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Kingsford Smith School P&C

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Address: 100 Starke Street, Holt 2615 Canberra, ACT, Australia

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25.01.2022 KSS Playgroup starts this week, Wednesday 21 April from 9:15-11am All families welcome. Children aged 0-5. A great way to get to know the school and the community and from friendships before school starts. Cost is a gold coin donation per session.

25.01.2022 New Years Day is often a time that people make resolutions, or commitments. Is yours to get more involved in your child's education, to try somethings new, to get engaged in your community? The Kingsford Smith P&C is a great way to be a part of the school community, to create a link between the school and the parents, carers and members of the local community, and to meet new people. The P&C is a welcoming group, and has roles that can suit how involved you want to be, your skills and the time you have to invest Interested in what a role with the P&C has to offer, please send a message

24.01.2022 Schools out, and the newsletter is in. We hope you all enjoy the two week break http://www.kss.act.edu.au//Newletter_Week_10_Term_3_2020.p

24.01.2022 The end of week 4. That means time to kick back with a cuppa and read all the latest from the school http://www.kss.act.edu.au//Newsletter_Week_4_Term_3_2020.p

23.01.2022 Merit awards ceremony for Primary will be held at 2:15pm on Wednesday 24 March in the Junior Gym.

23.01.2022 To book go to. https://www.trybooking.com/BJPWX

23.01.2022 COVID-19 has been particularly hard on younger Canberrans. From unemployment and financial stress, to education uncertainty and social isolation, 2020 has broug...ht about unique challenges for young people. Twenty-two-year-old Will (pictured with Anete, Anglicares Youth Health Team Leader) lost his job due to COVID-19 closures, and has struggled with anxiety and depression. Having never been unemployed, his mental health deteriorated, and he ended up in hospital. Ive never been unemployed until this year. When I was relying on Centrelink it really hit me how much my life had changed. I wanted to work. I knew I was going to end up on the streets if I didnt get help. Will is just one of many whove been doing it tough, and his story is all too familiar. Thanks to the dedicated Anglicare team at The Junction Youth Health Service, a free primary health care and support service for youth, Will was able to receive the support he needed to manage his mental health and stay motivated. I started coming to the Junction every week. I saw the doctors and the nurses for medical appointments, and the social workers helped me too. The youth workers even helped me to write my résumé. The team was always there to help without judgement. Will has since had his job reinstated and the Junction team were able to provide him with practical assistance and support throughout this time. To learn more about The Junction Youth Health Service and how its supporting our young people, visit www.anglicare.com.au/thejunction If youre struggling, or know someone who is, support is available. Visit www.health.act.gov.au/mentalhealth #InternationalYouthDay

22.01.2022 Check your emails. The school year book order form has been sent Order forms are due back 4th December

22.01.2022 Hi all. A quick reminder that today is house colour day. Children are encouraged to dress in house colours As a special event, we will have hair spraying for a gold coin donation at breaktime in aid of Worlds Greatest Shave. ... Normal Canteen will run however there will be no burgers available instead hotdogs and cupcakes can be purchased either over the counter or through flexischools for $3.00 and $1.00 respectively.

22.01.2022 Week four is done and done. And with the end of an even week is the opportunity to read our latest newsletter http://www.kss.act.edu.au//0/493901/Newsletter_Wk_4_T4.pdf

21.01.2022 Saturday morning after the end of an even week. I have my coffee and my newsletter. Have a fabulous weekend http://www.kss.act.edu.au//Newsletter_Week_6_Term_3_2020.p

21.01.2022 The P&C AGM and the General Meeting scheduled for 7pm on Tuesday night, 16th February, at the Raiders club, Belconnen. For more information and the nomination form see https://sites.google.com/ksspandc.org/home/latest-news

21.01.2022 WEAR IT PURPLE! Tomorrow we are celebrating Wear It Purple Day at KSS. Wear it Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. We are encouraging all students and staff to wear purple tomorrow. There will also be an opportunity to purchase food items at a small bake sale and students are also encouraged to bring a gold donation if they are wearing purple. SEE YOU TOMORROW!

