PYP Attitudes - Kororoit Creek Primary School

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‘Where minds come to grow’

14 September 2018

I have received overwhelming positive feedback following our time with Martin Heppell as a part of The Resilience Program. Thank-you to those parents that attended the sessions, I know many of you were really touched by Martin’s message and were impressed with the overall focus of the program.

Over the remainder of the year teachers will be working with students and their planning teams to continue to build their understanding and to focus on the key messages of The Resilience Program. At the beginning of 2019 students will receive their student workbook that will support the work of the Resilience Project well into next year and beyond.

Front of School Refurbishment Over the next few weeks Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the refurbishment will finally be complete, synthetic turf will be laid and some final landscaping works will take place. We are hoping to have access to the area by the beginning of next term. Stage 3 will also commence over the holidays (this is the other side of the path leading into the school entrance) If all goes well and weather permits the project should be finished by the end of November. School Website Over the past few weeks we have been working hard to finalize the upgrade to our school website and it is now finally up and ready to access. This website is now much more user friendly for tablet devices so our current and future families can easily navigate their way around to find information.

Photo Identification required for collection of Children during the School Day We completely understand that children may have to be collected from school to attend medical or dental appointment etc. although we respectfully request these appointments are made outside of school hours, we know that is not always possible. To ensure the least disruption to classes and to enable the smoothest transition of the child to the parent, ALL children who are leaving prior to the official end of the school day (3:15pm) must be collected from the office and will not be released from the classroom.

PYP Attitudes

Appreciation I am thankful!

Commitment I will not give

up!

Confidence I know I can!

Cooperation I work with

others

Creativity I can make it

better!

Curiosity I wonder!

Empathy

I know how you feel!

Enthusiasm I am excited!

Independence I can do it by

myself!

Integrity I tell the truth

and I am honest!

Tolerance

I accept others!


If the person picking up the child is not known to office staff they will be required to provide photo identification and, if prior arrangements have not been made, office staff will contact parents to ensure they have permission to remove the child from school. When collecting children during the school day please ensure they are not collected during recess or lunch times. As you can image, the children become so engrossed in their play that they are not focused on listening for their name to be called which often results in lengthy delays. Recess and lunch time occurs across the school from: 11:00 – 11.30am (Recess) 1:45 – 2:15pm (Lunchtime).

Please be informed that enrolments at Burnside PS have been reviewed to now include all primary year levels when it opens next year, term 1 2019. If parents, who live in the designated neighbourhood area of the new school, are interested in enrolling Years 3 to 6 students they should contact the principal, Davide Lombardi at [email protected] This includes parents who have previously been unsuccessful in applying for enrolment places for children in these age groups. Their applications will now be considered.

thank you for your ongoing support and partnership with the School. I wish all of our families a safe and restful holiday and we will see you ready for another great term on Monday 8th October.

Bethany Riseley Principal

Attitude Hunt - Term 3 Week 8 Congratulations to all of our students who, through their everyday actions whilst at school, have demonstrated the PYP Attitudes. We appreciate your efforts! Some of our award winners included: Ray (H04), from Goldstein House, who demonstrated the PYP Attitude of Respect when he cared for the environment by cleaning up outside on a windy day. Azal (H16), from Goldstein House, who demonstrated the PYP Attitude of Empathy when he helped out a teacher pick up papers blown away from the wind. Brandon (H45), from Batman House, who demonstrated the PYP Attitude of Cooperation when he was kind and inclusive at the Gaga Pit. Tara (H53), from Goldstein House, who demonstrated the PYP Attitude of Empathy when she was kind and caring towards the students in sickbay.

Ray (H04) Azal (H16) Brandon (H45) Tara (H53)

Well done to all of our award winners!

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The annual Victorian State Schools Spectacular is an invaluable performing arts opportunity for Victoria’s government school students. It encourages creative skills, discipline, perseverance and confidence over months of rehearsals.

celebrations Term 3

This year the theme for NAIDOC week was ‘Because of her, we can”. NAIDOC week was celebrated here at Kororoit Creek at the beginning of this term, in Week two. Students engaged in a number of fun activities and research tasks in their classrooms to celebrate the rich history of Indigenous Australians. Here are some examples of the fine work produced by our talented students.

