King Tidings
Transcript of King Tidings
Week 7- 18th
November 2015 Sharing Our News Year 5 Nominees Make Voting a Very Tough Decision Yesterday and this morning we heard some wonderful speeches from our aspirant 2016 School Leaders. Each of our candidates showed maturity and emotional depth as they stated their case to their peers and teachers in such a way that it was very easy to imagine them in the role of captains representing our school. With voting now over I wish them all good luck as we anticipate hearing the results on Presentation Day. Tour De Cure Rides into our Quad I would like to thank Tour de Cure and Woolworths for what was a very entertaining and informative visit to our school on Friday. The children were very excited to learn about the healthy lifestyle choices that are reducing rates of cancer and especially enjoyed the push-up challenge in the quad. I would also like to thank Masters for the donation of 2 new garden beds and flowers for Harry’s Garden that add to this already stunning feature of our school. End of Year Excursions With party day excursions coming in week 11 students are working very hard on being Kind, Safe, Proud and Supportive in order to keep as many of their “Christmas puddings” as possible and hence their invitation to party day excursions. If a child is unable to maintain these values and does lose all their puddings they will remain safely at school for party day. This helps our school set high expectations for student behaviour and students to learn boundaries and consequences. Concert Preparations in Full Swing You may hear many strangely familiar tunes for the remainder of the year as the school prepares for our ‘90s themed end of year concert. I have become oddly nostalgic walking into classrooms hearing Silverchair, Venga Boys, Vanilla Ice and Spice Girls tunes I have not heard since I was a teenager. I just hope a mosh pit doesn’t break out! School Open Afternoon Next Wednesday at 4pm we will be holding our Open Afternoon in our school hall. This is a wonderful chance to engage with teachers as we showcase the new teaching and learning programs being implemented across our school. We look forward to seeing you there. Mr Cameron Upcroft – Relieving Principal
UPCOMING EVENTS 2015 Term 4 WEEK 7 Wed 18
th Nov School Captain Speeches
Wed 18th
Nov Storytime 2.30pm Library
WEEK 8 Wed 25
th Nov Storytime 2.30pm Library
Combined Scripture 2.30pm
School Open Afternoon 4pm
WEEK 9 Mon 30
th Nov Movie Ticket Orders Due
Wed 2nd
Dec Storytime 2.30pm Library
Thurs 3rd
Dec High School Orientation (Yr 6)
Fri 4th
Dec Gold/Silver Card Assembly
Choir/Band Visit to Nursing Homes
WEEK 10 Mon 7
th Dec P&C/Canteen Xmas Dinner
Concert Dress Rehearsal
Tues 8th
Dec Concert Rehearsal
Wed 9th Dec End of Year Concert
Fri 11th Dec Presentation Day
WEEK 11 Mon 14
th Dec Year 6 Farewell
Tues 15th
Dec Party Day
Wed 16th
Dec Last Day for Students
2016 WEEK 1 Tues 26
th Jan Australia Day Public Holiday
Wed 27th
Jan Staff Professional Learning
Thurs 28th
Jan Students in Year 1-6 Return
Best Start Assessing Kindergarten
Fri 29th Jan Best Start Assessing Kindergarten
WEEK 2 Mon 1
st Feb Kindergarten Students Begin
WEEK 3 Thurs 11
th Feb Swimming Carnival
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King Tidings
Important Information Regarding Opal Travel
Cards There is some important information in todays newsletter
regarding the change over from Bus Passes to Opal Cards.
An information pamphlet is also coming home with the eldest
child in each family.
This information is especially relevant to:
Students moving from Year 2 to Year 3
Students who have not had a bus pass before
Students changing address or school
Please read this information carefully and if you have any
questions do not hesitate to contact the office staff.
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4 CANTEEN ROSTER
Term 4 Week 8 23/11/15 Cynthia Korff, Tania Almond RECESS Tania Almond 24/11/15 Michelle Newton, HELP NEEDED RECESS Sarah Graham 25/11/15 Ros Kelley, HELP NEEDED RECESS HELP NEEDED 26/11/15 Maxene Hamson, Kristy Dale RECESS HELP NEEDED 27/11/15 Cheryl Holz, Mel Barber, Tayla Stamp RECESS Mel Barber
Week 9 30/11/15 HELP NEEDED RECESS HELP NEEDED 1/12/15 Sarah Graham RECESS Sarah Graham 2/12/15 Bec Monk, HELP NEEDED RECESS HELP NEEDED 3/12/15 Jackie See, HELP NEEDED RECESS Tania Bates 4/12/15 Mel Barber, Vanessa Ridling RECESS Mel Barber
Week 10 7/12/15 Judi W, Amanda T, Evette A RECESS HELP NEEDED 8/12/15 Sandy T, Sheree M RECESS Sarah G 9/12/15 Rochelle Pervis, HELP NEEDED RECESS HELP NEEDED 10/12/15 Max H, Kristy D RECESS HELP NEEDED 11/12/15 Cheryl H, Tayla S, Mel B RECESS Mel Barber
UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS: Tuesday 2-3pm, Thursday 9-10am
Stage Assemblies Infants (Tuesday of even weeks at 2.30pm in the Hall) 24th Nov KF (CAPA Room) Stage 2 (Friday of even weeks at 1.00pm in the Hall)
27th Nov S2T Stage 3 (Friday of odd weeks at 12.00pm in the Hall)
20th Nov S3G 4th Dec S3H/K
Term 4 Canteen News New Meal Deals for Term 4
Lasagne and Juice $4.50
6 Nuggets and Juice $4.00
Wednesday Special
Canteen made choc chip cookies 50c per bag of 2
Thursdays Only!
