School News

May 18th, 2026   Margaux

This week’s Superhero is getting the award for the School Value Excellence. 

Margaux is a wonderful friend and a valued member of our class community. She is always willing to help others, work collaboratively and make everyone feel included. Her creativity and curiosity shine through in her learning, especially when she is exploring new ideas or finding different ways to solve problems. 

Even when tasks are challenging, Margaux shows great resilience and persistence, always giving her best effort and refusing to give up easily.

Margaux is also a fantastic listener who consistently shows respect, kindness and excellent manners towards both her peers and teachers. Her calm and thoughtful nature makes her a positive role model within the classroom. One of Margaux's favourite things is reading funny books, and she loves discovering new and interesting words to use in her and writing.

We are so proud of the enthusiasm, care and effort Margaux brings to our classroom every day. Congratulations to our amazing Superhero — you truly deserve this recognition!

May 25th, 2026   Shae

This week’s superhero receives the award for the school values of respect and care. 

Shae's easy going and humorous nature helps to create a fun, positive, calm and supportive classroom environment where others feel comfortable and included. She is a caring and thoughtful class member who includes everyone, regardless of who they are. In particular, Shae showed great kindness and empathy when a new student joined the class this year, helping them feel welcome and supporting them to understand classroom routines and expectations at KPS.

Shae is always respectful and polite towards both her teachers and classmates, often greeting her teacher with a warm smile and a cheerful story or anecdote to brighten the day. While she enjoys sharing a joke and contributing to the positive atmosphere of the classroom, Shae also demonstrates a strong work ethic, applying herself diligently and striving to achieve her personal best. 

Shae is a curious and engaged learner who asks thoughtful, clarifying questions to deepen her understanding and ensure she is confident with task expectations. She loves sharing her enthusiasm for reptiles and crocodiles with Studio 8, and her excitement is truly infectious.

We are so lucky to have such a positive, go-with-the-flow, all round awesome grade 4 student in our class this year. Her cheerful nature, kind heart and wonderful attitude makes Shae an absolute pleasure to teach, and she brings joy to each day.

Congratulation to this week’s truly deserving Superhero, Shae . 

Classroom Awards

Congratulations to the following student for receiving a classroom award: 

Isaac, Isabelle, Tilly, Otis, Billy, Etta, Harper, Adeline, Charlotte, Eve, Eva, Hayley, O'Shae, Chiko, Scarlett, Bryson, Jaylin, Kayla, Lila, Kenna, Holland, Zane, Nicholas, Henry, Beau, Ethan.

Green Award

Pink Day for Breast Cancer

Thank you to all students, parents and teachers for donating and supporting our Pink Day for breast cancer awareness. We raised 576 dollars all together. Thank you again to everybody who contributed it was such a fun day and so good to wear pink. We are sure the organisation, Breast Cancer Network Australia, will put the money towards helping people with cancer.

The Student Council

Parents & Friends Association News

The Parents & Friends Association is calling on the wider KPS community for help with a special project. We are creating colourful bunting that can be used around the school for special assemblies, celebrations and stalls.

We would love support from anyone who can:

• Donate pieces of fabric (for those who can’t sew) 
• Sew bunting in different shapes and sizes 

Here are some pattern ideas to guide you, but it is completely up to you what shape, size or number of pieces you would like to make. Bunting can be hand sewn or machine sewn, and it certainly doesn’t need to be perfect. Deb in the office has already made a few sample pieces.

The P&F are also looking for someone who may be able to make a soft toy using old KPS uniforms. If you have this skill and would be willing to help, please contact Sarah Lockhart at sarah.lockhart2@education.vic.gov.au.

Thank you for supporting our school community. Every contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated.

Canteen News

Waffle Wednesday is back! Each Wednesday, a different year level will have the opportunity to purchase a fresh Banana Waffle via QKR or at the Canteen. Once orders are filled any reminding Waffles will be available for sale to any student or teacher.

• Cost: $1 
• Limit: One per child 
• 3rd June – Grade 3
• 10th June – Grade 4
• 17th June – Grade 5
• 24th June – Grade 6

Hot Chocolate is also back this term! Students can order through QKR and nominate either Recess or Lunch pick-up. 

Thank you for those parents and students who are using their own reusable containers for Pasta, Sushi or Hot Chocolate orders. Every little bit helps reduce paper and plastic waste around the school.

I am still looking for Canteen Volunteers for the rest of Term 2.  Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/CYWED

To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.

Thank you for volunteering!

