Document 6597007

Kardinya Primary School
Care Pride Trust Respect
Community Newsletter
Ochiltree Way, Kardinya 6163
Tel: 08 9337 7544 Fax: 08 9314 7970
Email: kardinya.ps@education.wa.edu.au Website: www.kardinyaps.wa.edu.au
Wednesday 5 November 2014
Issue No 17
Coming Events
NOV
Assembly
Y1/2 D2
Ms
Crawford &
Mrs
Palumbo
6
NOV
First Aid
Focus
Incursion
10
14
NOV
Assembly
Junior
Choir
20
NOV
Assembly
Guitar
27
DEC
Assembly
Band
4
DEC
Year 6&7
Graduation
@ Morris
Buzzacott
Hall
15
DEC
Excursion
Years 4-7
17
DEC
Last day of
Term Four
18
Election for Year 6 Leadership Position 2015
Each year the school conducts elections for Student Council representatives and Faction captains. The
students self-nominate for these roles. Each student who nominates for Student Council is required to
present a short speech based on sustained good behaviour, leadership, initiative, sound organizational
ability, caring for others and public speaking. While the Faction Captains also need to demonstrate a
positive attitude and an interest in physical education and sport as well as the above mentioned
leadership qualities. Current Year Four and Year Five students cast their votes along with the staff to
determine who will fill these positions for 2015. Each staff vote is counted as one vote, the same as the
students. There may be a perception that the voting system is 'screened' but this is not the case. All
students have a fair and equal chance and this democratic process has proved to be very successful
over many years at Kardinya Primary School. The students are very perceptive and choose wisely.
Class Lists for 2015
Our leadership team and teachers will shortly be engaged in the process of forming class lists for 2015.
The compilation of class groupings is a process involving many considerations. We deliberate on factors
such as academic abilities, individual student needs, gender balance, social considerations, student
relationships, friendship networks and previous class placements/teachers.
Forming class lists is a difficult task for all concerned as occasionally regardless of the care taken
someone may be disappointed. Parents are encouraged to have positive conversations with children in
the lead up to 2015.
Parents of students not returning to KPS for 2015
Please email Kardinya.ps@education.wa.edu.au to notify the school if your child/children will not be
attending KPS in 2015. Students in Year Four/Five have already provided their 2015 enrolment
information to the school. If emailing is difficult please send written confirmation of 2015 enrolment
information to the School Office by Friday 7 November 2014.
2015
JAN
School
Office
opens
We are rapidly approaching the end of the school year. Information is being sent to you via notes,
calendars, Facebook and this newsletter. The school uses a variety of communication channels to
inform parents of upcoming events and important dates. Please read your newsletters and note key
dates. If we have to change a date or an event we will notify you as soon as possible.
27
JAN
30
Class lists
on
noticeboard
outside
Library @
12pm
Dogs at School
While we understand and support families who wish to walk with dogs to school, we are not able to
allow dogs around classrooms, walkways and school buildings, even if on a leash. Families are asked
to secure dogs in the shade, clear of walkways and access points. Please put yourself in the shoes of a
person who is uncomfortable around dogs and ensure they can use paths or walkways without concern.
Space for Enrolments in 2015
Although Kindergarten and Pre-Primary enrolments have been coming in, we still have spaces for more
children. Please let friends and neighbours know that Kardinya PS is a great school. Planning for next
year is well underway and we still have spaces in all years, but staffing and resourcing for 2015 will
need to be finalized soon.
Speeding in School Zones
Just a reminder to our School Community that when dropping off and picking up children before and
after School, that the speed limit is 40 kilometres per hour within school zones at these times.
Staff Parking Zone
Parents are asked not to use the Staff Car Park situated in front of the School Administration office for
safety reasons. Ample parking for parents can be found in the parking area clearly signposted and
accessible from Ochiltree Way near the Harry Field Reserve. Your cooperation is requested to ensure
ongoing student safety.
Andrew Malcolm - Principal
Page 2
Issue No 17
Interschool Athletics
SCHOOL SPORT WA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to all the students who represented
Kardinya Primary School in last week's carnival at Bateman
Primary School. The previous weeks had been busy with
before school and lunchtime training. All competitors did
their best with some students excelling and running,
jumping or throwing personal bests.
On Monday students from Year Six and Seven travelled to
Lakeside Recreation Centre to participate in games against
schools from around the Perth metropolitan area.
Below are the results.
1st
WINTHROP
2nd
ARDROSS
3rd
KARDINYA
4th
MELVILLE
5th
RICHMOND
6th
MT PLEASANT
The girls team used the day as a learning curve to develop
their skills and understanding of what it takes to be a good
basketball team and player. They had a most enjoyable
day, winning half their games and finishing 5th out of eight
teams.
The boys team played a terrific, high standard of basketball
throughout the day. Finishing undefeated in the qualifying
rounds they fronted up to an older team from CBC
Fremantle in the final. In a closely fought contest CBC
edged out Kardinya 33 to 25. It was the closest any team
had come to the winners so it was an achievement to be
proud of.
