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Karoo News
Term 3 Week 6 Wednesday 23rd August, 2017
Fri 25th August Prep 2018 Curric. Exp: 2:40-3:20pm
Karoo Reading Challenge ends
Monday 28th August Prep-Year 4: Storyteller visit Year 6 Girls Wellbeing Lunch
Tuesday 29th August Book Parade—9:10am in Gym
Wednesday 30th August Fathers Day Stall
Thursday 31st August Fathers Day Stall
Years 5 & 6: Guest Author Ivan’s Pies—order forms due back
SEPTEMBER
Friday 1st September Year 6 District Summer Sport Day 1 Prep 2018 Curric. Exp: 2:40-3:20pm
Monday 4th September Curriculum Day—no students at school
Tuesday 5th September Year 6 Organising Students (also Parent session 7pm)
Wednesday 6th September Como House excursion (1D & 1SM)
Term Dates 2017
Term 3 17 Jul—22 Sept Term 4 9 Oct—22 Dec
SCHOOL FOYER MONITOR
Prep 100 days
Respect Responsibility Excellence Honesty & Fairness
Tolerance & Understanding
Karoo Calendar Principal’s Comments
Quest- a great success! After months of dedication and hard work our Year 3 and 4 students performed ‘Quest’ at Rowville Secondary College. The enthusiasm was high as the 160 students finally had the opportunity to perform on a large stage with an audience. Tonight at 6.30pm they will hold their second performance. We are very grateful to the school community for supporting the production and extremely proud of our students. Photos will be displayed on the screen in the foyer over the next few weeks. Thanks to the school community for their support. Naplan This week our Year 3 and 5 students received their individual NAPLAN results. Whilst individual efforts and results are important the staff (all year levels and specialists) will anaylse the data. We will look for trends in the data, identifying and celebrating student strengths and also looking at ways to improve those areas that were not as strong. It is a whole school responsibility to evaluate student performance and to inform future teaching and learning to programs. Attitudes to School We have received the results of the Attitudes to School Survey that our Year 4, 5 and 6 students completed in May this year. The objective of the annual Attitudes to School Survey is to collect data about the opinions of students from Years 4 to 12 to assist schools with planning, developing curriculum and improving student outcomes. The survey assists schools to gain an understanding of students’ perceptions and their experience of school. It provides schools with valuable data on students’ views of their wellbeing, teaching, learning and school in general.The highest percentage score 94% indicates that our students believe that ‘my teacher expects me to do my best’ and ‘my teacher believes that I can do well at school’. These two comments with positive responses reflect the value and importance we place on assisting students to have high expectations for success.
We value student voice as a means to improving student engagement, wellbeing and quality instruction. We are conducting a Karoo based student-led discussion to find out what your child thinks of our school. We will use the survey results to plan programs and activities to improve your child's schooling experience. Parent Opinion Survey A random sample of 166 families were invited to complete the 2017 Parent Opinion Survey. Thank you to those families who have responded. An email has been sent reminding families who have not already done so, to complete the confidential online survey by Sunday 27th August. Your feedback will be used to inform and direct our future school planning and improvement. I ask you to please take the time to complete the survey as your opinions are important to us and will contribute to the future management and organisation of our school. Bunnings Barbeque Congratulations to the Fundraising Sub Committee for organising a very successful barbeque at Bunnings in Scoresby on Saturday 12
th August. The total amount raised was $2000, with
approximately 65 kilograms of sausages sold. The school community supported the committee and I am very proud to acknowledge the following families for their help on the day: Linton, Khouri, Robinson, Haley, Fogel, Clarke, Booth, Vallence, McMullen, Jackson, Cowan, Martin, Michas, Myintoo, Brodie, Hedley, Read, Hook, Clarke and Gillespie. Project Day Unfortunately due to lack of support the proposed Project Day scheduled for Saturday 26
th
August has been postponed. We will reschedule in Spring when the weather is warmer.
Leanne Vines Acting Principal
Phone: 9759-6222 Fax: 9759-6211 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.karoops.vic.edu.au
NO SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Monday 28th August
IMPORTANT DATES—CAMPS
Year 3 Camp (26th-27th October) 2nd instal—$44 (28/8) 3rd instal—$44 (18/9)
Year 4 Camp (25th-27th October) 2nd instal—$75 (28/8) 3rd instal—$76 (18/9)
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
All visitors to the school must sign in and out at the office, and collect a green visitor’s badge. These badges help the students and staff identify you as an ‘authorised vis i tor’ . Please remember to return the badge when you sign out.
