Important Notices

Student Free Day

Monday 2 November is a student free day, and students do not attend school. Unfortunately, Schools Out will not be running a program on this day, due to low demand. 

As Tuesday 3 November is the Melbourne Cup public holiday, students will have a four-day weekend. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Wednesday 4 November.

Prep Breakfast 

Our Preps arrived at 8am dressed in their pyjamas today for a very special breakfast. Pancakes and muffins were on the menu, what a great way to start the day. 

Year 2 Sovereign Hill 

Our Year 2 students stepped back in time with a day trip to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat. They explored the gold-rush town and saw what life was like in the 1850s. The day finished back at school with dinner together. 

Year 3 Lake Drew Camp

Our Year 3 students had a fantastic long day out at Lake Dewar Discovery Camp. They tried, archery, rode bikes and participated in team challenges. Everyone challenged themselves, cheered each other on and showed great teamwork. Students also had dinner at the camp to finish off the day before returning back to school. 

A huge thank you to all our staff who organised and took part in this week’s events, excursions and camps. These experiences only happen because of the extra time, care and energy our staff put in.

Colour Run - Friday 13 November

Get ready for a splash of colour! Our Colour Run is on Friday 13 November, and this year it's running during the school day, from 2:00 to 3:00pm.

What is a Colour Run? 

Students walk, jog or run around a course on the school grounds while they're sprayed with brightly coloured powder. By the end, everyone is covered in colour, and it's one of the most fun days on the school calendar. It's not a race; it's about getting active and having fun together.

Fundraising

The Colour Run is also a fundraiser for our school.  Next week you'll get a Compass post explaining how your child can fundraise.

Can families come along?

Yes, families are welcome to come along and watch. Gates will open just before the run commences.

More information has been sent out via compass last week.

2027 requests 

As we begin forming classes for next year, parents and carers are invited to share anything we should consider for their child's placement. This might be about friendships, learning needs, or family circumstances.

Please email the school office at keelonith.ps@education.vic.gov.au, by Wednesday 4 November. Include your child's name, their current class, and the reason for your request.

If you made a request in a previous year and it still applies, please send it again, as friendships and needs change over time.

Please note that requests for specific teachers can't be accommodated. Every request will be considered carefully, but we can't guarantee that all of them can be met.

Leaving KPS in 2027?

If your child will not be returning to KPS in 2027, please let us know via email (keelonith.ps@education.vic.gov.au ) soon as possible, and by Wednesday 4 November if you can. This includes families who are moving house or changing schools.

Knowing our student numbers early helps us plan classes and staffing for next year, so every class is set up well from day one.

Collecting Children During the Day

If you need to collect your child early, please notify the office in advance so we can have them ready for you. Schools are busy places, and it can take time to locate students, particularly if they are in specialist classes or other learning areas.

To minimise disruptions, please avoid collections during:

•    Play 1: 10:58 - 11:28

•    Play 2: 1:14 - 1:44

During these times, children may not hear PA announcements, and buildings are locked for safety, making it difficult to collect belongings.  

Term 3 Clubs 

Term 4 Assembly Dates

Next week we're reverting to assemblies on even weeks for the rest of the term. Please see the timetable below.