Issue 3, 17 March 2023, Week 6 Term 1
- Principal's Message
- Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember
- Class in Focus - 3/4 New
- Family Picnic at Kingston Primary School
- Become a Foster Carer
- Surfgroms Term 1 Programs
- Parent Teacher Discussions - Term 1
- We Need Your Voice!
- World Sleep Day
- Easter Fundraising 2023
- Kingborough's Got Talent
- Early Easter Family Celebration
- Indoor Cricket - Come and Try Days in Term 2
- 54 Reasons Play2Learn
- 2023 School and College Waterpolo Competition
Dear Families,
It has been so exciting to see how our students have embraced the new school year. I have observed that the students are engaged and are working hard to learn and use the Kingston Primary School and Department for Education, Children and Young People values of ‘Growth, Aspiration, Courage and Respect’.
As a school we strongly value the learning partnership between home and school. This was evident when we held our recent Eat, Meet and Greet afternoon. I would like to thank all the families that attended and to our amazing volunteers for being on hand from very early in the afternoon to assist and ensure the event was a success. It was lovely to see beaming smiles everywhere and to see parents and students getting to know each other. As always we appreciate any feedback you can provide the school on all learning matters but also our community events. If you have any suggestions on how we could make these connections stronger or ideas on future community events, please do not hesitate in coming to see me or contacting me directly via email at angela.crane@decyp.tas.gov.au. We have already planned for improvements and we look forward to hosting our next community event.
School Association
On Tuesday 21 March at 6.30pm (Week 7 of Term 1) we will be hosting our School Association Annual General Meeting, followed by our scheduled School Association Meeting. The input of our school community is critical, and we would love to welcome new members to our team. The School Association plays an incredibly important role in the functioning of our school. They not only assist in raising funds to purchase resources aligned with the school improvement priorities and vital infrastructure upgrades, but also assist in analysing school data sets and provide input into the direction the school will take over the medium term. Please email Kingston Primary School, kingston.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au and we will happily forward you a nomination form.
The commitment is small with two 90-minute meetings per term. Even if you cannot commit to all meetings, you can still be a member and provide your voice into the school's improvement road map. It is a fabulous way to connect with the school Leadership Team, other families and Kingston Primary School friends.
Kindergarten 2024
In 2024 we plan to have two Kindergarten classes. It is vital that, if you have a Kinder aged child for 2024 (a child born in 2019), that you collect an enrolment form from the office and return it as soon as possible so that we can secure your enrolment.
Our Launching into Learning (LiL) sessions run Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. This is a fantastic way to familiarise yourself and your little one with the Kindergarten learning space and meet some of our wonderful Early Learning Teachers and Support Staff. This is also a way to start to make important connections with families joining the Kingston Primary community in 2024. Our fabulous Kindergarten educators, Mrs Anita Grey and Mrs Jess Suffolk, run these sessions and will happily answer any questions you have around our school.
Round one of our Kindergarten enrolment process will be finalised at the end of April. If you have any questions around this process or your child’s placement for 2024, do not hesitate in contacting me via email – angela.crane@decyp.tas.gov.au. We will look forward later in the year to meeting all of our fabulous Kindergarten students when we host an Orientation Morning.
Child and Family Learning and Early Years Playground Update
As many of you would now be aware, a new Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) is coming to Kingborough and will be located on the Kingston Primary School site.
A CFLC is a welcoming place for families and young children from pregnancy to five years to come together to grow, play and learn. The CFLC will provide a variety of services to support our families all in the one location. It is somewhere our families can make connections as they learn and play. It will be a space where advice will be given on health and family matters, education and training.
We are incredibly excited by the inclusion of this fantastic centre connected to our school as well as a brand new space for our Early Years students to play. We are now in the final stages of preparation and building works are set to start next month. The new play space and centre will be constructed in three stages with our brand new playground part of Stage 1. Although there will be some exciting works to be viewed by our students there will be no disruptions to their play or learning, with plans made to cater for our students' needs. More specific information from our Department and the construction team will be sent out in the next few weeks.
This is an exciting time for our school community and I look forward to sharing the progress of the build. Plans for the new play space can be viewed in our school foyer.
Kitchen and Garden Program
Our Kitchen and Garden Program is now in full swing. Thibaut and Jade have been working hard to engage our students in a combination of Garden and Cooking classes. Students have spent time working alongside Thibaut and Jade to use produce grown in our garden to create delicious and nutritious treats. The skills the students are developing from engaging in this program is of a high standard. Keep an eye on our online platforms for important Kitchen/Garden updates as well as recipe ideas that can be tried at home.
Ange Crane
Principal
| Date | Event |
| 19 December | Year 6 Big Day Out |
| 19 December | Term 4 ends |
| 6 February 2025 | Term 1 of 2025 starts |
3/4 New recently visited Molesworth Environment Centre to participate in a Wellbeing Program. The program focused on developing social and emotional skills to build resilience, developing respect for the environment and helping students to feel connected and engaged. We had a busy day, completing a number of activities including bushwalking, shelter making, mindfulness activities and damper cooking.
During the week beginning 27 March 2023 teachers will be conducting Parent Teacher Discussions. These discussions are an important aspect of our school reporting procedure and provide opportunities for teachers to share information with you about class programs and how your child is progressing this year. Discussions will be held in your child’s classroom and will be for 10 minutes duration.
Bookings can be made online by typing the following link in your web browser. The Online Booking System will be open for bookings from Monday 6 March:
https://kingstonps.schoolzineplus.com/view-session/8
Our office staff will be available to support any Parents/Carers needing assistance with booking an appointment. The following tutorial may also be helpful:
www.schoolzine.com/sk-booking-guide
Being part of a School Association is one way of being engaged and involved in the school. The School Association is made up of parents, staff and community members and is an important part of the school, working with the Principal to achieve shared outcomes for learners attending the school and for the benefit of the whole school community. Membership of the School Association provides a forum for the sharing of knowledge and skills. The purpose of the School Association is to provide members with a way to participate and support the school.
We currently have three parent member vacancies on the Kingston Primary School Association Committee. If you would like to nominate as a member, please fill in the nomination form attached and return it to Maree Voss in the School Office.
Nominations will close at 3.00pm on Monday 20 March.
This term we are partnering with Banjos to raise money towards Target10,000 with Easter Bun sales. Place your order for some yummy Easter Buns via Qkr or ask for an order form at the school office. Orders close 3pm on Friday 24 March 2023.
