Newsletter
No 23 7th November 2025
Acknowledgement
Halloween Disco 2025
The multipurpose room was transformed into a spooky dance floor with flashing lights, cobwebs, and plenty of Halloween decorations. Many thanks to all the parents who volunteered their time and creative talents to transform the space and make it truly magical!
Everyone BOO-gied away to the music in their scary costumes and had a blast playing games such as Musical Statues and Limbo. Medals were awarded for best costumes, including the spookiest and funniest outfits. The haunted photo booth was a highlight, allowing students to pose with friends in front of a spook-tac-ular background!
What a wonderful and fang-tastic afternoon enjoyed by all!
School Notice Board - 7th November
Welcome Mrs Tipping | |
| We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Ella Tipping from Benton Junior College as Acting Principal while Mr. Bodley is on paternity leave. Mrs. Tipping brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our school, and we look forward to her leadership during this time. |  |
Baby News | |
 | Our school community sends heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Bodley and his wife, Sarah, on the joyful arrival of their baby girl, Cleo Bodley. We wish their family every happiness as they enjoy this special time together. |
Term 4 School Hat Reminder | |
| A reminder that school hats must be worn during play times. Hats need to be a navy blue, broad brim hat. Students without hats need to stay in the quit area during break times. |  |
Working Bee | |
| On Friday the 21st of November, we are holding our annual working bee. If you have 2 hours of time after school from 3:15pm. We would appreciate you help with this. Please see the article in this newsletter or on the website homepage to sign up. Thank you in advance for your support. |  |
Prep 2026 Enrolments Open | |
| If you have a child starting in Foundation (Prep) for 2026 or know of a family that has a 2026 prep age child, enrolments are open. Could you please contact the school to collect enrolment forms? |  |
Current Notices | |
 | Please keep an eye out for the dates on the following notices: No current notices |
Introducing Acting Principal Ella Tipping
It is with great pleasure I have stepped in to Karingal Heights Primary School as Acting Principal in Mr Bodley’s absence for the month of November. Already I have been met with great warmth and kindness, meeting many parents and members of the school community. KHPS has many fantastic qualities and I am looking forward to getting to know each and every student, engaging in their classrooms and support the teaching and support staff at the school. Please reach out if there is anything that comes to your attention that I could support you with.
I look forward to meeting many more people during my time here.
Ella Tipping
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
Henny Penny Hatchery Visits PrepD!
Students were thrilled to observe the fascinating life cycle of chickens right in their own classroom. The eggs arrived safely in an incubator, and over the next few days, everyone eagerly watched and waited as tiny crack appeared. Soon, the chicks began to hatch one by one.
Before the chicks hatched, each student carefully chose a name to go into a hat. Then, every time a new chick arrived, one name was drawn to give it its very own special name!
Our fluffy new chicks were named Tapu Koko, Jarrod, Fin, Fluffy, Adorable, Cutie Pie, Mia, Sleepy, Cotton Candy, Meeka, Cutie, Princess, Shelly, Polka Dot and Sheepy.
The children learned all about how chicks grow inside their eggs, how to care for them once they hatch, and what they need to stay healthy and happy. They also got the opportunity to gently hold the fluffy new arrivals.
The Prep students have loved welcoming their feathered friends and watching them grow each day!
Poetry Incursion 2025
On Tuesday the 28th of October, our students were treated to a fun and engaging performance called 'Before You Know It, You'll Be a Poet!'. The interactive show brought poetry to life in way that had everyone laughing and joining in!
The performer shared clever wordplay and funny poems with puppets, props and his own unique style connecting nursery rhymes with slam poetry, a lively type of spoken word poetry performed competitively on stage.
Each poem was brought to life with bright costumes designed to capture the attention of the audience. Whether the poem was new or old, funny, or serious, it was performed with something extra like an illusion, music, or acting. There was always something exciting that kept the students interested!
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 |
| Millie Z Brodie R Lucas S | Max P Jack M | Bailey E Kyrah R | Ollie B Jezelle D Tahlia M Axel L |
| 5/6H | ART/STEM | PERFORMING ARTS | DANCE CLUB |
| Letti M Cooper D | Lucas S | Millie Z |
Birthdays in November
| 2th | Lucas J |  |
| 4th | Manaaki C Lyra W | |
| 19th | Ava G | |
| 20th | Aurora B | |
| 28th | Titan A | |
| 30th | Veronica B |
Wellbeing News
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SWPBS Focus: Sharing Space and Equipment Over the next two weeks, our SWPBS focus is on Being Respectful and Responsible by Sharing Space and Equipment. At school, we have many shared areas and resources, and it’s important that everyone can enjoy them safely and respectfully. Students are learning to:
By following these expectations, we help create a positive and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and respected. |
Free Online Safety Workshop This free online workshop presented by Kristi McVee is a practical presentation all about Online Safety. Kristi is a former Detective Senior Constable and Specialist Child Interviewer with a decade investigating child sexual abuse cases. She brings raw frontline insight to her presentations, leaving audiences informed, empowered, and ready to take action. Kristi will cover the four most common types of online exploitation, red flags and warning signs of online grooming and how to have open and honest conversations with kids about online safety. Date: Thursday 27th November 2025 Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm |
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Book Club Issue 8 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 8 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 1st December 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.
Special Thanks
Working Bee sign up
(This article is also located on the Karingal Heigths PS Website if you are accessing a non-active form)
Please complete the below form to assist with catering.
2025 Working Bee Volunteer Form
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Tools to bring:
Although the school has some shovels, rakes and 2 wheelbarrows, we will need more to be able to complete the tasks. If you could please bring some with you, that would be helpful.
- Wheelbarrows
- Rakes
- Shovels
- Gardening/pruning equipment
- Saws
- Paint brushes.
Come and enjoy some sausage roll and party pies after the working bee.
Thank you in advance.
Jeremy Bodley
Community News
Ray White (School Partner)
SoccaJoeys
Homestay Families Wanted
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Peninsula Strikers - Players Wanted
Karingal Netball Club
Aussie Hoops
Energy Assistance Program
GKR Karate
