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16 November 201816 November 2018

Term 4 Week 5

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Classes for 2019

As mentioned in the last few newsletters we will be lookingat class placements very shortly and if you have any specialrequests now is the time to do this. In the coming weeksstaff will be looking at the formation of classes for 2019. Theplacing of children into their new classes each year is a complexprocess. Classes at Kariong Public School are not gradedacademically and each year we strive to ensure that we havewell balanced classes. The following factors are considered:

Gender, Academic ability, Language needs, Medical needs,Cultural background, and Behavioural needs

When this has occurred, we try to ensure that each child has atleast one friend in their new class. In the next couple of weekschildren will be asked to nominate five (5) children from theirgrade who they would like to be placed with. The school will tryto place each student with at least one of these children. Thisdoes not mean they will be placed with their best or closestfriends or with their group of friends. In fact, often this is notappropriate.

If there are exceptional circumstances that need to beconsidered when placing a student, parents will need to putthe exceptional circumstances in writing and forward these tome by Monday November 19 2018. It is important that your

concerns are submitted every year as circumstances canchange from year to year. Requests from previous years willnot be looked at. These requests will then be reviewed bymyself, the Deputy Principal, Mrs Rayner, and the LearningSupport Team. Please do not send requests to class teachers,or myself asking for specific teachers for your child, as it wouldnot be appropriate or equitable for us to accommodate theserequests. All letters need to be sent directly to me via the officestaff.

Voluntary School Contribution

Each year the school requests a Voluntary School Contributionfrom all families. These important funds buy educationalresources for use in classrooms and the Library for the benefitof all children. This year the amount is $44 per family. Thankyou to the families who have already paid. Any parent who stillneeds to pay the voluntary contribution please send the moneyin an envelope with your child’s name to the office.

Enrolling or Leaving?

NSW Public Schools are provided with teachers and staff onan age-based differential formula. Once the Principal entersanticipated numbers of students, Staffing will allocate a setnumber of teachers, SLSOs, School Administrative Staff,Counsellor etc.

Thank you to parents who have already informed the schoolthat their child is leaving us or commencing at our school nextyear. It is extremely important that numbers are as accurateas possible so correct classes can be formed and teachersappointed to start at the beginning of the school year.

Please make sure that you notify the office as soon as possibleif you are NOT returning to Kariong Public School in 2019 or ifyou are going to be away at the beginning of the 2019 schoolyear. (Current Year 6 students do not need to let us know). Ifyou know of anyone who is enrolling a new child at our schoolnext year, would you please ask them to contact the schooloffice to collect enrolment forms?

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Remembrance Day assembly

On Monday our school leaders did an exceptional job in runninga special assembly to recognise Remembrance Day. Thank youto all involved and Mrs Priest for helping them get organised.

Bathurst

After an early start Wednesday morning the Year 5 studentsand teachers were on their way to Bathurst for a 3 dayexcursion. I received regular updates throughout the three daysand all was going to plan. The teachers were impressed withthe behaviour of our students and hopefully they were all gettingsome sleep!

A huge thank you to Mr Gilks, Mrs Rayner, Miss Farrugia andMrs Dyga for taking time away from their own families to attendthis excursion.

Disco

On Wednesday afternoon into the evening our fabulous P&Corganised a Disco for our years 1, 2, 3 and 4 students. Itwas great to see so many children attend and enjoy theirtime. Thank you for the wonderful behaviour and to all of theteachers staying to help out. A huge thank you to our P&C forcoordinating the event! I will look forward to next week’s!

Early Birds

From Week 5 to Week 7 our Early Birds (Kindergarten 2019)will be visiting our school once a week. During these times ourYear 5 buddies will be helping them out as they get to know ourschool and the routines expected of them. This is a very excitingtime for everyone involved and I look forward to meeting ournewest students to Kariong Public School over these weeks.

Thank you to Mrs Downey for organising this orientationprocess.

Toni SkinnerPrincipal

P & C MEETING – REMINDER OF NEWTIME

Our next P & C monthly meeting is onMonday 19 November 9:00am in thestaffroom. This will be our first meeting with anew time. We hope to see new and familiarfaces.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Book orders for the current issue close on Friday 23 November,2018. Send orders to the office or place your order on line viaLoop.

