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- Student Expectations at Kingston Primary School
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- P & C NEWS
- WACA Country Girls Can
- Circle of Security Parenting Program
- PCYC - Kids Volley
- Safety at school
- Ear Journey - WA Country Health Services
- OSH Club
- Discover Cricket - Leschenault Cricket Club
- School Photos
- Give a Can, Give a Damn
- Fearless Triple P
- Japanese Film Festival 2021 Satellite in Bunbury
- Leschenault Hockey
Hello Everyone,
Welcome to our first newsletter for Term 3.
This term the staff and school board have started planning for our next three year Business Plan, 2021-2024. So far we've discussed a new Kingston Vision statement that will guide our journey and we're currently planning our priorities based on student performance data. You are welcome to view our progress at any stage by making an appointment to pop in and see me. I welcome all feedback.
This has been an extremely busy week in our school. Firstly, on Tuesday the deputy principals and I shortlisted teachers for jobs for 2022. We recently advertised for teachers to fill roles for 2022 and were delighted when 58 teachers applied. Next week we'll be interviewing the shortlisted applicants, I wish them all well. This process doesn't involve the many teachers that are permanent to our school.
This week has seen students preparing for our Athletics carnival that will be held in Term 4. We've also had many classes take advantage of the sunny weather and go on mini excursions to parks close by. One other major event was our Yarning Circle. Congratulations to Mrs Eckersley and her team for organising the successful afternoon. Some of our Aboriginal families joined us for a yarn to discuss how we can become a more culturally responsive school. Everyone left the afternoon excited about the future for our school in this space. I would like to sincerely thank the families who were able to be there and acknowledge other families who have shared their thoughts too.
Next Tuesday our Year 6 students will be attending Cinefest in Bunbury. This will be a fantastic day for the students as they will have the opportunity to see how films are made, hear how stunts are performed and have time to interact with film makers and make up artists. They will also watch a short film and participate in a question and answer session with the director of the film. I would like to thank Sarahjane Bilston who on behalf on Cinefest has made this opportunity available to our students.
At the assembly next Friday, the 27 August one of the film makers from Cinefest will be a guest speaker. This will allow us to hear about her great work and hopefully spark the interest of students to consider film making, directing or producing as a career. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The P &C have been super busy organising a disco for our students. This will take place Friday, 17 September. Hope to see as many students on the dance floor that afternoon. Stay tuned for more information about it.
I encourage families to join our school Facebook page, the P&C Facebook page and our school app to keep up to date with all the happenings at Kingston PS. For further information on how to get onto these social media platforms please contact the front office.
Today we farewell Miss Shanyn Gibbs for one year. Miss Gibbs will be moving to Canada in the coming weeks. We wish Miss Gibbs all the very best and look forward to her return late 2022.
May the sun keep shining and you have a lovely weekend.
Kind regards
Katie Wallace
Principal
Katie Wallace
This fortnight our Core Virtue is : Responsibility
Being responsible means that others can depend on you. You are willing to be accountable for your actions. When things go wrong and you make a mistake, you make amends instead of excuses. When you are responsible, you keep your agreements. You give your best to any job. Responsibility is the ability to repond ably. It is a sign of growing up.
I am responsible. I give my best to all that I do and keep my agreements. I learn from my mistakes. I am willing to make amends.
Congratulations to the following students who received merit awards.
