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Karoo News
Term 2 Week 3 Wednesday 29th April, 2015
APRIL 2015
Thursday 30th April Super Speak Year 6
MAY 2015
Friday 1st May Year 6 excursion—’Australia Bound’
Monday 4th May Scholastic Orders due
Year 1 incursion payment due
Tuesday 5th May Mother’s Day Stall
Super Speak Year 6 State School Spec Rehearsal
Wednesday 6th May Mother’s Day Stall
Friday 8th May Year 1 incursion—’Daley Nutrition’
Stickybeak orders due in.
Monday 11th May School Council meeting 7pm
Wednesday 13th May Year 4 excursion—’Scienceworks’
Thursday 14th May Super Speak Year 6
Term Dates 2015 Term 2 13 Apr—26 Jun Term 3 13 Jul—18 Sept Term 4 5 Oct—18 Dec
Principal’s Comments
Footy Day Next Monday we have our footy lunch. We will also make it footy dress day for a gold coin donation. These funds will be put towards supporting our World Vision child.
3 /4 Performance Classes are spending much time in practice as they gear up for the 2 big nights on Monday 29 th and Tuesday 30th August at the Rowville SC auditorium. This should be a great event.
Playground The rubber has been laid due to finally having some rain free days. It is just being given time to cure and we hope the equipment will be operational shortly.
Year 3 Tables We’ve had another big week on the times tables front with a number of our students performing brilliantly. 5’s in under 15 seconds were achieved by Keeley, Lauren, Julian, Kyle, Luke, Yara, Regan and Bradley in 3S, Annabelle and Sam in 3JC, Lachlan, Jaylen and John in 3 /4, and Leona and Sam in 3C.
We also commenced our 3’s and Caitlyn and Krispin in 3 /4, Kira, Allison, Josh, Tanner, Rylan and Ozcan in 3JC and Ethan in 3S were the “legends” in great times.
Woolies / Coles The voucher “fundraisers” from both companies are in full swing. We do have boxes in the foyer
for receipts and I note that many people have sent along some already, which is superb. This is a
great opportunity to tap into friends and family who may be happy to support our school. I believe
there is a Karoo box at the Stud Park Woolworths & there is double points this week in that chain
of stores.
Prep Rabbits Over past weeks the preps have had a mother rabbit and her babies in their classrooms. The students have enjoyed seeing the transformation from hairless, blind little things to rapidly growing cute creatures. We have them for next week as well.
Rebel There is a voucher available at the office that some people may like to take advantage of if you
were going to be shopping at Rebel this month. Offer valid until 31/08/11.
Molly On the weekend Molly in 6P had a very nasty bike accident at the BMX track which has resulted in her breaking both wrists, an elbow and sustaining facial injuries. This has required time in hospital and operations and could result in being in plaster for 6 months. Several parents have got together to organise a raffle to raise funds so that a self standing touch
screen can be purchased onto which can be downloaded books and music. Tickets are $1 each
and can be obtained from the Miss Poole’s Year 6 students. The prize has lots of goodies in it
including soaps, chocolates, lollies, golf balls, a yo-yo and skipping ropes. We will draw the raffle
on Monday 15th at assembly.
Jim Harry Principal
Respect Responsibility Excellence Honesty & Fairness
Tolerance & Understanding
Karoo Calendar Principal’s Comments
ANZAC Day On Friday we felt very proud of the respectful manner in which the whole school conducted themselves for the ANZAC assembly. When the member for Aston, Mr Alan Tudge, arrived he was very impressed with the respect and attention of our students. The School Captains Zac and Rhianna, together with the House Captains Amelia and Alex, Divya and Dilon, Molly and Sammy, Lauren and Lachlan and representatives from Junior School Council Harry and Emma, presented the meaning of ANZAC Day and the story of Gallipoli. Following the assembly Mr Tudge, the captains and Junior School Council representatives lay the wreath at the base of the flag pole and planted the lone pine which Mr Tudge donated. On Saturday Zac and Rhianna presented the wreath and represented the school at the ANZAC ceremony at Waterford Lakes Retirement Village.
Karoo commemorated ANZAC Day with respect and dignity.
Kokoda Track We have been thrilled with the response for classroom stationery and teaching items for the Kokoda schools. Rhianna’s parents Karen and Stephen Little have been boxing up the items and taking them to the No Roads office.
We have attached a photo of the first boxes of Kokoda donations that were delivered to the No Roads office on Monday morning. The No Roads staff will take photos of the donations as they are being given to the children and teachers in PNG and Karen will send us a copy. With over 2000 items donated so far, it's been an amazing achievement by the school community. The Little family have kindly agreed to continue to take boxes of items to No Roads as they accumulate. As trekkers leave for the Kokoda track they'll be asked to carry some of the donations with them for distribution, mainly in Kagi.
No Roads is happy to take unused items which may have students names on them, so you may recycle from your cupboards. Donations of money are also very much appreciated and enable No Roads to purchase specific items that are required including teaching aids. So, whatever help you are able to provide is appreciated.
Road Safety The Knox City Council is patrolling the local area and booking people who have parked in 2 minute drop off zones. The police are also patrolling and have targeted people parking in Disabled Parks without a sticker. Please show your respect and leave the Disabled Park in our school car park for people with the sticker and who need the access.
Education Week Monday 18th May to Friday 22nd May The school will be open on Wednesday 20th May from 9:15 a.m. to 10.15 a.m. with classes focussing on Science and Mathematics activities, parents are welcome to observe and join in. In the evening we will open from 5.45 p.m. to 7 p.m. with classrooms focusing on Science and Mathematics activities from 5.45 to 6.45 p.m. From 6.45 p.m. until 7 p.m. we will have a mini concert with the choirs performing and dance from State Schools Spectacular. Please join us in celebrating Quality Education at Karoo.
