Week 1 – 27th April 2016 Sharing Our News Welcome back to Term 2! I hope everyone had a restful and

relaxing holiday and you are now ready for a productive term. I

have been enjoying getting to know all of the wonderful staff

here at King Street P.S. I am also looking forward to meeting

our parents and students and working together to support our

students. As Mr Upcroft explained previously, my substantive

position is Assistant Principal at Bolwarra Public School,

where I have also been relieving Principal for the past 8

months. Please come and introduce yourself to me when you

are visiting the school.

Thank you to all of the students, parents and teachers that

attended the ANZAC Service and march on Monday. It was

fantastic to see so many great photos of our students and

teachers proudly representing our school. Our school service

was held today and our leaders did an excellent job

conducting the ceremony. Well done everybody! Thank you to

Mrs Stretton for organising our ANZAC ceremony.

Ashleigh Blayden-Principal Relieving

UPCOMING EVENTS 2016 Term 2 WEEK 1 Wed 27

th Apr ANZAC Day Assembly

Fri 29th Apr KSPS Cross Country

WEEK 2 Mon 2

nd May P&C Meeting 6pm in the Library

Tues 3rd

May Mothers Day Stall

Wed 4th May Starstruck Rehearsal

Wed 4th-Fri 6

th May Stage 2 Pt Wolstoncroft

WEEK 3 Tues 10

th May NAPLAN-Language and Writing

Wed 11th

May NAPLAN- Reading

Thurs 12th

May NAPLAN- Numeracy

Fri 13th May CRACKER NIGHT

WEEK 4 Tues 17

th May UNSW Digital Technology

Wed 18th

May Zone Cross Country (M’Brook)

WEEK 5 Tues 24

th May Rugby League Kirkland Cup

Thurs 26th

May Starstruck Rehearsal

Fri 27th May Gold Card Assembly

WEEK 6 Tues 31

st May UNSW Science

Wed 1st June SATS ‘Wizard of OZ’

WEEK 7 Mon 6

th June P&C Meeting 6pm in the Library

Mon 6th

-Fri 10th June Eisteddfod

WEEK 8 Mon 13

th June PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Tues 14th

June UNSW Writing

Wed 15th

June UNSW Spelling

Wed 15th

-Fri 17th June Starstruck

Thurs 16th

June Knights Knockout- u/10’s

Fri 17th June Starstruck Excursion

WEEK 9 Fri 24

th June Athletics Carnival

WEEK 10 Tues 28

th June ‘Dance for the Fun of It’

Fri 1st July Gold Card Assembly

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King Tidings

The P&C will be holding their Mother’s Day Stall next

Tuesday, 3rd

May from 9.30am.

Donations of gifts are needed and will be much

appreciated. They can be left at the office.

All money raised goes towards resources for our

children.

Mother’s Day Stall

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CANTEEN ROSTER Term 2 Week 1 28/4/16 Max H, HELP NEEDED 29/4/16 Mel B, Victoria P Week 2 2/5/16 Amanda T, Kate, Evette A 3/5/16 Michelle N, Emma K 4/5/16 Ros K, HELP NEEDED 5/5/16 Jackie See, HELP NEEDED 6/5/16 Mel B, Victoria P, Emma B

Week 3 9/5/16 Tania B, Kate 10/5/16 Sharee M, Sandy T 11/5/16 Kerrie A, HELP NEEDED 12/5/16 Max H, HELP NEEDED 13/5/16 Mel B, Jodie T, Victoria P

Week 4 16/5/16 Evette A 17/5/16 Rochelle P, Emma K 18/5/16 Amanda d, HELP NEEDED 19/5/16 Jackie S, HELP NEEDED 20/5/16 Mel B, Victoria P, Kate B

UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS: Tuesday 2-3pm, Thursday 9-10am

Term 2 Canteen News New Term 2 Winter Special Meal Deals- Just $4!

Pumpkin Soup + Roll

Chicken and Corn Soup + Roll

Still available!

Fried Rice and Spring Roll $4

Chilli Chicken Wrap $5

Tuesdays Only!

Popcorn only 50c a bag

Wednesday Only!

Chocolate Chip Cookies only 50c

New Special Thursdays Only!

Pikelets 50c

AVAILABLE NOW FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS!!!

