Principal Team Updates

Camp Week at Croydon Hills!

Last week, our students enjoyed an exciting week of camps and special experiences across the school! From team-building activities and movie nights to overnight stays and adventurous camps, there were plenty of opportunities for students to build friendships, develop independence and create lasting memories.

Our Prep Students had a camp day where they participated in a range of activities such as hut building and scavenger hunts. Year 1 students enjoyed a stay late, taking part in team-building activities before settling in for a movie. Year 2 had an exciting sleepover at school, while our Year 3 students headed to Toolangi for camp. Year 4 enjoyed their adventures at Camp Manyung, and our Year 5 students took on the challenges and experiences at The Summit.

Camp week is always a highlight of the school year, providing valuable opportunities for students to step outside their comfort zones, work together, build confidence and strengthen connections with their classmates and teachers.

A huge thank you to all the staff and parents who gave their time, energy and enthusiasm to make these experiences possible. We also thank our families for their support in preparing students for such memorable experiences.

Vale Daniel Stewart

Croydon Hills Primary School mourns the sudden passing of former 2000 School Captain and former Port Adelaide AFL footballer Daniel Stewart at the age of 37. Thoughts are with the Stewart family who still have ties to the school community through his brother Leigh's involvement in the construction of the new kindergarten.

Melbourne Cup Next Week

A reminder that Tuesday, 3rd November, is the Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday — the school will be closed.

As in previous years, we understand that many families choose to take an extended long weekend.  If your child will be absent on Monday, 2nd November, please submit an Attendance Note via Compass as soon as possible. This will help us plan appropriate supervision and staffing for the day.

A better Compass app is on its way

From early November, the Compass app will receive its biggest upgrade yet, shaped by feedback from parents, students and staff.

Do I need to do anything? No. The upgrade arrives as a normal app update, so there’s nothing new to download. If your app doesn’t update automatically, update it from the App Store or Google Play. You may be asked to sign in again with your usual Compass details.

What’s new? An improved absence form, easier conference bookings, widgets for your phone’s home and lock screen, light and dark modes, and Apple Pay on iPhone for some payments. Students will also find timetable and feed widgets handy.

Where can I get help? Visit the parent guide at compass.education/guide 

Christian, Amy, Jordan & Bree