As the school holidays approach, I'd like to thank our teachers for all their hard work during a busy term, particularly their effort in writing reports that reflect how well they know their students, their strengths and learning goals.
It was a pleasure reading each child's report, particularly the significant improvements made, outstanding efforts and achievements as well as general comments that truly reflect a student's application and approach to learning. Reports will be sent home with students on Wednesday.
Changes to District Athletics Carnival Dates
On Friday there was an announcement of changes to the District Athletics Carnival Dates.
Friday 29th July - 100m - 200m- 800m - Discus - Shot put - 4 x 100m relays.Thursday 4th August - 1500m - High Jump - Long Jump
Industrial Action
Industrial Action will be taking place on Thursday, 30th June. Kangaroo Valley PS will be providing minimal supervision on the day as our class teachers have indicated they will be striking.
I will provide supervision for those families that really need it. Please let me know if you will need your child supervised at school next Thursday by sending an email to jennifer.arnott3@det.nsw.edu.au or phone the office. Thank you for your understanding.
Absences
The best way to advise us of a student absence is in writing, by sending a note in with your child or emailing the school email address as we keep these absent notes on file.
National Consistent Collection of Data
Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. I have attached a letter for parents with more information.
SRC Colour Fundraiser
Our Year 6 students are planning a Rainbow themed Mufti day this Friday to raise funds to purchase a gift for the school. Students are encouraged to wear bright, rainbow colours, crazy hair and colourful socks. Students can purchase a sausage sandwich and juice combo for $5. We also aim to have some rainbow themed treats for $1 at recess time.
Main Learning Display (MLD) Installation
Exciting News! We will be receiving our 6 new Main Learning Displays (MLD) on Friday. The Main Learning Display (MLD) is an interactive digital system that replaces traditional teaching displays such as a whiteboard or projector. This will cause some disruption to classrooms as the install will require access to classrooms while they are plugged in and tested in rooms.
NAIDOC Week
At KVPS we will be celebrating NAIDOC Week in the first week of Term 3 as the actual dates are in the school holidays 3rd-10th July.
NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Each year, the NAIDOC Week theme is chosen to highlight matters of importance, create awareness and to recognise the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The NAIDOC Week theme for 2022 – Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! – explores ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have taken action to fight for justice. The theme also considers ways Australians can stand alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as advocates and allies; and how the future might look when we all Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
Miss Jardim is planning NAIDOC Week activities for our school and we will be able to provide more information in our next Newsletter.
Project Platypus Update
I am currently working with the Illawarra Environmental Education Centre along with Berry, Terara and Cambewarra PS Principals to organise an overnight camp for Year 5 and 6 students on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th November (Week 6, Term 4).
The program, accommodation, transport and catering plans are currently being considered.
A UNSW platypus research scientist, Gilad Bino is keen to participate, which is great news!
Premier's Reading Challenge
The Challenge aims to encourage a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students, and to enable them to experience quality literature.
Students can log books read using their DoE username and password.
https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html
Challenge closes for student entries, Friday 19 August 2022
Cool Kids and Stormbirds
I have attached a fact sheet for more information about both Cool Kids and Stormbirds programs that our school counsellors Chris Barrett and Mel Bolton are hoping to run for our students. If you think your child would benefit from either programs, please let me know by sending an email to jennifer.arnott3@det.nsw.edu.au. There will be limited places available.
Miss Arnott - Relieving Principal