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Kariong Public School
Term 2 Week 4, 2017
Office Hours Uniform Shop Canteen Online Order SECURITY HOTLINE Make a Payment
8.30am – 3.15pm 8.30am – 9.30am 1300 880 021
Phone: 4340 1885 Monday & Wednesday
Deputy Principal’s Report
Cross Country Carnival
The 2017 Cross Country Carnival was held on Wednesday. It was a fantastic day with the sun shining. It was
great to watch all the students trying their personal best. The students are to be congratulated on their
exceptional behaviour. A ceremony to award the students’ achievements is currently being organised and
more information about this will be in next week’s newsletter. Students who have qualified for the District
Cross Country should have received a note. Please return these notes as soon as possible.
Thank you to all the staff, parents and students who contributed to a smooth running Cross Country Carnival.
Good luck to all of our runners that are representing Kariong PS at the Brisbane Water PSSA Cross Country
Carnival, at Wyoming Public School next Friday.
Debating
Kariong PS hosted a debate against Kincumber PS this morning in the Green Screen Room. The topic of the
debate was ‘That School Uniform Should Be Banned’. Our team performed exceptionally well with some
outstanding arguments, however, unfortunately they were runners up on the day, beaten by a very small
margin. Congratulations on your outstanding efforts and thank you to Mrs Fitzpatrick for coaching our
debaters and co-ordinating today’s event.
Soccer news
Our girls’ soccer team played against a very tough
Ourimbah side on Thursday. Although we did not win, the
girls played well and their sportsmanship was admirable.
A big thank you to the team’s coach, Mrs Clement, and to
our parents for assisting with transport on the day.
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Thank you to Kariong Rotary: Supporting our school – Year 6 excursion and Our Seasons
for Growth program.
Congratulations to all the Lana 3P and
students who took part in Layla from 2H
our Cross Country Carnival were our
this week – great to hear canteen winners
about everyone doing their this week.
PERSONAL BEST. Thanks girls for
your lovely
manners.
ICAS Test Dates
Digital Technologies: Tuesday 23 May
Science: Tuesday 30 May
Writing: Tuesday 13 June
Spelling: Wednesday 14 June
English: Tuesday 1 August
Maths: Tuesday 15 August
All tests will be held in the hall.
PSSA Netball
On Monday, the Girls Netball Team played Round 2 in the Knockout Competition against Point Clare Public
School. Unfortunately, we lost the game, although our team displayed excellent defence and exemplary
sportsmanship on the day. I would like to thank the parents who came to support the team and assisted with
transport on the day, and congratulate the team on their excellent effort and dedication throughout the term.
Own goal the decider – Soccer
This week at Ourimbah Soccer Oval, the Kariong Boys’ soccer team played against Ourimbah P.S. in the
second round of the NSWPSSA knockout competition. Both teams played exceptionally well and displayed
superb sportsmanship for the entire match. Ourimbah scored first to lead 1-0, then later in the match, Kariong
equalised the score with Jaylen kicking a goal from outside the box.
There were a number of missed opportunities from both teams to take the lead. Unfortunately with only
seconds left in the match an Ourimbah player scored an own goal with plenty of Kariong players applying
pressure on Ourimbah’s defence. Congratulations boys and best of luck in your third round match against
Gosford P.S.
Kariong Boys’ soccer team;
Elliot B, Jaylen J, Christopher S, Nathan W, Hamish M, Jacob W, Zac R, Jack W, Jared M, Bryson J, Riley
B, Zac C, Julien W and Cayden E.
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Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition Reminder
Two students from each class were selected this week to present their speech in the Hall on Thursday 25
May (Week 5). Stage 2 commences at 12.15pm and Stage 3 commences at 1.35pm.
Parents will be notified if their child has been successful and are invited to attend the final next Thursday.
2018 Enrolments
We are now taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2018. If you have a child due to start school next year please
contact the office for an enrolment pack.
Uniform Shop
We want to remind families that there are a number of ways to purchase a new uniform through the uniform
shop:
Go to the KPS home page and download a uniform shop order form (‘Our School’ then the ‘Uniform’
button on the left). Print and complete the form, remembering that you can pay online (‘Make a
payment’) and send the form into the school.
