Some words from the Principal

Dear Karoo PS Community, 

What an exciting first few weeks of Term 4 we have had!  From year 1/2 swimming, Division basketball, regional athletics, incursions, our DISCO, World Food Day, Year 3 and Year 4 Camp and celebrating our amazing teachers - it has been a joyful start!

Celebrating Our Wonderful Educators

Last week, our school community came together to celebrate the incredible educators we are so fortunate to have at Karoo Primary School each and every day.

When I reflect on my own primary and secondary school years, there are certain teachers who immediately come to mind - those who left a lasting impression by shaping my thinking, nurturing my talents, and sharing wisdom that still resonates with me today. I’m sure many of you can also recall teachers who have had a profound and lasting impact on your lives.

Last Friday, we celebrated the dedicated teaching staff we are privileged to work alongside here at Karoo. We thank them for their passion, commitment, and belief in every student’s potential, and for contributing to the positive, caring culture that makes Karoo Primary School such a special place to learn and grow.

                                                                          Teachers, we thank you!

🎪 KPS Karnival Countdown – Only 2 Weeks to Go!

Our KPS Karnival is just around the corner, and you might be wondering  - what do I need to do next? 

                                                                 Don't worry - we’ve got you covered 👇

                                                          Follow the steps below and you will be on track :)

🎟️Step 1: Purchase Your Tickets

👉Link to tickets: KPS 'Karnival' Tickets

Early Bird ticket sales close Sunday, 2nd Nov @ 11:59pm!

Please note that all students will have access to rides and stalls from 1:00–3:30pm.  So, to make the most of the day and support our school’s fundraising, grab your tickets early.  You can choose from single ride tickets, unlimited ride wristbands, or a stall punch card!  

         *Note: Tickets and stall punch cards will be on sale on the day (EFTPOS or cash) and all stalls will also accept cash. 

🧾Step 2: Complete the 'Karoo PS Karnival 2025- Supervision' Form

Please complete the 'Karoo PS Karnival 2025- Supervision' Form on Compass Events by Wednesday, 29th Nov.  We encourage all families to join the 'Karnival' from 1:00pm to share in the fun and community spirit.  However, if you’re unable to attend or your child cannot be supervised by a family member or friend, the school will provide supervision, but we need your form submitted to arrange this effectively.

🤝 Step 3: Get Involved

Let's make our event one to remember, so to support our school and have fun in the process

You can still:

• Volunteer for a stall for your child's year level - click on the link below 

  Link: KPS 'Karnival' Year Level Sign Up

  • Note: You can sign up for stall while supervising your child, as a teacher will also be supporting the stall too.
• Donate:
  • Thank you to all that have donated towards our raffle, silent auction and year level stalls! The support has been AMAZING!  We are completing a final audit and will share with our community next week any other items that may be needed and if you are able to donate, we welcome your support!

🎁 Step 4: Join in the Fun

• Raffle - Buy tickets to our 'Karoo PS Giant Raffle' 
  • Raffle ticket booklets have gone home with your child for you to sell or purchase.  The raffle will be drawn on the 'Karnival' day, so get in for your chance to win amazing prizes!
• Silent Auction - Our silent auction will be launched on our Karoo PS Facebook page on Monday the 27th of Oct
  • Bid on the sensational prizes!! The winners will be announced after the KPS 'Karnival' day
• 🍔 Special Lunch 
  • Book your child a special lunch on the KPS 'Karnival' day

    • Information has gone out on Compass and special lunch bookings can be made on QuickCliq or via a paper form.

       

Your support helps make our KPS 'Karnival' a wonderful day for our students and community!!

                                                                THANK YOU!

Teacher Absence/Time in Lieu - Monday 3rd November - Reminder

At Karoo PS, we run a large range of opportunities for our students to take part in such as camps and State School Spectacular (SSS).  However, to run these events in out of school hours, we need to ensure that our teachers have 'Time in Lieu' for working outside of their standard weekly hours.  Therefore, to manage this effectively the following teachers will not be present at school on Monday 3rd Nov:

• Miss Tiana Dias (FD)
• Miss Karla Markovic (1M)
• Miss Tia Beagley (3B)
• Ms Clare McCandlish (4M)
• Mrs Jacinta Travaglini (4BH)
• Mrs Robyn Harris (4BH)
• Mr Joshua Edwards (5E)
• Miss Sarah Dobson (5D)
• Miss Michelle Davies (6D)
• Ms Gemma Wild (6W)
• Mrs Alisa Hardware (6H)
• Mrs Simone Vitas 

As a result, on Monday 3rd Nov, students from the above classes attending school on this day will be engaging in an alternate learning program.  Therefore, parents can choose to send their children to school or not on this day.  This option also gives our families the opportunity to make the most of the long weekend and for our students to have a rest day in the middle of a busy term.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher, Sub School Leader or myself.

Term 4 Pupil Free Day - Reminder

Our last Pupil free day for 2025 is to be held on Friday 21st November. As per previous pupil free days, no children are required onsite. OSHC will be running a program for students who are booked in.

I look forward to seeing you around our sensational school!

Warm Regards, 

Courtney Hoffmann

Principal