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- Principal's Report
- Deputy Principal's report
- From the DSM Desk
- Year 6 Graduation
- CPS Students Featured at Half Time at the Capitals Game
- Campbell Primary School Kindergarten Transitions - Key Dates
- Changes to school services Term 1 - 2023
- A reminder to stay COVID Smart at school - Copy
- CPS Facebook page
Music Extravaganza December 1
We welcomed Mr Tim over Week 8 (week starting 28th) who worked with our Year 3- 6 students on creating an item to share with the community. It was incredible to see so many families attend the matinee and afternoon performances. The students (and teachers) achieved so much in just four days with Mr Tim. Thank you to our very generous P&C for funding this experience. To see the students so exciting and involved was a lovely way to celebrate the year.
Community Picnic December 6
Not to be outdone by the senior students, our Preschool to Year 2 students entertained their families with some songs when they hosted a Community Picnic on December 6. Families sat under the shade of the trees and listened to the beautiful voices of their children. Thank you to those families that attend and thank you to the canteen staff who organised a special lunch box.
Year 6 Graduation and Dinner/Disco December 7
Our Year 6 students did an outstanding job during their Graduation. At the beginning of the Graduation the students introduced one another by reading aloud one liners about a peer and after talking to our community, it was such a highlight! It was so special to hear the students celebrating one another. Al Scherer has contributed an item to this newsletter, sharing information about the Graduation and Dinner/Disco.
Preschool Graduation December 7
Our Preschoolers also Graduated on the December 7. During their Graduation they performed a couple of songs to their families, received a certificate and paraded around the playground wearing a graduate cap. It was such a lovely way to end their time together. We can not believe they are ready for ‘big school’ already.
Book Packs for 2023
All families should have received their child’s Book Pack note for 2023. If you haven’t had the chance to return the slips, we encourage you to do as before your child/ren start in 2023. We currently have:
- 42% of Preschool returned notes
- 55% of Kindergarten to Year 6 returned notes
Thank you to those families who have already paid.
Seeking Assistance over the Holidays
As we move into the holidays, we wanted to make you aware of the supports that are available to your child when they are not at school. Changes to routine can be hard and your child may experience times when they feel a range of challenging emotions such as sadness, stress, or lonely.
During the holidays we encourage you to check in/yarn with your child. It can be helpful to let them know that you are available to speak with them if they ever need. You may also like to encourage them to stay connected with friends and family, look after their physical health, and engage in the activities that they enjoy. There are a range of tips and ideas available at Parentline and Raising Children’s Network. Alternatively, you may like to consider any local community events and activities available.
If you notice that your child may benefit from chatting with someone, we encourage you to make them aware and support them to access services. This may be engaging with your GP or accessing online or telephone supports such as kidshelpline (1800 55 1800). Please note that you can also call these numbers to help guide your support, alongside parentline (02 6287 3833).
Thank You
Paula Kinsman is due to return to school at the beginning of 2023. I just wanted to thank everyone (staff, students, and community) for their support whilst in acting in the principal role. A particular thank you to Kate Herrington and Al Scherer who have worked tirelessly alongside me in the leadership team. It has been a pleasure to be involved in all the end of year events and transition plans as we fast approach 2023.
To the families that are leaving the Campbell Primary School community, we wish you all the best and hope you stay in touch.
I hope everybody has a restful and safe holiday.
Take care,
A/g Principal
Erin Minehan
Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
Big thank you to teachers, Annette (our school psychologist) and families for working together on finalising ILP’s for 2022. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the growth and learning that has taken place this year, and to celebrate how far our students have come! ILP meetings for 2023 will take place in Term 1, giving new teachers, families and students an opportunity to work together to formulate new learning goals and strategies. Many students on ILPs will be invited to be a part of the process next year, to engage and empower them in the development of their own goals.
K-2 Boundless Adventure
On Wednesday December 13 students in Kindergarten to Year 2 walked to Boundless Playground for morning tea and a BIG play. Our little troopers did a wonderful job of walking to the park, observing landmarks such as the Carillon and Blundell’s Cottage along the way. By the end of our time at Boundless, everyone was very tired and pleased to catch the bus back to school in the afternoon just in time for lunch.
We are so proud of how the children represented our school whilst out in a shared public space. They all did a fantastic job of remembering to be safe, respectful learners and looking out for the many toddlers who they were sharing the space with.
We were very fortunate to have lots of family helpers join us on the day. Excursions like these rely on the extra hands of adult helpers and we are so grateful to the mums, dads, grandparents and au pairs who took time out of their busy day to support us. Special thanks also to the teachers and support staff who came along - a big excursion in Week 10 is an ambitious task but it was so worthwhile! As you can see from the photos, everyone had a wonderful time!
Transitions into 2023
On Thursday of Week 10 students spent some time in their 2023 learning spaces and with their new teachers (where possible). Following the transition morning, families received an email containing a short introduction from the staff working with their child next year, as well as information about what the first day of learning in 2023 will look like. We hope that these supports will encourage smooth transitions into 2023!
Stanley’s Summer Reading Challenge
Our children have worked incredibly hard on their reading this year and we would love to maintain momentum! Reading each day is the most surefire way to ensure that children can maintain or progress their reading growth. This week children will bring a booklet home for ‘Stanley’s Summer Reading Challenge’. Children who return their booklet at the start of 2023 with a list of all of the books/chapters that they have read over the summer (signed off by family) will receive a head start of 20 Dojo points for the year. What a great incentive to keep reading over the break! Happy reading!
What a year it’s been. Thank you to all of the people who have contributed to this wonderful community in 2023. Wishing you all a happy and safe summer break. See you in 2023!
