Issue No.31 25th

October 2013

General Guidelines for Parents when making any Payments to the school: End of Terms 1, 2 & 3 All payments need to be made prior to 10:00am on the last day of term. End of Term 4 All payments must be made 2 days prior to the end of term. Cash Payments Correct money is requested, as change cannot always be provided. School Council President Leah Young 0418 369 039 School Uniform Primary School Wear 9363 8458 OSHC Camp Australia 0401 054 261 Program Manager Nick Thomson

Dates to Remember

Acting Principal’s Message

Congratulations Year 6 Students We are all immensely proud of every one of our terrific 57 year 6 students who over the last 8 weeks have undertaken an in depth collaborative inquiry incorporating the essential elements of the PYP. The culmination of this process, the exhibition itself is a huge achievement and those of us who have had the opportunity of visiting the exhibition space have been amazed not only by the visual presentations but also by the knowledgeable and insightful discussions we have had with the students. The planning for this event began several months ago and has involved a huge commitment from everyone involved. I would like to congratulate the 5/6 teachers and mentors who have guided, encouraged and assisted the students through this process. In particular I would like to acknowledge the outstanding leadership of Jeff McDonald; our PYP Coordinator who has been instrumental in ensuring the exhibition journey fulfils the expectations of the Internationale Baccalaureate Organisation. More importantly however, is the significant role he has played in empowering our students to be active participants in their investigations. Significantly, this year many students have already taken some action as a result of a change in their thinking. Thank you also to the parents who have taken the time to not only visit the exhibition but also to support their children over these weeks - our students and teachers really appreciate your interest.

Term 4

October

Mon 28th Oct School Council Meeting 6.30pm

28th Oct – 1

st

Nov 5/6 Camp – Roses Gap, Grampians

November

Fri 1st Nov Prep 2014 Transition Session 1

Mon 4th

Nov Student Free Day

Tues 5th

Nov Public Holiday - Melbourne Cup

Thu 7th Nov ‘Do you know what your kids are

up to online?’ Parent Information Session 7p.m. in the school hall

Fri 8th Nov Prep 2014 Transition Session 2

Sat 9th Nov Grades 3/4 Working Bee

Tues 12th

& Thur 14

th Nov

School Production

Fri 15th Nov 2014 Prep Transition Session 3

Mon 25th Nov School Council Meeting

27th - 28

th Nov Grades 5/6 Beach Program

December

9th – 13

th Dec Teacher Planning Week

Mon 9th Dec School Council Meeting

Tues 10th Dec Grade 6 Orientation/Step Up

Program Thurs 12

th Dec Kingsville Carols

Mon 16th Dec Grade 6 Graduation

Fri 20th

Dec End Term 4 - 1.30p.m dismissal

2014

Term 1

January

Tues 28th

Jan Term 1 begins

Teachers return – no students at school

Wed 29th

Jan Grades 1-6 resume

February

Mon 3rd

Feb Prep students begin

March

Mon 10th

Mar Public Holiday – Labour Day

Fri 4th

Mar Term 2 ends – 2.30pm dismissal

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“Once Upon A Time” Production Update Please note ticket information has gone out to the school community via the newsletter. There appears to be some confusion regarding performance nights. So to clarify, as in past years, all students in the production are expected to attend the production on both nights. Six students are sharing a small role, however they still need to be there on both Tuesday and Thursday nights. We will inform parents directly if this applies to their children. Opening the back gates School Council has suggested that we open the back gates at the end of the oval 15 minutes before and after school. The idea is to reduce the need for children coming through the park to then have to cross either Bishop or Julian Street to enter school. We will trial this through term 4, firstly to see if it can be sustained and also to monitor its use. A staff member will lock and unlock the gates each day. School Term Dates 2014 Please note commercial calendars and diaries may list the first day of Term 1, 2014 in Victorian Government schools for next year as Tuesday 28

th

January. Day 1 however, is a student free day and students begin school in 2014 on

Grades 1-6 Wednesday 29th

January

Preps Monday 3rd

February

Happy Birthday

24th

to 30th

October Happy Birthday to Mila Marsh, Archie Lorimer, Emma Munroe, Lili Ward, Liam Kalpenos, Samuel Davis, Charlotte Davis,

Cooper Williams, Connor Webster, Isabelle Townley, Madeleine Whiteside, Asher Junge, Keller Gilchrist, Ruby Hennessy and Kiara Ciancio-Knauer.

