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77-79 Doncaster AveKensington NSW 2033Subscribe:Subscribe: https://kensingtonps.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe
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Kensington Catch Up
9 May 20189 May 2018
Principal’s ReportWelcome back to another busy term at Kensington PublicSchool.
The department has had a restructure and Mr Mark Barraketis our new School Director, Public Schools. Mr Barraket visitedthe school today and met with children, staff and did a schooltour. We also met with Mrs Sue Shelley to thank her for all hersupport over the years. Mr Barraket has been invited to variousschool functions over the next few terms and I am sure he looksforward to meeting many of you during the year.
This term will see the children participating in NAPLAN, ChessCompetitions, Spelling Bees, Public Speaking opportunities,Athletics Carnivals, Zone Carnivals, Multicultural Day, Soireesand Film Making. Various excursions are planned andrehearsals are underway for our Primary Musical in August. It iswonderful visiting classrooms seeing engaged and challengedchildren hard at work.
Please remember if you want to meet with your child's teacherat any time during the year please contact the school office andthey will organise a meeting for you.
ANZAC Day- Kensington RSL Sub Branch invited our schoolleaders to represent the school community at their recentANZAC Day Service. Well done leaders for representing ourschool so well at both the school and RSL Service.
Children and mobile phones- Please remember that if childrenbring mobile phones to school they should be placed at theschool office before 9am and picked up at 3pm. This ensuresthat the phones are kept secure during the day. Can I alsotake this opportunity to ask those families of children that havephones to discuss appropriate use to and from school? Thetaking of photos of other students is not appropriate. Phonesare for security during travel and not to be played with whilechildren focus on getting home safely.
P & C Umbrellas
As discussed at the end of last year the P&C will be sellingadult KPS Umbrellas for purchase. Please place your order atthe school banking table on a Tuesday morning or through theUniform Shop.
Mother’s Day Activities
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Mother’s Dayorganising committee for all their hard work tomorrow. Mumsand special friends: please enjoy your day off from makinglunches tomorrow and have a very special day on Sunday.
Another big thank you to all those businesses that donated foodand /or labour to make the day extra special. Please supportthose businesses and say thank you when you visit.
Business List
Vegie King Produce, Barbeques Galore, Coles and TasteGrowers Market
Louise StonePrincipal
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Kenso CaresWelcome to our first newsletter about ‘Our SchoolEnvironment’. This term the school is focusing onenvironmental issues within and beyond the school gates. MsFredman will be working on a Friday this term to help buildup our resources and engagement of our school community tomake sure that we make a difference to the environment we areliving in.
We have various initiatives and would love to have parentsinvolved. If you can help, please click on the following link toregister your interest. We would like to meet three times thisterm on a Friday morning: 18 May, 8 June and 29 June.
On Friday the 18 May it is National Walk to School Day. Thiscampaign is to encourage parents, carers and students to walkto school and promote the health benefits of walking.
Please make an effort with your children to walk to school onthis day. Teachers will be handing out stickers to those whohave walked to school and encouraging this throughout theweek.
We will be developing our Bowral Street Garden into an edibleIndigenous garden. We will be looking for helpers to put thistogether and look forward to the donations of plants from theRandwick Council. We will be holding a working bee in a fewweeks to get this started. If you have a ‘green finger’ or two, wewould love to hear from you.
We encourage everyone to have a Nude Food Day once week.Many of our parents and carers are already on board with NudeFood products and over the next few weeks we will be sharingrecipes and different ways to create exciting, environmentallyfriendly lunch boxes. Stay tuned!
This term we will be having a Kitchen/garden environment andPermaculture Enrichment group. If any parents would like toshare their knowledge from the garden to the kitchen processwe would love you to share this with us. This is with studentsin Stage Three and will be on a Thursday afternoon from2.15pm-3pm.
Did you know?
Some facts about what other people are doing around theworld to help our environment:
These are great steps towards making a more environmentallyfriendly community; we would love to hear your stories to addto this column. What are you doing in your homes?
Step by step we can make a difference and with everyonemaking an effort to change their way of thinking we really canmake a big impact on our world for a better future.
