KPPS NEWS

Inside this issue

A Great Start ............................... 2

Changes to Newsletter ................ 2

Acquaintance Night ..................... 3

Governing Council ....................... 3

Diary Dates .................................. 4

Kidmanathon............................... 4

Criminal History Screen ............... 5

New Staff Welcome..................... 5

Welcome Photos ......................... 6

Staff List ...................................... 8

STUDENTS AND HOT WEATHER

RETURN FOR 2014 The start of the 2014 school year was hot in many ways! Well done to our

staff and students for not just a great start to the school year but for dealing

with the hot weather in a ‘cool’ manner. It looks like the hot weather will be

around for quite awhile yet.

All classrooms at KPPS are air-conditioned. Some areas work better than

others, if rooms become too hot, then we have areas like the activity room,

library and upstairs work areas where classes can move to for relief from the

heat. We have been waiting for a long time to have new air conditioning

placed in the southern unit. If you have any concerns about the cooling (or

heating) in this building then we suggest that you voice your concerns.

On days with excessive heat, recess and lunch breaks are shortened and

students are requested to play in the shade. It is important to empty rooms

for a short period of time to refresh and cool the air.

We recommend that all students have a drink bottle with water, hats must

be worn in the yard at all times and we encourage parents to apply 8 hour

sunscreen to their children before departing for school each morning.

Wednesday 5th February 2014

Term 1 Issue 1

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The school grounds are not

supervised before 8:25am.

It is important that students

arrive to school between

8:25 and 8:40am.

NOTES SENT HOME:

Acquaintance Night &

Governing Council AGM

Swimming

New Canteen Price List

CHANGES TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Last year we highlighted that it was time to say farewell to our current paper

newsletter. It has taken a bit of time but we are now ready to go electronic!

Today you will receive a paper copy of the newsletter. It will be the last paper

copy you receive.

WHAT’S NEW?

KPPS NEWS – Emailed to families and accessible from our website (via Issuu) Tuesday afternoon weeks 2, 6 & 10. A link will be emailed to families to the latest issue. KPPS News is a celebration and reflection of school events, activities and programs. It will be packed with articles written by students, heaps of photos and community

information.

KPPS UPDATE – This is an email update of coming events, critical information to share with families and general information about what’s happening at or school. It will be a weekly email to families sent every Tuesday afternoon. Some weeks there might

be heaps of information whilst other weeks might be ‘light on’.

We’re sure there will be a few technical issues as we progress to our new systems so

please be patient as we move forward.

EMAIL ADDRESSES – If you haven’t received emails last week with Fundraising information, then it means we don’t have a correct email address. Please send your

details to dl.0996_admin@schools.sa.edu.au ASAP so we can update our records.

TODAY’S KPPS NEWS – Your online version of KPPS NEWS is full of pictures from Kidman Celebrates and Graduation compared to our simpler print version. Check the

website for the link.

“Focused on building relationships and laying the foundations for a successful year of learning”

A GREAT START!

CHANGES TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Day one of the 2014 school year

has been one of the smoothest

for many years. Staff were in

rooms looking forward to the

arrival of their students,

everyone knew where to go and

most parents appeared either

happy or relived that the school

term had kicked off! The

atmosphere around our school

has been positive, focused on

building relationships and laying

the foundations for a successful

year of learning.

All staff teams have developed

new Well-being units of work

based around our 21st Century

learning skills to ensure students

understand the qualities of a

successful learner and how to

build positive relationships

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GOVERNING COUNCIL INVITATION

If you are considering joining the school Governing Council for 2014, or have already nominated, we invite you to attend our final meeting of the 2013 committee, which is being held tomorrow evening (Thursday 6th Feb) at 7pm in the library.

It will be a great chance to learn what Governing Council is all about, and also have some input to planning for the 2014 school year.

Please let Pauline know if you can attend:

paulinelhall@gmail.com

(note the L in the middle)

IT’S BACK - ACQUAINTANCE NIGHT A great opportunity to –

meet your child’s teacher,

hear about 2014 learning programs,

check out your child’s classroom,

meet other parents and

ask any clarifying questions that you might have!

Our 2013 parent surveys recommended a change back to Acquaintance Night from our previous

Student Information meetings.

