Issue No. 28 – 7th September 2018

General Guidelines for Parents when making any Payments to the school: Preferred method of payment is BPay. Your BPay reference number can be located on your family statement and will remain the same throughout your child’s time at KPS. EFT/credit card facilities are available over the counter at the main office. Cash payments – correct money is required as there is not always access to change. Please do not send large amounts of cash with your child. Receipts will be issued through your child’s classroom. To help the office in finalising accounts, where possible, please limit payments in the last week of any school term. Sharyn Fletcher, Business Manager School Council President Glen Yates 0447 520 058 School Council email yates.glen.j@edumail.vic.gov.au School Uniform Primary School Wear 9768 0342 OSHC Camp Australia co-ordinator Sarah 0401 054 261

2018 Dates to Remember

Term 3 September Mon 10th Sept 10th -14th Sept

School Council Meeting AGM 2017 – 6.30p.m. – 7p.m. School Council Meeting 7p.m. – 9p.m. (approximately) Years 3/4 Camp – Camp Oasis (10th – 12th: grades 34AM, 34SP, 34MC) (12th – 14th: grades 34HL, 34GP, 34KG & 34JL)

18th – 20th Sept School Concerts Fri 21st Sept Casual Clothes Day (FOKPS event – gold coin donation)

Last Day Term 3 (2.30p.m. dismissal) Term 4 October Mon 8th Oct First Day Term 4 Sat 20th Oct KPS School Fete 23rd – 25th Oct Year 6 Exhibition 29th Oct – 2nd Nov Year 5 Roses Gap camp November Mon 5th Nov Curriculum Day (no students at school) Tue 6th Nov Public Holiday – Melbourne Cup (no students at school) Fri 9th Nov Year 2 Sleepover Fri 23rd Nov Foundation 2019 Transition session 1 Fri 30th Nov Foundation 2019 Transition session 2 December Fri 7th Dec Foundation 2019 Transition session 3 Thur 13th Dec Foundation 2019 Picnic/social event Thur 20th Dec Casual Clothes Day (FOKPS event – gold coin donation) Fri 21st Dec Casual Clothes Day (FOKPS event)

Last day Term 4 (1.30p.m. finish)

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Term dates 2018 Fliers attached Term 3 - 16th July – 21st September KPS School Concert (pages 14-15) Term 4 - 8th October – 21st December KPS Fete information (pages 11-13) Grade 6 Exhibition (page 10)

Assistant Principal’s Message Teacher Planning Week What happens during this week?

In the third last week and last week of this term a day is allocated to the levels and specialist teams to begin the collaborative planning of the teaching and learning for the next term. This planning is driven through one of the six transdisciplinary themes to create a unit of inquiry, e.g. “Sharing the Planet”. Teachers in teams reflect on the disciplines of Numeracy, English, Humanities, Science and The Arts and plan to incorporate important skills and knowledge into the unit. They also focus on planning “stand-alone” units within these subject areas. The specialists also plan collaboratively and contribute to one specific unit of inquiry from each level during the year.

At the heart of the transdisciplinary curriculum is the learner constructing meaning through the five essential elements: concepts, knowledge, skills, attitudes and actions. These elements go beyond disciplinary barriers and forge the curriculum into a coherent whole. The curriculum is transdisciplinary in nature because the meaning of the prefix “trans” is two-fold: to convey learning that has relevance across, between and beyond the subject areas and more importantly, learning that transcends the confines of the subject areas to connect to what is real in the world.

It is a significant undertaking by the school both logistically and financially to facilitate a time such as this, for teachers to engage in a collaborative exercise that takes into account the approach outlined above. On the day that teams are planning, the classroom program continues with the support of the specialists and casual relief teachers. The class teachers will talk to the children about this and prepare them for what to expect on their level planning day.

The different levels of the school will be planning on the following days:

Tuesday 4th Sep Level 1/2

Wednesday 5th Sep Foundation

Friday 7th Sep Specialists

Monday 17th Sep Level 3/4

Thursday 20th Sep Level 5 & 6

Peter Ritchie – Assistant Principal/PYP Coordinator

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Principal’s Fete Stall (yes it is back in 2018) There are now 5 large packing boxes in the foyer of the school under a sign “Principal’s Fete Stall Donations” They are all however rather empty and whilst we are gaining donations for books, toys, clothes and other stalls the Principal’s stall needs some goodies. The children were all reminded at Friday morning assembly today so look out they might be raiding the cupboards at home for some suitable treasure. Please read below details of donation requests and many thanks in advance of your generous donations. Families who have joined the Kingsville community in the last few years may have not experienced this particular fabulous offering which has been a feature of some “fetes past”. So, please note the rules and expectations and essential understandings

- the Principal’s fete Stall is not a ‘trash & treasure’ stall – only treasure is acceptable (however as we know one person’s trash is another person’s treasure)

- KPS families will (that is an official direction)donate to the Principal’s stall numerous fabulous items that may no longer be wanted or needed

- KPS families will then buy these back at exorbitant ( sorry I meant reasonable prices) for the benefit of the wonderful KPS students

So, please begin to dig out all these tasteful items you know you have stashed away that no longer suit

your décor, image, lifestyle or - you no longer want, need or

- were gifts that weren’t useful, or

- to your taste or - perhaps your mother in law gave to you and she lives nowhere near Kingsville and won’t be at

the Fete to spot them for sale Forget Camberwell Market or Footscray Finds this stall will be with your assistance full of - color, design, texture, interest, have a touch of vintage and urban chic – all for the Principal “to

flog” - Reality check of course any items that you think could be sold at the Principal’s treasure

not trash stall please donate

The Transdisciplinary Nature of Inquiry in the Specialist Programs A transdisciplinary approach refers to learning that is not confined by traditional subjects

but is supported and enriched by them. Each Transdisciplinary Theme encompasses universal

understandings common across the world and open enough to embrace a variety of content areas. At

Kingsville Primary single-subject teachers, which include Performing Arts, Visual Arts, PE and Italian,

successfully integrate specialty areas into classroom units of inquiry throughout the year. This process

involves the classroom teachers, specialist teachers and the PYP coordinator. Each specialist area links

with one unit of inquiry per year level at some stage throughout the year.

At the beginning of the year, the specialist teachers study the programme of inquiry (POI) that is in place

for the school across all year levels. The teachers look at which unit of inquiry best fits in with their

specialist area, and how they can best support the classroom teacher to deepen the children’s learning

and understanding. The specialist teachers then attend part of the planning day and the discussion

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between the teachers revolves around each level’s upcoming unit and how they can integrate their

specialty area to ensure transdisciplinary learning. These conversations assist specialists in making

conceptual and authentic connections. Specialist teachers also attend grade level meetings closer to the

time of the unit to ensure continuity and that we have a common language and understanding about the

central ideas, lines of inquiry and concepts. We then also reflect with classroom teachers on the unit and

any examine any student initiated action that was taken.

Examples of how each specialist area supports and deepens a foundation child’s understanding include:

- exploring and learning about old fashioned games in PE when the children inquired into

“Family histories can help us understand how the past is different to the present”;

- the Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Italian programs making connections to the Central

Idea “Stories have different purposes and can take many forms, through performance of

stories, illustrating stories, and telling stories in other languages.

Specialist teachers also support students during the Grade 6 Exhibition. The exhibition represents a

unique and significant opportunity for students to exhibit the attributes of the IB Learner Profile

developed throughout their primary school years. This is fully supported by all teaching staff, including

the specialist teachers, who work closely with the grade 6 teachers and students to ensure that this is a

major celebration of their learning journey at Kingsville Primary School.

Specialist Team

NAPLAN Student Reports Individual NAPLAN results have been posted to Kingsville families for students in grade 3 and 5 and should arrive in the mail soon. NAPLAN (the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) is a national test undertaken by all Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students, designed to provide information on your child’s literacy and numeracy achievements. This year NAPLAN was taken on 15, 16 and 17 May. NAPLAN results provide additional information, which can be used along with school assessment and testing. It allows you to compare your child’s achievement with other children across Australia. By itself, NAPLAN does not improve the quality of education, but it gives us a national snapshot of how our children are doing in those important skills of literacy and numeracy. We encourage you to read the report in the context of what you already know about your child’s academic performance and in conjunction with other assessment information and reports you have received. Further information on how to read the report is found on the NAP website: www.nap.edu.au/results-and-reports/student-reports.html Peter Ritchie Assistant Principal/PYP Coordinator

Updating emergency contact details When a student is enrolled at school parents must provide a range of information which includes details such as:

• address • phone numbers • parent A and B details depending upon individual family circumstances • parent occupations • parent work details • family emergency contacts

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• child health information • demographic details for students e.g. visa class status • conditional enrolment details e.g. details of any shared parenting arrangements • student access or activity restrictions details e.g. any Family Law Orders

ALL THIS COMES TOGETHER TO PROVIDE THE KEY REFERENCE POINT OF INFORMATION FOR EACH CHILD ON A DAILY BASIS. Whilst this information can be brought up instantly on a computer screen it is only as accurate as what parents and guardians provide and update during the seven years of primary school. ‘Legal Duty of Care” which requires Principals and teachers to take all reasonable steps to reduce risk to students, may be compromised if we do not have up to date and accurate details for each child. Ensuring such information is updated is ultimately a parent responsibility, but in turn the school has a responsibility to remind parents and look for strategic ways to assist parents in gaining these updates.

