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Newsletter No.20 25.06.21 Issue No. 20 – 25th June 2021 2021 Dates to Remember Term 3 July Mon 12th Term 3 begins 12th – 16th Teacher Planning Week 12th (Year 5 & 6), 13th (Year 3 & 4),14th (Foundation),15th (Year 1 & 2), 16th (Specialists)- 19th – 23rd Canberra Camp – Year 6 August Mon 2nd School Council Meeting 9th – 13th Year 3/4 Camps September Mon 6th School Council Meeting Wed 15th School Concert Thurs 16th School Concert Fri 17th Last day term 3 – 2.30pm dismissal 2021 Term Dates Term 1 Wednesday 27 January to Thursday 1st April Term 2 Monday 19 April to Friday 25 June Term 3 Monday 12 July to Friday 17 September Term 4 Monday 4 October to Friday 17 December Principal’s Message End of Term Our last Friday morning assembly of the term was a joyous occasion and a demonstration of a number of elements that make our school great. The school choir – 67 members strong made up of students from Foundation to Year 6 entertained us and we were all moved by their performance. Due to current restrictions the choir members could not all perform together in situ however, they were determined to perform on their designated day and at the final assembly of the term. Therefore the recordings were made this week and were shared at assembly. Extract from the introduction by choir captain Nellie Dummett : The first song is “You Raise Me Up”. It is an uplifting song about the people who help us when we are feeling down. The second song, performed by the senior choir, is Pink’s hit song, ‘Cover me in Sunshine’. It was written to keep us all positive during lockdowns and reminds us that “everything will be alright”. The student audience – in their colourful casual clothing for end of term were very attentive and able to contribute and volunteer ideas and information when called upon. A special mention to the Foundation students who have only been attending “The Big Assembly”. They have all risen to the expectations successfully and we are collectively very proud of them. Equally so for the year 6 students who with only a semester left of primary school will be taking on some additional assembly responsibilities during terms 3 and 4. Student awards –receiving a KPS award is always an important occasion and the children who received one at assembly today were obviously very proud of their achievements and were aware of the reasons stated for their award. They demonstrated respect for others along with patience and gratitude. In addition to that they showed they are all experts already in demonstrating the Kingsville Bow. Parents and friends – have been for so many years an important human component of the Friday assembly. Always there at the side of the hall often packed with family members and friends who had come along to enjoy this weekly tradition. Unfortunately this is not possible at the moment however, we are pleased that many parents can engage with the assembly on line. So well done everyone and as this is the last newsletter for Term 2 I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate students and teachers for their hard work, commitment and engagement over the last 10 weeks. Also, to our families for their ongoing support of the students and the work of the school. Term 3 begins on Monday 12th July. I look forward to everyone being back at school ready to begin chapter 2 2021 i.e. semester 2 after a restful mid-year break. Kingsville Awards To be presented on Friday 16th July FJH 34H FLB Stella McDonald 34P FLI Ruby Lambert 34M Timoci Chung FFW 34A 1GD Felix Crouch Caralt 5AA James Taylor 1RT Sabbi Fogwill 5AT Lachlan Cameron 2EE 5TD 2MC Kinoah Romero 56S Charlotte Egglestone 2JD Jaxson Jeka 6JI Yhana Te Pou / Amelie Mullins 2AO Justin Curmi 6KG Zoe Mullins 34L Alexander Ellis 6SE 34C Lewis Metcalf Happy Birthday 19th June – 16th July Happy Birthday to: Byron Le, Scarlett and Ewan Cornish, Arran Cameron, Poppy Amemiya, Jethro Blassan, Lulu Giansiracusa, Mikayla Mincherton, Jacob Stojcevski, Estelle Kirby, Hazel Mcilroy, Chloe Yorke, Tommy Zarakis, Anton Marijanovic, Sabine Barbetta, Mark Sonnenberg, Sophie Mccoll, Essie Jugovic, Scout Shrivel, Tara Kinsella, Gabriel Webb, Elsa O’Brien, Jessica Sinfuego, Xavier Martini, Chloe Ahlip, Eden Coleman, Benji Sinfuego, cooper Le, Lukas Reiken, Xavier Nye, Ollie Williamson, Chase Giacomin, Josie Simnett-Sage, Leon Pizzirusso, Emma Hutchison, Bojana Peric, Clara Green, Chelsea Nguyen, Arthur Jennings, Saskia Mozjerin, Alice Kindred, Tilly Gartside and Ruby Tivendale. Level 5 Unit of Inquiry- Term Two This term the Year Five students have been looking into the Central Idea ‘Trade is based on supply and demand’. Through this Unit of Inquiry students have been researching into the role that supply and demand has on our shopping experiences through ‘Earn and Learn’. Through this process, students have begun formulating their personal inquiry questions which