KURUNJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL ~ “Learning Together”

NEWSLETTER 36 - 2018

Thursday 15th November 2018

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

What a wonderful day last Saturday was with our involvement in the annual Djerriwarrh Festival. Congratulations to the KPS students and staff who looked spectacular in their bright and glittery costumes of mermaids/mermen, fish and jellyfish for the theme of all that glitters under the sea. As you will see in the photos in the newsletter, the designs of cardboard fish and see through umbrellas with streamers flying certainly stood out in the parade. Thank you to all the parents who spent time making costumes and preparing the children. Thank you to all other families and staff who supported the parade and cheered us from the parade sidelines. I thank Ana Havran and Lidia Woolley for their creativity and organization of the 58 strong team for the day. Thankyou also to Wendy McCall, Natalie Micallef, Kathy Stewart, and Kathleen McInnes who assisted with the planning and/or supporting on the day.

Monday was the second of the 2019 Foundation transition sessions and the children participated in a rotation of activities with the 2018 Foundation teachers. The next transition day will be held on Wednesday 28th November where the children will again rotate through the specialist classes of Phys Ed, Visual Arts and Performing Arts. The last transition session will be on the state wide orientation day (Tuesday 11th December). This is the day where all 2019 Foundation and Year 7 students visit their respective schools. Our year 6’s will be attending Kurunjang Secondary College, Melton Secondary College, Staughton College, Daylesford Secondary College, Bacchus Marsh College, Gisborne Secondary College, William Ruthven Secondary College and Carranballac P-9 College. Our new Foundation students will receive their Foundation pack of activities and resources as shown at the information session on November 1st. They will also learn their group, classroom and teacher for 2019 on this day.

Just over 5 weeks left of the 2018 school year where has the year gone? Please keep your eye on the newsletter calendar for the very important dates before the end of the year, including Foundation celebration, Year 6 graduation, F-2 Concert and F-2 sports day, and next week, the annual school mini fete.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

This Saturday is the 150th Anniversary celebration for Rockbank Primary school. Past and present staff, students and community are invited to celebrate the history and share memories of the school opened in 1868. Enjoy children’s entertainment, awards and presentations, old class photos, food vans, art show, time capsule ceremony, coffee,tea and cakes from 11.00am to 4.00 pm. Rockbank Primary School is at 97-105 Westcott Parade, Rockbank.

~ Learning Together

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

AWARDS

Student of the week awards are made each week and announced in the newsletter on a Thursday. The awards are presented to the

students at assembly on Friday at 2.30pm in

the Gym. Parents are most welcome to attend.

3/4 Ryan ~ Connor Crabtree 3/4 Ryan ~ Siniteke Vea

3/4 Eudey ~ Jamie Hoskin 3/4 Eudey ~ Teisha Kelly

3/4 D’Elia ~ Ashley Hoskin 3/4 D’Elia ~ Jashan Thathgarth

5/6 Otto ~ Justin Nguyen 5/6 Otto ~ Jesse McPherson

5/6 Sharon ~ Mathew Hubka-Humphries 5/6 Sharon ~ Robert Muratori

5/6 Ana ~ Nyok Nyok 5/6 Ana ~ Reese Chapman

WEARING OF SCHOOL HATS

Please note that the wearing of school hats is compulsory in Term 4. Please make sure

your child has a Kurunjang Primary School embroidered hat for Term 4. School hats are only

available from PSW in Deer Park

CANTEEN

4 Fried Dim Sims Glee Can

$5.00

FORWARD PLANNING

Tuesday 13th November – Tuesday 20th November

Foundation – Year 4 ~ Life Education Van Monday 19th November

T20 Blast Cricket – McIvor Reserve Yarraville Friday 23rd November

School Mini Fete ~ 12.00pm – 3.00pm Tuesday 27th November

Year 6 ~ Graduation Dinner Money Due

Foundation Water Familiarisation Day – Money Due

Wednesday 28th November

Foundation 2019 Transition Day ~ Specialist Sessions 9.30am-11.00am

Rugby League State Final Thursday 30th November

Year 6 2019 ~ Graduation Polo Money Due Monday 3rd December

Foundation Water Familiarisation Day Tuesday 4th December

Year 1/2 ~ Scienceworks Excursion Wednesday 5th December

Foundation – Year 2 ~ Sports Day Tuesday 11th December

Foundation 2019 Transition Day ~ Classroom Orientation 9.30am-11.00am

Year 6-7 Orientation Day – Attending Secondary School for next year

Wednesday 12th December

Foundation Celebration of Learning ~ 2.10pm Thursday 13th December

Foundation – Year 2 ~ Christmas Concert Tuesday 18th December

Year 6 ~ Graduation Dinner Friday 21st December

LAST DAY TERM 4 ~ 12.30pm DISMISSAL

MPSSA 3/4 BASKETBALL

On Tuesday the 3rd of December, the grade 3/4 basketball teams travelled to Sunbury. They played 5 games in total, against the other schools in the MPSSA 2 district. Both teams played well together and showed great sportsmanship. The girls were successful in winning 2 of their games and should be proud of the way they developed their skills throughout the day. The boys won all 5 of their games, making them the premiers of the day. They were extremely excited and should be congratulated on such a successful day. I’d like to thank Mel Mourkakos

