INK 60 Crook Street (PO Box 45) Strathdale 3550 www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au kennington.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone: 5443 2011 Fax: 5441 7321 Principal: Assistant Principal : Assistant Principal: Assistant Principal (Deaf Facility): Is showing concern for others and being thoughtful, and understanding of their feelings. It means your thoughts; words and actions show consideration for others. Kennington Primary School Values Awards Community Inclusion Personal Best Is working together for the common good. It means being able to work together and act positively with others. Is respecting and valuing differences. It means we include others in work and play. Fri 30 Dates to Remember Is always aiming high and being the best I can. It means being optimistic: that I will be successful in the end. th Term 4 December th Thu 18 th 9:00am – 5:30pm Fri 19 th Fri 19 1:30pm Meet the Teacher for 2015 session Grade 5 – Grade 6 (2015) Last day to order Commemorative Shirt from Fashion Plus Last Day of School th th Wed 11 th Wed 18 rd Mon 23 th Tue 24 th Wed 25 Dates to Remember 2015 Term 1 January nd Wed 28 th th Thu 29 8:00am – 4:00pm 8:35am Respect Is treating everybody and everything with consideration and courtesy. It means looking after myself, others and the environment. 8:35am Preps commence 8:45am Prep Parents, carers and new families welcome. Refreshments at the front of the school. Jump Start Grade 1-6 February nd Mon 2 Wed 4 Thu 22 Marg Tope Thursday 18th December, 2014 Newsletter No. 40 Caring Glenda Miller Trudi Jacobson Jo Menzel Book Collection/Payment Day Staff Only March th Wed 4 th Fri 6 Term 1 commences Grade 1 – Grade 6 Jump Start Grade 1-6 Mon 9 1 th Jump Start Grade 1-6 Swimming Grade 5-6 Prep Rest Day Prep Rest Day Prep Rest Day Parent- Teacher Meetings Parent- Teacher Meetings Prep Rest Day Dstrict Tennis Champ. School Photo Day Division Swimming Carnival Labour Day-Public Holiday 2015 Term Dates th to 27 March th to 26 June th to 18 September to 18 December Term 1: 28 January Term 2: 13 April Term 3: 13 July Term 4: 5 October th Jane Rookes- Jane taught at Kennington from 2002 through untl the end of 2012.During this time she taught at many grade levels. Jane is now principal ai Willowra School in remote Northern Territiry and has decided to remain in that role. Glenys Hall – Glenys has worked at Kennington Primaty School since 1995, and as such has been one of our longest serving staff members. During this time Glenys undertook a variety of roles and her flexibility and dedication to the wellbeing of all our students was a highlight of her practice. Glenys has resigned from her teaching role. In addition we have a number of others who have been on leave for a number of years and have now indicated that they will not be returning to Kennington. These people are ; Marnie Pollock Kylie Ross th th th th Principal’s Report Dear Parents/Carers Dear Parents/Carers, This is our last Link for 2014. I would like to take this opportunity to thank staff and members of the school community for their support during the year. It has been another very busy year. Among the highlights of 2014 are the following and this is by no means a complete list: Jump Start School Fair Team Planning Camps and Excursions Program Chinese Student Immersion Program Energy Breakthrough Sporting opportunities and successes Production–‘Pirates of the Curry Bean’. Instrumental Music Program and Concerts Carols at Kennington Deaf Facility Activities School Visitors – to observe teaching and learning Pastoral Care Support – including Breakfast Club, Food Hampers, Home Visits Jane Strauch Each of these teachers worked for extended periods of time at our school and we are very appreciative of their efforts. We also farewell: Anthea Taylor who has been our Chaplain for the last two years Carrie Liddle – Education support during 2014 and Julie Dalton – Education support during 2013 and 2014. To all these people we offer our sincere thanks and wish them every success in the future. I would like to wish all members of our community a very happy and safe Festive Season and trust that you will enjoy quality time with your children over the holiday break. Carols at Kennington Primary School Last Thursday evening we had our annual Carols at Kennington. Again it was a terrific night and we had a very large crowd in attendance. Again I would like to extend thanks to the Bendigo and District Band who again