1. education
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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.
Preps
PA
Dannii H
Grade 1-2 1A
Jayd W
Grade 3-4 3A
Ruby H
Grade 5-6
Specialist
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.
1B
Hugo F
3B
Maggie G
5A
5B
Declan J
Parker M
MUSIC:
Rosie M (1C)
AUSLAN LOTE:
Samantha J (3A)
Is respecting and
valuing differences.
It means we include
others in work and
play.
Fri 20
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Tue 24
Wed 25
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Wed 25
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8:10am –
8:30am
9:30am –
10:15am
Is treating everybody
and everything with
consideration
and
courtesy.
It means looking after
myself, others and the
environment.
PD
Darcy B
1/2D
Elliott D
4A
Harlan D
PC
Ashton O
2A
Noah F
4B
Marcos E
5C
Jacob S
6A
Lilly H-F
6B
Harry W
VISUAL ARTS:
Alexandra McA (5A)
EAL:
Gate Shine M (3B)
Term 1
February
Respect
Is always aiming high
and being the best I
can.
It
means
being
optimistic: that I will be
successful in the end.
PB
Bianca C
1C
Roman G
3C
Sofia C
Dates to Remember
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Marg Tope
Thursday 19th February, 2015
Newsletter No. 3
Caring
Glenda Miller
Trudi Jacobson
Jo Menzel
2B
Doll Pai S
4C
Liam J
6C
Nay Ye A
PHYS.ED:
Mekhi W (3B)
Fri 27
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9:00am –
9:30am
Fri 27
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8:10am –
8:30am
Breakfast Club
2C
Seth R
4D
Jasmin B
Parent / Community
Auslan Classes in
Conference room
Breakfast Club
March
Mon 2
Mother Goose
Library
Preps
No School
District Tennis
Championships
1
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Tue 3
rd
Tue 3
rd
7:30pm
9:30am –
10:15am
Deaf Facility Parent
Support Group Meeting
Mother Goose
Library
P&F
Icy Pole Day $1.00
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8:15am –
3:00pm
8:10am –
8:30am
9:00am –
9:30am
Wed 4
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Fri 6
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Fri 6
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Fri 6
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Mon 9
No School
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9:30am –
10:15am
Tue 10
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Tue 10
Wed 11
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8:10am –
8:30am
9:00am –
9:30am
Fri 13
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Fri 13
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Fri 13
Sun 15
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6:30pm
onwards
7:30pm
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Mon 16
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Tue 17
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rd
9:15am
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Tue 24
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Tue 24
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Tue 24
Thurs 26
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3:30pm –
6:00pm
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Fri 27
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Fri 27
Parent / Community
Auslan Classes in
Conference room
Division Swimming
Carnival
Labour Day
Public Holiday
Mother Goose
Library
All Classes
Let’s Get Moving
Program Starts
Division Tennis
Tournament
Breakfast Club
Student Welfare
Two of the students in our school community are receiving
medical treatments, which puts them at risk if they develop
chicken pox, mumps, measles or shingles.
It is very important therefore, that you let us know
immediately if you believe that your child has contracted
or recently been exposed to chicken pox, mumps,
measles or shingles. Please contact the school office as
soon as possible so that children’s parents can be alerted
immediately.
This protection lasts for a few weeks only and must be
repeated every time the children come into contact with
these illnesses.
Your child is not at risk whatsoever from this situation.
Parent / Community
Auslan Classes in
Conference room
Prep
Special Friends &
Grandparents’ Day
Team China Dinner
Bendigo Stadium
School Council AGM
All Classes
Let’s Get Moving
Evening Performance
Curriculum Day
No School
Mon 23
Dear Parents/Carers,
TBA
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Thu 19
Fri 20
Breakfast Club
Mother Goose
Library
Regional Swimming –
Swan Hill
Division Volleyball
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Principal’s Report
9:30am –
10:15am
Tue 17
Thu 19
School Photos
Student Information Full Detail Forms
The forms which were given out on book collection day
need to be returned to the office now, even if there are no
changes. This ensures that we have all contact details upto-date. This is especially important on the occasion when
students are injured or become ill at school.
