Kaya Parents & Carers
It was so lovely to see so many members of our Kingsley community at the Assembly this morning. I would like to acknowledge Mrs Potter, Mrs Leitch and the students from Rooms 2 & 3 for their fabulous performances. I was most impressed by how polished their items were, and how confidently the children spoke. It takes great courage to speak in front of large audiences!
At Kingsley Primary, all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 learn skills to be able to regulate their emotions. Regulation is something everyone continually works on whether we are aware of it or not. We all encounter trying circumstances that can test our limits. If we can recognize when we are becoming less regulated, we are able to do something about it to manage our feelings and get ourselves to a healthy place. Feelings are complicated. They come in different sizes, intensities and levels of energy that are unique with our brains and bodies. To make them easier to talk about, think about, and regulate we use the Zones of Regulation program to help our students organise their feelings, states of alertness and energy levels into four coloured zones-Blue, Green, Yellow and Red. Throughout the program, students are taught skills/strategies to move themselves back into the Green zone so that they are regulated and ready to learn. I encourage you to talk to your children about the Zones of Regulation and use the language of the program with them at home. More information can be found on the following website-The Zones of Regulation | A Curriculum For Emotional Regulation
Sam Goodlad
Principal
Merit Awards – Assembly Week 3
| Room 1 | Benedict Ivey |
| Room 2 | Sebastian Dylan |
| Room 3 | Dominic Rias |
| Room 7 | Harvey Raven |
| Room 8 | Kiara Ryder |
| Room 9 | Kaylee-Olivia Cohen |
| Room 11 | Koen Tilly |
| Room 12 | Jaylan Cheyeene |
| Room 15 | Brooklyn Deacon |
NAIDOC Celebrations – Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud!
Last week the whole school had a fun filled day celebrating NAIDOC. We had some very special visitors making the day extra special. The children enjoyed a traditional themed dance performance, tool making, didge playing, sand mural making, traditional sports and even tried some home cooked Kangaroo stew! Special thank you to Nan Viv and Pop Mort for coming and sharing their stories with us.
Good Standing at Kingsley Primary School
- RATIONALE:
At Kingsley Primary School, the Good Standing Policy supports the pillars of The Kingsley Way.
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Resilience
- Excellence
The Good Standing Policy, as part of our whole-school behaviour management approach, aims to provide acknowledgement/recognition to most students who consistently behave according to our values. The Good Standing Policy emphasises the importance of students taking responsibility for the choices they make, which impact academically and socially on themselves and others.
2. Good Standing:
Good Standing status is granted to all Kingsley Primary School students at the start of each term. It is the responsibility of each student to maintain their Good Standing. Every student starts each term with three Good Standing points. The loss of those points is monitored. The loss of all three points in half a term constitutes a loss of Good Standing.
Students with Good Standing will have the opportunity to participate in various events throughout the school year including interschool sporting events; extra-curricular activities such as Reward Activities, class excursions and Year 6 Graduation activities.
3. Class Behaviour Book
At Kingsley Primary all classes have a Behaviour Book. Students who are not following classroom expectations or teacher instructions can receive a warning in the Behaviour Book.
The warnings in the Behaviour Book are reminders for the student to make a good choice and demonstrate expected behaviour. Sometimes the increasing consequences with the Behaviour Book allow students time away from the classroom to calm down and make appropriate choices.
4. Losing Good Standing
Three warnings in the Behaviour Book during a day, results in a student going to Buddy Class for 20 minutes. If the same student receives a fourth warning in the book, they are referred to the office for 30 minutes. Students referred to the office lose a Good Standing point and their parents are advised.
Students who lose 3 Good Standing Points in half of a term (5 weeks) lose their Good Standing. Good Standing can also be lost immediately for a serious breach of the School Behaviour Policy.
5. Affirmation Points
At Kingsley Primary, a student that is at school and doesn’t receive a warning in the Behaviour Book, receives an Affirmation Point for the day. These days become the Affirmation level Certificates that students receive at assembly after 40, 80, and 120 days of good attendance and behaviour. Students who get to 160 days (or Affirmation Points get their Affirmation Medal at the end of the year.
School Uniform
School Uniform
We are asking for donations of Kingsley school uniform to be brought to the front office so that our school can start a second-hand uniform shop. We are seeking good condition clothing with the Kingsley Logo on it please.
Period Products in Schools
Kingsley Primary School provides access to free period products for students, as part of the Western Australian Government’s commitment of access across WA public schools.
Period products are a fundamental health necessity and having a period should not be a barrier to participating in school. Providing access to free products at school is designed to enable students to stay engaged in their studies and ease some cost-of-living pressure for families.
A dispenser has been installed in the Senior Girls toilets, where students will be able to take what they need, when they need. Both Libra-branded pads and tampons are available. Libra products are Australian manufactured and made to Australian Standards.
Our school is committed to improving students understanding of period health and addressing any stigma.
Information available from the following websites may assist you to have conversations about menstrual health and hygiene at home:
- https://www.getthefacts.health.wa.gov.au/our-bodies/periods
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/menstruation
Lunches at Kingsley
Please note Kindy and Pre-Primary students are only able to order lunch on Fridays.
See the menu on the Canteen page of this website.
Armadale Cricket Club
