PBL focusing on Effective Learner

Five Whole School Expectations Following Instructions

PBL Award Chaise Bridge, Reef Mason Fernando,

Edward Sipple, Riley McDowall, Jacob Cayzer, Connor Hilton, Mikyla Philpott and Damikah Barwick-Taylor

Important Dates to Remember Term 1 2019

Kootingal Public School

STAR NEWSLETTER “Caring, Learning and Achieving Together.”

Phone: 02 6760 3332 Email: kootingal-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: https://kootingal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Term 1 Week 6 Wednesday 6th March 2019

Executive Team - Principal - Cara Cracknell Assistant Principal - (Kinder to Year 2) - Nicole Chegwyn Assistant Principal (Yr 3 to 6) - Casey Kelly

P & C Executive President: Cath Bubb Vice President - Lirel Morris Secretary: Tina Sipple Treasurer: Scott Cracknell

Thursday 7th March - Life Ed Van Monday 11th March - Life Ed Van Monday 11th March - Playgroup Monday 11th March - NRMA Bus Safety Program Tuesday 12th March - Life Ed Van Wednesday 13th March - Darling Dental Clinic - year 1 Thursday 14th March - Girls and Boys Football Zone Trials Friday 15th March - Girls Hockey Zone Trials Monday 18th March - Playgroup

Merit Charli Hogg

Gold Awards Hydie Haynes, Luke Sydenham and

Charli Hogg

Silver Award Hyde Haynes, Joshua Thompson,

Addyson Vernon, Jacynta Flemming, Isabelle Marsh and Jeremy Nash

Uniform Awards Audrey Maher, Paisley Swaddling,

Kaitlyn Watts, Chloe Cannon, Raymond Sydenham, Liam Symons,

Angus Frewen and Arian Hope

* Parents are able to make payments online by going to our website www.kootingal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au and then clicking on make a payment (located on front page). Please email or send into the office a copy of the online receipt. If payments are made online signed permission notes must still be returned to the front office.

* Voluntary contributions fees can be paid at the front office or online. They are $45 per year per student.

* Kindergarten Sound textbook, cost $14, are now available from the school office.

* Maths textbooks from Kinder to Year 6, cost $15 are now available from the school office.

* Life Education - Thursday 7th, Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th March, costing $10 per student. Permission note and money needed to be returned to the front office by Monday 4th March.

* Stage 3 (year 5 and 6) Lake Keepit Excursion Expression of Interest permission note with $50 non refundable deposit needs to be returned to the front office by Thursday 21st March 2019.

* Aussie Allsorts (whole school) Friday 5th April, costing $6 per student. Permission note and money need to be returned to the front office by Wednesday 3rd April 2019.

* Billionaire Boy (3/4B, 3/4T, 5/6K and 5/6M) Friday 3rd May, costing $12 per student.Permission note and money need to be returned to the front office by Friday 3rd April 2019.

Mackenzie O’Neil - Great counting Charlie Wilton - Effort in Mathematics especially in counting and number work Koby-Jay Lang - Trying his best in learning activities Chelsii Williams - Displaying focus during class discussions Hamish Green - Beginning to contribute to class discussions Malakai Melder and Braxton Aworth - Being responsible and respectful during Clean Up Australia activities Owen Radmore - Enthusiastically and respectfully engaging in class discussions James Sharpham - Sharing his creative ideas in STEM Annika Cayzer - Thoughtful contributions to class discussions Ayrton Smalley-Rowe - Enthusiastically participating in drama activities Kayden Hobden - Improved application and independent work habits Dailen Radmore - Working hard to complete all set tasks Mia Smith - Being a positive class member contributing to class discussions Phoebe Vernon - Starting the week with a great attitude Angela Baker - Making mature choices for learning Kaitlyn Hope - Being a positive class member contributing to class discussions Zachary Holliday - Being an enthusiastic learner in Mathematics Natalie Baker - Improved commitment to learning and positive attitude at swimming Georgia Ford - Consistently demonstrating what it means to be an effective learner Isabella Cannon - Excellent behaviour and diligent work habits Coby Hobden - Pleasing efforts in spelling activities Codie Hogan - Improved organisational skills and work habits

School Banking Thursday

Weekly Awards

Message from the Front Office

Weekly Bronze Awards

Phoebe Capel Phoebe is a kind and friendly student. She always follows our school expectations in the classroom and playground and is presented neatly in her full school uniform everyday. Phoebe follows teacher instructions and is a kind and supportive in all of her interactions. Phoebe is a quiet achiever and works hard to complete all set tasks to the best of her ability. She has a positive attitude to learning and is enthusiastic when learning new things. Phoebe is organised with her belongings and sets to work without a fuss. Phoebe accepts feedback and works hard to achieve goals set alongside her teacher. Phoebe is always helpful and happy to help others in the school when asked. She is respectful to teachers, visitors and her classmates. Phoebe works hard each and every day to ensure she is a good representative of Kootingal Public School. Congratulations Phoebe on being named the Student of the Month.

