Issue No. 30 – 21st September 2018

General Guidelines for Parents when making any Payments to the school: Preferred method of payment is BPay. Your BPay reference number can be located on your family statement and will remain the same throughout your child’s time at KPS. EFT/credit card facilities are available over the counter at the main office. Cash payments – correct money is required as there is not always access to change. Please do not send large amounts of cash with your child. Receipts will be issued through your child’s classroom. To help the office in finalising accounts, where possible, please limit payments in the last week of any school term. Sharyn Fletcher, Business Manager School Council President Glen Yates 0447 520 058 School Council email yates.glen.j@edumail.vic.gov.au School Uniform Primary School Wear 9768 0342 OSHC Camp Australia co-ordinator Sarah 0401 054 261

2018 Dates to Remember

Term dates 2018 Fliers attached Term 4 - 8th October – 21st December Grade 6 Exhibition (page 7)

Term 4 October Mon 8th Oct First Day Term 4 Sat 20th Oct KPS School Fete 23rd – 25th Oct Year 6 Exhibition 29th Oct – 2nd Nov Year 5 Roses Gap camp November Mon 5th Nov Curriculum Day (no students at school) Tue 6th Nov Public Holiday – Melbourne Cup (no students at school) Fri 9th Nov Year 2 Sleepover Fri 23rd Nov Foundation 2019 Transition session 1 Fri 30th Nov Foundation 2019 Transition session 2 December Fri 7th Dec Foundation 2019 Transition session 3 Thur 13th Dec Foundation 2019 Picnic/social event Thur 20th Dec Casual Clothes Day (FOKPS event – gold coin donation) Fri 21st Dec Casual Clothes Day (FOKPS event)

Last day Term 4 (1.30p.m. dismissal)

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Principal’s Message As this is the last newsletter of Term 3, I would like to thank all staff, students, parents and family members for their continued support, hard work and, engagement with regard to what happens every day at Kingsville. This partnership and working together on a daily

basis contributes so much to the rich learning environment we have at KPS. I look forward to welcoming everyone back to begin Term 4 on Monday October 8th. Congratulations The end of term 3 is traditionally highlighted by our much loved yearly concerts and 2018 was no exception. We experienced five wonderful concerts this week showcasing our amazing Kingsville students. Seeing these enthusiastic, confident performers on stage is always a delight and I know parents and staff alike are very proud of our wonderful students who performed over the 3 memorable nights. So many great moments and plenty of laughs as the students engaged with each other and the audience. The younger students sometimes looking out into the sea of faces to spot family members and at times giving a wave which is always endearing. Every year without fail an extra few remain on stage oblivious to the fact that most of their class have already left. Their extra moment of fame, can be very entertaining and usually cause for an additional round of applause. Primary school concerts are such joyous events and provide golden moments and so many great memories. They bring the extended school community together and develop student confidence and school pride. The success of school concerts of course is always due to a team effort with class teachers, specialists, support staff and parents working together to encourage the children and ensure their successful participation. So again well done everyone a great team effort. Special thanks this year to:

our amazing student MC’s - sometimes also referred to as “ring masters” Harriet Gould, Ben Becker, Liam Ralley, Charlotte Davis, Heidi Junge, Jack Cookson, William Stembridge, Eva Jugovic, Lyla Artavilla, Taleza Subin

Solos: Lily Thomas, Kaitlin Lee, Chilli Schmidt, Ava Bakaitis, Zoe Brown, Aliese Newnham, Indy Webster, Hollie Green, Callum Crowley, Brianna Hunt, Amelia Dempsey

all parents who have helped out both at home or at school

staff and pre-service teachers– working with the students to prepare the items and taking on specific roles front and back stage

Blagma Veljanoska – who has overseen the safety of all students and stood guard so to speak at the side of the stage for every concert

Nicole Shirreff for her management of the online booking system

Trish Harris, Carmel Cooper and Kim Cassidy for their creative costume contributions and finally, but very importantly

Hilary, Myffy and Frances, our Performing Arts teachers and concert managers who again this year

- skilfully supported and guided staff to ensure all grade groups were able to fully participate in the concert

- worked tirelessly to ensure rehearsals and finale went without a hitch The finale which is a highlight of each concert this year featured the song “One Song”. Within the lyrics of the song there are a couple of lines, “when life tries to get you down, one song can turn it all around”, If you were lucky enough to be part of the audience this week you could clearly feel the voices of KPS students only needed this one song to unite us all. This song was written by a group of school students for the annual nationwide Music Australia school initiative, Count us In. Each year a song is written and made available to all schools in Australia to encourage music participation. All participating schools sing the song on the designated day of the Big Sing in Term 4. Kingsville has been a proud participant in the event for the past seven years.

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Principal’s Stall at the School Fete – help please !

Please see included in this newsletter a repeat of the message regarding my stall from the newsletter August 31st. Since that time I have gained some donations and I thank those families who have provided me with

these “goodies” however - a long way to go and - now is a great time for a spring clean and a seroius look to find those items that if donated will give you more space and less clutter at home So, some details to help and guide your donations

older and new items are acceptable

plates, cups, crockery, pottery etc

vases, frames

unwanted or now unloved object d’art or, curios ( rare, unusual or intriguing objects) Basically anything that could be repurposed or combined with other goodies to attract the buyers. This year I am hoping to “theme” some donations into groups so collections and vases , plant pots, cooking items etc could lend themselves well to this. I also hope to provide steep competion for out Vintage Stall with a supurb collection of bags for sale. So handbags, shoppers, beach bags, wallets etc, please donate and make room for your new summer purchases that you know you want. I am hoping to gain most donations

Student Placement for 2019 It is important for all parents to be aware of our class placement process which begins early in term 4 as part of planning for the 2019 school year. As students at Kingsville progress from Foundation to Year 6 it is expected they will learn to work and relate to a range of teachers and students. As with all school decisions, the aim at Kingsville Primary School is to offer the best possible learning experience for all children. When we are compiling class lists many factors are taken into account including academic abilities, individual needs, gender, student friendships and previous class placements/teachers. Class groups are not allocated a teacher until the whole school organisational model is finalised. This ensures that it is the ‘dynamic’ of each group that is the focus rather than, a particular teacher.

