Canterbury South Public School
Term 1 Week 2 - 6 February 2024
π Principal's News π
2025-2028 Vision Statement
As prepared by staff in consultation with the P&C, we would like to share with you our vision statement that will form the basis of our new school improvement plan 2025-2028.
Together, we foster a culture of collaboration, diversity, inclusiveness and success, empowering students and staff to reach their full potential. By embracing co-teaching environments, we lead the way in explicit teaching and collective efficacy. We are committed to learning and wellbeing excellence through strong partnerships with students, families, and the wider community. We nurture a vibrant and supportive culture where all belong, incorporating practical wellbeing strategies to build resilience in our students, ensuring they are prepared to face challenges with confidence and persistence.
Support class settings at Canterbury South
Our school is currently consulting with the NSW Department of Education Learning and Wellbeing Team regarding the establishment of a support class for students with diagnosed special needs. The class will provide inclusive education at Canterbury South Public School for students in the Canterbury Network who are currently unable to access a support class setting as their preferred educational setting due to low availability of placements. As discussed at the P&C meeting, a class would be established in 2025 with the intention of growing to 3 classes over time. If you have specific queries or would like to respond during this period of community consultation, please arrange to speak with Mrs Rigby or Mrs Frasca.
Happy Spring School Holidays!!
Wishing our students, staff and school community a wonderful spring holiday break. We look forward to an exciting final Term filled with learning opportunities, community connections and end of year celebrations.
The first day back for students and staff is Monday 14 October as there is no staff development day scheduled for Term 4.
Until next term!
Mrs G Rigby
R/Principal
π School News π
Whole School Production - Save the Date
We are thrilled to announce our efforts in coordinating a whole school production in 2024. This exciting event will showcase the incredible talents of our students in a memorable performance. Please save the date: 3/12/24 and 4/12/24 Matinee shows. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the hard work and creativity of our students.
R U OK?
Last Thursday 19th September, Canterbury South Public School hosted R U OK day.
Students and staff were invited to wear the colour yellow and participate in activities held in the hall during lunchtime.
Students had a great time colouring, reading, writing friendship letters, playing board games, dancing and guessing how many lollies were in the jar.
Congratulations to Iseli for winning the K-2 lolly jar and to Mr Hill for winning the 3-6 jar. Enjoy your sugar rush! Teachers were also spoilt with R U OK cupcakes made by Mrs Morrison. Thank you, they were delicious!
We canβt wait to participate in R U OK day again next year.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Aylari and Lousha who recently competed at the Regional Athletics Carnival at Sydney Olympic Park. Well done girls.
Parliament and Civics Education Rebate
Stage 3 students recently undertook an education tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australiaβs history, culture, heritage, and democracy.
The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $30.00 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.
First Nations Community of Schools
Following on from our successful collaboration for NAIDOC Week earlier in the term, Canterbury Boys High School would like to establish a First Nations Community of Schools for our area.
To decide how this will look to meet the needs of the First Nations students and families, below is an invitation to our first meeting. This invitation is for families of the First Nations students at your school so they can attend and share their ideas.
Green Team
The Green Team is proud to announce the successful establishment of a native edible garden at Canterbury South Public School. Our garden now features a variety of edible plants that are native to the east coast of Australia which we hope will thrive in our climate. These include lilly pilly, midyim berry, saltbush, lemon and cinnamon myrtle trees and finger limes, among others. Each native plant is highlighted by 3D printed information tags designed and printed by our own students during STEM lessons with Mr. Cooper.
Our hope is that the whole school can engage in Indigenous bush tucker learning experiences and appreciate flora that may be unknown despite their native status. A huge thankyou to Mr. Pino for helping us install planter boxes, running to Bunnings countless times and giving life to our new scarecrow Luigi. Another thankyou to Mr. Perrin for donating countless seeds and offering his advice and time.
Please enjoy these photos of the Green Team donating their lunch time to maintaining this wonderful green space!
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