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DIARY Friday 19 th May - PSSA Winter sport 11.20am - K-2 assembly - KG to run - parents welcome Monday 22 nd May - Eels clinic Stage 2 Public Speaking Competition 11.30am Tuesday 23 rd May - 3-6 Assembly – 3G to run Wednesday 24 th May - Parramatta Rugby League Knockout – Kellyville Dance2BFit K and 2 and Tennis Year 1 Thursday 25 th May - SRC Cake Day – Year 4 to supply cakes 9.15am Stage 3 Public Speaking Competition Friday 26 th May - PSSA Sport Stewart House Presentation Day Monday 29 th May - McDonalds Challenge – Senior Band Eels Clinic Tuesday 30 th May - McDonalds Challenge – Intermediate Band Kings Langley involved in a debate Netball Gala Day Girls Rugby League Gala Day Wednesday 31 st May - McDonalds Challenge – Junior Band Dance2BFit K and 2 and Tennis Year 1 Thursday 1 st June - Kings Langley involved in a debate Friday 2 nd June - PSSA sport 11.20am - K-2 assembly - KB to run - parents welcome Thursday 8 th June - GALA Day OUTSTANDING GRADE PAYMENT - Earlier this term some parents were sent an invoice reminding them to pay for their student’s grade items. The original note was sent home at the beginning of the year. This note also included information about P&C Membership and the P&C Voluntary Contribution. Could you please arrange payment of these items as soon as possible. Due to the number of parents who have not paid this invoice we may not be able to offer Reading Eggs and Mathletics in 2018 as we have to use other School funds to pay for these programs. Your support in this area is appreciated. WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY – FRIDAY 19 TH MAY - The school will be participating in Walk Safely to School Day again this year. This will occur on Friday 19th May. Kindergarten students who participate in this activity will receive a special sticker about Walk Safely to School Day. The objectives of the day are: To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children To promote the health benefits of walking and create regular walking habits To help children develop vital road crossing skills and ensure children up to the age of 10 years hold an adult’s hand when crossing the road To help children develop the vital road-crossing skills they will need as they become mature pedestrians To reduce car dependency and traffic congestion To reduce the level of air pollution created by motor vehicles To promote the use of public transport I am aware that most of our students are driven to school by their parents. However it would be wonderful on this day for parents to park a distance from the school and walk the rest of the way. We would like to see many students and parents involved in this worthwhile activity. KINGS LANGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL Excellence in Scholarship, Citizenship and Personal Development Address: 68 Isaac Smith Parade, Kings Langley, 2147 Phone: 9674 4460 / 9674 4672 Fax: 9624 5453 Email: [email protected] Home Page: www.kingslangl-p.schools.nsw.edu.au ENDEAVOUR LOG - Term 2 Week 4 - May 18, 2017

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DIARY

Friday 19th May - PSSA Winter sport

11.20am - K-2 assembly - KG to run - parents welcome

Monday 22nd May - Eels clinic

Stage 2 Public Speaking Competition 11.30am

Tuesday 23rd May - 3-6 Assembly – 3G to run

Wednesday 24th May - Parramatta Rugby League Knockout – Kellyville

Dance2BFit K and 2 and Tennis Year 1

Thursday 25th May - SRC Cake Day – Year 4 to supply cakes

9.15am Stage 3 Public Speaking Competition

Friday 26th May - PSSA Sport

Stewart House Presentation Day

Monday 29th May - McDonalds Challenge – Senior Band

Eels Clinic

Tuesday 30th May - McDonalds Challenge – Intermediate Band

Kings Langley involved in a debate

Netball Gala Day

Girls Rugby League Gala Day

Wednesday 31st May - McDonalds Challenge – Junior Band

Dance2BFit K and 2 and Tennis Year 1

Thursday 1st June - Kings Langley involved in a debate

Friday 2nd June - PSSA sport

11.20am - K-2 assembly - KB to run - parents welcome

Thursday 8th June - GALA Day

OUTSTANDING GRADE PAYMENT - Earlier this term some parents were sent an invoice reminding them to pay for

their student’s grade items. The original note was sent home at the beginning of the year. This note also included

information about P&C Membership and the P&C Voluntary Contribution. Could you please arrange payment of these

items as soon as possible. Due to the number of parents who have not paid this invoice we may not be able to offer Reading

Eggs and Mathletics in 2018 as we have to use other School funds to pay for these programs. Your support in this area is

appreciated.

WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY – FRIDAY 19TH MAY - The school will be participating in Walk Safely to

School Day again this year. This will occur on Friday 19th May. Kindergarten students who participate in this activity will

receive a special sticker about Walk Safely to School Day.

The objectives of the day are:

To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children

To promote the health benefits of walking and create regular walking habits

To help children develop vital road crossing skills and ensure children up to the age of 10 years hold an adult’s hand

when crossing the road

To help children develop the vital road-crossing skills they will need as they become mature pedestrians

To reduce car dependency and traffic congestion

To reduce the level of air pollution created by motor vehicles

To promote the use of public transport

I am aware that most of our students are driven to school by their parents. However it would be wonderful on this day for

parents to park a distance from the school and walk the rest of the way. We would like to see many students and parents

involved in this worthwhile activity.

KINGS LANGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL Excellence in Scholarship, Citizenship and Personal Development

Address: 68 Isaac Smith Parade, Kings Langley, 2147

Phone: 9674 4460 / 9674 4672

Fax: 9624 5453

Email: [email protected]

Home Page: www.kingslangl-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

ENDEAVOUR LOG - Term 2 Week 4 - May 18, 2017

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DATES FOR END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES - To help parents with attendance at end of year school based activities a

calendar of events is printed below for your convenience. These events are now locked in and parents will be able to

organise themselves to ensure they can attend events relevant to their children.

EDUCATION WEEK/SHOWCASE AND ATHLETICS CARNIVAL - The dates for these events are as follows:

Tuesday 1st August - Westpoint Education Week performances

Wednesday 2nd August - Education Week Open Day and K-2 Musical Showcase

Monday 7th August - Field Events Carnival Years 3-6

Showcase of Excellence 7pm – Hall

Thursday 10th August - School Athletics Carnival K-6 ( This date was changed from 3rd August due to staff

attending training on this day)

More detailed information will be distributed closer to these events

STUDENT SUCCESS - Josaia D - being selected in the Sydney West Touch Football team to play in the NSW

Championships in Term 3. Congratulations Josaia!!!

Phil Walker

Principal

Week 7

Monday November 20 Kindy 2018 Parent Information Evening

Friday November 24 9.30 – 11am Kindy Orientation

Last round Summer PSSA sport

11.30am K-2 Technical Rehearsal

Wednesday November 22 to

Saturday November 25

School Spectacular

Week 8

Monday November 27 KLPS Bands in Concert

11.30am - 1pm - Kindy Orientation

Tuesday November 28 Christmas Scripture Service / Morning Tea

11.45am K-2 Dress Rehearsal Y3-6 involved as audience

Thursday November 30 Volunteers Morning Tea

Friday December 1 Year 6 Mini Fete

Week 9

Monday December 4 Sports Presentation

Tuesday December 5 K-2 Assemblies

Year 6 to 7 Orientation

Thursday December 7 Presentation Day Y3-6

Prefect Induction / Year 6 Graduation

Friday December 8 Citizenship Morning Tea

Week 10

Monday December 11 P&C Meeting – AGM / Christmas Party

Reports Distributed

Tuesday December 12 Class Party Day

Wednesday December 13 Distribute Playground Behaviour Banners

Thursday December 14 Year 6 Farewell

Talent Quest

Moving Day

Friday December 15 Last day of Term 4 for students

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SRC GALA DAY On Thursday 8th June, 2017 the SRC will be holding a Gala Day to raise funds for Stewart House and for our students to have a fun-filled day. Each class K-6 will be organising a stall or activity - sweets and cake stalls, drinks, sausage sizzle, pre-loved books and toys, lucky numbers, raffle, putt -putt, disco and commando course are just some of the ideas for the day. Your child may ask you to cook cakes, toffees or other sweets, donate 2nd hand books or toys or donate $2 towards the cost of the class activity / prizes. There will be a colouring competition for all students interested in entering. It will cost 50c to enter the competition and all entries must be returned to the class teachers by Thursday 8th June. Entries will be available from the class teachers from Monday 22nd May, 2017. There will be a children’s raffle organised by 5 Orange. Tickets will be on sale from Monday 22nd May, 2017. 4 Red will be organising a sausage sizzle. A separate order form for the sausage sizzle will be sent home. Sausage on a soft roll will be $3. ORDERS NEED TO BE IN BY THURSDAY 1ST JUNE,2017. All activities and most food items (except the sausage sizzle and drinks) will cost 50 cents each. The Gala Day will commence at 11am and conclude at 1pm. Parents are welcome to attend the Gala Day and enjoy the activities with their children. We look forward to your support for this fun-filled day for KLPS students as we raise funds for Stewart House. SRC 2017

SRC GALA DAY

Our school will be holding a Gala Day to raise funds for Stewart House

on Thursday 8th June, 2017.