THE DETAILS

DATE Thursday February 20th

TIME 6:30 – 7:15 U1-U6, R8 & Learning Centre

7:30 – 8:15 All other classes

DINNER A sausage sizzle will be provided from 6pm

Supervision Students will be supervised in the yard & a crèche provided for pre-schoolers

We hope all families will be able to attend this important information session. Further details will

be sent home next week.

GOVERNING COUNCIL AGM

Please come along to acknowledge the hard work of our 2013 Governing Council, learn about

the school priorities and hear about the new directions of our department from Jenny Sommer,

Education Director for the Western Adelaide Shores partnership.

Don’t worry all nominations to be on our Governing Council close before the meeting!

DATE Thursday February 27th

TIME 7pm – 8pm

LOCATION School library

CHILDCARE A crèche will be available

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NOMINATE FOR GOVERNING COUNCIL

Nominations for our

Governing Council

close Friday February

21st. Vacancies exist

for a couple of new

members.

Why not join our

talented group of

volunteers to help

develop our school?

See the Governing

Council note sent

home with this

newsletter for

nomination details.

SWIMMING 2014

Notices have been sent

home.

Please ensure permission

slip, medical form and

money is returned by

Monday 10th February.

All required medication

must come with an

up-to-date Health Care

Plan, signed and dated by

the GP/Specialist.

If your child does not have

this, staff at the pool will

not allow students to swim.

KIDMANATHON

This year I will be starting group music appreciation classes for the younger

ones in the school. Years R-2. We will use the recorder to learn the basics

of music notation and music theory. Most kids at this age want to learn an

instrument, but usually their hand size is too little for most instruments.

Music appreciation will allow them at a young age to learn music notation/theory and

then as they grow they can shift to another instrument of their choice with a head

start in music knowledge. Music is a unique way for your child to express themselves.

Lessons will take place once a week.

Costing: $7.00 each child including hiring of recorder.

$19.95 one off book fee.

I currently teach piano and flute at the school, which are individual lessons. So if you

think your child would like to learn one of these instruments or if you have children

interested in the music appreciation classes then please leave your details at the front

office with Carol or you can come and see me at the school on Tuesday or Friday.

Tanya Welsh

This year, our massive student organised walkathon will be held on the

last Friday of term one – April 11th. Put the date in your diary now!

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KPPS and REBEL SPORT TEAM UP

Piano, Flute and Recorder Lessons

KPPS has joined forces with Rebel Sport. Rebel Sport membership (Season Pass) is

open to all our community, families and friends. As a member you will receive special

discounted pricing and invitations to members only evenings. For every purchase you

make (online or in store) our school will receive 5% of that back.

Membership is free.

Simply log on to www.rebelsport.com.au At the very top of the screen on the right

hit the Login/Register tab. From here login (if you already have a season pass

membership) or create an account. Fill out your details and then at the bottom of the

screen there will be 3 questions with the last being "Which local club or school would

you like to support?" Here, you need to type in full Kidman Park Primary School. It is

that simple, and now our school can start reaping the rewards!

DIARY DATES Some important dates to put into your diary:

Thursday 6th February 7.00pm Governing Council meeting

Monday 10th February All swimming notes and payments due back

Tuesday 11th February KPPS Update

17th—21st February R-5 students Swimming

Tuesday 18th February KPPS Update

Thursday 20th February Acquaintance Night

Tuesday 25th February 2.15pm Assembly: Social Skills hosted by P4

Thursday 6th March 9.15am Open Morning Tour (for new parents)

Monday 10th March Adelaide Cup Day Public Holiday

Tuesday 11th March 2.15pm Assembly hosted by Rm11

Friday 11th April KIDMANATHON

“2014 Sports Teams: Don’t forget reply slips for the yellow note sent home Tuesday are now due back. Some sports teams commence next week!”

This year we welcome

Elise Mabbott (Rm 12),

Noeleen Cox (U6) and Vicky

Mangas (Art/ESL) to Kidman

Park Primary School, keep an

eye out in the next newsletter

to learn more about them.