generously supported our carols night. Farewell and Thank You As is usually the case at the end of the year we farewell some highly valued members of staff. Mr Jason Hague – as you are awarw Jason has been appointed to Quarry Hill Primary School. . Over many years Jason’s wide range of skills have added significantly to the wide range of programs we have been able to offer oour students at Kennington Primary. We thank Jason for his work at K.P.S over approximately 15 years and wish him all the best as his furthers his career at Quarry Hill Primary School. Volunteers We also thank and farewell a number of volunteers who have provided long term assistance to Kennington Primary School. They are; We have a number of teachers who have been on leave and have now indicated that they will not be returning to Kennington. The work of these people has been highly regarded and valued. The longest serving of this group are: Carol West – classroom assistance Annette Curtis - classroom assistance Donna Muller – classroom assistance and lost property Jeanette Boquest – Christian Religious Instruction Staffing – 2015 Staffing is now finalised for 2015. We welcome Ms Gabrielle Cavallaro to Kennington Primary School. Gabrielle will join the Grade 4 team. The following is a list of known staff for 2015:2 Grade Prep A Prep B Prep C Prep D E Block 45 Sherilyn Butler 44 Leah French 46 Amy Futcher 43 Cath Moorhead* Grade 1A Grade 1B 19 47 Grade 1C Grade 1/2D Grade 2A Grade 2B Grade 2C Grade 3A Grade 3B Grade 3C Performing Arts Visual Arts Teaching Staff Room Teacher Physical Education English as an Additional Language (EAL) Additional Programs Inclusion / ICT Teachers of the Deaf Kim Kirkpatrick * Holly Morgan Alicia Rady / 48 Penny Peters A Block Downstairs 25 Sharon Malberg 27 Wendy Batters 26 Patrick Coughlin Jo Hill (Thursday) 28 Sharon Guthrie* Jo Hill (Friday) Deaf Facility Leader Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Principal 15 Corrina Hartland 12 Cameron Ladd 14 Geoff Pitson 16 Gabrielle Cavallaro BER Building Grade 5A Grade 5B Grade 5C Grade 6A Grade 6B Grade 6C 36 37 34 38 39 41 Jessica Gibbins (Term 1) Jac Louttit Lorraine Morton Trish Johnstone Sarah Broadbent Brooke Howman Marg Tope Jo Menzel Trudi Jacobson Glenda Miller Grade Placements After input from many areas including students, staff and parents and many hours of deliberation, taking into consideration the needs of all students, the grade lists for 2015 have been finalised. Today the students met their new teacher and were informed of their new classroom. When the students discuss their new class with you, it is important to be positive and enthusiastic, and support children through the transition process. A Block Upstairs 30 Todd Canobie* 32 Naomi Thomson 31 Cherie Walker and Carla Crameri D Block Upstairs Grade 4A Grade 4B Grade 4C Grade 4D Wendy Collishaw Lisa Findlay and Robyn Williams Luke Monaghan and Alicia Rady Michele Chng Some children find change quite stressful, other children embrace change readily. It is important that families trust in our staff and our processes. If you have concerns please alert Trudi Jacobson, Jo Menzel or me so that your child can be monitored closely over the first 3 weeks of Term 1. Children will not be moved from their allocated grade. Jeremy Hibbs* Leah Retallick Aimee Welton Leah Daley* Erin Jackson Term 1: Laura Hicks Jo Hill (Wednesday) Term 2 – 4 Natalie McDonald Jo Hill (Wednesday) th Dismissal on Friday 19 December A reminder that children will be dismissed at 1:30pm on th Friday 19 December, to eat lunch at home. Please ensure that your child brings something substantial or has a mini lunch to eat at first lunch between 11:00am and 11:30am. Our farewell assembly will commence at 1:10pm. Following the assembly students will return to their classrooms and will be dismissed from their classrooms at 1:30pm. Parents and carers are invited to attend the final assembly. Education Maintenance Allowance 2015 It is really important for parents/carers to be aware that there will be no EMA in 2015 for any families at KPS. This will mean that on Book Collection Day 2015 all costs will need to be covered by you. *Designates Grade Level Leader School Support Library Assistant Sally Lowndes Personnel Manager Nola Lamb Business Manager Dianne McKean Office Assistant Sonia Lewis Office Assistant Sharyn Oliver Office Assistant Lyn Pearce Education Support Carolyn Briggs Education Support Sandra Boyd Bilingual Program Sherri Donnelly Bilingual