Kingston Community School · 46 East Terrace, Kingston SE S 5275 T 08 8767 2677 F 08 8767 2247 E...
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46 East Terrace, Kingston SE SA 5275 T (08) 8767 2677 F (08) 8767 2247 E [email protected] www.kingstoncs.sa.edu.au Kingston Community School Honesty . Personal Best . Respect . Friendliness . Responsibility Principal: Ms Lucrea Tocaciu Newsleer 1: 5 February 2016 Welcome to all new and returning students and families for 2016. I especially welcome our 21 new recepon students and 12 Year 8 students who join us this year. We also have another 11 new students across the school from Year 1-11. We start the school year with 335 enrolments. The school also has two new staff: Ms Ally Lumsden, who taught in Katherine last year and is teaching Stage 1 and 2 Biology and Year 8-10 Science, and Mr Bryce Smith who returns to the South East from University as the Year 8-12 Health and Physical Educaon teacher. Welcome to Kingston Community School. I was privileged to be involved in the Australia Day Ceremony where the Kingston Community School Pedal Prix Team was awarded Community Event of the Year. Congratulaons to the teams for their dedicaon and to Mr Watson for his movaon as the organiser of the event. This event would not be possible without all the parent and community support and sponsorship. It is a great partnership and on we hope to connue it over the coming years. The site improvement focus for the year is consolidaon of work started over the last three years, building learner capacity, making our learners powerful, resilient and responsible by teaching them how to learn and analyse. It is my goal that we have a producve partnership with all families to ensure all students reach their learning potenal and make a year’s worth of improvement for a year’s worth of input. Having a strong partnership with families to support this learning is essenal to success and students meeng their goals. To do this we need to work closely with all parents. The staff will connue to build their capacity as teachers through further developing understanding of assessment, standards and moderaon. My aim is to embed this pracce and focus on our core business of preparing students for later life through improved literacy, numeracy and 21 st century learning skills, as these aributes are crucial in becoming a producve and valuable community member. We again had wonderful SACE results in 2015 with 100% SACE compleon. This is a credit to our students and their teachers and we congratulate the 2015 Year 12 students for their pleasing academic results.
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46 East Terrace, Kingston SE SA 5275 T (08) 8767 2677 F (08) 8767 2247 E [email protected] www.kingstoncs.sa.edu.au
Kingston Community SchoolH o n e s t y . P e r s o n a l B e s t . R e s p e c t . F r i e n d l i n e s s . R e s p o n s i b i l i t yPrincipal: Ms Lucretia Tocaciu Newsletter 1: 5 February 2016
FROM THE PRINCIPALWelcome to all new and returning students and families for 2016. I especially welcome our 21 new reception students and 12 Year 8 students who join us this year. We also have another 11 new students across the school from Year 1-11. We start the school year with 335 enrolments. The school also has two new staff: Ms Ally Lumsden, who taught in Katherine last year and is teaching Stage 1 and 2 Biology and Year 8-10 Science, and Mr Bryce Smith who returns to the South East from University as the Year 8-12 Health and Physical Education teacher. Welcome to Kingston Community School.
I was privileged to be involved in the Australia Day Ceremony where the Kingston Community School Pedal Prix Team was awarded Community Event of the Year. Congratulations to the teams for their dedication and to Mr Watson for his motivation as the organiser of the event. This event would not be possible without all the parent and community support and sponsorship. It is a great partnership and on we hope to continue it over the coming years.
The site improvement focus for the year is consolidation of work started over the last three years, building learner capacity, making our learners powerful, resilient and responsible by teaching them how to learn and analyse. It is my goal that we have a productive partnership with all families to ensure all students reach their learning potential and make a year’s worth of improvement for a year’s worth of input. Having a strong partnership with families to support this learning is essential to success and students meeting their goals. To do this we need to work closely with all parents. The staff will continue to build their capacity as teachers through further developing understanding of assessment, standards and moderation. My aim is to embed this practice and focus on our core business of preparing students for later life through improved literacy, numeracy and 21 st century learning skills, as these attributes are crucial in becoming a productive and valuable community member.
We again had wonderful SACE results in 2015 with 100% SACE completion. This is a credit to our students and their teachers and we congratulate the 2015 Year 12 students for their pleasing academic results.
ACQUAINTANCE NIGHTRec-Year 9 - Wednesday 17th February, Week 3
6.30pm - 8.00pmTours of the school by SRC Reps will be starting at 6.00pm and
8.00pm
Year 10-12 - Wednesday 24th February, Week 47.00pm - 8.00pm
at Kingston Community SchoolAll families welcome and encouraged to attend
Special congratulations to Jordana Troeth for her Merit in Research Project and for being awarded the “Young Citizen of the Year” on Australia Day.
