Kororo Public School

Giinagay (Gumbaynggirr language) Hello Everyone! Some of our Stage 2 students have had the opportunity to participate in an Aboriginal Language Course. Our language instructors name is Clark and he is the owner operator of Wajaana Yaam Gumbaynggirr Adventure Tours and Executive Officer of Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation. Clark supports the culture and education for young Aboriginal people on the Coffs Coast. For the last 11 years Clark has committed himself to learning the Gumbaynggirr language and culture, which resulted in a passion to save and revitalise the language by teaching the next generation. Tania Moss is assisting Clark and our students over the next six weeks. Ngiyaa (We) are looking forward to the students sharing their learning with us. Some of the Gumbaynggirr language you may hear students learning include: Miiimi - mother Baaba - father Wajaarr - land In week 8 of this term, 5 of our teachers will be attending a Connecting to Country course. Connecting to Country is an Aboriginal community cultural awareness teaching program. Teachers are offered a unique opportunity to engage directly with Aboriginal Australians at the local community level. Over the course of three days, participating teachers will learn about local Aboriginal culture, history and social experience. By the end of the program it is anticipated that participating teachers will have significantly deepened their insight into the myriad of social, cultural, historic, economic and political issues that continue to affect and concern Aboriginal peoples and communities. Teachers will similarly attain a culturally informed awareness of the cultural geography of their local school precinct and more broadly their school’s region, and encounter first hand the concept and meaning of country from an Aboriginal cultural standpoint. Yaarri yarraang (Goodbye) Leonie Smith Principal (Relieving)

Week 5 Term 3, 22nd August 2018

Tomorrow Thursday, 23rd August at 9.30am

For the next two weeks we have the Life Education Van visiting Kororo. Previously our Kinder, Years 1 and 2 visited Harold however this time out Stage 2 and 3 students are visiting the van. When visiting the van Stage 2 students will be participating in a unit that focuses on cyber safety, cyber ethics and building positive relationships with friends online and offline. The students explore a range of issues such as password security, risks of sharing personal information, how to communicate respectfully both online and offline, and strategies to handle bullying including cyber bullying. Students in Stage 3 will be studying in the unit ‘Relate Respect Connect’ when they visit the van. This is a learning experience that explores building positive, safe and respectful relationships. The focus of this unit is to empower young people to make safe and healthier choices. The students will be equipped with knowledge, skills and strategies to help them develop safe and respectful relationships both online and offline. Last Friday was the Mid North Coast Athletics carnival. Congratulations to all the students from Kororo School who qualified for this carnival. The next level is the North Coast, congratulations to these students who have qualified to compete.

Senior Boys Relay: Charlie W, Kaspa N, Ethan H, Brandon M

Senior Girls Relay: Mollie O, Charli M, Joey K, Charlotte C

Junior Boys Relay: Harry W, Andrew M, Stanley M, Logan S These students also qualified in individual events: Charli M, Joey K, Lily G, Zac N, Kaspa N, Charlie W. It is a huge achievement to reach this level. If successful at this level the children will then travel to Sydney to compete at the State PSSA Athletics Carnival.

Thursday sees our Kinder Expo. This is always an exciting time for parents and staff. A warm welcome to all our new and existing families. As a parent and grandparent, I can remember the emotions that accompany your child beginning their schooling journey.

Another of our ICAS High Achievers - Congratulations Jack E

KORORO SCHOOL WEBSITE

Our website has been migrated to a

different site in line with the

Dept of Education.

We are still trying to learn how it

works so that we can give you lots

more information.

It is now found at

https://kororo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

CHECK IT OUT!!!

If you change your address or your

child is catching the bus for the first

time, parents can apply online for a

bus pass at

transportnsw.info/school-students

Important Dates

Friday, 24th August

2NP Assembly at 11.40am

Monday, 27th August

3VW, 3MW & 4TS visit to the Life Ed Van

Tuesday, 28th August

3CS and 3HM visit to the Life Ed Van

Thursday, 30th August

Fiver for a Farmer Mufti Day

Friday, 31st August

Fathers Day Stall 2CB Assembly at 11.40am 4DH Assembly at 2.30pm

Starworkers KA Molly K, Lucy N, Shane S.

KC Eli T, Ketaya H, Ayla W.

KM Keziah P, Samuel F, Milla S.

KR Cohen T, Oliver H, Mason K.

K/1S Raen H, Kye B, Kai H.

1GS Abel H, Elodie T, Tess N, Chloe Z.

1JC Alicia E, Koa M, Sian M, Joel V.

1LO Charlotte D, Oakly S, Jordi Mc, Connor B.

1SG Daisy M, Layla C, Julia P, Tanae D.

2CB Sophie B, Jontee H, Ryan H, Marijke C-G.

2LB Leah W, Stella P, Calvin M, Lola H.

2LM Zaid A, Brodie H, Ruby T, Lilly O.

2NP Seth S, Makura H, Stephanie G, Audra M.

3CS Luca B, Zac C, Alexyhz B, Annika T, Xander H.

3HM Jake B, Pio P, Nicola P, Tiki C, Ashley H.

3MW Sam O’B, Tara S, Makenna B, Claire B,

Rihanna C.

3VW Jack M, Nita M, Rivah J, Millie L, Lyla T.

4CA Will M, Liam W-H, Cooper B, Asha H, Noah L.

4DH Lelani B, Cody R, Bisman G, Eamon Y, Jonah H.

4TS Ebony H, Jackson F, Zach W, Dominic P,

Rachel L.

4/5LF Mia D, Tahlia W, Sienna R, Lydia K, Eddie M,

Zar G.

5AF Shanaya P, Olivia G, Amelia C, Jack E, Kora S.

5JS Elisa H, Jack P, Maja R, Daniel W, Cooper W.

5/6JC Charlie M, Ben K, Lachlan C, Riley N, Dylan R.

6KG Travis H, Ayaden H, Abby A, Madi M, Bella F.

Kororo PS is joining with other schools in the

Coffs Harbour District to fundraise for the

drought relief. Our local community of schools

are hoping to raise enough funds to purchase a

semi trailer of hay.

Kids are asked to bring $5 or a gold coin and

dress in Mufti (farmer) for the day.

Thanks for your support, our farmers desperately

need our help.

FATHERS DAY STALL

FRIDAY, 31st AUGUST Our annual Fathers Day Stall is fast approaching. This time, so that students don’t miss out on purchasing a gift, they can now bring their money in ahead of time. Teachers will be provided with tickets to give to the students to hand in to the stalls to make their purchases on the day.

ALL gifts are $5.00 each!

REMEMBER MONEY CAN BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL ANY DAY BEFORE THE STALL OR ON THE

DAY OF THE STALL

FRIDAY, 31st AUGUST

Korora based StreetBeats Drum School is run by Adam Schriever.

Adam has been teaching drums for 15 years and currently tours in a Jazz Trio with

Argentinian Saxophonist and multi instrumentalist Pablo Blitzer and

the Cat Empire's keyboardist Ollie Mcgill.

The school is based in Breakers Way Korora. All styles are taught for beginner to

advanced level drummers.

For enquiries phone Adam on 0406411298

The next P&C meeting is Monday 17th September. This meeting is our annual AGM meeting. It would be great to have new people

interested in being involved in next year's planning. All welcome!