Principal Message
It’s been a fantastic start to Term 3, and I want to thank all our students, staff, and families for the energy and enthusiasm you’ve brought into the new term. From the moment we returned, classrooms have been buzzing with learning, and it’s been wonderful to see students so engaged in their work and reconnecting with friends and teachers.
This term, our focus continues to be on high-quality teaching and learning. Teachers and students are working hard to set clear, meaningful learning goals that help guide and support each student’s learning journey. These goals encourage students to reflect on their progress and take greater ownership of their learning.
One of the simplest yet most important ways you can support your child’s learning is by ensuring they attend school every day. Every day counts. Regular attendance helps students build positive routines, maintain momentum in their learning, and stay connected with their peers and teachers. Of course, we understand there will be times when students are unwell, but wherever possible, we ask for your support in prioritising daily attendance.
Thank you once again for your ongoing support. We look forward to a successful and productive Term 3 together.
Athletic Carnival 2025: Event Recap
On Tuesday 5 August, we held our annual K–6 Athletics Carnival, and what a fantastic day it was! The sun was shining, the students were smiling, and the spirit of friendly competition was alive and well.
Students gave their best effort in a range of track events, including the 1500m, 800m, 200m, and 100m races. It was impressive to see students of all ages showing determination, resilience, and sportsmanship as they pushed themselves on the track.
The carnival also included a range of fun novelty events such as the egg and spoon race, hula hoop chain, and bean bag relay. These activities brought lots of laughter and excitement, with great participation across all year levels. A highlight of the day was the much-anticipated Parent vs Teacher vs Student Relay, which was fiercely contested and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
A big thank you to our staff for their organisation and support, and to the families who came along to cheer from the sidelines. Your encouragement means a great deal to the students.
Ribbons for place-getters will be awarded at our Week 5 assembly, where we’ll take the time to celebrate all students who participated and gave their best on the day.
Collaroy Year 6 Leadership Camp
On the 28th-29th of July Oscar and I went to the Collaroy Centre for a leadership camp with many other leaders from over 30 different schools.
We did many leadership enhancing activities including discussing what it takes to be a leader and how a leader should act, we also did many other intriguing and enjoyable activities like laser tag, abseiling, flying fox and orienteering.
It was an absolutely awesome experience and definitely enhanced our leadership skills. Oscar and I enjoyed the whole experience, especially the challenge where he had to guide me through a maze blindfolded only using animal noises! And luckily we both got some sleep.
We really enjoyed and thank the school and the collaroy centre for organising this extraordinary experience.
By Felix
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)
Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).
Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:
- year of schooling
- category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
- level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.
This information assists schools to:
- formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools
- consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
- develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.
The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability.
The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child and your child will not be involved in any testing process. The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified – the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured. All information is protected by privacy laws that regulate the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information. To find out more about these matters, please refer to the Australian Government’s Privacy Policy (https://www.education.gov.au/privacy-policy).
Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal (https://www.nccd.edu.au).
If you have any questions about the NCCD, please contact the school.
Welcome Ms Levar
We are thrilled to officially welcome Ms Levar to our school community. She has already made a wonderful start and is doing a fantastic job supporting both students and staff.
Ms Levar is working in the Learning and Support role on Mondays and Tuesdays, providing targeted support across K–6. From Wednesday to Friday, she is part of the Ocean class, working closely with students and teachers to support learning in the classroom.
Her calm, caring nature and wealth of experience have already made a positive impact, and we are so pleased to have her as part of our team.
Please join us in continuing to make Ms Levar feel welcome!
Education Week/Book Parade/Assembly
Student Survey 2025 – What Our Students Are Saying
We are proud to share some fantastic results from the recent NSW Primary Student Survey conducted at Kambora Public School in Term 2. This survey gives our students in Years 3 to 6 the opportunity to share how they feel about their school experience, and we’re thrilled with the positive feedback received.
Here are some highlights:
Friendship and Inclusion: An outstanding 94% of our students reported having a good friend at school. This is a strong reflection of our warm and inclusive school culture, where students feel valued and supported by their peers.
Transition Confidence: Among our Year 5 and 6 students, 80% said they feel good about going to high school. It’s wonderful to see that our students feel confident and prepared as they approach this next big step.
Motivation and Learning: Our students shared that they are motivated and believe they can succeed in their schoolwork. They see the value in what they are learning and are striving to do their best each day.
Great Teaching: Students told us they benefit from clear, explicit teaching and effective feedback that helps them improve. They also feel that their teachers have high expectations of them, which helps lift their aspirations and learning outcomes.
Positive Relationships: A strong sense of belonging and connection was evident, with students feeling supported by the adults at school and proud to be part of our learning community.
We are committed to building on these strengths and continuing to create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for every student. Thank you for your ongoing support in helping make Kambora Public School a place where every child can thrive.
Kindergarten 2026
Upcoming Events
Book our spaces!
To book one of our beautiful school spaces, such as our school hall or oval please contact our office. Ph: 9451 8028, Email: kambora-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
P&C Update
The next P&C Community Catch up will be Thursday 15 August at 7pm in the school library. We look forward to seeing you there.
Key Dates
Below are the key dates and events happening at Kambora Public School in the coming weeks:
Week 5 - Wednesday 20 August, from 2:00 pm – Education Week / Book Parade Assembly.
Week 6 - Monday 25 – Wednesday 27 August – Year 5 & 6 Canberra Excursion,
Week 6 - Thursday 28 August, all day – Zone Athletics Carnival
Week 9 - Wednesday 17 September, 2:30 pm – Honour Assembly
We will continue to send reminders for individual events closer to the date. Some dates are still being finalised and the school will keep you up to date with any changes. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions.