KURUNJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL ~ “Learning Together” NEWSLETTER 23 - 2019 Thursday 15 th August, 2019 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Just a reminder to all families who received the link to complete the parent opinion survey last week. The last day for being able to access the survey is this Sunday the 18 th August. Thank you to all those who are completing the survey; we look forward to your input into future planning for our school. I will announce the winners of the family Reading Cinema passes in next week’s newsletter. Stay tuned. The August census continued this week with information forwarded to the Department of Education including Anaphylaxis and Allergies, Student Support Services, English as an Additional Language, Koorie Outcomes, Languages Education, Specialized Programs, Student Voice and Participation, Students with Disabilities, Transition to Primary School and Secondary School, and Digital Learning. On Monday and Tuesday students in years 3-6 participated in the Melton Primary School’s Sports Association (MPSSA) district athletics. At the end of Monday we were leading in the track events. We were very excited when we maintained this position at the end of Tuesday’s field events. We congratulate all our athletes who participated and to Mrs Helen Craig for her training of the children and her organisation of the district athletics. This Friday, the Junior School Council is organising a gold coin donation sports colour day. Money raised will go toward one of our students Detroit Williams who has been successful in state finals for rugby and will be competing in the national competition in Canberra. Please help support Detroit by donating a gold coin and allowing your children to dress in a sports uniform, or wear an item of sports clothing or colour. Last Friday the year 1/2 team held the Big Night In. The year 1 and 2 students enjoyed games and pizza and ice cream dinner before the year 1s went home. The year 2s then enjoyed a movie, popcorn and hot chocolate before sleeping the night. It was a terrific evening and morning for the students. A big thank you to all the 1/2 teachers and other teachers and education support staff who attended to ensure the children had a wonderful time. Next week is Celebration of Learning week. The theme is ‘Reading is My Secret Power’. Events throughout the week will include daily book brainteasers, whole school story, maths activities and various lunchtime activities culminating in a dress up parade on Friday morning and the lunchtime treasure hunt where the children follow written clues to identify various staff power character costumes around the yard. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Friday is also the day of the official opening of the Kurunjang Community Hub beginning with the Master Chef demonstration and finishing with a family movie night at 6.30pm. Please see the attached flyer as bookings are essential for the various activities during the day. The official opening will be done by Melton Mayor Bob Turner. As a result our Year 3-6 assembly will not be held next Friday 23rd. We will reschedule 3/4 Blake’s assembly item to a following date. Selected students from Kurunjang will represent the school for the official ceremony at the Community Hub with a speech and performance of African drumming. We look forward to seeing you at the student learning conferences on Tuesday and Wednesday night, at the costume parade on Friday morning or enjoying the events at the Community Hub. ~ Learning Together ‘BOTTLE TOPS & BREAD TAG’ COLLECTION Just a reminder, we continue to collect cleaned bottle top lids and bread tags. We appreciate the commitment students & parents have made to this fundraiser and we have already exceeded our expectations. Students can hand them into their classroom teacher for collection by the JSC. Thanks ~ Mrs Burton & JSC CANTEEN 3 Mini Quiches Packet of JJ’s (pizza or salt & vinegar or chicken) Juice Box (apple or tropical or orange)
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KURUNJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL ~ “Learning Together”
NEWSLETTER 23 - 2019
Thursday 15th August, 2019
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Just a reminder to all families who received the link to complete the parent opinion survey last week. The last day for being able to access the survey is this Sunday the 18th August. Thank you to all those who are completing the survey; we look forward to your input into future planning for our school. I will announce the winners of the family Reading Cinema passes in next week’s newsletter. Stay tuned.
The August census continued this week with information forwarded to the Department of Education including Anaphylaxis and Allergies, Student Support Services, English as an Additional Language, Koorie Outcomes, Languages Education, Specialized Programs, Student Voice and Participation, Students with Disabilities, Transition to Primary School and Secondary School, and Digital Learning.
On Monday and Tuesday students in years 3-6 participated in the Melton Primary School’s Sports Association (MPSSA) district athletics. At the end of Monday we were leading in the track events. We were very excited when we maintained this position at the end of Tuesday’s field events. We congratulate all our athletes who participated and to Mrs Helen Craig for her training of the children and her organisation of the district athletics.
This Friday, the Junior School Council is organising a gold coin donation sports colour day. Money raised will go toward one of our students Detroit Williams who has been successful in state finals for rugby and will be competing in the national competition in Canberra. Please help support Detroit by donating a gold coin and allowing your children to dress in a sports uniform, or wear an item of sports clothing or colour.
Last Friday the year 1/2 team held the Big Night In. The year 1 and 2 students enjoyed games and pizza and ice cream dinner before the year 1s went home. The year 2s then enjoyed a movie, popcorn and hot chocolate before sleeping the night. It was a terrific evening and morning for the students. A big thank you to all the 1/2 teachers and other teachers and education support staff who attended to ensure the children had a wonderful time.
