Issue No.38 Wednesday, 6th December 2017

KPS Creativity Expo

Thursday 14th December

2.15pm—3.10pm

& 5.00pm—5.30pm

As part of our Term 4 Inquiry units, students have worked through a design process to create a

variety of exciting creations.

We hope you can come along to see them!

KPS Christmas BBQ follows from 5.30pm

Sick Bay Linen Roster Term 4 8th December Jo Clark 15th December Sally Porter 22nd December Melanie Hooke

Thank you for your support

Please note any payment received after the due date will not be accepted

Calendar

December

Thursday, 7th December Foundation Transition Session

9.15am to 11.30am

Year 6 Grad Bear orders & payment due

Heather Brae orders to be collected from the stadium 3.00pm

Monday, 11th December

Family and Friends meeting 9.00am in the portable behind foundation building

Thursday, 14th December

All Raffle Donations due today

KPS Christmas BBQ & Creativity Expo 5.30pm

Raffle drawn tonight at KPS Christmas BBQ

Friday, 15th December Assembly 2.30pm to 3.10pm

Final day for Online ordering for

Stationary Packs

Thursday, 21st December Grade 6 Graduation

Friday, 22nd December

Last day of school - 1.30pm finish

January 2018

Wednesday, 31st January 2018 First day of Term 1 Gr1-6

Thursday, 1st February 2018 First day of Term 1 Foundation

February 2018

Friday, 16th February

Grade 6 Jumpers & Polo Top last day for orders Orders & payments to be placed at

All Things Uniform, Broadford

Payment Due Date

Happy Birthday Happy Birthday to the following students who are celebrating their birthday in the coming week . We hope you have a lovely day. December 7th Taj FS Tarsha 3B 8th Guilly 2W 9th Vander 2W 12th Sienna FW

What’s gone home recently?

The following notices were sent home between

Thursday 30th November & Wednesday 6th

December

Whole School: Christmas Carols

Selected Families: Eldest in family Raffle Flyer

Selected Students: Nil

Individual Grade Levels: Nil

Foundation: Nil

Grade 1: Nil

Grade 2: Nil

Grade 3: Nil

Grade 4: Nil

Grade 5: Nil

Grade 6: Nil

Spare copies of notices are available from the

office.

REMINDER ICY POLES EVERY FRIDAY $1:00 each

$1:00 each a limit of 1 per a student

Water, Sugar, Maize Glucose, Food Acid (330) Vegetable Gums (412, 410), Natural Flavours, Natural Colours (120, 160a, 101), Natural Plant

Extract.

From the Principal’s Desk…………... Welcome to Term 4 Week 9 at Kilmore Primary School.

$30,000 - THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

On behalf of all of our students and staff, I would like to thank each and every one of you who contributed to the Family and Friend’s Fundraising activities this year. Including some money that was carried over from last year’s fundraising, this year $30,000 has been handed over to the school to support the improvement of learning opportunities for our children. This is an amazing effort.

If you were a member of the committee, a volunteer for a special activity, purchased raffle tickets or goods, sent children to the disco or fun run, ordered lunch on our special lunch order days or assisted in any other capacity, you are part of this amazing effort. It is a credit to our school community. Money raised has been used for the following:

On Tuesday I went to see the movie Wonder with our grade six students. I wanted to thank them for the invitation to be part of this special event. The students have been involved in a detailed study of the book Wonder. They will now do a comparison between the book and the movie to conclude their studies. The children were exceptional in their enthusiasm, manners and gratitude for the opportunity. Well done.

Our new Foundation class for 2018 have had two visits and are presenting as an outstanding group of budding students who are eager to become part of our community. I would like to thank the parents who have been involved in their transition both new parents coming in and our own parents who have extended a very warm welcome.

Last week our grade six children took part in a unique and innovative program called High School Days. Teachers from Broadford Secondary College and Wallan Secondary College ran classes with our students introducing themselves and talking about high school structures. Last year’s school captains came to talk of their transition experience to our children as well. This program is the brainchild of Carolyn Crowther and a wonderful program that has been applauded by the Secondary School’s involved.