Imogen Schober, Declan Van Den Berg, Avery Luscombe, Elise Bembridge, Tasmah McAullay, Mason Smith, Will Doddy, Jacinta McMahon, Lawi Mutai, Ada Gillett-Hovey, Ashton Proctor, Haylee Crisp, Heath Edmunds, Kasinda Allen, Jayda Turner, Jayda Hoggarth, Rachael Wilson, Isabel Bathurst, Oscar Thompson, Bella Bascombe, Crissyrose Stolworthy, Hunter Davidson, Addi Kingsley, Ayla Haskayne, Rylee Keogh, Tia Lewis, Andrew Mitchell, Arabella Bilston, Mathew May, Hayden Fawcett, Nikolai Vea, Lani Hermosilla, Katie Jones, Freya Smith, Lyric Mullane, Amari Saleh, PJ Davis, Ally Hunter, Anke Lauwrens, Josiah Butcher, Lochlan Bridle, Emmett Bellotti, Seiannah Stack, Corey Flanagan, Chantelle May, Mila Campbell, Duncan Hughes, Ashlyn Thursby, Nikolai Vea, Jeffrey McMullen, Isobelle Crisp, Ella Harrison, Hailee Pratt, Indee Norman, Sean Elliott, Reece Machin, Luke Chennell, Kade Smith, Kaitlyn Williams, Lila Carriage, Emmy Kingston-Smith, Cooper Gilbert, Austin Chennell, Kylin Van Dam, Summer Marrapodi, Darcy Parsons, Jack Pratt, Mikaylah-Bree Stuart, Lachlan Spencer, Arabella Bilston Leah Hunter, Wyntah Burns, Dexter Treasure, Jace Walker, Jayden Woodward, Savanna Ellis, Kayson Smart, Rory Hughes, Zara Jackson, Shoshona Vea, Blake Anthony, Bailey Nevin, Sav Allen, Alleria McNoon, Zekira Koro & Blake Valli.
Well done !!
Pupil Free Days for 2021
Term 4 - Monday 11th October
Term 3 Upcoming Events
School Photos: 14th - 16th September
Disco: 17th September
Book Week - 20th - 24th September
Term 4 Upcoming Events
Student Development Day: 11th October
First Day of Term 4: 12th October
Senior Athletics Carnival: 22nd October
Junior Athletics Carnival: 29th October
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:
Student Expectations at Kingston Primary School
Student Expectations at Kingston Primary School
Students are expected to wear Kingston PS unforms whilst at school. Please see the uniform shop if you require uniforms or check the lost property in the undercover area for items that may be 'missing' ?. A plain black jumper or jacket is also acceptable. Students will be asked to remove any items that are not part of the Kingston PS school uniform, or swap them for uniform items in the office, before school starts in the morning. Students must also wear broad-rimmed hats whilst out to play and during sport lessons, not caps. Thank you for your ongoing support in this matter to promote pride in our school uniform.
Uniform Shop
Opening hours: Every Thursday 8:50-9:15am & 2:45-3:15pm.
Orders on Quickcliq available 24/7, with delivery to classrooms on Thursday afternoon.
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.
Canteen
Emma our canteen manager is now doing weekly & daily specials. Please keep an eye on Quickcliq and socials for these tasty treats.
OSH Club
Outside School Hours Care
PROGRAM | TIMES | FULL FEE | FEE AFTER 85% CCS* |
Before School Care | 7.00 AM - 8.30 AM | $22.90 | $10.21 |
After School Care | 3.00 PM - 6.00 PM | $33.50 | $8.11 |
Vacation Care | 7.00 AM - 6.00 PM | $66.90** | $12.88 |
Kingston Primary School Photo Day
Our School Photos will be take on: Tuesday, 14th, Wednesday, 15th & Thursday, 16th September 2021.
All Individual Student Online Ordering Slips, with their unique Student Shootkey number will be sent home shortly.
Fundraiser
Give a Can, Give a Damn
To parents/guardians,
From the 20th August until the 22nd September, Kingston Primary School will once again be participating in the fundraiser, Give a Damn, Give a Can.
Give a Damn, Give a Can is run by the Bunbury Leschenault Rotary Club and is a fundraiser to collect non-perishable food items that are then distributed to disadvantaged families in the Bunbury area.
This will be the 9th year that Kingston Primary School has participated in this worthy fundraiser. Last year KPS collected the most food items out of all of the schools in the greater Bunbury area, totalling 1400 items.
We hope to beat that total this year.
Boxes will be placed in classes and students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items to donate. We encourage students to bring in a variety of food products and to consider choosing products that they would like to eat.
Thank you for your support
Kind regards
Emma Fisher (teacher)
Fear-Less Triple P Expression of Interest
Our school psychologist would like to offer a free Fear-Less Triple P session to our families in Term 3 or 4. Please let her know if you are interested by selecting the times of day that suit you on the link below:
Thank you
Lara Lazzari