KURUNJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL ~ “Learning Together”

NEWSLETTER 36 - 2017

Thursday 16th November, 2017

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Thank you to everyone who attended the Year 3-6 concert, ‘Pass the Remote’ at the Kurunjang Secondary school gymnasium, last Thursday night. The gym was filled to capacity and families were rewarded to the organization, planning and choreography of each of the classes in years 3-6. Our KPS superheros commentated from the ‘couch’ introducing the items from each class which was also punctuated with live advertisements. We hope that you and the family enjoyed all the performances. I saw many photos and filming for your children’s respective performance. Thank you to all of the Year 3-6 students for their efforts and pursuit of excellence as well as respect for their peer performances.

Yesterday the Foundation students attended their very first school excursion to the farm. We were feeling particularly lucky with the weather - although it was warm, there was cloud cover and little wind, no rain, which made for a more comfortable day. The children were so excited about the animals they had tended and the activities of making and eating butter, not to mention the picking up of the cow pats (with gloves!!). Many dropped off to sleep on the bus ride home and I expect slept well last night.

I am sure the Year 1/2s will have as wonderful an excursion to Werribee Zoo next week. Hopefully they will see the 4 new lion cubs to the zoo - 2 girls and 2 boys.

Next year all Victorian schools have received a small amount of money to assist with a swimming event/program for each school. Across the state, the funding has been allocated, according to the enrolment in one year level; however schools may decide what they think will best suit the school’s needs, eg a school may run a one day of water safety for the whole school, a program for just one year level e.g. Foundation; a year 5/6 lifesaving program or a program for only non-swimmers. The funding will assist with the instruction. I will provide more details in 2018.

If you access the school grounds from the front of the school (Mowbray Cres), you will have noticed that during last weekend, a number of trees and bushes were removed from the front fence line. A number of gums, including the beautiful gum between the 3/4 playground and the west rotunda have been felled. Our trees are regularly inspected by an arborist and we are alerted to those that pose a risk. The Buildings and Grounds subcommittee and school council authorize the removal of the trees and it was also decided to clean up and replant the fence line. The staff and some of the parents had a chuckle that they were looking at the carpark on Monday morning, wondering what was different.

On Saturday we get to showcase our KPS superheros at the Djerriwarrh festival parade commencing at 11.00am down High Street Melton. The participating students are meeting at 10.15am, however if your child/ren are not participating we hope you will find a great vantage point along High or Mackenzie Streets to cheer the students and staff along.

~ Learning Together

FORWARD PLANNING

Saturday 18th November

Djerriwarrh Festival Parade Tuesday 21st November

Year 1/2 Werribee Zoo Excursion Friday 24th November

School Mini Fete Monday 27th November

Foundation 2018 Transition Day ~ Very Hungry Day

Monday 27th November – Wednesday 29th November

Teeth on Wheels Tuesday 28th November

Foundation – Year 2 ~ Athletics Sports Thursday 7th December

Foundation 2018 Transition Day ~ Specialist Sessions

Tuesday 12th December

Foundation 2018 Transition Day ~ Classroom Orientation

Year 6 – 7 Orientation Day

Year 6 Graduation Dinner Wednesday 20th December

Step-Up-Day Friday 22nd December

LAST DAY TERM 4 ~ 12.30pm DISMISSAL Tuesday 30th January 2018

First day Term 1 ~ Years 1-6 Monday 5th February

Foundations students commence full time Monday 26th February

Curriculum Day ~ Students not required at school

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

AWARDS

Student of the week awards are made each week and announced in the newsletter on a Thursday. The awards are presented to the

students at assembly on Friday at 2.30pm in the Gym.

Parents are most welcome to attend.

3/4 D’Elia ~ Sienna Stokely 3/4 D’Elia ~ Leeroy Painter 3/4 D’Elia ~ Jazabelle Sioli

3/4 Stephanie ~ Sandali Patabendige 3/4 Stephanie ~ Jenna Bonfiglio

5/6 Gabriel/Otto ~ Erica Koci 5/6 Gabriel/Otto ~ Corey Randall

FUN IN FOUNDATION

LUNCH ORDER DAY

Foundation students have recently participated in a “Lunch Order Day” as part of their learning about counting and money. Our menu consisted of items costing $1 and $2 and everyone was given a budget of $10. Students spent the week working

out which items they wanted and how many of each they could afford. This lead to lots of counting and recounting. Some of us used 10, 20 and 50 cent coins to skip count. The experience was a perfect example of open-ended, authentic and memorable learning.