Kingsville Awards

To be presented on Friday, 1st

November

Prep B Harriet Gould

Prep J No award

Prep L No award

Prep M No award

1/2 D Luke Loverso

1/2 E Felix Marsh

1/2 F Rosabella D’Andrea

1/2 G Noah Harrison

1/2 J Jakob Salter

1/2 N Indy Webster

1/2 S Prisha Gautam

1/2 Y Thomas Frangos

3/4 A Molly Grimes

3/4 F Cecilia Karlovic

3/4 M Odessa McNamara

3/4 O Ella Dockeary Doyle

3/4 T Angus Dart

3/4 W Hugo Marshall

5/6 D Elijah Smolski

5/6 K Rose Mavric

5/6 O No award

5/6 R Luke Nicol

5/6 S Aiden Cole-Stewart

Chemical Collaborations

at Gilmore Girls College Over four sessions this term and last term, 21 Science-loving students from Kingsville Primary School (3-6) and Yarraville West Primary School (P-6) travelled to Gilmore Girls College in Footscray to further explore the chemical sciences – atoms, chemical bonding and the periodic table of elements. The combination of the vertical grouping of the students (P-6), the networking of like-minded students across two schools, the exemplary physical facilities at Gilmore Girls College and the vision of the school’s Science teacher, Lachlan McOmish, resulted in exciting learning experiences for all. We are looking forward to further developing our relationships across both of the Primary Schools and to continue this opportunity with Gilmore Girls College in 2014. Estelle Pizer Leading Teacher

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Fundraising News Fundraising events in Term 4! We had our first event for term 4 – the very successful fete. It takes a lot of people to make something like this happen and thanks again to all who helped. We will be having the school disco in late November – date to be confirmed. I know the kids look forward to this. There will also be an icy pole day in December plus the cake stall at the Kingsville Carols and the Christmas Raffle.

Fundraising Opportunity - Aussie Farmers Direct A reminder to those families who use Aussie Farmers Direct, that you can now nominate to have 2% of your spend come back to the school. A number of Kingsville families have linked their accounts to Kingsville PS which all contributes to our fundraising total. To set it up - go online and tag yourself to the school. For those that don't know of Aussie Farmers Direct, they deliver fresh milk, bread, veggies, meat and more. Their website is: www.aussiefarmers.com.au If you can help on any future events – even if only for an hour – please contact Liz Reinoga on 0424 158 532 or ereinoga@telstra.com. Any help is appreciated. Jackie Parnell, Fundraising co-ordinator 0425 750 497

Footscray City College

Survey Footscray City College is interested in surveying local parents, particularly those with primary aged children. We are seeking information to help us better understand parent priorities and concerns when it comes to considering high school options for your child/children. An independent and accredited research company is conducting the survey, and it takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. The survey will remain opened until Friday 22

nd November. The link is:

https://essentialmedia.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1Rp0CLVKvV0H7Mx The college is committed to being responsive to community expectations in its endeavour to provide a high quality government school option for the secondary years. Hence, we would be most appreciative of any parents who are able to take the time to complete the survey. Thanking you in anticipation Maria Bawden Principal, Footscray City College

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Will your child / children be at Kingsville in 2014? If you know your child / children will not be returning to Kingsville in 2014

or If they will be only here for a short time e.g. you could be moving in Term 1

Please fill in below if you have not already informed the school

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Name: ……………………………………… Year level in 2013: ……… Date finishing at KPS: …………

Name:……………………………………… Year level in 2013: ……… Date finishing at KPS……………

New school (if known): ………………………………………………………………………………………… Signature of parent/guardian: …………………………………………………….

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Chemical Collaborations

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SCHOOL PRODUCTION

Once upon a time… TICKET SALES – ON NOW

Come and see some of our fantastic year 3 – 6 students. Travel back to NURSERY TOWN in a show that

explores the boundaries of imagination with no boundary umpires! Who let Captain Boredom out? Who's in

charge, and what really happened to Bo-Peep's sheep? Mother Goose is back and she is NOT HAPPY. The

story is filled with wonderful characters from nursery town. This year’s production will be held again in the

fabulous auditorium at the Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, 204 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook. Don’t miss

out….

Tickets are on sale NOW!! Please place your money and the number of tickets required in an envelope and

marked – School Production and clearly stating your eldest child’s name and grade. All envelopes should be

given to classroom teachers, tickets will be sent home with child.

KINGSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL – SCHOOL PRODUCTION

Performance 1 – Tuesday 12 November 2013

Doors Open 6.30pm, Performance begins 7.00pm sharp

ADULTS - $15 CHILDREN - $10

Tickets Required

TOTAL

Eldest Child’s Name ____________________________________ Grade __________

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KINGSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL – SCHOOL PRODUCTION

Performance 2 – Thursday 14 November 2013

Doors Open 6.30pm, Performance begins 7.00pm sharp

ADULTS - $15 CHILDREN - $10

Tickets Required

TOTAL

Eldest Child’s Name ____________________________________ Grade __________

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