Assembly
Each week (weather permitting) we hold our School
Assembly on the Monday morning, or in the case of a
public holiday on the Monday we will have School
Assembly on Tuesday morning. At assembly the
achievements of many of our students are acknowledged
and students receive Values Awards as listed in the Link.
It is terrific to have parents join us for assembly. Parents
are, of course, always welcome and students are
especially delighted to have parents/carers in attendance
when they receive an award.
Family Law Courts & Intervention Orders
Families that have Family Law Court Orders or
Intervention Orders are requested to provide a copy to the
school so that the school can act in accordance with any
orders. Family Law Court Orders stipulate the rights of
both parties and enable us to act appropriately and
lawfully. It is also appropriate that the school is in
possession of the most recent Family Law Court Orders or
Intervention Orders.
P & F Meeting
In staffroom after
assembly
No Mother Goose
Grade 3 to 6
Athletics
Grade 6
Camp final payment
due
School Fair
Weather Conditions
It is important that our students are adequately protected
from the sun. Our ‘Hats On’ Policy requires all students to
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wear a bucket or broad brim hat from the 1 September
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through until 30 April each year. It is important that
students apply sunscreen to assist with protection. Whilst
we are able to remind students to apply sunscreen, we are
not able to provide sunscreen or apply sunscreen.
Therefore if you want your child to reapply sunscreen
during the day, they must have their own sunscreen and
they must be able to apply it themselves. During extreme
weather conditions, (generally temperatures above 35
degrees), students will remain inside during recess and
lunch breaks.
No Breakfast Club
2:30pm
dismissal
Term 1 concludes
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Principal’s Report continued……
School Council Elections
Parent Teacher Meetings
This week we held our initial parent teacher meetings for
2015. The online booking process again proved to be very
efficient. These meetings form part of our reporting
program, and it was terrific to see so many parents take
the opportunity to meet with teachers to discuss the
education of their child/ren.
The current School Council is as follows:
Retiring this election
Parent Members
Peter Dyer
Damien Tangey
Darren Eldridge
DEECD Members
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Community Night/Twilight Fair – Thursday 26 March
This year our Twilight Fair is from 3:30pm to 6:00pm on
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Thursday 26 March. We look forward to as many
members of our school community joining us as possible.
Each class will be running a stall and so in the next few
weeks you may be asked for some assistance. We plan to
have a BBQ meal available along with a range of rides
and activities for our students. Please add this date to your
calendar and take the opportunity to join with us for this
special community event.
Marg Tope
Corrina Hartland
Retiring next election
Parent Members
Darren Lewis
Kylie Brady
Heather Dixon
Erica Peak
Fair Competition
At our Twilight Fair we will be holding a
Fair Competition. The prizes will be
Easter hampers. These have been
very popular in the past. Tickets will be
sold on the night of the fair for $1.00,
and the winners will be drawn at
approximately 5:45pm.
If you are able to contribute to our
prizes e.g. Easter eggs/chocolates, Easter soft toys,
baskets for prizes, clear cellophane, tissue paper,
coloured ribbon,
Easter colouring books or general
colouring books, pencils, crayons, stickers, notepads, and
biscuits please bring your donations to the office. Please
don’t send along any products.
(As has been the case in the past the office staff have
promised not to eat them!!!) We hope to make up 10-12
prizes so all donations will be greatly appreciated.
Community Member
Gavin Salvador
DEECD Members
Trudi Jacobson
Kim Kirkpatrick
We thank retiring members who have made valuable
contributions to School Council. Retiring councillors, who
meet eligibility criteria, are welcome to nominate for further
tenure on School Council.
Nomination forms are available from the office.
Nominations are to be lodged at school by 4:00pm
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tomorrow, Friday 20 February. A ballot (if required) will
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be held on Monday 2 March 2015.
School Census Day
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Next Friday 27 February is School Census Day. If your
child is absent on this day it is very important that we are
provided with a note explaining the absence. Our budget
is determined by the number of children who attend on
Census Day and enrolment numbers and information will
be subject to audit. We thank you in anticipation for your
cooperation with this matter.
Rides/Fair Activities
Personal Possessions
The school insurance does not cover the loss or damage
of personal possessions. Students are therefore
encouraged to leave valuable personal possessions at
home.
