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Kingston Community School
Honesty . Personal Best . Respect . Friendliness . Responsibility
Principal: Ms Lucretia Tocaciu Newsletter 8: 7 August 2020
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Third term is always very busy as it is the last full term of associated with reading such as vocabulary or questioning
schooling for our Year 12 students. They have recently received or inferential comprehension. Most of the primary staff are
their Research Project results and we had 7 students in the “A” doing a numeracy sprint supported by Margarita Breed our
band, 2 of which were “A+”, 6 in the “B” band and 8 students numeracy critical friend. They are working on place value or
in the “C” band. Well done to all of them and their teachers multiplicative thinking. The early years’ staff are also continuing
for their hard work and dedication in an extremely trying their work on phonics and R-9 are continuing their Brightpath
year. It was particularly fortuitous that last year we did a good writing to ensure they achieve optimum growth. A number of
deal of preparation for Research Project through our STEM the leadership team have also taken on small groups that they
research. This further identified the need for extra preparation read with to assist with the development of phonics, decoding
in Year 11 which resulted in the introduction of “Integrated and reading comprehension. Our early years’ team have a great
learning” for all Year 11 students in 2020 in preparation for responsibility for the formative years of schooling and the more
the research components of all their studies in Year 12. Many we can support them the better pathways we will create for
Year 12 teachers including myself, hold off doing the research our children. They are doing a wonderful job and we need to
components of our course until the students have finished remember it takes a village to raise a child.
Research Project, so they have the skills taught in that subject,
to be more successful in our tasks. Sporting opportunities are returning this term. Recently our
senior boys had knockout football where they were successful
Reality has hit some of our current Year 12 students and they in moving to the next round. Sapsasa football and netball
are in the midst of applying for University and contemplating trials along with knockout netball are coming up soon. Thank
their plans for 2021. It is a time of rapid change for them, you to all the parents and staff for supporting this. While the
boundaries are changing and they are making independent students are returning to most activities, I am still mindful of
decisions in a very chaotic world. They are a great bunch of the risk associated with some activities and students may be
young adults I am sure they will cope with the tumultuous times disappointed if these activities are postponed due to tighter
ahead, but we need to support them in their transition. restrictions or high risk.
Some of our Year 8-10 students are having some issues settling At the end of this term we will begin the process of building
into school since holidays and they are struggling with the world once again. This will no doubt cause some upheaval in an
around them. Motivation has been difficult for many of them already disturbed year. The first step is the removal of our
and it reminds us of the fragility of our students. I have asked transportable buildings including the Home Economics building.
them to follow our simple school values both in school and in I was hoping that there would be a demand for the buildings
the community, and be mindful of each other’s feelings and and they would be repurposed but at this stage whilst there has
anxieties. Teachers are also noticing an escalation of anxiety been some interest in them, the logistics of moving them has
issues in our younger students and it is important that we keep proved too difficult for those interested. I am still looking for
up our normal routines even in troubled times. Thus, for staff, solutions but time is running out. Constant change is unsettling
work goes on as normal and we continue to work with students for everyone: students, parents, teachers and community and
on their improvement. often the best plans do not work out.
All teachers on site are currently undertaking a “Teaching I will be asking for support to salvage some infrastructure that
Sprint”. This is where we select a skill or concept we are can be repurposed in the build. This is quite overwhelming as it
teaching and identify through research a small change we is starting over again- no undercover areas, no landscaping but I
could make in the way we teach the skill or concept that would am sure collaboratively we can overcome adversity.
be beneficial to the students. We then make the change and
analyse the outcome. A sprint only last a few weeks and then Have a great weekend, stay safe and warm.
another change can be made to continually improve the way
we do things. Most secondary teachers are doing an activity Lucretia Tocaciu
46 East Terrace, Kingston SE SA 5275 T (08) 8767 2677 F (08) 8767 2247 E dl.0737.info@schools.sa.edu.au www.kingstoncs.sa.edu.au
ANZAC SPIRIT
Congratulations to Erika Watson and Cassidy Hamilton-Smith who are recipients of the 2020
Anzac Spirit School Prize.
The Premier’s ANZAC Spirit School Prize provides the opportunity for young South Australians
to examine and empathise the remarkable sacrifices of South Australian service men and
women during the 20th century.
The competition involves students researching a South Australian service man or woman
who served during World War 1 or 2. Students also had to discuss how the individual they
researched demonstrated the characteristics of the ANZAC spirit.
Student work was judged by the depth of research involved and the written quality of the
piece.
PLAYGROUP IN SCHOOLS
Playgroup provides opportunities for families to come along and play together in a relaxed and friendly environment.
During our playgroup sessions I have noticed the adults sitting close with their child, talking together with them about what
they are doing and seeing. They are being in the moment with their child, taking the time to listen and respond.
I noticed that the adults have been happy to follow their child’s lead during play; they are supporting their child’s ideas.
This is a great way to keep the play going.