Takeaway Coffee and Hot Chocolate ONLY $2

King Street is an Allergy Aware School

This is a reminder for all families that some of our

students have serious reactions to products

containing nuts and fish. We ask that you please

do not send foods or containers to school that

contain nut or fish products.

This includes nutella and peanut butter spread.

Showing Positive Behaviour for Learning

Thank you to the following students for displaying

our King Street Values of Kind, Safe, Proud and

Supportive. Thank you for showing CLASS in the

classroom: Co-operating, Listening, having a

positive Attitude, being Sensible and Studious.

S3G: Jade M, Archie D

S3K: Joseph L, Tristan E

S3L: Holly J, Tyler C

Congratulations Stage 3 Assembly Award Recipients

Term 1 Week 11 Merit Cards:

S3G: Isabella T, Shaavetha M, Riley A

S3K: Samantha M, Yessenia S, Leahni A

S3L: Jackson M, Laura C, Thomas D

Star/Green Card Awards: Danika G, Dakota R

Class Award: S3G

Stage Assemblies-Term 2

Infants (Wednesday of even weeks at 2.30pm in the Hall) 4th May 1B 18th May 1F 1st June KB 15th June KM 29th June Parliamentarians Stage 2 (Thursday of even weeks at 1.00pm in the Hall) 5th May Point Wolstoncroft 19th May Parliamentarians 2nd June S2N 16th June 4/5G 30th June S2I Stage 3(Friday of odd weeks at 12pm in the Hall) 13th May S3L 27th May Parliamentarians 10th June S3G 24th June S3K

Annual Report

Our Annual Report has now been loaded onto our

website. It is under the ‘Our school’ tab. This report

gives a snapshot of our progress towards our three

year strategic plan as well as resources and

spending. Should you require a hard copy of this

report, please feel free to ask at the front office.

Thank you to the community members and staff who

gave feedback for our draft copy – it is much

appreciated.

Cath Larkman and Cameron Upcroft

Canberra Deposit Due

Please note that the deposit for the Stage 3

Canberra Excursion is due THIS FRIDAY, 29th April.

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Proud Students Honour our ANZAC’s

King Street Public School was very represented by a

large group of students at the Singleton ANZAC Day

march this year. The students looked fantastic and

were very proud to be marching to honour our

servicemen and women.

Thank you to all who attended. Lest We Forget.

Turning ‘Purple’ for Epilepsy

Congratulations King Street on once again showing

your kindness! On the last day of term 1 our

students wore all shades of purple to support the

Epilepsy Foundation. It was a great day with

$308.60 being raised to support this very worthy

cause. Thank you to everyone for your support.

KSPS Parliamentarians

Opportunity Class Information Available

Opportunity classes cater for highly achieving,

academically gifted students who may otherwise be

without classmates at their own academic and social

level.

If you would like to have your child considered for

Year 5 Opportunity Class entry in 2017, information

is now available at the school office.

Please note the application website closes on 13th

May 2016 and no late entries are considered.

Friday is Cross Country Day!

The King Street Public School Cross Country

Carnival will be held this Friday, 29th April. Students

will be walking to Cook Park, leaving school at

straight after lunch (12pm). All students turning 8 or

above in 2016 will be attending.

Could all parents/carers please ensure students

have the following to take to the carnival:

A bottle of water

A hat

Asthma puffers if required

Suitable shoes for running 2/3 kms.

Family and friends are very welcome to come along

and watch the children compete. If you would like to

take your child home from Cook Park, it is essential

that you get their name marked off by a staff

member before doing so.

We look forward to a fun afternoon.

KSPS Sports Committee

Excitement Builds for Stage 2 Excursion

One of the highlights of the year for Stage 2 this

year is taking place next week as they head to Point

Wolstoncroft for 3 days. At camp our students will

participate in activities such as canoeing,

bushwalking, archery, orienteering and a cookout.

A note has gone home with all students indicating

what to pack for the 3 days. Could parents/carers

please assist us by finalising all payments and

completing the online medical form ASAP.

If you have any queries please contact your child’s

teacher or the school office.

Thank you,

Stage 2 Teachers

NAPLAN

In week 3 years 3 and 5 will take part in the National

Assessment program (NAPLAN). The assessments

will take place on Tuesday 10th-Thursday 12th May.

