Events and Save the Date
SAVE THE DATE
Year 5 Kambala/Scots Sports Day - Friday 7 November 2025 - The Scots College
Whilst remaining a proud school for girls, the School has been looking to expand its range of co-educational experiences for our students. As such the Year 5 students will be participating in a co-educational sports day hosted by The Scots College. Students will play a range of sporting games designed to foster collaboration, communication, leadership and friendship.
Date: Friday 7 November 2025
Time: 10:45am depart Kambala, 2:15pm return to Kambala. Students and teachers will travel by coach to and from The Scots College.
Uniform: Kambala sports uniform with Kambala cap and yellow ribbon. Girls should carry their Kambala excursion bag with a water bottle.
Lunch: The Scots College will be providing lunch for students. Kambala students do not need to bring lunch to school on this day.
THERE WILL NO CANTEEN LUNCHES ON THIS DAY.
A permission form has been sent out earlier today for parents to complete.
Inaugural Year 3 Music Recital - Tuesday 11 November 2025 - 7.30am - Music Performance Theatre
This morning recital offers a wonderful opportunity for Year 3 students to perform in a warm and supportive environment that fosters musical confidence, presentation skills, and concert etiquette. Families and friends are warmly invited to attend, and we kindly ask that all performers remain for the full duration of the recital.
Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025
Time: 7:30am (performing students to arrive by 7:15am)
Venue: Music Centre Performance Theatre, Kambala
Dress: Full school uniform
Rescheduled Prep Sports Morning - Wednesday 12 November 2025 - 9.15 - 10.00am
We are delighted to announce the new date for our postponed Preparation Sports Morning.
Jam on Toast Preparation Music Incursion - Thursday 13 November 2025
Get ready to sing, move, and groove! On Thursday 13 November, Preparation students will enjoy a fun and interactive music incursion with Jamie from Jam on Toast. This engaging session encourages creativity and movement through music – a fantastic way to learn and have fun at the same time!
Year 6 Student Leaders – Fundraiser for Saint Nicholas Mission Academy, Ghana
Our Year 6 Student Leaders are leading a special initiative to support Saint Nicholas Mission Academy in Ghana. St Nicholas Mission Academy was established by Kambala alumna Anais Menounos and is a primary school in Kokrobite, Ghana. The Academy offers a free and safe space for 250 children to learn, play, develop, and socialise.This project reflects our Kambala values of Humanity, Courage, Curiosity, and Respect—and we are so proud of the girls for their compassion and leadership.
How you can help:
- We are collecting good quality, second-hand children’s books and puzzles for our upcoming fundraising stall.
- Please bring donations to school on Monday 10 November, Tuesday 11 November, or Wednesday 12 November.
- Donation boxes will be available in Junior School classrooms.
Fundraising Stall:
- The Year 6 leaders will run a Second-Hand Book and Puzzle Stall on Friday 14 November.
- All items will be $5.00 each.
- Students are encouraged to bring correct change, as there will be limited change available.
- Every purchase will help support the education of children at Saint Nicholas Mission Academy.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our girls to demonstrate empathy, leadership, and global citizenship while making a tangible difference in the lives of others. Thank you for supporting this initiative!
Junior Music Recital Evening - Tuesday 18 November 2025 - Music Performance Theatre, Kambala - 6.00pm
Date: Tuesday 18 November 2025
Time: 6:00pm (performing students to arrive by 5:30pm)
Venue: Music Centre Performance Theatre, Kambala
Dress: Full school uniform
The Junior Music Recital is a special evening celebrating the musical achievements of invited Year 6 singers and instrumentalists. This event provides students with the opportunity to develop their performance confidence, stage presence, and concert etiquette in a supportive and relaxed setting. Families and friends are warmly invited to attend, and we kindly ask that all performers remain for the full duration of the recital.
As part of the preparation, each performer will attend a short individual rehearsal on Monday 17 November with Mr Heinz Schweers, our accompanist, who will provide piano accompaniment where required.
Kambala Extra Curricular Dance Concert - Saturday 22 November 2025 - Alexander Hall
Due to limited seating, each student is allocated a maximum of 2 tickets. Performing students will NOT be required to obtain a ticket, however, siblings not performing will require a ticket.
Any child under the age of 2 years old will not need a ticket.
If you require additional tickets, any remaining seats will be released on a first-come, first-served basis on Wednesday 5th November at 10:00 am. Allocated ticket bookings will close on Tuesday 4th November at 8:00 pm.
For Year 6 parents, please note that due to limited seating, you will only be allocated tickets to the afternoon (3:00 pm) show, unless you also have a daughter performing in the morning show. Both shows will feature the same Year 6 routines, and this arrangement ensures all families are able to attend.
Please use the link below to purchase a ticket:
USB’s
This year’s concert will be professionally filmed so you can relax and enjoy the show.Customised USBs are available for pre-purchase via the same link as the concert tickets.There are limited USBs available, so please purchase early to avoid disappointment.
