COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS

Kororo Public School

Hello Everyone!

What a fun filled week of celebrations! On Tuesday the 2019 Presentation Day was a wonderful opportunity for our School to celebrate student learning and achievements over the last 12 months. Students have enjoyed celebrating the end of the year with their peers and staff in 2019. Early Stage 1 and Stage1 stayed at school and enjoyed a fun day filled with outdoor activities, sausage sizzle and watermelon at school! Year 6 enjoyed the Big Banana Water slides! Stage 2 students also enjoyed a great morning out to Hills Beach. On Thursday Year 6 will enjoy celebrating the completion of their primary school education with their farewell dinner/dance in the evening then on Friday Year 6’s day ends with shirt signing and well wishes from staff and students and next Wednesday we say goodbye to them and wish them well at High School.

Thank you to all the staff who have made this week a lot of fun for all. To those families who are leaving us, we hope you enjoy your new adventure and we wish you well for the future. To all those families who are returning have a safe and happy holiday and see you in 2020!

In 2019 we have enjoyed many wonderful student and staff achievements – across academic pursuits, the sporting field, creative and performing arts exhibitions and performances, and through many other areas where our students have been able to demonstrate t heir talents and leadership skills.

We have been working together to learn and implement the latest theories about 21st century learning together and created eng aging learning experiences that encourage collaboration, creativity and innovation in our classrooms. I am particularly proud of ou r staff who have explored new ways to engage students in learning and how they can improve their practices to make the biggest impact the y can on our student’s learning.

The success of our teaching and learning programs was celebrated on Presentation Day. As you can see, we offer a well -rounded education for our students, bringing out their best through the expertise and experience of our teachers. I would like to thank our te aching and support staff for their professionalism and dedication to their roles in the school. It is this dedication that provides for the opportunities and successes of our students.

I would like to thank the administrative and ground staff who work in the background to support the operation of the school a nd our teachers in delivering their learning programs and providing a safe and beautified environment. Thank you to our executive t eam for your support in 2019. Your leadership in support of student programs ensures that we will continue to be a school meeting the need s of our 21st century learners through this continually changing educational landscape. Last but not least thank you to our parents and families for your support and partnership in the education of your children. I have valued your support as we have built on to our supporting and nurturing school community. The P&C under the presidency of Mrs Tracee Tyas have run a very successful Twilight Fair and other fund raisers to support our school in providing valuable resources for our school. One of the most noted achievements this year was providing 21st century furniture in our library. It has a real wow factor as soon as you enter the library. We say ‘Thumbs Up’ to the P&C for supplying our new cross country singlets. Next Year the P&C will be purchasing playground equipment to provide more play areas for our active students.

Finally, to our students. Congratulations on your achievements this year. We have a school of passionate, engaged and enthusi astic children who excel and display their talents in so many different ways. This is developed through the opportunities that you seize, the opportunities your teachers inspire and the opportunities that this school offers you. Remember “there is a leader in us all.” I believe that together we are developing a school community that caters to the needs and interests of our students. A school community that believes in itself and all of the wonderful things our students can achieve. A school community that does not put barrie rs or excuses in the way, but that works hard and values our students and what they can achieve.

I wish each and every one of you a very happy, safe and restful holiday and trust that 2020 will provide some exciting opportunities and successes. Thank you to everyone who has support Kororo Public School in 2019 and we look forward to another wonderful year of learning in 2020. Thank you. Leonie Smith, Principal

Week 9 Term 4 - 11th December 2019

DEPUTY’S REPORT by Mel Fenton

Wow, what a fantastic week we have had! It all started last Thursday with the Captains and Prefects speeches for 2020. All the students spoke so confidently and really showed the school that they would be outstanding student representatives. Congratulations to all the students who participated in any stage of this process, every one of them can be proud of their efforts. Our K-6 Presentation Day was a wonderful event acknowledging the achievements and hard work of our talented students in a range of academic and extra curricular areas. A special mention must go to our 2019 Captains and Prefects who expertly compered the assembly. Thank you to our hardworking P&C and our Kororo families that attended the Carols by KororoLight on Tuesday. It was a great deal of fun and there was even a special visit from an “Aussie’ Santa. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the students, families and staff for a fantastic Semester 2 at Kororo Public School. It has truly been a privilege to become a part of such a caring and inclusive school community. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday.

Mel Fenton

Some of our student’s artwork on display at our quadrangle

behind the hall.

Isn’t it wonderful!

Important Dates

Thursday, 12th December

Year 6 Farewell at C.ex 6pm

Friday, 13th December

1BY Assembly at 11.40am Year 6 Shirt signing and

Sausage sizzle day

Monday, 16th December

K-2 Christmas Disco

Wednesday, 18th December

Last day of school for 2019!!

Starworkers 1BY Mason K, Kye B, Milla S, Sage B.

1JC Dean G, Emily J, Jasmine P, Tiana R.

1/2SG Nate H, Saxon G

2NP Zoe C, Amber F, Zach M, Chloe M.

2TS Theo K, Bailey C, Claire C, Rose C.

2/3LM Lola G, Jon Carl V.

3CM Lilly O’L, Ty P, Mitchell S, Hayley M, Izabella V.

3LO Zoe M, Ryder A, Olivia K, Ashton Mc, Griffin H.

3MW Seth S, Oliver P, Sophie B, Shenae P, Taylah D

4CA Riley K, Sophie G, Riley P, Gurjot C, Blake M.

4HM Charlie R, Patrick B, Annika T, Tara S, Baianna W.

4VW Penny G, Luke T, Jack J, Jack W, Peter S.

We would like to thank our P&C for their tireless efforts this year and particularly the last couple of weeks.

Firstly we would like to Tara Rhoades for organising the delivery of the delicious Mangoes, Elyse Richardson for organising the choc tops and popcorn for the Carols by Kororolight and a special thank you to Ella Cunningham for her tireless efforts in organising the BBQ, candles, glowsticks and decorations for the Carols and to those who have assisted in these events.

There are so many people to thank in our Kororo School Community. We would like to acknowledge that we greatly appreciate your time and commitment to our wonderful school.

MEDICATION REMINDER FOR

2020

If your child requires medication at school such as Ventolin, Epi Pen, antihistamine etc the Dept requires the appropriate paperwork from your doctor e.g. Asthma plan or ASCIA plan.

Ethics classes at Kororo Public School

Could you be an Ethics Teacher at Kororo Public School in 2020?

In ethics classes, children learn how to think logically, how to disagree respectfully and how to support their arguments with evidence.

Children discuss topics such as:

Fairness

Imagining how others feel

How do we treat living things?

What is laziness?

How do we disagree in a respectful way?

We are always needing volunteers so that ethics classes can be made available for all families who have requested them. Ethics teachers facilitate discussions. A teaching background is not required. Full training is provided by Primary Ethics, the not-for-profit organisation approved to design curriculum and training for the ethics program. Training consists of a two-day workshop and short online modules. Lesson materials are provided.

An ethics teacher training workshop will be held locally in Term One 2020 on 22nd and 23rd February.

Suitable volunteers have an interest in children’s education and the development of thinking skills and must be available on Fridays from 9:15 – 10:45am each week to teach a half hour class at Kororo PS. A small amount of weekly preparation (printing and reading through lesson materials) is also required.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to our school, please visit primaryethics.com.au and/or contact Gemma Brooks, Primary Ethics Coordinator for Kororo Public School, 0421 950 928, email: gemmabrooks@gmail.com.

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