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60 Crook Street (PO Box 45)
Strathdale 3550
www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au
[email protected]
Phone: 5443 2011 Fax: 5441 7321
Principal:
Assistant Principal :
Assistant Principal:
Assistant Principal
(Deaf Facility):
Kennington Primary School Values Awards
Community
Inclusion
Personal
Best
Is showing concern for
others
and
being
thoughtful,
and
understanding of their
feelings.
It
means
your
thoughts; words and
actions
show
consideration
for
others.
Preps
Grade 1-2
Grade 3-4
Grade 5-6
Specialist
Is working together for
the common good.
It means being able to
work together and act
positively with others.
PA
Will W
1A
Talon P
3A
Rhys H
Is respecting and
valuing differences.
It means we include
others in work and
play.
PB
Kayne D
1C
Max P
3C
Liam J
1B
Joshua T
3B
Jasmin B
5A
5B
Ruben W
Arshdeep S
MUSIC: Amelia D (4C)
5C
6A
Harry W
Stephanie W
VISUAL ARTS: Haley C (5C)
AUSLAN LOTE: Riley L (3B)
EAL: Hay Moo (3B)
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6 October
to
Respect
Is always aiming high
and being the best I
can.
It
means
being
optimistic: that I will be
successful in the end.
Is treating everybody
and everything with
consideration
and
courtesy.
It means looking after
myself, others and the
environment.
PC
Eloise C
2A
Tate A
4B
Nathan H
PD
Fraser C
1/2D
Ashlee C
4A
Alex McA
Term Dates – 2014
Term 4:
Marg Tope
Thursday 23rd October, 2014
Newsletter No. 32
Caring
Glenda Miller
Trudi Jacobson
Jo Menzel
6B
Rose May
Term 1: Start
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19 December
Dismissal 1:30pm
2B
Ryan C
4C
Austin L
2C
Travis E
6C
Harmony S
PHYS.ED: Roman G (PD)
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Wednesday 28 January (Teachers)
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Thursday 29 January
(Grades1 to 6)
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Friday 30 January
(Preps)
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Finish Friday 27 March dismissal 2:30pm
Term 2:
Term 3:
Term 4:
TERM DATES - 2015
Book Collection Day
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Thursday 22 January
8:00am to 4:00pm
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13 April to 26 June
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13 July to 18 September
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5 October to 18 December
Dates to Remember
Fri 14
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Term 4
October
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8:10am –
8:25am
9:00am –
9:30am
Fri 24
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Fri 24
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Fri 24
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Mon 27
Wed 29
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9:30am 10:15am
No School
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Thu 30
st
8:10am –
8:25am
9:00am –
9:30am
Fri 31
st
Fri 31
st
Fri 31
st
Fri 31
st
Fri 31
st
Fri 31
st
Fri 31
9:30am –
10:30am
11:45am –
12:45pm
st
Fri 31
11:45am –
12:45pm
8:10am –
8:25am
9:00am –
9:30am
1:30pm
Auslan Class
Golf
State Athletics Sports
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Mon 27 –
Tue 28th
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Tue 28
9:30am –
10:30am
Breakfast Club
Grades 3 and 4
Bike Education
Mother Goose
Bendigo Cup
Fri 14
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Fri 14
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Fri 14
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Fri 14
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9:15am
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7:00pm
9:30am 10:15am
Mon 17
Grade 6
Bike Education
Breakfast Club
Mon 17
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Tue 18
Auslan Class
Wed 19
Grade 6
Graduation Mementos note
& $15.00 due
Grade 5
Bike Education
Regional Sports Swan Hill
Volleyball, Basketball and
Softball
World Teachers’ Day
Prep 2015 Orientation
Morning
Kennington Pre School
Thu 20 –
nd
Sat 22
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Fri 21
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st
Sat 22
nd
Sun 23
rd
rd
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Tue 4
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Wed 5 –
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Fri 7
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Thu 6
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8:30am –
2:30pm
9:30am 10:15am
8:30am –
2:30pm
5:00pm
8:10am –
8:25am
9:00am –
9:30am
Fri 7
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Fri 7
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Fri 7
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Fri 7
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Tue 11
Wed 12
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Thu 13
9:30am 10:15am
10:30am
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Fri 28