They are all on display in the gym, so next time you are able to come to assembly, please have a look at the display of student work.

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiO4d7V1bndAhXHjVQKHWRYBX8QjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http://www.alexparkcs-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/footy-colours-day?pparam%26old&psig=AOvVaw3o3eZIOv6-K0uJcsRBaQIS&ust=1536986070410812


Sports update Divisional Basketball Tournament

On Friday the 31st of August our girls’ basketball team represented KCPS in the District Basketball tournament. The girls were really excited yet nervous for the games as we entered the stadium ready to play a round robin. After 2 wins and a loss we just snuck into the finals. The first 30 seconds of the game everyone was on edge waiting to see who would score first. After the first few shots made by our girls we were pumped and ready to win. After half time we were eager to get back on court and won with a result of 10 – 4. The girls showed great sportsmanship and team-work and are so excited to make it through to the divisional stage. Well done girls.

Divisional Athletics Competition On Tuesday the 4th of September, 22 KCPS students travelled to Keilor Athletics Track to take on the Keilor Divisions’ best athletes. The students were excited to get to the track and give it their best effort. KCPS had the most competitors out of any school attending the competition which is a credit to the student’s hard work at training throughout the term. All students made KCPS proud on the day with excellent behavior and great results with many students placing in amongst the ribbons. Students who finished first and second qualified for the next competition to be held on the 16th of October. KCPS athletes and their results included: Kiara Boyd: 4th (100m) James Curran: 1st (800m), 2nd (100m) Jaden De Ramos: 2nd (4X100m Relay) Diara D’Souza: 2nd (High Jump) Lily Faulkner: 1st (High Jump), 1st (200m), 1st (4X100m Relay) Halle Hughes: 2nd (800m), 1st (1500m) Kyle Lobo: 2nd (4X100m) Lana Lugonja: 4th (High Jump) Matilda Melrose: 3rd (Triple Jump) Zac Mozjerin: 4th (Triple Jump) Teshana Munro: 2nd (1500m), 3rd (800m)


Mia Muriwai: 1st (4X100m Relay), 4th (200m) Abigail Pellow: 3rd (800m), 2nd (1500m) Briana Podolczak: 1st (4X100m Relay) Cameron Richards: 4th (Shotput) Samuel Ruberto: 4th (1500m) Emily Rutkowski: 1st (Triple Jump), 1st (100m), 1st (4X100m Relay) Marco Spagnuolo: 1st (Triple Jump), 2nd (100m), 2nd (4X100m Relay) Oliver Stevenson: 4th (800m) Adrian Sukamto: 3rd (1500m) Grace White: 4th (Triple Jump) Rashad Zawahir: 2nd (Relay 4X100m), 5th (100m)

OPTIKIDS FITNESS

WHERE: Kororoit Creek Primary School

Only KCPS students will be eligible to attend this program

Depending on the weather, the program will use the School Gymnasium, outside Basketball courts and/or the School Oval.

The program will always commence from a meeting point at the Gymnasium.

WHEN: Mondays / Wednesdays / Fridays STARTING: Monday 8Th October

TIME: 8:00am-8:45am

DATES TO REMEMBER 19 September – Footy Colours day, wear team colours and bring a gold coin donation

for Rural Aid

20 September – Year 2 sleepover

21 September – Last day of Term 3, End of term Assembly P-2 at 9:15 & 3-6 at 12:45

students finish at 1:30.

08 October – First day of Term 4

05 November – Curriculum Day, students do not attend school on this day

20 November – Camp Quality incursion

Please check our website for camp dates, current specialist/ swimming timetables and community notices

http://kororoitcreekps.vic.edu.au/parents/#all

http://kororoitcreekps.vic.edu.au/parents/#all


Parent/Guardian must sign their child/ren in with an Instructor and will be able to do this between 7:50am-8:00am. Please do not come earlier than this time as Instructors will be busy setting up for the program and therefore students will not be suitably supervised before 7:50am. AGE: Primary School Age

Program will be suitable for all ages from Prep to Grade 6.

