NEWSLETTER TERM 4 WEEK 8

29th NOVEMBER 2018

KOJONUP DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Blackwood Road, Kojonup, WA, 6395 Phone: 9831 2300 Fax: 9831 1643 Canteen: 9831 1403 Email: Kojonup.dhs@education.wa.edu.au

TERM 4 WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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3 PP – Yr 6 Swimming Lessons

4 Kindy Day

5 School Psychologist Play Café 9:30am – 11:30am

6 Kindy Day

7 Whole School Assembly 2:00pm Year 10 Graduation Dinner 6:00pm

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10 Kindy Day

11 Kindy Graduation Day 11:00am Presentation Night Year PP-10 6:30pm School Early Close 12:25pm

12 Reports sent home Play Café 9:30am – 11:30am

13 Kindy Day STUDENTS AND STAFF LAST DAY

Year 6 Graduation Ceremony 11:00am

14 ADMIN STAFF LAST DAY

FROM THE PRINCIPAL – Clare Roser It is hard to believe that this is the last newsletter of the year and as you would be aware, the school is in the midst of finalising the 2018 school year as well as planning for 2019 and even into 2020. I have to say, it is at this stage of Term 4 that I start to get confused about what year it actually is! Since our last newsletter, the Year 10 students, under the guidance of Mrs Fleay, have prepared and delivered their speeches to members of Rotary as part of their Bursary support. Feedback suggests they all did a wonderful job and we wait to hear who the successful candidates are. The incoming Year 6 and Year 10 students also presented their 2019 Student Leader speeches, all primary students from Year 3 to Year 5 and students in the current Year 6 to Year 9 classes were able to vote for their preferred candidate. The successful students will be announced as School Captains for 2019 at the Presentation Night. End of Year Presentation Night and Graduation Our whole school Presentation Night will be held on Tuesday 11

th December 2018. We ask that you are seated by 6:15pm

for a 6:30pm start. The theme for this year is Space. Each class has been working really hard on their items, I think I am in a good position to sing along with the Year 6 class ‘Star-trekking’ song now, as it is heard in my house at least once a day! Students will be dismissed at 12:25pm on Tuesday 11

th December, to allow students time to rest and get ready for

Presentation Night. The Year 10 Graduation will be held on Friday 7

th December at 6:00pm. Mrs Fleay is keeping families up to date with

arrangements. The Kindy Graduation will be held on Tuesday 11th December at 11:00am and I look forward to attending

this and seeing our youngest students take a step closer to full time schooling in 2019. Finally, our Year 6 class will hold their Graduation Ceremony on Thursday 13

th December at 11:00am followed by a shared lunch; this is also the last day for

all students and teachers. P&C Thank You As many of you are aware, our school P&C are a dedicated group of parents who contribute an enormous amount to our school. In addition to fundraising for additional school equipment and facilities, they are also responsible for some of the services available to our students such as the magnificently run Canteen. Thank you to Janet Evans (President), the executive and all members of the P&C for your support of the students at our school. The P&C will be hosting a ‘Welcome Back’ picnic early in Term 1 for all families and staff, watch out for more details. Volunteers Thank You The staff and I would like to sincerely thank all parents and members of the community who have generously volunteered their time in some way to assist with camps, excursions, reading and as an extra pair of hands during many class activities. Without this support many of our regular activities just would not be possible. Positions Vacant for School Council and P&C 2019 There will be a number of positions becoming vacant on both committees for 2019. This is an excellent opportunity for you to become more involved in our school community and help Kojonup DHS reach its full potential.

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Staff Movements We say goodbye to a number of staff at the end of this Year. Mr Terry and Mrs Nicholls will head into retirement; Ms Forrester, Mr Frick and Ms Matthew will all be returning to Perth to teach, Mrs Moyes will be relocating to Mandurah with her family, Mrs Eyres and Mrs Scolari will be taking maternity leave and Mrs Simpson who is not returning to KDHS. We wish all of those staff leaving us, all the very best in their new ventures. School Structure 2019 Students will be placed against the following preliminary class structure for 2019. Please be aware that this structure is subject to change. This may occur if our projected student numbers fluctuate, due to unexpected students leaving the school or an influx of new enrolments. Staffing for 2019 is still being processed, as we are bound by Department of Education procedures and timelines. Year Levels Kindy Pre-Primary Year 1/2 Mrs Watson/Mrs Tuckett Year 1/2 Mrs Marsh/Mrs Kelly Year 3.1 Year 3.2 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9/10 streamed for core subjects On behalf of the staff, I would like to wish all families a safe holiday break and look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday 4

th February 2019.

