KURUNJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL ~ “Learning Together”

NEWSLETTER 7 - 2019

Thursday 21st March, 2019

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

As reported last week, last Friday was the close of nominations for school council. The number of D.E.T. and parent nominations received has equalled the positions available and as a result an election will not be required. We therefore welcome the following people to a position on School Council for 2019/2020: Parent Members – Elizabeth Bajada, Melissa Gill, Chantel Pye, Kylie Vella, Noelene Eccles, Sarah Banson, Hayley Tellis and D.E.T members, Wendy McCall and Kim Mitchell. School Councillors serving their second year are Jackie Forward, Paul Naikovu, Debra McDonald, Rob D’Elia and Tom Goddard. Positions on each of School Council’s sub committees – Finance, Education and Policy, Buildings and Grounds, and Fundraising, will be determined at next Tuesday’s meeting.

Last Friday we also conducted our first Emergency drill for 2019. Each year we conduct 4 emergency drills, an evacuation on site, an evacuation off site, a lock down and a shelter in place according to the hypothetical emergency. On Friday we scheduled an evacuation off site. Students and staff were instructed to evacuate the site through the adjoining Kurunjang Secondary College gate, through their back oval before assembling on the adjacent athletics oval. It took 19 minutes form the alert announcement and siren for the 23 classes (602 students) and staff to leave classrooms; for each of the areas checked and cleared, and all accounted for at the assembly point.at the athletics oval.

Today is Harmony Day! Cathy Burton who teaches English as an Additional Language (EAL) has assisted in the planning for students learning about the meaning of harmony, celebrating diversity, tolerance and inclusiveness. It is an ongoing life lesson supported at home and school; the importance of which is undeniable in the face of the horror of events in Christchurch NZ last week and others throughout the world. The message for all of us this Harmony Day is that everyone belongs and in spite of the differences between people and the feelings that we may all experience in feeling different or alone, there are also many things which we have in common and which join us together.

I remind all parents and carers that the commencement time for school is 8.50am and the yard is supervised for the 15 minutes prior commencing at 8.35am. Students should not be coming to school earlier than this time unless they are attending Breakfast Club on Mondays and Tuesdays. OSH (Out of school Hours) Club operates every morning from 6.50am and afternoon until 6.30pm for families who require care for their children out of hours. Please contact the school for further information if you are requiring care prior to 8.35am and after 3.30pm each day.

A reminder again to all our community that the Annual General Meeting is next Tuesday 27th March, at 7.00pm in the staff room. All parents are welcome to attend. Please join us for the presentation of the annual report to the community and for supper.

We look forward to seeing you.

~ Learning Together

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

AWARDS

Student of the week awards are made each week and announced in the newsletter on a Thursday. The awards are presented to the

students at assembly on Friday at 2.30pm in the Gym.

Parents are most welcome to attend.

3/4 Kirstin ~ Dakota Green 3/4 Kirstin ~ Marlia Bice

3/4 Ryan ~ Brendan Jacobs 3/4 Ryan ~ Anna Tran

3/4 Mellissa ~ Annie Lave 3/4 Mellissa ~ Zahlia Whakataka 3/4 Cattanach ~ Samirah Hassan 3/4 Cattanach ~ Orlando Simoo 3/4 Blake ~ Jake Samaratunga

3/4 Blake ~ Elyce Pasco 5/6 Narelle ~ De'Charnah Williams

5/6 Narelle ~ Savannah Clark 5/6 Rob ~ Jessica Vu-Simpson

5/6 Rob ~ Kyle Bozzacchi 5/6 Ana ~ Sandali Manamendra Patabendige

5/6 Ana ~ Carl Wills

APPLICATIONS FOR CSEF

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSION FUND FOR

NEW STUDENTS/FAMILIES

If you are you are a current parent and have additional students at the school this year or you are a new parent this year and you have a valid means tested concession card or you are a temporary foster parent you may be eligible to get assistance through the CSEF. Please collect an application form from the school office and return it with your current Health Care/Concession card ASAP

SPORTING SUCCESS

Congratulations to Leigh Benbow in grade 3 who shone recently at Little Athletics State Track & Field Championships.

