Karoo Primary School in Ferntree Gully, Victoria | Campus building

Karoo Primary School

Locality: Ferntree Gully, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9759 6222

Address: 160 Karoo Road 3178 Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.karoops.vic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Our Library Captains Ryan and Lilly have dressed up as their favourite book character. Who is your favourite book character? Post a picture below of you dressed up in your favourite book character costume!

24.01.2022 We can't wait to have you back..... https://youtu.be/CldG9NcZI6c

24.01.2022 Remote Learning 2.0 - first week complete Well done everyone!! #remotelearning #term3 #proudofourstudents #sensationalteachers #amazingparents #Karoops

24.01.2022 So great to have our students back at school! We love seeing their smiling faces back in the classrooms and in the yard #sogoodtobeback #karoops #proudofourstudents #happy #onsite

24.01.2022 It’s Disco time tomorrow!! Every class will come along during the day and dance to the tunes their year level chose. Children can wear casual clothes all day (with closed toe shoes for safety)! There is no cost, it’s just an opportunity to shake off the cobwebs and have a dance We want to finish this year having some fun!! #karoops #src #studentvoice #dance #music #fun #freedress

23.01.2022 ***EDIT @ 8:45am - Unfortunately we need to postpone until next Monday due to wet weather! Teachers will securely collect, label and hold onto any coins brought in today until next week**** Rain rain go away come again another day because the Year 6 Economics Expo is taking place TODAY! Don’t forget to bring along some coins to join in the fun!! All classes will have the opportunity to visit the Expo today and participate in the various exciting carnival style stalls. These ...stalls have all been created by our wonderful Year 6 students. Each game/activity will cost either 50 cents or 3 turns for $1 so be sure to send your children along with some money so they can participate. All funds raised will go towards Year 6 Graduation activities. The Year 6 students have worked incredibly hard on their stalls and your support is appreciated! #karoops #economicexpo6 #entrepreneur #grade6 #graduation2020 #goawayrain #proudofourstudents #proudofourschool

23.01.2022 Orders for the IVAN'S PIE DRIVE FUNDRAISER are due back to the school on Wednesday (24th June). Delivery will be Wednesday 15th July (first week back at school). Thank you to everyone who has already placed orders - your support is greatly appreciated!

22.01.2022 Due to the weather looking warm tomorrow, the Year 6 students will be selling zooper doopers in the courtyard from 3:20-3:35pm for 50c each. We look forward to seeing you there!

22.01.2022 Not long now until the Karoo Colour Run on THIS FRIDAY 13th NOVEMBER! Task List: * Set up your Student Profile Page (www.myprofilepage.com.au) and send the link to friends and family to sponsor you * Find a white t-shirt to wear to really show off the amazing colours and a pair of goggles or sunglasses * Check out the cool prizes to choose from... * Get ready to get messy and have some serious fun! See more

22.01.2022 The Science captains, Blake and Hayleen, have been busy doing experiments and following along with Mr Armstrong's Science page on our Remote Learning Site. What 'sciency' things have you been doing? Please send in your photos to [email protected] to feature in the newsletter. https://youtu.be/C7YmV5EnjWk

22.01.2022 The annual Teachers v Students basketball game! The perfect day to enjoy some fun Everyone took it very seriously but the teachers still came away with the win! #butwhowasscoring #karoops #teachervstudents #basketball #communityspirit #fun #year6

21.01.2022 Students and Staff had a blast at Karoo's Colour Run today

20.01.2022 https://youtu.be/wpkNQCAbpbk

20.01.2022 As we near the end of the term, our School Captains Jaimee and Riley have some thoughts they would like to share with the Karoo community. Tonight we hear from Jaimee about how to stay positive and spread some kindess! What a fabulous leader she is for Karoo. We look forward to hearing from Riley later in the week! #karoops #leader #studentleadership #schoolcaptain #kindness #positive #studentvoice #2020schoolcaptain

20.01.2022 Not long now until the Karoo Colour Run on FRIDAY 13th NOVEMBER! Task List: * Set up your Student Profile Page (www.myprofilepage.com.au) and send the link to friends and family to sponsor you * Find a white t-shirt to wear to really show off the amazing colours and a pair of goggles or sunglasses * Check out the cool prizes to choose from... * Get ready to get messy and have some serious fun! See more

