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Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:14:19 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

#Ready2020 – a great year starts here

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:46:52 AEDT

Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. Here’s how to make the most of it.

We can’t wait for you to join us for a great year – the first step towards a lifelong love of learning.

Visit the department’s primary school resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year, whether your child is starting Kindergarten or Year 6.

You’ll find:

Getting ready for primary school booklet – everything you need to be #Ready2020
Daisy’s First Day – the story of Daisy the koala’s first adventure at Kindergarten
advice from teachers – they’ve been through this before.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Kindy

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:17:12 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region-specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:30:25 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Lord Mayor's Picnic in the Park - Sunday 3 November

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 20:00:38 AEDT

FREE entertainment and giveaways for all 2020 school starters. Join in the fun while finding out more about starting school!

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 19:08:14 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Have your say on before and after school care

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:41:14 AEST

We want to better understand your needs for before and after school care in NSW.

Have your say today on before and after school care.

Fill out the survey by Service NSW to share your specific care needs and to register interest to stay informed of new developments.

Your input will provide insights into where there are gaps in service availability and help us to deliver extra places where they are needed.

You can also contact the team responsible for rolling out the before and after school care commitment at BASCreform@det.nsw.edu.au.

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:27:29 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Get involved at home

Join in at home and read your child a bedtime story. Studies show that reading a bedtime story six days a week can give kids almost a year’s head start when they begin school. Reading has also been shown to develop empathy, promote critical thinking and help children find a sense of self.

Join in from the classroom

Bestselling children’s author and illustrator Matt Stanton will broadcast live to primary school children across the country from the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 17 September. We invite schools to register for the livestream of this free event.

Stanton’s author talk is among more than 140 events happening across the country involving more than 50 authors.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – #ReadingHour authors talk about their favourite place to read

Duration: 0:38

Looking for a good spot to open a book? We asked authors Benjamin Law, Morris Gleitzman, Jacqueline Harvey and Mick Elliott about their favourite place to read.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:49:28 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:15:32 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:44:07 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 12:28:27 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:26:27 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Video – Kids ask the hard questions

Duration – 3:45

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:15:35 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:30:04 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

Application Details for Year 5 Entry to an Opportunity Class in 2020

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:29:58 AEST

The application website opens on Tuesday 30 April 2019 and closes on Friday 17 May 2019. You must apply by the due date.

5 road safety tips for parents and carers

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:47:16 AEDT

Now that students are back to school after a break it’s a good time to chat with your child about safe behaviours when you walk or commute to school.

Here are our top tips to help our students make a safe trip:

1. Be alert and aware

Take note of the dangers you come across on your walk and bring them to your child’s attention. Point out dangers, such as vehicles coming out of driveways. Talk to your child about being alert in a road environment.

2. Hold hands

When on the footpath, at a crossing or in a car park always hold your child's hand. It is advised to do this up to the age of at least 8 years old and closely supervise until at least the age of 10.

3. Choose a safe crossing

Lead by example and choose a safe place to cross the road. Explain why it is the safest place to cross.

4. Set a good example

Your child watches everything you do, so if you cross at the crossing they will too. It is also important to share these messages with other carers who may walk with your child to school.

5. Stop, Look, Listen, Think every time you cross the road

Discuss this important road safety message. STOP! one step back from the kerb. LOOK! continuously both ways. LISTEN! for the sounds of approaching traffic. THINK! whether it is safe to cross.

Practise makes perfect

The more supervised practice your child can get the better, so why not make Term 1 the start of a new routine to walk with your child to school more often.

Older children may be ready to make the journey to school independently. Before they take this step, observe if they are road safe and reinforce the road safety messages.

For more information, check out the department’s pedestrian safety advice for students, parents and carers.

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:08:15 AEDT

The first day of Kindergarten and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you make the most of this time and enjoy the experience, we’ve compiled some useful tips and checklists. We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

Our film #FirstDay2019 captures the excitement – and the nerves – of the rite of passage that is the first day of Kindergarten.

Video – Back to School 2019: First Day at Kindy

Duration – 1:00

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:28:42 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

New Defibrillator at KPS

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:04 AEST

Thanks in part to a $1000 grant from Westfund Health, Keiraville Public School now has its own defibrillator on site. While we hope we never have to use it, it's good to know that it's here if required. All KPS staff are trained annually in the use of defibrillators as part of our mandatory CPR training. Regional Manager from Westfund Health, Lence Naumovski, came to our school today to present us with our new defibrillator.

Before and After School Care at Keiraville PS

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

Dear parents and students,

Just a reminder that our After School Care is operating every afternoon during the school term. After school care is available from Monday - Friday from 2:55pm - 6pm.

