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- From our Principal
- Important Dates
- Building C Is Open for Business
- Open Girls Netball Success
- Phones Off While School's On
- Operation Flinders
- Canteen Volunteers Needed Urgently - Term 3
- Parent Information Session: Tomorrow Man & Tomorrow Woman
- Term 2 Remaking Eringa: Principal's Award
- End of Term Effort Awards

Welcome Back to Term 3
We hope everyone had a restful break and is returning refreshed and ready for another engaging and productive term. Term 3 promises to be full of exciting opportunities for growth, achievement, and learning. As always, we are committed to ensuring every student thrives in a safe and supportive environment, and we look forward to continuing the positive momentum from Term 2.
Last term we saw:
- Highest number of Personal Best Awards on record – increasing steadily from 96 in Term 2 2023 to 131 in Term 2 this year
- Increase in whole school attendance: 89.55% up from 86.96% in Term 1, and well above 82.25% for the same time last year
- Sustained A to C grade improvement over the past two years
- Increase in the number of Positive Recognitions give out to students across Term 2
The Importance of Attendance and Effort
Daily attendance and consistent effort are key to academic success. Students who attend regularly and apply themselves in class are far more likely to reach their full potential. As we start this term, we encourage students to set clear goals, stay focused, and maintain high standards for behaviour and learning. Every lesson counts – let’s make every minute matter.
Year 9 Students who were recipients of Term 2 Effort AwardsKey Dates – Term 3
Please make note of the important events and activities happening throughout this term:
- Week 1 – Year 10 Mt Hotham Trip
- Week 2 – Arrival of our Japanese Exchange Students
- Week 3 – EMS Goes Live
- Week 4 – Year 11 ABW & Year 10 Work Experience
- Week 6 – Year 9 Canberra Camp
- Week 7 – Royal Adelaide Show Team
- Week 7 – School Closure & Berry Street Training
Subject Selection for 2026
Subject counselling and course selection for 2026 will begin this term. Students and families are encouraged to begin discussing goals, interests, and career aspirations in preparation for these important decisions. More information and guidance will be provided to students and parents shortly.
Conditions for Learning – Reset for Success
With some timetable changes and updates to class structures, this is the perfect time for our staff and students to reset classroom and school expectations. Early this term we will be emphasising the following:
- Expectations for learning.
- Publishing assessment deadlines for classes.
- Revisit our Responsible Behaviour Policy, Mobile Phone and Technology Policy, and Whole-School Expectations (punctuality, student movement, bags and engagement).
School Rebuild Update
We have now moved into our new classrooms that include three general teaching spaces, middle school art room and office space for teachers. It is exciting that this has been delivered on time and looks amazing. It provides an opportunity for us to continuing growing our Middle School Culture and we anticipate our Year 8 Homegroups will begin utilising the new space very soon.
We’re excited for another successful term filled with learning, development, and school pride. Let’s continue striving for excellence in all that we do.
Tim Jones
Principal
Open Boys and Girls Basketball Tuesday, 29th July (T3W2)
Year 10 Immunisations Tuesday, 29th July (T3W2)
Japanese Exchange Students Arrive Wednesday, 30th July (T3W2)
Two Day Songmakers Workshop Thursday, 31st July (T3W2)
Building C Is Open for Business
Year 9 Art Students enjoying their new classroom
Students and Staff were very excited this week, as the brand new Building C is now open. Building C will replace some of the classrooms lost in the devastating Eringa fire on March 29th, 2022.
The opening of this new building signifies another major step in the recovery from this event.


















The Open Girls Netball Team have enjoyed many successes recently with their victories at Round One and Round Two of the Statewide Schools Netball Competition.
Late last term, the team played against Pedare, Golden Grove and Gleeson. They advanced through to Round Two on Wednesday, 23rd July, where they played against Modbury High School. They won, and have made it through to the finals, which will occur later this term.
Amazing work, girls!
In June, five KHS students embarked on Operation Flinders. Along with Ms Bromley and students and staff from Nuriootpa High School, they travelled to the Flinders Ranges for a 10 day hiking adventure.





































Canteen Volunteers Needed Urgently - Term 3
Kapunda High School is seeking volunteers to assist in our canteen one or two days a week, especially on Tuesdays. Volunteer hours are approximately 9:30 am to 1:45 pm, with flexibility available.
Why Volunteer?
- Support our school in offering a variety of healthy food options.
- Help keep canteen prices affordable.
- Be part of a wonderful team and make a difference in the school community.
Requirements:
- Complete the online Responding to Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN-EC) course.
- Have a current Working With Children Check (WWCC), which is free for volunteers.
Contact Information:
- Deb or Kaye at 08 8566 2203
- Email Kaye at kaye.clancy848@schools.sa.edu.au
We welcome grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, or anyone with a few free hours on a Tuesday. Please consider volunteering or passing this message to someone who might be interested.
Term 2 Remaking Eringa: Principal's Award
Congratulations to Year 12 student Peter Shubin, who was the recipient of the Term 2 Remaking Eringa: Principal's Award.
The Remaking Eringa: Principal's Award acknowledges exemplary achievements by students at KHS. Peter received the award as recognition for his achievements at the VETiS Carpentry WorldSkills competition in Brisbane. The prestigious competition brought together talented young carpenters from across the nation, showcasing their skills and dedication to the craft. Peter finished in the top six amongst competitors from across the nation. Amazing work, Peter!

















Congratulations to those students who received effort awards for excellent effort in most or all subjects for Term 2.