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Term 3 Week 5 Wednesday 10th August, 2016
SCHOOL FOYER MONITOR
Featuring .. Prep 100 days
Respect Responsibility Excellence Honesty & Fairness
Tolerance & Understanding
Principal’s Comments
Story Time Prep Transition We have enjoyed the opportunity to welcome pre-school families to participate in Story Time in the library. The Prep teachers, Sabine, Kim, Jessica and Karen together with Sue Austin, have enjoyed the opportunity to read stories and undertake creative activities. On Friday 19th and 26th August and Friday 2nd September we will commence Step Into Prep activities which will include music and dance, art and craft, hands on learning and oral language activities. Please invite any local families to attend as this is a great chance to experience a range of curriculum at Karoo. The sessions will be held from 2.40 to 3.20 p.m. In November we commence Discovering and Learning sessions, with a Parent Information Night on Monday 28th November at 7:00pm. We also continue to conduct School Tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30 a.m. or at other times by arrangement.
We value the work of the KPA in welcoming parents as part of the Prep Orientation programs and helping families to feel connected to the Karoo community.
Working Bee This Saturday a Working Bee was scheduled but will not be able to run due to a limited response. If you have sport and other commitments on a weekend and would like to contribute with weeding, pruning, raking or doing minor maintenance we would welcome your assistance at a time that suits you. Just let us know!
Children’s Book Week 22nd - 26th August We will be celebrating Children’s Book Week with a parade on Friday 26th August at 9.10 a.m. for all of our students in Prep to Year 6. Students are asked to carry a favourite book, dress as a story character or author. There is no need to go to a lot of trouble with an outfit - keep it simple and fun. All short-listed books are on display in the library. During Book Week the library will be open each lunchtime to help our students celebrate the joy of reading and author visits have been arranged for each class level.
Reading to Children Melbourne researchers at RMIT and Melbourne University have proven what parents have intuitively known all along – ‘the more often you read to your children from an early age, the greater the positive effect on their reading and thinking skills. ''It does appear to be the case that children who are read to more often keep doing better as they age than other children,'' said Professor Guyonne Kalb. These findings send a clear message to parents, grandparents, teachers and carers that the benefits of reading, go way beyond a shared bonding experience.''
Key Findings from Professor Guyonne Kalb Research:
1. The frequency of reading to children at a young age has a direct causal effect on their
schooling outcomes regardless of their family background and home-life.
2. Reading to children at age of 4 to 5 years, every day has a significant positive effect on
their reading skills and cognitive skills - language, literacy and numeracy later in life.
While reading to children 3-5 days per week (compared to 2 or less) has the same effect
on the child’s reading skills at age 4-5 as being six months older.
3. Reading to children 6-7 days per week has the same effect as being almost 12 months
older.
4. Children read to frequently at age 4-5 achieve higher scores on the Year 3 Literacy and
Numeracy NAPLAN tests.
5. These differences in reading and cognitive skills are not related to the child’s family
background or home environment.
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Term Dates 2016 Term 3 11 Jul—16 Sept Term 4 3 Oct—20 Dec
Phone: 9759-6222 Fax: 9759-6211 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.karoops.vic.edu.au
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Mon 15th August - Prep-Year 2
(This week only will be held in the multi-use room)
IMPORTANT DATES - CAMPS
AUGUST 2016
Thursday 11th August 2017 Prep—Story time
Friday 12th August Jeans for Genes day
(wear your jeans with your school uniform for a gold coin donation)
ICAS Maths
Saturday 13th August Working bee—CANCELLED
Monday 15th August KPA meeting—7pm
Tuesday 16th August GATEWAYS
Year 4 Coach Approach
Friday 19th August District Athletics Competition
2017 Prep: Step Into Prep—Session 1
Monday 22nd August CURRICULUM DAY
Tuesday 23rd August GATEWAYS
Author visit – Prep-Year 4
Friday 26th August Book Parade—Prep-Year 6
9:10am in the Gym Author visit—Years 5 & 6
Karoo Calendar
JEANS FOR GENES DAY : FRIDAY 12th AUGUST 2016 This is not a free dress day, but students may wear their denim jeans
with their school shirts and school jumpers for a gold coin donation.
Year 3 Camp—20-21 Oct 1st instal—$40 (22nd Aug) 2nd instal—$40 (12th Sept) Bal/3rd instal—$45 (3rd Oct)
Year 4 Camp—19—21 Oct 1st instal—$70 (22nd Aug) 2nd instal—$70 (12th Sept) Bal/3rd instal—$75 (3rd Oct)
Mon 15th– Thurs 18th August Year 6 Camp
Do you LOVE to PARTY??
