School News
Week 8 Assembly
Please find a link to our assembly from Monday.
Superhero Isobel 3rd September 2021
This week’s superhero is receiving the award for the School Values of Excellence and Care.
Isobel is highly motivated and driven to do her best at all times. She has worked hard to maintain focus during independent learning tasks in order to finish work on time and to an excellent quality.
Isobel participates in classroom activities and discussions with enthusiasm, sharing her ideas and listening intently to the contributions of others.
She is polite to her teachers and her peers, and cooperates with others in learning tasks and classroom games.
Isobel is organised with her materials, getting her books ready at the start of lessons and packing items away promptly at the end of lessons.
As well as showing an excellent work ethic, Isobel displays care for her peers, checking on them and helping them with work tasks and friendship concerns.
Studio 6 is very lucky to have her.
Congratulations Isobel, we hope you have a fantastic week!
Classroom Awards
The following students will receive Studio awards in our next virtual assembly.
Bentley, Eve, Callum, Hudson, Storm, Aydan, Hugo, Emma, Jack, Lachlan, Alfred, Rosie, Sasha, Sasha, Henry, Sophia, Charlie, Flynn, Isobel, Madeleine, Tahlayla, Dylan, Alex, Austen, Bella, Kayla, Sarah, Charlie, Seth, Fergus.
Happy Families
Check out the free webinar offering below from Dr. Justin Coulson for our families who have signed up for their free Happy Families membership. If you haven't yet signed up it's not too late using the link below. https://members.happyfamilies.com.au/kyneton MONDAY 20 SEPTEMBER, 8pm AEST CHECK MY TIMEZONE.
If you’re a parent, you can’t help but know the strains of raising children. And studies confirm it beyond all doubt: having children is a sure-fire way for parents to end up stressed out, spent out, and worn out. The extra pressures of living in a modern world that’s become increasingly expensive, increasingly pressured, and increasingly paranoid (thanks to the media and being overtaken by COVID-19) only amplify the challenge so many of us face every day. Lockdown pressures have only exacerbated the overwhelm. Luckily, wellness blogs and Insta-influencers have come to the rescue!
With messages about #selfcare, they proclaim that all we need to do is slow down, breathe, “be mindful”, have a bubble bath, and make special time for the things that “light you up” so you can “live your best life”. They say we should exercise more, drink more water, and get more sleep – and everything will turn out for the best. Sadly, that’s not the reality for most of us. In “Overwhelm: Self-Care Strategies For When Everything Is Too Much”, Dr Justin Coulson delves into the latest research to explore what self-care can really look like for busy parents who just want a chance to go to the bathroom in peace. This 60-minute webinar will show you:
- Why our best efforts at self-care continually fail,
- Simple habit hacks that help every parent build better self-care practices,
- Evidence-based strategies parents can use even when the kids are around, and,
- The one piece of self-care advice that will change your family for the better… immediately.
Music News
Hi wonderful KPS community, this weekend I recorded a guided relaxation for students that assists with inner calm, imagination, and deep rest. Parents, caregivers, and teachers might enjoy going on this magical cloud journey too! You can download the MP3 on a device, and I am very happy for you to share this with friends and family far and wide. It is also on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__vWIiDnpI4. A deep relaxation for inner calm. It can be played at any time of the day, or just before bedtime for a good night’s rest. Find a warm, comfy place to sit or lie down and enjoy 10 minutes of “comfy cloud” time. Voice and keyboard by me, recorded at home by Andy Rigby. I am happy for any feedback as I might do one specifically for aiding with sleep polly.christie@education.vic.gov.au
In harmony,
Ms Polly Christie
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.
Do you have a child commencing Prep in 2022?
Enrolment packs are available for collection at the office or alternatively can be emailed to you.
As I am sure you can appreciate, due to the current restrictions surrounding COVID-19 we are still unable to confirm an on-site Prep transition program. We would love for your children to be able to experience our Prep space and meet their teachers in person, so should the guidelines change we will be in touch with updated information.
In the meantime you can visit the Kyneton Primary School website at www.kynetonprimaryschool.com.au for a recording of our 2021 Prep Information Session with myself, Assistant Principal Julie Arnephy and Prep Transition Coordinator Sharon Wilkes.
Please do not hesitate to contact the school on 5422 1855 should you require any further information.
Is your student leaving KPS in 2022?
Its that time of year again where the school is beginning to plan for our classes in 2022. If your child will not be continuing at KPS in 2022 please let us know to enable us to plan accordingly.
Increased cost of Subway orders
Subway orders on Mondays are now $7.00. We have new envelopes available at the office.
1/2 Price Uniform Items
We have a few winter tunics, winter skirts and summer dresses we are selling directly from school via Qkr!
The winter tunics and winter skirts are exactly the same as those sold by our uniform supplier.
The summer dresses are a slightly different design. A photo is on Qkr!
If interested in making a purchase please go into Qkr! and place your order and the item/s will be sent home with your child.
Numbers are limited and we will not have these available for sale again at these prices.
We think this is a fantastic cause and a great effort by our School's students.
QR Check In
The use of Service Victoria QR codes for electronic record keeping is mandatory for all workplaces to enable the effective contact tracing of any COVID-19 cases. This now includes schools. The public health intent of including schools in the QR code check in system for workplaces is to capture those visitors accessing school buildings or indoor facilities, but not those entering the school grounds for reasons such as school pick up. QR codes will now be required to be used by:
- all visitors, including contractors, external Department staff and building and maintenance staff
- all parents who enter the office when on the school site
Parents are still not permitted to enter classrooms.
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.
School Beanies
Kyneton Primary School Beanies are a perfect way of keeping warm. These are available to purchase on Qkr! for $12 each. One size fits all. As we have beanies in stock, once the order is placed the beanie will be sent home with your child.
The sale of beanies will also assist with raising funds towards portable gazebos to provide shelter for our students at outdoor events.
Please note that beanies are not part of the compulsory school uniform.
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.
Accessing Compass
It is important that parents access the Parental Portal in Compass at https://kynetonps.vic.jdlf.com.au .
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.