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14th March 2019 From the Principal,
DEVELOPMENT VICTORIA INFORMATION SESSIONS
Over the last few weeks we have been hosting information sessions in our Theatre for the broader school
community with regard to the development of the site adjacent to our school. Students and parents were all
invited, as were the surrounding communities and any interested parties. Development Victoria provided
planning for the proposed residences and large diagrams showing the placement of the many units to be
built and how they will fit on the site. Students were able to experiment with the Virtual Reality Program
they offered whilst their parents were able to ask the many and varied questions they had about the
development. Even some interested buyers attended, hoping to find out exactly what the development
would offer and whether or not it suited their specific housing needs
The plenary we held this week with the Grade 5 students, GTAV and Development Victoria explained what
Planners do and the considerations taken when planning Public Open Spaces. They spoke about how they
prepare planning for shops, offices, schools and parks. One example used was the planning that went into
the redevelopment of the playground area at Coomoora Reserve. This was particularly interesting as the
children were very familiar with the area and the redevelopment is current – in fact it is happening right
now.
The inquiry challenge deals with the designing of the Public Open Space in the development next door.
Students were put into teams of three and asked to design the best possible area to meet all of the needs of
the potential housing community. At the conclusion of the challenge, the 9 best entries will be asked to
present their proposals at the final plenary with VIP’s in attendance. The winning entry will receive their
award from Cr Roz Blades, Mayor of the City of Greater Dandenong and go on to present their proposal in
front of a filled auditorium at the annual GTAV seminar later in the year.
It’s a wonderful program, filled with exciting opportunities for our students to engage and become more
involved with the existing community around them and the planning for its future. Student Voice and
Agency is one of the focuses of our school AIP and this program provides them with a brilliant opportunity to
stand up and have a voice, make a difference and have their thoughts and ideas represented.
KEYSBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL
2019 NEWSLETTER Address: 33 Coomoora Road Springvale South 3172 Principal: Leanne Armao Phone: 9798 4764 Assistant Principals: Chris Baker and Christopher Williams Fax: 9798 3413 Email: [email protected]
OUR STUDENTS AT PLAY
Lunch time provides our students with the opportunity to take a break from their studies, get some fresh air and exert a little of the energy they have been harnessing whilst applying themselves mentally to the challenges of learning. Students eat in the classrooms, to ensure that all students eat properly and to minimise the rubbish in the school grounds and then its outside to play – and play takes many different forms. Some of it is team based, some individual, some quiet and others creative. Students are free to choose their own activities and it is interesting to just watch and observe the choices they make.
Slip Slop Slap…All students need to be wearing school hats during Term 1
STUDENT SAFETY MESSAGE...STUDENT SAFETY MESSAGE
Students should be picked up from school at 3.30pm.
After this time they are collected by staff who are on yard duty until 3.45pm
will be taken to the Office for safety reasons.
INTRODUCING MR COUZENS Mr Couzens came to KPS at the start of the year and has been working as our new Physical Education teacher. He is great with our students and spends a lot of his own time teaching them the necessary skills to be competitive at sport. With the House Sports day fast approaching, he spends his lunchtimes out on the oval encouraging our students to always try their best and giving them valuable instruction. He is a very welcome addition to our teaching staff and we are very thankful for his selfless devotion to our students. If you happen to see him in the school yard, as always, give him a big KPS welcome.
SUSTAINABILITY
Mr Hierk and the students have harvested the corn in our vegetable garden and placed it into the freezer. Later in the year they will have lessons around the product and all of the different ways in which corn can be used. Right now, the pumpkins are growing beautifully. Some have already been harvested and have been placed in the storeroom to cure before they can be offered for sale to the school community, but there are still many growing on the vines. Sweet potatoes are almost ready too. What a wonderful garden we have and the produce is delicious. A big thanks to Mr Hierk for all of his hard work in this area and to the students who help and support him on a daily basis during their sustainability lessons.
It’s been a short week but a very productive one in the classrooms. Students are settled into the school routine now and concentrated learning is taking place on a daily basis. Our teachers are very committed to providing each and every student with the best possible opportunity to learn and to obtain the best possible outcomes for all. Have a great break over the weekend and we will see you all back at school on Monday ready for a full week of learning and instruction. There is no greater gift than a good education. Leanne Armao Principal
NPPSA Summer Inter-School Sports Competition
Sport results from Round 4 versus Clayton South PS on Thursday, 7th March.
