From Christian's desk....

Congratulations to our elected 2023 School Captains

This week our students and staff elected our 2023 student leaders.

Congratulations to all students who nominated for a leadership role and all the best to the students that have been elected by their peers and staff to represent the school as School Captains next year.

School Captains: Ryder C, Emily M, Noah M, Jasmine F

Sports Captains: Jade M, Zahlie G

Visual Arts Captains: Zoe E, Charlie M

Performing Arts Captains: Lachlan C, Breanna S

Science Captains: Miranda Mc, Christopher M

Digi Tech Captains: Tara S, Olivia K

Intercultural Captains: Ellie, Risha T

Eco Captains: Mia C, Cooper D

Wellbeing Captains: Eva M, Lexie C

Parents and carers of Captains will be invited to an afternoon tea on Friday 10th February 2023 at 2:00pm, prior to the students receiving their badges at a special Assembly at 2:40pm.

Year 3 Camp

Reports from Year 3 Camp Toolangi are positive, with students, staff and parent helpers engaging in their first fun-filled day of activities yesterday!

As always, thank you to our staff and the volunteers for stepping away from their own lives to give our students such a fulfilling experience.

Principal for a Day!

Last week I was replaced as Principal by MMP students, Isabelle and Jason who were promoted by teacher, Marc Purcell following their outstanding commitment to improvement in their mathematics learning.

The Principals performed the job wonderfully well, calling a wet day timetable and supporting students at lunch. They also left a few suggestions for me upon my reappointment! We’ll see how we go installing a mini golf course, however, I’m not sure we’ll be able to install a swimming pool!

Congratulations Noreen!

Our school’s PE teacher was honoured at the School Sport Australia Track and Field Championships on November 18th, with the Victorian team farewelling Noreen after faithfully and passionately leading the team for the last 27 years!

Noreen’s legacy will be preserved with the ‘Noreen McMenaman Award’, presented at the conclusion of the Championships to an athlete who displays the same values as Noreen: passion, dedication, commitment and friendship to others.

Well done Noreen!

Another Amazing Effort from CHAPS

Our congratulations and thanks once again to CHAPS for yet another magnificent BBQ fundraiser at last Saturday's State Election. Special thanks to Danielle and Nikky for yet again "going above and beyond" to organise, facilitate and lead the charge on the day. To the volunteers who assisted with cooking and sales, staff and students are grateful for your efforts on behalf of our school. Those efforts yielded over $2.220 - a fantastic result yet again!

2023 Start of Year and Pupil Free Dates

The school can confirm our Term One dates:

Friday 27th and Monday 30th January: Staff Induction and Planning (Pupil Fee Days)
Tuesday 31st January: First Day for all students
Wednesdays 1st February – 8th March: Prep Testing (No Prep students at school on those Wednesdays)
Monday 20th February: Staff Professional Learning (Pupil Free Day)
Wednesday 15th March: Prep students’ first Wednesday.

DET Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality

'Thanks is enough' is DET’s desired standard when responding to offers of gifts benefits and hospitality.

In saying that DET and Croydon Hills Primary School fully understood that families may wish to show their gratitude with a ‘Gift of Appreciation’. If you are considering acknowledging our staff can I please request that you support our adherence to DET Policy and not donate cash vouchers (debit cards). NB: non-cash vouchers are permitted ie: a voucher for a specific retailer, provided it cannot be converted to cash.

For more please see the Department’s Gifts and Benefits Policy

Christian Holdsworth - Principal

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