About Us
Principal’s Welcome
A very warm welcome is extended to all families; current, future and prospective. Kingston Heath Primary School has a proud history and an exciting future, all families approach our school in the confidence that their children will be cared for, challenged and celebrated. At Kingston Heath Primary School we work as a collaborative school community to ensure the full academic, social, emotional and physical development and enrichment of every child. Supported by a dedicated and highly professional teaching team, our school is enriched by our history and our vision for education for today and into the future.
At Kingston Heath Primary School we live by an agreed set of Values:
Collaboration
Perseverance
Respect
These values underpin all that we do and promote a culture of learning and living together. Through these values we pride ourselves on our family approach to education and welcome and encourage the involvement of parents in the education of their child. Through the International Baccalaureate, Primary Years Program all children are offered an extensive curriculum program at Kingston Heath Primary School and are encouraged to make the most of all opportunities provided within and beyond the classroom.
The school community at Kingston Heath Primary enjoy spacious and varied facilities and grounds that are well resourced for learning, creativity, sport and play. We are excited to be in the final planning stages of a $5.99 million building program which will commence in 2023 and on completion provide the innovative teaching and learning spaces for our students.
Kingston Heath Primary School benefits from a very strong sense of community where new families are warmly welcomed and quickly become part of the Kingston Heath family. A range of offerings are available for parents to engage with the school and their child’s learning and development.
You will find more information about our school throughout our website. If you would like more detail about enrolments you are welcome to contact our School Office on 9584 5805.
We look forward to welcoming you to Kingston Heath Primary School.
Katelyn Joyce
Principal
Facilities
Our school community enjoy spacious grounds and facilities that are well cared for and resourced for learning, creativity, sport and play. We are excited that we have commenced a 5.99 million dollar building program encompassing built for purpose learning spaces, landscaped gardens and gathering spaces.
Staff
Katelyn Joyce
Principal
Ryan McCulloch
Assistant Principal
Shelley Whorlton
Business Manager
Teaching Staff
Molly Campbell
Classroom Teacher
Leanne Carter
Specialist Teacher (Auslan and P.E.)
Louise Drummond
Classroom Teacher
Kai-Lee Le Dan
Classroom Teacher
Glenn Carmichael
Classroom Teacher
Monique O’Neil Driscoll
Classroom Teacher
Justin Starling
Classroom Teacher
David McGuiness
Classroom Teacher
Chloe Young
Specialist Teacher (STEM)
Lexie O’Brien
Classroom Teacher
Amanda Ball-Grigsby
Specialist Teacher (Art)
Julia Hutchinson
Classroom Teacher
Sue Riley
PYP Coordinator/Learning Specialist
Jade Rosenberg
Classroom Teacher
Jessica Tandberg
Specialist Teacher (Performing Arts)
Grounds & Maintenance
Joseph La Rocca
Grounds & Maintenance
Education Support
Jacqueline Edwards
Office Manager
Margie Evans
Education Support
Wendy Jenkins
Education Support
Ella Ronchi
Education Support
Caleb Romeo
Education Support
Hanadi El-Zahed
Education Support
KHPS Mission Statement
At Kingston Heath Primary School, a quality learning environment gives students, staff and the community confidence to strive for excellence as active and positive members of a global village.
KHPS Philosophy
Kingston Heath Primary School has a focus on learning through Inquiry, which is embedded in a culture of collaboration and has a strong focus on results. Learning becomes engaging, relevant, challenging and significant when students ask questions and become involved in their own education.
Policies
KHPS Anaphylaxis Policy June 2024
KHPS Attendance March Policy 2023
KHPS Bullying Prevention Policy June 2022
KHPS Camps And Excursions Policy May 2023
KHPS Child Safety And Wellbeing Policy June 2022
KHPS Child Safety Code Of Conduct April 2024
KHPS Child Safety Responding And Reporting Obligations Policy And Procedures June 2022
KHPS Class Placement Policy 2023
KHPS Complaints Policy September 2024
KHPS Cultural Safety Action Plan June 2022
KHPS First Aid And Ill Students Policy Dec 2023
KHPS Health Care Needs Policy Dec 2023
KHPS Inclusion And Diversity Policy October 2022
KHPS Medication Administration Policy Dec 2023
KHPS Mobile Phones Policy March 2024
KHPS Personal Property Policy September 2022
KHPS Photographing Filming And Recording Students Policy September 2024
KHPS Student Dress Code Policy Nov 2022
KHPS Student Wellbeing And Engagement Policy June 2022
KHPS Values And School Philosophy Dec 2023
KHPS Volunteers Policy May 2024
Child safety and wellbeing at Kingston Heath Primary School: Policies information for families and the school community
Kingston Heath Primary School is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where students are safe and feel safe.
Our child safety and wellbeing policies available above, outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students, and include:
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
- Child Safety Code of Conduct
- Child safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy
- Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy
- Bullying Prevention Policy
- Volunteers Policy
- Visitors Policy
- Digital Learning Policy
As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at Kingston Heath Primary School we welcome and encourage your feedback. If you have any suggestions, comments or questions in relation to our child safe policies and practices, please contact Kingston Heath Primary School at kingston.heath.ps@education.vic.gov.au or by phone on 03 9584 5805.