This newsletter from Kingsbury Primary School provides important dates, announcements from the principal, and updates. It announces that full-time Foundation students will start this week, thanks a parent for fruit donations, reminds about adhering to the student dress code policy, and advertises an upcoming Easter raffle and school photo day. The principal discusses traffic safety concerns around the school and encourages positive attitudes towards the upcoming Years 3-6 camp.
This newsletter from Kingsbury Primary School provides important dates, announcements from the principal, and updates. It announces that full-time Foundation students will start this week, thanks a parent for fruit donations, reminds about adhering to the student dress code policy, and advertises an upcoming Easter raffle and school photo day. The principal discusses traffic safety concerns around the school and encourages positive attitudes towards the upcoming Years 3-6 camp.
This newsletter from Kingsbury Primary School provides important dates, announcements from the principal, and updates. It announces that full-time Foundation students will start this week, thanks a parent for fruit donations, reminds about adhering to the student dress code policy, and advertises an upcoming Easter raffle and school photo day. The principal discusses traffic safety concerns around the school and encourages positive attitudes towards the upcoming Years 3-6 camp.
This newsletter from Kingsbury Primary School provides important dates, announcements from the principal, and updates. It announces that full-time Foundation students will start this week, thanks a parent for fruit donations, reminds about adhering to the student dress code policy, and advertises an upcoming Easter raffle and school photo day. The principal discusses traffic safety concerns around the school and encourages positive attitudes towards the upcoming Years 3-6 camp.
Tel: 9462 2711 O.S.H.C.: 9462 2354 Email : kingsbury.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.kingsburyps.vic.edu.au Thursday 4th March 2021 Week 6 Term 1
We are a Child Safe School.
All children have the right to feel safe and to learn. We are committed to protecting the wellbeing of students in our care.
IMPORTANT DATES Friday 5th March Whole school Hockey Clinic Uniform shop open for sales Monday 8th March Labour Day Public Holiday—School Closed (No students at school) Tuesday 9th March Playgroup, 9.00am—11.00am Wednesday 10th March Foundation students at school today—full time as from this week Thursday 11th March Canteen open for sales
From the Principal,
Congratulations to the following students who were presented with their badges at our Junior School Investiture Assembly last Monday, 1st March 2021: School Captains Shyma Nakoa and Joseph Winarto Herriman School Leaders Alleasha Fenton and Ebony Smith JSC Representatives Yahya Muhammad, Khoa Nguyen, Bill Nguyen, Ivy Olszewski, Sao Pham, April Proctor, Zac Smith and Alexis Waters Library Representatives Jeneesa Nie and Joshua Tondo Llopart School Crossing Around our school during peak times is always extremely busy. We have to accept that and ensure that our own behaviours are not adding to the difficulties at drop off and pick up times. We would really like to think that EVERYONE cares about the safety of our children, but some unacceptable behaviours have been witnessed: Parking in local resident’s driveways is illegal Stopping in the middle of the road and allowing children to jump out and run across to the footpath puts these children at risk and holds up other traffic Stopping and parking illegally, too close to the school crossing, over driveways and too close to corners is unsafe. All these practices diminish the clear vision of pedestrians and drivers and could lead to a terrible accident. Use the school crossings, either at Maryborough Ave or Niblick St to enter the school. So, please take a little time and have consideration for pedestrians and other drivers. Be prepared to wait and/or give way to other traffic and most importantly, keep our students, our school surrounds safe and friendly. Years 3-6 Camp The Years 3-6 Camp is fast approaching, departing Wednesday 17th March. Camp is an exciting experience for all students, but it can also present challenges for some children. It should be approached with a positive mindset as it is an excellent opportunity for friendship and resilience building. Our camp is fully supervised by our school staff and activities have been chosen carefully with both safety and engagement of students as our main priority. I thank all of the teachers who give up their personal time to both organise and attend camp. Please ensure that all payments or payment plans are finalised by Friday 12th March so that your child is able to attend camp. Staffing Update You may have noticed that Mrs Cunado did not start the year with us. She has chosen to take up a new position at Thomastown Meadows in 2021 as their Performing Arts and Auslan teacher for 2021. We wish her well as she learns some new skills and works in a new school after spending many, many years at Kingsbury. Sonya has asked me to say a formal farewell to you all.
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From the Principal (continued) Preps attending Full time school—commencing Monday 8th March 2021 Next week sees the beginning of our Prep students commencing school full time. They have done a great job of settling in school at Kingsbury with the support of their teacher, Mrs Valkanis and our Education support staff. Please continue to assist your child to develop their independence and resilience by talking about school positively with them at the end of each day. We encourage parents to ‘drop and leave’ in the morning, allowing their child to develop the morning routines of organising their belongings for the day. Things that you can practise at home with your child include: Allowing them to pack and unpack their school bag Reading with them and discussing their take-home book each day Practising any word lists sent home Ensuring they can put their jumper on and off Showing them how to take off and put on the lid of their lunchbox Making sure they are comfortable using, and flushing the toilet, as well as washing and drying their hands Encouraging them to speak to any teacher in the school if they need assistance Thank you A big thank you to Cindy Hodgson for picking up some fresh fruit for our students and families this week from ‘Second Bite’. We really appreciate this service to our school. It was lovely to have fresh plums at school and melons to send home with families. Student Dress Code Kingsbury Primary School takes pride in our school and our uniform. I have noticed that many students are presenting to school dressed in clothing that is not school uniform. Uniform is compulsory at Kingsbury, so if your child is missing uniform items, then please visit the uniform shop on a Friday morning between 9.00and 10.00am to purchase appropriate clothing. I ask that all parents and students adhere to Student Dress Code Policy, which can be found on our school website, kingsburyps.vic.edu.au/parents/policies. This policy also refers to general appearance, jewellery & cosmetics, hair and sun safety. Please take the time to read this, I am proud of our uniform and school colours and hope that wearing our school uniform will encourage all students to take pride in our school. Christine Campbell
PARENTS GROUP WEDNESDAY 31ST MARCH 2021
EASTER RAFFLE DON’T BE LATE, Our Parents Group are once WE WON’T WAIT. PHOTOS COMMENCE again running the AT 9.00AM SHARP!!! Easter Raffle. Please make sure you look beautiful for Donations can be placed in your photos and are dressed in full, the basket at the school office. clean school uniform. Raffle tickets have been sent home!
