Dear families,

I would like to take a moment to thank Julie Vey, Carina Kemp and Natalie Barr for representing Campbell Primary School as School Board Chair and parent representatives.  The School Board representatives are invaluable in advocating for the community and providing immense support and input into the school’s improvement journey and future directions. It has been a very unusual year and the School Board's commitment has been greatly appreciated. It has been an absolute privilege to work collaboratively with Julie, Carina and Natalie.

I would also like to thank our P&C for enhancing the learning opportunities of our students’ and their valuable input into supporting the school’s improvement agenda.  I am looking forward to our continued partnership in 2022 as we transition into our new and innovative learning spaces. 

To all our school volunteers……

We would love to say a HUGE

Usually, we would have a glorious morning tea to acknowledge your contributions to our wonderful community but in our current times this is not possible. We cannot wait until the day that we can welcome you back in to our school and classrooms.

Arrangements for the start of next year

On Wednesday, 15 December all families should receive an email regarding class placements for 2022. Over the past few weeks, we have received new enrolments and expect this to continue into the first week of school next year. It can be challenging to forecast the final numbers across student grade levels. Occassionally, this means there may be a few adjustments made in the first 2 weeks of the school year.

Monday 31 January

This is the first day for all our Preschool and Kindergarten students only.

New students in Years 1-6 will visit the school at 10:00am until 11:00am.  During this time, they will have a short meet and greet with teachers and other new students.

Tuesday 1 February

This is a full day for all students and the first day back for all years 1-6.

We will email details regarding meeting points prior to the commencement of Term 1.  We will be monitoring the Covid-19 requirements and building progress prior to this announcement.

Online eSafety Resources for Families

As we move into the holiday period and with our growing reliance on technology, it is important to increase our awareness of how to stay safe in the online world. The Office of the eSafety Commissioner provides advice and support to all Australians in this area. To support your child to navigate their digital world and avoid harmful online experiences, the following information can assist you in having the hard-to-have conversations about online safety and setting boundaries.

Your support and guidance can give your child the confidence to make sound decisions online – and know where to go for help when they need support or advice.

• Be engaged, open and supportive
• Get involved. Share online time with your child as a part of family life. Talk about favourite apps, games, and websites.
• Keep lines of communication open. Ask about their online experiences, who they are talking to and whether they are having any issues.
• Reassure your child they can always come to you, no matter what. Let them know you will not cut off internet access if they report feeling uncomfortable or unsafe when online – this is a real concern that may stop your child from communicating with you openly.
• Get to know the devices you and your child use and set them up for privacy and online safety.
• Use parental controls as appropriate to set boundaries.
• If you feel your child needs support, please maintain contact with our school so you can work together to support them. Seek professional help if your child is distressed or shows marked changes in behaviour or mood, remembering that organisations such as Kids’ Helpline and Beyond Blue can help.
• If you feel your child is in immediate danger or at risk of harm, call Triple Zero (000) and stay with them until they are safe.

You can find additional information and resources at the Office of the eSafety Commissioner to support you and your family. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

On behalf of the staff, I would like to say farewell to all the families who are moving from our school. We wish you all the very best in your new endeavours.

We wish all the families and friends of Campbell Primary School a wonderful, peaceful and relaxing Christmas and New Year break and look forward to learning with you in 2022.