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Hello KSPS families,

We are fast approaching the end of term and there is a real buzz around the school at the moment with lots of events on the calendar before we all have a well-deserved break.

Last week our rugby squad went to Darwin and competed against other schools in the Eels Cup as a prelude to the big game on Saturday evening. We have only received positive feedback about the level of sportsmanship and camaraderie that our students demonstrated while away. Congratulations to everyone involved, you have done yourselves, your families and KSPS proud. A big thank you to Mr. East, Mr. Poddy and Miss. Ebony for accompanying the squad and making it all possible. Read more in Mr. East’s article later in the newsletter.

Yesterday we had Sam Derchie visit the school and perform Music And Stories From Ghana. He wowed the crowd with his ‘talking drum’ and other percussion instruments and stories from Africa. I have included a few responses from our students below: Sam was great, he told very funny stories. Annalise Yr. 2. The show was so cool because he played with lots of different drums. Boyd Yr. 4. He was good. He acted really funny and I thought it would be fun to go to Africa. I thought the talking drum was the most interesting instrument. Sharalle Yr. 3.

Due to a clash with the Year 6 high school orientation next week, we start our athletic events tomorrow; with the Year 6 students heading to Town Oval for their high jump competition. The remainder of the students in year 3-5 will complete in high jump next Tuesday after the running of the 800m. All high jump events this year are being held at the Town Oval so we can access NT Athletics facilities. Please see the detailed note from Mr. Broadhead on page 3.

Remember the Beat this Friday evening. Our gir ls have worked extremely hard over the semester as par t of the regional choir and it would be great to see as many families as possible supporting them, and all performers at this regional spectacular. Last year’s event was a great family night out, and this year promises to be ‘magical’. Thank you to Miss. Jean and Miss. Reale for their commitment and suppor t of our choir throughout their journey.

There is a great opportunity for all of the ballet dancers out there; two dancers from Melbourne City Ballet are running a workshop this Sunday 18 June, 12pm-2.30pm for young lovers of classical ballet. The workshops are free and a group of young participants will be chosen to perform in the company’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Godinymayin on Friday 28 July. See the advertisement later in the newsletter.

Unfortunately the Touch Gala Days that have been advertised for this Thursday and next week have been cancelled, we apologise for any inconvenience. I also need to make special mention of Joshua King who received the Eels Medal on Saturday night for his commitment to Rugby League; his sportsmanship and leadership in this field. Congratulations and well deserved Josh! Have a fantastic week, Karen Taylor Acting Principal

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Katherine South Primary School

Riverbank Drive Katherine NT 0850

PO Box 721 Katherine NT 0851

Telephone (08) 89721277

Fax (08) 89721857

Email

[email protected]

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FRONT OFFICE

Please notify the front office if your child/ren will be absent or late for

school on 8972 1277 or 0488 584 471

Or email

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We are a Learning Community

Katherine South Primary School

Term 2 Week 9 Wednesday 14th June 2017

Principals Message

Congratulations to 5/6 East with 95.38% attendance! Our school average for week 8 was 86.15%

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Cullen Avenell Caitlyn Usher Henry Frogley Chase Hutchinson Preston Palmer Temperance Fletcher Kelis Fejo Jasmine Jeffery Dakota Kruckow Michael Skerrett Chance Conroy Sam Nguyen Joshua King Blake McMahon Julian Parry Joel Kuhn Ryan Allen William Wallace

Student Attendance Term 2 Week 8

This week’s assembly is hosted by: T/1 Beckett

House Spirit Points

Victoria 2625 Buchanan 3014 Stuart 2682

“1” Wear your School Shirt “2” Wear your Sports Shirt “3” Wear your CARE Bracelets “3” Donate an old umbrella for the musical

We are a Learning Community

Katherine South Primary School

Term 2 Week 9 Wednesday 14th June 2017

Around the School

Green Card Awards

Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 9 12th June

Queen’s Birthday

13th June

Music and Stories from

Ghana

SSNT Netball

14th June

SSNT Netball

15th June

SSNT Netball

High jump Yr6

16th June

The BEAT

SSNT Netball

Week 10 19th June 20th June

800m Athletics event

High Jump Yr 3-5

21st June

Athletics Carnival

22nd June 23rd June

CARE Disco

Week 1

Term 3

24th July

Pupil Free Day

25th July

School returns

26th July 27th July 28th July

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5/6 Mather-Brown

5/6 East

4/5 Patterson

4/5 Chauhan

3/4 Shipway

3/4 Shield

3/4 Power

3/4 Jay

2 Lane

2 Hopkins

T/1 Wallace

T/1 Righton

T/1 Fortmann

T/1 Beckett

Vacation Care

Vacation care will be from 26/6/17 to 20/7/17.

We have limited spaces available. Enrolments from other schools are

welcome.

BREAKFAST IS AVAILABLE DAILY

From 7.45am until 8.15am 2x Toast $1.00 (with vegemite, peanut butter, honey or

jam), Milo $1.00

Tuesday Breakfast:

Toast x 2 $1.00 Scrambled Egg & Toast $2.00 Milo $1.00

Thursday Breakfast:

Hash Browns $0.80 Scrambled Egg & Toast $2.00 Milo $1.00

Friday Special: $5 Sausage with onion and gravy roll

CANTEEN NEWS

We are a Learning Community

Katherine South Primary School

Term 2 Week 9 Wednesday 14th June 2017

Community Notices

KSPS Fundraising Katherine Club raffles

KSPS will be selling tickets for the LARGE meat tray raffle on: 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd of June at

Katherine Club Inc, located on the cnr of O'Shea Terrace and Second

St.

