Karoo News

Term 2 Week 1 Wednesday 13th April, 2016

APRIL 2016

Fri 15th—Fri 22nd April : ANZAC badges for sale (1:30-1:40pm in the Y5 & 6 learning common or at the office after school)

Mon 18th April : KPA meeting—7pm Assembly: Prep—Year 2 Karoo Reading Challenge begins Tues 19th April : Year 6 Superspeak Gateways (selected students) Thurs 21st April : Year 6 Superspeak Fri 22nd April : Finance Committee—2:30pm Mon 25th April : ANZAC Day—no students Tues 26th April : OSHC Committee —6:15pm Gateways (selected students) Wed 27th April : Scholastic Orders Due Thurs 28th April : Year 1 Coach Approach

MAY 2016

Mon 2nd May : School Council at 7pm No Assembly (TRIBES) Tues 3rd May : Gateways (selected students) State School Spec Rehearsals Year 6 Superspeak Wed 4th May: Mothers’ Day Stall Thurs 5th May : Mothers’ Day Stall Fri 6th May: District Cross Country Mon 9th May: Assembly: Year 3-6 Tues 10th May: NAPLAN Gateways (selected students) Wed 11th May: NAPLAN Thurs 12th May: NAPLAN Mon 16th May: No Assembly (TRIBES) Tues 17th May: ICAS—Digital Technologies Year 6 Superspeak Parent Class Wed 18th May: Education Week Open Day Mon 23rd May : Curriculum Day (no students) Tues 24th May: Prep—Taskworks incursion Thurs 26th May: Year 3—Taskworks excursion Mon 30th May: No Assembly (TRIBES) Tues 31st May: ICAS—Science Prep—Coach Approach

JUNE 2016

Thurs 2nd June: Year 1—Hands on Science Fri 3rd June: Year 1—Hands on Science Division Cross Country Mon 6th June: Assembly—Whole school Tues 7th June: Yr 5s—Kate Wilde Intro Session Yr 6—District Sports Day Wed 8th June: State School Spec Rehearsals Thurs 9th June: Yr 4—Polly Woodside excursion Fri 10th June: District Junior Y3/4 Hooptime Mon 13th June: Queens Birthday—no students Tues 14th June: ICAS—Writing Wed 15th June: ICAS—Spelling Mon 20th June: Assembly—whole school School Council Fri 24th June: Last day of term

Respect Responsibility Excellence Honesty & Fairness

Tolerance & Understanding

Karoo Calendar—Term 2 Principal’s Comments Year 5 Camp This term has started with our Year 5 students going on camp into the city. This is the first time that Karoo has undertaken a city camp, and feedback indicates that our students are representing the school in a very positive manner and enjoying the opportunity to learn about the history of Melbourne. On Monday they had a walking tour of Melbourne and visited the Chinese Museum. At the end of the day they enjoyed tenpin bowling and arcade games followed by tired feet and lights out at CYC in Collins Street. Yesterday was the Melbourne Museum, the Melbourne Gaol and the State Library. Today the campers visited the Botanic Gardens for the indigenous presentation ‘Connecting to Country’ and then a visit to the Art Gallery to see the Andy Warhol exhibition. Each of the visits and tours have involved an activity program based on the early settlers of Melbourne, which have been interactive and designed to bring history alive for our students. We have truly appreciated the fantastic support of so many parents who have assisted with attending different parts of the camp to ensure a high ratio of adults to students.

Holidays and Term 2 According to our students the holidays were a great time to rest and recuperate. We are grateful to families for keeping an eye on the school and with the help of the video cameras and local police our grounds are in good order. Term 2 is always a very busy one with assessments and reporting along with all of the other excursions, incursions and sporting events that fill the school days. We appreciate the support that Karoo families provide to your children to build their confidence to do their personal best in learning, the arts, sport and civics and citizenship.

School Review Each State Government school undertakes a school review and writes a Strategic Plan and an Annual Implementation Plan. Karoo will undertake a school review this year as our Strategic Plan was for 2012-2016. I will keep the community informed about your contribution to this process. A school review is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the growth and progress of the school over the four year period and then look to the future and use government initiatives and programs to continually enhance the well-rounded education for all of our students and the contribution of families to learning and community growth.

ANZAC Day—Badges for sale Monday 25th April is ANZAC Day—no students at school. We will be selling badges from this Friday 15th April until Friday 22nd April (see item overleaf).

Curriculum Day: Monday 23rd May On Monday 23rd May there will be a Curriculum Day - pupil free day. Staff will be moderating assessment outcomes and writing individual student reports.

Irene Harding Principal

Term Dates 2016 Term 2 11 Apr—24 Jun Term 3 11 Jul—16 Sept Term 4 3 Oct—20 Dec

Phone: 9759-6222 Fax: 9759-6211 Email: karoo.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: http://www.karoops.vic.edu.au

IMPORTANT DATES

Year 6 Camp — 15th-18th Aug Deposit—$100 (12th April) 1st Instal—$80 (16th May) 2nd instal—$80 (20th June) Balance/3rd instal—$70 (25th July)

ADVANCED NOTICE: CURRICULUM DAY

MONDAY 23rd MAY (NO STUDENTS AT SCHOOL)

KAROO READING CHALLENGE

Mon 18th April—Fri 5th August

LOST PROPERTY—ROOM 7

Open at the following times:

Before School: Mon & Wed 8:45-9am After School: Mon to Wed 3:30-3:45pm During School: Mon to Wed 1:30-1:40pm only (No Visitors during class time please!)

