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NewsletterKINGSGROVE PUBLIC SCHOOLwww.kingsgrove-p.schools.nsw.edu.auemail: kingsgrove-p.school@det.nsw.edu.auKingsgrove Road Campus 9150 9097 Caroline Street Campus 9150 9254Tuesday, 21 August 2013VALUE OF THE WEEKThis week’s value is honesty. The value for the week is advertised in the newsletter so thatparents can discuss this value with their child at home. Parents can point out examples of thevalue to their child so they can gain a more relevant and deeper understanding.BOOK WEEK 2013The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) each year select a number of books as a shortlist for the 5 prizes they present during Book Week.The short listed books can be viewed here:http://cbca.org.au/Shortlist2013.htmOn Friday, 16 August 2013 the winners were announced as:• Older readers book of the year (high school): Sea hearts by Margo Lanagan• Younger readers book of the year (years 5&6): The children of the king by SonyaHarnett• Early childhood book of the year (K-2): The terrible suitcase by Emma Allen & FreyaBlackwood• Picture book of the year: The coat by Julie Hunt and Ron Brooks• Information book of the year (K-12): Tom the Outback postman by Kristin Weidenbachand Timothy IdeTo celebrate the 2013 theme ‘Reading across the universe’ at Kingsgrove Public School, duringlibrary lessons this week we have been:• Years 5&6: Creating material banners using gold puff paint and water colours inthe same style of children’s artist and illustrator Kim Michelle Toft• Years 3&4: Colouring ‘Reading across the universe’ sheets to decorate the library• Years K-2: Book marks for ‘Reading across the universe’In each class we have been raffling Australian children’s books also, with the winners (so far)listed below:KB: Kaya Dean – The little Eskimo by Davide CaliKG: Adam Veli-Gold – The extraordinary Mr Qwerty by Karla StrambiniKR: Kayla Moustafa1

1P: Omari Papalii - The little dolphin by Mark Wilson1/2S:2C: Lara Bazzi – Meet Lena (Our Aussie girls series) by Sally Rippin2T: William Collins – The very brave bear by Nick Bland4L: Suileo Malifa – The light horse boy by Dianne Wolfer4M: Emily Bosevski – The windy farm by Doug MacLeod5G: Cihan Tamcelik – AN ANZAC tale by Ruth Starke5J: Lachlan Farrell - Pennies for Hitler by Jackie FrenchThank you, Mrs ToltzSTEWART HOUSE BAGSStewart House bags will be collected on Monday, 9 September. Please keep sending your bagsof unwanted clothing to school. Extra bags can be obtained from Mrs Smith.BAND NEWSNext week is the Combined Public Schools Music Festival where our senior band students willbe performing as part of a large ensemble, opening the Monday and Wednesday night of theconcert.Thank you to all those parents, family and friends who have requested tickets to theperformance. Information on these ticket requests will be sent home today and the ticketswill be distributed on Friday of this week. If you owe money for additional tickets, pleaseensure this is paid to the office by Friday.We wish our band all the best at this festival and look forward to hearing about the amazingsound you produced. Mrs Smith, Band Co-ordinatorDANCE NEWSOur Junior Girls’ Dance Troupe and Boys’ Dance Troupe are performing next Wednesday at theCombined Public Schools Music Festival also with a number of other prestigious groups.Thank you to all those parents, family and friends who have requested tickets to theperformance. Information on these ticket requests will be sent home today and the ticketswill be distributed on Monday next week. If you owe money for additional tickets, pleaseensure this is paid to the office by Monday.Good luck to all the performers!PUBLIC SPEAKING K-2 FINALSThe public speaking finals will be held on Tuesday, 27 August in the Kingsgrove Road Campushall. Students will commence their speeches at the following times:Kindergarten!! 9.30 amYear 1!! ! 9.50 amYear 2! ! 10.10 amAll parents are welcome to attend.2

