November 18th 2015 - Kallista Primary School

Wednesday 18th November 2015
Kallista Primary School, 72 Monbulk Road, phone 9755 2633
Important Diary Dates
Kallista on the Green will be a
wonderful celebration of all things
great here at Kallista Primary
School. A day to unwind on the
oval with friends old and new,
soak up the sounds and the sunshine nestled in the beautiful
Sherbrooke forest. There will be
live music by Lily and King, The
Chops, Jed Rowe, Chris Gelok,
Drumming circle, KPSchoir and
instrumental musicians and the
Hot Jazz Orchestra! There will be
delicious food and drinks galore,
stalls and fun activities for children.
November
Thurs 19th
Fri 20th
Sun 22nd
Sat 28th
7pm 2016 Foundation
Information Evening
Ball Sports
2pm Kallista on the Green
Chai Tent—End of the Line
December
Wed 2nd
Fri 4th
Mon 7th
Wed 9th
Mon 14th
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Wed 16th
Thurs 17th
Nursing Home Visit
9.15 Final FOKP Mtg for 2015
Parent Helper Morning Tea
10am Interlink Xmas Concert
4pm Teddy Bears Picnic for
2016 Preps
Grade 6 Graduation
Reports Home
Treetops / Cinema Excursion
Last day for Students
January 2016
Fri 29th
1st Day for Year 1 to 6
Students 2016
February 2016
Thurs 4th
1st Day for Preps 9.30-12.30
It's going to be a special day and
we look forward to seeing everyone there.
A word from the Principal…..
Hello Everyone!
Athletics day was spectacular!
Thanks to Hilary Morris for once again organising a fantastic athletics day for our
school!
The children all participated with great enthusiasm and enthusiastically
supported each other all the way.
At Kallista Primary we all value:
Congratulations to the O’Donohue house team for their win! It was a tough
competition! Well done also to all the house captains and vice captains who
worked so well together to organise the day with Mrs Morris. It was a terrific
learning experience for them and they did a wonderful job leading their teams.
Enrolments and Classes for 2016
This is our final call out to parents regarding enrolments at our school. If you
know of anyone looking to enrol at our school for 2016, could you please ask
them to give me a call on 9755 2633. Similarly, it would be a tremendous help if
you could let the office know if you are moving next year and your child will no
longer be attending. This information is vital at this stage of the year so that we
can finalise our class structure and place students in various classes. Thank you.
Our Lollipop Lady cares for you!
Julie, our crossing lady, has been telling me how much she loves being our
crossing lady! She really cares about each and every person that uses our
KALLISTA PRIMARY
SCHOOL
72 Monbulk Road
Phone: 9755 2633
General Purpose Rm:
9755-3740
Fax: 9755 1960
Email: kallista.ps@
edumail.vic.gov.au
Web site: www.kallista.global2.
vic.edu.au
Principal:
Christine Finighan
Office Staff:
Andrea Gunn
Bronwyn Laidler
Bernie Smith
Class Teachers:
Kirsten Belloni
Heather Glover
Sam Graunke
Bonnie Ledger
Gail McIntyre
Kate Nadji
Simone Patterson
Amy Roworth
Meagan Street
Anne Vear
Sonja W inkler
Art & Library:
Georgie Ruzyla
Physical Education:
Hilary Morris
Literacy Support:
Marg Brooks
Japanese:
Yahiro Yashino
Garden Specialist:
Sonja W ittmann
Kitchen Specialist:
Kylie Eklund
Teacher Assistant:
Robyn Durrand
Sherrin Dwyer
Kerrie Tully
Before & After Care:
Liz Nia
Jayne Turner
S. C. President:
Emma Miller
Uniform Shop:
To be advised
Miniscope email:
miniscope@
kallistaps.vic.edu.au
crossing and takes her responsibilities very seriously. Thanks to all the children
who she reports say hello and use the crossing safely, following her instructions
and walking across the road on the sound of her whistle. Great job!
Parents, please use the crossing and teach all the children to follow Julie’s
instructions. It’s a busy road out there and the children look to us to provide them
with a consistent message. Thank you so much for putting all our children’s safety
first!
2016 Parent Contribution Notice to be sent home soon
The Kallista Primary School’s annual Parent Contribution Notice will be sent home
over the next week. Your contributions to our school are essential to ensure that
we can continue to provide the education program we offer at our school.
