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KINGSTON HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER April 24, 2015
Website: www.khps.vic.edu.au
Email: kingston.heath.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Emergency Management: 9589 6266
Cheltenham Police: 9583 9767
VISION STATEMENT: AT KINGSTON HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL A QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT GIVES STUDENTS, STAFF
AND THE COMMUNITY CONFIDENCE TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE AS ACTIVE AND POSITIVE MEMBERS OF A GLOBAL VILLAGE.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE: CONTACT CAMP AUSTRALIA - www.campaustralia.com.au
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday 27th April – Friday 1st May
Level 4 (Years 5 & 6) Canberra Camp
Tuesday 28th April
Deakin University Mathematical Problem Solving – Year 3
Monday 4th May
Photography Day
Thursday 7th May
Mother’s Day Stall
Friday 8th May
Prep Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents,
Our school captains, Charlotte C and Oliver T have been busy writing their speech
for the ANZAC ceremony that we will conduct Friday afternoon. Both students
were mindful of the true spirit of ANZAC that has defined us as a nation and not
just about the fighting that occurred. I was very proud listening to the
conversation between the two of them.
Mrs Azzi registered us to participate in the Gallipoli Oaks project. As we were one
of the first 300 schools to to register, we have been allocated a Gallipoli Oak
seedling. The oak tree seedlings have special significance as they come from trees
that grew from acorns that soldiers collected during the Gallipoli campaign in 1915-16.
The seedlings will grow into Gallipoli Oak trees that are small, prickly trees that are the same as those that grow
along the ridges and valleys of the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. The project aims to help young Victorians to deepen
their understanding of the Anzac campaign and celebrate the ongoing friendship between Australia and Turkey.
The Gallipoli campaign took place between 25 April 1915 and 9 January 1916 in south-western Turkey. It was the
first major battle involving Australian and New Zealand troops, costing the lives of more than 8000 Australians.
Philosophy: Kingston Heath Primary School has a focus on learning through inquiry, which is embedded
in a culture of collaboration and has a strong focus on results. Learning becomes engaging, relevant,
challenging and significant when students ask questions and become involved in their own education.
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KINGSTON HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER April 24, 2015
We held a tree planting ceremony at the front of the school followed by a
service in the hall. Again, many thanks to the school captains, Mr Thompson
for the tree site preparation and to Ms Wolske who played both the Last Post
and the Rouse on the bugle.
All the students in the school made a poppy and they made a magnificent
display. Well done everyone!
Many thanks to our parents who have volunteered to be Classroom Representatives. These parents play an
important role as the liaison person for teachers and for parents, they support the Fundraising team and also
organize parent evenings. That is a small snapshot of what Parent Reps do. Below is a list of the reps for 2015:
Prep A (Miss Moore)
Kristen Hurford and Colleen Baranov
Prep B (Mr Starling)
Nerissa Beagan
Year 1A (Miss England)
Shelley Connelly
Year 1/2 A (Ms Sipthorpe)
Josie Shaw
Year 2 A (Mr Le-Ray)
Ngaire Sedevcich
Year 3A (Mr Hewitt)
Jimmy Janash
Year 3B
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Year 4A (Mrs Taylor)
Hue Taing and Jo Defina
Year 5A (Mr Macdermid)
Trudi Furbank
Year 5/6 A (Mr Smethurst)
Ella Rogik
Year 6 A (Mrs Wheatley)
Chris Chang and Alannah Azzi
Wendy Stirling
Principal
MENTONE GIRLS’ SECONDARY COLLEGE
OPEN NIGHT
OPEN AFTERNOONS
Wednesday 29th April
Tuesday 5th & Thursday 7th May
7-9pm Commencing in the Gymnasium
2-3.30pm Commencing in the Nina Carr Hall
SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT
The new School Council met on Monday night this week. We all had our photos taken which will be displayed on the
windows near the office. You will now all be able to easily identify all school council members. Please feel free to
approach any of us with issues or comments you would like taken to School Council. Wendy also holds a Principal
and Parent morning tea every month, the week before school council and this is also is a good opportunity to bring
any issues you would like to discuss.
Philosophy: Kingston Heath Primary School has a focus on learning through inquiry, which is embedded
in a culture of collaboration and has a strong focus on results. Learning becomes engaging, relevant,
challenging and significant when students ask questions and become involved in their own education.
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KINGSTON HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER April 24, 2015
We talked about how effective the school has been in communicating the benefits of being an International
Baccalaureate School offering the Primary Years Program (PYP). We hope the article in the last newsletter helped
the school community to better understand the great benefits of this program and the great opportunities it offers
our children’s education.
If you have any questions regarding the PYP Program, please feel free to talk to your child’s teacher or Wendy.
