KURUNJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL ~ “Learning Together”

NEWSLETTER 12 - 2019

Thursday 16th May, 2019

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

We would like to congratulate our students for their efforts in Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN this week. Writing was conducted on Tuesday, Reading on Wednesday, Language Conventions today and Numeracy tomorrow. Any students who were absent have the opportunity to sit a make-up test until tomorrow. Kim Mitchell (Leading Teacher for Learning and Teaching) has worked tirelessly to ensure that every organizational aspect and contingency was covered and the conducting of the national testing on line for the second year has again had few difficulties. All participating students will receive their participating certificates and all should be very proud of their efforts in completing the 4 days of the on line national testing program. The results of NAPLAN testing will be forwarded to schools and individuals in August. We thank parent’s support, particularly with encouraging their child/ren’s resilience and effort in remaining calm, pacing themselves and attempting everything. Although it is not the only assessment which is used in schools, it is a significant undertaking to ensure the scheduling and organization is the same for all participating students across Australia.

Congratulations is also afforded to every student and class who attended the PFA Mother’s Day stall last Thursday or Friday. Our large group of willing and hardworking PFA members commented on the manners and order exhibited by the students in buying Mother’s Day gifts. The PFA again sourced a broad range of quality and reasonably priced gifts. $4,000 was taken by the PFA at the Mother’s Day stall with expenses still to come out of this total. We thank the members of the PFA who so willingly give their time and effort for the good of the school and our students. We hope that all mothers and grandmothers enjoyed their special day.

Melton City Council have forwarded an invitation for kinship carers or grandparents, who care for children and adolescents attending KPS, to attend a kinship carer’s forum next Wednesday 22nd May. It is a great opportunity to meet other grandparents and kinship carers within the municipality and also to learn about recent changes, trends and issues in regards to kinship care. Please see the forum’s flyer included in the newsletter. If you have any questions or bookings, please contact Deb Richards from Melton City Council on 9747 7395

Although some families have visited the lost property drawers in the main building foyer, there are still a huge number of un-named items remaining. Labelled items are returned to students in their classrooms and I remind all families to clearly and permanently label all articles of children’s uniform, including drink bottles and shoes. Please access lost property if you are looking for an item of missing unlabelled clothing.

We also remind our community about adhering to council and traffic laws when driving and parking around our school and Kurunjang Secondary’s perimeter. Many of our parents utilize the public parking at the rear of Kurunjang Secondary, and adjacent to the Council sports oval. This area also has a fenced carpark which is Kurunjang Secondary property. Unfortunately, it was reported this week that some parents from our school were verbally abusive to secondary staff who informed them of

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

the private parking. As I have done previously, I thank the vast majority of people who model responsible and respectful behaviour to their children and within the community.

~ Learning Together

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

AWARDS

Student of the week awards are made each week and announced in the newsletter on a Thursday. The awards are presented to the

students at assembly on Friday at 2.30pm in the Gym.

Parents are most welcome to attend.

3/4 Kirstin ~ Jessie Hiko 3/4 Kirstin ~ Awien Weiu 3/4 Estelle ~ Darvey Vaai

3/4 Estelle ~ Nicholas Koci 3/4 Ryan ~ Haniyah Hassan 3/4 Ryan ~ Kevin Woodley

3/4 Mellissa ~ Shahmeer Khan 3/4 Mellissa ~ Fai Samu

3/4 Cattanach ~ Bailey Forward 3/4 Cattanach ~ Miranda Tynkkynen

3/4 Blake ~ Alex Di Benedetto 3/4 Blake ~ Shelby Lang

5/6 Rob ~ Tyla Arthur 5/6 Rob ~ Ruby Hubka 5/6 Ana ~ Austin Boese 5/6 Ana ~ Gypsey Viney

5/6 Goad ~ Rhylee Buckland Prior 5/6 Goad ~ Ashley Hoskin

APPLICATIONS FOR CSEF

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSION FUND FOR

NEW STUDENTS/FAMILIES

If you are you are a current parent and have additional students at the school this year or you are a new parent this year and you have a valid means tested concession card or you are a temporary foster parent you may be eligible to get assistance through the CSEF. Please collect an application form from the school office and return it with your current Health Care/Concession card ASAP.