Leigh competed in the under 9’shot put and discus winning a silver medal in both events.

Well done on exceptional results Leigh.

FORWARD PLANNING

Friday 22nd March

Year 3/4 Melbourne Museum Excursion Tuesday 26th March

School Council AGM ~ 7.00pm Staff Room Wednesday 27th March

Teeth On Wheels ~ Consent Forms Due Friday 29th March

Year 3/4 Melbourne Museum Excursion Tuesday 2nd April

PFA Easter Raffle ~ Tickets & Money Due Wednesday 3rd April

PFA Easter Raffle ~ Raffle Drawn Friday 5th April

Last Day Term 1 ~ Early Dismissal 2.10pm Tuesday 23rd April

First Day Term 2 ~ Classes Start 8.50am Friday 10th May

Year 3/4 Camp ~ 1st Payment Due

Year 5/6 Camp ~ 1st Payment Due Monday 20th – Friday 24th May

Teeth On Wheels ~ 1st Visit Friday 14th June

Year 3/4 Camp ~ 2nd Payment Due

Year 5/6 Camp ~ 2nd Payment Due Friday 9th August

Year 3/4 Camp ~ Final Payment Due Friday 23rd August

Year 5/6 Camp ~ Final Payment Due Wednesday 28th August to Friday 30th August

Year 3/4 Lady Northcote Camp Monday 9th September to Wednesday 11th September

Year 5/6 Beach Experience Camp Monday 7th October, 2019

Curriculum Day ~ Students not required at School Monday 4th November 2019

Curriculum Day ~ Students not required at School Monday 25th – Friday 29th November

Teeth on Wheels ~ 2nd Visit

CANTEEN

Chicken Burger Juice Box (Orange or Apple or

Tropical)

$5.00

LOST LIBRARY BOOKS

We currently have a large number of overdue library books. Could I asked all Parents and Carers to help their children look at home for books that belong to our school and return

them to the library ASAP.

Thankyou Lynne Notman ~ Library Technician

OSHCLUB NEWS

OSHClub Kurunjang BSC: 6:50am-8:50am & ASC: 3:10pm-6:30pm each day during the school term. We are operating in Room MB(E)3, the room next to the playroom.

Our program provides a healthy breakfast and afternoon tea each day. Permanent and occasional vacancies are available for Before School & After School Care.

Please feel free to come in and see our program and the fun activities our staff provide!

Program Phone: 0400 028 149 Coordinator: Brittany Assistant: Danielle

All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au. All bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

PFA NEWS

If you would like to assist the PFA in any way please leave your details at the office or contact Elizabeth Bajada on 0404 525 975 or lizbajada@hotmail.com.

The PFA is a great way to be involved in your school community as well as make some new friends.

WEDNESDAY’S MULTICULTURAL

PLAYGROUP AT KPS

Children 0-5 years are offered the opportunity to join Playgroup with VICSEG.

PLAYGROUP AT KPS ~ FRIDAY’S 9-11AM

Children from 0-5yrs. Come along and meet new people while your child learns through play experiences.

New members welcome however, you must phone to register. For further information on any of our playgroups, please contact Kathleen McInnes on 9743 0633.

Friday 29th March ~ Insects

ABSENCES:

Did you know? If a child misses over 20 days every half year, this equates to 2 ½ years of learning between Foundation and Year 12.

LATE ARRIVALS:

If your child is running late for any particular reason, please take them to the office to be signed into school. A late pass will be issued to your child to be given to the teacher.

Have you signed up to the Compass App?

In order to keep you up to date with important information Kurunjang Primary School uses a portal system

called COMPASS.

Through Compass you will be able to update personal details such as phone numbers and be kept up to date

with important dates, whole school events, due dates, excursion reminders and the weekly school newsletter.

You will be able to view your childs school Semester report and monthly learning tasks completed throughout

the school year via Compass.

If you have not yet signed up, please return the slip below for you to receive your personalised login details.

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I would like to receive my COMPASS APP details to be kept updated with school events, reminders and

calendar items.

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Student name/s: ________________________________________________________

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