The Gaga Pit is Almost Here!

The students' fundraising efforts over the past year are finally paying off—the Gaga Pit is almost here!

To help keep costs down, we have decided to build the pit ourselves, and we're excited to share that the timber has arrived!

Mr. Bodley has been meticulously measuring and cutting each piece to the correct length and angle, and we're nearly ready for the exciting part... construction!

We'll be assembling the Gaga Pit in its temporary location on Thursday 30 July, starting at 2:30 pm and continuing until the job is done.

We'll send out a ClassDojo message next week asking for volunteers. If you're handy with tools—particularly drills and impact drivers—we would greatly appreciate your help for a few hours. Even if you're not confident using tools, we'd still love some extra hands to help with lifting, holding materials, and keeping the build moving.

This Gaga Pit has been made possible through the hard work and fundraising efforts of our students, and we can't wait to see them enjoying it very soon. Thank you in advance to everyone who is able to lend a hand!

What we want it to look like!

Volunteers wanted

Volunteers Needed - KHPS 50th Anniversary Fete!

The 50th Anniversary Fete Committeee is looking for amazing volunteers to help make this special day a success.

There are plenty of ways you can help, including: 
Setting up and packing down
Running stalls (popcorn, fairy floss and more)
Cash handling
Helping at the BBQ
Plus lots of other fun roles throughout the day!

Whether you can spare a couple of hours or the whole day, we'd love to have you on board. Every helping hand makes a huge difference and helps create a fantastic day for our school community.

SIGN UP NOTICES WERE SENT HOME AND CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE.

SWPBS Focus – Being Safe

At Karingal Heights Primary School, we continue to explicitly teach and reinforce the positive behaviours that help every student feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

Our SWPBS focus for the first fortnight of term is Being Safe. Throughout the next two weeks, students will be learning and practising how to:

• Stay within classroom and school boundaries
• Report problems or unsafe situations to a staff member
• Move safely through the playground and corridors

By teaching these expectations consistently across the school, we help create a calm, predictable and safe environment where everyone can learn and play successfully.

We encourage families to support this learning by talking with your child about why these behaviours are important and how they help keep everyone safe at school.

Thank you for partnering with us to reinforce our school values of being Respectful, Responsible, Resilient and Safe.

Winter Attendance – Every Day Counts

Winter often brings coughs, colds and busy family schedules, making school attendance more challenging. However, every day at school is an opportunity for students to build friendships, develop new skills and continue their learning.

In Victoria, attendance below 90% is classified as chronic absence. Even absences that are explained can add up over time and impact a child's learning, confidence and sense of belonging at school.

If your child has:

• A fever
• Vomiting
• A contagious illness

they should stay home until they are well enough to return. If they are otherwise well, we encourage them to attend school.

Family Tip:
If your child has missed several days of school, keep in touch with their teacher. Working together to create a positive "return to school" plan can help your child settle back into their routine with confidence.

Please notify the school of all absences on the day via the Compass Portal or by calling 9789 3288.

If your family is experiencing health or other challenges that are affecting your child's attendance, please reach out. We are here to work alongside you and provide support to help your child attend school regularly and thrive.