Veggie Muffins:
1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, finely chopped3 slices bacon, finely chopped1 large carrot, grated1 large zucchini, grated3 eggs¼ cup light thickened cream1 cup grated parmesan cheese1 pinch salt and pepper to taste½ cup self-raising flour
Student of the TermCongratulations to the following children who were nominatedby their peers to receive the Student of the Term Award. Thisvery special accolade is awarded to students who consistentlyuphold the school values of Honour, Knowledge andCommunity.
K-Two
KB Elodie, KD Risa, KL Grace, 1C Hiroki, 1E Louisa, 1M Ellie,2B Surin, 2M Fei Yang, 2P John
• Los Angeles is painting its streets white which canreduce ten per cent of the heat.
• People are making their own bees’ wax paper andusing this instead of cling and alfoil wrap.
• People are buying stainless steel straws and reusingthese.
• People are using Keep Cups instead of takeawaycoffee cups.
• People are buying Soda Stream to have their fizzydrinks rather than purchasing a plastic bottle.
• France has just passed a new law that ensures allplastic cups, cutlery and plates are to be made ofbiologically-sourced materials.
• Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a 12 cup mini muffinpan
• Heat the oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Stir inthe onion and bacon. Cook until onion is translucentand bacon is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in thecarrots and zucchini and cook until they soften.Transfer mixture to bowl to cool.
• Beat the eggs, cream and cheese together in a largebowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in eggmixture into cooked zucchini mixture, stir in flour.Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffincups.
• Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted inthe centre comes out clean, 15-20 minutes.
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Three - Six
3D Angelina, 3P William, 3R Evangeline, 4E Vika, 4W Tom, 5HSumaiya, 5K Carolyn, 6R Lara, 6O Zaydan
Focus of the Fortnight
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS ABOUTBULLYING- REMINDER
WHAT IS BULLYING?
The NSW Department of Education rejects all forms of bullying.No student, employee, parent, caregiver or community membershould experience bullying within the learning or workingenvironments of the department. Kensington PublicSchool continues to be committed to providing a safe andrespectful learning space for all students, families and staff.
Bullying has three main features – it:
Bullying can happen in person or online, and it can be obvious(overt) or hidden (covert).
Bullying can have a lasting impact on everyone involved,including those who witness it. That is why it is important towork together to create safe school communities for everyone.
Some behaviours, while not bullying, are conflicts that still needto be addressed and resolved. Examples include:
WHAT CAN PARENTS DO IF THEIR CHILD IS BEINGBULLIED?
Bettina Wilson (Croft)Assistant Principal
ICAS 2018The ICAS tests are due to begin in Term Two. Students areasked to arrive at school no later than 7.45am and to wait atthe seats outside of the library for each test. Teachers will cometo collect their groups and once the students are seated andready, the classroom doors will be closed. Because each testis timed, students who arrive late will not be permitted into theclassroom.
The dates for the ICAS tests are as follows:
Science - Monday 28 May 2018Writing - Thursday 14 June 2018Spelling - Tuesday 12 June 2018English - Friday 27 July 2018 Please note that the datehas changed due to the Stage 3 Camp.Mathematics - Tuesday 14 August 2018
Ms EspinosaICAS Coordinator
K-Two Assembly
Tuesday 2.20pm School Hall
TERM 2 CLASS
WEEK 1 NO ASSEMBLY
WEEK 2 SRC
WEEK 3 2M HOSTING
WEEK 4 2M ITEM
WEEK 5 NO ASSEMBLY- ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
WEEK 6 2B HOSTING
WEEK 7 2B ITEM
WEEK 8 NO ASSEMBLY MULTICULTURAL DAY
WEEK 9 1C HOSTING
• involves a misuse of power in a relationship
• is ongoing and repeated, and
• involves behaviours that can cause harm.
• mutual arguments and disagreements (where there isno power imbalance)
• not liking someone or a single act of social rejection
• one-off acts of meanness or spite
• isolated incidents of aggression, intimidation orviolence.
• Do not directly approach any other student or theirfamily.
• Contact the school and make an appointment todiscuss the issue.
• Ask the school for a copy of their Anti-bullying Plan(which is attached to this newsletter)
• Work with your child’s school to solve the problem byestablishing a plan for dealing with the currentsituation and future bullying incidents.
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TERM 2 CLASS
WEEK 10 STUDENT OF THE TERM ASSEMBLY
Performing Arts NewsThis week Stage One has been learning music notation andhow to draw treble clefs. We are also learning to play songs onthe glockenspiel.
