From The Principal’s Desk

Congratulations kindergarten on finishing your very first term at school. Please find later in this newsletter all the information required for those students in Year 3 and Year 5 who will be involved in NAPLAN next term. If you have further questions please see your class teacher. This term we welcomed our new Confucius Classroom Teachers who have been a wonderful asset to our Chinese Cultural Program. We have worked closely with UNSW Innovations Centre deepening our ties to support our mainstream science programs and Enrichment Groups. We have introduced two new dance programs. Next term we welcome to our school Coding and Touch Typing and another new after school program called Startime (more

information later in this newsletter). Well done Kensington! You have all worked very hard this term so please enjoy your well-deserved break and we will see students return on Wednesday 26 April. Thank you Fania as a concerned Kensington resident and parent of the school for keeping us informed of all the building and Light Rail works in the area. Please note there were contact details at the end of her package if you require more information, or to raise further concerns. On Monday I met with Acciona as I will continue to do throughout the light rail works. A few points of interest were raised. As a local resident If you are not yet receiving the published flier and would like direct contact please email slrcommunity@acciona.com and simply registering “kensington” to receive the correct flier. From 8-24 April the West Bound lane on Todman will be closed as rail and utility works are being completed. From 15-24 April High Street is affected- turning right in Anzac Parade is closed and Right into High Street from Anzac near NIDA is closed.

More up to date information can be sort from: sydneylightrail.com.au

Please find attached information about another new program coming to Kensington. Startime is a filmmaking opportunity for all those students that want to make and act in movies. I recently met Jo at a conference and felt that a program such as this might be good for our students so, if you are interested, please have a look at the attached information and let them know through the expression of interest attached. It will take place one afternoon a week after school in the Performing Arts room. BANR : WORLD CACER DAYSHARED BANNER : WORLD C

As discussed recently at the P & C Meeting if you have any other ideas for after school programs you would like us to have available to you please let the school know so we can look at sourcing them. Robotics will be coming in Term 3. Also discussed at the last P & C was a new School Newsletter provider. Schoolzine is coming to Kensington and we will go live mid next term. The newsletter can be translated, and will have photo albums and videos as well as an interactive calendar and automatic access to all permission forms. There are opportunities to advertise similar to our current newsletter. Please see the information later in this newsletter about advertising opportunities. Today your children will come home with some new school envelopes. With the change over to the LMBR system labelled envelopes will help with smooth money handling. Please fill out the envelopes with the appropriate details and return the money with your child as normal. Thank you for your assistance.

Happy Easter, Happy Greek Orthodox Easter, Happy Peseach and Happy Holidays to all. See you on Wednesday 26 April Ms Louise Stone Principal

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Easter Raffle Easter is just around the corner and each year at Kensington Public School, we hold an Easter egg raffle to raise money for the Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick. Each child is asked to bring in a donation of an Easter egg or festive item to be placed in their class baskets. There will be 4 prize baskets for each class to win. SRC representatives began selling raffle tickets in class from Thursday 16 March. Each ticket will cost 50 cents or 5 for $2.00. The Easter raffle will be drawn at the Easter Hat Parade on Thursday 6 April.

Easter Hat Parade There will be a K-2 Easter Hat Parade on Thursday 6 April. It will be held under the COLA from 9.15 – 10.30 am. Parents and friends are invited to attend. Each child in K-2 is asked to make or decorate a festive hat at home with their parents/carers and bring to school on Monday 3 April. Years 3-6 are welcome to join the parade with their festive hat if they wish.

Online Uniform Shop Orders

The Kensington Public School Uniform Shop uses an online ordering system for uniform shop items. An online catalogue has been established with Flexischools.

There are no changes to the current uniform shop opening hours. You are still able to visit the volunteers in the uniform shop on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 8:30am – 9am.

Please see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at https://www.flexischools.com.au/ for more information.