20.01.2022 Primary Assembly Week 10 is now available https://drive.google.com//1eu5ynVvhWKkEjW_XsguH6WGfx/view

20.01.2022 ACT HEALTH UPDATED ADVICE TO SCHOOLS The ACT Government has updated a COVID-19 Public Health Direction this morning, which legally requires anyone who has been ...in affected locations identified by NSW Health to self-quarantine for 14 days from the date they were in the following locations, even if they do not have any symptoms. At this time, these locations are: 1. Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Monday 13 July, Wednesday 15 July to Friday 17 July 2. Crossroads Hotel in Casula between Friday 3 July to Friday 10 July 3. Planet Fitness in Casula between Saturday 4 July and Friday 10 July 4. Picton Hotel in Picton on Saturday 4 July, Sunday 5 July, Thursday 9 July or Friday 10 July If any of your family members have been in any of these locations on the dates specified above, you must get in touch with ACT Health through the COVID-19 Helpline on (02) 6207 7244 so you can be supported through quarantine. You and your child/children are also encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 even if you have no symptoms. Even if you return a negative result you must self-quarantine for 14 days from the date you were last at the location. The Public Health Direction and more information and updates are available on the ACT Government ACT COVID19 website: http://ow.ly/CG0350ACxyl The situation in NSW is evolving and it is important to stay up to date through the COVID19 website and ACT Health Directorate Facebook and Twitter accounts. It is important we all take time to focus on our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our families during this time. You can find a range of useful wellbeing resources for students and families here: https://www.education.act.gov.au//covid-19-wellbeing-suppo

20.01.2022 Don't Forget this Friday is the All school Swimming carnival. Come dressed in your house colours and show your school house spirit.

20.01.2022 There are only four time-slots available to get your family portrait this year. And only one week until the portraits will be taken. Why not book into get a beautiful photo shoot and support your school at the same time https://www.trybooking.com/BJPWX

20.01.2022 Check your inbox for this weeks newsletter. Lots of great info and it also contains a list of important dates (shared below)

19.01.2022 Many thanks to our awesome principal Paul! https://www.facebook.com/ACTPublicSchools/videos/597722280914242/

19.01.2022 Further information about our Canteen operation

18.01.2022 Many things have changed this year. Lucky for us the ability to get your family portrait updates is still available. https://www.trybooking.com/BJPWX

18.01.2022 Week 7 already. Only two weeks left of term. And being an odd week in term 1 I know you are all excited to see our latest newsletter https://docs.google.com//13plGTfMxAuPWnCZWh9uW_Yq/present

18.01.2022 For families in years 3-10 check your email for the consent form and payment information. Australian Mathematics Competition The Australian Mathematics Competition is a school-based competition suitable for students from lower primary to upper secondary. Entrants in years 36 are asked to solve 30 problems in 60 minutes, while those in years 712 have 75 minutes to solve more complex problems. The problems get more challenging as the competition progresses, so students of all abilities will be challenged and inspired. You can find more information about the competition by following this link:

17.01.2022 New COVID-19 cases in Batemans Bay (Tuesday 11 August 2020) NSW Health has today issued advice of three new cases of COVID-19 in Batemans Bay. These cases... are known close contacts of a recently identified case in Batemans Bay. If youre an ACT resident and youve been contacted by NSW Health in relation to these cases, please get in touch with us through the ACT COVID-19 helpline on 6207 7244 (between 8am and 8pm daily). Please also share this information with anyone you know who has been in the Batemans Bay region recently. We strongly advise you to keep up to date with the latest affected areas in NSW by visiting the NSW Health website www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates These latest cases are a timely reminder to reconsider your need to travel interstate for non-essential reasons. If you need to travel, always follow the guidance on both the ACT COVID-19 website (www.covid19.act.gov.au) and the websites of the state youre travelling to. Remember to maintain at least 1.5 metres physical distance from others, practise good hand and respiratory hygiene, always provide your first name and contact number when requested by a venue, and dont travel if youre sick. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely in our neighbouring borders and will provide regular updates to the Canberra community. More information at www.covid19.act.gov.au/travel

