KahibahPublicSchool

Kahibah Public School
Positive Relationships for Positive Learning.
31st March, 2015
Web Page: www.kahibah-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 49434501
Student weekly program……
Classes Begin - 9am and finish 3pm
Monday - Assembly @ 2.00pm
Wednesday - Student Banking
Wednesday - Drum Lessons
Thursday - Music Lessons
Friday - Band & Music Lessons
Friday - School Sport
Canteen - open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Uniform Shop - open 8.50-9am Friday
What’s Coming Up…………………………
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Easter Parade— Thursday, 2nd April @ 12noon
School Photos - Wednesday, 22nd April
ANZAC Day Service - Friday, 24th April @ 10.00am
Principal Report
Quality Work
During her reading lesson with Mrs Newell, Aria D from K/1N wrote an interesting sentence about hot sausages
sizzling in a pan using the language feature of onomatopoeia. It made both Mrs Newell and I very hungry!
Ben P from 1/2D has come along in leaps and bounds, jumping 7 reading levels within term 1. This is a wonderful
example of what can be achieved when the home and school work together to support a child’s reading. Well done,
Ben!
Kal McD from 5/6C recently shared with me his Prezi presentation that he had been working on in the library. Mrs
York, our relieving librarian, commented on Kal’s immense maturity and dedication over the past three weeks when
researching his Rainforest animal – the Quetzal; even working on it at home in his own time. Fantastic work, Kal!
Work Health & Safety
The NSW Department of Education and Communities believes that the provision of a safe working and learning
environment for everyone at its workplaces is an integral and essential part of its responsibilities as a provider of
public education and other community services. The KPS WHS Committee has met, completed a WHS SelfAssessment and a WHS Management Action Plan for 2015. We ask that all volunteers continue to sign in at the front
office, collect a Visitor’s tag and be familiar with the Safety Booklet available at the front office. This helps the school
comply with audit requirements but more importantly helps us keep you safe.
Sporting Achievements
Congratulations to Hugh S from 5/6C who recently competed in the State Little Athletics Championships, placing 7 th in
the 11 years boys 60m hurdles and 6th in the 11 years boys 100m sprint with only 0.3seconds separating the top 6
competitors.
Ben L from 5/6B recently competed at the NSW State Championships in trampolining, placing 6 th on the double minitramp; 4th on the trampoline; and 2nd for synchronised trampolining, taking home the silver medal. Well done, Ben!
Congratulations to both Amy A from 5/6B and Sam M from 3/4K who competed at the NSW PSSA State Swimming
carnival. Amy placed 14th overall in the U/11 girls 1m springboard event; while Sam placed 17 th overall in the 8yrs Boys
50m Freestyle, swimming a personal best. A huge effort by both these talented athletes!
PSSA Selections
Congratulations to Lashelle H from 5/6C who qualified today for the PSSA Zone Netball team East Lake Macquarie
Zone PSSA Netball team. Well done, Lashelle!
Easter Celebrations
Please join us this Thursday 2nd April from 12pm for our Easter Hat Parade. The Hunter Christian Church will be
providing Hot Cross Buns and a cold drink for parents during the Easter fun and the P&C will be drawing the Easter
Raffle. Hope you can make it!
Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Newcastle, located on the grounds of the John Hunter Children’s Hospital, provides a ‘home
away from home’ to families of children receiving hospital treatment for serious and life threatening conditions – whether
from disease, injury or a congenital condition. They strive to provide an atmosphere where the familiar routines of home
life can continue as much as possible through stressful and difficult times.
As some of our families at Kahibah PS have been touched by challenging medical conditions, the staff at Kahibah PS
recently participated in professional learning in regards to families and students dealing with chronic medical conditions.
It was decided that the school would like to support Ronald McDonald House Newcastle, so they can continue to make
it possible for families to stay together at a time when they need each other the most.
Students are invited to come out of uniform and bring a gold coin donation on Thursday 2 nd April, if they would like to
support this very worthy charity. (I’m sure this will only add to the colour and vibrancy of our Easter celebrations!)
3 Way Interviews (Parent - Teacher - Student)
Many families have already booked a mutually convenient time to meet with their child and teacher for a 3 Way
Interview. This is an important opportunity to discuss your child’s educational experiences with their teacher, so to
help you be well prepared; here are some tips for getting the most out of this opportunity.
At a glance:
Make a list of any questions you have.
Go with a calm, positive attitude.
Take a friend or support person if you need to.
Let the school know beforehand if you need an interpreter.
Stay in touch with the school throughout the year.
Follow up with suggestions that come out of the interview.
Contact the school any time of the year if you have concerns about your child.
Always make an appointment to speak with the teacher.
If you would like to find out more, go to: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/homework-and-study/planning-for-thefuture/parent-teacher-interviews
ANZAC Day Ceremony
We will be holding a school ANZAC Ceremony at school on Friday 24 th April from 10am in
the school hall. Families, friends and community members are welcome to join us as we
commemorate the ANZAC Centenary.
April School Holidays
Have you got April school holidays organised yet? It’s not too late to book for a Sport and
Recreation Kids’ Camp. Watch the video to see how much fun these kids are having.
Find out more: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps/
TERM 1 COMES TO AN END
The last day of school of term one is Thursday 2 nd April. The first day back for term 2 is a Staff Development day and
students resume on Tuesday 21st April.