OPPORTUNITY CLASS PLACEMENT TEST (YEAR 5 2018) Today, students in Year Four received a note regarding an ‘Intention To Apply for Opportunity Class’ for 2018. Detailed instructions can be found at https://education.nsw.gov.au/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5 The application website opens on 26 April and closes on Friday 12 May 2017. No late applications will be accepted. There are no paper application forms. Please return the ‘Intention to Apply’ note even if your child is not applying for an Opportunity Class.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Danny 6/5R who had a great achievement in 2017 NSW Junior Table Tennis Open Championships on Sunday 26 March. He received 3 medals U/11 Boy's Double - Gold Medal, U/10 Single - Silver Medal, U/11 Boy's Single - Bronze Medal.

Photo Day School Photo Day will be on Monday 1 May. Due to the school holidays, and students returning on Wednesday 26 April, photo envelopes will be given out on the first Wednesday back in Term 2. We apologise for the short notice. However, a copy of the envelope with prices listed for your budget requirements is below. Sibling photos will also be taken on the same day. A separate envelope for this can be collected from the office from Wednesday, 26 April onwards. Both envelopes must be returned on photo day. For payment please follow the steps listed at the back of each envelope. Remember all children are to wear their summer uniform on this day. Thank you for your co-operation Maria Alexandrou Photo Co-ordinator

Violin Lessons at KPS We are excited to welcome our new violin teacher Mrs Holly Doig to Kensington Public School. Lessons will commence in Week 2 of Term 2 on Friday May 5th. Lessons will be on a Friday and available for any child from Year 1 to Year 6. New students are welcome.

Rates for lessons: 30 mins private lesson: $35 per half hour Shared lessons: 2 students per lesson: $18 per half hour 20 mins private lesson: $20 String Ensemble will be at 8am on a Friday before school and the fee for this will be $70 per term. If you wish any further information please contact Mrs Doig via email: hollysmith900@gmail.com

Socceroos

School Banking is SUPER FUN! Develop good saving habits and earn

exciting rewards along the way.

School Banking Day at KPS is every Tuesday (8am to

9am). Every deposit (big or small) will earn your child

a Dollarmites token. Every 10 tokens can be exchanged

for an exciting reward such as Cyber Handball,

earphones and more!

If your child needs a School Banking account, speak to

the School Banking Team on Tuesday mornings!

And you’ll be helping to raise money for KPS! KPS receives $5 when a student makes their first ever School Banking deposit and 5% on every deposit made through the school (to a max. of $10 per individual deposit).

Calling all KPS Parents

TUESDAY

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Focus of the Fortnight

Notes Home

Term 2 Sports Notes

Expression of Interest Year 4 Camp

Intention to apply Opportunity Class

Year 5 2018

Expression of Interest Stage 3 Bathurst

Camp

Music Festival 2017

K-2 Student of the Month Congratulations to the following children who were nominated by their teachers and peers to receive the above award. These children consistently uphold the school values of Honour, Knowledge and Community.

KA-Sonny, KM-Grace, KP- Emily, 1C-Fei Yang, 1E-Amalyn, 1M- Joe, 2/1B-Leah,

2A-Andy, 2C-Edward, 2P-Ivy

P&CNewsTerm1,Week11

contact the P&C: kensopandcgmail.com

Thankyouforyourgeneroussupportof

thesell-outP&CMovieNight!J

Hot Cross BunsDelicious, fresh hot cross buns for sale following the school Easter Parade, and during recess, this Thursday 6th April. YUM!

Have a great break

Suggestion BoxWe always love to hear your ideas for community and fundraising events that support our children’s education at KPS.

Please do get in touch with any ideas or feedback, either by email: kensopandc@gmail.com or pop a note in the Suggestion Box in the school office.