School Uniform…Please see the insert in this week’s Miniscope
The Kallista Primary School’s school council decided last year, that it is important
that all children wear proper school uniform to KPS. Uniform at Kallista Primary
School is compulsory. If any family needs assistance, we have our second-hand
uniform shop and also, parents can call me at the office on 9755 2633, if they are
experiencing financial difficulties and cannot afford to purchase uniform. I am very
happy to help. Please note, bike shorts and leggings without a skirt over the top,
are not school uniform. Please ensure your child does not come to school in this
attire. Thank you.
Before and After School Care Accounts
Please note that Before and After School Care accounts need to be settled before
the end of the year. If you could please call at the office to settle your account or
alternatively make arrangements with the office staff. It is very important that
these accounts do not run over into the new year without an arrangement in
place.
Ball Sports on Friday and Kallista on the Green on Sunday
What an exciting final term we have unfolding, with our sporting events, the
Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Tree Tops Adventures, Graduation, and the Cameo Cinema
excursion, just to mention a few! Ball Sports is on this Friday, so wear your house
colours! I wonder who will win?!!
Hope to see you all at Kallista on the Green on Sunday. I am looking forward to
spending the afternoon with you all, listening to some great music and enjoying all
the fun and food and colour of the afternoon!
Can’t wait to see you there!
Christine
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The wearing of the school uniform creates a sense of identity within our school community and assists in managing the ongoing well-being and safety of our students. We seek parent support to ensure that their child is wearing the correct uniform
each morning. The uniform has been developed in consultation with the school community, student representative council
and school council. It provides choice for students and allows students to safely engage in the many varied school activities
and also cater for the financial constraints of families. This dress code applies during school hours, traveling to and from
school, school excursions, and for all school photographs. Students need to present an explanatory note from their parents,
if they are out of uniform.
The following uniform code is compulsory for all students.
Polo Tops
- Long or short sleeve
- Gold or navy
Shorts
- Cargo, jersey, culottes
Summer Dress
- Kallista colour
Winter Tunic Or Winter Skirt
- Kallista colour or plain navy
- Plain navy skivvy or plain navy round neck long sleeve top should be worn as an under garment to pinafore
Shoes
- Shoes are to be black or navy and can include leather school shoes, elastic sided boots/ankle boots, runners/
sports shoes and covered in sandals
Socks
- Plain blue, black or white socks
Hats
- Hats should be plain navy broad brimmed or legionnaires
School Bag
- Badged, navy school bag is preferred
PURCHASING THE SCHOOL UNIFORM
Uniforms with Logo
Branded Kallista Primary School uniforms can be purchased at:
Beleza School Uniform Shop, Shop 5 Mountain Gate Shopping Centre, Ferntree Gully, Tel: 9753 5788
Uniforms without Logo
Available for purchase from most large department stores e.g. Kmart, Target etc.
Second Hand School Uniform Store
Please ask the school office regarding opening hours.
Arrangements can be made to help provide school uniforms for families experiencing economic hardship.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The full Uniform Policy is available at the school office or feel free to discuss with School Principal Christine
Finighan.
Suggestions for addressing children and young peoples’ responses in relation to traumatic events such as the terrorist attacks in Paris.
Children and young people will have seen and heard about the terrorist attacks that occurred in Paris on Friday 13
November 2015.
The authorities in France and countries around the world will help to support the people who have been impacted
by this event.
Children often worry and know more than we realise. Adults may assume that children are doing okay if they don’t
talk or ask questions about what has happened. Sometimes they have questions they may not ask unless we provide the opportunity.
Most children and young people will experience normal reactions to something that is distressing and with support
from trusted adults around them these reactions will subside.
Routines are important when an event like this occurs. School can be very useful to support all children and young
people.
Remember sometimes teachers and parents feel like we don’t have the answers. It is helpful to remind children
and ourselves that there are people working hard to make the current situation better.
Exposure to television, print media and social media
Many children are likely to be unsettled by the images on television, in the print media and online media reports about the Paris terrorist attacks.
It is important to understand what sense a child or young person makes of what they are seeing on television or hearing via the media (this includes social media) and what they are hearing in adult conversations.
It is important to monitor the amount of news coverage they see and hear. Seeing the event over and over
again can cause vicarious trauma to adults and children.