FORWARD PLANNING

Friday 17th May

Year 6-7 Application Forms Due Monday 20th – Friday 24th May

Teeth On Wheels ~ 1st Visit

Parent Helper Refresher ~ 9.00am-9.30am Wednesday 22nd May

Parent Helper Initial Training 2.10pm-3.00pm Friday 24th May

Alpha Show – King Arthur ~ Money Due

Education Week ~ Dress Up Parade 9.15am Monday 27th May

Parent Helper Refresher ~ 9.00am-9.30am Wednesday 29th May

Alpha Show – King Arthur ~ Whole School Monday 10th June

Public Holiday ~ Queens Birthday Thursday 13th June

Foundation 2020 Information Night ~ 5.30pm-6.30pm

Friday 14th June

Year 3/4 Camp ~ 2nd Payment Due

Year 5/6 Camp ~ 2nd Payment Due Monday 15th July

Curriculum Day ~ Students not required at School Friday 9th August

Year 3/4 Camp ~ Final Payment Due Friday 23rd August

Year 5/6 Camp ~ Final Payment Due Wednesday 28th August to Friday 30th August

Year 3/4 Lady Northcote Camp Monday 9th September to Wednesday 11th September

Year 5/6 Beach Experience Camp Monday 7th October, 2019

Curriculum Day ~ Students not required at School Monday 25th – Friday 29th November

Teeth on Wheels ~ 2nd Visit

LOST LIBRARY BOOKS

We currently have a large number of overdue library books. Could I ask all Parents and Carers to help their children look at home for books that belong to our school and return them to the

library ASAP.

Thankyou Lynne Notman ~ Library Technician

WEDNESDAY’S MULTICULTURAL

PLAYGROUP AT KPS

Children 0-5 years are offered the opportunity to join Playgroup with VICSEG.

PLAYGROUP AT KPS ~ FRIDAY’S 9-11AM

Children from 0-5yrs. Come along and meet new people while your child learns through play experiences.

Friday 17th May ~ Musical Instruments

New members welcome however, you must phone to register. For further information on any of our playgroups, please contact Kathleen McInnes on 9743 0633

CANTEEN

Chicken Burger Juice Box (Orange or Apple or

Tropical)

$5.00

OSHCLUB NEWS

OSHClub Kurunjang BSC: 6:50am-8:50am & ASC: 3:10pm-6:30pm each day during the school term. We are operating in Room MB(E)3, the room next to the playroom.

Our program provides a healthy breakfast and afternoon tea each day. Permanent and occasional vacancies are available for Before School & After School Care.

Please feel free to come in and see our program and the fun activities our staff provide!

Program Phone: 0400 028 149 Coordinator: Brittany Assistant: Danielle

All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au. All bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

WOOLWORTHS EARN AND

LEARN PROGRAM

Woolworths Earn & Learn is back and it is now easier than ever to earn valuable equipment for your primary school, secondary school or Early Learning Centre. In our last campaign, more than

16,000 schools and Early Learning Centres benefited from the program, boosting supplies in classrooms, libraries, music rooms, gymnasiums and science labs.

It's simple to participate. From Wednesday 1st May and Tuesday 25th June 2019 or while stock lasts, when your staff

and parents shop at Woolworths they can collect Woolworths Earn & Learn Stickers from the checkout operator, via team members at the self-service checkout or through an online order and place them on a Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker Sheet. There will be one Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker for every $10 spent (excluding liquor, tobacco, and gift cards). Once

completed, simply place the Sticker Sheet in the Collection Box at the Student Foyer or Woolworths Coburn Shopping Centre or Woodgrove Shopping Centre.

Mary Bayley (Co-ordinator)

PFA NEWS

If you would like to assist the PFA in any way please leave your details at the office or contact Elizabeth Bajada on 0404 525 975 or lizbajada@hotmail.com.

The PFA is a great way to be involved in your school community as well as make some new friends

Wilson Pee Wee Tennis (4 – 7 years) MLC Hot Shots (5 – 12 years)

Junior & Adult Coaching (Group & Private Lessons available)

Squad Training for Elite Juniors Mums in Tennis Program

Professional Racquet Restringing Ask us about NEW Cardio Tennis!

Phone: Steve Kelly 0409 173 273