The entire school had the privilege of attending the Karingal's Got Talent Finale on Wednesday. The performances were exceptional, showcasing the immense talent and dedication of our students. It's evident that countless hours of practice and attention to detail went into each act, including the thoughtfully coordinated costumes.

Congratulations to all our performers:
Lily, Molly, Hazel E, Thomas, Darcy, Caleb, Ember, Ruby, Evelyn, Tamikah, Billie, Charlee, Stephanie, Dathan, Sophie, Lily, Rebecca, Hazel L, Cailean, Charlotte, Scarlett, Airlia and Rosa.

Congratulations to our winners:

• Overall: Billie and Charlee
• Prep to Year 2: Hazel E
• Years 3 to 6: Evelyn D

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Fratelli's Restaurant and Karingal Hub Village Cinemas for their generous support and donations, which made this event possible.

Parent-Teacher Interviews

Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Monday, 21st July. Please ensure you have booked a time via the COMPASS Parent Portal. These interviews provide an invaluable opportunity to discuss your child's progress and development. If you have not yet secured a time, kindly do so at your earliest convenience.

Student Free Day

Please note that Monday, 21st July, is a Student Free Day. Term 3 will commence at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, 22nd July.

Acknowledgements

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all staff, students, and families for their dedication and enthusiasm throughout the term. Your support and involvement continue to enrich our school community.

Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday. I look forward to welcoming you back for Term 3.

• P1A - Tyge; Lily
• P1B - Jaazi; Amaya; Yoshibell
• 12A - Charlie S; Henry G
• 12B - Cody
• 34A - Lily
• 34B - Henry R; Mabel

Reminder of Our Vision: 

To engage students To Sow Grow Nurture and Harvest

We are doing all of the above and more and we look forward to three big projects over the coming months!

We are delighted and grateful to have received a grant from the PK Foundation/ Peninsula Kingston Country Golf Club for a total makeover of the area overlooked by our Montessori classrooms! 

I have included a couple of "Before" pics and will update you with progress photos.

Earlier in the week some Montessori students eagerly rolled up their sleeves and started to prepare the existing bare garden bed raking leaves, sweeping the brick paving, weeding, counting, sorting and sowing a big tray of seeds to be planted out next term! 

It was an amazing and joyful experience enjoyed by all and a wonderful opportunity to hear what students would like to plant in their garden! Thank you Naomi for finding a little time slot to make this happen...

On Wednesday morning these students visited the Big Garden/Community Garden just in time to tumble the compost bin to which Julie had just added some worms (which were a little overwhelmed with all the attention and didn't surface for the students to see them!) 

They tasted various herbs, mint being a favourite; they spotted snails in our veggies and discovered that Nasturtium leaves are water repellant...

Our new garden promises to be full of colour, scent, texture and movement while providing a little haven for students and teachers as well as birds, butterflies and bees...

The second big project is School Tree Planting Day on Friday July 25th when students will be involved in planting up the gardens to beautify the Mallum Street entrance. 

The Mayor Cr Kris Bolam and some councillors will join us for this special event celebrating KPS being awarded the title of Tree Planting Day Ambassadors 2025. 

Please let us know if you'd like participate between 9.30 and 11.00am. Coffee and tea will be available to keep us warm!

Thirdly, a number of raised garden beds have been donated and these will be perfect to create yet another colourful container garden on the asphalt area between junior classrooms/BER building and staff car park. Hence Term 3 promises to be very busy and productive indeed!

Last Tuesday Julie and I spent a beautiful day in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, for a Student Wellbeing in Nature Workshop.  

We came home feeling inspired, heartened (and so cold!) but mostly so proud of our very own Community Garden!

Photos
Maxwell and Memphis were delighted by their efforts to dig out some big weeds to make way for our new compost bin! 

Atticus and Elijah added some finishing touches to our gardening on Tuesday.
Enjoy the break and see you next term in the garden.

Marilyn

Established in 2020, the PKCF aims to support the Frankston community by funding local initiatives that address critical needs in education, health, and welfare. 

This grant will kickstart a new garden project behind the Montessori classrooms, spearheaded by our dedicated Marilyn. Students from M2A, along with other classes, will collaborate with Marilyn to bring this vision to life, creating a vibrant and engaging outdoor learning space for all to enjoy.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the PK Foundation for their support and commitment to enhancing our community. Their contribution will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on our students and the broader school environment.

Join Us for the Upcoming Working Bee 

We are excited to announce a Working Bee, scheduled for:

• Date: Sunday 17th August

• Time: 9.30am

What to Expect

The Working Bee is a fantastic opportunity for our school community to come together and contribute to the beautification and maintenance of our school grounds.

We will be focusing on preparing for the new Montessori garden space.
Tasks will include:

• Painting
  
• Cleaning
  
• Gardening
  
• Digging
  
• Sweeping

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a first-time volunteer, there's a task for everyone.

Refreshments Provided

To keep our volunteers energized, snacks will be provided. It's a great chance to enjoy some tasty food and connect with fellow community members.

How to Get Involved

We encourage all families to participate. Your involvement, no matter how big or small, makes a significant difference.

Let's work together to create a welcoming and well-maintained environment for our students.

Please keep an eye out for further information!

Due to the positive feebback from our 'Walk to School' morning during Education Week, we have decided to make this a monthly event.

The FIRST Friday of every month will be a 'WALK TO SCHOOL MORNING'.

Meet Miss Cooke at Frank Green Reserve at 8.15am on the following Fridays:

• Friday 1st August
• Friday 5th September
• Friday 10th Ocotber
• Friday 7th November
• Friday 5th December

This winter season, more people are getting and being hospitalised with influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others – it is never too late to vaccinate.

Keeping our school community well

We encourage parents, carers and students to:
* wash or sanitise your hands thoroughly and regularly, particularly before and after touching your face
* cough or sneeze into your elbow
* stay home if unwell and consult your GP or Nurse-on-Call as needed
* stay up to date with your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Flu vaccinations

Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. Some people are more at risk of severe illness from flu and are eligible for free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program.

Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs and pharmacies. Many can give a COVID-19 booster at the same time.

COVID-19 booster

The COVID-19 booster dose is available for everyone aged 18 and over. Regular COVID-19 vaccinations are the best way to prevent severe illness or hospitalisation, especially in people aged over 65 and those at higher risk of severe illness.

Children aged between 5 and 17 years who are at risk of severe illness can also receive a booster dose. You can get your booster at your local pharmacy or GP. The COVID-19 vaccine clinic finder can tell you if you need a booster, and where to get one.

RSV vaccinations for mothers and babies

RSV is a common virus that causes colds and ear infections. In babies, it can cause severe illnesses like bronchiolitis.

The RSV vaccine is available for pregnant women as part of the National Immunisation Program. In Victoria, eligible babies can also get the RSV vaccine until Tuesday 30 September 2025. For more information, refer to Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunisation.

You can speak with your GP or midwife about the vaccine.

Find out more

For more information about staying well this winter, refer to:

· your GP or pharmacist
· Better Health Channel – Don’t Risk the Flu campaign with translated resources, influenza and other vaccine information.
· Better Health Channel – RSV vaccine for mothers and infants
· Raising Children Network – influenza, COVID-19, bronchiolitis and helping your child prepare for vaccination.