Week 5 Term 4, 6th November 2013

QUOTE OF THE WEEK! Habit 8

“Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs’

Dear Parents,

Congratulations to the P & C for their enthusiasm and organisation of our momentous Twilight Fair. The

P & C team, led by Anita Smith did an amazing job - something that could nearly be compared to the

precision and team work of a military exercise! It was just amazing to watch the months of hard work

and planning come together in frenetic activity, as the organisation for the Fair unfolded before us

during the day. A huge thank you to all the parents and community members who supported the

school by giving time and goods to the Fair and for our community for their participation.

I would like to thank the staff of Kororo and their families for their contributions to the Fair - in

organising a class stall or event, in the distribution of information and news, in sorting through endless

mountains of donations on the verandah each morning and the myriad of other ways they have all given

of time and energy.

I am sure everyone had a fabulous afternoon and evening exploring the treasures and highlights of a

Kororo Twilight Fair! When we talk about what makes our school so unique

- this has to be up there!

Sue Mackay

Principal

Important Dates

Friday 8th November 3LM Assembly at 2.30pm

Monday 11th November Remembrance Day

Wednesday 13th November SRC Mufti Day—Come as a “STAR”

Thursday 14th November Start of kindergarten Orientation

Friday 15th November 5/6BT Assembly at 2.30 pm

FROM THE OFFICE - PRESENTATION DAY

This year’s Presentation Day will be held on Tuesday,

10th December.

At this time of the year we are asking for sponsors from various

businesses in Coffs Harbour to make a donation which helps with

the cost of the awards for the students.

If you have a business or you would just like to donate as a

family, please let us know at the school office so that we can

include you on our list of sponsors. At this point we have our

special award sponsors but we do need other donations for the

class awards.

The name of your business will be acknowledged on the back

of the Presentation Day Program.

The School Prayer

As a result of parent and community feedback, the

school prayer is to be retained. Prior to

reinstatement of the prayer I am seeking opinions

from the parent body as to the occasions at which

the school prayer will be used. Traditionally the

school prayer has been said at class item student

assemblies (typically once a fortnight), Student

Representative Council assemblies (typically once

a term) and the annual Presentation Day

ceremony.

After consultation, the staff at the school feel that

it is appropriate for the prayer to be used at class

item student assemblies (typically once a

fortnight) and Student Representative Council

assemblies (typically once a term). I strongly

believe that the decisions being made around this

topic must be influenced by the statement from

the DEC Policy:-

“The Principal is responsible for responding sensi-

tively to the beliefs of parents/caregivers and their

children and for taking all steps to minimise feelings

of discomfort or embarrassment on the part of

students”.

The survey distributed in this week’s newsletter

provides the opportunity for parents to comment

on what occasions they consider it appropriate for

the prayer to be used. This survey is intended

only for families of students currently attending

our school and must identify the family name of

the respondent. The survey is not a poll. Surveys

need to be returned to the school by Friday 15th

November. Many thanks for your consideration

and opinions.

Leader in Me:

This week will be the last week for Peer Support for our students. The last two

terms have seen our student take the seven

habits journey under the amazing guidance and direction of our student leaders. The 8th Habit

embodies the essence of a fulfilling life and all the

habits combined. To find your voice means

to engage in work and a

life that genuinely taps

your talents and fuels

your passion. To find

your voice means to take the path to

greatness rather than settling for

mediocrity. Once you’ve found your own

voice, the way you can continue to increase

your feelings of achievement is by helping

others to find their own unique voices as

well.

Check out our new website!!!

www.kororo-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

KA Isaac M, Max M, Shae M, Tayah H.

KB Melchor G, Elisa H, Finn M, Daxin M.

KCR Kora S, Taahlia W, Ty M, Alex D.

KG Ben K, Koby R, Harmony C-F, Sara S.

1AN William C, Lani H, Destanee L, Ruby A.

1GS Skye C, Elle S-C, Jake S.

1MW Charlie D, Saree B, Paige H, Adrian I.

1RP Riley L, Mia P, Maria B, Jayden W.

2DD Mira P, Summer W.

2GH Aiden W, Allora L, Bec H, Rylan J.

2JB Izaya J, Jacob S, Tayne O, Laila S.

2SC Imogen T, Yana A, Samuel S, Luke M.

Starworkers

CANTEEN ROSTER

Thursday, 7th Nov Danielle Lewis

Friday, 8th Nov Emma Dodd

Tuesday, 12th Nov Donna Curry

Wednesday, 13th Nov Coralie Cafe

Delay in School Photo Distribution Please be advised that the distribution of school photos will be

delayed for a number of weeks. We apologise for any

convenience caused, however the timeline for delivery has been

adjusted due to administrative constraints and Twilight Fair

commitments. The photos will be distributed in the weeks

following the Twilight Fair.

TWILIGHT FAIR The Kororo Public School and our P & C and would like to thank

all of our generous sponsors and all those who have given

assistance to our Twilight Fair. The Monster Raffle was drawn at

school on Monday morning. The results and details of the success

of the Fair will be reported by the P & C in next week’s newsletter .

Sponsors – Thank you to everyone! Morrisons Beta Electrical Park Beach

Tara Springer – Four Seasons Herbs

Rainforest Café - CH Medical Centre

Birch Carroll and Coyle

Affordable Bobcat Hire

Allearth Construction Equipment

Amart All Sports Bailey Centre

Kate and Dimitri Young

One Printing and Signage

Novotel Pacific Bay Korora

Charlie’s Restaurant Novotel Pacific Bay

What Women Want Fine Jewellery Gallery

The Big Banana Coffs Harbour

Carobana Korora

Jamaica Blue Café Park Beach Plaza

Big W Park Beach Plaza

McDonalds Coffs Harbour

Ventoux Cycles Park Beach Road

Coffs Music and Hi Fi - Park Beach Plaza

Computer Trouble Shooters Northside

Pansabella Coffs Central

Bunnings Coffs Harbour

Dolphin Marine Magic

Beachstone Café Sapphire Beach

Butchers’ Bullevard Coffs Central

Muffin Break Coffs Central

Wendy’s Ice Creamery

Subway Moonee

Bakers’ Delight Coffs Central

Kororo Public School

Sushi Roll Express

Book Warehouse Coffs Central

Bray Street Butchery

Freelance Flowers and Gifts Northside

Outback Jacks’ Bar and Grill

Cocoa’s Restaurant and Coffee

Sartor Bananas

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

National Australia Bank

Nolan and Partners Real Estate Coffs Harbour Jetty

A Taste of North India

Monsters by Malt

Bayliss Tennis Academy

Total Gardens High Street West

Curious Minds Park Beach Plaza

Opal Cove Resort

Coates Hire

G and A Cabinets

BISCO Cook Drive

PRD Nationwide Real Estate Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour Fishermans Co-Op Ltd

Community OOSH

Moonee Newsagent

Inner Beauty Kororo

Mr Bowen ‘The Plant King’

Tabatinga Family Entertainment Centre

Adore Mat

E Degrees Park Beach Plaza

Kororo Bushfire Brigade

Vaughn’s Spoons and Coins -online

RD Opal Centre Korora

Baskin Robbins Coffs South

PLANNING FOR 2014

Enclosed in last weeks Newsletter and on the School website is a

survey for parents around plans for 2014. If you are intending to

move schools next year or think you may be moving schools in

2014, please complete the survey form. If you are staying at

Kororo, it is not necessary to return the note.