From the Deputy Principal - Head of Junior School

From Mr Coppin

Term 3, 2025 Reflection

Prayer and faith are profound spiritual practices that reach beyond the boundaries of any single tradition. They offer a source of connection, hope, and inner calm to all who embrace them. From an ecumenical perspective, they act as bridges, encouraging dialogue and nurturing understanding across diverse faith communities. Prayer—in its many forms—expresses gratitude, seeks guidance, and provides comfort. Faith, meanwhile, grounds us in our convictions and offers resilience in moments of uncertainty. Together, they highlight our shared humanity and strengthen the bonds of community, reminding us of the spiritual threads that unite us across traditions.

 

I thank you all for the most joyous Term 3 and cannot think of better words to conclude the Term than the prayer composed by Ruby Lin for our Kindergarten to Year 6 End of Term Church Services at St Michael’s Anglican Church Vaucluse. 

 

Dear God,

Thank you for your guidance and protection throughout this term.

Thank you for assisting us in our learning and all the good memories we have created this term.

Please continue to protect and guide us during these holidays, let us rest and spend time with friends and family and ensure that we return refreshed and ready for Term 4.

Thank you that your hear our prayer and know all we need.

Amen.

 

We look forward to welcoming our students back to Kambala in summer uniform for the first day of Term 4 on Tuesday 14 October 2025.

Progressive Reporting

Much research is linked to the power of ongoing and meaningful feedback for students to better understand and improve their learning. To that end, we would like to remind parents of our Years 5 and 6 girls to check Sundial for feedback on their work for this term. Feedback is provided each term by Class teachers and Specialist teachers. 

URStrong

At Kambala Junior School, we use the URStrong program to explicitly teach friendship skills, helping students build healthy, respectful, and lasting connections. This evidence-based program empowers children with a common language and strategies to navigate the ups and downs of friendships with confidence. You are invited to take advantage of a FREE Parent Membership to access hundreds of resources – including an 8 session video series. 

Mufti Day Fundraiser The Kids' Cancer Project

We are delighted to announce that the Junior School raised $1,221.00 at last Friday 19 September's Mufti Day. This will be donated to the Kids' Cancer Project linked to our Write a Book in a Day initiative.

We thank our Junior School families for their generosity.

Test and Quest Day Information for Current Year 6 Parents and Students - Friday 31 October, 2025

We are very much looking forward to your daughter joining Year 7 in 2026.

In preparation for her commencement, all Year 6 students will participate in our Test and Quest Day on Friday 31 October 2025 at Kambala.

 

Test and Quest is a compulsory annual event for all students entering Year 7. It is an informative day, filled with fun orientation activities, designed to bring our current students and new students together, in preparation for their senior years. 

 

In addition to the activities, there is also an assessment component conducted in the morning. This testing covers English, Mathematics and General Ability categories. Please reassure your daughter this is not an entrance exam; every Year 7 starter (current and new) sits these tests, and they are designed to assist with appropriate staffing levels for 2026.

 

Please note the following times and details for Friday 31 October 2025:

 

8.15am Students and Parents/Carers

Students and parents are asked to enter the school at either the Tivoli Avenue Gate 1 or the New South Head Road Gate 4. Current Kambala students will be stationed at the gates for your arrival to assist with directions to Tivoli Courtyard. 

There is no car parking available onsite.

 

Students are to arrive in their Kambala sports uniform and bring a sports hat, drink bottle, a pencil and 2 black or blue pens in a small bag. 

 

8.30am Students 

Students will be directed to the Alexander Hall for the testing component of the day.

 

8.30am - 9.30 am Parents/Carers

Parents are invited to the Tivoli forecourt for refreshments, followed by a presentation by key staff. 

 

Tours of the senior school will be available at the conclusion of the presentation.

 

10.30am Students 

Break for morning tea, which will be provided.

 

12.30pm Students 

Break for lunch, which will be provided - CLICK HERE to advise any dietary requirements or medical conditions (those requirements will also be applicable for morning tea)

 

1.30pm Students 

After lunch the girls will take part in the “quest” component of the day, which includes entertaining and bonding activities, touring of the senior school and meeting senior school teaching staff. These activities are conducted in House groups. 

 

3.20pm Students and Parents/Carers 

Test and Quest Day concludes. 

Girls may be collected as usual from the Tivoli carline or proceed to their usual extra-curricular afternoon activities. 

 

If your daughter is unable to attend the Test & Quest Day, or if you have any questions, please contact juniorstudentservices@kambala.nsw.edu.au

 

Further onboarding information - January 2026

Your daughter will engage with her new classmates for an induction session on Thursday 29 January 2026. Classes commence for all students on Friday 30 January 2026.

Detailed information regarding the commencement of the 2026 school year will be published on Sundial in term 4.

Spring Holiday Camps

Spring Holiday Camp Timetable is out !

 Lots of days available for your daughters (and their siblings / cousins / friends) to book into!

Friday 26 September (school finishes Thursday 25)

Monday  29 September  –  Friday  3 October 

Tuesday 7 October  – Friday 10 October 

Monday 13 October  (school starts Tuesday 14)

We have all the camps:

  • CIRCUS SPECTACULAR DANCE 
  • TROLLS DANCE PARTY
  • AROUND THE WORLD DANCE 
  • HEROES & PRINCESSES MUSICAL THEATRE 
  • UNDER THE SEA SING AND DANCE
  • WIZARDS & WITCHES MUSICAL THEATRE 
  • ANIMALS THEMED SING & DANCE PARTY
  • WICKED : MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP 
  • SPRING WONDERLAND: KAMBALA KITCHEN STARS TV SHOW BAKE OFF 
  • ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS : ALL THE APPARATUS
  • HORSE RIDING 
  • LEGO
  • BEGINNER PIANO 
  • FOOTBALL (SOCCER)
  • ROLLER SKATING 
  • POTTERY 

Enrol and Pay for Spring Holiday Camps

To enrol and pay Log through Sundial, using the link here 

Click the Enrol & Pay tile.

(When you sign into the Clipboard Portal, click on 'Sign in with SSO' rather than entering your email and password)

Remember, we love having siblings, cousins and friends at our Kambala camps.

Please send any parents that maybe interested, our TIMETABLE

You need to also send them this google form to fill out: EXTERNAL STUDENTS SPRING CAMP 2025

I will then put them onto our system where they can go and enrol & pay.

 

As always, if you have any queries about any of the above, or any extra curricular question, please reach out by email, text or phone call.

Term 4, 2025 - Summer Uniform - Kambala Outfitters

Outfitters will be closed for the school holidays from 3.45pm Wednesday 24 September until 7.30am Wednesday 15 October 2025. 

Outfitters are typically open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during Term time. 

 

Please note that students return in Term 4 in summer uniform.  We therefore ask that you take the time to check the size of your daughter's summer uniform and arrange to place an order prior to the end of term (Thursday 25 September).