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Develop ing Respons ib le Learners for a Changing Soc ie ty
PO Box 126 HAMPTON PARK 3976 Web: www.kilberryps.vic.edu.au Phone: 9702 8688
Term 3— Issue 9
11th September
Dear Parents, STEM This week we have started a STEM program that will continue for the rest of this year for all classes. Miss Gabrielle Maas will be taking the lessons and giving the students lots of hands on opportunities to explore the many concepts of STEM. What is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM skills and knowledge are important for all stages of our learning, jobs, and everyday lives. Science is everywhere in the world around us. Technology is continuously expanding into every aspect of our lives. Engineering is the basic designs of roads and bridges, but also tackles the
challenges of changing global weather and environmentally-friendly changes to our homes.
Mathematics is in every occupation, every activity we do in our lives. STEM activities provide hands-on lessons for our students. Building challenges – STEM challenges build skills in problem solving, teamwork,
communication and grit. Engineering design challenges – Students are guided through a process of
brainstorming, design, building, testing, re-design and sharing solutions. These challenges can be connected to Maths and Science, along with real world problems.
Economics in Year 6 The Year 6 students have been very busy creating market stalls as a practical way of demonstrating their understanding of the learning they have gained in their Economics unit of study. The proceeds from the stalls will go towards the cost of their graduation at the end of the year. The whole school community will be supporting them by making purchases at their stalls on Tuesday and Thursday.
Thursday 12th September ICAS Spelling at
8am
Market Stalls Grade 6A & 6B
Friday 13th September
Footy Day NO CANTEEN
OPEN
Tuesday 17th September
ICAS English 8.00am
Wednesday 18th September
Prep Grades Mad about Science
Divisional Athletics Selected Students
Thursday 19th September
ICAS Mathematics 8.00am
Friday 20th Sept
Whole school assembly 12.30
End of term-early dismissal 2.30pm
Assistant Principal’s
Message
Assistant Principal’s
Message
Australian History in Year 4 The Year 4 students have been learning about European exploration, the First Fleet and the impact on our Indigenous population. They participated in an incursion to learn more about continuity and change over time and the effects of European exploration. They looked at the Australian symbols and emblems and examined their importance and explored the reasons for European settlement in Australia.
Reflections on “Once Upon an Epic Quest” What a wonderful experience for all our students to participate in. A lot of work went into bringing such an amazing musical production to our school community. A huge thank you to everyone who helped to make this happen. What I enjoyed about the musical and why - Preps I enjoyed watching the grand finale. I liked watching the acts. The best was the sword fight. I liked singing because it was beautiful. Reflections When I was performing I felt very excited because I had been rehearsing for so long and I’d been waiting
for the big moment to finally be there, acting in front of everyone. My favourite thing about the musical was on Thursday night, Dhiren (the ugly troll) was standing in a
hilarious position and the audience was laughing for five minutes straight. When I was performing I felt nervous because there were a lot of people staring at me. The hardest thing was singing because at the middle the words got mixed up. My favourite thing about the musical was performing and break time because performing was fun and at
break time we played basketball. I think I was good at the grapevine because I did it in time and I was doing my best. When I was performing I felt very proud of myself for putting effort into my work as a soldier. The hardest thing was trying to hold my freeze and making sure not to slip AND trying not to laugh side
stage when it was the troll scene. When I was performing I was quite happy because I knew my parents were watching me. I think I was good at dancing because I knew my dance moves for the song. The hardest thing was to keep in time with the music. My favourite thing about the musical was performing on the stage because the part before singing our
song was so interesting.
SUNSMART Our Sun Smart Policy states that the students are to be wearing a sunhat from the 1st September. Can you please make sure your child has their sunhat ready to wear at school this week. Footy Day Footy Colours Day coincides with Footy Day this Friday. We encourage everyone, including staff, to wear their footy/ soccer/ basketball/ netball/ Gaelic football!/ other sport colours on Friday in exchange for a gold coin donation. All money raised from this will go directly to the Fight Cancer Foundation who support children with childhood cancer.
Reminder - Last day dismissal is at 2:30
Christine Taylor Assistant Principal
WEEKLY SPECIALIST AWARDS
DIGITAL TECH 6D PE / HEALTH 6C
2nd September to 8th September
GRADE NAME
Prep A Eva
Prep C Umaiza
Prep D Sameer
1A Ulan
2A Abyaan
2B Jeremiah
2C Nathan
2D Sobhan
3A Dion
3B Hanea
3C Xavier
3D Kelvin
4A Liam
4B Shaelee
5A Dominic
5B Nipun
5C Armani
Xena Kaur PA
Nur PA
Mustafa PC
Oshan 1B
Peter 2B
Fialupe 2B
Sanyi 2C
Jannah 3B
Matilda 5B
Kallila 6A
David 6C
OUR FOCUS THIS FORTNIGHT:
Being Brave
Standing up for yourself and others
Expressing your ideas, thoughts and beliefs
Making tough decisions
Trying your best
Don’t give up
INTEGRITY
VALUES @ KVPS
Best Attendance
Year Prep Prep B 84%
Year 1 1C 89%
Year 2 2D 89%
Year 3 3A 90%
Year 4 4D 92%
Year 5 5A 89%
Year 6 6D 93%
At Kilberry Valley Primary School, we
believe that student success is dependent
upon good attendance at school. Students
need to attend school regularly in order to
participate fully and gain maximum benefit
from their schooling. Daily attendance
enables students to access a full
education, allowing them to reach their full
potential. Students with poor patterns of
attendance in primary school usually have
poor patterns in secondary school and
often disengage from school. There is a
direct link between school attendance and
achievement in later life. Poor attendance
also makes it difficult for children to form
positive relationships with their peers
therefore, we feel that regular attendance
is essential for KVPS students.
