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Call for School Council Nominations

Each year Victorian Government schools are required to formally call for nominations for members of the School Council.  Croydon Hills Primary School’s School Council consists of eight elected parents, four staff positions, the Department Nominee (the Principal), and the option of two Co-opted Positions.  Elected members stand for two-year terms with the option of then nominating for further terms.  This year we have:

• five vacancies in the Parent Member Category
• two vacancies in the DET Employee Category

The additional two co-opted members will be determined at the School Council AGM on Wednesday 22nd March.  In the past, these positions have been filled by a representative from the parent community, Croydon Hills Parents Association (CHAPS), or Men of the Hills (MOTHS).

Nomination forms may be obtained from the school (or via these links: PARENT/CARER FORM or SCHOOL EMPLOYEE FORM) and must be lodged by 4.00 pm on Thursday 23rd February. 

If the number of nominations exceeds the number of positions a ballot will be conducted, closing on Friday 17th March 2023.  If the number of nominations is less than the number of vacancies, a notice to that effect will be distributed calling for further nominations.  For more information please view:

• Department’s Information to parents
• Croydon Hills Primary School’s From 2: notice of election and call for nominations

Student Free Days

As you may or may not be aware each year schools in Victoria have five Student Free Days. Our school has had two, taken at the beginning of the year, and had our next scheduled for this coming Monday 20th February (Staff Professional Learning – Student Engagement with Glen Pearsal).

Last night our School Council ratified our two remaining Student Free Days:

• Friday 2 June - Professional Practice Day
• Friday 24 November – Report Writing

Groundskeeper Kim on Leave – Casual Employment Opportunity

Our very much valued groundskeeper Kim is on leave and limited duties for an extended period of time.  As a result I am seeking a suitably skilled person to undertake:

• Lawn maintenance: including use of both the ride-on and push mower, the whipper snipper and completing weed control
• Maintenance and General Duties: Blowing and clearing debris, hard rubbish removal, mulching, hedging, and other general facilities tasks.

Notables:

• OHS training and induction will be provided. 
• A Working With Children Certification is required (Volunteer is fine to start but an employee card will need to be processed). 
• Please include in your correspondence any other capacity/training you have (eg white card or experiences/capacity in your own home!).
• Flexible shifts: 3hrs or longer, flexible hours including early starts, late finishes and weekends. 
• Pay rate: $30.59 p/hour (General School Council Employee)
• Expression of interest correspondence submitted as a broad email to Christian Holdsworth Christian.holdsworth@education.vic.gov.au

Canteen, Uniform Ship and OSHC Casual Employment Opportunities

Our school proudly manages our own school services. To support Karen (Canteen and Uniform) and Deb (OSHC) and their teams of staff I am calling for casual employment applications.

Notables:

• OHS training and induction will be provided. 
• A Working With Children Certification is required (Volunteer is fine to start but an employee card will need to be processed). 
• Please include in your correspondence any other capacity/training you have (eg food handling)
• Flexible shifts: 3hrs or longer, split shifts, flexible hours including early starts, and late finishes.
• Pay rate: $30.59 p/hour (General School Council Employee)
• Expression of interest correspondence submitted in the form of a resume (no longer than two pages) including relevant experience to Angela Stevens angela.stevens@education.vic.gov.au 

Christian Holdsworth  -  Principal