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Principal – Mrs Toni Skinner WEEK 1 18 October 2019

Principal’s Report Welcome back to Term 4. I hope you all had a nice break from the school routine and are feeling refreshed and ready for a very busy term ahead. This term we look forward to lots of exciting things happening here at school, such as Excursions, Presentation Days, Mini Fairs, Reports, School Spectacular, Choral Festival, Razzle Dazzle, High School Orientation, Kindergarten Orientation and much more for all to enjoy. This school term will go very quickly and the end of year will be here before we know it. Please keep an eye out for important notes coming home and to regularly check with your children for these important messages. The end date of Term 4 for students is Wednesday December 18. The staff will finish the term with a Professional Development Day on Thursday December 19 and the school will be closed from Friday December 20. Shortly we will start looking at class groupings for 2020. If you have any major concerns or questions please see your child’s teacher or state any requests or concerns in writing to me as soon as possible. Thank you.

North Sydney Athletics Congratulations to all students who represented our school at the North Sydney Athletics Carnival on Wednesday this week. Mr Bennett was so impressed with the level of competition. All the students who attended did their very best and should be commended on their great results. A big congratulations to Josh who will now compete at the State Carnival for both Long Jump and the 1500m events.

Athletics Assembly Today we recognised all the students’ achievements from our school Athletics Carnival, Zone and Sydney North. Congratulations to all of these amazing athletes on their results throughout the year. It was wonderful to see parents here today to celebrate these wonderful achievements. Thank you Mr Brown for organising this lovely assembly.

Office Hours 8.30am – 3.15pm

Uniform Shop NEW HOURS Tuesdays - 2:30pm-3:30pm Fridays – 8:30am – 9:30am

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SECURITY HOTLINE

1300 880 021

Canteen Online Order

www.flexischools.com.au

Phone: 4340 1885

email: kariong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.kariong-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Upcoming Dates

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RESPONSIBILITY PERSONAL BEST

Monday, 21/10/2019 CC Choral Festival 7:30pm P&C Meeting Wednesday, 23/10/2019 CC Choral Festival

Friday, 25/10/2019 1:45pm Grandparents Day for Kindergarten

Monday, 28/10/2019 Maths Athon

Tuesday, 29/10/2019 Extra Curricula Photos

Wednesday, 30/10/2019 Interrelate Year 6

Thursday, 31/10/2019 Schools Spectacular Rehearsal

Razzle Dazzle Our Razzle Dazzle concert is fast approaching and we are all getting excited for this great show. Keep Thursday November 7 free and notes with ticket details etc. are coming home shortly!

Kindergarten 2020 Our Kindergarten program will commence shortly with our orientation for those families on Wednesday, November 6. If you know of any families who live in our area and are school age, please let them know we are taking enrolments now at the office. We are all excited to meet our new students for 2020 and welcome them into our lovely school. Have a wonderful weekend! Toni Skinner

Principal’s Gold Book Award

Eva T Hunter B

Merit Certificates

Callan h Candy C Jackson H Laura H Noah M Nicole D

Sienna M Marcus C Lara G-H Madeline E Davinya A Nathan M

Elise H Tyra V Fiona H Travis W Leilani D Sasha S

Layla R Jacob G Thomas C Rhyder H Ashleigh B Georgia O’K

PBL Bronze Certificates

PBL Silver Certificates

Sofia F-P Terrell A Joel A Marcus K Mackenzie O

Kariong Public School P&C Association

Meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the month in the school terms.

Parents and community members are welcome to attend.

Meetings are held 7:30pm in the school staffroom. Next meeting:

Monday,

21 October 2019

Grandparents’ Day Kindergarten would like to invite their Grandparents to come and visit our school on Friday, October 25 to celebrate Grandparents’ Day. Kindergarten will be performing in the hall at 1:45pm and would then like to show off all of their wonderful work in their classrooms. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Do you have a child who turns 5 before 1 July 2020? Enrolments for Kindergarten are now being taken at the office. Please collect an enrolment pack from the office (located on Truscott Avenue) as soon as possible or contact the school office by telephoning 4340 1885 or emailing: kariong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au. Kindergarten Orientation is fast approaching!