Tickets on sale from 7pm.

So if you're looking for something to do on Friday night, head down to the Katherine Club with family

or friends for a meal and the chance to win some meat to stock

your freezer.

Please support our fundraising efforts this month.

Athletics Carnival Program Parents and Carers are invited to attend our school Athletics carnival on any of the following days to support their son/daughter. Students have been excitedly preparing for the track and field events since the beginning of the term and are looking forward to the big day. A full program for Wednesday is attached, however an abridged version has been provided below for your information: Thursday 15 June We will hold a special high jump event from 9-11am at the Katherine Town Oval for all year 6 students who will be away next Tuesday at a High School orientation event. All year 6 students should have received a permission note yesterday to bring home for you to sign so they can attend this event. All year 6 students are encouraged to attend to participate or cheer on their class mates. Tuesday 20 June 800m event (All year 3-6) Note: Year 6 will run first so they can depart for the high school for their orientation day. The 800m event will commence at 8:15am. High Jump 9:30am-1pm, year 3-5 students who have permission notes returned will be bused to the Katherine Town Oval to participate in high jump. All year 3-5 students are encouraged to attend to participate or to cheer on their class mates. Wednesday 21 June The main school Athletics Carnival Day will be held at Katherine South Primary School. The day will kick off at 8:30 at the main school oval with the Little Barras (preschool to year 2) running their 50m sprint race. The Athletics Carnival Day will finish at 1pm for lunch, with normal classes resuming after lunch. Finally any Parents/Carers who are able to help run events, we would love to have you onboard. Please contact Mr Scott Broadhead on email [email protected] with your availability.

We are a Learning Community

Katherine South Primary School

Term 2 Week 9 Wednesday 14th June 2017

Community Notices

Eels Cup NRL Gala Day Darwin Last Thursday the KSPS Rugby League Team travelled to Darwin along with Miss. Eb, Mr. Poddy and myself to participate in the Eels Cup Gala Day at Warren Park on Friday. Despite some technical issues, Super Poddy got us to Mackillop College safely, in time to set up camp for the night. Friday morning we battled the Darwin traffic to get to Warren Park. As the first team there, KSPS took it upon themselves to assist Trent from NRL in setting up for the day. 12 teams participated in the day with 2 teams coming all the way from Katherine to compete. We drew Pool B and had to wait until the 3rd game of the day to have our first run. Ava Osmotherly led the team out as captain in the first game against St Francis of Assisi (eels). Although unstructured, the team put in a good performance, winning 20-0 and showing some outstanding sportsmanship. Jake Pierce led us out for game 2 against Gray Primary. This was a much tougher game as we regained our structure and held strong winning 8-0. Lilly Bright had the reigns for game 3 against Wanguri Primary who again were a strong team. In one of our best team performances, KSPS came out on top with a 20-4 win. Joshua King took charge in game 4 against St Francis (Gold). This was a big and strong team where our tackling needed to be on song. Harry Shrimp led the defence and helped us to a tight 12-8 win. On the back of his performance in the 4th game, Harry captained the team in the final pool match which saw the two undefeated teams of Pool B come up against each other, vying for a spot in the final. KSPS scored first but let in two tries to be down 8-4 with only minutes remaining. We crossed the line in the final play and had a try awarded until the ref changed his decision (correctly) due to an incorrect kick. The team put in a tremendous effort and should be proud of their performance and sportsmanship during this tense game.

The 2 Katherine teams, KSPS and Clyde Fenton, squared off for 3rd place. Joel Kuhn took charge in the last game which saw two talented teams play entertaining footy that was played in great spirts with KSPS coming home with the win 12-4.

Well done to all the students who came away, they did themselves and their school proud and should be commended on their performance and behaviour. KSPS were the highest placed team with both boys and girls in the squad and received high praise from other teachers and event organisers on the day due to their attitude, sportsmanship and team work. Best on field for KSPS was Harry Shrimp (tackled all day!) and Jake Pierce (strong running kept us moving forward) and our most improved players were Tysne Leonhardt (Try saving tackle after try saving tackle) and Erin Dahl (with the best switch play long ball pass I’ve seen).

Mr East (Proud Coach)

PROGRAM FOR WEDNESDAY 21st JUNE 2016

T/2 STUDENTS

8.45 am – 9.15 am Running Races (All Preschool-Year 2)

9.15 am – 10.15 am Novelty Rotations (All Preschool-Year 2)

10.15 am Preschool return to classrooms

10.15 am – 10.45 am Morning Tea (All primary school)

10.45 am – 12 noon T-2 in classrooms health lesson

12 noon – All cheer for 3-6 Finals and Parent/Teacher race

1pm - Lunch

Afternoon - Quiet time with teachers in classroom

YEAR 3-6 STUDENTS

8.30 – 8.45 Gather in undercover area and warm up

If time permits relays and teacher/parent races will be organised.

Afternoon - Quiet time with teachers in classroom

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