Program Kerry Hicks Family Accounts To help with your books and fees on Book Collection Day nd (Thursday 22 January, 2015) you are welcome to come to the office between 8:00am to 4:15pm to deposit money into your family account to help with 2015 payments. Money you put on your account this year will be carried forward to next year. Fees and Costs 2015 The following table outlines the fees and costs that will be nd payable on Book Collection Day on Thursday 22 Other Teaching Staff 3 January 2015. *Please note that the School Council Fee is voluntary. Classroom Requisites $40.00 Prep $45.00 Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Printing $45.00 Prep – Grade 6 Recorder $ 7.00 Grade 3 ONLY Jump Start Program $15.00 Grade 1 – Grade 6 Mathletics and Spellodrome $15.00 Prep – Grade 6 Major Sporting Events $15.00 Grade P– Grade 2 $20.00 Grade 3 – Grade 6 Whole School Musical Performance $10.00 1:1 ICT Parent Co-contribution $100.00 Grades 5 and 6 *School Council Voluntary Levy* $140.00 First Child $110.00 Second Child/ Third Child No Fee Fourth/More the school. The Link will be sent home with the youngest child in each family or look on www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au. The Link is published on Thursdays. Sometimes, where we need to ensure that a piece of information gets to all of our school community, a notice will be repeated in a number of newsletters. Regards Glenda Millern Principal PE News What a Year in SPORT Kennington Primary School has had an exceptional year in school sport: Swimming Twenty-one students represented the school at the Mallee Region Swimming Championships. All students performed well with many personal best times achieved. Sophie W qualified for the State Championships in the u/12 freestyle event. Highlighted items must be paid on book collection day. 1:1 ICT program needs to be paid before the students receive their IPad. Next week you will receive other details of estimated excursion costs associated with your child’s education in 2015. Morning Clubs This year 95 students have participated in the morning program with activities ranging from fitness circuits & games, running, wheelchair sports to minor games. The students gave up their early mornings to regularly participate in the activities with an average of 35 turning up each morning, some students did not miss a session for the entire year. Uniform At Kennington Primary School we are very proud of our uniform A uniform dress code reinforces in students a pride in their own appearance, instils recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community, and assists in developing pride in representing their school. If you are purchasing new uniform items over the holidays, please refer to the Uniform Policy which is attached. When purchasing shoes over the holidays, please refer to the section of the policy which states: SHOES Appropriate black shoes, however sports shoes which are mostly white are acceptable. Bright coloured sports shoes are not acceptable. Shoes with an open toe are not acceptable Fitness Club This year 42 students participated in the Fitness Club Program held every Monday recess. The sessions have been run by Fitness Leaders Tahlia S, Bailey H, Lilli D, Lisa M, Matilda O, Angus R, Jackson S and Lochie H. Pre-loved Uniforms We often have need for second hand items of school uniform. If you are going through your cupboards and have some used items that are in good condition, they can be donated to the school through the office. Webpage The KPS webpage also provides extra information and is updated regularly. www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au. The current webpage is changing format so may not be as upto-date as usual over the next month. We appreciate your patience during this upgrade process. The Link The Link is the main form of communication with you and Athletics KPS had 85 students represent the school at the Shamrock District Athletic Sports with 27 qualifying through to Loddon Mallee Regional Sports. 