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

All visitors to the school must sign in and out at the office, and collect a green visitor’s badge. These badges help the students and staff identify you as an ‘authorised visitor’.

Please remember to return the

badge when you sign out.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Neither Karoo Primary School nor the Department of Education endorses the product or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by Karoo Primary School or Department of Education for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

New Scholastic catalogues were sent

home today. Orders will be taken up until

Wednesday 27th April

COMMUNITY NEWS

ALL STARS BASKETBALL CLUB : Under 8s Extravaganza Tuesday 19th April from 4.15pm at Rowville Secondary College, Eastern Campus. A night for new players to come along and try basketball for free! Sign up for the new season. Games, prizes and fun! Contact Rose on social@knoxallstars.org.au for more info.

UNIFORM

Klad Sport, 8 Macro Court, Rowville Ph: 9763 0266

Open:

Monday - Friday : 8:30am-4:30pm Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm

Uniform List available from office.

Please note ...

Please complete all details on order form, especially name & grade.

Please make cheques payable to Karoo Primary School.

Sorry, no late orders can be accepted

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Karoo Parents’ Association

Our next meeting is Monday 18th April at 7:00pm in the staffroom. We hope to see many of you there!

CANTEEN NEWS … NEW CANTEEN MENU OUT NOW!

WINTER 2016 (TERMS 2 & 3) The new menu was sent home today, and is also

available to download from our website and tiqbiz.

Please make sure you use this new menu when

ordering.

Mother ’s Day Stall Helpers

Name: …………………………………….. Phone No. ………………………..

Yes, I am able to help serve at the stall on (PLEASE TICK ) …

Wednesday 4th May 9-11:00 11:30-1:30 Thursday 5th May 9-11:00 11:30-1:30

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ANZAC BADGES FOR SALE

Friday 15th—Friday 22nd APRIL

To commemorate ANZAC Day we will be selling the following items on behalf of the RSL:

Slouch hat pins $5:00 Pens $5.00 Bag tags $4.00 Wrist bands $3.00 ANZAC badges $2.00

All money raised on behalf of the RSL will assist them in looking after the welfare of members and their families in need. Students will have the opportunity to purchase these items at lunch eating time (1:30-1:40pm) from the learning common and after school at the office.

Mother’s Day Stall- Wed 4th & Thurs 5th May

Advanced notice—Mother’s Day is approaching and

KPA will be holding the stall over 2 days … Wednesday4th

and Thursday 5th May. If you are able to assist serving at the

stall please complete the reply slip below.

FREE PARENTING SESSIONS

Children, Challenges & Choices

Come along and join other parents in discussing these and

other parenting issues.

Do you struggle to develope boundaries that work with your kids? Would you like to be able to talk to your kids so they listen? Do you wonder why they behave as they do?

Dates: Tuesdays 19th & 26th April, 3rd, 10th & 17th May Time: 1pm—3pm Venue: Rowville Primary School, Paratea Dve, Rowville Cost: Free (bookings essential) Bookings: Rowville Primary School—9764 1955 Kim Pedler– 9735 6146

Surviving Parenthood

Come along and share your experiences, stories and take

some time out for yourself.

Do you wonder what the difference between punishment and discipline is? Why do kids choose the behaviours they do? Do you want to teach your kids how to be resilient in our chaotic world? How to talk so that they will listen and to maintain a connection with them. Who: Mums, Dads and carers of children under 12 years. Where: Boronia Heights Primary School, Landscape Dve, Boronia Heights When: Mondays running from 2nd May—6th June (5 sessions) Cost: Free (bookings essential) Contact: Helena at Parentzone 9721 3656 or 0488 501 204

Monday 18th April—Friday 5th August

The Karoo Reading Challenge will be held again this year to promote reading amongst our students. This whole-school challenge will

run from Monday 18th April – Friday 5th August 2016.

To participate students simply need to read a set number of books, depending on their year level. Please see below for details.

Prep to 2: Target 20 Challenge 20 books to be read/heard from the following categories:

2 non-fiction books.

2 books recommended by a family member.

1 book recommended by a friend.

5 books from the school library which have a blue sticker on the label.

10 books of personal choice.

Super Challenge: Enthusiastic readers have the opportunity to ‘Go for Gold’. This involves setting a personal target beyond the mini-

mum 20. ‘Go for Gold’ recording sheets can be obtained from the library.

Years 3 to 6: Target 10 Challenge 10 books to be read from the following categories:

1 non-fiction book.

1 novel by an unknown author.

1 novel of a new genre/type, e.g. fantasy, adventure, historical.

1 picture story book.

1 book recommended by a family member.

1 book recommended by a friend.

2 books from the library with an:

- orange sticker on the label, (Years 3/4).

- green sticker on the label, (Years 5/6).

2 books of personal choice.

Super Challenge: Enthusiastic readers have the opportunity to, ‘Go for Gold’ by setting a personal target beyond the minimum 10. ‘Go

for Gold’ recording sheets can be obtained from the library.

Student Achievements

To celebrate student achievements everyone that completes the Karoo Reading Challenge will be given a bookmark from the library, a

certificate during Book Week (22nd - 26th August) and an entry into the prize draw.

One student from each year level will win a $15.00 voucher which can be used in the next issue of Book club.

Those who opt to ‘Go for Gold,’ will be presented with a special certificate and will also receive a bookmark and entry into the prize

draw.

We would like to encourage everyone to take part in the challenge

and wish you all luck!

Mrs Eva and Mrs Mitchell