Koonawarra Public School

What a perfect way to head into Week 8 of Term 2 with our Way Ceremony this morning.

The sun was finally shining, allowing us to come together and celebrate our Way Ceremony outside on Country.

Today's ceremony focused on the Burri Burri. Through the story of Burri Burri, students have been learning about compassion, empathy and thoughtful actions, and how these can be demonstrated through kindness, patience and care for others.

A huge congratulations to all of the students who received an award or bag tag today.

Thank you to all of the families who were able to join us this morning and celebrate alongside us. 🐋🐋🐋

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ KPS Athletics Carnival 2026 🏅

School spirit was on full display today at our Koonawarra Public School Athletics Carnival!

Students participated in high jump, long jump, discus, shot put, distance races and sprints.

The school was a sea of blue, yellow, green and red as students proudly represented their houses. It filled our hearts with pride to see so many parents and family members also dressed in their house colours, cheering from the sidelines and joining in the day's fun.

Congratulations to Gunaagaan, who finished the day with the highest points. 🌟🏆

Days like today remind us that KPS is more than just a school – it is a community. Thank you to everyone who came along to support our students. 🐍🐋🌟🦚

🎒 Kindy 2027 Information Night ❤️🖤

Do you have a little one or know someone who will be starting big school in 2027? We’d love to welcome you to Koonawarra Public School for our Kindy 2027 Information Night!

📅 Thursday 4 June
🕕 6:00pm
📍 Koonawarra Public School
🚪 Entry via Wallabah Way

Come along, meet our staff, explore what makes KPS so special and hear all about our transition program designed to help our littlest learners feel safe, confident and ready for their big school journey. 🐍🐋🦚🌟

At KPS, we do school different and we can’t wait to share it with you! If you have any questions about enrolments for 2027, please contact our office on 4261 2800.

📚 National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 📚

Today, students across Koonawarra Public School joined millions of children around Australia for National Simultaneous Storytime! ❤️🖤

National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event held by the Australian Library and Information Association where schools, libraries, and childcare centres across the country all read the same Australian picture book at the same time to celebrate reading, literacy and imagination. This year’s story was Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller. 📖

Students from KPS loved being part of this special Australia-wide event today as they listened along and shared the story together

Today staff from Koonawarra Public School came together with the executive teams from Hayes Park Public School and Kanahooka High School, alongside our Relieving Director Educational Leadership, Tim Fisher, to acknowledge National Sorry Day.

As educators, it is important that we pause and reflect on the impacts of the past, acknowledge the stories and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and continue to create spaces where truth, respect and understanding are valued and shared with future generations.

We are proud to stand together as a community of schools as we reflect, acknowledge, and continue walking forward together. 🖤💛❤️

🌧️ After last week’s rain put a pause on our plans, we are so excited to finally welcome our community to KPS tomorrow afternoon for our Community School Tour! ❤️🖤

Whether you’re a future family, past student, or local community member, we’d love you to come along, meet our staff, explore our beautiful school, and see what makes KPS such a special place to learn and grow.

📅 Thursday 21 May
🕞 3:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Entry via Wallabah Way

We can’t wait to open our gates and show off all the amazing things happening at Koonawarra Public School. 😊

If you have a little one starting Preschool or Kindergarten in 2027, now is the perfect time to connect with us and start the enrolment process.

📞 4261 2800
📧 [email protected]

❤️ Kindergarten 2027 Enrolments Now Open 🖤

Do you have a little one starting Kindergarten in 2027, or know someone who does? Now is the time to get in touch with our team at Koonawarra Public School

At KPS, we have a full transition program in place to help ensure our little learners feel confident, supported, and set up for success as they begin their primary school journey. 🐍🦚🐋🌟

Our community school tour has been rescheduled for this coming Thursday 21 May, from 3:30pm–4:30pm. We are looking forward to welcoming new families and reconnecting with past students and families. ❤️

If you would like to start the enrolment process or have any questions, please contact our office:
📞 4261 2880
📧 [email protected]

Today, 19 of our KPS students represented Koonawarra Public School at the District Cross Country carnival!

With our 8, 9 and 10 year olds tackling a huge 2km course, and our 11 and 12 year olds taking on 3km, it was amazing to see every student give it their all, even with the rain on and off throughout the day. 🐋🌟🦚🐍

Mrs Botes and Mr Green were so proud of the way our kiddos represented KPS. Well done, team! 👏🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

🌧️ Due to the on and off rain we have been having throughout the day, we have made the decision to postpone our Koonawarra Public School Community Tour this afternoon.

The tour will now take place next Thursday, 21 May from 3:30pm–4:30pm via the Wallabah Way entry.

We’re looking forward to welcoming our community and having the chance to properly showcase everything KPS has to offer, from our beautiful grounds and learning spaces to the amazing culture and opportunities that make our school so special. ❤️🖤

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you next week! 😊

❤️ Our Community Tour is This Thursday! 🖤

This Thursday afternoon we’ll be opening our gates and welcoming our community to come and explore Koonawarra Public School with our Principal, Ms Kowalczyk.

📅 Thursday 14 May
🕒 3:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Entry via Wallabah Way

Whether you’re a past student wanting to see how much KPS has grown, a local family considering schools, or have a little one starting Preschool or Kindergarten in 2027, we’d love to meet you.

Come take a walk through our grounds, meet some of our amazing staff, and see why at KPS, we do school different. 🐍🐋🦚🌟

For enrolment enquiries for Preschool or Kindergarten in 2027, please contact our office on 4261 2800 or email
[email protected]

We can’t wait to welcome you to KPS! 😊