Jeff McDonald Assistant Principal / Welfare Coordinator

Literacy and Numeracy Tips to Help Your Child Every Day

As part of the Education State targets, the Victorian Department of Education as developed an updated document, ‘Literacy and Numeracy Tips to Help Your Child Every Day’. This resource includes tips for parents to build their child's literacy and numeracy skills. Inside are fun, inexpensive, accessible and practical activities that can be done at home. A copy of the booklet can be found at the following website address: Literacy and Numeracy Tips to Help Your Child Every Day A copy will be also be included in the prep bags for all new 2019 foundation students.

Peter Ritchie Assistant Principal/PYP Coordinator

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Kingsville Awards To be presented on Friday 12th October

FCM Mia Kisto 34AM Ammar Naghar

FCW 34GP

FDG 34HL Evie Giansiracusa

FEE 34JL

FLI 34KG Aurelia Dorey & Jaisaiah Fraser

1JG Xavier Martini 34MC Madeline Mastroianni & James Jago

1JH 34SP

1RM 5AO

1SH 5DS

2AT 5GM Mila Gleeson

2GJ 6JD Carla Vallejos

2LB Trinity To 6MM

2RT 6SE

Happy Birthday 20th September to 10th October Happy Birthday to Jensen Tame, Eva Tyler, Kanishk Reddy Mall Reddy, Alec Skladzien, Prisha Gautam, Charlie Panton, Charlotte Smith, Ali Jacob, Easton Nette, Madeleine

Salmon, Alexandra Becker, Kaitlyn Le, Jayde Granger, Roger Nguyen, Amber Edmonds, Emerson Atherton, Ava Waddell, Scarlett Costa, Charlotte Philpots, Saihaan Blouin Hussen, Sasha Ellis, Maya Hawke, Liam Donnelly, Nathaniel Lucas, Olivia Pizzirusso, Charli McClatchey, Gabe Mansfield, Judah Mansfield, Lena Marron, Jasmine Volpato, Archibald Usher, Ryan Sheppard, Ayman Hossain, Susan Tang, Beatrix MacGregor, Eloise Richardson and Lola Speldewinde.

Assembly Items Term 4

Community Noticeboard Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College Open Mornings 2018 18th October and 15th November 9.15a.m. – 10.30a.m. Register online: www.msj.vic.edu.au 133 Maidstone Street, Altona PH: 8398 2000

Week Grade

1 12/10 FDG –Denise

2 19/10 1SH – Susan H

3 26/10 3/4JL - Tracey

4 2/11 2RT – John

5 9/11 3/4MC - Michael

6 16/11 FCW – Catherine

7 23/11 6SE-Sam E

8 30/11 FCM - Christie

9 7/12 Choir

10 14/12 Graduation group

11 21/12 Christmas Carols

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MSJ College Reunion (classes of 1968/78/88/98 and 2008) Saturday 27th October, 2018 2p.m. – 5p.m. Tennison Woods Learning Centre, 133 Maidstone Street, Altona Drinks and light refreshments provided. Tickets through www.tickethost.com.au (free of charge)

School Fete 2018 “Kingsville fete cannot wait” – I overheard this remark between a couple of students earlier in the week and I hope all students and families feel the same way. Well not long to wait as there are only 10 school days until the big day Saturday October 20. School fetes at this time of the year are being organized across the state. As winter is over (Sept 1) is the accepted day and, Christmas only 106 days away Fete Season is in full swing. Here at Kingsville we are right in the thick of it with planning well under way. I hope that the date is clearly highlighted on every Kingsville family calendar, and device so there can be no excuses for double booking on the day. Past Kingsville fairs and fetes have always drawn huge crowds and we expect that October 20th this year will again see Kingsville families and relatives, along with visitors from across Melbourne arrive to share in the fun and help us raise the funds. Whilst school fetes are major events on the fundraising calendar they also provide an opportunity to build community, identity, new relationships and renew past friendships. A huge thank you in advance to our school council for their decision to approve and support a school fete this year. Well done also to the 2018 Fete Working Party who are hard at it engaging with KPS families, sponsors and many outside agencies to ensure all the usual provision and assistance required is in place. The support and assistance required of course is needed from every KPS family as well as from within the wider community. Our School Council, FOKPS (Friends of KPS subcommittee) or, our 2018 Fete Working Party cannot cover all the bases. As in all schools donations and volunteers are key aspects of need for a successful school fete. So please ensure all communications are read and appropriate action taken. These will include ongoing newsletter items, Compass posts, and updates on the Fete Website. In addition, all families should have received home a comprehensive Fete Newsletter please make sure these are kept and pinned up on the family noticeboard. This may be an old fashioned design item, but it does ensure such hard copy notices are visible and easily accessible.

Will your child / children be at Kingsville in 2019

If you know your child / children will not be returning to Kingsville in 2019 or If they will be only here for a short time e.g. you could be moving in Term 1

Please fill in below if you have not already informed the school

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