Newsletter 21st September 2022
Principal's Message
Thursday – Day of Mourning
As you are aware, the Prime Minister has announced a public holiday as a national day of mourning for the late Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 22nd September. This means that our school will be closed this Thursday. It is important to note that the school term officially ends on Friday 23rd September and students are expected to attend school on this day. All previous arrangements for the 23rd remain in place and it will be ‘business as usual’.
Grounds Work
Over these holidays (and possibily into the new term) the school will be having some work done to the school grounds. This includes resurfacing the basketball courts, installing the cricket nets on the oval and having arborists trimming trees (including removing a couple that have come to the end of their lives). The P&C also plan to complete some work on the grounds sometime soon too.
At the same time, the City of South Perth have informed the school that Fourth Ave will be resurfaced. They hope to impact the Term 4 school time as little as possible, but please be aware that the resurfacing may not be finished by the start of the term.
Uniform – No Caps
We have begun to notice some students wearing caps instead of broad brimmed hats. As our uniform does not permit caps, and our Sunsmart policy requires only broad brimmed hats (no hat no play), please provide your child with a broad-brimmed hat. These are available at the uniform shop. This will be especially important to protect your child from sun burn etc in the summer months next term.
Interschool Athletics Win
Congratulations to the interschool athletics team. For the ninth year in a row Kensington PS has taken the shield. Thank you to Mrs Stanford for organising our team and its training and to the staff and parents who attended and supported our team. A big thank you to our interschool student leaders Stella and Zac on Thursday as well as Laura, Charlotte and Liam on Wednesday. A special mention must be made about our Wesley College student who has helped at both the faction athletics carnival and the interschool. Thank you, Clancy.
Keep Our School Safe
During the holiday period, school premises are more vulnerable than usual and can become targets for a small number of offenders.
If you live near the school or are passing by, please keep an eye on our grounds for us. Listen for unusual noises; look for suspicious vehicles and notice if groups of children or teenagers are congregating around the school. Your involvement can really make a difference in preventing damage to our school. I urge you to report any suspicious activities to:
SCHOOL WATCH – 1800 177 777
POLICE – 131 444
Term 4 starts 11th October
As usual, we have a school development day on the first Monday of Term 4 (10th October), which means that students do not start school for this term until Tuesday 11th October. We hope everyone has a lovely and safe term holiday and we look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday 11th October.
Upcoming Events
Massed Choir
I am very excited to attend tonight’s Massed Choir festival. It is the musical highlight of each year for many schools. We had a sneak peak today at the assembly when S3 students performed a couple of the pieces. As we have such a large choir, it will be wonderful to see a mass of green and white amongst the other schools. Thank you to Mrs Dewing for organising our participation in this event and preparing our students for it. Thanks also to our staff and parents who support Mrs Dewing and the choir.
Crazy Hair Day for the Ukraine
The student council are fundraising to support the people of the Ukraine through the work of the Red Cross. We are asking for students to wear crazy hair on Tuesday 25th October and bring a gold coin for donation to the Ukraine Red Cross appeal.
Resources Challenge
The Year 5s will be attending the Resources Challenge at Kent Street SHS on Friday 14th October (the first week of Term 4). If you are a parent of a Year 5 student, you should have received an email via Consent 2 Go seeking permission for your child to attend.
Fathering Project
Top Tips from the Fathering Project
- Practise active listening.
Really listen to your child, hear their thoughts and opinions and ask open-ended questions in return. - Talk about values. What are your core values? Talk about these with your child and role model them too.
- Be involved in your child's education. Read with them, help with their homework and stimulate their curiosity from a young age.
Dad joke of the week
I got my daughter a fridge for her birthday. I can't wait to see her face light up when she opens it...
Foyer Display
Kindy 1
Kindy 1 have been exploring the local environment. We looked at maps of our playground and Kensington Primary School. We talked about how we travel to school and what things we see on our journey to school. We even had a guess at the name of the street where we live.
Kindy 2
Kindy 2 read the story "The Tiger Who Came to Tea". We then did bubble wrap painting for his stripes, and drew our own tigers. We did a great job!
