Principal News
With sadness
As the impact of the tragic events in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday continues to unfold, our thoughts are with the victims and their families.
One of Victoria’s greatest strengths is its history of multiculturalism. We’re proud of the diversity within our schools and early childhood settings. Melbourne has a large Sri Lankan population and this is reflected in our schools and their communities.
I understand that some members of our community may require support. For advice about supporting children and young people and helping them feel safe during this time, see: Supporting children and young people with distressing events
Jenny Atta - DET SECRETARY
Monique Corcoran - PRINCIPAL
School Review update
The formalities of the School Review process has been completed in Term 1 which included Planning, Validation, Fieldwork and Summary days. We are currently devising a DRAFT 2019 - 2022 Strategic Plan through consultation with key stakeholders. Communication of the final School Review report will be published in Term 2.
Curriculum Day
On Friday 26th April, the CSPS staff all actively engaged in a Curriculum Day that focused on the implementation of COMPASS as our new platform for communication. We workshopped a number of different and improved functionalities which we will gradually introduce to students and families in the coming months. To maximise on COMPASS as a centralised communication platform, please register an account (See below)
COMPASS Blitz
Have you set up your account?
Thank you to everyone who has logged on and joined the school's Compass School Manager. Push notifications received via Flexibuzz will now also be received via COMPASS with the intention of phasing out Flexibuzz in the near future.
For those who have logged into the COMPASS portal, have you had a browse around? Do you have any questions with regards to this app? If you do, please contact the office or your classroom teacher, we are here to help make this transition as smooth as possible.
If you haven't already set up your COMPASS portal please do so to ensure you stay informed. If you would like a reprint of your login letter or require new login details please contact the school.
Kirstie Scutt
Vandalism at CSPS
With great frustration, it is reported that we have experienced some vandalism at CSPS over the term break. It has been a long time since such as occurred because the school community takes such care and exhibits enormous pride in our school. Can you please communicate with your friends and families the importance that we watch out for our buildings and grounds after hours, during weekends and holiday periods.
CHILD SAFE STANDARDS
Standard 7: Strategies to promote child participation and empowerment
Checking in with the health and wellbeing of all students.
All Psyched Up is an external service provider that is accessible to students via a Mental Health Plan and offers an onsite service to CSPS. See website link for more details. All Psyched Up!
All Psyched Up: Head Office
377 Nepean Highway, Frankston Victoria 3199, Australia
(03) 8797 5542
Psychologist: Brooklyn Storme (attends CSPS on Thursdays)
Contact Person: Sally Herbert (Assistant Principal)
What is required to access All Psyched Up?
Step 1: Speak with Sally Herbert/Monique Corcoran or member of leadership team.
Step 2: Collect 2 forms
#1 Consent and registration form
#2. Policy and knowledge of understanding form
Step 3: Make an appointment with your G.P. to obtain a referral letter and Mental Health Plan (MHP). Please ensure that the GP makes the referral letter out to All Psyched up (# note: it is advisable to take the All Psyched up forms with you to the appointment)
Step 4: Return the forms to the school office.
Step 5: When your child commences his/her sessions with Brooklyn they will come home with a communication book. This communication needs to be taken to all psychology sessions.
Further information
What is a MHP?
A mental health care plan is a plan your doctor writes with you about treating a mental health condition. It helps you to access eligible allied health professionals like psychologists, social workers or occupational therapists who can help you to get better and live well.
How many sessions do you get on a MHP?
In one calendar year, a person who is eligible can receive Medicare benefits for up to 10 individual consultations with a mental health professional. Following the initial course of treatment (a maximum of six sessions), a person can access more sessions upon review of up to 10 per calendar year.
If your child requires support to improve their health and well being please contact the school for further information.
School Policies
Do you know where to access DET policies - SPAG
Do you know how to access CSPS localised policies - Link
The Policy highlight for this iNewsletter is how we ensure the safety, care and supervision of students whilst in the yard before and after school, recess and lunch.
Yard Duty And Supervision Policy For Staff
Yard Duty And Supervision Policy For Students And Parents
Any questions, please contact the office to speak with a member of the School Improvement Team.
FINDMYSCHOOL.VIC.GOV.AU
See our school zone online
The Department has released a new website that helps parents identify their local public school online.
Findmyschool.vic.gov.au launched on 24 April and shows every school zone across the state. The new website highlights the choice of public schools available to the Victorian community.
If your child is preparing to enter Year 7 and want to know more about the public secondary school options in our area, or you know someone who is interested in enrolling at our school, try findmyschool.vic.gov.au today.
If you have a question about the website, contact the Victorian School building Authority Hotline on 1800 896 950 or email vsba@edumail.vic.gov.au