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Please find attached the COVID-19 update for 30th March.
Dr Paul Swan will share some tips for teaching primary mathematics using some basic materials found around the home.
A free 30 min webinar for parents, teachers and caregivers will be held today - Monday 30 March at 4pm.
Please see the attached document for further details.
A new heading has been created on the school website - "Learning at Home". Please have a look as these are the resources for all year levels we sent home yesterday (or are in the mail). It also provides the link to the Department's resources. We will add to this page as new resources become available.
Please find attached today's letter from the Minister of Education WA, the Hon. Sue Ellery MLC.
Following the latest announcement from the government, please find attached an update on what is happening in schools over the next couple of weeks (and into Term 2) and what we are doing at Kensington Primary School.
Sorry this has come through later than intended. You should have received it via email though.
The latest newsletter is now available. Please click on the link below or alternatively, click on the Smartlink home icon below and then click on Newsletter.
We've just realised this update did not go out so we apologise for the delay.
For those of you who are keeping your children at home, apart from the general guidance teachers have provided (particularly about apps we use such as Prodigy, Inquisitive, Study Ladder, Teach Your Monster to Read, Epic!), the Department now has a website with resources for parents and children working at home.
The link is https://www.education.wa.edu.au/learning-at-home
We will also be updating our website to provide useful links for parents for working at home, particularly if we close. As these will be the websites we will want children to access as part of their lessons.
Attached here is an outline of an offer of support from the Baha'i team that works at the school. They are anxious to help the community at this time and would like to know if anyone is interested in taking them up on this offer. While they are not sure what this offer will, in the end, look like, due to the changing landscape, they would like your feedback. Please read the attached outline, and register your interest or ideas with Katja Gvozdenovic. Her contact details are included in the attached document.
This afternoon, if your children are at school, they will have received a parent survey sheet as a paper copy. Please complete this and return it to your child's teacher as soon as possible and by Friday. I have also attached it here so you can complete it if your child is not at school today. This survey is vital as it will guide the teachers in knowing how best to support your child's education if schools close. Please send it back as a paper copy for each of your children if you can, or email it to each of your children's teachers if you can't.
Despite our best intentions, we have been informed by the Department of Education that our planned non contact checking of temperatures cannot go ahead as it has not been advised by our Health Department. While we understand it is a process that is being used by other jurisdictions around the world and by businesses within WA, we cannot proceed. However, we will continue with all other processes and keep you informed of changes, as we hear of them.
Bronwyn Jones, Principal
Please find attached an article you might find useful. Thanks to our chaplain, Maureen Du Preez, for sharing this.
Please find attached a message from the principal regarding how we are managing at this time with regard to COVID-19 and some guidance on how to help children and ourselves deal with this stressor. Thank you to the community for the support they have shown and the help they have given.
Education Ministers met today and decided that NAPLAN will not proceed in 2020.
The decision to not proceed with NAPLAN has been taken to assist school leaders, teachers and support staff to focus on the wellbeing of students and continuity of education, including potential online and remote learning.
This also means the Coordinated Practice Test (CPT) scheduled for Monday will also not proceed.
School staff and our NAPLAN online team are acknowledged for your work in preparing for this assessment.
Please find attached an update on COVID-19 as it applies to the school.
The health, safety and wellbeing of our communities and our people is our first priority. Due to the rapidly developing situation with coronavirus, School Banking has been temporarily paused from 20 March 2020 until the start of Term 2. Please don’t bring your deposit book with your weekly banking into school and we will notify you when banking will recommence.
Hi there Kensington families,
Our school polos, hats and bags have finally arrived!! Thank you so much for your patience while waiting for their arrival!!
Online orders will be delivered this week!
Come in and see us on Thursday if you need anything!
KPS uniform committee
After much consideration, the P&C executive, with the support of the school, have chosen to postpone the movie night on Friday 27 March.
Although we have clear guidelines at this stage that would allow us to still hold the event, we are conscious of the regularly changing advice being provided and thought it prudent to make the call early to minimise the disruption to those who were going to be attending.
We also appreciate that there may be a general reluctance to attend community gatherings at the present, and don’t want the current conditions to detract from the main purpose of the night, being to get as many people there as we can to fundraise for our Year 6s.
We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of both our sponsors, Karen Firth from Bourke and Melinda Devonshire from Statewest Civil who both chose, very quickly, not to withdraw their sponsorship.
