Important Notices

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 about the day will be shared closer to the event. We can't wait to see everyone covered in colour!

Filming at KPS – Tuesday 13 October

We’re excited to share that on Tuesday 13 October, Adelaide University will be visiting Keelonith to film as part of a professional learning course for teachers on supporting autistic learners. KPS is one of a small number of Victorian schools selected to showcase evidence-based practice, which is a wonderful recognition of the work our staff do every day.

On the day, the film crew will capture teaching and learning in some classrooms, general footage around the school, and interviews with staff and selected students.

Filming and consent

As with all filming and photography at our school, we follow the department’s policy on photographing and filming students. Written consent has already been sought from the families of students in the classes being filmed, and only students with consent will be filmed in a way that identifies them. For general footage around the school, the crew will avoid filming identifiable students who do not have consent.

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.

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.