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Kotara South Public School

Locality: Kotara South

Phone: +61 2 4957 5319

Address: 150 Rae St 2289 Kotara South, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 We are looking forward to seeing our Kindergarten 2021 children tomorrow morning for our third orientation session, from 10am-11.30am. For this session we will be go to the Kinder classrooms for some Kindergarten learning, then we'll have lunch with our current Kinder students. Our big buddies might even pay us a visit before it is home time. Remember to bring along a backpack with your lunch and drink bottle inside. See you soon!

25.01.2022 What a wonderful final K-6 school assembly we have had this afternoon. Congratulations to the students who received gold, silver and bronze awards. A special mention to Arabella for receiving a Platinum Premier’s Reading Challenge Certificate and to Lily for receiving the Premier’s Sporting Challenge medal. It was a super fun afternoon - thanks to our school leaders for coordinating their last ‘fun’ assembly.

25.01.2022 Introducing our Student Leadership Team for 2021: Captains - Milliana and Mitchell Vice Captains - Rose and Xavier Prefects - Sophie and Oliver

23.01.2022 Good morning Parents and Carers, There is quite a lot of debris around the school from last nights storm. We do have electricity and school is fully operational for all students and staff. Mr Ward and myself are currently ‘making safe’ the entry areas and footpaths around the outside of the school. We ask that you please take care when parking and getting out on to the footpaths. Please remind your children to stay away from the piles of branches and sticks around the ou...tside of the school. OOSH gate has some large branches that have been moved back to allow access. Thank you for your care, safety and consideration whilst we clean up from the storm. Mrs Maxworthy Principal See more

23.01.2022 Morning KSPS community. With only 3 days left of school, there is still much to do. We look forward to seeing your child in school. Please keep an eye out for this weeks ‘What’s On’ sent via Skoolbag this afternoon. The 2020 school year is nearly over.

23.01.2022 This term I have been working with Stage 1 teachers and their classes. We have studied the quality text ‘Big Rain Coming’ - closely analysing the text structure and features, the vocabulary used to describe events, the visual images and personification techniques as well as the grammatical features used throughout the text. Using the structure and time connectives of the book, Stage 1 students have created their own text called ‘Big Holiday Coming’. Here are some photos of students in 1/2E and 1/2MC creating their own texts. I am very proud of their finished products! Mrs Ward

21.01.2022 It’s the last day of school for 2020 ! Remember out of uniform for all children. Disco day for K-6- no cost. Sun safe clothes with closed in shoes please. Year 6 have a day filled with fun, family and friends. Year 6 parents please see the details of the day in your Skoolbag message- activities are weather dependent, we will notify you via Skoolbag if there are any changes. Let’s make this day count ! See you at school for the last day of 2020.

21.01.2022 We had another fantastic Kindy Playgroup morning today. Some of our new kindy students were lucky enough to participate in our school NAIDOC Activities!

21.01.2022 A reminder to all students ... especially stage 2 and 3, to have their school hats and water bottles today for sport. These are essential items for a day at school.

20.01.2022 KSPS will be celebrating NAIDOC week next week (16-30 Nov) as our senior AEC members will be away at stage 3 camp Dubbo. More information coming this week.

20.01.2022 Can you believe the amazing time these kids are having !!!

20.01.2022 Did someone say Colour Run ? More like C O L O U R F U N #KSPSisagreatplacetobe

20.01.2022 Thank you to KO’R for your excellent presentation of our assembly. We loved seeing artwork and sentences from the story ‘Big Rain Coming’. Congratulations to all our merit award, bronze and silver award recipients for Week 3 and 4.

19.01.2022 Our P & C are always working hard to raise funds for our school.

18.01.2022 Today Year 6 held their Public Speaking Finals. Six students were selected from the whole of Year 6 to present their speeches in front of Stage 3 and their teachers. Ms Payne, Mrs McClymont and Mr Harvey were so impressed by the quality of speeches and found it very difficult to choose a winner. The winner will present this speech at Presentation Day. Congratulations to our winner Nate Ward and our highly commended Alex Watson. Well done to all those students who participated.

18.01.2022 1/2A, 1/2C, 1/2E and 1/2MC had a fabulous day designing and making a raft that would float and support a blu tack person. After testing their designs, the students evaluated their results. Clever little scientists!