Please contact the school if any of your details have changed kingsville.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au with a subject heading of ‘Change of personal details’.

Jeff McDonald, Assistant Principal/Welfare coordinator/Teaching and Learning

Kingsville Awards To be presented on Friday 14th September

FCM 34AM Jack Reinoga, Jack Owens & John De La Rue

FCW Millie Wheeler 34GP on camp

FDG 34HL on camp

FEE Tia Williams 34JL on camp

FLI Dyla Vellu 34KG on camp

1JG Phoenix Volpato 34MC Ryan Sheppard

1JH 34SP Isidora Green

1RM Daisy Mitchell 5AO

1SH 5DS Liam Swan

2AT 5GM Sylvie Ward

2GJ 6JD

2LB Leo Masterton 6MM

2RT Gabriel Webb 6SE

Happy Birthday 6th – 12th September Happy Birthday to Nicholas Ritchie, Alexander Ritchie, Henry Salmon, Phoenix Volpato, Mirka Cumming, Charlotte Fullerton, Tom Brocklesby, Jesse Parnham, Carla Vallejos, Linda Kitanovski, Des Collins, Orla Strachan and Madeleine Ahlip.

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Second Hand Uniform The Second Hand Uniform shop is an important initiative within the school supporting

families to supplement and replace school uniform at a reduced cost. Since the beginning of the year the school has not had a group to run this important community enterprise. So once again I am putting out the call to the school community to find interested parents to take on the Second Hand Uniform shop. If you are able to assist in this school initiative, please leave your name at the office. This can be done in person or by emailing the school with the subject title ‘Second Hand Uniform Shop.’

Sports Update Division Athletics Well done to the 26 children who enjoyed much kinder weather this year on Tuesday 4th September when they competed in the Division Athletics carnival at Keilor Athletics Track. The children showed amazing sportsmanship and resilience when competing in their events. They were part of the Yarraville/Spotswood District of schools who competed against 19 other primary schools in the local area. From this event, I am now pleased to say that we have 12 children going through to the next level of competition, which will be held at Keilor Athletics Track on Tuesday 16th October. Well done to: Maddy Ahlip, Neylan Balbontin, Ronan Bulic, Asha Karunajeewa, Ella Laverty, Ella Leith, Jacob Marron, Ruby Masterton, Ermias Mersha, Olivia Powell, Carla Vallejos, and Jasper Waghorne on their achievements. A big thank you to the staff and parents who helped with this event. Thank you, Lorey Bentley PE and Sport Coordinator bentley.lorey.n@edumail.vic.gov.au

2018 KPS Fundraising Goal

$40,000

$20,000

Friends of KPS is run by

volunteers and we thank

you for your ongoing

support. The funds raised

help provide valuable

resources, classroom

programs and improve

facilities.

Total raised

$16,962.59

$0

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Fete Volunteers Needed From any class COME AND TRY FACE PAINTING WORKSHOP Are you a bit creative? Want to help out on the face painting stall at the fete? Come to one of our easy training sessions and put your name down for a time on the stall. 3:40–4:40pm in the Artroom Wed 12th September & Fri 14th September Term 4 – Wed 10th & Fri 12th October Come and learn our simple designs. Bring your own practice face (child) if you can. All other materials provided. Helping out on the Face Painting stall is not restricted to only allocated class parents. If you have an interest or previous face painting experience please come along to a training session. No Experience Necessary. Any Questions? Sally Green 0408 226 465 or Sue Droogleever.

Will your child / children be at Kingsville in 2019

If you know your child / children will not be returning to Kingsville in 2019 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

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHILDREN NOT ATTENDING KINGSVILLE P.S. IN 2019 Name: ……………………………………… Year level in 2018: ……… Date finishing at KPS: …………

Name: ……………………………………… Year level in 2018: ……… Date finishing at KPS: …………

Name: ……………………………………… Year level in 2018: ……… Date finishing at KPS: …………

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

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Community Noticeboard Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College Open Mornings 2018 20th September, 18th October and 15th November 9.15a.m. – 10.30a.m. Register online: www.msj.vic.edu.au 133 Maidstone Street, Altona PH: 8398 2000 MSJ College Reunion (classes of 1968/78/88/98 and 2008) Saturday 27th October, 2018 2p.m. – 5p.m. Tennison Woods Learning Centre, 133 Maidstone Street, Altona Drinks and light refreshments provided. Tickets through www.tickethost.com.au (free of charge)

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