Kahibah Public School

Small school!

What makes our school so special?

Family emphasis!

Kids come first at Kahibah.

SCHOOL HOURS:

Village atmosphere!

8.35am -   9.00am   Playground supervised
9.00am - 11.00am    Lessons
11.00am - 11.20am    Recess supervised
11.20am - 12.50pm    Lessons
12.50pm - 1.00pm    Lunch with teacher
1.00pm - 1.45pm    Supervised play
1.45pm - 3.00pm    Lessons

Oosh - After School Care Available

Learning is fun!

TERM DATES:

Refer to the calendar page for details.

ENROLMENT PROCEDURES:

We are proud of our school!

Children who turn 5 years of age before 31st July, are eligible to enrol in that year. An "Application for Enrolment" form must be completed, and proof of age (e.g. Birth Certificate) is to be presented. Other forms also need to be completed for school administration purposes. These are available from the office.

Supportive community!

PARENTS & CITIZENS ASSOCIATION:

Refer to the P&C page for details.

CULTURAL PROGRAM (Kinder - Year 6):

Quality education programs from highly professional teachers!

starstruck 2002 2003 2005

Expert art tuition from a leading specialist

Band Tutorials

Bi-Annual Operetta/Theatrical

Dancing/Starstruck/Drama/Hunter Dance Festival

School Choir

Debating

Public Speaking - Kinder - Year 6

Myuna Bay - Year 5

Canberra Trip - Year 6

SPORTING PROGRAM:

We have State and Regional
Representatives in ...

Expert coaching and
State K.O. Competition!

Soccer - Boys & Girls

Hockey - Boys & Girls

Netball

Cricket

Gymnastics

SMASH - Sporting Skills Program

Special Swim School

Netball

Athletics

Cross Country

Swimming

Kindergarten to Year 6 Student comments

Do you want t o know Newcastle's best kept Secret?
I love sliding down the slippery dip - Jack, Kindergarten
We've got a very nice classroom - Zoe, Year 1
The front looks pretty...heaps of nice flowers and plants - Jake, Year 1
Everyone gets along - Kahli, Year 2
There are icy cups at the canteen - Ben, Year 2
It's safe - Brendan, Year 2/3
It's funny when the budgie talks - Joshua, Year 2/3
It's a bully-free school - Jamie-Lee, Year 3
You'll get friends at the school - Adam, Year 3
Children have fun because we've got nice staff, we've got ducks, lots of playground and air-conditioning in our classroom - Shaun, Year 4
We have great office staff - they're really friendly - Kelsey, Year 4
There are lots of opportunities to show leadership - Nick, Year 4/5/6
The Principal comes out and talks to you and shows you around when you first arrive - Amber, Year 4/5/6
Our teachers are nice, and we have a chook pen - Brandon, Year 5
Everyone, the teachers and the kids, they're all friendly - Catherine, Year 5
Our Library has lots of books and you can sit under the COLA and play hopscotch it you don't have a hat - Tayla, Year 6
Everyone's loving and caring - Breanna, Year 6

Quality!

Fun!

Enjoyment!