School News

Assembly  30th November   

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Assembly 7th December

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Superhero     Ella    29th November

This week Ella is receiving the award for our school values of Care and Respect. It was difficult to narrow it down to two of our school values, as this superhero has the attributes of all of them and shows them daily.

In the classroom, Ella shows respect to all teachers by listening attentively and being engaged in lessons. She contributes to class discussions and works hard to achieve great results by taking on feedback from her teacher. She does this both at school and during remote learning.

Ella is always looking out for her friends by helping them succeed with their learning and looking after them when they are feeling down. She is a very selfless person, who is always considerate of others’ feelings, often making her the peacekeeper between friends (this can be a big role to take on).

She doesn’t only look out for close friends but checks in on and helps all of her peers and teachers as well. Another way she shows respect is by being encouraging and fair to her teammates and opponents when playing her favourite sport (Basketball)!

This Year 6 girl’s friendly nature and respectful behaviour makes her a very important addition to her classroom in Studio 13.

Congratulations Ella and best wishes for her last few weeks of primary school year.

Superhero     Maddison   6th December

Since the beginning of 2021, Maddison has presented all 6 of our school values consistently. However, this award is being given specifically for the values Care, Respect and Responsibility, which she embodies completely. 

Maddison is incredibly caring and supportive to her peers, be they close friends or classmates. Her friendly and fun-loving attitude makes this student very approachable, and it is obvious that others feel comfortable around them.

Maddison is respectful to everyone around her. She never calls out or talks over others when they are talking. She is gentle with how she talks to others and always tries to comfort her peers when they are feeling down. Maddison is an incredible support to others in the classroom, acting as guide for her peers when she has developed her understanding of a topic. She’s very respectful when taking on feedback or receiving assistance from staff or her peers and applies it to the best of her ability.

This Superhero has shown how responsible she can be by taking on a role as a Student Council Member and does so with pride, determination, and enthusiasm. Maddison is a student that can be relied on to take whatever job she is doing seriously but knows how and when to have fun.

Maddison always follows our school’s behaviour expectations to a tee and has proven herself to be a fantastic role model as a Prep Buddy. 

Studio 11 is extremely proud to have Maddison as part of their class.

Congratulations Maddison, we hope you have a great week!

Awards

Congratulations to the following students for receiving awards

Beau, Pfeiffer, Louise, Aria, Thristan, Bridget, Tommy, Alice, Mason, Matilda, Jade, Eli, Tully, Olive, Digger, Gwen, Arthur, Dayne, Jimmy, Leo, Cindy, Kaleb, Henry, Evelyn, Harper, Ayva, Clark, Aarav, Alex, Peyton, Aubrey, Josie, Alexis, Thomas, Lila, Mavis, Ruby, Rex, Annabell, Mason, Jessica, Renny.

Student Council

Thank you to the following students for your time as a Student Council Representative for 2021.

Aria, Michael, Rosie, Riley, Isabelle, Isaac, Maddison, Jordi, Macey

Gardening Club

Thank you to the following students for your involvement in our Gardening team for 2021.

Ciaran, Alexis, Leah, Jem, Harry, James, Charlie, Cohen, Ella, Aubrey, Jack, Michael, Sailor, Hollie, Mila, Marnie.

School Production

What a wonderful day we had last Thursday with children exploding with great singing, happiness and colour.  Musicians, MCs, singers and dancers all worked together to create our special performance based on the Taungurung seven seasons. The grand finale with the grade 5-6 brought the show to a wonderful conclusion, celebrating their energy and dedication to the production.

The video is expected to be ready next week and a link will be send via compass.

Ms Polly

Class Parties

Notes have gone home from each Studio regarding Class Parties explaining what to send with your child and the day it is on. Please see the table below.

Morning Tea

This week we were delighted to receive a Morning Tea for our Staff by Woolworths Kyneton in recognition for our work we do for the Community. We thank you for this very kind gesture.

Thank you Cards

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Sub Committee is pleased to provide an end of year update on some of the key initiatives undertaken throughout this disrupted year as well as some indication of what to expect in 2022. The school is a member of the Sustainability Victoria – ResourceSmart program which assists schools embed sustainability across their operations.

2021 Highlights

Ongoing participation in River Detectives which includes regular water sampling of the Campaspe River at Hutton St as part of a state-wide citizen science program assessing water quality (www.riverdetectives.net.au)

• Installation of an additional 23kW of Solar Panels in May which so far has led to 7.6 tons of CO2 avoided and has dropped overall Electricity Consumption by 15% to date, noting that this will increase further over summer if it is sunny! As well as now exporting over 3000kWh of solar generated energy into the local Kyneton network.
• Whole school involvement in ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ with the removal of all the litter from the school grounds, No Packet November is then a supporting program to reduce the amount of packing brought to school in lunchboxes.
• Adding our Sustainability program to the KPS webpage (www.kynetonprimaryschool.com.au/sustainability) to start collecting and sharing our Sustainability journey with both the school and wider community
• Biodiversity Audit undertaken to identify both the flora and fauna on site
• Saving Water posters designed within school and placed around the school buildings
• School Environmental Management Plan with 3 yr plan against key targets approved by School Council
• FOGO bins to collect the lunch leftovers and masses of fruit peelings!