Student Accident Insurance Arrangements
The Department does not provide personal accident
insurance for students. Parents and guardians are
responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for
injured students, including any transport costs, unless the
injury is caused by the negligence (carelessness) of a
Department or school council employee or volunteer.
Students’ accident insurance policies are available from
the private insurance market. These cover a range of
medical expenses not covered by Medicare. They can be
obtained by parents for individual students.
Parents of students at Kennington Primary School are
reminded that Kennington Primary School does not have a
whole of school policy.
At the Twilight Fair this year all activities and rides will be
prepaid. Students and visitors can purchase a mega pass
for $20.00 ($22.00 value - see draft sample) which will be
hole punched at each activity. If students and or visitors
want less or more value, $10.00 or $5.00 passes will also
be available. The passes will be held at school until the
day of the fair.
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Principal’s Report continued……
Team China News
The Link
The Link is the main form of communication with you so
please ensure that your child brings it home. The Link will
be sent home with the youngest child in each family or
look on www.kennington.vic.edu.au. The Link will be
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.
Zooper Doopers
Four students from Kennington Primary
School will take part in an exciting
Overseas Learning Experience in May.
Every Friday in February, students from
KPS Team China will be selling icy-poles
to raise funds for their trip to China.
Students who wish to purchase an icy-pole need to hand
the money to their teacher on Thursday each week. Icypoles are $1.00 and will be delivered to students’
classrooms at first lunch on Fridays.
Regards
Glenda Miller
Principal
Bendigo Deaf Facility – Parent Support Group
Photography Voucher Fundraiser
We are currently selling photography vouchers to help
fundraise for the upcoming overseas learning experience.
The Bendigo Deaf Facility Parent
Support Group is holding it’s first
meeting.
Where:
When:
The photographer is Chris Epworth, one of the Team
China parents.
His images can be viewed at
cjephotos.com or he can be found on Facebook – ‘Chris
Epworth Photos’.
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Monday 2 March - 7:30pm
Each voucher entitles you to:
All parents of the Deaf Facility are invited to come along.
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a half hour sitting at your choice location
around Bendigo.
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two 5 x 7 prints and one 8 x 10 print of your
choice from your online gallery.
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the vouchers are $50.00each.
School Photos
Photo packs have been sent home with all
children.
Photo day will be held on
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Wednesday 4 March.
If you require family photos, the forms are
available from the office.
Vouchers are available from the school office, or by
contacting Chris online.
Photo slips & money need to be returned by
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Friday 27 February.
Payment:
Cash:
Exact money only – no change can be given
Cheque: -
Credit:
Dinner Fundraiser
As part of the KPS Team China trip we are holding a
Fundraising dinner, 50% of all adult meals purchased will
be donated to the KPS team.
Payable to Leading Image School Photos.
Bounced cheques will see the order
cancelled.
Cheque payments will be charged a $2.00
administration and bank fee.
Date:
Time:
Where:
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Sunday 15 March 2015
6:30pm
The Bendigo Basketball Stadium
Please invite your family and friends along for a fun filled
night, there will be also some raffle prizes on the night.
Credit Card Payments can be made online only
a $2.00 administration and bank fee applies.
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RSVP by Tuesday 10 March re table numbers to
Kerry Waterman: 0409 015 802 or
kerry.waterman@bendigoadelaide.com.au
Refer to order form for more information
KPS Team China 2015
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PE News
Roster: Term 1
Kennington Primary School Morning Clubs Program
Kennington Primary School is continuing its morning club
program this year.
20th February
Sonia Lewis
Shona Barton
Lisa Tangey
Deb Lord
Amanda Turnbull
Nicole Lacey
Where:
Stadium
When:
8:00am to 8:30am
Wednesday
Running Club
Thursday
Fitness Circuit and
Indoor Games
With:
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6 March
Shona Barton
Lisa Tangey
Nicole Lacey
Peta Jenkins
Amanda Turbull
Luke Monaghan
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20 March
No Breakfast Club
Curriculum Day
Breakfast Club – Every Friday
The Breakfast Program is back for 2015!
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Friday morning, Friday 20 February.
