Whole School News
From the P&F
Save the Date – Kingfisher Fair & Open Day!
We are excited to announce that this year’s Kingfisher Fair will be held on Sunday 13 September from 11.00am to 3.00pm and for the first time, we are combining it with an Open Day!
Hello families.
You may be aware that we have begun planning our reimagined Kingfisher Fair. It is a great event for our community, however, feedback over the last couple of Fairs has revealed that you wanted change, and the P&F has delivered it. Traditionally, year groups were responsible for identifying and managing a stall, including donating goods to that stall. We were told that was an issue, so that has been removed. We have undertaken a significant review of the Fair to rely more heavily on external vendors for both food and amusements, whilst still keeping the traditional feel of the day.
There are still many of the traditional stalls that are being managed centrally and funded by the P&F. We are also incorporating a new event, the school’s Open Day, which will see many demonstrations from the students and staff. In the spirit of our great community, we ask for two things:
Firstly, that you please find the time to donate an hour of your time on the day to make the Fair a success by helping out. Volunteer sign-up sheets will be published in next week's Anchor.
Secondly, that you attend our Fair & Open Day, bringing your family and friends, as this is now truly a celebration of our school and community open to the whole community.
More information to come via the The Anchor and your year group representatives.
Thanks, in anticipation of your help and we look forward to celebrating our school with you on Sunday 13 September.
Mr Jason Pages | P&F Coordinator
Second Pre-Kindergarten Class Added for 2027
Following an overwhelming response to our 2027 Pre-Kindergarten intake, we are delighted to announce that a second Djinda Pre-Kindy class has been added.
At Djinda Pre-Kindy, children are safe, known and cared for as they begin their learning journey through play, discovery and connection with the natural environment. Together, we nurture curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning, providing a strong foundation for future success.
We are pleased to offer more families the opportunity to become part of the Great Southern Grammar community as their child embarks on this exciting stage of learning.
Applications for the additional class remain open; however, places are limited.
If you know a family considering Pre-Kindergarten in 2027, please feel free to share this opportunity with them.
Applications close Friday 31 July.
Apply online: https://gsg.to/application
For further information, please contact Julia Bairstow at julia.bairstow@gsg.wa.edu.au
Denmark Regional Roadshow Sundowner
We can't wait to connect with our Denmark families and friends at our upcoming Regional Roadshow Sundowner.
Whether you're a current family, old scholar, prospective family or friend of Great Southern Grammar, join us for a relaxed evening of conversation, delicious refreshments and community connection. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet our Principal, ask questions and chat with members of the GSG team about life at the School.
Date: Friday 28 August
Time: 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Venue: Boston Brewery, Denmark
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop will be closing at 1.00pm on Monday the 27 July 2026.
Term Three opening hours will continue to be:
- Mondays 8.00am to 4.00pm
- Wednesdays 8.00am to 4.00pm
- Fridays 8.00am to 1.00pm
Census Privacy Collection Notice
The Department of Education would like to advise all staff, parents, guardians and students (where applicable) that it will collect certain information about your school, its staff and student body as part of the non-government schools census collection (the census) and special circumstance applications.
Please see more information here: Census Privacy Collection Notice
WA Student Assistance Payment
All Western Australian school students with an active enrolment at a public school, non-government school or registered for home education are eligible for the WA Student Assistance Payment. All claims must be received by Friday 25 September 2026.
Please see more information here: WA Student Assistance Payment
School Dental Service - Reminder to enrol
Recently, your child may have brought home an envelope from the Dental Health Service containing an enrolment form, an FAQ, and a reply-paid envelope. Please remember to fill in the enrolment form and pop it in the reply-paid envelope, and put it in your nearest post box.
Once your form is received, the School Dental Service will register your child and arrange an appointment for you, which you will receive in the email.
Further information can be found here.