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SPECIAL
POINTS OF INTEREST
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Kafe this Friday (24th) Year 5’s are cooking—
menu on page 5
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School Photos have
arrived—at the office
Happy Birthday to Mr
Tony and Keith
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
French/ Music News
1
French/ Music News
cont’d
2
General News/ Cycle
3
Skills/ Permission notes
Students of the Week
4
Kafe News/ Playgroup
5
Swimming Trials by
Lawson & Pippa/
Kin Kin Bushcare
6
Pink Stumps Day
7
Kitchen/Garden
8/9
Lunchtime activities
10/11
Wednesday, 22nd February, 2017
French/Music News
Bonjour à tous—French and Music news
French
This Term in French all classes are
revising basic French vocabulary from
last year and learning how to talk about
themselves. The Preps are learning how
to say hello (bonjour), goodbye (au
revoir), and my name is (je m’appelle).
They are also learning the numbers
1 – 10. Some of the Year 1’s remember
the numbers from last year and so they
are helping everyone else in the class. In
the Year 2/3/4 class, we have been
playing some games as well as revising
our vocabulary.
This year the 5/6 class have French
twice a week. They have been practising
the numbers from 1 – 20 and have
played French silent ball and ‘pierre,
papier, ciseaux’ to help learn them.
They are watching some short videos as
well to help learn new words and to see
French speaking places around the
world. Both the students in the 2/3/4
class and 5/6 class have enjoyed playing
the game ‘concombre’.
Music
Prep/1 have been singing together and
clapping rhythms. We have been getting
to know each other and playing musical
statues. The students are very fortunate
to have a lot of musical instruments to
play and create their own songs. So far
they have played keyboards, guitar and
percussion. The triangle has been very
popular.
The 2/3/4 class have been clapping
rhythms and playing drop freeze. They
have started instrumental rotations,
where the students can play keyboards,
guitar, ukulele, glockenspiel and
percussion. Most students have done a
great job at sharing the instruments
between each other. Benji, Tylah and
Sandra-Dee helped in class last week by
offering to share their instruments with
the other students. The 2/3/4 class will
also be learning about Australian music
this term.
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French/Music News cont’d
This term the 5/6 Music lesson will be focussed
on rhythm. Last week the students composed
and performed their own musical ‘door
knocks’. We will also learn about ostinato –
which is a repeated rhythm or melody – this
term. I am looking forward to doing the cup
song later in the term, especially as some of the
girls showed me last week they already know
it. For instrumental music the students have all
chosen an instrument that they will study for
the whole term. Each group will have tuition on
their instrument once a fortnight. They will
have class time to practice once a week.
The groups are:
Drums and Percussion: Nik, Noah, Max D,
Daniel, Lachlan, James, Fynn
Keyboard: Jye, Sascha, Levi, Josh, Phoenix,
Aiden, Max W
Ukulele: Lilly, Pippa, Makayla, Zoe, Sahara,
Ruby M
Recorder: Mia, Lawson, Ruby S, O’Hara
We are also starting choir rehearsals this week.
The choir is open to all students in the 5/6 class
who auditioned in Week 2. The students were
very brave to sing in front of me either on their
own or with a partner for support. It can feel
scary to sing in front of someone, especially
someone you don’t know very well, and they
French basics
bonjour
hello
Comment tu t’appelles?
What is your name?
Je m’appelle…
My name is…
enchante
nice to meet you
Ça va?
How are you?
Ça va bien.
I’m good.
merci
thank you
all did a great job. The students have chosen to
sing ‘Never Forget You’ by Zara Larsson.
Choir:
Sascha, Noah, Josh, Lawson, O’Hara, Mikayla,
Pippa, Daniel, Levi, Max D, Fynn, Zoe, Ruby S.
Merci beaucoup
Thank you for having me at your school. I am
enjoying working with you all. It has been a
pleasure meeting many of you over the past 4
weeks. If you have any questions about the
French or Music programs for this year, or any
other concerns or questions, please let me know
and I will do my best to help. We are fortunate
to have Harmony helping us with Prep/1 French
and Instrumental, and 5/6 Instrumental. She has
already been a fantastic help. As well as Music
and French, I am also taking the 5/6 class for
sustainable practices on Thursday and Friday
afternoons. I am enjoying learning about all the
jobs. Last week Pippa and Lachlan showed me
the chickens and Mikayla, Lawson and Noah
explained how the compost works.
Lucy Langham
French/Music/Instrumental
Teacher
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GENERAL NEWS
Thank you to those who attended the P&C last week. It was a great way to
start the year towards it being another productive year. The AGM was called
for March 22, 6pm in the Green Room. Hopefully see you all again then.
On parade last Friday,
Sascha,
Pippa
and
Phoenix demonstrated
how we should all enact
our
school
values:
“Understanding,
Cooperation and Initiative”
through
some
entertaining skits. It was
a
great
overall
performance.
Tomorrow a number of colleagues will be visiting to see what has been
happening around our reading improvement agenda. They will be talking with
staff and students about our focus. The intent of their visit is to provide an
external viewpoint of how effective we are at improving
outcomes, especially in reading. I look forward to hearing
what they have to say, as too passing on their findings.
Cheers,
Trent
CYCLE SKILLS DAY
Noosa Council has been successful with a Queensland Government Community Road Safety Grant to fund a Cycle Skills
program in Hinterland Schools. Bike On specialises in delivering Cycle Skills Programs to Primary School Students in
Queensland.
On Wednesday, 15th March, Kin Kin State School will participate in Cycle Skills Day at the school. The fact sheet and
permission form has been sent home, either by email or paper copy for your approval. Please reply with the details of
whether your child/ren will be bringing their own bike and helmet, or you will require one or both from the Cycle Skills
Program.
Thank you.
Permission Notes
Recently, permission letters were sent out to all parents regarding their child/ren’s participation in activities that
sometimes require a level of risk.
For your child/ren to be a part of these activities, they require the parent to peruse the risk assessment documents
and notify the office either by phone, email or letter. If you have read the documentation, please let us know so that
your child doesn’t miss out!
If you require any more information about this, please let the office know.
Thank you.
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Students of the Week
Congratulations to...

