Caroline Chisholm School in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | State school

Caroline Chisholm School

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +6161423550

Address: Hambidge Cres 2905 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.chisholm.act.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 A huge thank you to the Knox family for this great donation of soccer balls!!

25.01.2022 We know that 2021 has not started the way any of us had planned, with travel requirements from COVID-affected areas of NSW meaning we can't connect with our lov...ed ones in person. If you’re feeling uncertain, sad, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or confusedthere is always someone you can talk to and help is available Lifeline Canberra on 13 11 14 (24 hours/7 days a week). You can also contact the Lifelife crisis text service on 0477 131 144 which is available between 6.00pm - midnight AEST, 7 days a week. Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36. MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978. Suicide Call Back Service (www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au) on 1300 659 467. Kids Helpline Official on 1800 55 1800. headspace Canberra on 1800 650 890.

25.01.2022 Our JC students enjoyed the Questacon science shows today!

25.01.2022 The Hospitality class undertook their Cutting Techniques assessment today in the kitchens with Miss Briggs today. They did such a fantastic job Take a look at their amazing skills!

24.01.2022 Footy Colours Day! A huge thank you to everyone who wore their footy colours and donated a coin! We are still tallying the results but there will be an amazing sum going across to Cancer Research!

24.01.2022 Yr 9/10 Outdoor Education Bushwalking In Week 3, Outdoor Ed students completed a local bushwalk in some trying weather conditions. All students worked hard, were positive and went away from the experience with an appreciation for getting out of their comfort zones, particularly on days where the weather wasnt as nice. This is a great lesson that they will take into their daily lives. Well done to all these students!

23.01.2022 Access to the Google Drive and Google Classroom systems has now been restored for ACT public school students. Students are expected to be able to access their e...mail accounts by the end of this week; this is to ensure removal of inappropriate content and that appropriate safety controls are in place. The Education Directorate understands this incident has caused anxiety for some students and families and that it has disrupted students being able to study effectively during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. More information: http://ow.ly/dje550B1TQi

23.01.2022 Year 1/2 are learning to synthesise knowledge from text and then apply that knowledge to new learning tasks!

23.01.2022 Week 7 Term 4 2020 On the calendar this week! * Monday 23 November 5.30pm P&C Meeting * Tuesday 24 November JC Tony Bones Incursion K-6... * Wednesday 25 November SC Year 7 Round 2 Immunisations * Friday 27 November SC LSU Tidbinbilla Excursion See more

22.01.2022 Week 10 Term 4 2020 On the calendar this week! Monday 14 December... * JC LSU excursion * SC Big Splash excursion Tuesday 15 December * JC 1/2 Fadden Pines excursion * SC Inflatable World excursion (year 7) AM * SC iPlay excursion (year 8) AM * SC Zone Bowling excursion (year 9) AM * SC Limelight Cinemas excursion PM Wednesday 16 December * SC Fadden Pines excursion AM * SC Talent Quest incursion PM Friday 18 December * P-10 Last day of the school year

22.01.2022 The ACT Education Directorate has been working over the weekend to address the email incident affecting ACT public school student emails on Friday 14 August. A...CT public school students are expected to be able to access to Google Drive and Google Classroom by the end of Monday 17 August and gain access to their email accounts by the end of this week. You can find more information on the incident and about supports to assist families and students on our website: http://ow.ly/AkvY50B0V69

22.01.2022 Year 3/4 had THE BEST time at the National Zoo & Aquarium Canberra yesterday! We have lots of photos to share, but here are just a few to start!