4 Football The Football teams represented the school in Zone Football Carnival at the Catholic College, Junortoun Campus. The girls’ team finished runner up and the boys’ 6th. Twelve students represented KPS at the State Athletic Championships held at Lakeside Stadium. Jorja competed in the 200m (15th) Bailey 200m (15th), Ned the 800m (13th) and 1500m (12th) Luke 1500m (12th) Matt the 200m (15th). The relay teams ran beautifully with every changeover perfect. The 9/10 boys (Sydney N, Luke S, Jack B, Casey W) finished 15th and the 12/13 girls (Lilli D, Acacia S, Sophie W, Pha They You M) finished 10th. Golf This year 9 students represented the school at the Victorian Primary Schools Golf Championships held at Bendigo and Belvoir Park Golf Clubs. All students performed exceptionally well with Morten H winning and Ned B, Bailey D, Isaac M and Braiden W all qualifying for the Regional tournament. Morten H won the regional competition and for the state tournament where he nd finished 42 . Cross Country KPS had 162 students represent the school at the Bendigo Regional Cross Country Championships with Ned B (2nd), Matt B (3rd), Luke S (3rd), Sydney N (12th) and Jade D (9th) qualifying through to Loddon Mallee Regional Cross Country. Luke S, Matt B and Ned B then qualified for the State Cross Country where they finished in the top 25. Bike Ed The students in Grades 3-6 participated in the Bike Education Program. Bike Ed is part of the Physical Education program at our school, and is designed to develop safe independent cyclists by providing experiences to: Volleyball KPS was represented by a girls’ team, boys’ team and two mixed teams All Teams performed extremely well, teaming together and improving as the day progressed. The boys and girls teams won their grand finals and qualified for the regional tournament in Swan Hill. The girls team won through to the state championship held at BSAC in Melbourne. Increase the riding competency of children by practising cycling skills Promote safe strategies for riding in traffic Familiarise children with the relevant road rules Develop a responsible attitude in children Provide safe methods to negotiate common traffic situations. Fitness Challenge The whole school competed in the Kennington Fitness Challenge. The sessions were a great opportunity for students to have positive experiences related to fitness and develop lifelong exercise habits. Girls’ Team: Lilli D, Acacia S, Laney B, Tatum H, Lisa M, Grace R, Holly J, Millie B The P-2 students competed in 10 activities in a tabloid format. The events included; frog jump, accurate kick, boundary throw in, agility weave, core strength activities, mini hurdle dash, bean bag shuttle, superman fitness cards, sack races and snakes and ladders. 5 the Fitness Challenge against themselves to each of the activities. results for each activity Netball KPS was represented by a girls and mixed team in the Zone Netball completion. Both teams performed really well finishing in the top five teams. The 5/6 students competed in the Fitness Challenge Grand Championship where they competed against themselves to improve their performance on each of the activities and competed for their house. Each student’s results were recorded and individual event winners were acknowledged. Georgia L and Aden M were awarded Fittest female and male. Kennedy were the winning house. Soccer A girls and boys’ soccer team represented KPS in the Loddon Mallee Campaspe Carnival held at Epsom Reserve. Both teams performed extremely well, teaming together and improving as the day progressed. The boys team won three games and drew two, which had them second in their pool and missed out on the grand final due to goal difference. The girls’ team won all four matches and qualified for the grand final in which they lost 2-1 in extra time. The 3/4 students competed in Contest where they competed improve their performance on Students that achieved the best were acknowledged. Softball Congratulations to the two softball teams who represented the Kennington Primary School at the Regional Softball Championships held at Ken Harrison Oval in Swan Hill. Both teams played extremely well and displayed improved strategies and skill as the day progressed. The boys’ team improved with the bat and rd ball to win one of their 4 outings finishing 3 overall. The girls’ team showed excellent skill and strategy development to finish 3rd in the region. Basketball KPS was represented by a two basketball teams in the Campaspe, Goldfields & Sandhurst Division Basketball Tournament held at the Bendigo Stadium. Both teams performed extremely well. Tennis Tatum H. and Nicole F. won through to the District Tennis. Nicole and Tatum qualified as Number 1 and 2 girls for our Division. They performed extremely well in the district carnival. Congratulations to Tatum H., Nicole F., Isaac M. and Matt F. who won the Bendigo Primary Schools Tennis Tournament. The teams won through to the