Celebrating the Arts at KHPS

In my time at KHPS, I have been continually impressed by the breadth and depth of talent in the arts showcased within our school. Such vibrant displays of creativity are only possible when our community and school work in partnership to nurture the talents of our students.

Over the past two weeks, we have enjoyed remarkable performances from both the performance band and the harp ensemble during our school assemblies. The band captivated us with some lively jazz numbers, demonstrating how audience etiquette can shift depending on the genre of music. It was delightful to witness Stage 3 gradually becoming more comfortable clapping and cheering along with the performance. Meanwhile, the harp ensemble at the K-2 assembly showcased their skills beautifully, combining harp playing with singing to create a truly enchanting sound.

I was particularly impressed by the high level of creativity exhibited by our teachers, who have taken the initiative to write dramatic sketches and choreograph dances. Last Wednesday evening, Mr. Williams and I had the pleasure of attending the performance of our drama group at the Lights Up Drama Festival at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood. The talent will continue to shine this week, with our dance groups performing at the Glen St Theatre as part of the North Sydney Dance Festival. Additionally, the choir's performance on Sunday was nothing short of outstanding.

The recent music festival was a wonderful celebration of our community's commitment to developing talent. The variety on display was astonishing, featuring bands, choirs, solo acts, duets, ensembles, and family performances. When I asked the students what made the day special for them, they shared that watching their friends perform was a highlight. Many were amazed at how well their peers performed, especially given their young age. For those who did not perform, the joy of spending time with friends and enjoying delicious food was equally fulfiling. One Year 6 boy proudly mentioned how special the French food was to him, as he felt a connection to his heritage.

As we continue to celebrate and support the arts at KHPS, it is clear that our students’ talents are nurtured by the collaborative efforts of our school community. I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the parents of the P&C and FANS for their invaluable support in making these events possible. I look forward to witnessing even more extraordinary performances in the future!

Kylie Davidson

Relieving Principal

Congratulations to the following students on their achievement of book awards for their consistent effort in practising and promoting our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Success.

Poetry Recitation Competition

The Principals of both KHPS and Camberwell Primary School will be announcing the poetry recitation winners via video this Friday. Watch this space next week for the results!

Poetry Illustration

Bravo to the children who illustrated their poem! The artwork is now on display in the Hall. The winning illustrations will be announced this Friday.

Enrolments - Kindy 2026

Parents can find more information and enrol in the Anglophone or Francophone stream of the French Bilingual Program for Kindy 2026 on the FANS website www.fanssydney.org or please contact the FANS office with questions 02 9975 5038.

There will be an upcoming school tour for interested families on Tuesday 24 June at 9:30am.

Enrol now for Term 3 – French Homework Club for Anglophone stream

Enrol now for the Term 3 French Homework Club for Anglophone stream students.

Students are supervised in a small group setting by a Teacher of French as they complete their weekly French homework. Once their work is finished, students engage in French games and reading.

Monday 3pm - 4pm, for Anglophone stream students, Years 3 to 6

To enrol, please write with your child’s details to admin@fanssydney.org. This group is available as a separate enrolment at a cost of $25 per session and is invoiced per term.

Best regards,

Anne Bentley, GM FANS

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SNPS Dance Festival – Night One

On Saturday, our Intermediate Contemporary Ensemble and Senior Dance Group lit up the Glen Street Theatre stage in their very first performance at the festival this year. Both groups danced brilliantly on stage. The dedication of regular rehearsals and private practice certainly paid off and we are exceptionally proud of the students again this year.

Onward to the next performance on Tuesday night, where both groups will perform in the same show at 8pm! We look forward to wowing the many parents and staff who will be in the audience and thank them for their support.

Miss Jen Tong and Mrs Jen Davidson

KHPS Lead Dance Teachers

Kindergarten parents are cordially invited to our Seedling Market on Thursday 3rd July (and Friday 4th if there are leftover seedlings) at 3 pm in the Kindy Canyon. This is an opportunity to purchase a seedling grown by your child's class during our Saltwater Country Science unit. 

The children have worked hard to understand the needs of plants and have responsibly tended to them over the course of the term. All seedlings will be priced at $2. Please note there will be a limited supply of seedlings. For sale will be beans, bok choy, cucumbers, spring onions and radishes. Please remember these were grown by Kindergarten students. 

It may be a fun holiday project to continue growing the seedlings at home and harvesting the produce when ready. All proceeds from our market stall will go towards purchasing additional seeds and plants for the school garden. Looking forward to seeing many of you then. 