Kim Laffan

Principal Kilmore Primary School

New tables and chairs for two senior grades $2,000

ICT equipment for teaching coding and robotics

$1,000

Classroom and take home readers across all levels

$5,000

Additional maths equipment across all year levels

$4,000

Safety path from Sutherland Street to the portable classrooms

$3,500

Catering equipment for special lunches (to be purchased by the end of the year)

$500

Two of the office foyer display cabinets

$500

Repairs to the playground shade cloth (to be done by the end of the year)

$3,500

Playground Upgrade Fund (To be built on next year for a major upgrade in the near future)

$10,000

Friends and Families of Kilmore Primary School

Come and join us to discuss what great things are happening around KPS and how you can be

involved. Non-school age kids are always welcome, we have a play area set up.

We will meet at 9:00am on Monday 11th December in the portable behind foundation building.

Whittlesea Secondary College Information Evening

Year 6’s are invited to Whittlesea Secondary College Year 7, 2018 Information

Evening is NEXT Monday 11 December 7.00pm-8.00pm.

Information Evening is NEXT Monday 11 December 7.00pm-8.00pm.

2017 KPS XMAS Raffle Ticket Purchases

This year we have added another way to purchase Raffle tickets to our usual buying at select times after school and at the Xmas BBQ itself (these will still be available) but this is for those who can’t get there at those times or would just like the ease of handing in this form and money for the tickets and then getting tickets sent home with their child. Tickets are $1 each and we have already sourced some fantastic prizes such as; -Toyota Vouchers -Family Pass to Science works -Family pass to the 4 attractions at Phillip Island -Family pass to Melbourne museum -Many more, and more to come Childs Name (this will also be the name on the tickets:_____________________________ Childs Class: ____________________________________ Number of tickets to purchase: _____________________ Total Money Enclosed: ____________________________ Please Note money can only be paid with CASH

As all things come to an end this years end is fast approaching!! For this years end

of year Christmas Super Raffle we are asking if each family could assist us!!

If each child could bring an item or two to donate, this would be amazing!! If all donations could please be received at school by

Thursday 14th DECEMBER. Donation box will be located at the office

This years suggestions are:

CHRISTMAS (example: wrapping paper, cards, tinsel, puddings)

GARDENING (example: gloves, seedlings, hose, potting mix, wheelbarrow)

BAKING (cake mixes, baking trays, oven mits, flavours, colourings,

utensils, tins or trays)

PARTY PACK ( example: Paper plates, sparkles, chips, glow sticks, party hats)

Or anything you feel is suitable

Tickets will be available to purchase on at the Christmas concert and

from the school office and before and after school.

Please watch newsletter for further information

The raffle will be drawn at the School Christmas concert

High School Day @ KPS

As part of our Transition Program, we held our annual ‘High School Day’ last Friday. Teachers from Broadford and Wallan Secondary Colleges spent time at Kilmore PS working with our Grade 6 students. Students worked in ‘Home Groups’ rather than class groups, used a timetable to work out where they were meant to be, moved around the school to different classrooms and participated in art, maths, PE and science lessons. We were very lucky to have Mrs Coppinger, Mr Hakki and Mr Rose from Broadford SC and Ms Cesarin from Wallan SC teach students in a Year 7 format. We also welcomed back two of our School Captains from 2016 who are now experts at being Year 7 students for a Question and Answer session.

Reflecting on High School Day…

I had a great day and it was very

educational.

It exceeded my

expectations!

It was fun transitioning to other

I liked how the teachers treated us like we were Year 7s

PE was fun and we’ve

never played hockey

before at school.

I liked how we got to

do science.

Maths was cool.

I didn’t want it to end.

Art was really good. It was good being in a

home group with people

who are going to the

same high school as me.

I liked that two Year 7s came to

explain what it’s like to change

schools.

It was good how

we met different

teachers.

Friends & Families are looking for Parent/Guardian to help on the BBQ at our end of year picnic. If you can help please fill in the form below and return to the school office by Monday 12th December. We would love to add you to the roster. On the night please come to the BBQ area at your allocated time.

