KURUNJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL ~ “Learning Together”

NEWSLETTER 12 - 2021

Thursday 6th May, 2021

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Tuesday afternoon marked the first occasion since March 2020 where all teaching staff met face to face in the Personal Learning Studio for our weekly staff meeting. For 13 months all meetings and curriculum planning have occurred on-line via Webex or in small groups where density limits have been observed. The most recent School Operations Guide has now lifted the restriction of density limits in classrooms and other areas only accessed by staff and students, although staff are encouraged to continue to physical distance where possible. ‘Density limits still apply however in areas generally accessed by the public, such as the school office/reception. Although events (assemblies, ceremonies and other large gatherings) are permitted with external guests (parents/carers/visitors), the overall attendee limit (inclusive of guests, staff and students) must still be based on available floor space of the venue; with the density limit of one person per two square metres applied. If an event is held exclusively with students and staff from a single school during or outside of school hours, density limits do not apply to the venue regardless of whether the event is held at school or at a hospitality venue, entertainment facility or community facilities.’ These restrictions therefore potentially still impact our forthcoming Year 3-6 concert on 10th June, planned to be held in the Kurunjang Secondary College gym. In the event that further lifting of density restrictions for events with parents/carers does not occur then we will determine an alternative as we did last year for events involving large gatherings, including year 6 celebration/graduation. In the meantime however, we are so pleased to be able to include external guests in our forthcoming Family Fun afternoon on May 27th (for which you received the flyer this week and which is included in this edition of the newsletter.) Please put in your calendar if you are available to attend school on the 27th May for a picnic lunch and fun activities and games with your child/ren. We invite all parents and carers of pre school children enrolling in school for 2022 to link into an information evening on the 16th June at 6.00pm via ZOOM. Details of this evening will be forwarded shortly. We are hoping too to follow it up with a face to face evening early in Term 3. Tours for any prospective enrolments are back to being conducted face to face rather than our video alternative of last year. Please contact the office on 9743 0633 to arrange.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Although enrolments can be received at any time during the rest of the year, the earlier we can confirm numbers then we are able to commence planning class numbers for 2022. If you know family members, friends or neighbours whose child will be attending Kurunjang PS in 2022, please let them know to come for a tour and arrange their enrolment. Another traditionally annual event which was not possible in 2020 is the Mother’s Day stall. We thank the members of the PFA for the stall this year. The children have been very excited to be able to attend and purchase something special for between 50c-$5.00. To all mothers, Grandmothers, aunties and all significant females in the life of a child, we wish you a very happy day on Sunday.

~ Learning Together

FOUNDATION

ENROLMENTS

2022 ARE NOW OPEN

Parents who live within our school’s designated neighbourhood area are invited to enrol their children for Foundation 2022 at the office. To be

eligible to enrol for Foundation in 2022 your child must turn 5 years of age by 30th April 2022. You must provide proof of your child’s age by presenting a birth certificate. For students who were born overseas you must present their passport and visa details. Immunisation certificates are also required and may be posted to you on request by calling 1800 653 809. As the immunisation and birth certificates may take a little time to arrive, we suggest you get organised early and phone for your certificate now.

Please contact the school office on 9743 0633 if you would like to arrange a tour of our school.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

AWARDS

Student of the week awards are made each week and announced in the newsletter on a Thursday. The awards are presented to the

students at assembly on Friday at 2.30pm in the Gym.

3/4 Castellas ~ Jovan Vojnovic 3/4 Castellas ~ Pukhraj Gill

3/4 Mel ~ Alexi Rudd 3/4 Mel ~ Valentino Cameron

3/4 Marks ~ Isabel Lewis 3/4 Marks ~ Jeremy Setema

3/4 Lisa ~ Manu Maka 3/4 Lisa ~ Lueth Panthum 3/4 Blake ~ Ty-Rhys Psaila 3/4 Blake ~ Seraphina Tellis

