What's Happening at CHPS
PE News
Welcome back everyone for a busy Term 4 of Sport!
Just a few repeat items and reminders for this term.
Division Athletics:
Wishing our 13 athletes all the best today as they are competing at Division in East Burwood.
Hats and Water bottles:
Term 4 brings us back to wearing hats with the changes in weather and being sun smart. We have noticed quite a few students not bringing their water bottles to their PE lessons. It is students responsibility to bring appropriate items to their specialist classes and hydration plays an important roll in maintaining your bodies energy and recovery so we would highly encourage students to get into good habits with bringing their water bottle to PE lessons.
Injuries and Illnesses:
We would just like to remind families that if your child is unwell or has injured themselves and are not able to participate in their PE lesson that week, can parents please email their PE teacher so we can keep a record of this. We would also like to help guide students with what activities they can still participate in. If we don’t receive an email, we will presume students are fit to participate.
Prep-2 House Cross Country:
The Prep – 2 House Cross Country is coming up early in Term 4 (Wednesday 29th October, Week 4). It has been wonderful to see so many students attending Running Club to help increase their fitness and prepare themselves for the distance. In order for this event to run smoothly, we require the help of volunteers to assist with course checkpoints, handing out finishing tags, lining students up etc. If you are able to assist for the morning, please email laura.yorke@education.vic.gov.au
Time: 9:15-11:30am
Dress Code: Students wear their house colours and appropriate footwear
Schedule:
Age Group | Distance | Race time approx |
| Year 2 boys | 1500m | 9:25am |
| Year 2 girls | 1500m | 9:40am |
| Year 1 boys | 1500m | 9:55am |
| Year 1 girls | 1500m | 10:10am |
| Prep boys | 1000m | 10:25am |
| Prep girls | 1000m | 10:40am |
Please note: This is a guide as we are always unsure how long it will take for the last runner to finish the previous race.
A compass event will be posted early next term for families to consent to.
Year 3 Bike Ed:
An exciting program begins for the year 3’s, which is Bike Ed. A compass event has be sent out to families with further information but can we please ask parents to check your child’s bike and helmet to make sure it is safe to wear and ride. We do have a set of school bikes and helmets to assist with those who may not have a bike. Can you please notify your classroom teacher if your child will require the use of a school bike and/or helmet. We hope you were able to find some time over the holidays to ride your bike ready, for our first practical lesson in week 2.
Laura Yorke & Jarod Butcher - PE
Sick Bay - Thunderstorm Asthma Season
There is an increased risk of seasonal asthma, hay fever and thunderstorm asthma during seasons with increased grass pollen levels. In Victoria, this is typically from October to December.
Thunderstorm asthma is triggered by a combination of higher grass pollen levels and a certain type of thunderstorm.
Under these conditions, people with a history of asthma, or whose asthma or hay fever is poorly treated, are at higher risk of a sudden and serious asthma attack.
Thunderstorm asthma can occur even in people who have never had asthma before. If anyone has wheezing, shortness of breath or chest tightness, apply asthma first aid and get emergency help.
The best way to reduce and prevent symptoms of asthma or hay fever and reduce absences from school is to follow an up-to-date asthma action plan or hay fever treatment plan, provided by a GP or specialist.
Please ensure your child has an in date asthma reliever if at risk, and that they perhaps take it before school and encourage them to take before play times/PE.
Visual Art News
Maroondah Council Recycled Art Project
Don’t forget! The Opening Event is happening tonight, Thursday 9 October, from 6:00–7:30pm.
Our students’ artworks will be featured as part of the Maroondah Council Peak Plastique exhibition, displayed alongside Carolyn Cardinet’s work at ArtSpace at Realm (179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood — inside the Ringwood Library at Eastland).
We hope you can join us to celebrate their creativity!
Below is the Mahoondah Council link to the event, exhibition and a number of activities for the community to get involved.
Art Show Poster Competition
We would love you to come up with a creative, imaginative and unique poster for our Annual Art Show.
You can create a drawing that fits this year’s title:
Sparkle and Shine
The art work must be on A4 paper and created using drawing or painting materials - no digital or photographs.
The following must be included in your poster:
- Title - Sparkle and Shine
- Date - 10th November 2025
- Venue - CHPS Stadium
- Time - 5pm till 7pm
- Gold Coin Entry
The poster competition is open to all students at CHPS.
The winner of the Poster competition will receive a $20 iTunes voucher
Don’t forget to place your name and class on the back and hand into the Art room before Wednesday 15th October.
Judging will be done by our Principle Team and the winner will be announced at the next Whole School Assembly.
The winners artwork will be used for all posters and promotional material for the Art Show.
So get drawing, we can’t wait to see what you will creative.
Claudia Michielin - Visual A