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Kingston Community SchoolH o n e s t y . P e r s o n a l B e s t . R e s p e c t . F r i e n d l i n e s s . R e s p o n s i b i l i t yPrincipal: Ms Lucretia Tocaciu Newsletter 6: 18 May 2017

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome back after an action packed Term 1; it seems to get busier and more demanding each year. No doubt everyone has now settled into Term 2 and students are refreshed and ready for a productive terms’ work. It has turned from summer to winter very quickly and we are all adjusting.

I would like to welcome Mr Stephen English to our teaching staff. Stephen is a senior Biology teacher who has previously worked in leadership roles within a number of regional and metropolitan schools. His experience and wealth of knowledge will be an asset to our students. Mrs Kerry De Oliveira and Mrs Heather Cottee have joined our ancillary staff and have settled into their new roles.

At the end of last term it was sad that we farewelled a number of families but this term we welcome three new families to school: Richardson, Syeda and Bawden families. Please say hello to them in the community.

Staff started the term with a professional learning day about embedding formative assessment. Formative assessment is carried out as students are learning. Summative assessment occurs at the end of a unit of work (like a test). This is a two year program designed by Dylan Wiliam, one of the world’s leading educational specialists and staff have committed to undertake this as part of our site improvement work:

The objectives of the whole course are:

1. To show why raising student achievement is important2. To explore how and why investing in teacher professional development is the way to raise achievement3. To share evidence that formative assessment is the vehicle through which to enact good pedagogical change4. To support what we are doing through Professional Learning Communities ( PLCs)

Please see a brief description of the value of formative assessment in this newsletter that frames Dylan Wiliam’s concepts on formative assessment. Many of our SECAV partnership schools are addressing formative assessment and this has been shared by Penola High School.

The STEM works have advanced from concept phase to technical phase in the last week. Technical drawings will now proceed and there is about an eight week time line to complete this phase. The works will document completely: furniture, fixtures and fittings thus many decisions will be made. When this is completed it will go to the tender stage and builders will be engaged. Assuming everything goes to plan the work should be on track to commence in October this year. To this end staff have started to create contingency plans for moving classes and realigning curriculum to ensure the least disruption to learning.

This Friday a number of our staff will be conducting STEM workshops for the Murraylands STEM conference. This will showcase some of the cross curriculum work that has been happening in our early years. Students have been engaged in work to develop their critical and creative thinking and develop metacognition skills. Staff value the power of questioning: “What could you do to improve this.” “If you did this again what would you change?” “What is your understanding of how this works?” Is there another way it could be done?” “If another person looked at this what would they understand from it?” Children have the opportunity to turn ideas into prototypes and then refine their ideas. This is STEM in action.

Teacher interviews were held late last term and if you were unable to attend please don’t hesitate to contact teachers to organise a time to meet or to have a phone interview. If you have concerns please call and discuss them. Your partnership with the school is very important in nurturing individual successes for our students.

Best Wishes, LucretiaTocaciu

KARNEVAL UND OSTERN IN DEUTSCHLAND AT KCS

Carnival and Easter in Germany at KCSCultural celebrations were high on the curriculum agenda in German lessons throughout Term One. The Reception to Year 3 classes learnt about Karneval or Fasching, a major cultural celebration in Germany celebrating the end of the long, cold winter and the beginning of spring and the new life that is created all over the land. This time has different meanings and names as you move throughout German-speaking communities and it is also known as the “last hurrah before the beginning of Lent” and the fasting time in the lead up to Easter. It is celebrated all over Germany with street parades, masked balls and parties. People dress up in costumes, cut off men’s ties and feast on foods that will be forbidden in the observation of Lent. At KCS, students dressed up in costumes and hats, participated in parades around the school and made colourful ties that were taken home as a souvenir. Students also made Osterhasen (Easter Bunnies) out of loose parts.

The Year 4 to Year 8 students spent some time studying Easter in Germany (Ostern). Easter is another major cultural celebration in Germany, celebrating the end of winter and the promise of new life. Plants, flowers and grasses grow again and animals come out of hibernation through winter. The land is alive with colour and life again. Students painted blown chicken eggs, a traditional German Easter activity and hung them on trees in the transportable garden as the tradition dictates. Students came up with many varied designs and the eggs looked fantastic. It has promoted discussion about the tradition around the school.

Stay tuned for further updates on what is happening in German at KCS.

KateTelfer,JaneDickerandPaulineParsons

A big thank you to all the families and staff who supported the presentation by Lana-Joy Durik from Smiles All Round at Robe Primary School on Wednesday night. Lana spoke with us about the importance of understanding feelings and being the boss of how we think, feel and act. It is important that we work with children during the calmer times to teach them the strategies they need to use when they are feeling anxious.

