Campus News
The 2026 Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge (PRC) commenced in March, and Haileybury Newlands Campus is excited to be participating again this year. The 2026 theme, Stories to Discover, Stories to Tell, celebrates the joy of reading and reflects our commitment to fostering a strong culture of curiosity, imagination and lifelong learning through books. The challenge is open to all Victorian children in recognition of the importance of reading for literacy development. It is not a competition, but rather a wonderful way to encourage reading for pleasure and to nurture a love of books. Students are challenged to read a set number of books by September 2026. This year, all students from Prep to Year 8 have been registered for the PRC and have been provided with their login details. The administration of the challenge will run through the School, and students will be assisted to log in to their accounts during library classes. However, students and their parents are responsible for entering their child/ren’s reading into their online account. This data will be monitored and verified regularly by library staff. Students who complete the Premiers’ Reading Challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Victorian Premier, as well as a special Haileybury badge for their blazer. All instructions for the Challenge can be found here.
The Haileybury Ball
Join us for a night to remember at The Haileybury Ball on Saturday, 23 May at Crown Palladium. The Haileybury Ball is a chance for our wonderful community to come together, celebrate and enjoy an evening filled with laughter, dancing and great company. Book your tickets here.
If you have any prizes to donate for the raffle please contact your Head of Campus.
Early Learning Centre
Easter Hat Parade
Our Newlands ELC and Junior School came together to celebrate this year’s Easter Hat Parade, where students proudly showcased their fabulously hand-crafted hats, each one uniquely decorated. Events such as these create a warm and connected atmosphere across our campus, bringing students, staff and families together to celebrate our vibrant community. These opportunities are especially valuable for our youngest learners, as connecting with the wider school helps foster a strong sense of belonging and supports a smooth and confident transition through their early years in Junior School.
Grandparents and Special Friend’s Day
Our ELC children recently welcomed their grandparents and special friends for a lovely morning together filled with singing, craft activities and the chance to proudly show off their classrooms and learning spaces. With great excitement, the children shared their daily experiences and guided their visitors through the spaces where they learn, play and grow. Mornings like this are a wonderful way to strengthen the connection between home and school, while also celebrating the diverse cultures and backgrounds that make our community so special.
Junior School
Walk-a-thon
Thank you to all families for your generous support in contributing gold coin donations towards our Walkathon. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and will go towards a very worthwhile cause. The Walkathon took place on Monday, 23 March and was a huge success. Students walked laps of the oval throughout the session, building both fitness and a strong sense of community as they participated together. Throughout the Walkathon, staff and parents walked alongside students and assisted with monitoring laps. As students completed each lap, their progress was recorded to help track their efforts. It was an enjoyable and active event for all students.
Junior School Mother's & Special Friends Day and Junior School House Singing
We are especially excited about these two upcoming events and the opportunity they provide to bring our community together. Junior School will celebrate Mother’s Day in Term 2 with a heartwarming afternoon filled with joy and laughter. Mothers, grandmothers and special friends will gather to enjoy a variety of fun activities. From watching mini movies and playing games to taking part in a scavenger hunt or creating tea-light candle holders, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
The term will end on a high note with the thrilling JS House Singing competition. Shum, Cox, Sangwell and Kemp Houses will sing their hearts out, each vying for the coveted title. The Houses will showcase songs they have been perfecting in Choir, and every House is sure to deliver an outstanding performance. Ultimately, it will be exciting to see which House takes home the victory.
Middle School
Gold medals
A fantastic achievement for Alex, Year 6, receiving gold medals in the Under 12 Men’s Solo and Under 12 Mixed Duet, and a silver medal in the Under 12 Team event in the Artistic Swimming Competition.
His next challenge will be the 2026 Australian National Artistic Swimming Championships and the Oceania Aquatic Artistic Swimming Open Championships, held at Sydney Olympic Park.
What a start to the year
After a jam packed and action filled Term 1, we finished off with House Athletics. This was a great day of energy, participation and plenty of House spirit, and it was a joy to see students getting involved and supporting one another.
Hugo Engele
Head of Newlands (Keysborough)
Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough (HPFK)
Second Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS)
The HPFK 2nd Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS) is a wonderful resource for our school community, offering high-quality second-hand uniforms at affordable prices. All items in stock are in very good condition and are carefully checked before being made available for sale. Most items are priced at approximately 50% of the cost of brand-new uniforms, making SHUS a great option for growing families.
We understand that sometimes uniforms need to be tried on at home, so SHUS offers a returns and exchange policy if an item is not suitable or the fit isn’t quite right.
Families are welcome to support the shop by donating uniforms or by selling their second-hand uniforms through SHUS. To donate or sell your old uniforms, simply bring the items into the uniform shop during opening hours, and our friendly volunteers will be happy to assist with your donations and sales. Opening times can be found in the school calendar on the myHaileybury app and by following the HPFK Facebook page.
We stock uniforms from ELC through to Senior School, including academic uniforms, house polos, school bags and sport specific uniforms. Please note that bathers and socks are not stocked.
The SHUS is conveniently located next to the Noone Uniform Shop at the Keysborough Campus. All funds raised through the shop are reinvested into our school community, supporting the many events run by and for students and families throughout the year, as well as contributing to a scholarship for a student at the school.
We are always keen to welcome new volunteers to assist in the shop. No prior experience is necessary, and volunteering is a great way to connect with other families and support the school.
To find out more, donate uniforms, or get involved, please email hpfk@haileybury.com.au
Amy Ching
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough
