Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Phone: 02 6931 2703 Fax: 02 6931 4342 Principal: Lyn Eacott

Email: kapooka-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.kapookap.schools.gov.edu.au

Newsletter

Term 1 / Week 6/ 2020

Community of Small Schools Swimming Carnival

A big congratulations to those students who attended the CoSS Swimming Carnival. The children represented

Kapooka Public School extremely well and showed great sportsmanship and perseverance throughout the

day. Congratulations to Nikkia, Dylan, Lincoln, Jack and Toby who qualified for the Wagga Wagga PSSA

Carnival being held today.

Soccer Gala Days

On Thursday and Friday, Mrs Stevens took

teams from Kapooka PS to attend the Soccer

Gala Day.

What wonderful weather we had for the Mini

Matildas and Mini Socceroos gala days, run by

Football Wagga Wagga at Jubilee Park last

Thursday and Friday.

We had a fabulous showing of players from our

small schools communities (CoSS) with three

teams for the boys and two teams for the girls.

All teams played some fabulous football

against various schools from the Wagga Wagga

and Coolamon areas, showing gradual

development in skills across the day. I am sure

they all slept well afterwards that is for sure!

A huge thank you to the parent helpers on the

days - as always your help was greatly

appreciated

Important Dates / Information

School holidays - Term 1 ends on Thursday 9th April Term 2 begins for students Tuesday 28 April

School Banking - Banking day is Friday morning. Please hand your banking book into the school office. See office if you require information to set up an account

Parent on line payments (POP) - are made through our website. www.kapooka-p.schools.gov.edu.au Access the “Make a Payment” tab and complete details.

School APP– SZAPP Kapooka Public School use SZAPP to communicate messages and information to parents. Please download from the App Store for either iPhone or Android and link to KPS.

P&C Uniform shop - complete a pink form for orders, post in the P&C (pink) letter box. Uniform orders only may be paid by bank transfer - Account details are: Commonwealth Bank - BSB: 062 600 ACCOUNT NO: 1074-2105 Use your surname as the reference please. Please keep in mind payments may take 2-3 days to process.

School Values - RESPECT will be demonstrated by students when they: RECOGNISE THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS.

School News Emergency Drill On Tuesday we practised our Evacuation Drill. All students heard

a continuous siren to alert them to the drill. They were then

escorted to the Basketball Court and had their names marked

off. The students were quickly back to work afterwards and the

day went on as usual.

Parent/Child/ Teacher Interviews Thank you to those who attended the Parent/Student/ Teacher

interviews. The teachers have all had very positive feedback and

are implementing individual student goals from these meetings.

If you were unable to attend and would like to meet with your

child/ren’s teacher, please phone the office to arrange a time.

Meet our School Admin and Support staff

Mrs Robyn Geale (School Admin Manager - SAM) I have been at Kapooka School for 19 years which has seen the name of my position make many changes along with adapting to new systems. I enjoy meeting our new families each year, however, is sad saying goodbye to the many that leave. I have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Our son lives in London. I love to patchwork, sew, cross stitch, knit, crochet and enjoy early morning walks, however, most of all I love spending time with my grandchildren, husband and family.

Mrs Cindy Hounsell (School Admin Officer - SAO) On Thursdays I get to come and enjoy working at Kapooka Public School. I have been working at Kapooka school since 2005

I also work at Red Hill Public 4 days. I love to go walking and catch up with friends. I also enjoy spending time with my three children and husband of coarse! Our family loves to go water skiing and we love to go to Melbourne to watch AFL footy.

Ms Olivia Limbrick (School Support Learning Officer - SLSO) I think the best thing about my career is sharing a laugh with the students and also celebrating even the smallest amount of growth. This will be my third year at Kapooka Public School as an SLSO and I am just truly blessed to have this role. I have worked in education for 8 years and can confidently say it is my passion. I absolutely love and adore my family consisting of my Mum who is an absolute gem, my Dad the music man, my sister Gabi the Central coast voyager, my brother in law Luke, and my partner Mitch who is the kindest soul I have ever met.

In my spare time you will catch me watching Netflix on the lounge in some comfy clothes and a blanket. I also enjoy spending my time with my beautifully supportive friends who I just can't get enough of.

Mrs Rebecca Mantell (School Support Learning Officer - SLSO)

I have only been at Kapooka Public School for a short amount of time. I started here in September 2018. I have two children and enjoy spending my free time shopping, cooking and gardening.

