Assistant Principal's Page

What a week of celebration

Wow! What a week we have had a CHPS. Last Friday we had many children ride, scoot and walk to school as part of National Ride to School Day. Thanks to all families that supported their children to get active in this way.  

During the day as a conclusion to Harmony Week, all students were then treated to a one-hour performance from Majeda Beatty.  This capped off a fantastic week of celebrating the diversity of our community. Thanks to all staff who facilitated lessons and lunchtime activities in this important week on our calendar. 

Yesterday the school was ‘buzzing’ with our Special Person’s Day in Prep. The turnout was incredible, Preps enjoyed many activities, including a treasure hunt around the school and a special lunch with their grandparents and ‘special people’. 

In the afternoon, I visited the other end of the school, our Senior’s, where I congratulated and affirmed the commitment of 68 students who were being trained for the ‘Helping Hand’s’ initiative; a peer-led social skill recess/lunchtime program that will be launched in Term 2 to assist younger students to develop friendships and have some structured playtimes with Senior leaders in the school.  Thanks, Cheyenne and Kelly Gommers for coordinating this.

Smile Squad

This week all children at CHPS received a Smile Squad drink bottle. Smile Squad will be in our school from early May and is free for all students.  As per recent Compass posts and last week’s newsletter, please book your child in online for a dental check-up.  Further details on the 'What's Happening...' page.

Please be on time

This term we staff are so excited to be working on how to create a flourishing classroom. On Tuesday Edwina Ricci, Project Manager of the Maroondah Positive Education Network Facilitator spent time with staff on, among other things, creating the best conditions for learning.  

There are many factors that contribute to a child being ready to learn.  Some include enough sleep, breakfast, and morning routines that aim for children to be at school a few minutes before the morning bell, enabling them not to feel ‘rushed’ as they enter the classroom. 

As a Mum myself, I am more than aware that the best-laid plans sometimes don’t happen. Despite this, I also know that sometimes setting the alarm 10 minutes earlier can make all the difference for the day.  Please try and ensure that your child comes to school on time, setting them up for success for the day. 

Julie Reid  -  Assistant Principal, Wellbeing & Inclusion