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Principal's Report Term 2 Week 1

WELCOME BACK

Welcome back to Term 2. I hope everyone had an enjoyable, restful and safe holiday. We are all looking forward to an exciting and productive term ahead. 

NSW SWIMMING CHAMPION

Congratulations to Marvin from 6NB who won the 50metre butterfly event at the NSW Swimming Championships last term. What a fantastic achievement to be number 1 in NSW!

Unfortunately, Marvin won’t have the opportunity to represent NSW in the National Championships as the 2021 event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Look out for Marvin at the 2028 Olympics.

Well done to Marvin, James, Leo and Samuel who competed at the NSW Swimming Championships in the senior boys relay.

2021 – 2024 CPS STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Carlingford Public School’s 2021 – 2024 Strategic Improvement Plan is now complete and available for viewing on the school website. (about our school / school planning and reporting / 2021 – 2024 Strategic Improvement Plan).

Our three strategic directions are,

1. Student growth and attainment - improving student growth in reading and numeracy.

2. Contemporary Teaching Practices – focusing on authentic integration of contemporary teaching practices through using the collaborative co-teaching cycle within innovative learning spaces.

3. Wellbeing Strategy - creating a school culture that fosters a sense of belonging for all students, staff and community.

Thank you to our students, staff and community for their contributions to our Strategic Improvement Plan. 

STAFF UPDATE

Congratulations to Mrs Pogainis who has acquired a position as a Senior Education Officer in the Performance and Development Team based at Parramatta DoE Head Office.  She has been an amazing teacher and leader at our school and will be sorely missed. On behalf of the students, staff and community, I would like to wish Michelle all the best in her new role. Her last day at CPS will be Friday 30, April.

Mr Cheng (currently our Teacher / Librarian) will take over as teacher of 1P for the remainder of the year. Mrs Penny Bulgen, will be joining us from Epping PS as our new librarian. Mrs Grimmond, will fill Mrs Pogainis’ relieving Assistant Principal role and supervise Year 1.

Mrs Edgley, will be on leave for all of Term 2, with Mr Boyd filling in as Relieving Deputy Principal (5 days/week), with Mrs Foo taking over as Relieving Assistant Principal and Stage 3 supervisor (5 days / week).   

Mrs Morabi has now taken maternity leave for the remainder of the year.  On behalf of the students, staff and community, I would like to wish her all the best for the birth of her first child. Mrs Morabi’s teaching role (Kindy and Yr 1 RFF and Friday on 5R) will be filled by Mrs Jenkins.

Congratulations to Miss Assad who is getting married next week and will be taking leave in weeks 2, 3 and 4. Miss Hemmatti will be taking 4A during this period. Mrs Pi, will be relieving as Assistant Principal, and looking after Stage 2 in Miss Assad’s absence.

Congratulations to Miss Stark who is also getting married next week. Miss Stark will be taking leave from Wednesday 28, April to Friday 14, May. During this period Mrs Brooks (M-W) and Mrs Maguire (Th/F) will be teaching KS.

Finally, I would like to welcome Miss Ai Vee Tan, our new EAL/D teacher replacing Mrs Singh Ram who moved to Kellyville Ridge PS. 

ANZAC DAY CEREMONY

This year, due to increasing student numbers and limited space, we will hold separate K – 2 and 3 – 6 Anzac services. The K – 2 service will commence at 9:45am, with the 3- 6 service beginning at 10:45am. Both ceremonies will be held in the new hall.

Any members of our community who are currently serving members in the Australian Defence Force

are most welcome to join us wearing their military uniform. Similarly, students who are members of Cubs, Scouts or Girl Guides are permitted to wear their outfits to school.

Two flower bearers have been chosen from each class and they will need to remember to bring a posy of flowers for our school wreath. The flowers will be delivered to the K13 memorial on Thursday afternoon, following the service. Students are asked to be in full school uniform for this solemn occasion.

Parents and visitors are most welcome to join us. All visitors will need to sign in using the QR code in the office prior to attending the ceremony.

 

Carlingford Public School has a long and proud association with the armed forces, with many of our past & present, students, staff and families fighting to defend our great nation. One of our teachers, Frederick Kilpatrick was granted special leave from the Education department in 1898, to fight in the Boer War in South Africa. Frederick was the first New South Welshman to serve in the Boer War.

Similarly, ex pupil Ray Simpson, was awarded the ‘Victoria Cross’ & the ‘Distinguished Conduct Medal’ for bravery during the Vietnam War. Tributes to both these soldiers can be found in our office foyer. “Lest we forget”.

 

CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL

Next Tuesday 27 April CPS will be holding the annual cross country carnival.  The 3-6 carnival will commence at 9:30am and conclude at 11:25am.  Any Year 2 students turning 8 this year will have the opportunity to participate in this carnival, with the potential to progress to the Parramatta/Merrylands Zone carnival.

From 12:20pm onwards the K-2 cross country carnival will take place.  

Students who have been diagnosed with asthma (and parents have supplied the school with an asthma inhaler and spacer) will be able to access their own personal medication from the office.  Students who have permission to carry their own asthma inhaler will be required to bring their own on the day.

Parents are welcome to attend (seated in designated area). All visitors will need to sign in using the QR code in the office prior to attending.

 

 

EASTER HAT PARADE

Our K – 2 students had a great time at the Easter Hat parade. Thank you to our parents who helped create the wonderful hats that were on display. The highlight of the day was when the Easter Bunny took time out of his busy easter schedule to drop in and say hi to our students. Even the teachers were excited!

 

Neil Hinton,

Principal.