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25.01.2022 UPDATED COVID-19 GUIDELINES https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families

25.01.2022 SCHOOL PHOTOS ARE TOMORROW... Reminder that school photos are tomorrow Thursday 3 September. All students need to be at school on time and in their full summer school uniform. ... Also please remember that students need to bring their photo envelope with them tomorrow. Correct money must be included, the School does not handle these payments.

24.01.2022 Please find below our Term 2 Planner.

24.01.2022 Dont forget tomorrow is the SRCs Wear What You Wish Day, wear what you wish and bring a gold coin donation to support the Make a Wish Foundation help sick children get their wish.

24.01.2022 Our Cross Country carnival that was scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday 23.3 has been postponed to our back up date on Tuesday 30.3.

23.01.2022 SCHOOL PHOTOS... School photographs will be taken on Thursday 3 September, 2020. An envelope is being sent home today.... please ensure your childs name is on the envelope. ... PLEASE DO NOT LOOSE THE ENVELOPE The envelope (even if you arent buying any photos) needs to be brought in on the day and not before. Full summer uniform needs to be worn on the day. Thanks Mrs DiGiglio

23.01.2022 From Ms Petrocco...

22.01.2022 Kingswood Public School Presentation Day Assemblies. Kingswood Public School will hold its Annual Presentation Day Assemblies in Week 9 of Term 4. The Presentation assemblies will be held over two days: Tuesday 8th of December: ES1 and S1... Wednesday 9th of December S2 and S3 These Presentation Assemblies are an important part of our school calendar and allow us to recognise achievement across the school. Due to current COVID-19 guidelines from the Department of Education, we have had to make a number of changes to how we run these Presentation Assemblies in 2020. Due to the current guidelines we are unable to invite parents to attend the Presentation Day Assemblies this year. The only exception to this rule is the parents of students that are being inducted as Captains and Prefects in 2021, as they have direct involvement in this ceremony. They will receive as special note outlining the COVID rules they will need to adhere to. We understand the disappointment this may cause parents however, the school will have professional photographers available on the day to take pictures of award recipients. These photographs will be made available to purchase online, the details will be included in a note to all students who are receiving an award.

21.01.2022 Celebrating Lunar New Year https://video.link/w/zX9Sb

21.01.2022 Meet the Teacher / Parent Information Nights Next Monday and Tuesday, see below for more information

21.01.2022 COVID-19 DoE Guidelines and Start of the Year Organisation New DoE guidelines will be given to the school at the start of Term 1 2021. As we will need to maintain social distancing measures for adults we will continue the same procedures for the morning drop off and afternoon pick up as per this year from Weeks 1 to 5. Parents are to drop off their children at the front gate in the mornings and not enter the school site. In the afternoon parents are to wait across the school... at the public park. The children will come out in their class groups in a staggered fashion commencing with Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten) at 2:30pm. We ask that all parents wait in the car park and maintain social distancing. Teachers will dismiss your child when they see you. Students who walk home by themselves will be dismissed at 3:00pm. The gates will continue to be locked in the mornings. If your child is late, please bring them to the pedestrian gate and call the office so that they can be let into the school. We will reassess this organisation based on DoE guidelines in regards to the rest of the term midway through the term. Our new Year 5 Opportunity Class students will commence on Friday 29 January. These students and their parents can enter the school site for that morning only and wait in the grassed area near the Yarning Circle near the front gate. Please ensure that you maintain social distancing whilst on the school site. Our new Early Stage 1 students commence their first full day at school on Thursday 4 February 2021. These students and their parents can enter the school site for that morning only and wait in the bottom grassed area opposite the Heritage Building. Please ensure that you maintain social distancing whilst on the school site. Staff members will be on hand to ensure a smooth transition into school. As per previous years, students will remain in their old classes until the end of Week 2 to avoid the necessity to change classes due to a fluctuation in student enrolments.

