From Mr Coppin
Easter at Kambala
We honour our Anglican heritage but also celebrate the diversity of faiths within our community. In the Christian Faith, Lent is here, the start of Lent is commemorated with Ash Wednesday for 2026 took place on Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Lent is a period of self reflection and self discovery in the 40 day lead up to Easter. I am often surrounded by people who are giving up all manner of little things or fasting as a reminder. I have seen fasting from soft drinks, chocolate, sugar in tea and coffee, fast food, social media or even parking in our school neighbours’ driveways in Tivoli Carline (not that anyone does that here at Kambala). Lent is often seen as a time of giving up but it is wonderful to flip this thinking to contemplate taking up habits that give us vitality and life. I have come across this wonderful provocation which I love to share each year in the lead up to Easter using the analogy of fast and feast:
Fast on complaining
Feast on appreciating
Fast on discontent
Feast on gratitude
Fast on negative self-talk
Feast on being kind to yourself
Fast on judging others
Feast on what unites us together
Fast on facts that depress
Feast on truths that uplift
Fast from discouragement
Feast on hope
Fast on self-concern
Feast on compassion for others
Fast on idle gossip
Feast on purposeful silence
- William Arthur Ward
We look forward to our Easter Kindergarten - Year 6 End of Term Church Services on the last day of Term 1 on Thursday 2 April 2026 at St Michael's Church.
Students are to attend on this day in their full Summer dress uniform.
Year 3 Camp - Royal National Park - 19 - 20 March 2026
We are delighted to share this photo of our Year 3 Campers taken after their lunch. They will embark on a bush cooking adventure this afternoon after a boat trip through the mangroves.
Year 6 Excursion to Canberra - Curriculum in Context - 9 - 11 March 2026
Earlier this term, Year 6 travelled to Canberra to continue their studies of Federation, Australia’s system of government and the democratic voting process. The excursion provided the girls with a valuable opportunity to see the nation’s capital and deepen their understanding of how Australia is governed.
During their visit to Parliament House, the girls observed the House of Representatives and gained insight into the important work that takes place there. They also took part in an engaging role-play activity where they simulated the process of passing a bill through parliament, bringing their classroom learning about law-making to life.
Year 6 also toured Government House, the official residence of the Governor-General. Although the Governor-General was not in residence at the time, preparations were underway for an upcoming visit from the Danish royal family. A naval officer guided the tour and showed the girls the grand dining room, where the table had already been formally set in anticipation of the state dinner.
At the Museum of Australian Democracy, the girls explored the history of Australia’s government and learned about the contributions and achievements of many influential politicians, including women who have played a significant role in shaping the nation. Applying their knowledge of the preferential voting system, the girls even conducted their own election to determine the favourite fruit of the Year 6 cohort.
A visit to the Australian War Memorial provided a moving and meaningful experience. The girls deepened their understanding of the sacrifices made by a selection of Australian women during the World Wars. They visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Wall of Remembrance, taking time to reflect on the bravery and dedication of those who have served.
To round out their time in Canberra, the girls enjoyed a range of hands-on learning experiences. At the Australian Institute of Sport, they discovered the science and training behind Australia’s elite athletes, while at Questacon they explored interactive exhibits that sparked curiosity and excitement about science and technology.
The excursion was a memorable and enriching experience for Year 6, bringing their studies to life while creating lasting memories with their peers.
The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding to our school in the amount of $30.00 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.
Year 3 Term 2, 2026 Sport Choice
Year 3 will be given the opportunity to play Touch Football in Term 2. They will play in a competition against SCEGGS and Ascham. The competition will be aimed at preparing the girls for the introduction of IPSHA sport in Year 4 by learning the basic skills of the sport.
Please read this information and fill out the form at the end of the letter if you wish to register your daughter for sport in Term 2.
Years 4-6 Term 2 Thursday Track Club
Kambala will be again offering Thursday Track Club to Junior School in Term 2 2026. This will be held at ES Marks on Thursday 4-5.15pm. Thursday Track Club sessions are aimed at girls who want to increase their speed for sport and participate in sprint events. There will be a focus on developing the girls relay skills, starts etc. The Track Club Squad will train at ES Marks 4-5.15pm and will be bused to and from the venue. Parents may collect their daughters from ES Marks at 5.15pm if they prefer.
Please note: There is a fee of $70.00 for Thursday track club and once numbers are finalised the link for payment will be available.
We will need a minimum of eight students for Thursday Track Club to proceed.
Please complete the google form here by 30 March so we can book appropriate transportation.
Lunchtime Concert Series
The Music Department Lunchtime Concert series is starting up again! Parents are invited to join us on Fridays at 12.50pm in the Performance Theatre for a wonderful musical break in the middle of the day.
If students are interested in performing at one of these concerts please send an email to peter_sagar@kambala.nsw.edu.au or come and speak with Mr Sagar.
How Do We Teach Mathematics? Webinar for Year 2 - Year 6 Parents - Thursday 26 March 2026, 9.00 - 10.00am
Split Arrays, Area Model, Levelling Strategy…what do these mean?
The way Maths is taught these days is very different to how we were taught ‘back in the good old days.’ You will find out about the NSW curriculum and evidence-based pedagogical practices to develop your daughter’s reasoning skills and flexible thinking strategies.
Find out how we teach the girls to:
• explore and connect mathematical concepts
• choose and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems
• communicate their thinking and reasoning
Date: Thursday 26 March 2026
Time: 9am-10am
Webinar: https://kambala.zoom.us/s/81023881643
RSVP: Not required
If you are unable to attend this webinar, it will be recorded and posted on Sundial.
Junior School Parent Teacher (Zoom) Interviews - Monday 30 March - Thursday 2 April 2026
Parent-Teacher interviews with Class and Specialist teachers will be held during Week 10 of Term 1 (Monday 30 March- Thursday 2 April). Specialist teachers available for Term 1 interviews are:
Year 2- PE and Art
Year 3- PE, Art and Music
Year 4- Music, French, Art
Year 5- Science, French, Drama
Year 6- Science, PE, Drama
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 if their daughter’s Maths teacher is not their class teacher (Years 3-6). 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. The booking portal will be open from 4.00pm on Thursday 12 March 2026 and will close at 4.00pm on Thursday 26 March 2026. 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 grade 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.
Winter Uniform - Term 2 - Outfitters
Please note that when students return in Term 2 they will be required to wear their Winter uniform.
Our Outfitters store operates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7.30am - 3.45pm until the end of Term.
The last working day of Term 1 is Wednesday 1 April.
Prior to the start of Term 2, Outfitters will be open on Monday 20 April and Tuesday 21 April 2026 (being the first day of Term 2) and then as usual Wednesday and Friday. No appointments are necessary.
We will revert to our usual opening days of Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Week 2 of Term 2.
Junior School Events
Please see the next page for exciting Junior School Events and Dates for your Calendars!