No 34 Wednesday 13th November

2019 KFPS News

Dear students, parents & friends,

Welcome to Week 6 of this term. Can you believe that we are exactly halfway through this term? We have so much more fun to have, speaking of which, let’s not forget our Crazy Hair/Out of uniform day this coming Friday. Maybe if our students are out of uniform…… maybe I should come IN uniform? Sadly, I’m not entirely sure that I would fit into my old school uniform?

Remembrance Day On Monday 11th November, our school choir along with our school captains attended the Kangaroo Flat Remembrance Day service at the Memorial Park cenotaph in High St Kangaroo Flat. The service commenced at 10:40am with our school captains, Atticus and Makayla laying a wreath, student leaders Tiffany, Tajh and Maddy raising the flags from half-mast to full mast and finally our school choir singing the national anthem.

Bike Education Under the watchful eye and instruction from Mr Colley, our PE Teacher, our Grade 3-6 students have been participating in Bike Education and F-2 students participating in Scooter education during their Phys Ed classes. The students have certainly enjoyed the opportunity to take to the bikes and scooters, ride the course and partic-ipate in the activities to support their ability on the bikes. Kyabram Fauna Park. This morning our Grade 1/2 students set off on the bus to visit the Kyabram Fauna Park as part of their work in their inquiry unit. Given that my home town is in the Kyabram area, this parkland is a regular on my family’s to do list, so I know that our students will enjoy it. I look forward to hearing all about it and seeing the photos. Parent Club fundraiser – Friday 15th November – Out of uniform & Crazy hair. A casual clothes/crazy hair day will be held this Friday 15th November as a fundraiser for the Parent& Friends Club. Students will be expected to pay a gold coin donation to come dressed out of uniform and wearing a crazy hair do for the day. Last year this was so much fun to see the effort that a number of students put into their hair styles. Think colour, think 80’s big, think CRAZY!! Transition Yesterday we commenced transition across the school with students from Grades 1-5 having the opportunity to step up into another class; another year level for an hour. The importance placed on transition within our school helps to alleviate any anxiety about what next year might

look like in a different class, with different teachers and different academic expectations. Transition within our

school is a 5 week process with lots of opportunities for some students to have extra visits to classes.

Foundation/Prep orientation: starts next Tuesday 19th November ‘Step into Prep’ orientation sessions commence next Tuesday morning November 19th at 9:15am – 10:45am and will be held for four consecutive Tuesday mornings. Transition is a wonderful way to help support our pre-schoolers to get to know us here! Please arrive through the office so that we can escort you to your allocated area. Planning for 2020 – Parent Input invited Class structure for 2020 With consideration for the student numbers at each grade level, the decision about the structure of the classes is as follows: 2 classes x Foundation 3 classes x Grade 1/2 3 classes x Grade 3/4 2 classes x Grade 5 2 classes x Grade 6 There is an opportunity for you to provide information to the school based on educational or social grounds

which you believe is important for us to consider when making our 2020 class placements. This information

needs to be in writing. Please forward this to me by THIS Friday (15th November). Late information will not be

able to be considered. Class placements will be made taking this information into account, along with class

numbers, gender mix, social and academic needs. The decision made at the conclusion of this process will be

final and no changes will be made unless there is evidence that a clear error was made. This process is not about

naming a preferred teacher.

REMINDERS: Upcoming dates and events to note. WALA African drumming – TUESDAY 19th November - $4 per student. WALA means life. Our school is very much looking forward to the African drum and dance group WALA per-

forming at our school next Tuesday 19th November to showcase the traditions of Ghana with vibrant costumes,

exciting songs and dances.

Thought of the week Kind Regards, Kim Saddlier Principal

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, BONNIE

On behalf of the staff, students and wider school community, we would like to wish

Bonnie a very happy 1st birthday.

We love having Bonnie at school everyday.

Every face has a place

@ kfps

Grade 3-6 Bike Ed/Grade Prep-2 Scooter Ed Starting week 4, all students in grades 3-6 will be participating in a Bike Education unit, and grades prep-2 in Scooter Education. This will be conducted during PE classes and students are encouraged to bring their own bikes/scooters if possible. We have bikes/scooters at school for those who cannot get their own to school but we ask that

as many as possible bring helmets (even if you haven’t got a bike or scooter) as we have a few, but not enough to cover a whole class. If you have any queries please contact Travis Colley at the school. Classes are as follows: Rooms 7 & 3 Monday, Room 13 Tuesday, Rooms 8, 12,14, 4 Wednesday, Rooms 5,18, 19 Thursday and 6, & 9 Friday.

