Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

WEEK 10, TERM 2

Principal’s Message

Congratulations to our Kirrawee Public School Band. On Monday I had the privilege to attending the

BANDFEST program at the Kogarah Civic Centre. Our school band performed with confidence and

commitment. The band achieved a “SILVER AWARD”. The adjudicator reported our band had

exceptional rhythm and alignment. Thank You to all staff who assisted with the success of the band

program.

Volunteering to support the school

The P & C are in need for more volunteers to help with school fundraising events. Currently a very small

group are doing an exceptional job. Many schools now have to raise their own funds for activities and

supplies that once were considered basic necessities, and parent volunteers are essential to organizing

and chaperoning these fundraising events and other school activities.

Even if you haven't been involved in the past, it's never too late to start. In fact, it may be more

important than ever to get involved before students reach secondary school. Remember, that not

everyone is suited for the same type of involvement — you may have to "try on" a number a few

activities before you find something that feels right. If you're at a loss for how you can help, just ask

your child's teacher, who will likely be glad to help you think of something!

Remember that volunteering not only benefits your kids, but will enrich the classroom, the whole school,

and the entire community by providing students with positive interaction, support, and encouragement.

Thank You to the staff, students and community members who supported our school across a variety of

programs during T2.It needs to be noted without your support and engagement the students at Kirrawee

PS will be at a disadvantage. Thanks again for your support.

Students return to school on TUESDAY 19 July 2016.

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

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Term Planner

Week

1 April

25

26

*Online application for opportunity class open(year 5 2017)

27 28

* Anzac Day Ceremony 9.45am

29

2 May

2 * P&C meeting

3 * Cross Country

4

5

* Mother’s Day Stall

6

3 May

9

* Kinder 2017 Info Evening 6.00pm

10

* Naplan 11

* Naplan

12

* Naplan

13

* Online applications opportunity class close

4 May

16

17

*ICAS-Digital Tech.

18

19

20

* Walk Safely to School Day

5 May

23

24

*Support Unit variety Club excursion

25

* National Simultaneous Story Time

26

27

6 May/June

30

* P&C meeting

*Zone Cross Country

31

*ICAS- Science

1

2

3

Orders for group photos due

7 June

6

7

8

*Stage 3 Bathurst

* Sutherland Shire Music Festival tickets on sale

9

* Stage 3 Bathurst

10

8 June

13

QUEEN’S Birthday

14

*Sutherland Dance Festival

*(ICAS Writing)

15

*Sutherland Dance Festival

* Jnr choir Rehearsal

*ICAS Spelling

16

* RSPCA Mufti Day

17

PSSA Rnd 8

9 June

20

* Multicultural Perspective Public Speaking

21

* Sydney Region Dance Festival(Snr.Dance)

*Seymour Centre Dances

22

23

* Athletics Carnival

* See Change re; Choir)

24

*PSSA Rnd 9

10 June/July

27

* P&C

*Bandfest (Kogarah)

28

Gala Day

(Touch,Yrs.3-6)

29

*Parent Teacher Interviews

*Onesie Day-Meal Deal

30

*Parent Teacher Interviews

Sen. Choir (Grays Point)

Stage 3 excursion changes to term 3.

1 *Last Day of Term 2

*Students return Tuesday 19th July

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

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Premiers Reading Challenge

Congratulations to: Tyne Hadenham KW Juliet Irwin KW Stella Nichols KP Brayden Martin KP Jayden Krogh 3/4M Alexander Ranken 1/2B These students have completed the 2016 PRC. I would like to remind you that the PRC deadline (19th August) is fast approaching. So it’s now time to get busy and complete the required number of books that is: K-2 = 30 books 3- 4 = 20 books 5- 6 = 20 books Could you please send student Reading Record Cards to me in the library so that I can process them in advance and acknowledge them in the next KPS newsletter.

A special note to K-2 parents, even if your child’s PRC Reading Record card is still incomplete please return it to me because many of the books shared each week during their library lesson are K-2 PRC titles and I can include them and sign off on them myself because at the K-2 PRC level students are not required to read each book independently.

