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TERM 3 WEEK 10 NO. 10 Principal: Drew Green

Principal’s Message

Today you would have received your NAPLAN test results. We are pleased that you tried your very best in these challenging tests and during the weeks and months leading up to them. I’d like you, your family, friends and teachers to remember that these tests are a snapshot that is unable to measure all of what it is that makes you the valued person who you are. The people who have created these tests and those that mark them don’t know you as well as your teachers know you, and certainly not the way your family and friends know you. They don’t know that you may be a great singer and dancer or that you can play a musical instrument really well. That you are a great athlete and terrific at swimming. They also don’t know how well you can write a story or draw beautiful pictures. They don’t know that you have a sense of humour which can bring a smile to your friend’s face and make them laugh or that they can rely upon you to support them when they need a kind and encouraging word. They wouldn’t know that you can write poetry and stories, play all types of different sports and have interesting and enjoyable hobbies. They also don’t know that you probably accept responsibility for taking care of your brothers or sisters from time to time. They don't know that you have travelled to or come from fascinating places and had amazing experiences. They don’t know how much you love spending time with your family and your close friends and they won’t know how much you are appreciated and loved by them. You are trustworthy, kind and thoughtful and you try to do your best every day. Do they know that? The NAPLAN test results give you some very specific information about yourself at one point in time but it can’t say everything about who you are and what you have achieved. You may not have revised the information you were being asked for yet. I hope you are happy with your results and that they inspire you to do even better in literacy and numeracy. Just remember that there is so much more to describe who you are that cannot be reflected in these NAPLAN scores.

Drew Green

Term 3 ends : Friday, 28 September 2018

Term 4 begins : Monday, 15 October 2018

The next P & C Meeting Tuesday,

have been trying out Project Based Learning. For our first project we have linked our

learning with our Science unit ‘On the Move’. We have been investigating why and how

things move and how this depends on a variety

of factors, including shape and size. The students

brought in a variety of toys and objects from home that move

and we explored how push and pull forces can make objects

slide, bounce, spin etc. With the help of our Year 5 buddies

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week of Term 3 we

will put our

knowledge to the test

and create our toy!

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What’s happening

PO Box 428, KYOGLE NSW 2474 192 Summerland Way, KYOGLE NSW 2474

Phone: 6632 1200 Fax: 6632 2579 Email: kyogle-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: http://www.kyogle-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 Week 9

Mon 24/09 Casino/Kyogle Performing Arts 6.30pm

Tue 25/09 Stg 3 - Gold award party

Wed 26/09 Interrelate - Yrs 5 & 6 Assembly - 3/4H performing 2.40pm

Thurs 27/09 Stg 2 - Gold award party

Fri 28/09 Stg 1 - Gold award party Last day of Term 3

Term 4 Week 1

Mon 15/10 First day back for Term 4

Tue 16/10 Aboriginal Health/Dental visit. K & Yr 2

Term 4 Week 2

Thurs 25/10 Kind Orientation 1st day 9am-3pm

Sound Waves This week we are learning the sound:

Be Respectful - Be Safe - Be a Learner

I am a safe and respectful learner.

PBL Focus - Using the Stairs safely

use one step at a time keep to left keep hands and feet to self walk

right place, right time move carefully follow staff instructions

~Gold award parties this week for all students who got their Gold Star~

Do you have an old Swimming Rashie that you could donate to the KPS please? They will be used as spares for students during Intensive Swimming and Sport in Term 4.

To celebrate “Education Week” at KPS, Stage 1 classes had the opportunity of learning from

members of the SRC. The Year 6 students picked a book that they felt the Stage 1 students would

enjoy. The older kids worked with the support of Mrs Bryant and the Stage 1 teachers to offer the

younger kids a fun and engaging activity during literacy groups. Thank you to the Stage 1 teachers

for your support and to the SRC students who ran the activities. Everyone loved it.

ICAS Spelling and English certificates will be awarded to those students who participated at this week’s assembly.