Cooper Higgins Cooper is a hardworking student who demonstrates both resilience and persistence in learning. He is a quiet, humble achiever who determinedly applies himself to attaining personal goals. Cooper is an attentive listener who consistently follows all teacher instructions. He is an active, productive team member who collaborates well with all his peers. He takes initiative within the classroom and readily accepts roles of responsibility. Cooper shows genuine consideration for others in the classroom and playground alike. He is frequently found assisting his classmates, without being asked or seeking recognition. Cooper is inclusive in his games and a loyal friend to his peers. He approaches all new experiences with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude’ and is a wonderful role model for participation in the many aspects of school life. Congratulations Cooper on being named ‘Student of the Month’!

All students must have a library bag for home borrowing. If you need a library bag, the Library is selling them for $2, which will be spent on purchasing more books for the Library.

Breakfast Club will again be providing toast and juice to all students in 2019. It will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Thank you to Baker’s Delight for supplying our bread and the many families who have made donations.

Mrs Jan Morrish Breakfast Club Organiser

Ava Moxon - Being a polite and helpful class member Abby Hogg - Improved confidence to attempt and complete new tasks Noah Davis - Showing confidence to tackle new tasks and assist others in their learning Charlotte Hunt - Her confident approach to learning in all areas Hunter Barnett - Being organised, attentive and ready to learn Lillian Wilson - Giving detailed answers to comprehension questions Joshua Holliday - Settled and focussed work habits Abbie-Lee Hilton - Displaying settled and focussed work habits Arla Dines - Enthusiastically engaging in learning across all Key Learning Areas Kaitlyn Watts - Working exceptionally hard to complete set tasks to a high standard Briley Moss - Enthusiastically engaging in Mathematics Rory Hobbs - Demonstrating a commitment to completing independent tasks Sadie Nicholls - Being an enthusiastic participant in all activities Mason Russ - Exceptional effort in Mathematics Riley McDowall - Always applying himself 100% Ruby Rakus - Writing interesting narratives Jacob Cayzer - Outstanding application and wonderful work in writing Charlie Hogg - Outstanding effort and across all Key Learning Areas Emily Hatton - Her commitment to attaining a personal best in all Key Learning Areas Liam Jarrett - Fantastic work with rich language in creative writing Kahliah Day and Lincoln Jobson - Great work in Science completing all work, well done Damien Nicholls and Liam Symons - An enthusiastic approach towards Library lessons Callym McKelvie - Thoughtful contributions to class discussions Jessie Johnson - Her positive approach to learning and commitment to improvement in writing Luke Sydenham - Being a motivated student in Mathematics and improvement in problem solving Zac Hyson - Consistently demonstrating his positive attitude to learning and care for others Braidy Cork - Diligent work habits Zoe Reid - Carrying out her duties as a senior student with enthusiasm and commitment Layla Wilton - Positive attitude to learning Zane Hyson - Excellent effort and achievement in all Key Learning Areas

Student of the Month Silver Assembly Awards - Thursday 28th February

Library News

Breakfast Club

This week our focus for PBL is on the first of our whole school expectations “Follow teacher instructions”. This comes under the core value Effective Learners.

At our Monday afternoon assembly, Mrs Cracknell asked our students about following teacher instructions. She explained to our students that they will not be asked to do something which is not outside their capabilities or difficult to understand.

This week our students will also recap the emergency evacuation procedures. This is in preparation for a scheduled practice drill. The two lessons are timely and fit well together.

Below is our scope and sequence for Term 1.

Congratulations to our ladies who competed at the North West Swimming trials this week. They did themselves and Kootingal Public School proud. Not only did they swim their hearts out but they were so good they performed personal bests!

Out of 28 other female competitors in her age group, Colbie Butler of Year 5 performed personal best times in all her events placing 6th in butterfly, 9th in freestyle and 12th in backstroke.

Our senior girls relay team comprising of Colbie Butler, Jessie Johnson, Emma Jarrett and Damikah Barwick-Taylor also performed another personal best.

Great work ladies and we couldn’t be more proud of your efforts!

Our students enjoyed another extra curricular activity this week with our student in K-2 travelling to Tamworth for the live performance of The Gruffalo at the Capitol Theatre. To say our students were excited would be an understatement. From all reports our students loved it, even the part when the Gruffalo went through the audience! This excursion was subsidised through the profits of our school’s Clothing Pool and in consultation with our P&C. At Kootingal Public School we aim to ensure our cultural activities are accessible for all students.

