Karoo Newsletter

Some words from the Principal

Mrs Danielle Heatley

I can't believe we are already finishing Term 3. While you are taking a break from the daily routine of the school day - we have lots of things happening to improve and enhance our school.   Some of the things to look out for when we return in Term 4 are: 

  • The Futsal court  - Soccer pitch has began and we look forward to the final product being ready for Term 4! The money that we raised this year is supporting this enhancement! 
  • The Ga Ga pit is planned to be installed near the Year 1 classrooms
  • Our new Outdoor Classroom / Garden - more to be shared very soon!!! 

Trivia Night 

The fundraising committee and KPA are looking forward to a fun night of Trivia on Saturday 19th October.  It will be a playful and entertaining night that will have a lot of laughter. There are some fantastic prizes to be won in the raffle as well as a number of items up for auction (including my car park again!!) , so bring your best trivia skills and lots of gold coins!   Details and link to buy tickets below

 

Karoo Trivia Night - Saturday October 19th

Join Us for an Exciting Community Trivia Night !!  

🎉 Date: Saturday 19th October

🕒 Time: Doors open 7pm - Games start at 7:30pm

📍 Location: Karoo Gym

How to Participate:

  • Buy tickets individually and email our KPA President Rhi Fogel rhi.fogel@gmail.com with the names of people you would like to sit with. 
  • You don't need to fill a table, you can come on your own or with 2 or 3... or you can make up a table of 8-10 if you like too.  Just let Rhi know your preference. 
  • Bring your friends and family (adults) along - they don't need to just be Karoo families

Come and show off your trivia skills, support our school, and make memories with friends and family! Don’t miss out on this fantastic event! 🎓📚 

Victorian State Schools Spectacular

Woweeee!! What a superb job our dance and choir performers did when they performed in both the matinee and night time shows at John Cain Arena on Saturday 14th September.  A lot of work and preparation had been put in by students and families, but a special shoutout to Ms Gemma Wild (dance), Ms Tiana Dias (dance), Mrs Karen Corrales (Choir) and Ms Tia Beagley (choir) for getting our students ready for the big show!

So many rehearsals and so much organisation and I am very grateful for the time and energy they placed into assisting our students to represent Karoo so spectacularly! Congratulations to all.  

 

As we bid farewell to Term 3, it's time to reflect on the remarkable experiences our students have had this term. It has been a term filled with growth, achievements, and memorable experiences. 

Some of the highlights this term (including an amazing disco last night!!) have been:  

  • NAIDOC week
  • Potato Olympics
  • Intergenerational Visits with Retirement Village
  • Netball Division Finals
  • Kinder Visits
  • Football Finals
  • Living and Growing
  • Saturday school tours
  • ICAS
  • Superspeak
  • KABOOM
  • Yr 6 BINGO Night
  • District Athletics
  • Year 3 and 4 Swimming
  • PEPS Raising Resilient Children Parent session
  • Foundation 100 days of school
  • Book Week Activities
  • Book Parade
  • Alpha Show - Snow Queen
  • Science Week
  • State School Spectacular
  • Principals Day
  • Year 3 Camp
  • Year 5 History Box Incursion
  • Hooptime
  • Year 6 Expo
  • District Summer Sport
  • Maths Talent Quest  and Expo Night
  • Fathers and Fella breakfast
  • Footy Parade
  • Buddy activities
  • SRC Disco
  • Doughnut orders every week
  • So many more.....

No wonder we all need a break!  :) 

Term 4 Begins Monday 7th October

I will be on leave for the first three days of Term 4, with Ms Ashley Kuusela stepping into the Acting Principal role for this time.

 

Have a wonderful holiday break and I look forward to seeing you next term,

 

Regards,

 

 

Danielle Heatley

Principal