70s 80s 90s DINNER DANCE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS NEWS
District Athletics Day August 19th Thank you to the students who have returned their forms and to parents who have offered to assist on the day. YEAR 6 STUDENTS need to return the form by THIS FRIDAY as they are on camp until Thursday next week.
Senior Hooptime Day September 1st Teams have been selected and permission forms will be sent home this week.
Region Tee Ball Finals August 29th The girls' tee ball team will compete in region finals at Waverley Softball Centre in a couple of weeks. A permission and information notice will be given to the students, later this week.
Sharon Lee - PE and Sports Co-ordinator
BOOK WEEK IS COMING!
Book Week is a celebration of Australian Children’s literature. Book Week is the week from the 22nd to 26th of August. Here at
Karoo we are celebrating by holding Book Week activities, a Book Week parade and guest speakers.
ILLUSTRATOR VISITS
This year our Prep to Year 4 students are lucky enough to have a one hour session with Craig Smith,
a children’s illustrator of over 350 books, including the very popular Toocool series. Craig will be
visiting us on Tuesday 23rd August. You can access information on Craig at www.craigsmithillustration.com
Years 5 and 6 will be super excited to experience the amazing talents of Marc McBride, the
illustrator of books such as the Deltora Quest series. Marc will be visiting us on Friday 26th August. You can access information on Marc at www.deltoraquest.wikia.com/wiki/Marc_McBride
BOOK PARADE
On Friday 26th August our students are invited to dress up as their favourite book character or bring along their favourite book
to celebrate Book Week. The Book Week parade will be held in the gym at 9:10am.
BOOK WEEK LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
During the week the Library will be open every day at lunch time specifically for Book Week related activities. Students are
invited to come along and participate in art activities related to the short listed books.
Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Austin (Library)
Principal’s Comments continued …
Karoo Parents Association The KPA is organising the Father’s Day Stall and the students will be able to see a display of goods in the Library window. Items will be on sale prior to Father’s Day with classes being taken to the stall. We value the work of Simone Lancashire and the KPA and parents helpers in purchasing gifts, organising the stall and being supportive of the students when purchasing gifts.
Year 6 Camp - Ace-Hi Next week our Year 6 students will be enjoying their camp at Ace-Hi, Cape Schanck. There will be horse riding, beach walks, archery and the excitement of sharing adventures and fun with good friends. We hope the weather improves and they can enjoy the outdoors. Prep—Year 2 Assembly this Monday Assembly will be held in the Multi-Use room this Monday as the Year 6 students are leaving for camp.
Irene Harding - Principal
Get together with some friends, book a table and get ready to get down & boogie!
Great
prizes to
be won
including
this
signed
Colling-
wood
jumper!
Saturday
27th August
6:30pm for a 7pm start
in the Gym
Tickets
$40 each
Ticket order forms available from the school office. Sit down 3 course meal and BYO drinks/alcohol DJ until midnight—silent auctions and prizes galore!
2017 Prep Transition Dates
If you have a child starting Prep in 2017, please collect an enrolment form from the school office. Our Prep Transition dates are as follows :
Story Time sessions: Thursdays 4th & 11th August.
Step Into Prep sessions: Friday 19th August, Friday 26th August and Friday 2nd September (bookings recommended)
Discovering and Learning in Prep sessions: Wednesdays 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th November (bookings recommended)
Parent Information Night: Monday 28th November at 7pm
* School tours for new families continue to run throughout the year on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30am (bookings essential).
Father’s Day Stall : Wednesday 31st August & Thursday 1st September
Advanced notice—Father’s Day is approaching and KPA will be holding the stall over 2 days … Wednesday 31st
August and Thursday 1st September. If you are able to assist serving at the stall please complete the reply slip
below.
Thank you, Simone Lancashire—KPA
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
FATHER’S DAY STALL HELPERS REQUIRED
Name: ……………………………………………… Phone No. ………………………..
Yes, I am able to help serve at the stall on (PLEASE TICK ) ...
Wednesday 31st August 9-11:00 11:30-1:30
Thursday 1st September 9-11:00 11:30-1:30
Saturday August 13th CANCELLED
Sunday August 28th
Year 1 and Year 6
Sunday September 11th Year 2, Year 3 and 4
Sunday October 9th Prep and Year 5
Saturday November 5th Year 1 and Year 6
Saturday November 19th Year 2, Year 3 and 4
If you have sport or other commitments on a weekend but would still like to contribute your time helping with weeding,
pruning, raking or doing minor maintenance, we would welcome your assistance at a time that suits you.
Just let us know!