Before School Care is available from Monday - Friday from 7am - 8.30am during the school term.

Bookings are open to all families in the Keiraville PS community. To make a booking, please click on the following link:

https://www.campaustralia.com.au/Schools/KeiravillePublicSchool/FDBF

For more information about Camp Australia, please visit their website at:

www.campaustralia.com.au

Alternatively, you can contact Camp Australia by phone on 1300 105 343.

I hope parents and students in our school community continue to take advantage of this terrific service.

David O'Connor

Principal

Keiraville PS Acknowledged at ACE Recognition Awards Ceremony

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:02 AEST

Mr Hailstone and Miss Harding were very proud to receive an Australian College of Educators Award of Recognition on behalf of the whole school for the fabulous work done at Keiraville PS in the area of Literacy development and achievement. In particular, our work in L3 (Language, Learning and Literacy) has been outstanding, leading to really impressive literacy results right across our school but especially from Kindergarten to Year 2.

Wollongong Instrumental Festival

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:09 AEST

Congratulations to all our wonderful instrumentalists who took part in this year's Wollongong Instrumental Festival held at the Town Hall on Thursday evening. Special thanks must go to Ms Olechnowicz, Mr Rooney and all of our fabulous tutors for helping to prepare our students for this great event.

Principal For A Day

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:06 AEST

As part of our Education Week celebrations this week, Cassie H has taken the reigns of the school as 'Principal for a Day'. Cassie will be very busy today as she works through the administration tasks, visits classrooms, makes important phone calls and looks after the school operationas all day.

Easter Hat Parade

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

Thank you to all the students, parents and friends who worked hard on putting something together for the Easter Hat Parade on the last day of Term 1. There were some fabulous creations and lots of smiles. As usual, Mr Hailstone made us laugh as he tried to convince the raffle prize winners to share their chocolates with him.

Many thanks to all those who bought raffle tickets in the Easter raffle. You helped to raise just over $1200 which was a great result.

There are lots of photos in the gallery of this great day at Keiraville Public School.

Combined Schools' ANZAC Service at McCabe Park

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

Congratulations to Tyrone, Ruby-Belle, Addison and Rachel who represented our school with distinction at the Combined Schools' ANZAC Service at McCabe Park today. Special mention must go to Tyrone who did an excellent job of reciting The Ode for those in attendance. Thanks also to Mrs Di Noro who did a fabulous job making the wreath for our school leaders to present at the ceremony.

Pre-School Information Evening

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:05 AEST

Thank you to the many pre-school parents who joined us last night for the transition to school information evening. We hope you found the session interesting and informative. Please click the link below to download a PDF version of the presentation.

Any parents wishing to enquire about enrolment at Keiraville Public School are welcome to do so by contacting the school office on 42294117.

Kindergarten info session (pdf 2124 KB)

School Planning and Reporting

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

The Keiraville Public School 2013 Annual School Report is available on the school's website. click here to go to the Annual School Report page. Many thanks to all those teachers and parents who contributed to the publication of the report, especially Miss Harding who led the publication of the report. A hard copy, for those who require one, can be made available from the school office.

Welcome to our new kindergarten students!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:08 AEST

It is so good to have our new kindergarten students enjoying their start to school at Keiraville PS. We trust that the transition to school has been a smooth one for all our new families and we look forward to the months and years ahead as your children learn and grow with us here at KPS.

Mr Hailstone and Mrs Thompson are having a great time with the children and they have learnt so much already. To see some photos of the kindergarten children in their first couple of weeks at school, please go to the photo gallery on this website.

Return to the 19th Century

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:06 AEST

Stage 1 students and teachers have been learning about how we grow and change. Our Year 2 students and teachers went back in time this week and came to school dresssed in 19th century costumes. The students were involved in very traditional methods of teaching and also enjoyed playing games such as marbles and hopscotch.

KPS Talent Quest!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:04 AEST

Tickets for our Wednesday night show are now sold out! We have limited tickets still available for Thursday night. If you want to purchase tickets for the Thursday night show, please return your ticket order form with the correct money to the school office as soon as possible. The Talent Quest will be held on Wednesday 11th September and Thursday 12th September. The show begins at 6:30pm.

Working Bee

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:09 AEST

Many thanks to the parents, students and friends who came along to help at the working bee held on Saturday 18th May. The amount of work the team managed to achieve over the afternoon was quite extraordinary and has really helped to make our school an even more beautiful place.

Special thanks to Mrs Thompson for coordinating the afternoon and for her continued focus on beautifying our school environment.

We have posted some photos of the working bee in our photo gallery.