FOOTYS4ALL Foundation

Michael Gallus, a volunteer founding director of the Footys4all Foundation recently donated a Tony Wilson AFL Footys4all sporting book to every child in Years 3-6. The Foundation also donated a Footys4all Gary Purchase Dream netball, rugby ball and soccer ball for the school to use. Gary has donated his time and designed Dream Aboriginal balls for the foundation to distribute. Kariong Public School staff and students were delighted with these donations and also thank Gary and Natalie Purchase for their ongoing support of our school. THANK YOU! Kerri Mullane

Child Protection Education This term all students in classes K-6 will be participating in Child Protection lessons as the Department of Education states that ‘Child Protection Education is required to be taught in every Stage of learning from Kindergarten to Year 10 as part of the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Syllabus’. Children are most vulnerable when young. It is important to develop in students as early as possible understandings and skills in the area of child protection. Even young children can be taught ways to protect themselves from abuse. They can be ‘enlightened without being frightened’. They can be taught to network with trusted adults and to be aware that there are people and services to help them within their community. Research suggests that, if children can recognise abuse and abusive situations and use protective strategies from their early years, then they will have a greater capacity to take appropriate action if they are in uncomfortable or unsafe situations and keep themselves safe. It is also important students learn about power in relationships and develop the skills to build and maintain relationships that are caring and positive. Our teachers will plan for a safe environment for all lessons. The safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people or students are paramount. Students’ needs and welfare are the primary concern and the primary focus of professional practice. When planning Child Protection programs, teachers will review the content of sensitive or controversial material to ensure it is appropriate to the development, experiences and cultural values of their students. Child Protection Education can be confronting and sensitive for some children and young people. Our teachers will create a supportive learning environment so students feel safe to learn and ask questions. If you have any questions about Child Protection lessons please contact your child’s class teacher or a member of the school executive to discuss your concerns. Kerry Rayner

Assistant Principal

Thursday mornings

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Uniform Shop A reminder that the Uniform Shop is open at the following times:

TUESDAYS … 2:30PM TO 3:30PM FRIDAYS 8:30AM TO 9:30AM

Take a look at our FaceBook Page: kps uniformshop

The Online shop to order uniforms is: gtschool.com.au. Payment through this site is via Paypal or credit card. Orders will be available the next day that the Uniform Shop is open. If you are unable to pick up at that time, items will be available for collection from the school office.

Payments can also be made with Cash or Eftpos.

The School Opal cardThe School Opal card gives eligible students free or discounted travel between home and school using metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services you nominate in your application.

Who can apply?To be eligible for a School Opal card, students may need to live a minimum distance from their school:

Years K-2 (Infants)There is no minimum distance.

Years 3-6 (Primary)More than 1.6km straight line distance or at least 2.3km walking.

Years 7-12 (Secondary) More than 2.0km straight line distance or at least 2.9km walking.

Better togetherThe School Opal card is only for travel to and from school. So it’s a good idea to get a Child/Youth Opal card for travel after hours, on weekends or during school holidays.

Child/Youth Opal card benefits

• Concession fares across the Opal network • Half-price travel after eight paid journeys

each week*• $1 transfer discount for every transfer between

modes (metro/train, ferry, bus or light rail) as part of one journey within 60 minutes from the last tap off†

• Set auto top up and link it to your credit or debit card so there’s always enough value on the card to travel.

* Excluding Sydney Airport station access fee.† The Opal Transfer Discount doesn’t apply when transferring between light rail and Sydney Ferries.

A parent or guardian must apply for students 15 years and under. Students 16 years and over can apply for themselves.

Secondary students aged 16 and over can travel with a Child/Youth Opal card when carrying a NSW/ACT Senior Secondary Student Concession Card, available from school offices.

If you live too close to be eligible for free travel, you may still qualify for a School Term Bus Pass, which offers travel on buses between home and school at a discounted rate for the whole school term.

Who needs to applyA new application is only required if the student has not had a School Opal card before.

If the student already has a School Opal card and is changing schools, campuses or home address, you will need to update their Opal card for the new school year before mid-December at apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts

How to apply Applications for next year open at the start of Term 4 this year.