will showcase their new understanding during our upcoming ‘Share and Connect’ that will take place early next term. Here are some of the questions that have been formulated by our students. - How has food safety standards changed over time and what is done to protect consumers? - How has female participation in the workforce changed over time? - How has technology changed our shopping experiences? - How has the global pandemic forced businesses to change and adapt to remain profitable? - What are franchises and how do they work? - How has trading changed from the Victorian Era to now? Through this Unit of Inquiry students have had the opportunity to buy, sell and swap goods, participate in the ‘workforce’ in their classroom communities and gain a more holistic understanding of what their role and responsibility is as a consumer and as a business owner. Level 5 Team. Teacher Planning Week What happens during this week? In the first week of term 3 a day is allocated to each level and specialist team to begin the collaborative planning of the teaching and learning for the next semester. This planning is driven through one of the six transdisciplinary themes to create a unit of inquiry, e.g. “Sharing the Planet”. Teachers in teams reflect on all of the disciplines and capabilities of the Victorian Curriculum and, plan to incorporate important skills and knowledge into the unit. They also focus on planning “stand-alone” units within these subject areas. The specialists also plan collaboratively and contribute to one specific unit of inquiry from each level during the year. At the heart of the transdisciplinary curriculum is the learner constructing meaning through the five essential elements: concepts, knowledge, skills, attitudes and actions. These elements go beyond disciplinary barriers and forge the curriculum into a coherent whole. The curriculum is transdisciplinary in nature because the meaning of the prefix “trans” is two-fold: to convey learning that has relevance across, between and beyond the subject areas and more importantly, learning that transcends the confines of the subject areas to connect to what is real in the world. It is a significant undertaking by the school both logistically and financially to facilitate a time such as this, for teachers to engage in a collaborative exercise that takes into account the approach outlined above. On the day that teams are planning, the classroom program continues with the support of the specialists and casual relief teachers. The different levels of the school will be planning on the following days: Monday 12th July Levels 5 & 6 Tuesday 13th July Levels 3 & 4 Wednesday 14th July Foundation Thursday 15th July Levels 1 & 2 Friday 16st July Specialists Jeff McDonald Assistant Principal & Student Welfare Coordinator Nude Food Day Update A very big grazie to the school community for another successful Nude Food Day. Yesterday we reduced our rubbish to 13.49kg. We held a random rubbish audit last week it weighed 18.43 kilograms, therefore reducing our waste by 4.94 kilograms. We will continue this initiative next term and look forward to having a real impact on how we pack our food and the impact we have on our environment. By Samantha and Juri on behalf of the JSC School Council News Building and Grounds Sub-committee Kitchen Garden rejuvenation – Working Bees in Term 3 The Buildings & Grounds sub-committee of School council have kicked off the year with a plan to Rejuvenate & Regenerate the KPS grounds after a challenging year in 2020. A key project for the sub- committee is the rejuvenation of the kitchen garden which is looking a little bare at the moment as a result of minimal opportunities to have students, teachers and community work with the space over the last 15 months. In 2021, through the guidance of Monica Gallivan and Tracey Doherty, groups of students have begun to revitalize and invigorate the garden beds and a number of plots have however been planted out by class levels and the gardening club. In capturing this impetus the Buildings and Grounds sub-committee will be holding two working bees with a focus on the Kitchen Garden next term (Term 3). The sub-committee would welcome the support of interested parents and community members to volunteer at these working bees. We welcome any members of the community and anyone with expertise is keenly encouraged to attend. Bringing the space back to life will ensure that this wonderful resource supports our students learning, leisure and overall health and wellbeing. Though the exact dates are to be confirmed we are currently targeting early August and mid-September. Completing the online form will allow the sub-committee to firm up dates. As in the past, the working bees would be held on a Saturday morning for 2-3 hours with light refreshments provided for those volunteering their support.
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