Please remember all student Reading Record Cards must be returned to me by early August to meet the 19th August deadline and to allow for checking of records and final processing. Thank you Mrs Jennifer Ivison Teacher-Librarian

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

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NSW, 2232

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KINDERGARTEN REPORT Over this Term ALL of the kindergarten children have been involved in Kindy dance. We dance every Friday and have a vast repertoire of dances we do. Currently we have been dancing to Just Dance which incorporates some great songs and moves. We have also been learning to use a new computer program called animate, where the children can create their own animations. We’ve also been looking at coding and have created simple codes for games. They have really enjoyed doing this!

Sarah Whicker, Sarah Parker & Catherine Harris Kindergarten teachers

Stage 1 Report For speeches this week we are reflecting on what we have been learning and what we would like to improve on for next term. We have been most impressed by the huge effort that has been put into speeches this term. We will be looking forward to hearing the children’s speeches next term when they will speaking about t topic of their choice. A reminder that all students need to speak for approximately 2 minutes. In maths we have looked at Chance and words associated with that – certain, impossible, maybe, possible, likely, unlikely. A conversation about impossible events happening at school elicited some funny responses! We enjoyed working with the Beebots for some work we did on Position. We enjoyed having our student teachers working with us these past 4 weeks. They did many exciting lessons and the teachers certainly appreciated having the extra pairs of hands in the classrooms. We are closing our lessons on Water this week and have enjoyed learning about the water cycle and sources of water. Mrs Karen Beckman (Year 1/2 teacher)

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Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

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Stage 2 Report

It is almost the end of the end of Term: 2 and we are half way through the year. Stage Two have had a busy semester with an excursion, student teacher, NAPLAN tests, ICAC tests, Cross Country, Athletics Carnival, Choir, Dance and Band rehearsals and performances just to mention a few learning experiences. Assessment and Reporting has occurred so please remember Parent/Teacher Interviews this week. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday. Mr Morgan and Miss Kirkis (Stage Two Teachers)

Stage 3 report We’re now coming to the end of a busy but enjoyable term 2. Stage 3 have been working hard on their speeches for their homework over the last few weeks. These speeches should be completed by week 1 of next term so that they can be presented to classes throughout weeks 2 and 3. A note will go out this week with further information. A big congratulations to Maya and Elwyn, who last week represented the school at the Multi-cultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition. These two students worked hard for this event and both did a fantastic job!

Stage 3 have an excursion to the Rocks in week 2 of term 3 where will be exploring the history of our early settlers in Sydney. This will further compliment our theme unit on Early Colonial Australia. Next term we will also be starting a new theme unit looking at the natural changes to our environment, with a particular focus on bushfires. Have a great holiday everyone! Mr McFadden & Ms Hearnden (Stage 3 Teachers

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Term 2, Week 10

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Support Unit Report

K/6W and K/6R students have been learning to ‘tuck’, ‘pencil’, ‘motor bike’, ‘star’… as well as… ‘pencil roll’,

‘crab walk’, ‘bear walk’ and balance on discs…just to name a few! Thank you to our Got Game teacher, Ben,

for your care, understanding and patience whilst we learnt new gymnastic skills.

3/6S have been learning new skills in preparation for the school athletics carnival. These include jumping

techniques, throwing correctly, running styles and fitness. Thank you to our other Got Game teacher,

also named Ben, for helping our students improve their skills.

All students had fun at the school athletics carnival. Their new skills helped them on the day. Thank you

to all students for ‘having a go’ and to parents for your support on the day.

Support Unit teachers

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

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DANCE REPORT Last Tuesday 21st June the senior dance group had their technical rehearsal and then evening performance for the regional dance festival, at the Seymour Centre. It was a very early start to the day as we headed by bus into the city. The girls were very well behaved and a pleasure to take along. We had our technical rehearsal, where the lighting was worked out and a run through of the dance. The girls received some very positive feedback. Then it was back again that night for our evening performance, where once again the girls were a delight to have and they danced well. A very big thank you to Wendy from Wam Dancers, who accompanied the girls to both the rehearsal and night performance and to Miss Kirkis for her extra support on the evening performance. Next term will be a busy term for both junior and senior dance groups so stay tuned for more news.