PFA NEWS

If you would like to assist the PFA in any way please leave your details at the office or contact Elizabeth Bajada on 0404 525 975 or lizbajada@hotmail.com.

The PFA is a great way to be involved in your school community as well as make some new friends

PFA MINI FETE 24th NOVEMBER

The school fete is on Friday 24th of November from 12pm – 3pm. There are still a few stalls available. If anyone would like to hold one please contact Liz Bajada on 0404 525 975.

We will be holding a raffle on fete day, if any families are able to donate anything for the raffle prizes please bring them into the school office.

WEDNESDAY’S MULTICULTURAL

PLAYGROUP AT KPS

Children 0-5 years are offered the opportunity to join Playgroup with VICSEG.

PLAYGROUP AT KPS ~ FRIDAY’S 9-11AM

Children from 0-5yrs. Come along and meet new people while your child learns through play experiences.

Friday 24th November ~ Transport Air

New members welcome however, you must phone to register. For further information on any of our playgroups, please contact Kathleen McInnes on 9743 0633.

FOUNDATION

ENROLMENTS

2018 ARE NOW OPEN

Parents who would like their child/children to attend Foundation grade at Kurunjang Primary School in 2018 are invited to enrol their children at

the office. To be eligible to enrol for Foundation grade in 2018 your child must turn 5 years of age by 30th April 2018. You must provide proof of your child’s age by presenting a birth certificate. For students who were born overseas you must present their passport and visa details. Immunisation certificates are also required and may be posted to you on request by calling 1800 653 809. As the immunisation and birth certificates may take a little time to arrive, we suggest you get organised early and phone for your certificate now.

Please contact the school office on 9743 0633 if you would like to arrange a tour of our school.

SCHOOL LEAVERS & ENROLMENTS FOR 2018

Any parents who have children that will not be returning to Kurunjang Primary School in 2018 are requested to let the school know as soon as possible. If you know of families moving to our school in 2018, who have not yet been to the school to enrol, we would greatly appreciate it if you could ask your friends to do so. We also ask any parents who have not enrolled their child in Foundation for 2018, to do so as soon as possible. Immediate action on this matter will ensure that we have adequate facilities and resources available for the beginning of the 2018 school year.

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Please fill in and return to the school office as soon as possible:

STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING IN 2018

I would like to notify Kurunjang P.S. that my CHILD/REN NAME/S:_________________________________________ ________________________________________________ GRADE/S_________________________________________ Will not be attending Kurunjang P.S. in 2018

NAME OF SCHOOL ATTENDING IN 2018: _________________________________________________

Parent/guardian Signature:________________________________________

OSHCLUB NEWS

OSHClub Kurunjang BSC: 6:50am-8:50am & ASC: 3:10pm-6:30pm each day during the school term. We are operating in Room MB(E)3, the room next to the playroom.

Our program provides a healthy breakfast and afternoon tea each day. Permanent and occasional vacancies are available for Before School & After School Care.

Please feel free to come in and see our program and the fun activities our staff provide!

Program Phone: 0400 028 149 Coordinator: Brittany Assistant: Danielle

All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au. All bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

FOUNDATION ~ 2

ATHLETIC

HOUSE SPORTS

On Tuesday the 28th of November, the Foundation – Year 2 students will all be

required to make sure they have a school hat and water bottle to bring along to their Modified Athletics activities. It would be highly recommend that you put sunscreen on your child/ren for the day as they will be out from 9am-1pm.

Parents/guardians are welcome to come along and watch their child/ren participate in the different activities set up for the day.

Parents/guardians please remember that if you are taking photos on the day which have other children in them that they are not to be uploaded to any social media.

It would be appreciated if children could wear at least one item of clothing in the colour of their house to add to the atmosphere of the Athletics Sports.

Waratah – Red, Melaleuca – Green, Acacia – Yellow, Caladenia – Blue.

Miss Skye Cook F-2 Physical Education Teacher

LOST LIBRARY BOOKS

We have a large number of overdue library books, could I asked all parents and carers to help their children look for books that belong to our school and return them to the library.

Thankyou Lynne Notman ~ Library Technician

CANTEEN

3 Party Pies Zooper Dooper Glee Can

$5.00

ABSENCES:

Did you know? If a child misses over 20 days every half year, this equates to 2 ½ years of learning between

Foundation and Year 12.

LATE ARRIVALS:

If your child is running late for any particular reason, please take them to the office to be signed into school. A late pass will be issued to your child to be given to the teacher

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