CURRICULUM DAY
Monday 4th September
QUEST Year 3 and 4 Production Evening Performance 6:30pm at Rowville Secondary College
(Eastern Campus). Limited number of tickets still available!
KAROO BOOK WEEK 28th Aug—1st Sept
KAROO TERM 3
HOUSE POINTS 120
WYANDRA KELLBOURNE MURRINDAL BARINGA
107 109 123
KAROO READING CHALLENGE EXTENSION
Due to the Library closure, The Karoo Reading
Challenge has been extended.
For anyone not already finished the new finish date is
Friday August 25th.
Still time to get those last few books read!
When you have finished your reading sheet don’t
forget to bring it to the Library.
Well done to all of the students who have already
returned their completed sheets. Happy reading,
Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Austin
CLASS AWARDS
Year 3-6 Week Ending— 11th August 2017
Year 3: Leon J, Charlie S, Taylah Y & Brayden J—3B; Chloe J, Lucas R, Ali B—3C; Cooper W, Linc E, Dakota A, Tijana P—3F. Year 4: Montana F, Shayna B, Paolo B, Luke M—4D; Charley A, Joshua G, Caitlin K, Elai B—4RD; Lachlan B, Adam J, Addison K—4T. Year 5: Ella S, Raistlin S, Shayla A, Madeline S—5J; Emily C, Ryan B, Ashlee R—5R; Christian G, Krish R, Will V, Xander H, Claire I, Linda P—5W. Year 6: Bayllie C, Lara J, Hayden D—6F; 6M—The whole class; Walaa A, Gabrielle W—6V.
Indonesian: Harrison S—4T, Madeline A—4RD, Lachlan E—4D
P.E: Brayden J—3B.
Science: Aimee B—5J, Jasmine H—5J, Olivia W—6V
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK REMINDER
Any parent helping at Karoo Primary School
(whether it be in the classroom, at sports, excursions, camps or
KPA/fundraising activities held during school hours)
must hold a current WWC.
Please drop into the office to check we have a copy of yours!
PE & SPORTS NEWS
SENIOR HOOP TIME SELECTION POLICY
We have had a fantastic response from 89 of our Year 5 & 6 students in their expression of interest to be a part of the Senior Hoop Time Competition. Unfortunately, we are only able to take 40 students to this event, which has made selection for this team difficult. As this is their final year at Karoo we have given preference to the Year 6s to participate in this event and all of the Year 6s that expressed interest in playing have made a team. We have had a strong interest from the Year 6s to participate therefore there have only been a few Year 5s invited to join a team. The Year 5s that have been selected by using the following policy:
Grade of basketball played – dependant on the team that a player is required for e.g. If the All Star Girls required more players, then students playing B Grade basketball or higher were selected for this team.
Gender – as Hoop Time regulations state, each team needs to provide a certain amount of girls and boys e.g. Every Future Star and Rookie team needs to have 2 girls on a court at one time therefore we have chosen some of the teams on gender needs.
What if there are more participants than places in a team? If there are more participants filling these criteria than places in the team we have randomly selected players from that list to join. Obviously, our preference would be for mass participation however there are many factors taken into account when making the decision to limit participation to 40 students. We understand and empathise with the Year 5 students who don’t get the chance to participate this year.
Josh Maroney PE & Sport Coordinator
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE
CURRICULUM DAY PROGRAM
Tenpin bowling and Lunch
Monday 4th September—7:00am-6:15pm
Notices went home last week for this Curriculum Day program (2 games of Tenpin bowling and lunch comprising hotdog, curly fries and a drink). Breakfast will not be offered on this day. Permission forms and payment of $40 due back by 6pm Friday 25th August. This program will only go ahead if sufficient numbers book. Parents will be notified via Flexibuzz whether or not the program will run.
If your child is attending this Curriculum Day program please ensure they are currently enrolled in Outside School Hours Care (enrolment forms available from the office—$10 registration fee is payable).
