Newsletter Term 3 Week 9 2021
"We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians on whose land our school rests. Their footsteps and whispers blow in the wind, drift on the clouds, remain deep in the sandstone and float on the waterways of this place. Their memories and Dreaming stories will continue to connect us to the land and guide future generations of our school community. Country is alive if you take the time to look, listen and learn."
Artwork by Anneliese, Heidi & Kiana -5M
Principal's report
Thank you once again to our school community for your continued support this term. As a school community we have worked together to navigate this time positively, with compassion, with flexibility and keeping our student learning and wellbeing as our focus. This time of the term is often when our students start to feel weary, if you find this is the case at home just focus on what they can do. Our focus is as always on quality not quantity.
It was lovely to hear how our students engaged with Wellbeing Wednesday. Today our focus is on Science activities with lots of experiments and problem solving activities. It would be great to showcase photos of these activities in our newsletter next week. I am very proud of the work our students have been producing whilst working from home. I hope you have all enjoyed reading their work through our newsletter as well.
Mrs Ridley, Mrs Horsley and I were amazed at the standard of all our writing entries for Book Week. We have been very busy reading all the entries and I am very proud of the commitment of our students to take up the opportunity to take part in this.
Staff changes
We wish Mrs Sarah Bee all the best as she completes her last week at Balgowlah North next week. Sarah will be taking maternity leave and we wish her well at this very special time. We also say good bye to Mr Nathan Pakes who has been replacing Mrs Jenny Mercer this term. Mr Pakes has had to step straight into a ‘Home Learning’ space and he has navigated this with adaptability and flexibility. We wish him all the best.
We would like to congratulate Mrs Belinda Norrie who has been successful in a career opportunity at the Narrabeen Community of Schools in a Deputy Principal role for 2022 commencing next term. Subsequently Mrs Rachel Ridley will continue in the Deputy Principal role until the end of Term 4 2021. Mr Lachlan Stewart will continue to teach 6RZ with Mr Michael Zeppell and Mrs Susie Stock will continue to supervise Stage 3.
Students not returning for 2022
Planning is underway for 2022. If your child will not be returning in 2022 could you please complete the google link below. This information is very important because it has an impact on our class structures and staffing of the school.
Kindergarten enrolments for 2022
We currently have 62 students enrolled for kindergarten next year. If you know of any families that have not enrolled yet it would be greatly appreciated if you could do this. We are currently reviewing our orientations for next term as part of our planning for students returning to school.
School Grounds
I would like to thank the parents and students who have been supporting the school during this difficult time. As everyone is aware Koolkuna has access to our school grounds as a first priority after school and in the holidays to run their vacation care programs.
With the changes from Monday 13th September to outdoor gathering of up to 5 people for recreation the school grounds will be open. Please remember that students must be accompanied by an adult. If any parents see any inappropriate behaviour occurring at this time it would be appreciated if it could be reported to school security or the police.
Take care everyone,
Brooke Keevers
Principal
School news
Science and Creative Arts Days
Today our students will be engaging with the K- 6 science grid that replaces regular programming for Wednesday the 8th of September. This is a chance for our students to take a break from the screens and participate in some fun, hands-on learning experiences that promote critical thinking and problem solving. We also hope it is a chance for siblings and families to work together and to have some fun!
In Week 10, we will be holding a Creative Arts Day on Wednesday the 15th of September. There will be nor regular class Zooms on these days and teachers will not be active on Google Classroom or SeeSaw. Support group zooms with Mrs Mason and Mrs Ross will continue as normal.
