Karoo News

Term 3 Week 3 Wednesday 27th July, 2016

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Principal’s Comments Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability In early August Karoo will participate in the Nationally Consistent Data Collection on School Students with Disability across Australia. The Data Collection will collect information about students who require support to participate in education on the same basis as other students.

This collection strengthens existing approaches to supporting students with disability and draws on evidence of the ongoing work of teachers and education staff throughout the year to provide personalised learning and support for students with disability. The national data collection will assist schools to:

gain a greater understanding of their student population and how students can be best

supported

formally and consistently recognise the support and adjustments provided to students

with disability

develop the professional judgement of school teams in making educational adjustments

for students with disability rather than relying on a medical or clinical diagnosis alone

review their learning and support systems and continually improve educational outcomes

for students with disability. G.A.T.E.WAYS At Karoo we host G.A.T.E.WAYS (gifted and talented programs). The next “Journey Programs” will be held on 16th, 23rd and 30th August and 6th September. The cost is $220. For Year 1 and 2 students the journey is a literacy one entitled “Climbing the Faraway Tree” (by Enid Blyton); for Years 3 and 4 a palaeontology topic “Jaws, Claws and Tyrannosaurus”; for Years 5 and 6, a science program “Up and Atom”. G.A.T.E.WAYS is an independent organisation that offers challenging and enriching activities and experiences to develop and extend highly able children. Teachers usually identify students who may have a special interest and talent in a particular field. The programs are open to Karoo students and to those from other local schools willing to travel. Fiona Marker hosts the programs at Karoo and liaises with G.A.T.E.WAYS staff. Curriculum Day—Monday 22nd August We will be holding a Curriculum Day on Monday 22nd August. This is a student free day and Out of School Hours Care will be running a Curriculum Day program. See overleaf for details. Working Bee On Saturday morning there will be a working bee for the Years 2, 3 and 4 commencing 9:00am.

Irene Harding Principal

Term Dates 2016 Term 3 11 Jul—16 Sept Term 4 3 Oct—20 Dec

Phone: 9759-6222 Fax: 9759-6211 Email: karoo.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: http://www.karoops.vic.edu.au

NO SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Monday 1st August (TRIBES)

IMPORTANT DATES - CAMPS

JULY 2016

Thursday 28th July 2017 Prep—Story time 2:45-3:15pm

Saturday 30th July Years 2, 3 & 4 Working Bee

AUGUST 2016

Monday 1st August School Council meeting 7pm

Tuesday 2nd August Year 6 - Rowville Sec Coll production

Wednesday 3rd August ICAS English

Thursday 4th August 2017 Prep—Story time

Friday 5th August Karoo Reading Challenge ends

Monday 8th August Assembly—Years 3-6

Year 5—Kate Wilde session

Tuesday 9th August Prep —Chesterfield Farm

Wednesday 10th August SSS Massed Choir rehearsal

Thursday 11th August 2017 Prep—Story time

Friday 12th August ICAS Maths

Saturday 13th August Prep & Y5 Working bee

Mon 15th– Friday 19th August Year 6 Camp

Karoo Calendar

KAROO READING CHALLENGE

Finish date is Friday August 5th

The countdown is on, just over one week to go

until the Karoo Reading Challenge finishes for 2016!

All completed forms need to be handed into the Library by Friday August 5th, 2016. Judging by the number of forms already received we should beat

last year’s total! Thank you to all the students who have already returned their forms.

Happy reading, Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Eva and Mrs Austin

Year 3 Camp—20-21 Oct Deposit—$50 (25th July) 1st instal—$40 (22nd Aug) 2nd instal—$40 (12th Sept) Bal/3rd instal—$45 (3rd Oct)

Year 4 Camp—19—21 Oct Deposit—$50 (25th July) 1st instal—$70 (22nd Aug) 2nd instal—$70 (12th Sept) Bal/3rd instal—$75 (3rd Oct)

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ORDERING!