All ticket sales shall be refunded via the TryBooking site. We hope to have this completed by the end of the week. Sadly, the online bookings may be refunded minus a small booking fee but we are yet to look into this.
We have already booked an alternate date in early November to hold our much anticipated community movie night. We sincerely hope this will be a shining light at the end of what will no doubt be a long and unusual winter ahead.
Thank you so much for understanding the difficult decision we felt we needed to make. It wasn’t made lightly. There are uncertain times ahead but we feel very confident that if we support our school, follow the guidelines we are given and support our community, it shall only make us stronger.
Your P&C Executive Committee
Following directives around COVID-19, Wednesday’s Harmony day will be scaled back. We aim to keep things as normal as possible for students and thus we continue to encourage students to come dressed in national costume or orange. Students will still have the opportunity to share with their peers and be involved in Harmony related activities. However, the assembly will be closed. So we respectfully ask parents to not stay to attend the assembly or participate in the activities. We know this is disappointing for all, but in order to reduce the risks while maintaining the program for the students, we feel this is the best solution under the conditions in which we find ourselves.
It will probably come as no surprise to you that we are cancelling the DUCKs re-launch scheduled for Tuesday 17th March.
The Fathering Project are cancelling all of their talks for the foreseeable future.
Obviously we are disappointed, but in the current climate it would be unwise to push on with such an event.
Like most things, DUCKs' events will be put on the back burner for now. But expect them to back bigger and better than ever when the world returns to normal.
Just a quick note to let you know that Investigator won a the swimming carnival today. Champions will be announced on Monday.
Please find attached an update on COVID-19
The latest newsletter is now available. Please click on the link below or alternatively, click on the Smartlink home icon below and then click on Newsletter.
Please see the attached information from the Department of Health regarding COVID-19 and Schools in WA.
The Kensington Primary School DUCKs, in partnership with The Fathering Project, invites you to the
DUCKs Dads Group (Re)Launch – 17th March at 7pm
All dads and father figures are encouraged to come along to the free Fathering Project and DUCKs re-launch event on Tuesday March 17th at the Como Bowls Club.
The DUCKs (Dads United for the Children of Kensington) aim for you to have fun with your kids, their friends and become part of a strong and supportive network of committed dads connected to the school.
​This FREE re-launch event will be informal and the bar will be open. Come and find out why dads (and fathering figures) are so important in kids’ lives. Have a laugh and a chat and maybe pick up some tips. Most of all help build the DUCKs and the Kensington community.
See the attached poster for full details.
The latest newsletter is now available. Please click on the link below or alternatively, click on the Smartlink home icon below and then click on Newsletter.
The P&C will hold their annual AGM on Tuesday 3 March, commencing at 7.30pm. All parents are encouraged to come along. Please see the attached flyer for further details.
This is to advise that a case of chicken pox has been reported in the Senior Block.
Symptoms include fever, fatigue and a generalised rash characterised by small vesicles (blisters) that rupture to form crusts. Exclusion from school is for at least 5 days after vesicles (rash) appear and until vesicles have formed crusts.
Please contact your GP should you have any concerns.
Class reps fill a vital role in our school with communications to parents/carers, ad hoc reminders of classroom activities and assistance with the class fundraising activities. It is a relatively easy task and can be filled by an individual or shared between a couple of people. It is a great way to get to know other parents/carers, make new friends and to get an insight into the P&C and KPS ”behind the scenes”. This year we would like to call on all parents/carers who have never held the role of class rep before to put your hand up! This helps broaden the pool of people who are actively involved with our school.
All classes at KPS require a class rep by the end of Week 3, so please speak to your child’s teacher or email camille@fluidfinancegroup.com.au if you are interested.
Thank you, Camille Jeppesen (KPS Fundraising Coordinator)
It has been noted that some students are finding the polos with the new embroidered logo a little scratchy and uncomfortable on the skin . If this is the case we have small iron-on interfacing squares ( to cover the inside of the logo ) available at the uniform shop which you can pick up on Thursday mornings. Come in and see us 8:20-8:50 if you would like one.
The latest newsletter is now available. Please click on the link below or alternatively, click on the Smartlink home icon below and then click on Newsletter.
JOIN IN THE FUN!
Families needed to host Japanese students:
Sunday 29 March to Thursday 2 April (4 nights)
Students from an English school in Japan are coming to Kensington Primary School.
We are looking for friendly supportive families who are willing to host one of 7 primary school aged students during their stay in Perth.
