KURUNJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL ~ “Learning Together”

NEWSLETTER 34 - 2018

Thursday 1st November 2018

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

I returned to school this week after leave for orthopaedic surgery and I thank people for their kind wishes. The students have been lovely in their verbal and written comments to me – a wonderful demonstration of empathy and capacity of your children to look out and care for another person. It is testament to the values training and modelling by you the parents, to your children. I would also like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Wendy McCall for taking on the role of Acting Principal during my absence and for all members of the leadership and administration teams for their respective work in ensuring the running of the school amidst the various building works and necessary moving of offices and resources.

Very happy staff news is the safe arrival of Stephanie Gilmour’s twin girls - Juliet Catherine Rose and Escher Ingrid Quinn, born prematurely and very tiny but doing well. Our speech pathologist Catherine Mitchell also has had her little girl Rosie May.

Thursday and Friday (3 classes each on both days) last week saw the year 3/4 excursion to the Melbourne CBD in support of their Inquiry topic of different places and locations in Australia. The children visited the Eureka Skydeck, China Town, Hosier Lane and Parliament House.

The year 6 students are continuing their health study with the Puberty Program for Students through Djerriwarrh Health in Melton and we are very impressed with the maturity with which all students are approaching this important aspect of their learning for life.

Last week’s professional learning team meeting for staff was focussed on moderating students’ writing. Moderation of writing is a process which ensures that the aspects of writing are discussed for each student against the curriculum standard to ensure the writing level achieved is agreed and accurate. The teachers in year 1/2 paired up with 5/6 and Foundation with 3/4 to moderate and confirm the teacher’s samples. Below is a photo of the staff conducting the moderation with writing samples physically laid along the proficiency continuum/levels.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Yesterday was the closing of parental requests for 2019. I have read all the requests received and without disclosing any information which would make the comments identifiable for parents, students and staff, I wanted to include a sample of the comments made, particularly those which have acknowledged the reality that with all the variables involved for 590 students, not all requests will be possible. Over the next few weeks, we will however, be doing our best to place all children, whether a request was made or not, according to their particular academic, behavioural and social needs.

“My oldest son had _____as a teacher and I feel her compassion and empathy towards students and supportive teaching environment would greatly support______”

“We understand that there are many requests and not all can be fulfilled, however we thank you for your time and consideration”

“_______has had a remarkable year and achieved so much”

“_______began the year as a quiet and shy child and has now gained so much confidence that she has the ability to stand up at assembly and talk in front of school”

We remind all parents and carers that Monday is a non-pupil (curriculum) day for Kurunjang PS. Students are not required to attend school on this day. The staff will be involved in continued professional learning and planning in the AVID strategies for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading in the morning and AVID maths in the afternoon. We look forward to seeing all children on Wednesday after the Melbourne Cup public holiday on Tuesday,

~ 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 Ryan ~ Miranda Tynkkynen 3/4 Ryan ~ Locklyn Woodley

