Dear KPS Families,

Welcome back to Term 4! It’s great to see everyone returning refreshed and ready to finish the year strong. While Sam Cooke is off on leave, I’ve taken over the helm and am excited to keep things running smoothly until she’s back. We can’t wait for her return, but in the meantime, let’s make this term a productive and positive one!

HATS

Term 4 is ‘No Hat, No Play’ Student need to have a broad brim navy school hat for any outside activity, that includes PE. You can purchase hats from the school office or at Lowes in Frankston or Karingal. Here is the link to online ordering for school uniform. https://www.lowes.com.au/schools-online-landing

LOWES FLASH SALE 20% – 50% off

Lowes has a sale on right now with 20%-50% off everything. This includes our school uniform.

The sale says from the 15-17th of October, but I have an email to say they are extending it over the weekend until the 20th October.

2026 BOOKLISTS

2026 Booklist orders are up and running. We have had some ‘guinea pig’ parents go through the ordering process and it is super simple.  A COMPASS notification went out on Monday 13th October with instructions and a link to the website. The online ordering is open until the 28th November to make payment. If you need any assistance please contact the school prior to this date.

https://booklist.officebrands.com.au/twobays/karingal-primary-school/  Access Code: KaringalPS

SPOOKY DISCO

Please complete the Compass permission and payment for the Soooooky Disco. We have 10 parent helpers and 7 staff attending so your children will be well looked after. This is a parent free event.

Can you please remind your children to bring a labelled water bottle. It can get quite warm in the gym with polyester costumes and disco dancing!

Safety and wellbeing reminders:

·       No masks or weapons

·       No fake dripping blood

·       No playing tag and chasing games at the disco.

SMILE SQUAD DENTIST

The Smile Squad van has arrived and will be ready to start their appointments next Monday 20th October.

Sign up to Smile Squad at : https://bit.ly/smilesquadvic bookings are open until the 24th October.

TERM 4 EVENTS

The following events are scheduled for Term 4:

·       School Disco – Friday 17th October

·       Smile Squad – Monday 20th October – Friday 7th November

·       Divisional Cricket – Monday 20th October

·       Divisional Softball – Tuesday 21st October

·       State Chess Finals – Wednesday 22nd October

·       Sparks STEM conference – Thursday 23rd October

·       3/4 Wild life incursion - Thursday 23rd October

·       P-2 Aquarium Excursion – Friday 24th October

·       World Teachers Day – Friday 31st October

·       Curriculum Day – Monday 3rd November

·       Cup Day Holiday – Tuesday 4th November

CURRICULUM DAY Monday 3rd November

This is a student free day. Please put it in your calendar.
Staff will be offsite for their professional learning.

Stay safe and take care

Jacquie Schneider
Acting Principal

• P1A - Caleb and Lily
• P1B - Elliot, Omar and Theodore
• 12A - Alice and Izaac
• 12B - Cheryl
• 34A - Ada
• 34B - Sophie and Robbie
• 56A - Reilly

CONGRATULATIONS to Phoenix and Amaya for demonstrating our RIPRR Values and receiving an award.

We are excited to share some important changes to the way families will order and pay for booklists and school fees in 2026. These changes have been agreed upon through School Council to make the process clearer and more efficient for everyone.

Streamlined and Sustainable Booklists

We have worked hard to ensure our booklists are:

• Consistent and progressive from Foundation to Grade 6.

• Focused on minimising waste, with every item carefully selected for use throughout the year.

• Environmentally conscious — any unused or excess materials will be returned to students at the end of the year.

New Ordering Process for 2026

For 2026, families will order directly through TwoBays Office National via a Parent Portal.

• Karingal Primary School will no longer order supplies on behalf of families.

• Families will make payments online through the Parent Portal.

• Materials will be delivered to the school in January 2026 — ready for the new school year.

How to Order Your Child’s Booklist

Follow these simple steps to place your order:

1. Go to the website:
   https://booklist.officebrands.com.au/twobays/karingal-primary-school/

2. Enter the Access Code:
   KaringalPS

3. Select your child’s year level and add the required items to your cart.

4. At the checkout:

   • Use the drop-down menu and select:
     “Collect at school (pay now)”
     (This is the only option available — please ensure you select it before finalising your order.)

5. Follow the prompts to complete payment and confirm your order.

Next Steps for Families

• Order early! Make your payment before the 28th November, 2025 to guarantee delivery before the first day of school.

• Watch Compass for updates and reminders.

• Contact the school office if you need support or have questions about the process.

Separate Payments for 2026

In 2026, Booklists and School Fees will be separate payments:

• School Fees – These are a voluntary payment, but they are essential in helping us provide high-quality programs, resources, and opportunities for all students.

• Booklist Payments – These are required, as they cover the personal materials your child needs for learning throughout the year.

⚠️ Booklist payment must be made for your child to receive their supplies for the start of the 2026 school year.

Need Help or Have Questions?

If you need help or have any questions, please see:

• Samantha Cooke (Principal)

• Jacquie Schneider (Assistant Principal)

We’re here to support you and make sure every child has the resources they need for a successful start to 2026.

Smile Squad is on the way to our school: 20th October

The Smile Squad team from Peninsula Health are coming to our school soon.

Smile Squad is the Victorian Government free school dental program.

This means ALL students can get a free dental check-up, preventive services, and treatment at school.

What do you need to do?

Smile Squad need your consent before they can provide services. Consent is provided by a parent or guardian.

Sign up to Smile Squad at: https://bit.ly/smilesquadvic  

OR use the below QR code:

The Smile Squad team will check the student’s teeth and mouth and show them how to keep their teeth healthy and strong. They will also provide any preventive services you have consented for. If the student needs more treatment, the Smile Squad will discuss this and seek consent.

Please complete and submit the consent form by Friday 10th October.

Paper copies of the consent form are available. Please contact the school office if you would like to request one.

Do I need to attend my child’s appointment?

No, you do not need to attend your child’s appointment. You can attend if you would like to, and you can take your child to the community dental clinic if you prefer.

Who is Smile Squad?

The bright orange Smile Squad vans are staffed by experienced oral health therapists, dental therapists, dental assistants and dentists. They all have lots of experience treating children and a passion for improving their oral health – for life.

Learn more about the Smile Squad by visiting www.smilesquad.vic.gov.au or contact the team at smilesquad@dhsv.org.au.

Did you know your regular grocery shop can help raise funds for Karingal Primary School without costing you a cent?

Ritchies IGA’s Community Benefit Program donates money back to local schools, clubs, and charities. Every time you shop and scan your Ritchies Card (or use the Ritchies app), a percentage of your purchase goes directly to your chosen organisation, so by nominating Karingal Primary School, you’re helping our students every time you buy the essentials!

It’s quick and free to join:

1️⃣ Download the Ritchies App from the App Store or Google Play, or pick up a card in-store.

2️⃣ Register and choose Karingal Primary School as your nominated cause.

3️⃣ Scan your card or app each time you shop at a participating Ritchies IGA.

Every dollar adds up helping us fund new learning resources, classroom materials, and improvements around the school.

A big thank you to all the families and community members who are already supporting Karingal Primary through this program, your contributions truly make a difference!

? Sign up today: www.ritchies.com.au/loyalty

Together, small actions create a big impact for our students! 

**EXTENDED TO MONDAY 20th OCTOBER**