Next week is Celebration of Learning week. The theme is ‘Reading is My Secret Power’. Events throughout the week will include daily book brainteasers, whole school story, maths activities and various lunchtime activities culminating in a dress up parade on Friday morning and the lunchtime treasure hunt where the children follow written clues to identify various staff power character costumes around the yard.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Friday is also the day of the official opening of the Kurunjang Community Hub beginning with the Master Chef demonstration and finishing with a family movie night at 6.30pm. Please see the attached flyer as bookings are essential for the various activities during the day. The official opening will be done by Melton Mayor Bob Turner. As a result our Year 3-6 assembly will not be held next Friday 23rd. We will reschedule 3/4 Blake’s
assembly item to a following date. Selected students from Kurunjang will represent the school for the official ceremony at the Community Hub with a speech and performance of African drumming.
We look forward to seeing you at the student learning conferences on Tuesday and Wednesday night, at the costume parade on Friday morning or enjoying the events at the Community Hub.
~ Learning Together
‘BOTTLE TOPS & BREAD TAG’
COLLECTION
Just a reminder, we continue to collect cleaned bottle top lids and bread tags.
We appreciate the commitment students & parents have made to this fundraiser and we have already exceeded our expectations.
Students can hand them into their classroom teacher for collection by the JSC.
Thanks ~ Mrs Burton & JSC
CANTEEN
3 Mini Quiches Packet of JJ’s (pizza or salt &
vinegar or chicken) Juice Box (apple or tropical or
Sports Colour Day ~ Gold Coin Donation Monday 19th to Friday 23rd August
Celebration of Learning Week Tuesday 20th & Wednesday 21st August
Student Learning Conferences Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th August
PFA Fathers Day stall Friday 23rd August
Year 5/6 Camp ~ Final Payment Due
Year 5/6 Camp ~ Medical Forms Due
Celebration of Learning Parade ~ 9.10am
Assembly cancelled due to opening of Community Centre next door
Wednesday 28th August to Friday 30th August
Year 3/4 Lady Northcote Camp Friday 30th August
Year 1/2 Swimming Program ~ Money/Notes Due Monday 9th September to Wednesday 11th September
Year 5/6 Beach Experience Camp Wednesday 11th September to Friday 20th September
Year 1/2 Swimming Program Monday 7th October
Curriculum Day ~ Students not required at School Monday 25th – Friday 29th November
Teeth on Wheels ~ 2nd Visit
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 23rd August ~ Frogs
New members welcome however, you must phone to register. For further information on any of our playgroups, please contact Kathleen McInnes on 9743 0633
MPSSA DISTRICT 2 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
RESULTS
On Monday and Tuesday this week, selected students from grades 3-6 represented Kurunjang Primary School at the M.P.S.S.A. District Athletics Carnival held at Atherstone Athletics Track. Kurunjang came 1st overall. Congratulations to all members of the Kurunjang team, your excellent results are a great credit to your hard work and training.
Yony 1st, Santi Sierra 1s, P.J Lui 2nd , 12yrs Detroit Williams 1st Fifi Murray 3rd
High Jump – 11yrs Santi Sierra 3rd
Many students have now successfully qualified to progress to the Divisional Championships to be held in Werribee on September 12th. Keep training and Good Luck!
It was great to see many parents come along and support our students.
Helen Craig
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
Junior School Council is getting behind one of their Year 6 peers, Detroit, who has made it to the Victorian State Team for Rugby Touch. This is an amazing achievement. He will be playing in a National tournament in Canberra against other States of Australia.
Detroit’s brother Keoni, who is now in Year 7 and attended KPS, also made the team. We will be helping them raise money to support their family in sending them to the competition. As we know, trips cost a lot of money and we wouldn’t want them to miss out on this amazing opportunity. This competition is a great pathway and has in the past lead players into National and International Competitions such as the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
On Friday, August 16, we will be having a Sports Colours Day. Come in your favourite sports colours or uniform and bring a gold coin to help support Detroit.
Let’s all get behind him, and his brother Keoni, and help them achieve this goal.
Thankyou ~ Mrs Burton & JSC
FOUNDATION
ENROLMENTS
2020 ARE NOW OPEN
Parents who live within our school’s designated neighbourhood area are invited to enrol their children for
Foundation 2020 at the office. To be eligible to enrol for Foundation in 2020 your child must turn 5 years of age by 30th April 2020. 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.
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)5.
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
STUDENT LEARNING CONFERENCES
Just a reminder that Parent teacher interviews are next week, please use compass to make a booking.
ABSENCES:
Did you know? If a child misses over 20 days every half year, this equates to 2 ½ years of learning between Foundation and Year 12.
LATE ARRIVALS:
If your child is running late for any particular reason, please take them to the office to be signed into school. A late pass will be issued to your child to be given to the teacher.