Estimation Station

Estimation Station

Every week in Grade 3 and 4, a new object appears at the Estimation Station. Students try to work out how much the object weighs by hefting the object together with metal weights. During the week, they write their estimations on slips of paper and add them to the box....
Rugby

Rugby

Cameron Ross organised a girls’ and boys’ team to attend the Storm Rugby Round Robin earlier in September. This was a follow up from coaching sessions that had happened in P E. The girls did extremely well winning early on and were just pipped at the final game,...
“Kicking goals” in Interschool sport

“Kicking goals” in Interschool sport

We have won 50 % of the Ringwood District Sports Association Grand Finals. Croydon first won the small schools division in Soccer and Hot Shots Tennis and went on to defeat the winners of the large schools division. Physical Education and fitness are really important...
Excitement builds…

Excitement builds…

CPS dancers are getting really excited as State School Spectacular is less than 2 weeks away! 

Excellent NAPLAN results

Croydon Primary School is extremely proud of the outstanding results we obtained in 2017 NAPLAN....
Local paper article

Local paper article

Maroondah Leader – Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 PICTURE: STEVE TANNER MURALS HELP SPORT DREAMS CROYDON Primary School students are kicking goals at two famous Melbourne sporting stadiums thanks to two impressive new murals. Architecture student Zac Bunston, 19,...
Amazing art on the rebound wall

Amazing art on the rebound wall

Over the school holidays local young artist Zac Bunston has recreated the MCG “Croydon Cricket Ground” and AAMI park, “Croydon Soccer Ground” on the rebound wall. The students are able to imagine themselves on these professional stages as they practice their soccer,...
Sensory Garden

Sensory Garden

Last week Ms Gilbert  enjoyed a couple of hours planting a new garden with many budding student gardeners. A variety of plants have been selected for the garden to create somewhere the students can play. Once the plants are established Lavender, Boronia, Mint,...
Coming full circle from war to peace

Coming full circle from war to peace

Last week it was my privilege to attend the funeral of John Yorston. A wonderful man who lived to 99 years of age. John fought to defend this country in the Second World War He was taken prisoner by the Japanese and was treated so poorly he was 37Kg by the time he was...
EACH Health Service

EACH Health Service

As part of a “Community Hub” of services we are bringing to the school, all students had the opportunity to have their teeth checked by EACH health workers. Those that need follow up will get free treatment through EACH. Liz Senior our health promotion officer is...
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