Assistant Principal News
Week 3 Greeting
The recent wet weather has certainly reminded us that winter is still here, with some very chilly mornings and evenings across our community. Despite the cold, there are encouraging signs that spring is on the horizon, with the daylight hours beginning to stretch just a little longer each day. On Tuesday, our CPS Athletics Carnival was held, and although I wasn't able to attend, I have heard so many wonderful stories about the day. Students have been eagerly sharing with me which events they enjoyed the most, and it was fantastic to hear about their excitement and school spirit. A special highlight was seeing the enthusiasm of our Year 3 students, who experienced their very first Athletics Carnival after looking forward to it ever since they were in Prep. It was a memorable milestone for them, and it was lovely to hear how much they enjoyed participating alongside their classmates.
第3週のごあいさつ
ここ数日は雨が続き、朝晩の冷え込みも厳しく、まだまだ冬らしい気候が続いています。その一方で日が少しずつ長くなり始め、春の訪れを感じられる日も増えてきました。今週火曜日には、CPS Athletics Carnivalが開催されました。残念ながら私は参加することができませんでしたが、当日の様子についてたくさんの素晴らしい話を聞くことができました。子どもたちは「どの競技が一番楽しかったか」を嬉しそうに話してくれ、活気と笑顔にあふれていたことが伝わってきました。特に3年生にとっては、Prepの頃から楽しみにしていた初めてのAthletics Carnivalでした。待ちに待ったこの特別な経験を存分に楽しみ、仲間と一緒に参加する姿がとても印象的でした。
Prep – 100 Days of School
Tuesday was also a very special day for our Prep students as they celebrated 100 Days of School. Reaching 100 days of learning is a significant milestone, marking just how much our youngest learners have grown in confidence, independence, and skills since the beginning of the year. To celebrate, students proudly wore specially decorated T-shirts showcasing their creativity and individuality. The effort and imagination that went into each design was truly impressive, and I have had the pleasure of taking photos of only some of these wonderfully creative shirts. Congratulations to all of our Prep students on reaching this exciting achievement, and thank you to our families for helping make the day so special.
Prep 100 Days of Schoolのお祝い
火曜日は、Prepの子どもたちにとっても特別な一日となりました。入学してから100日目を迎え、「100 Days of School」をお祝いしました。100日間の学校生活は、子どもたちが自信や自立心、そしてさまざまな学びを積み重ねてきたことを示す大切な節目です。この日、子どもたちはそれぞれ工夫を凝らして飾り付けた特製Tシャツを身に着け、創造力あふれる作品を披露してくれました。どのTシャツも個性豊かで素晴らしく、その素敵な作品をほんの一部ですが写真に収めることができました。Prepの皆さん、100日達成おめでとうございます。そして、この特別な日を一緒に支えてくださった保護者の皆様にも心より感謝申し上げます。
Swimming Week Commences Next Week!
Our annual Swimming and Water Safety Program begins on Monday, and we are looking forward to two weeks of valuable learning at GESAC. As previously communicated, students will attend swimming lessons each day, which means their usual school routines and timetables will look a little different during this period. It may be helpful to have a conversation with your child about these temporary changes so they know what to expect. We also ask families to ensure that all swimming items, including towels, clothing, underwear and bags, are clearly labelled with your child's name to help us return any misplaced belongings. Finally, thank you to the many parents and carers who have generously volunteered to support our teachers and students throughout the program. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Before attending, please take a moment to review our Volunteer Policy and ensure that you hold a current Working with Children Check. We look forward to a safe, enjoyable, and successful Swimming and Water Safety Program for all students.
来週から水泳週間が始まります！
毎年恒例のSwimming and Water Safety Programが来週月曜日から始まります。今後2週間、GESACにて水泳授業を実施し、子どもたちは水泳技術だけでなく、水辺で安全に過ごすための大切な知識も学びます。すでにお知らせしているとおり、この期間は通常の時間割とは異なる日課となりますので、お子様が安心して過ごせるよう、ご家庭でも事前にお話しいただければ幸いです。また、タオルや水着、衣類、バッグなど、水泳に必要な持ち物にはすべてお名前をご記入ください。 また、プログラムでボランティアとしてご協力いただく保護者の皆様に心より感謝申し上げます。皆様のご支援は、子どもたちが安全で充実した学習を行う上で大きな力となります。当日ご参加いただく前に、学校のボランティアポリシーをご確認いただき、有効なWorking with Children Checkをお持ちください。
Policy Update
At this week's School Council meeting, several important policy updates were approved. These include the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and the Child Abuse (including Grooming) – Identification and Response Policy and Procedures. Families may notice that the Child Abuse (including Grooming) – Identification and Response Policy and Procedures was previously known as the Child Safety Reporting and Responding Obligation Policy. Earlier this year, the Victorian Government updated the Four Critical Actions for Schools: Responding to Incidents, Disclosures and Suspicions of Child Abuse, and our revised policy has been updated to reflect these important changes. School Council also approved the retirement of the CPS Digital Learning Policy. Victorian government schools are now expected to follow the Department of Education's Digital Learning Policy, with individual schools developing Acceptable Use Agreements (AUAs) using the Department's template. Information about the AUAs for parents is available in both English and Japanese. These updated policies will be published on our school website in the coming days. If you have any questions about these policies or would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
ポリシー更新のお知らせ
今週開催されたスクールカウンシル（学校運営協議会）において、いくつかの重要な学校方針（ポリシー）の改訂が承認されました。今回更新されたのは、Child Safety and Wellbeing PolicyおよびChild Abuse (including Grooming) – Identification and Response Policy and Proceduresです。この後者のポリシーは、これまでChild Safety Reporting and Responding Obligation Policyという類似したポリシーを施行しておりましたが、今年初めのビクトリア州政府による児童虐待が疑われる場合の対応方法、Four Critical Actionsの改訂うけ、今回のポリシー更新にも、この州政府の改訂内容が反映されました。
さらに、スクールカウンシルではCPS Digital Learning Policyを廃止することも承認されました。今後、ビクトリア州立学校では教育省（Department of Education）のDigital Learning Policyを施行することになりました。各学校は教育省が提供するテンプレートを使用してAcceptable Use Agreementsを作成することが求められています。保護者向けのAUAに関する資料は、英語版と日本語版の両方をご用意しています。
これらの更新されたポリシーは、近日中に学校のウェブサイトへ掲載いたします。内容についてご質問やご不明な点がございましたら、どうぞお気軽に学校までお問い合わせください。
Until next forgnight,
Miharu Morioka