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Kingsville PS Newsletter
Issue 1: 3rd February
Compass
Principal's Message
As principal I would like to take the opportunity in this first newsletter of 2023 to welcome all members of the school community as we embark on a new year together.
As noted in the Compass post yesterday subject: a great start to the school year, my congratulations to –
The beginning of each school year is I feel a suitable time to reflect upon the early days of our school and in turn, who we are now in place and time. So, that all important extract from the history books especially for new Kingsville parents.
Kingsville Primary School first opened the doors on August 1st 1919. Over the years the “large red brick school” as it has often been referred to, has stood the test of time and its inhabitants have witnessed many changes in the decades since day one. Back in 1919, the main building boasted eleven classrooms, a staffroom, one store room, an office and a foyer area. A photograph of the time shows the significant two storey structure dominated the physical landscape of the area and even now, with built up housing and the adjacent large greenbelt, it can be seen from quite a distance.
Two hundred and eighty children were enrolled or taken in on the first day. All the records were entered by hand and a long line of prospective students so the history books tell us, stretched out the door and around the corner. Within a week another 59 students had been added to the school enrolment then, by the end of August the total was 387 and by December and the Christmas break 410 students. Obviously the word spread quickly right from those early days that Kingsville was a great school.
Now in 2023 there are of course many changes to school facilities and the school neighbourhood area. The core business of this historic school however, remains the same being, the care of and education of the students. We are fortunate that teachers, support staff and leadership are supported in this work by an engaged and passionate community of currently 358 families. Within these families there are 20 different languages spoken, 20 countries the students were born in and, 32 countries identified as country of origin.
Our community embraces newcomers and is clearly supportive of all members. I personally know it also to be one which reaches out and demonstrates care and generosity not only to members of this community but, to others near and far. This was clearly evidenced in so many ways throughout the challenging times during the last three years and continues now in 2023.
Now at this point in time, we should be collectively looking forward to a productive and meaningful school year. I invite all parents, carers, and family members to join with us as we move through the 2023 school life journey.
The school set up and waiting for the students to arrive and, teachers engaged in a full planning day and last minute preperations.
Monday 30th January
A very different picture and atmosphere, as most of the students from Levels 1-6 descended on their school. The sight and sounds of students so wonderful to hear and see, brought the school back to life very quickly.
Tuesday 31st January
The class of 2029 ( ie when they graduate from primary school), made up of 29 boys and 35 girls arrived and they and their families, were welcomed into the school.
There are 3.0 vacancies in the parent member category and nomination forms are available from the main office or may be emailed if requested.
NB. Nominations close at 4pm next Monday February 6th.
The first day of Term 1 each year is a student free day in all government schools in Victoria. The remaining three are set by schools and approved by the School Council.
Friday 27 January 2023
Tuesday 13 June 2023
Friday 4 August 2023 and
Monday 20 November
As noted in the Compass post yesterday subject: a great start to the school year, my congratulations to –
- all KPS students - Foundation to Year 6 for settling into all of their new learning environments so quickly
- KPS staff teaching, support, admin, and leadership
- KPS families- immediate and extended, who have supported the students and contributed greatly to a memorable start to the 2023 school year.
The beginning of each school year is I feel a suitable time to reflect upon the early days of our school and in turn, who we are now in place and time. So, that all important extract from the history books especially for new Kingsville parents.
Kingsville Primary School first opened the doors on August 1st 1919. Over the years the “large red brick school” as it has often been referred to, has stood the test of time and its inhabitants have witnessed many changes in the decades since day one. Back in 1919, the main building boasted eleven classrooms, a staffroom, one store room, an office and a foyer area. A photograph of the time shows the significant two storey structure dominated the physical landscape of the area and even now, with built up housing and the adjacent large greenbelt, it can be seen from quite a distance.
Two hundred and eighty children were enrolled or taken in on the first day. All the records were entered by hand and a long line of prospective students so the history books tell us, stretched out the door and around the corner. Within a week another 59 students had been added to the school enrolment then, by the end of August the total was 387 and by December and the Christmas break 410 students. Obviously the word spread quickly right from those early days that Kingsville was a great school.
Now in 2023 there are of course many changes to school facilities and the school neighbourhood area. The core business of this historic school however, remains the same being, the care of and education of the students. We are fortunate that teachers, support staff and leadership are supported in this work by an engaged and passionate community of currently 358 families. Within these families there are 20 different languages spoken, 20 countries the students were born in and, 32 countries identified as country of origin.
