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“The School of Choice”

Term 1 Week 6 Friday 6th March 2020

Principal’s Report What an exciting past couple of weeks we have had here at ‘The School of Choice’. Our Kenthurst leadership team attended The National Young Leaders Day ~ Halogen. Travelling by bus in the early hours of the morning, our students were so excited. Darling Harbour looked amazing and two of our boys were able ‘to assist’ Rove McManus get back on the stage! Please read the report by our SRC President Jasmine and Vice-President Ivy, further on in our newsletter. The Halogen Australia exists to inspire and influence a generation of young people, to lead themselves and others well. ‘The filament of the modern Halogen light-bulb is surrounded by a Halogen gas compound. The gas protects the filament and provides the conditions for it to burn hotter, longer and brighter than ever before. In a world where leaders seem to be switching off, or burning out regularly, the decisions made by those who will lead in the near future have never been more important. Halogen Australia seeks to provide the right conditions for producing a generation of leaders who will burn bright on behalf of those they lead.’ Swimming Carnivals Thank you to all of the parents who assisted at our school carnival. It was a fantastic day, organised by Mrs Popova and Miss Armstrong. Well done everyone, a great team effort. On Tuesday Mrs Popova and Miss Armstrong attended the Ridges Swimming Carnival, declaring our students displayed exemplary behaviour, with outstanding results. Further details, photos and results are in this newsletter. Literacy Pro We have purchased a new system called Literacy Pro. This matches students reading Lexile Range with appropriately levelled books, which they can choose from the Library. Literacy pro is a research-based, online assessment resource that provides teachers with evidence-based data so that they are informed when making teaching/learning decisions to further develop reading skills. Students monitor their progress and goals, taking charge of their personal reading journey using their ‘Personal Dashboard’. Voracious Readers Short Reads were introduced to Stage 3 this week and the students absolutely love them !!! Colourful large cards with interesting, informative texts are read, then students access online to complete a quiz. Wow! Every student was engaged when I visited the classrooms.

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Statement of Accounts Voluntary Contributions go towards providing essential resources for your children. We need to keep current and ensure Kenthurst students have access to the modern world of technological advances. We thank you for your support. Yours in quality education Caron Dodd Principal

Ekipe North School in Vanuatu

Last year our SRC organised to raise money and stationery items for Ekipe North School in Vanuatu. During the last school holidays the Boemi family packed all the donated items up, and took them with them on their holiday to Vanuatu. There was 80kg of donated items these were then given to Frank at Won SmolBag, Frank then had to take the items onto the school, they finally received the items last week.

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Diary Dates Week 7 – Term 1

9th March, Monday

Sydney West Tennis

10th March, Tuesday

11th March, Wednesday

12th March, Thursday

Band / Scripture

13th March, Friday

PSSA

Week 8 – Term 1

16th March, Monday

17th March, Tuesday

18th March, Wednesday

19th March, Thursday

Band / Scripture

20th March, Friday

Harmony Day

PSSA

Important Dates – Term 1 – 2020

Thursday 9th April – Grandparents Day

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Easter Egg Raffle

The Student Representative Council (SRC) will be raffling Easter egg baskets on Grandparent’s Day to help raise money for school resources.

We would like you to send in donations of Easter eggs so we can make up the

prize baskets.

We usually have about 10 baskets each year.

Tickets for the prizes will be sold at school on Grandparents’ Day which will be held on Thursday 9th April.

SRC representatives will visit the classrooms each morning to collect any

donations.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT, SO PLEASE HELP!

Thank You Caron Dodd The SRC Principal

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Halogen Young Leaders Conference

The National Young Leaders Day was an extremely memorable experience for the 2020 leadership team. Our school listened to 4 very inspirational speakers, including Rove McManus and Erin Molan! They shared with us stories about their childhood and their lives, and being able to do what they love. Even though some things didn’t go according to plan, they never gave up, believed in themselves and that brought them to where they stand today. They have encouraged us to keep going, even when things get tough, to never doubt ourselves, and to always know that there IS someone who can care and support you at all times. Overall, everyone brought back great memories to share with the rest of the school. Jasmine

My favourite part would have to be when Erin Molan talked about her life story because she told us she got written notes saying she wasn’t good enough or no 98 times yet she kept on and kept on trying until she reached her goal. For me she was the most inspirational. Sienna