Newsletter Sponsorship

We are pleased and excited to inform you that we’ll be producing a new eNewsletter with Schoolzine. The move to this new format will enable us to communicate with the school community across multiple channels. It will promote and enhance our engagement with parents, students and the wider community. We believe you’ll find the eNewsletter highly engaging, as it will provide us with a more efficient and effective means of connecting with you. The new format will allow the inclusion of video, photo galleries, online bookings, mobile app, feedback forms, calendars and so much more. The newsletter also has a sponsorship section which provides a great opportunity for local businesses to engage with our parent community. If you would like to be a part of this, please contact Schoolzine. 1300 795 503 http://www.schoolzine.com.au/advertisers.html

Please suggest any local businesses you would like Schoolzine

to contact and send the list at your convenience to:

advertising@schoolzine.com.au

fax 07 5636 0956

Industry suggestions Business & Contact Details

Child Care Centre

Tennis Coach

Dance School

Tuition

Real Estate

Karate/ Martial Arts

Electrician

Florist

Bicycle School

Bus Company

Plumber

Air Conditioning

Computer/ IT

Church

Doctor

Dentist

Orthodontist

Financial/ Mortgage

Broker

Legal

Vet

University

Other:

Please indicate if there are any Businesses/ Industries the school would not like to be

included in the newsletter.

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Any enquiries to advertise in your school newsletter that approach the school directly, we

would love to hear from them too, please forward their contact details convenience

to advertising@schoolzine.com.au or fax back to 07 5636 0956.

* Please note advertising is subject to Industry Availability and Advertising Spaces currently

available.

Dear Parents and Careers, IMPORTANT: CHANGES TO EXCURSIONS FOR TERM ONE KPSOOSH VACATION CARE With Term One coming to an end and school holidays starting next week, KPOOSH vacation care will commence from Monday April 10th until Friday 21st April. We would like to inform all those enrolling their children that certain activities have been removed from the calendar and are now replaced with incursions. Changes include: Tuesday 11th April:

- Luna Park excursion has been cancelled and replaced with: - Heidi Hoops a hula-hooping incursion (held on premises). Children will

learn tricks and make their own hula hoop. Thursday 13th April:

- Dancing and Drumming Genies excursion - has been replaced with: - Bollywood Dance incursion (a 2 hour dance class held on premises).

Wednesday 19th April:

- Baker and Builder café, Mad Hatters Tea Party excursion has been replaced with:

- Super Cody – an incursion where children learn to build digital games, using laptops and creativity. Older children get to build a drone.

Friday 21st April: - Monster Skate excursion, formerly a trip to Homebush, will now be an

incursion (held on premises). We understand that some parents may have booked days specifically based on the activities previously advertised. We will offer full refunds to any parents who no longer want their children to attend, based on these changes. An updated calendar of activities can be found below. Kensington Vacation care is available to all children at Kensington Public School. Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible. Regards KPSOOSH Executive Committee

KPSOOSHAUTUMNVACATIONCAREPROGRAM–2017 Monday 10th April

In-Centre Tuesday 11th April

In-Centre Wednesday 12th April

In-Centre Thursday 13th April

In-Centre Good Friday

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Movie Day Come dressed as your Favourite

Movie Characters !!

HEIDI HOOPS

Mind Boggling Hula Hoop tricks Flips, Rolls, Multiple Hoops

Swap Old Stories for a New Adventure! Bollywood Dance

DailyActivitiesinclude:- Filmascenefromyourfav

movieorcreateyourown!- Makeacostumeormask- Decorateapopcorn/lollybag- “ADMITONE”–Makeamovie

ticketforcollectionattheticketbox!

- Dramagames!!CelebrityHeadsandmore!!!

DailyActivitiesinclude:- WatchHeidi’samazing

demonstrationincludingsomeofhertrickiesttricks!

- Learnsometricksofyourown!

- Havefunwhileexercising!!- MakeyourownHulaHoop

topracticeyourtricksandtakehome.

