Dear families,

"It takes a village to raise a child." This timeless saying reminds us that the best outcomes happen when schools, parents, students, and the community work together to prioritise student learning and wellbeing.

Last night, we had the pleasure of welcoming our parent community to the school to officially introduce the classroom teachers for the 2025 school year. We also discussed school priorities, curriculum expectations, and the exciting experiences planned for the upcoming year. Copies of the information shared will be sent to your email by the teachers.

Should you have any additional inquiries throughout the year, we encourage you to schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher as the initial point of contact. They possess a deep understanding of your child and can collaborate with you to foster their academic, social, and emotional development.

Community Connections: Parents & Citizens

As we celebrate our 125th anniversary this year, we reflect on the rich history of our Parent and Community (P&C) associations, which have been an integral part of our school for over 60 years. The original parent group, known as the Ladies Committee (true story), was formed in 1958, marking the beginning of the Tuckshop. Initially operated under trees near the front corner of the school, it was later moved to an old shelter shed. However, this area was too small and impractical, so the Tuckshop was eventually relocated to a room beneath the front of A Block (where the OSHC office is now located).

The P&C itself was formally founded in 1965 and has been an active group ever since, initially advocating for the purchase of books and topsoil for the oval! This connection continues to play a vital role in building strong ties between the school and the wider community, always working towards the best possible outcomes for our students.

Today, our P&C remains a central and integral part of our school community, overseeing essential services such as Out of School Hours Care (OSHC), Tuckshop, and the Uniform Shop. They also organise a range of fundraising events that bring our community together, including Trivia Night, Discos and 125 Anniversary Celebrations!

We look forward to many opportunities to engage with you throughout the year and celebrate all the wonderful things we will accomplish together.

Thank you for being a part of our school community.

Kind regards,

Ingrid

Date Claimer - Parent Teacher Conversations (Week 6) 

At Kenmore, Parent-Teacher conversations are an important component of ongoing home-school communication and family involvement in school. The conversations play an important role in fostering positive relationships with our families. Please see details below. 

Date: Thursday 6^th March

Time: 3:30pm – 8:00pm

Venue: Your child’s classroom

Mode: In person (TEAMS, or via phone are also an option if required, please make your selection when booking) 

Further information and booking links will be emailed to all families next week. 

Year 6 Student Leaders Update

Last week families and students celebrated our newly appointed Year 6 student leaders for 2025. An amazing group of students who are ready to lead the school with fresh ideas and enthusiasm.  In our 125^th Year anniversary, we hope to incorporate some history over how student leaders have grown over the years.

A special thank you to Lachlan and Lavina our 2022 School Captains for joining us for the assembly and delivering some insightful reflections of their time as leaders of Kenmore State School. Great to have you back! 

In week 5 our leaders will have the opportunity to attend the annual Halogen young leaders conference at the Brisbane convention. This has been an annual event for our Year 6 leaders for many years now, and provides students the chance to hear from some of our inspirational leaders from around Australia. We are looking forward to spending the day with our leaders at such a fantastic event.

The conference has announced the following speakers for this year.

A consent form will be sent home this week via QParents for the event. 

Religious Instruction

Religious Instruction has commenced for students in Year 1 – 6.

Participation in RI is not compulsory. Any student (except Prep students) may participate in RI if a parent has provided consent during the enrolment process. Please contact the office if you are unsure about your child’s participation.

Please see the link below for more information about religious instruction at Kenmore.