Week 9 Term 3, 10th September 2014 Dear Parents, Sue Mackay Principal

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Week 6 Term 3, 24th August 2016 Dear Parents, The Partners in Learning parent survey is for parents and carers of school students. It is designed to clarify and strengthen the important relationship between parents/carers and school by gaining insights into parent/carer and staff communication, activities and practices at home, and parent/carer opinion on school support for learning and behaviour. The survey results help to build an accurate and timely picture that the school can use for practical improvements. It complements the student and teacher surveys which are being undertaken over the course of this term.

Parents and carers access the survey via this direct link: Please copy and paste directly into your browser. https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/kororo2330

It would be wonderful for as many parents as possible to take up the survey so that we have a broad range of feedback to guide school decision making and planning. PARENT WORKSHOP - ANXIETY IN CHILDREN Dr Nicola Holmes, currently working as a GP at Headspace Coffs Harbour, will be presenting an information and question and answer session on anxiety in children on Tuesday, 30th August at 7pm in the Library. Her session comes with rave reviews and focuses on practical and realistic approaches to support young people struggling with life. We encourage parents to put the date in their diaries. Please RSVP to the Office as soon as you are able. BUS SURVEY Students who travel on the bus which comes from Diggers of a morning have been given a survey to complete. Please take a few minutes and jot down your thoughts and ideas. The bus company are very willing to work with the school to ensure the provision of a safe and efficient bus service but they can only take facts that are provided to them. Please return your survey to the office by the end of next week. There are spare copies in the office if you didn’t receive one. Many thanks, Sue Mackay Principal

Important Dates

Friday,

26th August Assembly - 1SG at 11.40am

Tuesday,

30th August Anxiety Workshop for parents

with Dr Nicola Holmes. 7pm in the Library. All welcome to come to the meeting. Please let us know if you would like to attend.

Thursday,

1st September 2017 Kindergarten Expo - 9.30am

Friday,

2nd September NCPSSA Athletics

Deputy’s Report

Congratulations to Cloe Nolan who has travelled to Canberra to compete in the Australian Cross Country championships. She can now proudly say she is the 20th fastest 12 year old over 3kms in Australia. The event was held at Stromlo Forest Park cross country track, where Cloe said it was freezing cold and a beautiful place to have the event except when she had to run up the big hill. The NSW team came 2nd overall.

NAPLAN RESULTS

The Naplan results have arrived at school and can be picked

up by PARENTS from the front office. Those that haven't

been picked up will be sent home next Friday, 2nd

September.

OLYMPICS

The Olympic spirit was in over drive at Kororo School on

Monday, with students participating in an opening and

closing ceremony along with many Olympic themed sporting

events. One of the highlights would have to be the Olympic

torch relay and lighting of the flame but the true highlight

was the look of pure enjoyment seen on all students who

participated. We have included several photos that captured

the days highlights.

Stage 3 Showcase

“Creepy Town” Tickets are now on sale for

$10.00 each. Get yours today!!

The Bendigo Bank Coffs Harbour Running Festival is on Father’s Day, Sunday 4th September 2016. The Doctor on Duty Schools

Challenge has $3000 worth of cash prizes to be spent on sporting equipment to the winning schools. The event is in its sixth year and caters for people of all ages and abilities with a half marathon, 10km run, 5km fun run/walk and the 3km family fun run/walk – all held on the picturesque Coffs Creek Walkway. Entries for the event are now open online at www.villagesports.com.au If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact Alison Fidge 6651 2029 or 0421 200 899 or Hadley Black - hadley@villagesports.com.au. The more students who participate, the more chance our school has of winning up to $1000!

Starworkers

KC Charlie K, Jon-Carl V, Luca M.

KG Milla W, Miia S, Jontee H.

KR Justin H, Stella P, Arlo H.

KS Coco P, Seth R, Theo B.

K/1M Brodie H, George F, Xander B, Cody C.

1LB Millie L, Jacob M, Shianne S, Riley S.

1NL Ezrielle B, Riley K, Amira K, Jack W.

1RC Isabella W, Charlie C, Mexico C, Macy P.

1SG Eli K, Lyla T, Jye W, Isabel K.

1/2LB Sienna R, Santiago F, Callum O’B, Annalise C.

2CB Olivia B, Indy P, Sonny A, Emily N.

2LM Cameron B, Scarlett L, Flynn H, Elizabeth L.

2VW Summer M-S, Gabriel T, Olivia M, Will M.

3JB Noah T, Luke Mc, Mersadies Mc, Korben H.

3MW Chloe C, Shae M, Maja R, Jack E, Jacob P.

3/4TW Angel J, Rhiana C, Jaspar G, Harmony C-F,

Max M.

4CA William C, Elle S-C, Lily A, Krystal E-F,

William D.

4JS Cooper M, Saree B, Tasman O, Adriana B,

Ruby A.

4/5DH

Joey K, Charli M, Janayha L, Jack P.

5AM Jordan T, Alec A, Ava Ga, Ava Gi, Keidis G.

5DD Melanie V, Kirra N, April H, Rocco S, Carter D.

5LF Ryan G, Breah F, Georgia R, Mia G, Leon B.

5/6JC Quade C, Mia S, Jake K, Charlie Mc, Jack L.

6KN Bailee O’D, Casey A, Mikayla H, Jasper C,

Bryce S.

6LS Lindsay S, Yashar C, Bethany S, Tom Y,

Jaymie A.

2017

THE EXPO WILL BE HELD ON

THURSDAY, 1ST SEPTEMBER.

It’s getting very exciting!

All invitations were sent last week. If you didn’t

receive one, please call the office on 6653 6201.

We would not like your child to miss out!

DESPERATELY / URGENTLY NEEDED

A friendly, energetic person, preferably with hospitality kitchen experience for

part time relief work in the school canteen.

Please call Dave on 0437 033 143

LIBRARY NEWS

The Children’s Book Council of Australia announced their Book of the Year award winners last Friday. Kororo kids have had the opportunity to listen to and or read some of these award winners, and other titles nominated in the various categories. The CBCA Award winning titles for 2016 are:

Younger Readers: Early Childhood: Soon by Morris Gleitzman Mr Huff by Anna Walker

Picture Book: Information Book: Flight by Nadia Wheatley Lennie the Legend & Armin Greder by Stephanie Owen Reeder

Pat the Dog is coming to Kororo Public School!

A special Dollarmites visitor is coming to our school to say hi to

our School Banking students and collect their bank books!

Pat the Dog is excited to see you all this Friday, 26th August,

when you drop your bank books in the School Banking box

before school. So, remember to bring your School Banking

books in this Friday for a special hello from Pat

the Dog!

Remember, School Banking day is every Friday.

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