From Mr Coppin
World Teachers’ Day – Friday 31 October 2025
Celebrating our Teachers and Staff at Kambala
Each year, World Teachers’ Day offers a special opportunity to recognise and thank the exceptional educators and support staff who bring such energy, care and commitment to Kambala.
One of the great privileges of my role is meeting with the nearly 80 new students and families who will be joining the Junior School for the year ahead. These enrolments are most often in Preparation, Year 3 and Year 5, with a handful joining across other year levels. There is a lovely “just right” blend of families new to Kambala alongside those returning as second or even third generation members of our community.
When meeting parents who are alumni, they often speak fondly of the transformative teachers who shaped their own school journeys — many of whom continue to inspire students today in the Halls of Massie and EJ Watt. Their stories remind me daily of the enduring influence of great teaching.
Our Kambala teachers are deeply committed to continual professional growth through partnerships with evidence-informed institutions such as UNSW/GERRIC’s Certificate of Gifted Education, Project Zero at Harvard, RULER linked to Yale University, and YouCubed from Stanford University. These collaborations ensure that our classrooms remain vibrant, reflective and grounded in best practice.
While there are always small bumps along the way, it is heartening to see the enthusiasm with which the girls bound into school each morning — a visible reflection of the joy, care and connection fostered by their teachers.
As New South Wales celebrates World Teachers’ Day on Friday 31 October 2025, we extend our heartfelt thanks to every Kambala teacher and staff member for the invaluable role they play in shaping confident, curious and compassionate learners.
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.
Year 6 and Year 10 Science Partnership with UTS
During Term 3, our Year 6 students participated in a successful science enrichment program, conducting various Science experiments alongside their Year 10 mentors. This initiative was a product of our dynamic partnership with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and G.A.T.E.W.A.Y.S. Education.
To further cement this learning experience, the Year 6 students and their Year 10 mentors will attend an exciting excursion to the University of Technology Sydney at Ultimo on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 (Term 4, Week 5).
The day will begin with a welcome presentation and an introduction to studying science at UTS. Students will gain insight into the diverse opportunities and pathways available within the field of science.
Following the presentation, students will take part in three engaging workshops:
- Forensic Science Workshop – Explore the fascinating world of crime scene investigation and evidence analysis.
- Microbiology Science Workshop – Discover the unseen world of microorganisms and their impact on health and the environment.
- Science Facilities Tour – Visit UTS’s state-of-the-art science facilities and experience a crime scene demonstration.
This collaboration provides invaluable experience and offers our students early exposure to university-level science and technology.
Book and Stationery Orders for current Years 2 - 5 (Years 3 - 6, 2026)
We are pleased to announce a significant enhancement to how book and stationery items will be managed for the 2026 academic year for students entering years 3 - 6 in 2026 (for current Year 6 students' resources - Year 7 2026 - please see notification below). To ensure a seamless start to the year and simplify the process for families, we are transitioning to a new model in partnership with Campion Education.
What This Means for You
- Centralised Ordering: All necessary book and stationery resources will now be ordered directly by the school through Campion Education on your behalf.
- Direct Classroom Delivery: Resources will be delivered directly to your daughter's classroom prior to the start of Term 1, ensuring they are ready for her on the first day of school.
- Payment Streamlining: The cost for these essential resources will be incorporated as part of your School Fees, eliminating a separate payment transaction.
We are confident that this streamlined approach will make the organisation of resources at the beginning of the year a much smoother and more efficient process for both our families and staff. We trust this change provides greater convenience as we prepare for a successful 2026.
Book and Stationery Orders for current Year 6 (Year 7, 2026)
Campion Education would like to let you know that the Resources List for Year 7, 2026 (current Year 6) is now available to be purchased online by CLICKING HERE and visiting www.campion.com.au
When ordering online, you will need the following ACCESS CODE "FHWC". Please click here for your HOW TO ORDER RESOURCES FLYER.
**PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT GRADE YEAR YOUR DAUGHTER WILL ENTER IN 2026!
**PLEASE NOTE - YEAR 7 2026 RESOURCES CANNOT BE DELIVERED TO KAMBALA - YOU MUST DESIGNATE EITHER A HOME OR OFFICE/WORK ADDRESS.
Please place your order by Friday 19 December 2025 in order for books and resources to be delivered to your home or office (any designated address) in time for Term 1 commencement. Placing your order online by the due date is the best way to ensure students will receive all necessary resources in time for the start of the new school year.
A REMINDER TO EXISTING YEAR 6 PARENTS TO ACCESS THE NEW STUDENT INFORMATION TILE ON SUNDIAL FOR ALL YEAR 7 INFORMATION (screenshot below for your reference).
Wishing all students the best for the coming year!
Years 4 - 6 2026 (Current Year 3, 4 & 5) Term 1 Saturday Sport Choice
Please be advised that the letter containing all the Term 1 2026 Years 4-6 Sports choices can be accessed here.
Please read the document carefully as it contains multiple options and at the bottom of each, the link to the Google registration form is to be completed.
The cut-off date for registrations is Tuesday 11 November by 4 pm.
The options for Term 1 2026 are as follows:
- IPSHA Soccer (Saturday)
- Netball Clinics (Saturday)
- Learn to Sail (Saturday)
- Thursday Track Club
Please choose only one Saturday sport.
For skiing and snowboarding, please email kath_sambell@kambala.nsw.edu.au if you require any information regarding the competitions for students in year K-12 during the last week of the July School Holidays.
Year 3 2026 (Current Year 2) Term 1 Saturday Sport Information and Registration
Please click here to access all the information in regards to the Year 3 Saturday Sports practices for Term 1 2026.
Please note that the final day for registrations is Friday 28 November 2025.
Year 7 2026 (current Year 6) Term 1 Sports Choice now open and due 4pm Wednesday 12 November
2026 Year 7 (current Year 6) Term 1 Sport Choice is now available here
Please ensure you complete the registration and payment link by 4pm Wednesday 12 November.
Once we reach the number of teams Kambala can enter we are unable to add extra teams. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please ensure you enter your daughter into her chosen sport by 4pm Wednesday 12 November.
Girls who register after the closing date will be placed on a waiting list.
Number-a-thon
We are excited to announce that girls in the Junior School will be participating in a Number-a-thon this year; the benefits of which are enormous. The Number-a-thon helps the girls to better remember and embed their learning in number facts, builds mathematical fluency and raises money for students less fortunate than ourselves. The funds raised will go to St Jude’s School in Tanzania. Each year Gemma Sisia, the foundress of the school, comes to Kambala to share her inspirational story with the girls.
On Monday of Week 3, every student from Kindergarten to Year 6 will be given a number fact list appropriate for their year level and level of ability. The girls will then be tested on their number fact list over the course of Week 6 (commencing Monday 17 November). Girls’ results in the Number-a-thon will contribute to their House Points. The House with the best overall number fact results will be rewarded with a fun movie lunch at the end of Term 4.
Our girls are asked to find friends or relatives who will be sponsors and record their information and donation on the sponsor sheet. Sponsors can either nominate an amount ‘per correct number fact’ or pledge a donation. Sponsorship money will be due by the end of Week 7 of Term 4 (Friday 28 November). Please return funds raised to your daughter’s class teacher.
Happy calculating!
TERM 4, 2025 EVENTS
We urge our Parents and Carers to visit the next page of this Newsletter to ensure all families are aware of the wonderful and numerous Term 4 Events on offer and record these in t calendars!
Thank you.