Easter Hat Parade

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

Last Thursday our students, teachers and parents were treated to a colourful display of creativity at our annual Easter Hat Parade. We would like to thank the many parents and friends who joined us on the day and the many more parents and friends who helped with the creation of the wonderful hats in the days (and I'm sure - late nights) before.

We would also like to thank Mr Hailstone for coordinating the event and being such a comedian on the day of the parade. Congratulations to all our Easter raffle winners!

Have a look in the photo gallery for more images of the event.

School Cross Country Gala Day Postponed!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:07 AEST

Unfortunately due to the bad weather, we have had to postpone our Cross Country Gala Day to the last day of this term - Friday 12th April.

There may be some slight adjustments to the program for the day due to the large number of organisations involved. We will send a note home to parents next week explaining any changes.

We apologise for any inconvenience cause but the safety of our students is always our primary concern.

David O'Connor

Principal

SRC and Sports House Captains Elections for 2013

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:07 AEST

Please note that there are a few minor changes to the school's policy for the election of SRC representatives and Sports House Captains in 2013 and beyond. The changes are as follows:

SRC representatives will be elected from each class in years 1-5.
Students may only be an SRC representative once in years 1-5.
Students may be elected as SRC President or Vice President in Yr 6 year whether they have been an SRC representative at any stage or not.
Students elected as sports captain or vice captain are not eligible to be an SRC representative in the same year.

Sports House Captains and Vice Captains will be elected on Friday 1st February. Students who wish to nominate for one of these positions will be reminded that this will make them ineligible to hold an SRC representative position in 2013.

We trust that these new changes will allow greater opportunity for a larger number of students to hold one of these important leadership positions at some time during their time at Keiraville Public School.

David O'Connor

Principal

Keiraville PS After School Care in 2013

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:03 AEST

I am pleased to confirm to the Keiraville PS community that we will have an after school care facility operating at the school in 2013. Unfortunately, we won't be ready for the start of the new school year but we will get things up and running as soon as possible.

We are currently in the process of choosing the successful tender for the operation of the after school care centre and I will keep you up to date about this process as developments occur.

My apologies to those families who were hoping to use this facility from the beginning of the year. I will keep you updated about a possible start date over the coming weeks when the tender selection process is completed.

David O'Connor

Principal

Term 1 - 2013

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:07 AEST

We hope everyone in our school community enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and we wish you all a fabulous new year!

School resumes for term 1 on Wednesday 30th January (Yrs 1 - 6). Kindergarten students begin on Monday 4th February.

The school office will be open on Tuesday 29th January for any parent enquiries or for new enrolments.

David O'Connor

Principal

Kindergarten Transition to School in 2013

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:04 AEST

We are really looking forward to our new kindergarten students starting school on Monday 4th February! A reminder to parents that they need to bring their child in for their scheduled Best Start assessment between Wednesday 30th January and Friday 1st February. If you have forgotten your child's allocated time, please contact the school office on Tuesday 29th January and we can give it to you.

Also, don't forget that Mr Hailstone has organised a play date here at the school on Tuesday 22nd January from 10am - 11am. All of our new kindergarten students and their parents are welcome to join us for a morning of fun and games. This will be another great opportunity for the children and parents to get to know each other a little better.

We took several photos of our new kindergarten students during the kindergarten transition program and many of them are in the photo gallery for you to have a look at.

We are looking forward to seeing our new kindergarten students begin their 'big school' adventure very soon!

Year 6 Farewell

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:09 AEST

Congratulations to all our Year 6 students who graduated from Keiraville Public School today. May your futures be bright, happy and full of adventure as you move forward to high school and beyond.

Whatever awaits you in the times ahead, your friends at Keiraville Public School will not forget the wonderful contribution you have made to the proud history of our school.

We hope you have enjoyed your farewell celebrations. We have added lots of photos of these celebrations to the gallery so you may like to have a look at those.

Please click below for a copy of the Principal's farewell message.

Farewell Message (pdf 14 KB)

Presentation Day Assembly 2012

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:06 AEST

On December 10 students, staff and parents joined together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students at our annual Recognition of Student Effort (ROSE) Assembly. Awards presented included dux, citizenship, sports, creative arts and class awards.

We welcomed many special guests to our school for this important occasion, including Mr Ian Millard (School Education Director), Jacqueline Sedgewick (P&C President), Renatta Faulkner, Tracey Field and the family of Michelle Ward. It was also wonderful to have so many parents and extended family members join us for the morning.

This year we renamed the Creative Arts Award to 'The Maree Faulkner Memorial Award', in recognition of Maree's valuable contributions to the creative arts at Keiraville Public School over the years. It was a pleasure to welcome her daughter, Renatta to our school to assist with presenting this award.