for all of her help on the day and being responsible for scoring every game.

Alicia Goodes P.E Teacher

DJERRIWARRH FESTIVAL

Last Saturday, our school participated in the Djerriwarrh festival street parade with over fifty students taking part in our glittery entery of sea creatures. We wish to thank all the students and their supportive parents for their enthusiasm in participating, and for creating such amazing costumes. On the day, there were plenty of very pleasant surprises, as students turned up to reveal their amazing costumes. Some we could barely recognise for the make-up and glitter. I have had so many people tell me how amazing our float was, and they are right. It was amazing, thanks to our amazing kids. Well done everyone. Here's what some of the kids had to say.

Kurunjang primary school participated in the Djerriwarrh festival. We dressed up as sea creatures from under the sea. We thank you all who came and dressed up. We thank you all who came and cheered us on. We had so much fun. By Mia

On the 10th of October, was the Djerriwarrh festival. Lots of people from our school went, and all of the people were cheering. Everybodies costumes were amazing. Lots of people went to the fair as well. Everybody was waving. By Payton

WEDNESDAY’S MULTICULTURAL

PLAYGROUP AT KPS

Children 0-5 years are offered the opportunity to join Playgroup with VICSEG.

PLAYGROUP AT KPS ~ FRIDAY’S 9-11AM

Children from 0-5yrs. Come along and meet new people while your child learns through play experiences.

Friday 23rd November ~ Trains

New members welcome however, you must phone to register. For further information on any of our playgroups, please contact Kathleen McInnes on 9743 0633.

PFA NEWS

If you would like to assist the PFA in any way please leave your details at the office or contact Elizabeth Bajada on 0404 525 975 or

lizbajada@hotmail.com.

The PFA is a great way to be involved in your school community as well as make some new friends

OSHCLUB NEWS

OSHClub Kurunjang BSC: 6:50am-8:50am & ASC: 3:10pm-6:30pm each day during the school term. We are operating in Room MB(E)3, the room next to the playroom.

Our program provides a healthy breakfast and afternoon tea each day. Permanent and occasional vacancies are available for Before School & After School Care.

Please feel free to come in and see our program and the fun activities our staff provide!

Program Phone: 0400 028 149 Coordinator: Brittany Assistant: Danielle

All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au. All bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

FOUNDATION

ENROLMENTS

2019 ARE NOW OPEN

Parents who live within our school’s designated neighbourhood area are invited to enrol their children for Foundation 2019 at the office. To be

eligible to enrol for Foundation in 2019 your child must turn 5 years of age by 30th April 2019. You must provide proof of your child’s age by presenting a birth certificate. For students who were born overseas you must present their passport and visa details. Immunisation certificates are also required and may be posted to you on request by calling 1800 653 809. As the immunisation and birth certificates may take a little time to arrive, we suggest you get organised early and phone for your certificate now.

Please contact the school office on 9743 0633 if you would like to arrange a tour of our school.

SCHOOL LEAVERS & ENROLMENTS FOR 2019

Any parents who have children that will not be returning to Kurunjang Primary School in 2019 are requested to let the school know as soon as possible. If you know of families moving to our school in 2019, who have not yet been to the school to enrol, we would greatly appreciate it if you could ask your friends to do so. We also ask any parents who have not enrolled their child in Foundation for 2019, to do so as soon as possible. Immediate action on this matter will ensure that we have adequate facilities and resources available for the beginning of the 2019 school year. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please fill in and return to the school office as soon as possible:

STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING IN 2019

I would like to notify Kurunjang P.S. that my CHILD/REN NAME/S:__________________________________________ _________________________________________________ GRADE/S_________________________________________ Will not be attending Kurunjang P.S. in 2019

NAME OF SCHOOL ATTENDING IN 2019: _________________________________________________ Parent/guardian Signature:________________________________________

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Junior & Adult Coaching (Group & Private Lessons available)

Squad Training for Elite Juniors Mums in Tennis Program

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Phone: Steve Kelly 0409 173 273