CHOIR - MARCH REFLECTION 2021 Thanks to Mrs. Fimister, the Kananook Choir is back in action! - Kananook Primary School

CHOIR

Thanks to Mrs. Fimister, the Kananook Choir is back in action!

                MARCH REFLECTION 2021

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                                        SONYA KILKENNY

                                                           KPS would like to thank Sonya Kilkenny for
                                                                visiting our school for our first
                                                                  Special Assembly of 2021!
                                                        Sonya spoke about what it means to be a leader
                                                        and presented our 2021 student leaders with a
                                                        certificate and an official Student Leader Badge.
                                                        She mentioned that ALL students can be leaders
                                                        at our school, whether they have a badge or not.

Sonya also presented all our Prep students with a special ‘Welcome To School’ bag, which
include some special books for the students to keep and read at home. Reading everyday
                is very important and we hope you love your new books!

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                                 CURRICULUM NEWS
CURRICULUM:

It has been an exciting time this term for staff as we fine tune our teaching of
Mathematics. Differentiated tasks, the use of lots of equipment to teach and
reinforce concepts and game based practise has been at the forefront of our
teaching. The buzz in the staffroom and during planning sessions around teaching
of Mathematics, using this research-based approach, has been very positive and
exciting.

Prep/1FM:

Every morning we start the day with our reading. We talk about helping ourselves
learn by practising the skills that our teachers have taught us. Then we get to
choose our Daily 5 Activities where we practise reading, writing and phonics. We do
Listen to Reading, Work on Writing, Word Work, Read to Someone and Read to
Self. We have check-ins to learn new things and we get to work with Billie, Mrs
Matthews and Mrs. Fairfoul too.

- Mrs. Matthews - Learning Specialist

           “The hands on sessions are inspiring
                     and so accessible.
            I can see the piggybacking of ideas
                happening before my eyes.
        The excitement, interest and buzz of maths
           has had a rebirth – thanks so much!"

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                                           AFL CLINIC
Over a four-week period, the Junior and Middle school students were involved in an
AusKick Footy Clinic. The students practiced some basic football skills such as handballing,
kicking and marking. Lots of fun was had by all students who participated. Students are
encouraged to join their local AusKick.
- Mrs. Fairfoul

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                          ATHLETICS FIELD EVENTS

Selected 3-6 students visited Ballam Park to compete in the District Field
Events against other local schools. We had a great day and the students had a
lot of fun competing in events such as long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus
and high jump. Congratulations to the following students who made it through
to the Division Athletics: Laeticia (high jump and long jump), Amber (discus),
Maddy (discus), Holly (discus), Sonny (shot put), Leanne (shot put), Lola (long
jump), Cooper (long jump), Georgia (triple jump) and Max (triple jump).
Well done to everyone who participated on the day!

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                        3/4 SOMERS CAMP

On Wednesday 24th March the 3/4 students set off to Somers Camp for 2
nights. They got to experience some amazing camp activities such as the giant
swing, flying fox, archery and environmental studies. We also went on a night
hike and got to visit the Nocturnal Enclosure and feed the Tawney Frog Mouth,
Sugar Gliders and a Possum.

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                          EASTER BONNET PARADE

On the last day of Term 1, there was excitement at Kananook PS with the
Easter Bunny visiting our school to hand out Easter Eggs. We missed the Easter
Bunny in 2020, so it was fantastic to have this special event back at our school
this year.
The Easter Bunny told us that the Easter Bonnets were the best they have ever
seen and they can’t wait to visit again next year!!

5/6 WOORABINDA CAMP

The 5/6 students had a wonderful time on camp over 4 days and 3 nights. It was a nervous but
exciting time for our students and they enjoyed many experiences. Some of the activities they
participated in include;
•     Hiking
•     Cooking
•     Canoeing
•     Flying fox
•     High ropes
•     Farming
They also got to experience sleeping in dorm rooms, eating together in the big hall and being
away from their families for a long time. Overall, it was great fun!!

Coming Up in April/May

•      Subway Special Lunch - 30th April

•      2/3 Funtopia Excursion - 30th April

•      Education Sub-Committee - 3rd May

•      Facilities Sub-Committee - 5th May

•      Mother’s Day Stall - 6th and 7th May

•      Parent Teacher Interviews - 28th April

•      NAPLAN - 10th-14th May

•      Maths Olympiad - 12th May

•      School Council - 13th May

•      District Track Events - 17th May

•      Dental Checks - 19th and 20th May

•      District Cross Country - 20th May

*Dates and events are subject to change

                   Link to the school calendar:
            https://www.kps.vic.edu.au/mevents