Kororo Public School

Hello Everyone! Welcome to Education Week 2019 at Kororo Public School. It was wonderful to see so many parents and family members celebrating the education of our students yesterday at our open day and assembly. This year’s theme for NSW is ‘Every Student, Every Voice.’ As a school we build and develop skills our students need in order to have and express a voice during their educational journey and as an engaged global citizen. Having a voice opens up a conversation for clarity, enquiry and also explores possibility. Education Week is all about acknowledging and celebrating the richness and diversity of our schools – the students, the community and the staff. We acknowledge and applaud you in the effort you go to ensure our students are known, valued and cared for. Thank you for the commitment and passion you share with our students in your school on a daily basis. In NSW schools every student, every teacher, every leader and every school is on a journey of learning – learning how to do things better than we have done them before, learning how to ensure that every student reaches their potential, learning to be the very best version of ourselves that we can possibly be and learning to be leaders in our talents and strengths. At Kororo Public school we believe there is a ‘leader in us all.’ We share a culture of high expectations which empowers our students to build a shared sense of purpose, self-value and belonging that will prepare them for future lives as active citizens in an increasingly complex and dynamic society. As the parents and carers of the children in our school, it is vital that we work as partners, creating opportunities for our students to contribute to and thrive in society.

Our SRC performed a great skit on the Habbit – “Win! Win !” at the Education Assembly. Win!-Win! sees life as a cooperative arena, not a competitive one. Win-win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. Win-win means agreements or solutions are mutually beneficial and satisfying. We both get to eat the pie, and it tastes pretty good! A person or organisation that approaches conflicts with a win-win attitude possesses three vital character traits: Integrity: sticking with your true feelings, values, and commitments Maturity: expressing your ideas and feelings with courage and

consideration for the ideas and feelings of others Abundance Mentality: believing there is plenty for everyone Yours in Education!

Leonie Smith

Principal

Week 3 Term 3 - 7th August 2019

DEPUTY’S REPORT by Mel Fenton

Hello, I had the pleasure of going down to Park Beach Plaza on Monday 5th August and watching our Stage 2 Choir and Dance group and KL perform for the community as a part of Education Week 2019. All the students and their teachers did Kororo Public School proud performing beautifully with magical smiles on their faces. Thank you to all the families that came along to support the students while they performed. The Education Week festivities have continued again at school today with a fabulous morning of fun and learning in the classrooms, a creative assembly and a technology showcase. Kororo Public School values lifelong learning and high expectations in their students and is consistently striving to model this behaviour in all aspects of the school. As a part of this process, Kororo are looking for your input from a parent survey about school communication. I have been enjoying meeting many parents before and after school on the playground this week and asking them to inform us about how we can improve on what we are doing here at Kororo. The 3-6 Winter Sports Carnival is fast approaching with all the students receiving their permission envelopes last Friday. Please ensure that this payment is paid promptly so our numbers can be finalised as soon as possible. On this day K-2 students will also be having their sports fun day at school and parents and friends are more than welcome to come along and join in the day. I am thoroughly enjoying my new Deputy Position here at Kororo Public School. Thank you all very much for making me feel so welcome and comfortable in the role.

Mel Fenton

Stage 2 Dancers

KL performing

Starworkers KB Alex H, Sophia R, Wyatt W.

KC Tavia S, Emma N, Leo Mc.

KL Logan O, Billy S, Aliayah A.

KM Zara W, Braxton P, Ivy O.

1BY Shane S, Evie T, Roi L, Lola S, Angleen K, Archie E-W, Maddie C, Oliver H.

1JC Alex B, Indigo B, Ginger H, Mana L, Kai H, Alistair S, Kyle S, Freya W,

1SC Tao G, Eli T, Lachlan W, Cameron K, Amity K, Zak N, Leo B, Ava O.

1/2SG Ned g, Myles R, Saxon G, Milo G.

2CB Aleesa B, Gus C, Sian M, Henry K, Kitri C, Lilly M, Caleb M, Nate B.

2NP Terrelle B, Erin G, Joel V, Koby Z.

2TS Tess N, Ben W, Ana’Lucia T, Layla C, Connor B, Will C, Bailey C.

2/3LM Sam G, Indie H, Cooper W, Leah W, Chuck M, Chloe B, Ava G, Edison H,

Chloe B, Chuck M.

3CM Lola T, Ty P, Roger N, Olive D, Aeson D, Liah G, Harmony C, Blayden M,

Claudia C, Freya E.

3LO Olivia D, Blake A, Alexis R, Justin H, Flynn D, Simranjit K, Rhyse W, Roxy L,

Ashton Mc, Olivia K.

3MW Nara D, Ashlee I, Lincoln B, Ruby T, Marleki B, Harlow G, Samuel E, Orlando F,

Gabriella M, Zoe T.

4CA Jack M, Piper K, Ashley J, Nicola P, Cooper P, Chloe D, Eli K, Nevada B-N, Jada T,

Ethonie B.

4HM Ezzie B, Charlie C, Shianne S, Cody C, Shania F, Millie L, Tate C, Rivah J,

Jhett C, Alexyhz B.

