Latest News 13.6.23 – Kapinara Primary School

REMINDERS
RATs available from the office, Nasal and Saliva – 20 per box or individual tests
2024 Pre-Primary Applications due for existing Kindy students
ICAS online registration for participating students in Years 2-6

THIS WEEK
Monday – No Running Club
Tuesday – Orchestra Rehearsal
Wednesday – Choir Rehearsal
Thursday – Running Club
Friday – P&C Scitech Fundraiser (Tickets via Qkr)

NEXT WEEK
Monday – Running Club
Tuesday – Orchestra Rehearsal
Wednesday – Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday – Interschool Cross Country Carnival (Year 3 to 6)
Thursday – Last Running Club
Friday – NAIDOC Assembly 5GZ
Friday – P&C Scitech Fundraiser (Tickets via Qkr)

Message from the Acting Principal

Offer friendship and a helping hand to others and so be a beacon of
harmony, happiness, peace and calm.

Thank you to all the parents who have completed the school survey and attended our open forums. Aleisha and I will be organising the data that we have received, and we will distribute this to the community. I can assure you that all the information that has been provided will be used to develop successful strategies to move the school forward and provide a wonderful place for children to thrive.

What was clear from all the conversations, is the kindness and generosity of spirit that is part of the very fabric of Kapinara. As part of the Positive Behaviour Review, we have identified some corner stones for our school. At the end of this week, I will distribute to the community, our values framework and a policy statement for comment.

At this stage the following is reading for community comment. Please feel free to feedback to me your thoughts.

Policy Statement

Kapinara Primary School provides every student with the educational support the student needs to learn and maintain positive behaviour. Kapinara Primary School is a productive, engaging learning environment where all teachers, students, administrators, support staff and parents work in partnership for the successful development of each student.

At Kapinara Primary School our expectations stem from our school motto of kindness, consideration and service for others. The context where these behavioural expectations occur include the classroom, playground, online and off school grounds.

Our Approach

To ensure the effective support of student behaviour needs, we will:

build authentic relationships with students based on mutual respect
see difficulties as an opportunity for growth and reflection for all
have a consistent, pro-active school wide approach to positive behaviour management
teach pro-social and self-regulation skills across the school day
provide clear, effective processes and procedures so that conflict and bullying can be resolved in a sensitive, fair and timely manner
establish a clear set of processes for students to accept their responsibilities
recognise members of our school community whose behaviour promotes a positive and caring school environment

Food for thought

The value and importance of cultivating a giving spirit in children.

In a world where many things start with ‘I’, even devices, the importance of Community and giving is so much more important. The old cliché of if everyone gives everyone gets is powerful in developing a school where all children can and do develop into the best versions of themselves.

Children benefit in many ways from learning to be generous and caring about others. Researchers have found that empathy is the cornerstone for becoming a happy, well-adjusted, successful adult. Studies show that possessing empathy also makes children more likable, more employable, better leaders and more conscience driven. How do we support our children to have these qualities?

Prioritize Caring, Children believe what their significant adults value. For us that is to openly prioritize charitableness in conversations and action. We need to be clear of what we expect of children not only to do their academic best, but to care about others.

Be a charitable role model, the old saying, “Children learn what they live,” has a lot truth to it. Studies show that if parents and significant others are generous and giving, kids are likely to adopt those qualities. So, we all need to show our children the joy you get by giving.

Use real events, instead of just bemoaning bad news, talk about how you might help in the school or the local community. Discuss with children how or what we could do to help to make things better. Encourage proactivity.

Simon Reid
Acting Principal

Cross Country Carnival

We escaped the rain to enjoy a great day for Kapinara’s Cross Country Carnival on Wednesday 7 June. We had some outstanding performances from students from all years, and congratulate all runners for their resilience and determination in completing the cross country course. Thank you to all the staff and parents who helped with the organisation and running of the event. A big thank you to the Year 6 Sports Captains for their wonderful encouragement to all students racing, and for helping with various duties throughout the day. Further appreciation to our P&C for the coffee van. It was a wonderful day all round.

Winning placements:

PP – Girls – PP Boys
1^st Pia E, 2^nd Alice M, 3^rd Clara W, 4^th Heidi V
1^st Jordan B, 2^nd Isaac M, 3^rd Remy V, 4^th Patrick M

Year 1 Girls – Year 1 Boys
1^st Mia B, 2^nd Charlotte S, 3^rd Chloe T, 4^th Hannah P
1^st Lachlan J, 2^nd Isaiah F, 3^rd Kai G, 4^th Jesse T.

Year 2 Girls – Year 2 Boys
1^st Stella Z, 2^nd Josefina L, 3^rd Penelope M, 4^th Olivia F
1^st Grayson V, 2^nd Rafael M, 3^rd James B, 4^th Jack K

Year 3 Girls – Year 3 Boys
1^st Mia T, 2^ndAlyssa B, 3^rd Eleanor Z, 4^th Jasmine X
1^st Cooper L, 2^nd Noah B, 3^rd Ethan M, 4^th Austin H

Year 4 Girls – Year 4 Boys
1^st Scarlett M, 2^nd Sienna L, 3^rd Annabelle V, 4^th Rosie J
1^st George V, 2^nd Luca M, 3^rd Archie W, 4^th Saxby A

Year 5 Girls – Year 5 Boys
1^st Billie McHenry, 2^nd Annabel T, 3^rd Lara L, 4^th Emmy T
1^st Croyde B, 2^nd Kiyan S, 3^rd Joshua S, 4^th Samuel B

Year 6 Girls – Year 6 Boys
1st Harper T, 2^nd Leila M, 3^rd Ariana B, 4^th Charlotte S
1^st Xavier M, 2^nd Nathaniel S, 3^rd Nicholas D, 4^th Alexander E

Faction Points
1^st Strickland – 322
2^nd Elliot – 313
3^rd Winter – 302

Congratulations to Strickland and to the competitors that placed in the top 6 in their race. They will be selected to go to the Interschool Cross Country Carnival in Week 9. Those students who placed 7^th will be reserves but only need to attend if requested.
Interschool Cross country will be held at Fred Burton Oval, City Beach on Wednesday, 21 June.

Regards,
Sports department
Mrs Scott, Mrs Carruthers.

ICAS

(International Competitions and Assessments in Schools)

An email was sent home today to families with children in Years 2-6. If you would like your child to participate in the assessments next term, please refer to the email for further information and how to complete the online registration. Registrations are not accepted after 31 July 2023.

Crazy Hair Day Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone for their Crazy Hair Day creations and for bringing along a gold coin donation. We raised $400.10 for the Cancer Council which was amazing!