Science Week
This week is National Science Week! As part of Science Week, we will be having an incursion from Science Space in Wollongong to run some Science shows and STEM challenge this Friday 19th August. A STEM Challenge involves Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to problem solve in a hands-on and open-ended way.
Our 3-6 Students will be watching a Liquid Nitrogen Show followed by a STEM Challenge and our K-2 students will watch a Bubbleology Show followed by a STEM Challenge.
The P&C have agreed to fund the cost of the day and we look forward to the visit.
Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction
The panel met last week and we will hold interviews this Thursday, announcing the successful candidate in Week 6. We look forward to a dedicated position to lead changes to teaching and learning across the school, particularly with the introduction of a new Syllabus for K-2 starting in Term 1, 2023.
Teaching and Learning Survey
Before we commence our journey of change in terms of Teaching and learning, I encourage parents to provide feedback about Teaching and Learning at our school to inform future directions.
Here is the Link: https://forms.gle/Gd44v9TGFWnN13xb8
Working Bee
Our final Working Bee before the 150th Celebrations is on this Saturday 20th August. We are hoping to complete many small jobs that would really help tidy up the overall appearance of the school and have a big impact on our outdoor spaces. We would love any help from parents, grandparents or community members who might be able to lend a hand for just an hour or two. Please bring along gardening tools, gloves etc. I will organise morning/afternoon tea and bacon and egg rolls for anyone coming along throughout the day to help out.
You can contact Brad Hawthorne if you have any questions about the day 0433 668 343. I really appreciate your support with helping our school look it's best again!
Kindergarten Readiness Information Session
Are you wondering if your child is ready to start Kindergarten in 2023? We will be holding an information session on school readiness with our Kindergarten teacher and Principal on Tuesday 16th August at 2.30pm. This will include a tour of our school.
Further information sessions will be provided with school specific information.
School Counsellor Parent Information Session
Our parent information session with school counsellor, Mel Bolton will be held this Wednesday 17th August at 2pm for any interested parents who would like to know more about the role of the school counsellor and what supports are on offer for our students. Mel would also like to hear from parents what the needs of the school are from a parent perspective so feel free to come along.
Bebras Australia Computational Thinking Challenge
The 2022 Bebras Australia Computational Thinking Challenge (digitalcareers.csiro.au/bebras) is part of an international initiative that promotes Computational Thinking amongst students. Bebras is aligned with and supports the Australian Digital Technologies Curriculum. Students in Years 5 and 6 will complete the challenge on Wednesday the 31st of August (Week 7). Students in Years 3 and 4 will complete the challenge on Wednesday the 7th of September (Week 8).
Students in Years 3-6 may choose to participate and must return a signed consent form. The challenge is voluntary and is not compulsory. Only students who wish to participate will be given a consent form for parents to sign. Students can choose to complete the challenge as an individual, or within a team. Students from Years 3 and 4 receive 60 minutes to complete the challenge. Students from Years 5 and 6 receive 45 minutes to complete the challenge.
If you have any further questions about the Bebras Challenge, you can follow the link above, or email Miss Jarvis (School Co-ordinator) at mary.jarvis2@det.nsw.edu.au.
Northern Beaches Band Performance
Students will be attending the Kangaroo Valley Hall tomorrow, Wednesday 17th August to watch the Northern Beaches Band Performance and participate in musical workshops. Students who play a musical instrument outside of school are welcome to bring along their instrument to participate in the workshops.
ScopeIT Education
Our school will be participating in Digital Technology workshops run by Scope IT Education starting on Friday, Week 6. Students will participate in weekly sessions every Friday for the remainder of the term. This program is funded by the P&C.
K/1J - Kindy Coding
1/2AP- Coding for Kids
2/3J - 3D Printing and Design
4/5/6RD - App Developing
Book Week Street Parade
Book Week is NEXT WEEK and the theme for this year is Dream with your Eyes Open. Next Tuesday 23rd August we will be parading our book character costumes departing the school gates at approximately 9.30am. Please help us celebrate Book Week by joining us for the street parade.
Kangaroo Valley Folk FestivalEach year Kangaroo Valley Public School have the opportunity to perform at the Folk Festival (15 October). This year Miss Jarvis and Mrs Gripper are 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 students who wish to participate. These students should register their interest with Miss Jarvis and begin practising. Miss Jarvis and Mrs Gripper will hold auditions in Week 7 (Tuesday 30th August) to select students who are dedicated to showcasing their musical talents.
Garden Club
Thank you Laura Nelson, Lisa Mumm and Jennifer Williams who have volunteered to help out with getting our vegetable garden up and running again! We have started a gardening group with student, parent and community participation on Mondays 1.20-2pm and Fridays from 1.20pm - 3pm to allow students to join in during the lunch break as well as continue into the play based learning session if they wish. If you would like to help out, please come along.
Thank you Scots College
I would like to thank Stewart Chappelow, Billy Hayes and the students of Scots College who visited our school last Wednesday to complete some work around the school. The boys worked extremely hard and were able to tidy up areas of our school by raking leaves around the tennis/basketball court as well as working on our compost for the Vegetable Garden. We really appreciate the support from he students and staff at the Glengarry Campus.
Jen Arnott
Relieving Principal
