Progress Reports - Friday 16th

All students will receive their March Progress Reports on Friday 16th March. If parents have any questions or concerns regarding their children do not hesistate to make an appoinment to see your child's teacher.

Last day of Term 1

Reminder to all parents that the last day for Term 1 is Friday the 30th March. There will be an assembly at 2.10pm and dismissal at 2.30pm. SCHOOL RESUMES ON MONDAY 16^TH APRIL, 2012.

SPECIAL PERSONS’ DAY and EASTER HAT PARADE - Friday - 30^th March

On Friday March 30^th there will be an opportunity for the children to invite special family members and friends to visit them at school. This annual extra curricula activity is a very special event for all members of the school community. Pre-schoolers are welcome to visit.

·          At 9.30am the children will be participating in the annual Easter Hat Parade and everyone is welcome to join them for this wonderful event.

·          The special visitors are then invited to hear our preps and choirs perform and/or visit classrooms until 10.40am.

·          A special morning tea will then be served to the visitors between 10.45am and 11.15am in the hall.

·           The visitors are then invited to join the students in their classrooms between 11.20am and 12.15pm.

·           The children can then enjoy their lunch with their special visitor between 12.15 and 12.45pm.

Please note - The lunch play break for the children will finish at 1.10pm on this day.

We would appreciate it if each family could provide a small plate of food for the morning tea. The food can be dropped off to the Meeting Room (entrance of hall) between 8.45am and 9.00am on the day.

Please note that there will be NO CANTEEN ON THE DAY.

KENT PARK CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT REVIEW AND STRATEGIC PLANNING 2012

Every four years all Victorian Government schools participate in a review process. Our school’s self-evaluation provides an opportunity for the whole school community

to reflect on achievements,  strengths and opportunities for improvement.

As part of this process Kent Park will be setting the strategic direction for the next four years. We will evaluate our progress to date, and plan a strategy that is critical to the school’s continued success - improving learning, engagement and wellbeing and successful transitions and pathways for our students.

On Monday 26^th of March parents are invited to join a focus discussion group to reflect on the following:

·          What does our school do well?

·          What would we like to see our school doing well in 5 years?

If you are able to join us in the staffroom following assembly on Monday 26^th March please complete and return the slip attached by Thursday 22^nd March.

2012 SCHOOL LEADERS

Congratulations to all the 2012 School Leaders:

School Captains - Rebecca Stephens & Zac Assi

Sports Captains - Aimee Macauley & Michael Hough

Eureka House Captains - Nikhil De Silva & Gaby Cid

                            Vice Captains - Richa Nyaupane & Jesse Adams

Uluru House Captains - Brooklyn Smith & Keyan Babaei-Somaghi

                            Vice Captains - Sam Palmer & Matthew Noetzel

Daintree House Captains - Kelsey Bass & Hayden Morrison

                            Vice Captains - Keeley O'Halloran & Liam Shaw

Franklin House Captains - Holly Boscott & Jack Marget

                             Vice Captains - Chelsea Oxlade & Cassidy Dugan

Arts Captains - Lili Gibson & Keona Ohi

                            Vice Captains - Meg Wagner & Connor O'Hagan

Environmental Captains - Emma Jarvis & Brad Parry

                            Vice Captains - Tash Buckley & Daniel Huntley

Extra Curricula Captains - Keely Brown & Liam Power

                             Vice Captains - Jackson Pipicelli & Rhiannon King

Junior School Councillors - Alana Jones, Rory Cassimatis, Katelyn Connolly, Abbey Delaney, Riley Brady, Kiana Dalton, Samantha Walters, Emma Farrelly, Jackson Petersen, Amy Miller, Piper Gelsi and Thomas Kuhlmann.

WELCOME to all new families and to our new staff

• Claire Scobell
• Meg Alder
• Stephanie Hazeltine

At Kent Park Primary School we provide a friendly and supportive learning environment that focuses on high quality teaching and learning and fosters  positive relationships within the school community. We offer comprehensive programs that target the individual needs of children, ensuring that each child attains their full potential. The specialist programs provided are Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Literacy Enrichment and Library and Japanese Years 4 to 6. 

At Kent Park our students learn and play in a caring and respectful environment. We focus on building each student's’self-esteem, confidence and pride in themselves, their school and their community.

Our school values and beliefs recognise that every child is unique and that the educational needs of each student may be different. We believe that the school’s capacity to inspire and engage each child to fulfil his or her potential is a key to the success of the school. We acknowledge and celebrate the successes and achievements of each student with great pride.

Our current staffing profile reflects a breadth of experience and expertise that contributes significantly to the provision of quality classroom programs. The dedicated teams of teachers work and plan collaboratively and cohesively, and are committed to continually improving their teaching and learning techniques through participation in quality professional development and mentoring programs. Our collective rigour is fuelled by each teacher’s professional conviction in ensuring that all students are happy, safe and reaching their full potential.

In recent years the school has been transformed through major building and landscaping projects. Our school facilities are outstanding and provide a stimulating learning environment for our students and staff. The building works have provided the school with exceptional teaching and learning spaces that are spacious, inviting, functional and purposeful. The school works in close partnership with Camp Australia in providing a supportive Before and After School Program each day.

A real strength of our school is the strong school/home partnership that exists in our school community. We are most appreciative of the fantastic support we receive from parents and extended family members who contribute significantly to the success of the school.

We are proud of our school and we welcome new students and their families to become part of this quality school and the exciting times ahead.

Please feel free to contact us between 8.15am and 4.30pm for further details or general information.

There is always an open invitation to people who wish to visit our school and discuss the programs provided for children.

Alison Macauley

Principal

• Quality Teaching and Learning