Principal’s Report

August 13th , 2015

Issue 24

Private Bag 1, Mine Road, Korumburra. 3950 Telephone: 5655 1309 Email: korumburra.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Fax:: 5655 2861 School Hours: 9.00 a.m.—3.30 p.m. Web address:: www.korumburraps.vic.edu.au

K.P.S. PRESS

OUR VALUES

Aim High Be Respectful Be Resilient Be Responsible

Positive atmosphere at KPS

In the past 2 weeks I have conducted a number of school tours with

prospective parents and various Department of Education and Training

officials. It has been pleasing to receive such positive feedback from

these visitors about our great school. Positive comments about our

school have included “there is a really good feel at this school”,

“everyone is so friendly here”, “the students look so happy and engaged

in their learning”, “wow what beautiful school grounds you have”. We

already know all of this but what a nice reminder for us all.

Depression Proofing Your Kids – Andrew Fuller

As mentioned in a previous newsletter, please take the time to read

Andrew’s articles. His article titled Depression Proofing Your Kids

contains many handy hints of how we can minimise the chances of a

member of our family becoming depressed. Please also take a moment

to find out at Andrew’s website – www.andrewfuller.com.au

ESO Week Next week is ESO week when all Education Support Officers are recognised for the great work they do in schools all across the state. We at KPS value and respect the huge contribution that the ESOs at Korumburra Primary make to the students they work with and across the whole school. So many things could not happen the way they do without the dedication and commitment of these staff members. Thank you.

Emergency Drills Yesterday our school did a practice Lock Down drill. This involved our students, staff and visitors being secured (locking all entries and exits of all buildings) in the event of an emergency. Our students and staff did an excellent job following the Lock Down procedures. Well done everyone. In Term 4 we will again practice a lock down drill. This time students and staff will be required to move to a secure place from the playground. Sickness, Colds and Absences We have had a large number of students and staff suffering from the recent out-break of colds and flus. If you feel your child is not well enough to spend an active day at school please make the decision to keep them warm and quiet at home. Whilst we advocate that students do not stay home if well and miss valuable time at school, they cannot function and sustain the energy for a full day if they are unwell.

Nathan Pirouet Principal

Well Done Awards 10th August, 2015

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Brodie and Jake with our

Honourable Mention Certificate

presented to our

Choir

at the

Yarram Eisteddfod.

Molly, Thomas and Hunter

Artists of the Week

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Yarram Eisteddfod 2015 On Thursday the 6th of April the KPS Choir headed off in the wee hours of the morning to Yarram to perform their hearts out at the 2015

Yarram Eisteddfod.

They performed two songs of contrasting styles and were awarded an Honorable Mention by the adjudicators. The Choir was congratulated

on their excitement for performing and ability to remember words and perform with clear diction.

We had an absolute ball, and for many members of the choir it was their first experience of an Eisteddfod style performance. The students

should be congratulated on their beautiful audience manners, and ability to control their nerves and perform with enthusiasm in front of other

school students, parents, teachers and strangers alike.

I look forward to our next adventure together and am very proud of each and every student who achieved a solo performance, group or

individual success.

Gabi Mathews

Music Teacher.

Monday Madness Canteen Special

Sausage Roll, Cookie or Brownie, LOL

$6.20

Private Bag 1, Mine Road, Korumburra. 3950 Telephone: 5655 1309 Page 4

Calendar of Events

2015

August

19th August - Finance Meeting

- Building & Grounds Meeting

- Publicity and Marketing Meeting

21st August - Curriculum Day (Pupil Free)

24th—26th August - Year 4 Allambee Camp

26th August - School Council Meeting

September

1st—14th Sept. - Scholastic Book Fair

2nd Sept. - Prep 2016 Orientation Session No 1

14th Sept. - Talent Quest Final

15th Sept. - Bike Ed Challenge

15th—17th Sept. - Year 6—7 Transition Program KSC

18th Sept. - Term 3 finishes.

October

14th—15th October - Year 3 Philip Island Camp

21st October - Prep 2016 Orientation Session 2

23rd October - Zoo Excursion Preps

(To be confirmed)

November

3rd November - Melbourne Cup Day

6th November - Junior Swimming

11th November - Prep 2016 Orientation

Session 3

13th November - Junior Swimming

20th November - Junior Swimming

18th—21st November - RACV Energy Challenge

Maryborough

Premier’s Reading Challenge – 4 weeks to go! Congratulations to this week’s Challengers, Kirrah Belvedere, Tahlia Zizic, Rani Marriott and

Abbey Nicholls. Well done.

Book Week – In the lead up to Book Week, which is celebrated during the last week of August, we have been looking at some of the short listed books at lunchtimes. An enthusiastic group of children have enjoyed listening to the stories and participating in activities. This will continue for the

rest of August.

Book Fair – Our much anticipated Book Fair will be arriving on our doorstep on the 1st September. Sales will begin on 2nd September through to the 14th September. More information in

the next couple of weeks.

Helen Cripps Library Coordinator

Library News

K.P.S a UNITED

Community School

WELL DONE

AWARDS

Nick Gardner

Clayton Quaife

Emily Austin

Harry O’Leary

Hamish Boys

Alex O’Neill

Regan Guest

Mia Marcou

Shannon Dubignon

Morgaine Bourke

Tarkwyn Beddegenoodts

Isaak Fox

Ishka Butler

Harvey Webb

Danni Amor

Sienna Lane

Dean Ryan

Quinn Brady

Levi Gooch

Sophie Olsen

Matthew Brown

Tilli Eldred

Aiden Marshall

Hal Joyce

Sienna Beekman

Jerry Zou

Woolworths Earn & Learn Promotion 15th July – 8th September.

Stickers can be dropped into the collection box at the front office and there is also a collection box at the

Safeway store in Leongatha.

3000 stickers and counting!

Thank you.