17.01.2022 The latest news in restrictions being eased

17.01.2022 On August 28th Kingsford Smith School will be celebrating Wear it Purple Day. Wear it Purple Days fosters supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people and their families. We will begin the day with a breakfast for our rainbow youth, their families and allies. ... Our breakfast will be held outside to assist us in ensuring appropriate social distancing. Due to COVID restrictions and contact tracing requirements we require an RSVP from all families who are planning to attend. Please RSVP using the link below. https://forms.gle/1HgMaWk9XYn9CBuR7

17.01.2022 A bit late getting this to you. But here it is the week 6 newsletter http://www.kss.act.edu.au//Newsletter_Week_6_Term_2_2020.p

17.01.2022 Late reminder. Today is house day! Feel free to show your true colours by wearing your house colours To celebrate house day this term, students will be participating in a Resilience Run, in place of the usual Walk-A-Thon. This change has been made due to restrictions brought around events during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, we will be running an obstacle course at school which will involve being sprayed with a coloured powder at the end. All measures have been tak...en to ensure your childs safety at this event. The volunteers will do their best to throw the powder at the torso; however, wind, and other factors may cause the powder to spray onto the face. You may wish for your child to bring their own eye protection, such as sunglasses or goggles. The colour powder used in the event is non-toxic, biodegradable and environmentally friendly, consisting of 98% corn-starch and 2% food colouring. The product is considered safe for use; however, should you wish to view the ingredient listings, and toxicology risk assessment, of the powder, please see the staff in the front office. Any child not wanting to partake in the colour component of this event does not have to and will be able to avoid it with ease. Information on the Event: Will be taking place on Friday the 18 of September between 1:30 and 3:00pm. Students need to bring in their own additional shirt or clothes that they are happy to be sprayed with colour. If students are catching the bus home, they will need to bring a change of clothes if they have participated in the colour component. Students can opt out of the colour component of the run at any time.

17.01.2022 The week two newsletter for term 4 is ready for your reading http://www.kss.act.edu.au//Newsletter_Term_4_Week_2_2020.p

17.01.2022 Emails have been sent regarding Stationary lists and purchasing options on Friday

16.01.2022 Kingsford Smith School Little Splash Date: Friday 11th December Time: Normal school hours- 9a.m. to 3p.m. Where: Kingsford Smith School... Year Group/s: Preschool Year 9 Dress code: Sun safe house colours and enclosed shoes, a hat What to bring: Sunscreen, water bottle, own morning tea and lunch (or see the note about house day hot dog) See more

16.01.2022 Week 8 already. Catch up with the news and find a link to be part of a parent focus group to provide feedback http://www.kss.act.edu.au//47/Newsletter_Week_8_Term_2.pdf

16.01.2022 Congratulations to the Kingsford Smith School Imaging Team for winning the Group Achievement Award in the 2021 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year awards https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au//grants-scholarsh

16.01.2022 Check your inbox for something spectacular ;)

15.01.2022 We are looking forward to seeing all our students tomorrow. Apologies for the error in the school newsletter. School is back tomorrow (Monday)

15.01.2022 ACT residents will have a brief window of opportunity over the next few days to leave Victoria to travel to the ACT by road. The NSW Government is allowing ACT ...residents with an Entry Authorisation Certificate issued by the ACT Chief Health Officer to cross the border at Wodonga between 9am and 11.30am each day from 1317 August inclusive. They must arrive in Hall by no later than 3pm on the same day. After 17 August, no other ACT residents will be allowed through the border by road and the ACT Government will not issue any more exemptions to drive to the ACT while the NSW/VIC border remains closed. After 17 August, anyone else who has applied for an exemption will need to reapply and request to travel by air. Wed like to remind Canberrans that the health advice regarding Victoria remains in place. If you have been to Victoria within the past 14 days, you must notify ACT Health before returning to the ACT. You must also quarantine for 14 days at your own expense. For more information on the legal requirements for quarantine and for information for travellers entering the ACT, visit www.covid19.act.gov.au/travel The ACT Government also has a helpline to assist Canberrans through the challenges of COVID-19. The COVID-19 Helpline is (02) 6207 7244 and is available between 8am and 8pm daily.