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Fri 28
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8:10am –
8:25am
9:00am –
9:30am
November
Mon 3 –
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Tue 4
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Tue 4
8:10am –
8:25am
9:00am –
9:30am
4:30pm –
6:30pm
Wed 26
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Wed 26
Other Pre School and
settings
Kids Art Work Fundraiser
Order and money due
Other Pre School and
settings
Breakfast Club
Auslan Class
Keyboard Concert in
Amphitheatre
Grade 6
Interschool Sports
P & F Meeting in staffroom
after assembly
School Council
Mother Goose
Grade 6
Puberty Lesson
Energy Breakthrough
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Fri 21
Don’t Move Puppet Theatre
Prep 2015 Orientation
Morning
Kennington Pre School
Breakfast Club
Auslan Class
Winter Family Fundraiser
Nutbush World Record
Attempt – KPS Oval
D-Feet MND Walk
Lake Weeroona
Icy Pole Day
Grade 6
Puberty Lesson
Breakfast Club
Last for the year
Auslan Class
December
Grade 4
Camp - Weekaway
Prep to Grade 2
Athletic Sports
Mother Goose
Mon 1
Grade 5
Camp – Weekaway
Grade 6 parents
Puberty Information Night
Breakfast Club
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Tue 2
nd
Thu 4
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Thu 4
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Fri 5
9:15am
9:30am 10:15am
5:30pm –
7:30pm
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Tue 9
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Tue 9
Auslan Class
Wed 10
Grade 6
Interschool Sports
Grade 1 – Puppet Theatre
Note & $16.00 due
Mother Goose
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Thu 11
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Fri 12
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Fri 12
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Tue 16
Grade 2
Discovery Centre
Grade 1
Fri 19
2
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6:30pm –
8:00pm
1:30pm
P & F AGM in staffroom
after assembly
Mother Goose
Last on for the year
Grade 1
Pizza & Games Night
Instrumental Music Concert
Grade 6
Interschool Sports - BSE
Statewide Transition Day
Grade 6
Awards Night
Grade 6
Puberty lesson
KPS Carols
Instrumental Music
Lessons end
Reports sent home
Grade 6 Disco
Last Day of School
Principal’s Report
Chinese Cultural Exchange Program
Mary and Nelly, our two visiting students from China have
settled in really well to life at Kennington Primary School.
On Monday night, the mayor of the City of Greater
Bendigo hosted a mayoral welcome for all visiting
students from China. Across Bendigo primary schools
there are currently approximately 50 Chinese students
working in 12 different schools. All these students, and
their host families, were invited to the Mayoral Welcome
on Monday evening. During this time the Australian
National Anthem will be followed by the Chinese National
Anthem at Assembly.
Dear Parents/Carers
Sunday Social Get-Together
One of our parents, Brooke, who is an ex-student at
Kennington Primary School and who was a student here
at the same time as Mark Winter, has organised a social
event this Sunday afternoon as a fund raiser for Mark and
his family. The event is being held at the Shamrock from
2:00pm through until 5:00pm. Brooke has worked hard to
collect prizes for a raffle to be held on the day. If you
would like to purchase tickets in the raffle they will be
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available from the office tomorrow, Friday 24 October.
Grade Structure in 2015 & Parent Input
I ask that all families seeking to enrol their child in Prep at
Kennington PS next year to have their enrolment forms
completed as soon as possible. If your child will not be
attending Kennington PS in 2015, we would appreciate
you letting us know.
Nutbush Fundraiser
nd
On Saturday 22 November our school community is
hosting a Guinness Book of Records attempt on having
the most people doing the Nutbush at the same time.
This event is being conducted as a fundraiser for the
Winter family. The event will be held from 4.30pm –
6.30pm and we will have live music played by Spies Like
Us. In addition to the music we will have a sausage sizzle
and soft drinks and water available for purchase. We
hope that many members of our community can join us
for this event. People are welcome to bring chairs or
picnic rugs to enjoy this event on our school oval.
If there are any concerns about placements for students
in 2015, that you have not already discussed with your
child’s teacher, Jo Menzel, Trudi Jacobson or myself,
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please let us know in writing by Thursday, 30
October.
Please note that it is not possible for parents to request
specific teachers.
Bendigo Cup
There will be no school on
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Wednesday 29 October due to the
Bendigo Cup public holiday.
