Principal's Message
Dear families,
Our staff will shortly begin working in professional teams to explore class configurations and student placements to meet the social, emotional and academic needs of all students.
When formulating classes several factors are considered including academics, student wellbeing, interpersonal relationships and additional needs. Decisions are also informed based on the number of students in a cohort, class size mandates, gender balance and school staffing budgets. At Campbell Primary School, this generally involves a mix of straight class groupings and some multi-age class groupings.
If your circumstances have changed and you do not intend on returning in 2022, it is essential that you notify the front office immediately. This information is critical and can have a significant impact on class configurations and school staffing.
In our week 10 newsletter the school will publish the anticipated class configurations and the teaching teams for each cohort. Please be aware this may be subject to change as new enrolments occur over the December and January period. Prior to the commencement of the 2022 school year, families will be notified of their child’s contact teacher.
2021 School Satisfaction and Climate Survey
The School Satisfaction Survey has been extended until the 19 November.
Each year, the Directorate surveys all parents and carers, school staff and students in Years 4 to 12 about their experience of public education. The survey results will help us to continue to make quality informed decisions about how to improve our school. No personal identifying information will be provided to any school or college.
For the results to reflect the opinions of our whole school community, we need as many parents and carers, staff and students as possible to complete the survey. Your feedback is important, and we hope you will take part.
Please click the link below if you have not yet completed this survey.
https://acteducation.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3pY9mos4i1T1tR4
Once you have completed the survey, to show our appreciation we would like to give your child/ren a special gel pen. Please complete the form below by clicking on the link or return the note that went home last week. Each child in the family will receive a gel pen, so please make sure to add each of their names and classes.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dyBgaI1idDQPaQvnn9aF0X7QggL7reRNDmK3VfTOTKU/edit
Campbell Primary School Modernisation Update
As you are aware, work has recommenced on the modernisation of our school in Campbell. However, like many of the construction works across the ACT, the wet weather and COVID-19 restrictions has impacted and created delays to delivering these buildings on time. As a result, the new learning spaces will not be ready for the start of 2022 school year.
The following information outlines the new arrangements that will be put in place for the end of this year and the start of the 2022 school year, ensuring the safety of staff, students and your school community is prioritised and disruption to classes is minimised:
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Timeframe |
Arrangements |
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Weeks commencing 29 November and 6 December 2021 (wk 9 and 10) |
Library will be relocated to existing staff room. Original library will be configured into three learning spaces. |
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Week commencing 13 December 2021 (wk 11) |
Removalists will attend the school site to support the end of year movement of furniture and resources. Students will be participating in transition activities in preparation for 2022. Further details regarding classroom allocations, classroom teachers and class configurations will be released through the school newsletter towards the end of term. |
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Start of final school holidays in 2021 |
Lend Lease will commence the demolition work on the existing junior wing. |
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Weeks 1 -10 of term 1, 2022 |
The three learning spaces and transportable classrooms will continue to be used from the start of 2022. Classes allocated to these spaces will be determined by reviewing existing and new student enrolment numbers. |
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Weeks 1 -10 of term 1, 2022 |
The three learning spaces and transportable classrooms will continue to be used from the start of 2022. Classes allocated to these spaces will be determined by reviewing existing and new student enrolment numbers. |
If you have any questions about class arrangements, please contact your school Principal, Paula Kinsman at email at: info@campbellps.act.edu.au or phone: (02) 6142 3580.
For construction questions or information please contact: phillip.morton@act.gov.au.
Voluntary Contributions 2021
We have had some recent inquiries regarding families wishing to make their 2021 voluntary contribution to the school. Upon request, please see below the communications sent earlier this year.
Have your say on better places to play!
Calling Canberra kids and parents! You can now have your say on the future of play spaces in the ACT.
The draft ACT Play Space Strategy sets the direction for the future of our play spaces to make sure they are happy, healthy, inclusive and sustainable.
Canberra has among the highest number of play spaces per capita of all Australian cities, with over 500 owned and managed by the ACT Government, and we want to make sure they keep getting better as our city changes and grows.
The ACT Government is also currently seeking feedback on a proposed new play space and recreation park for the inner north, to provide a wider range of outdoor recreation opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities. To learn more and provide feedback, visit YourSay.
Both consultations close 14 December 2021.