It’s also great for our school if you tell others in the wider community the benefits of the PYP program, the Stephanie
Alexander Kitchen Garden program, our strong Performing Arts program and everything else we offer What a
fantastic school our kids attend! Please let your friends and neighbours know and encourage them to enrol.
Fundraising was discussed also and we brainstormed ideas about opportunities for fundraising outside of the school
community. Our big hope for this year is to be able to get the central courtyard re-surfaced. This will be beneficial
for many reasons but especially for safety as some of the bricks are a trip hazard. As this will be a large spend for the
school, approx. $14,000, we are looking at ways we can raise money for this important project. If you have any ideas
for fundraising opportunities, please pass them onto the school office.
Each month we look at a range of Policies, we ensure they are current and up to date. These policies are also sent to
parents so as the school community across the year, every family will have the opportunity to have a say on school
policies.The policies we looked at and approved for this month were:
 Handwriting Policy
 Religious Education Policy
 Reporting Policy
 Sexual Harassment Policy
Jenny Watt
School Councillor 2015
Misplaced a notice? Can’t find what time assembly starts? Proud of your child who received a Leadership badge at
assembly? You can find all of your notices, school policies, calendar dates and latest photos on our very own
Kingston Heath website! Simply go to http://khps.vic.edu.au/ and follow the prompts to have all the information you
need at your fingertips!
Please click on the links below to access the new articles on our website:
A-Z of School:
http://khps.vic.edu.au/about-us/#atoz
Junior Mayor Comp:
http://khps.vic.edu.au/project/junior-mayor-competition/
Easter Parade:
http://khps.vic.edu.au/project/995/
Prep Melb Museum Excursion:
http://khps.vic.edu.au/project/melbourne-museum-excursion/
Level 4 Lifesaving:
http://khps.vic.edu.au/project/lifesaving/
Notices:
http://khps.vic.edu.au/parents/
Philosophy: Kingston Heath Primary School has a focus on learning through inquiry, which is embedded
in a culture of collaboration and has a strong focus on results. Learning becomes engaging, relevant,
challenging and significant when students ask questions and become involved in their own education.
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KINGSTON HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER April 24, 2015
WORKING BEE
A huge “THANK YOU” to all the parents and students who came to our working bee on March 21st, 2015 and worked tirelessly
around our school. It was very much appreciated.
Arthur Stoumpos
Nicholas
Year 3A
Sallyann Kirkwood
Rebekah
Year 5/6A
Russell Smith
Ethan
Year 1/2A
Joanna Hackett
Zita
Prep B
Lindy Freese
Harrison
Year 4A
Robyn & David Marriott
Alannah
Year 5/6A
Alexander
Year 1A
Hudson
Year 5A
Cooper
Year 3A
Vanessa Riach
Caleb
Year 1A
Nicole & Jason Louey
Jett
Year 1A
Josie Shaw & Darren Bride
Lachlan
Year 3A
Riley
Year 1A
Scarlett
Year 2A
Seren
Year 1A
Logan
Year 5/6A
Taine
Year 3A
Nicole Oliver
Lachlan
Year 1/2A
Jenny Watt
Jessica
Year 3A
Derek & Lorinda Shaw
Lucas
Year 3A
Zack
Year 1/2A
Beck McCormick
Harley
Year 3A
Jenny Fong Lip
Cassidy
Year 5A
Sara Leopold
Sienna
Year 3A
Walter Sedevcich
Jack
Year 2A
Kylie Grau
Harrison
Year 5/6A
Amelia
Year 3A
Allen Baranov
Ben
Prep A
Sam Akbari
Rose
Prep A
Trudy Furbank
Christine Whatley
Sandie & Paul Baumgartner
Philosophy: Kingston Heath Primary School has a focus on learning through inquiry, which is embedded
in a culture of collaboration and has a strong focus on results. Learning becomes engaging, relevant,
challenging and significant when students ask questions and become involved in their own education.
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KINGSTON HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER April 24, 2015
Greetings Kingston Heath School Community,
Have you ever wondered about the workings of the world? Do you have a particular interest in a science endeavour?
The Science Committee would like to extend your science knowledge by prompting you to investigate the answer to
a weekly science question. We would like you to send your answers via email to the school or snail mail to Ms.
Sipthorpe. The families that are able to submit a correct answer will be listed in the newsletter each fortnight. Now
for the first question. The best of luck to you all.
What causes hiccups?
To our Families:
Please, please ensure your children’s school uniform is labelled with your child’s name. Each day we find pieces of
clothing with no name and eventually they wind up being sold in the second hand uniform shop. Also if you purchase
second hand clothing, please rename the garment with your child’s name. Many thanks for your co-operation.