Mr Kerry Geale (General Assistant - GA) I have been working at Kapooka School for many years. I look after the grounds and gardens and small maintenance jobs at the school. I like to help the staff and students with their planting of vegetables, plants and gardens. I am a horticulturist.

Term 1 2020 - Week 6- March

March

Mon 2 Wagga PSSA Swimming, OASIS, Wagga

Thur 5 2021 High school expression of interest forms are sent home

Fri 6 CANTEEN - lunch - Spaghetti Bolognaise Assembly run by Class 3/4 at 2.15, KNC

Mon 9 Year 6 shirts and money due in for printing

Tue 10 Mrs Hinkelmann /Mrs Geal at PL from 1.30pm

Wed 11 Riverina PSSA Swimming, Albury Gymnastics Year 6 shirts taken to printer

Thur 12 * Girls Cricket Gala Day - CoSS * P&C Meeting, 9.15am, school library * Wagga High Sch Taster Afternoon 1-2.45pm

Mon 16 Harmony Day Week

Thur 19 High School Taster Afternoon - 1, 1-2.45pm 3/4 ‘Our Water’ Incursion– special visitor

Fri 20 National Day of Action against bullying 2021 high sch expression of interest form due 5/6 ‘Sustainability’ incursion - special visitor Assembly run by Class 1/2 at 2.15, KNC

Thur 26 3/4 ‘Lake View’ Incursion– special visitor

Fri 27 Mrs Geale absent

Mon 30 P&C Annual General Meeting

Mon-Fri

30Mar 3April

Mrs Dolan absent all week.

Thur 2 WWHS Taster afternoon -2, 1-2.45pm

Fri 3 Assembly run by Class K/1 at 2.15, KNC

Reminders Please remind your child each morning to wear their

school hat and apply sunscreen.

NO hat PLAY in shade.

Work book/dance/gymnastics money due ASAP, thank you to those families who have already paid.

Notes due back - High School taster day 5/6 - soccer gala day 3/4 and 5/6 - Year 6 re shirts and printing

2021 high school expression of interest form for year 6 will come home this Thursday and need to be returned by Fri 20th March regardless of local, non government and interstate.

Return of notes Please return notes promptly to school and within the time frame. Your child is unable to attend/participate in events if permission is not given. Prompt return enables administration processes to happen smoothly. Thank you for your coperation.

Our School Leaders and Parliamentarians Our School Leaders for 2020 have been inducted and begin their official roles for the year. Congratulations to those children who have earned a position for 2020.

Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Phone: 02 6931 2703 Fax: 02 6931 4342 Principal: Lyn Eacott

Email: kapooka-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.kapookap.schools.gov.edu.au

Clean Up Australia Day On Friday, the children participated in ‘Clean Up

Australia Day’. They worked together to clean the

playground and community. The children were also

able to spy a mob of kangaroos on their journey!

Prime Minister/ Speaker of the House

Coby and Mariah

Treasurer/ Secretary

Jasper and Kadence

Ministers for Media and Communications

Nikkia and Zarah

Ministers for Education and Library

Faith, Faith and Kira

Minister for Health and Environment

Emmerson and Layla

Ministers for Sport and Recreation

Blake and Bailey

Ministers for Fundraising and Social Events

Noah, Ella and Wyatt

Class Ministers

K/1 Sebastian Lulu

1/2 Sarah Aiden

3/4 Lincoln Alleah

Sports House Leaders

Wambuwuny Gugubarra

Captain Captain

Nikkia Bailey

Vice- Captain Vice- Captain

Kira Noah

DSM News Last week, we held our welcome Morning Tea for our Defence Families. Thank you to all who were able to

attend. Helen Marshall, our FLO also attended. If you are still yet to return Helen’s “Keep In Touch” form,

please do so ASAP. Helen is here to support the Defence families in Wagga and she does an amazing job and

by returning the form, helps her to do so.

We love to see parents help in our school community and one way to support the school is through the P&C.

A few of our current parents who run the P&C may possibly post this year, so we will be on the lookout for

new volunteers. If you would like to be involved in the Kapooka school community, meet new people and be

a little social, this is a great opportunity to do so.

For families new to Kapooka and current families who may not be aware, I have a parent library in my office

that can be utilised by all Kapooka families. Topics range from: Education, Parenting, Looking after yourself

and your family and many more. Below are just a few examples of the titles that can be borrowed.

The Reading Bug… and how you can help your child to catch it.

Reading Magic: How your child can learn to read before school - and other read-aloud miracles.

