30th Year Carnival Countdown
Celebrating Karoo Primary School ... Past, Present, Future
30th Year Carnival .... save the date!
Sunday 23rd October from 11am - 4pm
At Karoo Primary School
Free admission
Rides, food trucks, performances, stalls, 'memory lane' exhibition and much more!
30th Year Carnival EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR SALE - Click on the link below for the details of our early bird tickets for PRESALE........They can be purchased at the school office but will NOT be avail for purchase on the day so make sure you get in early for a great saving.
Thankyou to our Sponsors for the Carnival
Major Sponsor - Wilson Storage
Gold Sponsor - Gen Care Services
Gold Sponsor - GMJ
Grant provided by Knox Council
Bronze Sponsor - Wellington Village
Raffle Information
Raffle tickets will be going home to families this week, the raffle will be drawn during the Carnival. Raffle ticket sales will also be available on the day.....
Thankyou to our generous sponsors for their donations!
Below are the 30 Amazing Raffle Prizes up for grabs !
- Zoos Vic Family Pass
- Puffing Billy Family Pass
- BFT Rowville Gym Voucher for 12 weeks of training (value $708)
- Club Lime Scoresby Gym Voucher for 3 month membership
- Paul Saddler Rowville Voucher/Hamper
- Cadbury Hamper
- Alan Tudge Hamper
- Chesterfield Farm Family Pass
- JD Portrait Voucher $900 value
- Moonlit Sanctuary Voucher
- Gumbya World Single Pass x 5
- Beaver Swim (4 Lessons)
- Rogue Squire $50
- Westfield $100 donated by Ray White Ferntree Gully
- Pancake Parlour $50
- Pancake Parlour $50
- Coles $50 donated by Coles Rowville
- Waterford Valley - 2 Players Midweek
- Waterford Valley - 2 Players Midweek
- Printer donated by Blue Connections
- Monitor donated by Blue Connections
- Waverley Golf Club 1 round for 4 players
- Stamford Hotel $50
- Stamford Hotel $50
- Ninja Nation Family Pass
- Ninja Nation Family Pass
- Fire Pit donated by Bunnings Scoresby
- Fernwood Voucher for 3 month membership donated by Fernwood Ferntree Gully
- $100 Airstream Voucher
- $100 Review Voucher
30 Facts about Karoo
How well do you know our school?
In the lead up to our celebrations in October, we will be asking one question a week about Karoo Primary. To go in the draw to win a prize, see if you can answer all 30 questions. To play along, follow the Karoo Primary School Facebook or Instagram page, answer the questions (answer sheets available at the school office) and submit your completed sheets at the 30 Year Carnival on 23rd October to go in the draw!
Questions so far ...
#1 : Who was the inaugural Principal who opened Karoo in 1992?
#2 : How many students did Karoo open with in 1992 - a) less that 150, b) between
150-300, or c) more than 300?
#3 : What are the current Karoo values?
#4 : How many students did Karoo have enrolled at its peak in 2007?
#5 : What are the 4 House names at Karoo?
#6 : Madeleine Hogan (a former student) represented Australia at the 2008, 2012
and 2016 Para Olympic Games - how many medals did she win, and in which sport?
#7 : Former Karoo student Tyler Sonsie was selected to play his first AFL seniors game
in July 2022 - which AFL club does he play for?
#8 : Who is our current School Council President?
#9 : Who is the staff member who has been at Karoo the longest?
#10: What is the meaning behind our school logo?
#11: What are the operating hours of our school run OSHC program?
#12: Who was the 2nd Karoo Principal and when did they commence?
#13: When past student Maddie Andreopoulos was in Year 5 at Karoo she appeared as
a regular on which popular TV show?
#14: We are very lucky to have Sue and Stewart as our current Crossing Supervisors. Can
you name the original Murrindal Drive Crossing Supervisor?
#15: in 2011 a new enclosure was built at Karoo to house which pets?
#16: What year was the high fence erected around Karoo?
#17: Year 5 and 5 students have a special senior polo shirt - which year was this introduced?
#18: The hand crafted tiles laid next to the stage area were created to celebrate which occasion?
#19: Do you know the name of Karoo's house shield, presented to the winning house at then end of each year?
#20: What is the name of the boat in the foundation playground?
#21: How many murals do we have around Karoo and what are they?
#22: Where have the computer labs been located over the last 40 years?
#23: How many bikes does the bike shed store?
#24 How many bumps does the snake in the foundation playground have?
#25: How many Year 6 Legacy projects do we have displayed around the school?
#26: how many four-square games are printed around the school?
New questions added here each fortnight