Message from the Principal Team
Week 5 Term 3
Year 1/2 Excursion to ACMI
Yesterday, our Year 1/2 students had an exciting day out at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). They visited the fascinating Beings exhibition by Universal Everything, where they were immersed in a world of digital art and creativity. The students had the chance to explore interactive displays, experience innovative animations, and engage with cutting-edge technology in a way that sparked their imaginations. It was a fantastic opportunity for our young learners to see how art and technology can come together to create something truly magical!
https://www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/beings/
Foundation Rathdowne Village Walk
Today, our Foundation students had a wonderful adventure exploring Rathdowne Village. They set out on a community walk to learn more about the important helpers in our neighbourhood. During their visit, they took part in a fun scavenger hunt, searching for various shops and businesses near our school. The students were excited to spot different places and understand how local helpers contribute to our community. It was a fantastic hands-on learning experience for our young explorers!
Foundation Principal Visit Last Friday
In addition to their community walk today, the Foundies visited the Principal’s Office last Friday. They asked some amazing questions about what kind of work a Principal does during the school day. A Principal makes sure that everyone is safe, everyone learns and helps Gaby!
Senior Recorder Ensemble
A big congratulations to our Senior Recorder Ensemble and their instructor, Rachel Snedden, for their outstanding win at the Eisteddfod held at MLC on Monday! The students showcased their talent and hard work, impressing the judges with their beautiful performance. We are incredibly proud of their achievement. We also thoroughly enjoyed their performance at assembly last Friday.
Book Week Next Thursday 22 August
Just a friendly reminder to all CNPS parents and carers: we will be celebrating Book Week next Thursday with our beloved annual Book Week Parade. This event is a highlight of the year at CNPS, and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks in advance for all your efforts in preparing those amazing costumes. We can’t wait to see the creative and colourful outfits on display.
Parent/Carer Survey Carlton North Outside School Hours Care
The Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, TeamKids, is a service provided for our families at CNPS. The School Council is responsible for making decisions regarding establishing or operating an OSHC service. The Education Subcommittee and School Council President Rebecca Slater are responsible for making decisions and monitoring the service.
We value the feedback from our CNPS families and ask that you please take the time to answer the short survey: Link
We ask that all families please complete this survey whether your child/ren attends the OSHC service or not, as this will provide us with valuable feedback. The survey should take 1-5 mins of your time.
Cultural Action Tool
Today Rachel and Jane met with our Koorie Engagement Support Officer, Tyrell Moore to complete the Cultural Action Tool. This tool reflects the Guidance on Child Safe Standard 1: Establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.
Key elements of cultural safety include:
Understand identity - Identifying as Aboriginal is one part of a child or young person’s identity. Like everyone, Aboriginal people have different life experiences and characteristics. Schools must recognise that each person is unique with their own characteristics, strengths and challenges.
Respect culture - Culture and identity are linked. By supporting Aboriginal children to feel strong in their identity schools also help them enjoy their cultural rights.
Australia’s colonial history has caused significant trauma and hurt that individuals, families and communities still feel today. However, Aboriginal communities have a long history of resilience and growth in the face of adversity and trauma. Schools should show respect for the deep resilience of Victorian Aboriginal communities.
Eliminate racism and abuse - Making your school culturally safe means taking the specific action needed to keep Aboriginal children and young people safe from abuse and harm.
Schools need to address all forms of racism and consider attitudes and practices that are a barrier to providing a culturally safe environment and to address all forms of racism.
Principal Team
Rachel, Jane and Erin