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Newsletter

No 13 30th May 2025


Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and pay respect to the ongoing living cultures of First Peoples.

National Simultaneous Storytime 2025

On Wednesday morning, the 21st of May our entire school came together to take part in the National Simultaneous Storytime!  This wonderful annual event, organised by the Australian Library and Information Association, encourages children across the country to read the same book at the same time.  This year's story was the heartwarming and adventurous book, The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell.

Our wonderful Prep teacher, Mrs. D, read the story aloud while the students followed along with the pages displayed on the big screen.  The story was about Barbara the cat and her life on the road with her truckie companion.  With its themes of friendship, belonging, and life on the move, The Truck Cat was a great story for students of all ages to enjoy.

Following the story, the students formed small groups to take part in activities inspired by the book.  They put their sequencing skills to the test by cutting and pasting the storyline in order and then got creative with a colouring sheet featuring characters and scenes from the book.
National Simultaneous Storytime 2025
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School Notice Board - 30th May 2025


Student Free Days This Term

Could parents/carers/grandparents please mark the following dates in your calendars?

There is a curriculum day comming up on Wednesday 11th June.

Parent/Teacher interview day will be on Tuesday 24th June.



Public Presentation Meeting for the
Annual Report to the School Community

This invitation is open to anyone in the community who wishes to attend.

The 2024 Annual Report to the School Community will be presented at the June School council meeting.

Date: 17th June 2025
Time: 3:45pm
Location: KHPS conference room.

The report can be located on the school website under the Strategic Plans and Annual Reports tab 


Incursion

Harold the giraffe is coming!

Students will be participating in an incursion lead by Life Ed. Victoria on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th of May. These incursions will help support relationships, cyber awareness and the safety in the online world.


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NDIS information session


Anglicare has invited the local area co-ordinator, Justine Schadar, from the Brotherhood of St. Laurence to present an information session around NDIS. If you are interested

Date: 17th June 2025
Time: 90 minutes (Time to be confirmed depending on interest - between 1 pm and 4pm.

Topics to be covered include: How to apply, navigating NDIS and eligibility. There will be lots of opportunities to ask questions.

A flyer was sent home last week. Please return it if you would like to attend. 

If you know of someone outside the school community, please forward this flyer. They can also contact Sarah Carmody to expresss their interest in attending.


Pajama Day free dress
4th June

Pajama day free dress next Wednesday the 4th June.

Students may wear slippers inside but must bring shoes for outside.

There is no cost involved to participate in this event.


PARC swimming ability forms

A reminder to please ensure that you have filled in the swimming ability assessment for you child. Completing this assists the pool in placing your child in a group according to their ability.

There are a number of responses outstaning. 

https://parcfrankston.com.au/swim-schools-assessment/


Current Notices
Please keep an eye out for the dates on the following notices:

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO NOTICES THAT NEED RETURING.



Coming Events

 
 
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)

Date: November 28, 2025

Time: All Day

Professional Practice Day for teachers. This is a student free day.

National Reconciliation Week 2025

National Reconciliation Week is recognised every year from the 27th of May to the 3rd of June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision, respectively.

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2025 is Bridging Now to Next.  This theme reminds us all that the journey of reconciliation is ongoing, and that now, more than ever, is the time to listen, learn, and take meaningful action.

Throughout the week, all classes took some time to learn about the meaning and importance of Reconciliation Week.  As part of their learning, the Prep students completed a colouring in activity that beautifully reflected this year's theme.  12W completed a Reconciliation Week activity mat which included a variety of tasks to help the students understand the key elements of this important week.

In 23F, during CAFE reading students researched Reconciliation Week and wrote three important facts about its meaning and significance.  34S explored Dreamtime stories as part of their History lesson, discovering the importance of storytelling in Indigenous cultures and how these stories connect people to land and community.

Our 56H students took their learning even further by researching the Boonwurrang people, the Traditional Custodians of the land in our local area.  They explored the significance of the Kulin Nation, including aspects of language, culture, and connection to Country.  The students then presented their findings at our whole school assembly.

As a school, we are committed to walking together on the journey toward reconciliation, not just during this week, but every day.


 


STOMP Dance Workshop 2025


On Thursday 29th May, our school was bursting with energy as the students took part in a dance workshop ran by Stomp Dance Company.  The 30-minute sessions tailored to different age groups, brought rhythm, fun, movement, and big smiles.

The seniors school students were up first, learning a hip hop inspired routine, guided by the Stomp dancers to the classic song 'Hit the Road Jack'.  They learned how to use body movements and street style dance moves to create a dynamic performance.  There were claps, stomps, and movement patterns that had everyone enjoying being dancers.

Next up, it was the junior school students' turn to move to the music, with a fun dance to a song from the Paw Patrol movie!  Their routine was an energetic and fun one, suited to their age and interests.  With lots of wiggling and jumping, the junior students had a wonderful time moving to a familiar song.  Their excitement and enthusiasm was seen as soon as the music started.

Both groups had a great time learning new dance skills.  We hope Stomp can come back again soon!

RSPCA Incursion 2025



On Friday, the 30th of May we welcomed the RSPCA to our school for a special incursion.  The visit gave the students the opportunity to learn more about animal welfare, responsible pet care, and the incredible work the RSPCA does to protect animals across Australia.