21.01.2022 'It hasn’t been easy, but look what we’ve produced!' Thank you to all our students, teachers, school staff and parents and carers who have made this a year to remember. See you next year for #FirstDay2021! #LoveWhereYouLearn *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

21.01.2022 Meet the Teacher / Parent Information Night tomorrow night from 5.30 - 6.30 for the following classes... S1A Mrs Ansted S1B Miss Bransby - Hall S1C Mrs Azzopardi and Mrs Howdin S1D Mrs Proud... S1M Miss Macey S1P Mrs Parkin S3H Mr Hughes S3L Miss Thomas S3N Mr Hazell and Miss Langerak - Library S3O Ms Ochert S3F (Year 5 OC) Mrs Fahey S3T (Year 6 OC) Mrs Taylor Please help us stay COVID safe by only sending 1 parent and organising care for your children to limit the number of people on site.

20.01.2022 SPOTLIGHT ON .... Mrs Gosper, class teacher of ES1/S1G Years at Kingswood PS - 1... Favourite Colour - purple Favourite Season - Spring Favourite Food - pasta Favourite Drink - coffee Favourite Sport - cricket Favourite Subject - English Favourite Animal - ducks Favourite Holiday Destination - Queensland Favourite Movie - The Wizard of Oz Favourite TV Show - The Big Bang Theory When I am not at school... I love to read and do cross stitch. Did you know? I love to go to the beach. I have 2 children. My daughter is 15 and my son is 11.

20.01.2022 Online applications for Year 7 selective high school placement in 2022 opened on 13 October 2020 and were due to close at 11:59pm tonight (16th November.) The closing date has now been extended to 11:59pm AEDT on 17 November due to technical difficulties being experienced with the application site on Monday morning and in order to ensure equitable access to the application for placement in Year 7 in 2022. The Selective High Schools and opportunity classes website has been updated and the new date will be advised on the application site.

20.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, Easter Raffle is upon us soon, Easter raffle prizes have been purchased by the P & C this year. We have 1st and 2nd prizes for each class.... Raffle tickets have been handed out to all children at Kingswood Public School. The raffle will be drawn on Wed 31st March. All tickets need to be in by Monday 29th. Please place your money and tickets in the Red Letter Box in the office. If you need more tickets the office ladies have lots of spare packs to give out. Lets make this a huge fund raiser for the P & C being our first for 2021. Have a Happy Easter Sharon Lanham - President P & C

20.01.2022 Wishing all.of our families a very happy and safe Christmas! https://animoto.com/play/gNMBFQxWvm9wphbfc0NB8w

20.01.2022 SCHOOL BUBBLERS... Please ensure that your child has a drink bottle at school everyday. Drink bottles can be re-filled ad needed during the day.

19.01.2022 Kingswood High School Transition Program The transition program for Year 6 into Kingswood High School which was going ahead on Wednesday16th September has been cancelled due to COVID restrictions. We will confirm the other dates next term.

19.01.2022 .... FATHERS DAY IS COMING... With Fathers Day coming up soon, we would like to celebrate with you and our community. We are asking families to send a photo of our school dads with their children to us so we can make a video collage. ... Please send photos to Mrs Husarek .... [email protected] by Thursday 27/8 This video will be shared externally on Facebook and Twitter so please do not send photos if you did not wish it to be publicly shared. Thanks Mrs Husarek

19.01.2022 Don't forget, Crazy Hair and Sock Day is on tomorrow!

17.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all of the KPS dads, grandads, uncles and other special men to our students.

17.01.2022 This year we farewell Mrs DiGiglio, Mrs Coffey, Mrs Smith, Mr Romero and Mr Cuskelly. On behalf of the school community we would like to thank them for all of their hard work and commitment to our students. We wish them all the best at their new schools.

