K-6 enrolments currently being accepted DIARY: Friday March 22 - Summer PSSA

K-2 Assembly

Saturday March 23 - Election Day BBQ

Monday March 25 - Gymnastics

Tuesday March 26 - Gymnastics

Y3-6 assembly

Paul Kelly Cup

Wednesday March 27 - Dental visits: Kindy, Y2, 4 & 6

NAPLAN practice test - Y3 & 5

Thursday March 28 - Gymnastics

SRC Cake Stall - Year 5 to provide cakes

Friday March 29 - Summer PSSA

Monday April 1 - Gymnastics

Tuesday April 2 - Gymnastics

Thursday April 4 - Gymnastics

Zone AFL

Debating Workshop at Matthew Pearce PS

Friday April 5 - Summer PSSA

Movie Night

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Yesterday the school celebrated Harmony Day; a day to recognise and celebrate Australia and our school’s cultural diversity. The activities completed in class support inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone, and in light of recent world events it has never been a more important message. We are proud of our school’s diversity and inclusiveness, and while we may have had a dedicated date to wear orange accessories, the truth is that every day is Harmony Day at Kings Langley Public School.

KINGS LANGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL Excellence in Scholarship, Citizenship and Personal Development Address: 68 Isaac Smith Parade, Kings Langley, 2147 Phone: 9674 4460 / 9674 4672 Fax: 9624 5453 Email: kingslangl-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Home Page: https://kingslangl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

ENDEAVOUR LOG - Term 1 Week 8 - March 21, 2019

PSSA HAS BEEN CANCELLED THIS WEEK AS COUNCIL HAS CLOSED THE GROUNDS.

As the last Log went to print, our students were representing the school at the Seven Hills/Wentworthville Zone Swimming Carnival. Our students did exceptionally well, with a range of outstanding results including; Aiden H- 2nd 100m freestyle, 1st 12 years 50m freestyle, 2nd Senior 50m Backstroke, 2nd Senior Individual Medley, 2nd Senior 50m Butterfly Ella D- 2nd 8 years 50m freestyle Amelia H- 1st 9 Years 50m freestyle, 3rd Junior 50m Breaststroke, 3rd Junior 50m Backstroke, 3rd Junior Individual Medley, 2nd Junior 50m Butterfly Samantha F- 3rd 9 years 50m freestyle Zayden R- 1st 9 years 50m freestyle, 3rd Junior 50m Backstroke Max A- 1st 10 years 50m freestyle, 2nd Junior 50m Breaststroke, 2nd Junior 50m Backstroke, 2nd Junior Individual Medley Aleks K- 2nd 10 years 50m freestyle, 1st Junior 50m Breaststroke, 1st Junior 50m Backstroke, 1st Junior Individual Medley, 2nd Junior 50m Butterfly Aidan S- 3rd 11 years 50m freestyle, 2nd 11 years 50m Breaststroke Bramley K- 3rd 12 years 50m freestyle, 3rd Senior 50m Backstroke Cooper F- 2nd 11 years 50m Butterfly Junior Girls Relay (Samantha F, Mayer G, Veronica M and Amelia H)- 2nd Place Junior Boys Relay (Aleks K, Zayden R, Tristan R and Max A)- 1st Place Senior Boys Relay (Aidan S, Thomas R, Nathan G and Aidan H)- 1st Place All of these great results contributed to the final result, with Kings Langley Public School being the Zone Swimming Champions for 2019! Well done to our whole team on this fantastic achievement! On top of this, a special congratulations must go to Amelia H for finishing 3rd in the Junior girls age championship, despite being a year younger than the girls who finished first and second, Aleks K for winning the Junior boys age championship with Max A in 3rd place, Cooper F who finished 2nd in the 11 years boys age championships with Aidan S in 3rd place, Emma F who finished 4th in the Senior girls age championship with Zoe D in 5th, and Aidan H who finished 2nd in the Senior boys age champion-ship. Well done to all these superstars! From this carnival, the top swimmers got to progress to the Sydney West Championships where I was fortunate to have a front row seat. The level of competition at this carnival is incredibly high, as is the quality of swimmers, and students who were able to represent at this level should feel incredibly proud. Congratulations to the students listed above for being able to represent our school at such an elite level.

