Week 2 Term 2 2016 Newsletter

Week 2 Term 2
2 – 6 May 2016
KURMOND PUBLIC SCHOOL
494 Bells Line of Road
KURMOND 2757
Ph: 45731648 Fax: 45732122
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kurmond-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Principal’s Report
Dear Parents and Caregivers
WELCOME BACK TO TERM 2!
Welcome back to Term 2 at Kurmond
PS, I hope everyone had a restful
break as we have a very busy term
ahead! It is with great pleasure that I
write my first newsletter as the new
Principal of our wonderful school. It is
indeed a privilege and absolute
pleasure to be leading our school
community in its next chapter. I am
very much looking forward to meeting
and working with all the students and
parents in the next couple of weeks. I
have already been made to feel so
welcome from all the staff, students
and the parents that I have already
met. Thank you for welcoming me
into the Kurmond Community.
Staffing and Baby News
DATES TO NOTE
Term 2
May
th
Thurs 5 – Mother’s Day Stall
th
Fri 6 – Mother’s Day Morning Tea
Tues 10th – NAPLAN (Years 3 & 5)
th
Wed 11 – NAPLAN (Years 3 & 5)
th
Thurs 12 – NAPLAN (Years 3 & 5)
th
Tues 17 – Parent Info Session 7.00pm
th
Tues 17 – P & C Meeting 7.30pm
th
Thurs 19 – Parent Info Session (repeat) 9.15am
th
Fri 20 – District Cross Country Carnival
th
Tues 24 – Debating Team @ Bligh Park PS
th
Wed 25 – National Simultaneous Storytime
June
st
Wed 1 – PULSE Choir Rehearsal #2 @ Banks PS
th
Tues 7 – Debating Team @ home
th
Wed 8 – Synergy Dance Fest Rehearsal &
Evening Performance
th
Wed 15 – Synergy Dance Matinee Performance
th
Wed 15 – Rehearsal #1 H’bury Music Fest @ HHS
th
Thurs 16 – School Athletics Carnival (date changed)
Thurs 16th – Multicultural Public Speaking @ GVPS
th
th
Mon 20 – Thurs 30 – Hawkesbury Enrichment Prog
th
Mon 20 – CPR HELP for kids
st
Tues 21 – CPR HELP for kids
nd
Wed 22 – CPR HELP for kids
th
Tues 28 – Touch Football Gala Day
th
Thurs 30 – PULSE Choir Performance @ Opera House
July
st
Fri 1 – Last day of Term 2
As you are aware Mr Hawkes, 3/4H’s
substantive teacher is currently on
paternity leave. I’d like to congratulate
Carly and Robert and big brother Will
Note: These dates may be subject to
on the safe arrival of Eloise Jade
change. Don’t rely on previous newsletters
Hawkes born on 13th April. I’m sure
for correct dates. Always check latest
there will be less sleep in the coming
newsletter or note on website for most up to
months in the Hawkes household.
date information.
It is now with mixed emotions that I
inform you Mr Hawkes recently applied for and has been successful at gaining the
Principal position at Cattai Public School. Mr Hawkes has been at Kurmond PS since
2011 and during that time has been an Assistant Principal and Relieving Principal. In
2015, he relieved at McDonald Valley Public School as Principal, contributing to the
professional learning of teachers and leading and managing the school community.
While it is a disappointment for us, I’m sure you will join me in congratulating him on
this outstanding achievement and in wishing him much success in this new phase of
his professional career.
Following Mr Hawke’s promotion, I am pleased to advise that Mr Townsend will
continue teaching 3/4H. The school will fill Mr Hawkes’ Assistant Principal position, as
soon as we are instructed by Staffing at the Department of Education.
Principal’s Report cont…
Principal’s Report cont…
Professional Learning at Kurmond PS
Last Tuesday during our staff development day, the staff were involved in a series of professional
learning sessions. We received mandatory training on CPR and Anaphylaxis through the Royal
Life Saving Society. We also received a session delivered by Mrs Whitton on the Targeted Early
Numeracy Intervention Program (T.E.N) which is being implemented K-2 this year and the
strategies being shared and extended for 3-6 students as well. Numeracy is a focus this year at
Kurmond as part of our school strategic directions. Stay tuned for the presentation which is being
organised for parents later this term.
Parent Parking Area and Bus Stop
Last term Mrs Chia, Mr Hawkes, Lionel Tomic, representatives from Roads and Maritime
Services, Busways and Hawkesbury Council, and myself met regarding a proposal the Council
has put together following an application for a grant lodged by Mrs Chia on behalf of the school.
Our aim is to have the carpark and bus bays used correctly and safely by making some
modifications to the current area. The council’s proposal will be presented during the next P&C
meeting on 17th May. This is a complex issue and I am looking forward to input from our school
community on their thoughts on the proposed changes.