Homemade Muffins 50c
Summer Meal Specials
Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap or Tub $5
Chicken Noodle Salad Wrap or Tub $5
King Street PBL Values
At King Street we are:
Kind, Safe, Proud and Supportive.
In our classrooms we:
Co-operate...always cooperate with
teachers, classmates and visitors
Listen…be an attentive listener for
effective learning
Attitude…have a positive attitude for
successful learning and be proud of our
work
Sensible…move and behave safely in the
classroom
Studious…be studious and enjoy the
sharing of knowledge with teachers and
classmates.
At King Street Public School we have CLASS.
KB: Declan C, Murray H KF: Erin B, April W
K1/M: Armarni D, Arlie S 1M: Zackery W, Nathan T
1T: Jesse P, Heath F
S2G: Sarah N S2I: Jade S
S2S: Chelsea S2T: Rasharna S, Makayla R
Infants Assembly Awards – Term 4 Week 6 Merit Cards: KB: Tayne G, Riley M, Ruby E KF: Caleb R, Abby F, Edan A K/1M: Abigail S, Joe C, Matilda H 1M: Grace N, Chelsea J, Kalila H 1T: Anabelle C, Michael L, Hailey-Jaide W Star Card Awards: Murray H , Nathan D, Georgie D, Eliza P Best Class at Assembly: KF
Stage 2 Assembly Awards – Term 4 Week 6 Merit Cards: S2G: Dylan, Shae, Hopper S2I: Lachlan B, Elise K S2S: Ava N, Billie P S2T: Marcus W, Kamrann H, Chris A, Flynn S, Krystal P Sports Awards: S2G: Joseph, Georgia S2I: Keynyn H S2S: Harry S2T: Flynn S, Charlie R Star Cards: Lexie B, Thomas C Green Cards: Jessica L, Reid S, Erica P
Get Movie Tickets Ready for Xmas Holidays!
Order forms available from the Canteen! Tickets are
$9.50 each and orders are due Monday 30/11/15.
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Special Guests Help Commemorate
Remembrance Area
Last Wednesday we were honoured to welcome
some very special guests to our school to open our
new Remembrance Area. The ribbon was officially
cut by Major James Smith from Lone Pine Barracks,
while representatives from the Singleton RSL Sub
Branch and Legacy looked on.
The Remembrance Area was donated to King Street
by Year 6 2013 and 2014 (who fundraised for the
flagpoles) and Year 6 2015 who funded the
Memorial. It was our pleasure to welcome back
school leaders from 2013 and 2014 to the opening.
Once again we would like to thank all who
contributed to this project- Mr Old, the RSL Sub
Branch, Year 6 2013/14/15, Mrs Ros Kelley, Mr
Jamie Griffiths and Eric Ryan.
It was a proud moment to open the KSPS
Remembrance Area which will be a place of
reflection and commemoration for the future King
Street community.
School Leaders from 2013/14/15 join Mr Upcroft as Major Smith
cuts the ribbon.
Special Guests Mr David Walker,Warrant Officer Scott Oben,
Michael McCrone, Major James Smith, Fred Turner, Phil
Fletcher and Arthur Francis.
Tour De Cure Rides In
It was an exciting moment last Friday when 20 riders
from the 2015 ‘Tour De Cure’ rode into our quad.
These inspirational men and women are riding to
raise awareness and funds for men, women and
children suffering from cancer. It was our honour to
welcome them to our school. They spoke to our
students about cancer prevention-in particular
keeping fit, healthy and happy.
Their visit concluded with the presentation of 2 new
garden beds and a number of vegetable plants for
our school to nurture. The donations were courtesy
of Masters, as Woolworths is the major sponsor of
the Tour.
We sincerely wish them all the best as they continue
their journey.
Riders present the new vegetable beds.
Madison helps one volunteer ‘stay fit’!
Final Book Club for 2015
The final Book Club order forms for 2015 were
distributed last week.
Please return all orders by Friday 20th November.
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Smiles All Round at Kinder Orientation
The final Kindergarten Orientation session was held
last Thursday, and our teachers have thoroughly
enjoyed getting to know such a lovely group of
children.
We would like to remind all parents that Storytime
sessions continue each Wednesday at 2.30pm in
our library. We encourage you to take advantage of
this opportunity to aid in the transition of your
children to ‘big school’.
Mrs Philpott with Tenisha and Liberty.
Twins Jai and Luca can’t wait for next year.
Imaginations Run Wild at 009
Box building has always been a popular activity in
009, and Charlie, Alana and Annabelle were very
proud of their recent construction! A train big enough
to fit many of their friends.
Appreciaton for a Generous Donation
We would sincerely like to thank the Almond family
for surprising us with a very generous donation last
week. While on line shopping for cricket gear for
their sons, they thought they would purchase a bit
extra for the school also. Cricket Co-ordinator Miss
Honeysett was a very happy lady!
We are fortunate to have such a supportive parent
community.
Town Band says ‘Thank You’
As mentioned in last weeks newsletter, our School
Band joined students from throughout Singleton to
perform at the Town Band Concert.
We received lovely feedback through the week and
congratulate all students on the way they
represented our school…
“I just wanted to pass on the congratulations of the
stage manager and town band committee for the
excellent behaviour and performance by the
students of your school in the combined primary
band.
Well done!”
Wellbeing of our Students Valued
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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Opportunity to Name our New Play Area
By now most families will have admired the new play
area near the library. This area was funded by
Glencore as part of the working bee we held earlier
this year. Now it is completed, we need a name!
If you have an idea please write it on a piece of
paper with your name and class (or phone number if
you are a parent/carer). There will be a box at the
office for suggestions.
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.
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Thank you Year 6 for your contribution to the
King Street Public School Remembrance Area.
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