Newsletter
No 2 20th February 2026
Acknowledgement
Brainstorm Productions 2026
The performance followed the story of Leo and Serena, who are struggling to get along with their friends. Leo is thoughtful and sensitive, but struggles to manage his feeling and standing up for himself. Serena teases and bullies other students at school and online.
When Leo and Serena enter Protector School they discover that empathy, assertiveness and resilience are their super powers.
Through real life scenarios, students learnt practical strategies for standing up to bullying, seeking help and protecting themselves and others at school and online.
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School Notice Board - 20th February 2026
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We warmly invite all families, both new and returning, to join us for our Meet, Greet & Eat afternoon on Wednesday 4th March, from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. This relaxed and friendly gathering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families in our school community. Whether you’re new to the school or have been here for years, it’s the perfect chance to put names to faces, meet new people and strengthen the connections that make our school such a welcoming place. (And don’t worry - name stickers will be provided for everyone!) To help us with catering, please complete the form on the school website or follow the QR code link included in the Meet, Greet & Eat article in this newsletter. We would love to see every family there for an afternoon of connection, conversation and community. | |
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Thank you to all the parents who attended the full volunteer induction sessoins for this year. The induction sessions covered: | |
The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) testing will be held in three weeks time, starting 11th March. Students will sit 4 different assessements throughout the testing period. | |
Swimming Carnival | |
On Friday 6th March, we will be heading to Crib Point Swimming Pool for our annual School Swimming Carnival. This is a whole-school event for students from Prep to Grade 6, focused on building school spirit, encouraging participation, and most importantly, having fun! The carnival is now only two weeks away, so it’s time to get house colours and bathers ready! Traditionally, students are encouraged to wear something that represents their house colour. If your child is unsure which house they belong to, their teacher will remind them next week. Our Swimming Carnival is all about participation and enjoyment. While ribbons will be awarded on the day, the emphasis is not on serious competition. Younger students will be well supported in the pool, with those who require assistance accompanied by senior students throughout their events. The main goal of the day is for everyone to feel safe, included, and to enjoy the experience. The bus will depart Karingal Heights at approximately 9:00am and arrive at the pool around 9:45am. We will return to school by bus at 1:00pm. We hope to see lots of parents, carers, and grandparents there to cheer on our students and help create a fantastic atmosphere! | |
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Current Notices | |
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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
- Labour Day public holiday
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Date: March 09, 2026
Time: All Day
- Curriculum Day (Student Free)
Date: March 10, 2026
Time: All Day
- Free Dress Day
Date: March 17, 2026
Time: All Day
To assist the fundraising to put together an Easter Raffle.
Dress for St. Patrick's Day and bring a donation for the drive.- School Council Meeting
Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 03:45pm - 04:45pm
- Assembly
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 02:40pm - 03:15pm
- Grandparents and special friends afternoon
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: All Day
All grandparents and special friends are invited to attend an open afternoon after lunch play.
Start time to be confirmed- Last day of Term 1 - 2:30pm finish
Date: April 02, 2026
Time: 02:30pm - 02:30pm
- Assembly
Date: April 02, 2026
Time: 01:45pm - 02:30pm
- Track Athletics Day
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: All Day
Senior school district track athletics- District Field Athletics
Date: May 01, 2026
Time: All Day
Senior school district field athletics- Mother's Day Morning Tea
Date: May 08, 2026
Time: All Day
Times to be communicated closer to the event- School Photos
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: All Day
- District Cross Country
Date: May 22, 2026
Time: All Day
- King's Birthday Public Holiday
Date: June 08, 2026
Time: All Day
- Swimming Lessons Week
Date: June 15, 2026 to June 19, 2026
Time: All Day
- Whole School Theatre Excursion
Date: June 24, 2026
Time: All Day
- Last day of term 2 - 2:30 finish
Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 02:30pm - 02:30pm
Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
On Tuesday the 17th of February our school enjoyed a delicious start to the day on Shrove Tuesday, thanks to the wonderful efforts of our Fundraising Committee.
