Gold Award Megan Bubb

!!!!Silver Awards

Cooper Scott, Mikyla Phillpott, Nate Painter and Tyson Beard

!!!!!!Eggs for Sale

$3.00 per dozen See the front office !!!!!!!

Important Dates to Remember Term 1 2017

Kootingal Public School

STAR NEWSLETTER “Caring, Learning and Achieving Together.” !

Phone: 02 6760 3332 Email: kootingal-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au !Website: http://www.kootingal-p.schools.nsw.edu.au!

!Term 1 Week 7 Thursday 9th March 2017

Monday 13th March - Bus Safety Program Tuesday 21st March - Harmony Day Tuesday 21st March - Boys Softball Tuesday 21st March - P & C Meeting, Library 6pm Wednesday 22nd March - Girls Softball Thursday 23rd March - Darling Dental Screenings - Year 1 Thursday 23rd March - Assembly by 5BW, item 3/4M, 2:10pm Thursday 23rd March - P & C Movie Night Friday 24th March - 2/3S and 4/5C Excursion to Tamworth Show

Executive Team - Principal - Cara Cracknell Assistant Principal - (Kinder to Year 2) - Nicole Chegwyn (Mon - Wed) and Anne Doak (Thur - Fri) !Assistant Principal (Yr 3 to 6) - Jill Cook !P & C Executive President: Cath Bubb Vice President - Lauren Witten Secretary: Vanessa Johnson Treasurer: Scott Cracknell and Jelka Schurink (Canteen)

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CLEAN UP

AUSTRALIA DAY

!Emelia Scott - Trying hard to complete her work neatly Dustyn Swadling - Working cooperatively in the classroom Alijah Siemsen - Participating well in all class activities Clayton Ford - A good start to learning sounds Taylor Mills and Kara Gregory - Participation in discussions Torah Humphris - Excellent effort in Mathematics work Emily Barwick-Taylor - Excellent effort during maths mentals Hope Clarke - Always helping in the classroom Cooper Higgins - Application to Home Reading Riley Robinson - Thoughtful questioning in talking and listening Tyson Riley - Being an attentive listener and supportive learner Abby Stokes - Excellent results in spelling and dictation tests Bailey Hilton - Improved work habits Todd Milgate - Effort in French lessons Ayisha Mason Fernando - Trying her best in all areas of her learning and taking pride in her book work Xander Murray - Demonstrating persistence in all Key Learning Areas Madison Roe - Trying hard in Mathematics Harrison Witten - Improved attitude in class Matilda Lees - Participating well in French Jack Merrick, Brendan Jarrett and Ellie Caslick - Well formed, neat cursive handwriting !!!!

PBL Awards Demonstrating behaviours of an

Effective Learner James Sharpham, Matthew Pollard,

Menno Wallace, Dakodah Hill, Eliza Burns, Jaeda Symons

and Mia Stokes !!!!!!

!This week our Open Cricket team competed against Nemingha Public School in the Brian Taber Shield Knockout. Nemingha batted first and scored a high total of 185 runs. Kootingal’s best bowling figures were Zachary Parkes 2 for 22 and Harry Fields 1 for 17. With a high total set, Kootingal set out to beat it. Zachary Parkes led the chase with a knock of 42 not out, having to retire after 40 and not resume batting if needed. Alexander Cracknell was the second highest scorer, producing a commendable 18 runs. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. Our team represented their school and community with great pride. Well done team! Thank you to Mrs S impson fo r he r e f fo r t s and organisation, Mr Scott Cracknell who assisted with umpiring and to the many parents and grandparents who supported our team on the day.

!!Congratulations to Jessie Johnson who competed at the North West Swimming Carnival this week and performed another personal best. Jessie took another two seconds off her personal best time in the 50m freestyle. Jessie finished a commendable 9th overall in the 9 years. Well done Jessie! !Congratulations to Tyson Beard and Charlie Hartshorn of Mrs Blinman’s and Mrs Walsh’s class 5BW. Both boys achieved 100% on their recent spelling test and, like me, were very proud of their achievement. Well done boys! !!This week, students from Tamworth High School continued the teaching of a Fundamental Movement Skills program with our Kindergarten students. The students from Tamworth High School are completing this activity as a part of the course Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS). The students coach their younger counterparts in the 12 Fundamental Movement Skills. This week, the students focused on skipping, striking off a tee, catching and running. Each group of students designed the teaching activities. Our students relish in delight when they are working with the older children. It is another way in which Kootingal Public School and Tamworth High School are forging new and ongoing partnerships. !!!

