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HEALTHY EATING

At Kings Park Primary we are proud to promote healthy eating choices. Therefore you are requested to pack healthy food for

students to eat at recess and lunch. Fast foods are not considered healthy food options and are not permitted to be brought to

school.

Play Lunch

Parents are advised to provide each child with ‘PLAY LUNCH’ that is something suitable to eat and/or drink at the first

recess break e.g. Cut vegetables and/or fruit. Play lunch should be wrapped separately.

Lunch

Students should be provided with a healthy lunch that could include a drink (no glass containers are permitted). Lunch boxes

and drink containers should be clearly labelled with the student’s name. Staff supervise the eating of lunch indoors. If you

are bringing a lunch for your child it must be at to the school office by 12:30p.m.

Canteen

Lunches can be purchased from the Canteen. Price lists are sent home at the beginning of the year. Extra lists are available

from the office. Over the counter snack, sales are made at morning recess and during the lunch recess. Lunch orders must be

placed in the lunch box located in the child’s classroom. Parents are not to take lunch orders to the canteen. Lunch orders

are sent to the Canteen from the classroom before 9.10am each day.

Canteen Ordering Procedure

(The following information should be written on a plain brown paper bag with correct money enclosed where possible)

NAME: CLASS: ORDER:

If a child forgets their lunch or loses the money, the lunch will be organised by the office staff on the understanding that any

cost incurred will be reimbursed the following day.

All lunch orders should be written on a brown paper bag with the correct money, if possible, in the bag. Any change required over $5.00 will be sent to the office for collection. All other change will be placed in the child’s lunch bag. Lunch bags purchased from school will be at a charge of .20c. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE USING THE 2019 PRICE LIST.

ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (2019 KEY IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES)

Each year schools prioritise the main areas that may require improvement or a continued focus. The school is committed to

continuing to work on delivering an engaging curriculum program that maximises the learning opportunities for all students

to succeed. In 2019, as a school our focus will be to continue to :

Key Improvement Strategy 1

Enhance teacher instructional practice to develop and improve the teaching of Reading comprehension strategies from Prep to Year 6.

Key Improvement Strategy 2

Enhance teacher instructional practice to develop and improve the teaching of writing from Prep to Year 6 through the use of rich, authentic texts as mentor or model texts for effective writing instruction

Key Improvement Strategy 3

Enhance teacher instructional practice and content knowledge to improve the teaching of Numeracy strategies from F to 6.

Key Improvement Strategy 4

To create the conditions, employ the practices and develop the behaviours, attitudes and learning environments that are con-ducive to student voice and agency.

At Kings Park Primary School we hold high expectations for our students and we look forward to providing the very best educational program for all the students at our school in 2019.

Girl Guiding is open to all girls from the age of 5 - 18 in and around the Brimbank area. There are many activities

covered in the program. Our main aim is for them to have fun, learn life skills and to learn to get on with others.

Contact: Carolyn Maggs 9311 1820 or 0418 536 084

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Kings Park Primary School

Kings Park Primary School — Gillespie Road St. Albans, 3021

Tel (03)9367 6555 Fax (03) 9364 1099

Email: kings.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov

www.kpps.vic.edu.au

Principal:

Jodi Park

Assistant Principal

Jaye Giacomin

Newsletter No: 1 Date: 8th February, 2019

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, February 15th - Interschool Sport KP vs Albanvale (away) 9:10 - 11:00am.

- Grade 2 cricket clinic 11:20am - 3:20pm

Monday, February 18th - Meet the Teacher week begins

- Grade 6 Sailing - Albert Park Lake (6S and half of 6A)

Tuesday, February 19th - Grade 5 Coach Approach Incursion - 1:30 - 3:15pm.

Friday, February 22nd - Interschool Sport KP vs Movelle (home game) 9:15a.m. start

Monday, February 25th - Grade 6 Saling - Albert Park Lake (6H and half of 6A)

Tuesday, February 26th - Curriculum Day - No children to attend on this day

Thursday, February 28th - Deer Park District swimming trials - St. Albans Leisure Centre

Friday, March 1st - Interschool Sport KP vs Derimut PS (home game) 9:15am start

Monday, March 4th - Grade 6 Parliament Incursion

Friday, March 8th - Interschool Sport KP vs Deer Park Nth (home game) 9:15am start

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Welcome to the 2019 school year.

I would like to welcome all students and families to Kings

Park Primary School in 2019. An excellent start has been

made to what promises to be another very successful school

year.

We are indeed fortunate to have a staff committed to

implementing the very best educational practise for all of our

students. This year we are pleased to welcome 3 new staff

members, Ms Lara Risteska 4R, Ms Christina Georgelos 5G

and Ms Caitlin Briffa 1D we know they will be a wonderful

addition to our Kings Park team.