A ‘catch-up’ day will be held on Friday 13th May.

Please refer to the ‘Letter to Parents’ at the back of

this newsletter for more information.

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Can you Help?

Cracker Night is just over 2 weeks away. We are

looking for parents or family members who may be

able to help with this fantastic event.

Cracker Night is the major fundraiser for your P&C,

and as a result we are able to donate thousands of

dollars of resources to the school each year.

Any time that you can offer would be much

appreciated. Please fill out the form below and

return to the office as soon as possible.

Thank you,

KSPS P&C Committee

Year 2 to Year 6

Excursion to see Star Struck

Star Struck is a live 3 hour spectacular presented by

Hunter Public Schools. A cast of over 3500 children

singing and dancing give a performance you will long

remember.

On Friday 17th June we will have an excursion to

Newcastle Entertainment Centre to see the matinee

performance. Anyone in Year 2 or Primary plus parents,

grandparents and friends are welcome to attend. If you

would like younger students to go, there has to be an

adult accompanying them.

The cost of the excursion will be $40 for students and

$46 for adults this includes your ticket and bus travel.

If interested please fill out the form below and return to

the office with the money included.

As the Entertainment Centre requires payment, we ask

that the note and money be returned to the office by

MONDAY 16TH

MAY.

Sorry, we are unable to give refunds on the tickets as

we are unable to get a refund from The

Entertainment Centre.

Thank you,

Jenny Stewart

(for further details please see me)

…………………………………………………………..

I give permission for

______________________________________

of class ___________ to travel by bus to the

Newcastle Entertainment Centre on 17th

June 2016.

Signature:

_____________________________________

No. of tickets __________________________

I am able to help at Cracker Night on

13nd May.

I am able to (please tick):

Help Serve at a Stall:

Help set up:

Donate Cakes/Slices:

Time available: _________________

Name:

______________________________

Phone:

______________________________

Email:

______________________________

Childs Name/Class:

______________________________

Any comments:

______________________________

______________________________

___________________________________

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Outstanding Effort at Touch Trials

On Wednesday evening 6th April 12 KSPS students

competed in the PSSA Touch Trials at Aberdeen.

The students played 3 games with our girls going

through undefeated and the boys improving with

each touch of the ball.

Demi F and Ruby B progressed to the ‘possibles

and probables’ round. Congratulations to Ruby who

was selected in the PSSA Upper Hunter Team.

All students should be very proud of their effort:

Ethan H, Abbott S, Ryan E, Declan S, Luke M,

Frank W and Ruby B, Cally H, Demi F, Issy T,

Leahni A and Laura C.

Opal Card Travel Restrictions

Please be advised of the information below which is

available on the transport NSW website. This is

particularly relevant to our students who are

travelling to OOSH through the week.

“If provided with a School Opal card or school travel

pass the student must comply with the Student

Codes of Conduct.

The School Opal card or school travel pass can only

be used for approved travel on school days between

the student's home and school or college between

6.30am and 7pm (6.30am and 9.30pm for TAFE

students).

The Scheme does not cover travel to and from:

• before and after school care or child-minding

premises

• before and after school activities

• school excursions

• sports events

• work experience

• Vocational Education and Training (VET) at a

location away from where the student is enrolled

• multi-campus high schools, weekend schools, pre-

schools or mini-schools (except for full-time

geographically isolated distance education

students).”

For more information please access the following

link https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/

Wellbeing of our Students

Please be aware that we have an immuno-

suppressed student in our school. If your child

develops a contagious disease, please let the school

know ASAP. If you are unsure if the condition is

contagious, please still notify your class teacher or

the office so we can act accordingly.

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King Street Public School

Black Friday Cracker Night

FRIDAY 13th

MAY 2016 Great Food

Fantastic Entertainment by Local Groups

Activities and Stalls for the Whole Family

Singleton’s Best Firecrackers!

Entry $5 or $15 per Family

What Can You Do to Help? Donate Black Friday items (toy bats, spiders etc)

Donate Glitter Hair Spray

Put your name on the Roster to help on the Night

Encourage Family and Friends to come along

Please contact P&C Members or the

School Office if you can help in any way.

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