Halogen was great! My favourite speaker was Rove McManus because he was very inspirational and because he told us to never give up on our dreams and that no one can tell you what you can and can’t do! Marlee

Halogen was great my favourite speaker was Bianca Chatfield she told us about her story from being just the tall girl to the Australian diamonds netball team captain. Lisa

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My favourite part of Halogen was after recess and lunch we DANCED! Tobias

On Monday I went to Halogen with my leadership team. My favourite part was when John Coutis told us about his inspiring life story and always remember to follow what you love and do your personal best! Ivy

My favourite speaker was also Rove McManus. This man does it all from stand-up comedy to even making his own book. He taught us to be confident with everything we do and to go with the flow. Lincoln

On Monday the 2nd of March the leadership team went to Halogen. My favourite speaker was Rove McManus because he was very funny. Beau

On Monday we went to Halogen my favourite bit was when Rove McManus was too short to get back on the stage so Tobias and Lincoln had to help him. Oscar

On the day there was a bunch of inspirational speakers and they told us about their careers and life story’s but the main thing they told us is to never give up. Max

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Rove McManus was the most inspirational speaker in my opinion because he told us to never give up on your dreams and keep trying. Alexia

My favourite speaker was Rove McManus because he had a very inspirational speech teaching us that we can do anything if you put your mind to it. Kai

I enjoyed a lot it was a very wonderful and exciting experience. All the speakers had very inspiring speeches and stories on how they became who they are today. The main message they conveyed was to never give up and if you want to do something keep on trying. Alana

I thought Halogen was amazing. There were very inspirational speakers who told us never to give up on our dreams. Amy

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Swimming Carnival

The swimming carnival 2020 was a huge success! With 9 records broken by some of our students this year, everyone had a blast! Students participated in a variety of races, ranging from freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, individual medley and almost everything else in between. The event was hosted at Riverstone Swimming Pool this year. We are very fortunate to have students all the way from Year 2 – Year 6 competing in this incredible event! Some students are moving on to the next levels of the competition, and we wish them all the very best of luck. Jasmine J SRC President

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SWIMMING FINAL WINNERS BOYS 2020 EVENT NAMES

8yrs 50m Freestyle

1st Hudson Turnbull 2nd Liam Carr

3rd Nikola Serdar 4th Ellis Compson

9yrs 50m Freestyle

1st Cooper Williamson 2nd Peter Cook 3rd Finn Moore

4th Lonny Johnston

10yrs 50m Freestyle

1st Oscar Turnbull 2nd William Anderson

3rd Noah Baker 4th Andrew Cook

11yrs 50m Freestyle

1st Cody Thomson 2nd Harrison So

3rd Matthew Boon

12yrs 50m Freestyle

1st Tobias Comito 2nd Beau Binns

3rd Matthew Cook 4th Kai Brown

Boys Open 100m

Freestyle

1st Cooper Williamson 2nd Tobias Comito 3rd Oscar Turnbull 4th Cody Thomson

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EVENT NAMES

8,9,10 yrs Junior 50m

Breaststroke

1st Cooper Williamson 2nd Oscar Turnbull 3rd Noah Baker 4th William Anderson

11yrs

Breaststroke 1st Harrison So 2nd Cody Thompson

12, 13yrs Senior

Breaststroke

1st Tobias Comito 2nd Matthew Cook 3rd Kurtis Rhulmann 4th Beau Binns

8,9,10 yrs Junior 50m Backstroke

1st Cooper Williamson 2nd Oscar Turnbull 3rd Noah Baker 4th Matthew Cook

11yrs

Backstroke 1st Harrison So 2nd Cody Thomson

12, 13yrs

Senior Backstroke

1st Tobias Comito 2nd Kai Brown 3rd Matthew Cook

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Boys Relay Teams 1st Place: Dharug – Beau Binns, Oscar Turnbull, Cooper Williamson, Noah Baker. 2nd Place: Worimi- Tobias Comito, Cody Thomson, Finn Moore, Thomas Bowerman. 3rd Place: Eora – Matthew Cook, Harrison So, Andrew Cook, Peter Cook.