NAPLAN 2016
In May 2016 the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will be
completed by students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. NAPLAN will assess the literacy and numeracy
skills of students across Australian schools. The results of the tests will provide important
information to our school about what each student can do, and will be used to support teaching
and learning programs. Parents will receive a report indicating their child’s level of achievement.
Each student’s level of achievement will be reported against the national minimum standard.
Tuesday 10th May
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Language Conventions, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation
Writing
Wednesday 11th May
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Reading
Thursday 12th May
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Numeracy
On Friday 13th May, there will be a catch up day for any student who is absent.
ANZAC Day at Kurmond PS
For our 2016 ANZAC Day Assembly, our School Leaders did a fantastic job of leading the
assembly and raising and lowering the flags to the Last Post and Reveille. Each class made a
memorial wreath to lay at the service. The wreaths were laid by the SRC representatives. The
solemnity of the occasion was modelled by our leaders and echoed amongst the students who
listened and participated in the ceremony so well.
The school leaders attended the Dawn Service at Memorial Park, Kurrajong on ANZAC Day. Mrs
Chia, our school leaders – Ella, Keira, Kye and other members of our student body were there to
represent our school by laying a floral wreath. We thank them for their dedication to serving our
school and for paying their respects on behalf of our school community.
I’d like to thank Miss Foster for the organisation of the school ANZAC ceremony and Mrs Chia for
attending and organising our leaders to represent our school at the ceremony at Memorial Park.
Principal’s Report cont…
Principal’s Report cont…
Information Session for Parents
On Tuesday 17th May, prior to the P&C meeting, an information session is being presented for
parents on recent changes to the English and Mathematics Syllabus for K-6 and how this impacts
on our written reports to parents. For those not able to attend the evening session, I will also
present the same session on Thursday 19th May during the day for those interested.
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Evening Session - Tuesday 17th May 7.00 pm in the Library.
Day Session - Thursday 19th May 9.15 am in the The Cottage.
Buddy Reading
On Monday the whole of Kurmond PS embarked on the school's Buddy Reading Program capably
lead by Mrs Chia. It was wonderful to see all students completely engaged in the texts being read
and asking questions to guide the ongoing comprehension of texts.
What is It?
Buddy Reading is an educational approach where younger students assume the role of tutee with
older students assuming the role of tutor to develop skills and confidence in reading fluency and
comprehension.
Why are we doing it?
The research literature on peer tutoring is extensive and international studies have clearly
shown that peer interaction is conducive to a host of important early achievements, such as:
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children's understanding of fairness;
their self-esteem;
their ability toward sharing and kindness;
their acquisition of role-taking and communication skills;
their development of creative and critical thinking.
Research literature also shows that the gains for tutors often outdistance those of the students receiving
assistance. These gains result from reworking what the tutors know in order to make it understandable to
their tutees.
The benefits of peer tutoring are:
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development of reading skills;
development of social behaviours, interpersonal and communication skills;
improvement in attendance;
improvements in self-esteem;
opportunities for leadership and social responsibility;
gaining a heightened sensitivity to younger students’ needs and concerns.
Principal’s Report cont…
Principal’s Report cont…
Thank You to our P &C
On Thursday a band of hard working parents organised a beautiful Mother’s Day stall for our
students. I appreciate the work that has gone into the purchasing and presentation of the gifts as
well as seeking out donations for the fabulous raffle. As I looked on, I could see the excitement in
the children’s faces as they chose the best possible gifts for the special mums in their lives. I
thank you for your efforts and for making it all possible. As I write the newsletter I know that the
Mother’s Day Morning Tea is on Friday and I look forward to seeing this in action. Happy Mother’s
Day, I hope you are all spoilt on Sunday!
Synergy Dance Festival 2016
Congratulations to the Dance Group on being selected to be part of the Synergy Dance Festival
this year. Our school’s evening performance ‘Let’s Dance’ will be on 8th June and the matinee will
be on 15th June. I know the students will be working hard to perfect their performance this term
and we can’t wait to see the colourful costumes on stage at the Evan Theatre, Penrith Panthers.
A reminder that tickets are now available for purchase from Ticketek at www.ticketek.com.au.
A huge thank you, to Miss Foster for her time and efforts in choreographing and teaching the
dance routine.
Kind regards.
Patricia Beggs
Principal
Lily C
Lily E
Jake I
Lucy Wiggins
Darcy B
Jake C
Brook L
Ashton N
Mia S
Ashley V
Cohen C
Emily G
Carla R
Annaliese B
Isaac C
Abbey H
Bella M
Jai R
Connie S
Matilda V
Tristen D
Zachary G
Ryan W
Ella B
Daniel C
Caleb L
Clayton M
Abby S
Joshua T
Addison W
Congratulations to our award winners. Well done!