Sarah Whicker Dance coordinator

KPS Munch and Crunch

As the term comes to a close we will be running low on a few items, I will do my best to substitute with something as close as possible if necessary, I apologise for any inconvenience caused. At this stage we will not have banana milk, strawberry milk , slushiesor calippo ice-blocks until next term. Onesie Meal Deal day on Wednesday is very exciting and I am looking forward to seeing the children all rugged up in their Onesies, I know I will be! I hope that everyone enjoys the school holidays and we will see you back for another busy Term 3! I will be doing the canteen roster over the holidays so if anyone would like to volunteer for next term you are always welcome, please contact me on 0416113548 if you would like to give it a go! Canteen days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Thank you to the fabulous volunteers over the past 2 weeks Alicia Nicholls, Ksenya Rule, Jodie McKenzie, Pat Seto, Jacqui Trimnell-Richard and Leanna Dega. Skye Keers Canteen Supervisor 0416113

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

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Congratulations Kirrawee PS Band! SILVER was achieved at Bandfest this year. Thank you to Mr Williams for driving the mini bus on the day.

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

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WOULD YOUR CHILD LIKE TO BE A VET? School holiday program for children Designed for ages 5-9 & 10-13yrs Held at Menai Animal Hospital Bookings and Enquiries (02) 9541 1455

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Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

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Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

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Term & School Holidays Athletics Training

Get Ready for the State Cross Championships and prepare for the upcoming Athletics season!

Coaching in cross-country, middle/long distance track (400m-5000m) & race-walk.

Date: Every Thursday (Term 2 & 3) Time: 4pm-5pm Location: Miranda Park, Miranda (Corner or Sylvania Road South & The Kingsway) Age: 8/9-13 years (Primary school student athletes. Beginners welcome) Cost: $10 (per session, pay on day) (High school/open athletes call for details)

July Holidays Date: Monday 4th, Wednesday 6th, Monday 11th, Wednesday 13th Time: 9am – 10:15am Location: Sylvania Waters Athletics Track (Belgrave Esplanade, Sylvania Waters) Age: 8/9-13 years (Primary school student athletes. Beginners welcome) Cost: $10 (per session, pay on day) (High school/open athletes call for details) Inquiries: Brett Mathison MAD Coaching – 0413254026 Email – madcoaching1@gmail.com In the Sutherland Shire.

First Aid/CPR, WWCC, Athletics Australia specific event coach accredited & insured.

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

SGSCC’s Affordable Coaching = Maximum Success Affordable Education Courses held at our Hurstville & Jannali Centres The following Term 3 courses are now available

Spelling, Reading & Writing -Yrs 1 & 2

Creative Writing Public Speaking - Yrs 2 to 6,

Children’s Maths & English Coaching Yrs 2 -6

Preparation for Selective High Examinations,

For more details please ring

St. George & Sutherland Community College

Tel: 9528-3344 or visit our website www.sgscc.edu.au

We sincerely thank our advertisers for their support of our school. The NSW Department of Education and Training and Kirrawee Public School do not endorse these companies, their services or products

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

Pats Cricket has girls and boys participating in teams of all junior age groups and grades, including a girls competition. We cater for all the different levels of skills and experience, from the complete beginner to those aspiring to representative teams. The season runs from Sept. to March, but takes a break during the holidays and long weekends. Under 8 games last 90 mins U10 2 hours Registration Days / Grading Trials

Under 8 (games take only 90min on a Saturday morning)

No Grading trials necessary, register at Waratah Cricket Nets Sutherland. Sundays, 24

and 31 July and 7 August from 9.30 to 10.30am

Under 10 to 12 (Competition games range from 2 to 3 hrs on Sat morning depending on

grade) 8.30 am to 10.00 am. Sundays. 24 and 31 July and 7 August at Waratah Cricket Nets Sutherland

Under 14 to 16

8.30 to 10.00am. Sundays 24th and 31st Jul and 7th August Registrations only Cricket Nets,

Waratah Oval, Sutherland.

Everyone is encouraged to attend as many trials as possible. Ages are determined as at 31/08/16. New players need to bring a copy

of their birth certificate to registration.

We encourage online registrations via www.playcricket.com.au

For more information visit www.stpatscricket.org.au or contact Kelly on 0435 194 252 email registrar@stpatscricket.org.au

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 2, Week 10

Kirrawee Public Shool, Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514