Thank You X————————————————————————–——————————————————— I can help on the BBQ on Thursday 14

th December

(please circle a time slot)

5:pm – 6:pm. 5:30pm—6:30pm. 6:pm–7:pm

Parents Name___________________________________ Child’s Name/Grade ____________________________ Contact Phone number____________________________ Contact Email ____________________________________

KPS BBQ & KIDS CONCERT THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER 5.30PM ONWARDS

PRICES BELOW SO YOU CAN PREPARE FOR THE NIGHT

Hamburger in Roll $3 Sausage in Bread $2 All drinks $1

All hamburgers and sausages can have onion and/or coleslaw (no extra charge).

Drinks will be assorted soft drinks, water and primas.

Kilmore Primary School Student Engagement Policy A link to a draft copy of the Kilmore Primary School Student Engagement Policy has been posted on our school’s website. This policy was recently reviewed and updated by the Wellbeing Team. The Student Engagement Policy details our procedures for maintaining a positive, supportive and engaging school culture, where diversity is valued and steps are taken to promote pro-social behaviour. If you feel there is some element of the policy you would like to discuss or areas that are not clear, please feel free to email me with your considerations. mccarthy.julie.t@edumail.vic.gov.au

At Kilmore Primary School we value the support of parents and friends and the contribution they make to our school. As a small token of our appreciation we would like to invite you to our Christmas ‘thank you’ morning tea on Tuesday 19th December in the stadium foyer at 10.45am – 11.30am

For catering purposes please RSVP by Friday 15th December ………………………………………………………………………… Name: _______________________________ I will/will not be able to attend the Christmas morning

tea on Tuesday 19th December 2017

What a week! Our transition program is in full swing with special events for our 2018 Foundation students and a ‘High School Day’ for Grade 6s. There’s also been a Teddy Bears’ Picnic, a Grade 6 excursion, preparations for our Creativity Expo….. and a surprise trip to the animal dogtor.

Some sad news - the teddies forgot to invite me to

the picnic. It might have had something to do

with the unfortunate incident with a chicken roll

at last year’s event? Can’t wait to see you all next

week at the Christmas BBQ and Creativity Expo!

Above: I spent some time helping my future Foundation friends. We all drew a picture of ourselves and our family. I only tried to eat the crayon twice. Left: It’s pretty tiring meeting new people

and when Mrs James read a story I just

couldn’t keep my eyes open any longer.

Right: I supawvised hockey at High School Day. I’m still working on being able to carry the stick. I can carry the hockey puck without any problems – I proved it!

Below: It was all fun and games until someone tried to eat a toothpick. I dropped it but managed to snap it into two pieces first and one part got stuck in my mouth. I had to leave school early and go to the vets. I had a little sleep and when I woke up, the toothpick was gone. It was just like magic! Dr Emily put the toothpick in a bag so I could take it to school for show and tell. My new friends at the vets were very kind

and helpful, looking after me straight away.

They said I was lovely and I think they

secretly hope so I can visit again – but

without part of a toothpick in me.

Comments that have put a smile on my dial this week… “I’m just like you Asha, I love food!” “Your head is my favourite part. It’s so soft.” “You’re very big for a two year old.” “Are you feeling better?” “Do you get a buddy too?” (asked at Foundation transition when students met their buddies)

KILMORE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Transition Policy

Kilmore Primary School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Our school employs a range of strategies to embed a culture of child safety in compliance with the Child Safety Standards and Ministerial Order No. 870. Aim: School transition occurs as students move into, within and beyond their education settings, which are vital stages in children’s education and overall development. The transition process is important for future emotional, social and intellectual growth. It should enhance a child’s independence and support successful participation in primary and secondary school life. Transition aims to alleviate difficulties and recognises that children’s individual needs may vary according to social background, experiences, and stages of development. Rationale/Objectives: The Transition program aims to: support and empower the child and family, and provide collaboration between all people and institutions involved in the transition process inform families about Kilmore Primary School develop a sense of belonging develop knowledge of the structure and expectations of the learning environment reduce anxiety Implementation: A teacher will be assigned the responsibility of Foundation transition and provided with time to attend Cluster PLT transition meetings, organise transition dates and class groups. Kilmore Primary School will conduct:

a school open morning on a Saturday during State Education Week two Discovery Mornings in August, open to all prospective Foundation students provide the opportunity for all pre-school students to attend three orientation sessions in term 4 provide a transition morning in December for students in years 1 -5 transferring to KPS from other schools School tours run on a regular basis across the year

