Inside this issue

Parent Workshops..……………………2

Joy Project…….......……….....………..3

Welcome back..……………....…….….4

Key Dates………... ......................... 5

Action Teams .............................. 6

Governing Council ...................... 7

School News .............................. 8

Teacher welcome ....................... 9

Staff List ...................................... 11

Community Noticeboard ............12

Diary Dates……………………………….14

Tuesday 3rd February 2015

Term 1 Issue 1

KPPS NEWS

Email:

dl.0996_admin@schools.sa.edu.au

Website:

www.kidmanpkps.sa.edu.au

We would like to welcome

all of our new students

and families to Kidman

Park Primary School.

On Wednesday the 28th January, Ebony Strong and Danielle Tylor our Foundation educators,

conducted the first of two parent evening workshops. Over twenty five parents came along to

learn more about reading development and strategies they can use to support their child’s

reading at home. Parents were also given some activities designed to help them understand how

difficult the reading process can be for some students and that reading is not just decoding the

words on a page.

Ebony and Danielle also talked about Bug Club, a program the Early Years use at KPPS that enables

our students to access e-books at home while being monitored by their class room educator.

More details about Bug Club will be talked about at Acquaintance Night in week 4 .

The second workshop for all Foundation student’s parents will be held on Wednesday, February

4th in the library at 6.oopm. This will be on Inquiry play base learning.

Karen Duval

NOTES SENT HOME: Canteen Price List School Sport 2015 Swimming (R-5) 2015 Chess Club

Parent Workshops

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The second workshop for all Foundation student’s parents will be held on Wednesday

4th February in the library at 6.00pm.

Parent Workshops

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THE JOY PROJECT - Making a difference to the lives of our

students and wider community For all KPPS staff the school year started with an inspiring and energetic two

days of work with international speaker Amanda Gore. Everyone was inspired

by her energy, inspiration and passion to create a joyful world. We have been

motivated to make our school a place of joy where everyone feels safe,

motivated to learn and caring for others. The Joy Project has started at KPPS –

we hope that everyone will join the journey to help transform the lives of our

whole community.

Talk to your child about: The PEARL Room, gratitude glasses, Circles of Joy,

positive music, Joy Jigs, TaDa moments etc to check his or her engagement

in this project.

Desy Pantelos is leading the whole school change with all students visiting

her in the PEARL Room. Desy will be using a variety of different activities

and tools from Amanda’s work and Positive Education to create whole

school change.

Our student Joy Action Team will also add another layer of positiveness

around the school.

Classes are currently focussing on a variety of different joyful activities, later

this term we revisit Gratitude and next term we will move onto new topics.

Our next newsletter will outline in detail the Joy Project.

How does this help student learning outcomes? Is the Joy Project really

needed? Mental health is becoming our #1 health issue. Depression is

impacting on the lives of many. We all need the skills to be optimistic, to get

along, to listen, laugh, have hope, forgive and have inner peace.

Imagine the resiliency of our students if they have this inner strength to be

joyful and then the learning that will come from that place.

IT’S EXCITING TO BE BACK!

Our school is certainly a positive and happy place with students getting along, learning the new routines of their

classrooms and making new friends. We often worry about how our children will survive in a new class, with new

students and a new teacher. But, change is a part of life and with the right preparation success can be achieved. A

number of our classes have ‘Post It’ walls where positive comments about school can be made. Rating high on the

lists has been making new friends. Being able to mix, work and learn with a variety of peers is certainly a skill

needed for resiliency.

GREAT NEW STAFF

Joining the KPPS team this year is Michael Gibbins (P2) and Debra Carmichael (Japanese). Michael is new to our

school and Deb has worked at KPPS a few years ago. We hope both enjoy working at our school and we look

forward to their contributions to the learning and lives of our students.

We are excited to welcome back to KPPS this year, Alex Stojanovic (U6), Nicola Holmes (P4) and Kath Lucas

(Learning Centre). Like Michael, Danielle Tylor also starts 2015 as a permanent member of the teaching team.

Welcome Back!

