The GaGa Pit is complete

The GaGa Pit is Complete!

We're excited to announce that our new Gaga Pit is now complete and ready for students to enjoy!

GaGa Ball roots originated in Israel. The word 'Ga' means hit or touch, so 'Ga-Ga' means Hit-Hit.

A huge thank you to all of the students, families and community members who supported the fundraising efforts that made this project possible. The pit is the result of many months of hard work and generosity. While it's unfortunate that some of last year's Grade 6 students won't have the opportunity to enjoy it after all the effort they put into the mini-fete, their contribution played a significant role in bringing this project to life, and we are incredibly grateful.

As this is an exciting new addition to our playground, we know many students will be eager to use it. To ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to enjoy the Gaga Pit safely and respectfully, we will be introducing shared expectations and a timetable for year levels in the coming weeks.

A special thank you also goes to the students who assisted with measuring and assembling the pit. Your hard work, teamwork and enthusiasm were greatly appreciated.

Help needed for flyer drop -
Google form sign up

The 50th Anniversary committee have been working overtime to organise the event.

We need someone to help organise a flyer drop to the houses in the local area. 

If you are able to help do flyer drops an/or are able to help coordinate everything. Please let us know by filling out the Google Form: 
https://forms.gle/hPrQq5FEhyxe3j4i8 

Bike education  

Bike Education Program

We're excited to be running our Bike Education Program this term, with students in Grades 1–6 taking part. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop their bike riding skills, improve their confidence and learn about safe riding practices in a fun and supportive environment.

The program will be held on:

• Monday 24th August
• Tuesday 1st September
• Tuesday 8th September
• Tuesday 15th September

To help students get the most out of the program, we ask that they bring their own bike if they have one available. Please ensure bikes are in safe working order and clearly named.

Our Prep students will also be joining in the fun! Their sessions will focus on developing confidence, balance and coordination through bike and scooter activities. If your child has a scooter, balance bike or small bike, please send it along for these sessions.

We look forward to seeing our students enjoying the program while building important skills, confidence and a lifelong love of being active.

Policy updates

The following policies have been reviewed by school council:
All policies can be viewed on the policy page of the school website

• Visitors Policy 2026
• Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy 2026
• Duty of Care Policy 2026

• Volunteer Plicy 2026
• Asthma Policy 2026
• Anaphylaxis Policy 2026

SWPBS Focus: Being Resilient – Waiting Patiently

Over the next fortnight, our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) focus is Being Resilient, with a particular emphasis on waiting patiently.

Waiting patiently is an important life skill that helps children develop self-control, persistence and respect for others. Throughout the school day, students are often required to wait their turn—whether it's lining up, asking
for help, participating in class discussions, using equipment, or playing games at recess and lunch.

At school, we will be explicitly teaching and recognising students who demonstrate this expected behaviour by:

• Waiting their turn without interrupting others.
• Keeping their hands and feet to themselves while waiting.
• Using calm bodies and quiet voices.
• Finding appropriate ways to keep themselves occupied while they wait.
• Responding positively when they need to wait a little longer.

By learning to wait patiently, students build resilience by managing disappointment, regulating their emotions and understanding that good things are often worth waiting for.

Families can support this learning at home by encouraging children to wait their turn during conversations, games and everyday routines, and by acknowledging their efforts when they demonstrate patience.

We look forward to celebrating students who show resilience by waiting patiently and making positive choices throughout the fortnight.

Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR)

At Karingal Heights Primary School, all students participate in the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR) program. RRRR education is
a core component of the Victorian Curriculum from Foundation to Year 12 and supports schools to embed a culture of respect, equality and positive relationships across the entire school community.

The program helps children and young people develop the social, emotional and relationship skills they need to build healthy relationships, manage challenges, and contribute to safe, inclusive and respectful learning environments.

Across all year levels, students explore eight key Social and Emotional
Learning topics:

• Emotional Literacy
• Personal Strengths
• Positive Coping
• Problem Solving
• Stress Management
• Help Seeking
• Gender and Identity
• Positive Gender Relationships

These learning experiences build students' confidence, resilience and wellbeing, while supporting them to develop empathy, communicate effectively, resolve conflict respectfully and make positive choices.

We encourage all parents and carers to learn more about the RRRR program
by visiting the Victorian Department of Education's Respectful Relationships webpage: https://www.vic.gov.au/respectful-relationships.