Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Phone: 02 6931 2703 Fax: 02 6931 4342 Principal: Lyn Eacott

Email: kapooka-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.kapookap.schools.gov.edu.au

Newsletter

Term 3 / Week 4/ 2019

Education Week Activities

A busy time with all classes performing at the Marketplace for Education Week.

Artwork Launch The performances were followed by the official launch of Indigenous artworks created by Melanie Evans, a local

Aboriginal artist, Aunty Gail Manderson, a Wiradjuri Elder and Master Weaver and the students. This was made

possible by Mrs Hounsell successfully applying for a First Nations Creative Arts Grants Initiative to further

engage with the local Wiradjuri and Aboriginal Community to complete these murals. They will hang at the front

of the school.

Important Dates / Information

Student Banking - Banking day is Friday morning. Please hand your banking book into the school office.

Parent on line payments (POP) - are made through our website. www.kapooka-p.schools.gov.edu.au Access the “Make a Payment” tab and complete details.

School APP is Schoolzine = SZapp Download from your APP store for either Android or Apple. Make an account for yourself. This is our main form of communication to you re reminders etc.

P&C Uniform shop Uniform orders must be made on the PINK order form, please no texting. Post the pink form in the P&C (pink) letter box and once payment is received the order will be filled. Uniform orders only can be paid by cash or bank transfer - Account details are: Commonwealth Bank - BSB: 062 600 ACCOUNT NO: 1074-2105 Use your surname as the reference please. Please keep in mind payments may take 2-3 days to process.

School Values - COOPERATION will be demonstrated by students when they: are caring and supportive of others

School News

K-3 Excursion On 10 September students from K/1, 1/2 and 2/3 will be going on an excursion to Narrandera Fisheries and Altina Wildlife Part. A permission note went home yesterday. Book Fair A huge THANK YOU to all our families who supported this year’s Book Fair!! Congratulations to our competition winners this year!

Luka, Chayce, Alexa, Estella and Tyler all chose something

from the Book Fair for their prize.

Nude Food Our Environment Ministers will be encouraging students to reduce the amount of rubbish we produce at school. Bringing food in containers with no packaging or packaging that can be recycled will be the aim. Kapooka School APP We still have many families not using our app. Please download the app to your phone. This is the quickest way we can remind you and keep you updated with school activities. The APP is called Schoolzine, or SZapp. Student work book fees If you have outstanding work book fees or excursion money, would you please make payment by the end of this week. These are now very overdue. If you have any issues regarding these payments, please do not hesitate to make contact with Lyn or Robyn. Are You A Parent of a Child Aged 2 to 12? The Parenting and Family Support Centre at the University

of Queensland is conducting research into parents’

opinions about parenting and programs available for

parents. If you have a child between 2 and 12 years, we

would love to hear your views on parenting and the

services that are available to you as a parent. You will need

to complete a short survey, which will remain open until

the 31st of August 2019. To find out more or to participate

please visit- https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/parenting

Term 3 2019 - week 4

August

Mon 12 NUDE FOOD - send food in re-useable containers and not packaging.

Fri 16 Stage 2 Netball Gala Day

Thurs– Fri

22 23

Soccer team travels to Wolumla to play the next round Friday

Fri 29 Assembly 2/3

Thurs—Fri

29 30

Mrs Eacott PPA Conference Griffith

Fri 30 Riverina Athletics Albury

September

Thurs 5 CHORDS cluster rehearsal 4/5/6

Fri 6 Assembly K/1

Tues 10 K/1, 1/2, 2/3 excursion

Wed 11 P&C special lunch

Fri 13 2/3 excursion to Marrambidya Wetlands

Fri 13 Assembly 1/2

Fri 13 Healthy Harold

Mon 14 Healthy Harold

Fri 20 Touch football and show at Uranquinty

Fri 20 Dance concert at Wagga Wagga PS

Wed 25 REEC 4/5/6 and K/1

Wed 25 Cricket 2/3

Fri 27 Cricket 4/5/6

Fri 27 Last day of term 3

Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Phone: 02 6931 2703 Fax: 02 6931 4342 Principal: Lyn Eacott

Email: kapooka-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.kapookap.schools.gov.edu.au

DSM news

Thank you to the families who have informed us of their upcoming postings and the families who also have informed us that they are staying in location. This help us better prepare for next term which in turn, helps us prepare your child/ren.

For families new to Kapooka and current families who may not be aware, I have a parent library in my office that can be utilised by all Kapooka families. Topics range from: Education, Parenting, Looking after yourself and your family and many more. Below are just a few examples of the titles that can be borrowed.

The Reading Bug… and how you can help your child to catch it.

Reading Magic: How your child can learn to read before school - and other read-aloud miracles.

1-2-3 Magic! Effective Discipline for Children 2-12: making the task of parenting a bit easier. Every Kid: Parenting your Five to twelve year old.

Great Ideas for (Tired) Parents: The strategies in this book are easy to use & really work, even when you feel right at the end of your tether.

Happy Times Together: Simple activities that will have you & your children creating unforgettable memories together. Parenting: Create a calmer, more nurturing home environment.

Raising real people: Practical solutions to common problems drawn from parents, children and the author's own experience.

Getting Your Kids Active: how to have active, healthy kids.

1000 great Places to Travel with kids in Australia- a state by state guide.

When to really worry: mental health problems in teenagers and what to do about them.

Dealing With Sibling Rivalry: Get a greater understanding about the causes of sibling rivalry.

Bring Out Your Child's Confidence: Help kids achieve - independence, positive habits & overcome perfectionism.

Bring Out Your Child's Best Behaviour: cooperative kids, positive behaviours & speak so kids will listen.

Please feel free to let me know if you would like to come and have a look on what is on offer.

Rachel Dolan, DSM rachel.dolan1@det.nsw.edu.au Rachel.dolan1@det.nsw.edu.au

Representing Kapooka at the Marketplace Chess Competition

Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Phone: 02 6931 2703 Fax: 02 6931 4342 Principal: Lyn Eacott

Email: kapooka-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.kapookap.schools.gov.edu.au

4/5/6 Excursion

Reflections on the Sydney Excursion The freezing cold filled the air, it was only 6 degrees on the boat . As we floated around the corner we saw royalty, the big, handsome and beautiful King penguins. Leilani The beautiful, clear sea glistened as our boat went over it. Coby The big penguin bowing its head down was fascinating. Alyssah We all saw cute, black and white penguins and they looked like they were going to come to us. Mariah As we got on the boat we had to be very quiet because we didn’t want to scare the penguins. Dayah When we went to Sydney I saw the big bush turkey. It was black and red. Faith K

When we were at the Sydney Opera House we heard all the amazing bands. Willow

The penguins in the aquarium were a stunning black and white. Watching them glide through the crystal clear water, their sleek coats shining was magic. Mackenzie Sydney was a very good experience, surprisingly the tunnels were one of my favourite things. Layla One amazing interesting day was when we were in the aquarium as I was scared of the shark until it pooped. Bailey

Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Phone: 02 6931 2703 Fax: 02 6931 4342 Principal: Lyn Eacott

Email: kapooka-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.kapookap.schools.gov.edu.au

Assembly 4/5/6

Congratulations to all of our

award winners.

Photographs by our Media Ministers Dayah and Mariah