Newsletter 30th July 2025
Principal's Message
Thank You
A big thanks to Clare Brook and Clint McNerney for stepping in for me while I was on Long Service Leave. They did a fantastic job. A special thanks to Megan Mehnert, Emma Williams, Kate Dash and Ashley Griffiths for sharing and stepping into the deputy role. It was much appreciated and a great support for Clint McNerney and Clare Brook.
Welcome Back
Please find below a term planner for this term. Please note that events can change and new events may be added. For the most up-to-date information, please see the calendar on our app or website.
Pre-Primary Celebrate 100 Days
Pre-Primary classes had a dress up day on Monday celebrating 100 days of pre-primary. Some activities included making paper chains with 100 loops, stacking cups and creating 100 things.
Winter Uniforms
With this very cold weather we are seeing a number of students wearing jumpers and jackets that are not in the school colours or uniform. It is important for safety reasons to have students in uniform - or at least uniform colours. The second-hand uniform shop is open on Thursday mornings, or the Willetton Uniform, for new uniforms, is available online or in person. If your child is missing property, please check the lost property box in the quadrangle (outside the staffroom) as that is full of uniforms that have been left behind. It is important to label your child’s property to help them retrieve anything they have lost.
Kiss n Wave
The kiss n wave on the basketball courts is an ideal way to drop-off or pick-up students without the need to park. However, the kiss n wave is only available to students in Years 1-6 if they are capable of getting themselves and their belongings in and out of the car without adult help. Drivers should remain in the car in order to assist the efficient movement of cars through the kiss n wave.
Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
This week, we met with contractors to discuss the replacement of the old evaporative air conditioners with reverse cycle air conditioners. The main block had these replaced when that area was re-roofed. The replacements will impact the senior block and some early childhood units. This funding is a result of an election promise from Geoff Baker, MLA and the Cook government.
Termites
We have had the return of the dreaded termites in the quadrangle. This infestation is significant and will require some time to treat the infestation and repair the damage. The fencing will likely be in place for the rest of the year as the restoration will probably occur during the Christmas holidays. We ask that you try to avoid the verandah area outside Rooms 3-5 as much as possible to reduce congestion.
This week's Value
Achievements
Foyer Display - Rm 7
For the Love of Reading and the Joy of Getting Lost in Books
Book Week is just around the corner! It truly is one of the most fun times in our school - when stories come alive and imaginations soar. There's something so special about pausing to appreciate the wonder of books: the worlds they open, the characters we grow to love and the brilliant adventures that await inside every cover.
In Room 7, we’ve been sharing our favourite reads, diving into the reasons we adore them and thinking about who else might be excited by their pages. Our display is full of recommendations straight from the hearts of our readers, and we’d love for you to stop by and perhaps discover your next favourite book.
What's Been Happening...
NAIDOC Week
This week the Pre-primary to Year 6 students were fortunate to witness a performance of the Mooditj Mob from Wesley College, including didgeridoo, and hear from Jayden Boundry, a Wadjak Balardong Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji man and Noongar language teacher. They helped us kick off our NAIDOC celebrations. This will culminate with students from each class around the school presenting their class’s learnings in front of students from every other class in a Yarning Circle on Wednesday 6th August.
Upcoming Events...
Student Council Fundraiser
The Student Council is raising funds for Motor Neuron Disease research. Please wear your pyjamas on Thursday 7th August and bring a gold coin (or two) donation. If we raise over $400, the Student Council will be dunked in an icy bath of water at recess.
Korean Pre-service Teacher Visit
On Thursday 14th August, we will host a group of pre-service Korean teachers who are visiting Australia (through Curtin University). Some of our classes will have these teachers in the room observing the lessons. Please make them welcome.
Sport News
Faction Athletics Carnival
The faction carnival is in Week 4. The competitors for the jumps, throw, 200m, 400m, divisions and team games will be on the sports notice board next week. Team games. Competitors from the faction carnival will be selected to compete in the inter-school carnival in Week 9.
Please note that any photos or video recordings of staff or students cannot be published in any form, including social media, without permission.
On Friday, parents are asked to keep to the school side of the track and not enter the faction bays.
Running Club
We run Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8.00 – 8.30am. On Tuesdays, we run on the track on the basketball courts and Fridays we run on the oval. A Consent2Go will be emailed to you when you child attends their first session. New runners are welcome.
School Board
The next School Board meeting is on Monday 4th August at 5:30pm in the staffroom. On the agenda is the review of the Board Terms of Reference and the Assessment and Reporting policy as well as the ideas for the renaming of the factions.
P & C News
Firstly thank you to the great groups of dads and kids that joined in the Dads and Kids Mini Golf, Lego Masters and Dads Catchup night events in Term 2 and welcome back to Term 3.
This Sunday we welcome dads and father-figures to our next DUCKs event (please RSVP asap by the link):
DUCKS Dads and Kids - Paper Planes and Pizza
Date: Sunday 3 August 2025
When: Meet at 10:45 a.m. for a 11:00 a.m. start (11 a.m. - 1:00 pm, including pizza).
Where: Kensington Primary School, Undercover Area, beside the basketball courts.
Bring: Water bottles, a fun attitude and things for the kids to decorate their paper planes.
Please RSVP asap in the link below.
We look forward to seeing you there, guys, and having a fun day out.
Please confirm attendance asap for pizza catering.
Save the Date:
Thursday 7 August 2025: Dads only catch-up, 6pm - 8pm, location TBA in DUCKs chat group
New dads wanting to join DUCKs, please email:
DUCKS.KPS@gmail.com
Thanks guys,
Conrad Slee - DUCKsDads United for the Children of Kensington (primary school)
Containers for Change
Containers for change bins
The new Containers for Change bins are now located inside the bike shed. Please ensure that only eligible containers are placed in these bins. Currently, the bins are accessible only from inside the bike shed until the outside art installation is completed later in the year.