Kidman Park Primary School in Adelaide, South Australia | Primary School

Kidman Park Primary School

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8353 2444

Address: 13 Dean Ave 5025 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.kidmanpkps.sa.edu.au

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24.01.2022 , . It's officially National NAIDOC Week, and this year’s theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. It's about recognising that First Nations... people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. The First Peoples engraved the world’s first maps, made the earliest paintings of ceremony and invented unique technologies. They also built and engineered structures predating well-known sites such as the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge. To learn more about the theme, visit: www.naidoc.org.au or follow National NAIDOC. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek

24.01.2022 No matter your child’s age, preparing them for a COVID-19 test will help make the experience a little easier for them. . Here are a few tips on how to prepare ...your child: Paint a picture for them: describe in age appropriate detail what they can expect before you head out. This should include where they will go, who will be there, what they will see and how long it will take. Let them know that friendly staff will be wearing masks, caps, gowns and gloves to protect themselves and others from getting sick. Keep them distracted during the wait with their favourite toy, books, music, or a movie/TV show on your phone or tablet. Explain that they’ll put a little stick with a soft end in their nose and mouth, and that it won’t hurt but might feel funny. Plan a fun ‘reward’ that they will get at home after the test (your child will need to self-isolate until they’ve received a negative test result and their symptoms have resolved). . If your child doesn’t like being touched or gets scared in clinical settings, please let the staff know and they’ll work out a way to keep your child feel calm and comforted. See more

24.01.2022 Happy World Teachers’ Day to all of our amazing teachers! Thanks to our awesome P & F who organised lovely presents for all the teachers

23.01.2022 Its not too late to get involved!

23.01.2022 Competition closes this Friday!

23.01.2022 . A lot of warnings have been issued for children to stay off social media, specifically Tik Tok, d...ue to a graphic self harm video thats circulating. While we do recommend that parents monitor their children or keep them off the platform, its a band-aid solution for a long-term issue due to the fact that distressing videos constantly circulate online. Instead we would like to encourage all parents and guardians to -: 1 . Understand that they will most likely use it, whether you understand the appeal or not. Ask them what apps they use, find out why they like those apps. Start a dialogue so you can start understanding why its important to them. The more you understand about it, the more you can stay across it. 2 . If you know what apps theyre using, help them make their profile as secure as possible, whether its TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitch or Reddit (the list is endless). You can do this with the help of this eSafety Commissioner guide: www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide 3 . Be open and willing to listen. Make them aware of Kids Helpline Official (1800 55 1800), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), headspace (headspace.org.au) and Lifeline (13 11 14) so they know they have a place to contact if they dont feel comfortable approaching you. 4 . Kids often create a social media profile that they make visible to you, but keep their actual profile under a fake name hidden from you. Again, this is why we encourage you to talk to your child openly and honestly. 5 . If your child watches YouTube videos, please be aware theres no guarantee that this content will be safe for kids. People can easily edit distressing videos for kids that slip through the filters. If you cant monitor your child on YouTube then let them watch Netflix kids instead as it has stronger filters. SBS and ABC iview are both free alternatives for childrens online content. The Office of the eSafety Commissioner is a great resource for parents, guardians and kids: www.esafety.gov.au

22.01.2022 In August Apollo and I are taking part in Pawgust the major fundraiser for GuideDogs. We need to walk for 30 mins a day. We will be doing lunch time walks with groups of students (and staff) all throughout August so stay tuned for more info! If you would like to help out by sponsoring us it would be greatly appreciated Feel free to share with friends/family too

22.01.2022 The school has been offered its 1st Bunnings BBQ date since COVID-19 DATE: Sat 5 Sept WHERE: Bunnings Airport store next to Ikea... TIMES: 8-5pm (serving from 9-4pm) DETAILS: Must have X 5 volunteers at all times Funds raised will go towards the outdoor nature play area. Can you help for 2 hours? Please ensure we have your number for updates Thank you very much

21.01.2022 It’s World Teachers’ Day this Friday!

21.01.2022 PJ day was lots of fun! Heres our SU teachers joining in the fun

21.01.2022 Important information for Week 11

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19.01.2022 See you on Monday

19.01.2022 The students at Kidman Park Primary School couldnt be more complimentary about the positive impact of their new high speed internet connection on their learnin...g. It was great to join them today to connect over video link with students at Auburn Primary School who this week became the 500th school to connect to the Marshall Liberal Governments SWIFT fibre connection. Thanks also to local MP Matt Cowdrey for hosting me again in Colton!

