Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

WEEK 2, TERM 1

Principal’s Message ** Our newsletter is published each fortnight on the website

** We also have an App called skool bag, see download procedure at the end of this newsletter. Welcome back to all the students, parents and teachers. A special welcome to our 2015 Kindergarten students. Congratulations to the Kirrawee community for the high standard of presentation set by all students in wearing the appropriate uniform. “Brown shoes please” This being Kirrawee PS “sapphire year “ will generate not only exciting events, but effective engagement by students about our school. 2015 Classes We have 8 mainstream classes- with all staff allocated and three support classes. KP Mrs Sarah Parker K1/G Mrs Jennifer Ginty 3/6S Mrs Robyn Stephens IM Mr David Mahoney 2B Mrs Karen Beckman k6/P Mrs Donna Raicava 3M Mr Patrick Morgan 4/5K Mrs Sue Gallon ( Ms Kirkis) k/6M Mrs Melissa Wwelch 5M Mr Jack McFadden 6H Ms Michelle Hearnden Mrs Debbie Christie – Learning Assistant Student Support Mrs Oostdam (Enrichment and Science Teacher) Back to school can be a very emotional time for some students. For first-time students, being away from parents, adjusting to a new environment with new people, and adapting to a new routine can be overwhelming. You can help by talking about the positive aspects of school. Tell stories about your happy, funny and enjoyable experiences at school. Talk to older siblings about how they can help so they don’t tell scary stories. Other useful strategies for all children: *Set aside time to talk about school *Listen carefully to any worries, but build a positive experience *Find out about what happens at school so you can have a clear realistic picture *Use school newsletters and information to make sure your child knows what is happening *Encourage your child to build friendships with children in their class * Keep positive as most problems will resolve themselves as your child adapts to a new way of life. Learning Packs : parents and caregivers are encouraged to please engage the package as soon as possible, to allow the teachers to get on with the job of teaching/learning. We welcome payment options and instalments across an agreed period. Thank You to the 47% who have already paid. Please discuss with the school any support you may require. Welcome to our student leaders ( * indicates school prefects)

Kuyeun Lee (school captain) *April Davey *Jade Stegbauer Jim Lamaro (school captain) *Zac Field *Miller Keers Thank You Selwyn Williams

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Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

Term Planner

Week

1 January

26

27 28 29 30

2 February

2

3 *Swimming Carnival

*K-2 water day

4

5

6

3 February

9

10

11

12

13

4 February

16

17 18

*Meet the Teacher

19

20

5 February

23

24

*Photo Day

25

*Leadership Night Stage 3

26

27

6 March

2

3

4

5

6

7 March

9

10

11

12

* Ms Kirkis returns

13

8 March

16

17 18

19

* Stage 3 Canberra

20

* Stage 3 Canberra

9 March

23

*Young Leaders Day

24

25

26

27

9 March/April

30 31

1

2

3

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

BOOKCLUB CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 13th February

The first Scholastic Bookclub for the year has been distributed to each class.

For new parents, Bookclub is an opportunity to purchase books for your child

to enjoy at home. There is no obligation to buy, however all purchases go

towards supporting our school library with bonus books.

If you do wish to purchase a book, please ensure that you have clearly

marked the books you wish to order, then enclose the order form with your

child’s name and class and correct money in a well sealed envelope and send

it to the school office by Friday 13th February

Thankyou

Mrs Jennifer Ivison (Teacher-Librarian)

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Swimming Carnival 2015 Yesterday Kirrawee Public School held their Annual Swimming Carnival at Caringbah Leisure Centre. We had 92 students attend the carnival and had a really successful day. A special mention needs to go to Will Rule (5M) who broke 2 long standing school records yesterday. Will broke the 10 year boys 50m Freestyle record that had been held since 1985. The previous record was 35.5 seconds and Will swam it in 34.56. The second record he broke was the Junior Boys 50m Backstroke record that had been held since 2003. The previous record was 45.9 and Will swam it in 44.20 seconds. Congratulations Will – what an amazing effort! A special mention should go to Jessica Sheridan-Polemini (3/6S) for her persistence in participating in

as many races as possible, especially the individual medley where she showed extreme perseverance in order to finish the race. Well done Jessica!