Kindy 3
This term in our Talk for Writing lessons in Kindy 3, we have been learning the language of storytelling using the 'Dear Zoo' story by Rod Campbell. We have learnt actions to support our understanding and retelling of the story and also created story maps in small groups. We have chosen our favourite animal from the story, which we have designed and created using a range of materials and tools.
Honours and Values Awards -21/09/2022
Safety
Securing and protecting everyone, including our school’s reputation and our environment.
Honours and Values awards - 14/09/2022
Integrity
Being honest and standing up for what you believe is right. Doing the right thing even if it is hard.
High School Scholarships
Special congratulations to the following students who have been accepted into specialist programs for high school:
Ethan - Specialist Aviation Program at Kent Street SHS
Noah L - Specialist Music Program and Specialist EMITS Program at Como SC
Liam – Specialist EMITS Program and Specialist Music Program at Como SC
Sam – Specialist EMITS Program at Como SC
Will – Specialist Music Program at Como SC
Evita – Specialist Music Program at Como SC
Alice – Specialist Music Program at Como SC and Specialist Music Program at Rossmoyne SHS
Isabel - Create@Como Program at Como SC
Sports News
Interschool Carnival
On Wednesday the Jumps, Throws and 400m team got us off to a great start last week.
On Thursday the individual sprints went brilliantly, with all competitors placing in their event. In the team games we had mixed results - the flag races and relays were done superbly. A couple of times we made mistakes but the teams never gave up and worked hard to get back into a placing position. To cap it all off we won the Grand relay. Well done team!
Thanks to our team managers, helpers and staff who assisted at the carnival. Extra special thanks to Clancy from Wesley College - he has been assisting with PE classes on a weekly basis and was the starter at the carnival. He did a fantastic job.
Congratulations to our individual medallion winners in Finn Year 3 runner-up champion boy, Parker Year 4 champion girl, Isabel Year 4 runner-up champion girl, James Year 5 champion boy and Sam Year 6 runner-up champion boy.
Thanks to all the parents who came and supported our team.
The final placings: -
1st Kensington 733
2nd Victoria Park 468
3rd Lathlain 400
4th East Victoria Park 348
5th Millen 300
6th Bentley 202
Sporting Schools
All students from Pre-primary to Year 6 have participated in basketball sessions in their PE lessons funded by Sporting Schools. This enables us to have an extra coach to assist with lessons and buy more basketball equipment. We have received funding for next term. The plan is for the Year 3 students to complete a Bike education program and also to have an extra coach to assist with tennis sessions in our PE lessons.
Running Club
Running Club is over for another term. Thanks to all the parents who have assisted over the term. We will recommence Week 4 and run through until Week 8. Keep running over the holidays.
Winter Sport
Congratulations to many of our students who have recently competed in grand finals in basketball, netball, AFL, hockey and soccer. It is great to see so many of our students involved in weekend community sport.
Summer Sports
Registrations are open for many of our community summer sports. Sign up on their websites for a summer of fun. Check out information about a variety of sports on the Sport noticeboard and in the newsletter.
Library News
P & C News
DUCK’s Dads and Kids visit to Boola Bardip (WA Museum) Sunday 18 September 2022
A small group of DUCKs dads and kids visited the Boola Bardip (Many Stories) WA Museum on Sunday 18 September 2022 and enjoyed the wide variety of interactive natural history displays on offer. There was also the chance for the kids to experience some retro computer games in the form of Mario Cart and Virtual Reality (VR) experiences as part of the XR:WA exhibition being held over the weekend. Please note that Boola Bardip - WA Museum Entry is free until 10 October 2022. So dads and families, if you haven't been there recently, it is well worth making a visit in the near future and let the kids explore. The Patagonia dinosaur exhibit is also well worth a visit and requires paid tickets for entry. Overall it was a great day out. We continue to receive plenty of positive feedback from dads and kids about our DUCKs events. Any suggestions or feedback can be sent to DUCKS.KPS@gmail.com We hope to see you at the DUCKs Campout in November.