I would like to particularly congratulate Aiden H on qualifying for the State Championships in the 100m Freestyle. This is a huge achievement and we are incredibly proud of his accomplishments. To be one of the top 3 swimmers in all of Sydney West is truly remarkable, and we wish him the very best at the State titles.

Last Friday our wonderful P&C hosted the first school disco for the year. The circus theme was well and truly embraced by all who attended (including Mrs Chapman and Miss Kelly!) and it was a fun night for all. I would like to thank the army of parent volunteers who helped on the night to ensure it was a success. The money raised will go directly towards our P&C who support the school through a range of donations. The most recent work the P&C have helped the school with is through a donation to support the installation of softfall underneath the

play equipment at Port Place. The softfall meets with Kidsafe standards, ensuring the play equipment is as safe as possible for our students. Furthermore, the bright colours add to the feel of the school, creating a more warm and welcoming environment for our

students.

In 2019, students in Year 3 and 5 will once again complete their NAPLAN assessments in an online format. In time, the NAPLAN assessments will be completed online in all NSW schools, and it is incredibly beneficial for our students to be involved in this process from the outset. On March 27, students will participate in a practice NAPLAN test. This test has a number of functions, primarily to test that our network can support the test platform and to familiarise our students with the types of questions that they may experience in the actual NAPLAN test so that their results are a more accurate reflection of their ability. No individual student results will be recorded and neither will the schools performance. The practice test is purely that; a practice. A sample of results across the state will be used as part of an equating study to compare online results to paper based tests to ensure that they are comparable, but this will still not involve recording individual or school results. The official NAPLAN tests will be completed for students in Year 3 and 5 between May 14 and May 20. More information on this can be found later in this newsletter. The school has been working on adjusting the way that we report to parents. There are two main changes that will take effect for our Semester 1 reports this year.

Grades Previously the school reported against indicators on a 3 point scale of Competent, Developing and Beginning. This scale showed students who could complete an identified skill, and those who were still at different stages of working towards it. These grades were also supplemented with a student’s performance of Outstanding, High, Sound, Basic or Limited in English and Mathematics. In the new reports, all indicators for students in Year 1-6 will be reported on a 5 point scale. Students who are able to achieve a skill will be awarded a grading of ‘Sound’. This means that they have demonstrated the skill at an appropriate level for their stage of develop-ment. Receiving a ‘Sound’ grading is a good thing, as it means that your child is exactly where they are expected to be for that particular skill compared to students across the state. Students being awarded a grading of ‘Outstanding’ or ‘High’ are working beyond their expected stage of development. This is obviously a hard grade to achieve and there will be fewer students achieving the top grade than what we previously had. Please keep in mind, however, that the top grade previously indicated that students were achieving the outcomes, which would be a ‘Sound’ under the new criteria. Students achieving a ‘Basic’ or ‘Limited’ grading are below their stage of development and support is being put in place in classrooms to help these students work towards stage appropriate outcomes. Overall gradings on the 5 point scale will be issued for all Key Learning Areas, not just English and Mathematics.

Students in Kindergarten will be graded on a 3 point scale- ‘Working towards’, ‘Working at’ and ‘Working beyond’. Students achieving a ‘Working towards’ grading are still developing stage appropriate skills in that area. Students achieving a ‘Working at’ grading have demonstrated stage appropriate skills in that area. Students achieving a ‘Working beyond’ grading have demonstrated capabilities beyond their stage of development in that particular aspect of their learning. Outcome Statements The school has always used content from what they are teaching to measure student results. We are re-addressing these content descriptors in the reports to guarantee that they are explicitly linked to syllabus documents. In doing this, we are also endeavouring to put the content in parent-friendly language so that you will be able to easily identify what skills your child is performing well in, and any areas where they may need support. Gradings on students effort, commitment to learning and social development will all remain, as will the general comment at the end of each report. If you have any questions about the changes to reports, please do not hesitate to contact me through the office. Semester 1 Reports will be out late in Term 2.

Chris Lambert

Principal

NAPLAN at KLPS 2019

NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy – important skills that each child needs to succeed in school and life. The

NAPLAN tests are designed to help us make sure students are on track with their literacy and numeracy

development. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in NAPLAN tests for reading, writing, conventions of

language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

Between 14 -20 May, 2019 our school will participate in NAPLAN Online. Students do not need to be computer

experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure students have computer skills is part of our school curriculum,

and our teachers will ensure your child is familiar with the online format. To see the types of questions and

interactive features of NAPLAN Online, visit the public demonstration site.