Rehearsals after school and during class times have started forour School Musical. We are busy learning songs and dances for'Mystery at Magpie Manor'.
There are a few items that we are looking for and if you wouldlike to lend us these we would greatly appreciate it:
Any parents who have volunteered for sewing/gluing pleasepop into see Ms Fredman, who has patterns and material readyto go. If you haven't volunteered and feel very passionate aboutdoing so, please pop by as there is plenty to do..
Thank you to all those who helped make the magpie hats in theholidays.
Emma FredmanCreative Arts Teacher
Swimming ChampionsLast term, Alec and Niamh competed at the State SwimmingChampionships which is a fantastic achievement. They shouldbe extremely proud of themselves as they performed extremelywell. Niamh competed in 4 events and swam personal bests ineach event. She made the final in the gruelling 200m IndividualMedley and came 7th which is amazing!
Alec came first in the 8 year 50 m freestyle which is anoutstanding achievement!
An ex-student Jack, who is now in Year 7 at Randwick Boys,also competed at the State Championships and came 3rd inthe 100m breaststroke and 4th in the 100m butterfly.
Congratulations to all students on their amazing achievements.
Cross CountryOn the last day of last term, we held our Cross Country carnival.Due to the forecast of extremely hot conditions we had tochange our plans of spending the day at Centennial Park. Allchildren were very sensible and did extremely well to completethe course. The following students are to be congratulatedand they will compete in the Zone Cross Country carnival atCentennial Park on 23 May.
12 year boys1st Curtis, 2nd Macauley, 3rd Brad
12 year girls1st Lara, 2nd Helen, 3rd Aileen
11 year boys1st Sandy, 2nd Ethan S, 3rd Hugh
11 year girls1st Maddie S, 2nd Tia, 3rd LeAnn
10 year boys1st Harry, 2nd Xavier, 3rd Oscar M-W
10 year girls1st Carolyn, 2nd Eden, 3rd Arkie
8/9 year boys1st Alec, 2nd Joshua, 3rd Spike
8/9 year girls1st Amber, 2nd Eva, 3rd Inez
Chess CoachingLearn to be a chess champion! Coaching for students atKensington Public School is held on Thursdays from 1:00pm to1:45pm, starting on 3 May 2018.
Learning and playing chess helps children develop their logicalthinking and problem solving skills, improves their concentrationand focus, while also being a great source of enjoyment.Activities include group lessons on a demonstration chessboard or interactive whiteboard, puzzle solving and fun practicegames.
Students earn merit awards by making checkmates, or bydisplaying skills and positive qualities, which all good chessplayers strive to develop.
If your child is interested in taking part, you can collect anenrolment form from the school office, or email
• Trench coats, suit jackets and waistcoats for Year Sixchildren, fur stole (fake or real), white plastic trays, oldhats, anything that looks like it could come from the1920s and old fancy dresses.
• If you have any of these items lying around lookingfor a new home we would love to borrow. Pleasetake them to Ms Fredman.
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[email protected] for a copy. For allenquiries, please contact Sydney Academy of Chess on (02)9745 1170.
Pick Up Zone ReminderOur Pick Up Zone has been designed to make it easier andsafer for our community to collect children. In order for it toremain successful, we remind all families to recognise the
following:
1. You may remain in the standing zone for up to 2 minutes.2. You must remain inside your vehicle at all times.
3. Reversing your car in a school zone is unsafe and illegal.4. Stopping in the No Stopping Zone at the corner of
Doncaster Avenue and Todman Avenue is illegal and impedestraffic turning the corner. This also results in the crossing beingblocked, preventing our students from crossing safely. Pleaseonly join the queue if there is space before the No StoppingZone, otherwise complete another circuit and join the end
when there is room to do so.5. Please cross only at the designated crossings. NEVER
attempt to cross in front of cars in the Pick Up Zone.6. Staff priority is student safety. Please cooperate and followall staff requests AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF
YOUR CHILDREN.
We are working with Randwick Council to ensure thecooperation of all community members. Fines may be issued
for failing to comply.
GATE REMINDERSPlease observe the following information regarding our schoolgates:
Gate 1 Doncaster Avenue
This gate is open from 3pm and is only for students accessingthe Car pick Up Zone. To ensure the safety of our students,adult pedestrians are asked not to use this gate until after3.20pm
Gate 2 Doncaster Avenue
This gate is open from 6am to allow access to KPSOOSH,before school activities and the administration office. At 3pmthis gate is locked to avoid congestion on Doncaster Avenue.
