From the  Principal 

Connection to country is one of the biggest sources of pride for First Nation’s people, along with beliefs, story and traditions. Their traditional knowledge prioritised harmony and reciprocity with the land, fostering a deep connection and ensuring its health for future generations. 

At Carnegie Primary School, our community should be the same. Any child and their family has a seven year ‘relationship’ with the school. Any damage inflicted in this time may indirectly damage the reputation and lives of future generations. Think for a moment about the implications.

I advocate “watering the flowers” always, so they may flourish.

I encourage every community member to talk positively about CPS. It’s ‘our’ community. 

“Why would we talk it down?”

Discussing the school's needs and aspirations cultivates community growth. Open dialogue fosters collaboration and ensures the flourishing of both the school and its community.

I strongly believe that most of our families understand their relationship with CPS. They value it, they protect it, and they understand the implications of ‘social media chatter, barbeque talk, and the like. 

When something is not working, please find your voice. Approach the school, request a meeting. We are partners in your child’s learning journey. 

If a shop doesn't suit my preferences, I simply choose not to patronise it. Criticising the shop upon leaving serves no purpose; it's a reflection of my character rather than shop’s. I'd rather focus on positive choices that align with my values.

I usually applaud the way our families engage with social media, as role models for their children, but every now and then, someone posts something derogatory. Disappointing for sure; but something I do not have control over.

In the end, your child/ren attend/s CPS. We are a wonderful community. "Building together beats breaking apart. It takes time to make something, but destroying it is quick and easy. Creating requires effort; destroying doesn't." 

We will never be PERFECT at CPS, but please be assured that every decision we make puts students at the centre of what we do. We are trying our very BEST. 

TRUST us, we are on the journey together.

SAFETY

I have had reports from our school crossing attendants that children are not getting off their bikes when crossing at the intersection. Some children are also NOT listening to our crossing supervisor as she attempts to ensure children's safety when walking across the road and staying within the lines.

Would you please talk to your children about safety when riding to and from school and being respectful of our community helpers when children are asked to do something to ensure their safety? Thanks in advance.

SCHOOL CAMP

Thank you to the team of CPS staff who went above and beyond in attending our year 6  camp earlier this term. Special thanks to Matt Lello who led this camp assisted by Sarah Lockett, Amy Travers, Angus McCracken, Alison Fisher, April Minniece and Joel Pollard. By all reports, our students had  an amazing time and really cared for each other as they challenged themselves to new levels.

Karen Roberts

 I wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this is being read and pay my respects to elders past present and emerging. I wish to acknowledge our First Nations people and pay respects to them. I note further that these lands were never ceded and are, and always will be, Aboriginal Lands.