School News
August 10th, 2026 Clara
This Superhero is receiving this award for her incredible persistence and responsibility.
Throughout the year, Clara has shown remarkable perseverance in overcoming personal challenges while striving to be her best. She arrives at school each day ready to learn, settling into the classroom routine with ease, and has shown fantastic improvement with her attendance.
Clara is a quiet achiever who often flies under the radar, but she consistently impresses her teachers with the progress she continues to make. When faced with a challenge, she doesn't give up. Instead, she thinks carefully, works through problems, and seeks help when needed; a quality we often see during our maths problem-solving sessions.
As a responsible Year 4 student, Clara also takes wonderful care of our classroom pets, helping to feed them and reminding Miss Priest when it's time to clean their tank. Both Miss Priest and the axolotls are very grateful for her dedication!
We are incredibly proud of everything this amazing student has achieved this year, both personally and academically. We know she will continue to grow in confidence and success.
Congratulations Clara, you are a very deserving Superhero from Studio 9!
Classroom Awards
Congratulations to the following students for receiving a classroom award:
Florence, Madeleine, Lucas, Beau, Huxley, Meredith, Brandy, Erin, Elsie, Abbie, Archie, Harlow, Gus, Alfie, Della, Micah, Carl, Valie, Meadow, Rocco, Jack, Max.
Green Award
Parents & Friends News
Silent Disco
We are hosting a Silent Disco on Friday, 21st August.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, 21st August
- Time: 11:40 am – 3:25 pm. Students will be split into two groups (Prep - Year 2 and Year 3 - 6) and will attend one of two sessions during the day
- Cost: $7 per ticket
- Payment Platform: Compass Parent Portal
Dress Code: Comfortable casual clothes
Students who have not paid to participate in the disco will be offered an alternative activity during their session time.
Raffle + Trivia Night: Get Your Tickets!
A quick reminder to get your tickets for two great Kyneton Primary School fundraisers!
Raffle ticketsSupport our Gaga Pit fundraiser and go in the draw to win one of three fantastic prize packages. Over $2,250 in prizes up for grabs — plus a dedicated school parking spot for a year!
1 ticket – $53 tickets – $107 tickets – $20
Buy your raffle tickets and check out the prizes here: https://aus.givergy.com/kps2026/
Trivia Night – Saturday 22 August7:00 pm at Zetland Masonic LodgeTickets are $20 via the Qkr! app
Enjoy a fun night of general trivia with a “musical inspired” dress-up theme.
Come with a team, or come on your own — if you don’t have a team, P&F will happily place you in one on the night. Everyone is welcome!
Please spread the word and let your family and friends know about both fundraisers.
Grab your raffle tickets online and book your Trivia Night tickets through Qkr!
KPS KREW Merc now available
All feature our Daffo-dilly illustration, perfect for showing off at the Daffodil Festival and beyond!
• AS Color 100% cotton tees
• Waterbased inks
• Designed by KPS parents Cam & Mon (Drooly Noted)
• Produced by Print Laundry in Kyneton
• All merch sales fundraise for KPS projects Pre-order by Friday 28 August for delivery in September (pickup at school)
See attached for T-shirt Sizes
Order via Qkr!
Thank you for supporting the Kyneton Primary School community and helping bring the Student Council’s playground vision to life!
Chess Club
Interschool Zonal Primary Chess Tournament
On Friday 7 August, the KPS Chess Club sent ten students to North Eaglehawk Primary School to compete in the Interschool Zonal Primary Chess Tournament for the wider Bendigo region. There were over 90 students competing across nine schools.
KPS came roaring out of the gates, holding the team lead through the first two rounds. As this was a Swiss-system tournament, we began to face stronger opponents in the middle rounds, where the results became a little harder to come by.
Most pleasing was seeing the team rally together for the final rounds, showing plenty of positive encouragement and support for each other. We were able to hold off a fast-finishing North Eaglehawk, the host school, to secure third place in the final round.
We had many fantastic individual efforts throughout the day, but a special shoutout goes to Elijah and Harlow, who both qualified for the Individual State Finals. With Harlow finishing in overall second place (silver medal) in the girls' section.
We are excited to travel to Castlemaine next month to compete in the larger annual regional tournament, which will draw schools from across the wider region and beyond.
Sports News
On Friday 14th August our 2026 KPS athletics team travelled to Bendigo to compete against other schools in our Goldfields District.
Our 44 students from years 3 to 6 competed in 60 events across the day. All our students gave it their all and should be proud of their efforts.
