Events and Save the Date

Preparation - Year 6 Book Character Parade - Weather Update

As foreshadowed in our Book Parade invitation, It is with a heavy heart that we advise the Book Character Parade will not be able to take place this year. In addition to the forecast rain, the present condition of Tivoli Lawn following recent wet weather has made areas unsafe for crowds, and unfortunately, we are unable to relocate the event indoors due to space and safety considerations.

While we will miss the joy of our community gathering for this highlight of Book Week, we are committed to ensuring the day remains special for the girls. Students are warmly encouraged to wear their costumes to school, and the following activities will take place:

Year 6 Wellbeing Committee will be on Carline to cheerfully greet students in costume.
Junior School Cake Stalls will go ahead in Massie and Watt for students to enjoy.
Book Hamper Raffle draw.
Massie and Watt Assemblies will include opportunities for the girls to gather in costume.
Class photos will be taken by our school photographer and shared with families via Sundial.

We know how much time and creativity goes into preparing costumes each year and are grateful for the enthusiasm of our families in making Book Week such a highlight for our students.

Looking ahead, we will also have opportunities for parent connection at Open Day and Father’s Day celebrations in the coming weeks, both of which have wet-weather contingencies in place.

Thank you for your assistance in reframing this with your daughters, we have been impressed with the manner in which our students have responded to this news.

Kind regards,

Stuart Coppin

Deputy Principal – Head of Junior School

Year 6 Bake Stall and Link to Purchase Tickets - Friday 22 August 2025

Please CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for the Bake Sale tomorrow

Book Week Raffle - Win a Basket of Brilliant Books! (link below)

Celebrate the joy of reading and support our Year 6 students by entering the Book Week Raffle! You could win a beautifully curated basket of 2025 CBCA Shortlisted titles, along with top reading picks specially selected by Mr Coppin. This wonderful collection includes stories to inspire, entertain and inform readers of all ages.

By purchasing a ticket, you're not only fostering a love of reading at home, but also contributing to a special Year 6 fundraising initiative — raising funds for a farewell gift to the Junior School.

The lucky winner will be drawn on Friday 22 August 2025, following our Junior School Book Parade. Don’t miss your chance to take home a treasure trove of books!

Please CLICK HERE to purchase your RAFFLE TICKETS!

Year 2 Excursion - Vaucluse House - Monday 25 August 2025

Year 2 students have been studying ‘Changes in Technology’ as part of their Term 3 History unit of work.

On Monday 25 August, students will take part in an excursion to Vaucluse House. This excursion will concentrate on what life was like, at Vaucluse House, in the 1860s for the Wentworth family and their servants. Working as history detectives, they will investigate the bedrooms, kitchen, drawing room, scullery, and kitchen garden for clues that help them understand how a grand mansion functioned in the 1860s. As well as exploring the house and estate, students will participate in a range of activities to get ‘hands-on’ with the past.

Parents have been forwarded all including uniform requirements.

Life Education Incursion - Preparation - Year 2 - Wednesday 27 and Friday 29 August 2025

As part of our PDHPE curriculum, Healthy Harold from Life Education will be visiting Massie House onWednesday 27 and Friday 29 August.

Life Education helps children to:

Connect the choices they make with both short- and long-term consequences
Value their own safety and health
Develop positive attitudes towards making safer and healthier choices
Build confidence and skills to manage peer and community pressure

Life Education empowers young people to make safe and healthy choices.

Massie House Sports Afternoon - Thursday 28 August 2025

Kindergarten to Year 2 Parents are reminded of the new confirmed date for the Massie House Sports Afternoon.

The new date in the Kambala calendar is Thursday 28 August 2025. We look forward to welcoming you then for what promises to be a wonderful afternoon of community and House spirit.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Year 4 Drama Production - Important Information for Parents and Students

Wednesday 27 August

PLEASE NOTE - THERE WILL BE NO CANTEEN LUNCHES FOR YEAR 4 STUDENTS ON THIS DAY DUE TO THE MATINEE PERFORMANCE. All students are to come to school with a recess and lunch (& water bottle) packed from home.
Please send your daughter to school with her hair done and the correct footwear. Click HERE to view your daughters hairstyle. Please note parent helpers will be on hand to assist should you have any difficulties in doing so.

