Kinchela Public School in Kinchela Creek, New South Wales, Australia | Primary School

Kinchela Public School

Locality: Kinchela Creek, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6567 4828

Address: Right Bank Rd 2440 Kinchela Creek, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.kinchela-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Literacy bright and early in the junior classroom

24.01.2022 This Friday 27th November, the SRC will host SRC Toastie Friday. For $4 you can get one Cheese & Ham Toasted Sandwich + Popper. Orders in by tomorrow. Please note the Canteen will be closed for the remainder of Term 4. The SRC will run a mini canteen with limited items available on Fridays. Sorry for any inconvenience.

23.01.2022 Year 3 & 4 were introduced to the magic of 3D pen art. They did very well and before long there were flowers and volcanoes on show.

23.01.2022 Pass it on: #EdWeek20 is only 3 weeks away! Celebrate the amazing work of NSW public school students, staff, parents and carers learning together this year. More info: https://bit.ly/2Dt3U1R *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

22.01.2022 TACO & POPPER MEAL DEAL Meal Deal on Wednesday 19th August. Two mini mince tacos with sour cream and popper for $5.... Get your orders in by Monday!

22.01.2022 Don't forget that today is TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY!!! Come dressed as a pirate and donate gold coin. We are raising money for Childhood Cancer Support, a charity raising money to support families dealing with childhood brain cancer. We can't wait to see you all at your piratey best!

22.01.2022 This Friday 11th September, staff and students will be walking to Kinchela Village as part of Walk Safely to School Day. Whilst we are walking, we will discuss the importance of road safety and how walking to school can boost your health. This walk forms part of our K - 6 PDHPE health unit. If you would prefer you child did not participate in this walk, please contact the school.

21.01.2022 STEM Challenge 2: Create a moveable hand using cardboard, straws, string and sticky tape

21.01.2022 CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEK AT KPS TOMORROW, FRIDAY "Always Was Always Will Be" Students can come to school dressed in colours of the Australian, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flags.

20.01.2022 Meal Deal tomorrow $5 Lasagne, garlic bread + popper Get your orders in!Meal Deal tomorrow $5 Lasagne, garlic bread + popper Get your orders in!

20.01.2022 SPRING INTO ART VIRTUAL EXHIBITION 2020 With the challenges we have all faced this year, we are delighted to share with our community the wonderful creative artworks of our students from Macleay Public Schools. Enjoy! https://spark.adobe.com/video/zTGUlgahmAlTt

20.01.2022 STEM Challenge 1: Design a bridge to allow Alexander the Duck to cross safely

19.01.2022 Book Parade 2020. More photos to come and a wrap in our upcoming newsletter.

19.01.2022 Please see attached the following letter providing updated advice from the NSW Department of Education. The NSW Schools Updated App can be found by following this link https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents/nsw-school-updates-app

18.01.2022 Welcome to 2021! Students return to school this Friday 29th January! It's all systems go for staff over the next couple of days and we are looking forward to seeing all our students return on Friday excited and ready for the year ahead!

17.01.2022 NSW Department of Education has released updated regulations regarding public schools and COVID-19. The Department has re-iterated that schools are operating full time while actively following health advice. All students are expected to attend their place of education unless they are displaying cold and flu symptoms or have a medical certificate from a Doctor. In accordance with advice from NSW Health, parents and carers are reminded NOT to send children to school if they a...re unwell, even if they have the mildest flu-like symptoms. Schools will make arrangements for students who present as unwell or have flu-like symptoms to be sent home. NSW Health have requested that schools encourage anyone who is unwell or has even mild flu-like symptoms, to arrange to be tested through their local medical practitioner or one of the COVID-19 clinics. Students with flu-like symptoms will need to provide a copy of a negative COVID-19 test result before being permitted to return to school. Schools will be vigilant when implementing infection control, physical distancing and personal hygiene protocols to protect the health and safety of students and staff. Non-essential adults are still not permitted on school grounds or at school events. This includes parents and carers except for face-to-face parent/teacher meetings that are essential (e.g. to discuss disciplinary or other welfare matters). Please DO NOT enter our school grounds unless you have a meeting with a staff member. This applies during pick up and drop off times and throughout the school day. If you are picking up a student during school time, please call the office on 02 6567 4828 and a staff member will bring your child to the gate. All P&C meetings must now only be held via online platforms and any P&C events or gatherings must be postponed until further notice. Activities on hold until further notice The following activities remain on hold for the remainder of Term 3. Kindergarten orientation School camps Excursions Interstate excursions Parent and carer attendance at assemblies and other school events Parent and carer volunteers e.g. parent reading helpers (note: canteen and uniform shop volunteers are permitted) We ask that all parents/caregivers, community members, students and staff strictly follow these regulations so we can keep our school community safe and healthy. See more

16.01.2022 Congratulations to our senior students who worked through all the units in the Digital Passport program and were awarded a certificate. Well done!!

