Karrinyup Primary School P&C in Karrinyup, Western Australia | State school

Karrinyup Primary School P&C

Locality: Karrinyup, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9422 2050

Address: 15 Hampton St. 6018 Karrinyup, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.karrinyupps.wa.edu.au

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25.01.2022 If anyone is interested the school is selling these filing cabinets. They are available for $50 each. Please contact the school if interested. Phone 94222050 Email [email protected]

25.01.2022 Karrinyup Primary School’s Dad’s Group The KPS Dad’s is meeting again. Bring your family down to Lake Gwelup on 13th December at 3pm for a sausage sizzle, to play a bit of footy and cricket or take your bikes for a lap around the lake.... The Dad's Group members will be manning the BBQ and snags will be on sale for $2.50 each. Some water will also be available but there are water fountains available near by. We will be setting up near the picnic area next to the tennis courts (as per attached photo) and hope to see you there. If attending, please let us know using the event link below so we can make sure we bring enough snags and rolls. Please get in touch with either of us on our numbers below if you have any questions. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/karrinyup-dadss-group-famil Cheers Andrew Mallon (0451 977 399) + Andrew McGregor (0411 106 545)

24.01.2022 Uniform Shop Call out all parents for 2nd hand donations please- our stock is very low yet in high demand Please drop off at front office or alternatively in the pink bin outside uniform shop in undercover area. Thankyou for your generous donations.

24.01.2022 KISS & DRIVE, PATIENCE & PARKING FROM THE PRINCIPAL From Leonie Clelland Tuesday, 11 August 2020 ... Hi everyone A reminder about Kiss & Drive arrangements for before and after school which we would appreciate if everyone followed including family and friends who may be assisting to drop off and collect your children. New signage will be placed on Hampton Street and Blackdown Way this afternoon as reminders. NO parking, or NO getting out of cars to collect children along Hampton Street. Look out for bunting and signage to indicate Kiss & Drive along Blackdown Way. Please do NOT park in this area. Parking and getting out of cars is causing congestion on these roads. Combined with poor weather, road works and impatience, the safety of all is being put at risk. Thank you for your co-operation.

24.01.2022 Update from the Faction Carnival fundraising.... Wow we raised over $850 from the Father's Day Raffle, snack sales and coffee sales. *** Stay tuned to what awesome projects this money will be used for. ***... A big thank you to all those who volunteered in the lead up and on the day Well done to our 4 prize winners and all those that supported the P&C.

24.01.2022 Uniform Shop Any families who are considering have a clean out or leaving KPS the uniform shop would greatly appreciate your second hand polos. We have many families in need!Uniform Shop Any families who are considering have a clean out or leaving KPS the uniform shop would greatly appreciate your second hand polos. We have many families in need!

24.01.2022 Interm Swimming Term 4 PP-Yr 4 swimming Dear Parents & Care Givers of Students in Pre-Primary to Year 4, The notes have now been distributed regarding the interm swimming lessons that are occurring from Wednesday 14th October to Friday 23rd October. We request that you have returned payment and enrollment forms to your classroom teacher using the envelopes provided by no later than Wednesday 23rd September. ... Please check the school bags the notes. Should anyone misplace their notes, feel free to print them from this attachment.

23.01.2022 Just a little update for parents who have outstanding uniform orders - these will all be delivered tomorrow so your child should come home with your order. Thankyou for your patience Just a little update for parents who have outstanding uniform orders - these will all be delivered tomorrow so your child should come home with your order. Thankyou for your patience

23.01.2022 Canteen The canteen will be operating this week as normal and will be closed for week 10 (with possibility of minimal purchases to run down stock) - the staff and committee would like to Thankyou for all your support and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays

23.01.2022 UNIFORM SHOP EXCITING NEWS Launch of Lost Property Solution.

23.01.2022 Important info about the Music Extravaganza this Friday 4/12/2020 Dear Parents of the Karrinyup Band and Choir Due to a predicted high number of attendees this Friday at 1:45 pm in the Undercover Area for the Music Extravaganza, we are asking that only two representatives from each family attend.... If you intended on having more than two, please email Hamish Etheridge requesting this to be the case on [email protected]. Requests will be considered but not guaranteed. We apologise for any inconvenience that may of been caused.