Those present were walked through a number of strategies that can be used both at home and within the school setting.

We hope that those who attended found the presentation beneficial and were able to take home some strategies to share with those around them.

If you were not able to attend but would like more information regarding what was presented on the night please contact the school and ask to speak with Samantha Murdock the School Counsellor.

Thank you Lana for teaching us all to sniff the pizza and blow out the candle.

USEFUL WEBSITES USEFUL APPSwww.youthbeyondblue.com Smiling Mindwww.bullyingnoway.com.au Take 5 or Take 10www.kidshelp.com.au Youthbeyondblue The Check-inwww.eheadspace.org.au Squish the ant

Last term the year 8/9 Boys competed in the State Wide Cricket Knock Out Championships. The boys competed in 2 pool matches against Bordertown and Grant High Schools in a 35 over format and won these 2 games convincingly allowing them to progress to the grand final.

Kingston CS played Unity College Murray Bridge in the Grand Final in Kingston at the old school oval. Kingston CS defeated Unity by 7 wickets to win the Fleurieu/Riverland/South East Region 2017 8/9 Boys KO Cricket Championship.

It was great to see classes come across and support the boys in the grand final. A big thank you to Tim Harding, Jack Armfield and Craig Tapfield for umpiring throughout the tournament, the parents for transporting the students to the games and to Shaylie Harding and Tanya Watts for running a canteen on grand final day for Secondary SRC.

PoolGame1–KingstonCSVBordertownHS–VirgoPk,BordertownKingston CS 9/276 DEF Bordertown HS 7/81Batting – Campbell Watts 61no, Luke Pedlar 6, Jack Tapfield 35, Jack Harding 99no, Will Watts 9, Will Wiseman 24, Ethan Cornish 5, Hagan Wright 3, Harry Bigmore 0, Lachie Robertson 1, Kaden Woodward 0.Fielding/Bowling - Campbell Watts 3 catches, Luke Pedlar 1/18 and 1 catch, Jack Tapfield 0/13, Jack Harding 1/10, Will Watts 2/3 and 1 catch, Will Wiseman 1/1, Ethan Cornish 0/13, Hagan Wright 1/18, Harry Bigmore 1 catch, Lachie Robertson 0/11 Kaden Woodward 0/5.

PoolGame2-KingstonCSVGrantHS–FaceyOval,MillicentKingston CS 8/229 DEF Grant HS 9/129Batting – Campbell Watts 38no, Luke Pedlar 72, Jack Tapfield 24, Jack Harding 0, Will Watts 0, W Wiseman 36no, Ethan Cornish 13, Harry Bigmore 5, Lachie Robertson 0, Kaden Woodward 0, Hagan Wright 21no.

Fielding/Bowling - Luke Pedlar 0/23, Jack Tapfield 0/14 and 2 catches, Jack Harding 0/16 , Will Watts 2/3, W Wiseman 1/19, Ethan Cornish 2/3, Harry Bigmore 0/5 and 1 catch, Lachie Robertson 1/14, Kaden Woodward 1/12 and 1 catch, Hagan Wright 2/12 and 2 catches.

GrandFinal–KingstonVUnityCollege–OldSchoolOval,KingstonKingston CS 3/116 DEF Unity 5/114

Unity won the toss and elected to bat and after 20 overs they found it hard to score and were 2/36 at drinks. Unity fought back scoring 78 runs in their last 15 overs posting a competitive score of 5/114.In the field KCS figures were - Luke 4 overs 1/12 and 1 catch, Jack 4 overs 0/12, Hagan 4 overs 1/4 and 1 catch, Ethan 3 overs 0/3, Jack 4 overs 0/17, Will 3 overs 0/4, Lachie 3 overs 2/6, Harry 2 overs 0/12 and 2 catches, Will 3 overs 1/10, Campbell 2 overs 0/13 and 1 catch, Kaden 3 overs 0/18

KCS started well with the bat however lost their 1st wicket in the 7th over and were 1/42. Unity fought back well taking 3 quick wickets for only 17 runs and putting KCS on the back foot with the score 3/58. A fantastic partnership between Jack and Will developed and they put on 58 runs in 10 overs to get KCS the win in the 18th over.

Batting – Campbell Watts 4, Luke Pedlar 28, Jack Tapfield 37no, Will Watts 18noFielding/Bowling – Luke Pedlar 1/12 and 1 catch, Jack Harding 0/8, Hagan Wright 1/4 and 1 catch, Ethan Cornish 0/3, Jack Tapfield 0/17, Will Wiseman0/4, Lachie Robertson 2/6, Harry Bigmore 0/12 and 2 catches, Will Watts 1/10, Kaden Woodward 0/18, Campbell Watts 0/13 and 1 catch.

