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Term 3 Week 5 Wednesday 12th August, 2015
AUGUST 2015
Friday 14th August Year 3 & 4 Production at Rowville
Secondary College
Matinee—12pm (Free shuttle bus for parents leaving at 11am and returning approx. 2pm)
Tickets still available Evening—6:30pm
Very limited seats available
Monday 17th August Year 3 & 5 Kate Wilde Student Expo
Tuesday 18th August Kate Wilde & Year 5—Parent Night
Expo (6:30-8pm)
Wednesday 19th August Fathers’ Day Stall display
Karoo Storytime for 2016 Preps—2:40-3:20pm
Thursday 20th August Year 5 & 6—Author Visit
Friday 21st August District Athletics—Knox track
‘Step into Prep’ for 2016 Preps—2:40pm-3:20pm
Term Dates 2015 Term 3 13 Jul—18 Sept Term 4 5 Oct—18 Dec
Respect Responsibility Excellence Honesty & Fairness
Tolerance & Understanding
Karoo Calendar Principal’s Comments
Bogan Bingo Congratulations to the Fundraising Committee for organising an OUTSTANDING night of fun on Saturday with the Bogan Bingo! The organisation was superb, attention to detail exemplary and tons of fun and good humour. We only hope that Jo Scott did not go into work on Monday and say, ‘Luv, Darl, Sweetie, Hun do I have to do everything!!!???’ So we had plenty of laughs, lots of concentration on the bingo numbers, plenty of wonderful prizes and then the crowd danced the night away! Our sincere THANKS for a wonderful evening as a fundraiser and as a community event. Well done Jo Hough, Jo Scott, Michelle Fleming, Andrew Jones, Rachel Rockstro, Teagan Crick and Sarah Lawler.
Vandalism Last weekend Park Ridge Primary School experienced vandalism and a break-in, much the same as our previous experience. The good news is that the offenders were caught. Of course we do not know whether they are the same offenders, but it is good that school security and police have worked together to apprehend these vandals. If you see any persons behaving irresponsibly, please telephone the police.
Year 3 and 4 Production The Year 3 and 4s had a production rehearsal at school yesterday and it looked fantastic! The dancing, singing and acting were a credit to our students who are performing with skill and with a sense of fun. The props looked fantastic, especially the bar and saloon doors created by Craig Plant and the background scenes by staff, added to the experience. The performers were not in costume but some cowboy hats and sombreros certainly helped to set the scene. This ‘YEEHAH!’ production will be for one day only on Friday 14th August, with a 12noon and a 6:30pm performance. It is being held at the Rowville Secondary School Arts Campus—tickets went home with students yesterday. As the show is being professionally videoed the audience is requested NOT to take photographs with phones or cameras or to video, as it will impinge on the quality of the professional videoing. DVDs will be available for purchase by families; order forms will go home next week. Special arrangements have been planned for those attending the matinee performance – please see below.
Prep Excursion Our Prep students enjoyed an exciting visit to Chesterfield Farm yesterday. They were very lucky with sunny skies and plenty of time to explore the farm. We received excellent feedback about their wonderful behaviour and they certainly enjoyed the day. The farm visit will stimulate oral language and writing skills in the classroom. Thank you to the parents and staff for helping the children to learn in a stimulating environment.
Irene Harding Principal
Phone: 9759-6222 Fax: 9759-6211 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.karoops.vic.edu.au
NO SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Monday 17th August (TRIBES)
IMPORTANT DATES
Year 5 Camp –12th-15th October 3rd instalment—$65 (due 24/8) Balance/final instal. due 14/9
Year 4 Camp—21-23rd Oct 1st Instalment—$70 (due 10/8) 2nd instalment—$70 (due 7/9) 3rd instalment—$70 (due 5/10)
Year 3 Camp—22-23rd Oct 1st Instalment—$40 (due 10/8) 2nd instalment—$40 (due 7/9) 3rd instalment—$35 (due 5/10)
‘LONESTAR COWBOY’ THIS FRIDAY 14th AUGUST 2015
Matinee Performance—Special arrangements
FREE PARENT SHUTTLE BUS
FROM KAROO TO THE SHOW! (Departing Karoo at 11:00am)
Rowville Secondary has asked that parents do not park in the streets surrounding the secondary school during the day due to complaints from their neighbours. Families are asked to park at Karoo and catch our free Shuttle bus leaving from the front of the school at 11am and returning to Karoo at approx 2pm. Students will be transported to and from the matinee separately.