Harp

The Intermediate Harp students had a busy week performing at the K-2 Assembly on Friday followed by a performance in the opening session at World Music Day on Sunday. They delighted the audience with four pieces played in beautiful harmony: Rainy Day Dreams, Kookaburra, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and All Through the Night. Thank you Irene for bringing this wonderful ensemble to KHPS.

Irene would love to start a Beginner Harp group on a Thursday after school starting in Term 3. Please register your interest by writing to khpsband@gmail.com before the end of this term. We hope to introduce a new group of students to this lovely instrument at KHPS.

World Music Day

The Hall was filled with music on Sunday for the annual KHPS World Music Day. This year we were lucky to enjoy performances from our own KHPS Choir, Band and Strings Students as well as welcoming over 180 students from Forestville PS, Roseville PS, Mimosa PS, Killarney Heights High School and the Sydney North regional Concert Band.

Beginner Strings started the day with their Open String Symphony and First Finger Rock conducted by Suna F. These violin, viola and cello students put on an enjoyable performance in an ensemble of 25 students. Keep up the great work Beginner Strings!

La Chorale de Killarney sang J’entend le Moulin conducted by Miss Willow. Primary Proms were up next with Snowgum before they were joined by the Festival of Choral Music Choir for Second Star to the Right. Miss Willow is preparing the Primary Proms for their Town Hall Performance with the Arts Unit combined choir and the Festival of Choral Music Choir are preparing to sing at the Opera House. The Festival of Choral Music Choir finished the choir session with Arlington.

KHPS Training Band opened the morning Band Session with a powerful set conducted by Maddy S followed by the Roseville PS Senior Band. The KHPS Training Band students only began learning their instruments this year and showed just how far they have come after 2 terms of lessons and rehearsals.

The lunchtime Strings Session was opened by the KHPS Amadeus Strings playing Sword Dance, Chicken on a Fencepost, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and French Folk Song conducted by Lu G. Corelli Strings were conducted by Rowena playing Bushwhacker Stomp and their first performance of Voyager followed by Pip and the Bach Strings playing the two Harry Potter Themes and Galop Infernal from Can-Can.

The Strings Session also included the KHHS Chamber Orchestra who performed Vivaldi’s Concerto for 2 Cellos and St Paul’s Suite conducted by Rowena M. It was a pleasure to see the younger strings students stay to watch the High School perform. The Inner West Orchestra conducted by Suna F played a delightful set including Carrying Mountain, Tirolese (Rossini) and the lively Braziliana to finish.

Special invitees this year were the 30 strong Hwa Sheng Chorus that performed a vibrant half hour set including violin solo and piano accompanist.

The Band session from 2 to 4 pm was kicked off by Gerald S and the Mimosa Training Band. Mimosa PS sent along over 80 of their band students to perform on World Music Day. They played a lively set packed with material from their Training, Intermediate and Senior Bands. Special thanks to Gerald and all the Mimosa parents for joining us and we look forward to sharing more music together at future events.

KHPS Intermediate, Senior and Jazz Bands followed with dynamic performances conducted by Derek B. Intermediates started the session with Heavy Metal and SCB finished with Dynamite! It was a treat to hear the KHPS Jazz Band play at school and well done to the soloists!

Sydney North Band Program closed out the day in the Hall with a 50-strong Concert Band conducted by Jennifer P. The Band Program is an Arts Unit initiative with opportunities for students in state schools to apply to extend their musical journey. We thank Jennifer and all the Sydney North Band families for joining us at KHPS for the day.

The World Music Day at KHPS is made possible with support from students, families, volunteers, P&C, FANS and the KHPS staff. Thanks to all the volunteers on the day and behind the scenes for helping to make this such an enjoyable community event.

Thank you,

KHPS Music Committee

World Music Day 2025 – A Celebration of Community and Music in Killarney Heights

What a spectacular day it was! Under warm sunshine, the 2025 edition of World Music Day in Killarney Heights brought together our community for a joyful celebration of music, culture, and connection.

With performances from hundreds of musicians of all ages, the school came alive with rhythm, and energy. This vibrant, whole-school event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of KHPS staff, the P&C, FANS, and of course, our dedicated volunteers.

A heartfelt thank you to the many parents, students, partners, and community members who gave their time and talents to help run the day — your contributions are truly the heartbeat of this event.

Congratulations to the musicians who performed throughout the day! Being on stage and sharing your music takes practice and dedication. Thank you for taking part and sharing your talents.

Special thanks go to the conductors, music teachers, and tutors who guided and inspired our performers, and participated in creating the day. Your passion and dedication help make World Music Day such a special experience for everyone involved.

As this event continues to grow, it’s immensely rewarding to see World Music Day becoming a highlight in our community calendar. We’re proud to bring more music, joy, and culture to Killarney Heights!