Kingston Community SchoolH o n e s t y . P e r s o n a l B e s t . R e s p e c t . F r i e n d l i n e s s . R e s p o n s i b i l i t yPrincipal: Ms Lucretia Tocaciu Newsletter 13: 15 December 2016

46 East Terrace, Kingston SE SA 5275 T (08) 8767 2677 F (08) 8767 2247 E dl.0737.info@schools.sa.edu.au www.kingstoncs.sa.edu.au

FROM THE PRINCIPALLast Friday at our Presentation Night ceremony we celebrated outstanding student achievement in a wide variety of academic, community, sporting and artistic endeavours. The theme of the evening was “Growth Mindset” which is one of the strategies we have used this year to promote powerful learners. It was a successful night and I am sure there are many proud parents. I personally congratulate all award winners and participants and as I stated in my speech not everyone can win an award on the night but powerful learners continue to challenge themselves as it will be them one day. Our students acquitted themselves brilliantly and it was great to see so many families attending. For some parents it was tinged with a little bit of sadness as this is the last year they will have a student at KCS. I am one of those who have had a long association with the school as a parent. There have been many highs and some lows but we have moved forward and I know our Year 12 students are eagerly awaiting their results next Tuesday 20th December and they are excited to begin the next phase of their learning journey. We wish them well and I will keep you updated as to their destinations. I thank all students, families and community members including MP Tony Pasin, Robe Deputy Mayor Harvey Nolan and Kingston District Councillor Jeff Pope, our invited speaker Jarrod Gilbert and Governing Council Chairperson Catherine Wright for their attendance and participation on the night. Our SRC President and Vice President Jack Sneath and Jack Armfield along with staff leader Kirsten Barich helped ensure the evening ran smoothly. The gym was beautifully adorned with the results of student work in learning areas so the scope and sequence of work from Reception to Year 12 could be seen. Another highlight of the week was our R-7 assembly where we celebrated the graduation of our Year 7 students and congratulated those students who received personal best awards for Semester 2. Families should be very proud of their student’s achievements throughout the year.

In preparation of both these significant events, many hours of preparation were undertaken by our staff and students, and I would like to thank them very much for their outstanding efforts at such a busy time of the year. Every year we say this

is it, but then the growth mindset kicks in and we go again. Having said that, feedback for us to continue to improve our ceremonies, would be appreciated.

I would also like to thank Lyn Leach and Phil Obst who will both take long service leave in 2017 before transitioning to retirement. Both have over 40 years of dedicated service to the education of children with 31 years and 34 years of service respectively, at Kingston. They are now entering the next phase of their lives and it is with sadness and excitement that we wish them well on their journey ahead. We also farewell and thank Barbara Richards, Lisa Pointon and Ally Lumsden for the quality teaching they have provided here at school and we wish them well as they take up new opportunities in 2017. Thank you also to Kathryn-Lawrie Read, Alice Trott and Sally Mason whose contracts are finishing this week. We hope to be able to continue our association with these teachers in some capacity in 2017. With endings come new beginnings and it is with great pleasure I announce that Maddison Lawrie (HASS/English) and Phillip Pojer (Science/Biology) will join our team for 2017. There are a number of other positions that are yet to be finalised by Human Resources but I will announce those next week. The leadership positions for 2017 have been approved by HR and I congratulate Christina Everett (Assistant Principal), Kirsten Barich (Teacher Pedagogies), Katie Hines (Powerful Learners) and Samantha Murdock (Wellbeing).

The past few days have been unsettling for students and families. It reminds all of us of how quickly circumstances can change and how we have to look after one another, support each other and be kind to each other. Community support is very much appreciated. Hug your family and let them know how much they mean to you.

It has been a privilege to be Acting Principal in 2017 and I thank my staff, students and local community for your support. I look forward to working with Kingston student’s, families and community members over the next five years of my Principal tenure.

Have a Safe and Happy Christmas LucretiaTocaciu

AUSTRALIA DAY WINNERSCongratulations to Year 12 student, Emily Edwards, who has been named as the Kingston District Council Young Citizen of the Year in the Australia Day Awards for 2017. As a student of KCS, Emily has made a very visible impact upon her school and community, and is held in high regard by both students and staff. She is highly determined to succeed and has challenged herself by becoming involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities.

