Newsletter
No 5 2nd April 2026
Acknowledgement
Easter Hat Parade 2026
There was a wonderful variety of hats on display, decorated with feathers, stickers, fluffy chicks, sparkling eggs, and beautifully coloured Easter egg designs. It was clear that a lot of thought and care went into each and every hat.
It was wonderful to see the students parading around with their class to show off their wonderful creations while dancing or hopping to the fun music in front of their teachers, families and friends.
A highlight of the morning was when the whole school community joined in to perform the Chicken Dance. After that everyone hopped along to the Bunny Hop song and joined in for a round of musical statues and musical bobs, adding to the fun and festive atmosphere.
What a wonderful way to end Term 1! A big well done to all the students for their fantastic effort and creativity.
We would like to wish everyone a very safe and Happy Easter holidays!
School Notice Board - 2nd April 2026
| Term 2 Reminders: | |
| Term 2 dates Term 2 commences on Monday 20th April until Friday 26th June. We look forward to a productive term of leraning and fun. Hats still required in April Just a reminder that, in line with our SunSmart policy, school hats are required next term for outdoor play and sport throughout April. District Athletics District Track Athletics will be held in the first week of term on Wednesday 22 April. If you have not yet returned your permission slip, please ensure it is submitted on the first day of term. |   |
Thank You for a Fantastic Term 1 As we come to the end of Term 1, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to our entire school community for a wonderful start to the year. Students have shown great enthusiasm, resilience, and a willingness to engage in their learning. Staff have worked tirelessly to create supportive and engaging classroom environments, and families have continued to partner with us in a positive and collaborative way. It has been a busy and productive term, filled with learning, growth, and many memorable moments. We are proud of all that has been achieved and appreciate the collective effort that makes our school such a positive place to learn and grow. We wish everyone a safe and restful break and look forward to another great term ahead. | |
Hello KHPS families, There are currently a number of jobs we are hoping to get on top of, including weeding, leaf blowing, painting, tidying and other general maintenance. Extra helping hands would make a big difference in keeping our school grounds looking great for everyone to enjoy. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Jeremy Bodley at: Current jobs that need attention: | |
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| Could all KHPS families please tell your friends and families to arange a school tour if they have 2027 primary school age children. We would love to eventually build to 2 full grades of preps. This aim can be achieved with your words of support to those in the community. Tours can be requested through the school website: https://www.karingalheightsps.vic.edu.au/page/142  | |
Current Notices | |
 | Please keep an eye out for the dates on the following notices: * Special treat notice ANZAC biscuits * District Athletics year 4-6 |
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
- Track Athletics Day
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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
Grandparents and Special Friends Afternoon 2026
Throughout the afternoon, our visitors joined in a range of exciting activities alongside the students. There were fun math games to play, Bee-Bots to explore and craft projects to make. Many students and their special guests created handprint keepsakes together while others created thoughtful questions to interview their special person. Students also enjoyed taking their guests on a fun scavenger hunt around the classrooms, exploring different areas of the school together and working as a team.
It was so special to see our students proudly showing their classrooms, sharing their learning and spending quality time with the important people in their lives. The smiles, laughter and conversations across the school made the afternoon truly memorable.
Thank you to all the grandparents and special friends who joined us, we loved having you here!
Wellbeing News
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Looking Forward to a Safe and Restful School Holiday As the term comes to a close, it’s important to take a moment to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students, staff, and families. The upcoming school holidays provide a valuable opportunity for everyone to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones. We encourage students to enjoy a balance of relaxation, outdoor activity, and creative play over the break. This is also a great time to practice self-care routines, explore hobbies, and reflect on personal growth from the past term. For families, maintaining consistent routines around sleep, meals, and physical activity can help children return to school refreshed and ready for Term 2. Remember to stay sun-smart, stay safe online, and enjoy the simple joys of the season. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting and successful term! |
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 |
| Shelby E Charlize K Maddie P | Hugo B Ellie C Bailey W | Kyrah R Josephine C | Ewan K Lachie P Lyra W |
| 5/6H | ART/STEM | PERFORMING ARTS | AUSLAN |
| Cian K | Tony L |
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Birthdays in April
| 4th | Josephine C |  |
| 6th | Ember E |
New Staff Welcome 2026
Premiers' Reading Challenge 2026
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 4th September 2026.
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 theme is 'Stories to discover. Stories to Tell'. Stories can inspire and challenge us, and help us grow. They open our eyes to new worlds and new ways of thinking. 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!
Fundraising Committee News
Community News
School holiday activity ideas
Sarah Carmody has put together some great ideas for activities children can do on their holiday.
https://www.karingalheightsps.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/school_holiday_ideas.pdf
AFL School Holiday Programs
Langwarrin All Girls School Holiday Program
Chelsea All Girls School Holiday Program
Karingal Bulls Junior Football Club
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.