18.01.2022 Our school captains Mitchell and a Milliana represented our school at a small ceremony this morning at the Adamstown Cenotaph. Mitchell read The Ode and both Captians laid a wreath. At the going down of the sun, we will remember them. ... LEST WE FORGET

18.01.2022 UPDATE - Due to wet weather and slow traffic our Stage 3 excursion will be arriving closer to 6pm.

17.01.2022 A big thank you to all families who generously donated to the KSPS Giving Tree. These items will be going directly to local families in need this Christmas. #spiritofchristmas

17.01.2022 Morning ! Kids slept well and recharged with breakfast. Straight to the zoo at 9am. Taronga Western Plains Zoo is awesome

17.01.2022 Good morning KSPS community. A reminder we are livestreaming our Presentation Day. See the link sent through the Skoolbag yesterday. This is a livestream only and not recorded.

16.01.2022 And that’s a wrap... another amazing Stage 3 camp with KSPS Kids. From us to you ...: thank you. We loved our time in Dubbo with stage 3. They were amazing; well behaved, engaged, got along with their friends and made some lifetime memories. Mr John, Mrs Ward, Mrs McClymont, Ms Payne, Mr Harvey, Mrs Max. (From the happy but tired teachers)

16.01.2022 The Kindergarten teachers will be back at Gate 3 tomorrow to greet our 2021 Kinders for Friday playgroup. Don't forget your hat, drink-bottle and a snack. Banksia: 9am-10am Acacia: 10am-11am Hakea: 11am-12pm... Geebung: 12pm-1pm See more

16.01.2022 Our KSPS staff have been working through fortnightly professional learning sessions focusing on these strategies. Read about the eight ‘What works best’ teaching practices and start a conversation with your child about their learning. Conversation starters for primary and secondary students are on: ... https://education.nsw.gov.au///what-works-best-2020-update

15.01.2022 Great job Newcastle City Zone Pssa!! A fabulous carnival!! Well done Nick Savage, the carnival convener.

14.01.2022 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year. IDPwD is a United Nations observed day celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. The Australian Government has been supporting IDPwD since 1996 and provides funds to promote and raise awareness of the day around Australia.... Information on how you can get involved in the day as an individual or organisation and how to break down barriers (both structural and attitudinal) for people with disability can be found at their website. The annual International Day of People with Disability theme The theme for IDPwD 2020 is Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World.

14.01.2022 These gorgeous teddies and their friends are waiting excitedly to go home with some special little Kinder 2021 children tomorrow! Year 4 students (who will become Year 5 Buddies next year!) will bring along a teddy or soft toy too, to join in the fun at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Kinder 2021 parents can find more information about our orientation sessions on skoolbag.

14.01.2022 Our ‘KSPS Kids Playgroup’ Christmas party was filled with festive, crafty, bubbly fun! The next time we see these amazing little learners in at KSPS they will be all dressed up in their school uniforms ready for the first day of school. To all of our Kinder 2021 children and families, we wish you a lovely Christmas and New Year!

14.01.2022 Yummy nachos for lunch then back into afternoon activities. Stage 2 camp at Toukley is fun for everyone. Weather has remained cool with a lovely breeze coming over the lake.

14.01.2022 Today was the day the teddy bears had their picnic at KSPS! What a fantastic morning we had at our second Kinder orientation. A big thank you to our wonderful P&C for the picnic snacks and to our amazing Year 4 students who made our new Kinders feel right at home

13.01.2022 Tomorrow we will commemorate ANZAC Day in different ways. Follow the links from the Australian War Memorial for some suggestions as to how to be involved with ANZAC Day from home. LEST WE FORGET

13.01.2022 Stage 1 had an absolute ball at the Hunter Valley Zoo today! The animals were amazing , cute and funny. We loved feeding the animals, especially the camels (even the greedy one that stole so many bags of food!!) By the end of a very hot and busy day we were exhausted! Some of us even had a nap on the way back to school! Every student is to be commended on their outstanding behaviour. You all make KSPS a great place to be! Special thanks to Miss Cornish for organising this super fun excursion!

13.01.2022 Colour Run fun from our K-2 students!

12.01.2022 After an evening of yummy dinner, campfire and marshmallows, we had a quick relay game of fun. Goodnight from stage 2 camp.

