Kurrajong Public School

1111 Grose Vale Road

Kurrajong NSW 2758

Ph: 4573 1647

Email: kurrajong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: kurrajong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Principal: Miss Rosemary Richardson

4 February 2021

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome back to another exciting year at KPS! I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new families this year. I hope that you find Kurrajong to be a caring and supportive community for you and your child.

There are many notes being sent out over the next week, with Stage 3 Camp, Swimming Carnival and various permissions notes heading your way. Be on the lookout! We have tried a ‘paperless’ approach to notes which worked well for the majority but quite a few slipped through the gap. It is vital to know what is going on at our school, that you install the eNews App on your device. It will give you quick links to everything you need.

THANK YOU

A big thank you to Year 6 of 2020 who donated this striking flag to our school as a farewell gift! We love it. We also love the early stage of our new outdoor learning area. The sandstone looks great!

Kurrajong Public School 1111 Grose Vale Road Kurrajong NSW 2758 Ph: 4573 1647 Email: kurrajong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: kurrajong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au Principal: Miss Rosemary Richardson

Notes & Money Due

• Voluntary School Contributions • General Permissions • Swimming Carnival

Term 1 Week 2

2021 Term 1 Diary Dates

Week 2 & 3

CANTEEN CLOSED

Week 3

11 February Meet the Teacher

Week 4

15 February Canteen Opens

16 February P&C AGM 6pm

17 February Swimming Carnival

Week 5

17 February SRC & Library

Inductions

24 February Scripture starts

MEET THE TEACHER’ SESSIONS

We are planning to hold our annual ‘Meet the Teacher’ Session on Thursday 11 February. The details of this evening are still being confirmed based on the current (COVID) situation. We will endeavour to get further information out to families as soon as possible. Sadly this year we cannot have our usual Welcome BBQ. If COVID restrictions change we will have a ‘get together’ later in the year

After much ado we are essentially back to the business of teaching and learning here at Kurrajong PS. You may or may not be aware that the number of classes we can form is based directly on the number of students who are enrolled from day one. We have about a week of ‘wiggle room’ before the numbers are confirmed with the Department of Education. This means that until the date our numbers are submitted class structures are ‘fluid’ and may possibly change from day to day.

I can assure you that a great deal of thought has gone into class placements and matching teachers with students based on current knowledge of our students.

STAFF & CLASSES

At Kurrajong Public School we are thankful for our staff team who work together to support our students. We are pleased to be welcoming one new staff member to our team; Miss Georgia Kennedy will be leading 1/2 Green. Mr Luke Brandjes has returned on a part time basis as a ‘Release from Face to Face’ teacher and Mrs Kerrie Stapleton joins our office staff full time, replacing Mrs Jenny Cook. Another warm welcome back to Mrs Lyn Ashton who will be a teacher support in classrooms and the office.

Managing stage-based classes requires skilled teachers. Teachers at Kurrajong Public School are well-versed and experienced in conducting programs in stage-based classes. Working in teams has certainly enhanced the opportunities provided to our students. Teachers ensure that our 21st Century students can develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to be life long learners.

If you would like any more information on our classes, class structures, or other aspects of school life at Kurrajong, please call the school and make an appointment to see me or one of our Assistant Principals:

Early Stage 1 & Stage 2: Mrs Franks Stage 1: Mrs Stirzaker Stage 3: Mr Wegg

STUDENT ABSENCES LATE ARRIVALS / EARLY LEAVERS

The school requires a written note from parents if a child is absent from school or is planning to be late or to leave early. This is to satisfy the NSW Department of Education regulations. To fulfil this obligation, please send an email to: kurrajong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au advising the reason for the absence or late arrival / early leaver OR use our School eNews App. COVID

A quick reminder to our new Kinder and Stage 1 parents and caregivers that it is a requirement for you to check in at the office using the QR code as well as signing the visitor book. We know it’s a nuisance but it is important for your child’s safety.