22.01.2022 Our Fathers Day Raffle @ the Athletics carnival. Check out these AMAZING prizes Tickets will be available from the P&C marquee $1 each or 3 for $2... Major prize worth over $120 and 4 minor prizes worth $40 Thanks to Bunnings Innaloo for generously donating $100 worth of vouchers

21.01.2022 Summer is coming (you wouldn’t think so after today’s weather)! These items now on the canteen menu!

20.01.2022 Karrinyup Netball 2021 Hi Everyone The netball season is coming to an end and we would like to take this opportunity to let you know that after 3 years, Helen Crowley (Assistant Coordinator), Lauren Barnett (Treasurer) and myself, Nikki Rummery, (Club Coordinator/Manager) are stepping down from our volunteer positions and are passing on the opportunity to a new crew to run our Netball Club. ...Continue reading

20.01.2022 Mark it in your diaries - school starts again 1st Feb 2021

20.01.2022 Uniform Shop Reminder Please remember when placing orders on Quick Cliq to update your child’s room number Thank youUniform Shop Reminder Please remember when placing orders on Quick Cliq to update your child’s room number Thank you

20.01.2022 Dear KPS Community, The school is looking for interested parties to independently operate our school canteen, commencing at the beginning of the school year in 2021. Please find attached the tender advertisement. ... General enquiries and requests for a Tender Information Package should be made to [email protected] Tenders close at 3pm on 10th December 2020."

20.01.2022 Disability Standards for Education review - opprtunity to comment. This information has been provided to us from WA Council of State School Organisations Inc. (WACSSO) if anyone is interested in having their say. The National Disability Standards for Education are under review. The government appears to be genuinely trying to make it easy for people to respond. The website below contains information about ways to engage, including a parent survey. (It says it takes about 3...0 minutes but that is much easier for many people than writing a formal submission.) https://disabilitystandardsreview.education.gov.au/ 2020 Review Disability Standards for Education 2005 | Home Overview. Have your say on the Review of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards).. The Standards help to make sure students with disability can access and participate in education and training on the same basis as students without disability. disabilitystandardsreview.education.gov.au

19.01.2022 Interschool Athletics - Wednesday 23rd September Dear KPS Community, Letters inviting selected students from Years 1-6 will be distributed tomorrow for the Interschool Athletics Carnival which is being held on Wednesday 23rd September at McLean Oval in Floreat. ... There will be no charge for the bus. Students must wear full school uniform, closed in running shoes, a hat and bring recess, lunch and plenty of water. Students can not wear spikes. Kindly return the permission slip by Monday 21st September. The timetable below is a guide and could be subject to change on the day.

19.01.2022 Open Classroom tomorrow 23rd September 2020 Dear Parents Open classroom tomorrow! The purpose of this is to give you an opportunity to come into the classroom after school for a look. ... We will have a number of teachers at the inter-school sports carnival tomorrow and a large number of parents, however, the doors will be open for parents to enter the classroom until 5PM. Thank you.

16.01.2022 Wear Yellow for Safety House Day & Special Canteen Menu This Friday (25th September) is Safety House Day and we are celebrating by inviting everyone to wear yellow and we also have a special menu in the Canteen for the day. Please find attached the flyers with details. There is no requirement for a gold coin donation.

16.01.2022 IMPORTANT Today all the lost property has been sorted throughout the school. I have managed to deliver all jackets/hats etc back to those in their classrooms that have names on it. Please note I have the rest of lost property and will post photo in coming days if you can identify it please contact me. All jackets that have Rag Tag orange label have been placed in lost property cupboard near girls toilets near the staffroom so please parents go and check if you can locate your childs jumper. We encourage please all parents to activate the RagTag in future for all purchased new jackets to help minimise lost property. Thankyou Shannon Gasiorowski

16.01.2022 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Support local, Support our School and Support your Bank Balance Entertainment is offering $24 (usually $14) for every membership sold at our school! (Offer Ends 12th September) Thousands of incredible savings, right at your fingertips. make a difference! Buy now to support our fundraiser: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/83448a... PLUS Take advantage of our 6-week free trial offer ends this Sunday 23rd August, 2020. Follow the link above and click on the Get Started tab to try it out.

16.01.2022 Faction Carnival Snack Packs Hi everyone, Due to Covid19 restrictions this year, the P&C are unable to provide a canteen lunch and cake stall as we have done in previous years. Instead we have put together a snack pack with treats to keep students energised throughout the day.... Please see the attached document for more information.

