From the Deputy Principal - Head of Junior School

Events and Save the Date

Year 4 Service Learning Experience - SummitCare Waverley - Tuesday 20 and Thursday 29 May, 2025

Year 4 students will soon take part in a meaningful service learning experience at SummitCare Aged Care Facility in Waverley. This visit is a wonderful opportunity for students to foster intergenerational friendships and reflect on the school values of humanity and respect.

Each class will attend on a different date:

  • 4U – Thursday 15 May 2025
  • 4S – Tuesday 20 May 2025
  • 4N – Thursday 29 May 2025

All students should arrive at school by 8:25am for roll call. Students will depart Kambala by bus at 9:30am and arrive at SummitCare by 10:00am to enjoy a special morning tea. Scones with jam and cream will be provided as an addition to the students’ own recess. 

 

Students will return to Kambala in time for Period 4. 

 

Lunch at school, carline pick-up and co-curricular activities will run as usual. Canteen lunch orders will proceed as normal.

 

Students must wear their full winter dress uniform, including their panama hat, blazer, polished black school shoes and yellow ribbon. Students are asked to bring their morning tea and water bottle in their black excursion bag. 

 

We are seeking one parent volunteer per class to accompany the students on this excursion. If you are able to assist, please email Ms Melina Sallos at melina_sallos@kambala.nsw.edu.au

 

The organising teacher for this excursion is Mrs Anna Goodman. If you have any questions, please contact her directly at anna_goodman@kambala.nsw.edu.au

 

Medical Information

In line with school policy, all students who require medication for Anaphylaxis, Asthma, or other conditions must bring their medications with them on the day of the excursion.

  • Students with Anaphylaxis or severe allergies must carry two EpiPens and have them on hand before boarding the bus.
  • Students with Asthma must bring their Ventolin puffer and have it with them before departure.

Thank you for your support in ensuring this valuable experience runs smoothly. We look forward to a memorable and enriching visit for the students.

 

Warm regards,

The Year 4 Team

Walk Safely to School Day - Friday 16 May 2025

 

Kambala Walk Safely to School Day – Friday 16 May 2025

We are excited to encourage all families and students to take part in Kambala Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 16 May 2025, in support of the national initiative promoting road safety, health, and the environment.

Primary school children across Australia will be taking steps toward a healthier future by participating in National Walk Safely to School Day, and Kambala is proud to be part of this important event.

Despite the forecast of rain tomorrow, the event will go ahead. Please note that participation is optional.

Students in Prep to Year 6 are invited to wear their PE uniform to school on the day.

To add a fun house challenge:

  • Each student who walks all or part of the way to school or catches public transport will earn one house point.
  • The winning house will be announced following the event.

If your daughter is involved in a representative event on the day (e.g., IPSHA Debating), please ensure she brings her Winter uniform packed in her Kambala Sports Bag.

"Nice Work if You Can Get It" - Senior School Production - Invitation to Year 5 and Year 6 students and their Families - Alexander Hall - Thursday 15 - Sunday 18 May, 2025

Please CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

There are a small number of Cabaret Tables available on Sunday 18 May (closing night) - please be sure to book your seats as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

**Please ensure All students attending are accompanied by an adult.

URStrong The Language of Friendship - Parent Child Online Workshop - Wednesday 21 May 2025 - 6.30pm

URSTRONG’s whole-school friendship strategy has improved the social climate in schools around the world, connecting over a million kids, parents, and teachers with a common language of friendship. 

 

We are proud to be a URSTRONG School, empowering your children with friendship skills through their award-winning Friendology friendship skills curriculum.You are invited to attend an ONLINE Language of Friendship parent-child workshop for URSTRONG Schools on Wed 21 May 2025 at 6:30pm.

 

 Tyson Greenwood, Director of URSTRONG Schools (named one of Australia’s Most Influential Educators!), will 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 JOIN

Meeting ID: 818 9975 0985

Password: URSTRONG

2025 Year 6 Father and Daughter Dance - Thursday 22 May 2025 - Alexander Hall, Kambala - 6.00-8.00pm

Kambala warmly invites Year 6 Fathers and their Daughters to attend the Year 6 Father and Daughter Dance on Thursday 22 May 2025.

 

Dress Code: Glitz & Glamour!

 

This is a very special event which is always well attended by the Year 6 group.

 

In the past, our students have been joined by dads, uncles, brothers and other significant adults.

 

Please CLICK HERE to RSVP by 3.00pm Wednesday 14 May 2025.

Year 6 Drama Production - Goldie Locks On! - Alexander Hall - Thursday 19 June 2025 at 6.00pm

We invite our Year 6 families to reserve their tickets to this year's exciting production. This is the ultimate Fairy Tale Mash-Up gone wrong!

 

Please CLICK HERE to reserve tickets.

Term 2, 2025 Key Dates

  • Walk Safely to School Day - Friday 16 May, 2025
  • URStrong Parent Daughter Webinar - Wednesday 21 May, 2025
  • Year 6 Father Daughter Dance - Thursday 22 May, 2025
  • Junior School Athletics Carnival - Friday 30 May, 2025 
  • Student Free Day - Friday 6 June, 2025
  • King's Birthday Public Holiday - Monday 9 June, 2025
  • Year 6 Production Evening Performance - Thursday 19 June, 2025
  • Term 2 Concludes - Thursday 26 June, 2025