Gate 3 Bowral Street and Gate 4 TodmanAvenue
Both gates are open from 8am to allow pedestrian access forschool drop off. These gates are locked at 9.15am. Volunteersexiting after this time should exit via Doncaster Gate 2. Bothgates are open from 2.45pm to allow pedestrian access forschool pick up.
Please note, at times the opening of gates may be delayedfor unforseen reasons. We appreciate your understanding andpatience. You are always welcome to enter via Gate 2Doncaster Avenue on these rare occasions.
PSSA Results
Netball
Senior Girls played Vaucluse B won 17-1 Player of theWeek Sienna R.Junior Girls played Vaucluse B lost 0-7 Player of theWeek Tessa
Girls Soccer
Senior Girls played Randwick B drew 1 all Player of theWeek Sienna F.Junior Girls played Randwick B lost 0-1 Player of theWeek Amelie
Boys Soccer
Senior A played Bondi Beach drew 1 all Player of theWeek BradSenior B played Clovelly B lost 5-2 Player of the WeekMaxJunior A played Bondi Beach lost 6-1 Player of theWeek Amos
P&C News1. Thank you to the parents that baked and sold treats at theschool’s annual Cross Country event. We raised over $400!
2. Mother’s Day Fundraiser - Thursday 10 May
Let’s give parents a day off from making lunches. If your childwould like to have fresh fruit, smoothies, pastries and a sausagesizzle (halal and vegetarian option available) lunch please returnyour order form to assist with catering.
Your kids would love to see you help at the school. We needhelpers to prepare and serve the children. Please contact theP&C email if you are able to help on the day.
3. Kensington Public School umbrellas have arrived! Umbrellaswill be available for sale at school banking and Uniform Shop for$29. (Please note- for safety, umbrellas are only for the use ofadults when on the school grounds)
Let it rain!
4. Save the date, mark your diaries!
June 15: family movie night coming soon!
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Uniform Shop NewsVolunteers are needed to help in the Uniform Shop. If youare able to help please contact the school office as soon aspossible. Until we have more volunteers the Uniform Shop willonly be opened on Tuesday mornings from 8.30 to 9.30am.
Kensington Public School uses an online ordering system foruniform shop items. An online catalogue has been establishedwith Flexischools, at the link below. Orders will be ready forcollection once completed. Delivery methods include – pick upfrom the Uniform shop on Tuesday morning 8.30 to 9am or pickup from your after school care provider (KPSOOSH or SquigglerAcademy). Please allow 10 days for orders to be completed.
https://www.flexischools.com.au
School BankingOn behalf of the School Banking Team, we would like to thankour students and parents for supporting School Banking onTuesday 8 May. We had 146 students bank making it thegreatest participation for 2018 by 15 deposits/students.
StephenSchool Banking Coordinator
Entertainment BookThe new 2018/2019 Entertainment Books are ready to orderand are packed with thousands of up to 50% off and 2-for-1offers. For just $70 (Sydney Region), you'll receive over$20,000 worth of valuable offers!
With every purchase, $14 goes to KENSINGTON PUBLICSCHOOL
Spoil yourself and grab a copy (book or digital)OR
Purchase as a gift for friends & family
To order, simply contact John Donohoe:
Email: [email protected]: 0422 332 838 or 0412 335 436
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/2x00483
KPSOOSH News
Kensington Public School OOSH Care IncorporatedCentre Number0425 291 281
Email [email protected]
Dear families,
Welcome to KPSOOSH news Term Two Weeks One & Two
CAN YOU BELIEVE WE ARE IN TERM TWO ALREADY!!
We hope you all had a fantastic holiday and Easter break andare settling in to Term Two.
Autumn Vacation Care
Autumn Vacation Care was a success! The kids had loads offun going to movies, the Powerhouse Museum, Wannabees,Madame Tussauds, laser tag and much more. We receivedsome excellent feedback that the kids said this was one of theirfavourite holidays so far. We look forward to seeing you all in thewinter holidays where we will get cosy by the fire while toastingmarshmallows and much more. Look out for the program inWeek Six.
Kind regardsKPSOOSH Team
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