Caledonian Primary School in Ballarat, Victoria | State school

Caledonian Primary School

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5332 6955

Address: Thompson St 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.caledonianps.vic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Here is 5/6 Mathieson performing some Drills today during Police in Schools!

25.01.2022 Here is a link to a colouring competition Coles are running at the moment. Entries close this Sunday. Colouring could be the perfect way to spend a cold and rainy Saturday. See the link for all the details https://stikeez.coles.com.au/docs/colouring-sheets.pdf

24.01.2022 Day 1 we are smashing it!! Thank you to all of the parents who have come in to collect their childs equipment. Most have gone home today which is great! Fantastic to see and hear about all of the learning that is already happening at home via Seesaw and Google Classroom. If you havent collected your things yet, please book a time on Compass to pick up from the Multi tomorrow. Thank you!

24.01.2022 Term 3 starts tomorrow! We hope you have all enjoyed a nice holiday break and we are looking forward to seeing our students returning refreshed and eager to start the term We are still facing some uncertain times but fortunately we get to resume our on site learning program (thank goodness!!) and we are so thankful. ... A few reminders as we get ready for the beginning of term (the same as the end of Term 2); - Gates will open for students at 8:40am. Students should not be at school before this time. If so, Before School Care is available. - Gates will open at 3:15pm for pick up and a reminder that this is not a time to congregate and meet with other people. We kindly ask parents and carers to arrive as close to this time as possible to collect their children and leave promptly to help us adhere to guidelines the best we can. - Social distancing between students and teachers still applies - Parents are not allowed on site unless previously organised through the office with a telephone booking. Please contact teachers via Seesaw as needed or contact the office. We thank you kindly for your understanding and assistance in allowing us to continue to follow social distancing rules and Department Guidelines that help keep everyone in our community safe. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

24.01.2022 Just in time for our Home Learning experience! This looks like it could a very useful resource for learning at home and it begins tomorrow. Check it out!

23.01.2022 Please Stay Home Yes our School Holidays have started early but we need to do all we can to ensure we are following social distancing rules and guidelines. We ask that you please keep yourselves and children at home to assist in flattening the curve and prevent the spreading of germs and illness. Please see the campaign below and encourage others to do the right thing and Please Stay Home ... https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-Dq1G1BJ3s/

23.01.2022 A reminder to our families that today is a Student Free Day as our teachers are preparing for the return of our students. Please be aware that no online learning will be provided today and teachers will not be available online. Thank you.

23.01.2022 We have made it to Week 6! Amazing effort by everyone A friendly reminder that teachers are still marking attendance each day. This is done at 11am. Students logging in each morning and submitting work prior to 11am is a way that our teachers are monitoring and recording who is present for their learning, just like we would do at school. If your child is not online before this time, contact to the teacher (via Seesaw) needs to be made so we can accurately record attendance. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions around this, please contact the school office.

22.01.2022 Leading Senior Constable Drill Sergeant Des Hudson was in for the first session of Police in Schools with our Grade 5/6 students. Students were learning about the Phonetic Alphabet, hierarchical structures of Victoria Police as well as learning some interesting information regarding their badges. We look forward to learning lots morning in our future sessions throughout the year!

22.01.2022 Today the Grade 5/6 students celebrated the end of their Mappen Unit Think Global, Act Local where they worked on a research project of a country. Each child or group presented information on their country with a poster and Google Slide. It was nice to go visit other classes and see what they had done! Amazing effort by all of our students! We are so proud of you what you achieved!

22.01.2022 HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL!! Wishing you an amazing weekend with those closest to you. Eat all the chocolate, be happy and stay safe. From all of the staff at Caledonian PS

21.01.2022 Today our Grade 5/6 students stepped back in time to the 1850s during a Sovereign Hill incursion. Students were given the opportunity to take on the role of a young boy or girl at school during the 1850s. They experienced what it would be like to complete a number of activities and lessons that they would have done back in the day. They were all so well behaved, respectful and enjoyed the experience! Check out some photos!