- MakePlaydough

DailyActivitiesinclude:- Createyourowncomicstyle

storyoryourownflipbook- PlayPictionary&Charades- MakeCookiestoeat- Buildcubbyhousesortents- Enjoyyournewstoriesinside

yourcosycubbywithatorch,cookieandfriends

SwapaBookfromHome-Maximum(3)booksperchild

DailyActivitiesinclude:- DressupinBollywoodCostumes!- ListentoabriefhistoryofBollywood

&watchaprofessionalperformance- Learnastep-by-steproutine- Learn&playthroughfungames!- Indiancookingexperience;currypuffs- Decorateapaperhandinhennatattoo- Art&CraftIndianLotusflower- EASTEREGGHUNT

CENTRECLOSED

Easter Monday PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Tuesday 18th April In-Centre

Wednesday 19th April In-Centre

Thursday 20th April In-Centre

Friday 21st April In-Centre

Goofy Gala Day

Super Cody

Any materials

you would

like to get

creative

with? Bring

along!

RECYCLED MATERIALS or HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Monster Skate

CENTRECLOSED

DailyActivitiesinclude:- Solve“TheAMAZING-RACE”

includescreativeandcognitivechallenges

- FacePaint- Egg&SpoonRace- ThreeLeggedRace- SackRace- BalloonChallenge- PintheTailontheDonkey

DailyActivitiesinclude:- UsethelatestDigital

Technologies,iPads&laptops- Learntocodebybuildinggames- Controldrones,robots,perform

stunts&accomplishmissions- MadHatterHighTea;Bringa

bearorsofttoytojointhepicnic- Makeahat,bunnyearsorbow

tietowear- Makecup-cakes&decorations- HighTeaundertheFigTree

DailyActivitiesinclude:

- Craftyourwayintoan“ARTATTACK!”- Cardboardboxcreations;buildyour

owncityorrobot- Easelpainting- Groupartprojects- SillyStringart- Makealavalamp(Pleasebringaclear

plasticbottlefromhome)- AndMUCHMORE….

DailyActivitiesinclude:- MonsterSkatecomesto

KensingtonPublicSchool…Bringingwiththemminirampstosetupourveryownskatepark

- Becoachedbyprofessionals- Learntricksusingscooteror

skateboard- Protectivegearandriding

equipmentprovidedbyMonsterSkate

- CelebratethelastdayofholidayswithamonsterDISCO

Each Day Please Bring Your:RECESS-LUNCH–BOTTLEDWATER–HAT–CLOSEDINSHOES

VACATIONCAREBOOKINGPROCESS:

1. Completea2017ENROLMENTFORM(foundonwebsite).HandthisinoremailalongwithyourBOOKINGFORM&EXCURSIONAUTHORISATIONtotheKPSOOSHoffice.

2. CompleteaDirectDebitpayment(transferandaccountdetailscanbefoundbelow&ontheENROLMENTFORM)3. KPSOOSHwillemailyouaconfirmation.UNTILYOURECEIVEACONFIRMATIONEMAILYOUDONOTHAVEABOOKING.ITISYOURRESPONSIBILITYTOCHECKTHECONFIRMATION.4. Bookingsarenon-refundable.Ifyourchildisabsentonanyconfirmedbookingday,thefeesfromthatdayarenon-refundableduetothefactthatpaymentis

madebasedonbookingsandnotattendance.Allexcursions/incursionsandtravelarepaidinadvanceandstaffsarerosteredaccordingtobookings.5. Ifthedayhasfilledbeforeyouhavebookedorpaid,youwillbeputawaitinglistandcontactedifaspotbecomesavailable.

HOWMUCH?$45perchildperday.AllfeesmustbepaidinfullbyFriday3rdApril2017.

EMERGENCIES:TheCentreCo-ordinatorcanbecontactedon0425291281(EMERGENCIESonly,please)

OPENING/CLOSINGHOURS:Thecentreisopenbetween7.30amand6pm.Ifyouarelateyouwillbecharged$25latefeeforthefirst15minutesand$2foreveryminutethereafter.Ifyouarelatemorethan4times,yourlatefeeswilldoublefortheremainderofthevacationperiod.

IFYOURCHILDISGOINGTOBEABSENT:Pleasephoneifyourchild/childrenwillbeabsent(0425291281).Thisavoidsunnecessaryholdupsonexcursiondays.