All tests except the writing test for Year 3 will be computer-based assessments. The writing test for Year 3 will be

paper-based. Teachers will ensure that students are familiar with the test formats and will provide appropriate

support and guidance.

All Year 3 and 5 students will complete a practice test on Wednesday 27 March, 2019. No results are reported for this. It is a familiarisation activity with the online format and a technical test of our devices and the system. A sample of students will also be involved in an equating test in the period two weeks before the actual tests. No

individual results are reported from this equating test. Each year a different selection of sampled schools is needed.

The sample ensures a diverse range of student backgrounds and abilities is represented and ensures the validity of

the NAPLAN measurement scales.

NAPLAN Online test window: 14 - 24 May 2019

NAPLAN KINGS LANGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEST DATES

Tuesday 14 May NO SCRIPTURE

Wednesday 15 May

Thursday 16 May

Monday 20 May

Year 3 Writing 40 minutes Paper test

Reading 45 minutes Online test

Language Conventions 45 minutes Online test

Numeracy 45 minutes Online test

Year 5 Writing 40 minutes Online test

Reading 50 minutes Online test

Language Conventions 45 minutes Online test

Numeracy 50 minutes Online test

If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online, please contact your child’s teacher.

For more info:

How to support your child during NAPLAN

information for parents and carers

Watch a video that explains NAPLAN Online

Subscribe to ACARA’s monthly parent newsletter, Parent Update

ANZAC Day Ceremony

Dear Parents,

Our ANZAC Service will be held during the last week of term. I am putting a presentation together and would love to include pictures of War Veterans who are relatives of the children at KLPS. If this applies to your child I would love for you to send me a digital picture of the person and an explanation of who they are to your child. Please send them directly to the school email - kingslangl-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Please address the email to Mrs Hutton-ANZAC Photo. Please send the photos by Monday 1st April, 2019.

Thanking you kindly Mrs Hutton

WHITE AWARDS

GREEN AWARDS

YELLOW AWARDS

BRONZE AWARDS

DENTAL VISIT

On Wednesday 27th March the Blacktown/Mt Druitt Dental Health

Clinics will visit Kings Langley PS so your child can have a free dental

assessment. It is available for students in Years K, 2, 4 and 6.

A consent form has been sent home and must be completed and

returned to be eligible for the assessment. More details of this service

are on the following information page.

Please return the completed forms to your child’s teacher.

PBL AWARDS Congratulations

To:

Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Sandra D Srinithi S Cayden H

Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Pixel P Theo G Omar D

Benny H Ruby B Grace B Archie W Liam D

Annika B Abby J

Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Sandra D James T Cooper M Cara M Ben A Sophie D

Eva A Tomas M Timothy K

Lachlan E Joshua V Simone S Samantha F

Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Holly S

KEEP COUGHING KIDS HOME AND SEE YOUR GP Whooping cough (also called pertussis) began increasing across NSW towards the end of 2018, especially in children between the ages of 5 and 14 years. NSW Health anticipates that this increase will continue into 2019. School-aged children who are infected with whooping cough usually experience a troubling cough that can persist for months, but they rarely get severe illness. However they can spread the infection to younger siblings and other more vulnerable people who are at higher risk of severe disease. Whooping cough can be a life threatening infection in babies. What can you do to prevent whooping cough? 1. Make sure vaccinations are up to date for all family members. 2. Be alert for symptoms of whooping cough. 3. Keep coughing kids home to prevent them spreading the infection to others and see

your GP to get them tested for whooping cough. For more information on whooping cough and vaccination visit the NSW Health Website https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/whoopingcough/Pages/default.aspx STEWART HOUSE DONATION DRIVE - Today students took home an envelope for the Stewart House Donation Drive. We ask that you place $2 in the envelope, complete the entry details on the back of the envelope and return to the red box in the office before Friday May 10. Your entry will be in a draw to win a $4000 family holiday to a destination of your choice.

SRC Easter Raffle

The SRC will be holding a monster Easter Raffle on Friday, 12th April, 2019 with all proceeds going to our

major charity, Stewart House.

We hope that every student at KLPS can bring in an Easter egg for our raffle as

soon as possible to help make our day a success.

