Principal News

Capital works update

School Council and I are very excited to introduce you to the Project name for the upcoming Capital Works and additional upgrades that will be occurring at CSPS in the coming months - Project emPower.

Our school mission at CSPS is to empower stakeholders to embrace learning.  This includes empowerment relating to academic performance, student wellbeing and upgrades of facilities and grounds that support high quality teaching and learning and social engagement.

From a Capital Works perspective, we are pleased to announce CSPS have progressed to Stage 2 - Master Plan which summarises consultation with students, staff, parents, community and School Council.  In addition, LAW Architects have been extremely busy behind the scenes obtaining a clear understanding, through surveying and reports, of our current grounds and facilities to plan for exciting and realistic upgrades.

My role as Principal is to manage expectations and keep a level head on what can and cannot be achieved.  I assure you that I will keep the school community informed every step of the way.  

Monique Corcoran 

General Store 

CSPS has a historically strong association with the Cranbourne South General Store.  It has come to light that there is an increase of inappropriate and/or illegal parking at the store.  In addition, it is extremely disappointing that there are reports of adults being disrespectful and rude to the General Store employees.

It is not the responsibility of CSPS to police the parking or behaviour at the General Store but share a moral obligation to support the General Store in such matters.

The owners of the General Store have my full support in implementing steps to decrease inappropriate car parking or abusive behaviour from any CSPS adult, such as reporting to the appropriate authorities.

2020 student scholarships

Applications now open

The Department of Education and Training administers a number of scholarships each year for students who are studying in Victoria. Almost $2,000,000 is available in the General Scholarships Program this year. 

Principals, teachers and careers advisors are encouraged to promote the scholarships to their students.

Scholarships information

The student scholarships are designed to reduce disadvantage by providing financial support for education.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in Victorian schools and be Australian citizens or permanent residents. Some of the scholarships are available to Victorian government school students while others are available to students across all sectors.

Visit Student Scholarships for more information.

Available scholarships

Select the years below for available scholarships and specific eligibility requirements:

• Year 4 students
• Year 5 students
• Year 6 students
• Year 7 students
• Year 8 students
• Year 9 students
• Year 10 students
• Year 11 students
• Year 12 students

Students should be encouraged to carefully identify and apply for all scholarships where they meet the criteria.

Further information

For further information on how to apply and eligibility requirements, visit Student Scholarships or contact the Student Scholarships Coordinator on (03) 7022 0099 or at studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au

Transition dates

Early pick up of children

Remaining Transition dates:

• Week 10 - 101219: Step -Through - Foundation to Year 5 and Year 6 State Wide Transition program - visit to 2020 Secondary Colleges

On Wednesday 20th and Thursday 28th November, we ask families with 2020 Foundation students to NOT pick up their siblings early, as this is greatly affecting classroom program delivery. 

Attendance, every minute, every day, every student is important.

Child Safe Standards

Child Safe Standard 7: Empowering children

Promoting children’s participation can benefit their experience at school because it provides valuable information about their experience.

Most importantly, when children have opportunities to participate and feel their contributions are valued, they are more likely to speak up when harmed or feeling unsafe.

For further ways to empower participation of children.

Volunteer's Afternoon Tea

All parents and school community members who have volunteered throughout the year are invited to our special Volunteers Afternoon Tea on Friday, 13 December at 1pm in the Library.