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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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What's happening in Term 1

Premiers' Reading Challenge

The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge (VPRC) is back for 2026!

The Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge is a state-wide initiative that encourages children and students across Victoria to discover the joy of reading.

The Challenge supports literacy development, builds reading confidence, and encourages students to explore books they may not have chosen independently. Whether your child is an emerging reader or an avid bookworm, the VPRC provides an exciting opportunity to celebrate reading achievements. The challenge was due to start on March 2nd, however there is a delay with the website being ready. As soon as it is open logins and instructions will be sent home.

We look forward to another fantastic year of reading in 2026 and encourage all students to take part!

Introducing our 2026 Library Captains

ARADA

Hi! I’m Arada, one of your 2026 Library Captains. I love reading, hamsters and art and when I’m not at karate or school you’ll find me reading in the most random places. My favourite books are definitely the “Wings of Fire” series with the runner up being “Keepers of the Lost City”. I have tons of ideas to make the library a better place and hope these thoughts can leave a lasting legacy here at Karoo Primary School.

EVAN

Hi, I’m Evan and I am one of Karoo’s 2026 Library Captains. My favourite book is Bad Dad by Davis Walliams. I wanted to be a Library Captain because I enjoy library sessions and thing I am a good fit for the role.

KAITLYN

Hello I’m Kaitlyn and I am one of the 2026 Library Captains. I am in year 6 this year and I can’t wait to meet all the wonderful students, staff and community. I wanted to be a Library Captain because I am very passionate about reading and books. In this role I am aim to help as many students as I can to enjoy reading. AS a Library Captain I am looking forward to the Premiers’ Reading Challenge and seeing the students as their favourite book characters. I have many hobbies including reading, crocheting, playing soccer and travelling. My favourite author is Hannah Gold and my favourite book is “The Lost Library”. A fun fact about myself is that I ‘m an ambivert (you can search that up at home) 😊. Don’t forget: You’re always welcome in the library, so come and say hi.

LYLA

My name is Lyla. I am in year 6. I wanted to be a Library Captain because I like Library and reading so I thought I should be the Captain. I am excited for Book Week so see everyone’s costumes. My hobbies are netball, reading and drawing. My favourite author is David Walliams and make sure to stop by the Library lunch club at lunch and snack.

New Non-fiction Signs

All Non-Fiction sections now have posters detailing what is in the section. If you can’t find something, please come and ask.

February Window

Thank you to all the students who helped make the February “Reading is Sweet” window so lovely. Hearts were created detailing favourite books, kind sayings or what they loved about the library and could be seen spilling out of the lolly box. Great work team!