We would also like baskets for the eggs.

Raffle tickets will be on sale each morning at the front of the school for three

weeks from Monday 25th March. Tickets are 50 cents each.

If you are available on Thursday 11th April at 9:15 to help pack the Easter eggs into Easter baskets

prizes, please come to 6D and 5/6SW wet area.

Please complete the form below if you are able to assist and return to the office.

SRC Publicity Officers

Easter Raffle Basket Helpers

(Please return to the office by Monday, 25th March)

I am able to help make up the Easter basket packs on Thursday 11th April at 9:15

Name:_______________________________________ Phone: ___________________________

Waste Warriors for 2019

At Kings Langley Public School we are continuing to make efforts to reduce our general waste by changing our green waste into compost. The students listed below have volunteered to be an integral part of the school’s composting system. Their daily responsibility is to collect the green waste from the classroom and bring it to the composting area. They also advise the class on how to reduce food waste and ensure the correct type of waste is entering the school’s composting system. They are all Wonderful Waste Warriors!

Kindergarten classes will select their Waste Warriors in Term 2 to join the rest of the school in becoming a more sustainable school. The SRC have decided to introduce Waste Free Wednesdays every week. This follows on from the Waste Free Challenge in 2018. This is admirable for our leaders of the school to recognise the environmental benefits of reducing our general waste. I encourage the entire school community to support Waste Free Wednesday enthusiastically and continue to make behavioural changes to improve our environment.

Mrs Vicki Muller RFF Teacher

1C Brianna J Oscar O

1B Grace F Kai T

1K James S Millie H

1M Sophie D Callum C

1/2P Josiah D Amber B

2K Kingston M Ava D

2D Angus B Alianah R

2TM Benny H Lily K

2CW Ashton J Charlotte S

3A Joseph L Samantha F

3H Jasmin D Zayden R

3/4V Frankie A Jessica P

4C Ryan T Matilda A

4F Joseph W Charlotte S

4MK Max M Isabella M

4/5AW Aidan S Caitlin H

5DO Mason W Fay N

5S Cameron E Zoe K

5/6SW Isabella D Ayden B

6A Charlotte S Aaliyah T

6D Eloise F Max K

6S Peter Z Raphaella W

MESSAGE FROM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER - MRS SLOAN

Upcoming events with Mrs Sloan

Afternoon Tea for Parents

- Next week afternoon tea with Mrs Sloan and some staff members. 2:15pm, Tuesday 26th March, in the

EALD room. Small classroom outside the office.

Please RSVP if you are attending on 9674 4460 or Sandra.sloan@det.nsw.edu.au or fill in the form and

return to your child’s teacher. This is a getting to know you event. Pre-schoolers welcome.

Ten Busy Finger Program

- This program will run for 10 Weeks in Term 2 at 11:30 each Tuesday. This activity is for children who are

starting at our school in kindergarten next year who need more practise holding scissors, cutting, pattern

making pencil hold and manipulation of materials. Please enrol your child as soon as possible. Contact the

school on 9674 4460 or email Mrs Sloan on Sandra.sloan@det.nsw.edu.au to place your child’s name on

our list for 10 BUSY FINGER PROGRAM.

- My talk on “Resilience” will take place on Tuesday 2nd April at 2:15pm in the EALD room or staffroom,

which is the small classroom outside the office. Please contact the school to RSVP for this event on

96744460 or email Mrs Sloan on Sandra.sloan@det.nsw.edu.au

- My parent talk on “Reading with your child at home” is now available on Flexi Buzz. This is a three part

series.

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PARENTS’ AFTERNOON TEA

Dear Mrs Sloan

I will be attending next week’s Afternoon Tea for Parents on Tuesday 26th March, 2019 at 2:15pm.

Name (Print) _______________________________________________________________________________

Child’s Name and class __________________________________________________________________

Signed ______________________________________________________________________________________

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TEN BUSY FINGER PROGRAM

Dear Mrs Sloan

My Child (Print) ______________________________ would like to be enrolled in the 10 Busy Finger Program. I

understand my child will attend each week in Term 2 on Tuesday at 11:30am

Name of Parent (Print) _________________________________________________________________________

Contact email and phone __________________________________________________________________

Signed ______________________________________________________________________________________

PARENT TALK on “RESILIENCE”

Dear Mrs Sloan

I will be attending the talk on “Resilience” at 2:15pm on Tuesday 2nd April, 2019.

