Week 9 Term 3, 10th September 2014 Dear Parents, Sue Mackay Principal

Quote for the Week:

Week 6 Term 1, 2nd March 2016

Dear Parents, Safety around schools is always problematic, however we are all very aware that Kororo Public School has its very own set of traffic difficulties. The school works closely with our Assets Department and the local Council to quickly address issues as they arise and to try to pre-empt problems so as to avoid any form of accident.

Whilst we recognise parking is at a premium, we have locked the back access road gate as vehicles in this area have proven to be dangerous for little pedestrians using the road to access James Small Drive. With the gate locked, bikes and prams are now unable to enter the school from this direction. We have removed a panel of fencing for temporary access and the Council will be cutting an access path into the area in the next few weeks.

The gap in the fence in the far northern corner backing onto James Small Drive will be officially blocked off in the next few days as the incline to the new footpath is far too dangerous for safe pedestrian access. Please encourage your children to follow safe pedestrian practices around the school and set the very best of examples for your children to model.

I have outlined below a few of the key safety issues that are witnessed around the school every week.

Children need to be in appropriate child car seats that are fitted and used correctly.

Respect the 40km/h speed limit in a school zone as children are usually about when you are.

Always park and turn legally around schools and avoid dangerous manoeuvres like U-turns and three-point turns.

Giving way to pedestrians, especially when entering and leaving driveways.

Drop the kids off and pick them up on the school side of the road in our designated drop-off and pick-up areas.

Do not call out to students from across the road. Children are very likely to run in your direction without first checking the traffic.

Use the pedestrian crossings around the school particularly in James Small Drive.

The school has submitted an application for an upgrade in infrastructure to improve student safety around the school. We are hoping that our application will result in an upgrade to the James Small Drive pedestrian access to include speed inhibitors around the crossing. Fingers crossed!

Hope you week is a great one! Sue Mackay

Important Dates

Friday,

4th March 1/2LB Assembly at 11.40am

6LS Assembly at 2.30pm

Monday,

7th March YEC student induction 9.10am

Life Education

Tuesday,

8th March Life Education parent session at

11.40am

Wednesday,

9th March North Coast Swimming at Kempsey

Friday,

11th March 2VW Assembly at 11.40am

3MW Assembly at 2.30pm

READER COVERING

WE WOULD LIKE HELP TO COVER

READING BOOKS FOR STAGE 1. IF

YOU CAN HELP PLEASE SEE MRS

BURNS IN HER CLASSROOM.

MANY THANKS

UNIVERSITY OF NSW ASSESMENT

CHILD’S NAME …………………………………………..………… CLASS ……………………

SUBJECT CLOSING DATE ASSESSMENT DATE COST TICK WHICH TEST

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 5th April 17th May $8.00

SCIENCE 5th April 31st May $8.00

WRITING 16th May 13th - 17th June $17.00

ENGLISH 21st June 2nd August $8.00

MATHEMATICS 21st June 16th August $8.00

Easter Raffle – Can you help? Our Easter raffle needs to get started. Each year the school holds a raffle at the end of Term 1 for the Easter holiday. We would like to ask all families to send in a contribution to the raffle – some form of Easter egg or chocolate. All donations should be left at the office. Each donation will receive a lucky ticket in our raffle to be drawn at the Easter Hat Parade on Thursday 24th March. Raffle tickets will be distributed at the end of the week. HINT - The Easter Hat Parade for K – 2 is on the same day – GET THAT CREATIVE ENERGY FLOWING!

Deputy’s Report

YEC Representatives

Twenty children from years three to

six have joined YEC (Youth

Environmental Council) coordinated

by Mrs Spoehr. They will be

receiving their badges at our

Monday morning assembly. Parents

are welcome to attend.

I have included a photo of Alex Y the

SRC rep for 5AM and Ziggy B who is

the 5LF rep who were absent when

the group photo was taken.

ICAS Competition

If your child is very competent in Science, Writing, English,

Mathematics or Digital technologies this testing

programme may interest you. ICAS is an independent

skill-based assessment programme which recognises and

rewards student achievement. It gives high achieving

students the opportunity to perform against their peers

nationally. It is part of the University of NSW Assessment

Program. The results can be used to help identify gifted

and talented students who may need extension.

Last Thursday Stage 3 students and

parents were informed about the

latest trends in Social Media. A huge

thank you to Senior Constable Jo,

who del ivered an informative

presentation and led discussion around

social media issues.

Also a huge thank you to Ange Russell who

presented an evening for Year 5 mothers and daughters.

CLEAN UP KORORO DAY THIS FRIDAY

PLEASE SUPPLY GLOVES TO YOUR CHILD IF THEY

WOULD LIKE TO USE THEM. THERE ARE NONE AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL.