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27 February
Sonia Lewis
Suzanne Braden
John Cooper
Louise Bray
Heather Stinton
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13 March
Suzanne Braden
Louise Bray
Heather Stinton
Nicole Lacey
John Cooper
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27 March
No Breakfast Club
Last Day of Term
Instrumental Music at KPS 2015
Starting this
Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered,
breakfast club will be running every Friday morning in the
canteen from 8:10am until 8:30am (this allows time for
students to get to their classrooms before the bell at
8:40am).
A big thank you to the following supporters:
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Strathdale Bakers Delight for the bread
Foodshare Bendigo for their generous donations.
There are still spaces available for students of any age
who wish to learn an instrument or vocal. Information is
available at the office or directly from the instrumental
teacher.
Breakfast Club is a gold coin donation, which contributes
to the fresh fruit in the classrooms weekly and everyone
welcome.
Listed below are the contact details for the instrumental
teachers. If your child will be absent please notify the
teacher in advance.
Menu this week
Toasties
Ham and cheese
Cheese
Cheese and vegemite
Yoghurt
Mango
Strawberry
Mixed Berry
Le Rice
Apple cinnamon
Fruit
Apples and bananas
Drinks
Milk, Water, Orange and Apple Juice
Bars
Freedom Crunchola Chewy Apple and
Cinnamon Muesli Bars (Nut Free)
Clarinet, Flute
Saxophone
Hayley Trounson
happy_hales85@hotmail.com
Drums
Mark Gillett
markgillett@exemail.com.au
Keyboard
Margaret Ross
margjross999@gmail.com
Guitar
Georg Jung
georgjung@bigpond.com
Vocals
Jess Fredericks
jessicafredericks@historymakers.
com.au
Violin
Stephanie Eldridge
s.eldridge.violin@hotmail.com
Wendy Collishaw
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Bake Stall for the School Fair
Mother Goose Program
The School Fair is fast approaching.
Once again, the Parents and Friends’
will be running a Bake Stall, where lots
of yummy home cooked foods will be
available to buy.
Mother Goose is a song and story
group for children aged from 3-4
months to children up to kinder
age. Parents or carers stay with
their children and join in the fun.
We will be asking the school community to assist us with
donating "baked" goods for the stall. All items need to be
home-made; we cannot accept and sell pre-packaged,
store bought items. It would be appreciated if all home
baked goods were nut free also.
The session runs every Tuesday
morning from 9:30am- 10:15am.
Everyone is welcome.
We will be having small items to sell and eat on the spot
like chocolate crackles or biscuits and larger things to take
home like cakes, so anything you make would be
fantastic. See the back page for the form to be attached
with item.
Come and join in the fun and sing with your child. Learn
new songs and remember the old favourites.
The sessions are held in the Library with Sonia Lewis and
Sharyn Oliver.
The Bake Stall will accept Mega Passes and cash on fair
night.
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Mother Goose Session Dates
Term 1
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 February 24
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 March 3 10 and 17
Icy Pole Day - $1.00
Icy Poles will be available Tuesday
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3 March.
Parents and Friends’ News
Next Meeting
Students will be able to purchase
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them at 1 lunch.
(11:00am – 11:20am)
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Monday 23 March in the staffroom after
assembly.
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Everyone welcome!
Donations for Mothers’ Day
Parent Auslan Classes
Deaf instructor Kerry Hicks is commencing Beginner
Auslan classes at KPS. These informal sessions will
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commence on Friday 27 February at 9.00am and run for
half an hour. Parents are invited to come along and learn
some signs. Please return the slip below to the office to
indicate your interest. Group numbers will need to be a
minimum of five people for the sessions to go ahead. You
will be notified where the sessions will be held.
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PARENT AUSLAN CLASSES
We gratefully accept all donations to help make this a
special day.
Chocolates are always a great donation!
(Please make sure they do not contain nuts)
I am interested in attending the Parent Auslan class every
Friday for Term 1, from 9:00am to 9:30am.
Name:
All donations can be dropped at school office.
