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KHPS 2024 Annual School Report - A Quick Guide
Dear KHPS families and school community,
The following guide will help you understand our recently published Annual School Report for 2024. It showcases our achievements, goals, and future plans. You can read the full report here.
Purpose of the Annual Report
The Annual Report shares our school’s progress in education and student well-being, keeping you informed and connected to our school’s journey.
Key Sections of the Report:
1. Introduction
An overview of what the report covers.
2. School Background
Information about our vision and bilingual education focus.
3. Self-Assessment and Achievements
How we evaluate our performance and celebrate successes.
4. Strategic Directions
Our main focus areas:
- Student Growth and Attainment: Improving reading and numeracy outcomes.
- Attendance and Well-being: Encouraging increasing school attendance and enhancing well-being.
- Productive Learning Partnerships: Strengthening community connections.
5. Funding Sources
Details on how we fund educational programs.
6. Student Information
Trends in enrolment and attendance.
7. Workforce Information
Overview of our dedicated staff and their qualifications.
8. Financial Information
Summary of our school’s financial health.
9. NAPLAN Performance
Student performance in literacy and numeracy assessments.
10. Satisfaction Surveys
Feedback from parents, students, and teachers.
11. Policy Requirements
Important policies guiding our practices.
Conclusion
We hope this guide helps you engage with our Annual Report. Feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback. Together, let's continue to support our students and enhance our school community!
Kind Regards
Gillian Tegg
Congratulations to the following students on their achievement of book awards for their consistent effort in practising and promoting our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Success.
Mother’s Day – Open Classrooms this Friday
We are excited to invite mothers and motherly figures to join their children in their classrooms this Friday afternoon from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. You are welcome to move between classrooms where there are siblings in different rooms.
You can use our School Map to locate the classrooms you need.
Most students will remain in their home classrooms during your visit, with the following exceptions:
Swords - LOTE (Fermanagh)
Youghal - LOTE (Fermanagh)
Blarney - PAS
Galway - Library
Students in Stage 2 classes will attend an assembly after lunch, which is expected to end by 2:15 p.m. Please wait outside your child's classroom when you arrive, and the classroom teacher will invite you in. Thank you for your understanding.
To enter the school, the blue gate, red gate and yellow gate will be accessible.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday and hope you have a lovely Mother’s Day this Sunday.
Regards,
Donna-Mae Chapman
Dublin Classroom Teacher
LEARNING
Poetry Recitation Competition
It’s time for the annual French Poetry Recitation Competition! This school-wide recitation competition encourages all students to learn a poem in French and to deliver it from memory in a confident and eloquent manner.
In class
During sessions with their LOTE (Language Other Than English) teacher, students will unpack the text through explicit lessons around comprehension, vocabulary and pronunciation. They will revise and practice their diction during reading groups and LOTE lessons with a Teacher of French.
Grading
Please find below the competition grading rubric. For Stages 2 and 3, one poem will be slightly trickier or longer and will be worth two extra points for those seeking an extension option.
At home
Poems are being sent home to allow students to revise and rehearse their delivery prior to the final presentation. The recitation will take place during News time in Week 5/6 (Kindy to Year 2) or during LOTE in Week 6 (Years 3 to 6). A winner will be selected to participate in the finals in Week 7.
Poem selection
This is a joint CPS & KHPS project, organised for the 8th consecutive year at KHPS and for the third year with Camberwell Primary School (CPS). All KHPS students have the opportunity to participate:
- Kindy to Year 2: Anglophone stream and Francophone stream students will learn one poem per stream
- Year 3 to Year 6: Students will choose one of two pre-selected poems, according to their stream. One poem will be slightly trickier or longer and will be worth two extra points for those students seeking an extension option.
English First students who wish to join the competition are welcome to do so and will learn the same poem as the Anglophone stream students.
The poem will come home in your child’s bag or homework booklet by the end of this week.
Poetry Illustration
Students are encouraged to illustrate their poem and submit their artwork to their French teacher by the end of Week 7. A winning illustration will be chosen for each year, and all illustrations will be displayed on the walls of the Hall for the end of Term 2!