Children and young people may experience sleeplessness and or nightmares about imagined consequences
or images from television or print or social media coverage.
Responding to the concerns of children and young people
Children and young people may need to talk about what they have seen and heard. It is important that we
listen to their concerns.
Keep information factual and dispel any rumours. Don’t be afraid to tell them that you don’t have all the answers.
Children and young people may need reassurance about their safety and the safety of those they care
about.
Teachers and parents should listen to the child or young person’s cues as to what they want to know about
the terrorist attacks. It is important to be honest with children and young people in an age appropriate way.
It is not unusual for young children to want to be close to those they love and care about.
Older children will possibly want to discuss the events, it is advisable to clarify information and dispel rumours as this helps them to process the information more accurately.
Prepared by the Emergency Management Division, Department of Education and Training.
November 2015
Advice for Parents
It is wise for you to monitor your child’s exposure to television coverage, print media and social media.
Some children and young people will want to talk about the tragic events and try to make sense of what they
have both seen and heard.
Other children will avoid any discussion around the events and will be reassured by routine and normality.
Remember the importance of routine, sleep, exercise and healthy eating.
There is a range of things you can do to assist your child during events such as this, including:
Acknowledge that the event was distressing
Reassure children that they are safe
Look for signs of distress (e.g. some children/young people might be scared)
Normalise responses - typical response will range from anger to general upset or sadness
Maintain a normal routine - keeping the structure at home or at school in place
Allow children to express feelings as they arise
Telling stories about how people manage during difficult times can be helpful.
Separate fact from fiction e.g. children may express fears about unrelated events.
Plan relaxing activities before bed – talk your child through a gentle relaxation, this might include using soothing music and talking them through relaxing tension in their body or simply reading something to them that
induces relaxation (i.e. a favourite book).
Speak in hopeful terms – children and young people will often take their cues from their parents' reactions; if
you are honest, calm, compassionate and open they will be much more able to trust that they will be okay.
Always remember the value of doing something with children that they like to do such as playing, exercising,
being outdoors - have a time during your day to share time with your child.
Prepared by the Emergency Management Division, Department of Education and Training.
November 2015
FRIENDS OF KALLISTA PRIMARY (FOKP)
Kallista on the Green
This Sunday 22 Nov , 2 -6 pm
Hi Kallista families ,
It’s only 4 DAYS until KALLISTA on the GREEN !!
A BIG THANKS to everyone who has :
DONATED items to the class or general stall,
HELPED with any aspect of planning, or
VOLUNTEERED to help on a Class or General stall
HELPERS - STILL NEEDED
There are still a few stalls needing assistance, and other jobs to do in preparation for
Sunday, so if you can help out at all please contact the Office or text Kate on (0438) 038 718.
MARQUEES - NEEDED – Could you loan us your Marquee for the afternoon ? If yes, please call / text Kate on
(0438) 038 718 asap. It would be great if you could drop the marquee down to the GP room on Sat between 2-5 pm , or from
9am Sunday morning – BUT please call/text Kate asap to let us know you have one so we can allocate it to a stall.
DONATIONS –
Second-hand Clothing , Bric-a-Brac, Books, old Blankets, Lucky jars (glass jars filled to approx $2 value ), Glass bowls (for terrariums) , PLUS other items for your child’s own class stall are all still needed.
- Please drop General donations into the PINK BOX outside the office and Class Stall donations directly to your child’s classroom
CAKE STALL : We Need Your Donations Of Baked Items To Sell !!
Whole cakes, slices, biscuits, gluten free treats, muffins etc.
Please list ingredients and label clearly.
Baked goods can be dropped off in the Kitchen from 2-5pm Sat, 10am onwards on Sunday or brought to the Cake Stall
from 2pm Sunday
Any questions contact Nicky Tipping (0402) 249 . Thank you!
MEGA RAFFLE !!
Have you sold / bought your Raffle tickets yet ???
Tickets are $1 each. 20 tickets per book.
1st Prize is an Apple IPad Air , plus 15 other great prizes
Return your sold tickets and money to school THIS WEEK or to the Raffle Table on Sunday ..
More books are available at the Office
…Drawn at KoTGreen.
