DATES

Thurs 1st June—Mixed Netball Gala Day—5/6 Fri 2nd June—No school assembly Mon 5th June—KVPS Athletics Carnival - Mingara Wed 7th June—Bring a Plant Day Fri 9th June—Sydney North Cross Country Fri 9th June—Pirate Day

 

For additional information, please refer to the permission note that was sent home in Week 5 and later in this newsletter. No School Assembly (Friday June 2)

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31st May 2017 - Term 2 Week 6

KVPS Athletics Carnival Date: Monday June 5 Time: Buses will depart KVPS soon after 9am.

**Students participating in the 800m event need to be at the Mingara Athletics Track by 8:30am as these races are run prior to the school arriving

Who: All students in Year 2 to 6. We will have no classes operating in Years 2 to 6 and all staff will be at the carnival. Cost: $8 Attached to the information note is a copy of the KVPS Code of Conduct that is expected to be followed by students, parents and spectators at all times.

 

This year we are once again participating in the Central Coast Choral Festival. As this combined group need suitable places to rehearse, our school hall will be out of action this Friday. We have over 200 students visiting from a variety of schools from around the coast for this session. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) PBL is one of the core programs that we use at Killarney Vale Public School to effectively deal with student wellbe-ing issues. Positive behaviour for Learning is embedded in the Department of Education’s Wellbeing Policy that is a contemporary strengths-based approach so that every student in NSW public schools can connect, succeed and thrive at school and beyond. PBL works in three tiers: Tier 1: Playground Systems Classroom Systems Tier 2: Learning and Support systems

Classroom Problem Solving (Tier 2 links both Tiers 1 and 2 together)

Tier 3: This is the next part of our journey and we are working towards this level. Specialised interventions We are one of the few schools operating at a tier two level on the Central Coast. There is only one tier three school operating on the Central Coast and we are moving towards that goal every day. In saying that we believe that parental involvement and consultation is paramount to the success of PBL at KVPS. This is a call out to any community members who would like to be a part of our PBL Tier 1 Team. Our PBL Tier 1 team meets in even weeks of the school term on Tuesday mornings between 8:30am and 9:05am. If you are interested please let the office know or direct your enquiries to Mrs Brooke Eastment Rel. Assistant Principal Stage 3.

Pirate Day June 9 Join us in raising funds to support childhood cancer research. Mrs Britten with our Student Parliament are organising ‘Pirate Day Friday’. Dress up in your pirate best and don’t forget your treasure. (No weapons allowed.) Date: Friday June 9

Our eye patches have arrived and will be issued on the day! Cost: Gold Coin Donation (student leaders will visit classes to collect the loot!!!!

 

  Parenting Group Mrs Britten is preparing to run a series of workshops and focus groups aimed at delivering quality advice and ideas around a vast topic of parenting topics and ideas. Last week you would have received our first parenting bulletin in the newsletter and in this edition another topic will be discussed. If you would be interested in learning more or being part of the discussion and help shape the learning culture of KVPS, please send in the attached return slip identifying your intentions.

KVPS Paren ng Group 

 

I _________________________ parent / carer  of _______________________ in class _______ 

would be interested to hear more about the paren ng group and may be interested in par cipa ng. 

Please return this sec on to Mrs Bri en Assistant Principal via the administra on office. 

Bring a Plant Day

Next Wednesday 7th June we are having Bring a Plant Day.  

Students can either bring in a gold coin dona on which will be used to purchase plants for 

around the school or bring in a plant that meets the following descrip on: 

No spikey plants 

No plants that will grow too large 

No bushy shrubs 

Please keep in mind the weather condi ons on the Central Coast and 

bring in plants that will thrive in this area.  

We are looking forward to plan ng some plants around our school and 

improving our gardens.  

Ministers for the Environment  

 

 

Quality work with Mr Moxon Late last week I was visited by Rebekah, Alexis, Lily, Elise from the wonderful KR. These amazing students read their sensational sentences to me about the Hungry Caterpillar. Elise also spoke about how the caterpillar forms a cocoon and eventually turns into a pretty butterfly. Well done KR, keep up the great writing. I also had the privilege of spending time with almost 200 of my closest friends at Mr Moxon’s Monstrous Morning Tea as part of our PBL Star Voucher Day reward session. We had some snacks, laughs and some dancing, I was very impressed at the response to my morning tea and wanted to thank everyone for their attendance. I am already looking forward to the end of term Star Voucher Day, keep saving. Have a great week Killarney Vale

Jump Rope for Heart KVPS is once again participating in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraising program. The Heart Foundation’s lifesaving research and health projects are funded almost entirely by donations. Each year, the Heart Foundation renews its commitment to fund the best and brightest researchers in Australia. The Heart Foundation has invested more than $200 million over the past 50 years to support outstanding research into the cause, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease in the Australian community. Date: June 16 Time: Sessions through the day for K-6 Cost: Online Fundraising

