Week 1 Term 4

Acknowledgement to Country

We wish to acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the land we work, learn and play on and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

Coming Up In Week 2

Monday 21st

• JC 11:30am - 1:30pm Year 2 Aqua Safe
  

Tuesday 22nd 

• JC 9:00am - 10:30am Stay and Play 
• JC 11:30am - 1:30pm Year 2 Aqua Safe
• SC 10:10am - 11:30 Outdoor Education 202: Pool Session 1

Wednesday 23rd

• JC 9:30am - 10:30am Menslink: Year 5 Tribe Group 
• JC 11:30am - 1:30pm Year 2 Aqua Safe
• JC 3:15pm - 4:00pm Preschool Information Session 
• SC 9:30am - 11:30am Care Academy: Year 7 & 8 Girls Group
• SC 12:20pm - 2:10pm Outdoor Education 203: Pool Session 1

Thursday 24th

• JC 11:30am - 1:30pm Year 2 Aqua Safe
• JC Halloween Disco 
• SC 9:10am - 11:10am Pereus Program
• SC 11:00am - 12:50pm Outdoor Education 201: Pool Session 2

Friday 25th

• JC Year 3/4 Assembly 
• JC 11:15am - 2pm Year 1/2 Bush Play 
• JC 11:30am - 1:30pm Year 2 Aqua Safe

Coming Up In Week 3

Monday 28th

• JC 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kindy Fire Education Visit 

Tuesday 29th 

• JC 9:00am - 10:30am Stay and Play 
  
• SC 10:30am - 11:15am Outdoor Education 233: Pool Session 1

Wednesday 30th

• JC 9:30am - 10:30am Menslink: Year 5 Tribe Group 
  
• SC 9:00am - 9:30am Voting for Student Leaders 2025
• SC 9:30am - 11:30am Care Academy: Year 7 & 8 Girls Group
  

Thursday 31st

• JC 9:15am - 3pm NRL Tag Gala Day: Years 3 to 6   
  
• SC Auditions - Big Night In
  
• SC 9:10am - 11:10am Pereus Program
  

Friday 1st

• JC 12:15am - 2pm Year 1/2 Bush Play 
  

Deputy Principals Message

Welcome Back

Welcome back to term 4. We hope that you have all had a great break and that you were able to enjoy some sunshine! Our Staff returned on Monday to plan for our busy term 4 ahead. It was great to see our students return on Tuesday excited to tell us about their coastal adventures, time with friends and camping with family. Term 4 is set to be an exciting one with excursions, SC ODE camps, end of year events and transitions to preschool, kindergarten, year 7 and year 11. With so much happening, please ensure that you stay up to date with events through the school website, Facebook page and the newsletter.

ACT Election Voting

The ACT Election is Saturday 19 October, Caroline Chisholm Junior Campus will once again be a polling site. The P&C will be running a Democracy Sausage and Bake Sale, they will be selling bacon and egg rolls (until sold out), variety of baked goods (until sold out) and sausages all day. Come down and vote between 8am and 2.30pm to grab a treat at the same time. If you are able to help out at the BBQ please sign up at the following link https://volunteersignup.org/3WLPJ We would like to thank all the volunteers supporting the P&C with organising, baking and running this event.

World Teachers’ Day

Internationally World Teachers' Day is celebrated annually in October and in Canberra, will be celebrated on Friday 25 October this year. This initiative provides a great opportunity to thank a teacher for all that they do in the holistic development of your child or young person. Our teachers enrich the lives of children in many ways, from providing daily education at school, to attending camps over several days and nights, to planning enriching experiences through excursions. Why not drop your young person’s teacher an email, send in a note or just tell them about the difference they make in your child’s life!

Kind Regards,

Nicky

Junior Campus: Term 4

JC Term 4 News

Welcome back to term 4, we are excited to dive into the last term for the school year. It will be a busy term with several events, including Gala Days, Aqua Safe, excursions, end of year celebrations and of course teachers will be writing semester 2 reports on your child’s growth. This term we finish on Tuesday 17 December, so with week 10 being a short week there is lots to pack into the term. Our focus will be on staying engaged in learning, celebrating our students’ successes for 2024 and supporting our students with transitions for 2025.

JC Classes for 2025

This term staff will be working on class placements for 2025. A great deal of time and effort is involved in planning our classes each year. Staff have an in-depth knowledge of ways to enhance learning, and they will use this knowledge to support the placement of students in classes for 2025. This information combined with student strengths, personalities, friendships and student support requirements will be taken into consideration. Students on our junior campus will be asked to complete a sociogram where they are asked to list five children they work well with and supports their learning. Students will then be placed into classes with at least one child from their list. We work closely with our preschool educators to best plan for kindergarten placements as well.

If you believe your child’s placement needs special consideration, please let Nicky Smith know in writing by Friday 1 November. This can be done via email nicky.smith@ed.act.edu.au or by making an appointment through the front office. It is imperative that all requests are made directly to Nicky so that she is able to ensure appropriate considerations are made. Please remember that requests cannot be made for specific teachers. Junior Campus families will be informed at the end of January 2025 through teacher introductory letters as to staffing arrangements and class placements for 2025.

Carpark Safety

The beginning of the term is a good time to remind everyone about the importance of carpark safety, particularly during the peak times at drop off and pick up. Please remember to use designated parking areas, follow the speed limit, and be mindful of pedestrians. We also encourage you to talk to your children about being alert and cautious around moving vehicles. Simple conversations about crossing at safe points and staying close to adults can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe. Let’s work together to ensure our school carpark remains a safe space for all.