Emily was nominated by KCS for her academic achievements, as well as her consistent involvement in SRC, the agriculture committee, TfEL workshops, the led steer and merino wether show teams, sporting activities, the DECD learning centre at the Adelaide Show and for her current efforts in fundraising and participating in the Cows for Cambodia program. She regularly volunteers her time to assist in school activities, including at the Election Day fundraiser and on Harmony Day. In addition to school commitments, Emily has been heavily involved as a coach and player in the Kingston District and Kingston Saints Netball Clubs and the Kingston Tennis Club, has assisted in a variety of fundraising activities. She has an enviable set of skills and does not waiver in her determination to achieve highly and contribute to her community. Well done, Emily! KirstenBarich

Visual Arts students from year 6 to 10 have created a sculpture from rubbish that has been collected from our local beaches. The purpose of the artwork is to raise awareness about the damage caused by plastic rubbish to our marine environment. Ghost nets are fishing nets which have been lost or abandoned at sea where they continue to catch fish and other forms of marine life. Eventually the trapped marine life dies.

Year 6 students created this sculpture of a Green Turtle from plastic rubbish. It is an expression of their concern on hearing about the turtle that was recently rescued from a local beach. Mistaking a plastic bag for a jelly fish, it had eaten it. The turtle had the plastic surgically removed.

Both sculptures are currently on display at the Kingston Visitor Information Centre.

COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR 2017

Kingston Community School was very proud to be associated with the Kingston Area School Reunion which has been awarded the 2017 Community Event of the Year.

Many students, parents and staff were volunteers over the weekend, assisting with school tours, displaying memorabilia, photocopying old photographs and gathering resources in the school archives for presentations.

The school hosted one of the main events of the weekend, the Roll- Call, prior to a luncheon for old scholars in the Football clubrooms.

Proceeds from the event benefitted several local not for profit organizations including the Community Library, RFDS and local branch of the National Trust.

The reunion was attended by more than 250 ex Kingston Area School students and staff members.

Thank-you to the staff, parents and students who assisted with the weekend and congratulations to Jan Williams and Trevor McKinnon ex Kingston Area School Students who organised the weekend.

AWARD WINNERS PRESENTATION NIGHT 2016

Major AwardsNatalie Banning 12 SRC Teamwork AwardMadeline Hyland-Moreland 11 Business SA AwardMadeline Hyland-Moreland 11 DiMontys AwardTahlia Troeth 11 MEGT Apprenticeship Centre AwardEliza Wright 10 ADF Leadership & Teamwork AwardEmily Edwards 12 ADF Leadership & Teamwork AwardJack Armfield 12 Barker Shield Academic AchievementTahlia Troeth 11 Barker Shield Community ServiceEllen Lawrie-Read 11 Barker Shield School ServiceBen Parker 7 Middle School Award for showing a high level of respect to peers and adults and displaying our school values at all timesEmilee McInness 8 Middle School Award for showing a high level of respect to all members of our school community and for always putting others firstChelsie Hutchinson 8 Middle School Award for consistently demonstrating the school values, particularly honesty and respectHarrison Barker 9 Middle School Award for always giving his personal best and showing respect for all members of our school communityMax Rogers 9 Middle School Award for consistently displaying our school values in a positive mannerCindy Zadow 11 Eckersley’s Visual Art AwardGeorge Brice-Marwood 11 Pope’s Hardware Technology Studies AwardShanaya Hutchinson 12 Landmark Agriculture AwardWilliam Parker 9 Gary Schaefer Music Scholarship AwardCodie Decaux 11 Kingston Lions Club Lions Scholarship AwardJack Armfield 12 Royal Mail Sportsperson of the Year AwardCharlotte Northam 12 Brett & Rebecca McLaren Service AwardJack Sneath 12 Robe District Council Leadership AwardJack Armfield 12 Caltex All Rounder AwardEmily Edwards 12 Kingston District Council Citizenship AwardVijay Legoe 8 Dux Year 8William Parker 9 Dux Year 9Eliza Wright 10 Dux Year 10Amelia Peters 11 Outstanding Achievement Year 11