Breakfast Club Hamper: We are a lucky school to have a breakfast program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Tuesday and Thursday we have some very helpful students and on Wednesday we have very caring helpers from the Anglican Church. This week we are holding a raffle

that cost nothing, just come to Brekky Club to enter!! It has milk, Cheerios, Weetbix, Baked beans, Fruit and Oats in the hamper. This will be drawn on Friday at assembly. You better hurry, your last chance to enter is tomorrow. Congratulations to last weeks winner: Tahlia C

Prep Enrolments for 2020 Prep Transition Program

Our ‘Step Into Preps’ orientation program commences in November.

Transition Program Dates:

Tuesday 19th November 9.15am-10.45am Tuesday 26th November 9.15am-10.45am Tuesday 3rd December 9.15am-10.45am Tuesday 10th December 9.15am-10.45am

During the Orientation Program students come to school for the hour and a half. Parents take their child to the prep classrooms and once the child is settled they leave and come back to collect their child at 10.45am.

Afghan Families gathering: Meet Wajma and Michele every Friday between 2pm and 3pm in Room 2. Come for a chat and meet other Afghan families.

Parent Club Fundraiser: From Monday 18th November the parent club will be selling Zooper Doopers from the canteen after school. This will be weather permitting. Selling for $1.00 each

KFPS Website

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Every face has a place

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Congratulations to all of the

students who will receive a

Principal Award this Friday.

Welcome to our new students:

ROOM NO. Student

18 Blake D

19 Ry S

3 Samantha E

4 Paw K’Pru H

12 Dylan M

13 Amelia S

14 Ava O

5 Riley F

6 Kourtney M

7 Imigene B

8 Georgia V

9 Aliasghar M

Principal Awards:

Congratulations to all of the students who received a Principal Award last

Friday.

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Where will you be in 2020? If your family is relocating next year, can you please let the school know to enable us to plan accurately for 2020. (eg. How many classrooms, class sizes, staff required etc)

Please phone 5447 5100 or fill out the form below: Student Name: _______________________________ Room: __________ School or area that the family are relocating to in 2020.______________________________________ 2020 enrolments forms are available at the front office. The completion of these forms commences the

partnership between school and home and provides information to support all children to transition to school. If you have family, friends and / or relatives planning to attend Kangaroo Flat Primary School,

please encourage them to complete the enrolment forms as soon as possible.

A copy of the Birth Certificate and Immunization Certificate are required to complete the enrolment. To start primary school your child will need to turn five years of age by 30th April 2020.

WRITING EXTENSION PROGRAM:

This week students continued to work on their persuasive texts. We have been working on two strategies that are great for writing our Sizzling Start:

Rhetorical Questions Dramatic Statement

Students have practised writing a number of Sizzling Starts for their topic using these strategies. This week’s Writers of the Week are: Gumnut Neighbourhood: Caleb M (room 6) Caleb’s Topic: School Should Start Later Caleb is for this and his Sizzling Starts are:

Do you have too many jobs to do in the morning? School should start later so you can do these.

Do you like school? Not really so school should start later. Grevillea Neighbourhood: Richard M (room 14) Richard’s Topic: Classes Should Get Free Time at the End of the Day Richard is for this and his Sizzling Starts are:

Have you ever felt so tired that you need a break from school work?

Do you ever think that your students are so tired that they need a break from all that work?

Your students are yawning. Teachers, give them free time so they can relax and you can do what you need to get done.

Keep up the excellent persuasive writing!

Canteen News: MIX ‘ n’ MATCH Meal Deals are available this Wednesday, Thursday, Friday When placing an order from the MIX ‘n’ Match Meal Deals please cut out and use as a template below.

Volunteers Welcome. Our Canteen needs volunteers from 8.45am -11.45am. Kids love seeing mum, dad or grandparents smiling face in the canteen. Please contact the office if you are able to help.

"Make My Own" Lunch Order Form Name_______________________ Room________ Circle your choices (Please Note: Each item circled is charged as an extra choice to add on)

I'd like - White Bread, Wholemeal Bread, Small Bowl ($1.00) _____

White Roll, Wholemeal Roll, Muffin, Wrap, Taco Shell ($1.50) _____

Sushi Rice Roll, Foccacia, Pizza Base, Nachos, Large Bowl ($2.00) _____

Meat - Chicken, Ham, Beef, Tuna, Chicken Tender, Bacon ($2.00) _____

Crumbed Fish, Beef Pattie, Crab Meat, Prawns (x2) ($2.00) ____

Salad - Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Carrot, Red Onion (.50c) _____

