Dear Families,

Did you know that Campbell Primary School is a member of the Future School Alliance?

In preparation for leading transformational change as Campbell Primary School shifts from traditional learning spaces to innovative and dynamic learning communities, CPS school leaders have been engaging in a series of professional learning modules (The Momentum Series) designed to support educators to lead cultural change through an innovative and adaptive framework.  As we progress in our learning and understandings, we continually reflect on the 8 school transformation principles developed by FSA based on evidence, case studies and effective practice.

It is extremely exciting to embark on this journey of reflection, research, new learning and innovation with a collection of like-minded educators across Australia and internationally.  As we engage deeply in this process, we look forward to working in collaboration with our community to share, explore, develop and deliver quality learning outcomes for all students.

Director General – Katy Haire Visit on 6^th August

We were very excited to host the Director General, Katy Haire. Our year 6 school leaders did an incredible job welcoming Katy, taking her on a tour of our school as well as sharing with her all the exciting work we covered throughout Appreciation Week last term. During the tour Katy was shown our community pom poms and the students described how returning to face-to-face teaching has given us all an insight into the importance of the school community and how important it is to celebrate all the positive things during this challenging time. Katy was able to engage in conversations with the teachers, support staff and students across the school.

In this picture are our highly engaged Student Leaders (Amelia, Harisen, Billie and Henry).  During their time with Katy they presented the three main areas of focus our student parliament will be addressing in semester 2:

1. Environment: Students will explore and trial initiatives aimed at improving the school’s environment. This may include recycling, waste reduction and reducing the school’s carbon footprint.
2. Fundraising: Students will plan, advertise and implement fundraisers to support local and national charities.
3. Health and wellbeing: Students will explore, and trial initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of students, staff and families. This may include physical, emotional and social wellbeing measures.  

A shoutout to the P&C!

Last night was our first P&C meeting for the term and it was wonderful to have people engage both onsite (with social distancing) and via an online Zoom connection.  We would like to acknowledge the work and support from the Campbell Primary School P&C and express our appreciation for their continued collaborative approach to providing a quality learning environment for our students.  The P&C, in support of our strategic plan, allocated funding towards purchasing extensive mathematical resources for every classroom from Kindergarten to Year 6 and STEM resources to our preschool. We are very excited and grateful and we cannot wait to share photographs of the students engaging in their learning utilising the new equipment!

School Satisfaction and Climate Survey: your feedback can make a difference

Listening to parents, staff and students is one of the most important things that schools can do. As part of our continuous effort to improve ACT schools, each year all parents, school staff and students in Years 4 to 6 are invited to give feedback through the School Satisfaction & Climate Survey.  The 2020 survey is available online from 10^th to 31^st August. This is your opportunity to have a say about your satisfaction with public education. Learn more about the survey on the Education website.  All families will receive an individual email for each child that attends the school. If you have not received communication inviting you to participate, please contact the school.  We are very eager to hear the voice of EVERY family and encourage everyone to complete the survey.  Don’t forget to send in your completion slip once the survey has been completed so your child can receive their special pencil!!!!

Pick up and Drop off

Thank you to all the families who continue to adhere to our social distancing rules and our kiss and drop/pick up routines currently in place. Your support is greatly appreciated. 

We would like to remind our community that we have an amazing before and after school care facility (CASAC and clubs) available for families who require extended morning/afternoon supervision.  Staff have noticed and we have had a few community concerns regarding how early some children are being dropped off at school (7:45am).  Please be aware that unless an arrangement is in place with the school (e.g. early morning band, bus schedule limitations) students should not be arriving at school before 8:30am.  In addition, children should be collected promptly after 3:00pm and no later than 3:30pm in the afternoon.  We do understand that occasionally unexpected events happen and encourage any parent, who is going to be delayed, to contact the school so that we can support your child while they wait.  If commitments require your child to have regular supervision outside of the above times, please contact CASAC to make a booking. Thank you for supporting the school in keeping our children safe and supervised.

Lost property

The mountain is growing!  This week we will return as many labelled jumpers, jackets and hats to their owners as possible.  Next week we will set up tables outside for parents to have a look for any missing items.  Following this, any left-over items will either be disposed of or donated to charity.

ICAS

ICAS assessments will begin next week at Campbell Primary School and will continue until 3^rd September.   Students will be collected on the day, provided with their logins and support will be provided for the duration of the assessment.

Please see below a list for the dates of assessments:

Assemblies in Term 3

As of Friday 31^st July, assemblies will begin again with a cohort presenting a prepared item. In response to COVID-19 restrictions, we will be holding separate junior (K-2) and senior assemblies (3-6) on a fortnightly basis.  Unfortunately, families will not be able to attend the assemblies, however, the cohort’s prepared item will be filmed and added to the Campbell Connects Google Classroom.

This Friday Year 2 will be presenting an item.

If your family has not had a chance to add Campbell Connects Google Classroom, please see below for the code: z5fpq3b.  The footage can be found in the Assemblies folder under the Classwork tab.

Campbell Feedback Carousel

During our last two staff meetings, Campbell teachers have worked in teams to share teaching practices, particularly linked to English and Mathematics. Each team prepared a 15-minute presentation and then received a wide variety of feedback whilst engaging in valuable professional dialogue with colleagues.

School Commemorative Mural

Earlier this year Campbell Primary School was successful in securing a Department of Veterans Affairs "Saluting Their Service" Grant. We have since engaged a highly accomplished local artist to assist with the design and eventual delivery of a commemorative mural for Campbell Primary celebrating our unique connection with the Australian Defence Force, both current and historical. We have already transitioned through a few revisions of the original design in consultation with Campbell Primary Staff and students and now it is our CPS community's turn to provide feedback on the proposed design! Within the design we have poppies representing Remembrance Day and rosemary representing ANZAC Day. We have children paused in reflection with candles representing students and the new generation as well as service men and women in silhouette representing all 3 services. The Australian War Memorial represents our local connections with the spirit of Remembrance and the Campbell community. The mural will be located at the end of the hall and provide a beautiful backdrop to our newly located flag poles and tie in with our beautiful commemorative garden space featuring trees grown from the Gallipoli lone pine that is already established.

Any feedback, questions or suggestions can be sent to the Defence School Mentor at karyn.heitmann@ed.act.edu.au for consideration prior to 1^st September.

We are moving forward with a new Smartphone app service provider – Schoolzine.

As a result, you will need to uninstall your current mobile app and install the new SZapp version.

Please go to the link below for instructions on how to install the app on both apple and android devices.

https://campbellps.schoolzineplus.com/szapp

When you are asked for a secure passcode, please use the code 4972.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

For further information, please view any of the links below:

Click here to view SZapp FAQs

Click here to view SZapp Installation Guide

Click here for a Printable Installation Guide

Click here to download a customisable PowerPoint Presentation

Scholastic Bookclub Issue 5 orders are expected to be delivered to the school in Weeks 5/6.

Catalogues for Issue 6 will be given out this week.  Orders for Issue 6 will need to be placed by 7th September 2020.

All future orders of Scholastic Book Club will now require parents to order online directly with Scholastic.

Paper orders and cash will no longer be accepted at the Front Office.

Distribution of catalogues and delivery of books will continue through class teachers.

Ordering can be done through Book Club LOOP for Parents on www.scholastic.com.au

Scholastic LOOP APP is also available for orders through Google Play or Apple Store

For any queries with registering an account, please contact Scholastic Customer Service on 1800 021 233