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 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.

If you would be interested in taking part in the Working Bee, have any related suggestions or would like to gain any more information, please complete the online form found here: https://forms.office.com/r/nKqufg6s90 We would appreciate responses back by Monday 19 July.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards, Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee.

Kingsville Primary School presents our very own…….. Young Dargie Exhibition This year marks 100 years of ’s oldest and most loved portrait award - The ! Each year, artists from all around Australia are invited to submit either a portrait or self-portrait for judging in Australia’s most prestigious art competition. A selection of artists are chosen as finalists, and their portraits tour around the country as a part of a travelling exhibition. The prize was named after J.F. Archibald (editor of The Bulletin magazine) who donated money to fund an art prize. In 2013, a junior portrait competition was established called the Young Archie. Impressively, past Kingsville Primary School student, Sir William Dargie, was awarded the Archibald prize eight times. No other artist has ever surpassed his record! Sir William Dargie was a Kingsville student for two years, enrolling on the 15th February 1920. Sir William Dargie first won the Archibald prize in 1941. Over a decade later, in 1954, Dargie was commissioned to paint Australia's official portrait of Queen Elizabeth. The Queen posed for Dargie at Buckingham Palace and this is often referred to as the ‘wattle painting’. Dargie last won the prize in 1956, with a portrait of Australia's celebrated Aboriginal painter . This portrait was completed while Namatjira was visiting Sydney from the Central Desert. Kingsville Primary School established another connection with Sir William Dargie when it was discovered that Hailary Farlie’s (performing arts teacher) family owns an original painting of Dargie’s.

So, to celebrate the Archibald tradition, we would like to invite students to participate in our very own

Young Dargie Exhibition.

This is an event we would like to turn into a regular tradition at KPS.

Please note, this is a voluntary art activity for those who appreciate an art challenge.

The competition:  create your own 2-D portrait or self-portrait using any medium- paint, pencil, charcoal, crayon etc. or a combination  the portrait or self-portrait can be realistic or semi-realistic  the portrait could be of a family member, or you could complete a portrait of someone else who inspires you - you could create a portrait of a teacher, a pet or a teddy bear  the portrait must be completed and given to Visual Arts teacher Monica Gallivan by August 31st If you would like any support with your artwork, you are welcome to attend art club on a Monday lunchtime.

These artworks will be featured in a small pop-up or digital gallery. Once your artwork is finished, we request you bring it in to school and deliver it Monica by due date above who will store it in a safe place ready for our very own Young Dargie Exhibition.

You may like to sit down with an adult and explore the winners from the previous 100 years using the link below.

Please note that it is advised that students explore this link with an adult, as some of the artworks contain some mildly sensitive issues. https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/

Can you find William Dargie’s paintings from 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1950, 1952 & 1956? You might also like to explore the artworks created by past winners of the Young Archie. https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/young-archie/

Attention: Art Enthusiasts

Here are some optional art opportunities you may be interested in… Indigenous Language Art Competition 2021

In 2020, we had several Kingsville Primary School representatives enter the Indigenous Language Art Competition. The Indigenous Language Art Competition is running again this year, and this may be an opportunity you are interested in. Create an artwork featuring the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language of your local area! Find out what your local Indigenous language is, and then create an artwork inspired by the landscape, plants or animals of the land where that language is spoken. Include the name of the language in the artwork.

You can choose whether you would like to share your artwork on the ABC education website. If you choose to upload your artwork, remember not to include your real name, instead make up a display name. Also remember not to include brands or logos. Click on the below link for more information. Entries for this competition close on the 30 July 2021, 5pm (AEST). http://bit.ly/languagecomp

Set to Soar: Make an artwork to inspire the Australian Paralympic Team

The Paralympics are coming! Some athletes will miss their family and home while staying at the Athlete’s Village in Tokyo. They also appreciate any support and encouragement they receive. So, we are inviting you to make an artwork to both inspire and support our Paralympic Athletes while they are in Tokyo. The artworks that will be displayed in Australian section of the Athlete’s village Think about creating a piece of art showing your favourite Paralympic sport or athlete, or perhaps you could create a piece that shows yourself participating in sport, or what the Paralympic Games in Tokyo might look like. Try and make an artwork that will inspire our Paralympians to achieve their best in Tokyo. You might like to create an artwork which shows one of the Paralympic values – determination, equality, inspiration, courage. Or you could include the Paralympic symbol. You can submit your artwork by uploading it online using the link below. You can also click on the below link for more details. https://education.paralympic.org.au/for-students/set-to-soar-artwork/

Jeff McDonald & Monica Gallivan