Students and staff were treated to freshly made pancakes served with a variety of tasty toppings. From classic lemon and sugar to honey and jam, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
The Fundraising Committee were especially impressed with the beautiful manners shown by our students. Polite "pleases" and "thank yous" were heard throughout the morning, and students waited paitently for their turn. It was great to see such respectful behaviour on display.
We are very grateful to the Fundraising Committee volunteers who gave up their time to prepare, cook, and serve the pancakes. Thank you!
Wellbeing News
Every Day Counts at Karingal Heights Primary School
At Karingal Heights Primary School, we know that regular attendance sets the foundation for strong learning, friendships and confidence.
The Victorian Department of Education advises that students attend school every day it is open. Attendance below 90% (missing one day a fortnight) is considered chronic absence — that’s around four weeks of learning lost across the year.
In the early years especially, children are building the foundations for literacy, numeracy and social skills. Being at school every day helps them feel capable and connected.
Family Tip:
Establish consistent bedtime and morning routines from the beginning of the year. A calm start makes regular attendance much easier.If your child is absent for any reason, please notify the school on the day by calling our absence line on 9789 3288.
If attendance becomes challenging, please contact your child’s teacher or our wellbeing coordinator. We are here to support you.
Lunchtime Clubs at Karingal Heights Primary School
There’s lots happening at lunchtime this term at Karingal Heights Primary School!
We are excited to offer a range of clubs across the week to help students build friendships, develop new skills and get involved in our school community.
What’s on this term:
Monday: Gardening Club with Miss Smith
Tuesday: Choir with Mrs Freeman
Wednesday: Wellbeing Club with Sarah Carmody
Thursday: Dance/Cheer Club with Miss Farley
Friday: Play Leaders, run by our Student Leaders
Lunchtime clubs provide wonderful opportunities for students to explore interests, connect with others and feel a strong sense of belonging at school.
Students are welcome to join in and give something new a try — we encourage everyone to get involved!
Meet, Greet & Eat
We invite all families to come along to a meet and greet evening. It is a great opportunity to learn the names of other in the school community and get to know them. Free sausages, music and fun.Meet, Greet & Eat
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.P/1D 1/2W 3F 4/5S William M
Lachie H
Lucas S
Gemma CShahzad H
Millie RAaliyah H
Kyrah R
Ryder ELylah-May M
Kalani S5/6H ART/STEM PERFORMING ARTS AUSLAN Ajay C Kai R Shelby E
Ewan K
Blake B
Lachlan P
Birthdays in February2nd Sofie M 
5th Jaxon H
Rosalee T9th Ajay C 12th Axel L 16th Bailey W 21st Taliegha W
Peter Combe in Concert!
Fundraising Committee News
Announcing the 2026 Fundraising Committee.
If you wish to be a part of the committee, please reach out to any of the parents on the list.
Fundraising Newsletter
Pancake Day
Zooper Dooper sales - Starting Wednesday
Donating Coles kitchen aid items from your Flybuys points.
Community News
Free resources for families of adolescents aged 10 to 14 years.
The Department of Education has launched an Easing into adolescence webpage for families of students aged 10 to 14 (Grade 5 to Year 8).
The webpage has information and strategies you can use to help ease your child into adolescence and secondary school. These include:
- a guide to emotion coaching. Staff from The University of Melbourne’s Tuning in to Teens Kids program developed the guidance.
- how to support your adolescent with their studies and more generally. Parenting expert and clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller helped develop this resource.
Subtitles for videos by The University of Melbourne on the webpage are available in 10 languages. You can select your preferred language on the translations page.
For questions about these resources, contact the Strategic Partnerships, Transitions and Student Voice team. You can email them at Secondary.School.Transition@education.vic.gov.au.
Catch the Southern Waters Ski Team on the water at Moomba.
The community news section of the newsletter is to promote local clubs and organisations where students may go to be active or follow their interests.
If you know a local sports club, hobby club, interest group, etc that would like to advertise, could you please get them to contact Jeremy Bodley
Jeremy.Bodley@education.vic.gov.au
