Thankyou P&C
Thank you to the P & C for all their support this year. Last Wednesday evening the P & C held their Christmas party and our outgoing President Mrs Emily Harland was honoured for her work and commitment to our school Thank you Emily and we wish you all the best.
Major Construction Work
Over the school holidays we are having some major construction work done with all roofs being replaced on A block, B block, D, E and F blocks. This is a massive undertaking and you may see works being done in this time. Fingers crossed for clear sunny skies in this time.
Holiday Uniform Shop
Please be sure to check the P & C Facebook page and or the Skoolbag posts for Uniform shop times for opening in the holidays.
School returns in 2022
- Friday 28th January and Monday 31st January are staff development days and no children are on site.
- Week 1- Years 1-6 Tuesday 1st February 2022.
- Week 1- Kindergarten Wednesday 2nd February 2022. Information on times to be posted on Skoolbag.
Year in Review
Upon reflection 2021 has certainly thrown some curve balls at us all: global pandemic of COVID-19 , mouse plague, flood, drought, cyber attack and the first industrial action in 10 years on the back of 2020 which saw bushfire, first global pandemic in nearly 100 years of COVID-19, flood, drought, mouse plague.
This year has seen us pivot time and time again. It takes time to heal and it takes time to adjust after a year like this.
We must acknowledge the fact that COVID has impacted on the ability for us all to be social and feel free and comfortable to move in society. The reality of lockdowns and restrictions with school closures | border closures | cohorting |vaccinations | restrictions on visiting families and friends, has taken a toll on us all. We are social beings, we catch up with family members and friends all the time, we laugh and enjoy the company and conversation of our tribes – that’s who we are. This year has been somewhat different for most of us. Please take the time to acknowledge your friends and families whom you’ve ‘walked with’ this year – these people matter so much.
This year again, our school has been leading from the front. We have guided and supported the thoughts, feelings and emotions of all our stakeholders, at the same time, managing our own emotions and those of our closest friends and family members. School is a dynamic and complex place where we all care deeply for our students and families of the KSPS community. We hope that you have experienced this kindness this year.
Just when we appear to be coming out of the depth of COVID we are again challenged by a new strain and it's rapid spread across our beautiful city. It’s true, there is uncertainty about what it might look like for the 2022 school year. But for now, we need to park that thought and get through Christmas and into the new year.
Amidst this all, we have seen the MOST beautiful acts of kindness, care, thoughtfulness, and consideration. YOU have offered such acts and I am confident you have seen the very best in humanity in our community. Hold those moments tight – they are testament to the people you walk life with.
As we go into the festive and holiday season, I urge each and every one of you to rest where you can, connect with those you love and enjoy being present with your loved ones.
Thank you to all our staff, students and KSPS families.
Merry Christmas and wishing you all a very Happy New Year.
Mrs Maxworthy | Principal