WHAT TO WEAR:

Students can choose to wear their School PE uniform and runners or active wear.

At the conclusion of each session, the students will be given the opportunity to change into their school uniform and/or school shoes.

WHAT TO BRING:

Drink Bottle filled with water (no sports drinks please)

CONCLUSION OF SESSION:

At the conclusion of the session students will be signed out by instructor and students will independently walk to their class.

COST: 1ST Child* $12 p/session

2ND Child* $10 p/session

3RD Child* $8 p/session

4TH Child* FREE

*Children must be from the same family to receive discount

PAYMENT:

Program will run on a Term by Term basis

Parents will be invoiced by Optimum Fitness on a Term Basis prior to program commencing. Payment MUST be received prior to the commencement of the Term

If a child misses a session, unfortunately there will not be an opportunity for a make-up class

Hi, let me introduce myself. My name is Amanda Stevenson and I am the Owner and Business operator of Optimum Fitness. I have four children, of which three attend school here whilst my eldest is now in secondary school. I’m so very excited to announce that I am bringing a kids fitness program to Kororoit Creek Primary School - OPTIKIDS Fitness. This program will be suitable for all primary school children and promises to be lots of fun - with games, activities, exercise and anything that gets our kids moving and active. I am extremely passionate about Health and Fitness and believe it is so important for our children to grow up knowing the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Australia is currently experiencing a Child Obesity epidemic with 1 in 4 children not meeting the daily recommended activity level. It is important for us as adults and parents to provide and encourage our young children to get active and healthy so that they make it a general practice in their daily lives, and continue this right up into adulthood. Morning exercise and activity has been proven to improve in people’s concentration, attention and overall mood. What better way for our kids to start their school day!


2018 Colour Run Wow!!!! The Colour Run proved to be a hit with the students. The day was a huge success with many children walking away with huge smiles and completely covered in coloured powder. Thank you to the Student Leadership Team for your help over the two days and a special mention to Bronwyn and Amanda who helped made the day run smoothly. It was great to see parents and family at the event and I hope you were able to capture the fun. Fundraising online has been phenomenal and we encourage families to continue raising funds for the school. Fundraising online will end on October 21st and all money raised in cash is to be handed into the office before the end of term. Make sure you get your prize orders in by the 12th October. Late submissions will not be accepted online. Thank you again to our community for your ongoing support. Beck Werchon Leading Teacher






Hi parents and carers,

Just an update for the whole school Camp Quality Incursion. Due to unforeseen

circumstances, the incursion will now be occurring on the 20th of November.

Many families within our school community have been affected by Cancer and as you

may know, we have a student who is currently undergoing treatment.

Camp Quality provide Primary School Education program that uses vivacious and

loveable puppets, Kylie, Dean and Melissa to help support children affected by cancer.

This program has been in operation since 1988 and shares an interactive and engaging

narrative that explains:

• The ins and outs of cancer • Why their peer who has undergone treatment may look a little different (due to the side

effects of chemotherapy) • Why it’s important to be supportive of their classmate who is either living with cancer or

has a diagnosed parent or sibling • That cancer isn’t contagious, so it’s ok to play • The importance of positivity and recognising our own strengths

This live, educational performance will also focuses on optimism, friendship and

tolerance.

The incursion will occur at no cost to the school, parents or students and is a great

opportunity for our students to learn how to create a supportive school community for

their peers who may be affected by cancer.

Following the performance, students are encouraged to ask questions and share their

concerns. If any concerns arise after the performance, please feel free to contact Camp

Quality or see one of the Assistant Principals.

If you would like more information about the program or would like to see a clip of the

puppets in action, please visit www.campquality.org.au/for-teachers. You’re also

welcome to contact the puppet team by emailing Camp Quality at

[email protected] or by calling 1300 662 267.

If you have any questions or concerns about this incursion, please see one of the

Assistant Principals.



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PYP Attitudes - Kororoit Creek Primary School