What’s happening

MASSIVE CLEARANCE SALE! UP TO 50% OFF! The uniform shop needs to make room for next year’s stock so they are offering huge savings on selected items. Sports shirts (unlined style) are only $10.Unprinted pullover jumpers are also $10. Shorts are only $5. A handful of unprinted jackets are also available. This is a great opportunity to refresh your child’s wardrobe at a fraction of the regular price. Uniform shop open Monday.

PO Box 428, KYOGLE NSW 2474 192 Summerland Way, KYOGLE NSW 2474

Phone: 6632 1200 Fax: 6632 2579 Email: kyogle-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: http://www.kyogle-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Academic Expo 2018 The Academic Expo in Term 4 is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their unique academic talents and for us as a school and community, to recognise and encourage those achievements. There will be six categories open to all students (K-6) to nominate in, Instrumental Solo, Public Speaking, Reading Australian Verse, Writing, Visual Arts, and STEM. An information pack is available on the school website http://www.kyogle-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ which explains the program, entry criteria and submission dates. Please download the information pack and nominate your child in as many categories as they like. Students are encouraged to start preparing their submissions and/or performances now to be ready for Monday, 12 November.

Sports/special group photographs Can now be ordered and viewed online at www.theschoolphotographer.com.au If you wish to order, the online order code is 18S149EL39K. The photos will be available to view and purchase ONLINE ONLY. Prices as follows: $16.00 each, 2 for $30.00, 3 for $42.00, 4 for $52.00 or 5 for $60.00. Additional photos are $10.00 each.

Kyogle’s Swim Club Sign On/First Point scores night is Friday, 19 October from 5:30pm @ the Kyogle Pool. The junior Dolphin program is operating again this year, where Children 7 & Under can join the club and swim for free. All ages and swimming abilities are welcome and catered to in the point scores program. Point scores is run on Friday Evenings, providing fun family orientated, social swimming.

Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group

Kyogle Public School will be hosting a meeting to establish a local Kyogle AECG. The meeting will be held on Wednesday 26 September at 11.20 in the school hall. Having a local AECG will be of great support to Aboriginal education in our school and we warmly invite any interested people to attend this meeting.

Dentist visit Just a reminder that North Coast Primary Health and the Aboriginal Medical Service will be visiting our school on Tuesday, 16 October (first week back at school). All Kindergarten and Year 2 students plus Aboriginal students from any year should have received a note home. Please could these notes be returned asap to ensure we are ready for their visit next term. If you did not receive a note please phone the school. Thank you.

PO Box 428, KYOGLE NSW 2474 192 Summerland Way, KYOGLE NSW 2474

Phone: 6632 1200 Fax: 6632 2579 Email: kyogle-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: http://www.kyogle-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

What’s happening

Last Weeks PBL playground winners

Stage 1: Stella Pederson Stage 3:Hannah Harris Olivia Cowley Taty Simpson

The PBL Team meets every Friday. Parents and Caregivers are welcome to attend and participate.

Meetings are held in the Computer Room at 8:30 am.

Joys Learn to Swim Taking bookings now for this season. Babies, Toddlers, Pre-school, School age & Adults learn to swim Mondays to Fridays 3.30pm-6pm Saturdays 10am- 4pm Aqua Classes Monday and Wednesday arvos 5.05pm.Tuesdays and Thursday mornings 8am Starting late October early November. Contact Joy 0429184023

Students had a great time away last week at Camp Koinonia. Lots of

memories were created and new friendships formed. I believe camps are so important for student development. Kids learn so much while away on a camp in a different environment, such as social skills, independence, teamwork and self confidence. Some students also tried different types of food that they would normally not eat at home, like salad! It’s also great for teachers to get to know students outside of a classroom. Knowing students allows teachers to better cater for them back in the classroom. I would like to thank the amazing staff that accompanied the students on camp. The late nights and early starts didn’t stop them from ensuring all students were well looked after and enjoying their time. Their dedication is admirable. Thank you Mr D, Mrs McCormick, Mrs Grace and Joy for making this camp so memorable. Daily Photos were placed on our blog if you would like to see what the kids got up to. https://kpsstage2excursion.blogspot.com/ Donna Caldwell Assistant Principal Stage 2

ALERT! There have been many Whooping Cough cases in the Kyogle area. It has been brought to our attention that Doctors need a direct request from you to swab to confirm if your child has it.