Thursday 28 August

At 3:10pm, Year 4 students* will be collected from school, go home to have something to eat and return to Kambala at 4:40pm dressed in their pre-show clothes and with their hair done. Click HERE for details.
All students will meet in the Year 4 Classrooms ready to get into their costumes (which are kept at school).
All guests for the performance are to assemble in the courtyard** by the rose garden near the Tivoli gates. Doors will open at 5.45pm.
The show will commence in the MPR at 6:00pm sharp.

* If your daughter has Extra Curricular Dance, she can attend her dance lesson after school, however she will need to leave dance early at 4:40pm (the dance teachers have been made aware). Parents will be on hand to assist with their hairstyles.

Please ensure additional food is packed for your daughter to eat after dance.

**In the case of wet weather, all guests will assembly in the junior school undercroft

For any questions regarding hair/ pre-show clothing, please contact Krystiana Fermanis - 0403 334 373.

Year 4 Drama Production - Twisted Tales - Junior School Multi Purpose Room - Thursday 28 August 2025 at 6.00pm

Capacity: 2 per family (due to seating restrictions, we kindly ask all families to adhere to the 2 person limit.

Please CLICK HERE to book tickets.

Preparation Occupational Therapy Screening - Monday 1 September 2025

On Monday 1 September, our Preparation students will take part in an Occupational Therapy Screening. During this time, occupational therapists from Sensible Minds will observe and assess the children’s fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual perceptual and visual motor skills, emotional regulation and executive functioning. These insights will help us better understand each child’s needs and ensure we are supporting their learning and development in the classroom.

The cost of the screening is included in the school’s consolidated levy and a permission form will be sent in the coming days. Sensible Minds will share a screening report with parents later this term. We look forward to working together to support your daughters as they continue to grow and thrive.

Taikoz Japanese Drumming Incursion - Monday 1 September 2025

We are excited to announce that Taikoz, the renowned Japanese drumming group, will be visiting our school on Monday 1 September 2025 to run interactive workshops with students from Kindergarten to Year 5. This unique experience will give students the opportunity to explore the art of traditional Taiko drumming, rhythm, and movement in a fun and engaging way. We look forward to the energy and cultural learning this special event will bring!

Father's Day Stall - Monday 1 - Wednesday 3 September 2025

Please CLICK HERE to purchase your Father's day Stall Vouchers.

Preparation to Year 12 Father's Day Breakfast - Tivoli Lawn - Friday 5 September 2025

Please CLICK HERE for the booking link.

Junior School Open Day - Friday 12 September 2025

Parents and Carers of Preparation to Year 6 Students are warmly invited to attend our 2025 Junior School Open Day.

Please CLICK HERE to book your tickets.

Term 3 Key Dates

Junior School Year 6 Bake Stall - Friday 22 August 2025
Book Week Raffle - Friday 22 August 2025
Year 2 Excursion to Vaucluse house - Monday 25 August 2025
Massie House Sports Afternoon - Thursday 28 August 2025
Year 4 Drama Showcase Evening Performance - Thursday 28 August 2025
Preparation Occupational Therapy Screening - Monday 1 September 2025
Father's Day Stall - Monday 1 - Wednesday 3 September 2025
Whole School Father's Day Breakfast - Friday 5 September 2025
Junior School Open Day - Friday 12 September 2025
Junior School Parent Teacher Zoom Interviews - Monday 15 - Thursday 18 September 2025
Massie Recital - Thursday 18 September 2025
End of Term 3 Junior School Church Services Thursday 25 September 2025
Term 3 Concludes - Thursday 25 September 2025
Term 4 Commences - Tuesday 14 October 2025