WHATTIMEDOINEEDTOBETHERE?Onexcursiondayspleasebeatthecentreby9.30amunlessthereisanearliertimespecifiedontheprogram.Thereisnorequiredtimetobehereforincursiondays,howevermostofourpaidentertainmentstartsfromabout10amonwards,ifyouanticipatebeinglaterthan10am,itisadvisabletoletthecentreknow.CCB:KPSOOSHisregisteredfortheCCBrebateandwhereapplicableyourrebatewillbedeductedfromthisdailyfee.ForthosethatarenoteligiblefortheCCrebateyouarestillencouragedtosupplyCentrelinkReferencenumberandindividualchildren’sCentrelinkReferenceNumberstoensureyoureceivethe50%ChildcaretaxRebate.PleaseholdoffpaymentuntilyouhavereceivedconfirmationbyKPSOOSHviaastatementoremail.FOOD:EachdaypleaseensureyourchildhasMorningTea&Lunch(weencouragehealthyeatingsowepreferyoupackyourchildhealthylunchboxalternatives)-pleaserememberthatthecentreisaNUT&EGGFREEZONE.Breakfast&AfternoonTeaisprovided.Refillabledrinkbottle,especiallyonexcursiondays.Ifdrinksarenotsuppliedchildrenwillbeprovidedwithabottleofwatertotakeontheexcursionandthiswillbechargedtoyouraccount.

EDUCATOR/CHILDRATIOS:Yourchild’ssafetyisveryimportanttous.KPSOOSHislicensedtohaveamaximumof50childrenperdayin-centreduringvacationcare.Stafftochildratiosare1:15whenincentreand1:8whenonexcursions.CENTREACCOUNTDETAILS:KPSOOSHCIBSB:032157ACCOUNT:144551

INTERPRETERSERVICE:Ph:131450

TRAVEL:Unlessotherwisestated,TraveliswithTelfordToursbus&coachservice

SPENDINGMONEY:Unlessspecifiedchildrendonotrequirespendingmoney.Allchildrenmustcomeonexcursionswithsufficientfoodforthewholeday.

HAVEWEMISSEDSOMETHING?Pleasefeelfreetocontactus:KPSOOSH77-79DoncasterAvenue,Kensington,2033.Mobile:(0425)291281Landline:9663-5040Email:holidaycare@kpsoosh.com.auWebsite:TBA

Squiggler Academy is a vibrant hub for growing minds, full of fun and engaging

activities for children, where we spark their imagination and inspire a love of learning.

vacation careWant to get your kids out and about these

school holidays to enjoy the best our city has

to offer? Welcome to Squiggler Experiences.

These Autumn holidays we are packing the

bus and heading to the most action packed

fun-filled destinations! Open to all primary

school aged children, so tell your friends and

get them to join in the fun!

Cost includes

• 2 experiences per day

• Entry fees

• 3 meals (Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea)

• All day transportation

Timetable

7:30am- Drop Off: St Martins Hall

8:30am 105 Todman Ave, Kensington

9am Bus Departs

10am Morning Tea (provided)

11am Destination 1

1pm Lunch (provided) & Free Play

2pm Destination 2

4pm Afternoon Tea (provided)

5-6pm Return & Pick up

ONLY $80* per child/day Child Care Benefit / Child Care Rebate Available!*before eligible Government Benefit

Only 20 places per day - BOOK NOW!Contact info@squiggler.com.au • squiggler.com.au • 1300 SQUIGGLER