17.01.2022 With holidays approaching there are a number of great activities for your child to be involved... Magic shows, Henna workshops, Zany balloons and so much more! Penrith City Council activities book fast - so if you are interested in attending please contact them using the link below. ... https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au//holiday-activities-at-

17.01.2022 SWIMMING CARNIVAL WASH UP! Congratulations to all students who participated in our school swimming, zone, and Sydney West carnivals! You showed exemplary sportsmanship and worked hard to achieve your personal best! Thank you to the parents who came and supported our competitors every step of the way! Kingswood PS would also like to congratulate Lana and David who represented our school at the Sydney West Swimming Carnival. Lana made it to the finals and finished 5th overall.... David achieved more personal bests in each of his races and was named the Junior Boys Swimming Champion at the Penrith Zone Carnival. We are extremely proud of all of you! Go Kingswood!

16.01.2022 S1C ARTISTS... We researched and wrote about famous attractions in Sydney eg. opera house, harbour bridge, Luna park, followed up with oil pastel/ watercolour artworks inspired by the iconic works of Australian artist Ken Done

16.01.2022 Today is the last day of school for students this year. We would like to thank all of our students and families for their ongoing support during the most difficult of years. We wish everyone a very happy and safe break with their families and friends.

16.01.2022 Congratulations to all students who participated in our school Cross Country Carnival yesterday! Watch this space for photos from all of our Term One carnivals! Students who have progressed to the Penrith Zone Cross Country Carnival have received their note today. The carnival will be held at Jamison Park on Friday 23 April, 2021 (T2, Wk1). ... The permission note and $7.00 entry fee must be paid and returned to the school office as soon as possible. Due to the Department of Education's COVID Policy, only ONE parent per competitor is able to attend. Miss Thomas

15.01.2022 Staff Development Day - Session 1 Mrs Taylor is leading our staff through professional learning on High Potential and Gifted Students. Teachers are learning more about how to identify and support students in each of the 4 domains (Intellectual, Social/Emotional, Physical and Creative).... Thank you Mrs Taylor for sharing you knowledge and expertise with our teachers.

14.01.2022 Calling all parents and carers: Have you downloaded the School Updates app yet? Opt in to receive notifications about the operational status of our school (e.g. temporary closures). Find out more and download via https://bit.ly/2PD2jd3 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

14.01.2022 EDUCATION WEEK This week we celebrate all of the amazing work happening in NSW Public Schools. This year our Education Week Celebrations will look a little different. Each day this week we will be posting 2 videos to showcase the talents of our wonderful students. Stayed tuned...

13.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS! Today the school leadership team had our panel meeting as the final part of the External Validation process. The panel confirmed our on balanced judgements across 11 elements of the School Excellence Framework and in the following elements of...... Learning Culture, Learning and Development, Educational Leadership The panel recommended that we are working beyond our judgements and confirmed that we are excelling in these areas. Well done to all of the teachers and staff on this outstanding achievement.

13.01.2022 Staff Development Day - Session 2 Mrs Husarek is leading professional learning for our teachers, admin staff and SLSOs. This session we are focused on Trauma Informed Practice for Improved Learning and Wellbeing. We are lucky to have Mrs Husarek share her knowledge on this important issue as part of her role as a Department of Education Trauma Informed Practice Facilitator.

13.01.2022 Christmas is COMING... With Christmas coming up we would like to celebrate with you and our community. At Kingswood PS we are proud to celebrate the culturally diversity of our community. We are asking families to send a photo of your family and your children celebrating Christmas maybe from a previous year or preparing for Christmas this year to us so we can make a video collage. Please send photos to Miss Lutton .... [email protected] by Tuesday 15/12/2020... This video will be shared externally on Skoolbag, Facebook and Twitter so please do not send photos if you do not wish it to be publicly shared. Thanks Mrs Husarek

12.01.2022 ONLINE DEBATE... Wishing both our year 5 & 6 debating teams the best of luck as theyll be versing Penrith South Public School today in an online debate.

12.01.2022 STARTING SCHOOL GROUP IS ON TODAY... Come along for stories, games and lots of fun at 9:15 a.m. Meet Jo and Rabia in the park opposite school. Mrs Husarek will also be available with enrolment forms. This is a great way to start your child on a positive pathway to lifelong learning.

12.01.2022 Year 6 Farewell We have just received confirmation that Year 6 farewells may proceed next term, unless the restrictions change again. Our Year 6 farewell is still booked for Panthers Monday 7th December.