Webpage
The KPS webpage also provides extra information and is
updated regularly. www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au. The
current webpage is changing format so may not be as up
to date as usual over the next month. We appreciate
your patience during this upgrade process.
Camps
The Grade 4 and 5 students will
be heading off to camp in the
first week of November. Please
ensure that if your child has a
medical condition:- including asthma, anaphylaxis that
they have an up-to-date signed medical plan from the
doctor and current medication. Please speak with your
child’s teacher ASAP if your child has specific dietary
requirements.
The Link
The Link is the main form of communication with you and
the school. The Link will be sent home with the youngest
child
in
each
family
or
look
on
www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au. The Link is published on
Thursdays. Sometimes, where we need to ensure that a
piece of information gets to all of our school community, a
notice will be repeated in a number of newsletters.
Education Maintenance Allowance 2015
It is really important for parents/carers to be aware that
there will be no EMA in 2015. This will mean that on
Book Collection Day 2015 all costs will need to be
covered by you.
Regards
Glenda Miller
Principal
Family Accounts
To help with your books and fees on book collection day
(22 January, 2015) parents are welcome to come to the
office anytime from now on, between 8:00am – 4:15pm to
put money on their family accounts to help with their 2015
payments.
Money you put on your account this year will be carried
forward to next year.
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day
November 2014
Tuesday
11th
Poppies and Remembrance Day items
are now on sale from the office.
Prices range from 50cents - $5.00
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Induction Evening Year 7
Parents and students at BSE
2015
Grade 6 Graduation Mementos
The graduation signature bears and balls have been
popular in the past with the Grade 6 students as an
optional extra. You can purchase a signature
graduation bear or football at a cost of $15.00 for
your child. The bear and ball are on display in the
school office.
Parents and their students enrolled at Bendigo South
East College to commence Year 7 in 2015 are requested
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to attend an Induction Session on Thursday 30 October,
from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
The sessions will be held in two venues:-
If you would like to purchase a graduation memento,
please fill in the section below and return this form
to the office by Friday 31st October.
Surnames A-L in the College Hall
Surnames M-Z in the Performing Arts Building
No late orders will be accepted.
Both venues can be accessed from Ellis Street. There
will be an induction meeting of all students and their
parents who have enrolled in the specialist Music
Program in the Performing Arts Building following the
main sessions with Mr Briggs the Music Director at
8:00pm.
Regards
Ernie Fleming
Principal (BSE)
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Walk to School - October
Graduation Mementos Grade 6 students
Walk to School encourages primary
school children to walk to and from
school every day in October, to
highlight
the
ways
walking
improves children’s health and
wellbeing.
Students Name:
__________________________
Home Group:
__________________________
□ Graduation Bear
Walking to and from school can help children get the daily
physical activity they need – and there are plenty of other
benefits too. Walking to school can help to reduce traffic
congestion, parking difficulties and the associated
environmental impacts.
□
or
□ Graduation Ball
I have enclosed $15.00
or
Less than one in five Victorian kids walk to school
regularly, at a time when childhood obesity is rising to
epidemic levels. Since 2006, VicHealth's Walk to School
has aimed to tackle this worrying trend by encouraging
Victorian primary students to walk to and from school
more often. Younger children are encouraged to walk
with their parents and older children on their own (when
their parents decide it's safe).
□
I am in credit at the school office. I authorise the
school to deduct $15.00 from my account . (this
will be verified by the office)
Parent’s/Guardians’ Name: _______________________
Signature:
October is a great time to start walking, because
Victoria's fabulous spring sunshine makes it a pleasure to
get out of the house, and the car!
If you would like more information check out the website
www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au
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PE News
Calendars / Cards Art Fundraiser
Bike Education – next week
The Bike Education Program for Grade 3 to 6 students is
next week on the following dates:th
Grades 3/4
Grade 6
Grade 5
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Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 Oct
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Thursday 30 October
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Friday 31 October
Parents/Carers who are able go on the group rides and
are willing to help out please contact Mr Monaghan. If
parents/carers have any old bikes or helmets they would
like to donate to the school please contact Mr Monaghan.
HEALTH & HUMAN RELATIONS INFORMATION
EVENING
A Parent Information Session is to be held
for Grade 6 parents, who wish to listen to
and discuss information regarding puberty.
