Assistant Principal News
As I have been out in the yard in the mornings, I have noticed the daylight is getting shorter and I am sensing that the end of the Melbourne summer is approaching. The change in season always brings a renewed focus and rhythm to our school days. I have been incredibly proud of the way our students have settled so well into their school life this year. Classrooms are calm, focused and full of enthusiasm for learning. Such an environment is a wonderful reflection of the work our staff are deeply committed to in alignment with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model, particularly the Element of Teaching, ‘Enabling Learning’. By establishing and maintaining consistent routines, clear expectations and predictable structures, our teachers create safe and supportive learning spaces where students know what to expect and can fully engage in their learning. This consistency not only maximises valuable learning time, but also strengthens students’ confidence, independence and sense of belonging within the classroom. ここ最近、日の長さが短くなり、徐々に夏の終わりを感じ始めた方も少なくないのではないでしょうか。今学期も半ばに差し掛かりましたが、今年度は生徒たちが大変落ち着いた様子で学校生活をスタートさせることができました。現在Victorian Teaching and Learning Modelを元に学習環境を整えることに全スタッフで力を注いでおります。生徒たちに予測できるわかりやすいルーティンを作ることで、安心して学習をすることができる環境を作ることを目指しております。一貫性を作ることは、学習時間を有効活用することだけではなく、生徒たちの自信、自立心、教室内での共存感を強めることにも繋がっています。
NAPLAN is fast approaching for our Year 3 and Year 5 students. Information has been sent out to all Year 3 and Year 5 families outlining what to expect and how we can work together to support students during this time. The NAPLAN schedule is as follows.
Wednesday 11 March 2026
- Year 5 Writing – 9:15am
Year 3 Writing – 11:30am
Thursday 12 March 2026
- Year 5 Reading – 9:15am
Year 3 Reading – 11:30am
Monday 16 March 2026
- Year 3 Conventions of Language – 9:15am
Year 5 Conventions of Language – 11:30am
Tuesday 17 March 2026
- Year 3 Numeracy – 9:15am
- Year 5 Numeracy – 11:30am
今週、３年生・５年生の生徒たちの保護者に向けてNAPLANの情報をお届けしました。テスト期間中は学校内へお越しの場合はテストを受けている生徒たちへのご配慮、ご協力をお願いいたします。
We are excited to be hosting our first Curriculum Information Session of the year for our Prep parents on Thursday 19 March. Our Prep teacher, Mrs Curlewis, alongside our Learning Specialist, Onda Sensei, and our Bilingual Leader, Morita Sensei, will be leading this session. The evening will provide valuable information about the CPS curriculum and practical, helpful strategies to support your child’s learning at home. This session will also provide an opportunity for parents to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of the learning experiences their children engage in each day. Please note that a Curriculum Information Session for all parents will also be held in Term 2. ３月１９日木曜日に、プレップ生徒の保護者向けのカリキュラムインフォメーションセッションが開催されます。このセッションでは、プレップの教員カールイス先生、ラーニングスペシャリストの恩田先生、バイリンガル教育リーダーの森田先生がCPSのカリキュラム、またどのようにプレップ生徒たちの学習をご家庭でサポートいただけるかについてお話しさせていただきます。他学年の保護者の皆様向けのセッションは２学期に予定されております。詳しい日程が決まり次第、お知らせさせていただきます。
On Thursday 19 February, we held our Parent Wellbeing Information Morning Tea and were delighted to see such a large group of parents attend. Mrs Weson and I shared information about our wellbeing approach at our school, including our new school values and how these were unpacked with students during our Start-up Program. We also spoke about Respectful Relationships, the Zones of Regulation, School Wide Positive Behaviour Support, Positive Classroom Management Strategies and the Student Support Services. These approaches work together to create a consistent and proactive framework that supports students socially, emotionally and behaviourally, ensuring they are ready to learn. It was wonderful to engage in meaningful conversations and to hear thoughtful questions and reflections from our families. Thank you to all the parents who attended; we truly appreciate your partnership and the shared commitment to supporting the wellbeing and growth of every child in our care. ２月１９日木曜日、保護者むけのウェルビーんぐインフォメーションセッションが開催されました。ウェストン先生と私で、CPSのウェルビーングに関する取り組みについて説明させていただきました。内容は、新しい校訓、またそれらをどのように生徒たちと話し合ったか、Respectful Relationships, the Zones of Regulation, School Wide Positive Behaviour Support, Positive Classroom Management Strategies and the Student Support Services などについてご説明させていただきました。たくさんの保護者の方にご参加いただき、いただいたご質問などを通して大変有意義な話し合いの機会となりました。ご参加くださった保護者の皆様にこの場を借りてお礼を申し上げます。
On a personal note, since last year I have been undertaking professional learning to further develop my leadership knowledge and skills. As part of this course, I will be participating in an internship program at one of our network schools. While I will still be available to our staff via phone and email, I am genuinely excited about this valuable opportunity to learn alongside colleagues in another school setting and to gain insight into their practices on their school grounds. I look forward to returning to CPS in Term 2 with an enhanced leadership perspective and a broadened understanding that will continue to support our school community. I will also briefly return during Week 9 to assist with the Year 3/4 camp, which I am very much looking forward to. 私ごとではございますが、昨年よりリーダーシップの知識やスキルの向上を目指し、プロフェッショナルラーンングのコースに参加しております。その一環として、来週よりネットワーク内の学校でインターンシップに参加することとなりました。本校のスタッフとは電話やメールを通して連絡が可能な状態を保つ予定でおります。他校の校内で、他校がどのように学習指導などをしているかを見学、学習させていただけることは滅多にない機会ですので、さまざまなことを学び、そのことをまた本校の発展に活かすことができたらと希望しております。９週目には３・４年生のキャンプに参加するために一時的にCPSに戻ってまいります。
Until next term,
Miharu Morioka