Basketball Mixed - KPS defeated Clayton South via forfeit
Basketball Girls – KPS 18 defeated Clayton South 10
Tennis Mixed – KPS defeated Clayton South via forfeit
Tennis Girls – KPS defeated Clayton South via forfeit
Volleyball Mixed – KPS 53 defeated Clayton South 39
Volleyball Girls – KPS 42 defeated Clayton South 21
Softball Mixed – KPS 14 defeated Clayton South 3
Softball Girls – KPS defeated Clayton South via forfeit
House Athletics Sports on Wednesday, 27th March
This year’s House Athletics Sports is scheduled for Wednesday, 27th March at Keysborough Primary School. Students will be participating in an Athletics unit in their Physical Education classes in preparation to compete in Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Javelin, Hurdles, Discus and Sprints. Parents are most welcome to attend the event to cheer on their child. Students are encouraged to wear a t-shirt in their house colour. Students will arrive and depart school as normal on the day. The aims of the day are for students to compete in all events, try their best, earn points for their house and have fun. Program starts at 9.20 AM and finishes at 3.00 PM followed by presentation from 3.00 P.M.
Three Year Kindergarten Programs
City of Greater Dandenong Kindergartens offer an affordable Kindergarten program for 3 year old children. In a 3-year-old program, your child’s growing independence will be fostered, their self-awareness and self-esteem nurtured. They will also be provided with developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for further challenge. Your child will be encouraged to make friends and have fun! Attending a 3-year-old Kindergarten program has the added benefit of preparing your child for the transition into the 4 year old Kindergarten year.
For further information and to book your child in to attend, contact one of these centres:
Alfred St Early Learning Centre @ St Anthony’s 33 Alfred Street Noble Park 8481 1117 [email protected]
Athol Road Primary School Kindergarten 159-167 Athol Road Springvale Sth 9547 1224 [email protected]
Bilbungra Kindergarten 22 Filer Court Keysborough 9132 6040 [email protected]
Corrigan Rex Kindergarten 28 Kingsclere Avenue Keysborough 9132 6040 [email protected]
Harrisfield Kindergarten 62 Bowmore Road Noble Park 9546 8485 [email protected]
Heatherhill Kindergarten 101 Noble Street Noble Park 9132 6040 [email protected]
Heritage Kindergarten 2 Bakers Road Noble Park 9795 5068 [email protected]
Keysborough Kindergarten Cheltenham Road Keysborough 9798 6696 [email protected]
Market Street Occasional Child Care 13 Market Street Dandenong 9794 6003 [email protected]
Olinda Ave Kindergarten 2 Olinda Avenue Springvale 9546 9837 [email protected]
Rosswood Kindergarten 70 Outlook Drive Dandenong North 9795 6010 [email protected]
Springvale Rise Primary Kindergarten 32 – 52 Wareham Street Springvale 9132 6040 [email protected]
Shalimar Park Kindergarten 1 Milan Court Dandenong North 9795 5226 [email protected]
Yarraman Oaks Kindergarten 27 Liege Avenue Noble Park 9792 1627 [email protected]
Academic Achievement Award Prep B Mantra 3B Ethan
Prep C Simarleen 3C Kenny
Prep D Austin 4A Darragh
1A Louraine 4B Elaine
1B Michael 4C Hannah
1C Caris 5A Justin
1D Georgia 5B Joanna
2A Dalin 5C Maja
2B Ava 6A Leisha
2C Cadee 6B John
3A Amy 6C Shelly
Digitech Joseph 5C Art Ryan 2A Sports John 6B Engage with Asia Vihaan 5B Principal’s award Dalin 2A An excellent understanding of what good writers do to be successful.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Thursday 14th March Breakfast Club Friday 15th March Breakfast Club Friday 15th March School Assembly 2.40 pm Monday 18th March Breakfast Club Tuesday 19th March Breakfast Club
Tuesday 19th March 3yr & 4yr Playgroup 9.30 - 11.00 am Wednesday 20th March Breakfast Club Wednesday 20th March Playgroup 9.00 – 10.30 am Thursday 21st March Breakfast Club Friday 22nd March Breakfast Club Friday 22nd March School Assembly 2.40 pm
VIRTUES AWARD Caring 25th February – 1st March
Prep B Mantra Prep C Dviti Prep D Harry 1A Maddie 1B Nikita 1C An 1D Alysa 2A Annie 2B Jessica 2C Zenab 3A Timo
3B Levi 3C Vanessa 4A Mark 4B Thyda 4C Kaylee 5A Cailleeya 5B Aaliyah 5C Natasha 6A Jamie 6B Hilary 6c Bailey
Digitech Pham 2B Engage With Asia Mariam 2B Physical Education Hollan 6C Arts Irene 5C Principal’s Award Julie 5A
Congratulations to all our Virtues Award achievers this week. You are practising Caring when you:
Caring is giving love and attention to people and things that matter to you. When you care about people, you help
them. You do a careful job, giving your very best effort. You
treat people and things respectfully. Caring makes the world a safer place.
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