MONDAY and FRIDAY LUNCHES
Pies
$3.00
Vegie Pasties
$3.00
Sausage Rolls
$2.50
Please send along a named bag with money in an envelope inside.
Yoghurt Icypoles are available each Monday and Friday at lunch time
POCO MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TUITION
Poco Music are taking enrolments for instrumental music lessons in Term 2, 2015.
Private Lessons are conducted during school hours for Guitar, Drum kit, Singing, Strings, Brass and woodwind and
Keyboard.
As we are introducing Brass and Woodwind this year we are offering 50% off Brass and Woodwind lessons in Term
2 Only So be quick to secure a spot for your child at half price.
If you would like to enrol your child in lessons please enrol via our website at: www.pocomusic.com.au and fill out
an enrolment form or alternatively call us on 9584 7341 or email us at: admin@pocomusic.com.au
KNIT and NATTER
Some Kingston Heath Primary School Mums are starting a Craft Group and all are welcome.
You can bring along any craft activity you like or learn a craft from someone else in the group.
WHEN:
First Thursday of each month starting in May
WHERE:
KHPS Hall
Philosophy: Kingston Heath Primary School has a focus on learning through inquiry, which is embedded
in a culture of collaboration and has a strong focus on results. Learning becomes engaging, relevant,
challenging and significant when students ask questions and become involved in their own education.
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TIME:
7:45pm onwards
Tea and coffee will be available.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK: 23/3/15
Prep A:
Prep B:
1A:
1/2A:
2A:
3A:
3B:
4A:
Jai D
Jontae L
William W
Ethan S
Keisha L
Alistair A
Dean S
Isabelle V
5A:
5/6A:
6A:
Steve Z
Jarli M
Seb V
For always trying his best and being a caring friend to everyone.
For working hard on his reading.
For always concentrating in class and his great work in handwriting.
For using expression in his reading.
For trying hard each lesson and producing beautiful work.
For being a balanced and confident member of 3A.
For being a great thinker and sharing all of his ideas for his game with the group.
For being a great inquirer and researching ideas for her game. Fantastic effort and
great team work!
A wonderful first month at Kingston Heath Primary School.
For her excellent communication skills in and outside the classroom.
For being a thinker about persuasive writing and comprehension.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK: 13/4/15
1A:
1/2A:
2A:
3A:
3B:
4A:
Genvieve C
Olivia A
Ryan H
Sarah H
Phelia K
Ruby G R
5A:
5/6A:
6A:
Jenna H
Rebekah K
Alfie C
For working hard and using expression in her reading.
For being a good communicator by always expressing herself clearly.
For working on his communication skills during the holidays.
For being an enthusiastic and caring member of 3A.
For being a balanced and confident member of Year 3B.
For being an open minded student and sharing her ideas about how we can help
endangered animals.
A very smooth transition back at Kingston Heath Primary School.
For being a hard working student all of Term 1. Well done Rebekah!
For being open minded when receiving feedback in your storyboard peer assessment.
Evesham Road Kindergarten warmly invites you to our OPEN DAY!
Saturday 2 May
10am – 12pm noon
75 Evesham Road, Cheltenham
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BIRTHDAYS:
APRIL:
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20
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23
Talia R
Ainslee G
Philosophy: Kingston Heath Primary School has a focus on learning through inquiry, which is embedded
in a culture of collaboration and has a strong focus on results. Learning becomes engaging, relevant,
challenging and significant when students ask questions and become involved in their own education.
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26
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27
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28
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30
David S
Justice C
Mia G
Lachie B
MAY:
2nd
rd
3
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3
Oisin M
Taine B
Clarence O
BOOK FAIR
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Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school from Monday 18 May until Wednesday 20 May, 2015. It will be open
on these days from 8.30am – 9.00am and in the afternoon from 3.30pm – 4.00pm in the Prep foyer. Please come
along and support our book fair as this helps to build up our library resources.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Issue 3 of the Scholastic Book Club has been sent home with students. If you wish to place an order, this needs to be
done, by either ordering online at www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP or returning the forms to the school, by 28th April. If
you place your order online, please do not send the forms back to the school.
The school earns 20% of sales through Book Club, which is used to purchase new books for the library, benefitting all
students.
Sharni Green
Book Club Co-ordinator
Philosophy: Kingston Heath Primary School has a focus on learning through inquiry, which is embedded
in a culture of collaboration and has a strong focus on results. Learning becomes engaging, relevant,
challenging and significant when students ask questions and become involved in their own education.