Host families need to provide a bed (mattress with linen is okay) and meals for the students. There will be support offered to students and families during the stay in both English and Japanese.
Families will be a given a payment to support the expenses occurring over the 4 nights. The Japanese students will also travel down south and participate in a day excursion off site from school.
Please consider hosting and register your interest by sending an email to Margo.Whittle1@education.wa.edu.au
The Australian and Western Australian Governments have recently updated their advice for students travelling from or through Hong Kong. The latest advice is that students who have travelled from or through Hong Kong are no longer asked to stay at home and may return to school.
Please carefully read the attached letter regarding the Coronavirus.
Should you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the WA Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 300 243.
The latest newsletter is now available. Please click on the link below or alternatively, click on the Smartlink home icon below and then click on Newsletter.
The booklist link is now on the website and also attached below. Please note that the school code to use is: KENS
with the password: ZZY259
https://booklists.ziggies.net.au
We are happy for students who are being directly supervised by the parents to play on playground equipment after school. Supervising other people's children, without consent from their parents, is not compliant with legal requirements. Equipment can not be used before school (except by clubs who have been licensed to use the school site for training) and the oval is out of bounds before and after school.
It has been school policy for some time for the early childhood area (enclosed area where the kindy and pre-primary classes are located) to be vacated by 3:30pm. Likewise, now that we have OSHClub on site, it is important that we vacate the schools grounds by 3:30pm to allow the OSHClub to use the area, as they are licensed to do.
Welcome Message
Welcome to your new App. Be sure to go to the setting sections on the bottom right of the navigation bar and turn “On” (simply tap the on/off switch) the relevant age, year group, class group to receive specific information.
Class lists for 2019 will be posted on the front office windows and at the gate near the library from approximately 12 noon on Friday 1 February. The Uniform Shop will also have a special opening on this day from 12 noon - 2pm.
Classes for all students from Pre-primary to Year 6 commence on Monday 4 February 2019, with the first bell at 8.50am.
K1 (onsite) and K3 (Vista St) kindy classes will also commence on that day. K2 will commence Thursday 7 February.
"Developing Good Bedtime Routines"
Held in the Music Room at KPS
The first DUCKs event of the year is locked in. On Saturday March 9th Recfishwest will be running a fishing clinic for dads and kids from KPS.
Full details to follow, but it will be held just down the road at McCallum Park. All equipment and instruction is provided by Recfishwest, the BBQ afterwards will of course be a DUCKs special.
Spaces are strictly limited to 30 children and cost will be $15/child.
Please get your RSVP in ASAO as we need to let Recfishwest know that we have enough numbers to run the clinic.
RSVPs to Dave on hhmst1@westnet.com.au – first in best dressed!
"Managing Fighting and Aggression"
Held in the Music Room at KPS
P&C Movie Night on the Oval "How to Train your Dragon - The Hidden World"
Go to https://www.trybooking.com/BBAZZ to purchase tickets.
"Hassle-free Shopping"
Held in the Music Room at KPS
The Anzac Service will commence at 10.30am in the Undercover Area.
The school will close at 12 noon to enable parent teacher interviews to occur in the senior block. It would be appreciated if you could collect your child at this time. For those who cannot collect their child, please note that the children will be supervised either in the library or in P1 (depending on their age and the numbers of children involved). All children must be collected no later than 3pm. At this time they will be taken to wait for up to 15 minutes at the Kiss and Wave, as per usual practices.
Held in the staffroom, starts at 7.30pm
S3 are the MCs
Dust off your bikes and bring the kids down to the river to join other KPS dads for a friendly, relaxed bike ride around the river followed by a sausage sizzle!
Scenic river lap with a stop at the Chevron Parkland playground at the new Stadium, Burswood
Who? All KPS dads/mums and kids are welcome (spread the word)
When? Saturday 11th May 2pm
Where? Playground by the river at the end of Coode st (Near the Boatshed)
What to bring? Child(ren), bikes, helmets. Water and a snack
Food? Sausage sizzle near the start point from 4.00 pm.
Cost? $10/family for the sausage sizzle.
Those who aren’t keen on the longer ride can always stay on the South Perth foreshore (there’s at least 4 playgrounds…) and join us for the BBQ at 4.00pm
Please RSVP with numbers for the sausage sizzle: jramsay76@gmail.com
Look forward to seeing you there.
