Events and Save the Date
Year 4 Drama Showcase - Call for Parent Volunteers - Meeting Wednesday 14 May, 2025 - 12.30 - 1.00pm
Dear Year 4 Parents and Carers,
In Term 3 your daughters will be showcasing their performance skills in their Drama Showcase of Twisted Tales.
If you would like to volunteer with costuming and props, please note the following details for the meeting with Ms Derrig.
Date: Wednesday 14 May (Week 3B)
Time: 12:30 - 1:00pm
Zoom link: https://kambala.zoom.us/my/annaderrig
Year 4 Service Learning Experience - SummitCare Waverley - Thursday 15, Tuesday 20 and Thursday 29 May, 2025
Year 4 students will soon take part in a meaningful service learning experience at SummitCare Aged Care Facility in Waverley. This visit is a wonderful opportunity for students to foster intergenerational friendships and reflect on the school values of humanity and respect.
Each class will attend on a different date:
- 4U – Thursday 15 May 2025
- 4S – Tuesday 20 May 2025
- 4N – Thursday 29 May 2025
All students should arrive at school by 8:25am for roll call. Students will depart Kambala by bus at 9:30am and arrive at SummitCare by 10:00am to enjoy a special morning tea. Scones with jam and cream will be provided as an addition to the students’ own recess.
Students will return to Kambala in time for Period 4.
Lunch at school, carline pick-up and co-curricular activities will run as usual. Canteen lunch orders will proceed as normal.
Students must wear their full winter dress uniform, including their panama hat, blazer, polished black school shoes and yellow ribbon. Students are asked to bring their morning tea and water bottle in their black excursion bag.
We are seeking one parent volunteer per class to accompany the students on this excursion. If you are able to assist, please email Ms Melina Sallos at melina_sallos@kambala.nsw.edu.au
The organising teacher for this excursion is Mrs Anna Goodman. If you have any questions, please contact her directly at anna_goodman@kambala.nsw.edu.au
Medical Information
In line with school policy, all students who require medication for Anaphylaxis, Asthma, or other conditions must bring their medications with them on the day of the excursion.
- Students with Anaphylaxis or severe allergies must carry two EpiPens and have them on hand before boarding the bus.
- Students with Asthma must bring their Ventolin puffer and have it with them before departure.
Thank you for your support in ensuring this valuable experience runs smoothly. We look forward to a memorable and enriching visit for the students.
Warm regards,
The Year 4 Team
Walk Safely to School Day - Friday 16 May 2025
We are excited to promote with families and girls the Kambala Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 16 May, 2025.
As I see Bayview Hill Road and Tivoli Avenue heaving at times (particularly before school) under the volume of cars I would like to commend to girls and their families this initiative.
Prep to Year 6 girls will be able to come to school in their PE uniform on Friday 16 May 2025.
Each student who walks all or part of they way to school with earn one house point with the winning house being announced thereafter.
If your daughter has a representative event on that day - for example, IPSHA Debating, please pack her Winter uniform in her Sports bag.
"Nice Work if You Can Get It" - Senior School Production - Invitation to Year 5 and Year 6 students and their Families - Alexander Hall - Thursday 15 - Sunday 18 May, 2025
Please CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.
There are a small number of Cabaret Tables available on Sunday 18 May (closing night) - please be sure to book your seats as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
**Please ensure All students attending are accompanied by an adult.
URStrong The Language of Friendship - Parent Child Online Workshop - Wednesday 21 May 2025 - 6.30pm
URSTRONG’s whole-school friendship strategy has improved the social climate in schools around the world, connecting over a million kids, parents, and teachers with a common language of friendship.
We are proud to be a URSTRONG School, empowering your children with friendship skills through their award-winning Friendology friendship skills curriculum.You are invited to attend an ONLINE Language of Friendship parent-child workshop for URSTRONG Schools on Wed 21 May 2025 at 6:30pm.
Tyson Greenwood, Director of URSTRONG Schools (named one of Australia’s Most Influential Educators!), will teach you and your children skills + language to foster healthy, feel-good friendships.
This workshop will take place online via Zoom. If this is a first for you, you might want to try a test by clicking here.
When it’s time: CLICK HERE TO JOIN
Meeting ID: 818 9975 0985
Password: URSTRONG
2025 Year 6 Father and Daughter Dance - Thursday 22 May 2025 - Alexander Hall, Kambala - 6.00-8.00pm
Kambala warmly invites Year 6 Fathers and their Daughters to attend the Year 6 Father and Daughter Dance on Thursday 22 May 2025.
Dress Code: Glitz & Glamour!
This is a very special event which is always well attended by the Year 6 group.
In the past, our students have been joined by dads, uncles, brothers and other significant adults.
Please CLICK HERE to RSVP by 3.00pm Wednesday 14 May 2025.
Year 6 Drama Production - Goldie Locks On! - Alexander Hall - Thursday 19 June 2025 at 6.00pm
We invite our Year 6 families to reserve their tickets to this year's exciting production. This is the ultimate Fairy Tale Mash-Up gone wrong!
Please CLICK HERE to reserve tickets.
Term 2, 2025 Key Dates
- Walk Safely to School Day - Friday 16 May, 2025
- URStrong Parent Daughter Webinar - Wednesday 21 May, 2025
- Year 6 Father Daughter Dance - Thursday 22 May, 2025
- Junior School Athletics Carnival - Friday 30 May, 2025
- Student Free Day - Friday 6 June, 2025
- King's Birthday Public Holiday - Monday 9 June, 2025
- Year 6 Production Evening Performance - Thursday 19 June, 2025
- Term 2 Concludes - Thursday 26 June, 2025