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Principal – Mrs Toni Skinner WEEK 3 9 August 2019

Principal’s Report Wow what a week this has been! We have enjoyed every bit of Education Week where we celebrated our school and everything that public education has to offer. Thank you to all the parents who spent a little or a lot of time at school this week whether it was to see the art show, visit the book fair, watch the performances at KMHS or enjoy a picnic lunch after open classrooms. We have enjoyed having you at of our school. The Art Show was an amazing exhibition with art works displayed in our hall from our students here at Kariong. I think you will all agree with me that the children have produced some amazing pieces of art and it was lovely to see them displayed in the hall for us all to enjoy. A big thank you to Mrs Herbert and Mrs McMurtrie who spent many hours getting this organised, along with the many helpers leading up to the day. The Book Fair went all week and I would like to thank Mrs Fitzpatrick, Mrs McGann and Mrs Compton for the many hours they put into ensuring this was a huge success. The library looked amazing with the huge selection of books and other exciting items there to purchase. Thank you to Mel in our canteen who made the lunches, supplied the coffee, tea and cakes and slices on Tuesday, with the help of many mums volunteering for the day. It was lovely to see so many parents here enjoying the sunshine and lunch with their children. Mrs Hansard, Miss Farrugia, Mr Brady and myself escorted our Choir and Dance Groups to Kariong Mountains High School on Wednesday morning where they performed alongside other local schools, which was amazing to watch. We have so many talented children in our schools and it was lovely to see them showcase the wonderful talents to our local community. A big thank you to all the teachers involved! On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Harding, Mr Gilks and myself were invited to attend the AECG awards at Gosford Public School to see many Aboriginal students from our local area recognised for their efforts and receive awards in many different categories. I would like to congratulate Noah, Maxx, Veronica and Shanae on their awards. Mrs Harding has attached some photos further in this newsletter!

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RESPONSIBILITY PERSONAL BEST

Fridays, Term 3 Gymnastics Years 2-6 Mondays, Term 3 Peer Support: 1:35– 2:15pm Monday, 12/8/2019 Public Speaking: Stage 1: 9am-10am Kindergarten: 10am-11am Stage 2: 11:45am Stage 3: 1:45pm Tuesday, 13/8/2019 Stage 2 Oztag Gala Day Thursday, 15/8/2019 Public Speaking Finals at Point Clare Public School WEEK 5 – 19/8/ - 23/8: BOOK WEEK Monday, 19/8/2019 Judy Townsend – Author visit 7:30pm P&C Meeting Tuesday, 20/8/2019 Judy Townsend – Author visit Wednesday, 21/8/2019 Year 2 Rouse Hill Excursion

Mr Gilks and Mrs Rayner had a great day on Wednesday at the OzTag Gala day for Stage 3. Both the boys’ and the girls’ teams played and came away with fantastic results, The girls were defeated in the quarter finals, 3-1 to St John the Baptist School and the boys were undefeated coming away with a grand final win against Terrigal Star of the Sea 3-1. Congratulations to all of the players and a big thank you to Mr Gilks for all his coaching and Mrs Rayner for supporting the teams on the day! Our Athletics Carnival was held today and, from all reports, the day ran smoothly. Thank you to Mr Brown for organising this event, to all the teachers helping out on the day and the P&C for providing a great lunch for so many! We will have an update and results in next week’s newsletter. Our next P&C meeting will be on Monday August 19. We will be commencing this meeting at 7pm (earlier than usual) and everyone is welcome. The meeting will take place in the staffroom. Thank you to everyone for celebrating Education Week with us this week. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Toni Skinner