S1 are the MCs
S2 are the MCs
Put this date in the diary for next term. Saturday June 8th at 2.30pm we will be hitting The Hangout - Indoor Rock climbing centre in Bayswater. Fantastic opportunity for the kids to test their climbing skills, with their dad or mum on the end of the rope!
Kids from 4 years old are welcome. There are a variety of climbs to suit all ages. Cost is approximate at this stage (depends on numbers) but will be about $16. This includes harness, ropes etc. We will have a BBQ going with sausages etc. for a gold coin donation.
Please RSVP to Dave on hhmst1@westnet.com.au for this event as we need to know numbers.
Room 5 are the MCs
Free event at KSSHS for Year 4-6 students. Students will walk to the school and back. Event times are for the concert and do not include travel time.
Woodman Point Recreation Camp
74 O'Kane Ct
Coogee WA 6166
S4 Assembly performance
Room 8 MC
Schedule - approx. times only
9.15am – 11.00am.
11.40am – 1.00pm
2.35 pm: Presentation Assembly in the UCA. (Whole school)
Room 10 Assembly performance
Room 3 MC
Book Fair sales are open between 8:30 - 9:30am and 2:30 - 3:30pm
Join us for a bush walk in the Perth Hills on Sunday 25 August and clear the mind after the Old Skool Quiz Night! Please see the newsletter dated 31 July, under the P&C heading, for full details.
S2 Assembly performance
Room 7 MC
Room 5 Assembly performance
Room 4 MC
East Victoria Park PS
East Victoria Park PS
Japanese assembly
DATE CHANGE: Wed 16 October, to be confirmed.
Please come along and support the next DUCKs event at the Como Bowls Club
The DUCKs are proud to host an evening with NBL Champion and former Vice Captain of the Perth Wildcats - Greg Hire
Greg's life as a young kid, by his own admission, was far from stable. His dad moved away when he was young, his mum worked long hours and was often away working for days at a time. Dabbling in drugs and alcohol and sleeping overnight in train stations and on school ovals was part of his teenage life. Fortunately for Greg, a Phys Ed teacher at high school helped to point him in the right direction.
Many years of training and persistence against adversity led to a very successful career with the Perth Wildcats.
Greg started his own charity “A Stitch in Time” in 2014 and, along with his role as an ambassador for Perth based charity “Youth Focus”, is heavily focused on improving the mental health of Western Australian children.
Greg was named the recipient of the 2018 Western Australian of the Year Youth Award for his work with A Stitch in Time.
Please come along and listen to Greg who will discuss with us his great work for A Stitch in Time and his efforts to raise money for youth suicide prevention. You will also get a great insight into his life juggling a young family as a professional athlete.
Greg is donating his time to come and talk to us, so please support this event if you can. If you haven’t been to a DUCKs event previously, then this would be a great start! If you have been to a DUCKS event before, please bring along someone who hasn’t!
Cost to be confirmed but expecting about $10/head to cover venue and some finger food.
Please get your RSVPs in quickly to Mike Purves at mikepurves@me.com
Silent Disco and DUCKS camp out on the school oval. 4.30pm start.
Save the Date! The annual DUCKs sleepover on the oval will take place on Friday 25 October - further details to follow.
Open Board Meeting
Assembly and Newsletter plus Faction Captain speeches/election
Outdoor Classroom Day
Student Council speeches/election
K1 and half of K4 Onsite open morning
K3 Vista Street open morning
Year 5/6 Summer Carnival by invitation only.
Schools Challenge at Wesley College Pool (unknown times)
To be held in the KPS Music Room, 7-8.30pm
K2 and half of K4 Kindy open morning Onsite
The P&C Kids' Disco will be held on 29 November 2019! The flyer with further details is attached.
P&C Meeting
In the undercover area
Parent Volunteer Morning Tea starting after Christmas Concerts.
In the undercover area
Swimming Lessons for PP - Year 5 (two weeks).
Board Meeting
Reports to go home today
Graduation and Social Dance (check end time closer to the date)
2020 new student leaders announced in undercover area.
Year 6 ringing of the bell in the undercover area
Last day of term 4 for students - returning date for term 1 is 3 Feb 2020.
The Uniform Shop will be open from 12 noon - 2pm on Friday 31 January 2020.
To be held in PP1
Please note : specific times to be advised.
Further details will follow and times/location to be confirmed.
This is the first board meeting for the new board for 2020. This meeting will be followed by a dinner for the board members, last year's board and the P&C 2020 executive. The cost for catering is $25 payable in cash on the night or through the office before.