14.01.2022 UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS Term 1 - 2021 2nd Feb 16th Feb 2nd March... 16th March 30th April Opening time - 2.45 - 3.30 pm We are cashless, we encourage you to order online using Quick Cliq. All enquires please direct to Shannon at [email protected].

14.01.2022 Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal Dear Parents, During Week 8 and 9 (30/11/20 to 11/12/20), Karrinyup PS will be collecting wrapped gifts for children through the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal. ... Harry and Jesse Hayes' previously ran this initiative in our school in 2018. Please refer to the Flyer they have made. This year, the boys are hoping to exceed 250 gifts for the Appeal. The idea is to embrace the Christmas spirit by 'giving to others'. The gifts will require a tag with age appropriateness and gender suitability. For example, For a boy/6-12 years. Thank you for your support. Kind regards, Stella Thompson and Trent Jackaman

13.01.2022 Change of Date BOOKWEEK Dress Up Day This annual event is being postponed from August 28th to Friday October 23rd. SPORTS DAY... Dont forget the Faction Athletics Carnival on Friday September 4th SAFETY HOUSE DAY Friday September 25th to help celebrate the start of the holidays. See more

13.01.2022 Reminder Nakuru Hope Fundraiser tomorrow Tuesday 1st of December. Let's celebrate the first day of summer by wearing our board shorts to school! Please keep in mind that students must follow regular school uniform guidelines, this includes wearing their polo shirt and hat. Nelson Update: Nelson is back at school after a lengthy break of six months. The Kenyan government has allowed some grades to return to school. Nelson is in Grade 8 and one on the lucky grades who have retu...rned to Gabriel's Learning Centre. Nelson is the only boy from Nakuru Hope who is sponsored by a school in Australia. Please bring a gold coin donation to support Nelson.

12.01.2022 LOST PROPERTY ALERT!!! Please identify your childs lost property. I will hold onto items for few weeks and if not claimed Ill recycle. Contact me to arrange collection.

12.01.2022 Thank you to our KPS community for donating 153 presents to those less fortunate this Christmas. And especially well done to Harry and Jessie Hayes for organising such a worthy cause

11.01.2022 Update from the Principal, Leonie Clelland Thursday, 3 December 2020 Morning Karrinyup Families... Attached is a long overdue update from me. You'll need to make yourself a cuppa Leonie

11.01.2022 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Check this out...you can trial the Entertainment Book for 6 weeks for free. Exciting news is this is a special offer and KPS is one of the few very lucky schools and organisations that the Entertainment Group is giving this offer so if you havent tried the Entertainment Book before this is a great opportunity to do so.... https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/83448a

11.01.2022 Don’t forget stationary orders with Campion must be completed by tomorrow for free delivery. Also attached is the information on the 2021 contributions and charges. Please remember to pay these separately if you don’t do your order through Campion

09.01.2022 REMINDER We really need some help tomorrow in the farm garden - many hands make light work. Please if you can come and help even just for a little bit it would be much appreciated ... Thank you

09.01.2022 Athletics carnival snack packs The cut off for ordering the athletics carnival snack packs is 8:30am tomorrow Thursday 3/9. Get your orders in NOW

09.01.2022 Thank you for your generosity From Leonie Clelland Thursday, 6 August 2020 Many thanks for the kindness and generosity shown by the Karrinyup Primary School community as we celebrate the number 100.... https://safeYouTube.net/w/06hQ

09.01.2022 Final Uniform shop opening hours for 2020 If you need anything from the uniform shop just a reminder of the last days we are open for 2020: Tuesday 24th November ... Tuesday 8th December 2-2:30pm Remember to order over QuickCliq where possible but as the year is coming to an end don’t leave it until the last minute or you may not get your order until after the new school year has already started. Thank you

09.01.2022 Throws, Jumps, Long Distance From Hamish Etheridge Tuesday, 1 September 2020 ... Good morning The aim is to get the long distance, throws, and jumps completed today for those selected students in Years 3-6. First up is the Year 3 and 4's from 9-11am. The year 5 and 6's from 11:20-12:50. Start times will be controlled by the weather. If the weather is holding off we may start the Year 5 and 6's earlier. Thanking you.