4 Green will be holding a second hand book, jigsaw puzzles (complete), games

and toy stall.

Donations of books, puzzles, games and toys

in good condition would be appreciated.

PLEASE DELIVER TO THE OFFICE

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YEAR 4 DANCE WORKSHOP - On Tuesday May 9, 2017 Gabriella T,

Charlotte H and Emily F went to the Year 4 Dance Workshop at the Australian Dance Company.

Congratulations to the girls for being chosen for the course from their application. The girls had a wonderful time and

represented Kings Langley with pride.

Thank you also to Mrs Flood and her sister for helping transport the girls.

Please note that Mrs Hutton has 5 second hand

performing Arts Jackets for sale. Please see

Mrs Hutton on Thursdays and Fridays if you

are interested.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL MUSICAL

Below are the dates for the Musical “Ease on Down the Road”

Please put dates and times in your calendar and let us know if your child will

not be there as we will need to give them an understudy.

Thanking you

The Musical Team

Friday September 15 Day Rehearsal 11.20am-3pm Children only

Monday September 18 Day Rehearsal 11.20am-3pm Children only

Monday September 18 Night Performance 7pm Children to be at school by 6pm

Tuesday September 19 Day Rehearsal 11.20am-3pm Children only

Wednesday September 20 Night Performance 7pm Children to be at school by 6pm

Thursday September 21 Matinee Performance 11.20am-3pm

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER NEWS

Next term will be the start of our ‘Transition to School Groups’

These groups will start in Term 3 on a Tuesday at 9am and 11.30am (there will be 2 sessions each day) for the children who

will be starting school in 2018.

Hopefully your child will be able to attend these groups to familiarise them with school routines and get to know other

children who will be attending school with your child.

Please make sure you have filled in and returned your enrolment form for your child who is starting school as the transition

to school groups will be formulated from this enrolment form. Forms can be collected from the school office.

Our KLPS playgroup has been another initiative that has started this year and has been very popular with our community.

Playgroup takes place each Tuesday in the hall at 9am. Please come along and enjoy the fun. The children have lots of

activities in each playgroup session, along with craft, a story, some singing and getting to know new friends who they might

go to school with.

I have recently presented, on the P&C Facebook page, a talk on ‘Helping your child read at home’. I will also endeavour to

put a talk on ‘School Readiness’ on the P&C Facebook page.

Please be aware that I am available to chat to you each Tuesday about any concerns or queries you may have. My contact

information is phone 9674 4460 or email [email protected]

HELP FOR PARENTS TO KEEP THEIR CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE

CHILDREN’S eSAFETY COMMISSIONER

The Commonwealth Government’s Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner has developed a resource for parents -

iPARENT— which is designed to help parents learn how to be safe and secure with the connected devices in their children’s

lives.

iPARENT - found at https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent - provides facts and stats about Australian

children online, managing technology in the home and strategies used by parents to keep children safe online.

A parent’s guide to online safety can be downloaded from the site and a range of useful information is available. For

example parents can access information about cyber bullying including:

How to talk to your child

A parent’s guide to responding to cyber bullying

What to do if your child is being cyber bullied or cyber bullying others

Sources of professional support and help

Information is also available for parents about unwanted contact, inappropriate, offensive or illegal content and sexting.

You may like to check out the Office of the Children’s e-Safety Commissioner’s eSafety Christmas Gift Guide if you are

contemplating buying technology for your children this year.

The Department of Education also has a cyber safety resource for parents on its website - Raising good Digital Citizens

which is accessible at: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/technology/using-technology/raising-good-digital-citizens.

Check them out when you get the chance.

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MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVES PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

Every year Kings Langley Public School enters the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition

run by the Performing Arts Unit. Earlier this year, students in years 3 – 6 presented speeches to their teachers

for the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition. Well done to the following students who were

selected as best in their classes.

Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4)

Chanel C, Ruthie C, Cameron E, Chloe S, Patrick C, Thomas R, Elina Y, Joshua B, Mika W, Alan D, Jade J,

Eleanor S, Annika W, Lara N, Maximus T, Charlotte H and Emily F.