Please contact us if you have any concerns and/or questions

about the school’s program and procedures. An opportunity

for you to “meet the teacher” has been scheduled for week 4

(Monday 18th – Friday 22th February), a notice with all the

details has been sent home.

I look forward to meeting each of you and to working with

you and your children throughout the year. A warm welcome

to new and old families – I wish you well for the remainder of

the year.

CAMP, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

A letter has been sent home requesting families who are on a

Health Care Card or Pension Card to come to the office so that

we may complete a form to apply for the grant of $125.00 on

your behalf. This grant can be used to pay for excursions,

camps etc. during the year.

If you were on this grant last year, the total that was not used

will be carried forward, but you MUST apply again for 2019.

Cards must be presented by the end of February and your card

must be valid on the 30th January, 2019.

SCHOOL COMSUMABLE ITEMS PAYMENT

This payment of $130.00 covers your child’s books and

supplies for the entire year. All families are required to pay

this amount.

If you have not yet paid this, could you please do so as soon as

possible. If you need to pay this in instalments, please contact

the office and a payment booklet will be issued.. A payment

must be made on a fortnightly basis. If you have any queries

please contact the office on 9367 6555.

BRINGING ITEMS DURING SCHOOL HOURS .

Parents who bring lunches, reader bags etc for their child/ren

must go to the office not to the classroom. Under no

circumstances are parents to go straight to the classroom, they

must go via

CAMP AUSTRALIA - AFTER SCHOOL CARE P ROGRAM

Bookings for Outside School Hours Care are now open for

2019. Register at: https://pp.campaustralia.com.au/

account/register-contents

CURRICULUM DAY

A Curriculum Day will be held on Tuesday, 26th February,

2019. No children to attend school on this day.

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TRAFFIC SAFETY AROUND THE SCHOOL

Students are NOT permitted to walk through the school car park even when accompanied by an

adult.

Students and parents should use the pedestrian crossing on Gillespie Rd & Kurung Dr. A little

inconvenience to walk to the crossing could result in a life saved.

Parents are role models and should set a good example by using the pedestrian crossing - there

have been many accidents involving students inappropriately crossing the road. Many times I hear

from parents that they want the best for their children and then I observe them inappropriately

crossing a busy road. Good safe habits can only be developed when parents set the standard. If you

care then you will use the crossing-after an accident being sorry will not put things right or repair

the damage.

Normal traffic rules apply around the school. In the interest of student safety please observe the

rules. Penalties (fines) are issued by local government traffic officers and police for traffic in-

fringements.

Observe 40 kph speed limit

Avoid double parking

No U – turns

Don’t leave your vehicle unattended with toddlers in the car

Park only in designated areas

Don’t park on the footpath

Please note that the school car park is only for use by staff and deliveries. Parents are not

permitted to use the staff car park.

SCHOOL TIMES

8.55am Students should be at school by 8.55am

9.00am School commences PLEASE DON’T BE LATE

9.00am – 11:00am

11.00am - 11.20am

11.20am - 12.30pm

12.30pm - 12.45pm

12.45pm - 1.30pm

1.30pm - 3.20pm

3.20pm

Sessions 1 & 2

Recess

Lesson 3

Lunch in classroom

Lunch outside

Lessons 4 & 5

Dismissal

JEWELLERY

In the interest of student health and

safety, the only jewellery to be worn

at school is a watch, and studs or

sleeper earrings. No bracelets allowed.

SCHOOL DRESS CODE

The Kings Park Primary School Council has determined that all students attending Kings Park Primary School

form list was sent home for your information at the end of 2018. If you are not sure what our uniform consists of a list i

Uniforms are available from the school office during school office hours 8.30am to 4.00pm

LOST PROPERTY

Lost property is kept outside the office. Clothing that is clearly named is redistributed at the end of each day. Other ite

then sent to a local charity or recycled for emergency clothing. Please name all your child

drink bottles. Also, please check the name does not fade over time.

STUDENT DISMISSAL PROCEDURE AT 3.20PM

Your cooperation is requested with the following procedure to ensure that there is the minimum disruption to classes and safe procedures are practised.

Please wait outside the building when waiting to collect students when school finishes at 3.20pm. Students from Prep/1 and Ye

rooms via the external doors. All Prep/1 and Year 2 remaining in classrooms at

PLEASE ADVISE THE OFFICE IF YOU WILL BE LATE TO COLLECT YOUR CHILD FROM SCHOOL.

Students, parents, carers and older siblings are encouraged to arrange to meet students from years 3 to 6 at a designated mee

child’s class teacher if you are unsure of which door to wait at. Please do not congregate outside the school office for the safet

COLLECTING STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL TIME

Students can only be released from school during school hours for medical, dental or in an emergency and only if a parent/guardian or a person

has first visited the school office. If a sibling, family friend or someone who does not usually collect your child is pickin

a note with them.