Step 1Once the new school has confirmed your child’s enrolment, complete the application at apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts

Step 2 The school endorses your application.

Step 3 Once Transport for NSW has approved the application, a School Opal card will be sent to the address provided on the application.

Find out more at transportnsw.info/opal or pick one up from an Opal retailer. To find a retailer in your area visit transportnsw.info/opal-retailers

PrivacyFor information on how we handle personal information please refer to the Opal Privacy Policy at transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/opal/opal-privacy-policy and the School Pass Terms apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/termsAndConditions

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Circle of Security

FOR WOMEN ONLY!

A RELATIONSHIP BASED PARENTING PROGRAM FOR CAREGIVERS Topics Include: Exploring Your Children’s Needs, Understanding How to Help Build a

Solid Emotional Foundation With Your Child, How to Create a Secure Attachment With Your Child, How To Be a ‘Bigger, Stronger, Wiser and Kind’ Caregiver.

Thursdays – 31 October, 7, 14, 21, 28 November and 5 December 2019 9.30am-11.30am

(6 Week Program) at Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, 20A McMasters Road, Woy Woy

Limited childcare available for a gold coin donation per session

FREE morning tea provided

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! To register for this course, please phone 4340 1585

or email ccfss@ccfss.com.au

For parents and their children

with a disability

Aged 5years and under

Friday’s 1, 8, 15 and 22 November 2019

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Enjoy a fun time with your child in a relaxed environment with Central Coast Family Support Services.

Meet other parents and children.

Two trained Triple P facilitators will attend to answer any questions you have about parenting your child with additional needs.

Morning tea will be provided for parents. Parents, please pack snacks and drink for your child for dietary needs - please keep in mind any al-

lergies other children might have.

Phillip House - 21 Old Mount Penang Road, Kariong

Contact us on 4340 1585 for more information or to book in

Parking rules are designed to stop vehicles from parking where it would be dangerous or inconvenient for others.

Please consider the residents when parking in streets surrounding your school.

Safety learning program

Traffic and Parking around your School

School Bus lights – buses use signs and orange flashing ‘wigwag’ lights to warn

motorists and pedestrians that they are picking up or setting down school children. The

lights begin to flash when the bus stops and the doors are opened. They keep flashing

for about 30 seconds after the doors close and continue even after the bus moves off.

You must not drive past the bus in the same direction at more than 40 km/h while the

‘wigwag’ lights are flashing as there may be children crossing or about to cross the road.

A School Zone is the area around a school with a speed limit of 40 km/h. Between the

School Zone and End School Zone signs you must obey the school zone speed limit.

The school zone speed limit only applies on gazetted school days and during the times

shown on the sign.

A No Parking Zone means that you must not stop for more than two minutes. You must remain in or within

three metres of the vehicle. No Parking Zones are suitable for dropping off and picking up.

THESE SIGNS MEAN YOU MAY STOP

HERE TO DROP OFF / PICK UP

BUT YOU MUST

stop for up to 2 minutes only

stay within 3 metres of vehicle

Kids look to you to keep them safe - please park legally in school zones

HEAVY FINES and DEMERIT POINTS APPLY

A Bus Zone means that the area is restricted for bus use only. If hours of operation are

shown, the restriction only applies to this time. You may use this area outside of

these times.

A No Stopping Zone means no stopping at any time.

You must not stop your vehicle (that is, bring it to a stop and either stay with the vehicle or leave it parked) in the

following circumstances:

Double parked (that is in the road alongside a car that is parked)

Across a driveway or footpath

On a median strip or traffic island

On footpaths and nature strips

On or within 20 metres before and 10 metres after a children’s crossing or pedestrian crossing

Within an intersection

Within 10 metres of an intersecting road at an intersection without traffic lights unless signposted otherwise

In Bus Stop, Bus Zone, Taxi Stand or Taxi Zone signed areas

At least one metre from any other parked vehicle, close as possible and parallel to the kerb, and facing the

same direction as the traffic lane

Within three metres of any double centre lines

Within 20 metres before and 10 metres after a bus stop

Other times when you must not stop

Adherence to signposting, linemarking and road rules

around your school will assist in providing a safe

environment for the school community and residents.