EVENT NAMES

8,9,10 yrs 50m Butterfly

1st Cooper Williamson 2nd Oscar Turnbull 3rd William Anderson 4th Noah Baker

11yrs Butterfly

1st Harrison So 2nd Cody Thomson

12, 13yrs Butterfly

1st Tobias Comito 2nd Kai Brown 3rd Kurtis Rhulmann

8,9,10 yrs 200m Medley

1st Cooper Williamson 2nd Oscar Turnbull 3rd Noah Baker

12, 13yrs 200m

Medley

1st Tobias Comito 2nd Kai Brown 3rd Kurtis Rhulmann

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SWIMMING FINAL WINNERS GIRLS 2020

EVENT NAMES

8yrs 50m Freestyle

1st Quinn Bombardiere 2nd Elyse Jay 3rd Annika Rhulmann 4th Jessica Huang

9yrs 50m Freestyle

1st Tully Murphy 2nd Olivia Chase 3rd Sylvia Dagg 4th Kelsey Glanville

10yrs 50m Freestyle

1st Ava Hartwig 2nd Georgie Roberts 3rd Talia Beattie 4th Evie Gittens

11yrs 50m Freestyle

1st Ellery Murphy 2nd Jessica Mote 3rd Amber Gheret 4th Grace Edwards

12yrs 50m Freestyle

1st Ivy Compson 2nd Alana Collits 3rd Marlee Deane 4th Victoria Barnes

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EVENT NAMES

8,9,10 yrs Junior 50m

Breaststroke

1st Ava Hatwig 2nd Talia Beattie 3rd Georgie Roberts 4th Quinn Bombardiere

11yrs Breaststroke

1st Jessica Mote 2nd Ellery Murphy 3rd Amber Gehret

12, 13yrs Senior

Breaststroke

1st Ivy Compson 2nd Hayley Gehret 3rd Victoria Barnes 4th Alexia Charley

8,9,10 yrs Junior 50m Backstroke

1st Ava Hartwig 2nd Talia Beattie 3rd Georgie Roberts 4th Laura Eustace

11yrs Backstroke

1st Ellery Murphy 2nd Jasmine James 3rd Jessica Mote 4th Grace Edwards

12, 13yrs Senior

Backstroke

1st Ivy Compson 2nd Victoria Barnes 3rd Marlee Deane 4th Alexia Charley

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Girls Relay Teams Ist Place: Dharug – Ivy Compson, Victoria Barnes, Tully Murphy, Ava Hartwig. 2nd Place: Eora – Alana Collits, Amy Peacock, Quinn Bombardiere, Sylvia Dagg. 3rd Place: Worimi – Georgie Roberts, Olivia Chase, Marlee Deane, Alexia Charley.

EVENT NAMES

8,9,10 yrs 50m Butterfly

1st Ava Hartwig 2nd Sylvia Dagg 3rd Olivia Chase 4th Laura Eustace

11yrs

Butterfly 1st Jessica Mote

12, 13yrs Butterfly

1st Marlee Deane 2nd Victoria Barnes 3rd Ivy Compson 4th Sienna Binns

Girls 100m Open

Freestyle

1st Marlee Deane 2nd Victoria Barnes 3rd Amy Peacock 4th Sylvia Dagg

12, 13yrs 200m Medley

1st Victoria Barnes 2nd Marlee Deane 3rd Sienna Binns

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School Band

The School Band has an array of instruments available for hire for just $50 per term. If you are interested in your child (grades 3 and above) learning an instrument and joining the School

Band, please email Rose at rbaccts@gmail.com for more details.

Child Safety Awareness

The “NSW Police Legacy Child Safety Handbook” is a comprehensive resource to assist parents, carers as well as teachers on a range of topics essential to child safety.

The handbook has been updated to include key messages about bush fire safety given the unprecedented fires we experienced recently.

The updated online edition (link below) also includes important content updates from: NSW Ministry of Health, NSW Police Force, Fire and Rescue NSW, Rural Fire NSW, Transport for

NSW, Sydney Trains, NSW Department of Family & Community Services, eSafety Commissioner and NSW Office of the Children's Guardian.

NSW Police Legacy website – https://www.policelegacynsw.org.au/resources/

Kenthurst Public School “The School of Choice”

Kenthurst Public School “The School of Choice”

Kenthurst Public School “The School of Choice”

Kenthurst Public School “The School of Choice”

Kenthurst Public School “The School of Choice”