Bill Rusin, Interim Principal
Welcome to Term 4! We’re delighted to begin this new season together and extend a warm welcome to the many new families joining our community. We’re so pleased that you have chosen Kuyper for your children.
Term 4 is always a busy and joyful time as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Last term, we had the privilege of celebrating our graduating students as they completed their schooling at Kuyper. We continue to uphold them, as well as our Year 11 students, in prayer as they approach their final HSC exams.
Prayer is a vital part of our life together as a Christian community, and we are deeply grateful for those who uphold the school, our staff, and our students in prayer. Our staff gather to pray together each week, and a group of faithful parents meets on Thursday mornings to pray for our school. We would love to see more parents and carers join this important ministry—even if you can’t come every week, your presence and prayers make a difference.
This term, we also look forward to welcoming Hayden Lites to our staff team in a new role, providing on-site technology support for our staff and students. We expect him to join us towards the end of the month.
There are a host of wonderful events happening this term, and we hope to see you at many of them. Below is a list of dates to add to your diary. See you tomorrow!
Week 1
13 Oct | Term 4 Commences
15 Oct | Year 9 students commence their Term 4 Swim Program
16 Oct | Year 7 students commence their Term 4 Swim Program
16 Oct | K-6 students commence their Term 4 Swim Program
16 Oct | Years 11 & 12 students commence their HSC exams
HSC exams will run from 16 October to 7 November. Check the Calendar in your Kuyper app for specific days and times.
Week 2
22 Oct | Years 5 & 6 heading to Canberra for three days
22 Oct | Kindergarten excursion to the Museum of Fire
22 Oct | Kuyper Community Group Meeting
25 Oct | Term 4 Working Bee
Week 3
29 Oct | School Tour Morning for Prospective Families
We have limited places remaining in Prep, Kindy & Year 7. Share this event with your friends!
Week 4
07 Nov | Last HSC exam
Week 5
Years 7-10 Exam Week
12 Nov | Kuyper Community Group Meeting
13 Nov | 2026 Years 11 & 12 participate in their two-day Senior Equip Camp
Week 6
17 Nov | 2026 Kindergarten Orientation Morning
17 Nov | 2026 Year 7 Orientation Morning
19 Nov | Class of 2025 Graduation Dinner
20 Nov | Visiting Japanese students arrive
Week 7
24 Nov | 2026 Prep Orientation Morning
26 Nov | Year 6 Celebration Evening
27 Nov | Japanese students’ final day
Week 8
04 Dec | Years 3 & 4 School Camp
Week 9
09 Dec | Limelight Concert
10 Dec | Last day of Term 4 – Non-Uniform Fundraiser
Stay & Pray meets every Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM in the Prep room. Check the Events page on our website and your Kuyper App for more event details.