 Proposed  additions for the 2022 Program

• Expand the work of the Gardening and Sustainability Group
• Build and install Bush Tucker Garden
• School support for Ride and Walk to School Days
• Review and update the recycling program across the school with new clear signs

And lastly many thanks to Megan Mathews and Ellie Tracey for the continued support in delivering the initiatives despite the disrupted school year.

Canteen News

Please note that the Canteen will be closed on the last day of term (Friday 17th December). 

Prep Transition

The second transition session will be held on Tuesday 14th December from 9:30am – 11:45am. This longer session will include all of our Foundation students together and will give the children an opportunity to have a play at recess time. Children are to bring along a hat and morning snack for this session.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school on 5422 1855 should you require any further information. 

Maxim Book Pack Orders Close Monday 13th December

A reminder that 2022 book pack orders with Maxim Office Group close on Monday 13th December 2021. It is important that orders are placed by this date to ensure delivery in time for the start of 2022.Please be aware that purchasing these packs ensure that your child/ren have all of the necessary stationery and book items required for the classroom and specialist areas. Students who have not purchased book packs will be provided with access to shared sets of items to use.Orders can be made via our dedicated Kyneton Primary School online ordering portal with Maxim at www.maxim.booklists.com.au using the access code KYNEPS. Detailed instructions on how to order these packs are included on Page 3 of the Parent Payment notices below.

Packs ordered by the 13th December will be delivered to the school for collection on Friday 28th January 2022 between 9:30am – 1:30pm. 

Please note collection times are as follows:

Surname A-H      9:30am – 11:00am                            ​

Surname I-Z         12:00pm – 1:30pm

Visitors will need to comply with DET requirements when accessing our school buildings. These currently include QR code check in, be fully vaccinated, wear a face mask inside and use hand sanitiser (unless a medical exemption applies to any of these). These restrictions may change by Friday 28th January 2022.

Change of Bank Account

Kyneton Primary School now has a new bank account with CBA.  

The details are -

BSB 063-000 Account Number 14033609

Please use these updated details if you are transferring money to the school.  

Please also remember to use your CHILD'S name as the reference.

Managing illness in schools and early childhood - COVID 19

Dear KPS Community

One of the most important things we can do to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community is to stay at home when we are unwell, even when we have the mildest of symptoms.

What you need to know

Young children with persistent mild symptoms

Younger children (pre-school up to Grade 2) may have prolonged post-viral symptoms such as a runny nose or cough and may return to school following a negative COVID-19 test even if they are not completely free of symptoms. They will need a medical certificate from their GP to confirm they are otherwise well or have recovered from their acute illness.

Any worsening of symptoms will require review and repeat COVID-19 testing, if considered appropriate by the doctor.

Students with a negative COVID-19 test whose symptoms have completely resolved do not need a medical certificate to return to the school.

For further information for schools and to distribute to families see: Managing illness in schools and early childhood services during the COVID-19 pandemic. I have also attached the fact sheet behind this link to this message.

Hats required in Term 4

In line with our Sun Safe policy children are required to wear the school uniform wide brimmed or bucket hats when playing outside in Term 1 and Term 4. Please ensure your child brings their hat to school every day for outside play. 

Hats are $11 and available to purchase from our uniform supplier AGS Prints or from the school office.

Happy Families

Remember you can sign up free for the Happy Families membership using the school's link below. 

Lunch Orders on Qkr!

Lunch orders are available to order on the Qkr! app. Qkr! allows lunches to be ordered up to 14 days in advance and can be placed up to 9:30am on the day of supply.  Children can still bring in their own container for their lunch to be provided in.  Please ensure containers are clearly marked with their name.

We ask that all lunches are ordered via the Qkr! app and any use of cash is limited as much as possible.

Accessing Compass

It is important that parents access the Parental Portal in Compass at https://kynetonps.vic.jdlf.com.au. A Compass App is also available for download. Ensure to have your notifications enabled to keep across of all of our school news.

Compass is our main method of communicating with families. 

Using our parent portal will enable you to –

• Keep up to date with school news and important 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 interviews

“Welcome to Compass” booklets for parents and families are available from the school office. Office staff are happy to assist you with accessing Compass and resetting your password when required.