Dear Families

We have had an exciting line up of events and activities in Term 2 with it nearly coming to an end.

56 Lightning Premiership – Wednesday, 11th June

Our Year 5 and 6 students showcased excellent sportsmanship and skill in soccer, football, and netball, representing KPS proudly at the Lightning Premiership.

Student Reports & Conferences

• Reports: Available on COMPASS from Thursday, 3rd July.

• Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences: Scheduled for Monday, 21st July. Please use the COMPASS app to book a time to discuss your child's progress.

Karingal's Got Talent Finals – Wednesday, 2nd July at 12pm

After impressive auditions, selected students will perform in the finals held in the Karingal Place gym. Parents and carers are welcome to attend.

Science Afternoon/Evening – Wednesday, 23rd July

• Science Fair: Students are encouraged to create and display their own science projects. Projects to be prepared in students' own time.

• Chemistry Carnival: Organized by Swinburne University's PrimeSCI!, featuring hands-on activities like dry ice experiments and chemical reactions.

• Food: Available for purchase during the event.

• RSVP: Please return the attendance form as spaces are limited.

Final Assembly for Term 2 – Friday, 4th July at 2pm

Join us as we celebrate the achievements and highlights of Term 2.

ComputerXplorers After-School Technology Club – Starting Term 3

• Days: Thursdays

• Times: 3:45pm – 4:45pm

• Duration: 9 sessions throughout Term 3

• Classes: Prep–Year 2 and Year 3–Year 6

• Cost: $35 per session

• Activities: Programming, coding, animation, robotics, web design, and video game creation.
  
   

Term 2 Finishes – Friday, 4th July at 2:30pm

Please note the early finish time as we conclude Term 2.

How wonder-ful is our very own Community Garden! Full of life... not just the butterflies, bees and not just the seeds we have sown and watered, nor the seedlings we nurture but also the beautiful bulbs which work so hard "underground" pushing their way to the surface in bursts of colour to announce the change of seasons! 

Wonder also lies beneath the soil where it  all begins, encouraging worms and thousands of other little creatures each with its own unique and vital role to play in creating a healthy environment in which to grow our veggies, herbs and flowers!

We'll be exploring this over the next few weeks and months as we now have a Compost Tumbler ready to go...

Today we started to layer shredded paper/ cardboard as well as some chook manure from Lucy and Jack's own chooks! Added too was some garden waste and some apple cores which the students will be encouraged to place in the tumbler instead of rubbish bins. Some students had fun today with the tumbling part of the process!

If anyone can contribute coffee grounds or other suitable material that would be much appreciated... There are guidelines on our Tumbler as well as compost caddies as to what is/isn't suitable. Together we can minimise food waste and maximise recycling opportunities ie paper/ cardboard etc

Thank you to Samantha Ondrus-Jansen (Frankston City

KPS was featured in the local publication "Frankston City News" as "School Ambassadors Helping Green our City"! (See photo)

Preparations have begun on some garden beds ie basic weeding for our Tree Planting Day on July 25th, this being a Planet Ark and Frankston City Council initiative. 

If you didn't catch the last newsletter, we will be receiving 300 Indigenous plants! 

We are proud and grateful for being named Environmental Ambassadors but we need help! Please contact the office or just visit us in the garden on Wednesdays around 10am (includes morning tea!).

A couple of Before (March 2024) and After pics...

    BEFORE and AFTER.....







                    

Marilyn 

Term 2 Events still to come:

Families can continue to use SSB funds until Monday 30 June 2025 to buy textbooks or uniforms, or to allocate funds to school activities using the parent/carer online system.

The parent/carer online system will close at 11:59 pm on 30 June 2025. Any unused online supplier vouchers will expire, and all unspent SSB funds will revert to a school activities credit held against the family account for each student.

MEET THE SOUTHERN VIKINGS – REPRESENTING AUSTRALIA! 

Come and meet our very own Southern Vikings players, including 9 who will be proudly representing Australia on the field — and get to know one of our coaches, a current member of the Australian national coaching team! 

Whether you're new to the game or making a comeback, this is your chance to connect with our national-level talent, meet the coaches, and become part of the Vikings family.

• 28th June
• 1–3 PM
• Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve – 15 Wedge Road, Carrum Downs
• All players aged 12+ welcome!

Don’t miss this epic opportunity to see what it means to wear the purple and gold!