Newsletter
No 7 14th March 2025
Acknowledgement
Swimming Carnival 2025
The sun was shining, the water was sparkling, and the excitement filled the air as our students hit the pool for our annual school swimming carnival today. From the first race to the last relay, every swimmer gave it their all, cheering on their teammates and earning points for their house.
The day featured a mix of classic and creative events. The freestyle races saw students racing to the finish line, while the Biggest Splash competition had everyone making waves! The Swimming with a Ball event tested students' coordination, and the Swimming with a small ball race brought plenty of laughs.
One of the highlights of the day was the much anticipated Teachers vs. Students race. The students gave it their best shot, but once again, the teachers proved too strong, claiming victory for another year!
At the end of the day, the house points were tallied, and it was Red (Bottlebrush) House who took out top spot. Yellow (Wattle) House followed closely in second place, and then not far behind was Blue (Bluegum) House and then Green (Banksia) House.
A huge congratulations to all the students for their efforts, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm. A big thank you to our wonderful staff and volunteers for making the day such a success. We can't wait to do it all again next year!
School Notice Board - 14th March 2025
Harmony Day - Friday 21st March | |
| Harmony Day is this Friday 21st March. Please see the Harmony Day newsletter article for more information. The Harmony Day colour is Orange. If families wish to show their support, try and wear something orange on the free dress day. (See Easter Raffle Free Dress Day flyer below). | |
Easter Raffle Donations | |
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Emergency Drill | |
| We will be conducting an emergency drill on Friday 21st. Sometimes children can get anxious or have post drill responses. It is recommended that parents/carers let their children know that the drill will be happening and it is to practice in case of an emergency. |  |
McClelland College Open Night | |
| For all parents, carers and grandparents of grade 5 and 6 students. McClelland College will be holding an open night on Monday 24th March from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Throughout the evening, prospective families will have the chance to:
|  Click here to register |
Camps, Sports & Education Funding (CSEF) | |
| CSEF is available for families to apply for. Information on eligibility and application forms can be found on the school website under the 'Parent' tab. |  |
Current Notices | |
 | Please keep an eye out for the dates on the following notices: * Easter Raffle tickets * Easter free dress notice * Special Treat notice (Fruit Cup) |
Coming Events
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Please look at the events calendar for future events. Please refer to the EVENT Calendar on the website to find out information about future events. It is the easiest place to go to when you are unsure about what is coming up, dates and times. |
Forthcoming Events
- Curriculum Day (Student Free)
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Date: November 28, 2025
Time: All Day
Professional Practice Day for teachers. This is a student free day.
Harmony Day 2025
Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world and we should celebrate this and work to maintain it. The message of Harmony Week is everyone belongs. It is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.
Harmony Day celebrations is an opportunity for all of us to think, talk about and recognise how our differences make Australia a great place to live.
Did you know?
- More than half (51.5 per cent) of Australian residents were born overseas or have at least one parent who was.
- We identify with over 300 ancestries.
- Since 1945, more than 7.6 million people have migrated to Australia.
- Nearly every single country from around the world was represented in Australia's population in 2020.
- More than 150 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander languages are spoken in Australia.
- Apart from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Punjabi.
- We identify with over 300 ancestries.
Harmony Day is on Friday 21st March and on this day, which is also the free dress day to fundraise for our Easter raffle, students may choose to wear cultural clothing or costumes to represent their cultural background, or something orange (the colour of Harmony Day).
Wellbeing News
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Being on Time to School Matters Being on time for school is important! When students arrive late, it affects their learning, disrupts the class, and can make them feel anxious. While occasional lateness happens, being late often can cause bigger problems. How Lateness Affects Learning When students arrive late, they miss key parts of the lesson. The start of class often includes important instructions, discussions, or activities that help students understand the day’s work. Missing these moments can make it harder to keep up, leading to lower grades and frustration. If a child is 15 minutes late every day, the lost learning time adds up quickly:
These small delays add up, leading to gaps in learning and making it harder for students to stay on track. Disrupting the Classroom A smooth class depends on routines. When a student arrives late, it distracts both the teacher and classmates. Teachers may have to stop the lesson to help late students catch up, which takes time away from everyone’s learning. Social and Emotional Effects Being late can also affect students' confidence. Walking into a class that has already started may feel embarrassing or stressful. Over time, this can make school feel less welcoming. Tips for Getting to School on Time Want to improve punctuality? Here are some simple tips:
For further reading please visit https://www.karingalheightsps.vic.edu.au/articles/1561 By making punctuality a habit, students set themselves up for success in school and beyond. Let’s work together to start every day the right way—on time! |
Awards, Birthdays, Celebrations
Congratulations to our Students of the Week recipients from the latest assembly
We would like to congratulate the following students for receiving an award at our last assembly.
| PD | 1/2W | 2/3F | 3/4S |
| Calais S Tahleasha M Lachie H | Ellie C Bailey W | Alex L Harley T | Axel L Ollie S |
| 5/6H | ART/STEM | MUSIC | TUTORING |
| Cooper D Sophie M Tony L | Josephine C | Cian K |
Birthdays in March
| 1st | Cian K |  |
| 3rd | Kai R | |
| 9th | Phoenix D | |
| 12th | Kian L | |
| 14th | Millie H | |
| 18th | Cooper D | |
| 19th | Emelia G | |
| 27th | Toby L | |
| 30th | Kai M |
Book Club Issue 2
Book Club provides families with affordable and convenient ways to bring the best in children's literature into their homes. Each issue contains curated, age-appropriate titles carefully selected and levelled by a dedicated team of professional book lovers.
BOOK CLUB ISSUE 2 is out now! You can view online at https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx
A paper catalogue was sent home on Wednesday.
Just a reminder that orders are due back by 24th March via Scholastic Loop online ordering system or by bringing the order form which is in the catalogue back to school in a sealed envelope.
Orders will be delivered to school and distributed to the students. There is also a GIFT function which you can select if you prefer orders to be sent to the front office for secret collection!
For every Book Club order placed, Scholastic gives back 15% of the order value to our school to purchase valuable educational resources via its Scholastic Rewards program.
Thank you for your support of our KHPS Book Club.
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