School News
Superhero Angus 27/11/2023
This week’s Super Hero is receiving the award for Excellence.
Here is a student who always takes pride in his work. Angus never gives up and always uses his problem-solving strategies to reach his learning goals.
Angus not only excels academically but also contributes positively to the classroom environment by sharing valuable insights and fostering a sense of camaraderie among his peers. Perseverance and dedication has enabled Angus to overcome initial challenges and become a Super Prep. Angus's resilience and commitment to his learning journey are impressive. He is a great friend to many in Studio Five.
Congratulations Angus, we hope you had a great week!
Superhero Olive 04/12/2023
Olive has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to tackling every task with a determination that is truly commendable. A quiet achiever, that has not gone unnoticed.
The dedication to completing activities to the highest standard is evident in the thorough attention that is given to every detail and the feedback from which is taken on to improve.
Olive showcases what it is to be an adventurous learner: always willing to have a go, using her initiative to try new things, taking risks in her learning, and believing in herself to learn and succeed.
This year 5 student has exceptional qualities when approaching problem-solving. Faced with challenges, Olive embraces them as opportunities to learn and grow. Her resilience in overcoming obstacles demonstrates her remarkable persistence.
Olive understands the importance of taking care of her belongings as a means to create an environment conducive to productive work. Her neat and methodical workbooks are a testament to her organisational skills and sense of responsibility.
Congratulations Olive, we hope you had a great week!
Classroom Awards
Congratulations to the following students for receiving classroom awards: Maddison, Liam, River, Alesha, Greta, Liam, Emma, Anabelle, Jude, Mason, Finn, Bonnie, Campbell, Meg, Errol, Peyton, Riley, Emmet, Lila, Clyde, Nikitta, Harrison, Clara, Errol, Shivani, Elizabeth, Narayan, Levi, Macey, Charlie, Evan, Leroy, Winifred, Mikayla, Billy, Liam.
4 sets of siblings in one week!
2024 Book Pack Ordering - due TODAY Friday 8th December
Information regarding the 2024 Parent Payments and book pack ordering has been sent home and posted on Compass.
School book packs are ordered through our third party provider Maxim Office Group and need to be placed by Friday 8th December 2023 to ensure they are delivered to the school directly and ready for collection on Tuesday 30th January 2024. Please note there will be a late payment fee of $15 imposed by Maxim Office Group for any orders placed after this date.
Please use the below link using the code KYNEPS to place your order
Full Parent Payment information is attached below
2024 Foundation Enrolments
Our final Prep Transition day is next Tuesday 12th December from 12pm - 1:30pm. Students are asked to bring along a snack, drink bottle and hat as they will have an opportunity to have a play outside.
Members of our Leadership Team will also be available for any questions you may have about 2024.
- Alistair Rayner – Principal
- Julie Arnephy – Assistant Principal
- Michelle Thompson – Learning Specialist
They will be located in the staff room and be available for any drop in chats and a cuppa.
We will be in touch once students have been allocated to their Studio but please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions in the meantime.
2024 School Photo Day
Our 2024 school photo day is booked for Friday 15th March 2024.
School Gates and Opening Times
In the morning all gates will be open for access to the school site at 8:45 as this is when under industrial arrangements staff supervision in the yard commences. No students are allowed onsite until this time.
In the afternoon all gates will be open at 3:15 for access to the school site. Access to the office during the school day is via the pedestrian gate on Edgecombe St.
The new ramp/path between the school and the kindergarten is now operational. Access to the school grounds using the ramp is between the hours of 8:45 – 3:40. On either side of these hours, the bottom of the ramp will be chained off. Access outside of these hours needs to be arranged through the school office or a staff member by calling 5422 1855.
A reminder to all members of the school community the staff car park is not to be used to walk between the school and the kindergarten for safety reasons. Now that the ramp/path is operational the pedestrian gate next to the car park gates should be used following the path, crossing the road in front of the boom gate using the marked pedestrian crossing and then down the ramp.
* Please do not access the school site at any time via the staff car park for safety
reasons.
* Please do not park in the kinder carpark unless it is your kinder day and you are a kinder family.
Uniform Ordering
School uniforms are available for purchase online direct from A Plus Schoolwear www.aplusschoolwear.com.au
When ordering uniforms please put the studio number of your child for easier delivery.
Once uniforms arrive at school, they will be sent home with your child.
Contact Details
There are times when we will need to contact you during a school day. It is important we have your most up to date contact details on file.
Please update these on Compass or email the school at kyneton.ps@education.vic.gov.au so we can update our records. Please include parent/carers’ name, address, phone numbers, email address and emergency contact details.
Student Attendance
If your child is sick or absent, you are required to notify the school as soon as possible on the day of absence, by logging your child’s absence using our school’s Parental Portal in Compass.
Notifying the school of your child’s absence either prior to, or on the day that they will be away, helps ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and will fulfil your legal responsibility.
Victorian government schools are required to contact parents/carers as soon as practicable on the same day of an unexplained student absence. If your child is absent on a particular day and you have not contacted the school to explain why, the absence will be marked as unexplained. It is a DET requirement that we have a reason for each child's absence.
This system also promotes daily school attendance. Going to school every day is the single most important part of your child’s education, they learn new things every day – missing school puts them behind.
The Kyneton Primary School Attendance Policy which outlines the school’s processes and procedures for monitoring, recording and following-up of student absences is available on our website www.kynetonprimaryschool.com.au
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.
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 notification to ensure you receive all communications.
Please click on the “Welcome to Compass” booklets for further assistance or contact the office.