The office staff will issue an authorisation confirming that the student is to be released from school. Teachers will not rel

the correct authorisation from the office.

reason for an earlier dismissal

This procedure is necessary for the welfare and safety of the students in our care. Your cooperation with these procedures is

STUDENT ATTENDANCE:

Students are required to attend school every school day.

Legitimate reasons for being away are for illness & medical appointments that cannot be made out of school hours. A late nig

not acceptable reasons for a child to miss attending school.

Parents/guardians are required to inform the school each time a child is absent from school. You may do this in person, by w

through the school website (www.kpps.vic.edu.au) where you will find a form under absences or sending us a text to mobile n

LATE ARRIVALS

If your child/ren are coming to school 10 minutes or more late, parents

STUDENT BANKING

Wednesday morning is banking day. Children need to send their bank book to the office by 9:15am. The banking will be proces

teacher. Banking starts Wednesday, 13th February.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT AT SCHOOL

Parents, staff and students are not to bring any unnecessary or particularly valuable items to

school…the Department of Education and Training does not hold insurance for personal property.

This includes such items as electronic games, toys, mobile phones, calculators, sporting equipment

and items such as bikes, scooters and skateboards.

Please note: If you would like to have accident insurance for your child a brochure has

been sent home from EBM Insurance Co who offers personal accident insurance for a cost of

$29.00 per year.

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HATS/HAIR

Students are required to wear school hats for protection against

the sun. Hats in the school colours are available for purchase at

the school. Long hair (longer than shoulder length must be tied

back at all times.

In the interest of student health and

safety, the only jewellery to be worn

at school is a watch, and studs or

sleeper earrings. No bracelets allowed.

The Kings Park Primary School Council has determined that all students attending Kings Park Primary School must wear the official approved school uniform. A full uni-

form list was sent home for your information at the end of 2018. If you are not sure what our uniform consists of a list is available from the office.

Uniforms are available from the school office during school office hours 8.30am to 4.00pm

Lost property is kept outside the office. Clothing that is clearly named is redistributed at the end of each day. Other items are kept until the end of term. If unclaimed, they are

then sent to a local charity or recycled for emergency clothing. Please name all your child’s belongings clearly with a permanent marker including clothes, lunch boxes and

drink bottles. Also, please check the name does not fade over time.

STUDENT DISMISSAL PROCEDURE AT 3.20PM

with the following procedure to ensure that there is the minimum disruption to classes and safe procedures are practised.

Please wait outside the building when waiting to collect students when school finishes at 3.20pm. Students from Prep/1 and Year 2 classes are dismissed from the class-

All Prep/1 and Year 2 remaining in classrooms at 3.30pm will be taken to the office for collection.

PLEASE ADVISE THE OFFICE IF YOU WILL BE LATE TO COLLECT YOUR CHILD FROM SCHOOL.

Students, parents, carers and older siblings are encouraged to arrange to meet students from years 3 to 6 at a designated meeting place in the school yard. Check with your

s class teacher if you are unsure of which door to wait at. Please do not congregate outside the school office for the safety of children leaving the grounds.

COLLECTING STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL TIME

be released from school during school hours for medical, dental or in an emergency and only if a parent/guardian or a person authorised by a parent/guardian

has first visited the school office. If a sibling, family friend or someone who does not usually collect your child is picking up your child early, please ring and inform us or send

The office staff will issue an authorisation confirming that the student is to be released from school. Teachers will not release a student from a class unless they have received

the correct authorisation from the office. To avoid disruption students are not released from class after 3.00pm. Please call at the office prior to 3.00pm if you have a legitimate

This procedure is necessary for the welfare and safety of the students in our care. Your cooperation with these procedures is required.

Students are required to attend school every school day.

Legitimate reasons for being away are for illness & medical appointments that cannot be made out of school hours. A late night, family shopping trip, baby sitting siblings are

acceptable reasons for a child to miss attending school. All students are required to attend school every school day.

Parents/guardians are required to inform the school each time a child is absent from school. You may do this in person, by writing a note, telephoning the office(93676555),

through the school website (www.kpps.vic.edu.au) where you will find a form under absences or sending us a text to mobile number 0428 670 656

If your child/ren are coming to school 10 minutes or more late, parents MUST escort them to the office to collect a late pass. Children must not be sent in on their own.

Wednesday morning is banking day. Children need to send their bank book to the office by 9:15am. The banking will be processed and the bank book returned to the class

teacher. Banking starts Wednesday, 13th February.

FOOTWEAR

It is essential in the interest of Student Health, Wel-

fare and Safety that students wear appropriate footwear.

Inappropriate footwear (built-up shoes, clogs, thongs,

etc) that restricts participation in school activities are not

permitted. Toes should be totally covered by the shoe.