1-2-3 Magic! Effective Discipline for Children 2-12: making the task of parenting a bit easier.

Every Kid: Parenting your Five to twelve year old.

Great Ideas for (Tired) Parents: The strategies in this book are easy to use & really work, even when you

feel right at the end of your tether.

Happy Times Together: Simple activities that will have you & your children creating unforgettable memo-

ries together.

Parenting: Create a calmer, more nurturing home environment.

Raising real people: Practical solutions to common problems drawn from parents, children and the au-

thor's own experience.

Getting Your Kids Active: How to have active, healthy kids.

1000 great Places to Travel with kids in Australia- a state by state guide.

When to really worry: mental health problems in teenagers and what to do about them.

Dealing With Sibling Rivalry: Get a greater understanding about the causes of sibling rivalry.

Bring Out Your Child's Confidence: Help kids achieve - independence, positive habits & overcome perfec-

tionism.

Bring Out Your Child's Best Behaviour: cooperative kids, positive behaviours & speak so kids will listen.

Please feel free to let me know if you would like to come and have a look on what is on offer.

Please remember to inform us if your serving member is away for any length of time. This provides us with

the information so we are able to best support your child/ren in times of absence.

Rachel Dolan DSM rachel.dolan1@det.nsw.edu.au

Buddy Groups Our Buddy Groups have kicked off, with our Year Six students leading group peer support sessions with the other children. This is a great opportunity for them to develop their leadership skills and friendships with other children. Last week, the children played a game where they had to draw the body parts of a monster as the dice were rolled. We ended up with some very interesting creations!

P&C News Please volunteer for activities listed below. We require help to run these activities.

Volunteers - needed to help with our Mother’s Day raffle stall. We will be selling tickets between 10am-4pm on Sunday 19th April & Sunday 3rd May. We are hoping to have 2 people on at a time for 2hr shifts. Please contact the P&C if you can help.

Mother’s Day Craft - This year for Mother’s Day we will be helping each class make some handmade gifts instead of having a gift stall. Cost is still TBA. Helpers for this would also be greatly appreciated.

Volunteers/General Members - if you would like to help at any of our fundraisers/meal deals/gift stalls etc, you will need to become a general member. Forms can be found at the front office and the $2 can be left with the pink membership form filled in correctly and posted in the P&C PINK notes box. A WWCC Appendix 5 will also need to be completed.

P&C Uniform Shop - We will look at putting a winter uniform order in at the end of this term to ensure everyone has the appropriate uniform for the colder months. A uniform meeting will be held before our AGM to

discuss some changes to the current options for

uniforms. We would like community input on this matter

so please attend to have your say.

Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Phone: 02 6931 2703 Fax: 02 6931 4342 Principal: Lyn Eacott

Email: kapooka-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.kapookap.schools.gov.edu.au

Wagga High School Transition - Year 7 2021 Calendar dates for parents.

Taster afternoons (for current year 5 and 6 students) - Thursday 12th March 2020 - Thursday 2nd April 2020 Parent/student Information Night - Wednesday 18th

March from 6pm in Currie Hall Expressions of Interest high school placement due-20

March Testing Day -Thursday 18th June, Currie Hall 9.30-

11.30am Orientation Day—Tuesday 1st December

Gymnastics Gymnastics is well on the way this term with students participating in lessons each Wednesday for eight weeks. They have been focussing on balance, safe landing, whole-body control and hand-eye coordination. This week, our K/1 class had fun learning how to balance plates on sticks. They had to focus to keep the plates spinning and stable. It was trickier that it sounds!

Community of Small schools (CoSS) Kapooka School along with 3 other schools (Uranquinty, Ladysmith and Tarcutta Public Schools) form a ‘Community of Small Schools’. Group. When we come together for sport Gala Days in Soccer, Netball, etc, we do not wear our own sport uniforms, we wear a black and white shirt, as seen in this Photo, use the above logo and play as one under the ‘CoSS’ name.

Baby News Faith and Emmerson have a new baby sister! Macayde Maree was born on 20/02/2020 at 2.58m. Congratulations to all.

Community News

Rugby League and League Tag The Wagga Magpies JRLFC is looking for boys and girls to join the club for the 2020 league and league tag season. League teams range from U6's to U15's and league tag teams start at U8's through to U16's. Registration is $130 and includes playing shorts and socks as well as a training jersey. We are an Active Kids registered club. To register with the Magpies in 2020 vsit www.playrugbyleague.com/play alternatively contact club Registrar Kerryn Fuller on 0427 893 315.