Name (print) _______________________________________________________________________________

Signed ______________________________________________________________________________________

Simba’s Pride

Dear Parents

Mrs Hutton and the Musical crew need you. We need parents who

can sew, stick, glue, build and create.

As you can imagine Simba’s Pride is quite a complex musical and

relies heavily on props such as giant puppets, animals and of course

‘Pride Rock.’

If you are willing and able to assist in the making of any of these

things or know someone who can we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Mrs Hutton in the office during school hours for

more information.

Thanking you

Jacqui Hutton and the Musical Crew

ZONE PSSA SWIMMING 2019 - Well done to all students who competed for their school at the Zone Carnival on Thursday March 7.

Well done to the following students who received an Age champion place at the Zone Carnival.

SYDNEY WEST SWIMMING CARNIVAL - Congratulations to all students who attended the Sydney West Swimming Carnival on Tuesday March 12 at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. It is such an achievement to represent Seven Hills/Wentworthville at the Sydney West Carnival and a privilege to swim in the Olympic pool. A special mention to Aidan H who swam 3rd in the 12-13 year boys 100m freestyle. He also tied 4th place Age Champion, scoring 21 points for all his events. Aidan will now be attending the State Carnival as a representative of our Sydney West region. Good luck Aidan! PSSA RESULTS - Friday March 8, 2019

Basketball players of the week: Sam P, Isabella D, Kade B PSSA ZONE REPRESENTATIVES Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in a Zone Representative Team: Touch Football AFL Hayden M, Darcy F, Zac W Kade B, Josh B, Darcy F, Danroy K, Fraser M, Hayden M, Zac W.

GIRLS Ella D: 50m Freestyle Samantha F: 50m Freestyle, Jnr Relay Mayer G: Jnr Relay Amelia H: 50m Freestyle, Jnr Butterfly, Jnr Relay Veronica M: Jnr Relay BOYS Max A: 50m Freestyle, Jnr Breaststroke, Jnr 200m IM, Jnr Relay, Backstroke Cooper F: 11y Butterfly Nathan G: Snr Relay Aiden H: 100m Freestyle, Snr Relay, 200m IM, 50m Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly Aleks K: 50m Freestyle, Jnr Breaststroke, Jnr 200m IM, Jnr Relay, Jnr Backstroke, Jnr Butterfly Bramley K: 50m Freestyle Tristan R: Jnr Relay Zayden R: 50m Freestyle, Jnr Relay Thomas R: Snr Relay Aidan S: 50m Freestyle, Breaststroke, Snr Relay

GIRLS BOYS

8-10 years Amelia H 3rd 8-10 years Aleks K Max A

1st 3rd

12-13 years Emma F 4th 11year Cooper F Aidan S

2nd 3rd

12-13 years Aidan H 2nd

Team Vs Score Team Vs Score

AFL Jnr Green AFL Snr Green

Seven Hills West Seven Hills West

Won 33-6 Won 29-7

AFL Jnr Gold AFL Snr Gold

Bye Bye

T-Ball Girls T-Ball Boys

Caddies Creek 2 Caddies Creek 2

Won 15-14 Lost 13-17

Softball Girls Softball Boys

Caddies Creek 2 Caddies Creek 2

Won 7-3 Lost 2-4

Cricket Jnr Green KLPS Gold Won 77 runs Cricket Snr

Basketball Black Green Green

Red Black Red

Won 4-0 Won 8-2 Won 6-5

REAL ESTATE KINGS LANGLEY PH: 9838 4888 Elders - giving back to the community. We are proud to have an ongoing commitment of funds to the school to aid in developing school resources. www.elderskingslangley.com.au KINGS LANGLEY SHOPPING CENTRE

ADEN APPLIANCE SERVICE

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Freezers, Dryers, Stoves

Spare parts and Service

Suppliers of Electric Stove Elements

56 Sunnyholt Road,

Blacktown, 2148

Phone: (02) 9621 3022

Fax: (02) 9671 7432

Offering assessment and treatment for children with communication difficulties

Suite 7, 9 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills

Phone: 9674 7452 Mobile: 0412 197 607

www.northwestspeechpathology.com.au

PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS BY SARAH TAY

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