Kariong Public School

1 July 2016 ~ Week 10 Term 2

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

State Representative

Last Friday the Brisbane Water Zone Cross Country team competed at the Met North

Cross Country Carnival. We had a number of children from our school competing in this

carnival. I would like to congratulate all the runners for the commitment and effort shown

on the day. Congratulations to Kiara G who will now be competing in the State Cross

Country Carnival in July. Good Luck Kiara!

Congratulations

Congratulations to Mrs Hansard for being selected to participate in the NSW State Junior Music Camp as a

voice tutor and a music theatre tutor. This is a huge achievement and I am sure one that Mrs Hansard will

relish. Mrs Hansard will be attending the camp in Term 3 Week 1. Mrs Rachelle Myers will be teaching

KH while Mrs Hansard is away.

This Term Mrs Herbert, Miss Drabsch and Mrs Poulson were selected to participate in the Sydney Theatre

Company School Drama program. Throughout the term they have been attending after school professional

learning workshops in Sydney as part of this program. Next term they will be working with a Teaching Artist

from the Sydney Theatre to incorporate drama throughout their English unit.

Staff Changes for Term 3

There are a number of changes happening in Term 3. I will be on Long Service Leave for all of Term 3. Ms

Justine Abell will be Relieving Principal and Ms Amanda Taylor will be Relieving Deputy Principal during

this time. Mrs Vicki Priest will be the Relieving Assistant Principal for Stage 2 and Miss Skye Drabsch will

be the Relieving Principal for Stage 3 (working with Mrs Paula Harmer-Watkins Stage 3 Assistant Principal).

Mrs Robina Sinclair will be replacing Ms Taylor for Learning and Support and Library (3 days). Mrs Tarryn

Hanley (PDHPE teacher) is now on Maternity leave, Mrs Michelle Ryan will be returning 3 days a week and

Mrs Rebecca Claridge will be working 3 days per week. Both Mrs Ryan and Mrs Claridge will be teaching

PDHPE. Mrs Danielle Allan will be leaving this term due to other commitments. Mrs Darlene Lumby will be

relieving at Kulnura Public School for the first 6 weeks this term. Mrs Sarah Ghantous will be working at our

school in Term 3 enabling executive to implement the Quality Teaching Supporting Students (QTSS)

initiative which is focussed on quality teaching. Mrs Chontelle Henderson is now teaching 2/3G as Mrs

Greening is on Long Service Leave for the remainder of the year.

Mrs Genevieve Chives, School Counsellor, has accepted a position at Gosford High School.

Miss Julia Twyman has been appointed to Kariong PS as School Counsellor.

I wish all teachers leaving our school all the best for their future and thank them for their service,

commitment and dedication to students, staff and parents at Kariong PS.

Staff Development Day

Our Term 3 Staff Development Day will be held on Monday 18 July. Our school will be focussing on

Positive Behaviour for Learning Program (PBL) and completing mandatory training. All staff will be

involved. Parents are asked to make other child care arrangements for their children on Monday 18 July, as

there will be no classes. Students return to school on Tuesday 19 July.

Vicki Redrup

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Boys’ Rugby League Our Kariong Boys’ Junior Rugby League participated in an All

Schools Rugby League Carnival last Thursday. They played

three games, winning two and showed great sportsmanship

in all games. Thank you to Mr Brown who coached the boys.

Well done boys!

Peer Support

Thank you and well done to all our Year 6 students for their

preparation and delivery of the Peer Support lessons this

term. Throughout the term the focus was on anti-bullying

strategies and being part of a team. The program has led to many positive relationships being formed

throughout the school across all ages.

Well done to all students at Kariong for being positive group members in these activities.

Mr Brady and Miss Drabsch Peer Support Coordinators

KPS Dancers

Central Coast Dance Festival. Congratulations to the Senior Dance

Group for their amazing performance at the Laycock Theatre.

Olympathon

Thank you to all the children who participated at our school

Olympathon and returned their sponsorship money. The response has been fantastic, with over $9,000

returned so far.

Congratulations to these two students who returned the two highest amounts of money

Sierra S 1C

Kayla H 2/3G

Sierra wins the Samsung Galaxy Tablet and Kayla wins the Sony Sports Camera!

1C was the class that raised the most money. They will have a sausage sizzle in Term 3 to celebrate.