Do you LOVE to PARTY??

70s 80s 90s DINNER DANCE Saturday 27th August

6:30pm for a 7pm start in the Gym

Tickets—$40 each

Ticket order forms available from the school office.

Sit down 3 course meal and BYO drinks/alcohol (menu listed on flyer that went home this week).

DJ until midnight—silent auctions and prizes galore!

Get together with some friends, book a table and get ready to get down and boogie!

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Kara O (6M) Gold medal winner at the Australian National Artistic Championships Victoria Kara is an amazingly talented and commited athlete. Kara spends many hours every week practising skating which has resulted in building her skills and stamina. She recently achieved 2 gold medals and 1 silver medal at the 2016 Australian National Artistic Championships. Congratulations to Kara for her achievement and for being a wonderful role model displaying perseverance, determination and the motivation to do her personal best.

Emma L (6M) and Sarah A (6M) Rotary Primary Schools Speech Competition The Rowville-Lysterfield Rotary Club holds an annual speech competition for primary schools. Students are required to deliver a speech for 3 minutes consisting of an opening body and conclusion with connected thoughts and ideas presented. Karoo was to be represented by two students. Congratulations to Emma L (6M) on delivering a wonderful speech. Unfortunately Sarah A (6M) was unwell and not able to attend. Well done to both students for entering the competition!

OFFICE NEWS…

The Great Community Raffle This raffle is now closed. Tomorrow (Thursday 28th July)

will be your last opportunity to return money, ticket stubs and any unsold tickets to the office. Thank you for your participation.

Student Absences A reminder that if your child is absent from or late to school, a note must be provided. A phone call to the office or a verbal message to the teacher is not sufficient as the Department of Education requires all absence notes to be archived for 7 years. You may receive a letter from the school this week requesting explanation of your child’s absence from earlier this year. Please sign and return the letter to your teacher or the school office so we may update your child’s records. If you have any concerns please contact us.

Thank you, Office Staff

CANON PIXMA PRINTER MP 640

(with CD-Rom Installation and 4 black cartridges and cable)

Contact the School office on 9759 6222.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

CHOCOLATE DRIVE WINNERS:

1st Prize - $200 Westfield voucher – Trinity W 2M

2nd Prize - $100 Westfield voucher – Charlotte R PT

3rd Prize - $50 Westfield voucher – Srofiyah M 6M

FREE TO A

GOOD HOME

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

CURRICULUM DAY PROGRAM

CROCS INDOOR PLAY CENTRE

Monday 22ND AUGUST- 7:00am—6:15pm

Cost—$40.00 : Permission forms & payment due

Friday 5th August . No late bookings can be taken.

Please note this is not a school excursion but a Curriculum

Day Program run by Out of School Hours Care. Children

may wear free dress but no dresses or skirts are to be worn

at activities. Must have socks! Each child is to bring their

own morning & afternoon tea, lunch and a drink for the

day.

Please ensure students are enrolled with OSHC (if you wish

to participate in this Curriculum Day Program. OSHC

enrolment forms are available from the office—$10

registration fee applies. Child care benefit applies for this

Curriculum Day Program.

Melissa Newlands - OSHC Co-ordinator

LOST PROPERTY—RM 7

Open at the following times:

Before School: Mon & Wed 8:45-9am After School: Mon to Wed 3:30-3:45pm During School: Mon to Wed 1:30-1:40pm only (No Visitors during class time please!)

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

All visitors to the school must sign in and out at the office, and collect a green visitor’s badge. These badges help the students and staff identify you as an ‘authorised visitor’.

Please remember to return the badge

when you sign out.

STUDENT BANKING

Student Banking day at Karoo is Monday.

Please ensure your deposit slip is completed & the money is secure in the folder. New folders & deposit books available if required.