Week 10 Assemblies
We will be hosting virtual assemblies in Week 10 to acknowledge all of the amazing learning that has continued this term. Please join us via Zoom at the following times:
2:00pm: K - 2
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nsweducation.zoom.us/j/68925398514?pwd=TmxVT0ROYm1NSVU4cFFBTkdTbDBHUT09
Meeting ID: 689 2539 8514
Passcode: 941402
2:30pm: 3-6
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nsweducation.zoom.us/j/62534317073?pwd=cXYyenFLRXZ2cHBhQU1xNkt1S0tmZz09
Meeting ID: 625 3431 7073
Passcode: 379925
Writing Competition
We have been so incredibly impressed by the wonderful entries we have received for our ‘Old Worlds, New Worlds,Other Worlds’ writing competition. It has been a true pleasure to read each and every entry and see how clearly our students love writing. We will be announcing the winners of the competition at our Week 10 assembly. We would like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of the following students who entered the competition:
Abbey McMillan, Alyssa Schmidt, Annelise Olsson, Annie Barnes, Arabella Kuras, Beau Pashley, Ben Looi, Bonnie Lester, Charlotte Thompson, Chloe Gaudry, Claire Zhao, Claudia Campbell, Daisy Redmile, Edward Chapman, Eddie Sun, Elanor Forster, Emily Ray, Evelyn Schmidt, Freddie Lester, Heidi Harvey, Henry Jones, Holly Shier, Isaac Robinson, Isla McMillan, Jackson Archer, Jackson Neary, Jacob Green, Jaden McGrath, James Randall, Jessica Forster, Jessica McMillan, Josephine Perkins, Juliet Oliver, Karina Olofinsky, Katya Riley, Kayla Turner, Lachlan Sheather, Lachlan Stewart, Lani Holt, Lara Atherton, Lily Tappenden, Lucy Archer, Lucy Oakes, Lucy Rae, Madeleine Slocombe, Max Huhnerkoch, Max Jones, Max Warnes, Meg Anderson, Mia Residovic, Neve Morris, Noah Sheather, Olive Haigh, Oscar Leahey, Penny Paterson, Rose Kirwan, Sienna Rutkowski, Talia Thompson, Tess Pashley, Tobias Overhoff, Tyler Harding, Sam Looi, Scarlett O’Dell, Scarlett Purdy, Will Jackson, Wil Olofinsky.
Rachel Ridley
R/Deputy Principal
Music
Congratulations to Sam L for his fantastic performance of Take Five by Paul Desmond on the clarinet. Sam is in Year 6 and is also a member of the school concert band.
Click on the link below to be entertained with this famous jazz composition.
Create and Connect
Next Wednesday the children and families will be having lots of fun creating in the many art forms. There will be a wide variety of activities online in visual arts, music, drama and dance for the children to select from enjoy.
We are looking forward to seeing photos of the amazing creations!
For added fun families are especially encouraged to participate in the surprise family artwork!
Hint below!!!!!
Margaret Malar
Music teacher
Band fundraiser raffle tickets are on Flexischools now! Just $2 a ticket!
To raise money for the BNPS Band we have this unisex cross body bag up for raffle!
We haven't been able to have a cupcake stall or a disco this term, so we are holding a raffle instead! For $2 a ticket, you will go into the draw to win this cross body bag. It is made from a music themed cotton with black vinyl accent and a black vinyl strap.
It would make a great low cost gift for you music tutor or music fan! Purchase your tickets now on
Raffle closes on Thursday 9 September! The Band Program thanks you for your support!
Chooks ....
..... worms
..and veggies being cared for!!
Dates for your diary
15 September
- Create and connect day - celebrating the arts
17 September
- Last day of term 3
4 October
- Labour day public holiday
5 October
- Start of term 4 - remote learning
P&C news
Koolkuna
Dear Families,
UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS
Koolkuna has recently updated our email address to: kkoshc@sustainableoshc.com.au - please save this new email address to your contact list as well as double checking your junk emails to ensure you are receiving all of Koolkuna's updates and information regarding COVID-19, Bookings, Vacation Care & more!
UPDATED 2021 SPRING VACATION CAREUnfortunately, we are unable to have external providers come onsite this upcoming Vacation Care period. Please find attached our Updated Spring Vacation Care Program to reflect this.
Kind Regards,
Koolkuna OSHC Admin Team
Mob: 0400 774 697 | admin@koolkunaoshc.com.au
Community news
Genius hour
Did you know 1 in 8 kids in Australia go to school hungry? We can help change that by donating snacks for lunchboxes for the Eat Up charity. Please drop off individually wrapped and nut free lunchbox snacks at my house 4 Water Reserve Road. I will leave a tub out the front for contactless drop off. Thank you for supporting kids in need - Tyla Hill 6M
Thank you so much! Can't wait to see you at school!
-Tyla Hill
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