autumn 2017Mon 10th April Tues 11th April Wed 12th April Thurs 13th April

Armory Adventure Olympic Park &

Newington Armory Playground

Taronga Zoo & Backyard to Bush

Playground

MCA: Contemporary Kids & Centennial Park Playground

Ritz Cinema ‘Smurfs’ & Heffron Park

Scooter Adventure & Easter Egg Hunt

Tues 18th April Wed 19th April Thurs 20th April Fri 21st April

Ice Skating & Marrickville

Waterplay ParkGolden Ridge

Farm Visit

Ritz Cinema ‘The Boss Baby’ & Sydney Park

Scooter Adventure

Hyde Park Barracks Convict Escapade &

Centennial Park

TERMS & CONDITIONS(1) Timetable weather dependent. In case of wet weather venue we will move to an an indoor venue. (2) Children MUST bring a hat, water bottle and wear closed in shoes (i.e. running shoes) (3) Certain activities may require a spare pair of socks, a change of clothes and/or scooter. All details will be provided in permission forms. (4) Meals will be provided, however please ensure your child has their own labelled water bottle. (5) Vacation Care closes at 6pm strictly. A late fee is applicable if you are late to collect your child. (6) Refunds will not be issued, unless in special medical circumstances. (7) Payments are to be made upon booking.

Dream Big!OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

CCB/CCRApproved!

iStar is a dynamic after-school filmmaking program that gives students skills, through modern learning, in communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. This is a highly practical program that aims to make you an accomplished and creative filmmaker.

iStar develops your creative voice through writing, acting, directing and editing your own movie productions using smart devices. With real time tablet technology, students learn the fundamentals of filmmaking; framing, sound, lighting and camera acting techniques and how to apply these stylistically to a variety of different genres of film. You will engage with some of the latest apps, including; green screen, timelapse sequencing and other SFX software for the purposes of making your digital stories more engaging and creative.

Each week students will be guided by our expert coaches and undertake a filmmaking challenge, related to the specific theme of the term. Drawing on the skills developed through the course of the year, students will collaborate to create their own film, which will be screened at a Premier Film Festival at the conclusion of the course.

www.startime.com.au

Register your interest

CLICK HERE startime.com.au

Workshop

5-12BEST SUITED

FOR AGES

Creating awesome action packed videos

Using super cool apps to create amazing SFX

Acting, directing & editing in your own movie

Kensington Public School

The majority of text your child will write during his or

her lifetime will be done on a keyboard!

Join our Typing Club and learn how to

Touch-Type

conveniently held at KPS

Who: 7 to 12 year olds

Time: 8am Tuesday or Friday 3.15pm

Room: Library

• Work through modules learning all the keys on the keyboard with an online account that holds all your child's statistics, course

progression, test results, etc. • Learn the correct posture, hand, finger & wrist placement to

avoid future problems. • NAPLAN is going online from 2017 so tests will be done on a

computer in the coming years. • Lessons are for 1 hour

• Spaces are limited for each lesson so register your interest NOW! • $18 per lesson paid by the term

• It is a fun, learning environment with lessons and games

This will be an extra curricula activity to teach your child how to touch-type prior to them going to High School. The use of technology is not

only increasing in our private lives, but throughout the school curriculum as well. How will your child type their assignments, prepare a

presentation or just do research on a Computer?

So get in early and have your child learn this LIFE SKILL Now!

We are taking an Expression of Interest to run this program at KPS.

If you have questions, please contact us at info@typing4kids.com.au or 0415 445 785 Judy Korlaki.

Visit our web site - www.typing4kids.com.au or Facebook page.

HTML, CSS and JavaScript are the 3 main languages of the web and they are the basic tools that ourchildren need to learn to conquer the digital world.Build

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To all parents & students at Kensington Public School, in Grades 3-6Our fun coding classes are starting on Monday the 1st of Mayuntil Monday the 26th of June from 3.45pm to 4.45pm

NoahCodeis starting!!!

NEW YEAR,NEW CONCEPT,NEW LOOK,NEW WEBSITE& REVISEDCURRICULUM

COOL

GAMES!

Save money, save time & help us save the environment

REGISTER ONLINE...Easy, simple & 5% OFF (on offer) if you join us for the year

No skills, no knowledge and no prerequisites

For more information, and if you want to find out about our scheduled

demo dates nationally and this year classes, please go to:

noahcode.com.au info@noahcode.com.au - Driss 0488 77 99 11

NEW & EXCITING