12.01.2022 Wishing our students and families a very happy Diwali! https://video.link/w/P9Eyb

12.01.2022 Picture Products Fundraiser, see the note below for more information

11.01.2022 Today we commemorated ANZAC Day. Our school captains and prefects led a respectful and moving service honouring our brave service men and women. Our students donated an unbelievable amount of flowers which were turned into class arrangements and laid at our new wall of remembrance.... Each and everyone of our students should be congratulated on their outstanding manners and respect during the service. Lest we forget.

11.01.2022 Library Borrowing Good news! The School Library is now open for student borrowing. To help protect the borrowed books all students must use a library bag. Bags may be the cloth drawstring type, a PVC library bag available from stores or simply a clean, plastic shopping bag. ... Students in Early Stage 1, Stage 1 and Stage 2 may borrow 2 books at any one time for a period of two weeks. Students in Stage 3 may borrow 4 books, 2 Fiction and 2 Non-fiction, at any one time for a period of two weeks. Borrowing time will be made available during class lessons in the Library. In addition, students may return and borrow books during the second half of lunch every day of the week. Mrs Young Teacher Librarian

10.01.2022 From classroom desks to dining room tables. See how the students, parents and teachers from these schools navigated online learning, and what they learned together along the way. #EdWeek20 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

10.01.2022 Kingswood PS have engaged all students in Kindergarten to Year Two (ES1 & S1) in the fantastic online reading program READING EGGS! We have set a challenge to the students to see if we could become reading whizzes ... reading wide, reading lots. Opening books opens minds so let us see if we can open the minds of all our students. ... We are encouraging students to read more each week - growing their confidence. This weeks data is ... Kindergarten - 205 books read Year 1 - 231 books read Year 2 - 97 books read Which year will have the greatest % of more books read? Please note, we understand that Year 2 students are reading longer books and this is why we are using the percentage growth to measure an increase in reading. Get started this weekend by reading another book each day.

10.01.2022 Wishing all of our students and their families a very Happy Easter! Enjoy your holidays and we will see you back at school on Tuesday 20th April.

10.01.2022 STARTING SCHOOL GROUP.. Due to the DoE changes released today in light of Department of Health guidelines, STARTING SCHOOL playgroup currently held in the park opposite school will be suspended until further notice. To engage our preschoolers in places around our school so that they can become familiar with school environments, a link has been established on our school website PARENT LINKS - Starting School. Each week we will build new resources here for you to share with yo...ur child - videos of school spaces, activities to do at home such as making playdough, how to share a book, develop fine motor skills. Jo from CONNECT will share many resources with us on this website as well for you to use. We will keep you informed as to any further changes to Transition to School and Starting School playgroup. If you or a neighbour who has a preschooler have not enrolled for Early Stage One - kindergarten for 2021 please do so via the school website as soon as possible. Kind regards Lorraine Husarek Assistant Principal

10.01.2022 We hope everyone is enjoying a restful break. Teachers and staff return to school tomorrow for Term 2. We look forward to seeing our students on Tuesday morning for their first day of Term 2.... Please note that the office and phone will be unattended from 10.45am - 1.15pm on Monday due to whole school professional learning.

08.01.2022 Staff Development Day - Sessions 3 and 4 During session 3, Stage teams spent time planning together for this term led by their Assistant Principal. Session 4 was the staff launch of our 2021-2024 Strategic Improvement Plan, this session was led by Mrs Clarke. We will be launching the plan with our students and community soon. Stay tuned for more information.

08.01.2022 WHEN YOUR CHILD IS AWAY FROM SCHOOL...

07.01.2022 Please see the information below regarding the P&C Annual General Meeting

07.01.2022 This afternoon Mrs Jeff took our class floral arrangements from today's ANZAC service and laid them at one of our local war memorials. She captured this wonderful moment at sunset.

