UPCOMING EVENTS`

Term 3 WEEK 5

Thurs, 15th Aug Zone Public Speaking @ S.H.P.S.

ES1 9.10am – 10am

Fri, 16th Aug Netball Gala Day

Cricket Finals

Parliamentarian Induction Assembly

WEEK 6

Wed, 21st Aug – Fri 23rd Aug

Stage 3 Excursion to Dubbo/ Bathurst

Wed, 21st Aug Chess Comp

3/4G & 4B Town Library 12 – 1pm

Thurs, 22nd Aug 1T/1B Town Library 1.30pm – 2.30pm

WEEK 7

Mon, 26th Aug School Spelling Bee Finals

Thurs, 29th Aug K/1G, KP & KM Town Library 12-1pm

Fri, 30th Aug 6K & 6M Town Library 1.30 – 2.30pm

WEEK 8

Tues, 3rd Sept UHD Chess Tournament

9.15am – 2.30pm

Thurs, 5th Sept Touch Gala Day

2I & 2R Town Library 12 – 1pm

Fri, 6th Sept H V Gardens Excursion - Kindergarten

2/3U & 3FM Town Library 10am – 11am

5G & 5H Town Library 12 – 1pm

5/6H & 4/5B Town Library 1.30pm-2.30pm

WEEK 9

Thurs, 12th Sept Stage 1 Zoo/Reptile Park Excursion

Fri, 13th Sept Regional Girls Cricket Trial

Zone Spelling Bee

WEEK 10

Fri, 20th Sept Last day of Term

Week 5 14 August 2013

Sharing Our News

Flying Visit from Wales

Kirsty Dewhirst, our Welsh exchange teacher from 2011 paid us a

flying visit on Thursday and Friday. Kirsty was able to team teach

with some of the teachers she worked with 2 years ago and catch

up with her students. Many of these students have stayed in touch

with her via email since she returned home. Along with the

inevitable social aspect of her visit, we were able to compare

notes about our school systems - an area of great change across

the world at the moment.

Bathurst/Dubbo Trip

I will be accompanying the excursion this year and am looking

forward to spending some time with our students. For any urgent

issues:

Wednesday: Please contact the front office. They will either

phone me or consult with the relevant Stage Assistant Principal.

Thursday: There will be an Assistant Principal off class.

Friday: Please contact the front office. They will either phone me

or consult with the relevant Assistant Principal.

For any non-urgent issues please follow the usual routine and

leave a message with the front office. The class teacher will return

your call as soon as they are able to.

Front Office

We welcome Mrs Cindy Judge to the front office for the next 4

weeks. Mr Old is taking some much-earned leave. Mrs Stewart

and Ms Clout will replace Mrs Judge in the classroom for this time.

Enjoy your week.

Cath Larkman

Principal

King Tidings

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School Assemblies

Infants Thursday at 2.30pm in the Hall

15th Aug Parliamentarians 29th Aug 2/3U 12th Sept No Assembly

Stage 2 Thursday at 2.30pm in the Hall

22nd Aug 4/5B Tues 3rd Sept 3/4G 19th Sept 3FM

Stage 3 Friday at 1.45pm – 2.30pm in Hall

16th Aug 5H 30th Aug 5/6H 20th Sept 5G

CANTEEN ROSTER

Week 6 19/8/13 Tayla Stamp, HELP NEEDED 20/8/13 Jodie Silke, Jackie See 21/8/13 Deb Papworth, Kate Bennett, Cherie Constable 22/8/13 Maxine Chesworth, Merri Pankhurst 23/8/13 Tayla Stamp, Nicky Jones, Cheryl Holz

UNIFORM SHOP

23/8/13 Belinda Richards, Maxine Chesworth

SONGROOM CAMP

Last Thursday and Friday primary students went down to

the Songroom Music Camp. On Thursday we walked

down to the Youth Centre and we rotated activities. The

activities were drumming, body percussion, Aboriginal

dance, culture and drama. We got split up into 4 groups

A,B,C and D.

On Friday we got into our normal groups, the teacher’s

chose the groups out of a hat to teach for the

performance. Each group took two and a half hours of

practice for the performance. Then we watched the other

groups do their performances. After that the parents and

guardians came to watch the performance. We had fun

on those two days.

