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Hello Everyone
I would like to say what a privilege it is to be at Kingston Primary. The students are absolutely delightful and the staff are very welcoming. I’ve met a number of parents and they’ve all been lovely too. So thank you to everyone for making my start at KPS fantastic.
I’ve spent the last 21 years in the Pilbara based in Newman. During my time in Newman, I worked across all three schools including the high school. My last 12 years were spent at South Newman Primary where I was the principal since mid-2016. I have four sons who I’m very proud of and who I adore. I bought my forever home down here a few years ago and look forward to learning more about the Kingston community each day.
Yesterday we had two external reviewers from the Education Department come and conduct the Public School Review for KPS. The review process is something every public school in WA does to support the school’s ongoing self-assessment and reflect on current practices. It provides schools with the opportunity to consider how they are going, what do they know and what are they going to do to improve. Areas within the school that are focused on are categorised into six domains: Relationships and Partnerships, Learning Environment. Leadership, Use of Resources, Teaching Quality and Student Achievement and Progress. Evidence and impact submissions on the domains are uploaded to the system for the reviewers to consider and then on “review day” they interview a number of staff, students and parents to verify what is happening in the school. At the end of the day, the reviewers sit with the leadership team and give their summary of the school and offer recommendations along with commendations. It is with pleasure I share with you that the reviewers felt there is a strong moral purpose at KPS where everyone cares about the students and wants what is best for them. They were impressed with what they heard and saw, and are keen to see improved student performance data. Overall the experience was positive and will greatly assist in moving KPS forward with greater outcomes for the students. I sincerely thank the staff. parents and students who contributed to the school review.
I would like to acknowledge and thank Mr Peter Jones who was steering the KPS ship while the Principal recruitment process was being undertaken. Mr Jones is a retired principal with a vast range of experience who supported the KPS team. Mr Jones ensured I had a thorough handover of information about KPS which I’m grateful for. We all wish Peter the very best as he resumes enjoying his retirement.
Finally, I am here with the staff to help make your child’s life at KPS the best it can be. If ever you have a concern, query or suggestion please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards
Katie Wallace
This fortnight our Core Virtue is : Understanding
Understanding is thinking clearly. It is using your mind so that you can see the truth about things. It is paying careful attention and thinking about things in order to see their meaning. Understanding is also having empathy and showing compassion. Understanding gives us the power to think and learn and also to care.
I have an understanding mind. I concentrate and pay attention so that I can think clearly. I have an understanding heart. I have empathy for other people's feelings.
Congratulations to the following students who received merit awards.
Kamariea Paito, Ace Hartley, Ava Jackson, Ava De Vries, Hannah Sommerville, Scarlet Baker, Abby McLennan, Rocky Baggetta, Eden Tonihi, Cyrus Wicker, Biance Garlings, Wyatt Howlett, Elise Edmunds, Henry Parsons, Ava Pratten, Atarah-Jane Wicker, Madison Porter, Levi Radford, Hudson Richter, Keiro Jocson, Abbey Hinchcliffe, Skyler Culhane, Amberlee Earnshaw, Lily Strother, Liam Cullinan, Isabelle Murphy, Forrest Pasian, Grace Parsons, Khael Hesketh, Makayla Jarvis, Jett Thorne, Toby Carruthers, Marley Brown, Patience Moyle, Laycie Wiggers, Phoebe Hill, Rebecca Duncan, Malachi Bouwman, Seth Eyre-Campbell and Eloise Cavanagh.
Well done !!
Pupil Free Days for 2021:
Term 3 - Monday July 19th
Term 4 - Monday 11th October
Upcoming Events
Swimming :
Year 5 Swimming Lessons - 24th May - 28th May
Year 6 Swimming Lessons - 31st May - 4th June
PP and Year 3 Swimming Lessons - 8th June - 18th June
Cross Country:
Year 3 Cross Country - 8.50am Wednesday 2nd June
Year 1 - 6 (excluding Year 3's) - 9am - Wednesday 9th June
Interschool Cross Country - Wednesday 23rd June
Other:
Year 6 Winter Carnival - Friday 11th June
End of Term 2 - Friday 2nd July
Keep on wearing your helmets to school to have a chance of winning an ice-cream and a new scooter at the end of the term.
PAPERLESS PARENT COMMUNICATION
This year, we are going to be going mostly paperless with parent communication, excursions etc so we ask you to please update your email address and also download the School App. The instructions are below:
The next P&C meeting will be held on Monday 14th June, 5pm @ the Treendale Farm Hotel. All community members and parents welcome.
Crazy sock day - the P&C would like to thank all who contributed - total proceeds o $442 will be going to the P&C’s long term goal of providing educational supports to Kingston Primary School. Well done everyone.
Welcome to Keira who is now our uniform shop manager. Uniform shop is now open every Thursday 8:50-9:15am & 2:45-3:15pm.
Quickcliq available 24/7 - with delivery to classrooms Thursday afternoons.
Uniform specials while stock lasts:
All second hand uniforms: $3
All second hand school bags: $10
Zip jackets: $30 (sizes 2, 14 & 16 only) Apologies on current rain jacket delays, thank you for your patience.
Emma our canteen manager is now doing weekly & daily specials. Please keep an eye on Quickcliq and socials for these tasty treats.
2021 RECONCILIATION BRIDGE WALK
On Wednesday 26th May, as part of National Reconciliation Week some of our Aboriginal students attended the Reconciliation Bridge Walk in Bunbury.
The group walked from the Wardandi Boodja Sculpture across the bridge to the Graham Bricknell Memorial Music Shell, signifying the crossing into a new awareness of culture, land and people.
The attendees were addressed by several members representing multi-generations of the Aboriginal Community and by the Mayor of Bunbury. Their message was powerful and simple – they invited everyone to open the doors to hearing from past and present generations to give a powerful voice to the emerging leaders of the current generation. Let us celebrate and share the diverse histories and stories of the Indigenous Australian people with everyone – indigenous and non-indigenous. Let’s take action - talk about family and learn together as a nation to reconcile history by recognising all stories that shape our amazing country.
A big thank you to Jennie Calgaret from Australind Senior High School for organising our inclusion in this event.
As a parent, you want to do the best for your child, but how do you know what’s right? What do you do when your child answers back? Or is being bullied at school? Or starts telling obvious lies? Over coming weeks in our Kingston Primary School Newsletter, I will share some of Triple P’s proven tips for the best ways to handle common behavioural and developmental problems in children. From battling disobedience to encouraging homework routines, I’ll cover those everyday issues to help you work out some strategies to suit your family. I’ll highlight common “parent traps” and hopefully make the very important job of raising kids as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. But remember, parenting is sometimes hard work and it may take time to tackle more difficult problems. The good news is that help is always at hand. Throughout the South West, the Department of Education and the Department of Health are offering parenting support with Triple P, one of the world’s most highly-regarding parenting programs. Professor Matt Sanders is founder of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program®. There is a Triple P session coming up on the 22nd of June from 9:15-11:15 at the Leschenault Leisure Centre. Please register online at: https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/au-uken/find-help/find-a-session/2021-06-22/seminar/power-of-positive-parenting/109308/
For more information go to www.triplep-parenting.net or https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/au-uken/find-help/triple-p-parenting-in-western-australia/ to find local programs near you.