15.01.2022 Put you feet up after a long week and check pit the newsletter https://docs.google.com//1NxC6giyQSQNFWy6mwThftrJ/present

14.01.2022 There are still six time-slots available to get your family portrait this year. Why not book into get a beautiful photo shoot and support your school at the same time https://www.trybooking.com/BJPWX

14.01.2022 The next Kingsford Smith School P&C meeting is scheduled for the 4th August at 7pm via google meets. If you have any items you'd like added to the Agenda or would like to attend please comment on this post of send a PM by COB Thursday 30th July.

14.01.2022 We would like to wish our students, family, carers, friends and community a happy Easter break https://docs.google.com//1hn4-KBIMTQc7YxCbTsjwiam/present

13.01.2022 Years 3-5 Assembly will be held at 10am in the Junior Gym Wednesday 17 February.

13.01.2022 Unsafe driving and parking behaviours increase the potential road safety risk for children around schools. Please remember children are more at risk than adults around schools because they are smaller and less visible to drivers. If you need to drive, follow the road rules around our school to ensure the entire school community feels safe. https://bit.ly/traffic_management_schools

13.01.2022 Welcome back to our final cohort of students to return. We also acknowledge some students may still be remote learning, we wish you all well. Remember to be gentle with yourselves as we face new transitions and decisions through this time.

12.01.2022 The end of week 8 You know that means a newsletter. Congratulations to our year 10s who are celebrating their formal tonight... http://www.kss.act.edu.au//4/Newsletter_wk_8_-_term_4_.pdf

12.01.2022 Today the KSS P&C gifted each of our teaching staff with a plant to thank them for their hard work and dedication to our children. This year has been a tough one and our teachers have met the challenges of 2020 head on whilst continuing to support and care for all the students in their classes. Thank you, teachers!

12.01.2022 Just realised you have run out of bread? Or perhaps a lunch order might help your child transition back to school for those of our community who are returning tomorrow? You can order lunches online. ... Flexischools also allows you to put a recurring lunch order in and has a bunch of features to make life easier for all families https://www.flexischools.com.au/FM/m

11.01.2022 3-5 Assembly for today only will start at 2:15pm.

11.01.2022 Oops. Forgot to link you in with the week 10 newsletter. Happy Holidays http://www.kss.act.edu.au//Newsletter_Week_10_Term_2_2020.

11.01.2022 And just like that we are on the second half of the school term (60%) there actually. Let’s celebrate with a newsletter http://www.kss.act.edu.au//49/Newsletter_wk_6_-_term_4.pdf

10.01.2022 Today Mr Bradfield and Mr Branson read to the whole of KSS for the National Simultaneous Storytime 2020. They even blinged up for the occasion. For more information surrounding this even please visit: https://www.alia.org.au/nss

10.01.2022 Want to join our community who are working to ensure we have a vibrant set of voices to make our school the best place it can be? Got an Idea for a fundraiser, or something you think needs to be addressed? Join us for the next P&C Committee meeting - both face to face and virtual options are available

09.01.2022 Year 5 Families A reminder that year 5 graduation photos are tomorrow, so remember to be in school uniform and bring your best smile.

09.01.2022 Check your email for an email from Paul, our principal. In summary On the advice of the Chief Health Officer, the ACT Government has paused its easing of restrictions and as a result we will remain at Step 2.2 of the COVID-19 Easing of Restrictions Roadmap for Schools until health advice changes.... Restrictions in ACT public schools will remain as they were during the last two weeks of Term 2: Students across all years will continue with on-campus learning. Students vulnerable to COVID-19 will continue to be supported with remote learning. Schools will continue to limit the number of adults on school grounds parents and carers should avoid entering the school building where possible. Where scheduled events are planned (such as one on one parent-teacher interviews and small assemblies) parents can attend the school, however physical distancing and hygiene requirements must always be adhered to by adults. Records will be kept of visitors entering the school.