Special mentions to our winners who will be progressing to the Division Championships in Bendigo on Tuesday 15th September – Billy in the 11 boys 100m and long jump, Aiden in the 11 boys triple jump and high jump, Elijah in the 11 boys 800m and 80m hurdles, Niel in the 12/13 boys shot put, 100m and relay, Finn in the 9/10 boys triple jump, Josie in the 9/10 girls long jump, Fletcher in the 12/13 boys long jump, Alice in the 12/13 girls long jump, Evan and Jack in the 12/13 boys relay and Kenzie in the 9/10 girls 80m hurdles.
Well done and good luck!
Introducing Macedon Ranges Inaugural Youth Council
We are proud to recognise and congratulate Kyneton Primary School student Oliver Giordano on their appointment to the inaugural Youth Council.
As a Youth Councillor, Oliver will have the opportunity to represent the voices of young people within our community, contribute to important discussions and projects, and develop their leadership and advocacy skills.
Throughout their term, Youth Councillors will work alongside Council and fellow representatives from across the municipality to identify issues affecting young people, champion new ideas and help shape initiatives that create positive outcomes for youth.
We are incredibly proud to have a student from Kyneton Primary School involved in this important program and look forward to seeing the impact they make in our community.
Community organisations, clubs, schools and local groups with initiatives or projects seeking youth input are encouraged to connect with Council about opportunities to engage with the Youth Council. To connect you can email youth@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Please join us in congratulating our Youth Council representatives and wishing them every success in their leadership journey.
Canteen News
Thank you to all those who have signed up to be Volunteer already at the Canteen. We still need a spots filled for the rest of the Term.
Cheers
Sarah Lockhart
Upcoming Wellbeing & Literacy Special Dates
We are looking forward to several important whole-school events this term that celebrate kindness, reading, and connection. Families are invited to support students by participating in the themed dress days below.
📖 Week 7: Book Week
Theme: Symphony of Stories
Date: Friday 28 August
Join us for our annual Book Week Dress Up Day. Students are invited to come dressed as their favourite book character and celebrate the joy of reading.
💛 Week 9: R U OK? Day
Date: Thursday 10 September
To promote the importance of checking in with one another and supporting mental wellbeing, students are encouraged to wear a touch of yellow.
We look forward to seeing our school community come together to celebrate these special events and the important messages they promote. Thank you for your support.
2027 Foundation Enrolments
Do you have a child starting Prep in 2027, or do you know someone in our community who does?
A friendly reminder that applications for 2027 Prep enrolments are now due. If you have friends, family members or neighbours with a child starting school next year, we'd appreciate you helping us spread the word and reminding them of this important enrolment deadline.
Families interested in enrolling at Kyneton Primary School are warmly invited to book a one-one school tour with our Principal Alistair Rayner by calling the school office or emailing kyneton.ps@education.vic.gov.au.
Enrolment packs are available for collection from the school office, and further information about enrolling at Kyneton Primary School can be found on our website at www.kynetonprimaryschool.com.au.
We look forward to welcoming our 2027 Prep students and their families to our school community.
NAPLAN Results Ready for Collection
Dear Year 3 & 5 Families
Earlier this year our Year 3 and 5 students sat the NAPLAN national literacy and numeracy assessment. NAPLAN results allow parents/carers and educators to see how students are progressing in literacy and numeracy over time – individually, as part of their school community against similar schools' state means and national standards.
These reports have arrived and are available for collection.
If you are a parent/carer of a student who undertook the NAPLAN tests you may collect your child’s results from the office or email the school at kyneton.ps@education.vic.gov.au asking for them to be given to your child. These reports will not be sent home with your child without your written consent.
NAPLAN reports are confidential documents that contain personal information about each student and, therefore, the school does not retain copies. Please keep the report in a safe location, as you may need to produce it in the future for enrolment purposes.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s NAPLAN results, you should discuss these with your child’s teacher, who will have the best insight into your child’s educational progress.
Spare clothing and return of borrowed clothes
As we move into the wetter winter months, we are seeing an increase in muddy and wet conditions around the school grounds. Students are regularly reminded to stay away from muddy and wet areas during break times, and we would appreciate your support in reinforcing this message at home.
To help keep students comfortable throughout the day, we strongly encourage families to pack a spare change of clothes in their child's school bag, including socks and underwear where possible. Providing a change of clothes helps us to avoid having to send students home to be changed or contact families during the school day to bring replacement clothing to school.
We would also like to remind families to please return any borrowed clothing that has been sent home with your child. Our supply of spare clothes is becoming limited, and returning items promptly helps ensure we can support students who may need a change of clothing during the school day.
If you have any spare black pants/tracksuit pants, we would be very greatful to include these in our spare clothing stock. All sizes are appreciated.
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.
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.