Issue 13, 29 August 2025, Week 6 Term 3
- Principal's Message
- Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember
- Nature Holiday Program
- Uniform Items
- Tips for Healthy Ears
- Bruny Island Science Fun Day
- Book Week Parade
- Class in Focus - Performing Arts
- Canteen Counter Sales
- Huon and Channel Volleyball Competition
- Congratulations to Noah!
- Winter Sports Hockey Day
Dear families,
I can't believe we are already halfway through Term 3! It feels like only yesterday we were beginning this busy and engaging term, but we are now at the end of Week 6. It has been so wonderful to see our students immersed in so many activities and thriving in all aspects of school life. With the longer days and warmer weather of Spring just around the corner, there's a real sense of excitement and energy throughout the school. I am delighted to share some wonderful updates and highlights from the last fortnight with you all.
Thank You for Your Feedback!
We want to hear from you again! Your input is incredibly important and helps us make decisions and plan for our school's future. The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) is conducting its annual School Satisfaction Survey. We'd be grateful if you could take about 5 minutes to complete this online survey about Kingston Primary School.
The survey is open from Monday 25 August to Friday 19 September 2025. To participate, please click the link below or paste it into your browser or scan the QR code below. Only one person from each family should complete the survey.
Take the online survey by clicking this Link, or pasting it in your browser: https://nam.dcv.ms/riZmTHuKJS
All responses are anonymous and confidential. We will receive a summary of the results, but information is not identifiable, and no individual or small-group responses will be shared. If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact the school office. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We really appreciate and value your input.
Matilda Tickets are Selling Fast!
With only a fortnight to go until our major production of Matilda, the excitement is truly building! The level of enthusiasm and energy in rehearsals has been amazing. Personally, I have been left with a deep sense of pride and joy seeing the cast and crew flourish during preparation of the Musical, and the performances will be the culmination of those efforts and hard work. A huge thank you to our incredible Performing Arts team led by the talented Steve Jones, Isabella Briffa and Jade Primrose, along with our Specialist team. Their hard work and unwavering commitment to our students and school has been absolutely fantastic.
We are now down to our final tickets for both shows on 10 and 11 September, so don't miss your chance to see this extraordinary Musical! While seating is limited, please know that every seat in the venue offers an exceptional view.
To secure your tickets, simply click the link below. We can't wait to see you there!
https://www.trybooking.com/DDCXT
Kingston Primary School Commitment to Literacy: Kingston Primary's Approach
At Kingston Primary we believe that every student deserves the best support on their Literacy journey. We're proud to be at the forefront of the Department's new approach, the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and have been successfully implementing its core principles for some time. This evidence-based system ensures that every child gets the help they need, precisely when they need it.
How We're Supporting Your Child's Learning
Our approach to Literacy is layered and flexible, ensuring that support is tailored to each student's needs.
- Tier 1: Foundational Learning for All students All students receive high-quality, evidence-based Literacy instruction. This whole-class teaching provides a strong foundation for every learner.
- Tier 2: Targeted Small-Group Support For students who need a little extra help with a specific skill, we offer small-group sessions. This allows for more focused practice and ensures they can quickly catch up and return to our Tier 1 program.
- Tier 3: Individualized Assistance A small number of students who need more intensive support receive one-on-one instruction. This highly personalised approach addresses individual learning needs while still allowing them to participate in our core Literacy Program.
We're proud of how far we've come in implementing this direction from the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) and we're seeing fantastic results in our students' progress. Our teachers are skilled at identifying where students need support and providing it in a timely and effective way.
If you have any questions about our Literacy approach or your child's learning, please don't hesitate to contact their Class Teacher.
Final Spots for Kindergarten 2026
We have been delighted to welcome so many new families to our Launching into Learning program and it's wonderful to see our School Community growing. We are now down to our final spaces for Kindergarten 2026. At Kingston Primary, we pride ourselves on maintaining small class sizes to provide a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive. To secure a place for your child, we urge all families with children turning five in 2026 to complete their enrolment as soon as possible. Our classes are nearing capacity, and a quick enrolment will ensure your child doesn't miss out.
Please click the link below or scan the QR code to get started. Our amazing Admin Team will be in touch to finalise your enrolment and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming your family to Kingston Primary!
https://forms.office.com/r/KiRSQaqBrE
Parent-Teacher Interviews
We look forward to seeing you at our Term 3 Parent Teacher meetings! These 15 minute meetings are a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress, celebrate their strengths, and talk about any areas where they might need more support.
These interviews will be held for Prep to Grade 6 classes starting the week of 15 September.
The booking system will be open from Monday 1 September and will close on 12 September. If you have any trouble booking your interview, please contact the School Office for assistance.
Further details will be sent out to families on Monday. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wishing you all an enjoyable weekend.