07.01.2022 Applications for selective high school placement in 2022 opened on Tuesday 13 October 2020 and were due to close on Monday 16 November 2020. Due to technical is...sues experienced over several hours on Monday morning, the closing date has been extended to midnight on Tuesday 17 November 2020. Finalise your application now: https://education.nsw.gov.au//selective-high-schools-and-o. See more

07.01.2022 SCHOOL PHOTOS... Just a reminder that school photos are on next Thursday 3 September (week 7). Please make sure that your child brings their envelope with them on the day...even if they arent purchasing any photos. ... Full summer uniform is to be worn on the day. Sibling photos will also be taken on the day and your child can pick up an envelope from the office if you are wishing to purchase any. With thanks, Mrs Di Giglio

07.01.2022 Each Thursday this term, the School Executive including Ms Petrocco, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Husarek, Mr Hazell, Mrs Jeff, Mrs Taylor and Mrs Hall have been busy working on our external validation submission. External validation occurs every 4 years and gives our school an opportunity to reflect on the progress made towards our school plan goals. Each of our strategic directions are analysed and mapped back to the School Excellence Framework. As part of the process we collect, annotate and analyse evidence. Later this term we will host a panel including a peer principal and principal school leadership. During the panel process we will further discuss our achievements and focus areas moving forward.

06.01.2022 WATCH THIS SPACE #2... Well done to those who guessed the correct location. The board is located on the wall near the canteen. Next question...... What will the board be used for? Write your answers in comments below.

06.01.2022 ZONE CROSS COUNTRY REMINDER This is a reminder that the zone cross country carnival is on tomorrow 23/4 at Jamison Park. All competitors must meet Miss Thomas at the venue at 9am. One spectator per competitor is able to attend the carnival. We kindly ask that all spectators bring their own seating as none will be provided. Students are asked to bring a blanket to sit on along with their recess and lunch. Looking forward to seeing you all there! ... Miss Thomas See more

06.01.2022 SASS RECOGNITION WEEK... This week we celebrate the amazing work that our school administration and support staff do to keep our school running smoothly. On behalf of the students, teachers and community we would like to thank...... Our Office Staff Mrs Shead Mrs Edwards Mrs Brown Mrs Adams Our General Assistant Mr Bright Our Learning Support Officers Mrs Dunsire Mrs Moran Mrs Woods Mrs Rigas Mrs Geerin Mrs Sharp For their hard work and dedication to our school. We would be lost without you!

05.01.2022 Reminder: Opportunity Class Placement Test Just a reminder that the Opportunity Class Placement Test will be held tomorrow in the Hall. Year 4 students sitting the test will need to be at school by 8:45am. The test will commence promptly at 9:00am.

05.01.2022 The PSSA parent survey closes this Friday 20 Nov. Only one survey is required per family. Don't miss your chance to have your say! https://docs.google.com//1dZsPlosw4rdTaktV9UprFwwIIDV/edit

04.01.2022 Don't forget that tomorrow we celebrate Harmony Day!

04.01.2022 More now than ever we need to ask R U OK? Please reach out today and check in with someone to see if they are OK, even if it seems like everything is OK.

03.01.2022 Wishing you all a Happy Easter! Thanks to Miss Langerak and Mrs Husarek for their work putting this together. https://video.link/w/h8thc

01.01.2022 KINGSWOOD KINDERS Introducing, Kingswood Kinders. A fortnightly school readiness program for parents and children who will be attending kindergarten at Kingswood Public School in 2022! See the images for more information and if you have any questions please contact the office.

01.01.2022 Today is... PRIMARY PRINCIPALS DAY! We would like to thank Ms Petrocco for her leadership of our wonderful school. When you see her today make sure you thank her for all of her hard work and dedication.

01.01.2022 KINGSWOOD KINDERS - PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGES Introducing, Kingswood Kinders. A fortnightly school readiness program for parents and children who will be attending kindergarten at Kingswood Public School in 2022! See the images for more information and if you have any questions please contact the office.

01.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY... Wishing all of the KPS dads, grandpas, uncles and any other special men to our students a lovely Fathers Day!