YEAR 8/9 BOYS KNOCK OUT CRICKET - GRAND FINAL WINNERS

YEAR 8 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP

Noora Yo-Long Blue Light Camp was held in Week 2 Wednesday – Friday.

Key messages from camp:

•Commitment •Confidence •Attitude •Respect•Cooperation

Groan Zone

Growth Zone

Comfort Zone

VISITING ON FRIDAY MAY 26th PARENTS WELCOME

Year 10 Career WorkshopThe Year 10 Career Workshop aims to engage students to think about viable career options, encouraging students to consider subject choices, leading to university, TAFE and apprenticeship pathways.

Year 11 Research WorkshopThis interactive workshop is designed to assist students in narrowing down their choice of topic for the SACE Research Project. In this session they will also learn about the credibility of sources, the various research methodologies, and the use of ethical research practices. Year 12 Schools PresentationA presentation to Year 12 students on everything Adelaide, our Future Student Engagement Team will engage with students to discuss their options for university study. This will include our available degrees, support services and facilities, as well as looking at campus life, entry requirements and alternative pathways.

One-to-One Appointments For students with more in depth questions, particularly those wanting further information about Medicine, Dentistry, Vet or Music, even scholarships, accommodation, financial support etc.

ChristinaEverett

During the first week of term, 16 students attended SAPSASA Football and Netball trials at Naracoorte.

Congratulations to the following students who were successful in being selected in the Upper South East team to play in Adelaide during Week 6.

Netball - Erika Watson and Zara Lewis

Football - Harry Stenner and Oliver Haggett. Also Chloe Harding (Reserve)

SAPSASA FOOTBALL AND NETBALL

The ADF will be holding their biannual Careers Expo in conjunction with the Adelaide Careers and Employment

Expo

When: 26 May 9 am – 3 pm 27 May 10 am – 4 pm

Where: Adelaide Show Grounds

This is a free event and is open to the public

You can find out more information about the event here: http://careersemploymentexpo.com.au/Adelaide.html

Formative Assessment

Embedded Formative Assessment by Siobhan Leahy & Dylan Wiliam (2013)

Formative assessment occurs when evidence about student achievement is collected, interpreted and used by teachers, learners and their peers to make decisions about what needs to be taught to improve learning. Here is what Dylan Wiliam says about the what, where and how of formative assessment. “Formative assessment works equally well with five year olds, twenty-five year olds (and 85 year olds for that matter!). All that formative assessment requires is that you are clear about what you want your students to learn, because if you’re not, you don’t know what evidence to collect let alone how to help your learners. Formative assessment arises as a consequence of the fact that students do not always learn what we teach, and we had better find out what they did learn before we try to teach them anything else. For every teacher, examining the relationship between ‘What did I do as a teacher?’ and “What did my students learn?” is the most powerful focus for reflecting on your practice. Over the past thirty years, many reviews of the research on feedback and formative assessment have been published. The most important takeaway from the research is the shorter the period between collecting the evidence and using it to improve instruction, the bigger the impact on learning. The biggest impact happens with ‘short-cycle’ formative assessment, which takes place every six to ten minutes, or even every six to ten seconds.”

The Year 11 students participated in a Road Awareness Program last week. The RAP program works toward keeping our students safe on the roads with an honest and straightforward concentration and common sense message. The program is specifically designed to give students a hard-hitting, realistic insight into road trauma. The presentation included video footage and photographs of real crashes with victims which was edited to ensure suitability for Year 11 students.

Rod Campbell from the Metropolitan Fire Service visited our school and spoke with students about:• good attitudes, smart decision making and safe behaviours • the dangers of excessive speeds, distractions and driving under the influence • being a responsible passenger and pedestrian • becoming a responsible driver • first-hand experience of the trauma suffered by all parties involved in both fatal and non-fatal road crashes

Rod also addressed the lasting trauma from injuries and fatalities, including the ongoing impacts of loss and disability for victims and families. A central element of the program is a talk by a real life road crash survivor who will implore students to learn from his or her mistakes.

All students completed a survey at the end of the program and indicated that it was very informative and thought provoking and will drive safely. The results from the survey given by Ali Murn the RAP Support Coordinator was as follows.