21.01.2022 Shout out to Mr Hawke for ensuring CCS staff are looking schmick!

21.01.2022 2020 has been a tough year on many fronts but often it is when faced with challenges that we see our people really shine. The annual ACT Public Education Awar...ds recognise and celebrate our staff who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students and school communities. Nominations for the ACT Public Education Awards are now open - and its your chance to nominate an inspirational person! Read more at http://ow.ly/1taf50Blz38

21.01.2022 IMPORTANT TRAVEL ADVICE OVER NEW YEAR PERIOD Current ACT travel requirements will remain in place over the New Year period for anyone who has been in Nort...hern Beaches, Greater Sydney, Central Coast and Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA). People from these areas should not be travelling to the ACT. ACT residents returning home from these areas, must notify ACT Health of their intention to travel to the ACT, via our online declaration form and enter quarantine for 14 days. These requirements will remain in place for the next seven days, with a further update to be provided on Tuesday 5 January 2021. The online declaration form can be found on our website: https://actredcap.act.gov.au/redcap/surveys/?s=ENA34MC3TR A list of COVID-affected areas can also be found on our website: https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/community/travel/nsw. You can find out which LGA a suburb belongs to by using the NSW Government's Find My Council tool: https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/public/find-my-council/ Advice about travelling through COVID-affected areas and the ACT can be found in our FAQs: https://www.covid19.act.gov.au//important-update-to-travel For further information, contact our COVID-19 Helpline on 6207 7244.

20.01.2022 Each year on April 2nd people around the world celebrate Autism Awareness day to promote understanding and awareness of a condition call autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which effects 1 in 70 people across Australia. Our JC have been celebrating Autism Awareness as part of our social emotional learning programs this week. Our aim has been to support students to be able to think of ways they can help support others who might experience the world differently than they do. This clip has been a great support: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc77MksM_2c

19.01.2022 Thank you for all of your support across 2020. We recognise this year has been incredibly challenging in many ways, however we are grateful for your partnership and look forward to more great achievements in 2021.

19.01.2022 This morning is your last chance to get those raffle tickets in to the front office. We have 8 great raffle prizes up for grabs. If you have some left over tick...ets at home and you want to buy them, they are only $1 each. (Don’t forget to put your name and number on them so we know who to call when you win) Good luck everyone!! See more

19.01.2022 As a parent or carer have you noticed any signs of stress or anxiety like worry and sadness in your child? Children and young people can be affected by mental ...health and wellbeing challenges, just like any adult. There are a range of online and face-to-face services that can help you support your child, http://ow.ly/KjPO50CSCRy As a parent or carer you can help your child with what they’re experiencing: Listen to their concerns let them know you’re there for them and acknowledge how they’re feeling Make time to talk provide an empathic space for them to share their feelings and worries Focus on strengths and hope For support: http://ow.ly/p5tU50CSCRx: an online mental health service for young people and their parents, with trusted self-help information, peer-support program and referral tools Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service: 1800 512 348 headspace: dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people. They’re also here in Canberra if you’d like to speak to someone in person. Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800, with online information for children and parents Emerging Minds: an online resource of best practice resources Lifeline: 13 11 14 MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 You can also reach out to your GP or health care provider for support. Canberra Health Services, Access Mental Health: 1800 629 354 or 02 6205 1065

19.01.2022 2021 has started with a change to the Australian National Anthem to acknowledge Australia's traditional custodians for thousands of years. CCS looks forward to working with our students to celebrate this change: Australians all let us rejoice, For we are one and free.

19.01.2022 The SC Playground briefing from UC is underway! What do you think of these initial ideas?

18.01.2022 Outdoor Education finished off their final trip of the year last week. Students were mentored by Lake G students on an amazing tour of Lake Ginninderra. Students learnt how to Canoe and Kayak with teamwork and correct technique. Students were soon able to avoid paddling around in circles and work together. Looking forward to an even more exciting OE program for 2020.

17.01.2022 Our Christmas Raffle is fast approaching. Have you bought your tickets yet?? They are only $1 each. Don’t forget to return your tickets and money by this Friday... to the front office on either campus to be in the draw. And don’t forget to write a name and phone number on the ticket butt so we know who to call when you win!! Good luck everyone!! See more

17.01.2022 Staff are writing messages of support for our year 10 students to accompany the farewell display in the library. Shout out to Amanda for coordinating this wonderful initiative!

17.01.2022 This week we had the privilege of meeting our 2021 preschoolers! They read a story and then explored colour! The children chose a colour and then mixed colours with another child.

