Karrendi Primary School

✨❤️💛🖤 KARRENDI: ALL IN💚🤍💙 ✨

As National Reconciliation Week comes to a close, we know that reconciliation is not something that begins and ends within a week. In many ways, we are only just at the beginning of our journey 🗓️

This week has provided an opportunity to reflect, learn, listen and walk together, but the work of reconciliation continues every day in our classrooms, our conversations and our community 🗣️

We are also incredibly honoured to have our work featured on the Department for Education's YouTube channel, helping to share our journey and the collective commitment of our school community 📺

We could not be prouder of our incredible team, children and community for the commitment, courage and openness they have shown throughout this journey so far. The progress we have made together is something to celebrate, but we know there is still much to learn and many more steps to take 👣

Thank you to everyone who continues to walk alongside us as we strive to build a culturally safe school where truth-telling, respect and understanding are at the heart of all we do 🥰

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✨ 🧒 YEAR 6 JACKET PRESENTATION 🧒🏽✨

Today was a special milestone for our Year 6 students as they proudly received their commemorative Year 6 jackets 🤩

Adding an extra touch of significance to the occasion, the jackets were presented by our wonderful Reception students, creating a beautiful moment of connection between the youngest and oldest students in our school community 🥰

These jackets represent leadership, growth, and the memories our Year 6s are creating during their final year of primary school. We know they will wear them with pride as they continue to lead by example and make the most of every opportunity that comes their way 💫

🎉 Congratulations, Year 6s! 🎉

✨ 🗓️ MABO DAY 🗓️ ✨

Today we recognise Mabo Day, a significant day in Australia’s history that honours the life and legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo and the many Torres Strait Islander people who fought for recognition of their land rights 🌍

Mabo Day marks the anniversary of the landmark 1992 High Court decision that overturned the myth of terra nullius and acknowledged that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have lived on, cared for and maintained connection to Country for tens of thousands of years 🌱

As a school community, we continue to learn, listen and engage in truth-telling as we walk together on our reconciliation journey. Today provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of justice, respect and recognising the enduring cultures, histories and contributions of First Nations peoples 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼

✨🏔️FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS COME GREAT ADVENTURES ⛰️ ✨

Today we welcomed our newest family members for their very first visit, and what a wonderful success it was 🤩

It was a joy to see so many smiling faces exploring, playing, creating, and beginning to build connections with our community. From the moment they arrived, there was a sense of excitement, curiosity, and belonging 🌈

Thank you to all the children and families who joined us today. We loved sharing this special experience with you and can’t wait to watch these new friendships and connections grow 🌱

We’re already looking forward to seeing you next Tuesday for your next visit 👋

✨ 🛌 FOUR MORE SLEEPS 🛌 ✨

We CANNOT WAIT to see our new friends soon 🤩

✨ 🧒 RECEPTION VISITS 🧒 ✨

Please save the dates if your child is joining us in Term 3 🗓️

❤️💛🖤REC IN THE WEST💚💙🖤

As part of our 2026 Reconciliation Week, students took part in a connective day at Reconciliation in the West. It was all about coming together, celebrating First Nations culture and reflecting on the importance of reconciliation in Australia 🫂👏

Throughout the day, students engaged in meaningful experiences that encouraged reflection, respect, and learning, embracing this year’s theme, “All In” 🤝

A huge thank you to ACEO Kianna and Ms Sellwood for their support in creating this valuable opportunity for our students 🤩

🔦 We look forward to spotlighting what’s happening in our classrooms throughout the week!

🌟 Wearing Yellow for First Nations Children 🌟

A reminder to all Karrendi Primary School families:
On Monday, 1st June, we invite our community to our pancake breakfast and everyone to wear yellow to show support for First Nations children.
Gold coin donations are welcomed, with all funds going to support important initiatives.

Thank you for your support and participation!

✨📚NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME📚✨

Today we joined thousands of children across Australia for National Simultaneous Storytime 📚

Dressed in our cosy PJs and enjoying popcorn together, we listened to this year’s special story, Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller, and celebrated the joy of reading, imagination, and storytelling 🦘

There were smiles, laughter, wonderful discussions, and plenty of excitement as our students shared in this special nationwide event 🌍

A big thank you to Miss Schinella and the team for making today such a memorable and fun experience 👏

🌈 ONE CHILDHOOD, MAKE IT COUNT 🌈