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Being able to mix, work and learn with a variety of peers is certainly a skill needed for resiliency.

INCREASED STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN 2015

Over the coming weeks, students across the school will be able to apply to be a member of a

variety of Student Action Teams for 2015.

SCHOOL LEADERS

PURPOSE: To be the student representatives at special events To lead the student body To oversee the organisation of the Kidmanathon To coordinate the organisation of the student committees and their associated activities

Applications have opened for Year 7 students to apply to be a student leader. Any Year 7

student can apply.

Selection process:

Friday February 6th 1pm Applications close (selection panel then shortlists candidates)

Monday February 9th Shortlisted applicants announced

Friday February 13th 10am Shortlisted candidates present speeches followed by class voting

Year 7 classes have been briefed on the procedures that must be followed and have access to

all application forms.

Good luck to our many potential student leaders for 2015!

Welcome Back!

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WELCOME TO OUR FOUNDATION STUDENTS IN U4 & U5

KEY DATES FOR TERM ONE MEETING THE TEACHERS – ACQUAINTANCE NIGHT 2015

A great opportunity to – meet your child’s teacher, hear about 2015 learning programs, check out your child’s classroom, meet other parents and ask any clarifying questions that you might have!

DATE Thursday February 19th

TIME 6:00 – 7:15 Sausage sizzle (drinks for sale)

6:30 – 7:15 U1-U6, R8 & Learning Centre

7:30 – 8:15 All other classes

SUPERVISION Students will be supervised in the yard from 6:30pm & a crèche

provided for pre-schoolers

PARENT MEETING – Putting a positive spin on our programs @ KPPS

KPPS parents and friends are invited to attend our AGM to hear a brief summary of

the school’s achievements in 2014 and then participate in a workshop on Positive

Education and our Joy Project – creating a joyful school. The meeting will be held in

our new PEARL Room and led by Desy Pantelos and John Clarke. Have your say on

how parents can be engaged in this project.

DATE Thursday February 26th

TIME 7:00 – 8:30pm

LOCATION PEARL Room (next to canteen)

CHILDCARE A crèche will be available

Don’t worry all nominations to be on our Governing Council close before the

meeting!

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2015 STUDENT ACTION TEAMS – Aspiring to make a difference

At KPPS we have always aimed to both formally and informally provide a variety of leadership

and organisational opportunities for students. In 2015 we will establish Student Action Teams

to achieve the following;

Provide a diverse range of leadership opportunities for students

Involve students in both the development of the school and decision making

Build student engagement across the school

Provide opportunities for students to work in intergenerational teams

2015 ACTION TEAMS

TEAM/PURPOSE YEAR LEVELS STAFF MEMBER

COMMUNITY AWARENESS ACTION TEAM Increasing student awareness of local and global community

issues Fundraising to improve the lives of others (locally or globally) Making a difference to the lives of others

4, 5, 6, 7

CPSW

SUSTAINABILITY ACTION TEAM Developing awareness and strategies to be a sustainable school Making a difference to our environmental footprint Core team working with representatives from each class.

4, 5, 6, 7

Tricia Matthews

ART EXHIBITION ACTION TEAM (Terms 1 & 2) Provide student input into the running of the art exhibition Coordinate student activities and responsibilities at the Art Exhibition Liaise with parent and staff teams organising the art exhibition

5, 6, 7

Peter Georgeopoulos

SPORT ACTION TEAM Assist in the maintenance and wellbeing of class sporting equipment Coordinate lunchtime sporting and coaching activities for students

5, 6

Terry Ahern

ADVENTURE PLAY AREA ACTION TEAM Design a new adventure play area for the south west corner of the school Work with Governing Council to make it happen

2, 3, 4, 5

Noeleen Cox

CREATING JOY ACTION TEAM Initiating a variety of activities, events and displays to create a positive and joyful school for all

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Desy Pantelos

MULTIMEDIA ACTION TEAM Manage and set up multimedia equipment for school events Create multimedia displays and records of school events Run training and events using ICTs

