Newsletter
No 8 29th May 2026
Acknowledgement
Reconciliation Week 2026
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.
This week our school proudly recognised National Reconcilistion Week, a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to reflect on how we can all contribute to reconciliation.
The 2026 theme, 'All In', encourages everyone to be active participants in building respect, understanding, and stronger relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.
Across the week, students took part in meaningful learning activities in their classrooms and specialist lessons. In Art, students watched a video about National Reconciliation Week before creating their own indigenous-inspired dot paintings using colour and patterns expressing their appreciation of First Nations cultures.
Our Prep/1 students listened to the story 'Say Yes' by Jennifer Castles, which shares an important message about listening, kindness, inclusion, and standing together to make a positive change. After discussing the story students completed a colouring activity reflected that beautifully this year's theme, "All In."
Other classes 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.
National Reconciliation Week reminds us that reconciliation is not just something we reflect on for one week of the year, it is something we can all be 'All In' for every day through our actions, words, and willingness to learn.
School Notice Board - 29th May 2026
| Term 2 dates to note: | |
| Please note the following student-free dates, particularly if you will need to arrange supervision or care for your children on these days. Monday 8th June - King's Birthday Public Holiday (school closed) Tuesday 23rd June - Parent/Teacher interviews (Student Free) Keep an eye on the events calendar on the website for any events. |  |
Morning Supervision Reminder | |
A friendly reminder to families about our school opening and supervision times:
Please note that during cold or wet weather, classrooms will open at 8:45am. We appreciate your support in ensuring students arrive at school safely and at the appropriate time each morning. | |
Concert Announcement | |
We’re excited to announce that our Whole School Concert, “The Time-Travel Assembly,” will be held in Term 3 on Thursday 13th August. Join us for a fun-filled evening as students take audiences on an exciting journey through time with music, performance and plenty of surprises along the way! Preparations are already underway, with each class beginning rehearsals for their dances. Next week, auditions for lead roles will also be taking place at school for interested students in Years 4–6. More information, including ticket sales and event details, will be shared closer to the date. We look forward to a fantastic evening showcasing our students’ talents!  | |
Current Notices | |
 | Please keep an eye out for the dates on the following notices: * PARC Swimming Program - due 1st June * Interschool District Sports - due 8th June * You, Me and the Land of Lost Things Theatre Excursion notice - due 10th June |
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
- World Environment Day
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Date: June 05, 2026
Time: All Day
- King's Birthday Public Holiday
Date: June 08, 2026
Time: All Day
- Assembly
Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 02:40pm - 03:15pm
- Swimming Lessons Week
Date: June 15, 2026 to June 19, 2026
Time: All Day
- School Council Meeting
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 03:45pm - 04:45pm
- Parent/Teacher Interviews (Student Free)
Date: June 23, 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
- Assembly
Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 01:45pm - 02:30pm
Junior Rangers Program 2026
Students enjoyed a bush walk where they learned about different native plants and leaves traditionally used by First Nations Peoples for food and medicine. They also collected leaves and natural materials to create their own artwork inspired by the environment around them.
While exploring the sculpture park, students discussed the many different artworks and enjoyed connecting art with nature. The students also created their own possum keychains and took part in a meaningful smoke ceremony, learning about its cultural importance.
It was a wonderful experience for our Koorie students to deepen their understanding of culture, community, and Country through such interactive and memorable activities.
National Simultaneous Storytime 2026
On Wednesday the 27th of May, our school was excited to take part in National Simultaneous Storytime, a special nationwide event where students across Australia all listen to the same book at the same time! This wonderful annual event, organised by the Australian Library and Information Association, encourages children across the country to come together to celebrate the joys of reading and storytelling.
This year's featured book was Luna Roo by Adam Jackson and Adrian Llyod, a delightful story that captures students' imagination with its beautiful illustrations and engaging storyline. Our wonderful Prep/1 teacher Mrs. D, read the story aloud while the students followed along with the pages displayed on the big screen.
The story follows the spirited Kangaroo Luna and her friends on their adventure across the outback as they chase their football dreams. This story encourages students to think about curiosity, friendship, and the world around them. It captures the spirit of rising to a challenge with heart and grit. It is a powerful celebration of courage, self-belief, and pushing through when things get tough, and how to navigate nerves, tricky opponents, and unexpected hurdles which many kids face every day.
Following the story, the students created a medal which had a personal goal on it which was inspired by the book.
Wellbeing News
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Being On Time and Ready to Learn Attendance also means arriving on time. Arriving late:
Just 10 minutes late each day adds up to nearly one full week of learning lost over the year. Morning Success Tips:
Every Day Counts at Karingal Heights Primary School. If your child will be absent or arriving late, please call 9789 3288. |
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SWPBS Focus – Being SafeOver the next two weeks, our SWPBS focus is all about being safe at school. Students will be learning and practising how to:
These expectations help create a safe, respectful and supportive environment for everyone. We encourage families to chat with their child about how they can show safe behaviours both at school and at home. Thank you for continuing to support our positive school values! |
District Cross Country 2026
The course was not easy, with many hills and uneven grass areas, and plenty of twists and turns challenging students along the way. Despite this, all of our students gave their best effort, encouraged one another, and displayed excellent sportsmanship. While none of our runners finished in the top ten this time, every student that took part pushed through the tough conditions and demonstrated outstanding resilience.
We are incredibly proud of all students who participated and represented our school. Well Done!
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 |
| Andre S Lachie H | Jaxon H Emma L Matt C | Manaaki C Zeva D | Bailey E Kalani S Kai M Ollie S Millie H |
| 5/6H | ART/STEM | PERFORMING ARTS | AUSLAN |
| Nevaeh G Cooper D | Ember E Kalani S | Jezelle D Layla R |
Birthdays in May
| 2nd | Vian K |  |
| 3rd | Mason K | |
| 11th | Harley T | |
| 13th | Tilly C | |
| 15th | Charlie B Calais S | |
| 17th | Tony L | |
| 18th | Catalina L | |
| 22nd | Ollie B | |
| 24th | Zeva D Axel L | |
| 25th | Shahzad H Zeina H | |
| 27th | Ryder K | |
| 29th | Zain H |
Book Club Issue 4 2026
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 2026 is out now! You can view online at https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx
A paper catalogue has been sent home.
Just a reminder that orders are due back by 10th 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.
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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.