Junior School
Developing Future Leaders Through Action
She Makes the Decisions.
She Asks the Questions.
She Remains the Author.
At Kambala, leadership is nurtured at every stage of a student's journey. From the youngest learners to our senior primary students, girls are encouraged to develop the confidence, empathy and skills to lead with purpose and make a positive impact on their communities.
This commitment to leadership is evident across the Junior School. Our Year 6 students are currently strengthening their leadership capabilities through the Lean In Girls program, while also leading our Kindergarten to Year 6 Sisterhood Circles. These opportunities empower our oldest students to build meaningful connections across year groups, mentor younger girls and model collaboration, kindness and inclusive leadership.
Our Year 5 students are also developing their leadership through authentic, real-world learning experiences. As part of their HSIE (History/Geography) unit on natural hazards, they recently participated in UNICEF Australia's Operation Earth Action workshop. During the incursion, the girls explored how communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters while considering the important role children can play in protecting one another's rights during times of crisis.
Working collaboratively, students examined realistic disaster scenarios, including earthquake risk in Melbourne, bushfire conditions in Yamba and flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley. Taking on the perspectives of stakeholders such as government agencies, emergency services and humanitarian organisations, the girls began designing innovative solutions that prioritise children's rights in emergency situations.
Over the coming weeks, they will continue researching, refining and prototyping their ideas before presenting their solutions to the school. The strongest proposals will then be shared with UNICEF Australia.
Whether mentoring younger students, facilitating Sisterhood Circles or tackling global challenges through inquiry and innovation, our girls are developing the confidence, compassion and critical thinking skills that prepare them to become thoughtful leaders-both within our school community and beyond. We look forward to sharing more of their inspiring work as these projects continue.
Mr Stuart Coppin
Deputy Principal - Head of Junior School
Year 4 Service Learning: Pack4Good
In Term 3, the Year 4 students participated in the Pack4Good service-learning incursion facilitated by Kids Giving Back. During the session, the girls learned about the experiences of children who spend extended periods of time in hospital and how receiving thoughtful gifts, letters and activities can brighten their day and provide comfort during their stay.
Motivated by the importance of helping others, the girls enthusiastically assembled activity packs containing colouring sheets, stationery and handwritten letters. Through this hands-on experience, they discovered how simple acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
The incursion provided a valuable opportunity for students to develop empathy, compassion and an understanding of the importance of giving back to those in need. The girls should be proud of the care and thoughtfulness they showed as they worked to bring joy to children facing challenging circumstances.
Canteen Volunteers Needed
Our School Canteen is a greatly appreciated service that supports our Kambala community.
We’re presently looking for parent and carer volunteers to help in our school canteen.
Volunteering is a great way to support our school community, meet other families, and help provide a positive experience for our students. Whether you can spare a few hours occasionally or are available more regularly, your time and assistance would be greatly appreciated. No prior experience is necessary, and guidance will be provided.
If you are kindly able to volunteer, please CLICK HERE. We’d love to have you join our wonderful team!
Kambala Bus Services
Kambala operates two subsidised bus services on two separate routes for Kambala students for both the morning and the afternoon.
Bookings are simple and details (including timetables) can be found here on Sundial.
Route 1: Eastern Beaches
La Perouse, Little Bay, Chifley, Matraville, Maroubra, Malabar, South Coogee, Coogee, Clovelly, Waverley, Bronte, Bondi Beach, North Bondi, Dover Heights and Kambala.
Route 2: Inner City
Eastgardens, Rosebery, Alexandria, Waterloo, Paddington, Woollahra, Edgecliff, Double Bay, Point Piper and Kambala.
Kambala and Hampshire House Elevator Upgrades
Kambala is investing in some important upgrades to better serve our School community.
Over the coming months, we will be upgrading the elevators at both of our elevator sites, replacing each with a brand-new installation.
As part of this process, each elevator will need to be temporarily decommissioned during its upgrade period. We want to make sure everyone has plenty of notice so you can plan accordingly:
- Tivoli Lawn Elevator - elevator out of service from 22 June to 24 August 2026
Hampshire House Elevator - elevator out of service from 25 August to 19 October 2026
To ensure everyone can continue to move around the school with ease, please refer to the Sundial notification posted to parents earlier this week.