Farewell to Mrs Ward

Junior School Council

A big thank you to the wonderful CEPS community for their very generous donations to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.

We have all helped make Christmas time a little brighter for some.

From the JSC team

Lost Property Reminder

We have accumulated a number of lost items in the school's lost property. Please take a moment to check for any belongings that might be yours.

All unclaimed items must be collected by Friday the 20th of December.

After this date, any remaining items will be donated to the second-hand uniform shop.

Tennis at CEPS

This term, Cheltenham East PS had the exciting opportunity to receive tennis lessons from Excel Tennis, proud ambassadors of the Nick Kyrgios Tennis Foundation.

Excel Tennis currently coaches many of our students and is conveniently located at Mentone Tennis Club. They offer an impressive range of customised tennis coaching programs and competitive options, catering to all ages and skill levels. These include Hot Shots, Junior & Adult Group Coaching, Cardio Tennis, Private Coaching, Junior Holiday Programs, and more. Each program is expertly crafted to help students unlock their full potential, delivering outstanding results in a fun and engaging learning environment.

Excel Tennis is currently accepting bookings for their January Holiday Program and Term 1 2025. For more details, please visit www.exceltennis.com.au or contact Marcus at 0409 426 917.

Poppy Appeal

The President and Committee of the Bentleigh / Cheltenham RSL appreciate the support your school community gave to the Poppy Appeal by selling badges on behalf of the RSL.

Cheltenham East Primary raised a total of: $155.00

The money raised provides welfare support to ex-servicemen and women and their dependants in necessitous circumstances, to assist in providing for: 

War veterans & dependants
Care of the aged
Family Welfare
Community/Aged Care Visiting

Thank you and we look forward to your support once again with the Appeals in 2025

Regards,

Tammy Gardner

Veteran & Community Services Coordinator

Family Life

Family Life bridges the gap when an individual or family is struggling, doesn’t have a support network or know where to go for help. We advocate for people when they can’t. Whether that means creating a network around them, providing the practical and therapeutic support they need to thrive or being a voice when they have lost theirs.

Remember, a little goes a long way. You can make a difference in the lives of local families.

Thank you for your donation.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Family Life (ABN: 37 712 782 209) is a registered organisation with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

If you have any questions or would prefer to donate by cheque or direct transfer, please contact us via 03-8599-5433 or email communityengagement@familylife.com.au.

Volunteer Thank ou

School Community Picnic

Working with Children Checks

We welcome parents and guardians who would like to volunteer at Cheltenham East Primary School! Your involvement in school activities is a wonderful way to support our students and staff. To ensure a safe environment for everyone, all volunteers are required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC).

To apply for a WWCC:

Click here: Working with Children Check to start your application. Be sure to link your check to Cheltenham East Primary School during the process.

For VIT Card Holders:

If you are a parent with a current VIT Card, please follow this link: Service Victoria | Teacher Notification to notify Working with Children Check Victoria of your child-related volunteer role at our school. This helps us stay updated with your records.

To update your details:

If you need to make any changes to your WWCC information, please update through this link: Working with Children Check - Update Details.

Please note: Without a valid and current WWCC, you will not be able to participate in volunteer activities at the school.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us create a safe and engaging environment for our students!

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