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KINGSTON HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER April 24, 2015
2015 DATES
APRIL
Monday 27
th
Level 4 (Years 5 & 6) Canberra Camp
Prep Letterland Day
Tuesday 28
th
Wednesday 29
Thursday 30
Level 4 (Years 5 & 6) Canberra Camp
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th
Level 4 (Years 5 & 6) Canberra Camp
Level 4 (Years 5 & 6) Canberra Camp
MAY
Friday 1
st
Monday 4
Level 4 (Years 5 & 6) Canberra Camp
th
Thursday 7
Friday 8
School Photography Day
th
Mother’s Day Stall
th
Prep Mother’s Day Afternoon
th
Parent and Principal Morning Tea 9.00am
th
NAPLAN
Monday 11
Tuesday 12
Level 2 Excursion to Healesville Sanctuary
Melbourne Victory players coaching Level 4
th
NAPLAN
th
NAPLAN
Wednesday 13
Wednesday 14
th
Book Fair
th
Book Fair
Monday 18
Tuesday 19
Wednesday 20
Book Fair
th
MENTONE BUNNING’S SAUSAGE SIZZLE
th
Education Week-Scientists Do Amazing Things
SUNDAY 17
Monday 18
th
Philosophy: Kingston Heath Primary School has a focus on learning through inquiry, which is embedded
in a culture of collaboration and has a strong focus on results. Learning becomes engaging, relevant,
challenging and significant when students ask questions and become involved in their own education.
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Tuesday 19
th
Grandparents and Special Friends’ Concert
Prep – Year 2 Concert 6.00pm
Wednesday 20
th
District Cross Country
Kinder visit
Year 3-6 Concert 6.00pm
Wednesday 27
Thursday 28
th
th
Level 3 (Years 3 and 4) Sunnystones Camp
Level 3 (Years 3 and 4) Sunnystones Camp
Prep excursion to Collingwood Children’s Farm
Friday 29
th
Level 3 (Years 3 and 4) Sunnystones Camp
th
Winter Lightning Premiership
JUNE
Friday 12
Student Disco
Thursday 18
Friday 26
th
th
District Girls’ Soccer
Last Day of Term 2 -– 2.00pm Assembly and 2.30 finish
JULY
Monday 13
Friday 24
th
th
First Day of Term 3
Prep and Level 2 Don’t Move Puppet Theatre
Saturday 25
Monday 13
th
th
TRIVIA NIGHT
First Day Term 3
AUGUST
Friday 7
th
House Athletics (Years 3-6)
Thursday 20
Friday 28
th
th
District Basketball at Springers
Footy Day
Monday 31
st
Ski Camp
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday 1
st
Ski Camp
Wednesday 2nd
rd
Thursday 3
Friday 4
th
Ski Camp
District Athletics Carnival at Sandringham Athletics Track
th
Whole School Performance Matinee/Rehearsal
th
Whole School Performance – 7.00pm
Monday 14
Tuesday 15
Ski Camp
Philosophy: Kingston Heath Primary School has a focus on learning through inquiry, which is embedded
in a culture of collaboration and has a strong focus on results. Learning becomes engaging, relevant,
challenging and significant when students ask questions and become involved in their own education.
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Wednesday 16
Friday 18
th
Whole School Performance – 7.00pm
Last Day Term 3 – 2.00pm Assembly and 2.30 finish
OCTOBER
Monday 5
th
First Day Term 4
Wednesday 7
Prep – 4 Intensive Swimming Program
th
Prep – 4 Intensive Swimming Program
Thursday 2nd
Friday 23
rd
FUN DAY Proposed
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Prep – 4 Intensive Swimming Program
th
Prep – 4 Intensive Swimming Program
Monday 26
Thursday 29
Friday 30
Prep – 4 Intensive Swimming Program
Prep – 4 Intensive Swimming Program
SATURDAY
Tuesday 27
Division Athletics Carnival
th
Monday 19
Tuesday 20
th
th
th
Prep – 4 Intensive Swimming Program
Prep – 4 Intensive Swimming Program
NOVEMBER
Monday 2nd
Monday 3
Friday 6
rd
Curriculum day
Cup Day
th
Level 2 Mad About Science incursion
Thursday 19
th
Soiree – 6.00pm
DECEMBER
Friday 4
th
Tuesday 8
Junior Athletics 9.00am – 11.00am Years Prep -2
th
Tuesday 15
Thursday 17
Friday 18
th
Orientation Day
th
th
End of Year Concert (6.00pm start)
Year 6 Graduation
Last Day Term 4-1.30 Finish
Philosophy: Kingston Heath Primary School has a focus on learning through inquiry, which is embedded
in a culture of collaboration and has a strong focus on results. Learning becomes engaging, relevant,
challenging and significant when students ask questions and become involved in their own education.
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