From Mr Coppin

Wellbeing Walk Safely to School - Friday 28 November 2025

As we enter the busy “silly season,” we felt it was the perfect moment to pause, be present, and reset with a Summertime Wellbeing Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 28 November 2025. As you know, our Walk Safely to School initiative is one of the most loved days on our school calendar.

We appreciate that it takes some pre-planning, but the wellbeing benefits for our student and our community, far outweigh the effort.

This year, as many of our wonderful parents join us for the walk, our theme is: “Come for the Walk, Stay for the Wait Mate.”

On Friday 28 November, students are welcome to attend school in their House uniform and once again Walk Safely to School, earning a House point for their efforts.

We warmly invite parents to Come for the Walk and Stay for the Wait Mate as we continue building positive habits and connected community moments.

Wait Mate is a movement empowering parents to ‘hit pause’ on smartphones until at least senior school, helping families make informed decisions while connecting you with other like-minded parents in your child’s year group.

Smartphone and Wait Mate information session for all Junior School families

Friday 28 November 2025

8.30am - 10.00am

Harbourview Rooms

A presentation about the consequences of smartphones and social media on growing minds, and ways to reduce these risks for our girls. Speakers will be Kambala Alumni Jessica Mendoza-Roth, Co-Founder of Wait Mate and Dr Tamara Kezelman, clinical psychologist and youth mental health expert.

Open to all Junior School families, Kambala strongly recommends this session for families of students in year 2 to 4 in particular.

Speech Day Information for Families - Wednesday 10 December 2025

Dear Year 3 - 6 Families,We look forward to celebrating our 138th Annual Prize Giving Ceremony at the State Theatre on Wednesday 10 December 2025. Kambala Speech Day commences at 11.00am on Wednesday 10 December 2025 at the State Theatre (49 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000). As this is a compulsory event, it is an expectation that all Year 3 - 6 students attend to celebrate and conclude the academic year.

Uniform Expectations

This is a formal occasion, and as such students should wear their summer uniform, panama hats, blazers and yellow ribbons as they are representing Kambala in the city. Students should check that their uniforms are the correct length and their shoes are polished. Massie House students who are attending Speech Day should wear their summer uniform.

Choir

Students who are singing in the choir item on Speech Day are to meet Mrs Muston at 8:30am at the State Theatre entry on Market Street. They should bring the Kambala Excursion Bag with a snack, a water bottle and a book or other quiet activity. Students will remain at the State Theatre until the conclusion of Speech Day.

Prize Winners

Prize Winners are announced at assembly on Friday, 5 December 2025. Prize Winners will receive their letter about Speech Day during this assembly. Prize Winners are required to meet Mrs Sweeney and Ms Derrig at 10:20am in the foyer of the State Theatre.

Year 3 - 6 Students

All other Year 3 - 6 students are to meet their teachers at Pitt Street Mall outside Myer at 10:20am. Teachers and students will move to the State Theatre and take their seats on the Mezzanine level of the State Theatre. Parents' seating is located on the Dress Circle level of the State Theatre. Please note: specific seats have not been assigned. Massie students are to be seated with their parents for the ceremony.

We anticipate Speech Day to conclude at approximately 1:00pm. Parents of students in Year 3 to Year 6 are to proceed to the Mezzanine level of the State Theatre to collect their daughter/s from their classroom teachers. Parents of prize winners in Years 3 - 6 are to proceed to the seats in the Stalls (on the bottom level) to collect their daughters from Mrs Sweeney and Ms Derrig.We look forward to celebrating the success of the girls on this very special day.Kind regards,

Mr Stuart Coppin

Deputy Principal - Head of Junior School

House Meetings - Thursday 4 December, 2025

We will be hosting Year 2 to Year 6 House Meetings on Thursday 4 December, 2025. Students are asked to bring their lunches and gather in House groups.

To build House Spirit we ask Preparation to Year 6 students to be in Sport Uniform with House polo shirts on Thursday 4 December.

The Year 6 Officers will be hosting some fun lunchtime activities to celebrate the end of the year.

EXTRA CURRICULAR 2026

Enrolments for extra curricular Term 1 AND Term 2 open on Sunday 14 December 2025 at 8.00pm.

Log through Sundial, using the link here

Click the Enrol & Pay tile.

When you sign into the Clipboard Portal, click on 'Sign in with SSO' rather than entering your email and password.

The link will be open all summer and the first week back at school.

Please note that 🏊 swimming 🏊 for Term 1, 2026, has now opened.

All new and current enrolments are required to fill out a form to enrol for Term 1, 2026.

The form can be found here : TERM 1, 2026

Kambala Outfitters

If you have a daughter currently in Prep, Kindergarten, Year 2 or Year 6, she will require additional uniform items for 2026.

Orders for the additional items required in Years 3 and 7 may be placed with Outfitters over the phone or by email, however, students going into Kindergarten and Year 1 may require a uniform fitting.

We encourage you to place an order or bring your daughter into Outfitters before the last day of Term 4 (Tuesday 9 December 2025).

Toys 'n' Tucker

This year, Kambala is once again supporting Anglicare’s toy drive, which provides toys at Christmas for children who would otherwise go without. Baskets will be placed in each classroom from Week 7.

If you are able to donate a new toy (optional) to this worthy cause, your daughter should place it (unwrapped) in her class collection basket by Tuesday 9 December, 2025.

When we attend our end of year Church Service on this day, the girls will take their presents to St Michael’s Church for collection. We appreciate your support of this charity drive.

Junior School Christmas Services - St Michael's Church, Vaucluse - Tuesday 9 December 2025

Students in Kindergarten to Year 3 and Year 4 to Year 6 will attend Christmas Services at St Michael’s Anglican Church at Vaucluse on Tuesday 9 December 2025.

All Kindergarten to Year 6 students will need to attend school in their summer uniform and panama hats. Each service will be close to 25 minutes in duration.

Blazers are only required if the weather is cooler.

Parents as Partners

The Junior School teachers are working with determination to finalise Semester 2 2025 Reports. We anticipate parents of Preparation to Year 6 students to receive their daughter’s report on the penultimate day of Term 4, which is Monday 8 December 2025.

Data is reviewed and Year 3 to Year 6 Speech Day prizes are announced to the girls in the EJ Watt Student Assembly in Week 8 on Friday afternoon, 5 December 2025. Girls who have been awarded prizes for the 2025 Speech Day will receive a letter regarding arrangements for Speech Day at the assembly. We kindly ask parents to reflect a growth mindset or “yet” mentality with the girls to ensure perspective is maintained.

Class Requests for 2026

Class placements and class lists are announced to families on the morning of the first day of Term 1 each year. Class lists are posted on notice boards in EJ Watt and Massie for girls in readiness for their arrival at school. Parents will also be notified over Sundial of class lists on the first day of Term 1.

The School has a ‘No Class Request’ policy and thanks families for understanding that we cannot accept requests for teachers and class placements (and for separations also) - factors behind the scenes and educational considerations make these requests impossible to deliver.

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.

Reminder: Respectful Online Conduct During Concert and Recital Season

As we move into Concert and Recital Season, we remind parents and carers to be mindful of privacy when capturing special moments.

Please avoid taking or posting photos or recordings of other students without the express permission of their parents or carers. In addition, Kambala is unable to share any photography or videography taken onsite by the school photographer.

Thank you for helping us ensure that every student and family feels respected and comfortable during these important community events.

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 the cost structure, eliminating a separate payment transaction.
**PLEASE NOTE - students will be required to supply their own pencil cases for 2026

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!

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.