Develop ing Respons ib le Learners for a Changing Soc ie ty

PO Box 126 HAMPTON PARK 3976 Web: www.kilberryps.vic.edu.au Phone: 9702 8688

Term 1— Issue 8

21st March 2018

Dear Parents, 21st March is … Harmony Day!

Harmony Day celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. "Everyone Belongs" is a wonderfully powerful message to live out in our daily interactions with people and at Kilberry Valley, I am very proud how we bring that to life in our school community. It is something we can certainly celebrate.

Our students have been discussing this in their classes and engaging in activities that assist them to realise the special aspects to the various cultures, we not only have at Kilberry, but across Australia, that enrich our life as we share it together. Our English as Additional Language staff organised a tremendous Harmony Day Celebration Concert (Wednesday afternoon) where we were treated to a variety of cultural items to celebrate our differences and the special bond we have as a school community. School Council Annual General Meeting Our School Council AGM will be held next Tuesday 27th March commencing at 2.00pm. This will immediately be followed by the first meeting of your 2018 School Council. As always, these are open meetings and anyone in our school community can attend. The only thing you are not permitted to do is vote on any issues that arise at Council. Cross Country Event – Congratulations to EVERYONE!! What a fantastic day last Friday. I would especially like to thank the staff and parents who

assisted in any way to ensure this was the success it turned out to be. All the students enjoyed their time and it was certainly a blessing that the weather was perfect for the day. These events are a great way to celebrate together and the sense of community was very strong last Friday.

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MONDAY 26th MARCH Whole School

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THURSDAY 29th MARCH

School Finishes 2.30pm

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MONDAY 16th APRIL

School commences for Term 2

9.00am start

Casey Race Swimming Lesson

To FRIDAY

20th APRIL Grades 4, 5 & 6

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FRIDAY 27th APRIL

Grade 6 Winter Sports

KVPS vs Beaconhills

You Can Do It Focus – Using Your Manners I was showing some visitors around the school last week when student (and I am so sorry I cannot remember who it was – but you will know if you read this) saw us coming past the hall and stayed at the door to the administration building so they could hold open it for us. Now that was showing manners, respect and consideration for others. THANK YOU and WELL DONE! Keep up the emphasis on using your manners at all times but especially these 2 weeks while we focus on it. Student Representative Council – Free Dress Day The SRC will be holding a Free Dress Day to raise funds for our new World Vision child Rassel Meah next Wednesday 28

th March. So let’s all come in Free Dress and raise the funds required to support him for the

next 12 months. Gold coin donation if in free dress. Final Day Of Term – Thursday 29th March – Early Dismissal We will dismiss on Thursday 29th March at 2.30pm for the end of term 1. Please ensure you make arrangements for the early pick up on this day. School resumes on Monday 16th April. There will be no assembly on the final day of term Have a great week and keep smiling! Neil Cunningham Principal

VISUAL ARTS 6A & 6B

MUSIC 6D DRAMA 3A DIGITAL TECH 3C PE / HEALTH 4C & 4D

SPANISH 4B

Jamason 0B Ryan 0D Rorie 0D Natasha 1B Chardae 1E Kelvin 2D Zac 3C Mahtab 3E Erin 3E Hannah 3E Abbey 4C Naveed 6A Cooper 6D

12th March to 18th March

GRADE NAME

Prep A Meet Prep B Tristian Prep C Peter Prep D Ryan Prep E Owen 1A Akbar M 1B Eveah-Sienna 1C Aleeah 1D Simon 2A Maten 2B Aleksa 2C Milla 2D Miracle 3A Nathalee 3B Sara 3C James 3D Jake 3E Jerryl 4A Jaxon 5A Kye 5B Ella 5C Sukhneet 5D Wazha 6D Sethmin

WEEKLY SPECIALIST AWARDS

I’ve learnt that fire needs three elements : oxygen, radiated heat and fuel. If you take

one away, the fire will die. Floods happen when there is a lot of rain and the ground can’t hold the rain so it floods. – Raymond

This term in geography the Year 5s learnt about fires and floods. I learnt that fires need three main elements that are: heat, fuel and oxygen. If one of the elements were taken away, the fire will stop! Floods are dirty. There are really dangerous and lots of people drown in them. – Roopneet

Here is a snapshot of the flood experiment students have been involved in. Two landscapes…

The landscape before the rain. The landscape during the rain. The flooded landscape after the rain.

Fire can be caused by dry land. Floods can be caused by the drains being blocked. Floods can be dangerous because you can drown. Fires can be dangerous because you can get severe damage from them. – Sarah

This term Year 5 has been learning about floods and fires. We practised the stop, drop and roll technique. There are three elements that cause fire - heat, oxygen and fuel. We found learning about natural disasters interesting. Floods are caused when the ground can’t hold the rainwater. – Dapinder

Here is a snapshot of the fire experiment students have been involved in.

A fire takes hold and embers and ash rise into

the air quickly. Can you see the flame in

the second picture?

Our thoughts go out to those people affected

by the recent floods in Cairns, Queensland and the bushfires in

Victoria and New South Wales.

GETTING ALONG OUR FOCUS THIS

FORTNIGHT:

USING YOUR MANNERS SAYING PLEASE

SAYING THANK YOU SAYING EXCUSE ME

WAITING YOUR TURN LISTENING WHILE OTHERS

ARE SPEAKING

Best Attendance

Year 0 0D 100%

Year 1 1E 97%

Year 2 2A 99%

Year 3 3A 97%

Year 4 4C 98%

Year 5 5D 96%

Year 6 6C 95%

At Kilberry Valley Primary School, we believe that student success is dependent upon

good attendance at school. Students need to attend school regularly in order to

participate fully and gain maximum benefit from their schooling. Daily attendance

enables students to access a full education, allowing them to reach their full potential.

Students with poor patterns of attendance in primary school usually have poor patterns

in secondary school and often disengage from school. There is a direct link between

school attendance and achievement in later life. Poor attendance also makes it difficult

for children to form positive relationships with their peers therefore, we feel that regular

attendance is essential for KVPS students.

EVERY DAY COUNTS

Monday 12th—Friday 16th March

Any parent who wishes to help out in our classrooms or on excursions, must provide a current Working With Childrens Card (WWCC) to the office. On the day you come to assist, please come through the office and sign in the visitors book, you will be given a “Classroom helper Privacy Agreement” to read and sign. Please ensure you bring your Working With Childrens Card with you, to display in our lanyard, which you will wear while in the classroom or on excursions.

To be eligible for Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund payment.

You will need to provide your current

Healthcare / Pension card for us to sight and photocopy must be valid past 29th January 2018.

Please hand your application form to the office before Friday 22nd June 2018

One of our children in the school community is receiving medical treatment which puts them at serious risk if they are exposed to

infectious illnesses, in particular: Chicken -Pox, Measles, Mumps or Shingles.

It is also important that while your child

is unwell they remain at home until they are no longer contagious. Please let us know immediately by calling the school office on 9702 8688.

As a school community we value your support in relation to the wellbeing of

all our students.

We have a large number of school

jumpers without names, in various sizes.

If your child has lost an item of clothing,

please check lost property in the hall.

KILBERRY VALLEY NOTICES SENT HOME

The following notices have been sent home to families

and require your prompt attention:

GRADE 6 WINTER SPORTS Please return consent form and payment by Tuesday 17th April 2018. Cost: $20.00

QKR IS OUR PREFERRED METHOD OF PAYMENT

Students who do not return consent forms and

payments by the closing date for incursions excursions will not be able to participate in the activity.

We would appreciate your support and co-operation with these matters. Thank you.

LATE PAYMENTS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED

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Important

ANZAC DAY

BADGES FOR SALE

$1.00 EACH

AT THE OFFICE

Muchas gracias Daniel Castro! A big thank you to Daniel for helping our Year 3 students learn Spanish on Thursday

mornings. Please contact the school if you would like to help the Spanish

program in some way. Gracias. Mrs Gonzalez