This assembly certainly showcased the talent we have! The school choir performed a Christmas song capably conducted by Miss Corcoran and it certainly got everyone's feet tapping. Brittany Sands led the school in singing 'The Climb' which was simply superb and our incredibly talented Year 6 band students completed the assembly with a rousing rendition of Advance Australia Fair.

Special mention must be given to all students for their exceptional behaviour. Mr O'Connor and all staff were incredibly proud of your efforts.

Finally, congratulations to all students who were recognised at our Rose Assembly.

Numeracy Workshops and Disco

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:04 AEST

What a wonderful time our students had at the disco on Thursday 8th November! DJ Styx had everyone dancing the night away as he entertained us with his music and costume changes.

While the students were having a great time at the disco, our parents took the opportunity to find out more about how mathematics is taught in our school by attending the numeracy workshops in the library. Feedback from parents was really positive and the staff were happy to see both workshops really well attended by parents.

The teaching of mathematics in primary schools has changed a lot in recent years. This can make many parents feel unsure about how to help their child with maths at home. Please feel free to print and use some of the posters and teaching tips (below) used at our school during maths lessons. There's also a list of useful websites that your child may use at school or at home to assist their mathematical understandings. As always, if you have any concerns or questions see your child's classroom teacher.

Mathematics Guide (pdf 1699 KB)

Mathematics Posters (docx 995 KB)

Public Speaking Success!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:06 AEST

Congratulations to Gabe in Yr 4 who won the highly commended prize at the Regional Finals of the Multi-cultural Public Speaking competition held at Shell Cove Public School last week.

Gabe presented a fabulous speech and represented himself and our school with distinction. Well done, Gabe!

Education Week Open Day!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

This year for Education Week we will be holding an Open Day on Thursday 2nd August.

The day will begin with open classrooms from 10:15am - 10:55am. During this time, parents and friends are welcome to visit their child's classroom to see some of the great things that are happening. It is also a time when your child can show you their books and some of the work they have completed this year.

Following the open classroom session, parents and friends are welcome to stay and enjoy a picnic lunch with the children.

After lunch, the students will begin an interesting afternoon of activities across the school in mixed age groups. These 'Doing Things Together' activities will carry on for the remainder of the afternoon. Students will move around a range of activities and work together with students from different grades, having lots of fun along the way.

We hope that many of our parents and friends are able to join us for the open classroom session and lunch on Thursday to help us celebrate public education at our fabulous school.

Working Bee Cancelled!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:09 AEST

Unfortunately due to the wet weather we have had to cancel the working bee today, Sunday 3rd June. We will organise a new working bee date some time soon.

Go back to bed everyone and enjoy a sleep in!

David O'Connor

Principal

Impact Leadership Conference

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:02 AEST

Last Thursday 10th May, the school SRC Presidents attended the Impact Leadership Conference at the University of Wollongong. The conference was jam-packed with fun and engaging activities designed to build leadership skills and help to prepare the students for their important school leadership role.

Edward, Simon, Cody and Rachel really enjoyed the day and learnt a lot.

Woolworths Earn and Learn Program

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:09 AEST

Just a note to let everyone in the Keiraville PS community know that we are registered for the Woolworths Earn and Learn program for 2012.

If you are shopping at Woolworths, please ask for your Earn and Learn stickers and add them to your chart. When your chart is filled up, please bring it in to school and put it in the specially marked collection box in the office foyer.

Thanks for supporting our school!

Harmony Day Activities at Keiraville PS

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:01 AEST

Harmony Day was celebrated at our school on Wednesday 21st March. At Keiraville PS, we recognise the importance of teaching children the value of diversity within our school and across the wider community.

One of the ways we achieve this is focusing on Harmony Day each year and involving students in a range of activities where values of tolerance, acceptance and understanding of others are practised and discussed. Classes from kindergarten to year 6 were involved in a range of activities, some of which can be seen in the attachments below and in the photo gallery.

Please take some time to see how our students value diversity and celebrate harmony in our school community.

Kindergarten did some work with their senior buddies and talked about 'people from all around the world'. There are some photos in the gallery showing the work done in kindergarten.

1P and 3C did some work together. Click on this link 1P and 3C to see a poster representing some of the things they did.

1H created a creat video clip where they addressed the issue and importance of harmony. You can view this video below:

2/3V created some friendship webs. Click on this link 2/3V Friendship Webs to see some pictures of their work.

Students in 4Y identified with their own heritage and investigated the variety of religious beliefs within Australia. The students then worked on a class mosaic like the ones they saw in pictures of mosques from around the world. Click here 4Y mosaic to see their work.

