Assistant Principal’s Report

18th October 2018

Issue 25

Private Bag 1, Mine Road, Korumburra. 3950 Telephone: 5655 1309 Email: korumburra.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Fax:: 5655 2861 School Hours: 9.00 a.m.—3.30 p.m. Web address:: www.korumburraps.vic.edu.au Supervision Times: 8.45 am. To 3.45 pm.

Well Done Award Winners 15th September, 2018

Art Show

An exhibition of student art is an opportunity for our community to enjoy

the creativity of our students and engage with their learning. Student

Art exhibitions are an integral part of our curriculum where we provide

an opportunity for student’s artistic achievements to be recognised. It is

through this demonstration that we are able to gain an insight into how

our students are thinking critically and creatively about their world.

Visual Arts teacher Rachel Warren, has supported our students in

developing their artistic skills and encouraging them to represent that

learning in a way that we can all admire and celebrate.

As a community we are now reaping the benefits of the students

learning by coming together and celebrating their achievement. By

auctioning these incredible pieces of work we are fulfilling the

requirement of creating work for a purpose and all monies raised will go

towards further supporting our exceptional visual arts program.

Congratulations to Rachel and our students for presenting an amazing

exhibition for presentation to our community.

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Assistant Principal’s Report

Art Show

Throughout this year the Korumburra Primary School students have

been exploring the 'Elements of Art’ (line, shape, form, space,

texture, value, and colour). These elements are the building blocks

for composing a piece of art.

Each class has created collaborative artworks with a focus on one

or more of these elements for our schools 2018 Art Exhibition and

Art Auction. Many of the images in this fun collection have been

influenced by the vibrant artworks of Aboriginal Artist Bronwyn

Bancroft as well as joyful scenes inspired from our environment

such as the hills, beach, wildlife, gardens, farm lands and farm

animals.

Some of our Year 6 students have also had the opportunity to work

alongside Karmai Community Childcare Centre's Kindergarten

students to assist them in creating wonderful art works that are also

proudly displayed at our Art Exhibition and Art Auction.

KPS and KCCC children have enthusiastically given their own

creative energy, skills and ideas toward each collaborative art work.

I am very proud of the high quality of art they have produced. We

encourage you to come and enjoy our 2018 Art Exhibition and Art

Auction ‘Elements of Art’. During your visit, remember to look for the

elements of line, shape, form, space, texture, value and colour, as

they allow you to analyse and appreciate art with greater confidence

and understanding.

Term 4

Here we are, Week 2 in Term 4 already! We hope everyone had a

fantastic break and enjoyed the sunshine over the Term 3 School

Holidays. It was great to hear from some of the students in regards

to their ‘exciting adventures’… although it made my break feel

rather dull in comparison! There were certainly lots of smiling faces

at our assembly last week and I know I am not the only one looking

forward to a fantastic Term 4 ahead!

Some Key Dates this Term

Some exciting things coming up this term include… the Bike Ed

Regional Finals next Wednesday 24th October. Congratulations to

those students who made the team! The Year 2 Sleepover is taking

place next Thursday 25th October. The Prep Zoo Excursion then

follows on Friday 26th October. The Year 5 Melbourne Camp runs

from Wednesday 7th November to Friday 9th November. Year 1 and

2 will visit the Museum on the 7th November. The P-2 Swimming

Program starts Week 4 this term. The Year 4 Bike Ed Program, the

Soiree, the HPV trip to Maryborough and of course the Year 6

Graduation just to name a few! Please also remember we have a

Pupil Free Day coming up on Monday 5th November, before the

Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday on Tuesday 6th November.

Students are NOT expected at school on these days and the school

will be closed.

2019 Prep Transition Program

Our 2019 Prep Transition Program kicks off tomorrow between 9.15

– 10.45am. The 2019 Preps will get the chance to visit and explore

our prep classrooms here at KPS, whilst this year’s preps spend

some time with the Year 5 students, participating in a range of

student led activities. During this time, there will be an information

session for our 2019 parents, providing information around uniforms

and completing forms. We look forward to seeing everyone then.

