PBL focusing on the expectation when using

the Cricket Nets and Sport Shed

PBL Award Neveah Bridge, Chaise Bridge, Tom Chegwyn, Audrey Maher, Clayton Ford, Chadrick Lang,

Mia Smith and Angela Baker

Important Dates to Remember Term 2 2020

Kootingal Public School

STAR NEWSLETTER “Caring, Learning and Achieving Together.”

Phone: 02 6760 3332 Email: kootingal-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: https://kootingal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Term 4 Week 3 Wednesday 28th October 2020

Executive Team - Principal - Cara Cracknell Assistant Principal - (Kinder to Year 2) - Nicole Chegwyn Assistant Principal (Yr 3 to 6) - Casey Kelly

P & C Executive President: Rebecca Pollard Vice President - Vanessa Johnson Secretary: Tina Sipple Treasurer: Ann-Maree McGrath

Mon 26th to Fri 30th Oct - School Captain Nominee interviews Thursday 29th Oct - Book Club Due Thursday 29th Oct - Oxley High School Transition Friday 30th Oct - Kindy 2021 Transition 12:30pm to 3pm Monday 2nd Nov - 2021 School Captain Candidates announced Friday 6th Nov - Kindy 2021 Transition 9:30am to 3pm Wednesday 11th Nov - Remembrance Day Friday 13th Nov - Kindy 2021 Transition 9:30am to 3pm

Merit Phillipa Cracknell

Gold Awards Phillipa Cracknell

Silver Awards Phillipa Cracknell, Koby-Jay Lang,

Rory Hobbs, Piper Hammer, Charli Hogg and Hunter Barnett

Uniform Awards Cienna Flemming, Allah Hill,

Oliver Christensen, Regardt Janse van Rensburg, Ayva Elliott, Mykayla Edwards,

Lochlan Watts and Abby Stokes

* Parents are able to make payments online by going to our website www.kootingal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au and then clicking on make a payment (located on front page). Please email or send into the office a copy of the online receipt. If payments are made online signed permission notes must still be returned to the front office.

* Voluntary contribution fees can be paid at the front office or online. They are $50 per year per student.

Library Borrowing Days KL - Mrs Lawrence - Thursday K/1M - Miss Magann - Thursday 1/2B - Miss Booby - Friday 1/2S - Miss Semmler - Friday 3/4L - Mr Cracknell - Tuesday 3/4W - Miss Warden - Tuesday 4/5B - Miss Bennett - Wednesday 5/6K - Miss Kelly - Wednesday

Please encourage your child to return their library books each week to avoid books becoming overdue.

All students must have a library bag to borrow books to take home.

Thank you Mrs Dunn and Mrs Chegwyn

Kieran Perkins - Becoming more confident in his attempts in reading Zaiden Berry - Improved knowledge of sounds Paisley Swadling - Working hard to improve her reading Zara Steers - Excellent progress in reading Ben Lulham - Working well in ukulele with Mr Bevan Enrique Wightman - Excellent effort in writing Angus Hamer - Being a helpful and cooperative student during sport Nikita Flemming - Excellent effort in our week 2 ‘Big Write’ Hunter Barnett - His eager participation in the obstacle course Arla Dines - Her participation in our weekly class discussions Ryan Hatton - Adding descriptive adjectives into his daily writing Dustyn Swadling - Pleasing spelling results Katiana Reid - Striving hard to perfect subtraction with trading Elli Cruickshank - Consistently working hard on spelling tasks Xavier Rankin - Demonstrating inclusive practices in the playground to support others Chloe Cannon - Creative artworks Kaitlyn Watts - Effort in weekly spelling activities Greysen Elliott - Improved confidence in Mathematics Hope Clarke - Great work with addition and subtraction in Mathematics Cooper Higgins - His commitment to completing all set tasks Damien Nicholls - Demonstrating persistence in all Key Learning Areas Isabelle Marsh - Being a support friend and problem solver Joshua Thompson - A sound improvement in writing tasks Nate Bonomini - A dedicated commitment to improvement across all Key Learning Areas

Clothing Pool will only be open on: Tuesday and Wednesday mornings

9am to 9:30am Please come to the office.