“Of your group of 13 students, 13 students nominated that they were RISK TAKERS as drivers/road users prior to seeing RAP. 13 students checked the box indicating they chose to be a RESPONSIBLE DRIVER/ROAD USER after participating in the RAP presentation. In response to the question, "Following the program will you adopt safer road behaviours?" 13 out of 13 students said yes. Excellent result and the written comments were fantastic from the students.

SAPOL

Michael Lord from the South Australian Police Secondary Schools Road Safety Presentations visited our school to discuss road safety awareness to young drivers.

The Year 12’s session was designed to strengthen past road safety training by empowering students to make informed choices and continue to develop safer driving behaviours through open discussion on subjects such as peer group pressure, choices, risks and consequences.

The Year 11 session was a powerful and interactive program that discussed road safety issues, including the causes of road crashes such as fatigue, alcohol and drugs, speed, risk taking, peer pressure and driver attitudes and ways to reduce the risk of becoming a crash statistic. This program was developed using contemporary government road safety messaging through partnership with the Motor Accident Commission (MAC).

HELPING YOUR CHILD AT HOME WITH TYPING AND SPELLING

Adapted from SPELD (SA) inc by Jeanette Emery.

Typing skills are very important for students as they start school, keyboard skills and keyboard familiarisation are also important for students to practise from the age of 6.

Benefits of teaching typing skills

*builds fine motor control and hand/finger coordination

*a keyboard uses capital letters that can help students, who confuse ‘b’ and ‘d’ to recognize the correct letter as they type

*some students write illegibly and a word processor allows them to create text that is easy to read

Benefits of touch typing

*in an age where word processing is often used as an alternative for hand written text, students benefit from not having to look at the keyboard as they type. This helps them to concentrate on what is being written on the screen

*increased speed and efficiency

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE LESSONS ARE SHORT BUT REGULAR

3 to 4 minutes a day is all that it takes to start improving typing skills and you are never too old.

A FREE KEYBOARDING PROGRAMME TO ASSIST WITH SPELLING HOMEWORK

The following is an online programme. It allows you to follow lessons, or insert your own text, which makes it easy to use for spelling activities, e.g. spelling homework.http://sense-lang.org/typing/tutor/keyboarding.php

IMPORTANTVOLUNTEER TRAINING

(including renewing certificates)

LIBRARY CLASSROOM

THURSDAY 1/6/2017

AGENDA:

5.30-6.00RESPONDING TO ABUSE AND NEGLECT – CERTIFICATE

COURSEYou are required to attend this course (or complete

online) if you are a new volunteer or your certificate is more than three years old.

All certificates need to be presented at school before volunteers start work.

6.00-7.00– WORKING WITH STUDENTS –

BECOMING A REGISTERED VOLUNTEERVOLUNTEERS INDUCTION

Please note if you are working in your child’s classroom you are no longer required to have a DCSI screening

check.

BOOKINGS REQUIRED FOR EACH SESSION RSVP 87 672677 to reserve a place.

Wevalueparentsassistinginclasses

NATURE PLAY

Students across the school have been sharing their ideas about what they would like in the nature play areas.

CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to Tahlia Troeth who represented South Australia in the Lions Youth of the Year Australia in Tasmania at the beginning of the term.

As a state winner she has won a trip to New Zealand and Cairns.

We are all very proud of her efforts and wish her all the best on her travels.

Canteen Volunteer RosterStarting time 10:15amThank you for your support in the canteen. All volunteers are supplied with lunch as a thank you. Starting time is 10.15am. If you are unable to work on your rostered day please try to arrange a swap. In case of an emergency or to fill a volunteer needed vacancy please contact Louise or Kylie at the canteen on 87672171 or Louise AH on 87672610.Tuesday Treats will also be available of Fridays.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Week 422-26May

Jodie Little0419828286

Karen Drabsch0438888510

Week 529-2

May/June

Val Jolly87672176

Tanya Watts0427672005

Week 65-9

June

Theresa Mules042885889

Tanya Watts0427672005

Diary Dates

Term 2 5-9 SAPSASA Football/Netball Carnival

May 6 Year 8 immunisations

24 Pink Pancake Day - Breast cancer awareness 12 Queen’sBirthday

25 Choir Excursion - Naracoorte 15 Year 5 - Lions Mad Minute

26 Year 7 Excursion -Robe 20 PupilFreeDay

June 26-30 SAPSASA Hockey Carnival

1 SAPSASA Cross Country Carnival

PIANO TUITION

Want to learn to play the piano?

Alison Stillwell teaches piano, both during and after school hours.

(You need to have a piano/keyboard at home on which to practise).

Lessons are given once a week (30 mins), during term time.

As well as playing in many different styles, students do music theory, and can explore improvisation.