Principal’s Gold Book Award

Kaveh S Ethan S Sophie D Rocco A Amelia S Rubi B

Rhyder H Bella M William D Ryan M

Merit Certificates

Dylan C Bella F Andrew B Cassandra A Joseph R Oliver H

Ryan M Kasvi K Marcus K Callan H Josie H Tanya G

Ethan S Lucy C-D Indianna D Ziva W Hallie C Zoey H

Joel C Krisha B Ashleigh B Sienna Mc Roxy H Dean R

Alexis W Jacob M Jack E Sephy D Ysabella G Daniel R

Ysobella G Daniel R Lucas M-H Baylii O Sienna E Oskar F P

Jack P Max C William C Toby P Paige H Joel C

PBL Bronze Certificates

PBL Silver Certificates

Krystal H Tyra V Kye F Danielle A Isabella F Lily H

Toby M Cassidy Q Brylan B NJ L William S Charlotte A

Cooper B Lara G-H Piper H Evanna P Jack B Aaliyah W

Juliet A Sauryam T Oscar R Joseph R Myah S Rocco A

Nathan C Jack E Anjali K Dev K Cooper Mc Eric L

PBL Update – Art Show

What an amazing week!

We hosted our first ever Art

Show and I would like to

congratulate the wonderful

behaviour that was demonstrated

by all our visitors. The

enthusiasm and pride was so

obvious as people entered the

hall, and many people were

amazed at the incredible talent

that we have here at KPS.

Thank you to everyone who

visited and for giving such

positive feedback.

VISITING CHILDREN’S AUTHOR

In Week 5 we have invited a local author, Judy Townsend to show

her six book titles, and talk to the children about the value of

reading, the editing and publication process and the important

role of picture books in the development of reading. Judy is our

recently retired children’s librarian who is passionate about sharing

her love of children’s literature. She brings her original manuscripts and illustration proofs.

Judy will bring along proof copies of her books to show the many editing changes. Early

illustration sketches that are transformed into final images are enjoyed by the students.

Judy also shows the students illustrations that are rejected and not included in the final

published books.

Cost is a gold coin on the day and all the money raised goes to buying books for the

library. The author will also be selling her books at cost price - $10. Because it is close to

Father’s Day the “Grandson” and “Granddaughter” will be $5 to make the perfect

present on Grandad/Pop’s special day. Please send in your money with the title of the

book, child’s name & class on the front of the envelope. Judy personally signs the books

for your child.

Parents are very welcome to join their children and enjoy listening to this great author.

Your child will learn how a picture book goes from the planning stages to the final

published copy. The children, teachers and parents enjoy seeing all the mistakes that are

made along the way, making the children realise how valuable it is to edit their work. Q&A

sessions are enjoyed at the end of the hour presentation.

Book Week – Week 5

Monday, 19 August 9.05am-10.05am 2G, 2J, 2C, 2/3D 10.15am-10.55am 1H, 1K, 1M 11.45am-12.45 4B, 4RG, 5B, 5F

Tuesday, 20 August 9.05am-10.05am Book Week Parade 10.15-10.55am 6G, 6T, 6B, 5D 11.45am-12.45 3R, 3M, 3/4D 1.45pm-2.45pm KH, KS, KD, KW

WHAT BOOK IS SUITABLE FOR MY CHILD?

Off to bed, Sleepyhead! Is a fun rhyming book perfect for 4-6 year olds.

Perfect book for growing a young vocabulary.

Evidently That’s Not Normal! Funny hardback book that tells of a

household run by animals - best for ages 5-7. Sorry this book has sold

out!

Chalk and Cheese is a popular hardback book with a twist at the end

and has been used by many schools to teach gender stereotyping.

Best for grade 2-5.

How Do I Know? Hardback for the older reader as it shows a different

viewpoint on disability.

Because You’re My Grandson was written after the birth of Judy’s first

grandchild and tells of the love a grandparent feels for their grandson.

It won an Australian award in 2014.

Because You’re My Granddaughter is the perfect gift to give any new

grandparent. Many children buy these books to share with their

grandparents.

Peer Support- Week 3 During Peer Support this week, the children looked at qualities their friends may have and the concept that we choose friends based on the qualities we admire in them. They also explored the skills of friendship, specifically those of cooperating and listening. Encourage your child to show they are interested in the person they are talking to by being an active listener. Great job this week Kariong!