Ange Crane
Principal
| Date | Event |
| 12 September | Interschool Chess Tournament, Calvin Christian School |
| 15-19 Sept | Parent Teacher Discussions |
| 17 September | Year 6 Waratah Band Workshop, C3 Convention Centre |
| 18 September | School Association Meeting, School Library, 6.15pm |
| 18 September | Primary School Information Session at Kingston Primary, 6.00pm-7.00pm |
| 19 September | Lil Excursion to Woodbridge Marine Discovery Centre, 9.30am-12.15pm |
| 19 September | Sporting Spectacular Canteen Specials and Free Dress Day |
| 26 September | LiL End of Term BBQ at Kingston Park, 10.00am - 11.30am |
| 26 September | Term 3 ends |
| 13 October | Term 4 starts |
| 15 October | Year 5 Waratah Band rehearsal, Kingston High School, 3.30-4.30pm |
| 16 October | Year 6 Waratah Band rehearsal, Kingston High School, 3.30-4.30pm |
| 21 October | 2 Wood/Paine excursion to Kingston Library |
| 29 October | Year 5 Waratah Band rehearsal, Kingston High School, 3.30-4.30pm |
| 29 October | Year 1/2 classes Excursion to Beauty and the Beast |
| 30 October | Year 6 Waratah Band rehearsal, Kingston High School, 3.30-4.30pm |
| 12 November | Year 5 Waratah Band rehearsal, Kingston High School, 3.30-4.30pm |
| 13 November | Year 6 Waratah Band rehearsal, Kingston High School, 3.30-4.30pm |
| 21 November | Year 5 and 6 Waratah Band Annual Concert, MyState Bank Arena |
| 26 November | Orientation Day Kingston High School |
| 28 November | Tasmanian School Triathlon Challenge |
| 2 December | Volunteers Morning Tea |
| 8 December | Student Celebration Assembly (by invitation) |
| 17 December | Year 6 Leavers Assembly |
| 18 December | Year 6 Leavers Big Day Out |
| 18 December | Term 4 ends |
Our supply of spare uniform items is very low at the moment. We are especially looking for size 8, 10 and 12 polo tops, windcheaters, shorts and trackpants in good, clean condition. If you have any items at home that your children have grown out of, we would very much appreciate your donations (KPS branded polo tops and windcheaters only please).
We currently have a limited number of free vehicle passes for the Sealink Bruny Island Ferry for families wishing to attend this event. Please contact the
School Office if you are interested.
Matilda the Musical is almost upon us and the energy and excitement around Kingston Primary School is at an all-time high!
Our magnificent Lead Cast of 52 of the hardest working and most talented performers in the entertainment industry in Australia are almost ready, so it’s time to get your tickets, and prepare to be transported to a world of big bullies and little heroes, of excitement danger and intrigue ….. and a very big chocolate cake.
The wonderful students of KPS have been rehearsing tirelessly to put on an incredible show, to share with you all the fun and adventure of live stage performance. Each class from Prep to Year 6 is performing 2 songs, and the dedication shown by all students is unbelievable.
This is an unbelievable opportunity for Primary school aged students to get to perform on one of the biggest and best stages in Tasmania, so please remember to book tickets to show your support for our students. Tickets are selling fast, so get yours now before they sell out.
Every student in the school has taken the opportunity to contribute either by acting, singing, dancing or working as part of the Backstage and Tech teams. Our Backstage teams are learning how to work with sound, lights, scene projection, set construction, prop movement, and prop design and construction. These skills are also being augmented by the teamwork and leadership skills required to work in these industries.
Along with the above benefits, the Musical is helping develop Literacy and Numeracy skills for many students, including budgeting out the cost for elements of the performance, writing edits and additions to the script, and learning pages and pages of lyrics and dialogue.
Make sure to secure your seat to what promises to be THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH!
Book your tickets via the following link:
https://www.trybooking.com/DDCXT
Canteen counter sales will be offered at Recess only for the remainder of the year. This decision has been made due to the current trend away from counter sales.
On Tuesday 26 August Kingston Primary had two teams competing in the Huon and Channel Volleyball Competition at Margate Primary School.
Team One consisting of Amy G, Amari K, Cooper F, Liam D and William H won all their games in the morning session and were placed in Pool A for the afternoon playoffs where they achieved one win, one draw and two loses.
Team Two consisting of Ethan B, Noah J, Jack C, Cooper L, Connor M and Theo B had mixed results in the morning session and were placed in Pool B for the afternoon playoffs where they had 3 wins and very narrowly lost their last game to Cygnet Primary.
Congratulations to our students who enjoyed a fun day of volleyball always showing great sportsmanship by the support they gave each other, their interactions with other teams and referees.
Congratulations to Noah J on his recent trip to Bendigo for the Under 12 School Sport Australia Hockey Championships, where he won Most Valuable Player for the Tasmanian team. What a fantastic achievement!
Joel K, Noah J and Jack C participated in the Winter Sports Hockey day today. Joel and Noah played in the Blue Team who won the Grand Final 5-nil against the Red Team. Jack played in the Green Team which came 4th. A great day was had by all. Congratulations boys!