Alyssa, Kristin and Kyra 4/5B

All Smiles from Tidy Towns Judges

On a sunny Wednesday last week, we had the

privilege of taking the Tidy Towns judges Fran and

Lyn around our school, as we have entered in the

‘Little Legends” category. First, we took the ladies to

the bush tucker garden, then to the sensory garden.

They were very impressed with the range of plants

we have in the garden. Then, we headed over to the

EWOKS garden. The amount of plants and

vegetables took them by surprise. Fran even

suggested a pizza oven for the garden! Next we

headed to Harry’s Garden, where we met up with

4/5B and KP who were doing buddy reading. The

judges were amazed by how much use we get out of

the garden. At the start of recess we joined the

captains, Mrs Larkman, Mrs Stewart and Mrs Hovey

at a lunch at the Mechanics Institute. The Singleton

Tidy Towns Committee were there, as well as some

of the council workers. It was a great way to

introduce Fran to Singleton. She said that Singleton

has a great community spirit when it comes to Tidy

Towns, and was impressed by the work the council

workers do.

Overall the day was a great success as both Fran

and Lyn saw the beauty in King Street.

Luke J and Kaitlin P.

Boys Cricket Team Continue Winning Run

Our boy’s cricket team put in another magic

performance last Friday with a convincing win over

Aberdeen. After making 2/52 the boys had their

opposition all out for 38 in 19 overs. With excellent

batting from Harvey and Harlan, and big hitting

again from Jack, the team was in good shape at the

changeover. The whole team then bowled and

fielded superbly to ensure a place in the next round.

Well done boys, and good luck in your next game.

YEAR 6 FUNDRAISER Year 6 will be running a Pie Drive fundraiser. Order forms will be sent home soon. We would appreciate your support.

Thanks Trish Maher

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King Street welcomes Miss Dewhirst ‘Home’.

Kirsty Dewhirst was welcomed back to King Street last

week with many hugs from both students and staff. Miss

Dewhirst spent 2011 in Singleton, and taught a stage 2

class throughout that year. She was a valued and

popular teacher who brought so much both professionally

and personally to our school. After 2 weeks visiting

friends throughout the area, she spent Thursday and

Friday in the classrooms throughout King Street, and the

children all thoroughly enjoyed having her back, even for

such a short time.

We wish Kirsty all the best and a safe journey as she now

travels to Western Australia for more sightseeing, then

back home where she will begin her teaching year with a

year 2 (our year 1) class.

KP has all smiles for Miss Dewhirst

Speakers invited to Eisteddfod Highlights

Concert

Last Sunday Jude M, Josie B and Ella S were invited to

perform at the Hunter Eisteddfod Highlights concert. 6

items from the Drama and Speech section were chosen,

with our girls performing their duologue (Jude and Josie),

and their monologues (Josie and Ella). This is quite an

achievement to be chosen from all the great

performances. Congratulations girls.

Students Jump for Heart

Congratulations to all our students who so enthusiastically

participated in Jump Rope for Heart activities last

Wednesday. It was a fantastic, active afternoon with a lot

of healthy movement taking place. King Street children

have generously collected sponsorship of $2931.15 for

the Heart Foundation. Well done!

There was an agreement between the staff and students

that if over $1000 was raised there would be some

‘special’ entertainment. As a result of the outstanding

fundraising efforts, the children were ‘treated’ to a

wonderful rendition of ‘Song 2’ by Mr Upcroft and his

backing vocals. We are all very lucky they have chosen to

be (wonderful) teachers.

Thank you to families and friends for your support.

2013 SEMESTER 2 PARLIAMENTARIANS

Congratulations to the Parliamentarians who will be

inducted at our Friday morning assembly at 9.30am

in the hall.

Member for KM Baxter F.

Member for KP Chloe S.

Member for K/1G Laici-Ell H.

Member for 1B Jai R.

Member for 1T Shae G.

Member for 2I Morgan T.

Member for 2R Abbott S.

Member for 2/3U Chloe B.

Member for 3FM Emma J.

Member for 3/4G Callam C.

Member for 4B Jayden O.

Member for 4/5B Emily K.

Member for 5G Joel C.

Member for 5H LLeyton R.

Member for 5/6H Harry W.

Member for 6K Alex H.

Member for 6M Sophie-May R.