Year 3 Phillip Island Camp

Next Wednesday 24th October, students will be heading off for the

night on the Year 3 Phillip Island Camp. Can parents please ensure

all the relevant paperwork has been completed, returned to

classroom teachers and payments are up to date. If you have any

questions or require any further assistance, please do not hesitate

to contact either your child’s classroom teacher or one of our

friendly staff in the office. I hope everyone enjoys camp and I look

forward to spending the night there on Wednesday, providing there

is no snoring!

Sun Smart Policy

Please do not forget that in Term 4 all students are required to wear

a SCHOOL BLUE BROAD RIMMED hat during Recess and Lunch

times (and also during sporting activities). School hats are available

for purchase from Burra Sports and please ensure hats are labelled

clearly with your child’s name. Although it has been a rather wet

week, we are still expecting all students to have their hats on at

school when outside from now on. Children who do not have hats

must sit under the shelter outside the entrance to the Gymnasium at

Recess and Lunchtime.

Arriving at School on Time

Thank you to parents who ensure their children arrive at school on

time. Teachers instruction to the students at the beginning of the

day is crucial for setting the scene for the learning that will occur

throughout the day. Research indicates that a settled beginning to a

school day greatly enhances the child’s potential for learning.

Supervision Times at School

Also a reminder that students are supervised here at school

between 8:45am (8.30am for bus travellers) and 3:45pm. We ask

that students are dropped off and picked up as close to these

supervision times as possible please.

Dan Wells

Assistant Principal

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P E News

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Regional Athletics

On Tuesday 16th October KPS had 13 students travel to Newborough to compete in the Gippsland Regional Athletic Sports. We had some

very good results considering the humid, wet conditions. Congratulations to all students who attended this event and a special mention to

those who were fortunate to win a medal:

Siena Lane 3rd Shot Put 3rd 200m

Cooper Quaife 1st Shot Put

Charlotte Anthony 1st Discus

Tarkyn Walker, Reuben Foster, Cooper Quaife, Ben Fowler 1st 12/13 Boys Relay

Siena Lane, Danni Amor, Pallas Lamers, Jaideh Mitchard 2nd 12/13 Girls Relay

Best of luck to the 2 relay teams, Cooper and Charlotte who have qualified to compete at the State

Athletic Championships on Monday 29th October!

Woolworths Cricket Blast Schools Cup

Unfortunately, the year 4 cricket day was postponed today due to the wet conditions. Students will be notified of the alternative date as soon

as it has been confirmed

There will be a Year 5/6 Cricket Blast Competition for those students who are interested on Thursday 1st November. If there are any parents

who may be interested in assisting on the day, could you please contact me or the class teacher.

Regional Basketball

The Year 5/6 Girls basketball team are very excited about playing off in the Regional Basketball finals on Thursday 1st November in Traralgon.

Good luck to these girls!

Junior Aquatic Education Program

The Junior Aquatic Education is due to start for the Year 1 and 2 classes on Friday 2nd November. Please make sure your child brings their

bathers and towel on these days:

November 2nd 9th 16th November

If you are able to assist with changing, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.

Shelley Snooks

P E Coordinator

10.00 – 11.00 1 TH (Troy Halfpenny)

11.00 – 12.00 1 JCan (Jenny Cant)

12.30 – 1.30 2 DC (Robyn Cutler)

1.30 – 2.30 2 JCl (Jan Clarke)

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Student Wellbeing

We have some great workshops running this term for both students and parents.

Parenting Workshop – 1-2-3 Magic Emotion Coaching When: Tuesday 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12 @ 1:00pm – 3:30pm This great

workshop series is free and will give you a wide range of practical strategies including:

Helping your child self-motivate (e.g. getting dressed, start doing homework, doing chores)

Stopping problem behaviours (e.g. stop tantrums, stop whining, stop hitting)

Using less talk and less emotion (stop yelling and nagging!)

