Kororo Public School

Dear Parents, Last week it was my pleasure to award 7 Stage 3 boys with certificates for their participation in the Lachlan Macquarie College Gifted and Talented Mathematics Competition held at St Francis Xavier School in Woolgoolga. The students had a fabulous time and were challenged to think outside their comfort zone, with one of the Kororo Public School Teams finishing in 4th place out of a possible 26 teams from Public, Catholic and Independent schools. A truly fine effort.

Year 3 and Year 4 students are off enjoying fabulous learning experiences as a part of their annual overnight excursions this week. I can’t wait to hear all the wonderful stories and see the photos upon their return. Please look out on Skoolbag for an alert of their estimated arrival time to school on Friday afternoon. Next week Year 6 students will embark on their annual excursion to Sydney. Please make sure that all payments have been finalised and that your child understands the responsibility of travelling away from home for an extended period of time. Our students and families here at Kororo Public School are so fortunate to have such dedicated and generous teachers that are willing to give up their own time with their families to facilitate these amazing overnight experiences with their students. Excursions like these often create the fondest memories of primary school, ones that are cherished for many years to come. Thank you to the parents that have

completed our Parent Satisfaction Survey

over the past few weeks through the

Skoolbag link. The survey showed that the

school is doing a wonderful job at making

our families feel welcome and supported.

We would like to continue to develop these

strong partnerships between the school and

your home. If you have anything that you

would like to discuss about your child’s

learning please don’t hesitate to make an appointment with myself or your child’s classroom teacher.

Mel Fenton, Principal (relieving)

Week 7 Term 3 - 4th September 2019

DEPUTY’S REPORT by Carolyn Burns - relieving

Hello Parents, Our school was the lucky recipient of the Book Warehouse ‘Win for Your School Library’ $100 gift voucher. A very big thank you to Liam Wilson for entering Kororo PS in the competition. Five staff members were fortunate to attend Connecting to Country professional learning last week. We had visited local places of significance at Red Rock and experienced cultural dance and art at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Centre. Over the three days staff from local primary and high schools listened to speakers, participated in activities and developed their understanding of Gumbaynggiir history, culture, stories and language. Throughout this valuable learning opportunity our focus was on maintaining a collaborative partnership into the future for Kororo PS students, parents, teachers and the wider community.

A PLEA FROM A CONCERNED NEIGHBOUR!

“Could parents please PLEASE stop parking in the NO STOPPING areas along James Small Drive (north of the crossing) as they are blocking the small footpath and children are having to walk on the road to get past the

cars parked on the path.”

Sadly, we have had numerous phone calls from our community who are parking in ‘No Stopping’ zones, on pedestrian crossings, doing U turns across

the double white lines and making dangerous choices! Some of you have been booked, it’s a really heavy fine.

Can you afford it?

Student safety is always our first concern. We would appreciate your support with this by ensuring you are obeying the road rules.

Important Dates

Wednesday, 4th September

Premiers Spelling Challenge - Regional Final at Boambee PS

Thursday, 5th September

Overnight Year 3 Excursion to Yarrahapinni

Overnight Year 4 Excursion to Port Macquarie

Friday, 6th September

6RS Assembly at 2.30pm

Monday 9th September

3 night Year 6 Excursion to Sydney

Friday, 13th September

ICAS Spelling Bee NC Athletics 2/3LM Assembly at 10.30am 4HM Assembly at 2.30pm

Starworkers KB Manraj S, Daphne R, Layton C.

KC Anon D, Kyron P, Taya Mc.

KL Valentino F, Abbie W-H, Bailey B.

KM Oscar C, Indigo H, Daniel S.

1JC Bradley B, Gemma J, Mark A, Janaia M-B.

1SC Lachlan W, Charlotte D, Paige H, Oliver D.

1/2SG Ryan P, Lacey T, April T, Sienna P, Myles R.

2NP Amber F, Ruby D, Seth R, Reuben R.

2TS Noah P, Nate W, Will C, Aaliyah P.

2/3LM Sam D, Claudia S, Jada G, Oscar N.

3CM Izabella V, Stephanie G, Arlo H, Charlie K, Marijke C-G.

3LO Ryder A, Olivia K, Brodie H, Charlotte F, Summa Mc.

