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Reminders

Leaving us in 2025?

Please let the school office know as soon as possible if you are planning to leave our school for the 2025 school year, or in Term 4 of 2024. This will assist us in forward planning our class lists, and ensures all students are placed with a friend for the 2025 school year.

 

Enrolments

We are currently accepting enrolments for 2025 in all year levels. If you have an older sibling at KPS, please don’t forget to enrol your Prep child for 2025.

 

 

Why is sleep important for my child?

From https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sleep-tips-for-children

All children need sleep for growth, learning and development. Getting enough sleep is vital for your child's physical health, brain function, emotional wellbeing, safety, and ability to function day to day. Having a good night's sleep can help your child be happier, helps them to concentrate and remember things and improves their behaviour.

Not having enough sleep or not sleeping well can affect how children learn and can lead to mood swings, poor growth and behaviour problems.

How much sleep do children need?

The amount of sleep your child needs changes as they grow. Everyone is different, but as a guide, children need the following amounts of sleep every night:

  • ages 3 to 5: 10 to 13 hours (including naps)
  • ages 6 to 12: 9 to 11 hours
  • ages 13 to 18: 8 to 10 hours

Tips to help children sleep well

Getting enough sleep is as important for your child as healthy eating and exercising. Here are some tips to help your child fall asleep, stay asleep and get enough good quality sleep:

  • Establish a sleep schedule: Make sure your child goes to bed early enough to get the sleep they need. Once you have set an appropriate bed time, stick to it — even on the weekend.
  • Establish a bedtime routine: Follow the same routine every day: bath or shower, change into pyjamas, brush teeth, read or spend quiet time in their bedroom, lights out and go to sleep.
  • Help your child wind down: Busy children need some time to relax. Consider playing soft music or reading to them.
  • Make sure the bedroom is suitable for sleep: Ensure the bedroom is dark and quiet. If your child is anxious or afraid at night, use a night light.
  • Avoid stimulants: Make sure your child avoids tea, coffee, chocolate and sports drinks, especially in the afternoon.
  • Turn off technology: Try turning off computers, tablets and television one hour before bedtime to help your child sleep better.