Our community embraces newcomers and is clearly supportive of all members. I personally know it also to be one which reaches out and demonstrates care and generosity not only to members of this community but, to others near and far. This was clearly evidenced in so many ways throughout the challenging times during the last three years and continues now in 2023.
Now at this point in time, we should be collectively looking forward to a productive and meaningful school year. I invite all parents, carers, and family members to join with us as we move through the 2023 school life journey.
Beginning 2023 - snapshot
Friday 27th JanuaryThe school set up and waiting for the students to arrive and, teachers engaged in a full planning day and last minute preperations.
Monday 30th January
A very different picture and atmosphere, as most of the students from Levels 1-6 descended on their school. The sight and sounds of students so wonderful to hear and see, brought the school back to life very quickly.
Tuesday 31st January
The class of 2029 ( ie when they graduate from primary school), made up of 29 boys and 35 girls arrived and they and their families, were welcomed into the school.
School Council News
The notice of election and call for nominations for the 2023 school council year was posted on Compass Monday 30th January. Please take the time to have a look at this information.There are 3.0 vacancies in the parent member category and nomination forms are available from the main office or may be emailed if requested.
NB. Nominations close at 4pm next Monday February 6th.
Student Free Days 2023
Each year Victorian government schools allocate four student free days (when student instruction does not occur). These days are used for professional development, school planning and administration, curriculum development and, student assessment and reporting.The first day of Term 1 each year is a student free day in all government schools in Victoria. The remaining three are set by schools and approved by the School Council.
Friday 27 January 2023
Tuesday 13 June 2023
Friday 4 August 2023 and
Monday 20 November
Student Leadership 2023
There are a number of elected student leadership roles across all levels F – 6. Many of these are determined during Term 1 however, our School Captains and Vice Captains are in place and have taken up their responsibilities with great dedication already. These students will be acknowledged to begin the school year at our first school assembly.
School Captains:
Levi Giacomin
Gauri Gautam
School Vice Captains:
Ben Marmo
Amelia Tagg
Parent Teacher Meetings
- Wednesday 22nd February
- Access to bookings will be available via Compass Friday 10th February
Parent Teacher meetings are a valuable opportunity to connect and develop the working relationships between parents/carers and teachers. This meeting is an opportunity to reflect and highlight the child’s strengths, discuss any academic and or/social challenges or successes, and share other vital information.
Parent support and involvement in the education of their child/ren is a critical factor which impacts on their engagement and achievement. Creating a true partnership between home and school establishes shared expectations and a common language as for the child, supporting them in achieving their full potential. We encourage all parents to take the time to attend these meetings.
Teacher Planning Week
In 2023 Kingsville will continue to have two teacher planning weeks, one in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2.
The Semester 1 planning week will be completed in Week 4, beginning Monday 13th February.
What happens during this week?
Over the course of planning week each cohort of teachers is allocated a day to collaboratively plan the teaching and learning experiences and opportunities that will take place throughout the semester. This planning is driven by student, class and cohort data, making the teaching and learning relevant and meaningful for students.
Kingsville, through the PYP framework, utilises an inquiry-based, student-centred transdisciplinary curriculum framework that builds conceptual understanding. Through acknowledging and aiming to meet the diverse needs of the student – physically, socially, intellectually, emotionally – the programme aims to create learning that is engaging, relevant challenging and significant.
Within their teaching teams, teachers will also develop a yearly Program of Inquiry, mapping out the six transdisciplinary units of the Primary Years Programme across the year, and connecting the Learning Areas of English, Maths, Humanities, Science, Health and PE, Technology and The Arts to these units of inquiry.
Planning week is a significant undertaking by the school, both logistically and financially, however we value the time this provides for teachers to plan, develop, and implement high-quality, targeted teaching and learning programs.
On the day that teaching teams are planning the classroom program is supported by the specialist teachers and casual relief teachers.
The dates of different levels planning days will be provided as soon as possible.
The Semester 1 planning week will be completed in Week 4, beginning Monday 13th February.
What happens during this week?
Over the course of planning week each cohort of teachers is allocated a day to collaboratively plan the teaching and learning experiences and opportunities that will take place throughout the semester. This planning is driven by student, class and cohort data, making the teaching and learning relevant and meaningful for students.
