Events and Save the Date

Junior School Music Festival 2026 Information for Parents

Students in Year 5 and Year 6 will be performing at the Kambala Festival of Music, which takes place from 7.00pm on Tuesday evening 3 March 2026 at the Sydney Opera House. The performance concludes between 9.45pm – 10.00pm.

This is a compulsory event for students in Year 5 and Year 6.

Tuesday 3 March 2026 will be a school day for students in Year 5 and Year 6 with the usual 8.20am commencement time. At 3.00pm, Year 5 and Year 6 students will then depart Kambala on buses for an after school rehearsal which will take place at the Sydney Opera House.

We then ask parents to meet their daughters at 5.00pm at the Foyer of the Sydney Opera House and remain in the Circular Quay vicinity to have an early dinner.

Junior School Students will then return to the Opera House to be seated at 6.45pm ready for the concert to commence at 7.00pm.

Wednesday 4 March 2026 is a late start for Year 5 and Year 6 students who have performed at the Festival of Music and they are permitted to arrive at Wednesday Recess time - between 10.05am and 10.25am.

Massie sisters attending the Festival of Music must wear summer uniform.
Students will leave their school bags at school overnight and only take their water bottles with them for the Festival of Music.
The Year 5 and Year 6 students will be provided with an afternoon snack and refreshment prior to their 3.00pm bus departure to the Sydney Opera House.
Students should attend school on Tuesday 3 March 2026 in school uniform (with blazers in the event it is cool in the Opera House).
There will be no sport or extracurricular for students in Year 5 and Year 6 after school on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
Parents will need to reserve two complimentary tickets via the link sent on Monday 16 February via email. Tickets were on sale from Wednesday 18 February at 1pm.
At the end of the Festival of Music, parents of students in Year 5 and 6 will collect their daughters from the stalls seating area. Please do not arrange to meet your daughter outside the auditorium; we must know that she has left safely with an adult. Please refrain from stepping onto the stage.
Year 5 and Year 6 students should then arrive on Wednesday 4 March with their lunch (if not ordered from Canteen) as their school bags will remain in their classrooms overnight.
Year 5 and Year 6 Students requiring to arrive before recess on Wednesday 4 March will have access to supervision in the Junior School Library. If you would like to nominate your daughter for supervision please access the link and complete the online form by CLICKING HERE.
Arrangements will be confirmed in the coming days for the small number of students participating in the IPSHA Swimming Carnival at SOPAC during the day on Tuesday 3 March.

Thank you for your support. The Kambala Festival of Music promises to be a wonderful evening for our parents and students.

Kind regards

Stuart Coppin

Deputy Principal - Head of Junior School

Junior School Cross Country Carnival - Thursday 5 March 2026 - McKay Oval Centennial Park - 9.30 - 11.45am

The Junior School Cross Country Carnival will be held on Thursday 5 March 2026 for girls in Years 3 to 6.

Please note that it is an expectation that all girls participate, even if they walk parts of the course, as participation earns points for their House.

Important Information

Date: Thursday 5 March 2026

Time: 8:00am – 11:45am

Students arrive at school at 8:00am
Meet as usual on Tivoli Lawn for roll call
Buses depart for Centennial Park
Parents (spectators) to arrive by 9:30am at Centennial Park
Carnival concludes approximately 11:30am – 11:45am
Students return to school for normal afternoon lessons

Venue: McKay Oval / Mission Fields, Centennial Park

Please note: Due to our risk assessment, dogs are not permitted at this event.

What Students Must Wear

Students must wear:

Sports uniform
House polo shirt
School cap
Sunscreen

Uniform is to be worn to and from school.

Transport

Students will travel by bus to and from Centennial Park.
All girls will travel in class groups with their teachers.
The school day will continue as normal upon return.

Spectator Guidelines

Spectators must stay off the course.
Spectators must remain away from school tents and marshalling areas.
Seating is in House areas behind the House banner.
Girls should remain with their House groups and are encouraged to cheer for their team.
Please do not encourage your daughter to sit with you during the event.

Carnival Details

Events run in age groups.
All students will complete a 2km loop.
By participating, all girls earn points for their House.

Recess Arrangements

Please pack:

A bottle of water
A snack for morning tea

Items must be packed in:

Kambala excursion bag or
Kambala sports bag

The canteen will be available for lunch orders only.

Medical Requirements

In accordance with School Policy:

Students with Anaphylaxis or severe allergies must bring 2 EpiPens before boarding the bus.
Students with Asthma must bring their Ventolin puffer before boarding the bus.
Any student requiring specific medications or food must bring these on the day.

Students should not attend if displaying symptoms of illness.

Cancellation

In the event of wet weather, parents will be notified via Sundial by 7:15am on the day of the event.

International Women's Day Breakfast - Friday 6 March 2026 - Alexander Hall - 7.30-8.30am

Our Year 5 - Year 12 Parents and Students are warmly invited to attend the 2026 International Women's Day Breakfast in the Alexander Hall on Friday 6 March from 7.30- 8.30am.

Please CLICK HERE to reserve your tickets.

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

Dear Kambala Families

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 kindly 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.

Thank you for your understanding.

Please CLICK HERE to book your place for Massie House Grandparents Day.

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

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.

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

Kambala Music Festival Sydney Opera House - Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 6.00pm. Years 5 - 6 attend ** PLEASE NOTE - Wednesday 4 March, 2026 late start for Years 5 - 6
Year 3 to Year 6 Cross Country Carnival - Centennial Park - Thursday 5 March 2026
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