Week 7 – 14th March 2018 Sharing Our News Parent/Teacher Interviews are being held all of next week in the

library. If you have not booked a time to see your teacher please

contact the school to arrange an interview. Please sign in and out

of the 'Visitor Book' which will be located inside the entry of the

library. Tea and coffee will also be provided on the day. Our

teachers are looking forward to discussing your child strengths and

improvements next week.

A huge thank you to Mrs Hunter and Mr Ingram for their

professionalism, support and commitment to S2G and Stage 2 over the

past three weeks. The students in the class have been working hard in

all key learning areas. Mr Ingram has displayed wonderful leadership

towards Stage 2 and offered some great advice to our teachers and

executive team. We look forward to hearing the stories from Mrs

Griffiths when she returns on Monday.

It was encouraging to see 17 of our Stage 2 students accept into the

Children's University program at King Street Public School. Students will

be presented with their passports today to start their extra curricular

learning journeys. We look forward to presenting all of our participants

with their graduating certificates at the University towards the end of the

year.

Our Best Always! It was a wonderful spectacle down out Rose Point

Park yesterday with our Stage 3 boys competing in the Steve Simpson

Rugby League competition. Our students competed with

distinction throughout the day and performed at a very high standard

with outstanding teamwork across the park. An amazing achievement to

hold the trophy at the end of the day. Great job gentlemen.

Good luck to our girl's cricket team who are off to play Singleton PS in

the PSSA knockout competition today. We look forward to hearing

about all of the runs scored, the wickets taken and the classic catches in

next week's newsletter.

A reminder that tomorrow, Thursday 15th March, is a Pupil Free Day.

All teaching staff will be off the school site training in Visible Wellbeing.

There will be no supervision for students. Students will return on Friday

16th March. A huge thank you to our parents for your support in

allowing our teachers to train in this important area of Positive

Psychology.

Jonathan Russell

Principal

UPCOMING EVENTS 2018

Term 1 WEEK 7

Thurs 15th Mar STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY

Fri 16th Mar Say ‘No’ to Bullying Day

High School Forms Due Back

Zone Soccer Trials

WEEK 8

Mon 19th Mar Year 6 Interrelate

Stage 3 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Tues 20th Mar Kinder Parent/Teacher Interviews

Wed 21st Mar Stage 2 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Thurs 22nd Mar 009 Training and Sleepover

Fri 23rd Mar 009 Training

Stage 1 (and K/1F) Parent/Teacher

Interviews

Hunter Netball Trials

Zone League Under 11’s

Infants Assembly 12pm Hall

WEEK 9

Mon 26th Mar Year 6 Interrelate

Bookclub Orders Due

P&C Meeting 6pm in the Library

Tues 27th Mar Hunter Netball Trial Finals

Choose Maths Parent Session

Wed 28th Mar Whole School Scripture

Zone Touch Trials

Choose Maths

Movie Ticket Orders Due

Thurs 29th Mar Easter Hat and Pedlar’s Parade

Hunter Soccer Trials (Boys)

Fri 30th Mar GOOD FRIDAY

WEEK 10

Mon 2nd Apr Easter Monday

Wed 4th Apr Canteen Treat Day

Thurs 5th Apr Hunter Soccer Trials (Girls)

Fri 6th Apr Hunter League Open & U11s’ Trials

WEEK 11

Wed 11th Apr ATSI Dental Check

Thurs 12th Apr Tawny Badge Assembly 9.30am

Anzac Commemoration Ceremony

(School Leaders)

Fri 13th Apr Last day of Term 1

Term 2 WEEK 1

Mon 30th April Students Return to School

Tues 1st May KSPS ANZAC Service 9.30am

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REMINDER!!

Tomorrow is Staff Development Day

Students do not attend school.

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KSPS Canteen News

Welcome to our New Canteen Committee!

President: Amy George

Vice President: Rechelle Purvis

Secretary: Kate Blyth

Treasurer: Mel Barber

Canteen Roster

Term 1 2018

WEEK 7

15/3/18 Di S, Judi W

16/3/18 Amy G, Kate B, Rechelle P

WEEK 6

19/3/18 Grace B, Emma K

20/3/18 HELP NEEDED

21/3/18 Glenn W, Tracy F, Amanda de

22/3/18 Tracy F

23/3/18 Lauren, Nick

Canteen Contact Number- 65 721497

UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS:

Thursday morning 9-10am (Please see office staff outside of these hours).

King Street is an Allergy Aware School

This is a reminder for all families that some of

our students have serious reactions to products

containing nuts and fish.

We ask that you please do not send foods or

containers to school that contain nut or fish

products.

This includes nutella and peanut butter

spread.

Wellbeing of Students Valued

Please be aware that we have two immune-

suppressed students at our school.

If your child develops a contagious disease, please

let the school know ASAP so we can act

accordingly.

Showing Positive Behaviour for Learning

Tawny congratulates the following students for

displaying our King Street Values of Kind, Safe,

Proud and Supportive in Week 6:

Our Week 6 PBL draw winners.

Week 8 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Parent/Teacher Interviews will be held next week.

This is a great opportunity to talk about your child's

progress and discuss aspects of their learning.

If you haven’t already done so, please return notes

to your classroom teacher so a time can be

arranged.

All meetings will be held in the library.