Supervision before school

We kindly remind all parents and carers that school supervision does not begin until 8:30 AM each day. For the safety and well-being of all students, we ask that children do not arrive at school before this time, as there will be no staff available to supervise them. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring our school remains a safe environment for everyone.

New Sensory Play Space

New Sensory Play Space on JC

Over the break there was some visible progress happening in our new Sensory Play Space outside of the Flex unit. Work will continue over the term ready for opening in 2025. Our students, especially our Flex students, have enjoyed watching the construction and discussing their wondering what will be included in this space.

Spotlight on Staff - Jennifer Heywood, P-2 Executive Teacher

How long have you worked at CCS?

9 years

Describe your role at CCS.

I am the Executive teacher in the preschool to year 2 space. I support teachers with curriculum design and implementation, ensuring developmentally appropriate practices that cater to both early childhood and early primary education. I oversee the smooth transition from play-based learning in preschool to more structured academic approaches in primary school, ensuring continuity in educational experiences. I ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks, maintains high educational standards, and uses data-driven assessments to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. I work closely with families and educators to support children’s social, emotional, and academic development, creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment that fosters both immediate and long-term success.

What do you enjoy about working with children/ young people?

Working with young children and people is incredibly rewarding, as it provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a crucial stage of their development. The energy that young minds bring to the learning environment create a dynamic and engaging atmosphere where every day is filled with new discoveries and growth. It’s deeply fulfilling to witness their curiosity, creativity, and resilience as they explore the world and develop key skills. Being part of their journey, helping them overcome challenges, and celebrating their successes brings a profound sense of purpose. Moreover, working with young children offers the chance to nurture a love for learning, build positive relationships, and shape their confidence and future potential in ways that can last a lifetime.

Describe your work in education in three words.

Passionate, Ongoing, and Rewarding

What are your strengths?

Communication skills and Resilience.

What are you passionate about?

Lifelong learning

What is something people don’t know about you?

I have a disabled dachshund who has a wheelchair and is still living his best life!!

Parent Portal News

You can now access Parent Portal with the Sentral for Parents app. Download Sentral for Parents for free through the App Store or Google Play Store.

Parent Portal is a secure online platform used to share student information between you and your child’s teachers.

If you’ve already registered, you can download the Sentral for Parents app to receive notifications when new information is available.

If you haven’t registered for Parent Portal yet, use this Parent Portal access link to log into or create your ACT Digital Account. To access Parent Portal, you will need your access key, you should have received this by email when we launched.

If you can’t find the email with the access key, please contact the front office team for help.

Some reminders about what you can do with Parent Portal:

• notify us if your child is sick or explain an absence
• book parent-teacher interviews
• receive academic reports
• receive our school newsletter
• receive messages from your child’s teachers
• make payments
• access the school calendar and your child’s student timetable.

Head to our website for all the details.

Managing Challening Behaviours

Managing challenging behaviours at CCS

At Caroline Chisholm School, we believe in fostering a positive learning environment for every student. In line with our mission to collaborate P-10 to deliver holistic learning experiences, we use a tiered behaviour management system. This system provides various levels of support tailored to meet each student’s unique needs. Our decision-making flowchart ensures that each step is clear, consistent, and focused on student growth. Guided by our vision of championing excellence and equity, we maintain high expectations that encourage perseverance and personal growth. Through this approach, we empower respectful, responsible learners to meet the challenges of a changing world.

At Caroline Chisholm School, we understand that not all behaviours are the same, which is why we handle minor and major behaviours differently. Minor behaviours, such as classroom disruptions or not following instructions, are managed within the classroom by teachers, using gentle reminders or short interventions and logical consequences to guide students back to their learning.

For more significant behaviours, like repeated rule-breaking or unsafe actions, a more structured response is required. These major behaviours involve leadership staff and may result in additional supports or consequences aimed at helping the student learn from the situation. Our tiered approach ensures that all behaviours are addressed fairly, helping students grow in responsibility and respect while maintaining a positive and safe learning environment for everyone.

The Wellbeing Team,

Miss Phokos, Miss Rice, Mr Hawke, Mr Pratt, Mr Jennings and Ms Smriti

Spotlight on Staff - Tatjana Radulovich, SC Executive Teacher and Maths, Animation, and Digital Creations Teacher

How long have you worked at CCS?

I have been at CCS since 2013.

Describe your role at CCS.

I am an Executive Teacher on the Senior Campus. I teach Maths, Animation, and Digital Creations (Yearbook). 

What do you enjoy about working with children/ young people?

Witnessing them grow academically, emotionally, and socially. The most rewarding moment is when they come to understand that with persistence and consistency, anything is possible.

Describe your work in education in three words.

Interesting, challenging, rewarding.

What are your strengths? What are you passionate about?

My strengths are teaching Maths, IT, and Media - simplifying concepts and technologies into clear and understandable explanations. I am passionate about lifelong learning.

What is something people don’t know about you?

I was once a student here at the high school, prior to the amalgamation with the primary school.

Warning: Swooping In Progress

Currently on the Senior Campus we have multiple Butcher Birds swooping around the front car park. Be aware, be cautious and maybe bring an umbrella. 

Please do not attack them.

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