BOOK WEEK 24th—28th August
Book Character Parade Monday 24th August—whole school
Author Visits Prep-Year 2: Thursday 27th August
Year 3-4: Friday 28th August
Year 5-6: Thursday 20th August
Charisma Dance —
Lunchtime dance is on again for students in Prep—Year 3! This term the children will be taught a dance to Taylor
Swift’s ‘Shake it Off’ - sessions will be on 4 consecutive Fridays, commencing Friday 21st August. Cost—$25. Please complete and return the permission form, along with payment to the office by Wednesday 19th August.
Deb Thompson Dance Co-Ordinator
COMMUNITY NEWS
ROWVILLE ROCKETS BASKETBALL— U8 to U20 boys and girls Winter and Summer Seasons commencing 2nd & 4th terms. Games played Sat & Sun at Dandenong Training at Rowville Sports Precinct. All enquiries to [email protected] KIDS OF GOLD CAMPS—Building self esteem and confidence in kids. Camps held at Lyrebird Park campsite Yellingbo in the Yarra Valley on Friday 12th—Sunday 14th February 2016, and are open to primary kids in Grades 4-6 (& 9yr olds in Grade 3). Full cost—$65. All activities are fun—low ropes, initiative activities, wall climbing, games, drama and interactive sessions. For more information visit www.kidsofgold.org.au or contact Kids of Gold on 0418 170 027 (Jenny) or 9737 9475 (Gary).
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.
2016 Prep Transition Program
Our 2016 Prep Program has commenced. Below are the dates to mark in your diary if you have a child
starting Prep next year.
Karoo Storytime: Wednesday 19th August (from 2:45-3:20pm)
Step Into Prep: Fridays 21st & 28th August and Wednesday 9th September (from 2:40-3:20pm)
Discovery Learning Transition Sessions: Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th November (from 2:40-3:20pm). These sessions are for children enrolled at Karoo for the 2016 Prep year.
If you have a child who will be starting school with us in 2016 and haven’t collected an enrolment form from the office, please come and see us. Completed enrolment forms need to be handed in as soon as possible. If you know of any ‘new’ families wishing to enrol, please encourage them to send their forms back to our school at their earliest convenience.
FATHER’S DAY STALL HELPERS REQUIRED
Name: ……………………………………………… Phone No. ………………………..
Yes, I am able to help serve at the stall on (PLEASE TICK ) ...
Tuesday 1st September 9-11:00 11:30-1:30
Wednesday 2nd September 9-11:00 11:30-1:30
Father’s Day Stall Tues 1st & Wed 2nd September
Advanced notice—Father’s Day is approaching and this
year KPA will be holding the stall over 2 days … Tuesday 1st
and Wednesday 2nd September. If you are able to assist
serving at the stall please complete the reply slip below.
Simone Lancashire—KPA
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BOOK WEEK CELEBRATIONS AT KAROO
Coming up this month is Book Week, the national celebration of the wonderful world of Australian children’s books.
BOOK CHARACTER PARADE—MONDAY 24TH AUGUST Karoo is holding a whole school dress-up day on Monday 24th August. All children are encouraged to come to school on that day dressed as their favourite book character. Parents are welcome to attend the Book Week Assembly and Parade to be held in the gym at 9:00am on Monday 24th August.
AUTHOR VISITS Also happening in Book Week are visits by authors Mark Carthew (Prep-Year 2) and Felice Arena (Years 3 & 4). As Year 6 camp is on during
Book Week, the author visit for Years 5 & 6 will happen on Thursday 20th August in the week prior. The author will be Michael Wagner.
EARN AND LEARN We have a collection box in the school foyer for all your
‘Earn and Learn’ stickers. Sticker books are also
available from the office—please attach stickers to these
books before putting into the box. A box marked ‘Karoo
Primary’ is also located at Woolworths, Stud Park.
Thank you for your support!
Bogan Bingo
Thank you to all those who kindly donated gifts and vouchers for our fabulous fundraiser. To celebrate the opening of the new Knox venue, Pancake Parlour has further rewarded our community by offering this special 2 for 1 offer valid until 30th October (conditions apply).
