KFPS NEWS: No. 17 Wednesday 10th June,

2020

Dear Parents and friends, Well, what a term we have had so far! I am so proud of the way, we as a community, have played our

part in this worldwide pandemic. While it is not over, we are moving into a better space – all due to US

working TOGETHER!

As a parent of 2 kids, I know first-hand how difficult it has been at times but I also want to

acknowledge a few positives of this extraordinary time in history. I have had time with my own kids to

watch them learn, struggle, be challenged and build their resilience.

I have also been forced to learn new things too – and my brain coped and liked it! Many of you are in similar situations and

I want to say THANK YOU!

Teachers I want to say THANK YOU to the teachers – the amazing job that was asked of them

— to flip education on its head, provide a remote learning experience that had never been

done before – and they succeeded. Staff turned up day in and day out to supervise students

onsite, they made phone calls, learnt WebEx , enhanced their knowledge and functions of

Sentral, reassured parents we would be okay, provided more verbal and written feedback than

EVER before. And all this happened while they had their own families to support and care for

too!

Education Support staff I want to say THANK YOU to the Education Support Staff who have supported the students they

work with, as best they could! A massive job when this team works so closely with students.

Admin Team (AKA – the A Team!) Ange and Maree have not missed a beat in all this! The office has worked seamlessly.

They have listened to me, staff and parents. They have supported all of US in this and I cannot thank them enough. They

have coordinated iPads/laptops in and out, taken enrolments, helped families transition into our school, made us laugh

and just kept our school ticking over beautifully.

Students Thanks for doing your best! This will be something you will tell your kids and grandkids about in the future. You

have given things a go, possibly made a few mistakes and most likely, missed your mates! Now that we are all back togeth-

er, there will be a few more challenges to work through as we resume our school routines. Remember to keep washing

your hands!

Parents I wish I could give you all an honorary degree in “Remote Learning and Teaching”. You have done the best job in

supporting your children. Some days probably went better than others and some were no doubt a write off! Don’t worry, I

had them too! It’s in these moments we learn and we manage. You have been stretched like no other generation of parent

before. Technology coming at you from all angles, teachers wanting to chat with you and the kids, and then your own fami-

ly situations. I am very proud of our school and community and how we have all managed, coped, worked, survived and

grown through this period. THANK YOU!

Cleaning: We have our cleaners, Tam and Matt onsite between 11.15- 12:30pm each day on top of our regular cleaning

activities. They are disinfecting the high traffic areas and touch points across our school. We thank them as they are an in-

tegral part of our staff!

Canteen: Our school canteen opened for lunch orders today. We have reduced our canteen menu until the end of Term 2. Rayelene is offering $5 meal deals only – a choice of 3 options each day. Last week students received the meal deal information and envelopes. You need to send the correct money in an envelope as we unfortunately cannot provide change.

KFPS VALUES Respect

Teamwork Being Your Best Responsibility

NB: The new Kangaroo Flat Hoodies are now available for purchase at Lowes Bendigo Lansell Plaza.

Absences: If your child is absent, please phone the school on 54475100 and follow the prompts.

Reports: Semester 1 reports will be different! There will be an overview statement from each specialist area outlining the

content they have tried to cover, an overview and descriptive comment in English and Maths and then a general & per-

sonal capabilities comment from the teacher about term and remote learning experiences. There will NOT be any dots

(progression points) or comparison from last year. Reports will be sent home with your child at the start of Term 3.

Gumnut Neighbourhood – You rock!

Last Friday our Gumnut Neighbourhood enjoyed a fun day of PJs and crazy hair. I have to say that wearing my PJs to school

was particularly comfortable and it made getting ready for bed that evening super easy! It was a lovely way to celebrate

the end of Home Learning and the return to school. Of course our junior students were also having one last celebration

before the big kids arrived back at school yesterday. Lots of fun was had and please check out the photos from the day!

Thought of the week:

Kim Saddlier

Principal

On behalf of the students we would like to welcome everyone back to Term 2 at school. We want you to remember good hygiene – which means keep washing your hands and using the hand sanitisers in the classrooms. We know that teachers were missing us and are very happy to have us back at school. With Thanks, School Captains Lara and Josh

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Winter Warmers For Sale Hand knitted Scarves, Beanies and Fingerless

Mittens. 2 items for $5.00

Correct money in a named school envelope

please. No change will be given.

2 for $5.00

Reminder: All ICT devices that had been borrowed during remote learning are required to be returned to school, with chargers this week. STUDENT SAFETY: Please do not park on site in the staff carpark or walk through the carpark. We have staff arriving and leaving at different times during the day and we do not want students in this area.

