From Mr Coppin

The Power of Sisterhood in a Prep to Year 12 Girls' School

Sisterhood at a Prep to Year 12 girls’ school offers students a unique and powerful support system. Through shared experiences, whether in academics, sports, or creative pursuits, students forge strong, lasting relationships that transcend the classroom. This sisterhood allows them to navigate challenges, celebrate achievements, and build each other up in a nurturing and affirming environment. Such connections are essential in young women's lives as they experience critical developmental stages, creating bonds that often last well beyond graduation.

In an all-girls' setting, sisterhood fosters an environment where students feel safe to express themselves authentically. They can take risks, ask questions, and pursue their interests without fear of judgement. With the support of their peers, students feel empowered to step into leadership roles and try new things, enhancing their confidence and self-efficacy. This mutual encouragement cultivates resilience, as students know they have a network of friends and mentors to lean on, no matter the situation.

Beyond personal growth, sisterhood instils a sense of responsibility and empathy among students. Older girls naturally become role models and mentors for the younger students, sharing guidance and offering perspective. In this way, sisterhood becomes a cycle of support and learning, reinforcing community values like respect, compassion, and integrity. Such experiences lay a foundation for young women to become compassionate leaders and active contributors to their communities, carrying forward the spirit of sisterhood wherever they go.

In Term 3 we launched a Year 1 to Year 11 Initiative entitled Sisterhood Circles. In across school House-based family style groupings the students from Year 1 to Year 11 meet to build connection and belonging. These groupings will typically take place twice a term. We look forward to the girls engaging in Sisterhood circles this Monday 4 November 2024.

SPELL-A-THON

We are excited to announce that girls in the Junior School will be participating in a Spell-a-thon this year; the benefits of which are enormous. The Spell-a-thon helps the girls to better remember and embed their learning in spelling, builds spelling skills and raises money for students less fortunate than ourselves. The funds raised will go to St Jude’s School in Tanzania. Each year Gemma Sisia, the founder of the school, comes to Kambala to share her inspirational story with our students.

“For those of you who don’t know, Gemma Sisia is an Australian philanthropist and educator who founded The School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania, in 2002. The school was established to provide free, high-quality education to some of the country's poorest and brightest children. With a vision to break the cycle of poverty through education, St Jude's has grown from just a few students to over 1,800, offering opportunities in academics, leadership, and community service. Gemma’s work has inspired global support, with St Jude's becoming a beacon of hope for underprivileged students across Tanzania.” To date Kambala has contributed more than $110,000 to this worthy initiative.

Each student, from Kindergarten to Year 6, has been given a spelling list appropriate for their year level and level of ability. Massie girls have 50 words in total. Students in Years 3-6 have 100 words. The girls will be tested on their spelling list over the course of Week 6 (commencing Monday 18 November 2024). Testing will take place during Spelling lessons. Girls’ results in the Spell-a-thon will contribute to their House Points. The House with the best overall results will be rewarded with a fun movie lunch at the end of Term 4.

Our girls are asked to find friends or relatives who will be sponsors and record their information and donation on the sponsor sheet. Sponsors can either nominate an amount ‘per correct word’ or pledge a donation. You will find the sponsorship form on the back of the note, which was sent home with the girls last week.

An online copy is HERE.

Sponsorship money will be due by the end of Week 7 of Term 4 (Friday 29 November 2024). Please return funds raised to your daughter’s class teacher.

Ingrid Holden Cup

In honour of Mrs Ingrid Holden, a former Deputy Head of Junior School at Kambala, we hold our Ingrid Holden Cup public speaking finals this term. Our Years 3 - 6 students have been developing their persuasive writing skills in class by writing both prepared and impromptu speeches on a variety of topics. Their public speaking skills have been enhanced by considering posture, eye contact, gestures and the5Ps for voice: projection, pace, pausing, pitch and pronunciation.

The girls have been assessed on their Manner, Matter and Method when presenting two prepared and one impromptu speech to their class. Two finalists from each class have been selected to speak at the Final, where they will be given an impromptu topic and only 20 minutes to prepare a speech, then perform in front of the audience.

We were in awe of our Year 5 and 6 finalists as they presented their impromptu speech at the Stage 3 Final on Tuesday. The Stage 2 Final will take place on Friday 8 November.

Parents of the finalists have been invited to attend the Final. We are very proud of all of our girls for their impressive speeches, demonstrating how they can communicate with purpose.

Years 4 - 6 2025 Term 1 Saturday Sports Choice

Please be advised that the letter containing all the Term 1 2025 Years 4-6 Sports choices can be accessed HERE.

Please read the document carefully as it contains multiple options (please choose one only) and at the bottom of each, the link to the Google registration form is to be completed.

The cut-off date for registrations is Wednesday 13 November by 4 pm.

