From the Principal

I trust everyone had a relaxing break over the school holiday period.

As I shared in my Term 2 welcome video, our Kambala values remain at the heart of everything we do and everything we aspire to be. This term, I invite our community to place renewed focus on the value of Respect—a principle deeply embedded in the culture of our school. Respect shapes the way we treat one another, how we learn together, and how we contribute to the world beyond our gates.

We see this value lived daily in the way our students support one another, engage thoughtfully with their learning, and interact with kindness and integrity. It is also reflected in the respectful, caring relationships between staff and students—relationships built on trust, high expectations, and genuine regard for each individual’s voice and potential. Equally, we are grateful for the respectful partnership we share with our parents, whose support, perspective, and shared values help sustain a strong, united school community.

With this spirit in mind, it has been uplifting to see the term begin with such warmth, optimism, and a strong sense of mutual respect.

This nine-week term is packed with exciting events and activities designed to enrich and complement our daily learning experiences. Just last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming senior students from St Catherine’s School, Ascham School, and Kincoppal-Rose Bay to join Kambala for our first-ever Model UN competition. Spearheaded by our impressive Year 12 leaders, this dynamic simulation gave students the opportunity to debate global issues, think critically, and practice diplomacy through peaceful collaboration. You can read more about this inspiring initiative in the KITE section of this newsletter.

We look forward to our senior school production Nice Work If You Can Get It, directed by our Head of Drama Ms Lisa Moir. Held from 15 - 18 May at Kambala, our girls will be performing with students from Cranbrook School and Sydney Grammar School, and it will be an outstanding production. Collaboration with boys’ schools continues to be a focus at Kambala, and this production is a great example on how we integrate our curriculum with other schools, enriching the lives of our girls. Tickets are still available for all four performances, click hereto purchase.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and every year we celebrate the significant people in our girls' lives. The Hampshire House Mother’s Day breakfast was held today, and it was lovely to see the Hampshire mothers and carers onsite. The Junior School Mother’s Day breakfast will be held tomorrow and the Senior School on Friday. These events are a lovely reminder of the spirit, love and care in our community, and we are so happy to celebrate them with you.

Our teachers have returned to Kambala refreshed and reinvigorated. We always commence our term involving our staff in meaningful collaboration and development time.  During our Term 2 Staff Development Day last Monday, Mr Leon Furze—consultant, author, and PhD candidate—delivered a presentation to both teaching and non-teaching staff on the practical and ethical implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence in education. His session explored the latest research, trends, and developments in AI, with a strong emphasis on how educators can thoughtfully and effectively integrate AI tools into their teaching and learning practices. The day sparked robust discussion and critical reflection, providing valuable insights into the future of education in an AI-enhanced landscape.

I do hope I have the pleasure of seeing many of our families over the coming weeks. I know we are excited to be back at school for yet another term of exceptional and rigorous learning and thinking.

Jane Danvers

Principal