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Koroit & District
PS Newsletter
Term 2 Week 6 - Newsletter Date: 22nd May 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
“BOUNCE BACK”
“BOUNCE BACK” means to
be resilient
When you feel unhappy, you
can BOUNCE back again and
feel better
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Bad feelings always go
away again.
Other people can make
you feel better if you
talk to them.
Unhelpful thinking
makes you feel more
upset.
Nobody is perfect.
Mistakes help you
learn.
Concentrate on the
good things and have a
laugh.
Everyone feels sad and
worried sometimes, not
just you.
From The Principal
Congratula
ons to the students entered in the choral speaking at the
Eisteddfod on Monday. The senior team won with excep
onal praise from the
adjudicator and the junior team were highly praised too. Choral speaking is a
great way to build confidence in presen
ng to an audience, memorising large
pieces of text, prac
cing fluency and expression and learning to work together
in unison. Thank you Mrs Hoy and Mrs Petering for the work in preparing the
students. Thank you too, to the senior team who are dona
ng most of their
prize money to the Juvenile diabetes fund to support Mitch.
Thank you the our PFG for arranging lunch for our grandparents today, and to
grade 6 students and Mrs Petering for arranging the healthy breakfast for our
students. This was sponsored by Moyne Shire which shows their determina
on
to make sure we have healthy communi
es. Our children walked to
school...some of them choosing to park further away etc. We are proud of our
efforts to increase physical ac
vity with pre-school fitness ac
vi
es each
morning and many opportuni
es to try different sports. This has been made
even be/er with the new Sports in Schools Program which will begin next week
for the term 2 program. The Jamie Oliver Food Revolu
on day was another
great day promo
ng good nutri
on. What fantas
c opportuni
es.
Thank you to those parents who came to see our school in ac
on and meet with
me on Tuesday morning. I always enjoy discussions about educa
on and
showcasing our school. Please let other interested families know that they are
welcome to call the school for visits at mes that suit them. We will also have
an informa
on session towards the end of the term.
I hope you are pleased with the books your children purchased from the Book
Fair. I cannot miss any opportunity to stress how important it is for you to read
with and to your children every day and if possible, several mes a day. This
builds a love of reading, builds their knowledge of language and of the world.
Today we had compe
tors in the next level of cross country. Well done to Eliza7th, Connor-3rd and Ava-8th in their respec
ve age sec
ons. Congratula
ons
also to Connor Byrne who has been selected to try out for state team in soccer.
Good luck for the next stage Connor.
We are very proud to announce the safe and happy
arrival of Patrick Bernard Farrelly, a son to Nicole, Xavier
and brother to Harrison. I am sure they will visit us
some
me soon.
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
2.1Please
check
for changes.
Week 7
Thur 28 May
Musica Viva performance 11.30
Fri 29 May
Division Cross Country
MARC
Fri 5 June
MARC
Mon 8 June
Queen’s Birthday Holiday
Fri 12 June
Sat 13 June
Regional Cross Country
Marc
Working Bee
Mon 15 June
Information Night
Thurs 18 June
Dress up as a cartoon character
Preps– Student led 3 way conferences
Fri 19 June
MARC
Moyne Winter Sports
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Thurs 25 June
Reports home
Fri 26 June
No MARC
End of Term
IMPORTANT NOTICES
There have been some reported cases of Scarlett Fever in the district. Please notice if your children have a
rash and feel unwell and take them to the doctor.
Exclusion from school until the child has received antibiotic treatment for at least 24 hours and the child
feels well.
Locally, Bendigo Bank has been a proud sponsor of Fun 4 Kids for more than 10 years. In conjunction with
the festival, Bendigo Bank is running a colouring competition for primary school children in the local area.
The colouring competition has expanded not only in number of entries but also the number of schools participating. This year we would like to offer the opportunity for your school to participate.
The prize for your school will be two day passes to the Fun 4 Kids Festival.
The colouring competition is due to launch on the 1st of June and will have a closing date of Friday, 19th
June.
Term 2 Week 6 - Newsletter Date: 22nd May 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 6 - Newsletter Date: 22nd May 2015
Please see Theresa in the office if you require an application form.
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 6 - Newsletter Date 22nd May 2015
Teaching your child resilience
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 6 - Newsletter Date: 22nd May 2015
Teaching your child resilience, continued...
Josie Balash-Edney
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 6 - Newsletter Date: 22nd May 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 6 - Newsletter Date: 22nd May 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 6 - Newsletter Date: 22nd May 2015
Education Tips: ICT
PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN DROPPING OFF AND COLLECTING YOUR CHILDREN AT
SCHOOL. PLEASE DON’T U-TURN IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL, IT IS MUCH SAFER
AND ISN’T MUCH FURTHER, TO DRIVE AROUND THE BLOCK.
PLEASE USED ALLOCATED PARKING SPACES AND THE SCHOOL CROSSING.
THE MODELS PARENTS GIVE IN SAFETY IS CRITICAL TO OUR CHILDREN.
CHILDREN MAY BRING SLIPPERS TO CHANGE INTO AFTER RECESS AND LUNCH PLAY TO KEEP FEET
WARM, DRY AND CLEAN.
WE WILL ADVISE CHILDREN THAT IN VERY WET WEATHER THEY ARE TO AVOID
PLAYING IN MUDDY AREAS.
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 6 Newsletter Date: 22nd May 2015
KDPS COMMUNITY PAGE
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