The schedule for meetings is:

Monday 19th March: Stage 3

Tuesday 20th March: Kindergarten

Wednesday 21st March: Stage 2

Friday 23rd March: Stage 1

Voluntary Contribution Payments

This year the voluntary contribution has been set at

$40 per child. This contribution helps our school to

provide the best learning opportunities for your child.

We thank you in advance for your prompt payment

of the 2018 school fees.

Donations Needed

KSPS is after donations of empty Kinder Surprise

plastic toy shells. Any donations can be left at the

School Office.

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Success on the

Netball Court

Last week a team of

talented, energetic

KSPS netballers

participated in the

Zone Trials at Rose

Point Park.

It was a fabulous day

of play with 4 of our

students advancing

to the ‘possibles and

probables’- Laila, Ava N, Ava M and Holly.

Congratulations to Ava N and Holly who advanced

to the next level and will compete in the Regional

Trials.

Children’s University Excitement

Today our Children’s University students were

issued with their ‘Passport to Learning’ in which the

hours of validated activity are recorded. Once they

have reached the required number of hours children

will graduate.

These 17 Students undertake educational activities

and volunteering outside of school hours and are

recognised for these achievements. At the

completion of the Program they will be awarded

formal certificates and graduate from the Children’s

University.

Certificates are presented at graduation ceremonies

held once a year at a University of Newcastle Great

Hall. We look forward to following these students on

their journey.

Steve Simpson Shield Winners

Our KSPS Senior Rugby League team played

fantastic on Tuesday winning all 5 games

convincingly against Metford PS, St Patricks

Cessnock, St Patrick Lochinvar, Morpeth PS and

Muswellbrook South PS.

The first game against Metford PS was a hard start

for the boys, but after some great work from Naite H

the team came out winners 20-12.

The second game against St Patricks Cessnock saw

them take an early lead 12-4 but some great runs

from the forwards and good passing from Riley M

helped KSPS come back and win 24-16.

Morpeth PS tried really hard in the third game but

the KSPS boys were way too good defending them

finishing the game 44-0.

The fourth game against St Patricks Lochinvar

started really well with two quick tries. The hard work

from Paris F and Julian S helped King Street win 28-

12.

After a long day the fifth game saw a lot of tired boys

but with the thought of being undefeated in their

minds the boys put on an excellent effort to win 28-

16.

The hot weather did take a lot out of the boys

throughout the day but with plenty of help from our

KSPS parents who kept our boys hydrated, they

pushed through. Thank you very much to everyone

that came along to support our team on the day.

Josh Ingram

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READ, READ, READ Premiers Reading Challenge is now open and

students can borrow books from both the school

library and the local public library to read during this

time. Our school library has a list of suitable books

for students of all ages to read.

Parents can read to younger students and add those

experiences to their reading log. When helping

children read at home remember when your child

gets stuck on a word:

Prompt: Look at the pictures and tell them the

correct word. The easiest part is

Praise: your child’s efforts at any time during

reading. Most of all make reading a fun time with

you.

If you would like more hints on helping your child at

home visit the web page below.

http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/l

iteracy/parents/

Coles Sports for Schools

King Street Public School is collecting the vouchers

from Coles for their 'Sports for Schools'.

The vouchers can be dropped off at the school office

or in the box while you are shopping at Coles.

Exciting New Playground Activity

In Week 9 we will be introducing a new playground

activity for our students. We would like to invite any

students with a remote control car to bring them to

school to take part in structured playtime.

If your child would like to bring in their remote control

vehicle, please note the following:

All cars will be kept securely by staff until

lunch or recess.

If you are allowing your child to bring their

car, please sign the attached note.

All vehicles and controllers are brought in at

their own risk. We cannot be responsible for

any damaged or lost items.

This is a fun activity and students must

respect property of other students and

display our King Street value of being kind

and supportive at all times.

Angela Stretton

PERMISSION NOTE

I give permission for my child………………………of

class…………to bring in their remote control car to

school. I understand there is no liability for lost or

damaged items.

Please sign………………………

Date………………………………

EASTER RAFFLE DONATIONS NEEDED!

Each year our P&C hold a MEGA EASTER RAFFLE

to fundraise for our school.

They are asking for Easter Egg donations for

raffle prizes.

All donations may be dropped into the School

Office.

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Bullying No Way!

National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence

is this Friday 16th March, 2018

Lets Stand together and Imagine a world free from

bullying.

Parents are being urged to be positive role models

within their family unit. Bullying prevention is

everyone’s responsibility. Please join with us and

make our school a Safe and Supportive School

Community.

This year we will be supporting the National Day of

Action Against Bullying and Violence - Bullying No

Way! campaign.

We will be running a Poster Competition K-6 for

students or classes to design posters that we can

display around the school which either:

Inform students of about what is bullying

How to make our school safer and more

respectful

How to respond if you are feeling like

you are being bullied

What to do if you are being bullied on

social media

How to support others who have

experienced bullying

How can I make our school a friendly

place?

The winning posters will be published in the

newsletter, on our Facebook Page and displayed

around the school.

For more information about the Bullying No Way

initiative follow the link below.

https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/

We look forward to seeing all the wonderful designs

our classes and students present.

For Free Apps… Take a Stand together and Alien

Adventure

Information, helpful ideas about how to counter

bullying

Visit: www.bullyingnoway.gov.au

SAVE THE DATE

'CHOOSE MATHS' FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Tuesday 27th March 6pm.

Students and Parents come along together for a fun evening.

More information to follow.

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