09.01.2022 Invitation to chat with the Principal - What's happening at KPS? From Leonie Clelland Friday, 27 November 2020 ... Hi everyone A huge apology for my lack of communication of late. In an attempt to make it up to you, I'd like to invite you to meet with me to hear about planning for 2021, reflecting on 2020 and moving forward. I will run two session, one at 9am on Monday December 7th in the Undercover Area. Tea & Coffee will be provided and a coffee van asked to attend also. The second will be on the same day, Monday December 7th also in the Undercover Area at 6:30pm. Feel free to bring along a refreshment of choice to enjoy responsibly. To ensure adequate seating is provided and social distancing can be applied, please use this link to rsvp before December 4th. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx Have a wonderful weekend. Leonie

08.01.2022 *** Pascoe Street Closure *** From Leonie Clelland Tuesday, 8 September 2020... Hello everyone The Water Corporation have informed us that Pascoe Street will be closed between 9am and 7pm on Thursday and Friday this week. See the attached flyer. They will be providing a traffic warden to be stationed at school to assist with traffic management. Where possible, I encourage you to walk or ride to school. Leonie

08.01.2022 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT After all the end of school celebrations yesterday just a friendly reminder to empty those school bags

08.01.2022 HAPPY PRIMARY PRINCIPALS DAY to our fabulous leaders Leonie Clelland, Liz Beament and Hamish EtheridgeHAPPY PRIMARY PRINCIPALS DAY to our fabulous leaders Leonie Clelland, Liz Beament and Hamish Etheridge

08.01.2022 Farm Garden Busy Bee! It’s that time of year as everything springs to life and we need some help This Sunday 8th November ... 8am - midday - if you can spare an hour it would be great! Just some general weeding, cutting back and tidying up required. We haven’t had to call out for volunteers this year so would appreciate any help you can provide. Please comment to let us know if you can come and help. Thank you

07.01.2022 #nutritious#colourful#freshfruit# Fruit cups and fruit salad bowls @ the Canteen

07.01.2022 So we just found out that tomorrow is Australian Primary Principals Day. A day to celebrate and thank our school principals and deputies for the incredible and valuable work they do So this Friday 7 August for Australian Primary Principals Day 2020 if your child has time tonight or in the morning they could maybe make a card or write a little note and deliver it to the office. Or if they see Mrs Clelland, Mrs Beament or Mr Ethridge say a BIG thanks. ... This year weve seen, perhaps more clearly than ever, the capacity and calibre of our principals as they stepped up to the challenges of leadership through COVID-19.

06.01.2022 FATHERING PROJECT UPDATE Karrinyup Primary Schools Dads Group is meeting again after the recent restrictions. We are planning to meet on Wednesday 9th Sep at 7.30pm at the Innaloo Sportsmans Club, 75 Birdwood St.... Everyone is welcome to come along to catch up on whats happened since March when we last met. Food will be available at the Sportsmans Club and hopefully some bowling. New dads are always welcome and for those who are unfamiliar with the Fathering Project, head to https://thefatheringproject.org/ for more details on the purpose of this initiative. If you are keen to come down, please get in touch with either of us on our numbers below. Cheers Andrew Mallon (0451 977 399) + Andrew McGregor (0411 106 545)

06.01.2022 From the Principal - Leonie Clelland Monday, 7 December 2020 @12:58PM Hi everyone... Thank you to the parents who were able to join me this morning for a cuppa and a chat. It's not too late if you'd like to attend tonight, we'll be in the library commencing at 6:30pm for approximately 60 - 90 minutes. BYO refreshment of choice to enjoy responsibly. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx In addition to what I'd planned for this morning, I also shared the unexpected news that I will not be at KPS for the first semester of 2021. I have been asked to be Director of Early Childhood Education and Literacy & Numeracy. I considered this offer very seriously, however this is an incredible opportunity and one that I feel very humbled and privileged to have been asked to fill. At this stage my replacement is unknown. I am working the Regional Director to determine this as soon as possible and I will let you know as soon as I can. There are a zillion things on my 'to do' list with now only 9 days of school remaining. I wish to assure you everything will be in place for 2021 along with plenty of communication about the commencement of the school year. With kind regards Leonie

