Events and Save the Date

SAVE THE DATE

Junior School Open Day - Friday 11 September 2026

Year 2 Excursion - Vaucluse House - Friday 14 August 2026

As part of our Term 3 History unit, Changes in Technology, Year 2 students have been exploring how people lived in the past and how technology has changed over time.

On Friday 14 August 2026, Year 2 students will participate in an excursion to Vaucluse House. During the visit, students will discover what life was like in the 1860s for the Wentworth family and the people who worked as servants in the household.

Working as history detectives, students will investigate the bedrooms, kitchen, drawing room, scullery and kitchen garden, searching for clues to help them understand how a grand mansion operated in the 1860s. As they explore the house and its grounds, students will also take part in a range of hands-on activities that will bring history to life and deepen their understanding of daily life in the past.

Students are to be at school at normal time for roll call and bus departure at 9.00am SHARP. Girls will return to school at 2.45pm in time for normal school carline collection or Extra Curricular activities.

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO CANTEEN LUNCHES ON THIS DAY.

Girls are to bring all food and water (recess & lunch) for the day in their black Kambala Excursion bag.

Students are to wear full winter uniform including blazers and panama hats (blue jumpers may only be worn under blazers if the weather is very cold), yellow ribbons and polished black school shoes.

The teachers organising this excursion are Mrs Goodman and Ms Egan.

We require two (2) parent volunteers to accompany the Year 2 students on this excursion. If you are available to assist please email melina_sallos@kambala.nsw.edu.au

Rescheduled Junior School Athletics Carnival - Monday 17 August - Hensley Athletics Field - 9.00am - 2.15pm

The Junior School Interhouse Athletics Carnival will be held on Monday 17 August 2026 for students in Years 3 – 6 at Hensley Athletics Field, 79 Corish Circle, Eastgardens.

Travel to the Venue

All students must arrive at school by 7.45am for an 8:10am sharp bus departure.
Carline will operate from 7:30am to ensure all girls are present on Tivoli Lawn for roll call before boarding the buses.

Travel Home

Parents may take their own daughter(s) home directly from the carnival at its conclusion (PLEASE COMPLETE GOOGLE FORM BELOW).

Alternatively, girls will return to school by bus, arriving by approximately 3.20pm, in time for regular carline and Extra-Curricular Activities.

Key Details

Carnival Start Time: 9:00am
Uniform: Sports uniform, HOUSE Polo shirt, sports cap, and sunscreen
What to Bring IN KAMBALA SPORTS BAG: Morning tea, lunch, and a water bottle. Please pack sufficient food and water for the day (NO CANTEEN LUNCHES ON THIS DAY).Medication:
Any student requiring an EpiPen, asthma puffer, or other medication must bring it on the day.
Medication should be clearly labelled, in a zip-lock bag, with dosage and timing instructions.
Participation: All students will participate in a minimum of four events.
House Points: Attendance and participation contribute to House points.
Supervision:
- All students must remain for the full duration of the carnival.
- Students may only go home with their own parent/guardian - PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW (not with other families).
- No changes to home arrangements will be permitted on the day.
Spectators: Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend and are encouraged to wear House colours.
Parking: On street parking is available in the general vicinity of the Hensley Athletics Field.
Health Guidelines: Please do not attend the carnival if you are feeling unwell. Students who are unwell should remain at home, in line with school health guidelines.

IMPORTANT NOTES

In the event of inclement weather an announcement will be communicated to families by 7.15am on Monday 17 August
There will be no Year 5 Touch training on Monday afternoon 17 August 2026.
All other Extra-Curricular Activities will proceed as usual.
A canteen for parents (only) will operate at the field on the day and there are also cafes and stores nearby
No dogs are allowed at the Hensley Athletics Field – this is a dog-free venue.

Actions Required

PLEASE only CLICK HERE if you intend to take your daughter home from the carnival.
ALL PARENTS to complete the permission form recently sent for your daughter to attend the carnival.

We are looking forward to a wonderful day of competition, community spirit, and fun!

Year 4 Music Recital - Tuesday 18 August 2026 - Music Performance Theatre -7.30am

Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Time: 7.30am (performing students to arrive by 7.15am)
Venue: Music Centre Performance Theatre, Kambala
Dress: Full winter uniform

This morning Recital offers a wonderful opportunity for Year 4 students to perform in a warm and supportive environment that fosters musical confidence, presentation skills, and concert etiquette. Families and friends are warmly invited to attend, and we kindly ask that all performers remain for the full duration of the Recital.

Students performing in this recital have already been notified by email.

Year 6 Gurney Parents and Students Afternoon Tea Invitation - Tuesday 25 August 2026 - Harbourview Room 2 - 2.25 - 3.20pm

Year 4 Parents Please Note - "Cinderella" - STUDENT Afternoon Arrangements - Thursday 27 August 2026

Year 4 Parents - Please note - there will be NO Extra Curricular activities for Year 4 girls on Thursday 27 August 2026 prior to the Evening Performance of CINDERELLA.

**Girls will have an early Pizza dinner on Tivoli Lawn at 3.20pm and will then prepare for the evening performance - they will not be going home from school in the afternoon.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE - all Year 4 students are permitted to wear their sport uniform on Thursday 20, Monday 24, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 August 2026 (inclusive) to make rehearsals easier.

Year 4 Drama Showcase and Pre Showcase Canapés - Cinderella - Thursday 27 August 2026

Please CLICK HERE to book your tickets.

Year 4 Parents are invited for pre Showcase drinks and canapés from 5.00pm in Harbourview Room 2 and the Hampshire Terrace.

This will be followed by the Year 4 Drama Showcase at 6.00pm in the Junior School Multi-Purpose Room.

