Welcome back to Term 4

It is great to see the students, parents and staff bouncing straight back into school for Term Four. We are looking forward to a busy term of learning with many exciting extra curricula activities happening throughout the term.

We have many exciting events to look forward to this term including:

Pizza lunch
Slime Fun Run Fundraiser
Year 3 & 4 Camp
Year 4 Bike Education Program
Foundation – Year 6 Swimming Programs
Music Soiree
Year 6 Sports Round Robin Day
Year 5 & 6 Hip Hop Incursion
Whole School Community Christmas Concert
Year 6 Graduation and Awards ceremony
Meet 2023 Classmates and teacher

We have commenced our Foundation – Year 4 Swimming Program at Monash Aquatic Centre and this has started extremely well. This program will continue until Friday, 14th October.Our ‘Swimming / Water Safety Program’ for the Year 5 & 6 students will be held later in the term.

A highlight of Term Four is always the Year Six graduation and this is a very memorable event for all involved. We would like to thank the parents and staff that are working behind the scenes to ensure this event is one to remember.

We look forward to a great term.

Parent/Guardian/Carers survey results

Last term all Camelot Rise families were invited to participate in an online survey that covered a range of areas as outlined in the tables below. Thank you to the families who took the time to complete the DET online survey. Our school has received excellent feedback across many key areas and provides our staff assurance that our commitment to excellence and high standards is recognised and valued by our school community.

We are still unpacking a lot of the data we received but we would like to share with you some of the initial results with the community:

Community Engagement in Learning

Parent Community Engagement	% Positive responses
I feel this school values parent/ caregiver/guardians’ contributions	81%
School Communication	82%
I am able to get the information I need through the school's regular communication channels	83%
I feel comfortable about approaching this school with any concerns I might have	88%
There is effective two-way communication between the teachers and parents/caregivers/guardians at this school	81%

School Ethos and Environment	% Positive responses
General satisfaction	90%
Overall, I am satisfied with the education my child receives from this school	90%
This school always aims to improve the quality of education it provides	81%
School pride and confidence	88%
I feel confident that this school provides a good standard of education for my child	88%

Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Student Cognitive Engagement	% Positive responses
High expectations for success	86%
Teachers at this school expect my child to do his/her best	81%
This school celebrates student achievements in all areas	92%
Teachers are enthusiastic and positive about teaching	94%

Positive climate for learning

Student Safety	% Positive responses
Managing bullying	82%
My child feels safe at school	92%
Promoting positive behaviour	84%
This school has a consistent approach to promoting positive student behaviour	85%
Teachers at this school model positive behaviour	83%
Respect for diversty	88%
The school respects and values my family's beliefs and wishes	90%
This school communicates the importance of respecting all cultural beliefs and practices	83%
This school treats my child with respect	92%

Connection and Progression	% Positive responses
School Connectedness	92%
My child feels accepted by other students at school	90%
My child enjoys the learning they do at school	96%
This school gives my child opportunities to participate in school activities	92%
Positive Transitions	85%
My child has been supported this year to adjust to his/her new year level	92%

Parent Contributions 2023

By the end of November, we will inform the school community of the Parent Payments for 2023. The Department of Education and Training has asked schools to itemise the payments (similar to what we did this year). The cost for Parent Payments is discussed and approved at our Finance and School Council meetings prior to being announced to the school community.

Are you leaving CRPS in 2023?

We ask that you let us know if you are moving or have enrolled to another school in 2023. We require this information as soon as possible to establish grade structures for the start of the new school year. If your child is currently in Grades Foundation – 5 and will not be at Camelot Rise in 2023 please notify the school office in writing as soon as possible.

Regards,

Matt and Ben

Dates to remember