Some words from the Principal

I hope that everyone had a wonderful break and enjoyed time with family and friends.  For those who travelled, I look forward to hearing some of your stories and travel adventures. For those who enjoyed some time at home, I hope you all kept warm and enjoyed great company.   Thankyou to Mrs Courtney Hoffmann and the amazing leadership team who held down the fort while I was having some LSL in sunny Port Douglas with my family last week. 

Over the holiday break, we were still busy here at school updating buildings and grounds.  You may have noticed the new boom gates into the staff carpark.  These are a vital addition for student safety and are working well.   We also had the height safety updated on our roofs to ensure that anyone who accesses the roof (staff retrieving balls, contractors, roof plumbers etc) are safe. 

Working Bee

We unfortunately need to postpone the working bee for this Sunday.  We will let everyone know the new date as soon as it is confirmed. 

Save the date (s)

We are looking forward to an exciting term ahead full of activities for all year levels. We publicise dates as soon as we know them, so please pop them in the your diary!  

More information will come as events get closer! 

Book Week - Everyone is encouraged to come dressed as their favourite book character! This year the theme is 'Reading is Magic' and we welcome our community to the Book Week parade on Friday 23rd August at 9am.

Fathers day breakfast and classroom activities - Monday 2nd September 8:30am.  More information to come - please keep an eye out on Compass for more details. 

Family night - Thursday 10th October.  This will be run similar to the usual Fathers Day night we have had in the past with games and activities outside.  It has been such a great success so we have opened it up for all of the family! 

Trivia Night - Saturday October 19th  - More information to come out soon but book the babysitter now to ensure you are able to come!  :) 

NAPLAN 2024

We have just received the results for the NAPLAN testing that was conducted in March. 

These results are a true credit to our teaching staff throughout the whole school who continue to challenge and engage our students in high quality teaching and learning. We are very proud to be performing equal or above network level in a number of areas.  To achieve this for all areas for Year 3 is outstanding achievement.  

Building a Resilient Child - Parent Education Partnership Series (PEPS)- Book your place!

Each Term we invite our families to take part in our Karoo PS PEPS.  In Term 3, we will have Shelia Bollard, our Real School Facilitator, coming to our school on Wednesday 31st July to facilitate a parent session on 'Building a Resilient Child.'  Ticket bookings are now open, please book in your place as soon as possible.  We look forward to seeing you there for a fantastic evening of learning!

Foundation 2025 Enrolments due TODAY

Just a final reminder that 2025 Foundation enrolment deadline is today.  If you have a child starting school next year, please ensure you log on and complete the online enrolment form.  

Have a wonderful week and I look forward to seeing you around the school,

Regards,

Danielle Heatley

Principal