3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Sandra Gibbons

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GOVERNING COUNCIL – WHY NOT GET INVOLVED? Contributing to the growth and development of a school can be a stimulating and rewarding experience. It can be a great feeling to know that you are making a difference to the lives of hundreds of children by ensuring their safety, providing first class learning facilities and helping in their academic, moral and social development. THE GC FACTS - Governing Council meets twice a term usually on a Thursday from 7pm Any parent and community member can nominate for GC but he or she must

complete a nomination form and must not have been declared bankrupt nor convicted of any offence of dishonesty (see nomination form)

Nominations close Friday February 20th Members must have a current Relevant History Screening (previously known as a

Criminal History Screening) from DCSI GC has an executive consisting of the Chair, Deputy, Secretary, Treasurer and

Principal. The executive meet separately to plan the GC meetings and to review the finances of the school.

Executive positions are filled at the first meeting of the newly elected GC If more nominations are received than the declared number of vacancies an

election will occur at the AGM GC members can also be a part of a subcommittee and take on the role of link

between a committee and GC 2015 GC COMMITTEES All committees meet twice per term at a time nominated after the AGM Nomination for subcommittees can occur on the attached form. Further

nominations will be sought after the AGM. Canteen & Uniform* - oversees the management and operation of the canteen & uniform shop including input on the menu, uniforms, suppliers, pricing, special days, stock control and managing the finances. Out of School Hours Care* (OSHC) - Oversees the management and organisation of the Out of School Hours Care program. Fundraising and Community Involvement Committee: Coordinates all fundraising activities for the school. Facilities: Helps decide on maintenance and other capital works projects required in the school including the school garden. *Canteen, OSHC and the Uniform shop are all non profit businesses owned by Governing Council. They have employed staff who are responsible for day to day operation, but GC provide an important oversight and management role. Other sub committees may be created based on need and interest.

GOVERNING COUNCIL NOMINATION FOR ELECTION FORM 2015

SPORTS NEWS SPORTS TEAMS 2015 Is your child interested in playing for a KPPS sport team this year? All children were given a yellow sport note to express their interest in playing for a team. Please fill in the information and return the slip to the front office ASAP as it was due back to school on Friday 30th January.

Terry Ahern Sport Coordinator

Casual Day – Friday 13th February Are you superstitious or are you a sweetheart?

On Friday 13th come dressed in black if you’re superstitious or red if you’re

a sweetheart, or if you’re a superstitious valentine come dressed in both

red and black. – Gold coin donation please.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB This year you will notice some changes to the Scholastic Book Club. There is just one brochure per student. Our school is not yet on LOOP but soon will be.

LOOP stands for Linked Online Ordering and Payment System for Parents. All Loop orders will earn the same great Scholastic Rewards for our school. We will advise parents when we are on LOOP.

Lois Burrow Librarian

KPPS CHESS CLUB When: Commencing – Monday 2nd February Week 1

Times: Monday 1:40-2:40 pm

Venue: Library

Cost: $50 (GST Free) for Term 1 2015

Chess notes were sent home earlier this week, spare forms are available from the front office. Chess provides a positive social outlet, a wholesome recreational activity that can be easily learned and enjoyed at any age. This chess course will introduce you to the key rules of the game and the more important ideas you need to play a good and exciting game. You will learn the 4-Move mate (Scholar's Mate) and the Fried Liver Attack, the need for development and tactics like pins

and forks and skewers and discovered attacks. We will also explore the endgame and learn strategies like the 'Lawn-mower'. And above all, the course will be fun. If interested, fill out the form and return it (with cash or cheque) to the office by Monday February 7, 2015. Numbers are limited and it is first-in, best-dressed.

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Deb Carmichael is the new Japanese teacher at KPPS, teaching R – 7. She used to

teach Chinese and now she is teaching Japanese. The last school that she taught at

was West Beach Primary School but she has taught at K.P.P.S before as a TRT

(Temporary Relieving Teacher). She has enjoyed teaching at K.P.P.S so far.