20.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all of the Karoo Dads, Grandpas, Stepdads and special males in our community! https://youtu.be/EeQlclNi2ks

19.01.2022 Congratulations to those students who have made our Karoo Athletics team for 2020. Please watch the video announcement of the team! Well done to all! https://youtu.be/8p4nSFRmfz4

19.01.2022 Another way to view this week’s webinar! Grab a cuppa over the weekend and watch this great session

19.01.2022 Disco Dance Day Tomorrow! * Free dress - sunsmart, school appropriate clothes * Closed toe shoes * Free event - no donation required Don't forget your water bottles, it's going to be a hot one!

18.01.2022 Hello to the Karoo Community from our School Captains Today our School Captains Jaimee and Riley came to school, wearing their school uniforms- it was very exciting to see them! Riley and Jamie were very keen to do a video for the Karoo kids. Thanks Jaimee and Riley for being responsible and dedicated Karoo Captains, we can't wait to see you on the 9th June.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vh4GiR7VV8&feature=youtu.be See more

18.01.2022 https://youtu.be/7NwD3vrGq1o Karoo’s Cup Song Challenge - Video 1 Want something FUN to do over the school holidays and have 2 spare cups at home???... Then this is the challenge for you! Simply watch the two videos and join our Performing Arts captains in Karoo’s Cup Song Challenge. (these posts) Details: 1. Video yourself doing part OR all of the Cup Song, 2 times in a row. Remember to ask for permission first. 2. Perform your Cup Song to the beat of: High Hopes, by Panic! At The Disco. 3. Email your video to Mrs Dodds by Sunday, 27th September. Email address: [email protected] Please note: All videos will be compiled into one and shown next term via Karoo’s facebook page and in each year level’s Google Classroom. We hope you HAVE FUN everyone and good luck See more

18.01.2022 A cozy warm way to finish Term 2 in our PJ’s!

17.01.2022 Transition looks a little different this year but we were so thrilled to hold our first transition session online this morning! Our Foundation 2021 students were excited to dip into the bags they received last week to make their very own rainbow fish at home while following along with the teachers! It’s not too late to enrol for next year, please contact our office to request enrolment forms #karoops #wearereadyforyou #rainbowfish #foundation2021 #transition #adaptable #resilient #checkemailsforupdates #onlinetransition

17.01.2022 The Year 6 Economics Expo is in full flight! The stalls are ready and classes and enjoying the fun games and prizes on offer #karoops #economics #expo #year6 #fun #games #prizes

17.01.2022 Get your dabber ready....Knock at the door 4, duck and dive 25, legs eleven 11, garden gate 8.... B I N G O..... Our Year 6 were able to enjoy a fabulous night at our traditional BINGO night tonight! It was great to see them enjoying some special celebrations!! #karoops #bingonight #graduation #celebration #dabber #BINGO

16.01.2022 End of Term 2 tomorrow!! Wow, what term it has been!! Don’t forget your PJ’s tomorrow and enjoy your holidays everyone #Karoops #endofterm2 #firsttimeeverterm #earlyfinish #staggeredfinish #staysafe #welldoneeveryone #happyholidays #pjday

15.01.2022 2020 Year 6 Legacy piece hanging up in LC6! What a fabulous job Mrs Cole and all the students have done #karoops #year6legacyproject #keeprolling #skateboards #tradition #proud

15.01.2022 The Year 2’s have enjoyed being back with specialists teachers! Maria 2C, Joanna 2M and Georgia 2D loved making these clay birds in Art last week #Karoops #visualarts #facetofaceteaching #claybirds #creative

15.01.2022 We are looking for a few parents to help wrap up the Christmas raffle prizes on Wednesday afternoon between 2-3:30pm. If you are able to help, please contact the school!! We appreciate your help

14.01.2022 Everyone’s back tomorrow! Yay!! #karoops #remotelearningover #term42020 #backtoschool #staggeredstarts #excitedstudents #excitedteachers #excitedparents

14.01.2022 Presenting Year 6 2020

13.01.2022 Can’t wait to see the F- 2 students tomorrow morning!! #backtoschool #karoops #term42020 #excited #normaltobenervous #staggeredstarts #friends #smiling #laughter #tagparents

