KANGAROO VALLEYPUBLIC SCHOOL

COMING EVENTSTERM 3 WEEK 5

21/08/2019

Week 5

Wednesday 21st AugustEducation Week /Book WeekOpen Day & Book Fair• 9.30 Book Parade - Book Costume Character dressup• 10-11.15 Book Fair /

classroom visits• 11.15 -12 Recess then Concert• 12 - BBQ lunch-Sausage

sandwiches

Week 6

FATHERS DAY STALLWednesday 28th August, 2019Gifts for purchase between $1 & $5, please send your child with cash.

Week 7

Tuesday 3rd SeptemberPlatypus IEEC visit for 3/4 Thursday 5th & Friday 6th SeptemberLife Ed Van Visit - Happy Harold

Week 8

Week 9

Wednesday 18 - Friday 20th Sept.5/6 Killalea camp

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Tuckshop Roster22/08/19 D. Kelly D. Hubina

29/08/19 M. Wright M. Clarke

5/09/19 C. White L. Nelson

12/09/19 B. Comber B. Ross

Principal’s Report

KVPS Book Week Celebration/Open Day/BBQ LunchWe welcome you all to join us tomorrow morning from 9.30 for our Book Week (Reading Is My Secret Power) book character parade and book fair, followed by classroom visits and school songs and BBQ lunch. The students are very excited to be dressing up and there are many great books in the book fair for purchasing. I wonder what book characters the staff will come as this year? All welcome.Project Based Learning and Curious Learners and Inquisitive Learners at KVPSKVPS teaching staff (and about 600 other educators) spent all of last Saturday at Lindfield Learning Village, Sydney, for a professional development event called iOntheFuture6. We were introduced to Project Based Learning models from American and Australian educators, and the specific student-centred curriculums and teaching and learning structures that support authentic, engaging, collaborative and challenging student centred projects. We also took part in literacy and formative assessment workshops, again with a strong student-centred focus that allows all learners to be able to talk about what they are learning, connect to the purpose of that learning and know their ‘where to next’. Last Thursday and Friday I attended a conference on educational inquiry and innovation which outlined the types of activities that place learners in control of their own learning through curiosity, a connection to nature and the power of storytelling. We are committed to improving our own understanding of what can work best for our students and we are excited to begin looking within our small school village context and make meaningful connections with our community, learning alongside each other, where students can teach students. Thank you to Mrs Sutton, Miss Jarvis, Mrs Gripper and Mrs Robinson for giving up their Saturday and seeking to continue their own learning journey as educators. We are all lifelong learners if we choose to be.Andrew Smee - Principal

Students at the General Store purchasing items to use in the Kitchen Garden cooking class.

The 2019 Trek for Timor through Morton National Park, Kangaroo Valley, will be held on Saturday 14th September. Registrations are now open and we

enthusiastically encourage young people to take part. Participants walk – or run! - in teams of between 2 and 6, and previous events have proven to be a

fantastic event for the whole family.

Participants have a choice of how far they’d like to walk - either 14kms or 36kms or 50kms. As well as completing the physical challenge, many young people benefit by learning about the disadvantage experienced by people of

similar ages in Timor Leste.

What are we raising money for?

The Kangaroo Valley Remexio Partnership (KVRP) has been working in Timor Leste for nearly 20 years. We have completed many projects over

the years, including the construction of our first ‘student house’ in Dili. Our current focus continues to be on creating educational opportunities for young

people. Without external funding from groups like ours, many Timorese young people, especially in rural communities, would be unable to continue their education. Our previous Trek in May 2018 raised enough funds to buy a second student house in Dili. This year we hope to raise enough money to renovate the house to a standard where it is suitable for between eight to 10

students. We also assist students with fees and living expenses.

If students and their families are interested in learning more about the work we are doing in Timor Leste, we recommend they visit our website: http://

www.kvrp.net.au/

The Trek for Timor is a unique experience in our beautiful region; it’s an opportunity to explore some of the most glorious bushland on Earth while helping disadvantaged communities in Timor Leste. We’ll have local food provided by volunteers and some fun and encouragement along the way.

Registration Information:Early bird registration (before July 31st) - $50

Registration from 1 August - $65Children under 12 years – free

Your sincerelyKangaroo Valley Remexio Partnership

Come and Play Cricket

Junior and Master Blasters, Juniors, Seniors - there’s a game for boys, girls, mums and dads of all cricket interests and abilities. Whether it’s a quick blast on a Friday afternoon, a Saturday morning hit or a week-end of competitive cricket there’s a cricket game for you.

North Nowra Cambewarra Cricket Club is taking 2019/20 cricket registrations for all its programs and teams. All existing and new players should go to ww-w.playcrickt.com.au to register. Enquiries can be made to secretary@nnccc.org.au

Mittagong Junior DiscoIf you are looking to have a birthday party , please contact the wonderful

team at the RSL for help 48 72 6700 – they can organise catering for your special occasion while the children have a great time dancing and

catching up with their friends !

We have several gift vouchers to win , these are drawn on the night through purchase of entry tickets.

Mittagong Junior Disco Venue: Mittagong RSL – Bessemer Street

Date : Saturday 31st August 2019 Times : 4pm to 6.00pmAges : Up to 14 years.

Cost : $5.00

Please note all money raised goes back to the children in the Southern Highlands community.

We hope to see you there . Thank you as always for your ongoing support.

Chris and Sandra Roberson - and the amazing committee of the Mittagong Junior Disco.

Phone - 0412 321 555.

50 wonderful acts 6 intimate venues

kids’ festival koori camp market stalls poets’ breakfast

session bar with craft beer street performers

poetry competition singing, dancing & instrument

workshops full dance program

Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival 18-20 Oct 2019

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The Bushwackers Scott Cook & The She’ll Be Rights (Canada)

Mike & Ruthy (US) Fred Smith Band The Sweet Sorrows Rhythm Hunters Gone Molly

The Royal High Jinx Skinner & T’witch (UK) Charlie & Jensen Egypsy George Mann (USA)

AJ & Jenny Melanie Horsnell Chloe & Jason Roweth The East Row Rabble The Somedays The Barren Spinsters

Willing Ponies Niq Reefman Paul Greene William Alexander The Dixie Chooks The Water Runners Anabelle Kay

Dear Violet Anna & Jordan Tim Woodz Bleeding Gums Murphy Gregory North Peter Willey Allegra Dunning

plus choirs, Indigenous performers, poets, dance groups and more

KV Staff at Linfield Learning Village