12.01.2022 Welcome to week 6 of term 4 ! Another reminder that our year 6's will be attending Kotara High school today for the transition to high school program, bus leaving at 8:45am. They will need full uniform, hats, bags, morning tea and refillable water bottles. Lunch is provided, but they can bring their own if they wish. Also, a very hot day ahead. Please ensure your child has have a refillable water bottle and their hat.

12.01.2022 KSPS KIDS PLAYGROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY! This Friday, 4th December all Kindergarten 2021 students are invited to celebrate the last week of playgroup for the year with a 'Playgroup Christmas Party'! This event will be held in replacement of our usual playgroup sessions. There will be no regular hourly playgroup sessions this week. All children are invited to attend from 9am-11am. Drop off and pick up will be from Gate 3 as usual. Children are asked to bring along a hat, drink and snack. They are also welcome to wear their best Christmas outfit! We look forward to seeing you there.

12.01.2022 A reminder it’s out of uniform for the start of NAIDOC week at KSPS. Students are encouraged to wear colours colours of the Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander flags or their favourite footy jerseys and/ or other NAIDOC clothing. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOC2020

11.01.2022 Stage 3 are having a great afternoon in Dubbo. After a long bus ride we checked into our accommodation and then set off for our first activity for the week. Year 6 have visited Dubbo Gaol and Year 5 have have been at the Cultural Centre. We are now ready to enjoy a swim and a play

11.01.2022 Good morning to all our KSPS family and friends and welcome to 2021 ! From all the staff at KSPS, we wish you a safe and Happy New Year. We hope you’re enjoying time relaxing and recharging during the festive season. Let’s make the moments matter with our family and friends. Stay safe and well everyone. Mrs Maxworthy... Principal See more

11.01.2022 We are about to leave Merriwa and make our way home. We’ve had a wonderful time and are looking at arriving approximately at 5:30-5:45pm- weather permitting. Please remember to leave space for the buses on the Rae Cres side from the crossing to Bender Pde All safe and well. Mrs Maxworthy

11.01.2022 Starting the safari ...

11.01.2022 Congratulations Year 6

11.01.2022 And we’re off...Dubbo here we come.

11.01.2022 Kindergarten are almost back at school after the BEST day at Oakvale Farm! We are very proud of each and every student for the fantastic behaviour and enthusiasm they have shown today.

11.01.2022 Today our school will commemorate Remembrance Day to pay respects to all the men and women who have fought for our country and our freedom. We say thank you and Lest We Forget.

10.01.2022 Fantastic smiles and fabulous getting along skills from K/1P today as they participated in Christmas craft. We are enjoying some fun with class friends as this very big and busy school year draws to an end.

10.01.2022 1/2C started publishing their imaginative stories today in Google Classroom. Thank you to the tech leaders for helping their peers with any questions. All students did a fabulous job and are looking forward to continuing next week.

10.01.2022 Congratulations to our Stage 2 and Stage 3 students who received an award at assembly today. We are very proud of your achievements!

09.01.2022 This afternoon has been filled with more fun and friends. At Camp Toukley we are rotating through the following activities: canoeing, adventure course, BMX, bushwalk, archery and flying fox The entire focus of the camp is independence, safety and fun in a new environment.

09.01.2022 This morning our shortlisted students for 2021 Leadership team gave their speeches to the whole school at a special assembly. Voting has now commenced across the school. Each student and each staff member get 1 vote for boys and 1 vote for girls. We wish them all every success and congratulations on your campaigns to leadership. Well done! Thank you to Ms Payne and the stage 3 teachers for their support and encouragement of these students during the leadership program in t...erms 3 and 4. Mrs Maxworthy Principal See more

09.01.2022 We had lots of fun on our final Kinder orientation session this morning! The highlights were having lunch with the Kinder kids and seeing our big buddies again!

09.01.2022 Today we pause to reflect and show our respect and thanks to the men and women who fought to keep our country safe and free. Let us honour them, live well and embody the Spirit of the Anzacs: courage, mateship, fairness, persistence, integrity, humour, initiative, endurance, determination, ingenuity, respect. Below is a collection of reflections from our KSPS Anzac Day ceremony on Thursday. ... LEST WE FORGET Mrs Maxworthy Principal https://drive.google.com//1E7NUsdRwreMSZDtRmtPYfNh5w/view

08.01.2022 A reminder for our year 6 parents ....

08.01.2022 It was a wonderful morning celebrating 2020 at our annual Presentation Day today. Congratulations to all the students who received awards.