Talking together with children is great for building up their vocabulary; the more words they hear and know will support
them to have success when they are learning to read.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
We know that in the last few months, our attendance data across the State has been much more closely monitored. The
recent changes to the Act have highlighted our responsibilities in this space. In short, if children don’t attend then they
don’t reach their potential; see below for some interesting facts about the importance of attendance.
Did you know?
• Missing one day a week of school from Reception to Year 10 means missing two years and one term of schooling.
• There is a direct correlation between attendance and achievement.
• Frequent absences make it difficult for teachers who have to continually re-teach information and skills.
• Being half an hour late to school each day from Reception to Year 10 equals missing one year and one-and-a-half
terms of schooling.
• Patterns of attendance/absence are set up in the early years of schooling.
• Being absent five days a term from Reception to Year 10 adds up to more than one year of missed schooling.
• Students who are frequently absent from school are over-represented in the juvenile justice system.
• Girls are absent more often than boys.
• Poor attendance makes it difficult for students to form positive relationships with their peers.
• Students who are frequently absent from school are more likely to end up homeless.
• Indigenous students are absent twice as much as non-indigenous students.
• Girls who are frequently absent from school are over-represented in the statistics for teenage pregnancies.
• Research shows that students who are often absent from school are likely to earn less than their peers as adults
YEAR 6/7 PLASTIC FREE
On the 30th July, Kingston Community School Year 6/7 Class went to numerous locations around the cross country track
of KCS, picking up rubbish. A wide range of rubbish such as food wrapers, cans, bottles, balls, glass and other plastics were
collected. Overall 12 bags of rubbish were picked up. After sorting, the plastic waste weighed 6.5kg.
KCS Junior Student Representative Council members are busy making plans to help reduce plastic waste.
YEAR 11/12 FOOD AND HOSPITALITY
Last term the class was given the challenge to design and create a gingerbread structure. It was a big project which
involved making templates to cut out gingerbread pieces and then constructing and decorating their structure over five
lessons. The students learnt a lot about the connections between planning and actually creating the design. There were
a number of challenges that the students encountered but they persevered and problem-solved to overcome any issues.
Well done to the students for thinking outside the box, remaining calm during the practical and helping each other out
when needed.
KNOCKOUT FOOTBALL
Sapsasa HOCKEY
Congratulations to Tamsyn Butler and Archie Carruthers-Murray
who were selected in the Sapsasa hockey team. They will
compete in Adelaide later this term.
A P P FA C T S Age Rating in
the App Store:
13+
Third Prize
Second Prize
First Prize
Age rating according to app provider
OMEGLE
Weekends: 10 to 3
Highly Commended -
Omegle is a website that allows you to randomly chat to a stranger.
When a user opens Omegle they have two options - ‘Text chat’ or
Wednesday – Friday: 10 to 4
‘Video Chat’. The user does not have to verify or identify themself when they use
Omegle. You simply pick the text or video option then get paired with a ‘Stranger’.
Flynn Peel
There is an option to connect Omegle to your Facebook account, which allows the
Maisie Hayes
user to find ‘chat partners’ with similar interests.
Ben Goodridge
Skye Woodward
Jayde McMullan
Gemma Bastiaans
thank you for supporting us in this matter.
If the user chooses to use this feature it opens up potential for the users friends to
or on the Naracoorte Gallery facebook page
High School Prize winners (two dimensional):
2020 SALA Festival
see the Omegle activity on their profile. There is an option to change the setting to
‘Me Only’ so the Omegle activity is not shared.
Ormerod Street from 31st July – 27th September
The below picture is a warning received when
Young Limestone Coast Artists Competition
walk them to an area where they can be supervised.
Challenges
the user is initiating an unmonitored video
You can see their work at the Naracoorte Art Gallery, 91
The Omegle privacy policy clearly states that chat with a ‘Stranger’.
the following information is saved on their
servers for 120 days: ‘the time your chat
began, your IP address, a randomly-generated
ID tag assigned to your computer, your chat
partner’s IP address, and your chat partner’s
randomly-generated ID tag’. While this data is
used for law enforcement and to try to track
and prevent spammers, note that you are
willingly providing this information when
using Omegle.
At the end of a chat the user has the option
to save the chat log and is able to share the
link. Therefore the users conversation is not
EARLY ARRIVALS AT SCHOOL
The Carly Ryan Foundation does not
actually private, and the contents of the chat
recommend any child under the age of 18
including any personal information you might
use Omegle.
share can be sent to anyone without their
knowledge.
There are two video chats within Omegle. App Fact Sheets available from
Monitored and Unmonitored. Using the the Carly Ryan Foundation. Please email:
video chat mode requires that the users IP info@carlyryanfoundation.com
address is made available to the ‘Stanger’s’
computer. Omegle video chat requires a
direct connection to be made between users
computer and the ‘Stranger’s’ computer.
A work in progress by Paige Bradley
carlyryanfoundation.com
TheCarlyRyanFoundation @thecarlyryanfoundation @TeamCarlyCRF
Please be aware that teachers at Kingston Community School do not start duty in the yard until 8.25am. Students who
arrive earlier than this will be directed to sit up near the front office area, rather than roam the grounds unsupervised.