Thank you to Gia Burd who coached the boys and to Brad
Karafil for scoring.
These students below gave super efforts and won
medallions
YEAR 4 GIRLS
Runner Up - Aimee W
YEAR 5 GIRLS
Runner Up - Na-Talia D
Third Place - Isabella P
YEAR 7 GIRLS
Runner Up - Tanisha D
OUR KARDINYA INTERSCHOOL TEAM
Phil Green
Phys– Ed Teacher
Issue No 17
Page 3
KARDINYA PRIMARY SCHOOL
P & C ASSOCIATION INC.
MEASUREMENT IN B1
On Monday Mrs Swan visited Miss Smith’s Year Four/Five
class to see them working on ‘Indirect Comparison’.
The focus question was: “A farmer has two paddocks on his
farm. If you were a hungry cow, which would you prefer?”
Students were asked to compare the two shapes.
They needed to choose their own equipment to solve the
problem. They all discussed how they did this which allowed
them to hear other people’s ideas. As an extension students
were asked to use a formula to work out the area of the two
paddocks.
Don't forget the “Kids Card Designs” order form. Reminder
payment is due back at school this Friday 7 November.
Next P&C Meeting is
Wednesday 19 Nov 7:30pm
in the staff room.
ALL WELCOME
Mrs Mel Edgar
P&C President
Hi Everyone
All parents or caregivers should by now have received a
order form for next years Graduation Shirts, if not please
enquire at the front office or in the Uniform Shop on
Tuesday morning. These forms need to be completed and
returned by 11 November (this Tuesday—no late orders)
so we can get the orders started. If your child is not
returning to Kardinya Primary School next year please still
complete the 'not returning section’ and hand into the
school. It will make my job easier if I don’t have to chase up
outstanding forms. This is a once only order and no further
orders are done later on next year.
Charity Food Drive: Due
to
the
overwhelming support last year the School
Council have decided to again hold a
charity food drive for those in need this
Christmas – It would be great if you could
please donate one or two non-perishable
food item(s) in the collection box in the front office.
Collection will run until 17 December.
Ms Crawford's class Year 1/2 D1 are looking for some
corks and shoeboxes with lids. If you have any that you
would like to donate please bring to D1.
Also for all our fashion conscious tiny little ladies in
Pre-primary and Kindy, after much wheeling and dealing I
have managed to order size 2 school dresses and now have
these in stock.
Mrs Joy Abbott
Uniform Shop Co-ordinator
Uniform Shop Hours: Tuesday 8.30 - 9.30am
The school canteen is open Monday—Friday
Mrs Leanne Rampellini
Canteen Manager Ph: 9331 7067
Thanks
THANK YOU A big thank you to the Carpenter and Hurley
families on the donation of books to the school.
They are much appreciated.
Sandra Ah Siu
Library Officer
School Banking day is
Friday @ 8.30am - 9.00am,
Wet Area B Block
Ms Jo McKenzie
School Banking Coordinator
Issue No 17
Page 4
OSHClub News
Before School/After School Care
MUSIC COUNT US IN- National Initiative.
On Thursday 30 October at exactly 9:30am, Kardinya
Primary School's Band, Instrumental Music Students and
Miss Zappia led the students, staff and parents in
Australia's biggest school Music initiative. K.P.S along with
2,100 schools and more than 500,000 students, sang the
2014 Music Count Us In song "Paint You a Song" ,created
by Australian music students. All the students sang the
same song, at the same time, on the same date to
celebrate Australian Music, foster inspiration and create a
sense of community. It was pleasing to see everyone
singing along together, even the parents!
Ms Jess Zappia
Music Teacher
Program Update
Sadly, this will be my last week as coordinator at Kardinya
OSHClub. My partner and I have decided to move back to
Victoria, where I will be teaching grade 3/4 and where we
are both closer to family. I want to sincerely thank all the
parents, children and Kardinya Primary staff for your
support throughout the year and for making my time here
so wonderful! I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you
all and will miss everyone dearly. However, I am really
happy to announce that Michelle Sng will be the new
coordinator and I hope you will all welcome her as warmly
as you have me!
Thanks again and all the best!
Bec
Next Week’s Activities
Monday
Before
Care
Activities
Food dye
and crayon
painting
Tuesday
Leaf
animals
Wednesday Thursday Friday
Handprint
butterfly
Flower
biscuits
Butterfly
wand
Pinecone
After
Birdhouse
Aquarium Ladybird
bird
Care
construction
jars
biscuits
feeder
Activities
Animal
habitats
Parent Information
OSHC program phone: 0478 044 383
Coordinator: Rebecca Raff
Assistant: Julie Bolton Hope
OSHClub Head Office: 03 8564 9000
All families must be enrolled to attend the program,
remember this is Free!! Please create an account online
at www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations
can also be managed via your online account. For on the
day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the
program.
Tahlia S Year Seven A4 has been asked to tryout for the
Perth Heat Women's Under 15 Baseball Team.
Well done Tahlia.