COMMUNICATING WITH TEACHERS

A classroom teacher’s priority is to be present while teaching students in class. In order for teachers to manage communication with families, the following expectations will assist us to ensure appropriate correspondence is answered in a timely manner. In the meantime, queries can be sent to kurrajong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Parents may email their child’s class teacher with a query about academic, behavioural or social concerns or to request an appointment. If the query is complex, the teacher will give you a call or request a meeting. Please note, emails are not checked or responded to during school hours (they will be addressed within 48 hours). KINDER 2021 Today I was lucky enough to have our 2021 Kindergarten students visit me in my office. They are an amazing group of boys and girls.

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SOCIAL MEDIA EXPECTATIONS

As a school we utilise our Social Media in the following way.

Our Facebook Page is used to quickly relay information and celebrate the success stories around the school. It provides families with a little insight into the school life.

Our school Facebook page is not a forum for community members to post gripes, insults or defamatory messages. The school will happily answer any concerns from our community and explain the reason behind decisions. Any inappropriate comments will be deleted and the user risks banning from the platform.

The school App (eNews) is used for push notifications to get information quickly to parents. Parents must be subscribed! (Permission notes and Absence Notes can also be found here)

The See Saw App used by some classroom teachers to communicate class and stage specific information. SeeSaw is NOT used as a two-way communication tool at our school.

Please be responsible and respectful on school social media platforms.

DROP OFF AND PICK UP ARRANGEMENTS

Please ensure your child knows their pick-up arrangements for each day and contact the office in the event of an unforeseen change in plans. This should not be a regular occurrence. Please email the office at kurrajong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au to inform them about your child’s absence on a particular day. The message function on Dojo and SeeSaw is not to be used.

General information and updates can be found on our school newsletter and website. We look forward to a wonderful year ahead, celebrating learning and having fun along the way!

On behalf of the KPS Staff we look forward to a happy and positive 2021.

Warm regards,

Miss R

Issue 1 of the Scholastic Book Club catalogue is now open for orders! Our school receives rewards points with every book club purchase which allow us to get free resources for our school library each term.

Ordering is easy; just use the Book Club LOOP platform which allows you to order and pay online. Orders will be delivered to Kurrajong PS and then handed out to your child. You can place an order at scholastic.com.au/LOOP or use the LOOP app. Please note that NO cash payments or Kurrajong Parent Online Portal payments will be accepted for Book Club.

Please select the GIFT setting when ordering if you do not want your child to receive the items at school. These items can then be collected from the front office. Orders need to be placed by Friday 19th February, 2021. Catalogues have been distributed this week. If you have any questions please contact Mrs Weekes.

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A huge thank you to the Emmerich family who took care of our school chickens over the holidays. We are so grateful that the girls were in such caring hands. An extra thank you for the new nesting boxes and roosts that Mr Emmerich built for them to be more comfortable in Cluckingham Palace.

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If you can spare some time in our Canteen PLEASE contact

Wade Marionneaux - 0432 485 770

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Canteen Roster

TERM 1 2021

1

CANTEEN CLOSED

2

CANTEEN CLOSED

3

CANTEEN CLOSED

4 Monday 15 February

Julie Chegwidden Jodie Tillinghast

Wednesday 17 February

CANTEEN CLOSED

Friday 19 February

Nicole Masters Justine Vaughan

5 Monday 22 February

Brooke Malouf Phil Pengelly

Wednesday 24 February

CANTEEN CLOSED

Friday 26 February

6 Monday 1 March

Amy Dennis

Wednesday 3 March

CANTEEN CLOSED

Friday 5 March

7 Monday 8 March

Wednesday 10 March

CANTEEN CLOSED

Friday 12 March

8 Monday 15 March

Wednesday 17 March

CANTEEN CLOSED

Friday 19 March

9 Monday 22 March Wednesday 24 March

CANTEEN CLOSED

Friday 26 March

10 Monday 29 March

Wednesday 31 March

CANTEEN CLOSED

Friday 2 April

GOOD FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Kurrajong Public School P&C 1111 Grose Vale Road, Kurrajong NSW 2758

