Newsletter
Term 1 Week 5
Acknowledgement of Country
We are born from this land.
We belong to this land.
We respect this land.
We should only take what we need from this land.
There is a place for everyone on this land.
Wominjeka which means welcome. Thank you!
Dates to remember
Dates for the diary
| Date (June) | Event |
| Monday July 27th-Aug3 | Prep-2 swimming (6 days) |
| Monday July 27th-Aug3 | Year 5-6 swimming (6 days) |
| Tuesday July 28th | 3/4 Camp info session |
| Friday July 31st | Sushi lunch day |
| Friday July 31st | ISS at C.P.S |
| Friday July 31st | Preps 100 days at school |
| Friday August 13th | Subway lunch day |
| Friday August 13th | Neds Incursion performance |
| Monday August 17th | Say no to a Bully Week-a touch of purple on Monday |
| Wednesday August 19th | Year 3/4 Camp Manyung |
| Thursday August 27th | Book Week parade and dress up day |
| Friday August 28th | Year 3/4 Foreshore visit |
| Wednesday 2nd September | Crazy Hair Day |
| Thursday 3rd September | Fathers Day BBQ breakfast |
Acting Principals Message Term 3 Week 3
What a busy start to Term 3.
I hope everyone is staying warm and dry in this sudden burst of Winter weather.
Last Friday we were able to farewell Mr Langford in style. A great reflection from students, the school council and staff on his time at Carrum. It was great for our students to say goodbye and well done to Kai and Meila on their wonderful speech on behalf of the students.
Our Junior School Council also organised Pyjama Day and chose this year to donate to Guide Dogs Australia. This dress up day is a particular favourite of Carrum staff, and I know many students told me they just came straight to school after getting out of bed. I wonder if it made the morning hustle a bit easier for some families? It was great to see our teachers in their stylish and matching PJs too.
The school has been a bit quieter at the start of the week as our P-2 and Yr 5/6 students have spent the last three days participating in their first week of the swimming program. This program is a government initiative so all students can receive quality swimming and water safety education so primary school students can have the opportunity to learn how to swim and develop lifelong skills in water safety to reduce their risk of drowning and injury. This is an essential skill particularly for Carrum students to have living in a Bayside suburb close to water.
Congratulations to our Prep students as tomorrow they will celebrate 100 days of school. What an achievement and how fast this year has flown for our young students. I know the teachers have been busy planning for this day and have some great activities planned. As parents you must also be feeling very proud!
This week we have had some of our staff participate in Professional Learning to upskill in our whole school programs. We aim to have all staff educated in the Orton-Gillingham (OG) training which is an explicit synthetic phonics program that underpins our literacy programme and the Berry Street Educational Model. Both these courses are quite intensive, and our teachers are trained over four days. Like our students our teachers are continually learning to improve their practise which impacts student outcomes.
We have had our save the date flyer in the newsletter recently for the school performance, as a reminder this is September 8th and 9th stay tuned for costume requirements and more communication about official times.
Finally, a huge shout out to our Teamkids educators. Yesterday was Out of School Hours Educators Day and we are so grateful for the wonderful programmes Teamkids provide and the amazing support Renee and Declan give to our school.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend
Cassie Kennedy
Meet our Teams
Meet our 1/2 Team 
Miss Kenner (1/2A)
How long have you been at Carrum: I’ve been teaching at Carrum since 2017.
Why do you love coming to school: That’s easy peasy. I get to work with the best students and the best staff at the best school!
Favourite subject to teach: Maths and Reading
Favourite past job: JB HiFi, and hockey coaching.
Favourite Colour: Blue
Favourite Food: It’s tricky to choose just one. Probably hot chippies.
Hobbies: I love to do anything crafty, enjoy taking the dog and kids on beach and park adventures, and hanging out with family and friends.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be: I really wish I could teleport. Is that a superpower?
Miss Cadby (1/2B)
How long have you been at Carrum: My Carrum journey started in 2023 as a placement student… and I loved it so much I never left! Last year was my very first year in my own classroom.
Why do you love coming to school: Every day is different! I get to laugh, learn and see my students’ smiley faces as they grow and shine.
Favourite subject to teach: Reading!
Favourite past job: Student Support at RMIT
Favourite Colour: Pink and green.
Favourite Food: Hot chips, pasta, and chocolate… the ultimate trio?!