13.01.2022 We can’t wait to have ALL the Karoo students back at school on Tuesday 9th June! Well done on 8 weeks of Remote Learning Years 3-6!!! Everyone did a fabulous job but we are so excited to see everyone face to face!! #karoops #remotelearning #stellarjob #learning #allbackatschool #staggeredstarts #community

13.01.2022 A shoutout to our amazing teachers!!!

12.01.2022 Year 6 Economics Expo is taking place Monday 23rd November. All classes will have the opportunity to visit the Expo and participate in the various exciting carnival style stalls. These stalls have all been created by our wonderful Year 6 students. Each game/activity will cost either 50 cents or 3 turns for $1 so be sure to send your children along with some money on Monday so they can participate. All funds raised will go towards Year 6 Graduation activities. ... The Year 6 students have worked incredibly hard on their stalls and your support is appreciated!

12.01.2022 Wow! Look what just arrived at Karoo just in time for afternoon tea! Thankyou KPA for sending these for World Teachers Day 2020 #karoops #worldteachersday #yum #afternoontea #delicious #thankyou

12.01.2022 Karoo Parents Association meeting will be taking place this Wednesday (17th June) at 7.30pm. Meet will be via zoom. Please join using this link: https://monash.zoom.us/j/99213537158 All welcome!

12.01.2022 Karoo’s Cup Song Challenge - Video 2 We hope you HAVE FUN everyone and good luck https://youtu.be/AI2bNbVtxKk

11.01.2022 The Run for Fun prizes have arrived! We're in need of some helpers to sort them so if you're available Monday 14th please email Sam at [email protected].

10.01.2022 Collection of Student Books and Resources for Remote Learning is taking place tomorrow and Friday. Please check the latest Compass update for your allocated time slot and the entrance to be used - depending on your child's year level. Important Foundation Notice: we request that ALL parents collect student workbooks - we also have other resources to assist our Foundation students with their learning.

09.01.2022 CANTEEN SPECIAL LUNCH THIS WEEK! All orders received for the Canteen Special Lunch (postponed in Term 1) will be provided to students this week: Tuesday 23rd for Foundation to Year 2... Wednesday 24th for Years 3 to 6

08.01.2022 We have some large packages that need to be collected today from Rebel Sport at Knox. It is prizes for our Christmas raffle!! Please contact the office if you are able to help today. We may need a few people as there are a number of parcels Thankyou in advance!!!

08.01.2022 Last day of the school year tomorrow for the students!! 3:30pm pick up and don’t forget everyone can dress up and wear Christmas colours to celebrate the end of the year!

08.01.2022 The Year 3 students invited the Year 1’s to a Gallery walk this afternoon. It was to showcase their learning from their Aboriginal studies unit #Karoo’s #gallerywalk #aboriginal #activelearners #showcase #demonstratinglearning #proudofourstudents

08.01.2022 As part of the Year 6 Australian History integrated topic, students interviewed a family member or friend who had immigrated to Australia. Students then presented their work in a creative way and we participated in a gallery walk where the students demonstrated their learning #karoops #australianhistory #studentleaders #learning #immigration #agency @ Karoo Primary School

07.01.2022 Welcome back to Term 4!!! 1 more week of remote then we are able to welcome back F-2 on Monday 12th and then our 3-6 (plus the F-2) on Tuesday 13th October....the countdown is on!! #remotelearning2020 #karoops #amazingstudents #resilientstudents #dedicatedteachersandstaff #cantwaittogoback #countdownbegins

07.01.2022 Calling all future Foundation 2021 students!! Our wonderful office staff are personally delivering your transition packs straight to your front door today!! Keep an eye out for yours! It’s not too late to enrol and be part of our transition program which starts next week. Please call the office and discuss enrolling for next year if you haven’t already #wearereadyforyou #karoops #foundation2021 #excited #transition #online

06.01.2022 Karoo’s Cup Song Challenge - Extended Exciting News: There is still time to have a go at Karoo’s Cup Song Challenge! HOW? Simply watch the videos below and: ... Video yourself doing part OR all of the Cup Song. Remember to ask for permission first. Perform your Cup Song to the beat of: High Hopes, by Panic! At The Disco. Email your video to Mrs Dodds by this Sunday, 11thOctober. Email:[email protected] Please note: If enough entries are received, videos will be compiled into one and shown on Karoo’s facebook page and in each year level’s Google Classroom. HAVE FUN EVERYONE