Prep—Year 2 : Tuesday 12th September
Years 3—6: Wednesday 13th September
The AFL Finals are just around the corner
and Footy Colours Day is back!
On Tuesday 12th September (Prep-2) and Wednesday 13
th
September (Years 3-6) students are encouraged to wear their favourite footy colours to school. The Canteen is running special ‘Footy Day’ lunches on Tuesday 12
th September (Prep-2) and Wednesday 13
th September (Years 3-
6) . Order forms will be coming home today—payment and orders due back no later than 3:30pm on Friday 1st September. Cost is $6 per lunch.
Parent opinion Survey
Online link closes Sunday 27th August
Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st August
Come along and view the display of Father’s Day Stall items in the library window. Classes will visit the stall at the times listed below. Please send along a plastic bag
and money on the day your child’s class is scheduled.
The stall will also be open 3.30pm on the Thursday in the multi-purpose room for all students to purchase any remaining stock.
KPA Father’s Day Co-ordinators
Wednesday 30th August Thursday 31st
August
Time Grade Time Grade
9:15 2W 9:15 Prep C
9:30 4RD 9:30 1SM
9:45 1A 9:45 Prep M
10:00 2E 10:00 1U
10:15 6F 10:15 4D
10:30 5J 10:30 2H
10:45 6V 10:45 3F
11:45 2D 11:45 5W
12:00 1D 12:00 3C
12:15 6M 12:15 -
12:30 5R 12:30 -
12:45 4T 12:45 -
1:00 Prep T 1:00 -
1:15 3B 1:15 -
CHOCOLATE DRIVE
PRIZE WINNERS
1st: Bree D (1A) 2nd: Chelsea M (5W)
3rd: Abbey J (5J)
Congratulations to the Barry family for selling the most boxes!
Thank you to everyone for your support!
Curriculum News
Getting the most out of Live Mathletics
For several years now, Karoo has subscribed to an online numeracy resource called Mathletics. This system of lessons and basic number fact practise sessions are available to all Karoo students both at school and at home. Live Mathletics is one of the many great ways to get some practise in at home.
What age is Live Mathletics appropriate for? All ages. The ten individual gaming levels include content from simple addition questions to complex algebra and statistics for Secondary/High School students. Students are matched together based on their personal speed and accuracy scores (regardless of age), so fair and competitive games are assured at all times.
Which level should I choose in Live Mathletics? Live Mathletics has ten levels of games. We recommend you choose a level that will challenge you. Once you reach Hu-man Calculator ranking at one level, try challenging yourself at the next level up. Your individual Bonus Level (shown with a gold star) will guide you where will be a good level to challenge yourself.
How are students matched in Live Mathletics? Students are matched on their ability and skill level, not age or location, to ensure everyone gets a fair game, every time. Live Mathletics uses lots of data from each student (relating to their average score, speed and accuracy etc) to match stu-dents together. In random-match games (such as World Challenge) students will only be matched with another online stu-dent of the same ability, regardless of their age or location. Students are also only matched with another of equal skill rank-ing – from Raging Rookie through to Human Calculator.
How is my ability ranking decided on Live Mathletics? Your ability ranking – from Raging Rookie to Human Calculator – depends on your top score and accuracy level. The Live Mathletics computer uses your average scores from your last three games to decide your ranking. Improve your scores and watch your ranking increase, but be careful… your ranking can also go down!
Keep up the great work using Mathletics Karoo!
Miss Mollica on behalf of the Mathematics Team
OFFICE NEWS…
Visitors to the school—please return your visitor badge to the office!
We have ‘lost’ about 100 badges since the start of Term 2!
UNIVERSITY OF NSW
ASSESSMENTS
Karoo had a number of children participating in Digital Technology and Science assessments for the University of New South Wales. In Digital Technologies we had 11 students participating.
The following students received a credit: Elaine L (3B), Emily B (3B) and Ryan K (5J)
A Distinction was achieved by: Daniel Z (3B) and Cooper R (3F) In Science we had 17 students who participated.
A Credit was obtained by: Brianna E (4T) and Ian K (4RD)
A Distinction was achieved by: Elaine L (3B)
A High Distinction was attained by: Daniel Z (3B)
Well Done! Fiona Marker (ICAS Co-ordinator)
BOOK WEEK 2017
We will be celebrating Book Week
from Monday the 28th of August to
Friday the 1st of September.