Clothing Pool will only be open on: Tuesday and Wednesday mornings

9am to 9:30am

School Banking Thursday

Weekly Bronze Awards Mrs Cracknell’s Message

!This week, I had a meeting with Mr Justin Ferris regarding the issue of the swallow bird population and possible methods of resolution for our COLA area. Mr Ferris spoke of a number of ways in which to protect our COLA area. Mr Ferris took a number of photographs to discuss with his colleagues. Our issues are the number of cross sections where the birds are roosting and the size of the COLA being rather large. This may become a very costly exercise. As previously stated, I will continue to communicate with our school community once I have more information. !Good luck to our students in years 5 and 6 who are competing in the Primary Debating and Public Speaking day at Nemingha Public School this week. This is the first time we have attended and are looking to strengthen in this area. All the best! !Kootingal Public School is again coordinating the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) tests. ICAS is an independent, skills-based assessment program that recognises and rewards student achievement. This program is an international program that has operated for the past 30 years. Students from years 2 to 6 are eligible to participate. Nomination forms are available from the front office area and on our website under Latest News and Features. I coordinate the tests and the dates for each test are located on the form and on our school website calendar. ! !!!!!

Our PBL lessons are focusing on the first of our five whole school expectations - keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself. Mrs Ward composed this week’s lesson focussing on what this expectation looks, feels and sounds like across the school in all contexts. !Next week, we will examine the second of the five whole school expectations – follow teacher instructions. As a reminder, the expectations are designed for consistency across the entire school. The new expectations are 1. Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself 2. Follow teacher instructions 3. Accept consequences 4. Report issues to teachers immediately 5. Show concern for others. !The signs pictured below represent these expectations and are present across our school. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PBL NewsMrs Cracknell’s Message

KOOTINGAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

POSITION VACANT

Temporary School Learning and Support Officer One (1) position commencing the week of Monday 27th March 2017 is available for a Temporary School Learning and Support Officer to work at Kootingal Public School to assist students in the classroom.

The successful applicant will be required to work from 9.30am – 1.40pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Applications must address the following position criteria: 9 Ability to provide support to improve students’ literacy and numeracy skills 9 Knowledge of and experience supporting children with a disability 9 Knowledge of and experience supporting at risk children 9 Must possess a current Working with Children Check clearance for paid work 9 Ability to interact with students and their families 9 Must be willing to undertake further training and development as directed by the

Principal.

The successful applicant will 9 possess good talking and listening skills 9 work in small teams and 9 work closely with teachers to ensure students being assisted learn skills to

improve their literacy, numeracy and social skills.

Formal qualifications in the areas of Teacher’s Aide (Special) and specific literacy and numeracy programs are essential.

Interested persons should contact Kootingal Public School to obtain an employment package for this position. This package will contain an application form and some information on what an School Learning and Support Officer will do in their time in the school.

Applications and resumes should be addressed to: Mr David Lewis Acting Principal Nemingha Public School 145 Nundle Road NEMINGHA NSW 2340

Applications for this position close: Completed applications should be submitted through the front office of Nemingha Public School by 3.00 pm Friday 17th March 2017.

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Come & Try Hockey Days 2017

Saturday March 11, 18 & 25

9am – 10am

Hockey is a great sport - here are just some of the reasons why you should give it a go :

x All the family can play – Tadpoles & Minkey for the youngsters, Junior comps under

9’s to High School, Men’s & Women’s grade competitions right through to Masters.

x Caters for all levels of ability from 1sttimers through to international standard.

x Hockey is one of the safest sports to play. New modified softer “Joey” ball.

x Tamworth boasts access to some of the best hockey facilities & best coaches in the

country.

x Play in all weather – water based synthetic surface means NOWASHOUTS.

x Meet other kids from different schools, build social circles & learn to play in a team

environment.

x Hockey is great for fitness.

x Come & try days are FREE & you can borrow sticks, shin pads etc for the day.

x All our local clubs will be on hand to answer questions, provide info & take

registrations.

TamworthFCRegistration!

Entry Level (5-7 yrs)

$100

Other Age Groups:

Junior Level (8-11 years) - $150

Youth Level (12-18 years) - $160

Senior Men and Women (18 years+) - $300

If you would like any further information in regards to the 2017 season registrations, please contact the club via email at tamworthfc@northerninlandfootball.net.au or call Wayne May on 0418 200 148.

Online registrations can be completed by:

x Go to www.myfootballclub.com.au x Click on “Register Now” x You will need your FFA number x If you have never been registered before you

will need to create an account

Tamworth Football Club is conducting registration days at Sportspower in the Atrium Shopping Centre:

x Saturday 4th March, 9am - 11am

x Saturday 11th March, 9am - 11am