Issue 14, 12 September 2025, Week 8 Term 3
- Principal's Message
- Class in Focus - 5/6 Cai
- Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember
- Come and Try Little Athletics
- Costume Donations
- Junior Indoor Cricket Term 4
- Cuisine of the Continents
- Congratulations to Noah!
- Pre-Kinder Sessions in Term 4
- Kindergarten Enrolments for 2026
- Spring Fundamentals & Fun Indoor Cricket Clinic
- Spring Indoor Cricket Masterclass
- History Exhibition
- Light Up the Dark Fun Run
- OHSC Vacation Care Program
- Spring Tennis Clinic
- Bushfire Ready Challenge
- Kingston AFL Programs
- Creative Cartooning Workshops
Dear families,
The end of Term 3 is fast approaching! This term has been such a busy one at Kingston Primary. It has been so wonderful to see our students immersed in so many activities and thriving in all aspects of school life. Despite Term 3 being busy, there remains such a positive energy throughout the school. I am delighted to share some wonderful updates and highlights from the last fortnight with you all.
Matilda
This week we saw our wonderful cast and crew put on two spectacular performances of Matilda! I was fortunate to attend both evenings and – wow – I am still blown away by the amazing shows.
Our students were simply remarkable. I thank you for all your hard work and dedication in your preparation and your performances. Hopefully memories were made that will last for many years to come.
Mr Steve Jones, Miss Isabella Briffa and Ms Jade Primrose were absolutely instrumental in pulling the show together, and on behalf of the School Community, I extend my gratitude to you. There were so many hours of work that went into putting Matilda on, with so much done behind the scenes. I was incredibly proud of how students were nurtured and given the confidence to perform in front of two nearly sold-out audiences. Steve, Isabella and Jade were supported by the entire staff who made this event such a success.
There are very few schools, let alone primary schools, that are capable of putting on a production of this scale. Events like Matilda are so important for our community, and I thank every person who attended in making it such a memorable event.
Father's and Special Person's Breakfast
What a wonderful morning we had at our Father's and Special Person's Breakfast! It was great to see so many of our students share breakfast with the special people in their lives. The hall was filled with laughter and happy chatter as everyone enjoyed a delicious meal together.
A huge thank you to Wendy and her incredible team of volunteers. Your hard work and dedication made the morning a huge success. The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was so welcoming. We couldn't have done it without you!
It was a truly special event that celebrated the important bonds between our students and their loved ones. Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a memorable day.
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.
School Garden Expansion
Our School Garden Expansion project is well underway and will be truly wonderful for our School Community once complete.
Jointly funded between the Tasmanian Community Fund, the KPS School Association and the school, we are so excited to see this project completed for our community.
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 to get started. Our amazing Admin Team will be in touch to finalise your enrolment and answer any questions you may have.
https://forms.office.com/r/KiRSQaqBrE
We look forward to welcoming your family to Kingston Primary!
Ange Crane
Principal
This Term in 5/6 Cai, students have been diving deep into the wonders of the Universe through their Science Unit on Space and their English Unit on Information Texts. To showcase their learning in both areas, students are working hard to create imaginative and informative travel brochures to a celestial body of their choice!
The focus has been on writing clear, factual and engaging information texts that educate readers about their chosen destination—whether it’s the Moon, Mars, or a lesser-known place like IO. Students have been researching key features such as climate, terrain, gravity and atmosphere, and presenting their findings in a structured and informative way. They’ve also been learning how to use headings, subheadings, diagrams and persuasive language to make their brochures both educational and appealing.
| 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 |
Costume Donations?!
If you don't know what to do with any children's costumes no longer wanted, please consider donating them to our School Library for future years for students to borrow. We have a few bits, but it would be great to build up our collection.
Thank you in advance.
Noah M recently competed in the State Short Course Championships, smashing his PBs and obtaining the following results:
- 50m Breast Stroke - 1st State Champ 8-11 yrs
- 200m Medley Relay - 1st
- 100m IM - 2nd
- 200m Freestyle Relay - 1st
- 50m Freestyle - 1st State Champ 8-11 yrs
Significant discipline and training in and out of the pool has paid off. Noah swims 6 sessions a week combined with Duathlons, bike riding, the odd run for fitness and daily stretches.
Overall his club The Hobart Aquatic Club, took the vast majority of medals in his age group with on average about 20 + participants in each race.
Noah is off to Ballarat in October to represent Tasmania in the School Sports Australia Games.
Congratulations Noah!