Kate Herrington
A/g Deputy Principal
It’s my favourite and least favourite time of year! I love summer and the festive season, so much light and colour (and I get to break out my 20+ Christmas shirts). But it also the time when we farewell many of our families; either through graduation, moves to schools closer to home, and of course the inevitable ADF posting. This year is no different and while we are saddened to see these families go, while also excited for the many adventures they have to come. For our more than 20 ADF families that are off on the next stage of their journey, either on posting or discharge, we wish them the very best for the uplift and relocation to come. May their temp accommodation be suitable, and all their boxes arrive safely!
We have had a massive adventure this year. Starting out in our temporary classrooms with lingering restrictions on camp, excursions and assembles to full circle with fantastic whole school events like our Remembrance Commemoration, STEM night, disco and of course athletics carnival. We have weathered construction, illness, constant change, and disruption and come out as a strong and united community at the other end – true credit to our amazing families! We are excited for what next year will bring for all of our returning families and with all of the new friends joining us for 2023.
We will miss all the families that are moving, but they will always be a part of the Campbell Family. In the grand tradition of Defence Families we won’t (and don’t) say goodbye, instead saying “see you later”. We hope 2023 is amazing for you all! Please send us a postcard.
Please enjoy the attached selection of photos featuring just a fraction of our 2022 adventures starring some of our relocating friends. Wishing everyone a very merry and safe Christmas period.
Last week, we celebrated the graduation of our class of 2022. We were incredibly proud of the way the students spoke about each other in such a warm and genuine manner. Congratulations to all of our graduates for completing their primary school journey. We wish all the students the very best for their next chapter at high school.
Thank you to all of the families who helped to make the event so memorable for the students. It is wonderful that there were so many of you there to share this special moment in your child’s life.
I would also like to acknowledge the phenomenal work done by the 5/6 teaching team to deliver such an amazing event. The amount of work that goes into preparing and delivering graduation is immense, and I thank the team for their dedication, diligence, and flexibility. A special mention to Ms Kate Deady who donated two days of her own time to decorate the hall and attend the celebration.
Finally, a massive thank you to Mr Lyle Williams, for generously donating his time to run a fantastic disco for the Year 5 and 6 students. We were so fortunate to have Lyle as our DJ again this year!
Photos from the graduation ceremony are available at following link (thanks to our resident photographer Ms Karyn Penney):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QDZzatMufL47UUhG2hmkzNb5djExo9qM?usp=share_link
Al Scherer
A/g 5/6 Executive Teacher
CPS Students Featured at Half Time at the Capitals Game
3 very lucky CPS Year 5 students were selected during the recent school Hoops program to represent our school alongside other local students during a special half time activity at the televised Canberra Capitals home game last weekend. One very lucky younger sibling also got the chance to jump in to round out the numbers! A big congratulations to Xavier, Samara, Elise and bonus student Emerson; we are very proud of how well you represented our amazing school community on such a big stage! We hear a fantastic time was had by all and can’t wait to nominate for the Hoops program again in 2023.
Changes to school services Term 1 - 2023
Transport Canberra bus timetable changes for Term 1, 2023
Improvements to the bus network and timetable will be implemented from Monday 30 January 2023 (aligning with the start of the school term). This includes refinements to a number of schools services based on school and community feedback.
The improvements ensure reliable services across the network which take into account construction associated with raising London Circuit in the city, the temporary Woden bus interchange and ongoing construction in the Woden town centre.
Light rail is continuing to run to a normal frequency.
School packs and timetables
Updated school packs and timetables are now available online to view and download. If your child is catching the bus to school, we recommend familiarising them with their school route so they know which stop the bus will pick them up from in the morning and where to get off at the end of the day.
Campbell High School pack link:
https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/timetables2/School_Updates?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRlNlcnZpY2VfRnV0dXJlJTJGc2Nob29sc19heiUyRmNhbXBiZWxsX2hpZ2hfc2Nob29sLnBkZiZhbGw9MQ%3D%3D
Campbell Primary School pack link:
https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/timetables2/School_Updates?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRlNlcnZpY2VfRnV0dXJlJTJGc2Nob29sc19heiUyRmNhbXBiZWxsX3ByaW1hcnlfc2Nob29sLnBkZiZhbGw9MQ%3D%3D
School route changes for Campbell High School and Primary School
- Route 1033 – Additional PM trips
For more information on school route changes, updated school packs and to view regular bus timetables visit the Transport Canberra website.
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A reminder to stay COVID Smart at school - Copy
As we experience new waves of the virus in our community, we need to remember to stay COVID Smart not only in the community but also at school. For the latest advice, watch the ACT COVID-19 update (November 2022) from Chief Health Officer, Kerryn Coleman.
If your child has COVID-19, you must keep them at home and let the school know. Telling us when your child has COVID-19 will also help us track if there is an increase in COVID-19 transmission at school and manage any high-risk exposures for our more vulnerable school community members.
Being COVID Smart is easy
· Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters.
· Stay away from schools if you are unwell.
· Wash your hands regularly.
· Wear a mask in public indoor places if you can (12 years and over).
· Keep a distance from others when indoors, if possible.
And don’t forget – if you have COVID-19 symptoms, make sure you get tested. You can access a free rapid antigen test from your school’s front office. Keep up to date at COVID-19 (act.gov.au).
Did you know that we have a Campbell Primary School Facebook page?
If you don’t already follow us on Facebook, please do! We share lots of exciting posts throughout the week, including school highlights and special events, interesting happenings from our learning communities and also helpful reminders for families.
You can find our Facebook page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/campbellprimaryschoolcbr