Phone: 4573 1647 ABN: 127 130 209 17

Notice of Kurrajong Public School P&C Annual General Meeting

The Kurrajong Public School P&C AGM will be held on Tuesday 16 February at 6:00pm, in the school staffroom. At the meeting, all positions will be declared vacant and nominations will be requested, followed by a vote, to fill all positions for 2021. If you would like to hold a position on the Kurrajong Public School P&C for 2021, please attend the AGM.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend the AGM and would like to be considered for a position, please complete the attached nomination slip, detach and return to the school office by Monday 15 February. Please note that you do not need to complete a nomination slip if you are able to attend the AGM on Tuesday 16 February.. A list of P&C positions for 2021 is listed below. The regular P&C meeting will follow the AGM at 6:30pm.

President Vice President

Treasurer Secretary

Uniform Shop Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator

Canteen Coordinator Canteen Secretary

Canteen Purchasing Officer Canteen Rostering

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P&C

P&C AGM Nomination Form

I, _____________________________(Name) wish to be considered for the position of

________________________ on the Kurrajong Public School P&C for 2021. I understand that

this position will be filled via a vote, which will occur at the Kurrajong Public School

Annual General Meeting on 16 February at 6:00pm.

Nomination is seconded by: ____________________________ Signed: _______________________

Signed: ________________________________ (Nominee)

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School Banking

KURRAJONG PUBLIC SCHOOL

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If you are interested in advertising in our school newsletter

please contact the office staff for rates.

SCHOOL BANKING

School banking day is

THURSDAY

Get involved in the School Banking program. Kurrajong Public School is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to all students. School Banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way to help teach your child about money. Children who deposit money into their Youthsaver account through School Banking earn Dollarmites tokens, which they can save up and redeem for exciting rewards.

School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives a Regular Savers Contribution of $5 for every 10 deposits processed per student as well as an Annual Contribution which is based on the number of students who made at least one School

Banking deposit in the prior year. For more information about contribution payments, visit commbank.com.au/sbinfo.

The rewards available during 2021 are:

Getting involved in School Banking is easy!

All you need to get involved in the School Banking program is a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account. You can open an account for your child in one of two ways:

1. Online

Visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the link to open a Youthsaver account.

2. In branch

Visit a Commonwealth Bank branch with identification for yourself and your child, like a driver’s licence and birth certificate.

If your child has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account they can start banking straight away. They just need to bring their deposit in every week on School Banking day using their Dollarmites deposit wallet.

School Banking day is THURSDAY. Each week you need to give your banking to your class teacher.

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2021 School Banking program parent guide from the school office or visit www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

Terry Denton’s Activity Book Scented Stackable Highlighters

Mini Soccer Ball (size 2) Icicle Slapband Ruler

Treetop Stationery Set Snowy Origami Set

Treetop Handball Water Skimming Bounce Ball

Tomato Seed Kit Polar Pencils & Pencil Toppers

Emoji Wallet Scratch Art Cards

Snakes & Ladders Game

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Advertising & Reminders

Is your child interested in joining the school band? The school band is now taking enrolments for 2021 and is open to all students currently in years 3-6.

No prior experience needed!

Learning an instrument in an ensemble is a great way to experience the social, educational and personal benefits that music and the arts have to offer! TSA provides a variety of tuition options as well as instrument hire and sales to help parents give the gift of music to their children. TSA is a registered COVID-safe provider and delivers instrumental programs with a focus on inclusion, student engagement and well-being. To find out what instruments are offered in our bands, see our band demonstration video performed by TSA tutors: https://vimeo.com/472412276/3d1ab09a0a For more information, contact TSA on 9651 7333 (extension 2) or email info@teachingservices.com.au. Or enrol online at https://enrol.teachingservices.com.au/