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Kariong Public School
22 May 2015, Week 5 Term 2
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Principal’s Report
Value of the Month – Personal Best
Our Value of the Month presentation ceremony took place last Friday 15 May. 23 students received their certificates and badges as recognition for always doing their PERSONAL BEST. It was an absolute delight, as always, to enjoy morning tea with these students. They certainly demonstrated their personal best by displaying lovely manners as they shared morning tea and spoke about why they were recognised for their award. I would like to thank our parents for continuing to support our school by encouraging your children to embrace our three PBL values.
Senior Debating Team Success! Congratulations to our senior debating team for their recent success against Somersby Public School in the first of four debates taking place in our local area. Maggie, our School Captain and a member of the debating team has written these words about the day. On Thursday 21 May, five nervous but excited students from Kariong Public School debated Somersby Public school in our first debate this year. The topic both sides ultimately selected was ‘Should we replace Scripture with Ethics classes?’ Kariong lost the coin toss and had to debate the negative opinion. We had one hour to prepare our debate, before Miss Taylor came and told us it was time. It was a very close debate, with both sides posing very strong arguments for their case. Kariong PS won the debate by a close margin. We look forward to our next debate against Peats Ridge Public school. Multicultural Speech Finals
I look forward to hearing Stage 2 and Stage 3 finalists presenting their Multicultural speeches in the hall next week. Congratulations to all; the teachers have been telling me the standard of speeches has been exceptional.
Vicki Redrup
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Issue 15 – Week 5 Term 2
GRIP Leadership Conference
On Tuesday, 10 school leaders attended the GRIP Leadership
Conference in Gosford with Mrs Priest and Miss Taylor. It was
an excellent experience for both teachers and students. The
conference highlighted specific strategies on how to become
an effective leader. After such a motivational day, the leaders
already have plans in place on how they can make a
difference at Kariong Public School. The leaders have
specifically addressed two priority areas within the school and
they are currently working with the SRC to address these
areas of concern.
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
On Monday all students participated in a lesson
which focused on how everyone can demonstrate our
three school values when in a particular area of the
school. This week’s focus was the expectations when
you are attending an assembly in the Hall. In this
lesson school wide expectations were addressed and
students were taught specific skills on how they can
behave positively during assembly. These skills were
reinforced throughout the week. Please read the
copy of this poster which is displayed in the school
hall and in classrooms. This poster will act as a
constant reminder to everyone about the
expectations we have at Kariong Public School when
attending an assembly.
It is the responsibility of everyone at Kariong
Public School to ensure these values are
displayed at all times.
Student Representative Council (SRC)
Thankyou to all the families who returned their Stewart House envelope on Monday. A total
of $201 was raised. This is a great effort. It would be fantastic if somebody at Kariong
Public School was the winner of the $4000 holiday! Fingers crossed!
Victoria Priest - SRC Leading Teacher
SCHOOL NEWS
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Issue 15 – Week 5 Term 2
Year 3 Under the Sea.
During the year, our Year 3 students will be studying
Under the Sea. This is a HSIE (Human Society and
its Environment) unit that asks students to reflect
upon the impact that humans make on a marine
environment and how they can assist in preserving
this habitat for future generations. Next month our
excursion will take us to Terrigal and Bateau Bay to
view these watery worlds first hand. As a proud
teacher I have included a photo of our classroom
display depicting ‘Under the Sea’. Amanda Taylor
Kindergarten Enrolment 2016
This is a general reminder to all parents that Kindergarten enrolments are open for 2016. If you have a
child you wish to enrol in Kindergarten for next year, or if you know of someone who has, please contact
the school on 4340 1885 or visit our office to get a Kindergarten enrolment pack.
Sewing Volunteers Required
KPS are looking to have curtains made for each class entry/exit door. If you have basic skills in sewing and
would be willing to assist please contact the office on 4340 1885. L.Glare
Bronze PBL Recipients
2JB Ella Y. Jake D. Kaleb B. Alanah P. Amelia H.
4D Tallon M. Kylie D. Anthony A. Jazmin H.
Congratulations! 5N Bella C. Jared S. Joel W. Chance C.
6T Michael H. Lachlan G. Liam C. Jamie B.
Merit Award Winners 1M Amarei E. Vincent H. 2E Zach C. Cate R.
1Q Layla H. Tristan G. 2JB Jake D. Annabelle L.
1R Hunter B. Montana C. 2K Hayden L. Dion V. Jorja E.
1/2H Tyler G. Cooper B.
Commbank school banking winners for Week 5 are Joshua I. from 2E & Imogen F. from 2JB!
Principals Gold Book 1/2H Megan H. Tamsen E. Chelsea W.
2JB Jake D. Ben J. Ethan G. Amelia H. Zane L. Jayla B. Imogen F.
Ella Y. Annabelle L. Levi W. 4CB Peggy B. Jacob H. Justin D.
2K Maxx O.
Dates for your Diary
Mon & Tues 1 & 2 June Year 3 Marine Excursion
Wednesday 3 June ICAS Science
Thursday 4 June Cross Country Presentation
Monday 8 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
AWARDS
Kariong Public School P & C Association Meets every 3
rd Monday of the Month
Parents & Community members are welcome to attend.
52 Langford Drive Kariong, NSW 2250 Phone: (02) 4340 1885 Fax: (02) 4340 2523
Email: [email protected]
School Security: toll free call 24 hours: 1300 880 021
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Canteen Chatter
Do you know that we occasionally have Wacky Wednesday Specials, Meal
Deals and other specials? Like us on Facebook. Kariong Public School
Canteen. Next Week’s Special will be Fried Rice which will be vegetarian
and gluten free. $3.00
Kariong Public School Canteen Roster Term 2
Volunteers are needed from 10.30am until 2pm Monday to Thursday and 9.30am until 2pm on Friday. Even
if you can spare 1 hour, it is all a help. Please let the canteen know if you can volunteer on any of the days
where help is needed as listed below. [email protected] Volunteering is a service to the
school canteen which also helps keep prices as low as possible. Thankyou in advance.
Week 5 – Monday 18th
May Tuesday 19th
May Wednesday 20th
May Thursday 21st
May Friday 22nd
May
Tanya S Chantelle A Help Needed Alex C Brooke B
Week 6 – Monday 25th
May Tuesday 26th
May Wednesday 27th
May Thursday 28th
May Friday 29th
May
Help Needed Help Needed Megan M Belinda H Kelly P
Week 7 - Monday 1st
June Tuesday 2nd
June Wednesday 3rd
June Thursday 4th
June Friday 5th
June
Annette C Kim V Michael W Bernadette G Liz Holt
Week 8 - Monday 8th
June Tuesday 9th
June Wednesday 10th
June Thursday 11th
June Friday 12th
June
Public Holiday Help Needed Help Needed Help Needed Kylie S
Week 9 - Monday 15th
June Tuesday 16th
June Wednesday 17th
June Thursday 18th
June Friday 19th
June
Tanya S Help Needed Annette C Chantelle A Alex C
Week 10 Monday 22nd
June Tuesday 23rd
June Wednesday 24th
June Thursday 25th
June Friday 26th
June
Kim V Belinda H Megan M Michael W Kelly P
Kariong Public school P&C are having a
Thompson’s Pie Drive
Gather up your friends and families and place your orders! All money raised goes towards helping our
school All orders and payments to
be in no later than Wednesday 10
th June
For delivery Monday 22nd
June.
Orders can be picked up between 12pm & 3pm