Public Speaking Competition Kariong Public School’s successful Annual Public Speaking Competition has been completed in class over the last 2 weeks. Each class has selected two finalists. The finalists will present their speeches on Monday, 12 August in the hall. Letters were given out during the week to successful finalists by their class teacher informing parents of the time and date. Two students from each stage will then be chosen to represent our school at the district finals which will be held at Pt Clare Public School on Thursday, 15 August (Week 4). The times for Monday, 12 August are: Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2) - 9:00am Early Stage 1 (Kinder) - 10:00am Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4) - 11:45am Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6) - 1.45pm Rebecca Claridge ES1 & S1 Kerri Mullane Stage 2 Kate Farrugia Stage 3 Public Speaking Co-ordinators

Kariong Public School P&C Association

Meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the month in the school terms.

Parents and community members are welcome to attend.

Meetings are held 7:30pm in the school staffroom. Next meeting:

Monday 19 August 2019

at earlier time of 7:00pm

Cooindah Recognition Awards 2019 On Tuesday 6th August Mrs Skinner, Mrs Harding and Mr Gilks attended the Annual AECG Awards Ceremony at

Gosford Public School. We are very proud to say that 4 of our students were awarded certificates in various

categories.

Congratulations to:

Noah S Maxx O’B Shanae T Veronica L

Sportsmanship Award Sportsmanship Award Creative Arts Award Resilience Award

Leadership Award

Kariong Public School

Project Participation/Community Project Award

Another fantastic effort by the students of Kariong Public School.

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Karen Harding

Aboriginal Committee Leader

Uniform Shop A rerminder that there is now an Online shop to order uniforms: gtschool.com.au. Payment through this site is via Paypal or credit card. Orders will be available the next day that the Uniform Shop is open. If you are unable to pick up at that time, items will be available for collection from the school office. Currently the Uniform Shop is open twice a week at school (Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8:15am to 9:00am).

Payments can be made with Cash or Eftpos.

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KPS BOOK PARADE

On Tuesday, 20th August, students are invited to celebrate Book Week by

participating in our Book Parade. The theme for this year is, “Reading is my Secret

Power.” Students are encouraged to come to school dressed to support this theme

or as character from a book. The parade will begin at 9:05am and be held in the

courtyard. Families and friends are welcome.

2019 NSW PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE:

The Premier’s Reading Challenge closes on Friday 30th August 2019. Primary

students need to read 15 books from the PRC and 5 free choice books, to

successfully complete the challenge. Please access the following website or see Mrs

McGann for more information.

https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/rules.html

If your child is having difficulty recording their books, please see Mrs McGann or

Ms Fitzpatrick in the library.

Our Week with Lori – Class KH

Lori was so lucky to spend this week with us,

as he joined in with all our fun

activities during Open Day.

He went to the Book Fair…….

and hung out in our classroom with our

families………

Best of all, he loved looking around the

Art Show with us and thought our class

canvas was amazing.

It was so difficult trying to find our

favourites, but here are a few………..

We hope you enjoyed Open Day as much as we

did.

Stage 3 OzTag Gala Day On Wednesday 7 August our Stage 3 Boys and Girls OzTag teams competed at the Central Coast OzTag Gala Day at The Central Coast Regional Sporting Complex. Both teams displayed skill, determination and teamwork throughout all games. Out of their 4 pool games, the girls won their first 3 games convincingly and drew their last match. As a result, the girls made the quarter finals, but were unfortunately knocked out after that game. Great effort girls! After a slow start in the first game, the boys clicked into gear and won all of their games in their pool convincingly as well. The boys’ team worked well together in all games. They had a tough semi-final but were too strong in the grand final, 7-2 winners against Star of the Sea Terrigal. Zane C was awarded a trophy for being the best player in the grand final. Congratulations again to both teams. Good luck to our Stage 2 teams who will be competing next Tuesday at their Gala Day. Mr Gilks and Mrs Rayner

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