4/5P did a variety of things on Harmony Day and published a newsletter page to tell us all about what they did. Click here 4/5P newsletter page to see a copy of the newsletter page.

5/6C used words to create art with the theme of harmony. Click here to see images of the art they created.

Finally 5/6D did a survey of the diversity in their class. Click here How diverse is our class? for the results. They also had a great soccer game with the kindergarten friends. Go to the gallery to see the photos.

A welcome message from your new principal

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:14:59 AEST

Welcome everyone to the beginning of the 2012 school year!

I am very excited about beginning my new role as principal of the Keiraville Public School community. On Friday, I had the pleasure of meeting with the staff for the School Development Day and I was very encouraged by the enthusiasm and energy among this wonderful group of professionals. I am really looking forward to meeting all the students this week and as many parents as possible over the coming weeks. Please come up, say hi and introduce yourself when you get a chance.

A little bit about me ...

Over the past 20 years I have had the pleasure of experiencing a number of school contexts. I have been principal at Towradgi Public School for the past 4 and a half years. Before that I was assistant principal at Tarrawanna and Farmborough Road schools. Before that I was a classroom teacher at Coledale and Engadine West schools. Teaching and school leadership is a profession I thoroughly enjoy and feel passionate about. I feel truly privileged to be given the opportunity to be principal of Keiraville Public School.

As our students return to school from tomorrow, my goals are to ensure that:

your children feel safe and happy at school;
our classrooms are settled, productive learning environments;
all students work towards their academic potential;
our children develop social skills that allow them to interact with others in a positive manner;
staff are engaged in ongoing learning to provide relevant, appropriate and innovative teaching and learning experiences for students;
students, parents and staff work in partnership, and with mutual respect, for the benefit of all; and
we continually strive to make a great school even better.

I look forward to the challenges ahead and to meeting you all in the very near future.

David O'Connor

Principal

Keiraville Public School

WANTED!!! SINGERS!!!!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:08 AEST

KPS will be hosting WAVE FM's Stockland Rock School Breakfast on the last day of Term.WAVE FM will broadcast live for 2 hrs at KPS school grounds.

When: Friday 23rd September.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00am

FREE Breakfast from 7:00am onwards. Bring your own bowl and spoon.

Cereal, milk, fresh fruit and bread.

WANTED - 10 SINGERS!!!

We will be holding AUDITIONS in Week 8 - THURSDAY/FRIDAY at Lunch/Recess for all interested KARAOKE/POPSTAR SINGERS in Years 3-6. A song is chosen from the song list. Students who sing will not be broadcast on air.

A $25 Kmart Voucher will be awarded to the best performer judged by WAVE FM judges.

See Miss Pigram for song list prior to AUDITIONS if you are interested.

STATE REPRESENTATIVES!!!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:07 AEST

Congratulations to Matilda-Jane, Ruby-Belle and Fletcher who have all made it to the STATE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP in Homebush on the 19th and 20th October.

This is an outstanding achievement!

We wish them all the best and we are sjure they will do our school proud! Let's go Keiraville, Let's Go!!

Alternative Sport - Term 4

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:14:59 AEST

KPS offers an Alternative Sport program in Term 4 for 6 weeks catering for all children from K - 6. It will be held on FRIDAYS from 9:00- 11:00am.

A permission note went out to all students on Friday 9th September with your child's chosen sport. Please note Lawn Bowls and Dragons were cancelled due to lack of interest. Therefore, these students were offered their seconde preference.

Please return these permission note to class teachers by latest THURSDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER.

A first instalment payment also need to be paid by THURSDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER.

Failure to make this payment on time may result in your child not starting their chosen sport next term.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Permission Note - Alt Sport (doc, 93 KB)

Many thanks

M Pigram

Sport Coordinator

Parent Helpers - We need you!!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:05 AEST

Helpers are needed for Maths resource development.

When: Monday 29th August

Tuesday 30th August

Time: 9:00am

See Mrs Chryssostomidis

Many thanks

Keiraville Cookbook

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:02 AEST

As part of our celebration of Keiraville Public School 120 year birthday we are publishing a cookbook using our school community's favourite recipes.

Please share the recipes your family loves by emailing them to:

keiracookbook@gmail.com

If email is not your thing please provide a written copy to the office.

We are looking for family favourites, multicultural recipes, dips, soups, starters, mains, desserts, snacks and lunch box ideas.

Please forward recipes by 31 August to enable us to produce the book in time for our school fair.

Value of the Week -BE FAIR!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:08 AEST

BE FAIR - DEMONSTRATE TOLERANCE is the value of the week and classes have been discussing what being FAIR looks like in our school.

