Principal News
To all the CSPS teachers and teaching staff
School Council would like to thank you for the seamless way you have moved from on site teaching and learning to remote. This would not have been an easy task but the quality and speed of which this occurred is admirable. We know that all new things take time for adjustments and improvements, of which we are impressed beyond words.
You have been heroic and hard-working amidst the panic, confusion and political debates. You have quietly continued to carry out one of, if not the most important job in society; educating our children.
We know you are appreciative of the individual levels of support students and families need, and are catering for such.
Please keep up the terrific job you are doing.
CSPS School Council
Staff accessibility online
As we now move into more of a remote learning routine, it is timely to remind families of the following:
- Teachers scheduled time of work is 8.45 - 3.45pm (Note: some teachers are 'scheduling' work to go live at 8.30am so families can familiarise with content before the day begins).
- If a parent asks a question before or after working hours, teachers will reply within 24 - 36 hours (Note: It is appreciated that some families may go online after hours to ask questions, or provide feedback related to their child's learning. We urge families to not place staff in a position where an instant reply is implied).
- Staff are strongly encouraged NOT to communicate outside of these hours, to ensure a self check on their own wellbeing.
- If a matter is urgent, parents are to email their teacher per a request for a return phone call; within 24 - 36 hours.
During the school day, a friendly reminder that if a member of the public, including students, enters the school grounds, you will be asked to exit. The school grounds may be used after hours, in alignment with the Victorian Premiers restrictions
Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions Victoria
Child Safe
Standard 6: Strategies to identify and reduce or remove risks of child abuse
How to keep kids safe online when learning from home
As remote learning and other social-distancing measures mean young people are spending more and more time online, cyber safety experts warn we all need to be extra vigilant about protecting children from harm.
Some tips for keeping your kids safe while schooling from home
Get to know your video-conferencing settings
Contact school if something feels wrong
Set expectations for online behaviour
Use parental controls and safe search options
Play in their world
For more information about these tips please visit RACV Royal Auto
Online safety resources
The eSafety Commissioner has a wealth of free online resources to help students, parents and schools. It includes tips for staying safe online during the Covid-19 pandemic and specific advice and resources for parents, educators, children and young people.
ANZAC Day Wreath awardees
I would like to thank the large number of students and families who paid homage to our fallen soldiers through art, cake decorating and nature craft.
Congratulations to Violet and Charlie G. for their beautiful ANZAC nature floral representation. A special mention also goes to Chloe B. for her creative ANZAC wreath cake.
As promised, I delivered a special box of ANZAC cookies for the students (and an additional Tim Tam packet for the parents) to the their homes to thank them for their contribution.
Thank you to our School captains Marlie W. and Ruby G. for their lovely poem readings and acknowledgement which was accessible through COMPASS and the Facebook page.
Monique Corcoran
PRINCIPAL
School Council
On Wednesday 6th May, the School Council met. A summary of key discussions points include:
- COVID services to the community eg. electronic devices, sports equipment, Library borrowing, Art room supplies, stationery, State School Relief.
DET changes to school requirements for Term 2 and beyond eg. Attitudes to School survey (Year 4 - 6), Staff Opinion Survey and Parent Opinion survey postponed until Term 3.
- New Curriculum Day ratification - new Term 3 date Friday 21st August (Week 6, Term 3).
- Remote learning vs home schooling vs on site attendance.
- Seesaw remote learning fine tuning and improvements.
- Capital Works update; finalisation of Design and Development Stage.
- Cleaning updates in line with COVID.
School Council Governance (SCG) Audit being undertaken.
PFA congratulations on Mothers Day raffle and stall (alternative).
Any questions in relation to School Council agenda items, feel free to chat with your parent representatives.
School Concert cancellation
New Term 4 idea to be decided
Unfortunately we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the School Concert at Frankston Arts Centre in Term 3.
This should not be too much of a surprise to the CSPS community, considering the current state of play with COVID, but disappointing to say the least.
Discussions as to what a Term 4 event (at school) could already look like is underway; with an integral role played by the 2020 Year 6 students.
CSPS has already tentatively booked Frankston Arts Centre for Term 3, 2021.
Visitors Policy
School Council has recently ratified the updated CSPS Visitors Policy on Wednesday 6th May. It is a DET requirement to bring this Policy to the attention of the school community. The purpose of the Visitors Policy is to provide a safe and secure learning and teaching environment for students and staff by establishing processes to monitor and manage visitors to Cranbourne South Primary School. This includes:
- Sign in procedure
- Requirements for visitors to produce a valid Working with Children Check card
- Invited speakers and presenters
- Parent visitors
- Other visitors
For further information refer to the CSPS website.
Foundation Enrolment Enquiries 2021
We are now taking enrolment enquiries for Foundation 2021.
If you would like to register your child for enrolment in Foundation 2021 please complete an enquiry form using the link below.
We will be in touch with regards to further enrolment procedures once we receive your information.
If you know of family, friends or neighbours that may also be interested in registering an enquiry for Foundation 2021, please share this link with them.
MSP Photography delivery
We have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to arrange delivery of the school photographs prior to Mothers Day. Unfortunately due to a variety of COVID related circumstances this was NOT possible. We will be in touch as soon as we have a precise date of delivery to arrange a Kiss and Go zone pick up at school.