3/4 Kirstin ~ Ruby Keene 3/4 Kirstin ~ Tekai Neemia

5/6 Krystyna ~ Brodie Evans 5/6 Krystyna ~ Esther Neemia

5/6 McGettigan ~ Nkeiruka Anoruo 5/6 McGettigan ~ Jesse Bullecer

5/6 Sharon ~ Quynh Le 5/6 Sharon ~ Ali Debono 5/6 Ana ~ Taleisha Muir

5/6 Ana ~ Adeline Cabigao

FORWARD PLANNING

Monday 5th November

Curriculum Day ~ Students not required at school Tuesday 6th November

Public Holiday ~ Melbourne Cup Day Wednesday 7th November

Foundation ~ Animal Land Farm Excursion Saturday 10th November

Djerriwarrh Festival Parade Monday 12th November

Foundation 2019 Transition Day ~ Toy Picnic 9.30am-11.00am

Friday 9th November

Year 1/2 ~ Scienceworks Money Due Tuesday 13th November – Tuesday 20th November

Foundation – Year 4 ~ Life Education Van Friday 23rd November

School Mini Fete ~ 12.00pm – 3.00pm Tuesday 27th November

Year 6 ~ Graduation Dinner Money Due Wednesday 28th November

Foundation 2019 Transition Day ~ Specialist Sessions 9.30am-11.00am

Thursday 30th November

Year 6 2019 ~ Graduation Polo Money Due Tuesday 4th December

Year 1/2 ~ Scienceworks Excursion Wednesday 5th December

Foundation – Year 2 ~ Sports Day Tuesday 11th December

Foundation 2019 Transition Day ~ Classroom Orientation 9.30am-11.00am

Thursday 13th December

Foundation – Year 2 ~ Christmas Concert Tuesday 18th December

Year 6 ~ Graduation Dinner Friday 21st December

LAST DAY TERM 4 ~ 12.30pm DISMISSAL

TRACK AND FIELD

STATE

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Adeng Yony from grade 5 competed on Monday in triple jump at School Sport Victoria Primary School Track & Field Championships at Lakeside Stadium. Adeng was a finalist and finished in 6th place. Congratulations Adeng on an outstanding achievement.

WEARING OF SCHOOL HATS

Please note that the wearing of school hats is compulsory in Term 4. Please make sure your child has a Kurunjang Primary School

embroidered hat for Term 4. School hats are only available from PSW in Deer Park.

MELTON PRIMARY SCHOOLS RUGBY

LEAGUE GALA DAY

Congratulations to the grade 5/6 Rugby League tackle team for winning the Melton District tackle division and for the Girls 5/6 Rugby League Tag team for also winning the district. Both teams will now progress to the State Championships to be held later this month. Keep up the great teamwork! Helen Craig Sports Coordinator

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 9th November ~ Bikes –

Bring your bike to playgroup

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

Egg & Lettuce Sandwich Glee Can

$5.00

YEAR 3/4 MELBOURNE CITY EXCURSION

Last week the Grade 3 and 4 students took a bus trip to the Melbourne CBD as part of their geography inquiry unit of “Location of places in Australia”. We visited locations such as Chinatown, Hosier Lane, Federation Square, Flinders Street Station and Eureka Tower. The view of the city from the Eureka Tower was amazing and helped students understand the layout of the city and landmark locations. Students

were thoroughly engaged with their environment as they represented KPS walking through the capital city. Everyone enjoyed the experience immensely.

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.

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

FOUNDATION

ENROLMENTS

2019 ARE NOW OPEN

Parents who live within our school’s designated neighbourhood area are invited to enrol their children for Foundation 2019 at the office. To be

eligible to enrol for Foundation in 2019 your child must turn 5 years of age by 30th April 2019. You must provide proof of your child’s age by presenting a birth certificate. For students who were born overseas you must present their passport and visa details. Immunisation certificates are also required and may be posted to you on request by calling 1800 653 809. As the immunisation and birth certificates may take a little time to arrive, we suggest you get organised early and phone for your certificate now.

Please contact the school office on 9743 0633 if you would like to arrange a tour of our school.

SCHOOL LEAVERS & ENROLMENTS FOR 2019

Any parents who have children that will not be returning to Kurunjang Primary School in 2019 are requested to let the school know as soon as possible. If you know of families moving to our school in 2019, who have not yet been to the school to enrol, we would greatly appreciate it if you could ask your friends to do so. We also ask any parents who have not enrolled their child in Foundation for 2019, to do so as soon as possible. Immediate action on this matter will ensure that we have adequate facilities and resources available for the beginning of the 2019 school year. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please fill in and return to the school office as soon as possible:

STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING IN 2019

I would like to notify Kurunjang P.S. that my CHILD/REN NAME/S:__________________________________________ _________________________________________________ GRADE/S_________________________________________ Will not be attending Kurunjang P.S. in 2019

NAME OF SCHOOL ATTENDING IN 2019: _________________________________________________ Parent/guardian Signature:________________________________________

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