Regards

Sarah Lockhart

Canteen Manager

sarah.lockhart2@education.vic.gov.au

School Uniform Sale

Community Information

Volunteer Induction Information

We welcome and value volunteers at KPS. Part of the process of becoming a volunteer is completing an induction with us. 

If you wish to volunteer your time for any reason, please complete the induction pack below before your first visit.

This information is also available on Compass in the School Documents section 

Medical Information and Medication Requirements

If your child requires medication at school, a medication authority form needs to be completed, and medication needs to be brought to the office to be stored safely. A first aid officer will be assigned to administer the medication. Students should not carry medication in their school bags. 

Please inform the office if there are any changes to your child’s medical needs so the appropriate paperwork can be completed and procedures put in place to care for your child.

2026 Parent Payments

Thank you to the families who have paid the $150 Parent Payment for 2026.

These funds are used for:

• Curriculum Contributions – items and activities that students use, or participate in, to access the Curriculum
• Other Contributions – for non-curriculum items and activities such as memberships, subscriptions to programs and affiliations.
• Extra-Curricular Items – the Kyneton Primary School Yearbook

If you would like to pay for these, please use one of the following methods -

• Compass portal
• EFT - at the office or by phone
• Cash - at the office
• Direct Bank Transfer - BSB 063-000 Account No 14033609 - use your child’s name as the reference
• BPay - contact the school office for your personalised identification details
• Centrepay - use of this method is available to recipients of Centrelink payments

Please do not hesitate to contact the office for more information or for any other query you may have.

Full Parent Payment information is attached below:

Uniform Ordering   

Uniforms can be purchased in-store from Lowes in Lansell Square in Kangaroo Flat. Orders can also be placed online at www.lowes.com.au. Please see the price list below

Students Arriving Late

Students arriving late to school should come to the office, accompanied by an adult, and sign in either on the Compass Kiosk or in the late book.  They will then be issued a late pass to take to class, and their arrival at school will be updated on the roll.  This will avoid parents/guardians receiving notification that their child is not at school when they have arrived late.

Early Collection of Students from School

We understand that there are many reasons why you might need to collect students from school early, however, we ask that you please keep these to a minimum where possible.

Our school PA system works by buildings so when an announcement is made it will be heard throughout the whole building and the closest relocatable classroom. These announcements are very disruptive, especially when some days announcements are being made on numerous occasions within short periods. These disruptions have an impact on student learning.

We ask for your assistance with some strategies to assist with this matter:

• Email the teacher and the office early in the day with the time you will be collecting your child/ren so we can, hopefully, have them waiting at the office for you.
• When possible, collect your child just before recess (11 – 11:40am) or lunchtime (1:40 – 2:20pm) rather than during the middle of class times.
• Announcements for collecting children will not be made during class time. If you need to collect your child during class time please come to the office to sign your child/ren out as an early departure and then go to the classroom to collect them.

We understand there can be emergencies, however, we hope you will give your support and enable all children to receive as much learning as possible.

School Gates and Opening Times

Our school gates open at 8:45am each day with classes commencing at 9am. School grounds can be accessed via the Edgecombe St pedestrian gate, the kindergarten ramp and the back gate at the bottom of our basketball courts. Please DO NOT use the staff car park or stairs to access the school.

Accessing Compass

Compass is our main way of communicating with our families. It is important that parents access the Parental Portal in Compass at https://kynetonps.vic.jdlf.com.au  

Using our parent portal will enable you to –

• View up-to-date class and school attendance information
• Approve or enter upcoming or past absences for your son/daughter
• Update your registered email and mobile number (used for SMS alters)
• Access information regarding upcoming events and news
• Access your child’s Semester Reports
• Book your Parent/Student/Teacher conferences

We encourage families to download the Compass App and to enable notifications to ensure you receive all communications.

Please click on the “Welcome to Compass” booklets for further assistance or contact the office.

Carpark Safety

We would like to address some important safety concerns regarding carpark use, and we kindly ask for your cooperation.

Kindergarten Carpark

Please do not park in the kindergarten carpark. This carpark is reserved exclusively for kindergarten families. If you have both kindergarten and school-aged children and need to park there, please ensure you use the ramp to access the school grounds.

Please also note that the large gate at the end of the kindergarten car park and the school is locked and should not be used to access the school — children should not be lifted over the gate under any circumstances.

School Carpark

The school carpark has vehicles moving in and out throughout the day. For safety reasons, we ask that pedestrians do not use the stairs near the flag poles and then walk through the carpark as a shortcut. The designated ramp or steps are to be used when entering or exiting the school.

Thank you for your support in helping keep all members of our school and kindergarten community safe.