Stage 3 (Years 5 and 6)

Sarah A, Chelsea D, Josaia D, Sara E, Fala T, Ella S, Isabella A, Georgina R,

Maddi T, Lillian B, Jaden R, Nathan F, Ashleigh W, Madi V, Roman S and Zac B.

From this group, school finalists have now been selected. We will be holding our school finals next week,

which will require the children to present not only their prepared speech, but also an impromptu speech. They

will only have 5 minutes to plan their impromptu speech!

Congratulations and good luck to the school finalists.

Chanel C, Cameron E, Chloe S, Elina Y, Joshua B, Lara N, Charlotte H and Emily F will participate in the

Stage 2 final on Monday at 11.30 in the hall.

Sarah A, Chelsea D, Sara E, Josaia D, Jaden R, Nathan F and Ashleigh W will be in the Stage 3 final on

Thursday at 9am in the hall.

Parents are welcome to attend!

Mrs Case and Mrs Eves

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SRC CAKE DAY - On Thursday 25th May, 2017 the SRC will be holding a cake stall. Cakes will cost 50 cents each

and will be sold at recess. We are asking Year 4 to supply some delicious cakes,

chocolate crackles or toffees for the stall

NOTE: Year 4 parents please don’t forget to label all containers and lids with

your child’s name and class.

We appreciate your support

SRC Publicity Officers

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A Visit from an Aussie Legend!

On Wednesday 17th May the students of Kings Langley Public School were privileged to have a visit

from Australian Tennis Legend Todd Woodbridge. He has won 83 career doubles titles, 22 grand

slam titles, 2 singles titles, Olympic Gold and Silver medals and has been a part of two victorious

Davis Cup teams. His visit coincided with the ANZ Hotshots roadshow in which Tennis Australia and

ANZ are handing out 80 000 racquets to students in Kindergarten. Todd addressed the entire school

and entertained the students with stories of his tennis journey. Our captains and vice captains were

called upon to help display some of his most significant trophies and medals. Twenty Year 4

students, who will be participating in the Todd Woodbridge Cup later this year, had the opportunity

to personally meet him and have their photo taken. Ten students who have regularly participated in

our Friday Hot Shots program tested their skills with Todd. We are grateful for the support of Tennis

Australia and ANZ in establishing the Hot Shots program at our school.

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WINTER PSSA competitions started last Friday May 12, 2017. Teams should meet their coaches at 8.55am on Friday mornings. The

teams and the coaches for 2017 are:

ZONE CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL was held today Thursday May 18, 2017. The team was:

Results will appear in the next log (week 6: June 1)

PSSA RESULTS - Friday May 12, 2017

Basketball players of the week: Brianna H and Gus P

Netball:

Mrs Knight Holly B

Lauren B

Mackenzie B

Emily B

Alice C

Emma C

Kate C

Zoe D

Jemma D

Lexi F

Charlotte H

Nicole K

Jasmine L

Madeline L

Elise M

Lilliarna M

Mckenzie N

Holly N

Cienna P

Addison P

Lani S

Aaliyah T

Gabriella T

Solei V

Basketball:

Mr Figures Sarah A

Isabella A

Maddie B

Elise C

Rizky D

Hunter D

Ali F

Eliza G

Rosie G

Abbie G

Brianna H

Evan H

Anabelle H

Jonathan L

Megan M

Latisha O

Mikayla OP

Gus P

Shannon R

Olivia T

Darcy T

Madison V

Georgia W

Dean W

LeagueTag:

Mr Cole & Mrs

McNamara Matthew A

Ryan A

Mitchell B

Ella B

Josh B

Zac B

Jacinta B

Patrick C

Josaia D

Nathan D

Luke D

Brody E

Connor E

Darcy F

Ryan G

Ethan G

Jett G

Ryan G

Joshua G

Mitchell H

Braiden H

Aidan H

Alex H

Ben H

Harrison H

Mia J

Ayden J

Eto K

Michelle K

Kayla M

Connor M

Harrison M

Landyn M

Sharon M

Brady M

Hayden M

Lachie P

Brodie P

Sean P

Jaimie P

Matthew R

Brooklyn R

Thomas R

Kyle R

Hayden S

Aidan S

Millie S

Summer T

Jayden T

Jack T

Nicholas V

Aura W

Zac W

Peter Z

Soccer:

Miss Codrington &

Mr J Walker Aidan A

Olivia A

Kade B

Lillian B

Jessica B

Dylan B

Jasmine B

Elodie B

Ava B

Jessica C

Jake C

Annabelle D

Jiya D

Miwa D

Sara E

Lachlan E

Ruby F

Emma F

Kate F

Kieran F

Charley F

Nathan G

Micaylah H

Adrian I

Jade J

Jovana K

Petar K

Dean K

Jacinta L

Sam M

Lara N

Luke N

Riley P

Ryan P

Sienna P

Sam P

Hastings P

Arielle P

Serene R

Zane R

Emily R

Piper R

Ella S

Avieral S

Kingston S

Eleanor S

Hannah S

Dean S

Natalie T

Cooper V

Rhys V

Pippa V

Alexis V

Nicholas V

Patrick W

Raphaella S

8/9 Boys Harrison LM

Zane R

Darcy F

Riley P

Max A

8/9 Girls Samantha C

Temieke W

Evie S

Stephanie H

Lily H

10 Year Boys Ben H

Sam M

Jake C

Ayden B

Nathan G

10 Year Girls Cienna P

Charlotte R

Solei V

Lara N

Jessica C

11 Year Boys Josaia D

Cooper V

Lachlan P

Mitchell B

Brodie P

11 Year Girls Mikayla P

Ella S

Lexi F

Charlotte S

Sharon M

12 Year Boys Ryan G

Nathan D

Sam P

Joe B

Kieran F

12 Year Girls Eliza G

Ruby F

Emily B

Abbie G

Ella B

KLPS Team Vs Score KLPS Team Vs Score

League Tag Jnr gold

Snr Gold

Jnr Green

Snr Green

Caddies Blue

Caddies Blue

Bye

Bye

Lost 2-8

Won 4-1

Training games

For fun

Netball Juniors

Seniors

Caddies Creek

Caddies Creek

Won 19-0

Won 17-5

Boys Soccer Juniors

Seniors

Caddies A

Caddies A

Lost 5-6

Won 10-0

Girls Soccer Juniors

Seniors

Vardys Road

Vardys Road

Draw 2 all

Won 2-0

Basketball Red

Yellow

Red

Blue

Blue

Yellow

Won 10-5

Won 4-2

2 all

Blue

Yellow

Red

Red

Blue

Yellow

8 all

Won 8-6

Won 4-2

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THANK YOU

The P&C would like to thank the following businesses for donating

prizes for our Mother’s Day Raffle:

Mardon Meats Christianes Hair Design—Rouse Hill

Michel’s Patisserie Kings Langley Massage & Acupuncture

Nite Owl Design Mad Mex Rouse Hill

The Fiddler Kings Langley Chemist

Hoyts Blacktown Griddle Restaurant

Panarottis Italian Restaurant Joanne Carthew

Code Red Laser Tag Michelle Flood

Visy Recycling Entourage—Bella Vista

Australian Native Landscapes El-Phoenician Restaurant

Flower Power All Occasions Cruises

DeLorenzo Hair Roses Only

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS

OF THE MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE

1st Cruz R 2B 11th Holly N 4R

2nd Emily F 4G 12th Mrs Kemp

3rd Maya B KB 13th Anabelle H 5P

4th Stephen B 2R 14th Jack T 5P

5th Matthew C 4B 15th Jiya 6R

6th Charli B KG 16th Sara E 5O

7th Brianna 3O 17th Hawk W 6B

8th Harri 6B 18th Rachel V KG

9th Brooklyn 3 R 19th Meicy 1Y

10th Emma C 3O 20th Ella-Rose B 3R

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The canteen requires more helpers!

We have 2 x Mondays per month; one Monday needing one volunteer and the other needing two volunteers.

We also have 2 x Fridays per month; both needing one volunteer.

We also have a Tuesday Supervisor role to be filled (full training will be given).

The hours are 9am to 2pm or as many hours you are able to give.

This is a great way to meet other parents and get involved in raising valuable funds

for your child’s education.

The children love seeing their mum’s, dad’s and grandparent’s faces so come and volunteer

and join the fun!!

If you are able to assist please contact

Sarah Baile on [email protected]

or

0449 841 011

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BAND CAMP 2017

For the first time at Kings Langley Public School, our amazing band students had the privilege of

attending band camp for two nights and three days in week 3 this term. The children arrived at school

on Thursday, packed and very eager, if not a little nervous, about the longer stay and for some, it was their

first time away at camp from their family.

The children arrived at Vision Valley, Arcadia and listened to the rules and watched

the safety video before recess and then it was straight into routine! The children

enjoyed the rehearsals, tutorials and games and activities across the first two days. We

shared many fun memories learning together and the parents and teachers were able to

see the determination and development of all three bands in their lessons.