Jamie for being a Democratic Citizen who cares about his learning and others;
and also for receiving his 100 words Certificate!

Felicity for being a Healthy Citizen who participates well in group work and
discussions;

Sandra-Dee for being an Informed Citizen who has made a great start to the year
towards improving her learning achievement;

Teliah for being an Informed Citizen who has made a great start to the year
towards improving her learning achievement;

Lachlan for being a Democratic Citizen who is embracing his role on the Student
Council and leading by example.

Fynn for being an Informed Citizen who continues to be a motivated and engaged
learner, always seeking clarity and understanding.
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...menu...
WOODFIRE PIZZAS:Spicy eggplant & yoghurt
Pumpkin & pesto
Margherita
with a Garden Salad
Banana Gelato
KAFE NEWS
Last week, the Kafe was abuzz with delicious aromas. The pizzas were being attended to by Levi and Max D as they went
in and came out of the woodfire oven. Thanks boys. The variety of the three flavours of pizzas was an amazing
experience!
The Year 5’s will be cooking again and yes, there will be pizzas again! Keith and Zeb make sure that we use lots of vegies
and herbs from our gardens (pumpkin, basil, tomatoes, eggplant, capsicum, lettuce) as well as using up our bananas for
the gelato.
Please note that we have had to increase the price for adults, starting this Friday, but the children’s price will stay the
same. I’m sure that you would agree it is still great value.
Adults $10
Children $5
Bookings are appreciated.
Kafe is open for lunch at 1pm every Friday.
..Playgroup..
This Thursday, we'll be creating our very own pet rocks... we'll use some lovely pebbles that
are just the perfect size to fit in little pockets! In keeping with the school's focus on “Reading”,
I'll be reading to the "Playgroupies" first thing. This week the book is a family favourite: 'A Giraffe and a Half' by Shel Silverstein.
I hope to see you then, from 9:00 to 10:30am. Gold coin donation.
See you tomorrow,
Catherine
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Noosa District Swimming Trials
Last Tuesday, I went to the Noosa District Swimming Trials which was held at the Noosa Aquatic
Centre. I raced in 4 races; freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and a 100m medley. I didn’t do so well,
but at least I tried my best.
I had a great time there with Pippa. There were over 200 kids
and 14 schools there.
LAWSON
On 14th February, Lawson and I went to swimming trials. I didn’t have the best of luck with
diving….whenever I dived, my goggles fell off while I was swimming! I looked very
strange…Well the good thing is that I made new friends and caught up with old friends. I
didn’t come first or anything but I’m proud of myself for trying.
PIPPA
Thank you Lawson and Pippa for representing
our school at the Noosa District Swimming
Trials.
We are very proud of you both.
Kin Kin Bush Care
Kin Kin Bushcare will meet on
Thursday 23 February, from 8-10 am.
Meet at the end of Leggetts Loop, and
help us eradicate camphor laurel and
lantana along Keys Creek.
Stay for morning tea at 10am.
Bring gloves and water, and dress
for protection from sun, snakes
and ticks!
Any questions, contact us by email
at [email protected]
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Pink Stumps Day
Thanks to everyone who made cupcakes and volunteered on
the day! A huge success with great support from Big Hitter
cricketer Chris Lynn!
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Kin Kin State School
bank
Lilly & Ruby like helping Pam with the Student Banking.
Kin Kin State School
BUILDers
Benji, Kody,, Jet, Oli and Charlie love spending their lunch hour building.
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Kin Kin State School
HAIR SALON
Tylah, Tarsha, Jessica and Tallulah catch up with the latest styles.
Kin Kin State School
SPORT & Recreation
Every lunch hour—Handball.. The kids love it!