No 15 KFPS News · It was a “hair raising” experience for some students!! The Melbourne Star was a lovely way to get a scenic view of the Melbourne landscape. Congratulations

No 15 Wednesday 29th May

2019 KFPS News

Principal’s message…….. Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork and Being Your Best

Dear Parents and Friends,

I am back after my lovely stint of Long Service Leave. I truly had a wonderful time visiting lots of wonderful

places. I was able to keep our students informed of some of my travels via postcards that I sent to each

neighbourhood. It was wonderful to return to school this week and be so welcomed by staff and students.

So many students gave me a hug and asked how my trip was or referred to the postcard sent and wanted

to know more about Disneyland or the Grand Canyon or the basketball match I attended between the

Golden State Warriors and the LA Clippers. And some very caring students wanted to know if I had kept

up with Collingwood whilst overseas. And indeed I had! Quite proudly too!

I wish to thank our Leadership Team, Faye Martin, Melissa Cusack and Wendy Donaldson for so capably

leading the school in my absence. I wish to also thank our staff who have stepped up and assumed

additional roles in what has been a very busy term to date.

One of my first activities since my return has been to attend the Grade 5 Melbourne excursion which was

fantastic in all respects. The students really enjoyed ScienceWorks and so many volunteered to participate

in the experiments. The Lightning Room was a favourite amongst the students where we learnt about

electricity, positive and negative charges and lightning. It was a “hair raising” experience for some

students!! The Melbourne Star was a lovely way to get a scenic view of the Melbourne landscape.

Congratulations to all students for their behaviour and manners. A special thanks to the Grade 5 staff, Ms

Creighton, Mr Gilmore, Tania and Isaac for their care and organisation on the day.

This Friday May 31st, we have the launch of our Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR) social

and emotional learning program. This is part of the national curriculum and it is designed to develop the

social, emotional and positive relationship skills that are required to enjoy healthy and successful lives.

Efforts to promote and specifically teach these skills in younger people has shown to improve health

related and wellbeing outcomes. And to reduce anti-social behaviour. Our school has always taught a

Social and Emotional curriculum as Wellbeing is a priority at our school. Class meetings, Circle Time,

Drumbeat, Wellbeing Hour, Girls Space, Boys Business and Solving the Jigsaw have all been avenues where

we have enjoyed teaching our students how to be resilient and respectful students who can recognise their

own emotions.

As a school we remind our students about our school value of Respect. Respect is about valuing people,

including people who are different. When you have respect for someone, you feel positive about them and

admire or appreciate their actions or behaviour. You can also treat anyone with respect regardless of how

you feel about them.

It is very important that children understand the importance of respect in all its different forms in all facets

of their life – home, school and the wider community.

This value resonates with me because it would seem to be much easier to talk about respect than it is to

action it. Some people believe they are respectful people and yet show disrespect towards their partner,

or on the sporting field or with people that they see as an easy target.

Times for the school day: 8:50am – 11:20am: Learning Session 1 11:20am: Eating time 11:30am – 12pm: 1st recess (30 minutes) 12pm – 1:30pm Learning Session 2 1:30-2pm: 2nd recess (30 minutes) 2:00pm – 3:00pm Learning session 3

This Friday 31st May we will launch our RRRR program with a breakfast before school, followed by a very

special assembly. If you are wishing to attend the free breakfast prior to assembly please ensure you have

accepted the invitation by the end of today. For catering purposes we need to know numbers attending

the breakfast.

We will have some special guests attending the Assembly, both from the Department of Education and

from our local community to highlight the importance of the Respectful Relationships curriculum. I would

encourage our families to take up this special opportunity to partner with our school and attend the

launch.

Thought of the week:

One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.

Kind Regards,

Kim Saddlier

How parents and carers can respond

Scienceworks/ Planetarium & Melbourne Star

Excursion for Grade 5 students.

Congratulations to

our Grade 5 students for being brave and trying new experiences.

Scienceworks/ Planetarium & Melbourne Star Excursion for Grade 5 students.

My two favourite things on the trip were the Planetarium and

the Lightening Room. The funniest was Skylar’s hair floating in

the air in the Lightening Room.

Izack – Scienceworks

On the Melbourne Star we went all the way around which took 30 minutes. We saw boats, The MCG (only just), Marvel Stadium and all of Melbourne City. Riley – Melbourne Star

The Melbourne Star was so fun, with a great view. It was just a little high though. Seb – Melbourne Star Melbourne Star looked just like a giant ferris wheel, at the half way point

the man said we were 118m high, we went 236m high. I saw Marvel

Stadium and I had butterflies.

Brayden – Melbourne Star

Congratulations to Dominick We are pleased to let you know that Dominick Kraulis has passed a Judo practical and knowledge test called a grading at the Judo Bendigo Club. This is no easy task and requires a great deal of practice. The grade is awarded by the presentation of a coloured Judo belt. Junior Judo belts are in varying colours signifying age and expertise. Dominick has been awarded a Yellow-Orange belt.

Canteen News When placing an order from the MIX ‘n’ Match Meal Deals please cut out and use as a template below.

Volunteers Welcome Our Canteen needs volunteers from 8.45am -11.45am. Kids love seeing mum, dad or grandparents smiling face in the canteen. Please contact the office if you are able to help.