Deb has lived in Japan for 5 years with her children going to school there. She wants

to teach us about her Japanese experience and what it’s like to live in Japan. She

also wanted to have some contact with Belinda Sensei, our Japanese teacher, who

has gone to Japan for a year but will be back in 2016.

We hope she will have a fantastic year at K.P.P.S

By Portia, Ellie and Wendy

Nicola Holmes In 2015 Aleeshya and I were placed in P4 with Miss Holmes. She is teaching a year 5/6

class, we have noticed that the classroom is a positive environment.

Miss Holmes has been very positive with us so far this term. We believe that she will be

an awesome teacher for us this year. Miss Holmes has showed us that we need to

have a growth mindset included with a positive mind.

She has not given any of her student stationary for a reason she has put heaps of

stationary in the middle of the classroom to teach us to share. Every morning P4 has

focus students who come up and tell us one positive thing that happened to them

over the weekend.

Miss Holmes has told us that she would like to teach us math in a more positive way so

we don’t get bored with maths. This year we have got our spelling words and Miss Holmes has made them all

positive words, also in spelling we have to do LCWC (look, cover, write, check) which is where you look at the

word, cover it then write the word to get better at spelling it.

This year we are excited to have Miss Holmes as our teacher, we hope she has a fabulous year with the P4

students ahead. By Siobhan and Aleeshya

Michael Gibbins Michael Gibbins is the new Year 6/7 teacher teaching P2. He has been teaching at

different schools for 5 years. He first worked in Dubai for 2 years, then he taught at

Yorke Peninsula for another 2 years and then at Thorndon Primary School. Last year he

worked at Kidman Park Primary School for 3 days and enjoyed it very much so this

year he is teaching again.

He has taught about mindsets where he taught us about growth and fixed mindsets,

fingerprints where we got to work out our difference kind of fingerprints and survey

the rest of the class to see what they got. Also he taught about famous successful

Australians, like Douglas Mawson which we did a work sheet on and other interesting

things.

He wants a positive environment in the classroom, so he is making a happy zone for

the people that feel upset. In the happy zone there is a quote wall, post it window

and a sitting area with comfy red chairs. We also decorated the class by making a

piece of adjective art.

We hope he enjoys the rest of his year at K.P.P.S

Deb Carmichael

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CELEBRATING SUCCESS

Do you know of any former KPPS students who have done really well (at school /

uni / work / sport)? Please let us know and we will acknowledge their success in

a future newsletter (sending their photos will be even better) Send information/

details to: dl.0996_admin@schools.sa.edu.au

CHICKEN POX / SHINGLES Two cases of Chicken Pox have been confirmed in students in the older years

at KPPS. If your child is unwell, please keep them home to help stop the

spread.

If you have any concerns about your child's health, information can be found

by following the link below. http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/

health+topics/health+conditions+prevention+and+treatment/infectious+diseases/

chickenpox+and+shingles/chickenpox+and+shingles+-+symptoms+treatment+and+prevention

PIANO & FLUTE LESSONS

Piano and flute lessons are available at KPPS, if you child is interested, please

contact Tanya Welsh on 0411 772 892 for more information.

SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE All babies, children and young people under 18 years are welcome to attend the

School Dental Service. Dental care is FREE for most children.

SA Dental Service participates in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. A small fee may apply for children who are not eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

All dental care provided is FREE for preschool children.

To locate your local School Dental Clinic, or for more information about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, please visit www.sadental.sa.gov.au