Primary AwardsJ-De Peterson 3 Academic Achievement in EnglishLilly Makin 3 Academic AchievementJorryn Pope 3 Conscientious EffortJasmine O’Halloran 3 Conscientious EffortFraser Watts 4 Academic Achievement in NumeracyAliandra Parker 4 Academic Achievement in LiteracyAbbigail Loechel 4 Conscientious & Consistent Achievement and Effort in all Curriculum AreasTom Parker 4 Conscientious & Consistent Achievement and Effort in TechnologiesJaden Quarrell 5 Class Citizenship AwardTegan Daniel 5 Class Citizenship AwardJaynie Moore 5 Academic Achievement in MathematicsBonnie Clark 5 Academic Achievement in LiteracySheba Miller 5 South East Festival of Music Choir SoloistCharlotte McInness 6 Academic Achievement Zara Lewis 6 Academic Achievement Chloe Harding 6 Consistent & Conscientious EffortBianca Summers 6 Student Voice Citizenship AwardIndia Little 7 Academic Achievement in EnglishJakoda Trott 7 Improvement in MathematicsBen Parker 7 Academic Achievement in ScienceDarcy Wright 7 Student Voice Citizenship Award

Secondary AwardsLucy Smith 8 EnglishVijay Legoe 8 Mathematics, Languages (German), HASS, Agriculture, ScienceHagan Wright 8 Health & Physical EducationShelby Haggett 8 Arts (Visual), Arts (Music)Chelsie Hutchinson 8 Technologies (Food & Fibre Production)Jack Tapfield 8 Technologies (Design & Technology)Max Rogers 9 EnglishWilliam Parker 9 Mathematics, HASS, Arts (Music), AgricultureLilyana McPhee 9 ScienceFletcher Murdock 9 Health & Physical Education, Technologies (Design & Technology)Maggie Rowntree 9 Arts (Visual)Nikki Gluyas 9 Technologies (Food & Fibre Production)Isabelle Sneath 9 GermanJessie Daniel 10 AgricultureTaya Harding 10 Arts (Visual), Technologies (Food & Fibre Production)Eliza Peters 10 EnglishSophie Lewis 10 Languages (German), Information Processing & PublishingEliza Wright 10 HASS, Personal Learning Plan, Science, Health & Physical EducationKate Richards 10 Arts (Music)Kyle Flannery 10 Technologies (Design & Technology)Clayton Parker 10 MathematicsAmelia Peters 11 English, Arts (Visual) Semester 1, Modern History Semester 2 Codie Decaux 11 Mathematical Studies, Biology Semester 1Harry Gray 11 Furniture Semester 1George Brice-Marwood 11 Welding, Furniture Semester 2Ellen Lawrie-Read 11 Information Processing & Publishing Semester 1, Workplace Practices Semester 1Demi Carter 11 Food & Hospitality Semester 1, Child Studies Semester 2, Mathematical ApplicationsKailah Haines 11 Child Studies Semester 1, Food & Hospitality Semester 2Brandon Tapfield 11 Health & Physical Education Madeline Hyland-Moreland 11 Information Processing & Publishing Semester 2, Workplace Practices Semester 2Molly Murdock 11 AgricultureRyan Sullivan 11 Arts (Visual) Semester 2Emily Edwards 12 Agriculture, Child StudiesCharlotte Northam 12 Arts (Visual)Jack Armfield 12 Biology, Physical Education, Mathematical ApplicationsSam Altschwager 12 English CommunicationsShanaya Hutchinson 12 Food & HospitalityTrinity Matthias 12 Information Processing & PublishingEmilee Sawyer 12 Modern History, Research Project Semester 1Astrid Victory 12 MusicHayden Hagel 12 FurnitureJordan Heinrich 12 WeldingStephanie Drummond 12 Workplace Practices

YEAR 8 - WEEK 9 ACTIVITIES

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Our reception students decorated gingerbread reindeer and castles as a part of their German programme. Gingerbread is a traditional Christmas biscuit in Germany and is often also made in Australia at Christmas time, hence allowing the students to identify a similarity between the two cultures.

Special thanks to Mrs Brown for making the gingerbread biscuits for us.

RECEPTION GERMAN CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES

This year, we once again ran swimming carnival for our middle year students on a beautiful bright sunny day. Congratulations to everyone who participated, your effort and determination to support your house team and other house teams was tremendous to see. It was great to see so many parents and students cheering on our swimmers.

I would like to thank all parents who assisted with jobs and came to support their children, it created a great atmosphere. A large thank you must go to the Year 11 PE students who assisted with the scoring and timing this year.

All students who attended did a marvellous job and I was very proud of everyone who participated. Multiple students must be commended on their efforts as 8 records were broken this year. Well done to the following students on breaking these records:

Hagan Wright: Year 8 Male 100m Freestyle

Benjamin Legoe: Year 8 Male 25m Breaststroke

Nikki Gluyas: Year 9 Female 50m Freestyle Year 9 Female 100m Freestyle Year 9 Female 25m Freestyle

Fletcher Murdock: Year 9 Male 50m Fins Year 9 Male 100m Freestyle

Wyomi: Year 9 Female Medley Relay

A big thank you to the staff who volunteered their time to help, it is greatly appreciated. Congratulations to Jaffa who took the title for Swimming Carnival 2016.

