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Koroit & District
PS Newsletter
Term 2 Week 1 - Newsletter Date: 17 April 2015
School Agreements
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Mutual Respect
Attentive Listening
Appreciations and not
Put Downs
Right to Pass
Personal Best
TERM Dates for 2015
Term 2: 13 April to 26 June
Term 3: 13 July to 18
September
Term 4: 5 October to 18
December
MENTOR FOCUS
Cyberbullying
The internet lets us watch videos,
play all kinds of games and find
out interesting stuff.
But sometimes people can be
mean on the internet, just like
some people are mean in real
life.
If someone is being mean to
you while you are on the
internet or on a mobile phone
1. Tell someone about it. Tell
one of these people: your mum
or dad, your teacher, an aunty,
an uncle, a grandparent, your
brother, your sister or a friend.
Keep telling them until they help.
2. Don’t answer any of their
mean comments. Save them and
show them to a parent or teacher
3. Get a parent or teacher to
help you block them so they can’t
contact you any more
4. Report them to the game/
video host so they get blocked
5. Remember it isn’t your fault
if someone is mean online.
Nobody should be bullied
From The Principal
It is so lovely to be back to this wonderful school and community. I have kept up
to date with the happenings at the school and know that you have been in good
hands while I was in an acting role for the region. My thanks to Hayley Hoy for
accepting the Principal role at such short notice and leading the school so well.
Thanks also to all the staff who stepped up to support Hayley and especially to
Rebecca Janes for agreeing to teach the 5/6 class. They have been fortunate to
have such a dedicated and capable young teacher in this role. Thanks too to
Rebecca Beard for her work in PE and classroom support. We wish her well in
her singing career.
I have enjoyed meeting young Oscar with his proud parents Rachael and Mat,
and now we are excited as we wait the arrival of the latest Farrelly child.
Farewell to Nicole and thank you for all that you have done for all the students,
families and staff of Koroit and District PS. We wish you well and will miss you.
Josie Balash-Edney will take up some of the roles managed by Nicole. We will
keep you posted on this.
ANZAC day and the acknowledgement of the 100 years since the Gallipoli
battle, is a national focus and this is also the case at our school. While we do
not intend to glorify war, it is important that we acknowledge the passion,
commitment and sacrifices made in the effort to create the best opportunities for
our people 100 years ago and to also think about how we can find more positive
ways of dealing with conflict in the future. There are amazing stories of courage
and bravery, kindness, selflessness and team work. Much of the ‘mateship’
culture that is often a symbol of Australia, was developed through the various
war efforts of men and women in combat, medical and all other support in the
field, working together in manufacturing of uniforms, helping each other to
manage at home while partners and children were at war. The war effort
involved everyone. I recommend the following links to you to share with your
children. http://www.anzacwebsites.com/activities/classroom.htm http://
www.australiansatwar.gov.au/pdf/aaw_primary_p1.pdf
Other highlights of the term are: Somers camp for a fortunate few, Leprechaun
competition, Fun Run and all things Irish Festival, Author visit, Jamie Oliver
Food Revolution day, Lion King (we will ensure a great Lion King day for
students not attending this excursion), Eisteddfod and cross Country. There is
also May Race holiday, Mother’s day, Winter sports competition, whole school
walk and Grandparent Day. NAPLAN testing will also be this term and we hope
that the students are reflecting on their teaching and learning while also
practicing their reading and Maths fluency tasks, talking about their maths
problem solving, practicing their spelling strategies and working on their writing
pieces. All these can be done at home not with formal homework, but by asking
them to share their work with you. Please ask your teachers for any guidance
as to how you can best support your child at home.
I look forward to catching up with you all as the term progresses.
I love autumn and I hope that you too can enjoy crisp mornings, sunny days
and then relaxing with added warmth in the evenings.
Michelle Bickley-Miller
PH: 5565 8332 - FAX: 5565 8812 - EMAIL: koroit.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au WEB: koroitps.global2.vic.edu.au
PRINCIPAL: Michelle Bickley - SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Stephen Hoy
Term
1 Week
- Newsletter
Date: regularly
31 January 2014
Dates for
Term
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check
for changes.
Mon 20 April
Wed 22 April
Fri 24 April
Fri 1 May
Sat 2 May
Wed 6 May
Thurs 7 May
Fri 8 May
Week 2
John Keats road safety talk (assembly)
KDPS Cross Country
Somers camp Students Return
Marc. Leprechauns to be installed.
Week 3
Eisteddfod (TBC)
4:30pm Fun Run
MARC
Irish Festival
Week 4
Lion King
May Races Holiday
Mothers Day stall
No MARC
Week 5
Marc Author Week
Thur 14 May
11:00am Author visit
Mon 18 May
Wed 20 May
Whole school walk
Book Fair
Thur 21 May
Book Fair
Fri 22 May
Book Fair
Grandparents Day
Marc
Moyne Cross Country
Week 6
Week 7
Thur 28 May
Musica Viva performance 11.30
Fri 29 May
Division Cross Country
MARC
Fri 5 June
MARC
Mon 8 June
Fri 12 June
Queen’s Birthday Holiday
Regional Cross Country
Marc
Fri 19 June
MARC
Moyne Winter Sports
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Fri 26 June
No MARC
End of Term
As of Monday, 4th May ‘Crunchas’ will NO LONGER be
available in lunch orders.
They don’t meet the DET Health Achievement Guidelines.
Term 2 Week 1- Newsletter Date: 17 April 2015
Preps enjoying their PE lesson
with Mrs Janes this week.
IRISH FESTIVAL - Chook Bingo!
IRISH FESTIVAL - Chook Bingo!
