Chelsea Primary School Community,

Welcome to a new and exciting school year! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break and are ready for another fantastic year of learning, growth, and connection.

Our students have settled into their new classrooms and learning spaces, and it's been a vibrant and engaging first week of school. Well done to our new preps, who have successfully transitioned into school life at CPS.

At Chelsea Primary School, we remain committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With our strong focus on evidence-based teaching, the SWPB (School-wide Positive Behaviour) framework, and professional learning communities, we will continue to build on the successes of previous years.

This year, we look forward to:

Welcoming new students, families, and staff into our wonderful school community

• Continuing to strengthen our explicit teaching approach to enhance student outcomes
• Providing enriching learning experiences inside and outside the classroom
• Fostering a positive and inclusive school culture through the SWPB framework
• Celebrating milestones and achievements throughout the year

I encourage all families to stay connected with our school through newsletters, Class Dojo, and community events. Your partnership and support are invaluable in creating the best learning environment for our students.

Let's make 2025 a year of inspiration, achievement, and joy!

Warm regards,

Taylor Irish

Principal, Chelsea Primary School

 

 

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EVENTS

As always, Term 1 offers many of highlights with ‘Getting to Know You’ interviews, Prep BBQ, School Council Elections, Hockey Clinics in PE, Year 5/6 Rugby Clinics; Prep, Year one and two swimming, and our Monday morning whole school assembly's hosted by our new Year 6 leaders. 

We encourage you to keep informed by reading the monthly newsletter, visiting Compass and Class Dojo for latest information. and contacting the office or classroom teacher, if you require any clarification.  

HATS ON AT SCHOOL                                              

Just a reminder ALL students must wear a school approved hat at school each day. As outlined in our school Sun Protection Policy.

• From 1^st September to 30^th April, all students must wear a sun protective hat for all outdoor activities. Hats may also be worn for all outdoor activities outside of the August to April period, by parent or student choice.
• A ‘No Hat, No Play’ rule will be in place at this time. Students without hats will be restricted to playing in designated shaded areas during scheduled recess and lunch breaks and during PE and sport lessons.

LUNCHTIME CLUBS

There are great benefits of Lunchtime Clubs as they are an opportunity for students to have fun and interact with others, who have similar interests and passions. It also allows students to increase friendships, promote socialisation, teamwork, co-operation, and collaboration.

Here are some ‘fun filled activities’ to start the term off. Thank you to Mrs. Cole for your fabulous organisation and staff for running thee groups each week!

DAY	WHAT	TEACHER	WHERE	TIME
MONDAY	Games Club	Mrs. Dixon	BER	First half lunch 1.40-2.05
TUESDAY	Library/Reading Club	Mrs. Cole	BER	Second half lunch 2.05-30
WEDNESDAY	Rufus Club Star Performers	Mrs. Evans Mr. Rundell/Mrs. Whiteside	Mrs. Evan’s Room New Building	First half lunch 1.40-2.05 Second half lunch 2.05-30
THURSDAY	Junior Choir	Mr. Rundell	Performing Arts Room	First half lunch 1.40-2.05
FRIDAY	Chill Out Club	Mrs. Whiteside		Second half lunch 2.05-30

 

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

The Department of Education does not provide personal accident insurance or ambulance cover for students. 

Parents and guardians of students, who do not have student accident insurance and ambulance cover, are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance/transport and any other transport costs.

Student accident insurance/ambulance cover policies are available from some commercial insurers and can be obtained by parents/guardians for individual students.

 

 

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Important dates to remember:

Tuesday 4th February
Seniors Information Night 5-5:45pm

Wednesday 5th February
No Foundation students at school

Thursday 6th February
Aspire Higher incursion 9-3:30 - Grades 5/6

Friday 7th February
Open Streets Program - Fowlers Street closed 8am-5pm

Monday 10th February
Getting to Know You Meetings 3:45-4:45pm

Tuesday 11th February
Getting to Know You Meetings 3:45-4:45pm

Wednesday 12th February
No Foundation students at school

Thursday 13th February
Lunchtime Taekwondo program

Friday 14th February
Open Streets Program - Fowler Street closed 8am-5pm
District Swimming Time Trials at Toby Haenen

Monday 17th February
Getting to Know You Meetings 2:30-4:45pm

Tuesday 18th February
Getting to Know You Meetings 3:45pm-4:45pm

Wednesday 19th February
No Foundation students at school

Thursday 20th February
Hockey Victoria Clinics
Lunchtime Taekwondo Program

Friday 21st February
Open Streets Program - Fowler Street closed 8am-5pm
Hockey Victoria Clinics

Wednesday 26th February
No Foundation students at school

Thursday 27th February
Lunchtime Taekwondo Program

Friday 28th February
District Swimming at The Pines

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School Safety Message Road Crossings, Bikes & Scooters

Safety is our top priority, and we ask for your support in ensuring all students follow these important guidelines, especially our new prep students who are learning these safety rules.

Parents and guardians, please remind children to be extra cautious when near roads.

• Always use the designated school crossing and wait for the signal from the crossing supervisor.
• Look both ways before stepping onto the road.
• Never run when crossing the road.

Scooter & Bike Safety in the School Yard

To prevent accidents, scooters and bikes must not be ridden inside the school grounds. Students should dismount and walk their scooters and bikes once they reach the school gates. Please store scooters and bikes safely in the designated area during school hours. The new bike shed will be open hopefully within the next few weeks.

By following these simple rules, we can keep everyone safe. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us create a safe environment for all students.

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Exciting News: Open Streets is at Chelsea Primary School 

We’re thrilled to announce that Chelsea Primary School is hosting Open Streets in collaboration with the City of Kingston. This will be on Friday 7, 14, and 21 February 2025.

On these days, Fowler Street (between Argyle Avenue and Glenola Road) will be closed and transformed into a safe, traffic-free space from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All families are welcome to come during the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times, stay, play, and enjoy the space.

In the morning, there will be a Coffee van for parents and carers, and the afternoon will be full of activities for everyone to enjoy.

We encourage everyone to ride, walk, scoot, or “park and stride” to school and experience the joy of an open, safe, and welcoming street environment.

What is Open Streets?

This initiative limits traffic around our school gates and creates a vibrant and safe environment for students and families to walk, cycle, or scoot. It’s a wonderful way to reduce congestion, improve safety, and foster a stronger community connection.

More information

Our Open Streets program is here: Chelsea Primary School Open Streets. Feel free to also contact the school office.

Any questions?

You might have some questions about the program, including how you can drive and drop your child to school. The website has a full list of Frequently Asked Questions.

 

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