Overall year level winners:

Year 6/7 Male - Darcy Wright Year 8 Male - Hagan Wright Year 9 Male - Fletcher Murdock Year 6/7 Female - Coco Trott Year 8 Female - Shelby Haggett Year 9 Female - Nikki Gluyas and Kate Falkner-Hunt (equal 1st)

BryceSmith PETeacher

ABORIGINAL INDIGENOUS GARDEN PROJECTIn 2016 the aboriginal indigenous garden has been established at the entrance of the Kingston Community School by Kathy Bell (indigenous garden project officer), Doug Nicholls (aboriginal community education worker) and the many students and teachers of KCS who contributed. The establishment was in consultation with the Aboriginal Reference Group –Teachers and Community representatives and with student voice representatives Aaron Clarke and Harrison Barker.

The garden is a tribute to the friendship of two women in the community and it also pays respects to the traditional owners of our country on which we meet, teach and play each day. It is a meeting place, a place of reconciliation, a place to share knowledge and stories. The Swan is a totem of the aboriginal people and the design sits beautifully at the entrance of the school with a variety of indigenous plant species on display for recognition of resources on country. We will be able to teach and raise awareness about aboriginal culture and the caring of country. We can acknowledge the healing process and reflections of the past, the living culture in the present time and supporting future activities and wellbeing of our community through the children who are our future.

Last week we enjoyed the fruits of our labour with a thankyou BBQ. Students made bush tucker burgers and then were treated with a celebration muntrie cake and a boomerang throwing session with Doug. Thank you to all who contributed to the garden project this year, it has been great working with you and a positive project for our community. We are very proud of what we have achieved with the garden and bringing it together with student engagement and ownership.

Next year we will be organising a formal opening ceremony, signage and some mosaics to complete the project. We also have some exciting plans to establish some nature play areas and some bush tucker production throughout 2017.

I look forward to returning next year to work with the school community on these projects.

KathyBell IndigenousGardenProjectOfficer

YEAR 7 TO 8 TRANSITION

Year 7 students from both Kingston and Robe have just spent 4 days together learning about secondary schooling and getting to know each other. Students spent two days going to lessons with secondary teachers and two days working together, talking about expectations for next year and participating in lots of team building activities.

Both students and staff enjoyed the time together and Kingston Community School is looking forward to having students become members of the year 8 cohort in 2017.

Earlier this year, Clayton and I were asked to create a question we want scientists to answer in the future. Our question was “Is it possible for scientists to create a 3D printer that could print organs, tissues and neural pathways that contain unique DNA to fit the individual?” The scientists at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) clearly liked our curiosity and allowed for us to spend a week in Sydney at ANSTO, along with students from 11 other schools nationwide, in order for us to answer our question. By the end of the week we had come up with a theory of how this could be done and how close scientists are to actually completing this. With talking to biologists we discovered that it is now possible to grow organs and tissues by manipulating the ways stem cells function. Also over in China, there was a recent discovery that scientists took codes, using a computer, out of DNA and were able to alter the DNA into what they wanted. This potentially means China have almost invented a way to make specific DNA. If scientists were to combine both these methods then both Clayton and I believe that theoretically this is a possibility for the close future.

Throughout our week we also learnt about the different areas of science including biology, physics and chemistry. Each day we spent with different professional scientists that had an interest in our question. This was amazing as they explained their careers and their career pathways and got us involved in different experiments. The teaching techniques differed as we found some of the scientists

liked to be more practical or theoretical than others and also these techniques were used when different scientists came together to discover new aspects of science. We were lucky enough to go on the ground floor where many instruments were located in order for scientists to use in their experiments. We were lucky enough to visit Australia’s only nuclear reactor and see an electron laser in person. Although the week was packed with science we also had lots of free time when we would go to the games room and hang out. On the last night we decided to play a game of ‘hide and seek chasey” but it did not occur to us that we were staying in a nuclear high security area so this ended with alarms being sent to the federal police who later arrived and saw about 22 kids running around chasing each other on a worldwide nuclear facility.

