UPCOMING ITEMS

Thurs - Mar 29: Easter Activities—P & C Easter Raffle—Easter Service

Fri - Mar 30: PUBLIC HOLIDAY - SCHOOL CLOSED

Mon - Apr 2: PUBLIC HOLIDAY - SCHOOL CLOSED

Thurs - Apr 5: Norah Head Lighthouse Excursion

Fri - Apr 6: Obstaschool notes and money DUE TODAY

Tue - Apr 10: Koori Choir Presentation

Thurs - Apr 12: Obstaschool Fundraiser - **Please remember to have your notes and money in by the return date (Friday 6 April 2018) to avoid missing out on any of the activities. Fri - Apr 13: STAR Reward Day and KVPS ANZAC Day Ceremony

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28th March 2018 - Term 1 Week 9 

Class Re-structuring Earlier in the term, we reached the student numbers to form an 18th mainstream class. The executive team in consultation with classroom teachers have been formulating plans to create our 18th mainstream class which will hopefully begin in Term 2. We decided not to form the class straight away, due to being mid-term and no rooms being available. I am currently working with the department to secure a demountable for our school grounds. We will attempt to make the transition as smooth as possible and we will inform parents if any class changes need to occur for your child/ren. Currently we have classes in years 1, 2, 3 and 4 that are at capacity. During this time, it is advised that high levels of communication be issued and that parents need to be assured that as a school we make decisions based on the best possible outcomes for our students to succeed. We take into account: academic, social, emotional wellbeing and class dynamics when making suggestions for students changing classes. As a school we will do our best to accommodate all students, but parents need to be reminded, that all of our decisions are made with the students best interest in mind. We want all of our children to succeed.

Easter Egglympics This Thursday all students K-6 will be participating in the Easter Egglympics. All classes will come out in stage groups at their specified timeslot to participate in a variety of eight fun activities that Mrs Britten has planned. Students will test their skills in the ‘Egg and Spoon Relay’, ‘Rescue the Egg Relay’ ‘Egg Bowls” and ‘The Secret Egg’ to name a few. These activities are designed for students to have some fun, develop some new strategies and demonstrate their STAR behaviours.

KVPS and KVP&C Present: Obstaschool Olympics Obstaschool is coming to KVPS…

**Please remember to have your notes and money in by the return date (Friday 6 April 2018) to avoid missing out on any of the activities.

*The picture attached is an example of the Obstaschool Olympic course.

Check out the Obstacool website for more information - https://www.obstacool.com.au/

Parking in and around the school

Please be mindful when parking around the school. We are currently receiving multiple calls a week from community members about cars being parked illegally in front of and in neighbours driveways and people not obeying the stop and drop zone guidelines as stated on

the council parking signs. Student safety is paramount at KVPS and we are asking all community members to reflect on their drop off and collection routines. We also remind community members that we have two car parks behind the school adjacent to the ovals that can be a great spot for drop off and collection. We also have a community banner on our school fence near the crossing on Henricks Road that outlines the various council parking signs around the school. We need to work together as part of a large community. We understand that drop off and collection times can be a stressful period, but we ask our community, to be mindful when parking around the school. We appreciate your support in this matter.

Administration Office Hours We have recently been receiving multiple phone calls well before and after school hours. We try to answer all incoming calls to offer a high level of quality service, but due to professional learning and staff meetings, team members are usually not able to answer phone calls outside of normal operating hours. Please be reminded our office hours are between 8:30am and 3:30pm. Outside of these hours, please feel free to send an email through to our school email account: killarneyv-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Quality work with Mr Moxon This week I have had a variety of quality work samples visit my office. Students from 5/6B came down to show me their writing samples discussing Human Rights, mathematics looking at decimals, fractions and percentages and some sensational art work samples. It was great to listen to my senior students talk about the lesson objectives and the intended outcomes from the lessons that they had been engaged with. Well done Stage 3. I also heard some wonderful news that one of our school leaders, who will rename nameless, found $10 in the playground and handed it in directly to the office in the hope that it could be returned to its rightful owner. It was, a great ending to a great story. In conclusion, I would also like to thank and recognise the many parents and students who attended our term 1 Aboriginal Education group afternoon session in the K/2 Science Room. Have a great week Killarney Vale!