21.01.2022 Friday September 4th 2020 is a Curriculum Day. No remote learning or on site supervision will be porvided. Thank youFriday September 4th 2020 is a Curriculum Day. No remote learning or on site supervision will be porvided. Thank you

19.01.2022 Today is the day where we say farewell to one of our amazing teachers Mrs Kate and wish her well as she departs for Maternity Leave. Kate has had an unbelievably positive impact on the students, staff and school community throughout her time at Caledonian and no doubt she will be visiting us and we look forward to meeting Baby Bond! We do however welcome to our team Nellie Goldflam who will be stepping into the Grade 1/2 role and no doubt she is looking forward to meeting everyone face to face in the near future. Stay safe and have a lovely weekend everybody.

19.01.2022 Attention Grade 6 parents - a reminder that we will be putting a graduation video together for our students. By the end of next week (Friday 6th November) if your child’s classroom teacher could please have any photos of your child’s time at school sent in via Seesaw, email to the school or on a USB that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to those who have already sent some in! Unfortunately we will not be able to accept late photos. Thank you!

18.01.2022 The ground works near the junior building have commenced today. The on site kids are excited to see the digger in action. We cant wait for you all to see the finished space.

17.01.2022 WOW!!! Our new place space is amazing, the kids have had a fantastic time exploring it today. It makes a huge difference to our school and offers so many fantastic opportunities for the students development.

16.01.2022 Only 1 more sleep to go! We are so excited for the return of our senior students tomorrow and what an amazing feeling it will be having our classrooms full once again! Woohoo!! Before we get back to it, here are a few friendly reminders for you that will assist in a smooth transition for all: - Full school uniform required (we encourage pants and jumpers to be worn in this cold weather) - Gates open at 8:40am and 3:15pm... - No parents allowed on site (ring to book an appointment if necessary) - Students must have own drink bottle (bubble taps not in use) - Students to return all necessary equipment/materials including their Chromebook and charger Enjoy your day today and know that we cannot wait to see all of the students tomorrow! What a day it will be See more

16.01.2022 We are back for another week and there is some amazing learning happening in our Junior Classrooms! Some work in Maths for the Preps and Resilience Project for the Grade 1/2s. Keep up the great work everyone!!

16.01.2022 Yesterday our Preps had a wonderful day learning about minibeasts at Ecolinc in Bacchus Marsh. Congratulations to all of our Preps on their exemplary behaviour and participation throughout the day. They were fantastic representatives of our school.

15.01.2022 Today's Courier front page photo and article is all about our new play space and the upgrades we have completed throughout the school during remote learning.

15.01.2022 We hope everyone is staying healthy during this time! In need of something to do with the kids this week?Check this out! Australian Reptile Park will be setting up educational videos and live streams throughout this week. Could be something exciting for kids to look at as we continue to do the right thing and stay home.

15.01.2022 A big CONGRATULATIONS to our resident mathematician Harry Bennett, who received a Distinction for his Fortnite Maths project that he completed all on his own during remote learning and submitted to a Maths Talent Quest. A super effort Harry You should be so proud!!

14.01.2022 And just like that its HOLIDAYS! What a crazy term it has been but a massive shout out to all of our parents and community members for supporting us and the children during remote learning. And to our staff who have been incredible during the transition from on site to home learning and back to on site again, you have all done a wonderful job and should be proud of everything you have achieved. From everyone at Caledonian we wish you all a safe and happy holiday break!

14.01.2022 A huge thank you to the Caledonian community for their support with what was a terrific first day back for our Prep-Grade 2 students. It was such a delight to see all of the happy faces and excited students racing to their classrooms this morning! Our drop off and pick up ran nice and smoothly so we thank you for your cooperation

12.01.2022 We would like to see a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mrs Tunbridge and Tracey! We wish we could have seen you in person at school today to help you celebrate but we hope you have had a lovely day and enjoy your isolation birthdays. Love from everyone at CPS

12.01.2022 Monday 5th October is a Curriculum Day. No school for students. No remote learning will be provided. We look forward to seeing our students soon Monday 5th October is a Curriculum Day. No school for students. No remote learning will be provided. We look forward to seeing our students soon

11.01.2022 Check out this amazing clip! Some clever ideas people are having while in isolation. Enjoy!

11.01.2022 A reminder that tomorrow is a Curriculum Day. No remote learning or on site supervision will be provided. Thank you.A reminder that tomorrow is a Curriculum Day. No remote learning or on site supervision will be provided. Thank you.