Please make plans for your children not to be on site prior to 8.25am. As a school we value the safety of your child and
yard prior to morning duty starting they have a duty of care to leave what they are doing and supervise the students or
Carly Ryan Foundation Inc 2020
Many staff members at Kingston Community School arrive a lot earlier than 8.25am, however they get to school early to
prepare for the day, set up rooms, prepare lessons, meet with other staff and organise the day. If they see students in the
CAR
ROBE SEAFOOD AND TAKEAWAY - FLOOR MANAGER EER
’S C
OR
Are you reliable, punctual & willing to work in a busy, fast paced environment? We are looking for a
committed person to lead our team for approximately 25-35 hours per week over 7 days with hours increasing
NER
over summer and holiday periods. If you are organised, have great communication skills and would like to challenge
yourself to manage a small team we would love to speak to you. For further information regarding the position, please
contact Sharon on 0448 682 014 or email yur resume to spettit@internode.on.net
NARACOORTE CHILD DAY CARE CENTRE – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
TRAINEESHIP
The Naracoorte Child Day Care Centre is an established 35 place not-for-profit Centre that provides quality education
and care for children aged from 6 weeks until the commencement of school.
About the role:
• study towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care while you work
• gain on the job experience in a professional and nurturing childcare environment
• learn and be mentored by a team of dedicated educators to create a stimulating, positive and inclusive environment
The following jobs have been advertised on the MEGT website. There are many more! Head to the
MEGT website: https://www.megt.com.au to see what else is on offer.
• Apprentice Carpenter
• 1st Year Engineering Mechanical Apprenticeship
• 1st Year Electrical Apprenticeship
ADVANTAGE BUSINESS SERVICES - ROBE
Full time Certificate III in Business Administration Traineeship to commence asap.
Duties include: Office management, time management, communication skills, computer skills and other
general areas.
Please provide a cover letter and resume to
Melissa Gibson Advantage Business Group
Phone: 08 7325 8427
Address: Po Box 453, Robe SA 5276
melissa@advantagebusinessgroup.com.au
Closing date 21/08/2020
APPRENTICE CABINET MAKER - KINGSTON
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, career minded job seekers to apply for this Apprenticeship in Kingston.
Applications must include a cover letter and current resume.
Enquiries and applications should be directed to:
Damian Radley
Group Training Employment
Mount Gambier SA 5290
Phone: 87212345
Email: applications@gte.org.au
Applications Close Friday 14/8/20
For more information on any of these positions please contact Christina Everett at school.
Term 3 Crossing Roster DIARY DATES
Term 3
New teams take over on Tuesday morning each week,
August
including new terms.
12 Sapsasa Football/Netball Trials
Term 3
Yr 7-12 Think you know (Digital Safety)
Week
14 R-5 RAA Road Safety
4 11/8/20 Jack Archie Saxon
24 KO Netball
5 18/8/20 J-De Wesley Abby
24-26 Sapsasa Hockey
6 25/8/20 Jorryn Taylor Delta
September
7 1/9/20 Brodhi Piper William
1 Yr 8 Immunisation
8 8/9/20 Caitlyn Louise Skye
7 Pupil Free Day
9 15/9/20 Lara Jorryn Tara
10-11 Yr 12 English - Adelaide
10 22/9/20 Olivia Travis Wesley
Yr 8 Activity Days
23 T20 Cricket - Naracoorte
25 Last Day
Canteen Volunteer Roster
Starting time 10:15 am
Thank you for your support in the canteen. All volunteers Don’t forget to like our FACEBOOK page to stay connected and
are supplied with lunch as a thank you. Starting time is to receive regular updates and reminders of school events
10.15 am. If you are unable to work on your rostered day
and activities.
please try to arrange a swap. In case of an emergency or to
fill a volunteer needed vacancy please contact Kylie at the You can find our page at:
canteen on 8767 2171 or Kylie AH on 0419 725 896. www.facebook.com/kingstoncommunityschool/
Please be aware that pastries and
hotdogs are available every day now. Kingston Community School Library also has a FACEBOOK
Please use our lunch order system and put Page.
in your orders.
Orders from the canteen can now be done on You can find our page at:
Quicker. They need to be placed by 9am on the day. www.facebook.com/kingstoncommunityschoollibrary/
Term 3 Friday SCHOOL UNIFORM
Week 4 Amanda Stewart Unisex Slate Grey/Navy pants are now available from Hip
14 August 0401 004 544 Pocket Mount Gambier - Size 4 - 5XL.
Week 5 Kristen Wilks Pants have zips at the bottom of leg, 2 zip pockets and
21 August 0418 896 114 cotton lining.
Week 6 Janelle Gibbs Kids sizes: 4-16 $23.50
28 August 0433 059 479 Adult sizes: small to 5XL $26.50
Jumpers, Jackets & Pants sizes available for trying on in
Front Office.
FRONT OFFICE DISPLAY
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