Children must treat others the way they would like to be treated.
At school all students have a right to learn.
We see students displaying qualities of being a good friend.
Taking turns when playing - fair play.
Telling someone if you see bullying happening - No, Go Tell.

These are all important attributes not just for the children in our school but everyone in society. To reinforce this value, Kirrhi awards will be given during the coming fortnight to students who consistently display being FAIR in all they do.

BOOK FAIR

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

Library News

Term 3 means Book Week and there are several events to celebrate this year's book week.

To coincide with Education Week , Book Week and the official opening of our new library we will be having a book fair . This is an opportunity to donate a book, or give a donation towards a book, on behalf of your child/ren to the school library. All donations will be acknowledged by a book plate inside the book. There are many information and fiction books catering for K-6 to choose from.

The book fair will open in the library on Monday 1^st August and parents can purchase or donate towards a book up until the end of Book Week Friday 26^th August. The best times to visit the fair will be before and after school

in Weeks 3-6 ie 8.30 -9am and 3.00- 4.00 pm Tuesday , Thursday and Friday .

If you want to come in during those times please let the school know so Ms Morphett can be there- 42294117. Friday mornings 9-11 and afternoons 2-3pm are also good times to pop in. I hope many take this opportunity to leave a long term memento of your involvement with the school .

Book Week also means book parade. All children are encouraged to dress up as a book character and a parade will be held after recess Thursday 25 th. Primary classes will also take part in a trivia quiz on Tuesday 23^rd.

For all those who have completed the Keiraville Book Challenge and received their award in assembly by Friday 19^th August there will be a morning tea in the library Thusday 25^th during Book Week. All participating children

will receive an invitation on Tuesday 23^rd August.

KPS Launches Education Week

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:04 AEST

On Monday 1st August Keiraville Public School will host the official opening of "Education Week".

9:15 - 10:00am - OPEN CLASSROOMS - Parents are invited into classrooms.

10:00 - 11:00am - Demonstration lessons - Parents are invited to see their students in action with a variety of lessons being held in the classrooms and hall.

12:00pm - OFFICIAL 'EDUCATION WEEK' LAUNCH

Video Conference with students showcasing work being done in the schools.

State Soccer Knockout

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:07 AEST

The BOYS & GIRLS State Soccer Knockout teams will play ROUND 2 of their games on FRIDAY.

Where: Coniston Junior Soccer Fields

Private Transport

Girls v Nareena Hills at 12:30pm

Boys v Consiton 1:30pm

Please return permission and transport note to Miss Pigram by WEDNESDAY.

Permission Note (doc, 138 KB)

PSSA SPORT CANCELLED FRIDAY.

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:06 AEST

Due to the rain PSSA Sport is CANCELLED this week(Friday 17th June).

AREA CROSS COUNTRY

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

CONGRATULATIONS to Lydia, Tane, Ruby-Belle and Matilda-Jane who competed at the Regional Cross Country today, an awesome effort by all of you. Keiraville is proud!!

Special Congratulations to LYDIA who made it through to represent the District at the STATE CROSS COUNTRY. Well Done, this is an outstanding achievement and we wish you all the best.

Following are the results and times from today:

8/9yr Girls

Ruby-Belle - 17th = 73 starters = 9 min 40 sec.

11yr Girls

Matilda-Jane - 15th = 71 starters = 13 min 31 sec.

12/13yr Girls

Lydia - 4th = 71 starters = 12 min 30 sec.

11 yr Boys

Tane - 12th = 71 starters = 12min 19 sec.

TENNIS

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:07 AEST

K -2 TENNIS

Ian is offering GROUP TENNIS lesons during Sport and Lunch times. Please note these are NOT individual private lessons.

Times are as follows:

K - 2 SPORT time - Fridays 10:30 -11:10am. (40min lesson) $2.50 per lesson
Kindy GROUP lesson - Monday LUNCH (after eating) 11:10 - 11:40am (30 min lesson) $2.00 per lesson
Year 1/2 GROUP lesson - Friday LUNCH (after eating) 11:25 - 11:55am (30 min lesson) $2.00 per lesson

*****NOT WEDNESDAY as indicated on the first note**********

** Please also note FRIDAY LUNCH time in Term 2/3 will be at 11:10 - 11:55am due to PSSA SPORT.

Money to be paid directly to Ian on the day or in an envelope to Ian in advance of lessons.

These lesson s will commence in WEEK 4.

Years 3 - 6 TENNIS GROUP - FRIDAY SPORT - 9:00 - 10:30am (1hr 30min lesson)
Yrs 3 - 6 LUNCH time tennis as per Term 1.

Please see attached permission and expression of interest note for K - 2 TENNIS. These are to be returned to class teachers.