(Pictured L to R: Elise, Vicky, Noeleen absent)

What we once called ‘Police Checks’ are now called Dept. for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) Criminal History

Screening. To ensure the safety and well-being of our students, guidelines recommend that virtually anyone working

with students must have the appropriate clearance (as listed).

The following volunteers at our school must have a clearance –

attending any excursion (especially when parents supervise small groups), overnight camps/school sleep-overs or

billeting programs

working one to one with children or working in close proximity to children on a regular basis eg LAP, music, drama,

coordination skills etc (this includes a parent working regularly with only their own child but in proximity to other

children)

acting as a coach or manager of teams or groups of children and young people

working in resource centres, offices, canteens

accepting a position on governing council or committees. (This is to protect against people adversely influencing the

protective climate of an education/care environment through the decisions of committees or boards.)

PROCEDURES

Previously all forms could be submitted by KPPS on behalf of

volunteers and the school was able to cover the costs of the

check.

From this Monday (February 10th), new forms will be issued.

Informed Consent Forms – DCSI Screening Unit Child-related

Employment Screening must be submitted to a Post Office

along with a fee of $42.40

A copy of the approval letter must then be given to the school

as soon as it has been received.

Please note - it has taken up to 6 weeks for forms to be processed.

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF

CRIMINAL HISTORY SCREEN CHECKS

We welcome all of our new students and families to Kidman Park

Primary School, we hope you enjoy your time here at KPPS.

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STAFF LIST

(Learnlink #)

Principal John Clarke 739

Deputy Principal Karen Duval 291

Coordinator R-7 Learning Centre Enza Maselli 789

AC Coordinator Sandra Gibbons .4 680

Rec. to Year 7 Learning Centre Teachers

Enza Maselli 789

Barbara Bayly .6 /.4 SSO 635

Ruth Matthews .6 M-W 217

U1 Yrs 1/2 Margie Dunstan .6 (M-W) 172

Kelly Bonaguro .4 (Th-F) 508

U2 Yrs 1/2 Marina Lekkas .8 (M,Tu,W,F) 497

Alex Stojanovic .2 (Th) 327

U3 Year 1 Heather Long .8 (M,Tu,Th,F) 527

Alex Stojanovic .2 (W) 327

U4 Foundation Danielle Tylor 737

U5 Foundation Ebony Strong .8 (M,W,Th,F) 595

Alex Stojanovic .2 (Tu) 327

U6 Year 1 Noeleen Cox 664

Rm 7 Year 3 Mike Paluszkiewicz 311

Rm 8 Year 2 Desy Pantelos .8 (Tu-F) 319

Jenny Preston .2 (M) 80

Rm 10 - Year 3/4 Merilyn Knott 47

Rm 11 – Year 4 Sandra Gibbons .6 (W-F) 680

Kerry Arnold .4 (M & Tu) 901

Rm 12 - Year 3 Elise Mabbott 152

P1 - Year 6/7 Tricia Matthews 789

P2 - Year 6/7 Teresa Marshall .8 (M-Th) 159

Lois Burrow .2 (F) 665

P3 – Year 6 David Krieg 953

P4 – Year 5 Peter Georgeopoulos 972

P5 – Year 5 Kym Meredith 958

Japanese Belinda Brenen 164

Art / ESL Vickey Mangas 481

Sport Teacher Terry Ahern .5 817

Health Jenny Preston .4 (Tu, W, Th) 80

Resource Centre / RBL Lois Burrow .8 665

Special Education Teacher Kay Bosworth .6 (M, Tu & Fri) 351

Christian Pastoral Support Worker Rachel Stevens (M & F 8.30-4.00) 777

SCHOOL SERVICES OFFICERS

Admin:

Andrea Olson

Carol Adamopoulos

Tara Salvaterra

IT Technician:

Simon Thilthorpe

Student Support:

Pam Grant

Freya Duncalfe

Debbie Kuta

Cathy Creek

Jen Porteous

Lee Reeves

Nadia Demasi

Learning Centre:

Barbara Bayly

Stella Crossman

Karen Pontifex

Brandon Dolgner

Caroline Morgan

Kristy Voncina

Jodie Pearce

Carlee Cox

Claire Cutting

Canteen & Uniform Shop:

Danielle Simpson

Groundsperson:

Scott Dolman