Kororo Public School
Hello Everyone
This week we have made some adjustments to our timetables, calendars and school activities because of the
COVID-19. Please read the attached letter that was sent out on Monday as a hard copy letter and on Skoolbag.
We will continue to update information as we receive directions from the department. In line with medical
advice at the moment, there is no reason why those who have not travelled should not be at school. The
expectation is where students have not returned from travel to China, Iran, Italy or the Republic of Korea
(South Korea) that students will attend school as usual.
We have also sent out Medical Alerts as a Whooping Cough case has been reported to the school. Please read
attached information.
We have mosquitos breeding in the Big Forest at the moment. At school we can not apply insect repellent. We
have closed the forest until it is safe to play there and our recess and lunch times are now staggered to
prevent overcrowding in our available play areas.
Penny Punctuation will be introduced to every K/1/2 classrooms this week.
She is ready to support students to use the correct punctuation in their
writing. Penny is in her special green Gi posing in a 'ready stance' for
Kung-Fu Punctuation. Children are taught the names of the different types
of punctuation and they learn to use them in their writing. Penny
Punctuation makes sure the students are ready and reminds them to use
the corrected punctuation. She also congratulates the students in their
learning.
Last Friday 3 of our staff members presented to staff the
knowledge they gained by attending a Numeracy Course
that focused on Number Talks.
Have a great week !
Leonie Smith
Principal
Week 8 Term 1 - 18th March 2020
DEPUTY REPORT by Mel Fenton
This week we come together to celebrate Harmony Week in our
schools. Harmony Week is a celebration of our cultural diversity – a
day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. We join
Australia to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Harmony celebrations. It
aims to engage people to participate in their community, respect
cultural and religious diversity and foster a sense of belonging for
everyone. Harmony Day creates opportunities for all of us to think, talk
and recognise how our differences make Australia a great place to live.
It is about focusing on inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all
Australians regardless of cultural background. Australia is one of the
most successful multicultural countries in the world and we should celebrate this and work to maintain it.
We beautifully wore our splash of orange on Monday to signify communication and meaningful conversations.
It represents freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect. Our cultural diversity is one of our
greatest strengths and it is at the heart of who we are. It makes Australia and Kororo Public School a great place
to be in.
In Term 1 2020, Kororo Public School Students in Year 4, 5 and 6 are taking part in the Tell Them From Me student survey. The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help them improve. The survey is completed online and is run by an independent research company, The Learning Bar, which specialises in school-based surveys. If you wish for your child not to participate in this survey please contact me via the school office on 66536201.
The students have been listening carefully and doing a great job
following our directions with regards to COVID-19 in schools.
Students all have soap in their classroom sinks and the school toilets
also have full soap dispensers. They are encouraged to wash their
hands when they enter the classroom from breaks and before and
after eating. The teachers also ask our students to use the correct
coughing and sneezing etiquette.
At Kororo Public School our motto is “Understanding Through
Communication.” If there is anything that I can help you with or you
need clarification about during this uncertain time, please don’t
hesitate to make an appointment and come in and see me.
Mel Fenton
student survey?
The Tell Them From Me student survey asks questions about factors that are known to affect academic achievement and other
outcomes. It aims to help improve the learning outcomes of students. The survey is designed to measure, assess and report insights
from the student point of view at the school and system levels. The focus of this NSW survey is on student wellbeing, engagement
and effective teaching practices.
The survey questions relate to the following measures for primary schools:
Data collected from the survey responses are quickly compiled into
reports for school leaders. Principals can then use this information to
help them identify emerging issues and plan for school improvement.
5. What does my child need to do to participate in the survey?
The survey typically takes less than 30 minutes and is conducted
entirely online through a secure website operated by the survey developers, The Learning Bar. Schools will make computers or
laptops available so that students can complete the survey during school hours.
6. Does my child have to participate?
What sort of analysis will be done on the survey data?
Once the surveys are completed by students, reports are prepared and in most cases are available to schools within three business
days. School leaders can use the data to better
Frequently Asked Questions (parents and carers)
Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation
Participation
Use of ICT
and rigour
Sense
of belonging
Interest
Positive
Valuing
Skills and
climate
3/4 LIME
A classroom is a fun learning space and especially 3/4 LIME,
because we read every day and do Maths. We can sit
wherever we want to. There are standing areas behind the
tote trays, a low coffee table and lap desks to use on the
floor. We have a tee-pee, comfy chairs, pillows all at the
reading corner. Every day we learn something new. If you
come into this classroom I’m certain you will leave with a
smile!
