UPCOMING ITEMS

Tues17 Dec -K-2 Avoca Beach Cinemas

3-6 End of year Celebrations

Wed 18 Dec- Year 6 Arch

Last day of Term for 2019

Thurs 23 Jan- Book pack selling day

Uniform selling day

Wed 29 Jan- First day of Term 1 2020 Years 1-6

Mon 3 Feb- First day for Kindergarten 2020

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16th December 2019 - Term 4 Week 10

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you - As this is the last newsletter for 2019, I would like to say a

huge thank you to our committed volunteers who work tirelessly for the

good of our children, we would be lost without you. Obviously this

includes our fabulous P&C, thank you for your ongoing support. I would

also like to thank each and every member of staff, it has truly been a

sensational year.

Presentation Day - What a fantastic day of celebration Tuesday was!

Congratulations to all students, you certainly showed the real KVPS

spirit by being respectful and enthusiastic, regardless of the length of

time and the temperature. I was very proud of each and every one of

you. A list of our major award winners is following in this newsletter.

School Leadership team – Congratulations to our leaders for 2020,

School Captains- Elise and Ty, Vice Captains – Lara and Isaac and

Ministers Piper, Brydon, Astara, Jake, Jayden, Bree, Layla, Monique.

I am looking forward to working closely with you next year.

Classes for 2020 – Current enrolment numbers indicate we will be

forming 17 classes again next year. Staff are working closely to

establish class grouping to suit each individual student’s needs. Please

be rest assured we have your children’s best interest in allocating

classes.

Congratulations - to Ms Taylor who recently received a

Masters of Education degree. At the ceremony she was

also awarded the Executive Dean’s Award for Academic

Excellence, we are all so very proud of her achievements!

Student Attendance - We would like to congratulate the following students on

their perfect attendance record for 2019: Justice, Rose, James, Anastasia,

Mariah, Luke and Teddy well done!

Book Pack selling day – Just a reminder we will be selling book packs and the

Uniform Shop will be open on Thursday 23 January 2020, between the hours of

10am-12pm and 6pm -7.30pm.

Parent Survey – It is important for us to know what you like about KVPS and

what you think we could do better. This year we have added to our survey range

and have included a personal phone call. Parents will be randomly selected to

answer a couple of quick questions. I thank in advance for your support.

‘Gratitude turns what you have into enough’ Aesop

Finally, I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and leave you with one

of favourite quotes:

And So It Begins - We will keep you updated via Facebook on the Infants oval

refurbishment over the school holidays. Watch This Space!!

CLASS ASSEMBLY AWARDS TERM 4 WEEK 8 — Kindergarten to Year 2

Green Liam Working hard to produce quality work.

Joel His increased confidence to participate in all activities.

Blue Seren Always displaying kindness to others and always being on task!

Jaxston Being a great friend to others!

Yellow Sera A responsible star of the week.

Isabella Taking pride in all of her work. Well Done!

Red Mia Excellent presentation about St Patrick’s Day.

Lily Fabulous project about Fiji.

Purple Jordie Being a considerate and reliable class member.

Braxton Being a fantastic helper in 2 Purple.

Orange Matilda For working hard towards her learning goals.

Jaxen For becoming more confident in class discussions.

Teal Joseph Displaying such determination when completing independent writing tasks.

Abigail Working hard to ensure her work is of high quality.

Jade Matilda Being a thoughtful and reliable student.

Djarden An Enthusiastic approach to all tasks.

CLASS ASSEMBLY AWARDS TERM 4 WEEK 8 — Year 3 to Year 6

Ruby Talys A settled approach to group learning tasks.

Emerald Logan Mature approach to all aspects of learning.

Bronze Charlotte An enthusiastic approach to all tasks.

Elektra Excellent effort in our Storm Boy unit.

Shaniah Outstanding effort in writing.

Navy Emmerson Exceptional behaviour while on camp!

Phoenix N-K Outstanding effort in maths!

Sharleze Always producing quality work!

Silver Axle Outstanding effort in spelling. Well Done!

Leylah Consistently producing high quality work.

Thomas Approaching maths challenges with confidence.

Gold Charlie For amazing effort and ideas in Big Write tasks.

Isabella For always lending a helping hand to those around her.

Lily For improved effort and determination in mathematics lessons.

Pink Jaki A great artist and improved work habits.

Jordan A responsible and helpful member of Pink.

Danyon Fabulous and exciting quick writes.

Coral Kirra Applying herself during maths extension tasks.

Kurtis Consistent application during academic tasks.

