CNPS Parent Portal

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The school Facebook page is where we post photos and updates of students' work, what's happening at the school, and reminders about events such as assemblies, raffles, and canteen.  We strongly encourage families to become members of the page to keep up to date with what is happening around the school.  

Request to join our group page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2273643422851218/?ref=share_group_link 

Compass is where families can submit absence notes, check for school announcements, and send messages directly to their child's teacher.  Personal logins are created for each student's primary carer - please contact the school office for details to be reissued.  

 https://schools.compass.education/

Our Canteen runs every Friday during school terms.  Announcements will be made via Facebook and Compass if the Canteen is not running.  The menu is available below.  

Our monthly newsletter includes messages from the Principal, lists of student awards, and community notices.  All newsletters are uploaded to Facebook and Compass - see our latest edition below. 

Our school colours are navy blue and white.  Polo shirts, beanies, jumpers, and fleece jackets with the school logo are available from the school office - the price list is attached below.  We also have some second hand items available for a discounted price.  

2024 term dates are: 

    Term 1    31st January - 28th March

    Term 2    15th April - 28th June 

    Term 3    15th July - 20th September 

    Term 4    7th October - 20th December 

Public holidays are: 

    Monday 11th March - Labour Day 

    Friday 29th March- Good Friday 

    Monday 1st April - Easter Monday 

    Thursday 25th April - ANZAC Day 

    Monday 10th June - King's Birthday 

    Friday 27th September - Day before Grand Final 

    Tuesday 5th November - Melbourne Cup 

School councils play an important role in government schools, overseeing current decisions and guiding future directions.  

Our School Council meets once a month, usually on the second Wednesday.  Elections are held at the start of each school year for vacant positions.  If you would like to be involved throughout the year, please contact the school office.  

In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus. 

The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks.

The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025. 

Actions for parents and carers

Before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to:

     - Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School. 

     - Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with us. You can check this information by contacting us directly.

We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:

     - in October, to verify your email address

     - in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus.

Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.

To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, see the flyer below or visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus.