COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS

Kororo Public School

Welcome to week 7!

Kororo Public School had an amazing day at the FIRST LEGO league competition at Toormina High School on the weekend. We entered four teams from Years 3, 5 and 6. All of the teams competed with wonderful Kororo Spirit. Each team was required to compete in 3 rounds of robotics challenges, an innovation presentation and were also marked on their ability to work as a team. One of our teams from Year 5 won an award for their “gracious professionalism.” Our Year 6 team took out an award for their research skills and earned themselves an invitation to compete in Sydney at the National Championships! There are 12 students in the team. Most importantly all children had a great time working together! A big thank you to Mr Portelli for his time and skills in coaching and encouraging the students to feel confident in their skills to enter the competition. Also thank you to Mrs Bourke and the students’ parents for supporting the students at this event. When students are engaged in hands-on STEM experiences, they build confidence, grow their knowledge and develop habits of learning. When adults coach these students, they encourage them to try, fail, and try again, while connecting STEM concepts to real-world examples.

FIRST LEGO League is a guided, global robotics competition, helping students and teachers to build a better future together. The program is built around theme-based challenges to engage children aged 9 to 16 in research, problem solving, coding, and engineering. The foundation of the program is the FIRST Core Values, which emphasize teamwork, discovery, and innovation. Students emerge more confident, excited, and equipped with the skills they need in a changing workforce.

In 2018, 9 Kororo students attended the competition and this year 33 students form Kororo Public School attended! There were 4 trophies to be won and we won 2 of them! We had the youngest team at the event (9 year olds-Year 3 students) who competed against 15 year old students and almost won! Kororo Public School will be hosting the Junior First Lego team designed for Year 2’s and it looks like over 100 students around our area will be attending.

A very proud Principal moment indeed!

Have a great week!

Leonie Smith, Principal

Week 7 Term 4 - 27th November 2019

DEPUTY’S REPORT by Mel Fenton

Kororo Public School is certainly shaping up to be a busy place as we approach the final weeks of Term 4. This week and next week our Year 2 students and teachers are making their way to the Coffs Harbour Memorial Pool for the annual Intensive Swimming Scheme. Throughout this program the teachers always see a fantastic amount of growth not only in swimming skills but also self-help skills and self-confidence. This Friday 29th November is a mufti day for all students. The theme this term is Christmas and students are asked to pay a gold coin to raise money for the Smith Family Bushfire Appeal. It is also the last day for Scripture and Ethics that day and our Scripture teachers will be presenting a special concert for our scripture students. We wish to thank our volunteer Scripture and Ethics teachers for their dedication and commitment to Kororo PS students throughout 2019. Tuesday December 10th is our Annual K-6 Presentation Day starting at 10.00am under the COLA. This is a formal ceremony where we will recognise the outstanding achievements of our students in all areas of school life. All Kororo families are welcome to attend. Following this our Carols by KororoLight event will be held in the evening from 5.30pm. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket or camping chairs and some food to share and join in with the carols. We are currently undertaking school planning for 2020. If your family is relocating and your child will be unable to attend Kororo next year can you please call the school office and let them know on 6653 6201.

SCHOOL BANKING

This Friday, 29th November will be the last day to order prizes through School Banking.

Claim forms were included in every bank book last Friday. Extra forms can be obtained from the School Office.

Please note - there are no Yeti Fluffy Notebooks left. If you ordered one last week you will have to choose another prize.

RMS UPDATE The RMS will be holding an information evening at our school on THURSDAY, 28th NOVEMBER from 6pm - 7pm in the hall. This meeting has been called just for the Kororo School community as they will be talking specifically about the bus stop interchange. There will be a display board with designs, artists impression and the route map with information on the overall bypass project. If you wish to attend, please call the school office to let us know. Thank you

Important Dates

Friday, 29th November

5JS and 5VH Surf Safety Awareness

Mufti Day - Christmas theme donations for Smith Family Bushfire Appeal

Christmas Scripture concert

Monday, 2nd December

Year 2 Intensive Swimming continues for the week

Tuesday, 3rd December

Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga and Orara High Schools’ Orientation

Friday, 6th December

5JC and 5DH Surf Safety Awareness

Tuesday, 10th December

Presentation Day 10am Carols by KororoLight

Starworkers KB Manraj J, Eve C, Wyatt W.

KC Tavia S, Bodhi B, Abby W.

KL Abbie W-H, Hunter J, Aliyah A.

KM Chase M, Braxton P, Harrison W.

1BY Evelaura T, Milla S, Lola S, Maddie C.

1JC Archie E, Mahli P, Neaveah S, Emily H.

1SC Eli T, Tahleah D, Ivy H, Violet C.

1/2SG Ben E, April T, Lilly M, Saxon G.

2CB Henry K, Lilly M, Archie D, Nate B.

2NP Teddy V, Levi M, Reuben R, Harry R.

2TS Connor B, David A, Mia A, Ben W.

2/3LM Chuck M, Daisy M, Sam G, Ryan H, Shelley B.

3CM Zayden B, Malaika M, Freya E, Gurjaap S, Arlo H.

3LO Amelia Z, Rhyse W, Makenna B, Olivia D, Michelle A.

3MW Lachlan L, Gabrielle M, Ashlee I, Orlando F, Jontee H.

4CA Chloe D, Dakodah D, Rihanna C, Ethonie B, Jesse F.

4HM Jhett C, Millie C, Tara S, Cindy Y, Tate C.

4VW Cooper S, Lilly T, Aliyah W, Peter S, Ethan D.

4/5DH Billy D, Bellah S, Hunter O, Mexico C, Myndee H.

6RS Ben K, Bethany B, Joel T, Lily G, William C.

SCHOOL PHOTOS The school photos were delivered to students earlier in the week. If you have any problems or concerns please call Camera House on 6652 5766. They are very happy to help.

Carols by KOROROLIGHT

Tuesday, 10th December 2019

from 5.30pm

Sausage Sizzle, drinks, popcorn and ice cream

available for purchase

Carols Commence 6.00pm

Please join our Kororo School family in a relaxed evening of Carols and Christmas Songs in the beautiful surrounds of our very own school!

Carols by Kororolight will be held Rain, Hail or Shine.

Bring along a picnic and the picnic rug or a comfy chair.

Don’t forget to wear your Santa Hat and dress up for the festive occasion.

Glow sticks will be available to purchase on the night.

A recount from Erica N in 5VH

HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION DAY

for COFFS HARBOUR, WOOLGOOLGA AND ORARA HIGH SCHOOLS IS ON

TUESDAY, 3RD DECEMBER.

A REMINDER -

YOU MUST TRANSPORT YOUR OWN CHILD TO HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION.

THIS IS NOT ORGANISED BY OUR SCHOOL.

Please see below for information that has been given to us at this point. Please give the high school that your child will be attending a call for further information. Coffs Harbour High School - Please ensure students come dressed in their school uniform. Please ensure students will bring morning tea, a drink, (lunch is provided) and covered shoes Students will engage in activities with their peer support teams and have sample lessons Parents are welcome to join children from 9.00am - 9.30am in the hall Students may be collected from 3.00pm or go home on the bus from 3.20pm. Orara High School - Please see the information below on the purchase of book packs.