PE News

Regional Netball Finals

Congratulations to our two Croydon Hills Netball teams that competed in the School Sport Victoria Regional Championships yesterday at Waverley Netball Centre. Both teams proudly represented Croydon Hills and put in their best effort alongside demonstrating good sportsmanship, as they have done throughout each progression stage.

The Girl’s and Mixed netball teams both played extremely well all day making it through to their grand finals undefeated. There was some incredibly tough competition and our Girl’s team finished the day second in the Region with a tough four goal loss in the grand final.

The Mixed team faced a close game, but managed to take out the regional title, meaning they will progress to the state finals later this year. We are so proud of all the students in both teams - a momentous effort all around!

District Athletics

Congratulations to the middle and senior students who made the CHPS District Athletics team. This event will be held on the 2nd of September, at Bill Stewart Athletics Track in Burwood East. We are currently in the middle of finalising places, however once the teams are locked in you will see an event pop up on Compass. If you are able to assist us on the day, we require some parent helpers for girls long jump event. Please email jayne.beith@education.vic.gov.au or jarrod.butcher@education.vic.gov.au if you’re able to help. Thankyou for your support!

FREE Girls Cricket Clinic at CHPS

Beginning Monday 26th August, we will have Cricket Victoria running a 4 week clinic with any girls of any age who are interested in taking part. Clinics will run every Monday afternoon from 3.45pm – 4.45pm for 4 consecutive weeks. If you would like to register your daughter, please see the flyer attached in the newsletter for further information. Posters are also displayed around the school.

Jayne Taffe & Jarrod Butcher - Physical Education

Library News

Children’s Book Week is next week, and we are looking forward to the upcoming events:

Dress Up Day Monday 19th August

Students are encouraged to come to school on Monday dressed as their favourite book character or dressed in something to represent this year’s theme ‘Reading is Magic’. There is no cost to dress up.

Families and community members are welcome to join us for costume parades at the following times and locations.

Prep Classes: 9:20am - 9:40am - Prep Turf Area (Back-Up for wet weather Performing Arts Room)
Year 1, Year 2 & Year 3 Classes: 9:05am - 9:30am - Middle Turf Area (Back-Up for wet weather Undercover Basketball Court)
Year 4, Year 5 & Year 6 Classes - 9:05am - 9:30am - Stadium

PLEASE NOTE: if your child has PE, Sport or PMP on this day, can they please bring a suitable change of clothes to ensure they can still comfortably participate in our school programs. (This can be in a small carry bag or packed into school bags).

Author Visits Tuesday 20th August

We have award winning authors visiting to speak with students next week. Please check Compass to make sure you have approved and paid for this event before next Tuesday.

Thanks in advance for your support and we can't wait to see our community embrace Book Week for 2024!

Jess Ward and Sue Offer in the Library

Performaing Arts

Last week the CHPS Performed at the Victorian School Music Festival. We scored highly for stage presence, dynamics and musicality and were commended for our inclusivity, size and excellent musical direction/conducting. We received the bronze award and were noted as trail blazers bringing public schools into the legitimate music sphere. We look forward to next year and hoping to achieve a platinum, gold, or silver award.

Sick Bay

We have had several cases of Influenza A present in the school. Please ensure you keep unwell children home until at least 24-48 hours after a fever or vomiting or until they are well in general.

Aug 12	Grady 2RB
Aug 13	Raynesha 5WS
Aug 14	Max PAM, Dave PEC & Max 3SH
TODAY	Mason PAM & Xavier 5KT
Aug 16	Selena PJL & Heath 4BW
Aug 17	George 1AW, Ariella 5KG & Logan 5KG
Aug 18	Quinn PAM

For Our Students

This Week's Birthdays