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CRITERIA |
4 Points |
3 Points |
2 Points |
1 Point |
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POSTURE and EYE CONTACT |
I face the audience, relaxed and confident. I naturally establish eye contact with the audience throughout the presentation. |
I face the audience and usually establish eye contact. |
I make efforts to face the audience and establish eye contact. |
I am beginning to make eye contact with the audience. |
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MEMORISATION |
I confidently recite the entire poem flawlessly from memory. |
I successfully recall most of the poem from memory. |
I successfully recall some of the poem from memory. |
I read the poem aloud. |
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ARTICULATION AND PRONUNCIATION |
I articulate and pronounce all of the words clearly and accurately. |
I articulate and pronounce most of the words clearly and accurately. |
I articulate and pronounce some of the words clearly and accurately. |
I am beginning to use correct pronunciation of the words in my chosen poem. |
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VOLUME |
I speak with appropriate volume, ensuring clear and distinct delivery. |
I generally maintain an appropriate volume level, ensuring my speech is clear and audible. |
I make efforts to adjust my volume to ensure I am heard throughout some of the recitation. |
I am beginning to explore adjusting my volume and projecting my voice. |
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INTONATION
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I effectively use intonation adapted to the punctuation, demonstrating good comprehension of the poem. |
I generally use intonation adapted to the punctuation, demonstrating good comprehension of the poem. |
I make efforts to use intonation and expressiveness to enhance my presentation. |
I am beginning to explore ways to incorporate more intonation and expression into my presentation. |
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LIAISONS |
I link all endings of words to the next ones when required. |
I link most ending words to the next ones when required. |
I link some ending words to the next ones when required. |
I am beginning to explore using liaisons when speaking. |
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FLOW and PAUSES |
I maintain a consistent flow throughout, incorporating pauses at appropriate times. |
I generally maintain a regular flow throughout the presentation. |
I sometimes use appropriate flows and pauses throughout my presentation. |
I am beginning to explore ways to minimise interruptions in the flow and incorporate pauses. |
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EFFORT |
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I choose the trickier/longer poem. |
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GESTURES and/or OBJECTS |
I incorporate meaningful gestures and/or objects to enhance the presentation and demonstrate my understanding of the poem. |
I incorporate gestures and/or objects sometimes matching the text to enhance the presentation. |
I incorporate some movement to enhance the presentation. |
While gestures and objects are not utilised, I remain engaged and committed to presenting the poem to the best of my ability. |
Enrol now: Anglophone stream L’Etude Homework Club
To support Anglophone stream students with their homework, FANS is excited to launch the new Anglophone stream Etude Homework Club on Mondays 3pm - 4pm, for students from Years 3 to 6.
To enrol, please write us with your child’s details to admin@fanssydney.org. Enrolments are on a first come, first served basis. This group is available as a separate enrolment at a cost of $25 per session and are invoiced per term. Please see our website for more details.
SOCIAL
Couscous Royal
Parents dinner & dancing evening
Saturday 17 May, 6pm - 11pm
It’s time for the annual parents dinner & dancing evening! Gather your friends for this legendary adults-only night out.
All FANS members and alumni in the Anglophone stream, Francophone stream and High School classes are welcome.
The evening includes a delicious catered meal of Couscous Royal and beverages. For dessert, enjoy authentic mint tea and some fruit.
After the meal there will be music and dancing. Have a blast in the themed photo booth for a souvenir pic with friends!
This epic annual party is a big sell-out, so don’t miss out and get your tickets now.
World Music Day
Sunday 22 June, 10am - 4pm
This whole-school event is hosted and organised by KHPS, with the help of the P&C and FANS. This is the 4th edition of World Music Day at KHPS, featuring multiple stages to hear our school's bands, strings, and choirs perform.
To grow the event, the school will be welcoming other bands, strings and choirs from across the Northern Beaches and North Shore to create an even more musical day!
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a musical day, along with fresh food and fun games.
As this is a fundraising event for the P&C and FANS, there will be a need for parent volunteers to make the day a success. Please stay tuned for a sign-up sheet.
ASSOCIATION
Democracy Croissants
The FANS Committee greeted members of the community while providing fresh croissants and pains au chocolat to early bird voters over the weekend at the KHPS hall. The treats were much appreciated by the morning crowd and complemented the P&C sausage sizzle and bake sale held afterwards. Thank you to the volunteers who made this happen!
Best regards,
Anne Bentley
GM FANS
Harp
We are exploring the possibility of starting a Beginner Harp Ensemble open to all students from Year 1 onwards. This group will provide a supportive and fun environment for young musicians who are new to the harp. Rehearsals for the beginner group would be held on Thursdays from 3:10 to 3:55 pm.
If your child is curious about the harp and would like to give it a try then we would love to hear from you! Please send an email to khpsband@gmail.com for more information or to express your interest. Note the beginner harp group will require a minimum of five students to run. Please get in touch if you would like further information.