K-2 Expression of Interest Note (doc, 135 KB)

For any questions please see Miss Pigram.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

KPS will be holding its Annual School Athletics Carnival tomorrow.

If weather is inclement please listen to Radio stations or check website for cancellation and information.

If weather is fine Carnival will go ahead.

Bus departs school at 9am.

Departs Beaton Park at 2:15pm (approx.)

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Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:04 AEST

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Year 6 BBQ

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:09 AEST

Year 6 Fundraiser BBQ ~ Last Day of School

When: Friday 8th April

Time: 11:00am

Cost: $1.50 Sausage

$1:50 drink

Please send PINK ORDER FORM and Money in a paper bag as per a lunch order to the OFFICE BOX by Thursday 7th April.

Easter Egg Donation Day

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

On Monday 28th March, 2011 students from Keiraville pUblic School will be asked to donate an Easter Egg or a Gold Coin donation for the Easter Egg Raffle.

SRC students form Year 5 & 6 wil collect Easter Eggs and donations in the mornings under the COLA for that week.

The RAFFLE will be drawn at the Easter Hat Parade

When: Friday 8th April

Time: 12pm onwards

Where: COLA

EASTER HAT PARADE -

Students will make at home a bonnet or Easter Hat for this parade. Students will parade around with their buddies in class groups to 'funky' music. The raffle wil be drawn throughout the parade.

Everyone is welcome!

See You there!

School Swimming Carnival

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:07 AEST

Annual School Swiming Carnival will be held on:

Thursday 3rd February, 2011

University Aquatic Centre

9:00am - 2:00pm. (approx)

COST: $3:00 (This will be included in Term 1 invoice)

Permission notes for this will go out Monday 31st January when students return to school and will be attached to this website.

Please ensure students return these notes to class teachers by WEDNESDAY 2nd February. Students who have NOT returned permission ote will remain at school.

ALL students will walk to the pool at 9:00am with teachers, unless in the Open 100m Freestyle or the Medley event which requires a qualifying time of under 5min. These competitiors will meet at pool at 8:30am for these events.

Parent Helpers required for timekeeping on the day. Please complete necessary Child Protection forms at the Office prior to attending. There will be a sign on sheet and identifciation sticker at the recording table on the day.

Students who CAN NOT swim 50m confidently will remain at school. Please tick the NOT ATTENDING box at the bottom of the blue note regardless of in YEAR 2 or not.

All NON-SWIMMERS will remain at school.

Permission Note: Swimming Carnival 2011 (doc, 151 KB)

DISTRICT SWIMMING CARNIVAL - Wednesday 16th February, 2011

at Unanderra Pool.

AREA SWIMMING CARNIVAL - Thursday 3rd March 2011 at Dapto Pool.

For more information please see M Pigram - Carnival Organiser

Swimming Scheme - Weeks 8 - 9

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:07 AEST

Years 2 - 6 will begin the special Swimming Scheme next week and it will run for 2 weeks.

When: Starts Monday 29th - Friday 10th Dec.

Where: Unanderra Pool

Times: Departing after lunch

12 - 1:20pm.

What to bring: Wear swimmers under uniform and apply sunscreen.

Bring towel, change of underwear and hat.

Water Challenge Swimming Test

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:08 AEST

KPS students will be involved in a "Water Challenge Swimming Test".

When: Friday 26th Nov.

Where: University Aquatic Centre Pool

Time: 9am - 11:00am

What to bring: Students are to wear swimmers underneath sports uniform.

Bring towel, change of underwear, hat sunscreen and a small bag with fruit and drink.

This swimming test is recommended by the Department of Education and is required for any unstructured water activites such as Camp and Jamberoo Big Day Out.

KPS Music Concert - 2010

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:04 AEST

Keiraville students will showcase their musical talent today.

When: 2pm

Where: Under the Kindergarten COLA.

See you there!

STATE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:07 AEST

KEIRAVILLE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM WIN STATE KNOCKOUT!!!!

On Monday 13th September, the BOYS basketball team travelled to Bathurst to play in the State Knockout.

In the first game we played Cooerwull - Lithgow team and won by 70 points.

In the second game we played Woodport - Gosford team and won by 60 points.

In the FINAL we played Bolwarra - Hunter team and won by 39 points.

Team members:

Angus, Hamish, Bailey, Oliver, Tjani, Aiden, Danijel, Miles, Marley and Riley

Super Coach:

Mrs Delaney

Assistant Coach:

Mr MacDonald

It's "SHOW TIME"!!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:02 AEST

Southern Stars - 2010

Celebrating 10 years in 2010.

The Dance and Choir will be attending rehearsals and performances over the next four days at the WEC.