06.01.2022 Tonight it’s Riley’s turn to take the podium and speak to us as our School Captain What fabulous leaders we have at Karoo! #karoops #leader #studentleadership #schoolcaptain #kindness #positive #studentvoice #2020schoolcaptain

06.01.2022 Starting tonight at 6pm!! Join in the Penguin Parade from your very own couch https://www.youtube.com/user/PIPenguinParade

05.01.2022 This simple message is one we must remember on a daily basis. Whilst it seems so simple, the question R U Ok? can open up a communication line that quite literally saves lives. It feels a little unnatural the first few times but the more you use this phrase the more people feel cared for. Have a go asking your child today. Sit, listen, give them time, see where the convo goes. ... As always if you are struggling with the challenges of lockdown, remote learning, parenting, or just don’t feel right, we are here. Please reach out and never feel ashamed of being honest and saying actually I’m not doing ok

05.01.2022 Year 6 2020 getting ready for the graduation hat toss

05.01.2022 Looking for something to do with the children during the school holidays, check out the Victoria Together website and their Face book page for ideas on how to connect with our favourite places virtually. https://www.together.vic.gov.au/ https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaTogether/

05.01.2022 International Dot Day is being celebrated this week during our Art lessons. We’d love to see as many people participating as possible so we can create a whole school mural to represent and celebrate everyone at Karoo working together during this time. Please see the ART page on our Remote Learning Site for more information!

04.01.2022 Did you know that it is Science Week??? Mr Armstrong has put some fabulous activities on our school Remote Learning Site that a lot of people would have enjoyed today on Wellbeing Wednesday. Please post your photos below of you having fun with Science!

04.01.2022 Introducing the 2021 leadership group

04.01.2022 A fabulous opportunity for our 10+ girls! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/girls-day-out-in-stem-2020-

03.01.2022 Some more fun today for Year 6 with their activity day! This event (and so many other Year 6 events) has been supported by so many amazing parents both here today and behind the scenes!! What fabulous families we have at Karoo who have come together to make this such a special time for the Year 6!!

03.01.2022 Going live on Instagram in a few minutes with some snippets of end of year assembly and Year 6 dance! 2021 Captain announcements and photos will be uploaded later today!

03.01.2022 Holiday work on our Foundation playground! #karoops #foundationplayground #holidaywork #upgrades #safety #community @ Karoo Primary School

03.01.2022 The Year 6 enjoyed their traditional Tennis day yesterday in the sun Plenty of fun, laughter, smiles, backhands, water and zooper doopers were seen!! #karoops #year62020 #graduation #lastweekactivites #tradition #tennis #parenthelpers #thankyou

02.01.2022 https://youtu.be/JhpG0RbdUns

02.01.2022 4pm today!! Another great Science week activity!!

02.01.2022 Karoo’s Cup Song Challenge CONGRATULATIONS to all of the clever Karoo students who completed this Performing Arts challenge. Your wonderful performances can be seen in the video below. We hope you all had fun and are proud of your terrific efforts. Well done. https://youtu.be/7QRzdLA3UHc

02.01.2022 Year 6 Graduation just a few pics....award winners to come later this week!

01.01.2022 Pyjama Day is this Friday!..so come along to school in your favorite PJs or Onesie. Appropriate footwear please. Don't forget gold coin donation for our Sponsor child

01.01.2022 World Teachers' Day 2020 celebrates our teachers today with the theme 'Teachers: leading in crisis, reimagining the future'. This reflects the commitment teachers have made as leaders particularly teaching throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic! World Teachers' Day is a chance to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions our teachers have made to the Karoo community, as they help to teach the future- your child! #karoops #leadingincrisis #reimaginingthefuture #worldteachersday #wehavethebest #thankyou

01.01.2022 #Allinthistogether #karoops #supportivecommunity #proudofourstudents #amazingteachers #sensationalparents #googleclassrooms #remotelearning #wellbeing #care #alwayshereforyou #positive #newlearning #resilience