Thank you to our students and teachers who participated in the Clean Up Australia Day last Friday. Students exited the school grounds, with their teacher, into our community and assisted with the clean up of rubbish in and around our parks and streets. It’s wonderful to see the community spirit alive and well entrenched at Kootingal Public School.

Last week I addressed our parking issues along Denman Ave. It has come to our attention again this week. Please ensure you are adhering to the parking guidelines for this area, in particular the area located outside the staff carpark. This area is not nose in parking. It is parking with the rear of the car backed up to the fence line. This is so drivers have clear vision of students, parents and teachers when leaving this area.

Chess at Kootingal PS commenced this week for the 2019 school year. Our students are eager to improve their chess knowledge and skills. Thank you to Mr Foody, our relieving General Assistant, for helping our newer students with their games of chess. Your knowledge is invaluable, not just to the children. Chess is played on every Monday during first break in the library. Students eat their lunch while playing. We can’t wait for the first competition.

PBL

Week 6 Five whole school expectations - Follow teacher instructions Safe (follow teacher instructions) - Emergency evacuation procedures

Week 7 Five whole school expectations - Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself

Week 8 Five whole school expectations - Report issues immediately to a teacher

Week 9 Five whole school Expectations - Accept consequences

Week 10 Five whole school expectations - Show concern for others Safe (follow teacher instructions) - Lockdown procedure

Week 11 Lesson based on Week 5 data review

Mrs Cracknell’s Message

Mrs Cracknell’s Message

I am delighted that this term, our school, like many other public schools in the state, will participate in a Department of Education initiative: the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey. The survey measures factors that are known to affect academic achievement and other student outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices.

More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au

The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on what they think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. More than 6,300 schools in Australia and around the world have used Tell Them From Me

to survey 5.4 million students. Capturing the voices of our students will help improve how we do things at our school.

I want to assure you that the survey is confidential. The survey is conducted online and will typically take less than 30 minutes to complete. It will be administered during school hours between 11 March and 12 April. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary.

A consent form and FAQs for parents/carers about the survey is being sent home with students. If you do not want your child or children to participate, please return the form to school by Friday 15th March.

Copies of the form and FAQs are available from: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents

Instruction for schools The following sample can be used by schools to draft a letter to parents, alternatively, relevant parts can be cut and pasted into a school newsletter, school intranet or school letterhead.

Dear Parent or Carer During May 2019, students at our school in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 (delete as required) will sit the NAPLAN paper assessments. The schedule for tests is as follows:

Tuesday 14 May Wednesday 15 May Thursday 16 May

Language Conventions test

(spelling, grammar and

punctuation)

Writing test

Reading test

Numeracy test

On Friday 17 May, a ‘catch-up’ day is scheduled for students who missed a test. Students may be exempt from the NAPLAN tests if they:

x are newly arrived in Australia (less than one year before the test) and with a language background other than English, or

x have significant intellectual disability and/or significant co-existing conditions which severely limit their capacity to participate in the tests.

All other students are expected to participate in the tests. Disability adjustments which reflect the student’s normal level of support in the classroom may be provided. Large print, braille, coloured paper versions and electronic tests are also available to meet the needs of individual students. Access to disability adjustments or exemption from the tests must be discussed with the school principal and a parent or carer consent form must be signed. Students may be withdrawn from NAPLAN by their parent or carer after consultation with the school principal. To withdraw your child from NAPLAN, a parent or carer consent form must be signed. Please make an appointment with your child’s teacher if you need to discuss your child’s participation in NAPLAN. Any questions? Contact the NAPLAN team on 1300 119 556 or naplan.nsw@nesa.nsw.edu.au. For further information about NAPLAN, visit the NESA website.

SERVICES WOMENS & GIRLS HOCKEY CLUB Would you like to play Hockey this year? Junior Girls Hockey has divisions in U11 played on a half field and U13 on a full field. These games are played on Saturday on our international standard artificial surfaces. Services Womens Hockey Club is focused on all girls participating and enjoying their hockey. Our Come and Try and sign-on days are Saturdays 16th and 23rd March at 9.00-10.00am (see Tamworth Hockey Association Facebook page). For any further information or questions please contact Leonie Fitzpatrick 0400022460 email leonie@lubeng.com.au or Jenni Groth 0429465992 email.

Tell Then From Me student feedback survey

Clothing Pool will only be open on: Tuesday and Wednesday mornings

9am to 9:30am Please come to the office.