Phone the school during office hours, place and pay for your order over the phone: 4340 1885.
Visit the uniform shop on Monday 8:30am – 9:30am or Wednesday 8:30am – 9:30am
Come into the office at any time during the week, complete an order form, and pay via cash, cheque
or eftpos.
Uniforms which have been paid for will be delivered to your child’s class on a Monday or Wednesday,
if they are in stock
If you have any questions regarding the uniform shop, please contact the school office on 4340 1885.
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Community Consultation Project
In February 2017, parents/carers were invited to complete a survey to help Kariong Public School
develop a new School Plan for 2018-2020. There were questions about parent involvement and how
our school communicates with you. We also asked for your ideas about how we can make our
partnership even stronger.
We were thrilled with your response as we collected 167 surveys. Thank you so much for finding the
time to complete the survey.
The survey report was presented at Monday night’s P&C meeting. Here are a couple of findings and
graphs from the survey report. We will be sharing some more of the survey findings in the next few
newsletters.
Q1: How long have your children been attending Kariong Public School?
52% of parents/carers have been connected with our school for more than 3 years
30% of parents/carers have been connected with our school between 1-3 years
18% of parents/carers have been connected with our school for this year only
Q2: Our school is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) School. PBL encourages positive
behaviour from all students. Can you name Kariong Public School’s three core values?
Q3:Are you aware that Kariong Public School currently has a school vision statement? The
majority of parents/carers (almost 60%) were aware of our school vision statement:
Kariong Public School is a positive, engaging and supportive environment where
all students are valued and motivated to learn.
Our whole school community shows RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and strives
to achieve their PERSONAL BEST.
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2017 Diary Dates
Thursday 25 May Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking FINAL in the Hall
Friday 26 May Brisbane Water PSSA Cross Country Carnival
Monday 29 May Central Coast GRIP Leadership Conference – Student Leaders
Friday 2 June Value of the Month – PERSONAL BEST
Friday 9 June Give Me 5 for Kids – Pyjama Day
Monday 12 June Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend
Friday 16 June Years 5 & 6 Gala Sports Day - KMHS
Merit Certificates
Finn S Billy M Austyn L Jack E Emily H Cooper B
Zoe D Brandon K Shuji Y Bryce J Chloe R Owen G
Deyton S Riley G Jack B Rishika S Lachlan B Ellie M
Olivia B Sienna A Holly F Max C Nicolas D Portia T
Jasmine J Ilia L Juliette M Ron D Daniel D Alanah P
Lily H Alexa J Angus B Cate M
Principal’s Gold Book Recipients
Chelsea C Amy S Cooper F Cate M Ella Y
Zane C Mikayla W Gemma D Juliet A Sienna A
Holly M
School Banking Winners Toby P Sophie P
Bronze PBL Award Recipients
Olivia B Ella Y Noah F Samuel M Cooper M Ashleigh B
Sophie D Elise H Emily H Cooper B Nicholas D Davinya A
Krisha B Sarah B Lara G Indi H Jake M Sofie G
Martha L Ruby O David A Billy M Finn S Rhianna A
Peggy B Taliah J Amy K Chloe R Anthony A John H
Lachlan M Bailey R Kyenan S Ava C Emma D Emily P
Blake O Dane S Aliyah F Jazmin H Mahaelia S Isabella V
Riley B James H Elliott M Dominic N Julien W Elie B
Montana C Ameliya J Laura K Amy W Jacob E Tyler G
Travis H Xavier H Isaac P Bridgette B Keira B Aida D
Izabella F Sequoia S Ella C Lily D Charlotte R Gemma S
Aalla T Billy D Cody H Kynan H Jaylen J Zack R
Shane S Charli H Markayla S William D Coopar G Aydan H
Zane W Angel C Brooke D Roxy H Noah C Dev K
Ben Y Zainab A Atavia A Eloise B Jayla B Emily C
Jacinta E Lily G Alexa J Hannah N Mia R Jocelyn T
Kirat U Toby M Flynn R Noah S Jayden Y Danyelle B
Jemma F Ysobella G Zyenna H Isabella L Baylii O Rishika S
Milayna S Taj M Vaani K Ellie M Ariel H Arabella D
Claire W Summer W Austen F Rylee C Jasmine G Skye S
Arnika V Bailey P
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Student Banking
The School Banking program provides children with an opportunity to
deposit money into their Commonwealth Bank Youth Saver account at
school each week. The program is about how often your child makes
deposits, not how much they deposit.