06.01.2022 Final Letter from the Principal for 2020, Leonie Clelland Thursday, 17 December 2020 Hi everyone... We made it to the last school day of 2020. Attached is a lengthy update from me, my final for 2020. There is a video link which is working for me, but incase it doesn't for you when you click on the photo, try the link below. https://video.link/w/SMK9b Best wishes to you all. Leonie

05.01.2022 Reminder Year 5 students/parents your Leavers Polo order forms are due tomorrow - please hand in to your teacher (even hand in if you are NOT ordering) Thank-you KPS Uniform Shop!!Reminder Year 5 students/parents your Leavers Polo order forms are due tomorrow - please hand in to your teacher (even hand in if you are NOT ordering) Thank-you KPS Uniform Shop!!

05.01.2022 Canteen special for Friday Safety House Menu is extended till 7pm. We will be unable to accept any orders past this cut-off. Thankyou for your understanding.Canteen special for Friday Safety House Menu is extended till 7pm. We will be unable to accept any orders past this cut-off. Thankyou for your understanding.

05.01.2022 Our veggie stick cups with or without Hummus might not quite look like this but includes all these delicious fresh veggies! Carrots, cucumbers, red & yellow capsicum! If you have any suggestions or more veggies you would like too see added- let us know!

04.01.2022 *** Sports Carnival weather queries *** From Hamish Etheridge Saturday, 29 August 2020... Good Afternoon Every year the weather looks bleak during Faction carnival week. Yes the weather forecast is for rain come this Tuesday, however, our plan is to go ahead. It does seem to be clearing the more we get closer to it. The same forecast of rain and wind was due last year for the big Friday carnival and although it threatened, it was great day. We will continue to monitor different types of weather reports to make the best judgement and I am confident in Friday going. Thanks for some of your concerns and have a great weekend. Hamish Etheridge Deputy Principal

03.01.2022 Reminder all orders for Canteen Special for Safety House Day on Friday close today at 3pmReminder all orders for Canteen Special for Safety House Day on Friday close today at 3pm

03.01.2022 These are worth sharing - gorgeous little cards from our KPS Students!

03.01.2022 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Have you experienced an Entertainment Membership? A flyer was sent home with your child on Monday with an exciting opportunity - For a limited time, our school community is invited to trial the Entertainment Membership for 6 weeks! ... Entertainment Memberships are packed with thousands of incredible savings across local dining, activities, travel and shopping experiences. You can enjoy more of what you love for the best value. Start your trial and start saving today: No payment details required Its easy to register, simply go to https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/83448a Download the Entertainment App from the App Store or Google Play and start using. 6 week trial only available between 10th August 23rd August 2020 After you have discovered the value of an Entertainment Membership, you can support our school by purchasing a Membership to receive 12 months of incredible savings, visit https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/83448a to support us. Already love the Entertainment Membership? Purchase your Membership today and support us to reach our fundraising goal for 2020. Simply order online through our school's order page: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/83448a Thank you for your ongoing support. Kind regards, Karrinyup Primary School

03.01.2022 Please find attached the Week 6 Letter from the Principal Leonie Clelland Congratulations to our merit award recipients at today's assembly and to the Year 6 students who shared their very descriptive and engaging book reviews. Attached is a letter from myself with some updates.... Leonie

01.01.2022 FOUND - HOORAY Lost at school today if anyone finds it please contact Leah Jennifer

01.01.2022 Hi KPS community we have recieved a message about a lost toy if anyone could help find it. My daughter lost a My Little Pony soft toy (like the picture) at school the other week. We were playing on the kindy/PP playground, and it was gone by the time we went home. Ive checked lost property, mulberry tree etc, and it hasnt turned up. Im pretty sure it has her name on the rage (Norah), and its a fairly large toy. If anyone has come across it could you please get in cont...act with us to try and get it back to its owner. Thanks

01.01.2022 No Kiss n Drive tomorrow Dear KPS school community, There will be no Kiss n Drive available on Hampton Street and Blackdown Way tomorrow to allow more parking spaces to cater for the faction carnival. ... Thank you for your assistance.

01.01.2022 Tuesday Throws, Long Distance and Jumps for selected Year 3-6 students From Hamish Etheridge Monday, 31 August 2020... Good afternoon The weather for tomorrow is looking to be quite windy and wet. We will make a decision in the morning as whether to go ahead or not. Fingers crossed the rain stays away. Thank you.