This experience was extraordinary and was a massive eye-opener for Clayton and myself as we opened our minds and learnt things we never knew existed. The friendships we made on this trip are unforgettable and I personally still keep in touch with them as much as I can, thanks to social media. I would also like to thank Ms Toc and Miss Lumsden as these two wonderful ladies took both their personal and work time in order to assist Clayton and I, in Sydney and we are both very grateful for this experience.

ElizaWright

ANSTO

YEAR 9 AQUATICS CAMP

YEAR 5-9 TECHNOLOGY

Tennis and Cricket Carnivals were held during Week 6 in Adelaide. Kingston was represented by Zara Lewis and Joshua Troeth (Tennis) and James Little, Jack Harding, Ethan Cornish and Will Wiseman (Cricket).

This was the final carnival in what proved to be a busy, successful and enjoyable SAPSASA programme in 2016. Kingston students attended trials and many were successful in representing the Upper South East in many regional teams including Hockey, Athletics, Cricket, Tennis, Football and Netball. The names of students who represented the Upper South East have been added to the honour board in the gymnasium walkway.

A big thank you to the many parents who transported children to trials, practices and carnivals. Also thank you to

those who assisted with scoring, managing or timing at events. Finally, a great big WELL DONE to everyone that participated in any sport or event!

Information about SAPSASA opportunities for 2017 will be available early in term one.

JaneLyon

SAPSASA 2016

KINGSTSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL LIBRARY

The library will be open 8.30am-4.30pm Monday - Friday and 9.30am-12.30pm Saturday morning.

We will close 12.30pm Friday 23rd December and reopen on Tuesday January 3rd 2017.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all our customers

AUSSIE SPORTSThis week, Year 3/4 and 5/6 students have participated in the Aussie Sports Carnival. The sports played this year were soccer and basketball. Mixed year level teams were chosen, captains were elected and team names chosen.

Teams played a round robin format on Tuesday and Thursday. Each game was umpired, scored and timed by the students.

The focus of each session was participation, fun and sportsmanship.

It was great to see students playing as a team, supporting each other and displaying school values.

A great week 9 event for everyone involved.

DiaryDates2017

February 22nd - School PhotosMarch 3rd - Sports DayMarch 14th - 17th - Year 6/7 CampMarch 24th - Interschool Sports Day (Allendale East)

school magazine 2016It’s not too late to purchase a magazine.

Call into the Front Office if you would like one.$22.00 each

New Bushfires and Your Child’s School or Preschool

A Guide for FamiliesParents are encouraged to access a new brochure which provides important information about what our schools/preschools will do on a catastrophic fire day or in the event of a fire.

Bushfires can occur at any time during summer. It’s important that our families understand our Site Emergency Plan are prepared and have a plan in place for their family when these situations arise.

If there is a bushfire emergency while children are onsite we will keep them safe until the danger has cleared even if this is outside of normal school hours.

For a copy of the brochure visit www.decd.sa.gov.au and search ‘bushfire brochure’.

Attached is the link for the current Talkin Road Safety

Safer Journeys Issue 4 November 2016 Newsletter:-

This newsletter is now published on the South Australia Police Internet page under Road Safety.

This edition discusses:-• New heavy vehicle inspection scheme from January 2017• 110 Reasons to use your school crossing• Does Mad March matter on our South Australian Roads• Safety features to consider when buying cars• 10 things to check before you set off on holiday

Here is the link: -

https://www.police.sa.gov.au/services-and-events/community-programs/road-safety-education

If you would like any further information about this newsletter please contact Senior Sergeant Paul Warren of the SAPOL Road Safety Section on telephone 82076587.

YMCA SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS

Why not join the YMCA Camping team on a fun filled Summer Holiday Camp these school holidays!

With 4 Camps on offer including Surf, Caving, and Kangaroo Island camps there is a huge variety of awesome activities to keep your children busy throughout the summer holidays.

YMCA Holiday Camps are very popular and places are limited. Book now to secure your place in the sun, and join us for Fun, Friendship and Adventure!

All the details and booking form can be found on the YMCA website – http://www.sa.ymca.org.au/our-services/y-camping/school-holiday-camps/

Contact YMCA Camping on 8406 2900 or campingsa@ymca.org.au for more details.

Boat/Jet Ski Marine License Exam Night

$45.00 seats limited - bookings essential Opportunity to sit the exam after hours!

Kingston Sailing ClubTuesday 17th January 2017 – 7:00 p.m. SHARP

Tickets and Books – Contact Brigette Olsen – 0428 655 191.

Enquiries welcome

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