I would like to take this opportunity to invite all parents and caregivers to Acquaintance Night to learn about the expectations and curriculum at their child’s year level. There will be an opportunity to meet all specialist teachers in a relaxed and friendly environment. You can also take the opportunity to have a tour of the school, as many parents have not had the opportunity to see all our facilities.
As I start my week as Principal of Kingston Community School, I feel very privileged to be leading a hard working, dedicated team and I am very proud of the friendliness that has been shown to new students and staff. It has been fantastic to see such endeavour by students in our first week and it amazes me how quickly students adapt and learn.
Best Wishes.Lucretia Tocaciu.
Diary Dates
Term 1
February 14 Adelaide Cup Public Holiday
8-19 R-7 Swimming 18 School Closure Day - Lucindale Field Days
15 Governing Council Meeting 24 Interschool Sports Day Kangaroo Inn
17 Rec - 9 Aquaintance Night 25 Good Friday
18 School Photos 28 Easter Monday
22-26 Robe Swimming April
24 Year 10-12 Aquaintance Night 11 R-12 Parent Teacher interviews
March 13 Mile End Athletics
4 Sports Day 14 R-12 Parent Teacher interviews
7 Governing Council AGM - 7.30pm 15 Last day Term 1 - Early Dismissal 2.15pm
THE 2016 LUCINDALE FIELD DAYS
The school’s fundraising committee will be working at the Lucindale Field days this year with all money going towards the school.
The committee is looking for volunteers who can work for one hour or more either on Friday 18th March or Saturday 19th March. Students over the age of 16 years can also volunteer to work.
Please consider giving an hour of your time towards this event as it will raise a considerable amount of money for the school. Thank you for your support towards this committee.
PLEASE RETURN THE FORM BELOW TO THE FRONT OFFICE BY MONDAY 8TH FEBRUARY
Name:_______________________________ Contact number:______________________
I can work at the Field days on Friday 18th March for an hour.
I would prefer to work AM/PM or at_______ (please specify)
I can work at the Field days on Saturday 19th March for an hour.
I would prefer to work AM/PM or at_______ (please specify)
The school will be in contact with you to confirm when you will be required to work. If you would like more information please contact Samantha Murdock through the front office.
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOPThe school has recently started up a second hand uniform shop, which we have been opening on demand.
There is a great number of polo tops in excellent condition that range between $15.00 - $25.00. Windcheaters, summer dresses, navy and grey shorts and pants are also in stock.
Opening times:Friday, 12th February
2:30 - 3:00 pmIn the Library
For further information or to make a time that suits you bettercontact Sara 0429672703
Kingston Community School Playgroup
9.30 am WednesdaysKingston Community School Library
Dates for Term 1
10th, 17th, 24th Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March
6th April
Please remember to bring a broad brimmed hat to every session.
Wear old clothing and bring your own fruit snack and water to drink.
Everyone Welcome!
Kingston Community School Baby Bounce & Rhyme
9.30 am – 10.30am Every 2nd TuesdayKingston Community School Library
Dates for Term 1
9th, 23rd Feb 8th, 22nd March
5th April
Everyone Welcome!
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KINGSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL SPORTS DAY 4th MARCH - 2016
We are looking for help to run our sports day if you can help in any way Please fill out and return to the Front Office as soon as possible
SPORTS DAY CATERING – att: Lucretia Tocaciu
I can donate the following to help with Sport’s Day Canteen (please circle):
Small Cakes Large Cakes Muffins Fresh Fruit Money
If you prefer to make a monetary donation this will be used for the purchase of salad and vegetables for rolls. Cakes, Muffins and fruit can be delivered on sports day morning. On-the-Day Help is required to operate the canteen. We understand that parents will want to be watching their child’s events so feel free to come and go. Please indicate if you are able to assist at ANY TIME during the following sessions: (please circle) Please note you do not have to stay for the entire session. 8.30am – 9.00am Roll /Sandwich making 9.00am – 11.00am Morning session 11.00am – 1.00pm Lunch session 1.00pm – 3.00pm Afternoon session Name: ____________________________________________ Phone: ___________________
If you have already indicated your support for catering, you do not need to return this section. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… SPORTS DAY HELPERS – att: Bryce Smith / Craig Watson As always we appreciate parent helpers for the running of Sports Day. The areas we need your help with are: Judging Time Keeping High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Javelin Discus First Aid
Parent Helper: ____________________________________ Phone: ___________________ Student Name: ____________________________________ Home Group: ______________
Preferred Tasks: 1. ____________________________ 2. _______________________
3. ____________________________ 4. _______________________