On the second day, each band had the opportunity to enjoy an activity run by the amazing staff at Vision

Valley. Our bigger bands were split into two and were able to get involved with archery or the low ropes

course. Our intermediates enjoyed doing the archery and luckily, apart from a minor scratch, everyone

came out unscathed!

At night time, we enjoyed our dinner together and we chilled out and finished off with a movie before

heading to our rooms. On the second night after dinner, we played a game of trivia with loads of winners

before having the chance to watch a movie, the football or enjoy quiet time in our rooms. By the end, we

were all exhausted and fell asleep very quickly.

Saturday morning was the start of our big day! We woke nice and early, packing our gear and getting

ready for our performances. We had our morning tea which was made even more special by a birthday,

it’s not every day you have over 100 people watch your performance on your birthday!

Our wonderfully supportive parents started to arrive and get ready to see the children perform and to hear

about all their adventures. Our concert started and our three bands played their absolute best. They

sounded incredible. It is so remarkable to hear just how much our junior band has developed and to see

how well the intermediate and senior bands continue to grow. Our Intermediate and Senior band then

combined together for the finale. It was such an impressive performance; very few were left without

goose bumps!

Our bands played the following pieces:

Junior Band

Settler’s March

Power Rock

35. Surprise Symphony

Plus various pieces (up to No. 42)

Intermediate Band

Cruise Control (NEW)

Dark Matter (combined piece with Senior Band)

Pirates of the Caribbean (BRAND NEW)

Bunyip Blues

The Spook

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Senior Band

Jupiter Skeleton Dance

Kidz’ Klassix

Disney’s Magical Marches

Combined band

Dark Matter

A big thank you goes to Mr Clark for all of his hard work and efforts. He does a phenomenal job teaching

our bands and organising such wonderful experiences for the children. In addition, I would like to extend

that thank you to Mr Elvery who has put so much dedication towards supporting and developing the

strengths of the children in the band. Both conductors and all the tutors who came out to help have worked

tirelessly to create a band that has developed excellent listening skills, concentrate hard to keep up and

work so well as a team.

I would like to also thank Mrs Tietz, Mrs Williamson, Mr Prasad and Mr Manwarring who gave up their

personal time to help provide support, care and loads of laughter with our children. We are so lucky to

have such supportive parents and it was a pleasure to spend the time with you all. Thank you also to Mr

Smith who came and helped Mr Clark pack away the band gear at school after the performance.

A special thank you to Mrs O’Shea who came and supported the bands at camp, giving up time in her

classroom to help ensure that camp was yet another enjoyable experience for the children. Thank you to

Mrs Hutton who also came out on Friday to see how the bands were progressing and to support our

children as Deputy Principal and also as a supporter of the band program. Mrs Hutton stayed through the

night, assisting the students, parents and teachers and supported all children through their performances.

Finally, thank you to Mr Walker for attending the spectacular performance of our bands on the Saturday

morning. The children were beaming with pride after you spoke to them about how proud you were of

how much they had grown and how well they represent themselves and our school. Mr Walker has

continually supported our band program at KLPS over the years, allowing our children the opportunity to

pursue their enthusiasm in performing arts.

Well done to everyone involved, your continued support means everything to your children and to our

school. We look forward to our adventures at band camp next year at Vision Valley.

Mrs McNamara,

Band Support Teacher

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

“Social Thinkers”

How do we become ‘Social Thinkers”? It involves more than direct language-

based interactions, it means thinking about others and learning to regulate one’s

own behaviour.

Teaching social thinking is a developmental, behavioural approach that is utilising

cognitive behaviour strategies to teach core social thinking concepts.

The “Social Thinkers” curriculum is an engaging series designed to teach concepts

about group collaboration and providing students with an avenue which they can

learn about themselves, about others, and the dynamics of working or sharing

space together.

How do we teach the Social Thinkers Program? We teach core social concepts

through our storybooks and related structured activities to help children learn to

explore how our social minds help us interpret and respond to each other.

Our aim is to provide structured teaching of social concepts and activities which

will enable students to explore their learning about social thinking in activities and

organised ‘play time’ so students can gain self-esteem and confidence in interacting

with others.

In Term 1 and 2, we have 4 different age groups of students involved in the “Social

Thinkers” program. If you think your child needs support in developing social skills

then discuss a referral either with your class teacher or with Mrs Brown.

Mrs Brown (aka Happy Chappy)

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