16.01.2022 Following on from our Lunchbox Leftovers program in Term 3, students in Class 3-6 participated in a bees wax wrap workshop last Friday. Students were keen to learn how to make the bees wax wraps with facilitator Chelsea from MidWaste.

14.01.2022 Always trying to come up with activities that will engage a whole class I set the Seniors a task to create a village. They would be introduced to a 3D Pen and the PLA filament. This got their attention. Step one was to research how fences were made in the early years. They found a method called Wattling and set about making fences for the village they would create. Step two involved their maths skills as they began drawing the pattern for the houses. Many maths skills here... as they took measurements, added and divided to get the right measurements, then skilfully drew the house plan. Step three and students were instructed on how to hold and use a 3D Pen. The construction of the houses began with students carefully using the new technology. A great job by all students who mastered the 3D Pen and have created colourful houses. We have even created a dam for the village, Next step will be setting the house onto a board to create the village and then adding power to light up the houses. I wait in anticipation as the students and class teacher put the finishing touches to the project. See more

14.01.2022 CANTEEN is OPEN tomorrow. MEAL DEAL AVAILABLE! Chicken Tenders with Fresh Salad + Popper $5... Pre-Order by today REGULAR CANTEEN MENU AVAILABLE.

14.01.2022 CANTEEN is OPEN on Thursday 3rd September MEAL DEAL AVAILABLE! BUTTER CHICKEN & RICE WITH POPPER $5... Pre-Order by Wednesday REGULAR CANTEEN MENU AVAILABLE.

14.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, Just a reminder that supervision of students does not begin until 8:35. For their safety, we ask that students not be dropped off until after this time. Thankyou.

14.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, These past two months have been a trying time for all involved in our school community. We would like to thank you all for the ongoing support and understanding that has been shown during this time. It has been wonderful to see our small school community pull together for the benefit of our students. School will be resuming this coming Monday 25th May 2020 and with this is the expectation that all students will return to fulltime face to face classes.... If your child can not attend due to an ongoing medical condition, a medical certificate will be required or your child will be marked as having an unexplained absence. The Department of Education guidelines are clear on this and are outlined below. All students should be at school unless: They have a medical certificate which states that they are unable to return to school due to an ongoing medical condition They are currently unwell. School students do not need to follow physical distancing guidelines, but should follow good hygiene practices like: Regularly washing hands Avoiding sharing drinks or food Coughing or sneezing into your elbow, or a tissue which should be discarded immediately. What children can do when they attend school: Use the school library Engage in non-contact sporting activities Participate in face to face classes What students cant do: School assemblies (unless for critical information) School excursions including camps Drink from a water bubbler bring a water bottle instead Order food from the school canteen If you require further clarification of the measures implemented for the return to face to face learning, please contact the school. Thankyou, Kylie Nicholson.

13.01.2022 Students in all classes working quietly and diligently during literacy session yesterday

12.01.2022 School returns tomorrow Monday 12 October for all students.School returns tomorrow Monday 12 October for all students.

11.01.2022 Welcome Lacey, Cassius and Jake to the senior classroom

10.01.2022 Happy Birthday Miss Syd. We are so grateful for all you do in our school. We hope you have had a wonderful day and will see you on Tuesday for cake! Lots of love, The Staff and Students of KPS.

10.01.2022 Our KPS Swimming Carnival will be held this Thursday, 25th February 2021 at Gladstone Pool commencing 10am. Please note change of venue to Gladstone Pool. Pool entry $4.50 to be paid on the day upon entry to the pool. Transport will be by the Lower Macleay Educational Community Bus. The swimming carnival determines who our school champions will be so it is important all students attend if well. ... COVID Restrictions apply: please refer to Permission Note sent home with your child.

10.01.2022 The new NSW school curriculum will build strong foundations in numeracy and literacy, give teachers more time on essential learning, and better prepare students for future work and study. Find out more: https://bit.ly/30agpXV *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

10.01.2022 Due to the current situation regarding COVID-19, restrictions are in place across all NSW Public Schools. These restrictions state that all public schools are closed sites with only staff and students having access. With this, we are asking that all students be dropped off and picked up at the school gate and that parents do not enter school grounds unless absolutely necessary. If you are needing to enter school grounds for a valid reason e.g. signing a student in or out, mee...ting with teacher/principal etc, please go to the outside office window and make yourself known to staff. If you are unsure whether your reason is valid, please call the office on 02 65 674 828. Thankyou for helping to keep our staff and students safe and for minimising the possibility of a COVID-19 case in our school.