MORE FOKP NEWS :
CHAI TENT – End Of The Line Festival , Sat 28 Nov
Kallista Primary has been given a great opportunity to run a Chai Tent at the End of the Line Festival in
Belgrave . Julie Konda (KPS mum and a festival organizer) will set up a wonderful tent for us and this
promises to be a terrific fundraiser for our school , BUT WE DO NEED HELP to run the stall. So please let
us know ASAP if you’d like to help on the day–
Don’t Be Shy, Make Your Chai ! Text / call Kate (0438) 038 718 or Julie (0413) 802 715
REMINDERS …
- SCHOOL BANKING - Every THURSDAY
- Final FOKP MEETING for 2015 - Friday 4 December, 9.15am Staffroom
See you This Sunday at Kallista on the Green !!
Kate Hannan
(0438) 038 718
Cath Clift
(0428) 862 07
After School Care Activities
November / December
November
Mon 23rd
Tues 24th
Wed 25th
Thurs 26th
Fri 27th
Goo
Table Tennis
Mummy Wrap Comp
Painting
Fruit Salad
Mon 30th
Tues 1st
Wed 2nd
Thurs 3rd
Fri 4th
Sherbet
Cooking Shortbreads
Tennis
Gymnastics
Statue Bobs
Cake Stall !!
This Sunday, 22 Nov
Kallista on the Green (2– 6pm)
WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS OF BAKED ITEMS TO SELL !
Whole cakes, slices, biscuits
Gluten free treats, muffins etc.
Please list ingredients and label clearly.
Baked goods can be dropped off in the Kitchen
from 10am on Sunday or brought to the Cake Stall from 2pm
Any questions contact Nicky Tipping (0402) 249 130
Thank you !
Notices Sent Home
9/11
End of Year Celebration due 5/12
10/11
Gr 6 Trees Adventures 11/12
-
Somers School Camp for Gr 5 & 6
-
ipad information for Gr 5 & 6 2016
NIHONGO NEWS
JAPANESE NEWS
OUR SISTER SCHOOL IN JAPAN!!!
It’s exciting to announce that we have become a sister school with
Kitatama Primary School in Japan.
Kitatama is located in the central part of Okinawa Island in
Okinawa prefecture and is surrounded by beautiful beaches.
Kitatama Primary School
This month, we will start class room internet video sessions which will help the students develop
their Japanese language skills.
Our senior students are going to have their first video meeting on 26th of Nov. They have been
preparing for this activity and brushing up on their Japanese!
Yahiro Yoshino (Japanese LOTE)
“THIS FRIDAY 20th” 11.30am – 1.30pm.
ALL WELCOME
Let’s hope it doesn’t rain this time!
What a fantastic day it was for our Athletic Sports. Rain in the morning finally cleared to near perfect
conditions. Our Kallista kids were able to demonstrate some great skills and it was wonderful to see so
many Prep Mums and Dads attend our very special day. It was a day of thrills, spills, high drama and
shock results.......but all good fun. I was so pleased to see the level of enthusiasm and sportsmanship
shown by all students. I must congratulate our House Captains and Vice Captains for their efforts in trialling and training fellow House members and for their leadership on the day. The role of House Captains
is time consuming and, at times, extremely difficult with so many jobs to complete prior to, and during
sports days. Our Kallista House system provides wonderful opportunities for many students to gain experience in leadership and management of others. Wasn’t the excitement great to see on the faces of
our leaders as the results were announced? Congratulations to O’Donohue for winning the athletics and
to Lily and Tyler for their wonderful speeches. What great sports!
The variety of events ensures that all students have the opportunity to participate both as an individual
and as a team. Students had been practicing, not only in Phys. Ed. lessons, but during recess and
lunchtimes also.
A big thank you to all Staff and parents that helped out on the day! You really are a dedicated bunch.
From recording, taking photos, judging, marshalling, raking the pit, handing out icy-poles, first aid, announcing and finally helping to put equipment away back at school. It’s a huge job and a real team
effort. Thankyou.
Please find time to check out the sports noticeboard for a great selection of photographs of our Kallista
kids in action taken by Nicky Tipping and Jomique Arcaro. Great shots of some very talented kids.
The Ball Sports results will be combined with the Athletic results this Friday to determine the OVERALL
House Winners for 2015. Good luck everyone.
Hilary Morris
Sports Coordinator
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