Log Planned Absences on Compass

A reminder that Tuesday, 4th November, is the Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday and the school will be closed. As in previous years, we understand that many families choose to take an extended long weekend. Given our traditionally low student attendance on Monday, 3rd November, please note the following arrangements:

Alternate Program: Students attending school will participate in an alternate program and may not be taught or supervised by their usual classroom teacher.
Staff Leave: Many staff members who have accrued Time-In-Lieu from camps and other school events will be taking leave on this day.
Canteen: The canteen will be closed.
OSHC: Before and After School Hours Care will operate as usual, with reduced staffing.

Action required: If your child will be absent on Monday, 3rd November, please submit an Attendance Note via Compass as soon as possible. This will help us plan appropriate supervision and staffing for the day.

We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

PE News

Region Athletics:

Congratulations to our 5 students, who competed at the Region Athletics Carnival last Thursday at Doncaster. We are very proud of your efforts, especially competing the day after returning from Camp!

Results:

Tayla 3JR – 1st LJ (MC), 2nd 100m (MC)

Riley 4RB – 5th 1500m (PB)

Darcy 4RB – 6th SP

Charlie 4RB – 8th 80m Hurdles

Chelsea 6RT – 4th SP

P-2 House Cross Country:

Congratulations to all of our Prep – Year 2 students, who competed in the House Cross Country yesterday. It was a beautiful morning of sunshine, smiles and a sea of red, blue, green and yellow. We are so proud of everyone’s efforts and a big shout out to our preps, who ran their very first race at Croydon Hills Primary School! I would also like to thank all the house captains, parents/grandparents and staff who volunteered their time to help make this event a wonderful success.

Results:

Year 2 boys

1st – Lachie 2BJ

2nd – Bryce 2RS

3rd – Parsa 2RS

Year 2 Girls

1st – Scarlett 2BJ

2nd – Olivia 2JK

3rd – Georgia 2JK

Year 1 Boys

1st – Chase 1BA

2nd – Noah 1PJ

3rd – Logan 1UB

Year 1 Girls

1st – Hazel 1MW

2nd – Aria 1UB

3rd – Nellie 1AW

Prep Boys

1st – Jude PSB

2nd – Harry PEM

3rd – Jamison PEC

Prep Girls

1st – Billie PDK

2nd – Melina PEM

3rd – Camila PAM

House Winners: Ovens

Laura Yorke & Jarod Butcher - PE

Remembrance Day Poppy Appeal

We have an assortment of items from poppys to pins and keychains for sale to raise funds for the 2025 Poppy Appeal. If you would like your child to purchase any items, please send a few dollars with them to buy from the office or as JSC make their rounds to classrooms. Items range from $1 - $5.

Visual Art News

Sparkle and Shine! CHPS Art Show

Our Art Show is on Monday 10th November (Week 6) and we are so excited to showcase what the students of CHPS have created in their Visual Arts lessons throughout the year.

The BBQ will be sizzling away so you will be able to enjoy a snag or two. Please place your orders through Flexischools to ensure you don't miss out!

Raffle booklets have been sent home and are due back to the office by November 10.

We have some terrific raffle prizes this year:

1st - $300 Zart Art Voucher + materials bundle

2nd - Family Caricature portrait (up to 5 people) with cartoonist Brett Cardwell valued at $250

3rd - Large basket of chocolate goodies donated by Cadbury valued at $100

Other activities on the night include; a photo booth, large posters to colour in, a Scavenger Hunt (with Level prizes on the night) as well as our Art raffle which will be drawn towards the end of the show.

We hope to see you all at the show.

Claudia Michielin, Jayne Beith & Sian Jose

Visual Arts Teachers

Oct 27	Chiku 1MW, Layla 1UB & Sadie 2JK
Oct 28	Nate 3JR
Oct 29	N/A
Oct 30	Arlen PAM & Samuel 5KG
Oct 31 👻	Lucas 3LP & Louise 3SH
Nov 1	Lucas 1UB
Nov 2	Mieke 4LJ

For Our Students

Students celebrating birthdays this week! 🥳