OUR WEEK WITH LORI – 1KLori was lucky enough to go on a cruise withMrs Harding last week. He had a wonderfultime and made a new friend in Penguin. Theyloved exploring the ship together. Here aresome photos of his trip and the writing 1Kdid about his adventure.

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE

Congratulations to all the KPS students who successfullycompleted the 2018 Premier’s Reading Challenge. Students ingrades 3-6 will be receiving their certificate on Thursday 22November, during morning assembly. Students in grades K-2will receive their certificates in upcoming stage assemblies.

SCHOOL BANKINGThere will be no School banking Week 6Thursday 22 November.

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PBL UPDATE – END OF THE DAY

YOUNG, BLACK AND READY FORSCHOOL

SCHOOL AWARDS

Principal’s Gold Book

JaysonO’B

CallanH

JakeM

RubyD

GeorgiaF

TawhitiR

Principal’s Gold Book

Tara L

Merit Awards

RaphaelM

Laura H Judah M Tanya G Ziva W Anika S

Bridie J SummerO

Eliza E Sophie D ThomasB

Anjali K

Piper H GeorgiaO

MadelineE

Natalia E JacobM

Levi C

RubyJane H

AnnetteE

AshtonC

Vincent Z MilaynaS

Juliet A

Tyler Y Jack P Paige H Olivia L GraceN

CooperM

Kai M Sofia D Emily W Evie-RoseP

Tara L MaximusM

Silver PBL Awards

Jack BM

Gold PBL Awards

CharlotteA

Jake M KatherineV

Zach C Marshall D SteevieE

Lily H Scott H Abbi L Noah S Dion V TawhitiR

Lily GC Toby M Flynn R Rylee C Jasmine G Nate H

Armani H SamuelMc

CooperM

MadelineP

Tiago SG LauraK

Tristan G Dean S YsobellaG

Owen G Ollie S KariseA

Zoe D Eliza E Paige G Lara GH Jake M Eva S

AlexanderS

IndiannaD

Amelia H Noah M Chase D FlynnH

Bridie J Emily A Martha L Billy M ChristopherS

JacobW

Cyndal W Aaron B Aida D Charlie F Charles L AshitaS

Shane S OliviaBL

Claire W Haley B Hallie C Kai T

HannahC

BrookeD

Sofie G HarrisonH

Fiona H KavehS

NicholasY

Mya A Rylee P TahmaraR

Alyssa C BrodieF

Tyler G LaylaMarie H

MelissaH

James L Kai Mc IsabelleW

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2018 Diary Dates

Monday 19November

P&C Meeting 9am in the Staffroom

Tuesday 20November

Early Birds Kindergarten 2019

Wednesday 21November

P&C Disco Kindy, Year 5&6

Wednesday 21November

Early Birds Kindergarten 2019

Thursday 22November

No School Banking

Friday 23November

Out of School Sport Year 5&6

Monday 26November

Special Assembly Yr 2-5 9:15am,Student leadership speeches

Tuesday 27November

Early Birds Kindergarten 2019

Wednesday 28November

Early Birds Kindergarten 2019

Friday 30November

Out of School Sport Year 5&6

Tuesday 4December

KMHS Transition Day Year 6

Friday 7December

Kinder Presentation Day - 9:15 in thehallYear 1 Presentation Day - 10:15 in thehallYear 2 Presentation Day - 12:15 in thehall

Wednesday 12December

Stage 3 Presentation Day - 9:15 in thehallStage 2 Presentation Day - 11:45 in thehall

Thursday 13December

PBL BBQ

Friday 14December

Out of School Sport Years 5 and 6

Monday 17December

Year 6 Farewell

Monday 17December

PBL Diamond Award Celebration

Monday 17December

P&C Meeting 9am in the Staffroom

2018 Diary Dates

Wednesday 19December

Last day for students

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Kariong Public School P&C Association

Meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the monthin the school terms.

Parents and community members welcome toattend.

Meetings start 9:00am in the school staffroomNext meeting:

Monday 19 November 2018

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