grand final where scores were tied after the doubles matches and a sudden death mixed doubles match was played in which Kennington won. An outstanding performance. Abbey K.,, Tari S., Angus R. and Josh H. also represented the school exceptionally well. T20 Blast KPS had four teams represented at the Zone T20 Blast Cricket Tournament. All teams performed exceptionally well and improved as the day progressed. All teams won all three of their three round robin matches and qualified for the grand final. With an all Kennington girls and boys’ final, the results were very close with Kennington 1 winning in both matches. Energy Breakthrough Sixteen students from grade 6 participated in the Energy Breakthrough. With 5 months of training the dedicated students did an outstanding job. The boys and girls’ team qualified for the regional tournament held at Shepparton. The boys won two of th their four matches finishing 7 overall. The girls won all three round robin matches but unfortunately missed out on the playing in the grand final due to percentage. They narrowly lost the play off for third and finished the carnival in fourth position. Wanted- Guinea Pig Minders We are looking for someone to babysit the school Guinea Pigs. Nibbles & Whiskers need a new home for the school holidays. If you have a suitable cage at home and would like to take care of Nibbles & Whiskers, please contact the office of Mrs Kirkpatrick., today or tomorrow. 6 Medication All Medication that has been held in the office must be collected by an adult by 1:30pm on Friday 19th December 2014. We have a collection of : Named Asthma puffers & spacers Named Epipens Panadol Nurofen Hayfever Medications Any medication left over will be taken to the local chemist for disposal. Please take time over the holidays to update medical plans and ensure that all medication has valid dates for the first day of school 2015. KPS CAROLS 2014 7 COMMUNITY JOIN IN THE FUN BE ACTIVE AND LEARN TO PLAY TENNIS A four day holiday tennis clinic ASTHMA FOUNDATION – for your information is being conducted at the Bendigo Tennis Association Complex Nolan Street Bendigo commencing Tuesday January th th 13 through to Friday January 16 www.asthmafriendlyschools.org.au FREECALL 1800 645 130 Session times are 9:00am –10:15am , 10:15am – 11:30am , 11:30am –12.45pm ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Futsal Bendigo – School Holiday Clinic Full court program Looking for something for the kids to do over the school holidays? 1 ¼ hour sessions each day Fee for the tennis clinic is $75.00 Australian Futsal Association is pleased to announce that it will be running their GOL BRASIL School Holiday Clinics right throughout the summer in a location near you! A Hotshot holiday tennis clinic is also available for children aged between 5 and 7 year olds. th Clinics are open to boys and girls aged 6-15 years. Tuesday January 13 through to Friday January 16 Session times are 9.00am – 9.45am , 9.45am – 11.30am. The holiday clinics will be overseen by our Academy and State Representative Coaches and include a 3 Day and 2 Day programs in locations throughout Australia. The Victorian Country 2014/15 Program includes: th Modified court ¾ hour sessions per day Fee for the tennis clinic is $45.00 Ballarat 20-21 Jan – 2 Full Day Program Bendigo 22-23 Jan – 2 Full Day Program For further details please contact; Stephen Storer - Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach Participants can purchase a GOL BRASIL School Holiday Clinic Jersey for $30 at time of registration. (H) 54411780 or (M) 0419411780 and to register please, book on-line at www.tennisendigo.com.au For more information visit www.golbrasilacademy.com or email clinics@golbrasilacademy.com- 8 ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH SPONSORS 2014 We would like to thank all our generous sponsors MAJOR SPONSORS 9 UNIFORM Policy Rationale: A uniform dress code reinforces in students a pride in their own appearance, instils recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community, and assists in developing pride in representing their school. Issues of equality, health and safety, and expense are also factors that contribute to the development of the Uniform Statement. Aims: The uniform statement aims to: promote equality amongst all students further develop a sense of pride in, and identification with our school provide durable clothing that is cost effective and practical for our school environment maintain and enhance