Newsletter
No 13 21st August 2026
Acknowledgement
The Time Travel Assembly School Production Night!
What an amazing school production! Our Time Travel Assembly was a huge success, and it was fantastic to see our students take to the stage and perform with so much enthusiasm and confidence.
With a radio acting as our time machine, we travelled from one era to the next, with each decade bringing its own music, dancing and style. From the rock 'n' roll of the 50s, through the colourful 60s and 70s, the big sounds of the 80s and finishing with the 90s, it was wonderful to see the students embrace each era.
The students looked fantastic in their costumes and did an amazing job performing in front of family and friends. There were plenty of smiles, some great dance moves and lots of familiar songs that had everyone singing along!
A big thank you to our wonderful teachers and staff especially Mrs. Freeman for all the time and effort that went into preparing the students. We also thank our families for coming along to cheer the students on.
Most importantly, the students should be incredibly proud of themselves. They performed brilliantly! Well done everyone, what a fantastic trip through time!
School Notice Board - 21st August 2026
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
- Book Week
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Date: August 24, 2026 to August 28, 2026
Time: All Day
- Book Week Parade
Date: August 27, 2026
Time: All Day
- Father's Day Breakfast
Date: September 04, 2026
Time: All Day
- Assembly
Date: September 04, 2026
Time: 02:40pm - 03:15pm
- School Council Meeting
Date: September 09, 2026
Time: 03:45pm - 04:45pm
- 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 02:00pm
- Last day of term 3 - 2:30 finish
Date: September 18, 2026
Time: 02:30pm - 02:30pm
- Assembly
Date: September 18, 2026
Time: 01:45pm - 02:30pm
Bullying No Way - National Week of Action 2026
Bullying No Way Week was held from 17th -21st August this year, with the 2026 theme "Small Acts, Big Impacts." The theme is a great reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness, inclusion, and respect can make a big difference to someone's day.
Throughout the week, classes engaged in activities and discussions about what bullying is, how it can make people feel, and most importantly, what we can do to prevent it. In 1/2W and 3F, the students explored the different ways they can show kindness and created rainbows of kindness, celebrating the many different ways we can make a positive difference to others. Prep/1D spread kindness around our school by creating special cards to give to someone to brighten their day.
Our classes also participated in the Kids Helpline Largest Anti-Bullying Lesson, providing students with another opportunity to learn about bullying and how they can respond safely. The students also watched videos and talked about what it means to be a good friend and how our everyday actions can help everyone feel safe, welcome and included.
The students focused on the simple things they can all do, such as saying hello, inviting someone to join in, checking on a friend, using kind words, standing up when something isn't right and speaking to a trusted adult when we need help.
At KHPS, we want our students to understand that everyone has a role to play in creating a kind and respectful school community. A smile, a kind word or including someone in a game might seem like a small thing, but it can have a much bigger impact than we realise.
Our students were encouraged to think about the small acts they can make part of their everyday school life - not just during Bullying No Way Week, but every day.
Bullying is never okay and we encourage students to seek help from a trusted adult if they experience or witness bullying. For more information and resources for families, visit bullyingnoway.gov.au.
Science Week 2026
National Science Week is celebrated across Australia from the 15th - 23rd August and this week has been a great opportunity for our students to get curious, ask questions and explore the world around them. This year's theme, Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All, encourages students to discover how science begins with a simple question and grows through exploring, investigating and learning.
Across the school, classes have been busy getting hands on with a range of fun and exciting science experiments. Students in 1/2W investigated what would melt fastest - ice, butter, or chocolate, making predictions before observing and recording what happened. They also explored the pepper and dishwashing liquid experiment and observed the surprising reaction when the detergent was added as well as making their own volcano, putting their science skills to the test!.
3F made squishies, created their own volcanoes and have been busy growing their own crystals, watching as they formed and changed over time. 4/5S investigated light and shadows, discovering how shadows change depending on the position of the light. P/1D discovered the chemical reaction that occurs when vinegar and bicarbonate soda are combined.
It has been fantastic to see our students so engaged in these activities, making predictions, testing their ideas and talking about what they discovered.
National Science Week reminds us that science is all around us and that every great discovery can start with a simple question: "I wonder what would happen if...?"
Book Week Is Next Week!
Book Week is just around the corner, and we can't wait to celebrate this year's CBCA theme, Symphony of Stories, with a whole school dress-up day on the 27th of August!
Just as an orchestra brings together many different instruments to create beautiful music, Symphony of Stories celebrates many voices, characters, and adventures found in books. Every story has something special to share, and together they create a wonderful collection of imagination, creativity, and connection.
Students are invited to come dressed as their favourite book character for our Book Week Parade. Whether your child chooses a classical favourite, a modern hero or a much loved picture book character, we would love to see the stories that have captured their imagination.
Costumes don't need to be expensive or elaborate - some of the best ideas can be created using everyday clothing and a few simple accessories. Some easy costume ideas include:
- Where's Wally
- Harry Potter
- Matilda
- Paddington Bear
- Cat in the Hat
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- A pirate, fairy, wizard, or dragon
- Any favourite character from a much loved book
https://www.madeformums.com/toddler-and-preschool/last-minute-easy-world-book-day-costumes/
Wellbeing News
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? SWPBS Focus – Respectful, Responsible & ResilientOver the next fortnight, our SWPBS focus will be on being Responsible, Resilient and Respectful members of our school community. We will be learning and practising what it means to share the space, include others and take turns. These are important ways we can show respect for the people around us and help everyone feel welcome and included. We encourage families to talk with children about these behaviours at home and look for opportunities to practise them together. Small actions, such as making room for others, inviting someone to join in and patiently waiting for a turn, can make a big difference! Let’s work together to be Resilient, Respectful and Responsible and help make our school a welcoming place for everyone. ? |
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Attendance and Wellbeing Go Hand in Hand Regular attendance strengthens students’ sense of belonging. Students who attend consistently are more likely to:
Frequent absence can sometimes increase anxiety about returning to school. If your child is worried about coming to school:
Every Day Counts at Karingal Heights Primary School. If your child is absent for any reason, please notify the school on the day via 9789 3288. |
Book Club Issue 6 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 6 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 8th Sept 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.
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 |
| Ava G Diesel C | Hugo B Rylan P | Zain H Dheeraj H Harley T | Ollie B Aaron W |
| 5/6H | ART/STEM | PERFORMING ARTS | AUSLAN |
| Sidney M Nichole N Zeina H | Ewan K Oliver L |
Birthdays in August
| 11th | Rylan P Kalani S |  |
| 12th | Blake B | |
| 13th | Jack M | |
| 19th | Spencer W | |
| 22nd | Hugo B | |
| 26th | Lucas S |
Community News
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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.
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