Mr Moxon

Head lice The head louse, or Pediculus humanus capitis, is a parasitic insect that can be found on the head, eyebrows, and eyelashes of people. Head lice feed on human blood several times a day and live close to the human scalp. Head lice are not known to spread disease. Head lice are most common among primary school aged children and are spread by direct contact with the hair of the infested individual. Head lice are rarely transferred through clothing, hats, furniture or bedding. Biology Head lice are small wingless insects that live on human head or hair. They are common, particularly in children. They are very well adapted to grasp human hair shaft. They cannot fly, jump or swim and are spread by head to head contact. Head lice feed on human blood, several times a day. A head lice infestation is not the result of dirty hair or poor hygiene and it can effect all types of hair irrespective of its condition or length. Head lice effects only humans and cannot be passed on to animals. Female head louse lays eggs close to the scalp on the hair shaft. Eggs hatch after 5-7days leaving empty egg shells (nits) glued to the hair shaft. These eggshells are more noticeable as hair grows and carry them away from the scalp. Nymphs that emerge from egg shells take 7-8 days to grow to adult sized lice. They may take another 7 days to start breeding and hence it is important to remove them to stop them spreading. Do head lice cause illness or disease? Head lice do not transmit disease causing micro-organisms. However, they can cause irritation, resulting in itchiness. Sometimes, itchiness and subsequent scratching of the scalp can increase the risk of secondary infection. How do you catch head lice? Head lice cannot jump or fly from person to person. They are usually spread by head to head contact. Primary school-aged children, particularly girls are at greatest risk of exposure to head lice. Studies show that lice are rarely transferred through clothing, hats, furniture or bedding. Lice or eggs may be attached to strands of hair left on pillows, bedding or furniture, but this is uncommon. Treatment Head lice are only found on the human head or hair. Head lice do not live on furniture, hats, bedding, carpet or anywhere else in the environment. Treating anything other than the human head does not eradicate head lice. There are two main treatment options to remove head lice: Mechanical removal or 'comb and conditioner' method What you need for this method: Normal comb to detangle hair prior to using metal lice comb Fine toothed metal lice comb (available from your local chemist or online) Conditioner - buy a cheap brand as you will be needing a lot of it, and preferably one that is white to make spotting the lice easier White paper towel Mechanical removal involves applying conditioner to dry hair. Cover all of the hair with conditioner, detangle hair with normal comb and separate into sections. Then, using a fine long toothed metal lice comb, comb through the hair in sections. The conditioner does not kill lice but stuns them for about 20 minutes enabling easier removal. The long toothed metal comb will remove nits and the stunned head lice. Wipe the comb on a white tissue and check for any lice or nits. Keep combing until no more appear on the tissue. This method should be done every second or third day until no nits and lice remain, usually about 7 to 10 days. Chemical removal What you need for this method: Normal comb to detangle hair prior to using metal lice comb Chemical treatment containing synthetic or natural insecticides that kill head lice (talk to your local pharmacist to identify the treatments containing insecticides)

Head lice - continued Fine toothed metal lice comb (available from your local chemist or online) White paper towel If you choose to use a chemical treatment, remember to follow the instructions carefully. You will also need to comb through the hair to ensure the treatment is working. If you find dead lice it means the product has worked. If you find live lice, the treatment has not worked. Don't be tempted to re-apply or over-apply the same chemical if it doesn't appear to be working. Instead switch to another treatment that uses a different chemical compound or use the ‘comb and conditioner method’ as described under the mechanical removal. It is very important that you repeat the chemical treatment in seven days to kill any newly hatched eggs as most chemical treatments will not kill the eggs (nits). Once your child is free of lice and nits, remember to regularly check with a fine toothed head lice comb and conditioner as described above. Early detection and treatment will prevent re-infestation of other family members and classmates. What to do with bedding and clothing Research suggests that bed linen, hats, clothing and furniture do not harbour or transmit lice or nits and that there is no benefit in washing them as a treatment option. Nits and lice only live on the human head. They quickly dehydrate and die if removed from the head. Choosing the right treatment for you or your child Before you choose a treatment for head lice, consider the following: Mechanical removal is the preferred way to detect and treat head lice because it is effective, does not contribute to