Year 6 Dinner - Thursday 27 November 2025 - 6.00 - 9.00pm. - Alexander Hall
Please CLICK HERE to secure your tickets
* Please remember to book a ticket for your daughter upon registering for the event with a maximum of two guests per student.
Preparation Nativity Concert - Tuesday 2 December 2025 - Music Performance Theatre
Kindergarten Christmas Concert - Wednesday 3 December 2025 - Music Performance Theatre
Year 2 Mini Swim Meet - Wednesday 3 December 2025 - Kambala Playfair Pool
Year 2 will participate in a Mini Swimming Meet in the Kambala pool.
The Year 2 Mini Swimming Meet is a student only event and will take place from
12.00 - 1.00pm and normal lessons will resume afterwards.
Students should wear their swimming costume rolled down under their sports uniform. They will need a towel, swimming cap, goggles and thongs to wear to and from the pool.
Every girl will have the opportunity to participate in three races (freestyle, backstroke and
breaststroke) with the focus of this event being about effort, participation and personal best.
If your daughter is unable to attend due to illness, please contact the school in the normal
manner before 7.30am.
We look forward to sharing this experience with your daughter.
Year 1 Mini Musical "Ruby the Reindeer" - Thursday 4 December 2025 - Music Performance Theatre
Year 2 Merit Assembly - Friday 5 December 2025 - Music Performance Theatre
Carols on Tivoli Lawn - Sunday 7 December 2025
SAVE THE DATE
Kambala Speech Day for Year 3 - Year 12 - Wednesday 10 December 2025 - 11.00am - 1.00pm - State Theatre, Sydney
Year 3 to Year 12 Speech Day will be held again this year at the State Theatre in Market Street, Sydney.
It is an expectation that all girls in Years 3 - 12 attend in full school uniform with a parent/s to hear the address and support students who will receive prizes.
A Speech Day official invitation will be sent in coming weeks from the school for Year 3 to Year 12 parents.
Massie House sisters who attend Speech Day will need to attend in their school uniform.
SAVE THE DATE - MASSIE HOUSE
The final day of school for girls in Massie House will be Tuesday 9 December, 2025 (normal dismissal times apply).
Year 2 Merit Assembly will be held on Friday 5 December, 2025 from 9.00 - 10.30am in the Music Performance Theatre at Kambala. Parents of girls in Year 2 are warmly invited to attend.
2027 Kambala Scholarships
Applications are welcomed from girls currently enrolled at Kambala or attending other schools.
Registrations for the Year 7 music scholarship and remote or overseas online examinations close on Friday 6 February 2026.
Registrations for all other scholarships close on Wednesday 11 February 2026.
2027 scholarship examinations (including music scholarship auditions) will be held on Saturday 21 February 2026.
Click here to learn more about the scholarships on offer.
All scholarship enquiries are to be directed to Mrs Tracy Mulligan, Director of Enrolments.
Vaucluse Electorate Christmas Card Art Competition
We are excited to share that local Member for Vaucluse, Kellie Sloane MP, is once again inviting students to take part in her annual Christmas Card Competition!
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and have their artwork shared with the wider community.
Competition Details
- Theme: “My Favourite Part of Christmas”
- Winner: Artwork featured on the front cover of Kellie Sloane’s 2025 Christmas card
- Runners-up: Three designs displayed on the back cover
- Entries due: Monday, 17 November 2025
- Submission: Artwork can be dropped off (9am–5pm, Mon–Fri) or posted to 330 New South Head Road, Double Bay NSW 2028
Please note: entries must follow the provided template (attached below) and avoid lead pencil and glitter.
Please print the below template.
The final card will be sent to community groups, Members of Parliament, and other special recipients — a wonderful way to have your art seen across the community!
For any questions or to arrange collection of entries, contact Kellie Sloane’s office at (02) 9326 1856 or vaucluse@parliament.nsw.gov.au.
Term 4 Key Dates
- Year 5 Kambala/Scots Sports Day - Friday 7 November 2025
- Year 3 Music Recital - Tuesday 11 November 2025
- Preparation Sports Morning - Wednesday 12 November 2025
- Jam on Toast - Preparation Music Incursion - Thursday 13 November 2025
- Junior School Music Recital Evening – Tuesday 18 November 2025
- Kambala Extra Curricular Dance Concert - Saturday 22 November 2025
- Year 6 Dinner - Thursday 27 November 2025
- Preparation Nativity Concert - Tuesday 2 December 2025
- Kindergarten Christmas Concert - Wednesday 3 December 2025
- Year 2 Mini Swim Meet – Wednesday 3 December 2025
- Year 1 Mini Musical "Ruby the Reindeer" - Thursday 4 December 2025
- Year 2 Merit Assembly - Friday 5 December 2025
- Year 2 Sleepover at Kambala - Friday 5 December 2025
- Carols on Tivoli Lawn - Sunday 7 December 2025
- Massie House Final Day of School for Term 4 - Tuesday 9 December 2025
- Speech Day Years 3 - 12 - Wednesday 10 December 2025