2022 DUCK’s Dads and Kids Camp – Friday 11 November
Now in its seventh year, the DUCKs Camp Out & Silent DISCO is back again, get your ticket now!
Friday 11 November from 4.30pm on the KPS oval.
Pitch a tent or swag with your kids. Show us your moves at the Silent Disco! Famous BBQ dinner and breakfast included.
The kids always love this event, so lock it in the diary and we’ll see you there!!
$40 per family (regardless of how many children). This includes dinner and breakfast, morning coffee for dads, marshmallow toasting, and the silent disco.
We’ll be wrapped up by 8am Saturday morning, so the oval can be used for cricket and the kids can get off to weekend sport etc.
Whilst DUCKs activities are aimed at encouraging dads to get active in their kids' lives, we understand that there’s not always a father figure available. As always, DUCKs activities are also open to mums who would like to attend.
Note: Education Department requires children to attend with their own parent. Vegetarian and GF will be catered for. If camping really isn’t your thing, you can come for dinner and breakfast.
Please use the link below to book:
Keep an eye on your WhatsApp class group messages, the school newsletter and elsewhere for the next DUCKs event. PLEASE get in touch with Justin or Conrad if you have future event ideas or wish to organise an event yourself - we will provide all the help and guidance you need. DUCKS.KPS@gmail.com
2022 P&C Art Awards
Year 5 and 6 students are invited to submit artwork for the 2022 P&C Art Awards.
Students can submit one piece of artwork to Mrs Bennett or Mrs Carpenter in the Art Room no later than the first day back in Term 4, Tuesday 11th October, 2022.
Ten finalists will be selected from the submitted artworks to be displayed at the KPS Art Exhibition in Week 2.
The KPS Board will vote on a winner and the KPS staff and students will vote on a 'People's Choice' award.
Pieces can be any medium (paper, clay, sculpture etc)
Artwork can be mounted on card but not in professional or glass frames please.
Containers for Change
We have a wheely bin and/or a wool bale in the quadrangle where you can deposit containers, help the environment and fundraise for the school all at once. We hope, with sufficient support from everyone, to expand this program.
Community News
Tennis coaching with Marshalls Tennis Academy for Years 1, 2 & 3 is available here at school in Term 4. The lesson is on Mondays after school starting the second week of Term 4. To enrol, follow the link to Marshalls Tennis Academy at school tennis coaching term 4 2022 or go to marshallstennis.com.au.
Enjoy an afternoon tea with your favourite princess these school holidays and help raise money for Make-A-Wish so that we can grant more wishes for critically ill children.
With tasty afternoon tea, a face sparkle station, raffles and activities like dancing and a photo with a princess, your little ones will feel like royalty.
Ticket price includes food and drinks, including juice for the princesses and princes and coffee/tea for the adults.
Use the code EarlyBird2022 to get 5% off your ticket when you purchase before September 20th.
Tickets can be purchased here:
Spring Into Action Next Week with the UWA Kids Sport Holiday Program!
Spring Holidays: Tues 27 September - Fri 7 October
Keep kids active and happy during these spring school holidays. The UWA Kids Sport Holiday Program gives kids aged 5 - 12 exposure to a variety of sports, leadership skills, positive social interactions and motor skills.
Join the fantastic activity schedule these spring holidays with a tonne of traditional and non-traditional sports included in the program.
Wanting to know more about the activity schedule for the upcoming UWA Kids Sport Holiday Program? Click here to view the schedule!
This is your final chance to register before the start of the holidays - places are filling quickly, with some days already sold out!
Save the Children Fundraiser Book Sale at Cannington 2022
A huge number of quality donated books in popular and specialist categories: plus CDs, DVDs, LPs and sheet music all at a bargain prices.
70% of funds will go to programs here in WA in areas like Armadale, Gosnells, Thornlie, Newman and Kununurra.
The remaining funds are distributed across other programs run by Save the Children / 54 Reasons in Australia and Save the Children International Across the World.