insecticide resistance in head lice and also presents a low risk of skin irritation. If you prefer to use chemical treatment, make sure that the heads you treat are infested with head lice. Registered chemical treatments that contain insecticides to kill lice are usually safe, but excessive use of other substances, such as home remedies and other insecticides, can cause irritation. Speak to your local pharmacist to identify the registered treatments that are safe for you and your child. Always read the product label before applying and use as directed. Natural products like tea tree oil are not recommended. If you don’t want to use chemical treatment, use the mechanical removal described above. Do not use methylated spirits or kerosene on your child’s head. Avoid treating babies with chemical treatment. Avoid chemical treatment on any scalp that is irritated or inflamed. Protect children’s eyes when treating with any product. There is no preventative treatment available for head lice. Treating the whole family with chemical treatment as a

precaution contributes to head lice becoming resistant to the products used. Remember that you can help to reduce transmission of head lice by tying hair back or braiding and by checking your children’s hair regularly. More information about the ‘comb and conditioner method’ Mechanical removal of nits and lice can be a time-consuming task depending on the severity of the infestation and the amount and length of a child’s hair. Some ideas to help with this include: 1. Try sitting the child between your legs on a low stool and play a video for kid’s entertainment while you work. If the

child has long and thick hair this may take up to an hour (see tips for treating long hair below) 2. Wrap a towel or kitchen paper around the child's shoulders to catch conditioner spill. 3. Remove any hair clips, ribbons or clasps from the child's head and comb out plaits and braids. 4. Apply liberal amounts of conditioner to the scalp and massage it through all the hair shafts. Every hair has to be coated to ensure it reaches the lice. 5. Lice live close to the scalp, so make sure that you cover the hair shaft close to the scalp. You don't have to work the conditioner onto the whole length of the hair. Combing will spread it well enough. The idea of the application is to restrict the movement of the head lice long enough for you to catch them with a comb. 6. After you've applied the conditioner, use a large comb to part small sections of the hair starting from the nape and working upwards toward the crown. Eggs are often found behind the ears and toward the back of the head. By using this method, you are more likely to find the head lice on top of and toward the front of the head. 7. When the hair is detangled and manageable, use a fine lice comb to comb out each section several times. 8. After each comb out, wipe the conditioner on the paper towel. If the child has head lice, you will see them on the towel.

Head lice - continued Some tips for treating long hair Depending on the hair length and type, it is often easier to neatly section long and thick hair before applying conditioner to avoid getting the hair into a terrible tangle. Some ideas on how to do this are described here: 1. Part long hair once from forehead to scalp, and use hair clips to keep the part in place. 2. Apply conditioner along the part line. This is to stop lice from crossing from one side of the head to the other. 3. Part the hair in a straight line from the ear around the scalp to the centre part and clip or pin the top section to the

crown of the scalp. Do this also on the other side until you have four sections. You can part the hair into more sections if needed. 4. Apply conditioner to all the parts and massage in. 5. Work through the sections one by one, starting from the nape. Apply conditioner to each section and comb out several times as described above.

**Please note this information has been collected with the best intention. Before making any decisions, please discuss your needs with

your doctor or local pharmacist.

Facebook Competition This term, students across K-6 have participated in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Challenge. Their task was to design a bridge with specific material, testing the bridge’s weight and durability with various items around the classroom. All students

thoroughly enjoyed this activity!

To celebrate KVPS STEM introduction, this term the ICT team is running a Facebook

competition. The competition will begin Thursday Week 9 (29th March) and finish Friday 3:05pm Week 10 (6th April). The winning class, will be announced Monday, Week 11.

All you need to do is find your child/ren’s class photo, and “like”, “comment” and “share” the photo for points. Each “like” = 1 point, comments and/or tag a friend = 2 points and sharing the image = 3 points.

Students who complete the activity at home with their family and upload a photo under their class’s photo will receive 5 POINTS!

The winning class will receive an extra STEM lesson at school before the end of term.

Please note, if you have selected for your child/ren not to be published, students with these requests were not included in our class/individual photos.

