From the Deputy Principal - Head of Junior School

From Ms Gooch

Happy Book Week!

What was your favourite book as a child? Mine was Scallywag by Jeannette Rowe, the story of a mischievous but loved neighbourhood cat. Thinking about the books we loved (and still love!) can remind us how special it is to share a story with a loved one, or to discover a love of reading. 

 

This week we celebrate the ability of books to spark our imaginations, with the theme “Reading is Magic” from the Children’s Book Council of Australia. At Kambala we welcomed illustrator Cheryl Orsini into our Library, and our Librarian Mrs Pericles has led a variety of activities to spur excitement amongst our students. 

 

Tomorrow, Friday 23 August, we welcome our Parents & Carers to join us for our Book Parade. This will begin at 10.00am, and we ask that our guests assemble on the Tivoli Lawn with their picnic blankets from 9.30am for our parade’s commencement. Following the parade at 10.30am, our girls will join you on the lawn for morning tea (you may like to bring something to share with your daughters, and we also have Bake Sale being run by some of our Year 6 Parents). At 11.00am, our Junior School girls will bid you farewell and return to class. We are looking forward to seeing those who can make it.  

 

Should the weather not be in our favour, we will post a Sundial announcement by 7.30am. 

 

Finally, I would like to thank you for the warm welcome you have extended to me during my time in Mr Coppin’s shoes. Each moment I have shared with your daughters has reminded me why I love this school. Mr Coppin returns from his sabbatical leave on Monday, with plenty to share with us all! 

 

Sincerely, 

Samantha Gooch

Preparation - Year 6 Junior School Book Week Parade - Tivoli Lawn - Friday 23 August, 2024 - 10.00 - 11.00am

Parents are warmly invited to our annual Book Week Character Parade on Tivoli Lawn. Please bring a picnic blanket and Morning Tea to share with your daughter.

 

Please also note, parking will be very limited on the day. Tivoli gates will open from 9.30am on the day. 

Year 6 Bake Sale at the Book Week Parade - Friday 23 August, 2024, 10.00 - 11.00am

Junior School Parent Teacher (ZOOM) Interviews 

Parent-Teacher interviews with Class and Specialist teachers will be held (over Zoom) during Week 8 of Term 3 (Monday 9 September - Thursday 12 September). Specialist teachers available for Term 3 interviews are:

 

Year 2- Science, PE, Art

Year 3- Science, PE, Drama

Year 4- Music, Science, Drama

Year 5- Music, French, Mandarin, Art

Year 6- Music, French, PE, Art

 

Interview times with your daughter’s teachers will be offered both before and after school hours. Most parents find 10 minutes sufficient time for interviews with their daughter’s Class teacher, plus 5 minutes with Specialist teachers and Maths teachers. Year 5 and 6 parents only need to book an extra Maths interview if your daughter’s Maths teacher is not her Class teacher. If you feel that more time is necessary, please contact your daughter’s teacher to arrange a convenient time and date for a longer meeting. You may request interviews at other times throughout the year by contacting teachers directly. 

 

How will these interviews work? 

We will continue to utilise Zoom for our interviews as feedback indicates this works best for our busy parents and carers. Parent-Teacher interview bookings can be made using our online booking system at https://kambala.meettheteacher.com/  Once you click on the link you will be directed to the online booking system to schedule your appointment/s. Please ensure to type yours and your daughter’s names as they appear in EDUMATE and Kambala’s school records. The booking portal will be open from 4pm on Thursday 22 August and will close at 4pm on Thursday 5 Septemb. A Parent-Teacher Booking Appointment Guide has been created to assist parents with their bookings. Please click here to access this Guide. Once you have made an appointment time, confirmation of your appointment time will appear on your screen. A confirmation will also be sent to your parent email address. If you need to amend your booking time, please do so via your confirmation email. 

 

On the day of your Appointment

You can access Zoom links for all teachers on your daughter’s Sundial class page. Teachers will be alerted that you are in the virtual waiting room and will admit parents to begin the appointment at the scheduled time. Every effort to keep to the schedule will be made and we encourage parents to access the Sundial class pages ahead of the scheduled meeting times to support timeliness. Please note if you are running significantly late, you will need to reschedule your appointment as teachers must follow their pre booked interview times with other families. We kindly ask that you respect our teachers’ time and notify them in advance via email if you are unable to make your scheduled appointment time. 

 

IT support 

Should you experience technical difficulties during the event, please access ICT support by clicking on the ICT Support tile on the Sundial homepage. While we are doing all we can to prepare for a smooth experience, we appreciate your flexibility should there be any disruptions. 

Years 4 - 6 Sports Choice Term 4, 2024

You can find the letter containing all the 2024 Term 4 Years 4-6 Sports information here. 

Please read the document carefully as it contains the options for Term 4, the directions for trials and training, and the link to the Google registration form to be completed at the bottom of the letter. Please complete it by no later than 4pm Tuesday 27 August

The options for Term 4 2024 are:

  • IPSHA Tennis Competition
  • IPSHA Basketball Competition 
  • Learn to Sail
  • Year 6 Touch Football (Monday at Rowland Park, Daceyville)

2024 Kambala IPSHA Gymnastics (Years 3 - 6) Team Trials

Please see the following letter containing information regarding the Kambala Gymnastics Team Trials on the 31st August from 3pm-5pm at EGA (7-11 Allen Street Waterloo, 2017)

The payment link and permission both need to be filled out by 28th August.

Book Week Competition (optional)

Students are invited to participate in a competition based on the theme for Book Week- Reading is Magic. Students may choose from the following:

  • Create an artwork inspired by the theme (1 x A3 page limit) 
  • Write a story/poem inspired by the theme (1 x A4 page limit, written or typed- single sided)
  • Design a poster about the magic of reading (1 x A4 page limit)

 

Students can give their competition submission to Mrs Pericles by Wed 21 August. Their name and class should be written on the back. Winners will be announced at Assembly and these will be displayed in the Library. Students who choose to submit an entry will need to do this in their own time; class time will not be allocated for this as it is optional.

Kambala Personalised Drink Bottles 

Help us reduce waste and order a Kambala Thermo Drink Bottle by 9am Friday, 30 August 2024.

Act fast—these exclusive bottles are available only once a year. 

Go to the banner on Sundial to order a personalised Kambala drink bottle for $35.00.

Please complete a separate ORDER FORM for each sibling.  Ready for collection beginning Term 4.