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There are a lot of upcoming, free Parent Information Sessions on offer from Maroondah City Council, and also in collaboration with neighbouring councils, that may be of interest to your parent/carer community and/or school staff:

 Be ahead of the game: talking to young people about gaming - May 14th, 7.30-8.45pm, online (details also emailed earlier today)

• Join this free information session to understand how the blurred line between gambling and gaming is placing young people at risk of harm. Discover the gambling-like tactics and features used by the designers of many popular online games played by young people and discover how parents and carers can help to keep them safe. Children and young people are being exposed to gambling through gaming. This is an important presentation for parents of primary and secondary school aged children.
• School Readiness - May 21st, 7-8.30pm, online
• Starting school is a significant milestone. Understanding what matters when it comes to school readiness means you are well prepared to support your child in this important transition to school.
  This session will explore:
  • Positive connections with school and homelife
  • Developing self-confidence, independence and autonomy
  • A lifelong curiosity for learning
  • Promoting growth mindset

 Managing Challenging Behaviours - June 11th, 7-8.30pm, online

• Children’s behaviour can be challenging! This can come in many forms - talking back, complying with expectations, fighting with siblings and more. Parents and carers need a range of skills to understand and manage challenging behaviour and guide their children towards positive cooperation.
  This session will explore what might underlie children’s challenging behaviour and how parents and carers can develop effective and proactive approaches to family discipline.

 Parenting Journeys - June 18th, 7-9pm, venue to be advised upon registration

• Caring for a young person who is gender questioning, trans, gender diverse or non-binary. No matter where you are on your journey as a parent or carer of a trans or gender diverse young person, we’re proud to partner with Transcend to offer this new workshop designed to improve communication and understanding between parents/carers and young people, and to strengthen family relationships.

Smile Squad will be returning next week for follow up visits

The Smile Squad team from EACH are coming to our school from 13th May 2024.

Smile Squad is the Victorian Government free school dental program.

This means all students can get a free dental check-up, preventive services, and treatment at school.

How to access free dental care

We need your consent before we can provide services. Consent is usually provided by a parent or guardian.

Sign up to Smile Squad at: https://bit.ly/smilesquadvic 

OR use the below QR code: 

Do I need to attend my child’s appointment?

No, you do not need to attend your child’s appointment.  You can attend if you would like to, and you can take your child to the community dental clinic if you prefer.

EACH Smile Squad look forward to seeing you soon.

School Drop Off Time & Late Passes

Students arriving after 9.00am must be accompanied by their parent/carer and signed in at the office.  Please sign them in on the kiosk, where a late pass will print out which needs to be taken to their teacher.  

Apples & Pears For Purchase  🍏🍎🍐

Croydon Hills Primary partner with a local grower, Chris Webb 'The Apple Man', to offer our community the opportunity to purchase fresh picked apples & pears.  Chris will be dropping off all orders a fortnightly basis.

Current season offerings they are picking as we speak:

• Fuji $18 per 5kg bag
• Sweet Tango Apples $18 per 5kg bag
• Envy $20 per 5kg
• Pink Lady $17 per 5kg
• Granny Smith $15 per 5kg
• Beurre Bosc Pears $12 per 4.8kg bag
• Packham Pears $12 per 4.8kg bag

If you wish to place an order, please come to the school office, with cash (only) for the quantity you'd like to order no later than the Wednesday 3.30pm before each fortnight delivery.

Chris has generously agreed to donate a bag of apples to the school, for kids who may not have access to fresh fruit or forgot to bring brain food, for orders totally over $200 each fortnight.  So the more you order, the more our community benefit!🍎🍏🍐