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Stage 2 Assembly Awards – Term 3 Week 4 Merit Cards: 2/3U: Jackson M, Archie D. 3FM: Jayden B, Sailor F, Demi F. 3/4G: Kyra R, Kiram T, Brodie F, Vaun T. 4B: Rylee G, Jye M, Jackson T. 4/5B: Nicholas H, Jack H. . K.S.P.S. – P.B.L: 2/3U: Ebony R. 3FM: Dylan P, Isabel S. 3/4G: Sam H, Clancy P. 4B: Brendan W, Olivia M. 4/5B: Chloe E, Marshall T. Sports Awards: Chloe F, Caleb H, Kiara B, Ewan M, Marcus J, Kirsten R, Lucia S, Wyatt G. EWOK Award: Kipp H. STAR Card Award: Chloe E, Sophie R, Kipp H,

Isabel S.

Warm Welcome to Kindergarten 2014

Kindergarten enrolments are currently being taken

for 2014. We encourage all parents who have

children who are eligible to start school in 2014 to

please contact our office for an enrolment form.

Also, please advise any neighbours or friends who

have children of this age to contact the school.

Enrolment forms are also available on our website

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Whooping Cough

There has been a reported case of Whooping Cough

at the school. Please see your Doctor if your child is

unwell.

For more information, please follow the following

link;

http://www0.health.nsw.gov.au/PublicHealth/Infectious/

whoopingcough/childcare_schools.asp

Keeping Our Kids Safe

Thank you to all those parents and carers who

continue to use Sussex Street carefully when

dropping off and collecting their children. At King

Street it is of high importance to us that we keep all

your children safe.

We continue to have a few motorists who appear to

be unfamiliar with the RTA signage and laws, so we

ask all motorists to be particularly aware of the

following:

There is no parking in the School Drop

off/Pick up zone during the allocated ‘kiss

and drop’ times.

‘No Stopping’ signs indicate no stopping at

any time. These are generally in the more

high risk areas.

Motorists must not leave their car when

stopping in the School Drop off/Pick up zone.

The area immediately outside the

Kindergarten gate is not to be used to drop

off children. This is a ‘No Stopping’ area.

It is illegal to drop off or pick up children in

the middle of the road.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our

kids road safe.

King Street Values the Wellbeing of

our Students

Please be aware that we have an immuno-

suppressed student in our school.

If your child develops a contagious disease, please

let the school know ASAP so we can act

accordingly.

King Street is a Nut & Fish Free School

This is a reminder for all families that some of our students

have serious reactions to products containing nuts and fish.

We ask families to carefully consider the danger that others

could face if they touch or eat these products.

Please do not send foods or containers to school that

contain nut or fish products

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REMINDER At King Street School we

have a policy endorsed by the WHS

Committee (Work, Health, and Safety)

that no animals are to be on school grounds.

The only exception would be if they are brought in

for “Show & Tell” and taken home immediately after

by parents. It has been noted that some parents are

bringing dogs to school with them when dropping

and collecting children. We would ask that these

parents cease this practice for the safety of the

children at our school.

Thank you

K Kermode

WHS Committee

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Singleton Junior Touch Team Registrations

Wednesday 4th September 2013 4pm – 6.30pm at Civic Park / Touch Shelter

Download forms from – www.singletonjuniors.touch.asn.au

Any questions call Julie – 0407 451 149

President Luke Knight 0418 121745 Secretary Jason Barry 0438 702123 Treasurer John Bray 65 733007

2013-2014 Cricket Registrations

Wednesday 28th August 4pm-5.30pm Saturday 31st August 9.30am-11am

Wednesday 4th September 4pm-5.30pm Saturday 7th September 9.30am-11am

WHERE: Sportspower Singleton

COST: Under 12s to under 16s $75

Under 10s $50 Milo In2 Cricket $65

Under 16s play Friday nights 4.30pm to 7.30pm remaining age groups play Saturday Mornings from 8.30am till 11.30am.

All clubs and age groups have brand new kit equipment kindly supplied by Glencore. New players and girls wanting to play cricket always welcome!

King Street Public School sincerely thanks

the following local businesses for their

support of our 009 Leadership Program:

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2/3U Class Item

2/3U have been working with sliding, turning, resizing and flipping shapes in maths lessons this week.

Here are some fun pictures they made using pattern blocks and the Notebook software.

See if you can work out what they are?

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These are the pictures that year 3 made with an “out of this world” theme.