Starworkers

KC Luca M, Leah W.

KG Ashton Mc, Jontee H, Chloe B, Taylah D.

KR Tony N, Cooper W, Lincoln B, Lilly O.

KS Seth R, Gabriella M, Krewe W, Zoe T.

K/1M Brodie H, Lola T, Ruby T, Lola H.

1LB Tara S, Noah J, Izzy M, Xander H.

1NL Ezrielle B, Kweller H, Peter S, Makenna B.

1RC Zavier K, Gurjot C, Mikaelah J, Charlie C.

1SG Pio P, Luca B, Tate C, Jye W.

1/2LB Erika N, Blake M, Sophie N, Hannah W.

2CB Jack C, Emily N, Ava D, Cooper B.

2LM Leo F, Eve H, Harry S, Tyson S.

2VW Samuel C, Bisman G, Gabriel T, Callan H.

3JB Zoe Mc, Jack P, Noah T, Bailey T.

3MW Chloe L, Levi F, Tiffany J, Cayden F, Max G.

3/4TW Summer S, Beau G, Rhiana C, Jaspar G,

Finley R.

4CA Nissiah K, Jeremy M, Riley N, Izzy P.

4GH Kyan P, Ava T, Riley L, Ruby A, Saree B.

4/5DH Hargun G, Yvonce CR, Alice L, Chantelle D,

Phoebe T.

5AM Alexsa S, Bec H, Keidis G, Luke G,

Kiyarna P.

5DD Izaya J, Jordan D, Ava P, Leah N, Bella H.

5LF Lachlan S, Ryan G, Hayley C, Montarna C,

Eimile O.

5/6JC Axel S, Cloe N, Wil G, Slade H, Jack L,

Logan D.

6KN Emily F, Julia B, Jack S, Mikayla H.

6LS Anerin S, Jahmali M, Georgia L, Tom Y,

Lindsay S.

Mid North Coast Zone Swimming

On Thursday the swimmers form KPS participated in the Mid North Coast Zone Swimming Carnival. A thank you to the students and parents who attended. It was wonderful to see the team spirit and support of the KPS school community. Kororo was the winning school on the day, which was an outstanding achievement. We have several swimmers who will now travel to the regional carnival to be held in Kempsey. Three of our four relay teams placed first.

Senior boys relay: Tom Y, Jalen F, Jordan D, Riley G

Senior girls relay: Tayah H, Georgie K, Cloe N, Summer W

Junior girls relay: Ava P, Joey K, Charlize M, Nissiah K

Individuals competing will be:

Riley G and Jordan D: 11yrs freestyle, backstroke and

butterfly.

Charlize M: 9yrs freestyle

Joey K: 10yrs freestyle, junior backstroke, butterfly and

individual medley.

Georgie K and Cloe N: Open 100m freestyle, 12yrs

freestyle, senior backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and individual medley.

Summer W: 11yrs backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle and

butterfly.

We wish these swimmers the best of luck!! Leanne Stacey (Swimming Coordinator)

LIBRARY NEWS

We are looking forward to lots of learning and enjoyment of books

and reading during our lessons in the Library this year. Students in

Years 2 to 6 have been learning about Cyber Safety for the first

few weeks of this Term. Kindergarten students are getting used

to library routines and borrowing procedures and students in Year 1

are finding out about the non fiction section of the library.

All students have the opportunity to borrow each week from our

library. Books should be transported to and from school in a

library bag to protect the books from wear and tear. We have a

small number of library bags available for purchase from the library

at a cost of $3.50. Plastic bags are also suitable for use in place

of a library bag. Books should be returned each week. Please be

aware that children who do not return books by the due date are

unable to borrow while their loans are outstanding.

Students are responsible for the care of library books that they

borrow. Whilst it happens infrequently, sometimes books do get

lost or damaged. Unfortunately our budget does not allow for the

replacement of books lost or damaged by our library users. The

cost of this replacement is borne by parents/carers.

Below are borrowing days for all classes.

Monday: 1/2LB, 2CB, 2LM, 2VW, 5AM, 5LF

Tuesday: KC, KG, KR, KS, 6KN

Wednesday: 1NL, 1SG, 6JC

Thursday: K/1M, 1LB, 1RC, 6LS

Friday: 3JB, 3MW, 3/4TW, 4CA, 4GH, 4/5DH, 5DD

We have lots of new books in our library that need covering with

contact. Your help with this task would be much appreciated. We

can send the books and contact home with your child, or you can

pick them up from the library. If you are able to assist, please let

me know.

Monique O’Shea (Teacher Librarian)

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