"Make My Own" Lunch Order Form Name_______________________ Room________

Wednesday Thursday Friday Circle your choices (Please Note: Each item circled is charged as an extra choice to add on) I'd like - White Bread, Wholemeal Bread, Small Tub ($1.00) _____ White Roll, Wholemeal Roll, Muffin, Wrap, Pizza Base ($1.50) _____ Sushi Rice & Roll, Foccacia, Taco, Nachos, Large Tub ($2.00) _____ Meats - Chicken, Ham, Beef, Bacon, Chicken Tender ($2.00) _____ Hotdog, Nuggets (x4), Party Pies(x2), Dim Sims (x2) ($2.00) _____ Beef Pattie, Crab Meat, Prawns (x2), Crumbed Fish, Tuna ($2.00) _____ Salads - Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber , Car rot, Red Onion (.50c) _____ Corn, Beetroot, Mushroom, Capsicum, Pineapple (.50c) _____ Toppers - Salsa, Sour Cream, Grated Cheese, Sliced Cheese (.50c) _____ Sundried Tomatoes, Pumpkin, Avocado, Olives, Guacamole (1.00) _____ Egg, Cous Cous, Baby Spinach, Rice, Feta, Parmesan (1.00) _____ Condiments- French, Italian, Caesar , BBQ, Tomato Sauce (.50c) _____ Extras - Butter , Salt, Pepper , Toasted, Mayonnaise, (No Charge) Orders must be placed by 9am on the day required. Total $ ______

$5.00 Meal Deal Lunch Order Form Name________________________Room__________

Choose and Circle ONE from each Box

Wednesday Thursday Friday

Resilience, Rights and Respectful

Relationships (RRRR) Awards

Congratulations to the following students who have been demonstrating our RRRR.

ROOM NO. Student

18 Courtney B

19 Calais S

3 Zarghona Y

4 Paw K’Pru H

12 Crystal H

13 Abby P

14 Ava O

5 Evelyn S

6 Ruby S

7 Zara H

8 Opal S

9 Will Mc

Immunisation Certificates As you may be aware, there have recently been cases of measles reported. In light of this, I am seeking your co-operation in ensuring we have a record of your child’s immunisation status on file. This will ensure the school can respond quickly should a member of the school community contract a vaccine preventable disease. In the event of a disease outbreak children without an Immunisation Certificate will be sent home until the risk of infection has passed. If you haven’t supplied the school with a copy of the certificate please do so as soon as possible. You can get a copy of your child’s immunisation History Statement:

Through Medicare online accounts or the Express Plus Medicare mobile app.

By visiting a local Medicare service centre Letters have been sent this week to any families who haven’t supplied a copy of the immunisation certificate. We appreciate your support.

Cheese Burger, Lasagne, Ham & Cheese Toasty,

Fried Rice, Noodles, Roast Meat & Gravy Spaghetti Bolognaise, Soup & Bread

Garlic Bread, Banana, Apple Slinky, Corn Cob, Sultanas, Popcorn,

Mixed Veg or Salad, Mash n Gravy

Milkshake, Juice Box, Water, Custard, Apple Pie, Muffin,

Fruit Salad, Warm Milo

CONTACTS @

kfps Principal: Kim Saddlier Assistant Principal: Faye Martin Business Manager: Maree Wayman Reception: Lorraine Fowler Music: Tue, Wed , Thur & Fri Jessica Dellow Art Studies: Wednesday– Friday Sue Gloury First Aid Officer: Tania Riddick Library Hub: Julie Holt Neighbourhood Leaders: Gumnut– Kim Anketell /Brooke Cole Grevillea– Kate Novak Ironbark– Felicity Creighton Whirrakee– Carryn Hendy Wellbeing Officer: Wendy Donaldson School Chaplain: Rose Amy Sports Program: Travis Colley Canteen Manager: Rayelene Burns School Council (School Council meetings held every second Tuesday of the Month) School Council Members Kim Saddlier (Executive Officer) Faye Martin Corey Gilmore Melissa Cusack Leticia Laurien (President) Brad Gould Amanda Hooley Lauren Marron Kristen Miller Verna Greenhalgh David Hunter Parent Club : President: Judith Rainsbury Vice Pres: Amanda Hooley Secretary: Lauren Marron Treasurer Sharyn Holmes Parent Club meeting on the First Monday of the Month at 2.30pm in the Parent

Clubroom near the Canteen. After School Care: YMCA Bendigo Central Booking

5444 6666 Breakfast Club Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings commencing at 8.15am– 8.35am

kfps Calendar

2019

Friday 31st May Choir Competition Excursion @ Ulumbarra Theatre Cost $7

RRRR community breakfast 8:15-8:45am

RRRR launch at assembly at 9:00am

Monday 10th June Queens Birthday Public Holiday

Wednesday 19th June Speaking Spot from 9.00am-12.00pm in the GLC

Monday 24th-28th June Grades 1 & 2 Swimming Program $32 (Camps/ Sports/Excursion fund may be used to pay for this excursion. )

Friday 28th June Last Day of Term 2

Monday 15th July First Day of Term 3

Tuesday 23rd July Grade 6 Melbourne Museum and Imax Theatre Excursion. Cost $32 due by 16th July. (Camps/ Sports/Excursion fund may be used to pay for this excursion. )

60-80 Olympic Parade, Kangaroo Flat 3555 Phone: 5447 5100 (Absence Message Service: 5447 5100 Press 1)

www.kangarooflatps.vic.edu.au

Hello parents and carers, Just letting you know the time and location of our perfor-mance this Friday 31st of May 2019. The cost of entry to watch is $10 per adult, Concession $8 and $5 for children. Section: SC52: PRIMARY LEVEL NOVICE (NEW) CHOIRS