White Merit Cards – Week 10 Term 1
Sophie
Jackson
Ryder
Maddie
Emma
Alexander
Roise
Emily
Caleb
Luke
Aalliyah
Evie
Jacob
Lucy
Ella
Abbey
Logan
Rochelle
Oliver
Brandon
Jackson
Jai
Nathan
Chelsea
KW
KW
KW
1/2M
1/2M
1/2M
1/2P
1/2P
1/2P
2/3C
2/3C
2/3C
3/4A
3/4A
3/4A
3/4H
3/4H
3/4H
5/6C
5/6C
5/6C
5/6F
5/6F
5/6F
Courtesy and Responsibility: Always using her beautiful manners and being a caring friend!
Effort: Showing great sportsmanship and determination in our tennis lessons!
Courtesy: Always following instructions, listening carefully and using beautiful manners!
Responsibility: following class rules and routines sensibly
Safety: using school equipment with great care
Effort: Working hard to follow instructions with TENS activities
Effort: working consistently during TENS activities
Achievement: her creative and descriptive writing
Courtesy: Always being polite and helpful to others
Effort: Working hard to use a plan and punctuation in writing tasks
Achievement: excellent improvements in expression when reading orally
Effort: Working hard to learn her tables and use place value
Effort: Working hard in Maths activities and teaching a peer a new skill
Courtesy: being kind and thoughtful team player who displays excellent turn taking skills
Excellence: measuring bean plants with accuracy and displaying them thoughtfully on a graph!
Effort: Commitment to always doing her best. Well done Abbey!
Effort: working hard to apply himself diligently to class tasks
Effort: Putting 100% effort into everything she does and always being organised. Well done.
Amazing effort to continue to pursue excellence, even with a broken arm!
Courtesy: Being a kind, thoughtful member of our class!
Effort: Effort in maintaining focus in class and achieving great results
Courtesy: Speaking with manners to his teacher
Responsibility: Displaying responsibility in his role as Captain
Effort: Always going above and beyond in her classwork
Band Awards
Kenneth: working very hard on the saxophone
50 Merit Points Certificate
Aimee M 5/6C
Zack W KW
Boyi L 5/6F
Larissa P 5/6F
Nelson K 2/3C
Faith G 2/3C
Mathletics Class Finalists – Week 9
KW – Lauren T - 1940
1/2M – Jett M - 3762
3/4A – Annalise B - 1040
3/4H – Lily C - 2867
Mathlete of the Week – Jett M – 1/2m – 3762 points
Mathletics Class Finalists – Week 10
KW – Lacey T - 1738
1/2M – Brock D - 2378
3/4A – Taleah I - 1893
3/4H – Ava C - 1140
Jessica R KW
Cordelia N 5/6F
Jordan M 5/6F
Chloe E 3/4A
1/2P – Eli & Lucy M 1010
5/6C – Aimee M – 1332
2/3C – Gemma C - 3171
5/6F – Nathan K - 550
1/2P – Matilda V - 1290
5/6C – Alex G - 3953
2/3C – Harrison M - 2248
5/6F – Jayden P - 640
Mathlete of the Week – Alex G – 3953 points
White Merit Cards – Week 2 Term 2
Harry
Jasmine
Sophie
Brook
Harrison
Brock
Eli
Isabelle
Ethan
Josie
Carla
Harry
Beyanca
Teagan
Abbey
KW
KW
KW
1/2M
1/2M
1/2M
1/2P
1/2P
1/2P
2/3C
2/3C
2/3C
3/4A
3/4A
3/4A
Courtesy: Always doing her best in class and helping others to do the same.
Achievement: Knowing all of the 'Jolly Phonics' sounds and actions. Well done!
Effort and Achievement: Taking her time to sound out her words when reading.
Effort: For giving an interesting topic talk.
Effort: Working cheerfully in class.
Effort: Amazing writing on your mind map.
Achievement: Excellent word choices and sentence variety in his writing.
Effort: Her thoughtful work during spelling and phonics activities.
Responsibility: His concerted effort to be more organised with his work and belongings.
Effort: Excellent listening skills and following instructions.
Effort: Trying to listen to and follow instructions.
Responsibility: Working hard to independently finish class tasks.
Effort: Improved task ethic, Beyanca now gets all her work done within set time limits.
Excellence: Contributing positively to our class KWL chart on our unit of work called 'Dreaming'.
Effort: Working with care trying to keep her bookwork neat and handwriting tidy.