Eavie Consistently working to the best of her ability in maths.

Magenta Tamara Positive attitude to learning.

Remy Mature approach to all set tasks.

Piper Great improvement in all areas.

Aqua Klaudia Improved work ethic and commitment to learning.

Luke Consistent work ethic in all lessons.

Isabella Impressive contributions during Mathematics lessons.

Lime Bailey Improved effort in all areas.

Tyrel Outstanding improvement in all areas.

Lilly Being a friendly class member who always tries her best.

Presentation Day 2019

Major Awards

Major Sports Awards

Overall Winning House—Wattle

Special Awards

Grant McBride Sportsperson of the Year Mikaela Williams-Potts

Sport Medallion Angel Laidlaw

Spirit Of Killarney Kaitlyn Zemanek

Creative & Performing Arts Luke Negus

School Service Taylah Van der Schaaf

Outstanding Achievement Dominic Hughes

Michael Lee Academic Achievement Sophie Weir

Dux Scarlette Stack

High School Scholarship – Berkeley Vale Campus Mia Fielder Gill

Swimming

Junior Boy Champion Riley O’Dell

Junior Girl Champion Indi Curr

11 Yr Boy Champion Jaki Brown

11 Yr Girl Champion Monique Gibbs

Senior Boy Champion Matthew Gibbs

Senior Girl Champion Angel Laidlaw

Winning House Wattle

Athletics

Junior Boy Champion Aiden Robards

Junior Girl Champion Rhianna Turk

11 Yr Boy Champion Darcy Robins

11 Yr Girl Champion Bree Robards

Senior Boy Champion Lucas Turk

Senior Girl Champion Mikaela Williams-Potts

Winning House Banksia

Cross Country

8/9 Yr Old Boy Madden Lewis

8/9 Yr Old Girl Tabitha Boyce

10 Yr Old Boy Leroy Maccue

10 Yr Girl Kayla Hart

11 Yr Old Boy Lincoln Ruytenberg

11 Yr Old Girl Monique Gibbs

12 Yr Old Boy Aaron Drinkwater

12 Yr Old Girl Layla Cotterill

Winning House Waratah

Citizenship Award

Congratulations!

Michael Melville 0418 499 813

Citizenship Award

Congratulations!

Michael Melville

This student is a superstar! He is dedicated and determined to work hard to achieve his personal goals. He is a helpful member of Pink and is a wonderful role model to his

peers. He shows sportsmanship and was a dedicated leader in our concert item. He is a pleasure to teach and we are lucky to have

him at KVPS.

Congratulations, Seth!

This student is a conscientious, polite and responsible student with a strong work ethic.

This student always strives hard to achieve his personal best and work collaboratively with his peers. This student continually demonstrates maturity, respect and responsibility and is an

excellent role model for his peers. He is a friendly and supportive student to everyone

around him.

Congratulations, Luke!

Citizenship Award

Congratulations!

Michael Melville 0418 499 813

Citizenship Award

Congratulations!

Michael Melville

This student is a true personal assistant in her classroom. She is a reliable and

responsible helper to all those she comes into contact with. She works hard and constantly completes quality work.

Keep up the good work Moni .

This student always follows our STAR rules and shows respect to all around

him. He is kind and thoughtful and goes out of his way to help his peers and teacher. He puts everyone before himself and actively seeks out ways he can make life easier for others. We are

so lucky and grateful to have this wonderful student at K.V.P.S.

Congratulations Mangal.

Proud to be Deadly

The students from 4 Silver are feeling very proud of their fantastic

work they have produced. Zack created a goanna dot art, Leylah

created a Fire Works Scratch artwork, and Tylah is showing a

quality quick writes.

Ella and the Ocean – Lian Tanner Ella and the Ocean is a significant text, highlighting Australia’s current weather conditions, which is being experienced by much of Australia and it’s people. Award-winning author, Lian Tanner combines the best of picture fiction, bringing to life a story about imagination, hope and family. Ella lives on a dry and baron land in the middle of Australia on a farm with her family. One night while she is asleep Ella deeply dreams about the ocean. When Ella awakes, she longs to see and experience the coolness of the ocean. Feeling curious about the ocean, Ella wanders the drought-ridden farm to find her father, mother and brother. When she asks these family members about the ocean, all of them dismiss Ella’s dreams and express their desires for her to forget about it. When Ella falls asleep after these conversations, she dreams once again of the ocean. Feeling saddened by her family’s responses, she seeks her grandmother out, and while speaking with her grandmother, Ella’s grandmother provides her with the answers she’s been longing for.