Our School is again running Chook Bingo at the Irish Festival. All staff and parents have
the opportunity to pre-buy a ticket for $10. If one of the chooks deposits its business in
your square you could win:
First Prize: $170
Second Prize:$90
Third Prize: $50
Tickets are available from the school’s front office.
Dear Parents, we are still gratefully accepting donations of fresh fruit for
our Fresh Fruit Fridays
and also any arts and crafts materials that you may have.
PH: 5565 8332 - FAX: 5565 8812 - EMAIL: koroit.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au WEB: koroitps.global2.vic.edu.au
PRINCIPAL: Michelle Bickley - SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Stephen Hoy
Term 2 Week 1 - Newsletter Date 17 April 2015
PH: 5565 8332 - FAX: 5565 8812 - EMAIL: koroit.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au WEB: koroitps.global2.vic.edu.au
PRINCIPAL: Michelle Bickley - SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Stephen Hoy
Term 2 Week 1 - Newsletter Date: 17 April 2015
KDPS CROSS COUNTRY on Monday
Don’t forget our cross country sports on Monday!!
They will be held at Victoria Park, Koroit from
11.30am - 1.30pm.
Wear your house colours! No singlets please.
Bring your wide brim sun hat, running shoes and
water bottle.
A reminder that hats must be worn ‘til end of April.
KDPS Uniforms
PH: 5565 8332 - FAX: 5565 8812 - EMAIL: koroit.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au WEB: koroitps.global2.vic.edu.au
PRINCIPAL: Michelle Bickley - SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Stephen Hoy
Term 2 Week 1 - Newsletter Date: 17 April 2015
Keeping kids safe online
Here are eight easy ways to help your kids stay out of trouble in cyberspace.
Don't let your child post photos of themselves wearing their school uniform – it can be enough to identify
your child's school.
Ensure your child never organises to meet up with any strangers they have met online.
Talk about what websites are appropriate with your child so they understand and make the right choice.
By publishing without thinking, your child's innocent work online may be something that comes back
later to haunt them.
If your child starts being secretive about what they are doing online, check it out.
1. Keep computers out in the open
Your child may think twice about looking at inappropriate websites and won't be able to chat to their
friends all night while you think they are doing their homework.
2. Mind your business
Remind your child to keep information such as their name, address, phone number, school and
even your credit card number to themselves. When signing up to a chat room, they should use a
screen name that is a nickname and not easy to work out. The same goes for choosing passwords
– don't make them easy to figure out. If your child is going to put photos on the internet, ensure they
don't show them wearing their school uniform – this can be enough to identify your child's school.
Also ensure that any photos are not the type that would attract unwanted attention from strangers.
3. Just because it's on the internet, it doesn't mean it's true
Make sure your child uses multiple sources for research, and is careful not to plagiarise.
4. Stranger danger is online, too
Ensure your child never organises to meet up with any strangers they have met online. If they really
want to meet up, encourage them to talk to you about it first and insist on going along with them.
Remind your children to also be wary opening emails from strangers. They could contain spam
(online junk mail), a virus (which will harm your computer), or be from a stranger looking for trouble.
5. Get a filter
Internet filters can help block inappropriate sites for children. None are completely reliable and it's
best if you talk about what websites are appropriate with your child so they understand and make
the right choice on their own.
6. Encourage your child to talk with you about their online experiences – good and bad
This will make it easier for them if they see something inappropriate or are emailed something unsuitable. If they are embarrassed to tell you, persuade them to at least tell a teacher or another
trusted adult.
7. Good manners also exist online
Talk about this with your child and it may lead to a decline in bullying behaviour, not to mention the
many disagreements that children have with each other.
8. Forever is a long time
A lot of blogs and websites maintain information as part of cyberspace forever. By publishing without thinking of the future, your child's innocent work online may be something that comes up later
on and may negatively impact their career and personal life.
Danger signs
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Your child constantly sits on the computer in chat rooms or instant messaging, from straight after
school to very late at night.
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Your child begins showing unexplained money or items that come from "a friend you don't know".
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Your child starts being secretive about what they are doing online – this could include anything
from minimising screens as you walk past, to not letting you see their blogs/chat/social media sites
hp://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/zh/technology/cybersafety/keeping-kids-safe-online
Nicole Farrelly
Primary Welfare Officer
PH: 5565 8332 - FAX: 5565 8812 - EMAIL: koroit.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au WEB: koroitps.global2.vic.edu.au
PRINCIPAL: Michelle Bickley - SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Stephen Hoy
Term 2 Week 1 - Newsletter Date: 17 April 2015
PH: 5565 8332 - FAX: 5565 8812 - EMAIL: koroit.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au WEB: koroitps.global2.vic.edu.au
PRINCIPAL: Michelle Bickley - SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Stephen Hoy
Term 2 Week 1- Newsletter Date: 17 April 2015
Education Tips: Literacy
PH: 5565 8332 - FAX: 5565 8812 - EMAIL: koroit.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au WEB: koroitps.global2.vic.edu.au
PRINCIPAL: Michelle Bickley - SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Stephen Hoy
Term 2 Week 1 Newsletter Date: 17 April 2015
KDPS COMMUNITY PAGE
Koroit Auskick starts Sunday 12th of
April, 9.30am at Vic Park Koroit.
Auskick packs will be delivered to
nominated address when registering. All
registrations must be made online
before 20th of April to be eligible for free
AFL game day tickets. For more info
contact Damian Dobson 0408544617
PH: 5565 8332 - FAX: 5565 8812 - EMAIL: koroit.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au WEB: koroitps.global2.vic.edu.au
PRINCIPAL: Michelle Bickley - SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Stephen Hoy