BOOK PARADE
The Book Parade will be on Tuesday the 29th August at
9.10am. This parade will be for the whole school. All students
are invited to dress up as their favourite book character. All
students are encouraged to participate.
GUEST SPEAKERS
PREP – Year 4
Anne E Stewart, an acclaimed storyteller with an
international reputation will be visiting the students from
Prep – Year 4 on Monday the 28th August.
10 – 11 am – All Prep – Year 2s.
11.30 – 12.30 – All Year 3s and 4s.
Anne is a versatile performer whose focus is on the shared
stories of Australia.
Years 5 & 6
Anna Ciddor has written and illustrated over 50 books. She
has won Notable Book awards from the Children’s Book
Council. She inspires audiences with her passion for turning
facts into gripping narrative.
Anna will be visiting the Year 5/6s in the Learning Common
on Thursday the 31st of August from 10 – 11am.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
The Library will be open from 1.40 – 2.05pm each day during
Book Week for students of all ages. We will be doing hands-
on activities relating to the short listed books. This work will
then be displayed in the Library.
Canteen News
ORDER YOUR LUNCHES ONLINE
Our school has made an important change by registering for the online ordering system QuickCliq, which provides a safe way for ordering meals from our canteen online at your convenience.
You can now order your children’s lunch orders online, using this new online canteen ordering system. Full instructions (including a link to the QuickCliq website) is available on the Karoo Primary School website under the Canteen tab.
QuickCliq allows you to set up an account from which your lunch order money is direct debited. No need to worry about having the correct money for your child’s lunch, and orders can be placed at any time that is convenient to you. No lunch orders can be accepted online after 9am for that same day’s lunch.
You are still welcome to order your child’s lunch manually using a paper bag and paying with cash—ordering lunches using the lunch tubs will continue as normal.
If you have any trouble registering or setting up your account, please contact Quick Cliq - [email protected] or call 1300 116 637.
How to get started: • Visit www.quickcliq.com.au • Log on or, if you are not already registered, ‘sign up’ by completing the registration form and follow the prompts • Ensure you have added a student • Select the ‘Meal Order’ tab to order from your canteen • Order at your convenience
More information on how to place orders can be found on the QuickCliq website or contact QuickCliq directly by email - [email protected].
If you have any questions regarding the Menu Items, please feel free to come and see me at the canteen.
Dianne Richards Karoo PS Canteen Manager
Year 5/6 Science
From the Year 6 Science Captains, Samuel V and Olivia W.
In the first five weeks of this term the Year 5s and 6s have been very busy in Science. This term the Year 5s have been learning about ‘Earth’s Place In Space’ and have already learnt lots. They have made models of how the Earth, Moon and Sun move around each other, learnt about people who once thought the Earth was flat and had some fun using shadows to make Sun dials.
The Year 6s have also learnt lots about their new topic ‘Change Detectives’ (chemical science). They learnt about chemical and physical changes by doing cool experiments such as Candle in a Jar, Ice cubes melting and mixing bi-carb soda, citric acid, tartaric acid and water together.
Neither Karoo Primary School nor the Department of Education endorses the product or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by Karoo Primary School or Department of Education for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.
CANTEEN NEWS …
Canteen is open for lunch orders
& recess counter sales every day. Please
make sure you use the latest menu
(Winter Menu—Terms 2 & 3 2017 ) when
ordering. Canteen menus at the office.
New online ordering—now available!
If you have not already done so, we
recommend you sign up with FlexiBuzz
to receive event reminders, newsletters
and messages from your year level.
It’s quick, easy and free!
Sign up for FlexiBuzz on your mobile phone or PC in 4 easy steps
Sign up for FlexiBuzz and then login Search ‘FlexiBuzz’ in your app store or go to web.flexibuzz.com and click ‘Sign Up’ Connect to Karoo Select the ‘Search’ icon and select ‘Schools, Primary’; select Karoo Primary School from the results. Select your communication groups Click the ‘Add’ icon beside the communication groups that apply to you. Get started Click the ‘Home’ icon to view our recent posts. Access the Calendar, Canteen Menu and Uniform list as well as receive messages and reminders.
