KURUNJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL ~ “Learning Together”

NEWSLETTER 32 - 2018

Thursday 18th October 2018

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

There are a number of meetings which staff attend every week and which include amongst others, professional learning, data analysis, planning and communication. Every student is discussed at the team level in terms of their growth, achievement and future learning needs. The data evidencing this is used for future planning and assessment. At whole staff and communication meetings it is on the agenda to share the learning successes of your children. This week it was shared the names of students who have made 18 months or 2 years growth in Maths in 12 months. The number of students who have required sitting higher level tests as a result of their achievement has exceeded expectation. Kim Mitchell feels she will be retesting from now until Christmas but is very pleased to be in this position. Particularly exciting is witnessing the reactions of students whose confidence in learning and perception of themselves as being able to achieve has previously been low. All growth and achievement is to be celebrated and we thank all parents and carers who support their child/ren’s learning growth and achievements.

Further data has been received with the results of the confidential parent opinion survey which the Department of Education conducted in Term 3. You will remember that the response rate from the families randomly electronically selected was low (even with the promise of chocolate) and toward the end of term the Department permitted us to open the survey to the whole school. I have included a section of the opinion survey below. The percentage of the positive endorsement represents the proportion of parents who answered ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ to the full set of questions in the domains of parent/community engagement, school ethos and environment, student cognitive engagement, student development, safety and connection and progression.

84% of parents agreed or strongly agreed to ‘I feel comfortable

about approaching the school with any concerns I might have.’, 81% to “I feel confident that this school provides a good standard of education for my child’, 91% to ‘Teachers at this school expect my child to do his/her best’, 84% to ‘The school provides opportunities for my child to develop a sense of responsibility.’ 91% to ‘This school treats my child with respect’; 91% to ‘My child feels accepted by other students at school’.

19% of parents disagreed or strongly disagreed that ‘The

teachers communicate with me often enough about my child’s progress’, 15% to ‘This school has clean and well maintained facilities and grounds’, 5% to ‘My child feels motivated by his or her teachers to learn.’, 2% to ‘My child enjoys the learning they do at school’; 12% to ‘My child is taught organizational skills to help him/her with managing homework and school work load.’ 12% to ‘I feel confident that this school prepares students for the next phase of their life/schooling’; 12% to ‘My child feels confident about the skills and strategies he/she has learnt at school to address bullying behaviours’; 5% to ‘The school always aims to improve the quality of the education it provides’.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

The survey also allows for recording of individual comments. We appreciate people’s honesty, and reflect on all for our future planning. Below is a sample and variance of opinion.

“There is no shelter for parents/carers to protect themselves from the harsh elements of the yearly weather when they are waiting outside the child/ren’s classrooms in the mornings and afternoons’

‘The class teacher needs to communicate with the parents more than they do as my child is not at class level’

I am happy that my children receives fortnightly homework tasks. It will be greatly appreciated if the homework tasks given are based on NAPLAN style literacy and numeracy.’

‘Overall I am incredibly satisfied with KPS. The senior staff and teaching staff are committed to every child’s learning and my child’s teacher is outstanding’

‘Both my daughters have been through this school from prep to Yr 6 and I cannot wait until my youngest daughter is out of there to start secondary school in 2019’

‘Definitely an amazing school. My daughter has learned a lot from the school teachers. Everyone is just so friendly.’

I would again like to thank the parents and carers who gave of their time to complete the survey, to provide us with information to assist in our improving our school. If you would like to view the report in its entirety, you are very welcome. Please don’t hesitate to inquire at the office to view all the survey data and comments.

~ Learning Together

WEARING OF SCHOOL HATS

Please note that the wearing of school hats is compulsory in Term 4. Please make sure your

child has a Kurunjang Primary School embroidered hat for Term 4. School hats are only available from PSW in Deer Park.

CANTEEN

Egg & Lettuce Sandwich Glee Can

$5.00

FORWARD PLANNING

Friday 19th October

Year 3/4 Melbourne City Exc. ~ Money Due Thursday 25th October

Yr 3/4 Melb. City Exc. ~ 3/4 Ryan, Kirstin & Oliver Friday 26th October

Yr 3/4 Melb. City Exc. ~ 3/4 D’Elia, Condon & Eudey

Wednesday 31st October

Parent Grade & Teacher Requests Due Thursday 1st November

Foundation 2019 Transition Day ~ Colour Day 9.30am-11.00am

Monday 5th November

Curriculum Day ~ Students not required at school Tuesday 6th November

Public Holiday ~ Melbourne Cup Day Monday 12th November

Foundation 2019 Transition Day ~ Toy Picnic 9.30am-11.00am

Wednesday 28th November

Foundation 2019 Transition Day ~ Specialist Sessions 9.30am-11.00am

Tuesday 11th December

Foundation 2019 Transition Day ~ Classroom Orientation 9.30am-11.00am

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

AWARDS

Student of the week awards are made each week and announced in the newsletter on a Thursday. The awards are presented to the

students at assembly on Friday at 2.30pm in

the Gym. Parents are most welcome to attend.

3/4 Ryan ~ Lachlan McKenna 3/4 Ryan ~ Summer Lau 3/4 Oliver ~ Makeny Kur 3/4 Oliver ~ Annie Lave

3/4 D’Elia ~ Noah Thurston 3/4 D’Elia ~ Annabelle Newlands

3/4 Kirstin ~ Callan Alomes 3/4 Kirstin ~ Chanelle Henwood 5/6 Krystyna ~ Samantha Lord

5/6 Krystyna ~ Adeng Yony 5/6 McGettigan ~ Cooper Martin-Parker

5/6 McGettigan ~ Gabby Moutsos 5/6 Otto ~ Savannah Clark

5/6 Otto ~ Jonathan Dacunha 5/6 Sharon ~ Liam Smilth 5/6 Sharon ~ Koby Casley

5/6 Ana ~ Tanika Wallis 5/6 Ana ~ Beau Butcher 5/6 Price ~ Maya Dyson

5/6 Price ~ Dwayne Toa Visesio

WEDNESDAY’S MULTICULTURAL

PLAYGROUP AT KPS

Children 0-5 years are offered the opportunity to join Playgroup with VICSEG.