PJS AND CRAZY HAIR DAY

ROOM 8 Mrs Cusack

ROOM 7 Ms Allen

ROOM 9 Ms Cole

ROOM 5 Mrs Coburn

ROOM 6 Ms Anketell

Canteen News

Choose 1

from this box

And 1

from this box

And 1

from this box

$5.00

Meal Deals Choose Only 1 from each

section

Meat Pie with Sauce Hotdog with Sauce Chicken Nuggets

Juice Box Warm Milo Bottle Water

Banana Pop Corn Sultanas

Name:_______________________________________ Room:___________________________ Circle your choice. Remember one item from each list.

I’d like- Meat Pie with Sauce Hotdog with Sauce Chicken Nuggets

And

Banana Pop Corn Sultanas And

Juice Box Warm Milo Bottle Water

Wednesday Thursday Friday

I have enclosed $_________ in my envelope.

Please ensure correct money as No change will be given. No late orders will be

accepted. Thank you.

Our Canteen will be opening again from Wednesday 10th June. There will be a few changes. We will be offering $5.00 Meal Deals

Only. No over the counter sales, No change will be given and No late orders accepted. This will be the only menu available until the

end of term 2.

By Rayelene

Ingredients: Sheets of frozen puff pastry (just thawed)

Napoli Pasta Sauce

Ricotta

Baby spinach

Toppings:

Ham – Diced

Pineapple – Thinly Sliced into pieces

Tasty Cheese - grated

Beaten Egg - for glazing

Method: Pre-heat oven to 150* Line a baking tray with Baking paper and set aside. Lay required sheets of pastry on a clean bench leaving the blue plastic underneath Spread the Napoli evenly across the pastry and top with, Baby Spinach, Ricotta, Ham, Pineapple and grated Cheese. Start to peel the blue plastic off the pastry from one end and continue to roll the pastry into a tube like form. Slice the pastry sharply into 2cm discs and lay down flat onto the greaseproof paper lined trays. Lightly brush with beaten egg wash and slowly bake in oven till pastry looks puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven and eat warm or store in fridge and add to lunch boxes.

Tips:

Mix up combinations to suit your taste. Sundried Tomato, Salami, Red Onion. Creamed Corn and Chicken, Grated Carrot and Tuna, Bolognaise Meat Sauce and Parmesan Cheese

Let’s Cook Lunch Box Scrolls @ Home

CONTACTS @

kfps Principal: Kim Saddlier

Assistant Principal: Faye Martin

Business Manager: Maree Wayman

Administration: Ange Jobe

Music: Jessica Dellow

Art Studies: Sue Gloury

First Aid Officer: Tania Riddick

Library Hub: Julie Holt

Neighbourhood Leaders: Gumnut– Melissa Cusack /Brooke Cole Grevillea– Kate Novak Ironbark– Felicity Creighton Whirrakee– Carryn Hendy

Wellbeing Officer: Wendy Donaldson

School Chaplain: Rose Amy

Sports Program: Travis Colley

Canteen Manager: Rayelene Burns

School Council: (School Council meetings held every second Tuesday of the Month) School Council Members; Kim Saddlier (Executive Officer) Faye Martin Corey Gilmore Sally Coburn Jess Dellow Leticia Laurien (President) Brad Gould Amanda Hooley Lauren Marron Kristen Miller Verna Greenhalgh David Hunter Victoria Curnow Parent Club : Vice President: Amanda Hooley Secretary: Lauren Marron Treasurer Sharyn Holmes Parent Club meeting on the First Monday of the Month at 2.30pm in the Parent Clubroom near the Canteen. After School Care: YMCA Bendigo Central Booking: 5444 6666 Breakfast Club Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings commencing at 8.15am– 8.35am Help Lines: Nurse-On-Call (1300 60 60 24)

Lifeline (Ph 13 11 14)

Parentline (ph 13 22 89)

Kids Helpline (Ph 1800 55 1800)

Beyond Blue (Ph 1300 22 4636)

60-80 Olympic Parade, Kangaroo Flat 3555 Phone: 5447 5100 (Absence Message Service: 5447 5100 Press 1)

www.kangarooflatps.vic.edu.au

Year 6 – 7 transition information

Log on to http://www.crusoecollege.vic.edu.au/ Wednesday May 13 from 7:00pm

Click on Enrolment then click on Year 7 2021

UP COMING EVENTS:

Tuesday 9th June, Grades 3-6 Return to school Friday 26th June, Last Day of Term 2 Monday 13th July, Return to school

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