Weekly Bronze Awards

Library News

Messages from the Front Office

School Banking Thursday

Weekly Awards

Thomas Capel - Improved application and confidence to attempt all tasks Lucas De Vries - Improved application and attitude to learning Maddison Bennett - Consistent application in all areas Tate Smith - Being an attentive listener and for improved confidence to attempt work independently Ruby McMillan - Enthusiastic participation and improved skills during fitness and sport Grace Hamer - Consistently looking for ways to help others in the classroom Kayden Reid - Becoming more confident to attempt work Beau Caterer - Enthusiasm and effort in Mathematics Joshua Holliday - Consistently completing all set tasks Abby Hogg - Demonstrating enthusiasm and resilience in her learning Lacey Felsman - Working hard to reach new goals in reading Lara Hambly - Effort and resilience in reading Braxton Aworth - Independently accessing and using his writing goals Charlotte Hunt - Working on her writing goals Harriet Bell - Her positive attitude towards Mathematics Ryan Hatton - Always striving to achieve his best in Mathematics Lilly Cook - Her consistent positive attitude towards creative arts Jack Gee - Pleasing results in weekly spelling tests Riley McDowall - Being motivated and working well in groups Ruby Sheumack - Outstanding results in addition and subtraction test Charlie O’Neill - Striving to achieve his best in Mathematics Ruby Rakus - Outstanding application to all Key Learning Areas Rebekka Stimson - Mature contributions to discussion in all Key Learning Areas Piper Hammer - Consistent effort in all writing tasks Sadie Nicholls - Exceptional effort in Mathematics classwork Mykayla Edwards - Demonstrating consistent effort in all Key Learning Areas James Sharpham - Consistent effort and progress in Mathematics Jacob Cayzer - Outstanding results in spelling and his active engagement in class discussions Riley Robinson - His enthusiastic engagement in English activities Connor Hilton - Improved application and results in Mathematics Matthew Pollard - Consistent application across all Key Learning Areas

Arian Hope - Improved confidence and commitment to academic progress Aidan Hetherington - Outstanding commitment to improved sportsmanship Angus Frewen - Consistently demonstrating a mature approach to his learning Nate Symons - Demonstrating improved participation and results in English and Geography Jacynta Flemming - Outstanding commitment to academic progress

Khloe Anderson Khloe is a kind, conscientious and diligent class member of 1/2S. She consistently follows and demonstrates our school’s PBL values of being a safe, supportive and effective learner in both the classroom and in the playground. Khloe demonstrates a positive attitude across all learning areas. Kh loe par t i c ipa tes in a l l c lass d iscuss ions and presentations and also demonstrates good listening skills. She eagerly engages in her set tasks each morning and assists others without being asked. Khloe displays lovely manners at all times. Khloe wears her school uniform with pride. She works hard to improve her work, uses her set goals and positively accepts feedback. Khloe is reliable and trustworthy with any responsibilities she takes on and is respected by both her peers and teachers. Khloe is an excellent representative of Kootingal Public School and a deserving participant of Student of the Month. Congratulations, Khloe!

Our yearly magazine Koolangarra is available through pre-orders with payment of $25. We will only print the number of magazines for which we have received money. It is in full colour. Families will receive their magazine prior to the end of the year. Orders and payment are taken at the front office before Monday 23rd November. Payments made online close Monday 23rd November at 3:30pm. There will be no late orders.

Silver Assembly Awards - Week 3

Student of the Month

Yearly Magazine - $25 each

Colbie Butler Colbie is a highly motivated student who strives to give her best at all times. She is an active contributor during class discussions and activit ies. Colbie consistently follows school and classroom expectations and supports her peers in doing so as well. She is enthusiastic and keen to do her best in all areas of the curriculum. She is presented neatly in her full school uniform every day.