Please RSVP by Friday 21 August.As seating is limited, attendance is restricted to two guests per student.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this special performance with you.

Book Week Character Parade - Tivoli Lawn, Kambala - Friday 28 August 2026

Please note, this is a weather dependent event and as such due tothe current build, cannot be rescheduled. Students will of course come to school in costume and have fun on the day.

Battle of The Bay - Kambala VS Kincoppal Rose Bay Netball Showdown - Friday 28 August 2026 - Kincoppal Indoor Court - from 5.00pm

Junior School Students are invited to come and watch the Battle of The Bay Netball Matches!

Kambala Academic Transition Day: A Glimpse into Year 7

As part of our ongoing transition program, our Year 6 students will participate in the Kambala Academic Transition Day on Tuesday, 1 September. This immersive experience gives students a true taste of daily life in Year 7.

Purpose of the Day

Designed around recent student feedback, this day aims to:

Build Confidence & Curiosity: Help Year 6 students feel prepared, empowered, and eager for Senior School.
Inspire Future Growth: Highlight the unique learning and personal growth opportunities available within our girls' education framework.
Foster Readiness: Cultivate dispositional and reflective thinking needed for Senior School success.

Program Highlights

Morning Session - Becoming a Senior School learner
Students will gather to explore core learner attributes—focusing on self-awareness, self-authorship, and self-reflection. Key discussion topics include:
- Who am I now, and who am I becoming?
- Navigating the exciting challenges of Senior School
- Understanding dispositional learning in a girls' school environment
Recess & Lunch - Senior School communal spaces
Students will share break times with their Year 9 Sisters, building natural connections and offering a supportive space for informal conversation.
Middle Session - Learning Opportunities in Senior School
An interactive look into key Senior School learning pathways, including:
- Global Mindedness
- Future Problem Solving
- STEM

What Students Need to Bring

Excursion bag
Recess, lunch and a refillable water bottle
Small pencil case
Fully charged laptop

We are excited to offer this rich and supportive experience, designed to help our Year 6 students feel more confident and prepared for the journey ahead. This meaningful connection allows our students to explore the routines, subjects and social spaces of Year 7 in a safe, supportive environment.

This program beautifully complements the language taster sessions held last week, and we look forward to it alongside our Parent/Daughter House Afternoon Teas with the Principal later this term (dates below and invitations to follow), and the Year 7 2027 Test and Connect Day on Friday 30 October.

Year 6 Gurney House Afternoon Tea with Ms Danvers (parents and students) - Tuesday 25 August 2026
Year 6 Hawthorne House Afternoon Tea with Ms Danvers (parents and students) - Wednesday 2 September 2026
Year 6 Roseby House Afternoon Tea with Ms Danvers (parents and students) - Thursday 3 September 2026
Year 6 Wentworth House Afternoon Tea with Ms Danvers (parents and students) - Monday 7 September 2026

Year 6 Hawthorne Parents and Students Afternoon Tea Invitation - Wednesday 2 September 2026 - Harbourview Room 2 - 2.25 - 3.20pm

Year 6 Roseby Parents and Students Afternoon Tea Invitation - Thursday 3 September 2026 - Harbourview Room 2 - 2.25 - 3.20pm

Preparation to Year 12 Father's Day Breakfast - Friday 4 September 2026 Tivoli Lawn, Kambala - 7.30 - 8.30am

Please CLICK HERE to RSVP.

Year 6 Wentworth Parents and Students Afternoon Tea Invitation - Monday 7 September 2026 - Harbourview Room 2 - 2.25 - 3.20pm

Year 6 House Netball and Touch Finals Information - Monday 14 September 2026 - Christison Park

The Year 6 House Netball and Touch Finals will be held on Monday 14 September at Christison Park.

The match schedule is as follows:

Netball: 3.50pm – 4.15pm
Touch: 4.20pm – 4.45pm

Students will travel to Christison Park by bus. As per the usual after-school training arrangements, they are to meet the sports coaches beside the large tree on the Tivoli lawn after school.

Parents and caregivers are warmly invited to attend the afternoon matches.

At the conclusion of the games, all students are to be collected from Christison Park by a parent or caregiver at 4.45pm.

The House Netball round matches were completed during Term 2 training, and we congratulate Hawthorne and Gurney, who will compete in the Netball Final.

We look forward to seeing which houses will qualify for the Touch Final once the round matches have been completed.

Term 3 Key Dates

Year 2 Excursion to Vaucluse house - Friday 14 August 2026
KPA Mother's Lunch - Friday 14 August 2026
Junior School Athletics Carnival - Monday 17 August 2026
Year 4 Recital - Tuesday 18 August 2026
Year 6 Gurney House Afternoon Tea with Ms Danvers (parents and students) - Tuesday 25 August 2026
Year 4 Drama Showcase Evening Show - Thursday 27 August 2026
Book Week Book Character Parade - Friday 28 August 2026
Kambala Academic Transition Day - Year 6 into Year 7 - Tuesday 1 September 2026
Year 6 Hawthorne House Afternoon Tea with Ms Danvers (parents and students) - Wednesday 2 September 2026
Year 6 Roseby House Afternoon Tea with Ms Danvers (parents and students) - Thursday 3 September 2026
Preparation - Year 12 Father's Day Breakfast - Friday 4 September 2026
Year 6 Wentworth House Afternoon Tea with Ms Danvers (parents and students) - Monday 7 September 2026
Junior School Open Day - Friday 11 September 2026
Year 6 House netball and Touch Finals - Monday 14 September 2026
Preparation - Year 6 Parent Teacher Interviews (Zoom) - Monday 14 - Thursday 17 September 2026
Term 3 Concludes - Friday 25 September 2026