08.01.2022 Although there are no active cases of COVID-19 in the ACT, it is important we remain vigilant about health and hygiene. If your child is sick, they must not co...me to school. If your child becomes unwell at school, you will be asked to collect them. For more information on schooling arrangements for Term 3, visit our website: http://ow.ly/qeJD50B246X

08.01.2022 Please remain aware of the situation and any changes in restrictions in the ACT

08.01.2022 We forgot yesterday to say a huge thank you to Ruth for our canteen Thank you for running such a wonderful canteen for our children and the community.

07.01.2022 Last Friday we celebrated 'Excellence' in our whole school House Day. It was an awesome opportunity to build relationships through the whole school and celebrate our broadening community. Thank you to all involved.

07.01.2022 Some of us are discovering that we are short on uniforms (or the uniforms are rather short on the kids! ). The P&C has been asked about a buy/swap/sell group for KSS uniforms, so here are a couple of suggestions of groups that you may like to use to list and/or procure second hand KSS uniforms. Canberra second hand uniforms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/516403825139585/?ref=share... Canberra and Queanbeyan school uniform buy swap and sell: https://www.facebook.com/groups/349213468544972/?ref=share

07.01.2022 The ACT Government has announced a targeted Kindergarten Health Check program starting this term and going until the end of term 4, 2020 focusing on hearing and... vision. To access this program, being run by Canberra Health Services, you need to have a child in kindergarten this year and have concerns about their hearing or vision. To make an appointment call 5124 997. Kindergarten Health Clinics are being held at Canberra Health Services City Health Centre on Moore Street. You can also access free Medicare-funded eye checks at an optometrist or attend the Childrens Hearing Service (call 5124 9977) for a free hearing check.

06.01.2022 Well we made it to week 4. Time to catch up with the latest news and a look at some of our amazing student work http://www.kss.act.edu.au//Newsletter_Week_4_Term_2_2020.p

06.01.2022 Some of the wonderful work done in our Preschool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwDTr-m9Jb4

06.01.2022 Rifle through those primary school student bags and find this note. Support our wonderful canteen and treat your kids to a tasty lunch. Notes are due back on Friday

05.01.2022 Happy new year to our school community. May 2021 be a year of learning, of friendships and of reaching our fullest potential.

05.01.2022 Despite the forecast of some wet weather tomorrow our intention is to run the swimming carnival. We recommend that you provide your child with a plastic bag to keep other belongings dry if we do experience showers. If there are thunderstorms during the day we will arrange to return early back to school. If we do return early, the canteen will not be open but the BBQ sausage and drink option will still be provided

05.01.2022 We received a message from one of our community members today about one of our local heroes Dan Williams Thanks for for directing traffic at the accident in Dunlop yesterday. He stepped in and looked after the safety of many of our community without hesitation.... Thanks Dan :)

04.01.2022 Hi all. The new link for the focus groups https://forms.gle/frWiC8sUT69895jDA

03.01.2022 To the Kingsford Smith School Community, I want to clear up some confusion around an incident that occurred last week at the school. A small group of Year 5 students who have been studying protests in class recently, decided to stage a protest while their teacher was away. The issue they were protesting was around camp. Unfortunately they had not consulted staff and so they had made assumptions about camp that were not correct. The protest itself was held during second break... and consisted of students marching around the playground with signs, chanting slogans. Others joined in and when they went to the oval some other students became rough with the group that had formed. Teachers dispersed the group when they saw this and students returned to class at the end of break. Senior leadership acted to determine the extent of any harm. We visited the classes who had been potentially affected by this event, checking in with students. The class teachers scheduled calming activities and students who were upset were encouraged to seek help. For their part, the original protest organisers were very remorseful and sorry that things had escalated beyond their control. Those parents were informed. This week I have been following up with students who had intimidated the protest group and others. If you or your children are suffering any stress or psychological effects from the incident, as is usual, please contact the school as we have supports to help. Paul Branson

02.01.2022 Are you a public housing household who hasnt provided details for the one-off $250 payment? You may have received a text message, email or phone call from Hou...sing ACT asking to get in contact. To support timely payment, you can call us on 6207 1345 (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm). If youve already updated your details thank you! theres no need to contact Housing ACT again, were aiming to make all payments by the end of June. For more info visit www.act.gov.au/$250payment

01.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all our students, parents, carers, family and friends. May you enjoy this day