FATHERS DAY EXTRAVAGANZA IN 2C
On Friday 30th August we celebrated Fathers Day.
It was wonderful to see so many Dads, Grandfathers
and special friends join us in 2C.
We had lots of fun and activities to keep both young
and not so young entertained.
One of the favourites was paper airplane building
and flying, we had planes flying everywhere.
All in all, it was a wonderful, sunny, happy afternoon.
LOOK WHAT’S COMING TO KVPS NEXT TERM!
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 21st, 22nd & 23rd October
Before school 8.30 – 9.00 After school 3.30 – 4.00
HELP NEEDED at our Book Fair!
if you are interested in helping please contact Mrs. Kay Merritt in the Library
Footy Day is fast approaching – it will be held on Friday 13th September.
On this day we will be holding a longest kick / handball competition for the junior & senior grades.
Students in 6C will be visiting classrooms in weeks 6, 7 & 8 to collect money from students who want to enter.
Cost –.50 cents per kick or handball OR $ 1.00 for 3 kicks or 3 handballs
**All proceeds go towards Year 6 Graduation
Friday 20th September is the final day of Term 3.
We will dismiss students at the earlier time of 2.30pm.
Please ensure you make the necessary arrangements for the earlier pick up time.
Term 4 starts Monday 7th October at 9.00 am
CANTEEN NEWS
Last canteen day for term 3 is
Friday 20th September.
Bellbrook Catering would like to wish staff,
students and families a safe and happy holiday break.
First canteen day for term 4 is
Wednesday 9th October.
CHANGE OF CLOTHING FOR STUDENTS
We would like to remind parents to provide a change of clothing in children’s
school bags—preferably some clean underwear, track suit pants,
windcheater, shorts or a dress.
This is handy for ALL children in ALL grade levels .
We ask for your co-operation with this matter as our Sick Bay is unable to cope
with the large volume of people requiring changes of clothing.
One of our children in the school community is receiving medical
treatment which puts them at serious risk if they are exposed to
infectious illnesses, in particular: Chicken -Pox, Measles,
Mumps or Shingles.
It is also important that while your child is unwell they remain at home until they
are no longer contagious. Please let us know immediately by calling
the school office on 9702 8688.
As a school community we value your support in relation to the wellbeing of
all our students.
Any parent who wishes to help out in our classrooms or on excursions,
must provide a current Working With Childrens Card (WWCC) to the office.
Its free to register as a volunteer https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
On the day you come to assist, please come
through the office and sign in using the visitors kiosk, you will be given a “Classroom helper
Privacy Agreement” to read and sign.
Please ensure you bring your Working With Childrens Card with you, to display in our lanyard, which you will wear while in the
classroom or on excursions.
If your child is absent from school,
please ring the office on 9702 8688
before 9.30am on the morning of the
absence or notify us by e-mail
THANK YOU
KILBERRY VALLEY NOTICES SENT HOME
The following notices have been sent home to families
and require your prompt attention: AFL 9’s GIRLS - Grade 5 & 6 Please return consent form by Friday 13th September. AFL 9’s BOYS - Grade 5 & 6 Please return consent form and payment by Friday 13th September. Cost $ 9.00 GRADUATION BEAR /BALL– Grade 6 Please return order form and payment by Friday 13th September. GRADE 3 CAMP—MT MORTON Final payments due by Wednesday 18th September. Total cost : $ 233.00 GRADE 6 SUMMER SPORTS Please return consent form and payment by Wednesday 18th September. Cost $ 20.00 ST MARG NETBALL CHALLENGE Grade 5 - 6 Selected Students Please return consent form and payment by Friday 20th September.
Kilberry Valley Primary School ADVERTISING
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does not endorse the products or services of any private advertisers. No responsibility is accepted by
DET for accuracy of information.
PARENT REMINDERS LATE PASSES
If your child is late to school
they must sign in at the
office to receive a late pass to
give to their teacher.
EARLY LEAVERS
If you need to collect your child
before the end of school, please
do not go straight to the
classroom. They must be signed
out at the office, then you will be
given an Early Leavers pass to
give to the teacher.
Important
Thursday 12th September
Grade 6C & 6D Market Stalls ICAS Spelling at 8am
Friday 13th September
Footy Day—NO Canteen OPEN Footy Day Parade
Junior 9.15 - 9.45am Senior 12.20—12.50pm
No Assembly
Tuesday 17th September ICAS English at 8am
Wednesday 18th September
Prep Grades Mad about Science Divisional Athletics - Selected Students
Thursday 19th September ICAS Mathematics at 8am
Friday 20th September
Whole School Assembly—12.30
End of Term 3—Early Dismissal 2.30pm
TERM 4
Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th October Grade 3 Camp—Mt Morton
Wednesday 16th October
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical Selected Students Grade 5 & 6
Thursday 24th October
St Margaret’s Netball Challenge Selected Grade 5 & 6 Students