16.01.2022 LSU K and LSU V enjoyed a fantastic trip to the National Dinosaur Museum yesterday. The whole museum was closed to the public and the dinosaur sounds were turned off to reduce sensory overload. This meant that our could have a personalised tour and ask the questions important to them!

16.01.2022 Formals and graduation ceremonies are part of the fabric of school life and like all things in 2020, they are going to look a little different. Read more about end of year events here: http://ow.ly/OwQB50BhLlJ

16.01.2022 Term 3 Week 9 2020 On the calendar this week! * Monday 14 September JC Year 2 AquaSafe commences * Tuesday 15 September JC 3/4 excursion to the National Zoo and Aquarium... * Tuesday 15 September SC Gowrie PS Transition visit * Thursday 17 September SC OED Excursion to Fadden Pines (Rees) * Friday 18 September JC Year 2 AquaSafe concludes * Friday 18 September P-10 Newsletter Published See more

16.01.2022 A reminder to our Preschool and Junior Campus families that we have the Fathers Day stall on tomorrow. (Friday 4th September) $2 donation for a gift.

15.01.2022 Outdoor Education students took the opportunity to get out in this beautiful weather at Mt Stromlo; reinforcing bike handling skills learnt over the year. It was great to see such a positive and supportive environment, for students to both challenge themselves and encourage each other. Huge thanks to Mr Davis for supporting our students!

15.01.2022 Here is a sample of some of the raffle prizes that we have for the end of year raffle. Tickets are only $1 each. Good luck everyone!

15.01.2022 A huge congratulations to Mrs Rees (SC) and her husband who welcomed their daughter on 31/12/2020. A huge congratulations to Ms Painter (JC) and her husband who welcomed their son on 31/12/2020. Both mums and bubs are doing well!

14.01.2022 A huge congratulations to Sharon Stevens, educator at CCS who has been awarded a highly commended in the 2020 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year awards. Sharon has been highly commended for her contribution to improved student outcomes in literacy and numeracy, and for working collaboratively with teachers to advocate for the inclusion of students into mainstream classes. https://www.australianteacheraide.com.au/2020-australian-te

14.01.2022 On the calendar this week! Term 3 Week 5 2020 * Monday 17 August Year 9/10 OED Mountain Biking Excursion (Davis) * Tuesday 18 August JC Cricket Clinics... * Tuesday 18 August SC Gowrie PS Year 7 2021 transition visit * Friday 21 August Year 9/10 OED Mountain Biking Excursion (Rees) See more

14.01.2022 No matter whats on your mindif youre feeling upset, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or confusedthere is always someone you can talk to and help is available ... Lifeline Canberra on 13 11 14 (24 hours/7 days a week) You can also contact the Lifelife crisis text service on 0477 131 144 which is available between 6.00pm - midnight AEST, 7 days a week. Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Suicide Call Back Service (www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au) on 1300 659 467 Kids Helpline Official 1800 55 1800 headspace Canberra 1800 650 890 Canberra Health Services Access Mental Health 1800 629 354 or 02 6205 1065 (24 hours/7 days a week) See more

13.01.2022 Student access to Gmail accounts has now been restored. This follows the restoration of Google Classrooms and Google Drive last week. A number of security enhan...cements have also been made to the student email system, following the advice of an external consultant, to ensure our system is safe and secure. More information: http://ow.ly/9dbi50B8bI5

13.01.2022 Only a few more weeks till the school year begins. Have you got your child’s uniforms organized? Our fabulous uniform manager Jude will be able to help you find what you may be needing. Don’t forget to make an appointment to visit the uniform shop so that we can be covid compliant.