We wish them all the best!

As showbiz goes.......break a leg!!

Tickets can be ordered through ticketek for all performances.

Friday Matinee 10:00am

Friday evening 7:00pm

Saturday Matinee 2:00pm

Saturday evening 7:00pm

Keiraville Concert Band Live!!!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:02 AEST

You are invited to attend a concert at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music.

Sunday 22nd August - 3:30pm

Keiraville Concert Band will be joining other musicians in an afternoon of entertainment.

ANGUS WINS SILVER!!!!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

Angus returned to school today as proud Captain of his State Basketball team.

They played in the National Basketball Championship in Darwin last week.

They won every game in their rounds except against Victoria.

In the FINALS they were unfortunately defeated by QLD who went on to win the GOLD medal.

The final score being: 46 - 43 so a close game and a loss of only 3 points.

Angus shot a 3 point goal to have the game tied in the last 20 seconds. With only 10 seconds to go QLD scored another 3 point goal. This left Angus with 3 seconds to shoot another 3 point goal from half court. It hit the ring but did not make it in.

A gallant effort from our Keiraville Captain. Well Done Angus and Congratulations to the team on winning SILVER!!!!

PSSA SPORT

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:06 AEST

PSSA SPORT - Years 3 - 6

Starts this FRIDAY WEEK 4 - (weather permitting)

JNR Girls Soccer, JNR Boys Soccer

SNR Girls Netball, SNR Boys Soccer

Yrs 5/6 Tennis, Yrs 3-6 Scool Games

For weekly cancellations please check the Central Wollongong Website:

Central Wollongong District

AREA CROSS COUNTRY is on!!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

The Regional Cross- Country Carnival being held at Nowra on Friday 4th June, 2010 is ON!

Due to the heavy rain experienced in the Illawarra over night and this morning, the Sports Unit has received a number of enquiries in regard to the conduct of tomorrow's Regional Primary & Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships to be held at Cambewarra (Nowra).

I have spoken to the Nowra based organisers of the event, and confirmed that Nowra did not receive any heavy rainfall over night & is only expecting intermittent light showers (if any) throughout today and tomorrow. As such the course is in good condition.

It would be appreciated if you could inform competitors at your school that the Regional Cross Country is still scheduled to go ahead tomorrow. Competitors, officials & spectators are advised to bring protection from the elements in case showers do eventuate.

Ross Fuller

Regional Sports Organiser

Illawarra and South East Region

Ph: 42249099

Mobile: 0417246172

Infectious Diseases of children

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:02 AEST

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SCHOOL PHOTOS

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:07 AEST

School Photos

School photos will be taken on Thursday 6^th May. Please ensure your child returns his/her envelope before or

on photo day. If the payment envelope is not at school on the photo day, your child will not have his/her

individual photo taken. If you would like your children to have a family photo taken, please collect a family

envelope from the school office.

All students must wear their summer uniform including black shoes on photo day.

Letter to Parents

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:04 AEST

Letter to Parents (doc, 128 KB)

Easter Hat Parade

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

Thursday 1st April 2010

12:00 pm

Easter Egg Raffle will be drawn during the parade. Get your hat ready!

Stage 3 Camp

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:07 AEST

29th - 31st May 2010

Cataract Dam

Year 5 & 6

Cross Country

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

Friday 26th March

K-6 Annual Cross Country carnival will be held on the school grounds from 11:45 - 2:45 pm.

Students will race in their age groups.

Information and permission notes will be distributed in week 7.

Harmony Day

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:02 AEST

Harmony Day - Friday 19th March, 2010

The continuing message of Harmony Day is ‘Everyone Belongs'. It's about community participation, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

The 2010 theme is ‘Express Yourself'. This gives you the opportunity to share with others the importance of diversity in your workplace, school and community through action, performance, fashion and food.

To celebrate Harmony Day classes will be participating in a variety of different activities. A sharing assembly of these activities will be held at 2 pm.

Easter Egg Mufti Day

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:15:00 AEST

Thursday 4th March, 2010

As part of the Year 6 Fundraising we will be holding an Easter Egg Mufti Day.

Students are asked to bring in an Easter Egg or chocolate to school in return for wearing MUFTI clothing on this day.

Closed shoes must be worn.

We will also be collecting any unused baskets that families may have at home.

Raffle tickets to be sold will be going home on THURSDAY 4th March.

Cost: $1.00 each.

These need to be returned to the school OFFICE BOX in an envelope with name and class.

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Value of the Week -BE FAIR!

BE FAIR - DEMONSTRATE TOLERANCE is the value of the week and classes have been discussing what being FAIR looks like in our school.

Children must treat others the way they would like to be treated.