LOST PROPERTY — COMMUNITY CENTRE
No visitors during class time please!
Open Before & After School:
Mon-Wed 8:45-9am & 3:30-
3:45pm
Open During School:
Mon—Wed 1:30-1:40pm
Uniform Shop
Klad Sport, 8 Macro Court, Rowville
Ph: 9763 0266
Open: Monday - Friday : 8:30am-4:30pm and Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm
Uniform List available from office.
COMMUNITY NEWS
ROWVILLE LAKES LITTLE ATHLETICS "Try Out Day" Sat 16th Sep-tember At Knox Park, Bunjill Way Knoxfield - 10.30am to 12.00pm. Official try out day for the new season. Although the day doesn’t follow the same format as a normal meet, you will get a taste of Little Aths & see what little aths is all about. Returning & new families welcome. For more infor-mation contact Rob Monteath 0401 699 413 or Matt Johnstone on 0402 236 496
POSITIVE PARENTING TELEPHONE SERVICE : 1800 880 660 This service run by Gateway Health provides a free telephone based parent education program for parents, grandparents caring for their grandchildren and carers of children aged 2 -10 years. Participants will be provided with a workbook and will be supported by weekly 30 minute phone calls from a trained Parent Educator over an 6 to 10 week period. This free service has daytime, evening and Saturday morning appointments available. Online modules are also available.
BLACKBURN CYCLING CLUB invites girls & boys to come and try Track Cycling on 23rd September (introductory session for juniors/new riders) at Burwood East velodrome. Bring your own bike and learn cycling skills away from traffic from qualified coaches. Free event. Our club runs regular track racing and training sessions from October-April for begin-ners, juniors, elite and masters. Register your interest via email at [email protected] or visit www.bbn.org.au.
UPWEY FERNTREE GULLY BASEBALL CLUB—Looking for a different sport this Summer … try baseball! Boys and girls welcome to registration day on Sunday 27th August from 10:30am-12:00pm at Kings park, Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully. For more info contact Brad Gawith on 0407 319 659 or email [email protected].
SINGLE PARENTS ACTIVE KIDS—Free family fun day on Sunday 10th September starting 1pm at Quarries Park, Clifton Hill (Mel Ref 2D C2). Free BBQ, entertainment and activities. Chat with like minded parents with active kids wanting to play with other active kids. For more info call Moush on 0430 504 119 or email [email protected].
ANIMAL AID SPRING CELEBRATION—Sunday 24th September from 11:30am-2:30pm at 35 Killara Road, Coldstream. showcasing Animal Aid’s work and celebrating the role of companion pets in our lives. This will be an opportunity to meet adoption animals, win a prize in our dog competitions, get pet advice and see our amazing new facility. Everyone can enjoy fun festival games, carnival food, craft activities, face painting and so much more. Don’t forget to bring along your furry friend! We will also be holding a colouring competition and a story competition; all entries will be displayed on the day and if you come along to the event participants will receive a free gift. For more information phone 8756 1335 or email animalaid.org.au. HEATHMONT CRICKET CLUB invites all girls to try out on Saturday 26th August from 11:30am-12:30pm at ‘New’ Saxon Croydon (51 Lusher Rd, Croydon). No experience necessary—all ages and abilities. Contact Paul Perry on 0488 143 443 or email [email protected]
Indonesian In Term 3 the Year 2 students learn about the members of the family. They create a Family Tree, sing a song about the family and play card games based on the vocabulary that they have acquired. Here some of their Family Tree creations.
Ibu Lim ( Indonesian Language Teacher).
Join the adventure. Do you know how to cook chocolate spiders or make frog puppets? Can you build monsters and spaceships from scrap items? Have you ever grown a plant or hiked in the bush? These are all things you can learn when you are a Joey Scout!
Joey Scouts are boys and girls aged 6-7 who like having fun and making friends. You’ll also play heaps of games and learn heaps of useful stuff. Heany Park Joey Scouts have places available for an immediate start to your child’s Scouting adventure. So come along and see what being a Joey Scout is all about at
Heany Park Scout Hall, Golding Drive Rowville on Thursday eve-
nings from 5.45pm – 6.45pm or give Luke a call 0408 267 255 or
email us [email protected]