3MW Mia D, Jessica M, Emerson W, Jarvis G, Sophie B.

4CA McKenna W, Lauren T, Zoe-Rae V, Maxim P, Jesse F, Oliver H.

4HM Patrick B, Joel M, Blair S, Maya B, Baianna W.

4VW Akaya E, Izzy M, Penelope G, Kayden S-B, Lachlan K.

4/5DH Hayden C, Bellah S, Sophie K, Luca B, Kweller H, Piper P.

5JC Evie R, Amber M, Kismet B, Eamon Y, Jonah H.

5JS Summer M-S, Beau M, Marlis C-G, Indyanna M, Iki H.

6RS Bailey T, Finley R, Isaac M, Jacob P, Oakley W.

The P&C AGM will be held on

Monday, 16th September

at 7.00pm

All are welcome to attend!

WANTED

PRE LOVED IN GOOD

CONDITION BOOKS FOR THE

1BY BOOK STALL.

PLEASE DELIVER TO THE

1BY CLASSROOM OR LEAVE AT THE

OFFICE.

THANKS IN ANTICIPATION!

SCHOOL PHOTOS Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th

September ENVELOPES HAVE BEEN SENT HOME. Please read the instructions carefully on the envelope. If you are still not sure how to order the photos, call Chad at Camera House on 6652 5766. The school photos will be held on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th September. This year payment is made directly to Camera House. PLEASE read the instructions carefully attached to the envelope provided and return it to the school. PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT YOUR PAYMENT ONLINE through the school website and PLEASE DO NOT PAY THE P&C. Your photo order will not be done. This year we are also offering sibling photos. Please come to the office to collect a gold envelope. If your child is absent on the day of their photos a make up day will be held the next week on Monday, 23rd September.

Weeks Until our

Fair!

Friday, 25th October

It’s time to start dropping off all your donations as outlined below on the school verandah in the boxes provided. You can still Get Creative: Have you started those handmade gifts and jams?

Colour in your picture and stick it in your car window for prizes to be won from Week 5 to Week 10.

Make it colourful as it’s advertisement of our great fair around town

Start collecting your empty can/bottles and each week drop them off into the big white collectors bin. Keep one or two bottles for our Spin the Bottle Game.

Start recycling your own, neighbour ’s, friend’s relatives and grandparents, every bottle counts! Donate a pair of NEW WHITE ONLY socks, T-Shirt or singlet for our amazing Tie Dye Stall

Donate a bag of lollies or chocolates for the Lolly Stall

Donate and item to regift. New, never used e.g. perfumes, beauty products, stationary, hardware, (adults

only) bottle of wine

To maximise profits for the school we are making our own food for the food stalls, any donations of these key ingredients would be greatly appreciated.

Week 7 - $2 Gold Coin donation towards our food perishables such as

cheese, sour cream, avocados, onions etc.

Week 8 - Donations of corn chips, jars of salsa, basmati rice, caster sugar.

Week 9 - Donations of cans of kidney beans, tomatoes, corn or packet of spice mix for nachos or

guacamole, or a bag of hot dogs.

Week 10 - Friday, 27th September, Mufti Day - $2 donation - theme Reuse, Recyle. Drop off your recycled bottle with a surprise inside to the cost of $2 for our spin the bottle game, e.g. pencils, rubber, bouncy ball, cars, hair ties, marbles…..the choices are endless!

HOLIDAYS

Start potting your plants, finishing off your sewing, jams, pickles, slices and cake ideas KIDS!

DON’T FORGET TO DO ODD JOBS AROUND THE HOUSE TO RAISE EXTRA POCKET MONEY FOR THE FAIR!

TERM 3 Week 1 - Drop off your plants and decorative pots for the plant stall.

Week 2 - IT’S FAIR TIME!!

It’s no too late to contribute to our amazing fair, any donations of the above items are greatly

appreciated. Complete your creative sewing/homemade gifts and drop it in for our Craft Stall.

Friday morning FAIR DAY- drop off your baked goodies, cakes, slices, jams, chutneys etc for our cake

stall.

If you can help please contact - AIMEE WHITE 0450 800 795 or Tracee Tyas 0417 227 379

SEE YOU THERE!!

TWILIGHT FAIR 2019 FRIDAY, 25TH OCTOBER FROM 3PM