Principal Class News

Compass Calendar of Events

Principal Christmas message

Each year, I reflect on the year that was, share gratitude for all that was accomplished and wish a festive season to us all.

We have incredible connections with all the students at CSPS.  We unapologetically love our kids;  we use the word ‘our’ with intent.  We greet you in the morning with smiles, laughter and singing.   We use secret handshakes and salutes, share cuddly hugs, have special nicknames and give high fives.   We thoroughly enjoy watching the avid readers and the sports people shine.  We are there for each other through fires, floods, joys and sorrow.  We watch in awe the strength of character and the determination you show.  We laugh and cry with you because that is what family does.

We hope that your 2022 Christmas is joyously beautiful and beyond wonderful.    

Merry Christmas.  

Monique and Karen

On Thursday 8th December CSPS celebrated 2022 in style in the new building at CSPS.

It had been a long time in the design and construction of the building,  but we finally achieved.  

Throughout this process, we discussed a great many things relative to this building; position, style, materials… the list goes on and on.

But one element ingrained is the importance of what this building symbolised.

Through parent, student and staff focus groups the overarching themes that ran through was heart, spirit and family.

I thank the School Council President, led by Jodi Price, for the seven years of service, six as President.

Jodi has been a significant support in the Capital Works journey of which I and our school are indebted.

The evening reinvigorated our classic Graduation experience where family members mingled and enjoyed the celebration.

A huge thank you to the staff and Graduation Committee for their perseverance throughout the year, dedication and commitment in providing an event that was special and memorable.  

As a Principal, I could not have been prouder of how the students have risen and thrived throughout 2022.  

The special award recipients were as follows:

• English Award:  Tyler D and Asher B
• Mathematics Award:  Huan-Ray H and Jeo L
• Sportsperson of the Year:   Finlay V
• Physical Vibe Award:  Summer M
• Environmental Studies Award:  Josie P
• Arts Award:  Zoe H
• Positivity Award:  Cooper Y
• Persistence Award: Taliyah C  
• Pride Award:  Kya P
• Passion Award:  Shugar M
• Overall "P" Award:  Charlotte U and Lillie H
• Apprentice of the Year Award: Cody T & Wade Mc (with notable mention Campbell H)

What a fabulous last few weeks of term we have been having making memories with our Cranbourne South friends.  

Beach days

The Middle and Senior school have been lucky enough to spend a day each at Frankston beach with their friends learning new skills and having fun. See the  Specialist news page for further photos!  Thanks to Ms Curtois for organising this fun!

Step Through 

Transition mornings have been held with all students Stepping Through the school to the next year level.  On Tuesday 13th December all students will be spending 9.15 to 1.00 in their next years classes and as much as possible will meet their new teacher. 

Class Parties

All class parties will be held Wednesday 14th December from 12 or 12.30 pm.  A whole school class notice was sent out today with the details.  Please check Compass for the notice.

We welcome to the CSPS team in 2023, Miss Tegan Janusaitis - classroom allocation TBC.

With sadness we farewell the following staff who are embarking on new adventures in 2023. We wish them much good fortune and joy in their journeys:

• Mrs Bianca Chiovitti - Arts teacher
• Ms Chris Youl - Year 2 teacher
• Mrs Melanie Williams - Year 3 teacher
• Miss Rachael Mazzaglia - Social worker

Unexplained Absence Letters

This week families may have received unexplained absence letters for Term 1 - Term 4 inclusively.  These are sent home when a student has unexplained absences on their attendance record.  

Thank you to the families who have signed and returned these so far.  

If you have not already done so, please acknowledge these dates and return the letter to allow the Attendance Team to update the student file.

To avoid receiving these letters we ask that families enter an absence note when students are not present, or follow the link when they receive an attendance text. 

We thank you for your support in following DET attendance requirements.

Excursions & Incursions

In relation to excursions/incursions, we are unable to accept late requests.  

Numbers of students, staff, ratio, bus bookings and individual elements specific to the excursion/incursion are required within a timeline. 

Families contacting the school to express their disappointment, sadness, frustration and sometimes anger with missing a timeline, is unnerving for both the parent and the staff member spoken to. 

COMPASS is the CSPS communication tool that parents and carers are responsible to keep a track of.

Numerous posts, including access to the school events calendar, are repeatedly posted over a period of time. 

Moving into 2023, it is essential that we all understand that processes and timeline are met.

We have fun meetings @CSPS

Smudge, CSPS support dog, attended our monthly Finance meeting 241122.   He provided some valuable input, especially in relation to increasing the budget for dog treats.