success. The results were:

Cally- 1x4, 1x 3rd, 1x 5th, Reserve Champion 11 year

girls.

Naite- 1x 1st, 1x 3rd, 1x 4th, Reserve Champion 9

year boys.

Chloe- 1x 4th

Thomas-2x 1st, 1x 2nd, Reserve Champion 11 year

boys.

Chloe and her beautiful horse Misty.

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Singleton Sound Solutions 75 John St, Singleton Tel: 02 65 715 155

http://www.singletonsoundsolutions.com.au/

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea- Supporting

the NSW Cancer Council

There would be very few people who have not had

family members, friends, colleagues or

acquaintances impacted by cancer.

Having recently experienced this “journey” myself I

am well aware of the affect it has on peoples lives

and their families. This disease does not

discriminate between male and female or young and

old.

Once again King Street Public School will support

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. On Friday 5th June

we will be holding a cake/slice/toffee stall. Donations

can be taken to Mrs Kermodes classroom.

Alternatively, if you wish to make a monetary

donation this can be done at the office where an

official receipt can be issued.

Note: Please be aware of our peanut allergy policy.

Thank you for your anticipated support.

Kerry Kermode

Did you get to Dunk-a-Dad?

There were 3 very brave dad’s at Cracker night who

offered (that is, were nominated by their wives) to

put their bodies on the line in the Dunk Tank.

Thank you to Mr Evans, Mr Morgan and Mr Foster

for braving the cold weather to help the school

community.

Canteen to Host Another Hot Dog Day

The canteen has excess stock bought for Cracker

Night; therefore we would like to offer students

another Hot Dog Day. This will be on Monday 15th

June. Please fill in the order form below and return

to the canteen by Friday 12th June.

REMINDER At King Street School we

have a policy endorsed by the WHS

Committee (Work, Health, and Safety)

that no animals are to be on school grounds.

The only exception would be if they are brought in

for “Show & Tell” and taken home immediately after

by parents. It has been noted that some parents are

bringing dogs to school with them when dropping

and collecting children. We would ask that these

parents cease this practice for the safety of the

children at our school.

Thank you

KSPS WHS Committee

HOT DOG DAY!

TUESDAY 9TH JUNE

Name.…………………………………………………………………………

Class…………………How Many?................Sauce Y/N

Name.…………………………………………………………………………

Class…………………How Many?................Sauce Y/N

Name.…………………………………………………………………………

Class…………………How Many?................Sauce Y/N

PLEASE HAVE ORDERS AND MONEY

TO THE OFFICE BY FRIDAY 5th JUNE

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“One Stop Rock Shop” Coming to King

Street

Our second visiting performance for 2015 will be

held on Wednesday 3rd June and is titled: “One

Stop Rock Shop.”

The cost of this performance will be $6.00 per

student. If you have paid the Visiting

Performance Fee (Supercover) there is no

payment or note required.

For those families who have not paid the Visiting

Performance Fee, please return the permission note

below with payment to ensure your child is able to

attend.

Year 2 to Year 6

Excursion to see Star Struck

Star Struck is a live 3 hour spectacular presented by

Hunter Public Schools. A cast of over 3500 children

singing and dancing give a performance you will long

remember.

On Friday 12th June we will have an excursion to

Newcastle Entertainment Centre to see the matinee

performance. Anyone in Year 2 or Primary plus parents,

grandparents and friends are welcome to attend. If you

would like younger students to go, there has to be an

adult accompanying them.

The cost of the excursion will be $41 for students and

$47 for adults. This includes your ticket and bus travel.

If interested please fill out the form below and return to

the office with the money included.

The note and money need to be returned to the office

by this Friday 29th

May.

Sorry, we are unable to give refunds on the tickets as

we are unable to get a refund from The

Entertainment Centre.

Thank you,

Jenny Stewart

(for further details please see me)

…………………………………………………………..

I give permission for

__________________________________

of class ___________ to travel by bus to the

Newcastle Entertainment Centre on June

12th

2015.

Signature:

__________________________________

No. of tickets

__________________________

Visiting Performance

“One Stop Rock Shop”

I give permission for my child/children:

Name………………………………………

Class………………………………...........

Name………………………………………

Class………………………………...........

Name………………………………………

Class………………………………...........

to attend the Visiting Performance “One

Stop Rock Shop” on 3/6/15. I have

enclosed $6 per student.

(PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE PAID

SUPERCOVER YOU DO NOT NEED TO SEND IN

THIS NOTE OR PAYMENT).

Signed……………………………………..

(Parent/Guardian)

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Mirannie Firewood Supplies

Top Quality Seasoned Firewood Ph 6577 8578 / 0412 923 537

King Street is an Allergy Aware School

This is a reminder for all families that some of our

students have serious reactions to products

containing nuts and fish.

We ask that you please do not send foods or

containers to school that contain nut or fish

products.

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Cracker Night 2015…

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Thank you for your Support

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For the safety of our children, we would like to remind motorists of the various RTA signs that surround our

school. For your convenience we have included some information from the RTA website:

To further ensure the safety of our children, the P&C has erected signs on the Sussex

street fences to remind drivers of the drop off/pick up area. These signs indicate the

areas where the zone starts and finishes.

If you are stopping in this zone you must remain within 3 metres of your car, and

you may only stop for 2 minutes. This means you can pull up, get out and collect

school bags from your boot or backseat, kiss your child then depart. We would

appreciate it if all motorists could use this zone correctly, as it would maintain smooth

traffic flow in Sussex Street, and help to keep our children safe.

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