Week 8- Term 2, 19th June 2013 Dear Parents, Bus travel and the inherent safety of our students whilst travelling to and from school is of significant concern to schools and our parents. One of the major difficulties the school faces is the issue of behaviour at bus stops. Schools work closely with bus companies to follow up concerns raised as we both have a duty of care to students on their way to and from school. It is not an easy task as there is no supervision at bus stops.

Our school encourages students to be proactive and to report problems as they occur, directly as students arrive at school. An easier and safer way to manage behaviour is for all students to do the right thing in the first instance. Please have a talk about bus stop behaviour at home and remind all children of the behaviour which is needed to keep everyone safe at bus stops. Simple things such as games of tag and kicking balls come under the heading of not safe.

The local bus companies have asked schools to remind travellers of the rules with regard to carrying items on to the bus. All basketballs and soccer balls must either be in a students school bag or carried in a separate carry bag. Musical instruments larger than a violin are not to be brought onto the bus. Guitars and saxophones for example are prohibited as they cannot be placed safely in a child’s lap without impeding other students. If you have any concerns or questions, parents are best to ring the bus company themselves for clarification. Policy and guidelines can be found at:

http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/file/ssts/school-bus-guide.pdf Enjoy your week – rug up! Sue Mackay Principal

School Resumes on Tuesday 16th July for all staff and students.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

‘Do it now. You become successful the moment you start moving toward a worthwhile goal.’ Anonymous

DEPUTY’S REPORT:

LOST PROPERTY When the morning temperatures get down to 6 degrees,

like it was this morning, I have to wonder why more

children are not looking for their jumpers!!! Our lost

property is overflowing with Kororo school jumpers. A

quick estimate would be more than $1000. I have just

spent time searching through two enormous boxes filled

to overflowing. Less than half have names on them. It is

very important that we teach our children to be

responsible for their belongings however, in the event

that something is lost, it makes it much easier to return

if it is clearly labelled.

Lost property is kept in the multipurpose room (next to

the boy’s toilets). There is also a large collection of

lunchbox containers and drink bottles. These will go in

the rubbish at the end of the term. Please check if you

are missing any items.

KINDERGARTEN HEALTHY BREAKFAST If you saw lots of children AND teachers still in their

pyjamas yesterday morning, there was a very good

reason. It was the Kindergarten Healthy Breakfast.

Kororo Kinders can now tell you all about the benefits of

having a great start to the day by eating a healthy

breakfast. They were treated to French toast, fruit with

yogurt, honey and banana toast and porridge. Not only did

they get to enjoy a yummy breakie but they also had to

wash and dry their dishes.

Well done Kinder teachers. These special days take a lot

of organisation and effort but they create memories that

last a lifetime for our students. Thank you to Coffs High

work experience students Lara, Matthew, Courtney and

Emma and parents who helped out.

Important Dates

Wednesday, 19th June

Dance Festival - Cex at 7pm

Thursday, 20th June

BYOD Meeting 4LS at 9.30am

Yr 2 Excursion to Botanical Gardens

Friday, 21st June

Winter Sports Carnival - Yrs 3-6 Assembly KG at 11.40 Tabatinga Family fun night

Monday, 24th June

Cancer Council - Fruit and Veg Sense Session - 9.15am

Wednesday, 26th June

2SC to Marion Grove Yr 6 Gold Day

Thursday, 27th June

Crazy Hair Day, Student Reports sent home, Stage 2 Pyjama Party Disco 6pm - 7.30pm

Friday, 28th June

SRC Assembly Last day of Term 2!

Tuesday, 16th July

School resumes for staff and students

Check out our new website!!!

www.kororo-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Coffs Cup Gazetted Holiday

A reminder re the Coffs Cup half day local area holiday. KPS will be closed at 12 noon. All students must be collected.

Buses will not be operational. There is no school from 12 noon onwards.

Bus Travel Consequences Unacceptable behaviour such as using offensive or racist

language, disobeying reasonable directions from the driver, smoking, spitting, damaging property, eating on the bus,

distracting the driver with persistent noise and failing to show the travel pass may lead to:

Loss of subsidised school travel privileges for up to

two school weeks for a second offence, and up to 10

school weeks for subsequent offences.

Permanent suspension of school travel privileges or

banning from travelling on buses may apply for

repeated offences.

Dangerous behaviour such as seriously bullying or

harrassing other passengers, fighting, letting any part

of your body protrude from the bus, throwing objects

inside or outside the bus, using matches and lighters, carrying dangerous items and group misbehaviour

may lead to:

Loss of subsidised school travel privileges for up to

four school weeks for a first offence and up to 10

school weeks for subsequent offences - or if group misbehaviour is involved, permanent loss of school

travel privileges.

Permanent suspension of school travel privileges or

banning from travelling on buses may apply for repeated offences.

A THANK YOU

SRC CRAZY HAIR DAY

T h e S R C h a s d e c i d e d t o

support CYSTIC FYBROSIS NSW by holding

a CRAZY HAIR DAY on Thursday, 27th

June, in the last week of school. Students

may use their imagination to style their hair

and bring a gold coin donation to support this worthy

cause.

Students may also wear MUFTI on this day, although

closed shoes are still required.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Thursday, 20th June Harpreet Jenkins

Friday, 21st June Lisa Alford, Danah Grice

Tuesday, 25th June Donna Curry

Wednesday, 26th June Debbie Gurber

KA Jacob P, Oakley W, Tayah H,

Bastian M.

KB Maddelyn J, Noah T, Logan S, Jai C.

KCR Daniel W, Beau G, Thomas R, Evelyn L.

KG Olivia G, Sara S, Jackson F, Cooper W.

1AN Ruby A, William C, Cameron B, Poppy M.

1GS Noah L, William G, Elle S, Kane H.

1MW Lilly S-S, Ajay A, Deisha M-S,

Payton E.

1RP Jayden W, Rhiana C, Nisshah K,

Riley N.

2DD Gurtaj D, Alec A, Mira P, Will V.

2GH Rylan J, Gen S, Mekayla W, Brandon P.

2JB Mia G, Mikkel A, Isla D, Ethan B.

2SC Yana B, Riley G, Lily B, Keidis G.

3BY Bailey B, Melanie V, Sam K, Delta W,

Saxon S.

3LM Jade W, Georgia L, Fin D, Asher F,

Maddison G.

3/4MS Alex B, Olissa O, Ashton C, Dylan M,

Jex M.

4LS Matilda B, Aisha G, Montanna H,

Meika H, William S.

4VW Jacob H, Isobel H, Ross L, Jorja W,

Grace P.

5HG Ethan B, Grace H, Kade P, Montahna L,

Kaleb S.

5LF Jaide-Ebony K, Kaitlin C, Malcolm N,

Natasha S, Lachlan G.

5/6BT Tia R, Will G, Sophie W, Cooper D.

6CA Ted D, Liam B, Katelyn E, Tia W,

Thomas H.

6DH Tim C, Eleisha M, Sam T, Keira H.

Starworkers 2013 DANCE EISTEDDFOD

LUNCH BAG COMPETITION

WINTER WARMERS Decorate your lunch bag with

‘What Warms you up

in Winter’

THURSDAY - KINDER, YEAR 1 & YEAR 2

FRIDAY - YEARS 3 to 6

HOT CHOCOLATE AND MUFFIN MADNESS ON THE LAST DAY OF TERM

Year 3-6

Dance

Group:

2nd

place in

Primary

Section

Stage 1 Group: 1st place in Infants Section