Also we must thank our parent helpers who assisted with time keeping on the day. We couldn’t have run the carnival without you and really appreciate your efforts. A huge thank you goes to:

Wendy Hunter, Skye Keers, Lyn Lamaro, Corinne and Doug Krogh. Notes will be distributed to students who qualify for Zone once the Zone PSSA meeting is held and qualifying times are distributed to schools. Once again thank you to the students for outstanding behaviour and to the staff for their assistance in organising a successful carnival. Kind regards, Mrs Melissa Oostdam Assistant Principal

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

School Banking Day Reminder

Wednesday February 4th is the first school banking day of the year. Don’t forget to bring in weekly deposit books and hand them to the class teacher. For new students and students not yet involved in the school banking scheme there will be an account opening day held at the school on February 20th at 9am – Further details will follow in the next week. If you would like your child to start banking before the account opening day, but currently don’t have a bank account go into any branch of the Commonwealth Bank and ask to open a “Youthsaver” account and you can start banking the very next Wednesday.

VALUE AWARDS

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

KPS Munch and Crunch

Welcome back everyone, I hope that you all enjoyed the holidays. Welcome also to our new kindy students and families and our new students in other years. The canteen days have changed this year to be open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only. We need at least 5 more volunteers to fill the roster and ensure that all volunteers only need to come in one day a month. We are especially light on volunteers on a Thursday. You don't have to commit to a whole day, a couple of hours in the morning or afternoon is helpful too. Please return the volunteer form or contact me directly if you have time to spare this year. The children love to see someone they know in the canteen and its pretty fun! Flexischools is our online ordering system. It is a convenient and easy way to order lunches and uniforms. Orders for lunches can be done the week before, day before or even the morning of the order up until 9:30am. To register please visit flexischools.com.au The updated menu has been sent home this week, some prices have increased to cover costs. Please review the menu prior to ordering to avoid disappointment. One of the changes has been to our slushies due to a stock price increase they now come in one size at the price of $2.00. The company that we use and have always used for our slushies is Tropical Slush, they are registered with the Healthy Kids Association and their mixture is 99% fruit juice with no added sugar or fat. The current flavours we have are Raspberry and Peach/Mango but these flavours will vary throughout the year. Children can select one flavour or both flavours in their cup. Slushies are rated amber (an occasional food) so please keep this in mind when deciding how much money to send your children with to the canteen. If anyone has any concerns or questions in regards to any aspect of the canteen please feel free to contact me directly on 0416 113 548 I look forward to a wonderful 2015 Skye Keers Canteen Superviser

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

BUSY KIDZ PLAYGROUP is held in our old school library:

Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:30am

Fridays 9:30 – 11:30 am

Come along for a coffee and chat while the kids play!

Newborn – 5 years.

Parents, Grandparents, Carers all welcome.

Drop in one or two times a week for $2.

“Like” our Facebook page –

“KIRRAWEE BUSY KIDZ PLAYGROUP”

for constant updates

KIRRAWEE BUSY KIDZ

PLAYGROUP

BUSY KIDZ PLAYGROUP is held in our old school library:

Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:30am

Fridays 9:30 – 11:30 am

Come along for a coffee and chat while the kids play!

Newborn – 5 years.

Parents, Grandparents, Carers all welcome.

Drop in one or two times a week for $2.

“Like” our Facebook page –

“KIRRAWEE BUSY KIDZ PLAYGROUP”

for constant updates

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

Kirrawee Kooee

Term 1, Week 2

Kirrawee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514

Kirraweee Public School

146-156 Bath Rd, Kirrawee

NSW, 2232

Ph (02) 95214514