Virtue: Courtesy
2021 Student Leadership Team
I would like to congratulate the newly elected student leaders for 2021.
Drew Carter, Dean Cullen, Michael Mjadwesch, Connor Muir.
Cianna Collins, Sophia Edgell, Ella McDonald, Makayla Martin.
The school Captains will be announced on Presentation Day.
Ten Tips for Parents of Children Starting School
Provide information about your child's immunisation status
Your child will be coming into contact with lots of other children and infections can spread very easily. Immunisation records need to be presented for Kindergarten enrolment. Under the Public Health (Amendment) Act 1992, children who have not been immunised may be sent home during an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease.
Learn the names of the important people at the school
Learning the names of staff will help you communicate with your child about their day at school. It is also important that you have a relationship with your child's teacher and principal to ensure you are up to date with your child's progress.
Give all information about your child to the school especially medical and special needs
You know your child best. Your child's Kindergarten teacher will have many students to get to know. Help the teacher understand your child better and faster by sharing information and insights. This will also ensure that your child gets any essential attention.
Provide emergency contact numbers
The school might need to contact you urgently. Provide alternative numbers and contacts in case the school is unable to reach you.
Make the school aware of any special family circumstances
Any changes to your child's family situation can impact on their emotional and academic well-being. Inform your child's teacher and principal about any changed circumstances so that the child can be supported if necessary. Examples of special circumstances include the birth of a sibling, divorce or the death of a loved one.
Establish routines with your child and stick to them
Prepare your child for a more structured day. Make a daily routine that includes mealtime, talking time, and reading time.
Make sure your child is road/travel safe
Children should know to cross the road only at marked crossings. Please set a good example. Take particular care when you drop off and collect your child from school.
Become familiar with school activities - develop a relationship with the school
Parents/caregivers set an example. If you are positive and encouraging towards school, your child will be too. Both the students and teachers will appreciate your involvement and assistance in activities ranging from sports and excursions to music and drama presentations.
Educate your child about 'stranger danger'
Teach your child not to talk to strangers. They should not accept gifts or lifts from someone that they do not know.
Label equipment and clothing
Replacing lost clothing and equipment is expensive and inconvenient. You should clearly mark every item with your child's name.
School Security
Please contact school security on 1300 880 021 if you see anything suspicious on the school grounds over the holiday period. Your support with this would be greatly appreciated by the school community.
2020 has certainly presented some unprecedented challenges for our community. It has been inspiring to be apart of an incredibly hard-working team who have remained focussed and committed to improving the learning outcomes for their students. Thank you to the parents and carers for their ongoing support of our school. I would like to commend the students for their commitment and efforts this year and wish the Year 6 students all the best as they transition into High School. My heartfelt thanks are extended to the families leaving our school and I would like to wish them all the best for the future.
I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and please take the time to enjoy the company of friends and family.
Mr Snow
The P&C would like acknowledge that the Hot Dog Days were a real hit with all students.
Thank you to the wonderful canteen staff Kelly and Stephen for their preparation to ensure the days ran smoothly. Thank you to the students for using their wonderful manners.
We would also like to thank the volunteers that helped with serving on the Hot Dog Days. Thank you Lucy Dowler, Chrystal Kearney, R’Echele Mjadwesch, Leanne Kearney, Tash Drury, Donna Oliver, Rachael Cullen and Mel Humphrey.
A special thank you to all CPS staff for your hard work this year. We all appreciate the changes that you have all had to adapt to in order to keep things going for the students.
The canteen will be closed on the last day of school, Wednesday 16th December.
We would like to thank all of the parents for their support and understanding during what has been a difficult year for everyone. We hope you all have a lovely break and we look forward to seeing you all next year.
Lucy Dowler
Vice President