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable vacation!
Mrs Honi Faasisila
Kahibah Public School
Principal
P&C 2015 Committee Update
On Tuesday 17th March 2015 the following P&C members were elected to the Committee for 2015:
President - Col Curry
Vice President - Peta Forder
Secretary - Michelle Hill
Assistant Secretary - Dee Darney
Treasurer - Sandra Fitzgerald
Assistant Treasurer - Kelly Aurisch
Canteen Co-Ordinator - Lou White
Canteen Treasurer - Anita Crane
Vacancies are available for the position of Uniform Officer. Please contact Michelle Hill on 0421 664 451 or Kelly
Aurisch on 0421 347 680 to express your interest. We would really appreciate one or more volunteers for this role.
Our Canteen team will meet tomorrow, 1st April at 3pm in the Hall to discuss future canteen matters. New volunteers
also welcome to join this team / meeting. Please contact Lou White on 0409 369 685 if you are unavailable for the
meeting but would like to be involved. The Canteen team is also looking for volunteer buyers.
The next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday 19th May at 7pm in the school library. The P&C wish all safe and happy
holidays!
Thanks to Kahibah Mini-Mart
A big thank you to Neil and the team at Kahibah Mini Mart for their generous support of our school canteen. Kahibah
Mini Mart is currently donating ham and eggs weekly to our school canteen. It is fabulous to have local support. Let’s all
support our local businesses!
Star Struck News
Congratulations to Emma W, Lara G, Bella M, Lucy S, Wade F, Troy M, Layla N, Charlie H, Bronte B, Marlie McR, Ella
R, Lilly N, Angelina V, Arabella C, Sophie M and Grace S who have been selected to be our Kahibah Star Struck team
for 2015. We had a large number of senior students audition and the level of talent was very high. We have been given
three dance items in all, including the finale.
On Monday 27th April and Monday 11th May we will be going to the Newcastle Basketball Stadium and to Newcastle
University Forum to rehearse two of our items. All permission notes and transport notes need to be returned to me asap
please. Each student is also required to bring in a flash drive this week in case I need to put choreography onto it to
learn over the holidays.
Information will go out next term regarding our school excursion to the Friday Matinee Star Struck performance (Friday
12th June). We will take 60 students and tickets will sell fast!
Looking forward to an exciting and busy Term Two!
Kelly Bruce
Star Struck Coordinator
African Drumbeats
Our visit from the African drummers during Week 8 was exciting, inspiring and lots of fun for everyone! Fode, one of the
amazing drummers, lives locally and runs drumming lessons and drumming groups for all ages at Hamilton. Please see
his website or call him for more information if you or your child are interesting in following up with some African
drumming lessons: 0450 136 761 or www.jamojamoarts.com.au
Kelly Bruce
Visiting Shows Coordinator
Chaplain’s Message
ASKING FOR HELP:
As adults, we are often reluctant to ask for help when it's needed.
I see this in my palliative care volunteer role.
Many people with life-limiting illnesses are too embarrassed to admit that they are having a tough time & could benefit
by some help.
Sometimes they see it as a failure. Yet, there are many people who are prepared to lend a hand.
However, if we are unaware of a problem, we can't solve it.
Unfortunately, this is often the case at school.
Some children are too shy to ask for help, particularly in the playground.
Some say they told a teacher & they felt their problem was unheard.
We want to encourage children to speak up, especially if they are in fear of other children, for whatever reason.
In the past, we have taught the students to follow a plan of action, & to move to the next step, if the previous one hasn't
worked.
1. Use an "I" statement. e.g. "I don't like it when you play too roughly. Please stop it."
2. Tell the teacher on duty.
3. Tell your class teacher, or one of the Executive.
Another option, (which we would be happy if parents encouraged & even assisted,) is to write the problem on paper, &
put it in the "Bully Box", located in the main office foyer.
Notes need to say what the problem is, & the writer's name & class.
Problems can be addressed privately & the child will know he or she has been heard.
We really want our children to be safe & happy at school, so please encourage them to ask for help.
Have a safe & happy holiday.
Helen Harvie (Mrs Rainbow)/School Chaplain.
School Photos Envelopes
School Photos will be on Wednesday, 22nd April, which is the first Wednesday of Term 2.
Photo envelopes will be sent home today. Please keep them until the actual photo day, then return them to school with
money enclosed on that day.
Canteen
Please be advised that the Canteen will be CLOSED on Thursday, 2nd April.
Student Council
On Monday, 30th March the student council had their 2nd meeting. The items discussed were:
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Buddy Seat - The buddy seat was a fantastic idea from 1/2B, and will be taken to the staff for them to talk about.
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Year 6 Spot - the year 6 spot was successful. It will also be taken to the staff for them to discuss where we would
put the hangout and is Year 6 responsible enough.
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Fruit Salad Cups - The fruit salad cups were turned down because the student council thought it would be too
much work for the canteen ladies.
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Fish & Chip Day - The fish & chip day was also voted out because the student council thought that it was too
unhealthy and it would be a lot of work for the fish & chip workers.
By Charlie Hickey
Fundraiser
This Thursday, 2nd April will be out of uniform day.
A gold coin donation is required, raising money for the
Ronald McDonald House.
A very worthy cause to support.