the positive image of the school in the community Implementation: After consultation with the school community, the Student School Council and the School Council, a Dress Code that provides choice for the students, allows for students to safely engage in the many varied school activities, and caters for the financial constraints of families has been developed The Dress Code applies during school hours, while travelling to and from school, and when students are on school excursions Summer and winter uniforms are required to be worn. Clothing appropriate for sport is available from Bendigo Fashion Plus. Stud earrings and sleepers worn in the ears, and watches are the only acceptable jewellery Extreme hair colours and bright shoe colours are not permitted Other than clear nail polish, cosmetics may not be worn at school Students must wear a hat between 1st September and 30th April and are encouraged to wear one between 1st May and 31st August especially when the UV rating is 3 or above. Students may choose between the Kennington Primary School broadbrim hat or the Kennington Primary School bucket hat A hat should be kept at school for easy access at all times Changes to the KPS uniform will be ratified by the KPS School Council The School Council requires the Principal to be responsible for implementation of the Dress Code in a manner consistent with the Student Code of Conduct A lost property cupboard will be maintained for school clothing which has been misplaced. This will be maintained by members of the school community including parents, children and staff. It is the parents’ responsibility to name clothing and to check this cupboard for lost items. The cupboard will be emptied at the end of every term Parents seeking exemptions to the Dress Code due to religious beliefs, ethnic or cultural background, student disability, health condition or economic hardship must apply in writing to the Principal Parents or carers experiencing difficulty paying for items of uniform can contact the school office and ask for support through State School Relief. A limited amount of second hard items are often available through the school office also. A donation is appreciated for second hand items. The wearing of the school uniform is compulsory. Uniform items may be chosen from the list below. Not all items are compulsory. SHOES 10 Appropriate black shoes, however sports shoes which are mostly white are acceptable. Bright coloured sports shoes are not acceptable. Shoes with an open toe are not acceptable SOCKS HATS Short white, black, yellow or dark green Wide brim hat or bucket hat with brim which meets the Australian standard - bottle green SUMMER UNIFORM Shorts – black (Please note, visible leggings underneath are not part of the uniform and should not be worn.) Skorts or plain skirt (without pleats) - black (Please note, visible leggings underneath are not part of the uniform and should not be worn.) Track pants - black (With no trim in another colour.) KPS Polo shirt – combinations of bottle green, yellow & black with Kennington logo KPS Jacket or rugby top – combinations of bottle green, yellow & black with Kennington logo KPS Dress – green, white and yellow check (Without visible leggings underneath.) KPS Jacket – zip front with hood in collar – bottle green with yellow & black trim and Kennington Primary School embroidered on the back WINTER UNIFORM (To be worn at the commencement of winter until at least the end of winter.) Track pants - black (With no trim in another colour.) Straight leg pants (not jeans) without visible pockets - black Skivvy - yellow, bottle green or black KPS Polo shirt – combinations of bottle green, yellow & black with Kennington logo KPS Rugby top – combinations of bottle green, yellow & black with Kennington logo KPS Tunic - black watch tartan tunic KPS Jacket – zip front with hood in collar – bottle green with yellow & black trim and Kennington Primary School embroidered on the back ACCESSORIES (Accessories are the responsibility of the student.) Scarves, gloves, hair bands – (black, bottle green or yellow) Jewellery to be kept to a minimum - Ear-rings (sleepers or studs) and watches are acceptable Sunglasses (Make-up and coloured nail polish are not acceptable.) Evaluation: This policy will be reviewed as part of the school’s three-year review cycle. This policy was last ratified in 2012 by School Council. This statement will be reviewed in 2015. 11
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