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From Mr Coppin

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

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, Woollahrs, 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 10 August 2026
  • Hampshire House Elevator - elevator out of service from 11 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.

Junior School Events

Please see the next page for exciting Junior School Events and Dates for your Calendars!