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...
Cubby Building Excitement!

Cubby Building Excitement!

Last week Ms Gilbert delivered 30 planks of wood to the playground to develop the students’ imaginative play and negotiation skills.  We have already seen the planks be a raft and a ‘triangle” house with a floor.  A party even took place on Friday!  I wonder what it...
Learning Maths is Fun!

Learning Maths is Fun!

Every week, as part of their homework, Year 3 and 4 children learn and play a new Maths game. Each child has a Maths bag, with a book of games and the equipment needed to play them. These games are are especially chosen to reinforce important mathematical concepts and...
ANZAC commemorations

ANZAC commemorations

Our school was widely represented at a number of ANZAC services over the last week. We began with our Year 6  students travelling to Ringwood lake to take part in the Legacy Schools’ Service. Our captains laid a wreathe and the students grew their knowledge of the...
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