Newsletter 2nd July 2025

Principal's Message

As we wrap up what has been a wonderfully busy and productive term, I’d like to take a moment to thank our dedicated staff for their tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to our students. It’s been a term full of learning, growth, and community spirit—and it wouldn’t be possible without the incredible work of our entire team. We also extend our heartfelt thanks and warmest wishes to departing staff this term, Samantha Atkinson, Beth Faulds, Suzanne Wu, and Ally Ridley, for their wonderful contributions to our school community—your presence will be truly missed.

Looking ahead to Term 3, we have another exciting calendar of events in store. Families can look forward to our NAIDOC Week celebrations, a number of sporting carnivals including the Interschool Cross Country, Faction Athletics and Interschool carnivals, and the much-anticipated Year 5 Sleep Out. We’ll also be launching the Book Builders Challenge at the South Perth Library, and a reminder that Friday, 18 August, will be a pupil-free day.

It promises to be a term packed with opportunity, fun, and meaningful learning. Thank you for your continued support—wishing all our families a safe and restful break.

Clint McNerney

REMINDER - 2026 Kindy Enrolments

2026 Kindy enrolments opened on 28th April 2025 and will close on 25th July 2025. If you’re planning to enrol your child, be sure to submit your application for enrolment within this timeframe.

For more details and to complete your enrolment, please see the link below.

SEMESTER 1 SCHOOL REPORTS

School reports were emailed to carers/parents on Tuesday, 1^st July. The school report will remain available for four weeks from the date sent. Please ensure you download and save a copy during this time.

WA Student Assistance

Claim now through the ServiceWA app, online or by post in a claim form.

$150 for each Kindergarten and primary student $250 for each secondary student.

Claims close Friday 4 July 2025

Visit www.education.wa.edu.au/wasap for eligibility info and how to claim

In the final week of claiming for the WA Student Assistance Payment, the Office of Digital Government will have a Digital Assist Kiosk at the Ruth Faulkner Library (Belmont) from 30 June to 4 July. The kiosk will be available for families to drop in and get assistance to claim through the ServiceWA app. Staff at the kiosk will have support materials, including paper claim forms and prepaid envelopes, for families who are unable to claim online or through the app.

Details as follows:

For more information on the kiosks visit: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/government-of-western-australia/servicewa-digital-assist-kiosk

This week's Value

Achievements

High School Programs and Scholarships

Congratulations to the following students who have received offers for selective or specialist high school programs or scholarships in 2026:

Aadi - Selective Academic Program at Willetton SHS

Aisha – Selective Art Program at Applecross SHS

Delphi – Selective Music Program at John Curtin College of the Arts

Jacob – Selective Drama Program at John Curtin College of the Arts

Kate – Specialist Cricket Program at Kent Street SHS

Speaking Champions and Speak With Confidence Awards

 Over this term, all Year 6 students took part in the annual KPS Speaking Champion competition, where they had to write, rehearse and perform a speech about a topic of their choosing in front of the Year 6 cohort and teachers. A group were then selected to go through to the next round, where they presented their speech in front of Mr McNerney, Mr Griffiths and Mr Jennings. From this group, two winners were selected. Congratulations to Jessie from S4, and Jacob from S3, who delivered incredible speeches and were chosen as the winners.

 Last Wednesday, Jessie and Jacob went to represent Kensington at the South Perth Speak with Confidence Awards at the South Perth Town Hall. This is an annual public-speaking competition for Year 5 and 6 students from all private and public schools in the City of South Perth. Jessie and Jacob both did an amazing job, and they should be super proud of their efforts. Jessie delivered an inspiring speech about the importance of determination, and Jacob presented a fun speech about how weird he found the United States when he lived there. Great work, Jessie and Jacob!

 Well done to all the Year 6 students who took part during the term. Public speaking can be extremely difficult, stressful and vulnerable, so getting up and giving it a go was a big achievement for all.

Foyer Display - Rm 3

In Room 3, we’ve been exploring fractions, learning about halves, quarters, and eighths through fun and hands-on activities. Inspired by our love for the fish in our classroom tank, we created our very own fish tank artworks to show what we’ve learnt. Each tank features different collections, carefully divided to show how fractions work in real-life contexts. Come and dive into our display to see how we’ve combined maths and creativity!

What's Been Happening...

RECWA PILOT PROGRAM – Years 5/6

Pamela Chatfield from Reconciliation WA presented a lesson to the Year 5 students focusing on British and Aboriginal perspectives of colonial history in WA and the untold stories and Aboriginal voices. The Year 6 program focused on Aboriginal perspectives of citizenship rights and the way they were developed over WA history since colonisation. Thank you to Pamela and Dylan for coming and providing an insight into Aboriginal culture and history.   

YEAR 2 KINGS PARK EXCURSION

Students in Year 2 participated in the immersive program, which provided opportunities for the students to learn about Aboriginal people, an appreciation for diversity in our community, and a sense of responsibility for caring for our natural environment.

Students joined Aboriginal presenters as they shared their knowledge of the six Noongar seasons and traditional life.  Students also participated in cultural activities traditionally associated with the seasons, such as plant uses for food and medicine, hunting, language, art, dance, and traditional games. Afterwards, they played in the Natures cape.

Sport News

Winter Carnival

On Thursday of Week 9 selected Yr. 5/6 students competed in the winter carnival. We had a fun day. Our AFL and basketball teams won their competitions.

Kensington came second for the overall shield for the winter carnival.

Well done Kensington for your effort on the day and for showing fantastic sportsmanship in all sports whether you won, lost, or drew.  Thanks to parents – Mark, Amy and Kate, staff and our pre-service students for their coaching at senior sport in preparation for the carnival and for their coaching at the carnival. You did an amazing job. Thank you.

Thanks to Curtin University for providing the grounds and umpires for our winter carnival. They run an excellent holiday program - Carnaby Kids Holiday Program. For details see the sport notice board or their website.

curtin.edu.au/sport/social-sport-play/kids-holiday-program/

Running Club

This term we have had up to 95 runners enjoying an early morning run, with a total of 150 students registered. Some days it has been very wet and the enthusiastic runners still come and run!

Running Club will recommence Week 1 of next term, Tuesday (running track) and Friday (oval) morning from 8.00am – 8.30am. New runners are always welcome. Parents of kindy and pre-primary parents must attend with their child. A consent2go will be emailed to you when your child attends their first session. Active kids learn better!

Upcoming Events...

P & C News

Save the Date:
Sunday 3 August 2025: Dads and Kids - Paper Planes and Pizza (~midday, TBC)
Thursday 7 August 2025: Dads only catch-up, 6pm - 8pm, location TBA in DUCKs chat group
New dads wanting to join DUCKs, please email: 
DUCKS.KPS@gmail.com
Thanks guys, 
Conrad Slee

DUCKs - Dads United for the Children of Kensington (primary school)

Containers for Change

Containers for change bins

The new Containers for Change bins are now located inside the bike shed. Please ensure that only eligible containers are placed in these bins. Currently, the bins are accessible only from inside the bike shed until the outside art installation is completed later in the year.

Community News

BAHA'I Holiday Programme

The Baha’i holiday programme is happening again these upcoming school holidays. It will run for 2 days on 17-18 July and is open to all children from kindy to year 6, irrespective of whether or not they attend the Baha'i classes at school. The programme is packed with arts, service to the community including a nursing home visit, exploring spiritual concepts such as honesty and generosity, team building games, drama and much more. For more information please see the attached flyer. The Baha’i team