Encouraging your child to self-regulate and manage their own emotional reactions.

Encouraging your child’s growing independence, and strengthening your relationship with your child

Deciding what action to take in difficult-to-manage parenting situations, including discipline

Knowing how to encourage and re-enforce desirable behaviours

Improving your child’s emotional intelligence and resilience

The 1-2-3 Magic Emotional Coaching workshop will be held in the Library, with free childcare available in the adjacent Green Room. Application

forms can be collected from the office, Kelly Hunter or ask your classroom teacher.

Student Workshops: A series of workshops designed to support the cultural identity of our Indigenous students will run this term on Mondays.

There are two sets of workshops, one involving the male Koori students from years 3-6 working with Indigenous Artist, Steve Parker and a

second set of workshops which will involve all Koori student with Koori Education Support Officer, Rachel Carter and myself.

If there are any Indigenous families which have not yet identified, please drop in and see me.

Cheers,

Kelly Hunter

Welfare coordinator

WELL DONE AWARDS

Bodie Csincsi

Rory King

Cooper May

Charlie Garton

Tyler Dole

Tianah Miles

Izabelle Keating

Keyon Taylor-Wilton

Lily Canavan

Blake Hopwood

Kade McGuiness

Felicity Souter

Eva McCormick-Lawes

Nathan Roff

Liam Anderson

Noah Humphrey

Sienna Palmer

Roy Checkley

Ella Hopwood

Thomas Walker

Angus Wilson

Artists of the Week

TH1

Music Report

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2018 Junior Combined Day

On Thursday 15th November the SGSMP will hold the Junior Combined Day for 2018 at Leongatha

Secondary College. It will involve junior instrumental students coming together to rehearse music in

preparation for the SGSMP End of Year Concert on Thursday 29th November.

Korumburra Primary School have 9 students involved in this program. Our dedicated students rehearse weekly at Korumburra Secondary College under the Conductor Syd Jackson @ 7:30am! This combined day is a great way to meet and work with other aspiring musicians. Wishing you all a fantastically musical day!

Oscar Beachley Pallas Lamers Siena Lane Alana Lopez-Freeman Jaideh Mitchard Will Roberts Jacquline Turton Amber Walker Tarkyn Walker

Mrs Jackson

Performing Arts Teacher

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October

19th October - Prep Transition Session 1

24th—25th October Year 3 Phillip Island Camp

25th October - Year 2 Sleepover

- Last Day for Book Club orders.

26th October - HPV Riding Session Stoney Creek

- Prep Zoo Excursion

November

1st November - Prep Transition Session 2

- Art Auction 7 pm. Art Gallery

2nd November - Junior Aquatic Education

2nd November - HPV Riding Session Stoney Creek

5th November - Pupil Free Day

6th November - Melbourne Cup Day Holiday

7th—9th November Year 5 Urban Camp

7th November - Year 1 & 2 Museum Excursion

9th November - Junior Aquatic Education

- HPV Riding Session Stoney Creek

Calendar of Events 2018

Library News

12th November - Prep Transition Session 3

14th November - KPS Soiree Senior Building

16th November - Junior Aquatic Education

- HPV Riding Session Stoney Creek

- Year 5/6 Boys Softball

23rd November - Junior Aquatic Education

21st—24th November HPV RACV Energy Breakthrough

28th November - Prep Transition Session 4

28—30th November - Year 4 Bike Ed Program

30th November - Junior Aquatic Education

December

7th December - Junior Aquatic Education

11th December - Statewide Transition Day

- Prep Transition Session 5

- Year 6 to KSC

11th December - Year 4 Bike Hike

13th December - Graduation Night Year 6 2018

21st December - Last Day Term 4

Book Club

The current order of Scholastic Book Club has been sent home with students. Closing

date for Book Club orders to be returned will be the 25th October.

Helen Cripps

Librarian