Corn, Beetroot, Mushroom, Capsicum, Pineapple (.50c) _____

Toppers - Salsa, Sour Cream, Grated Cheese, Sliced Cheese (.50c) _____

Sundried Tomatoes, Pumpkin, Avocado, Olives, Guacamole ($1.00) _____

Egg, Cous Cous, Baby Spinach, Rice, Feta, Parmesan ($1.00) _____

Condiments- French, Italian, Caesar, BBQ, Tomato Sauce (.50c) _____

Extras - Butter, Salt, Pepper, Toasted, Mayonnaise, (No Charge)

Orders must be placed by 9am on the day required. Total $ ______

$5.00 Meal Deal Lunch Order Form Name________________________ Room___________

Choose and Circle ONE from each Box Wednesday/ Thursday/ Friday

SLUSHIES ARE BACK

$2.00 Small $4.00 Large

Watermelon, Fruit Salad, Apple Slinky,

Corn Cob, Sultanas, Popcorn,

Dip n Salad Sticks, Juice Pop

Milkshake, Juice Box, Water,

Jelly Fruit, Apple Pie, Muffin,

Strawberry Mousse, Pancake

Taco, Hotdog, Pizza, 6 Chicken Nuggets,

Chicken Stick, Ham & Cheese & Tomato

Sandwich, Ham, Chicken or Beef & Salad

CONTACTS @

kfps Principal: Kim Saddlier Assistant Principal: Faye Martin Business Manager: Maree Wayman Reception: Lorraine Fowler/Ange Jobe Music: Tue, Wed , Thur & Fri Jessica Dellow Art Studies: Wednesday– Friday Sue Gloury First Aid Officer: Tania Riddick Library Hub: Julie Holt Neighbourhood Leaders: Gumnut– Kim Anketell /Brooke Cole Grevillea– Kate Novak Ironbark– Felicity Creighton Whirrakee– Carryn Hendy Wellbeing Officer: Wendy Donaldson School Chaplain: Rose Amy Sports Program: Travis Colley Canteen Manager: Rayelene Burns School Council (School Council meetings held every second Tuesday of the Month) School Council Members Kim Saddlier (Executive Officer) Faye Martin Corey Gilmore Melissa Cusack Leticia Laurien (President) Brad Gould Amanda Hooley Lauren Marron Kristen Miller Verna Greenhalgh David Hunter Parent Club : Vice President: Amanda Hooley Secretary: Lauren Marron Treasurer Sharyn Holmes Parent Club meeting on the First Monday of the Month at 2.30pm in the Parent Clubroom near the Canteen. After School Care: YMCA Bendigo Central Booking

5444 6666 Breakfast Club Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings commencing at 8.15am– 8.35am

kfps Calendar Term 4 2019

Grade 6 Market Day is approaching fast. Tuesday 3rd Decem-ber our students will head to the shops and purchase essential items for their stalls, in preparation for the Market Day event on Thursday 5th December.

The Grade Six students are busy planning; catering for everyone’s needs. Soft drink, ice cream served in a cone with toppings, chocolate bracelets, fruit kebabs, mystery lucky dip, zooper doopers, home-made play dough and oobleck – and so much more!

60-80 Olympic Parade, Kangaroo Flat 3555 Phone: 5447 5100 (Absence Message Service: 5447 5100 Press 1)

www.kangarooflatps.vic.edu.au

Wednesday 13th November Grade 1/2 Excursion Kyabram Fauna Park. Leaving at 8:40am

Friday 15th November Crazy Hair/Casual Dress Day. Gold Coin Donation

Tuesday 19th November WALA performance: The Spirit of Ghana (Duo) $4.00 Per student.

Tuesday 19th November Prep Transition Day 9:15am—10:45am

Tuesday 26th November Prep Transition Day 9:15am—10:45am

Grade 6 Careers Excursion 11:30—3:00pm

Tuesday 3rd December Prep Transition Day 9:15am—10:45am

Grade 6 Shopping Day for Market Day

Thursday 5th December Grade 6 Market Day

Tuesday 10th December Whole School Orientation Day

Prep Transition Day 9:15am—10:45am

Thursday 12th December Celebration Night

Friday 13th December Prep Swimming

Monday 16th December Prep Swimming

Tuesday 17th December Grade 6 EOY Fun Day

Prep Swimming

Wednesday 18th December Grade 6 Graduation to be held at the JB Osborne Theatre

Prep Swimming

Thursday 19th December Prep Swimming

Grade 5 EOY pool celebration

Friday 20th December Last Day of the Year 1.30pm finish.