Newsletter
No 25 5th December 2025
Acknowledgement
Thank You For Another Successful Working Bee
Thanks to everyone's hard work, the deck was freshly re-stained, giving it a bright new look. The front gardens had new mulch and plants added, instantly lifting the appearance of our entrance. Trees across the school were carefully pruned, helping to keep our grounds safe and tidy, and cobwebs were removed from around the buildings, making everything feel cleaner and more welcoming.
A huge thanks to everyone who came along to lend a hand, your support truly makes a difference, and our school looks amazing because of you!
School Notice Board - 5th December
Christmas Concert & | |
We are excited to invite all families to our Christmas Concert & Family Fun Night on Wednesday 10th December! This special end-of-year celebration is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and enjoy an evening of music, laughter, and festive cheer. The event will be held on the outdoor stage and multipurpose courts (weather permitting). Families are welcome to bring a picnic and settle in for a night filled with fun games, and activities before the concert begins. Gates open at 5:45pm for Family Fun, with a range of activities available for students and families to enjoy. We look forward to celebrating with you and spreading some holiday joy as we wrap up another fantastic year at Karingal Heights Primary School! |  |
Orientation Day | |
Next Tuesday, 9th December, is Statewide Orientation Day. This is an exciting morning for students as they meet their 2026 classroom teacher and spend time with their new classmates. Students will participate in a range of activities designed to help them feel comfortable and confident about the year ahead. Orientation sessions will run until 11:00am. Our Year 6 students will be attending their 2026 secondary colleges for the full day, where they’ll take part in transition activities and begin to get to know their new school environment. We look forward to a positive and engaging transition experience for all students as they prepare for a great start to 2026. | |
| Graduation & Excellence Awards | |
 | We are delighted to invite our school community to a very special evening on Friday 12th December, we will hold our Academic Excellence Award Ceremony and Year 6 Graduation. Gates open at 5:30pm, with Awards at 6:00pm followed by Year 6 Graduation at 6:30pm. Families of award recipients and Year 6 graduates are warmly invited to attend and celebrate these important achievements. |
Last Day of Term 4 – Friday 19th December | |
A reminder that the last day of Term 4 is Friday 19th December. School will finish early, with dismissal at 1:30pm. We thank all families for their support throughout the year and wish everyone a safe and happy holiday break. | |
| Current Notices | |
 | Please keep an eye out for the dates on the following notices: Choir Excursion permission form Movies excursion Year 6 Graduation activity |
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
A Festive Thank You Lunch for Our School Community
Students and staff enjoyed a mouthwatering meal of roast chicken, golden roast potatoes, carrots, fresh green salad, soft bread rolls and plenty of gravy followed by refreshing watermelon. Smiles were everywhere as everyone sat together to share the meal and enjoy the end of year celebrations.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to our amazing Fundraising Committee for organising such a thoughtful and generous lunch.
Thank you also to all the families for your continued generosity and support in 2025 and we look forward to another fantastic year ahead!
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 Diesel C | Ellie C Shahzad H Bailey W Manaaki C | Alex L Veronica B Zain H | Aaliyah C Ryder E Dustin G |
| 5/6H | ART/STEM | PERFORMING ARTS | AUSLAN |
| Phoenix D Bailey J | Maddison P |
Birthdays in December
| 6th | Bailey E |  |
| 14th | Tyler G | |
| 15th | Harper C | |
| 23rd | Levi P | |
| 30th | Calyx N |
Potatoes From Our School Garden!
Students carefully planted the seed potatoes earlier in the year and over the weeks, they watered, weeded and checked on their plants, eagerly watching the leaves grow taller and stronger. The real excitement came when it was time to dig them up, and what a surprise it was! Potatoes of all shapes and sizes kept appearing as the soil was turned over.
The students worked hard helping in the garden with Miss Smith, and their efforts really paid off with this amazing harvest!
Wellbeing News
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| Social media age restrictions The Social Media Minimum Age legislation will take effect on 10 December, preventing young people under-16 from having accounts on certain social media platforms. The restrictions are likely to apply to Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube among other platforms. See the latest list. There are no penalties for under-16s who access an age-restricted social media platform, or for their parents or carers. Penalties will be apply to age-restricted platforms that fail to take reasonable steps to prevent under-16s from having accounts on their platforms. If you or your family is impacted by this change, information and support is available at the eSafety Commissioner website, which includes frequently asked questions, tips and resources for dealing with the change. Visit eSafety.gov.au. |
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Water Safety
Program details
VICSWIM is a 5-day intensive learn to swim and water safety program for children aged 4 to 12 years, run in the summer holidays. VICSWIM is particularly helpful for those who may not access swimming lessons regularly. The Victorian Government subsidises the program, which is run by Aquatics and Recreation Victoria.
Please share the program details below with your school community. You can also use VICSWIM resources, including social media tiles, newsletter banner images and printable files, to promote the program.
Program details
Dates: Monday 5 January to Friday 23 January 2026
Time: 5 lessons, 30 minutes each
Location: at 140 venues across the state. To find your nearest location, refer to VICSWIM 2026 venues
Cost: $43 per child for the week.
For more information and to book (log in required), refer to the VICSWIM website.
Community News
Community Christmas Ski Show
Summer Holiday Club
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Kids Run
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
