School News
September 7th, 2026 Joseph
This week, Joseph is receiving the award for demonstrating the values of Pride and Excellence.
This bubbly young person approaches each day with an incredible amount of enthusiasm and fun. He loves to share his thoughts and ideas, often leaving our class bursting into laughter, or seeing something in a whole new way!
When it comes to learning, Joseph gives everything his very best effort. He takes great pride in his achievements, but what makes Joseph truly special is the joy he shows when celebrating the successes of his friends and classmates.
Joseph has worked hard this year to find the positives in making mistakes. He gets genuinely excited by a challenge and applies and explains his strategies to learn and grow- pretty impressive for a Prep student!
It’s hard not to have fun when Joseph is around. Whether he is sharing stories about his pup Meg, or using his creative thinking to approach a learning task in a way nobody else has thought of, we are incredibly lucky to have him as part of Studio 5B.
Congratulations Joseph, enjoy your week!
September 14th, 2026 Lena
L – Listens thoughtfully and treats others with kindness. Lena is a respectful listener who values the thoughts and ideas of those around her. She engages positively with others and consistently shows kindness and consideration in her interactions.
E – Engages in meaningful conversations with respect and empathy. She contributes thoughtfully to class discussions and enjoys engaging in meaningful conversations. Lena shares her ideas confidently while also showing genuine interest in the perspectives and experiences of others.
N – Nurtures a positive classroom community through care and consideration. This Year 5 student has a caring nature, helps others, and is supportive of those around her. She demonstrates empathy, respect, and understanding, making others feel valued and included.
A – Always organised, attentive, and committed to doing her best. In Studio 14, Lena approaches her learning with care and dedication. She is highly organised and meticulous, showing exceptional attention to detail and taking pride in producing work of a consistently high standard. Her recent completion of a picture story book is a testament to her perseverance, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Her thoughtful approach and commitment makes her a wonderful role model for others.
Congratulations Lena, we hope you enjoyed your week.
Classroom Awards
Congratulations to the following students for receiving a classroom award:
Daisy, Ned, Esther, Callum, Ellis, Harry, Vero, Riley, Rumann, Oliver, Kenna, Brody, Grade 2 students, Ava, Florence, Jack, Year 4 Campers, Jaxon, Ayva, Gareth, Lincoln, Teddy, Lettie, Harrison.
Green Award
Working Bee
Our final working bee of the year is on Sunday 18th October from 10 am.
Working bees are a fun opportunity for families that are new to the school to mix and mingle with the school community. This time we are laying the foundation for the gaga pit. It’s an exciting project requested by the Student Council and recently fundraised by the P&F. We will also plant the garden around the raised platforms that we installed in the term one working bee.
There will be a range of tasks including basic carpentry, landscaping, painting, moving soil and mulch, weeding and other small maintenance jobs.
Lunch is provided by the P&F to feed the hungry workers (BYO beverages). Children are welcome on the understanding that you take full responsibility for their supervision and wellbeing. Can’t make it at 10? Need to leave early? That’s fine, even an hour of your time can make a big difference.
The school has a limited number of tools, so please bring along any of your own that you are happy to use. Wheelbarrows, shovels and garden forks, ladders, paint brushes, weeding tubs, trowels, secateurs and the like are all very handy. Don’t forget your gardening gloves and anything else you need to stay safe and comfortable.
See you there
Duncan Cocking
Working Bee Coordinator
Sports News
French News
It has been a busy and exciting term in the French room!
Our Prep students enjoyed a birthday-themed unit in which they learned to count to ten, say their ages and play lots of counting games. We finished the unit with some baking, following a French recipe and working together to make a birthday cake. Délicieux!
The Year 1 and 2 students learned how to talk about their pets in French. They practised their new vocabulary by making puzzles, drawing pictures, reading stories and even “training” their dogs!
The Year 3 and 4 students explored different forms of transport. They especially enjoyed putting on costumes and acting out a French story together.
Save the date: French Day!
Our Year 5 and 6 students have begun preparing for our whole-school French Day on Friday 27 November 2026.
The senior students will lead the younger students through a variety of fun, hands-on activities inspired by incredible French innovators, inventors and influencers. It will be a wonderful opportunity for students to share their learning while celebrating French language and culture across the school.
All students are invited to join the celebration by coming to school in a French-themed costume!
Mt Alexander Chess Challenge
On Tuesday 15 September, 21 students from the KPS Chess Club made the journey to Castlemaine Secondary College to take part in the annual Mt Alexander Chess Challenge.
Sending a team of 21 students was a fantastic achievement in itself and a real credit to the enthusiasm and commitment of our chess club. The energy was top-notch from the moment we arrived, with a great crew of parents and guardians also there to support the team from the sidelines.
The tournament attracted a huge field this year, with more than 20 schools and over 200 students taking part.
As we tend to do, KPS came out of the gates strongly, with many of our students remaining unbeaten through the early rounds. Some of our experienced campaigners; including Aarav, Errol, Leo, Clancy, Harlow and Charlie found themselves hovering around the top boards as they notched up win after win.
What was particularly pleasing was the mix of experience across our team. While our more experienced players were competing strongly at the top, several students playing in their first-ever tournament also put in terrific performances. Our Year 3 students showed great persistence and determination, with many getting their first tournament wins on the board.
A special mention goes to Finn and Pheonix, who both finished in the top third of a very large field while maintaining a smile on their faces throughout the day.
As is becoming something of a KPS tradition, we found ourselves in a thrilling position heading into the final round. We were sitting in third place after the second-last round, before a challenging final round saw us narrowly pipped and finish 5th overall.
A fantastic result from the entire chess team, particularly given the size and strength of the field.
Thank you to all of our students, parents, guardians and everyone involved for making it such a great day. The positive energy and enthusiasm from start to finish was fantastic to see, and we’re already looking forward to the next tournament!
Tim Davis - chess coach
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.
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 grateful 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.