The options for Term 1 2025 are as follows:

IPSHA Soccer
Netball Clinics
Learn to Sail

For skiing and snowboarding, please email kath_sambell@kambala.nsw.edu.au if you require any information regarding the competitions for students in year K-12 during the last week of the July School Holidays.

Year 3 2025 (Current Year 2) Term 1, 2025 Saturday Sport Information and Registration

Please click here to access all the information in regards to the Year 3 Saturday Sports practices for Term 1 2025.

Please note that the final day for registrations is Friday 29 November 2024.

Orientations for Massie, Year 3 and Year 5, 2025

Massie House Orientation for new Preparation to Year 2, 2025 Students - Wednesday 6 November, 2024

On Wednesday morning 6 November 2024 we welcome the 40 new Preparation starters for 2025 to Massie House. We will also welcome the sprinkling of new students who will be joining us in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 for 2025.

Students on this day will also engage in a one up day and have a mini taste of their life in their new year groups for 2025.

Year 2 into Year 3, 2025 Orientation - Tuesday 5 November, 2024

We welcome our new girls to Kambala for Year 3, 2025 for their orientation. In the morning existing Year 2 and new Year 2 into Year 3 students will sit educational assessments conducted by Academic Assessment Services. This gives the school valuable insight into the learning profiles of existing and new students. On this morning girls will be placed into two flower named class groups which DO NOT reflect their 2025 classes in any manner.

The girls will sit these assessments in classrooms in the EJ Watt building. The best preparation for these assessments will be a good night’s sleep, healthy breakfast and an on time school arrival. In the afternoon the girls will enjoy some taster lessons in the EJ Watt building to further aid the transition.

Year 4 into Year 5, 2025 Orientation- Thursday 7 November, 2024

On Thursday 7 November 2024 we welcome our 25 new Year 5 (2025) girls to Kambala for their orientation. In the morning existing Year 4 and our new Year 5 2025 students will sit educational assessments conducted by Academic Assessment Services. On this morning girls will be placed into three flower named class groups which DO NOT reflect their 2025 classes in any manner. This gives the school valuable insight into the learning profiles of existing and new students. The girls will sit these assessments in classrooms in the EJ Watt building. The best preparation for these assessments will be a good night’s sleep, healthy breakfast and an on time school arrival. In the afternoon the new and “old” girls will enjoy taster lessons.

Resources for Parents to Order for 2025 Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 Students (CAMPION)

CURRENT YEAR 2 PARENTS (YEAR 3, 2025) - Resources List and Parent's Link to Purchase

Campion Education would like to let you know that the Resources List for Year 3, 2025 (current year 2) is now available to be purchased online by CLICKING HERE and visiting www.campion.com.au

When ordering online, you will need the following ACCESS CODE "KHDC". Please click here for your HOW TO ORDER RESOURCES FLYER.

**PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT GRADE YEAR YOUR DAUGHTER WILL ENTER IN 2025!!

Please place your order by Friday 13 December, 2024 in order for books and resources to be delivered to school in time for Term 1 commencement. All orders placed online are delivered to school for distribution Week 1 Term 1, 2025. Placing your order online by the due date is the best way to ensure students will receive all necessary resources in time for the start of the new school year.

CURRENT YEAR 3 PARENTS (YEAR 4, 2025) - Resources List and Parent's Link to Purchase

Campion Education would like to let you know that the Resources List for Year 4, 2025 (current Year 3) is now available to be purchased online by CLICKING HERE and visiting www.campion.com.au

When ordering online, you will need the following ACCESS CODE "KHDC". Please click here for your HOW TO ORDER RESOURCES FLYER.

**PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT GRADE YEAR YOUR DAUGHTER WILL ENTER IN 2025!!

Wishing all students the best for the coming year!

CURRENT YEAR 4 PARENTS (YEAR 5, 2025) - Resources List and Parent's Link to Purchase

Campion Education would like to let you know that the Resources List for Year 5, 2025 (current Year 4) is now available to be purchased online by CLICKING HERE and visiting www.campion.com.au

When ordering online, you will need the following ACCESS CODE "KHDC". Please click here for your HOW TO ORDER RESOURCES FLYER.

**PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT GRADE YEAR YOUR DAUGHTER WILL ENTER IN 2025!!

CURRENT YEAR 5 PARENTS (YEAR 6, 2025) - Resources List and Parent's Link to Purchase

Campion Education would like to let you know that the Resources List for Year 6, 2025 (current Year 5) is now available to be purchased online by CLICKING HERE and visiting www.campion.com.au

When ordering online, you will need the following ACCESS CODE "KHDC". Please click here for your HOW TO ORDER RESOURCES FLYER.

**PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT GRADE YEAR YOUR DAUGHTER WILL ENTER IN 2025!!

Wishing all students the best for the coming year!