Kapinara Primary School is excited to transition to a fortnightly communication format with both a newsletter and a community update.
What does this mean for you? Every other week, you’ll receive our comprehensive newsletter, packed with in-depth information, updates, and a special spotlight on a key school activity or event. In the alternate weeks, expect a community update with essential news, reminders, and all upcoming community events.
What’s On
| Upcoming | |
| P&C Family Sundowner | 14 March 2025 |
| NAPLAN (Year 3 & Year 5) | 12 March 2025 – 24 March 2025 |
| P&C AGM 7PM | 18 March 2025 |
| Harmony Day | 21 March 2025 |
| Yr 3 Herdsman Excursion | 24 March 2025 |
| Community Coffee and Catch-Up with the Principal (8.45am-9.30am) | 27 March 2025 RSVP Here |
| Parent/Teacher Meetings | 27 March 2025 1.00pm-6.00pm reserve spot here |
| Music Assembly | 28 March 2025 |
| Payments Due | |
| School and P&C Voluntary Contributions | |
| Yr 3 Herdsman Excursion | Year 3 |
| IMSS Hire Forms and Payments Overdue | Selected Year 4 – 6 Students |
| PEAC Payments Overdue | Selected Year 5&6 |
For details on extracurricular activities that occur before and after school, please visit our What’s On When page.
Parent/Teacher Meetings and School Closure
As part of the Kapinara Primary School Communication Policy, in 2024 we gained endorsement from the School Board and permission from the Department of Education to close the school for half a day for Parent/Teacher Interviews, so teachers can meet with Parents/Carers for 10 minutes for an update on their child’s progress. The school will close at noon and students will be dismissed to go home.
These have been scheduled for Week 8, Thursday 27 March commencing at 1:00pm and concluding at 5.50pm.
We will have an early recess that morning at 10:40 am. We encourage all families to pick up their child/ren. Students who can not be picked up will be supervised. Please ensure your child/children do not return to school to play unsupervised in the quadrangle or on the oval. Should you need to access supervision for your child/ren, Their Care will open its bookings from 12.00noon for out of school care. Bookings can be made via the following link Schools – TC, selection “Book Now” either register or login if you’re already a client of TheirCare.
Please look out for communications from class teachers. The interview booking system is now open and will close Tuesday 25 March at 3pm. Book your parent teacher meeting.
To manage this time frame efficiently there are limited 10-minute time slots, which will be allocated on a first in basis. However, we are aware that some parents/carers will not be able to attend on this day due to various reasons. To accommodate the shortfall and parent/carer availability please contact the class teacher/s by email to negotiate an alternate day/time, should you still require an interview if you have not secured a place.
While it is expected that anyone coming into to the school will sign in and sign out electronically at the office, on this occasion this is not practicable. You will be able to go to directly to your child’s classroom.
Parents/Carers are reminded that they are welcome to contact their child/ren’s teachers at any time throughout the year to request a meeting.
Warm regards,
Natalie Oddy
Principal, Kapinara Primary School
Harmony Day
Friday 21 March is Harmony Day, we encourage students to wear something orange to celebrate and promote cultural harmony. Whether it’s a hair tie, ribbon, t-shirt, shorts, or anything else orange, your child can show their support for this important symbol of unity across different cultures. Let’s come together and make this day full of vibrant colours and positive energy.
Thank you for your support.
Term Planner
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Parent Term Planner, designed to help you stay up to date with important dates and events throughout the school year.
Term 1 is now live, and we encourage you to take a look at all the key dates for this term. Term 2 will be up soon, so be sure to check back for updates. It can be found under the tab Parent Information > What’s on When > Term Planners
Please remember to regularly check the planner for any date changes or important updates as they may occur throughout the year.
We hope this tool helps you stay organized and engaged with all the exciting happenings at school
School Photos – Kapture
Dear Parents
We have been advised by Kapture Photography that orders are still open for this year’s class and individual photos. Order before the closing date (10 days after photography) to avoid a $30 custom service fee. You will be notified when any sports and or special team photos will be available for viewing and purchase.
Please visit www.kapture.com.au using our school code: 9LVD57
P&C Corner
Kapinara’s Annual General Meeting and a regular P&C meeting will take place next Tuesday 18th March at 7pm in the Library.
All roles will be vacant and available for nomination at the AGM – this is a great way to get involved and support the school.
A short regular P&C meeting will follow directly after. We hope to see you there!
For all the latest P&C updates, be sure to follow them on social media
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Community Announcements