Tickets
$5.00 each
Junior School Council
Disco
Thursday 15th
September 2016
Once again this year the Junior School Council will be hosting the Karoo School Disco. This
annual event will be taking place on Thursday 15th of September. Disco times are as follows:
Years Prep to 2 6:00-6:45pm
Years 3 to 6 7:00-8:00pm
The Junior School Council
encourages everyone to attend
this fun event!
Tickets will be sold from Monday 5th September
in the Learning Common during lunch eating time
Drinks, lollies
and prizes on the night!
LOST PROPERTY—RM 7
Open at the following times:
Before School: Mon & Wed 8:45-9am After School: Mon to Wed 3:30-3:45pm During School: Mon to Wed 1:30-1:40pm only (No Visitors during class time please!)
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
All visitors to the school must sign in and out at the office, and collect a green visitor’s badge. These badges help the students and staff identify you as an ‘authorised visitor’.
Please remember to return the badge
when you sign out.
STUDENT BANKING
Student Banking day at Karoo is Monday. Please ensure your deposit slip is completed & the money is secure in the folder. New folders & deposit
books available if required.
Neither Karoo Primary School nor the Department of Education endorses the product or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by Karoo Primary School or Department of Education for accuracy of information contained in
advertisements or claims made by them.
COMMUNITY NEWS
LYSTERFIELD JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB—FREE GIRLS FOOTY CLINICS—LJFC will be running a series of three AFL footy clinics for any girls interested in attending—suitable for beginners to experienced players (no previous playing experience required) Running from 9:30-11:00am at Lakesfield Reserve on Saturday 6th, 13th & 20th August. Please email [email protected] or SMS/call 0414 417 810 to register your interest in attending.
UPPER FERNTREE GULLY BASEBALL CLUB—Registration and Information Day on Sunday 14th August 9:30am-1:00pm at Kings Park, Willow Rd, Ferntree Gully. Boys & girls of all ages and abilities welcome . Free sausage sizzle! For more info call 0418 591 921, visit our website at www.upweyftgbaseballclub.com or email [email protected]
ROWVILLE SPORTS ACADEMY MULTI-SPORTS CAMP—Thurs 22nd Sept from 9am-3pm at Rowville Sports Precinct, Humphreys Way, Rowville. For girls & boys aged 4-15yrs. Cost—$65 (including lunch). Sports include AFL, netball, soccer and basketball. Emphasis on skill development and fun! For more info contact Alex Palazzolo on 9755 4563 or email [email protected]
FERNTREE GULLY GUMNUT GUIDES— For girls aged 5-8yrs who are looking for fun, friendship and a great guiding experience! Mondays from 6-7:15pm at Ferntree Gully Guide Hall, Underwood Rd, Ferntree Gully. Activities include games, songs, service, crafts, treasure hunts. Please call Michelle on 0408 597 569 for more information.
ROWVILLE ROCKETS BASKETBALL—Summer season starts Term 4. Games played Sat & Sun at Dandenong Training at Rowville Sports Precinct. For girls & boys U8—U23 (much have turned 6 to play). All enquiries to [email protected] or www.rowvillerockets.com.
BMX VICTORIA –Victorian School Championships in Knox on Friday 19th August with State Final in Bendigo on 14th October. Event entry—$20 online ($30 on the day) via VSCC logo at top of mxv.com.au home page or “Enter an Event’ in menu.
KIDS FUN RUN WITH THOMAS 2016 - SUNDAY 9TH OCTOBER at Gembrook Puffing Billy Railway Station. Fun for all the family with activities & rides on Thomas while raising money for The Cerebral Palsy Education Centre. Child entry—$20 (Train rides on Thomas the Tank Engine—$5 per seat). Visit www.kidsfunrunwiththomas.org.au to register. For more info contact The Rotary Club of Emerald on 0408 769 491 or email [email protected]
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CANTEEN NEWS …
Canteen is open for lunch orders & recess counter sales
every day. Please make sure you use the latest menu (Winter
Menu—Terms 2 & 3) when ordering.
UNIFORM
Klad Sport, 8 Macro Court, Rowville Ph: 9763 0266
Open:
Monday - Friday : 8:30am-4:30pm Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm
Uniform List available from office.
MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARIES...
Curriculum Day: Monday 22nd August
Book Parade: Friday 26th August
Karoo Parents’ Association kpa Second Hand Uniform Sale
KPA will be holding another second hand uniform sale in Term 4 (during October). If you have any clean, unwanted uniform items that you are willing to donate for the sale, please deliver them to the office. All proceeds will be donated back to the school.
Indonesian Language
In Term 3, the Year 2 students learn the names of parts of the body.
The students had to cut out mouse pieces and then construct a mouse.
They then had to label the parts of their mouse in Indonesian.
Here are some of their creative pieces.
This edition we focus on our LOTE Program