18.01.2022 Our F-2 classes all use this method-check it out if you want to see examples of the program

18.01.2022 Today we have been learning about why "We Remember Them"

18.01.2022 Free online decodable readers- great for our early years learners https://www.facebook.com/232094850243048/posts/2773373829448458/?d=n

17.01.2022 Bunnings bbq Sat 5 Sept has been cancelled due to insufficient volunteers. We are still in the mix to be offered a future date but this will again be at short notice. Bunnings are understanding that groups are finding it tough to recruit volunteers.... Thank you to those who had previously offered up their time. Until next time ... [email protected]

16.01.2022 Join in the fun!

15.01.2022 Looking for something to keep your child busy in the holidays? How about entering the KPPS Lego Challenge!

14.01.2022 Kidman Park Primary School is really embracing this year's book week theme of curious creatures, wild minds. They even have a dog to fit in with their wild décor! Apollo is a fully trained facilities dog who works at the school, and it looks like he's having a pawsome time.

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Aammaney (U3), Bailey (U4) and Molly (U4) who were the winners of the P&F holiday chalenge! They have all won a canteen voucher thanks to all who entered the competition!

14.01.2022 The students who met with the Education Minister today did a great job. The Minister and the Press were impressed with how well resourced we are at KPPS!

13.01.2022 Last week BTN came to interview Kani, Emma and Natalie from Rm 7 about Apollo's role at KPPS, after they applied to be Rookie Reporters. BTN also used some footage from our school website videos. Great job girls! Check it out below: https://www.abc.net.au//classr/school-therapy-dog/12876402

12.01.2022 To all of our KPPS Mums- thank you for all that you do. Enjoy your special day!

12.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all of our wonderful KPPS Dads enjoy your special day!

11.01.2022 Thank you to the generous family who provided morning tea for our hard working staff today its much appreciated!

11.01.2022 Halloween Donuts $3.00 each. Available from the canteen (cash only) for recess every day next week (Monday 26th October - Friday 30th October) until sold out.

11.01.2022 KPPS Parents and Friends Information

09.01.2022 If youre thinking of Sponsoring Apollo and I for Pawgust- tonights the best time- you can win yourself a prize lwell be out walking at lunch time again tomorrow heres our link: https://www.pawgust.com.au/s/23296/25631

08.01.2022 I am looking for some volunteers for an hour on Thursday 20th from 8.45-9.45 to help sort through the decodable take home books as theyre in a jumble. Meet in Southern Unit. If you can help, please let me know- Amanda

08.01.2022 Thanks to Charlotte, Harper and Lily from U2A for my beautiful new art work. Apollo loves it too

07.01.2022 Apollos school uniform has arrived-doesnt he look handsome? When Apollo is wearing his bandanna, you can ask for a pat

07.01.2022 Grace Fuller from Rm 8 has been nominated for a young achiever award- congratulations Grace!! Click on the link to support her by voting

06.01.2022 For those currently schooling at home

05.01.2022 Pawgust has started! Well done to U1 and U3 who walked with us for 30 mins. Lunchtime walks on Wednesdays and Fridays. Class walks other days. If you can help us raise money for Guidedogs that would be fantastic! Heres the link: https://www.pawgust.com.au/s/23296/25631

05.01.2022 Helpers wanted- Thursday 19th to bag Harmony Day Donuts. Meet in the office after drop off. Let us know below if you can help Helpers wanted- Thursday 19th to bag Harmony Day Donuts. Meet in the office after drop off. Let us know below if you can help

05.01.2022 From @MrsSpalding: Popped in to school to grab something and stumbled across the cracking vocab display in a Science lab. Marvellous work

04.01.2022 We have been busy preparing for Term 2s online and face to face learning. Check out the video below! Wishing all of our families a happy and healthy holiday break. See you soon!

03.01.2022 FINAL SPORTS DAY SCORES Congratulations to the Yellow team.... Blue 389 Green 420 Red 399... Yellow 429 See more

01.01.2022 Meet Apollo! Hes a Facility Dog at Kidman Park Primary School in South Australia. Facility Dogs are trained to perform specific tasks to support peoples physi...cal, emotional and social wellbeing within a group setting. Apollo has been specially trained by Guide Dogs to help students at the school engage with learning, build their resilience, and connect with one another. He and his handler, Deputy Principal Amanda, passed their Public Access Certification Test and graduated as a Facility Dog Team in 2019. Together the team performs a vital role across the school, including working closely with students with autism, self-regulation challenges, and multiple disabilities. Amanda says, Apollo is by far the most popular member of our staff and makes people smile wherever he goes. I feel really fortunate to have been given this role in working with him. Seeing the effect he has on the kids, staff and parents here is so rewarding. [Image description: Black Labrador Apollo is wearing his orange Facility Dog coat and sitting on a timber platform in the garden at Kidman Park Primary School.]