Welcome to our School Newsletter for Term 3 Week 5.

Australian Business Week

Many of our Year 11 students once again participated in ABW. This year's simulation centered around creating a business identity associated with sports technology. Students worked in teams competing against each other and were judged on their success in simulation, marketing video, trade display, along with reports and presentations from the CEO, finance, and team. Thank you to our invited community members and staff mentors who supported throughout the week with mentoring, advice, and judging on the Friday.

Work Experience

Last week, the majority of our Year 10 students undertook Work Experience at a range of workplaces both locally, regionally, and in other parts of South Australia. The work experience program provides a valuable opportunity for students to explore future career opportunities, and to build confidence by challenging themselves in new ways.

Subject Selection

The Subject Selection and Course Counselling process has started for all students in preparation for next year. Parent meetings will take place in Week 6 for SACE students to assist with student choices that support future pathways. Year 10 lessons will be cancelled on Thursday, 4th September and Year 11 lessons cancelled on Friday, 5th September. This means Year 10 students are not required at school on the Thursday, and Year 11 students are not required on the Friday. If you are a parent/caregiver of a Year 10 or 11 student, please check your emails for information on booking a course counselling meeting if you have not already done so.

Preparations for the Remainder of Term

Kapunda High School has a planned Student Free Day: Tuesday, 2nd September for staff 'Berry Street' Training, whilst Monday, 1st September is a School Closure Day for the Royal Adelaide Show.

Country Cabinet

The Premier of South Australia, ministers, and members of the state government will host a public forum at Kapunda High School, as part of Country Cabinet Kapunda, to learn about what’s important to people living, working, and doing business in the region.

Country Cabinet is an opportunity to bring the community together with the state government to discuss what matters most to the region, and how the state government can support the community’s needs. Members of the public are invited to join on Monday, 25th August at Kapunda High School, West Terrace, Kapunda, with a free community BBQ from 4:30pm, followed by a public forum from 5:30–7pm.

Parent Survey

All families have been sent a link to the annual parent survey. Parents and carers of school-aged children and young people are invited to complete the annual parent survey.

Completing the annual parent survey will give Kapunda High School valuable feedback to help us understand:
• what we are doing well
• where we can improve
• what is most important to you as a parent.

The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

Tim Jones 

Principal

Year 9 Canberra Camp Monday, 25th August- Friday 29th August (T3W6)

Open Girls Statewide Netball Finals Wednesday, 27th August (T3W6)

Year 12 Food & Hospitality Excursion- Adelaide Central Market Thursday, 28th August (T3W6)

School Closure Day Monday, 1st September (T3W7)

Asbestos Removal Works Monday, 1st September (T3W7)

Student Free Day Tuesday, 2nd September (T3W7)

Subject Selection Wednesday, 3rd September- Friday, 5th September (T3W7)

Kapunda High School Centenary Foundation Apllications Close Tuesday, 30th September 

On Wednesday, 20th August 50 Year 7/8 students and 10 Year 12 students walked to Dutton Park to compete in the 9 a-side Football Carnival. Students from Riverton, Burra, Clare and St Josephs all travelled to compete in the carnival. 

Our Year 12 students acted as coaches and umpires on the day, as part of their Sports Studies curriculum. 

An excellent day out was had by all, and the weather was perfect. 

Congratulations to Year 11 student Tali and KHS TRT Stuart Hoerisch who opened their collaborative art exhibit this month for SALA.
"'Perlanem Mwerna: We Walk' is an intercultural journey in paint on canvas, and in shared spirit, respect, trust, learning and friendship... A truly special artistic venture."

The collection will be displayed at Peter Lehmann Wines throughout August.

Congratulations to Year 8 student Bridget who recently competed in the Balaklava Eisteddfod. Bridget performed a classical vocal solo and was awarded first place. This is is a testament to her talent and hard work.
Well done Bridget!

Results

Kapunda High School was fortunate to host 10 Japanese students and a teacher from Meiji University Hachioji High School. The students were at Kapunda High from July 30th to August 13th. They were a welcome addition to the school, spending time learning English with volunteer students. The Japanese students greatly valued their experience.

Whilst at KHS, the students toured the agriculture facility, joined an astronomy class, visited several PE classes, and spent time with buddy students in various other classes. Staff organised activities such as cricket, making kangaroo burgers, and crafting bull roarers. The visitors enjoyed trips to Little Mo’s bakery, the Kapunda Museum, the Barossa, Gorge Wildlife Park, and the city of Adelaide.

It was an excellent trip, and although the Japanese students would have liked to stay longer, they had to return to Japan for a busy schedule. This is the third year we have hosted these students, and each year it enriches Kapunda High School's culture, with our students making friends with those from Japan. I would like to acknowledge all the host families, volunteer students, and KHS staff who made it a very successful experience for everyone involved.

Scott Durand

Japanese Teacher

On Tuesday, 5th August some of our KHS students celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day at the Kapunda Town Square. Our visiting Japanese Exchange Students were also able to attend.
The 2025 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day Theme is 'Little Foosteps, Big Future'.

You can read more about Children's Day at the link:

School Fees are now overdue. Payments need to be finalised ASAP. 

Important Information Regarding EMS

As we roll over to EMS there are several important changes to note. 

All invoices and statements will now be distributed via email. Please monitor your inbox for correspondence. 

When paying from an INVOICE use:

- Family Billing ID

- and Invoice number   

When paying from a STATEMENT use:

- Family Billing ID

- and student's name       

If you have any queries, please contact Finance on (08) 8566 2203 option 4. 

Reminder to students who travel via bus:

If a bus is late, stay at your bus stop and a bus will come. The school will be able to communicate to parents and students if we know a bus is delayed, but the protocol is for students to remain at the bus stop until a bus comes. 

The 2024 Yearbook is now available to purchase for $45 from Reception.