4VW Tehani B, Julius N, Mali M, Ethan D, Riley D, Lilly T, Carissa P, Tarah S,

Lachlan K, Xander H.

4/5DH Zac S, Mexico C, Clare P, Myndee H, Piper P, Bellah S, Bree L, Indi B.

Stage 3 Hockey Gala Day On Tuesday of last week, Miss Sharkey and 27 Stage 3 students travelled to the Coffs Harbour Hockey Fields to participate in the annual Hockey Gala Day. It was a fantastic day, accompanied by amazing weather. All three teams represented KPS with pride; displaying outstanding sportsmanship qualities towards each other and the other school teams present. Well done to all of those students who attended and a very big thank you to Mrs Dent for volunteering her time to assist the Kororo teams on the day. Miss Sharkey

Starworkers 5JC Rachel L, Reuben P, Finn P,

Tamika B, James G, Liam W, Annalise C, Milla K, Olivia M, Amber M.

5JS Hannah C, Santiago F, Allira L, Sarina N, Eva S, Noah L, Sophie B,

Callum O, Milli F, Tyson F.

6GS Ewald V, Hudson G, Max G, Barton F, Hannah D, Oliver K, Tiffany J,

Angel J, Korben H, Melchor G.

6LS Gloria B, Sharni M, Sunny H, Malachi E, Thomas R.

6RS Stanley M, Madeleine H, Levi F, Skyla R, Lily S, Finn M, Bethany B, Cayden

F, Olivia G, Luca J, Ben K.

Week 5

Tuesday 20th august 9.30am

Children come dressed as your

favourite book character! All parents are welcome to attend!

Important Dates

Thursday, 8th August

Boccia Competition at Homebush with Kool Kids

Friday, 9th August

PSSA District Athletics Carnival 6GS Assembly at 2.30pm

Monday, 12th August

Twilight Fair meeting at 6.30pm

Tuesday, 13th August

KPS Debate Team v Narranga 10am at Narranga

Friday, 16th August

K-2 Fun Sports Day Winter Sports Carnival

Tuesday, 20th August

Book Week Book Parade - 9.30am

Invitations have been posted to your child for EXPO.

If your child hasn’t received one by the end of the week, it means that we don’t have their details and are not expecting them at

school next year. Please call the office as soon as possible so their name can be

added to our list. Thanks!

Please come to the office to pick up an enrolment pack NOW! Office hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm.

The P&C have given us a few dates for your calendar

Monday, 12th August for a Twilight Fair meeting at 6.30pm

Monday, 19th August P&C meeting at 7.00pm

Monday, 16th September is the AGM and P&C meeting at 7.00pm

All are welcome to attend!

It’s time to start dropping off all your donations as outlined below on the school verandah in the boxes provided. WEEK 3 - Let’s Get Creative: Have you started those handmade gifts and jams?

Colour in your picture and stick it in your car window for prizes to be won from Week 5 to Week 10.

Make it colourful as it’s advertisement of our great fair around town

Start collecting your empty can/bottles and each week drop them off into the big white collectors bin. Keep one or two bottles for our Spin the Bottle Game.

Start recycling your own, neighbour’s, friend’s relatives and grandparents, every bottle counts!

Week 4 - Donate a pair of NEW WHITE ONLY socks, T-Shirt or singlet for our amazing Tie Dye Stall

Week 5 - Donate a bag of lollies or chocolates for the Lolly Stall

Week 6 - Donate and item to regift. New, never used e.g. perfumes, beauty products, stationary,

hardware, (adults only) bottle of wine

To maximise profits for the school we are making our own food for the food stalls, any donations of these key ingredients would be greatly appreciated.

Week 7 - $2 Gold Coin donation towards our food perishables such as cheese, sour cream, avocados,

onions etc.

Week 8 - Donations of corn chips, jars of salsa, basmati rice, caster sugar.

Week 9 - Donations of cans of kidney beans, tomatoes, corn or packet of spice mix for nachos or

guacamole, or a bag of hot dogs.

Week 10 - Friday, 27th September, Mufti Day - $2 donation - theme Reuse, Recyle. Drop off your recycled bottle with a surprise inside to the cost of $2 for our spin the bottle game, e.g. pencils, rubber, bouncy ball, cars, hair ties, marbles…..the choices are endless!

HOLIDAYS Start potting your plants, finishing off your sewing, jams, pickles, slices and cake ideas

KIDS! DON’T FORGET TO DO ODD JOBS AROUND THE HOUSE TO RAISE EXTRA POCKET MONEY

FOR THE FAIR!

TERM 3 Week 1 - Drop off your plants and decorative pots for the plant stall.

Week 2 - IT’S FAIR TIME!!

It’s no too late to contribute to our amazing fair, any donations of the above items are greatly

appreciated. Complete your creative sewing/homemade gifts and drop it in for our Craft Stall.

Friday morning FAIR DAY- drop off your baked goodies, cakes, slices, jams, chutneys etc for our cake

stall.

If you can help please contact - AIMEE WHITE 0450 800 795 or Tracee Tyas 0417 227 379

SEE YOU THERE!!

TWILIGHT FAIR 2019 FRIDAY, 25TH OCTOBER FROM 3PM