 Book of the Week

Virginia Wolf – Kyo Maclear

The award-winning author and writer Kyo Maclear, brings us a delightful tale of two sisters and their adventures in ‘Bloomsberry’. Virginia Wolf won the Canada Council for the Arts - Literacy Award for Maclear’s promotionof Canadian literature. One day Vanessa’s sister Virginia “woke up feeling wolfish”. Virginia was howling, growling, moaning and bossing her sister around. Virginia was so “wolfish”, she yelled instructions and told her sister what outfits she couldn’t wear. Vanessa tried and tried to cheer her sister up, however failed. Virginia’s mood turned the whole house upside down, with their world turning very dark, dull and gloomy. Whilst sitting on Virginia’s bed, the two girls chat about the perfect place, ‘Bloomsberry’; an enchanting location with ‘frosted cakes and beautiful flowers’! Virginia not believing in ‘Bloomsberry’ after looking in the atlas, questions her sister and the place’s existence. Vanessa comes up with the perfect idea, she grabs her art box and paper and starts to make a glorious garden. Will Vanessa’s created garden help transform her wolf sister?

 

 

Citizenship Award

Congratulations!

Michael Melville 0418 499 813

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Hit the Button is an interactive maths game with quick fire questions on number bonds, times tables, doubling and halving, multiples, division facts and square numbers. The games which are against the clock challenge and develop a child's mental maths skills!

Proud to be Deadly

 

KT have been working on the difference between 

heavy and light. This is Sierra, Hunter and Shakiya’s 

scales that show us what is heavy and what is light. 

Technology Tips

PBL Power

 

Week 9 PBL Focus of the Week Egglympics Wait your turn Keep your hands and feet to yourself Have a go Week 10 PBL Focus of the Week How to Start a Game Ask politely to join Agree upon rules Include others

STAR reward day is Friday 13th April. Students will be able to buy off the PBL Menu on Friday 6th April. The top reward for this menu is Friday Fun Day. If your child buys this option you are invited to come and join us at 11:45am for a picnic and some games.

Keep Shining

CLASS ASSEMBLY AWARDS TERM 1 WEEK 7

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STUDENTS BELOW WHO HAVE RECEIVED ASSMBLY AWARDS

2/6C Byron Being a positive role model for his peers.

3/6T Jack Improvement in conversation skills.

KD Chaise Consistently working hard during reading groups.

Mia Being a STAR listener with beautiful manners.

KT Aliera Always following our STAR values. Great work

Otis For always giving impressive answers during question time.

KR Oliver Following our STAR values in the classroom and playground.

Aurora Consistently producing high quality work.

1MT Addison Producing quality writing and contributing to class discussion.

Rosie Being a STAR by always using her beautiful manners and showing respect to all students and staff at KVPS

1K Ellarni Working extremely hard on her recount of “The Hidden Forest”

Oliver Trying his absolute best during this week’s independent writing task.

1/2R Kyuss Excellent effort in written activities.

Hannah Being a STAR student at all times

2BR Emmerson For excellent effort in her writing.

Nate For great work in mathsg roups.

2M Shilo Fantastic work on the Bardi Jawi Rangers

Stella Impressive knowledge on the Bardi Jawi Rangers

2/3S Chase Always being a responsible and respectful class member.

Mattie Always producing quality work. Well done!

3G Tahlia A STAR student who always completes her work.

Jai Star mathematician, getting all the fraction questions correct.

3/4W Zahra Always giving 100% effort to all tasks

Bailey Working hard in grammar and trying to present neat book work

4B Kurtis Fantastic effort in maths this week.

Vaeunga For a huge improvement in his handwriting

4/5N Angel Being an AMAZING class member this week by showing others how to be respectful.

Harlan Consistently working hard during maths lessons

5/6B Taylah For always displaying our STAR values and having a positive attitude towards her learning.

Naite For preserving with spelling activities and producing quality work.

5/6E Ben Improved focus and concentration in class.

Monique Always giving 100%

5/6M Luke Fantastic effort in writing.

Zahn Being a responsible student who always does his best.

5/6R Piper Well-structured narrative

Braiden Engaging narrative