There are options for preparing for AMEB (Australian Music Examinations Board) exams in all grades, in both practical and theory sections.

For more information, phone 0427 854 175.

2016 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Did you miss out on a school magazine?

There are copies still available from the front office.

$22.00 each

A BIG “THANKYOU” TO ALL VOLUNTEERS from

KINGSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL

NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2017

WE REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP

Your time, energy and expertise is adding value to the lives of young people

THANKYOU ONCE AGAIN

Please be aware that over the next couple of weeks all students in R-12 will be taking part in a short bullying survey to support the school in the review of the behaviour policies and school values used within the school. Later this term parents and students will be given opportunities to help with the review of these policies.

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP

There are a great number of polo tops in excellent condition that range between $15.00 - $25.00.

Windcheaters, summer dresses, navy and grey shorts and pants are also in stock.

Opening times:Fridays

2:45 pm - 3:15 pmIn the Library

Haveyoucheckedthelostpropertyarealately??Therearealotofarticleswaitingtobeclaimed.

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Kingston Community School Canteen Ph 8767 2171

PRICE LIST 2017 – Term 2

HEALTHY CHOICES Choose : Wholemeal or white Sandwiches, Rolls and Wraps Salad: carrot, lettuce, tomato Lot: carrot, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, cheese and cucumber

Sandwiches Lot Rolls etc Lot

Ham & Salad 3.60 4.80 4.20 5.30 Chicken & Salad 3.80 5.00 4.90 6.10 Salad (no meat) 2.90 3.60 3.60 4.40 Chicken 2.90 3.80 Ham 2.90 3.20 Cheese 2.00 2.50 Vegemite 1.50 2.00

Tub of salad (the lot) 4.00 Chicken and Salad Tub 4.80 EXTRAS: Tomato/ /pineapple/avocado pulp .75 Lettuce/carrot/cheese/gherkin/cucumber .50 Mayonnaise/tomato sauce/chilli sauce .20 HOT FOODS Focacia (3 Fillings) 5.00 Toasted Sandwich (1 fillings) 3.00 Toasted Sandwich (2 fillings) 3.50 Extra Fillings .50 Hot Ham & cheese roll 3.70 Hot Chicken & coleslaw roll 4.20 Hot Chicken & cheese roll 4.00 Hot Chicken & gravy roll 4.60 Hot Chicken & mayonnaise roll 4.00 Corn cobs 1.20 Nachos (with meat sauce, cheese, sour cream) 5.00 Toasties 2.00 Pita Pizza – Ham / Chicken 3.00 Chicken stirfry 4.50 Hot potatoes (3 toppings) 4.00 Toppings: spicy meat sauce, ham, cheese, onion, light sour cream, chilli sauce, mayonnaise, coleslaw, extra topping .50c Macaroni cheese noodles 4.80 Lasagne 4.50 SEASONAL Brunch Cups (Term 1 & 4) 4.00 Fruit salad (Term 1 & 4) 4.00 Soup & Bread (Term 2 & 3) (small) 3.00 Soup & Bread (Term 2 & 3) (large) 4.00

FROZEN Frozen yoghurt 2.60 Quelsh fruit stick 1.00 Frozen orange juice tubs 1.00

BUNS/CAKE Assorted muffins (homemade) 2.00 Fingerbun 2.70 Fingerbun – half 2.00

SNACKS Popcorn .50 Almonds 2.00 Small ‘Red Rock’ chips 1.40 Jumpy’s chips 1.00 Cheese 1.10 Crackers .30 Cheese, celery & carrot packs 2.50

DRINKS Hot Chocolate 2.50 Milo milk – 200ml 2.30 Nippy’s flavoured milk - 250ml 2.40 Chocolate, Strawberry Oak flavoured milk – 300 ml 3.10 Chocolate, Strawberry Nippy’s flavoured milk – 375ml 3.10 Honeycomb, chocolate, strawberry, banana Pop top juice – 250 ml 2.20 Orange, apple, apple & blackcurrant Juice box – 200 ml 1.80 assorted Water – 600 ml 1.80 Water – 1.5 Lt 3.50

TUESDAY & FRIDAY TREATS

HOT FOODS Party pies 1.10 Pies - meat 4.30 Pies – pizza 5.00 Pies – potato top 4.30 Pasties 4.30 Sausage rolls 2.90 Sauce .20 Hot dog in bread 1.80 Hot dog in roll 3.00 Hot dog in roll with cheese 3.50 Chicken burger with lettuce & mayonnaise 4.10

ICE CREAMS Lemonade icy twist 1.40 Calippo (small) 1.10 Paddle pop 2.10

Supplies and prices subject to change.