Issue 1, 23 February 2024, Week 3 Term 1

Dear Families,

Welcome back to the new school year! We hope you had a restful break and are ready for the academic challenges and successes that lie ahead. Whether you are a returning family or new to our school community, we are pleased to have you with us and thank you for choosing us to nurture your child’s education. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing a supportive and enriching learning environment for all students. Open communication between home and school is crucial for a successful academic journey so please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Our school communication platforms are as follows:

• Schoolzine – whole school messaging;
• Seesaw – classrooms teachers’ direct line of communication with all families and a space to share student learning;
• Facebook/Instagram – whole school reminders and a space to share whole school successes and celebrations;
• Newsletter – important whole school messaging issued on a fortnightly basis;
• School/Principal email – an avenue to contact staff or provide crucial feedback to our team of educators.

In addition to the academic focus we are thrilled to announce a lineup of exciting school events planned throughout the year. From engaging workshops to fun-filled family nights, these events aim to foster a sense of community and provide opportunities for families to connect with one another. Our goal is to work in partnership with all community members, recognising the importance of collaboration between home and school in a child's education. We encourage your active involvement in school activities and we value the contribution each family brings to our community. Our first key event is scheduled for Thursday 29 February with our Meet & Greet BBQ. We will be providing a free family BBQ, but in addition, community members are invited to meet classroom teachers and spend time in the classroom space. For the evening to run smoothly, we have made the following schedule for the meet and greet in the classroom.

Classroom Meet and Greet Schedule

• Kinder/Prep: 3.00 – 3.15 pm
• Year 1-2: 3.15 – 3.30 pm
• Year 3-4: 3.30 – 3.45 pm
• Year 5-6: 3.45 – 4.00pm

On behalf of the staff, I am really excited to work together to make 2024 a memorable and rewarding experience for our students.

The start of the school year has brought several staffing additions and changes to Kingston Primary and I would like to take this opportunity to welcome those changes and new staff to our school.  

• Colin Williams – Year 5-6
• Louise Mackintosh – Year 1-2
• Jon Parrott – STEM/Art

All teachers come with a wealth of teaching experience and bring an enthusiastic approach to education. We feel very fortunate they chose to become a part of our community, which is a credit to the culture of learning and community connections we continue to foster at Kingston Primary School.

That’s all from me this week. Wishing everyone a productive and positive school year ahead.