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2015 STAFF LIST

Principal John Clarke

Deputy Principal Karen Duval

Coordinator R-7 Learning Centre Enza Maselli

Rec. to Year 7 Learning Centre Teachers

Enza Maselli enza.maslli789@schools.sa.edu.au

Barbara Bayly barbara.bayly635@schools.sa.edu.au

Kath Lucas

U1 Yrs 1/2 Margie Dunstan margie.dunstan172@schools.sa.edu.au

Heather Long heather.long527@schools.sa.edu.au

U2 Yrs 1/2 Marina Lekkas marina.lekkas497@schools.sa.edu.au

Heather Long heather.long527@schools.sa.edu.au

U4 Foundation Danielle Tylor danielle.tyler737@schools.sa.edu.au

U5 Foundation Ebony Strong ebony.strong595@schools.sa.edu.au

Heather Long heather.long527@schools.sa.edu.au

U6 Year 1 Alex Stojanovic alex .stojanovic327@schools.sa.edu.au

Rm 7 Year 2/3 Mike Paluszkiewicz mike.paluszkiewicz311@schools.sa.edu.au

Rm 8 Year 2/3 Noeleen Cox noeleen.coz664@schools.sa.edu.au

Rm 9 Year 4/5 Kym Meredith kym.meredith958@schools.sa.edu.au

Rm 10 - Year 3/4 Merilyn Knott Lois Burrow Thurs-day

merilyn.knott47@schools.sa.edu.au

Rm 11 – Year 3/4 Sandra Gibbons sandra.gibbons680@schools.sa.edu.au

Kerry Arnold kerry.arnold901@schools.sa.edu.au

Rm 12 - Year 4/5 Peter Georgeopoulos

peter.georgeopoulos972@schools.sa.edu.au

P1 - Year 7 Tricia Matthews tricia.matthews789@schools.sa.edu.au

P2 - Year 6/7 Michael Gibbins michael.gibbins596@schools.sa.edu.au

P3 – Year 6 David Krieg david.krieg953@schools.sa.edu.au

P5 – Year 5/6 Nicola Holmes nicola.holmes596@schools.sa.edu.au

Japanese Deborah Carmichael deborah.carmichael48@schools.sa.edu.au

Positive Education Desy Pantelos desma.pantelos319@schools.sa.edu.au

Sport Teacher Terry Ahern terry.ahern817@schools.sa.edu.au

Health (in U3) Jenny Preston jenny.preston80@schools.sa.edu.au

Resource Centre / RBL Lois Burrow lois.burrow665@schools.sa.edu.au

Special Education Teacher Kay Bosworth kay.bosworth351@schools.sa.edu.au

Admin Staff: Andrea Olson, Carol Adamopoulos, Tara Salvaterra, Jen PorteousIT Technician: Simon Thilthorpe (Thurs & Fri)

Student Support: Pam Grant, Freya Duncalfe, Debbie Kuta, Cathy Creek, Jen Porteous, Lee Reeves, Nadia Demasi, Iarla Bastians

Learning Centre: Stella Crossman, Karen Pontifex, Brandon Dolgner, Caroline Morgan, Kristy Leunig, Jodie Pearce, Claire Cutting ,Melanie Offord, Anastasia Greer-Clarke, Beris Eden, Michelle Lazzarino, Kayla McAllister BSSO: Mitra Golbaghi , OSHC: Freddy Santos (Director) Canteen: Carli Tanti Groundsperson: Arnie Hissey

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WSJFC Registration Day

(Football)

The WJSFC will conduct it’s annual Registra-

tion day on Sunday 8th February 2015. All

players to attend as confirmation of registra-

tion and personal details are required. Meet

your coach, plus enjoy the afternoons activi-

ties. Free water slide, sausage sizzle and

ice-creams for all players/siblings.

Sunday 8th February 2015

2.00pm—6.00pm

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SEATON HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS WITH HIGH INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL (SHIP) Seaton High School offers an ongoing separate SHIP class, with a range

of additional educational opportunities, to ensure that gifted students

reach their full potential.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR 2016 YEAR 8 SHIP CLASS

Application and Nomination forms are available from:

Seaton High School or their website: www.seatonhs.sa.edu.au

Closing date: Friday 27th February 2015

Information Evening at Seaton High School

Monday 9th February 2015

7.00—8.00pm

WSJFC Registration Day

(Football)

The WJSFC will conduct it’s annual Registra-

tion day on Sunday 8th February 2015. All

players to attend as confirmation of registra-

tion and personal details are required. Meet

your coach, plus enjoy the afternoons activi-

ties. Free water slide, sausage sizzle and

ice-creams for all players/siblings.

Sunday 8th February 2015

2.00pm—6.00pm

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