Principal's Message
Dear Kismet Park Families,
There is a real buzz around our school at the moment. Classrooms are settled, learning is in full swing, and there’s a strong sense of pride in who we are and where we’re heading. Thank you for your ongoing support, it makes a difference.
Preps’ First Assembly
Our Preps took to the stage for their first assembly, and what a moment it was.
Standing in front of the entire school takes real bravery, and they showed confidence, joy and a genuine sense of belonging.
They’ve settled beautifully into school life and are already showing that they are confident learners and valued members of our community.
School Review – A Strong Start
Last Wednesday we began our School Review process, and the feedback from the panel was clear and affirming:
Our students feel safe.
Our students feel known.
Our students feel like they have a voice.
That is a direct reflection of the culture we’ve built together, staff, students and families. Thank you to the parents who attended the Parent Forum and contributed so thoughtfully to the discussion. Your voice matters.
The final day of the review is this coming Wednesday. On this day, we will work with the panel to set the direction for our next four-year Strategic Plan. It’s an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Kismet Park Primary School with clarity and purpose.
We’re proud of where we are and equally committed to where we are going.
School Council – Successful Nominees
I am pleased to announce our 2026 School Council members. As nominations matched the number of positions available, a ballot was not required.
Thank you to those who nominated and put themselves forward to support our school community.
Parent Members:
Sean Bassett
Candice Carroll
Melissa Johnson
Kylie Smith
Sarah Weir
DET School Employee Members:
Ash Meagher
Meagan O’Sullivan
We thank you for your commitment to Kismet Park Primary School.
2027 Prep Information Sessions & Weekly Tours
Prep 2027 Information Sessions – Bookings Now Open!
Is your child starting Prep in 2027? We’d love to welcome you to Kismet Park Primary School for one of our upcoming information sessions.
These sessions are a great opportunity to:
Learn about our school and teaching approach
Hear about the Prep transition process
Ask questions and meet our leadership team
Find out about KISMET KIDLETS, our on-site 10 week transition program, designed by our onsite therapists and leadership team to build confidence, familiarity, and strong connections before starting school
Prep 2027 Information Sessions:
Monday 16 March – 5:30pm
Thursday 19 March – 9:30am
Thursday 26 March – 2:30pm
School Tours – Every Tuesday at 10:00am
We also offer weekly school tours for families across all year levels, held every Tuesday at 10:00am. Tours are proudly supported by our student leaders, who love sharing their school and answering questions along the way.
We look forward to meeting our future families and sharing what makes Kismet Park such a special place to learn!
Ice Cream Day 🍦
A big thank you to the PCA and everyone who supported Ice Cream Day. It’s was a great success!
Big Write
Our Big Write sessions are continuing to build stamina, structure and pride in writing. It has been pleasing to see students embracing the challenge and pushing themselves to “Be their best.”
House Cross Country – Friday 6th March
Our House Cross Country will take place on Friday 6th March from 9:00am–11:00am. We encourage all students to take part in this event. Please reassure your child/ren that they are welcome to walk the course if they prefer - participation is what matters most.
NAPLAN – 11th 23rd March
Students in Years 3 and 5 will participate in NAPLAN from 11th– 23th March. As always, we approach this calmly and confidently. NAPLAN is one snapshot of learning and provides useful data to support our improvement work. The best preparation is regular attendance, good sleep and a positive mindset.
Sponsorship Update
We are incredibly grateful to our 2026 sponsors:
Gold Sponsor
Supergates
Silver Sponsors
Villawood
Australian Dental Health Victoria
Bronze Sponsor
Firepits.com.au
Their support allows us to enhance programs, facilities and opportunities for our students. Please support the businesses that support our school.
Thank you for being part of our community. When students feel safe, known and heard, they thrive, and that is something we can all be proud of.
Fired up and ready to go!
Sam Carlton
Acting Principal