13.01.2022 Tell us how you think the Disability Standards for Education can support students with disability to access and participate in education. Make a submission or register your interest to get involved. www.disabilitystandardsreview.education.gov.au

13.01.2022 Term 3 Week 7 2020 On the calendar this week! * Tuesday 1 September JC Cricket Clinics * Tuesday 1 September JC Free Questacon Incursion... * Thursday 3 September School Board Meeting 5.15pm * Thursday 3 September 7.00pm P&C Meeting (online) * Friday 4 September Newsletter going out * Friday 4 September JC P&C Fathers Day Stall Coming up in week 8: * Tuesday 8 September Footy Colours Day at CCS * Friday 11 September SC Outdoor Ed Rees Playground Project Excursion

13.01.2022 The year 9 English students working with the 3/4 students. They are finding out what kinds of stories the younger students like and their thoughts on what makes a good story

13.01.2022 For our senior campus families, now is a great time to check in with your young person to see if their Chrome Book is on charge ready for another great day of learning tomorrow!

13.01.2022 Week 6 Term 4 2020 Tuesday 17 November * JC Pelicans Kinder 2021 transition session * SC Year 10 PARTY program... Thursday 19 November * JC Rosellas Kinder 2021 transition session * SC OED Excursion Canoeing * School Board Meeting 5.30pm * Friday 21 November * SC Band transition

12.01.2022 JobTrainer offers free vocational education and training to young people (aged 17 to 24 who have finished school) and job seekers across Canberra in areas of employment growth. With a range of full qualifications, pre-apprenticeships and short courses on offer, you are sure to find a course that will suit you. JobTrainer can give you a qualification for free and set you up for success.

12.01.2022 This semester our year 9/10 Dance classes were lucky enough to have 2 teachers from Bom Funk Dance Studio teach us a musical theatre mashup routine with different musicals - Singing in the Rain, High School Musical, Anastasia and Hamilton. We would like to express a big thank you to Jamiee and Shekiralea for working with us for this workshop. I think this helped both dance classes come closer together and build on our teamwork and consideration for one another. Thank you also to Mrs Hoolihan for creating such a wonderful opportunity for our students!

11.01.2022 As our Music Under the Stars event was not held this year, our staff have created something extra special for you to enjoy! This video represents facing the many challenges of 2020 and persevering as a community to achieve great things. CCS presents....'Don't Stop Me Now' (credit: Queen).... *Thank you Lydia and Jacob R for the incredible creative talents ACT Public Schools

11.01.2022 **********CONCERNING VIDEO********** All schools have been alerted to a very concerning live stream which occurred on a variety of social media platforms, potentially originating from Tik Tok. The clip is extremely graphic. We understand the original clip has been removed however some users Internationally have embedded this clip into other videos. Should this image appear in any of your feeds SCROLL past. Please advise all young people to do the same. It has been recommende...d by these media platforms to keep your children offline today if possible, and heavily supervise all social media interactions until this content is removed. Check with your children to determine if they have viewed any concerning materials and reach out if you need support. Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

11.01.2022 Week 8 Term 4 2020 Monday 30 November * SC voting for house captains * SC student advocate voting... * SC Commonwealth Bank Smart Start program Tuesday 1 December * JC LSU Park Jump excursion * SC Staff vs Year 10 game Wednesday 2 December * P&C Raffle Draw Thursday 3 December * SC Year 7 MOAD HaSS excursion Friday 4 December * SC Year 10 Farewell assembly

11.01.2022 5/6 had the best time at the BE FIRM excursion this week. Our thanks to their teachers for coordinating such a great day out!

10.01.2022 Thank you Canberra for putting on the best weather for the boys netball competition. The team worked hard all day just missing out on finals. Well done #CCSsport #mensnetball #fairplay #actpublicschools #schoolnetball

08.01.2022 Tonight we launched our SC Playground Project at UC in collaboration ACT Health. A huge shout out to Ms Peachey, Mr Davis and Ms Rees for leading this project! The next step is to liaise with a landscape architect to further bring these ideas into reality!

