Newsletter
No 36 15th November 2024
Acknowledgement
Canine Comprehension
Having a therapy dog in school can have many benefits. Dogs can provide emotional support, reduce stress and anxiety and create a positive and calming atmosphere for students and staff. The presence of a therapy dog can also improve social interactions, create a sense of comfort and safety, contributing to a more positive learning environment.
For the past few Fridays, our school has had the pleasure of welcoming Canine Comprehension as part of an exciting six-week program centered around friendship and emotional well-being. Each week, students work in small groups with Marle, a gentle Golden Retriever-Labrador cross with an incredibly calm and friendly nature. Marle's handler, Kendall, guides the sessions, making them engaging and supportive for all the students. Marle adores tummy rubs and meeting new friends, making her the perfect companion to help students build confidence and connect with others.
Through the program, students have participated in a variety of activities designed to help them understand the importance of kindness, empathy, and teamwork. The presence of Marle helps to create a calming environment where students can feel comfortable expressing themselves and learn how to build positive friendships in a relaxed setting.
School Notice Board- 15th November 2024
Swooping Birds Alert | |
| We have at least 2 swooping Grey Butcher birds hanging around the school. They have swooped when someone walking by themselves. Grey Butcher birds resemble a grey and white, half-sized magpie. Their flight-feathers are black with a white stripe and they have a white patch between the beak and eyes. Grey Butcher birds have a beautiful, melodic warble and a discordant chortling call. They build a strong cup-like nest made of fine twigs, grass and other plant material and breed from July to January. They live in a wide range of woodlands and open forests and are quite common in some urban parks and gardens. Grey Butcher birds, like Australian Magpies, may swoop if they feel threatened. | |
| Basketball Family Night | |
| The parents association have organised a family night for anyone to come and play basketball. It is aimed at being a fun evening to just shoot hoops and challenge you children. You may even challenge other families. There won't be any organised games of basketball, just free play on the court. The parents association will be cooking and selling sausages. There will also be a small raffle with some sporting paraphernalia. Please see the basketball article in this newsletter or visit the school website to register your interest in attending. |  |
| **HELP WANTED:** | |
| Cheerful, Jolly Holiday Ambassador for Family Christmas Fun Night! Do you have a hearty laugh that can shake a room? Do you look dashing in red? Are you ready to spread joy and holiday cheer to all? If so, we need *you* for our Karingal Heights PS Family Christmas Fun Night! The Ideal Candidate: - Has rosy cheeks (or isn’t afraid to apply a little blush for the cause) - Is full of holiday spirit and has a special way with kids - Enjoys milk and cookies - Is comfortable around reindeer, or at least willing to pretend to be - Must be able to listen to wish lists without bursting into laughter (we know, some are pretty wild) Experience managing a sleigh is a bonus, but we’ll settle for someone who can keep up with an entourage of excited little elves. Perks: - Endless gratitude from the community - Instant holiday cheer - The chance to be the star of the most festive night of the year! See Mrs Freeman to apply and help us make this special event even more magical!  | |
Current Notices | |
 | Please keep an eye out for the dates on the following notices: * Special Lunch Order * Basketball Family Night form * Christmas Raffle Tickets * Grade 6 graduation |
Basketball Family Night
To give the organisers of the basketball family night a rough idea of how many families are coming so they don't over or under order for the saussage sizzle, could you please complete the following form?
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Coming Events
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Please look at the events calendar for future events. Please refer to the EVENT Calendar on the website to find out information about future events. It is the easiest place to go to when you are unsure about what is coming up, dates and times. |
Awards, Birthdays, Celebrations
Congratulations to our Students of the Week recipients from the latest assembly
We would like to congratulate the following students for receiving an award at our last assembly.
| P/1D | 1/2W | 3/4S | 4/5/6H |
| Dheeraj HS Dustin G | Jezelle D Tahlia M Rosalee T | Jet K Willa K |
| ART/STEM | MUSIC | TUTORING | |
| Max P Ollie S |
Birthdays in November
| 2nd | Lucas J |  |
| 4th | Manaaki C Lyra W | |
| 10th | Luca L | |
| 20th | Aurora B | |
| 28th | Titan A | |
| 29th | Poppy R | |
| 30th | Veronica B |
Book Club Issue 8
Book Club provides families with affordable and convenient ways to bring the best in children's literature into their homes. Each issue contains curated, age-appropriate titles carefully selected and levelled by a dedicated team of professional book lovers.
BOOK CLUB ISSUE 8 is out now! You can view online at https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx
A paper catalogue was sent home on Wednesday.
Just a reminder that orders are due back by 28th November via Scholastic Loop online ordering system or by bringing the order form which is in the catalogue back to school in a sealed envelope.
Orders will be delivered to school and distributed to the students. There is also a GIFT function which you can select if you prefer orders to be sent to the front office for secret collection!
For every Book Club order placed, Scholastic gives back 15% of the order value to our school to purchase valuable educational resources via its Scholastic Rewards program.
Thank you for your support of our KHPS Book Club.
Community News
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Emotional Intelligence Sessions
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South East Melbourne Magic
Training sessions are located at Jubilee Park Stadium in Frankston, with a focus on creating a fun and engaging basketball experience for all children.For information about the club and Summer 2024/25 registration visit: https://www.semmagic.club/pages/fees
Frankston Bobcats Basketball Club
Our club is committed to engaging kids in sports, encouraging them to be active, and creating a supportive environment for their growth. We believe that participation in basketball can foster a positive and inclusive community, and we actively involve parents in this journey—whether through coaching, team management, or simply being supportive cheerleaders on the sidelines.
GKR Karate
