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Acknowledgement of Country Acknowledgement of Country

Announcements Working Bee - Sunday 15th March, School Hats required, Arriving Late? - Late Pass Essential, Please shut the gate, Start and Finish Times in 2026, Term Dates 2026

From the Principal School Financial Contributions, School Council - Thank you for your contributions, Foundation Picnic, KPS Working Bee, KPS Colour Run 2026, Road Safety @ Karoo PS, Bike Safety

Teaching and Learning NAPLAN, Policies Update, Term 1 Parent Education Partnership Series

Wellbeing and Inclusion Smile Squad is back, Smile Squad oral health packs, Standard strength toothpaste, If I have booked an appointment for my child, do I need to attend?

School Attendance Compass Attendance Codes explained

Karoo Events Working Bee: Sunday 15th March, Family Fun Night: Thursday 19th March (4:30-6pm), Karoo PS Colour Run

Office news Compass Events

Library Premiers' Reading Challenge, Introducing our 2026 Library Captains, New Non-fiction Signs, February Window

The Arts Visual Arts, Performing Arts

LOTE (Mandarin) Lower Grades (Foundation- Year 2), Upper Grades (Year 3 and up), Take Home Advice, Talk About Traditions, Explore Zodiac Animals

Physical Education District Swimming

Science Year 3 & 4, Year 5 & 6

Student Voice: Knowing our Community

Respectful Relationships Respectful Relationships at Karoo Primary School, In the classroom, Respectful Relationship Myths

Community Engagement Karoo Dads Club , Peri-/menopause in Rowville: A community conversation for everyone

School Crossing News School Crossing Supervisor of the Year Award

Lost Property and Second hand uniform Banner Photo

Lost Property and Second hand uniform Lost Property, Lost property process:, Second Hand Uniform

Canteen Hours of Operation 2026, Canteen menu

Calendar What's on in March, Advance Notice

Community News Rowville Secondary College Open Nights, Wheelers Hill Secondary College Open Day, Lions Club Book Sale, Anglicare Foster Care , Rowville Knights, Rowville Eagles Soccer Club, Key Assets Foster Care, Peri-/menopause in Rowville: A Community conversation for everyone

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Community Engagement

Mr Hugh McLaughlin

Karoo Dads Club

Karoo Dads Club – Event #2! 🌭🔥

We’re excited to invite all Karoo Dads and their children to our second Dads Club event — a

FREE BBQ in the park!

📍 Stud Park Playground 📅 Saturday 14 th March 11.30am

Come along for a relaxed afternoon of connection, conversation and play. It’s a great opportunity to build community and spend some quality time together.

A big thank you to John, Store Manager at Coles Rowville, for generously supporting us with a donated voucher to help make this event possible — we really appreciate the community support!

To help with catering, please complete the Google Form below:👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeadSHEnSkyR-KJlo7SqnmAlZ3QdAfiNn0jpgYJ8nZHKBbfGw/viewform

We look forward to seeing you there!

Peri-/menopause in Rowville: A community conversation for everyone

Blooms the Chemist Stud Park are running a FREE fun and informative information session designed to help women take charge of their health and wellbeing through every stage of their life. Combines medical expertise, male allyship, community conversation and an exclusive screening of The M Factor documentary. Open to all!

Venue: Performing Arts Centre, Rowville Secondary College Eastern Campus, 9 Humhphreys Way, Rowville.

Date: Monday 16th March 2026

Time: 7-9pm (doors open at 6:45pm)

Tickets: FREE (includes drink, panel and documentary screening).