CSPS Newsletter 24/11/2023
Principal’s Message
Dear Families,
Celebration of Learning
A wonderful afternoon last Wednesday for our Celebration of Learning! A large number of family members attended to hear from students about their learning and to join in learning challenges and games. We are all proud of the growth students have made in their learning throughout the year. We have 4 weeks left to learn more before a holiday.
Outdoor Learning Area
We could not be more thrilled and excited that our Outdoor Learning Area Project is complete and students are loving exploring the new space. This week we have had LiL, pre-Kinder and K-6 classes enjoying time in the area.
Oval repairs
Following a wonderful soccer season, our oval has been in need of repairs near the goal areas. A huge thank you to Kale Thompson for generously donating his time to rotary hoe the areas and spread soil and seed. Also thank you to Darren Sturgess for organising this work to happen. We hope for the patchy areas to be green again for the start of next year’s soccer season.
Family Fun Afternoon
We are excited to bring an afternoon of fun and colour to the school community!
Colour run for students and siblings - purchase via Qkr!
BBQ & snacks at the Soccer Shack
Cake stall - a call for donations will be sent out soon
Sustainability stall - purchase items or bring along items to swap!
Second Hand Uniforms for a gold coin donation
Free games and activities
Raffle ticket sales - great prizes to be won. Drawn on Wednesday 13th December
And more…
Volunteers needed! We can't run events like this without volunteer support. If you can help on the day please get in touch.
Or do you have an activity or stall you would like to hold at the event?
Email cspsa.chair@gmail.com
Raffle prizes - If you are in a position to donate a prize for the raffle please email cspsasecretary@gmail.com
Fun for the whole family!
End of Year Raffle
The School Association are running this amazing raffle! So far we have received some great donations of prizes for our raffle (tickets for sale at the Family Fun Afternoon, raffle drawn Wednesday 13th December). Some of these prizes include:
Kristie Johnston $100 St Abby Bar and Eatery Voucher
Andrew Wilkie $100 Village cinema voucher
Fullers Bookshop $40 voucher
Pennicott Wilderness Journey 2 adults on 3 hour cruise worth $310
Zoodoo 2 X Free Entry worth $74
TSO 2x A reserve tickets
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary 4xkids passes $19.50 each
Hobart Book Shop Books
Amaze Maze Richmond Family pass worth $60
Hyperdrive Prize pack
TAS Gingerbread Products
Port Arthur Historic Site Standard family pass worth $115
Putters Adventure golf Yes, 6 x 2 for 1 admission vouchers
Tas Laser Skirmish Double voucher value $60
More donations of prizes are being added daily to the list. Parents, if you own or work for a business that would like to donate a prize, please contact cspsasecretary@gmail.com .
End of Year Celebration Assemblies
A reminder to book in via our office if you wish to attend our end of year assemblies – K-2 and 3-6 on Wednesday 13th December, Leavers Assembly on Wednesday 20th December. There is a limit of 1 adult per student for the K-2 and 3-6 assemblies, to a maximum of 60 attendees, and a limit of 3 guests per Year 6 student for the Leavers Assembly. These events will be livestreamed.
Lollies at School
We have noticed lately that many children re bringing large amounts of lollies, including chewing gum and whizz fizz, to school, and in some instances sharing these foods with other children. Please note that chewing gum is not permitted at school for any reason, and we ask families to please not send lollies to school. Water is the only drink permitted in water bottles. We understand occasional treats in lunch boxes, however the consumption of lollies at school is not conducive to focussed learning and settled behaviour. We are a ‘Move Well, Eat Well’ school and promote healthy choices. Below is the MWEW description of ‘sometimes’ foods.
What are 'sometimes' foods and drinks?
- These foods should only be offered sometimes and in small amounts.
- These choices are higher in sugar, salt and saturated fat and are not needed for good health.
- ‘Sometimes’ foods include chocolate, lollies, biscuits, cakes, fried food, pastries and ice-cream.
- ‘Sometimes’ drinks include fruit drinks, soft drinks, cordial, sports drinks, energy
drinks and flavoured water.
2024 Staffing
I am pleased to confirm some staffing arrangements for 2024. Joining our staff at CSPS will be:
- Shannon Milne, Classroom teacher
- Annie Joy, Classroom teacher
- Jess Wishart, Classroom teacher
- Kate Gray, Music teacher
- Colette Sainsbury, Support Teacher
We will be farewelling a small number of staff members and we still have some part-time vacancies to fill. Further information will be provided to families prior to the end of this year.
Best wishes,
Susan Jeffery
Principal
Class News
Prep/1
On Tuesday 7th November Prep One went on an excursion to Fullers book shop and the Hobart Rivulet. The bus dropped us off at South Hobart where we walked along the Rivulet track and into Fullers book shop. On the walk we could hear the sound of the trickling water of the rivulet and we saw a native hen and her chicks. At Fullers we were met by Sophie who read us some stories. Then Sophie told us that we could choose a book up to the value of $20 to take home. We spent some time carefully deciding which book to choose. After that we each had a delicious hot chocolate. We walked back to the beginning of the rivulet track where we had recess and then continued our trek up the track to the bus.
Year 3/4MC
Shop n’ Swap
On Thursday the 7th of December 3/4MC are holding a stall at the Family Fun afternoon.
Our stall is called Shop n’ Swap. How it will work: If you donate items then you will also receive a voucher to spend for the day, the voucher will tell you how much you will get. People with vouchers will be able to have first choice.
We need donations asap. Books, Toys and Clothes. We need stuff that are still in good condition and that are still useable.
Shop n’ swap will be after the colour run from 3:00pm – 4:00pm in the afternoon.
Sincerely, the newsletter team 3/4MC Emily, Georgia, Jenny and Mya.
Queens Donut Drive
Order some yummy donuts!!
A School Association Fundraiser to help in the purchase of new ipads for the students.
Order by Sunday 10th of December via Qkr!
Student Assistance
Parents/guardians who have not applied for STAS previously (and do not have an existing STAS file) can apply online for STAS 2024 at Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) or simply Google ‘STAS’ to be taken to the link.
Families who have not applied for, or been in receipt of, STAS in 2023 which includes families who are new enrolments and who believe they meet the eligibility criteria, or families whose circumstances have changed, and they believe they may now be eligible. The eligibility criteria means that if a parent holds a current;
- Centrelink Health Care Card,
- Pension Concession Card or
- Department of Veterans' Affairs Concession Card
Letters advising of STAS approval (or otherwise) will be posted to all families with existing files in the STAS database in mid-November.
If a parent/guardian has received STAS in 2023 and wishes to add a new/additional student to their STAS record they simply need to
email stas@decyp.tas.gov.au their name, the student’s full name, date of birth, school, and grade in 2024 and they will add them to the existing STAS file.
For queries, please contact stas@decyp.tas.gov.au
Hobart City High School Orientation Day
Parents & Carers have been invited to attend the 9am assembly and a followed up with a cuppa on Wednesday 29th at the Hobart City High School Orientation Day. Check the flyer below for more information.