Many other children won raffle prizes. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following

businesses who kindly donated vouchers to use as raffle prizes:

Flipout

K-Mart Woy Woy

The Australian Reptile Park

Clip n Climb.

The Olympathon Committee.

Election Day Stalls

Tomorrow, Saturday 2 July, the P&C will be hosting a cake stall and BBQ at the school from

8am to 2pm. This is an excellent opportunity for all of the Kariong Community to support our

school and we need lots of cakes, slices and yummy treats to sell. All food must be sealed in

a plastic bag or container and labelled with ingredients. Donations can be dropped off at the

stall, near the Hall on Election Day. We still need as many volunteers as possible to help sell

the food or help out on the BBQ. Please contact Kylie Stephenson on 0411 254230 if you can help.

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School Uniform

Our school uniform is supported by parents and staff as part of the Dress Code for Kariong Public

School. Therefore, it is expected that children will wear this school uniform at all times. During the cooler

months of the year we would like to remind parents and students that full winter school uniform is expected

to be worn.

Girls Boys

WINTER Navy blue pinafore dress OR plain

navy blue track pants (no stripes or

logos)

White blouse, skivvy or Polo shirt

Navy blue tights or white socks (socks to be above ankle bones)

Red Fleecy Jacket, Navy Weatherproof Jacket, Hooded red Fleecy jacket, Round neck Red Fleecy Jumper) or red & navy school bomber jacket

Black shoes

Navy blue trousers OR navy plain

track pants (no strips or logos)

White shirt, skivvy or polo shirt

White or navy blue socks (socks to be above ankle bones)

Red Fleecy Jacket, Navy Weatherproof Jacket, Hooded Red Fleecy jacket, Round neck Red Fleecy Jumper) or red & navy school bomber jacket

Black shoes

Sydney North Cross Country

On Friday the Brisbane Water Zone competed in the Met North Cross Country Carnival. The

conditions were cool with the occasional shower. I would like to congratulate all the runners for

the commitment and effort on the day, especially in the trying weather.

The following students from Kariong Public School performed in the top 20.

8-9 Years Kiara G came 5 th and Joshua I 17 th

An outstanding result for Kiara G. as she will now compete at state level.

Mrs Priest Cross Country Co-ordinator

School Awards

Principal’s Gold Book

Nate L Dane S Sophie L Sophie P Maya N Emma D

Brock S Thomas Y Kyeisha A Rhiana A Amy K Taylah S

Jake H Aliyah F Justin D Anthony A Emily Y Manning A

Amber B Emily I Jacqueline H Holly-Rose F

Merit Awards

Ashton C Jemma F Aleira H Kobe P Aiden M Jocelyn T

Ruby I Alex L Skye S Tiago S Gemma D Hugo A

Laila F Ella Y Taiyo K Megan H Leo B Juliette M

Mitchell H Sophia D Travis H Rabi S Cate R Rachel W

Toby M Koby H Charlize D Lara B Jorja E Taliah H

Mya A Tamara K Cody H Connor L Aaron B Imogen F

Amelia S Flynn R Amelie S

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FOOTSTEPS DANCE PROGRAM – Kindergarten to Year 4

Please find enclosed full payment of $27.50 for the Footsteps Dance Program. The Footsteps Dance Program will be held every Wednesday in Term 3, 2016.

Name of Child____________________________________ Class: _____________

Signature _______________________________________ Parent / Guardian Date________________

Bronze PBL Award Recipients

Dylan Z Byron W Abby C Jye A Richard V Zane W

Elliott M Dominic N Reagan P Kobe P Bailey T Charlie M

School Banking Winners

Emily P Ysobella G Term 2 winners are 3M!!!

School Diary Dates

Monday 18 July Staff Development Day

Tuesday 19 July Commencement of Term 3 Students return to school

Friday 29 July Value of the Month Presentation - Responsibility

Thursday 4 August KH and KK Teddy Bears Picnic Excursion – Muogamurra Reserve

Friday 5 August KR and KW Teddy Bears Picnic Excursion – Muogamurra Reserve

KPS Athletics Carnival – Adcock Park Years 3 to 6 and 8 year olds

Friday 19 August Touch Football Gala Day - Gosford

Wednesday 26 August Stage 3 – High School Science Day

Kariong Public School P&C Association Meets 3rd Monday of the month.

Parents and community members welcome to attend. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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2016 Olympathon!!