The session began with a talk about the many roles of the RSPCA, from rescuing abandoned or mistreated animals to promoting responsible pet ownership in the community.  It was great to hear how the RSPCA works towards giving animals a second chance at a happy life.

The senior school students had a discussion about cats and how they breed, what they needed to live a healthy and happy life, and the importance of desexing and adoption.

The highlight of the incursion was meeting Gus, the friendly French Bulldog.  Students got to hear about Gus's history and how he became part of the RSPCA's education program.  At the end of the session, each student had the chance to give him a gentle pat and say hello.

The visit from the RSPCA was a valuable opportunity for our students to better understand how to care for animals and treat them with kindness.

District Cross Country 2025

On Friday the 23rd of May some of our 3, 4, 5 and 6 students proudly represented our school at the annual District Cross Country at Ballam Park competing against schools from around our local area.

The course was no easy feat, featuring hills, grassy stretches, and plenty of twists and turns, but our students gave it their all.  While we didn't have any runners finish in the top ten this time, every student who took part demonstrated outstanding effort and resilience.  They pushed through the tough conditions and encouraged one another.

We are very proud of all the students who participated for their efforts and showing great sportsmanship on and off the track.  Well Done!
District Cross Country 2025
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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.

PD1/2W2/3F3/4S



Manaaki C
Jaxon H


Bailey E
Veronica B

Harper C
Jezelle D
Levi P
Mason K


5/6HART/STEMPERFORMING ARTSTUTORING
Declan P
Tony L
Anikesh N
Cian K



Addy HCatalina L


Birthdays in May

3rdMason K
11thHarley T
13thMatilda C
15thCalais S
17thTony L
18thCatalina L
22ndOllie B
24thZeva D

Russell M

Axel L
25thZeina H

Shahzad H
27thRyder K
29thZain H

 


Wellbeing News

 

SWPBS Focus – Weeks 7 & 8

As part of our School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) program, we are focusing on two important areas over the next fortnight to help reinforce positive behaviours and school values.

Week 7 – We Use Our Zones of Regulation
This week, students will continue developing their ability to identify, understand, and manage their emotions using the Zones of Regulation. This framework helps students to recognise when they are feeling sad, frustrated, excited, or calm, and choose appropriate strategies to return to the "Green Zone" – a state of focus and readiness for learning. Teachers will be supporting students with class discussions, role plays, and calming techniques to build self-awareness and emotional control.

Week 8 – School Uniform Expectations
In Week 8, our focus turns to school pride and presentation. Students are reminded of the importance of wearing their correct school uniform when arriving and leaving school each day. This includes wearing appropriate shoes, hats, and jackets as per our uniform policy. Wearing our uniform with pride helps build a sense of belonging and respect within our school community. Teachers will be revisiting expectations and encouraging students to take responsibility for their appearance as representatives of our school.

For more information, please refer to our Student Dress Code Policy on the school website.

Thank you for your continued support in reinforcing these expectations at home. Together, we can help our students grow into respectful, responsible, and resilient learners.

Understanding the Zones of Regulation

At our school, we use the Zones of Regulation to help students build emotional awareness and self-regulation skills. This framework supports children in recognising their feelings and learning strategies to manage them in healthy, productive ways.

There are four colour-coded zones:

  • Blue Zone – Low states of alertness (e.g. tired, sad, bored)

  • Green Zone – A calm, focused, and ready-to-learn state

  • Yellow Zone – Elevated emotions (e.g. worried, silly, frustrated)

  • Red Zone – Intense emotions (e.g. anger, panic, out of control)

By teaching students to identify which zone they are in, they become better equipped to regulate their emotions, make positive choices, and improve their learning and social interactions. Teachers guide students through discussions, activities, and strategies to help them move between zones when needed—aiming for the Green Zone as the ideal learning state.

We encourage families to talk about the Zones at home and help children reflect on their emotions and how they respond to them. Working together, we can support our students in becoming more emotionally aware and resilient.


Book Club Issue 4 2025



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 4 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 20th June 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.

Premiers' Reading Challenge 2025

The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open and Karingal Heights Primary School is excited to be participating!


The Challenge is open to all Victorian children from birth to Year 10 in recognition of the importance of reading for literacy development.  It is not a competition; but a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books by 5 September 2025.

Children from Prep to Year 2 are encouraged to read or ‘experience’ 30 books with their parents and teachers. Children from Year 3 to Year 10 are challenged to read 15 books.

All children who meet the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier and former Premiers.

This year, the challenge is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the theme '20 years of words and wonder' and a year of special activities.  For details follow the Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge Facebook

Since it began is 2005, more than 4.5 million young reader have taken part and together read moe than 63 million books!

To read the Premier’s letter to parents, view the booklist and for more information about the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge, visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-reading-challenge 

Happy Reading!

 


Community News

Any information provided to the school that appears in the community news are for general information purposes. KHPS does not necessarily endorse the organisations.

Safe Plate Day

Bunnings are providing anti-theft screws for free that members of the community can use to attach their registration plates to their vehicles to prevent them being stolen.


Circus Rio


Local Artist


Peninsula Strikers - Players Wanted


Frankston Raiders Rugby League Club


Hook In 2 Hockey


Karingal Netball Club


Aussie Hoops



Energy Assistance Program


GKR Karate








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