Events and Save the Date

Massie House Grandparents Day - Monday 9 March 2026 - Massie House

Grandparents of Massie House Students are warmly invited to attend this special day.

This event is specifically for Grandparents and Seniors of Massie House students. We remind our Massie House families that Junior School Open Day held later in the year is an opportunity for parents and other significant family members to attend and connect with the girls in their classrooms.

We ask that Grandparents come to this wonderful event knowing the Masie House Class and Teacher's name of their Granddaughter.

We ask Parents of Students to kindly send Grandparents a text message with this information to facilitate locating classrooms which will make the morning flow far more easily.

Thank you for your understanding and assistance.

Massie House Grandparent’s Day Students' Uniform Requirements

We ask that our Massie House Students wear their full Summer dress uniform (Years 1 and 2 should also bring their blazers please).

REMINDER - Year 6 Canberra Excursion - Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 March 2026

We are excited about the Year 6 Canberra Excursion, to be held in Week 7 of Term 1, from Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 March 2026.

We appreciate your understanding that room allocations will be made with best efforts.

Departure Details:

Time: 7:00 am SHARP on Monday 9 March 2026.
Arrival: Please ensure your daughter is at school by 6:40am for roll call and on-time bus departure.
Location: Please say goodbye to your daughter at the Tivoli Avenue Carline.

Return Details:

Time: APPROXIMATELY 4:30pm – 4:45pm on Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Ms Sallos will post the estimated time of arrival on Sundial from 2.00pm on Wednesday 11 March 2026 in case of traffic delays.
Location: Girls can be collected from the Tivoli Carline.

Medical Information and Medications:

New Medications Procedure - please see below
All medications are to be handed to the class teachers on Monday morning.
Medication Packaging: Please use a clearly named Webster pack for any medications.

What to Pack:

Wear to School on Monday (and for the duration of the excursion):

School Summer Uniform – including Blazer, Panama hat, Yellow Ribbons, and polished black school shoes. School uniform is worn every day at camp - please pack a spare summer dress uniform/tunic.
Bring your blue school jumper (you may need it in Canberra). School uniform must be worn on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Pack in a small bag for the Bus on Monday Morning:

Morning Tea and Lunch in disposable bags.
A drink (Popper type – not glass).
A water bottle.

Pack in a small Overnight bag:

Underwear.
Sleepwear.
Toiletries (NO MAKEUP!).
Towel.
Light raincoat.

Cinema Evening Outfit:

The girls will be attending the cinema one evening. Please pack plain clothes appropriate for the movies (e.g., Jeans, T-shirt, Hoodie, closed shoes – midriffs not permitted).

Items NOT Permitted:

PLEASE DO NOT BRING MOBILE PHONES, SMART WATCHES, CHEWING GUM OR SWEETS.
PARENTS, PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR DAUGHTERS WITH AIR TRACKERS/TAGS. The girls will be supervised constantly; these devices can be paired with the phones of other visitors at venues and can ping and interrupt the excursion/learning time.

Reminder: Ensure you arrive at 6:40am for Roll Call to ensure you catch the bus ON TIME. Departure time is 7:00 am SHARP!

New Medication Protocol

As we prepare for the upcoming school camps, we would like to advise families of the school’s procedures regarding the management of medications while students are away from school.

To ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all students, all medications, vitamins and supplements to be administered during camp must be provided in a Webster pack supplied by your pharmacist.

This requirement applies to:

Prescription medications
Over-the-counter medications
Vitamins and Supplements

Webster packs allow staff to:

Administer medication accurately and safely
Clearly identify the correct dosage and timing
Meet the school’s duty of care and medication management obligations

Important Information for Parents

Webster packs must be clearly labelled with your child’s name, medication details, and administration times.
Medications must be provided for the full duration of camp.
Loose medications, original bottles, or unlabelled containers cannot be accepted.

If you have any questions or concerns about this requirement, please contact Student Services as soon as possible so we can support you.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us provide a safe and well-managed camp experience for all students.

Year 6 Parents are advised that the movie the girls will view at the cinema on their first night away will be GOAT - this film carries a PG Rating.

Please contact the school should you require any further information about the rating of this film.

REMINDER - Year 4 Camp - Wednesday 11 - Friday 13 March 2026

We are looking forward to the Milson Island Camp, which will be held in Week 7 of Term 1, from Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 March 2026.

Year 4 will travel by coach to Kangaroo Point Wharf Brooklyn and then take the ferry to Milson Island. The centre offers a wide range of activities.

Please note that while best efforts will be made for cabin allocations, these may be affected due to student absences.

Departure Details: Wednesday 11 March

Arrival Time at School: 7:30 am - Please be on time
Bus Departure: 8:00 am SHARP
Drop-off Location: Tivoli Carline (Please say your goodbyes here).
Small Backpack Contents: Morning tea, a water bottle, and a hat for the bus journey.