2017 Prep Transition Dates

If you have a child starting Prep in 2017, please collect an enrolment form from the school office. Our Prep Transition dates are as follows :

Story Time sessions: Thursday 28th July, Thursday 4th August & Thursday 11th August.

Step Into Prep sessions: Friday 19th August, Friday 26th August and Friday 2nd September (bookings recommended)

Discovering and Learning in Prep sessions: Wednesdays 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th November (bookings recommended)

Parent Information Night: Monday 28th November at 7pm

* School tours for new families continue to run throughout the year on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30am (bookings essential).

UNIFORM

Klad Sport, 8 Macro Court, Rowville Ph: 9763 0266

Open:

Monday - Friday : 8:30am-4:30pm Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm

Uniform List available from office.

SCHOLASTIC BOOKCLUB LAST DAY FOR ORDERS—TODAY!

Also on offer this Issue was a promotion for a free book for selected orders with the book club (due back today). See details below. For your assistance here is a link to the Scholastic Issue 5 catalogue: http://www.scholastic.com.au/schools/bookclub/assets/pdfs/BC_516.pdf

Congratulations!

Well done to our

Rubbish Raiders winners

Week 1

Junior School winners: Prep Senior School Winners: Year 4

Week 2

Junior School winners: Year 1 Senior School Winners: Year 4

Neither Karoo Primary School nor the Department of Education endorses the

product or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by Karoo Primary School or Department of Education for accuracy of information contained in

advertisements or claims made by them.

COMMUNITY NEWS

LYSTERFIELD JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB—FREE GIRLS FOOTY CLINICS. LJFC will be running a series of three AFL footy clinics for any girls interested in attending. These clinics will be suitable for beginners through to experienced players. No previous playing experience is required!

All girls with an interest in AFL footy are encouraged to attend. The free clinics will run from 9:30-11:00am at Lakesfield Reserve on Saturday 6th, 13th & 20th August. Please email tanya@lysterfieldjfc.org.au or SMS/call 0414 417 810 to register your interest in attending.

UPWEY FERNTREE GULLY BASEBALL CLUB—REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DAY Looking for a great sport to play—try baseball! Boys and girls of all ages and abilities welcome. Registration day—Sunday 14th August from 9:30am-1:00pm at Kings Park, Willow Road,

Upper Ferntree Gully. Free sausage sizzle. For more information about our clib please visit our website at www.upweyftgbaseballclub.com or email juniorpresident@upweyftgbaseballclub.com or call 0418 591 921.

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CANTEEN NEWS …

Canteen is open for lunch orders & recess counter sales

every day. Please make sure you use the latest menu (Winter

Menu—Terms 2 & 3) when ordering.

Klad Sport are having a sale of all items on shelves (no orders will be taken). SALE DATES: Saturday 23rd July

and Saturday 30th July 2016 from 10:00am-4:00pm. You must be at the store on these dates to get 10% off school clothing. Sale includes Rowville Netball and Mountain Gate Netball.

ADVANCE NOTICE Curriculum Day:

Monday 22nd August (OSHC Curriculum Day Program—Croc Indoor

Play Centre. Forms went home this week)

Junior Excellence Tuition

at Scoresby

Junior Excellence Tuition at Scoresby (JETS) is an exciting initiative for grade 4 and 5 students, based on research into the relationship between student engagement and learning.

Students will undertake a program that is based on extension through problem solving. The task will require students to creatively apply their maths, science and technology skills to solve an authentic problem. At the end of the program, parents and representatives from their schools will be invited to an evening for student presentations and awarding of certificates.

JETS program will run for six weeks in Term 4 on Thursday after school, and is being offered to students in grade 4 and 5 from local primary schools. Places in the program will be limited; therefore it is important to complete and return the application form with required documentation by the closing date in September. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of September. There is a cost of $80, which covers tuition, materials and a certificate of completion.

If you have any queries or would like further information on our JETS program please contact the College on 9765 4100 or email scoresby.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

Flyers and booking forms available from Karoo School Office.