From Mr Coppin

Term 3, 2026 Reflection

Prayer and faith are profound spiritual practices that reach beyond the boundaries of any single tradition. They offer a source of connection, hope, and inner calm to all who embrace them. From an ecumenical perspective, they act as bridges, encouraging dialogue and nurturing understanding across diverse faith communities. Prayer, in its many forms, expresses gratitude, seeks guidance, and provides comfort. Faith, meanwhile, grounds us in our convictions and offers resilience in moments of uncertainty. Together, they highlight our shared humanity and strengthen the bonds of community, reminding us of the spiritual threads that unite us across traditions.

I thank you all for the most joyous Term 3 and cannot think of better words to conclude the Term than the prayer composed by Arielle Kim for our Kindergarten to Year 6 End of Term Church Services at St Michael’s Anglican Church Vaucluse.

Dear Lord

Thank you for all the good things that happened this term. We say thank you for everything we've achieved, for our friends and family who helped us on the way, and for the ability to do great things. We pray that we are able to rest over the school break, and come back for the last stretch of this year. Please give us strength, perseverance and patience. We pray that you will guide us through the rest of the year, and help us to love and be kind.

Amen

We look forward to welcoming our students back to Kambala in summer uniform for the first day of Term 4 on Tuesday 13 October 2026.

End of Term 3 Church Services at St Michael's, Vaucluse - Friday 25 September, 2026

We appreciate our diversity and take the opportunity to honour our Anglican Heritage.

Girls in Kindergarten - Year 3 will walk up to St Michael’s Church on Friday 25 September 2026 at 1.30pm to attend end of term church service and our Year 4 - Year 6 girls will walk up at 2.15pm to attend their end of term service.

As a mark of respect, girls are to wear full Winter Uniform on the day including Blazers and Panama Hats. If students have a timetabled sports or PE lessons on Friday 25 September, they are to bring their sports uniforms in their Kambala Sports bags.

Progressive Reporting - Year 5 and Year 6

Much research is linked to the power of ongoing and meaningful feedback for students to better understand and improve their learning. To that end, we would like to remind parents of our Years 5 and 6 girls to check Sundial for feedback on their work for this term. Feedback is provided each term by Class teachers and Specialist teachers.

Spotlight on Public Speaking: The Ingrid Holden Cup Competition (IHC)

This term, our Year 2-6 students are stepping into the spotlight as they have embarked on their journey for the Ingrid Holden Cup public speaking competition. Designed to help girls learn to 'communicate for impact,' this initiative combines speech writing and public speaking to sharpen persuasive communication skills learned in the classroom. In honour of Mrs Ingrid Holden, a former Deputy Head of Junior School at Kambala, we will be holding our annual Ingrid Holden Cup public speaking finals in Term 4.

The Preparation

The girls’ are learning effective oral presentation skills, such as posture, eye contact, gestures and the 5Ps for voice: projection, pace, pausing, pitch and pronunciation. When presenting their speeches, they will be assessed on their Manner, Matter and Method.

What to Expect

In the Classroom: As part of their English writing curriculum across Terms 3 and 4, students will draft two persuasive speeches based on topics provided by their class teachers. Students in Years 3-6 will also create an impromptu speech, with just 20 minutes to prepare once given the topic.
The Pitch: The girls are encouraged to apply a range of persuasive devices to convince the audience of their opinion on the topic.
Practice at Home: Rehearsals can be completed as part of homework, though speech content should remain unchanged once finalised in class.
Classroom Presentations: All students will present their speeches in front of their own class.

The Finals

Once all speeches have been presented, class teachers will select two finalists from each class- these will be announced in Term 4. Year 2 students will present one of their prepared speeches during a Massie Assembly in Term 4. Years 3-6 students will present an impromptu speech based on a topic given to them on the morning of the final. Parents of the finalists will be invited to attend and celebrate their achievements.

Encourage your daughter to embrace the process, express her ideas with confidence, and enjoy finding her voice!

Term 4 Homework Club - Mondays to Thursdays - Junior School Library until 4.00pm

Library Homework Club provides a supportive, structured environment where girls can complete set tasks, revise coursework, and develop effective study habits with supervised support. Running from Monday to Thursday throughout the term, it is a fantastic way for girls to stay on top of their workload and build confidence in their learning.

Please complete the online registration form as soon as possible to secure your daughter’s spot for Term 4.

Curriculum Overviews and Homework, Kindergarten to Year 6

Parents can now view a detailed Curriculum Overview for each subject on their daughter’s Sundial page. This feature provides clear visibility into the specific learning areas scheduled for each term. You can also check your daughter’s weekly homework tasks to ensure she is completing set tasks.

To explore what your daughter is studying and locate her weekly Homework tasks, simply log into Sundial and navigate to the following tiles:

Hampshire House Elevator Upgrade

Kambala is investing in some important upgrades to better serve our School community.

Over the past months, we have been upgrading the elevators at both of our elevator sites, replacing each with a brand new installation. The Tivoli Lawn elevator has now been completed and is back in service.

Hampshire House Elevator - elevator out of service from 24 August to 19 October 2026

End of Term 3 - Commencement of Term 4, 2026

Please note Term 3 concludes at the end of the school day on Friday 25 September and Term 4 commences on Tuesday 13 October, 2026.

Term 4, 2026 - Summer Uniform - Kambala Outfitters

Outfitters will be closed for the school holidays from 3.45pm Friday 25 September until 7.30am Monday 12 October 2026.

Outfitters are typically open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during Term time.

Please note that students return in Term 4 in summer uniform. We therefore ask that you take the time to check the size of your daughter's summer uniform and arrange to place an order prior to the end of term (Friday 25 September).

Years 4 - 6 Term 4 Thursday Track Club

Kambala will again be offering Thursday Track Club to Years 4-6 in Term 4 2026.

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 or can be picked up from Kambala at 5:45pm.

Please complete the google form here by Friday 25 September so appropriate transportation can be booked.

Junior School Events

Please see the next page for exciting Junior School Events and Dates for your Calendars!