MEDICAL FORMS - ALLERGIES, ANAPHYLAXIS AND ASTHMAIf your child has any allergies/medical requirements the DEC has requested those students tocomplete additional medical forms. Please return to the office as soon as possible.KINDERGARTEN 2014If you have a child who turns five by 31 July 2014 and you have not yet completed enrolmentforms, please call in at the Caroline Street office to collect an enrolment pack. For enquiriesphone 9150 9254.SPORTS NEWSPSSA Season 2 Semi Finals - Friday, 21 AugustThe semi finals and finals for Season 2 PSSA will be held this Friday, 23 August 2013. Thebus will leave school at 10.00 am, with senior games commencing at 11.00 am.Children will be required to bring their own recess, lunch and drinks. Sports uniform and hatare essential.Successful teams for Kingsgrove Public School include:Senior Boys Rugby League Team 1 v Peakhurst South at 11.20 am at HV Evatt ParkSenior Boys Football team v Oatley at 11.00 am at Gannons ParkSenior Girls Netball team v Connells Point at 11.00 am at Olds ParkNote: Senior Boys Rugby League Team 2 and Junior Boys will travel to Evatt Park to andparticipate in friendly game.PSSA Results - 16 AugustSenior Girls Netball - Lugarno d. Kingsgrove 17-14Junior Girls Netball - Lugarno d. Kingsgrove 13-5Senior Boys Soccer - Kingsgrove d. Beverly Hills 6-1Junior Boys Soccer - Kingsgrove d. Beverly Hills 6-0Senior Girls Soccer - Kingsgrove d. Hurstville South 1-0Junior Girls Soccer - Kingsgrove d. Hurstville South 11-0Senior 1 Rugby League -Senior 2 Rugby League - Kingsgrove d.Junior Rugby League - Kingsgrove d.P&C NEWSDANCE-A-THONThe children enjoyed the Dance-a-thon today. Thank you to the parents who came along tosupport their children and to the parents that cooked the sausages for the children to enjoy.3

Sponsorship money and cards should be returned as soon as possible to your child’s classteacher in an envelope with your child’s name and class on the front.FATHER’S DAY WHITE RIBBON BBQ BREAKFASTThe school and P&C are holding a Father’s Day White Ribbon BBQ Breakfast on Wednesday, 28August on the Kingsgrove Road Campus from 7.00 am. All dads attending will get a FREE bbqbreakfast of bacon and egg roll or sausage on a roll with coffee or tea and other nibblies.Family members are welcome to attend but must pre-order to purchase their bbq breakfastand pay on the day. Notes have gone home with your child for your expression of interest toattend. Come and support White Ribbon Day.FATHER’S DAY STALLSFather’s Day stalls will be held on Tuesday, 27 August on the Kingsgrove Road Campus andThursday, 29 August on the Caroline Street Campus. Both stalls begins at 9.15 am onwards.Gift prices ranges from $2 to $10.P&C MEETINGThe P&C will be holding the next meeting on Monday, 2 September at 7.00 pm. Anyoneinterested in attending are more than welcome. It is a perfect chance to meet the P&Cmembers and gain an upper hand on the upcoming events.COMMUNITY NEWSESSAY WRITING STRUCTUREStructuring an essay is easy when you know how. There are many different types of essays(or responses) and they can have many purposes, but the basic structure is the same. Thisfact sheet let’s you in on the secret. Find out more:https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/eppcontent/glossary/app/resource/factsheet/4116.pdfBENEFITS OF UNDER-SCHEDULING YOUR CHILDWith the very best of intentions, when you're rushing to fit in soccer training, swimming andmusic lessons, it can be hard to keep hold of the magic stare-into-space, muck-about momentsin children's lives.Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health/benefits-ofunderscheduling-your-childSTAYING PRIVATE ON FACEBOOKDo you know how to untag photos and keep your Facebook page private? Read this and sharewith your kids.Find out more: http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/how-to-stay-private-onfacebook-20130730-2qvn1.htmlREADING TO YOUR CHILD IN YOUR HOME LANGUAGEParents who have a language background other than English and who read to their children intheir native tongue are giving them a valuable gift.Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english/english-tips/how-shopping-can-help-your-child-to-read/reading-to-your-child-in-your-home-language4

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