Colbie follows teacher instructions and is a happy, kind and supportive student in her interactions. She works productively in both independent and group situations and will ask for clarification when unsure of an instruction or concept. Colbie works hard to complete all set tasks to the best of her ability. She has a positive attitude to learning and is enthusiastic when learning new things. Colbie is organised with her belongings and sets to work without a fuss. Colbie accepts feedback and works hard to achieve goals set alongside her teacher. Colbie is a keen sportsperson who is not afraid to try her highly developed skills in new games and activities. She is always helpful and more than happy to help others in the school, often without being asked. She is respectful to teachers, visitors and her classmates. Colbie works hard each and every day to ensure she is a good representative of Kootingal Public School consistently displaying the values of a safe, supportive and effective learner. Congratulations Colbie on being named the Student of the Month.

It is with great pleasure that I announce the permanent appointment of Miss Brodie Merrett to Kootingal Public School. Miss Merrett will assume the position that will be vacated by Mrs Heather Simpson at the end of the 2020 school year. Miss Merrett trained at the University of Newcastle and comes from an early childhood background through to year six. It is hoped Miss Merrett will be able to spend some time with the students and staff of Kootingal Public School prior to the commencement of her duty in 2021. With this permanent appointment now secured myself in the executive team will look towards establishing our staff against our class composition for next year. If your family is potentially changing plans in 2021, please let the school know so we can adjust our plans accordingly.

This week Dr Kate Bricknell attended Kootingal Public School to conduct workshops in writing with our students in years 2 and 4. Each semester we have a different focus on year groups. In semester 1, we focus on years 3 and 5 in preparation for the NAPLAN assessment. In semester 2, we focus on years 2 and 4 in the lead up to the NAPLAN assessment. Our students are becoming more accustomed to the writing process as it is a focus area each week within our English lessons, in particular. Dr Bricknell presented to the staff the final hour of their professional learning around visual literacy. Visual literacy is an important component of the English syllabus with its own specific language and techniques. Our students have enjoyed experiencing multimodal texts with even our kindergarten children enjoying learning about and applying their knowledge of camera shots and angles.

Last week our students in years 3 and 5 undertook the School Readiness Test (SRT). This test mimicked the manner in which students will undertake NAPLAN online in 2021. This was a test for Kootingal Public School to ensure we are ready to go to administer NAPLAN online. Thank you to Miss Kelly and Miss Bennett for their coordination and administration of the test. At the conclusion of the test, Miss Bennett sought feedback from our students in relation to their experience. All in all, everyone learned a lot.

This week Mrs Dunn took delivery of the alternate summer uniform for girls. This uniform will be available at the start of the 2021 school year. Please note this does not replace the dress. Girls will have two options from which to choose. Should you have any inquiries, please direct these to Mrs Dunn in the front office.

Principal’s MessagesStudent of the Month

Thursday 29th October 2020

Close at 9:30am - both Online and at the front office

Thank you to Mr Foody and Mr Loftus for the hanging of some of our PBL signs throughout the school. The PBL team made the decision to install each of the signs as the areas are taught in the weekly PBL lessons. I am sure everyone will agree that the signs look fabulous.

This week, our PBL focus is examining the expectations when using the cricket nets and sports shed. Our cricket nets get used for a variety of purposes by our students, not just for cricket practice or a quick game of hit and run. The nets have known to be used for pitching practice during softball season as well as a corral for horse games. Our specific expectations for the cricket nets are: • Only one person in the nets • Play appropriately • Take turns • Share school equipment and use correctly • Return equipment

We have a secondary focus as well this week with students learning about the expectations when using the sports shed.

Our sports shed is under the care of our Year 6 sports captains. Our specific expectations for the sports shed are: • Only students with teacher permission in sports shed • Line up • Speak politely • Share school equipment and use correctly • Return equipment

Please remember the expectations for all areas apply as well to both the cricket nets and sports shed. For example, follow teacher instructions. When we teach the expectations of the specific areas, we are also looking at the expectations for all areas as well. Below is our termly scope and sequence.

Week 3 Revise Sports Court / New concepts Cricket Nets and Sports Shed

Week 4 Revise Oval / New concept Hall

Weel 5 Revise General Playground / New concept Handball Wall

Week 6 Revise Verandahs and COLA

Week 7 Revise Canteen / New concept Toilets

Week 8 Revise Sand Pit/Dirt Pit / New concept Equipment

Week 9 New concept Front Office

Week 10

PBL News

Principal’s Messages PBL News