Dear Parents/Carers

Education Week
Last week we celebrated Education Week. It was a WONDERFUL week full of exciting activities and events. We began the week with every student creating a hexagon displaying how they contribute to ‘our hive’. When you get a chance please see the display outside the computer room. On Tuesday, we walked to school with some members of the Frankston Police. It was a lovely morning to walk. Thank you to Miss G for organising this and the Frankston Police for joining us. On Wednesday, we were visited by Sean who spoke about indigenous plants and taught us how to light a fire. Education Afternoon was a hive of activity with families buzzing around the classrooms and completing activities for their ‘bee pass’. Congratulations to Jessica F (34B) for being the prize winner. We finished Education Week on Friday with an African drumming incursion and special assembly. Thank you to Mary for organising the fun day.

I would like to thank all students, staff and parents/carers for celebrating and joining in our Education Week. It is always very special to celebrate and acknowledge the amazing education we provide to our students at Karingal Primary School.

Voice Forum in Seaford
On Sunday May 21st, students braved the cold, wet morning and early start for a Sunday to attend the Voice Forum in Seaford. Peta Murphy (Member for Dunkley) and Linda Burney (Minister for Indigenous Australians) both mentioned our students and the unique flag design on our uniforms. Linda commented that she thought it was a great idea. At the end our students were requested to go up to meet both politicians and discuss the uniform. Thank you to the students (Nathan, Elijah, William, Scarlet, Skyla and Chrissy) for representing our school.

Student Free Day
On Wednesday, we had our student free day for the term. Teachers were busy analysing assessments and writing reports.

Reports
Reports will be handed out to students on Thursday 22^nd June. If you would like to discuss anything with your child’s class teacher, please see them directly to organise a time.

Parent/teacher/student conferences will be held in Term 3.

Mornington Peninsula Choral Festival
Last night, our Glee Club performed at the Mornington Peninsula Choral Festival. It was lovely to see and hear our Glee Club perform three songs to end the festival. Thank you to the Glee Club students and parents for taking the time to represent our school. Also thank you to Mary and Helen James for the time and enthusiasm they put into Glee Club.



School Review
Yesterday, we started our School Review with the Review Panel. This involved speaking to students, observing classrooms and analysing data. The day went very well and has set us up for the next two review days.
On Friday 6th June, the Review Panel would like to speak with parents/carers. If you are available 2.30-3.15pm on Friday 6th June, please come and take the opportunity to speak to the Review Panel.

Smile Squad
Smile Squad will be visiting Karingal Primary School at the beginning of Term 3. This is a free dental service for ALL students. Smile Squad has made the shift to online consent forms. QR code information will be supplied towards the end of term for you to register your child/ren.

Take Care

Samantha Cooke
Principal (Acting)

• Evie and Isaac (PA)
• Shelby and Nathanael (P1A)
• Bentleigh, Charlie, Osman and Gus (12A)
• Lachlan (34A)
• Scarlet (34B)
• Topaz, Evah, Powrel and Roo (56B)

A number of our students, (Nathan, Elijah, William and Tamikah), attended the flag raising ceremony at Nairm Marr Djambana for the start of Reconciliation Week. 

Nathan, Elijah and William were given the privileged task of raising a flag along with an elder supporting each student. 

All students should be very proud of the amazing job they did in representing our school.

Karingal Primary School provides students with free instruction to fulfil the standard curriculum requirements and we want to assure you that all contributions are voluntary.

Nevertheless, the ongoing support of our families ensures that our school can offer the best possible education and support for our students. 

If you are able to pay your voluntary school contribution, can you please do so at the office. This would be much appreciated.

We want to thank you for all your support, whether that is through fundraising or volunteering your time. This has made a huge difference to our school and the programs we can offer.

CSEF
A reminder that if you have not already applied for CSEF for this year, could you please do so now. Applications close at the end of Term 2.

A current health care card is required to apply for this.
Please contact the school office should you require any assistance.

There were a few nerves before they went on stage but you would never have known once they started singing and performing, representing Karingal Primary School with pride and passion! ⭐️

A huge thank you to our amazing Performing Arts teacher Mary for always going above and beyond for our students 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Parrwang Lifts the Sky

Cloudy Day - Tones and I