To encourage regular savings behaviour the program offers an exciting
Rewards Program. Every deposit earns your child a silver Dollarmites
token, and once they have collected 10 tokens they can redeem these
for a reward.
Student banking day is Thursday of each week.
Seasons for Growth
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Change and loss are issues all of us face at some stage in our lives. At Kariong Public School we recognise
that when changes occur in families through death, separation, divorce or related circumstances, young
people may benefit from learning how to manage these changes effectively. We are therefore offering a very
successful education program called Seasons for Growth. This program is facilitated in small groups and is
based on research that highlights the importance of social support and the need to practice new skills to cope
effectively with change and loss. The program focuses on issues such as self-esteem, managing feelings,
problem solving, decision-making, effective communication and support networks.
Seasons for Growth runs for eight weeks in school hours and each weekly session is 40-50 minutes. The
program concludes with a ‘celebration’ session. Later in the year each group will have the opportunity to meet
for two further sessions to build on their earlier learning.
Seasons for Growth will commence in Term 3 for Years 1-6. If you think your son or daughter would benefit
from participating in the Seasons for Growth program, we would encourage you to talk to him/her about this.
Should he/she decide to participate, please fill in the form attached and return it to the office. Please also
include a brief reason for participation e.g. divorce, separation, death etc.
For more information on Seasons for Growth, please go to the Kariong Public School website and click on
the link.
Kariong Public School is pleased to be able to offer this important program and we are confident that it will
be a valuable learning experience for those who request to be involved.
Sue Gasper
Seasons for Growth Site Coordinator
___________________________________________________________________________________
I ____________________ give consent for my son/daughter_________________________ to attend the
Seasons for Growth program. I have discussed this with him/her.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________ Child’s Signature:__________________________
Reason for participation: _________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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'Give Me 5 For Kids' Pyjama Day
This Term the SRC have nominated the
local charity 'Give Me 5 for Kids' as our
main fundraising event.
Beginning on Monday 22 May students
in all classes are encouraged to bring in
coins to be collected over three weeks.
Friday 9 June is 2GO's Pyjama Day,
where the students can come to school
in their warm pyjamas and school shoes.
As 2GO are promoting this charity,
Paddy and Sarah from the radio station
will be at our school at 9:30am on
Wednesday 21 June and the coins
collected will form a 'Money Snake'. The
class that has collected the most coins
will win a prize!
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Supporting students on the autism spectrum
Free one day workshop for parents and carers
Selected school staff are currently undertaking a professional learning course using the
Positive Partnerships resources. This unique opportunity for parents will ensure staff and
parents gain the same understanding, knowledge and skills to improve the outcomes for
students with autism and their families.
This workshop intends to:
Increase understanding of the impact of autism
Introduce a planning tool that can be used to share an understanding of your child
Explore behaviour
Explore ways to work in partnership with your school
Provide an opportunity to network and share strategies with other parents/carers
The content and resources in this workshop have been developed by Positive Partnerships. The
Positive Partnerships initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and
Training through the Helping Children with Autism package.
Workshop details
Date: Tuesday May 30th
Time: 9.15am—2.30pm (Morning tea and lunch provided) Registration from 8.45 am
Venue: Brisbane Waters Secondary College –Umina Campus (Library), Veron
Road, Umina
Registration: Registration is required for this one day workshop. Please complete the registration
form and return to Sue or Pam, depending on which school your child attends
For further details contact: Sue Low Email: sue.low@dbb.catholic.edu.au Mob: 0417 190 205
Pam Quinn Email: pamela.g.quinn@det.nsw.edu.au Ph: 43881066
(This is respectfully an adults only event, therefore unfortunately child minding is not available)
The Positive Partnerships initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training through the Helping Children with Autism
package. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government or the Department of Education and
Training.
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