Mrs Leona Evans, Primary School Nurse
will be running this information evening before the Grade
6 students begin their sessions in class.
The information evening is to be held on Thursday 6
November at 5:00pm in the School Library.
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If you would like to attend please fill in the reply slip
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attached and return to the school office by Monday 3
November. Replies are essential.
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Can’t decide what to get your friends & family for
Christmas?
Why not surprise them with a beautiful original piece of
art?
I will be attending the Health and Human Relations
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Information Evening on Thursday 6 November at
5:00pm in the school library.
Student’s Name:
_____________________________
Your Name:
______________________________
Signature:
______________________________
This year on offer is the opportunity to order
calendars, cards, diaries and mouse mats.
All items are only $12.00 to $15.00 each
Students have been working hard in the art room creating
their own masterpieces.
If you want to order your child’s art please return the
original with the order form & money to the office.
AUSLAN COMMUNITY CLASSES
Auslan Classes for Parents and Friends are held every
Friday from 9:00am – 9:30am. Classes are instructed by
Kerry held in the Mother Goose room. These classes will
be held every Friday during Term 4 in D Block room 15.
If you would like to create another artwork or want to
supply a photo please pick up a blank sheet and order
form from the school office.
Please note that photos need to be in landscape format.
No prior skills are necessary.
All orders and money need to be returned to the school
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office no later than Friday 31 October.
Unfortunately any orders received after this date will not
be able to be processed.
If you have any queries please feel free to contact Emma
Beekes (Parent Calendar Co-ordinator) on 0421 705 482.
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Breakfast Club – Every Friday
COMMUNITY
ASTHMA FOUNDATION – for your information
Breakfast Club will be on every Friday from 8:10am until
8:30am. (This allows time for students to get to their
classrooms before the bell at 8:40am).
www.asthmafriendlyschools.org.au
FREECALL 1800 645 130
Breakfast Club – Gold Coin Donation
Breakfast Club continues to be very popular. Thank you
to the many parents and grandparents who make this
available to our students. All students participating in
Breakfast Club are encouraged to make a gold coin
donation each week. The money raised will be used to
purchase fruit for the classrooms for all students to
access.
In2 Cricket
Strathfieldsaye
Supported by Jenny’s Early Learning
Centre is a great active program for
young Boys & Girls aged approx 4-8.
If any parent/carer is able to help please contact the
office on 5443 2011. We have helpers every week or
every third week, whatever you can do is appreciated.
Future Strathfieldsaye Jets Cricketers, time is getting to
the end to register.
Commencing Sunday 26th October 10:00am - 11:00am
@ Flight Centre Park (Tannery Lane), Strathfieldsaye
ending Dec 14th.
Roster Term 4
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24 October
Vanessa Cheng
Heather Stinton
Shona Barton
Brenda Blake
Juanita Viljoen
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7 November
Vanessa Cheng
Heather Stinton
Shona Barton
Brenda Blake
Juanita Viljoen
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21 November
Vanessa Cheng
Heather Stinton
Shona Barton
Brenda Blake
Juanita Viljoen
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31 October
Julie Keleher
Sonia Lewis
Peta Jenkins
Luci Kenna
$70.00 which includes a cricket bag of goodies including
shirt, cap and bat.
Register online via MyCricket site or
https://playreg.cricket.com.au/pages/noauth/olregstart.as
px?entityid=2728&sslredirect=1&mode=1
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13 November
Julie Keleher
Lisa Tangey
Luci Kenna
Sonia Lewis
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28 November
Julie Keleher
Shayne Hyatt
Luci Kenna
Sonia Lewis
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5 December
No Breakfast Club finished for the year
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Strathaven
Quilt Patches
INFORMATION
Hi, my name is Phoebe.
I am in Grade 6 this year. This term my
grade is doing a project called Genius
Hour.
Small square – 20cm x 20cm
Needs to be completed by Monday 24th
November
My goal:
To create a quilt of knitted squares for a
resident of Strathhaven.
Please drop off to
Kennington Primary School Office
60 Crook St
Strathdale VIC 3550
But I can't do it alone. I would like
everyone to join in. If you can, please try
and complete a knitted square.
For more information. Email
[email protected]
The information is in Red.
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