Action Required: Registration and Permission

Medications Protocol: Please refer to the new "Medications Protocol” below. Medications must be handed to the Class Teachers on the morning of the camp.
Medical Information: We have medical information from the Student Medical Forms returned earlier this year. If there have been any relevant changes that you have not yet informed the School about, please advise your class teacher immediately.
Camp Cost: The cost of the camp is included in the Year 4 levy.

Important Prohibited Items

Please remember that the following items are not permitted at camp:

Mobile phones, smart watches, and air tags
Food (including sweets and chocolate)

Return Details: Friday 13 March 2026

Arrival Time at School: Approximately 3:00 pm.
Collection: Parents should collect their daughters as usual from Tivoli carline.
Updates: We will post updates from approximately 2:00pm that afternoon in case of traffic delaying the coaches’ return.

Extra-Curricular Activities

PLEASE NOTE: Scheduled Friday 13 March afternoon Extra Curricular activities will still proceed.

Please let the Extra Curricular department know if your daughter will not attend after returning from camp by emailing xcurricular@kambala.nsw.edu.au

What to Bring to Milson Island Year 4 Camp:

(Please bring enough clothing to cover all days away)

Luggage Limit: Limited to one bag equivalent in size to airline "carry-on" luggage (maximum weight of 10kg) and a separate sleeping bag, PLUS a small backpack per student.

Clothing:

Shorts and t-shirts (no singlets, sleeveless or midriff tops)
Jeans, Jumpers, and tracksuit pants
Socks and underwear
Raincoat and a Warm jacket (winter only)
Three layers of warm clothing
Pyjamas
Swimming costume and rashie shirt
Two pairs of running shoes (one old pair to wear in the water)

Personal Items:

Sunscreen, sun hat, and sunglasses
Toiletries, soap, lip balm, and insect repellent (no aerosols)
Two towels
Sleeping bag or doona and two single flat sheets
Your own pillow
Day backpack
Paper, pens or pencils
Plastic bags for dirty or wet clothes
Medication (if required) see below
Handkerchief or tissues
Water bottle

What Not To Bring:

Aerosol cans (i.e., spray-on deodorant or insect repellent)
Mobile phones, smart watches, air tags, and other electronic devices
Lollies or chewing gum
Jewellery
Anything valuable (The Office of Sport takes no responsibility for the loss or damage to a client's personal property, including money or other valuable items)

New Medications Protocol

As we prepare for the upcoming school camps, we would like to advise families of the school’s procedures regarding the management of medications while students are away from school.

To ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all students, all medications, vitamins and supplements to be administered during camp must be provided in a Webster pack supplied by your pharmacist.

This requirement applies to:

Prescription medications
Over-the-counter medications
Vitamins and Supplements

Webster packs allow staff to:

Administer medication accurately and safely
Clearly identify the correct dosage and timing
Meet the school’s duty of care and medication management obligations

Important Information for Parents

Webster packs must be clearly labelled with your child’s name, medication details, and administration times.
Medications must be provided for the full duration of camp.
Loose medications, original bottles, or unlabelled containers cannot be accepted.

If you have any questions or concerns about this requirement, please contact Student Services as soon as possible so we can support you.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us provide a safe and well-managed camp experience for all students.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE REGISTERED via the Online Portal BY CLICKING THE LINK ABOVE (highlighted green), AND ALSO GRANT PERMISSION FOR YOUR DAUGHTER TO ATTEND BY TICKING THE BOX BELOW.

URSTRONG - the Language of Friendship -Parent/Child Online Workshop - Wednesday 25 March 2026 - 6.30pm

Suggested Audience - Year 2 - Year 5 Parents and Students

You are invited to attend URSTRONG’s Language of Friendship, an online parent-child workshop, on Wednesday 25 March at 6:30pm AEDT. Tyson Greenwood, Director of URSTRONG schools, will be tuning in live from Adelaide to 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 JOINMeeting ID: 701 171 8603Password: URSTRONG

You are also invited to keep the conversation going at home with a FREE membership for URSTRONG Families. Take advantage of activities, videos, & articles to continue empowering your child with friendship skills.

Kambala Community Prayer Breakfast - Thursday 26 March 2026 - 7.30 - 8.15am - Tivoli Drawing Room

Please CLICK HERE to RSVP.

Term 1 2026 Key Dates

International Women's Day Breakfast at Kambala for Year 5 & 6 Students and their parents - Friday 6 March 2026
Massie House Grandparent's Day - Monday 9 March 2026
Prep to Year 6 Parent Teacher (Zoom) Interviews - Monday 30 March - Thursday 2 April, 2026
Year 3 Camp Thursday 19 - Friday 20 March 2026 Location Port Hacking
Year 4 Camp Wednesday 11 - Friday 13 March 2026 Location Milson Island
Year 5 Camp Monday 16 - Wednesday 18 March 2026 Location Gerringong
Year 6 Camp Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 March 2026 Location Canberra