By Talara
Flexible Spaces In 3/4 LIME
I like this classroom because there are a lot of areas for
learning. We have lots of spaces to sit and we don’t have
certain spots to sit in every day. Some of the areas we can
sit are: lap desks, carpet squares on the bench, mini low
table and standing spaces. We have a tee-pee, pillows and
foam mats to read on. We have a soccer ball chair that you
blow up and will soon be getting some gym balls to sit on.
There is a certain corner in the room for reading. We can
make a lot of movement and we can be very flexible in this
classroom. We can have fun trying new things. We learn
hard but we still have fun at the same time. This is why I
like 3/4 LIME.
Written by Marleki
Our Classroom
In our classroom we have a lot of cool things like a tee-pee,
lap desks, pillows and many more. Our classroom is called
3/4 LIME. like being in this room because we don’t have certain seats which makes learning fun! We have different reading areas and standing spaces too. I also like being part of this class because there are nice people including my teacher.
Written by Connor
KINDER STAGE 2
K Blue Tenaya B, Patrick H, Georgia C,
Cooper M, Fletcher K, Pema H. 3 Blue
Georgia H, Zavier H, Ned G, Nadea S,
Vander G, Nate H, Thomas J, Claire C,
Noah P, Kitri C
K Yellow Steele , Lennox, Luca, Gracie H, Pey-
ton M, Elke Mc. 3 Yellow
Myles R, Will C, Bailey C, Chloe McR,
Grace S, Kallie C, Will C, Emarni H,
Lilly M, Bailey C.
K Purple Noah F, Wesley D, Sage W, Camilah S,
Georgia M, Harlen D. 3 Purple
Chloe Z, Ava G, Ben W, Owen S,
Reuben R, Ryan P, Alessa B, Grace C,
Toa L, Ambroze S.
K Orange Cillian K, Oliver P, Leo C, Laila P,
Lexi N, Skye P. 3 /4 Lime
Sian M, Xander B, Jontee H, Jasmine C,
Riki S, Summer R, Hunter C.
STAGE 1 4 Blue Aeson D, Makura H, Gabriella M,
Blake A, Ryan H, Leo G, Mayer E,
Alexia C, Amelia Z.
1 Blue Andrew P. Mahli W, Hunter J, Zara W,
Alex H, Taya M, Arabelle T. 4 Yellow
Makenna B, Miia S, Griffin H,
Emerson W, Rahni B, Flynn D, Calvin M,
Mia D, Slade D, Alexis R.
1 Yellow Abby W, Daniel S, Logan O, Evie C,
Henry D, Chloe K, Hunter O, James S. 4 Purple
Chloe B, Atticus H, Rhyse W, Leah W,
Lola G, Arlo H, Cooper W, Jon Carl V,
Coco P, Stephanie G.
1 Purple Reuben V, Braxton P, Kelsey T, Tavia S,
Charlotte O, Kaden S, Bodhi B,
Sabella C. STAGE 3
1 /2 Lime Archie E, Gemma J, Lilah R, Oscar C,
Violet C, Elle B, Sunny G, Kai H. 5 Blue
Bellah S, Sophie G, Lilly T, Millie L,
Charlie C, Eboney B, Cindy Y, Lilly T,
Max P, Tate C.
2 Blue Karlee O, Lars B, Patrick D, Mahli P,
Neveah W, Paige H, Charlie J, Heidi K. 5 Yellow
Annabelle C, Dakodah D, Bree L, Neveah
S, Cody C, Mikaelah J, Jack J, Lachlan K,
Kaleb P, TJ R.
2 Yellow Lilly M, Tahleah D, Tex W, Kyle S,
Jarrah W, Tera H, Charlotte D, Lucy N. 5 Purple
Shianne S, Tara S, Ben W, Jarrah O,
Peter S, Ezzie B, Noah J, Izzy M,
Cooper S, Lauren T.
2 Purple Summer H, Mana L, Lachlan W,
Mya W, Milla S, Asali M, Amelia H,
Indigo B. 5/6 Lime
Sophie R, Ryder P, Lily L, Beau Mc,
Reuben P, Piper K, Madison G, Cody R,
Lily L, Leo T.
6 Blue Leo F, Jethro M, Kaylee S, Summer M-S,
Jiya F, James G, Jethro M, Indy M,
Callan H, Billy D.
6 Yellow Isaac R, Jackson F, Lalita P, Noah L,
Olivia B, Sienna R, Willow L, Flynn P,
Ayla B, Harry W.
6 Purple Annalise C, Milli F, Ava D, Liam W-H,
Marlis C-G, Jonah G, Callum O,
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