MERIT AWARD WINNERS – 2nd November 2018 Primary Danielle Macfarlane Hunter Herbert Kaiden George Fen Fleay Carissa Daw Amelia Mills Tess Webb Caitlin Thomas Jed Catto Amelia McGeachy Mitchell Holland Eloise Plowman Shakira Riley-Woods Alexander Mills Justice Hamilton Amy Hope Gracie Stehbens Bonnie Norrish Imogen Pape Zaide Chesson Hannah Goad Jayda Weazel Jacob Marsh Sarah Cussons Colby Wallam Tahnee Dalton Samantha Malady Jazz Pedersen Harry Kelly Brooke Milne William Fleay Terehia Potaka-Osborne Secondary Abby O’Halloran Leah Hardingham Crystal Howell

Jacob Hart Zach Baker Chantelle Evans AUSSIE OF THE MONTH

Tara Coole Olivia Draper Ashton Morrison-Gianatti Shelby Watene Kayne Wicks Charlotte Smith Riley McIllree

MERIT AWARD WINNERS – 23rd November 2018 Bryce Michael Tona Watene Rhianna Riley Max Fardig Houston Clarke Ingrid Jorgenson Cody Ferguson Brock Donaldson Caliika Peneha William Fleay Jack Crane Jessie Gibson Tahnee Dalton Georgia Malady Zander Chesson Calen Hamilton Lachlan Trezise Megan House Flynn Roser Jazz Pedersen

THE YEAR FOUR KINGS PARK AND PERTH ZOO EXCURSION On the 22

nd and 23

rd November 2018, my class (the Year 4’s) and parent volunteers went to Kings Park and Perth Zoo –

South of Perth – to learn and explore about different zoo animals.

When we got to school we packed our bags into the trailer and got ready to go to Williams. While we were on the road we played, told stories, took photos and did our work packs. Soon we arrived at Williams and we played and ate recess there. Then we got a picture with the numbat statue.

After that we hit the road and went to Synergy Parkland to have lunch. After lunch we had a play and took a photo of the crocodile (dinosaur) and the Year 4 class! Next we went to Kings Park to fill out our work packs.

First we explored the big boab tree. Next we looked at the big statue of John Forrest and after that we explored all the Remembrance Day things and Cenotaph. Next we went to Synergy Parkland to have afternoon tea and have a play.

Then we headed off to the zoo. We unloaded our bags and bought stuff from the gift shop while we waited for the zookeepers. When the zookeepers got there (Rob and Judy), they showed us where we were going to be sleeping and we got a short walk around the zoo.

When it was darker Judy, (one of the zookeepers) told us about enrichments and what it was used for. We had to identify enrichment items and talk about what animal would use it. After that we did a night walk and we shined a red light on the animals so it wouldn’t blind them. The lion was cool and it looked like it was getting ready to pounce on Savannah!

At night, nuts were dropping on the roof and the wind was howling so it was a long night. In the morning, we packed up and said our goodbye and then we went back to Williams. We had burgers for lunch and played for a bit and then we hit the road again. When we got to school we unpacked our bags and went home.

I liked the zoo the best because the animals were awesome and it was fun to look at all the real zoo animals. The realistic dinosaurs had really cool sound effects. By Pippa Radford

YEAR TWO WAR ON WASTE WEEK Throughout Week 8, both the Year 2 classes have gone absolutely recycling crazy! Each day has been filled with activities centered around the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle campaign, enabling students to learn all about the positive impact they have on our environment. We have upcycled materials to create foaming monsters, Christmas decorations, a bottle top mural and have even been on an excursion to Blackwood Waste and the Renew Opshop. Our 42 students were lucky enough to see how our community engages in the reusing and recycling process and were even treated to their own pre-loved books from Renew. Thank you to Mrs Beta Eatt for driving the bus and to Mrs Anne Davies, Mrs Judy Rodda and Mrs Janet Evans for assisting our classes on our excursion. We would also like to thank Mr Matt Webb who provided us with an informative session at Blackwood Waste and Mrs Jill Trethowan, Mrs Francis Owen and Mrs Kaye Brockman for allowing all students in to Renew at once. Good luck to all our Year 2 parents and your quest to implementing your new reduce, reuse and recycling program at home!!! Mrs Susan Marsh, Miss Kate Forrester and Mrs Jeannie Kelly

KOJONUP JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT Sunday 9

th December 2018

Nominations to Pete and Jahna Trethowan, jahna@iinet.net.au 9834 1033 or 4013 620 324. Please state child’s name, DOB and event/s to be entered. Entries Close 6:00pm Wednesday 6

th December.

Events: Girls and Boys singles and doubles 10 and under (able to serve) 12 and under 17 years and under age group as at 31/12/2018 Registration 8:30am matches commence 9:00am. Morning, afternoon tea and lunches available to purchase. Cost - $15.00 per person ($5.00 for singles, $10 for doubles) Assistance with umpiring will be required please. The committee has entire control of this event. Sponsored by The Cant Family.