Kingsville, through the PYP framework, utilises an inquiry-based, student-centred transdisciplinary curriculum framework that builds conceptual understanding. Through acknowledging and aiming to meet the diverse needs of the student – physically, socially, intellectually, emotionally – the programme aims to create learning that is engaging, relevant challenging and significant.
Within their teaching teams, teachers will also develop a yearly Program of Inquiry, mapping out the six transdisciplinary units of the Primary Years Programme across the year, and connecting the Learning Areas of English, Maths, Humanities, Science, Health and PE, Technology and The Arts to these units of inquiry.
Planning week is a significant undertaking by the school, both logistically and financially, however we value the time this provides for teachers to plan, develop, and implement high-quality, targeted teaching and learning programs.
On the day that teaching teams are planning the classroom program is supported by the specialist teachers and casual relief teachers.
The dates of different levels planning days will be provided as soon as possible.
KPS Student-Free Day Reflection
Each year schools receive 4 student-free days (when student instruction does not occur) for professional development, school planning and administration, curriculum development and student assessment and reporting.
The first day of Term 1 each year must be a student-free day in all government schools to allow for appropriate planning to take place for the arrival of students.
At Kingsville Primary School, this day saw all staff engaged in critical reflection and discussion on our 2023 Annual Implementation Plan, a document which outlines our goals, targets and key improvement strategies for driving improvement over the course of this year.
The value derived from these opportunities can be seen in the high-quality planning and instruction that occurs in our classrooms on a daily basis.
The first day of Term 1 each year must be a student-free day in all government schools to allow for appropriate planning to take place for the arrival of students.
At Kingsville Primary School, this day saw all staff engaged in critical reflection and discussion on our 2023 Annual Implementation Plan, a document which outlines our goals, targets and key improvement strategies for driving improvement over the course of this year.
The value derived from these opportunities can be seen in the high-quality planning and instruction that occurs in our classrooms on a daily basis.
Annual Privacy Reminder
In line with DET requirements please see annual privacy reminder for school community. This is published to assure parents/guardians that the school is complying with the Privacy and Data Protection Act.
Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy (on DET website).
Please take time to remind yourself of the school’s collection statement, found on our website.
For more information about privacy, see: Schools’ Privacy Policy – information for parents.
Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy (on DET website).
Please take time to remind yourself of the school’s collection statement, found on our website.
For more information about privacy, see: Schools’ Privacy Policy – information for parents.
Happy Birthday
1st January – 3rd February
Happy birthday to Veeron Naicker, Liam O’Shaughnessy, Sam Couper, Georgia Ellis, Flynn Messig, Lochy West, Elke Yorke, Millie Wheeler, Marlie Kupsch, Phoebe Preston, Erica Heap, Julian Browne, Isis McKenzie, Atlas Hawkins, Phoebe Sherwood, Nicholas Casaneanu, Emma Hernandez, Louis Daglish, Henry McDonald, Dylan Vellu, Oliver Pugsley, Issy Ciolli, Heidi Land,
Lewis Metcalf, Charlie Clenick, Hestan Ho, Ruby Fillis, Indie Johnstone, Eva Boddey, Elliot Millar, HugoMessig, Helina Tebeje, Mia Edwards, Seb Moca, Ben Marmo, Andy Diep, Tadhg Avery, Jake Daglish & Scarlett Domone.
Happy birthday to Veeron Naicker, Liam O’Shaughnessy, Sam Couper, Georgia Ellis, Flynn Messig, Lochy West, Elke Yorke, Millie Wheeler, Marlie Kupsch, Phoebe Preston, Erica Heap, Julian Browne, Isis McKenzie, Atlas Hawkins, Phoebe Sherwood, Nicholas Casaneanu, Emma Hernandez, Louis Daglish, Henry McDonald, Dylan Vellu, Oliver Pugsley, Issy Ciolli, Heidi Land,
Lewis Metcalf, Charlie Clenick, Hestan Ho, Ruby Fillis, Indie Johnstone, Eva Boddey, Elliot Millar, HugoMessig, Helina Tebeje, Mia Edwards, Seb Moca, Ben Marmo, Andy Diep, Tadhg Avery, Jake Daglish & Scarlett Domone.
Classroom Cuisine
Please see a flyer from Classroom Cuisine. Lunches begin next Wednesday 8th February.
Classroom Cuisine
Classroom Cuisine