Hobbies: You’ll usually find me reading, walking along the beach, getting creative with crafts, or doing Pilates
If you could have a superpower, what would it be: To fly anywhere, anytime!
Miss Dunshae (1/2C)
How long have you been at Carrum: I have been at Carrum since 2023 but did have a ‘gap year’ last year.
Why do you love coming to school: Carrum truly has the best students, best families and best staff, it certainly makes getting up every day very easy.
Favourite subject to teach: You name it, I love it.
Favourite past job: Waitress, pharmacy assistant
Favourite Colour: The colour of the ocean in WA (Gatorade Water)
Favourite Food: Can’t go past a hot chip or potato in any way (except steamed YUCK)
Hobbies: Netball, Reading, CrossStitch, spending time with my dog at the beach
If you could have a superpower, what would it be: Can I ask for Genie powers and be able to grant other people wishes?
Miss Sutton (1/2D)
How long have you been at Carrum: This is my first year at CPS after starting my teaching career at a school in Mitcham four years ago.
Why do you love coming to school: To see my student’s smiling faces and watch them continue to grow their confidence each and every day.
Favourite subject to teach: I love teaching Reading.
Favourite past job: Gymnastics Coaching
Favourite Colour: Pink
Favourite Food: Pasta
Hobbies: Cooking! And taking my dogs out for adventures.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be: I would love to be able to fly!
Miss Ferguson (1/2E)
How long have you been at Carrum: This is my 13th year! 14 if you count my placement.
Why do you love coming to school: I love seeing everyone each day and learning something new.
Favourite subject to teach: Has to be Maths.
Favourite past job: Bakers Delight, teaching athletics was fun too!
Favourite Colour: Light blue.
Favourite Food: Definitely chocolate.
Hobbies: Snuggling with my dog Tilly, playing games and sports like Volleyball (Go the Goats)!
If you could have a superpower, what would it be: Super speed!
Girls AFL day out
Carrum 1 – won all their games and are through to the next stage (divisional)
Carrum 2 – won 1 game but had a great day out. Thanks to the year 4 students for filling in for an extra team for the day
We played Aspendale Gardens, Bonbeach, Seaford North and Chelsea. It was a fun day out, our girls showed good resilience and team work. Thanks to Dom for bringing the oranges and to Miss Ami for taking us on a nice day out to represent our school.
We hope our junior school students get to enjoy this when they are in 5/6.
Thanks
Harmonie and Maliyah 5/6A
Fundraising-Boxxi kits
We're excited to be partnering with Boxxi for an exclusive school ordering program. Our wonderful Carrum PS families and community are being offered discounted pricing and free shipping on Boxxi Maths Kits - the perfect way to support numeracy skills through play.
Each kit includes 100+ hands-on maths resources and manipulatives, plus one full year of downloadable maths activities designed for primary school children. The activities take just 5-15 minutes and make it easy for families to support maths confidence at home.
For every 10 kits sold, our school will receive a free kit to use at school. Thanks for helping us build confidence in maths at CPS!
Orders can be placed through this compasstix link, and kits will be delivered to the school in late August/early September.
Please see the attached file for further information or reach out to Kathryn Kenner with any questions.
Harmony Day at Carrum
Wellbeing
To support the wellbeing of our students and teachers a friendly reminder on our procedures.
Visitor Procedures and Parent Enquiries
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students and staff, and to minimise disruption to teaching and learning, all parents and visitors are asked to adhere to the following procedures when visiting the school:
- All visitors must report to the school office upon arrival for all enquiries and are required to sign in before entering the school grounds. Visitors must also sign out prior to leaving the premises.
- Parents and visitors are requested not to approach teachers in classrooms, staffroom or on the playground during school hours. Teachers have a duty of care to supervise students and are engaged in teaching and learning responsibilities throughout the school day.
- If you wish to speak with your child's teacher, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. Meetings will be scheduled before or after school, or at another mutually convenient time, at the teacher's discretion.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in supporting our commitment to maintaining a safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment for all members of our school community.
Respectful school communities start with respectful behaviour
Good relationships are based on:
- Open and honest communication
- Trust and respect
- Working together
- Fair and reasonable expectations by all
- Threats
- Violence
- Rudeness
- Harassment
- Discriminatory and derogatory comments
- Aggression
- Intimidation
- Threatening gestures
This includes in-person, over-the-phone, email, text message, social media and online.
For more information ask your school about the Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy.
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