Yes... we are all disappointed that we are needing to go back into lockdown, but what have we learned so far about the CSPS students, families, staff and community?

We are resilient.
We are patient.
We are supportive.
We are realistic.
We are optimistic.

Let us not lose sight of what we know works and what we stand by... each other.

Stay safe and we will see you soon.

Monique Corcoran

PRINCIPAL

Information about the school closure from Friday 28 May to Thursday 3 June is now available on our website.

Friday, 28 May has been declared a Curriculum Day for teachers to prepare for Remote Learning at home next week. Schools will provide onsite supervision for vulnerable students and children of parents who work in essential services. A survey must be completed for attendance onsite.

All information will be made available for families on the CSPS website.

Crossing suspended

Based upon the recent COVID circuit breaker restrictions, the City of Casey has made the decision to suspend operating the school crossing service throughout the Victorian Government circuit breaker restriction period, being the next 7 days, effective Friday 28th May 2021. Council will continue to monitor the advice of the Department of Education and decisions for operations for the remainder of the week and beyond, will be informed by their advice. If there are no extensions to the circuit breaker restriction period, the school crossing service will resume operations from Friday 4th June 2021.

School Council met on Wednesday 19th May in a remote setup. Some notables discussions points include:

School Vice captain presentation
Ratification of Sunsmart Policy
AIP Mathematics update
Professional learning for staff outline
Ongoing Reporting and Half Year reports update
Fundraising endorsement - use of funds
OSHC providers exploration
Booklist providers investigation
School Pix feedback

Note: There were zero attendees to the official AGM.

Capital Works updates

The dirt has begun to subside, and form is taking place. This is exciting indeed. Current Progress (completed last fortnight):

Car park storm water completed
In-ground hydraulic and electrical commenced
Fire service around building completed
Slab excavation commenced

Anticipated works for Next Fortnight

In-ground hydraulic & electrical to be completed
Slab preparation & crushed rock base

Student attendance continues to be of a high priority at CSPS. Analysis and data collection happens on a daily basis.

It is the school's responsibility to account for every enrolled student, each school day.
It is the responsibility of the parent to inform the school via a Compass absence note if their child is absent.
If a Compass absence note is not received a phone call will be made to the parent or guardian on the day of the absence.

We thank our families for understanding this and notifying the school of their child's absence via Compass.

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for NRW are the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Click on this link to access Colour for Reconciliation Colour.

Child safety while online

Standard 6: Strategies to identify and reduce or remove risks of child abuse

Tips for staying safe online during remote learning

eSafety Kids provides a wide range of online safety programs and resources to assist families to manage cyber bullying and unsafe behaviours that may be evident whilst children are online.

Resources include:

Using the eSafety guide to show your child how to block and report users that make them feel uncomfortable.
Exploring theSafety kids to discuss topics such as someone is being mean to me online and people are being mean to others online.
Teaching your child how and when to report cyberbullying to eSafety

With parent permission, children can sign up to eSafety kids.

eSafety Kids can give you advice, support and help if you are being bullied online. They can also help remove serious cyberbullying material that is threatening, intimidating, harassing or humiliating.

Awards and Celebrations

Mathematician of the Week "MOW AWARDS"

Writer of the Week "WOW AWARDS"