The Kangaroo

150th Celebrations

It's time to celebrate our birthday! Over the past few weeks, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed talking to ex students and staff and looking through past photos. It’s impossible to forget the rich history of our school and nor should it be forgotten, because its what makes Kangaroo Valley School what it is.

While this year, we are actually celebrating our 151st birthday, it's a long awaited event that has been years in the planning and I would like to thank everyone for their dedication and support to ensure we have a successful day on Saturday. 

I would like to thank Trudie, our P&C president for her leadership and co-ordination of the event. This day has required a huge amount of work and I am so grateful that you have taken on this massive job to lead all of our volunteers and co-ordination of stalls! There is so much happening behind the scenes to make the day happen. 

I would also like to thank Brad for quietly working behind the scenes on making our school look absolutely amazing, not just for the day of our celebration, but to make our school more enjoyable for our students and staff each day. Thank you Brad for the countless early mornings, late afternoons and weekends that you have been working away on school grounds and outdoor learning spaces. 

I would also like to acknowledge Mrs Margaret Barton for her dedication and the additional workload which she has taken on to support the 150th celebrations. Her work to prepare the memorabilia setup in the hall as well as managing everything else to do with the daily running of the school has seen her working long hours for the past few weeks. Her expertise, knowledge and support of the teaching principal role is extremely valued. Thank you Mrs Barton!

We have so many people volunteering their time on the day as well as countless hours of preparation in the lead up to make the day special. I would like to thank all of our parents and community members for all the extra time and support you have shown our school in the final week of preparations to get ready for the big day. 

I truly believe it takes a village to raise a child and our school is so fortunate to have the unwavering support of the most amazing community.

Father's Day Stall

We will be holding a Father's Day stall this Thursday 1st September in the school canteen. Items will be available from $2. 

Each year Kangaroo Valley Public School have the opportunity to perform at the Folk Festival (15 October). This year Mrs Gripper will be supporting students to perform songs we have been learning at school. We will be learning songs to perform as a whole school, as well as a song from the KV Songbirds (School Choir). After these performances, we would like to showcase the musical talents of our KVPS students to fill our dedicated school time slot on the main stage. These students should register their interest with Mrs Gripper and begin practicing. Mrs Gripper will hold the first audition today (Tuesday 30th August) to select students who are dedicated to showcasing their musical talents. If you missed the audition due to illness, please see Mrs Gripper to reschedule your audition. 

Kindergarten Orientation and Parent Information Sessions

Session 1: 20th October

Session 2: 27th October

Session 3: 3rd November

Our parent information session will be held on Wednesday 9th November from 2pm. It will be a great opportunity to meet our principal, School Counsellor and P&C President. You can submit questions to be answered during the information session by completing the google form https://forms.gle/6WBFSEHAtfKf5v3s5

School Counsellor Information Session NEW Date

Our School Counsellor Information Session will now be held on Wednesday 14th September 2pm in the hall. 

Celebrate SASS Recognition Week

This week is School Administrative and Support Staff Recognition Week. It's a time to acknowledge and thank Mrs Barton, Mrs Dryden, Miss Sharyn, Mr Roberts and Mr Bourke for all that they do for our school. I would like to thank our SAS Staff for their valuable work each and every day and for their contribution to supporting great teaching and learning outcomes in our school. 

For urgent matters, please contact me at the school by phone 02 4465 1182 otherwise I can be contacted by email, jennifer.arnott3@det.nsw.edu.au

Jen Arnott

Relieving Principal

Monday

1/2, K/1 Library lessons with Mrs Gripper

1/2, 2/3 Art Lessons with Miss Delmenico

1.20-2pm Garden Club

Tuesday

4/5/6, 2/3 Library lessons with Mrs Gripper

K/1, 4/5/6 Art Lessons with Miss Delmenico

Folk Festival Auditions with Mrs Gripper

Wednesday

Canteen Open 

Todd Woodbridge Cup

Years 5 & 6 Bebris Problem Solving Challenge with Miss Arnott

Thursday

Father's Day Stall

SRE and Ethics Classes 

No music this week

Friday

Regional Athletics

AFL Clinics 

Scope IT Sessions 

Play Based Learning

Garden Club from 1.10-3pm

150th Celebrations Setup commences!!!

We will kick off with all the formalities at 10am, including digging up the time capsule, then it will be time to enjoy the BBQ, cakes, face painting, bunting workshop, games, memorabilia and more.

We hope to see you there!

The next P&C meeting is on Friday 23rd September 8:30am in the school Library. This meeting will focus on brainstorming ideas for upgrading and improving the school grounds and much of the money raised this year will go towards this project. It would be great to have as much parent input as possible at this meeting so please come along.

Trudie

Trudie Jarnason

P&C President

Thanks to the generosity of the school and local community we have an INCREDIBLE pool of raffle prizes.

 Including:

·         A Stunning painting of Kangaroo Valley by artist Glenn Kilby

·         A beautiful print “our Girls” by Leah Parrish

·         2 x Ink and Spindle cushions ($120RRP each) from The Hive

·         One 6x4 box trailer load of seasoned, split hardwood firewood, Includes delivery within the valley From Target Creek Farm

·         A Bodyshop Basket full of wonderful skin care and bathroom treats from Sam Ashcroft

·         The Gourmet Lovers Basket, which includes: $100 Valley Table Voucher (Angie’s food), local fudge, a Kip and Co picnic bag, $25 Sweet As voucher and other delicious treats

·         The Family Fun basket, which includes: A family photoshoot with local photographer Lisa Grant, KV Flicks voucher donated by Christine Boxhall and other fun family items!

·         The Healthy Moments basket, which includes: A KVG voucher donated by the Hole family, a beautiful tea cup, a $25 Village Nursery voucher and other healthy treats.

·         The I LOVE KV Basket, which includes a $50 Kangaroo Valley Woodcrafts voucher, $25 Valley Vintage Voucher and other great local products

Tickets are available via the link https://rafflelink.com.au/kvps150thraffle 

Cash and card sales will also be available at the 150th Celebration from 10:00am - 1:00pm.

 Prize winners will be drawn on Saturday at the 150th Celebrations at 1:15pm.

Thank you!  

Part of our 150th fundraising efforts include the opportunity to have your name engraved into a paver that will be installed in a footpath in the school grounds, from the classrooms up to the oval and back areas. 

We hope to end up with a great selection of pavers, representing past and present students and staff and members of the KVPS community. 

There will be two options

 -pavers with text only, and 

- pavers with a hand drawn picture*

To reduce our administration at the stall on the day of the event – we are encouraging the KVPS school community to make their purchase ahead of Sept 3rd. 

If you are interested in purchasing a paver please email robinmoffat13@gmail.com

*Hand Drawn pavers can be paid for prior the 3rd September, however, the template will only be available to draw on, at the event.