Irene Harding Principal
Phone: 9759-6222 Fax: 9759-6211 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.karoops.vic.edu.au
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Monday 4th May– Prep—Year 2
IMPORTANT DATES
Year 6 Camp—24th-28th August 1st instalment—$70 (due 18/5) 2nd instalment—$70 (due 15/6) 3rd instalment—$70 (due 13/7)
Balance/final instal. due 3/8
KAROO READING
CHALLENGE
Monday 20th April to
Friday 7th August
SCHOLASTIC ORDERS
DUE 4th MAY 2015
CELEBRATING EDUCATION WEEK KAROO OPEN DAY & EVENING - WEDNESDAY 20th MAY
Open Day : 9:15-10:15am
Open Evening: 5:45-6:45pm
Music Performance: 6:45-7pm
NEW FAMILIES WELCOME …
Guided tours at 9:30am and 6pm.
Celebrating Education Week: Wednesday 20th May
Open Day: 9:15-10:15am Open Evening: 5:45-7pm
COMMUNITY NEWS
Saturday Morning College Tour—Saturday 2 May Billanook College, Mooroolbark. 10.15am for a 10.30 start. RSVP
essential. E: [email protected] or Tel: 9724 1179
Karoo Parents’ Association
KPA Second Hand Uniform Sale
- Donations Wanted
KPA will be holding another second hand uniform sale
towards the end of Term 2. If you have any clean, unwanted
uniform items that you are willing to donate for the sale,
please deliver them to the office as soon as possible. All
proceeds will be donated back to the school.
LUNCHTIME CLUBS IN TERM 2
Monday : Construction Club with Mrs Denman in Rm 7
Wednesday: Relaxation Club with Miss Blonik in Rm 9
Thursday : Drawing Club with Miss Bruce in Rm 17
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Mother ’s Day Stall Helpers
Name: …………………………………….. Phone No. ………………………..
Yes, I am able to help serve at the stall on (PLEASE TICK ) …
Tuesday 5th May 9-11:00 11:30-1:30 Wednesday 6th May 9-11:00 11:30-1:30
Mother’s Day Stall - Tues 5th & Wed 6th May
I hope you have had a chance to check out the Mother’s Day display that is set up in the library window. If not there is time between now and the stall dates of Tuesday 5th May and Wednesday 6th May. All items will be available for sale for each class on both days however numbers will be limited so you may not get your first choice. A roster will be organised to suit your class timetable with your class teacher bringing each class to the stall on the allocated day. If your child is absent or know you will be away please speak to your teacher for an alternative time to come. Items are priced from $1 to $5 each and this year we have giftbags available for a low $1 each. Prices and descriptions of gifts are in the window and you are welcome to buy for mum, grandma, aunt, special person or all of these. If you are available to help on the stall please fill in the form in the newsletter and hand back to the office ASAP and I will be in touch.
Simone Lancashire Mother’s Day co-ordinator
Toe By Toe Reading Support
In 2013, a reading support program called Toe By Toe was introduced at Karoo Primary School. Students who participated in the one-on-one sessions made tremendous progress with many students completing the full program. The usual method of program delivery is for a tutor to work with a student through a series of exercises for 15-20 minutes 4 times per week. However, we were able to run a very successful program in 2013 by sharing the 4 sessions across different volunteer tutors.
We currently have 18 students in years 5 and 6 who would benefit greatly from being able to complete the program. In order to have all 18 students participate again, we need to call on our generous community to volunteer as tutors.
What is required to be a tutor?
A ‘Working with Children’ check
A spare hour at least once a week
What is provided?
A training workshop
1-3 students to work with on a regular basis
Regular opportunities for volunteers to meet with other tutors and talk, ask questions and clarify task requirements
Who can tutor?
Any parent, grandparent or friend of the school
Volunteers who have previously tutored students-we would love to have you on board again!
If you are interested in finding out more, please complete the tear off slip and drop into the office before Friday 8th May.
Annette Badham—Toe By Toe Co-ordinator
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Toe By Toe Reading Support – Call for Volunteers
Name…………………………………………………..……….…… Phone Number……………………………………….
Days/Times Available………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....
Maths and Science
Academy Information
Night
Rowville Secondary College offers an exciting specialist
program for students with a passion for Maths and Science. This
program, known as the Maths and Science Academy (MSA)
provides students with the opportunity to investigate Maths and
Science curriculum in greater depth and to engage with other
motivated and enthusiastic learners.
An Information Night will be held on Wednesday May 6th 2015
at 7pm in the Senior Study Centre, Rowville Secondary College
(Western Campus), Paratea Drive Rowville. Interested families
are encouraged to attend. If you would like more information on
the Academy please do not hesitate to contact Harold Cheung or
Melissa Fraser on Ph 9755 4555.
This edition we focus on our Visual Arts Program
Rotary Art Show On April 18 and 19, we were lucky enough to have the opportunity to enter into the 41st Annual Knox Rotary Art Show.
We had some artworks by Year 6 students Rhianna, Molly, Jaime and Teagan entered under the banner of Karoo Primary School, but we also supported Teagan to enter her own artwork individually as an independent artist.
We had fantastic feedback from the organisers as well as the judging artist. Teagan especially got a special mention for her individual artwork. She was the youngest entrant in the independent artist category. She was presented with a certificate and won a camera for her work in the independent artist category.
We will make sure we put the artworks up in the main building for all to see.
Well done to all the girls!
Art in Term 1 Over Term 1, Year 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 students got back into the swing of things and were eagerly back creating wonderful and exciting artworks. Here are some examples of what we have done so far.
Teagan and her award winning Art
Kim Cunningham
Visual Arts