10.01.2022 A special message to Years 3 / 4/ 5 students. Mrs Daelman has left you a challenge on you class Teams Page.A special message to Years 3 / 4/ 5 students. Mrs Daelman has left you a challenge on you class Teams Page.

09.01.2022 Calling all parents and carers: Have you downloaded the School Updates app yet? Opt in to receive notifications about the operational status of our school (e.g. temporary closures). Find out more and download via https://bit.ly/2PD2jd3 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

09.01.2022 A collection of photos from the recent March 2021 flood

09.01.2022 Our Kindies were in the Macleay Argus today. Mrs Robinson was able to get a copy of the newspaper and the picture will be displayed in the office after the school holidays.

09.01.2022 After the fire comes regrowth. See how Grafton Public School welcomed Baryulgil and Nymboida Public Schools, providing a safe haven for students from fire-affected communities so everyone could learn together and recover. #EdWeek20 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

09.01.2022 MEAL DEAL Fish n Chips with Fresh Salad + Popper for $5.00 Thursday 17th September... Canteen is open and regular menu available

08.01.2022 From classroom desks to dining room tables. See how the students, parents and teachers from these schools navigated online learning, and what they learned together along the way. #EdWeek20 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

08.01.2022 Last Friday 11th of September was Walk Safely to School day. Students and staff walked under the bridge into Kinchela Village. On the walk we discussed the importance of road safety and how to correctly cross roads and driveways. We were also lucky enough to see the old church and butcher shop. A community member who has the old bakery in her yard also allowed us to have a look at that. It was a wonderfully informative afternoon.

08.01.2022 Jayden and William are enjoying their technology lessons. They are learning simple coding with the Code-a-pillar program. They code the caterpillar to move forward, left turn, right turn, jump logs and swim in the lakes. At the end of each level is a maths activity. This is a great fun way to introduce coding to the younger students.

06.01.2022 This week is SASS recognition week. Today we celebrate our wonderful SAS staff who ensure our school runs smoothly and our staff and students are supported every day. Thankyou Alwyn, Brighid, Trish, Lorraine and Mark. We appreciate everything you do for our school.

05.01.2022 Flashback to our school swimming carnival held in Term 1

05.01.2022 Ahoy me hearties!! Students and staff had lots of fun dressing up for Talk Like a Pirate Day today. We raised funds to support children and their families who have been affected by childhood cancer.

05.01.2022 CANTEEN is OPEN next Thursday 27th August. REGULAR CANTEEN MENU AVAILABLE AS WELL AS MEAL DEAL: BEEF HAMBURGER + SWEET POTATO CHIPS + POPPER FOR $5. Get your Meal Deal orders in by next Tuesday!

04.01.2022 Students were very engaged in the STEM challenge last Friday. They were required to design and make a bubble wand to blow bubbles of all different sizes. The results were awesome!

04.01.2022 Some photos from our school athletics carnival held on the last day of Term 3. Staff and students really got into the spirit of the day with lots of activities and sporting events taking place. The aim of the day was participation, improving skills and teamwork, with an emphasis on having fun! Well done to all participants and organisers!

03.01.2022 Our turtle, created from recycled timber and bottle caps, was hung in our outdoor meeting area with the help of our students. The students decided on the direction the turtle and would face then helped Mr Daelman attach it to the lattice wall.

03.01.2022 For tomorrow only, brand new school shirts will be reduced to $20 each. If you would like one please phone the school on 65674828 tomorrow only.

02.01.2022 CANTEEN REOPENS FRIDAYS! The SRC will be operating a limited menu canteen on Fridays. We will let you know when Meal Deals are available. Please support our canteen!

02.01.2022 We just got the gardens prepared and planted before the rain started this afternoon!

02.01.2022 Year 4 girls created these lovely little jellyfish. They positioned them on the wall near our turtle and Alwyn assisted by fastening them onto the wall.

02.01.2022 Dear parents and carers We have been surprised by the breaking news last night informing us of the return to school date. Today we will be officially informed via a Livestream from the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Education. We will inform you of our plans to ensure safe return to school for our students, once we have been briefed by the Department of Education. Thank you for your ongoing support.

02.01.2022 Remembrance Day 11 November 11th hour 11th day 11th month... Lest We Forget

02.01.2022 We want to hear from all NSW parents about their before and after school care needs in light of COVID-19. Complete this form to help us improve access to services for public school students: https://bit.ly/32JNpsZ *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

01.01.2022 Year 5 have been learning about wattling and today they constructed a fence using the wattling method. These fences will be used in the 3D village they will create during this term.