11.01.2022 Seesaw is a Communication app that has been introduced to Caledonian this year. All teachers have started to use this tool to share learning that is happening in your childs classroom. Should the need arise for learning at home due to a school closure, teachers will be using this app to communicate with students and families in order to offer support with their learning. We ask that if you have not already logged in, or you require a code to access the app, to please conta...ct your childs classroom teacher so they can provide you with the correct information. Thank you! https://web.seesaw.me

11.01.2022 https://secretldn.com/david-walliams-audio-stories/ Just in time for school holidays! While we are spending more time inside, we can enjoy some stories from one of our favourite authors David Walliams. Happy reading!

10.01.2022 Reminder that school photos are this Wednesday Reminder that school photos are this Wednesday

10.01.2022 Our Principal, Ben Moody, has uploaded some information regarding Term 2 on Compass. For those who are unable to access Compass at this time, here are some screenshots (very high tech stuff ) and hopefully this helps

10.01.2022 Calling all of our Mathematicians out there! The link below leads to some information for a Maths Talent Quest! It is open for students of all ages and challenges them to use their maths skills and knowledge to develop a mathematical investigation! If you think your child might be interested just click on the link below for more info!! https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Student-activ/Maths-Talent-Quest

10.01.2022 The winner of Caledonian Primary School Crazy Hair Day 2020 is.....Zach Davies from Miss Dorians classroom. This was voted by the school captains and they selected Zach as the winner because they thought his hair was creative and they loved that it looked like fire. They were amazed that his hair stood up! Congratulations Zach and remember to add 50 dojo points once you are back at school A huge thank you to everyone who participated. All of the crazy hair styles were fantastic and the captains had a tough time selecting just one winner.

09.01.2022 Reminder- Please ensure you have downloaded the Compass app as this will be our platform for communicating with families in the coming weeks. Please turn on notifications for the app in settings on your phone so you know when we have sent communication to you. If you are having trouble accessing or using Compass please contact the office between 9-3 tomorrow for assistance. Thank you

08.01.2022 The winner of Caledonian Primary School Crazy Hair Day 2020 is.....Zach Davies from Miss Dorian’s classroom. This was voted by the school captains and they selected Zach as the winner because they thought his hair was creative and they loved that it looked like fire. They were amazed that his hair stood up! Congratulations Zach and remember to add 50 dojo points once you are back at school A huge thank you to everyone who participated. All of the crazy hair styles were fantastic and the captains had a tough time selecting just one winner.

07.01.2022 To help students with reading at home! There are some terrific online resources and audiobooks for kids of all ages. Thank you Amazon!

07.01.2022 We hope you are all enjoying a safe and happy holiday break! We wanted to share how proud we are of one of our senior students spreading kindness in his local community. He was even recognised on his local community Facebook page. This put a big smile on our faces and we hope it does the same for you. Stay safe everyone!

06.01.2022 Today we participated in National Simultaneous Storytime Day (the 20th year for this event). Every year, the same book is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, kindergartens, homes, book stores and many other places. The story chosen for this year was Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas. Here are some photos of our Grade 1/2 students enjoying the book and some of their art creations based on it.

06.01.2022 2020 Tree Drive order forms are available on Compass or from our website under community, upcoming events. Order forms are due by Friday 19th June and trees will be delivered in term 3.

04.01.2022 Theres still time to enter the competition!

03.01.2022 We hope you all have enjoyed a relaxing weekend after our first week back to school for the term As we are back into the swing of things for Week 2 we have a few reminders to help us all get back into our school routines: - school hats required for Term 4 (no caps) - students should have their own drink bottles ... - students should be in full school uniform (this includes hair ties and scrunchies in school colours and black school shoes) - students are required to wear correct footwear for PE (please check in with your child on the day they need to wear sneakers/runners) - hair colour should be natural colours only (no colour dye) - if hair length is below shoulders it should be tied up Thank you! See more

02.01.2022 Happy Tuesday everyone! We hope you all got to enjoy the snow today. Miss Morrison sure did!

01.01.2022 Here's a great post from The Resilience Project with some great tips on incorporating GEM into our day.

01.01.2022 With all 3,4,5 and 6 classrooms freshly painted, the new furniture has arrived! Will be ready when all students return!