_____________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________
Name & Grade of child at KPS:
_____________________________
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Community News
ASTHMA FOUNDATION – for your information
www.asthmafriendlyschools.org.au
FREECALL 1800 645 130
Sandhurst Junior Football Club
Kennington Primary School Hotshots Tennis
Program
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We still have vacancies for players in the following age
groups:-
ANZ Hotshot Tennis lessons are available for
children in Grades one, two and three
A six week program will be available for children
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to participate in commencing Wednesday 11
February
Coaching sessions will be 11:00am – 11:25am
during the morning school break.
Sessions will be held under-cover.
Fee for the coaching = $60.00 (racquets provided
for children who require one)
Children who enrol will receive a free ANZ
Hotshots tennis shirt.
Limited vacancies so please book early
Under 9
born between 1/01/06 to 31/12/07
$100.00
Under 10
born between 01/01/05 to 31/12/07
$100.00
Under 12
born between 01/01/03 to 31/12/05
$130.00
For all enquiry’s please contact Greg Murley on 0419 756
237.
To enrol, please phone:
Stephen Storer Tennis Australia Club
Professional Coach on 0419 411 780
or
register online at www.tennisbendigo.com.au
Interest in playing Indoor Cricket over Winter....
Those who are looking to keep their skills sharp during
winter please note that the Strathfieldsaye Jets Cricket
Club are fielding interest in running some Indoor Cricket
teams at Bendigo Major League.
Age groups of approx 10 to 16 years of age. Indoor
cricket is a great fun format of the game and can help
improve cricket skills. Michael Clarke seems to have
benefited starting his career playing Indoor. You don’t
have to be registered with the Club to play & could be a
good way to get involved in a short form of the game or if
other summer sports get in the road of a game you still
enjoy.
For all enquiries, and to register interest please email
strathfieldsaye@club.cricketvictoria.com.au
Regards and thanks
Jeff Grubb
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International Competitions and Assessments for Schools 2015
NAME OF COMPETITION
COMPETITION DATE
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Computer Skills - Years 3-10
Tuesday 19 May
Science – Years 3-12
Wednesday 3 June
Spelling – Years 3-7
Tuesday 16
Writing - Years 3-12
Monday 15 June
English - Years 3-12
Tuesday 28 July
Mathematics – Years 3-12
Tuesday 11
$ 8.00
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June
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$ 8.00
$11.00
(Hand marking is
required)
$17.00
(Hand marking is
required)
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ENTRY FEE
$ 8.00
August
$ 8.00
The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools will be conducted again this year. Last
year Kennington Primary School had in excess of 120 entries in the competitions from Grades 3-6. The
competitions provide an opportunity for all students to gain a measure of their own achievement in an
external assessment situation. Each student who participates will receive a certificate and a detailed Results
Letter indicating which questions they answered correctly, as well as the average mark for their state. The
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entry form below must be completed and the money forwarded to school by Thursday 26 February. Late
entries will not be accepted. (Additional entry forms can be collected from the office)
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International Competitions and Assessments for Schools 2015
Student’s
Name
Class
e.g. - 4A
Teacher’s Name
Competition to be
Entered
Entry Fee
$
$
$
$
$
$
TOTAL
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KENNINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL 3686
60 Crook Street, KENNINGTON 3550
PO Box 45, STRATHDALE 3550
Phone: (03) 5443 2011
Fax: (03) 5441 7321
Email: kennington.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au
‘Bake’ Stall – Twilight Fair 2015
Item ‘baked‘………………………………………………………………………………
Date made………………………………………………………………………………….
Ingredients
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Name ………..…………...................................................Contact number ……………………………………
Names and phone numbers will be removed before they are sold. They are for our records only.
Is this item gluten free? YES / NO
With thanks
Parents and Friends’
KENNINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL 3686
60 Crook Street, KENNINGTON 3550
PO Box 45, STRATHDALE 3550
Phone: (03) 5443 2011
Fax: (03) 5441 7321
Email: kennington.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au
‘Bake’ Stall – Twilight Fair 2015
Item ‘baked‘………………………………………………………………………………
Date made…………………………………………………………………………………
Ingredients
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Name ………………………....................................................Contact number ..………….……………………
Names and phone numbers will be removed before they are sold. They are for our records only.
Is this item gluten free? YES / NO
With thanks
Parents and Friends’
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