PLAYGROUP AT KPS ~ FRIDAY’S 9-11AM

Children from 0-5yrs. Come along and meet new people while your child learns through play experiences.

Friday 26th October ~ Transport Cars

New members welcome however, you must phone to register. For further information on any of our playgroups, please contact Kathleen McInnes on 9743 0633.

FOUNDATION

ENROLMENTS

2019 ARE NOW OPEN

Parents who live within our school’s designated neighbourhood area are invited to enrol their children for Foundation 2019 at the office. To be

eligible to enrol for Foundation in 2019 your child must turn 5 years of age by 30th April 2019. You must provide proof of your child’s age by presenting a birth certificate. For students who were born overseas you must present their passport and visa details. Immunisation certificates are also required and may be posted to you on request by calling 1800 653 809. As the immunisation and birth certificates may take a little time to arrive, we suggest you get organised early and phone for your certificate now.

Please contact the school office on 9743 0633 if you would like to arrange a tour of our school.

SCHOOL LEAVERS & ENROLMENTS FOR 2019

Any parents who have children that will not be returning to Kurunjang Primary School in 2019 are requested to let the school know as soon as possible. If you know of families moving to our school in 2019, who have not yet been to the school to enrol, we would greatly appreciate it if you could ask your friends to do so. We also ask any parents who have not enrolled their child in Foundation for 2019, to do so as soon as possible. Immediate action on this matter will ensure that we have adequate facilities and resources available for the beginning of the 2019 school year. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please fill in and return to the school office as soon as possible:

STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING IN 2019

I would like to notify Kurunjang P.S. that my CHILD/REN NAME/S:__________________________________________ _________________________________________________ GRADE/S_________________________________________ Will not be attending Kurunjang P.S. in 2019

NAME OF SCHOOL ATTENDING IN 2019: _________________________________________________ Parent/guardian Signature:________________________________________

BOOK CLUB

Issue 7 will be handed out this week and will need to be returned by Thursday 25th

October for processing. Online orders will close on this date for delivery at school before the school holidays. Please make sure all orders have the child’s name,

grade and correct money placed in a sealed envelope/bag.

OSHCLUB NEWS

OSHClub Kurunjang BSC: 6:50am-8:50am & ASC: 3:10pm-6:30pm each day during the school term. We are operating in Room MB(E)3, the room next to the playroom.

Our program provides a healthy breakfast and afternoon tea each day. Permanent and occasional vacancies are available for Before School & After School Care.

Please feel free to come in and see our program and the fun activities our staff provide!

Program Phone: 0400 028 149 Coordinator: Brittany Assistant: Danielle

All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au. All bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

PFA NEWS

If you would like to assist the PFA in any way please leave your details at the office or contact Elizabeth Bajada on 0404 525 975 or

lizbajada@hotmail.com.

The PFA is a great way to be involved in your school community as well as make some new friends

WESTERN METROPOLITAN REGIONAL

TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to the follow students that shone on Tuesday at the Western Metropolitan Region Track and Field Championships held at Keilor Athletics Track - Dut Yony, Jamal Henwood, Detroit Williams, Leiham Good, Grace Downes, Talia Anderson, Adeny Yony, Hazlee Whakataka, Lucious Whakataka, Chiebuka Anoruo, Rose Teah, Carly Fleming and William Borg. This level of athletics is only one stage below state level,

so making it this far has been a great achievement by all students. Congratulations to Adeny Yony who finished second in the 10yrs girls triple jump. Adeng jumped a personal best of 8.25m. Adeng has now qualified for School Sport Victoria Track and Field Championships to be held at Lakeside on October 29th. Good luck Adeng!

KURUNJANG COLLEGE STUDENTS

UNIFORM FITTINGS FOR 2018

PERSONALISED FITTING DAYS – at Kurunjang Secondary College, Melton. APPOINTMENTS NEED TO BE MADE FOR PERSONALISED FITTING

By ringing us on 94647555 or booking.appointy.com/buxweardirect

You are also welcome to just come when it suits you without an appointment but having an appointment makes it easier for us to have ample staff so you don’t have to wait.

A 5% discount will be given for purchases before Dec 13th 2018 By making an appointment on 94647555 your child will have a “ONE ON ONE” fitting time with our experienced staff, so you can relax

while we personally fit your child’s uniform. For any child that needs a specially tailored uniform we are able to provide this service for you, but please bear in mind that this will

take approx. 6-8 WEEKS. If you require this service please have your child measured by November 2017 at the latest.

This will ensure your uniform will be ready for the start of the school year. You are able to Layby, place sales orders or buy at the time of your fitting.

Laybys must be collected by Dec 21st for a discount to apply or be picked up on JANUARY 23RD.

We take Visa, Mastercard EFTPOS and cash.

We look forward to helping you get your child ready for the new school year.

SHOP WILL BE CLOSED FROM THURSDAY 13TH DEC 2018 TO WEDNESDAY 23rd JAN 2019

Wilson Pee Wee Tennis (4 – 7 years) MLC Hot Shots (5 – 12 years)

Junior & Adult Coaching (Group & Private Lessons available)

Squad Training for Elite Juniors Mums in Tennis Program

Professional Racquet Restringing Ask us about NEW Cardio Tennis!

Phone: Steve Kelly 0409 173 273