3/4 Carli ~ Tristan Mallia 3/4 Carlie ~ Nuh Mohammed Naveed

3/4 Ransome ~ Taleah Pollett 3/4 Ransome ~ Georgia Sarota

3/4 Ransome ~ The Whole Grade 5 Layton ~ Jahnell Cheung-Pun

5 Layton ~ Jordi Tong 5 Kirstin ~ Elyce Pasco

5 Kirstin ~ Jaylah Cheung Pun 6 Ana ~Connor Crabtree 6 Ana ~ Payton Burnett

6 D’Elia ~ Miranda Tynkkynen 6 D’Elia ~ Meir Hundal

CELEBRATION OF LEARNING ~

FOUNDATION LISA

Foundation Lisa has settled straight back into the expectations and routines that were set during term one. I am proud of how willing they are to have a go and try their best at any task that is set for them, as well as how they have already started to build up their resilience and bounce back from mouse problems. I have been surprised by how much growth I have already seen in my students, and I am sure I will be astounded by all they have learnt at the end of this year. Every day in Foundation is an adventure and I can not wait to see what the next one will be.

YEAR 7 2022 APPLICATION

FORMS

All of the families of Year 6 students should have received the Year 7 2022 application form. Could you please return completed forms to the school by Friday 14th May. If

you have any questions, or did not receive your form, please contact the office on (03) 9743 0633.

BOOK CLUB

Book Club is due to be returned tomorrow Friday the 7th of May for

processing. Whether your child is at school, or still at home, you can place your order on LOOP as normal. Online orders will close on this date for delivery at school. Please make sure all orders have the child’s name,

grade and correct money placed in a sealed envelope/bag.

FORWARD PLANNING

Thursday 6th May

Mother’s Day Stall ~ Gifts 50c to $5.00 Friday 7th May

Book Club ~ Orders Due Friday 14th May

Year 7 2022 Application Forms ~ Due Thursday 27th May

Year 3/4 Camp ~ 1st Instalment Due

Year 5/6 Camp ~ 1st Instalment Due

Family Fun Afternoon ~ 1.40pm – 3.10pm Monday 14th June

Public Holiday ~ Queens Birthday Thursday 17th June

Year 3/4 Camp ~ 2nd Instalment Due

Year 5/6 Camp ~ 2nd Instalment Due Friday 25th June

Last Day Term 2 ~ 3.10pm Dismissal Monday 12th July

Curriculum Day ~ Student Free Day First Day Term 3

Thursday 12th August

Year 3/4 Camp ~ Final Instalment Due

Year 5/6 Camp ~ Final Instalment Due Wednesday 25th August – Friday 27th August

Year 5/6 Camp ~ Urban Camp Parkville Wednesday 8th September – Friday 10th September

Year 3/4 Camp ~ PGL Campaspe Downs Adventure Camp

Friday 17th September

Last Day Term 3 ~ 3.10pm Dismissal Monday 1st November

Curriculum Day ~ Student Free Day Melbourne Cup Eve

Tuesday 2nd November

Melbourne Cup Day Friday 17th December

Last Day Term 4 ~ Early Dismissal 1.10pm

NOTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

REGARDING EXTENDED ABSENCES FOR

FAMILY HOLIDAYS OR EVENTS

We appreciate that families from time to time may be absent for family holidays or events. In the event that you know you will be absent please come to the office to collect a notification regarding extended absences for family holidays or events form for approval. This will enable the class and specialist teachers to be aware of the absence and for the absence to be recorded on compass

LOST LIBRARY BOOKS

We currently have a large number of overdue library books. Could I ask all Parents and Carers to help their children look at home over the holidays for books that belong to our school and return them to the library.

Thank you Lynne Notman ~ Library Technician

CANTEEN

3 Party Pies Flavoured Milk (Chocolate or

Strawberry)

$5.00

LATE ARRIVALS:

If your child is running late for any particular reason, please take them to the office to be signed into school. A late pass will be issued to your child to be given to the teacher.

DISCLAIMER

All advertisements placed in this newsletter and flyers sent home on behalf of sporting groups and auxiliaries are done so in good faith. It should not be assumed that Kurunjang Primary School is recommending these activities. Parents have a responsibility to make sure that activities are suitable and safe

for their children.

Wilson Pee Wee Tennis (4 – 7 years) MLC Hot Shots (5 – 12 years)

Junior & Adult Coaching (Group & Private Lessons available)

Squad Training for Elite Juniors Mums in Tennis Program

Professional Racquet Restringing Ask us about NEW Cardio Tennis!

Phone: Steve Kelly 0409 173 273