08.01.2022 Have you seen the JC playground going up? Not long now!

08.01.2022 Two new COVID-19 case locations have been identified on the South Coast by NSW Health. The locations and timings are: The Great Southern Hotel in Eden Wed,... 30 December 2020 Bermi’s Beachside Café in Bermagui Thu, 31 December 2020 ACT residents who were at these locations on the specified dates should check the NSW Health website for further information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates The current health instructions for both locations is for people to get tested immediately and self-isolate until they get a negative result. NSW Health authorities have contact tracing underway to alert people who were at the venues at the same time. For anyone who’s travelled to the South Coast over Christmas and New Year, monitor the NSW Health website to check for any cases in the areas you visited for two weeks after your return.

08.01.2022 ITS COMING! The JC playground is on its way! Take a look at the design below, we cant wait for the installation to begin!

07.01.2022 Our JC LSU students thoroughly enjoyed using the new badminton nets today! A huge thanks to Ms Kristie for completing the special badminton qualifications to teach our students!

06.01.2022 We have some swooping Butcher Birds on the JC. They target high vis colours, helmets, or fast movements.

06.01.2022 We had some visitors to the school this week!

06.01.2022 The Education Directorate is working in collaboration with the Office of the eSafety Commissioner and the Australian Federal Police to host a live webinar for f...amilies tonight from 7pm. You can register for the webinar at http://ow.ly/8oZ150Bs28B This webinar is suitable for adults and will provide an overview of: The role and function of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner and the AFP Prevention tips and how to support your child to be a responsible digital citizen How to report inappropriate and harmful content Hard to have conversations and resources to support families Other information about eSafety is available through the Office of the eSafety Commissioners website at https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents

04.01.2022 In Week 5 in Outdoor Education, we went mountain biking from school to Isaacs Ridge. Being outdoors is not only good for your physical health but your mental health as well. It can be a positive distraction from everyday stresses. Fresh air gives you more energy and natural sunlight gives you vitamin D and is relaxing. You are able to focus on whats around you and learn about different things outdoors. Being in nature helps with your eyesight as you can see things close up and from a distance. You can focus on your breathing and heart rate which can also help improve your mental and physical health. (Written By Keira Mitchell, Yr 10)

04.01.2022 Term 3 Week 8 2020 On the calendar this week! * Tuesday 8 September Footy Colours Day at CCS * Tuesday 8 September JC LSU Excursion to the Dinosaur Museum * Friday 11 September SC Outdoor Ed Rees Playground Project Excursion... Coming up in week 9: * Tuesday 15 September JC 3/4 excursion to the National Zoo and Aquarium * Tuesday 15 September SC Gowrie PS Transition visit * Thursday 17 September SC OED Excursion to Fadden Pines (Rees)

04.01.2022 Sibling gross motor day was a huge success again today! Thank you Miss Kristie for coordinating!

04.01.2022 Amazing learning in the JC LSU in preparation for science week!

02.01.2022 Our JC LSUs had the best time on their excursion today! Have a look at these fabulous photos! A huge thanks to our educators for all of their support!

02.01.2022 Beautiful kites made by the LSU students on JC yesterday.

02.01.2022 Miss Kristie our JC PE specialist teacher arranged for the preschool siblings to come and join their brother or sister in our gross motor time today! Here are a few photos for you to enjoy! Some of the photos do have movement as the children were excited and enjoyed the experience!

02.01.2022 The SC Gardening Club came and helped the Pelicans make a teepee. The children then planted bean seeds to grow over the teepee. They got the idea from the story Caterpillar and the Bean. Such a great way to form quality partnerships at a P-10 school.

01.01.2022 Senior Campus Lunch and Trivia Afternoon - Tuesday 22nd Sep, Wk 10. The Formal Committee and the Yr 9/10 Hospitality Class will be holding a Groovy themed trivia afternoon on Tuesday 22 September, Week 10. If your child would like to participate, please ensure they return the permission note and money to the front office no later than Wednesday 16 September, Week 9. This will reserve their spot at the event. ... As trivia is theme is Groovy, your child is encouraged to bring fancy dress and get changed during lunchtime (before TB 5). Get in fast, as there are limited places! Cost is $25 pp and all profit will go towards supporting the year 10 formal. See more