 

CLASS ASSEMBLY AWARDS TERM 2 WEEK 5

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STUDENTS BELOW WHO HAVE RECEIVED ASSEMBLY AWARDS

KR Hunter Amazing effort in all classroom activities

KR Ellie Being a STAR student at all times

KS Halle Being a STAR student at all times

KS Lillian Being a kind, caring and helpful class member

KT Jayde Being a kind, caring and helpful class member

KT Casey Staying on task and using his STAR behaviour

1B Alleah Working hard in literacy groups and always completing set tasks

1B Joshua Using his problem solving skills to work out tricky maths questions

1K Judah An outstanding artwork of the Tin Forest

1K Brianna-May Persistence in solving two-digit addition questions

1M Layla Excellent reading with expression

1M Kyan Fantastic work in maths groups

1/2B Summer Fantastic effort in maths groups

1/2B Jake A great effort in reading

2P Prabhleen A fabulous talk about her connections with India

2P Kaiden Wonderful writing about the Rainbow Serpent

2S Talekai Writing 3 great reasons why you should go surfing

2S Caleb Completing some tricky “Area” questions during maths

3G Kai Superstar reading and sounding out unknown and tricky words

3G Mariah A superstar student and an amazing role model for 3G

3W Piper Impressive writing about sloths

3W Chloe Always being a kind and helpful class member

3/4T Brigid Displaying great confidence when presenting her talking topic

3/4T Isaac Being a superstar during mathematics

4R Layla For always displaying the STAR values

4R Isabella For being a caring and helpful class member

4/5I Callum Improved attitude towards his learning

4/5I Dominic For never giving up and preserving with challenging tasks

5/6B Elanor Fantastic brainstorming and start to her persuasive letter

5/6B Kye For continued effort and application in maths

5/6C Maycee Impressive note taking when summarising texts

5/6C Kimberley Thoughtful contributions to class discussions

5/6E Korben Perseverance during multiplication tasks

5/6E Ella Fantastic application to all tasks

2/5T Mikayla Fantastic improvement in maths

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Athletics Carnival  

Our athle cs carnival  is on next Monday, 5th  June, at Mingara Athle cs Centre. Please make sure that your child has returned their note and money to the office by Friday 2nd June. Be aware that the athle cs carnival is a normal school day for students in Year 2 – Year 6. All 2‐6 teachers will be a ending the carnival.  

 

Students should be at school by 9am dressed in their sports uniform. Students will be back at school in  me for normal dismissal rou nes. 

 

The 800m races will commence prior to the official start of the carnival. If your child wishes to run in the 800m race they will need to make their own way to Mingara by 8:30am. 

 

Students need to bring food, plenty of water to drink, lots of suncreen, suitable footwear (must be worn in ALL events), appropriate clothing and a hat. 

 

Please be aware that the Junior age group competes in three separate groups; 8yrs, 9yrs and 10 yrs. This  is  due  to  me  and  resource  constraints.  To  determine  the  placings  for  these  events  we       compare  lengths  jumped and distances thrown a er the carnival has finished. They will receive a band from the P&C to recognise their efforts in their age group or heat but that does not mean they have received a placing. 

 

Should there be wet weather preven ng the carnival being run on the 5th of June then students will have  normal  lessons  and  the  athle cs  carnival will  be  held  on  a  date  to  be  advised.  Check  the Skoolbag app or Facebook a er 7am for informa on on the day if the weather is poor. Please do not contact the school in the morning. 

Hey Mum and Dad

Our school is participating in the Jump Rope for Heart program.

You can help your child support valuable research into heart disease by registering them online. It’s easy, safe and secure. Jumprope.org.au

Send emails to family and friends asking for sponsorship  

 

 

   

 

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Book of the Week

Snail and Turtle are Friends – Stephen Michael King

Snail and Turtle are Friends is a delightful tale of two friends who have a beautiful caring friendship! Throughout the fable the audience discovers how these two characters are similar and different, which is shown throughout the text’s vibrant illustrations. The story also highlights the various activities that the Snail and Turtle like to do together. From this unique friendship, children will discover that being friends with others, requires accepting others for who they are. The story also carries the important message of sharing.

 

 

 

 

Homework Hints Want to help your child with their homework? • Take an active interest in your child's homework. • Support your child in setting aside time each day

for homework. • Provide a dedicated place for homework and

study if possible. • Assist teachers to monitor homework and be

aware of the amount of homework set. • Communicate with teachers any concerns about

the nature of homework or your child's approach to homework.

• Encourage your children to read and take an interest in current events.

• Alert the school to any domestic circumstances or extracurricular activities which may need to be taken into consideration when homework is being set or marked.

Positive homework routines will help your child

progress though school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I will work to achieve it!  

 

 

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