1.5 School Community and Expectations
The school community consists of a range of students from a range of year groups working cohesively to form a safe and secure environment. Classes range from pre-primary to year six with a current enrolment of 27 students. Many of these students have siblings at the school or are siblings of former students with Kingsley having a tradition of creating close community and family ties. The parental expectations of the school is that there is a cohesiveness between students, teachers and parents, so that they can work together to ensure the student gains optimum growth and development. The school community has an array of cultures with 7% of enrolment consisting of Indigenous students and 22% of enrolment …show more content…
These policies are introduced by various parties – the government and the school. School policies are; homework policy, no-hat-no-play sun smart policy, dress code and pick up-drop off policies; reporting to parents, codes of conduct and school illness accountability.
The school dress code is in place for the safety of students. Uniforms create a positive self-image, promote student health and safety as well as promote equality. When in uniform, students can be readily recognised and identified in times of safety concerns. This policy takes into consideration several relevant legislations as;
Equal Opportunity Act 1984
Disability Discrimination Act, 1992
Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2000
Racial Discrimination Act, …show more content…
KPS has a sister school, SDN11 Jimbaran, a government primary school in Bali to which they communicate and share information using the Indonesian and English languages.
PE program: With a specialist teacher, students participate in physical education lessons that cover a variety of skills ranging from fundamental movement skills to game strategies and tactics. This program allows for students to learn about the importance of working in a team as well as coping strategies for winning and losing. KPS is known for their physical education program with the school being a member of Foothills sports association and having many students represent the school in cross country, athletics, football, soccer and cricket carnivals.
Students at educational risk (SAER) is a specialist program that KPS has in place to manage students that are identified as being at educational risk. Class teacher identifies student to which a committee assess and provides a plan to meet identified needs. Parents are informed of the outcomes and input is sought with each
The school community consists of a range of students from a range of year groups working cohesively to form a safe and secure environment. Classes range from pre-primary to year six with a current enrolment of 27 students. Many of these students have siblings at the school or are siblings of former students with Kingsley having a tradition of creating close community and family ties. The parental expectations of the school is that there is a cohesiveness between students, teachers and parents, so that they can work together to ensure the student gains optimum growth and development. The school community has an array of cultures with 7% of enrolment consisting of Indigenous students and 22% of enrolment …show more content…
These policies are introduced by various parties – the government and the school. School policies are; homework policy, no-hat-no-play sun smart policy, dress code and pick up-drop off policies; reporting to parents, codes of conduct and school illness accountability.
The school dress code is in place for the safety of students. Uniforms create a positive self-image, promote student health and safety as well as promote equality. When in uniform, students can be readily recognised and identified in times of safety concerns. This policy takes into consideration several relevant legislations as;
Equal Opportunity Act 1984
Disability Discrimination Act, 1992
Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2000
Racial Discrimination Act, …show more content…
KPS has a sister school, SDN11 Jimbaran, a government primary school in Bali to which they communicate and share information using the Indonesian and English languages.
PE program: With a specialist teacher, students participate in physical education lessons that cover a variety of skills ranging from fundamental movement skills to game strategies and tactics. This program allows for students to learn about the importance of working in a team as well as coping strategies for winning and losing. KPS is known for their physical education program with the school being a member of Foothills sports association and having many students represent the school in cross country, athletics, football, soccer and cricket carnivals.
Students at educational risk (SAER) is a specialist program that KPS has in place to manage students that are identified as being at educational risk. Class teacher identifies student to which a committee assess and provides a plan to meet identified needs. Parents are informed of the outcomes and input is sought with each