Merit Awards cont…
Merit Awards cont…
Kobi
Mia
Ashley
Orlando
Mitchell
Cohan
Sienna
Ebony
Noah
Jayden
3/4H
3/4H
3/4H
3/4H
5/6C
5/6C
5/6C
5/6F
5/6F
5/6F
Achievement: A huge improvement in his 5 minute Maths results
Achievement: A fantastic improvement in her 5 minutes Maths results.
Effort: A consistent and thoughtful approach to her work.
Effort: A quiet consistent worker in class.
Effort: Mitchell is demonstrating improved focus and maturity.
Effort: Cohan loves to share his wonderful knowledge about WW2.
Effort: Sienna consistently strives to achieve her best.
Effort: Applying herself to all tasks with enthusiasm.
Courtesy: Always displaying manners and respect to others.
Responsibility: Working to his best abilities during Maths Groups.
50 Merit Points Certificate
Ivy KW
Jake KW
Emily KW
Nicholas KW
Evelyn KW
Evelyn KW
Lacey KW
Liliana 1/2M
Olivia 1/2M
Ivan 1/2M
Abby 1/2P
Hunter 1/2P
Lily B 1/2P
Lily E 1/2P
Lily P 1/2P
Lucy 1/2P
Matilda 1/2P
Completed Premier’s Reading Challenge
Ivan 1/2m
Rose 1/2P
Harry 2/3C
Myah 2/3C
Jade 2/3C
Aalliyah 2/3C
Carla 2/3C
Josie 2/3C
Evie 2/3C
Max 2/3C
Jack 2/3C
Annaliese 3/4A
Lily P 1/2P
Mathletics Class Finalists – Week 1
KW – Lacey T – 920
1/2M – Jett M – 1279
3/4A – Chloe E – 988
3/4H – None
Petar 3/4A
Chelsea 5/6F
Ebony 5/6F
Phillip 5/6F
Lyric 5/6F
Keira 5/6F
Olivia 5/6F
Aimee 5/6C
Molly 5/6C
Gabriella 5/6C
Emily 1/2P
1/2P – None
5/6C – Carissa M – 988
2/3C – Isabelle L – 57
5/6F – Jayden P – 100
1/2P – Brady A – 500
5/6C – Liam P – 300
2/3C – Joel A – 280
5/6F – Kira L – 220
Mathlete of the Week – Week 1 – Jett M 1/2M – 1279 pts
Mathletics Class Finalists – Week 2
KW – Jessica R – 2150
1/2M – Emma K – 1276
3/4A – Taleah I – 880
3/4H – None
Mathlete of the Week – Week 2 – Jessica R KW – 2150 pts
• Hawkesbury Enrichment Program
All students have been given notes with information about the Hawkesbury Creative Arts
Enrichment Program that will be held at various schools between 20th – 30th June. If you
wish your child to be nominated for a course, forms must be returned by Wed 11th May.
Late nominations cannot be accepted.
• Stewart House Donation Drive
Donation envelopes have been sent home and need to be returned by Fri 13th May.
• School Athletics Carnival please note change of date
Due to a date clash with the Dance Group’s performance date for the Synergy Dance
Festival, our School Athletics Carnival will now be held on Thursday 16th June at McMahons
Park Kurrajong. Permission notes will be sent home closer to the date.
• District Cross Country Carnival
Congratulations to the following students who have qualified to attend the District Cross
Country Carnival on Fri 20th May at Cattai National Park. Permission notes have been sent
home and need to be returned by Friday 13th May.
Jayden P 5/6F
Jackson P 5/6C
Liam P 5/6C
Zac G 5/6C
Kye G 5/6C
Sebastian A 5/6C
Ella C 5/6C
Molly W 5/6C
Keira F 5/6F
Georgie D 5/6F
Aimee M 5/6C
Boyi L 5/6F
Jai R 5/6F
Noah Y 5/6F
Cohen C 5/6C
Harrison K 5/6F
Darcy B 5/6F
Mitchell W 5/6C
Cordelia N 5/6F
Chelsea H 5/6F
Amity L 5/6C
Gabriela M 5/6C
Ella H 5/6C
Carissa M 5/6C
Jesse C 5/6F
Joel F 3/4H
Zavier R 3/4H
Cooper R 3/4H
Cody P 3/4A
Jacob J 3/4A
Chloe E 3/4A
Teagan L 3/4A
Phebe M 3/4A
Ella G 3/4A
Olivia G 3/4H
Olivia J 5/6F
Cody C 3/4A
Lucas B 3/4A
Joel A 2/3C
Nelson K 2/3C
Logan K 3/4H
Elem R 2/3C
Ava C 3/4H
Taleah I 3/4A
Lucy W 3/4A
Ashley V 3/4H
Jade T 2/3C
Abbey C 3/4H
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Richmond NSW 2753
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Tuesday May 3rd
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Wednesday 4th
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Monday
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