KHPS Strings Workshop
The KHPS Amadeus, Bach and Corelli Ensemble students came together yesterday afternoon for our annual Strings Workshop. Students worked hard across three sessions with their Ensemble conductors and had the opportunity to focus on technical aspects of the music in smaller tutorial sessions.
Amadeus Ensemble
The Amadeus Ensemble is the first level of String Ensemble offered at KHPS and is open to students once they have completed either a year of Beginner Strings or commenced private lessons on their instrument of choice. This year we have 25 students in the ensemble conducted by Ms Lu G. It was inspiring to see such young students apply themselves across the three sessions and they performed a lovely rendition of Frère Jacques and the lively Little Polka accompanied by Rosy J on piano. This was the first performance of the year for this young ensemble and they looked very professional on the Hall Stage especially after almost three hours of tutorials and rehearsals. Well done Ms Lu and the Amadeus Ensemble and best of luck for your performance at the Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival on Saturday 31 May at Pittwater High School!
Bach and Corelli Strings
The Bach and Corelli Ensembles worked in groups across three sessions to prepare for the Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival coming up on Saturday 31 May 2025. The Bach Ensemble have worked hard on pieces from a range of musical styles this year with their conductor Pip B. The workshop was a wonderful opportunity to work in more detail on one piece in particular for the World Music Day at KHPS on Sunday 22 June. The Bach Ensemble performed Harry’s Wondrous World for their families at the end of the workshop.
The Corelli strings are working hard to memorise three pieces to perform at the FOIM concert at the Opera House in September 2025. They worked on two of these pieces over three sessions yesterday afternoon and performed ‘Bushwhacker Stomp’ at the end of the workshop conducted by Suna F.
Thank you to the KHPS Strings conductors Pip, Lu, Cara and Suna for providing such wonderful tuition to our Strings students. A special thank you to Rosy for her time tutoring, accompanying the ensembles on piano and joining the students on viola. We are extremely lucky to have such a wonderful team of experienced teachers and musicians at KHPS. Thanks also to all the parent helpers for supporting our students and conductors on Sunday afternoon.
Student Voices:
It was fun, I like that we did a little concert at the end. Charline, Y3, violist.
We practised the Can Can which is a new piece. It’s really hard! We didn’t play it at the end of the workshop because it’s not ready for the parents yet. I was glad my dad could see me play Harry’s Wondrous World during the concert at the end! Chloe, Y4, violinist.
Term 2 Strings Events:
Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival (Strings) at Pittwater High School on Saturday 31 May 2025. All strings students from Beginners to Seniors are registered to perform. Stay tuned for session times!
World Music Day at KHPS on Sunday 22 June 2025! All Strings will be performing on the day including Harp.
KHPS Strings Commitee
P&C News
Election day BBQ Sat 3rd May
After our friendly FANS neighbours provided election day croissants to the voting crowds, the P&C team fired up the BBQ to provide fundraising election day “democracy sausages” and a cake stall - yum!
The event was an outstanding success thanks to the wonderful volunteers and delicious cake donations - a HUGE thank you to everyone who contributed their time and baked goods!
Uniform shop
Yes, winter has arrived early, and that means jumpers, jackets and all things snug!
Uniform Shop Hours:
Monday 8:00am – 9:30am
Wednesday 8:00am – 9:30am and 2.30pm – 4:00pm
Please pop in if your little ones need a warm top-up. Online orders are also available for your convenience via Flexischools!
Canteen: Help Needed!
Our canteen is a much-loved part of the school experience — but it needs your help!
We’re calling for more volunteers, especially on Fridays when orders are at their peak and the team could really use a few extra hands.
Whether you can help once a week or just once a term, every bit counts.
Volunteer roster sheet here!
Barnyard Boogie – Thursday 22 May!
Were so excited for the upcoming Barnyard Boogie Disco - a rootin' tootin' good time for all year groups!
DJ Andy will be spinning tunes, and there’s even a fruit cup finale to keep the energy going.
Session times:
- Kindy & Year 1: 3:00–3:50pm
- Years 2 & 3: 4:15–5:20pm
- Years 4, 5 & 6: 5:45–6:50pm
Tickets: $12 (includes entry, DJ + fruit cup)
Available via Flexischools from Monday 5 May – Monday 19 May.
We also need volunteers on the day — to help with set-up, supervision, and packing down. It’s a fun way to get involved, and your help means the event runs safely and smoothly.
Link to the volunteering sheet here
As always, thank you for being such a wonderful and engaged community. If you have questions or want to get involved, feel free to reach out to the P&C committee anytime.
Warm regards,
KHPS P&C Committee
