Our students

Life beyond the classroom

Student life at Kismet Park is shaped by friendships, leadership, clubs, sport, play and the opportunities students have to get involved, try something new and belong.

Student leadership

Learning to lead

Student leaders take on meaningful responsibilities across the school — leading assemblies, representing Kismet Park, sharing student voice and contributing to decisions that affect school life.

Leadership is about more than a title. It is about building confidence, responsibility and the ability to speak up, listen well and contribute to the school community.

Buddies

A familiar face from day one

Every Foundation student is paired with a Year 6 buddy, giving them a familiar face in the yard and helping them build confidence, connection and a sense of belonging from the beginning.

For the Foundation child

Someone who knows their name, looks out for them in the yard and helps make a big school feel a little smaller.

For the senior student

A chance to lead by example, build responsibility and learn what it means to be someone younger students can rely on.

For you

The reassurance of knowing your child begins school with a familiar older student already looking out for them.

What we expect

The same four values, wherever the day takes them

Every student knows our four values: Be Your Best, Respect, Resilience and Kindness. Our expectations matrix shows what each value looks like in practice across classrooms, the yard and shared spaces around the school.

The school’s positive behaviour expectations, by value and by setting
Value	Classroom	Transition	Toilet	Outside
Be Your Best	I challenge myself and give my best effort I come prepared and ready to learn I set goals and reflect on my progress	I move calmly and safely between spaces I stay with my class and model great behaviour	I use the toilets properly and return to class quickly I wash my hands with soap and water I ignore distractions from others	I play safely and follow the rules I take turns and share I try new activities and challenge myself
Respect	I listen and follow instructions I value others' right to learn I take care of classroom equipment and resources	I follow staff instructions and routines I value personal space and walk quietly I keep my hands, feet and unsafe words to myself	I give others privacy and use quiet voices I leave the area tidy and flush when I’m finished	I include others in games I take turns and share equipment I care for the yard and school equipment
Resilience	I keep trying even when learning feels hard I learn from my mistakes I stay calm when things don’t go to plan	I wait patiently during transitions I snap back when routines change I can adjust and learn in any space	I take responsibility for my own choices I try to go during breaks, but I let a teacher know if I need to go during learning time	I am an upstander and seek help when something is wrong I snap back if things don’t go my way I can solve small problems or ask a teacher for support
Kindness	I encourage others and celebrate their success I help classmates who need support I use kind words and include others	I greet others with a smile or kind words I offer to walk with someone who is unsure or alone I am calm and act with care in busy spaces	I keep the toilets clean for others I speak kindly and encourage others to do the right thing	I help others have fun and feel welcome I check in on someone who is hurt or upset I use friendly words and actions

Lunchtime clubs

More ways to spend lunchtime

Lunchtime clubs give students another way to connect, create and get involved. Depending on the day, students might build, draw, read, play games or spend time with others who share their interests.
Clubs change throughout the year and are shaped by student interests, giving students different ways to participate and feel connected at school.

Clubs are led by student interest and run by staff, and they change across the year. Every child has somewhere they fit at lunchtime, which is not a small thing.

Also in the yard

Staff on yard duty in high-vis, visible from anywhere
Buddies finding their Foundation buddy at recess and lunch
Restorative conversations on the spot
Shade, gum trees and a synthetic oval

Cyber safety

Safe, responsible and confident online

Cyber safety is taught explicitly alongside the technology students use at school. Students learn how to protect personal information, make safe choices, respond when something does not feel right, and seek help from a trusted adult.
The aim is to build habits they can carry with them wherever they use technology.

About digital learning

Attendance

Every day matters

Regular attendance gives students the best chance to stay connected, keep up with learning and feel part of school life. If your child is going to be away, please let the school know.
If attendance is becoming difficult for any reason, speak with us early so we can work with you and put the right support in place.

Report an absence