Teachers will prepare transition sessions that allow students to develop social relationships and understand expectations of teachers in the appropriate grade level A teacher will be assigned the responsibility of year 6 to 7 transition and provided with time to ensure they organise relevant orientation sessions and transition paper work Teachers and transition coordinators will liaise with local secondary schools to arrange reciprocal visits where relevant i.e. invitations from secondary schools to attend school drama performances, Taster Days Students in grade 6 will be provided with orientation sessions from the appropriate secondary school All relevant documentation from the secondary schools will be sent home with the students All secondary school enrolment forms submitted by the due date will be forwarded to the appropriate school Teachers of year 6 students will complete transition forms for secondary schools Students are supported and prepared for the following year’s level by participating in transition visits during December each year. Students meet their new teacher and new classmates A buddy program will be implemented to support transition across the school Families are notified of the classroom and the classroom teacher before the end of the school year Students with special needs will be provided with the opportunity for extra transition sessions Students moving to Kilmore Primary School from a neighbouring primary school may only begin at the start of terms one and three as per the cluster schools agreement, unless extenuating circumstances have occurred and both the exiting and entering school principals agree.

Resources/Useful links: Transition to School Department of Education - Early Childhood http://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/parents/transition/Pages/default.aspx Transition to School Department of Education – Primary School http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/parents/primary/Pages/default.aspx Transition to School Department of Education – Secondary School http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/parents/secondary/Pages/default.aspx

Appendix 1 Annual Kilmore Primary School Transition Schedule

This policy will be reviewed as part of the policy review cycle. This policy was last ratified by School Council in …………………………

Appendix 1

Kilmore PS Transition Schedule

Pre-school to Foundation Transition At Kilmore Primary School we aim to make the transition from pre-school to Foundation a smooth, happy and successful experience for each child. Our transition program includes ongoing communication and visits with our local kindergartens, an Open Morning on a Saturday in Education Week each year, Discovery Open Mornings where prospective students participate in a number school like activities and formal transition sessions in term 4 each year. We encourage and welcome visits from potential students and families with a familiarisation tour of our school being offered Wednesday mornings at 10.00am. Extra transition is provided for students with special needs. In term 4 prospective Foundation students and their parents/guardians are invited to take part in a Foundation orientation program comprising three visits to KPS. Students participate in learning activities in a Foundation classroom enabling them to become familiar with the surroundings and school routines. During this time parents have the opportunity to attend an information session about our school and learn how to best assist their child in the transition to school life. The prospective Foundation students are well supported by a grade 5 buddy (grade 6 the following year) providing security and a bonding relationship with an older student at the school. All parents receive a detailed information package and the students are given a welcome show bag. Grade 6 to Secondary College Transition Our goal at Kilmore Primary School is to provide a smooth and efficient transition from primary to secondary school with support and extra transition provided for those who require it. The transition coordinator receives and distributes information provided by the Department of Education and local secondary colleges, and circulates flyers and keeps students and parents informed about information evenings. Grade 6 teachers complete transition statements for their students to be passed on to the relevant secondary colleges. Throughout the year Grade 6 students participate in transition events hosted by two local secondary schools including the Wallan SC Taster Day and Broadford SC school production.

Moving Up- Transition between Grade Levels The transition from one grade level to the next can be challenging for some students. To make this shift more easily, students have the opportunity to spend some time in their next year level and meet their classroom teachers during two transition sessions in term 4 each year. Extra transition is provided for students with special needs.

Students transferring to Kilmore PS in grade levels other than Foundation also have the

opportunity to attend a transition session on the second Tuesday of December (the day Grade 6

students’ transition to secondary school)