08.01.2022 Camp Toukley. Stage 2 are having the best time already. Camp is awesome.

08.01.2022 1/2MC did a wonderful job running our last K-2 assembly for the year today. Congratulations to all award winners! Keep saving your merit awards to go towards earning your bronze, silver and gold awards.

08.01.2022 Thank you to the families of our Kinder 2021 children for continuing to bring them along to our orientation and playgroup sessions. It is fantastic to see their confidence growing each week and new friendships forming.

07.01.2022 And now time to cool off ... bucket style

07.01.2022 Tomorrow is the start of our NAIDOC week celebrations at KSPS. The Flag Raising ceremony is at 9am. Here are some of the beautiful art works on display by 1/2C and HSU in our Admin hallway. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOC2020

06.01.2022 Wow! What an amazing morning of NAIDOC activities at KSPS. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOCWeek2020

06.01.2022 Some of the Dubbo fun so far ...

06.01.2022 More fun at Dubbo Gaol this afternoon

05.01.2022 Stage 1 are so excited! We have arrived at Hunter Valley Zoo for our excursion today. More photos to come!

05.01.2022 What a wonderful night at our KSPS Year 6 Farewell. Thank you to all our wonderful stage 3 teachers who made this night possible: Mrs McClymont, Ms Payne, Mr John, Mrs Ward. So many adaptations to make for a beautiful night. Please share your photos below of your year 6 children celebrating their night. Congratulations year 6.

05.01.2022 1/2MC proudly reflected on the year that’s been unlike any other! They all learnt something new, faced many challenges, learnt from mistakes and looked on the bright side of life! They made new friends and shared kindness with others.

05.01.2022 Year 5 are having a great morning at Old Dubbo Gaol

04.01.2022 2021 is here and our new Kindergarten students are on the count down for their first day of school! The simple activities on our countdown calendar are a great way to continue to build school readiness and excitement during the break. You’ll find it in our Kindergarten 2021 group on Skoolbag. We look forward to seeing you on Feb 1st

03.01.2022 This morning we had our Flag Raising Ceremony to officially start our NAIDOC week celebrations. Our AEC students did a magnificent job speaking and informing the school why NAIDOC week is so special and the importance of this year’s theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. We, as a school community understand and respect that the land we learn on will always be Awabakal land. We thought we were in for some rain but thankfully it was just a sprinkle! Thank you to all our AEC students families who attended this morning. We are so proud of our kids. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOC2020

03.01.2022 Our Stage 2 sleepover was a time spent bonding, sharing, caring, helping, supporting, listening, building independence, becoming more resilient and learning patience. It was also a time filled with fun, laughter, games, memories and Mrs Cox’s snoring!!!! Thank you Stage 2 students for your wonderful first ever sleepover. You should be very proud of your efforts! Thank you also to the staff members who assisted in making it possible.

03.01.2022 More playgroup fun! Today we had a great time with indoor play and some groups even had the chance to go on a walk up to see the big kids doing their Colour Run.

02.01.2022 Looking for something to do with your children these holidays ? Explore our town, low cost, outdoors, family fun. Stay safe everyone Mrs Maxworthy Principal

02.01.2022 Cool in the pool ... the smiles say it all

01.01.2022 Hi, my name is Jessica Millan. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Education (Primary and Special Ed.) at the University of Newcastle. The beautiful KSPS has welcomed me into their school with open arms as I complete my 4 week practical experience. During this time, I am working with lovely 5/6P and I am excited to learn and grow as I put my theory is put into practice. Hope to see soon Miss Millan

01.01.2022 Good morning from stage 2 camp Toukley. Kids settled well and slept through the night. Breakfast of cereal, bacon, eggs and toast. Off to the first round of 4 rotational activities today. Weather is cool, overcast and with a nice breeze off the lake. We’re monitoring the weather and have alternative activities planned if the weather becomes too hot.

01.01.2022 Did someone say Colour Run or C O L O U R F U N #KSPSisagreatplacetobe