Multicourt
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Staff and students at Camden South Primary School are excited to finally have access to the new outdoor multicourt. A joint initiative which has been funded by the Department of Education and the CSPS P&C; the multicourt is part of the playground update that is taking place at our school. This new facility provides a safe and level surface for students to use during breaks and on sport days as well as giving our representative sport teams a state-of-the-art facility where they can train and prepare for competitions.
Especially excited are our tennis team who were Regional Champions last year despite having no tennis court to practise on!
December, 2012
Retaining Wall
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Continuing with news of our playground upgrade, the new retaining wall and performing platform is close to completion! Constructed from sandstone and concrete; teh retaining wall will have a number of valuable benefits for our staff, students and community. The retaining wall provides three tiers of elevated viewing for sport activities as well as a raised stage area whcih can be used for assemblies, presentations and performances. The facility also provides additional seating for students during breaks and can be used as an outdoor learning area. The ground above and below the retaining wall has been levelled off and turfed which will also expand the usable playground area accessible by the students.
The retaining wall and performing platform has been funded by the Department of Education and Communities and will be finished and ready for use very shortly.
February, 2013
London Buddy Classes
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A wonderful new initiative for 2013 at Camden South Public School is the international link being established with a primary school in London. South Grove Primary School is located in Waltham Forest in the North-Eastern suburbs of London. A number of our classes are being linked with buddy classes from South Grove and students are communicating via a secure digital interface page.
This exciting initiative provides the students of Camden South with the opportunity to communicate directly with students from another country and another culture and to exchange writing, artwork, photos and mail. The exchanges that take place are curriculum based and enable students to share ideas and explore different points of view about the topics they are studying in class. The international link also provides them with real, authentic reasons to write.
The 2013 classes that are establishing buddy classes are; 6P, 4/5/6H, 5S, 4R. 2W and 5D/M.
February, 2013
May 2011
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On Wednesday 25th May 2011 the 50th Anniversary Time Capsule was buried to mark the opening of the school in May 1961. The school’s Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and one representative from each class was involved in the ceremony. The capsule was placed under a labelled paver so that it can be successfully opened in 2036.
Tournament of the Minds
Well done to all five teams that participated in TOM 2010. The students worked extremely hard in the six weeks preceding the event which proved to be very rewarding. Four out of the five teams received honours. What a fantastic effort! The school also appreciates the hard work, dedication and time the teachers gave to enable these children to take part in such a rewarding experience.
11th August 2010
NAIDOC AWARD
Camden South Public School have done it again, we have won the NAIDOC poetry competition for the third time in a row. This year, Jessica Hall from Year Five won a DVD player for her beautiful poem that reflected what NAIDOC Week meant to her. Click here to view her poem.
11th August 2010
Orbit Magazine Acrostic Poem Winner
Congratulations to Jake Newell who won best acrostic poem for the Orbit School Magazine. Click here to read his death adder poem.
16th June 2010
Debating
It was a win for Camden South against Woodland Road. The team, consisting of Harsha Chugh, Jahanvi Khatkar, Cynthia Bennett and Joshua Clarke prevailed and wore the stress away by leaving no trace of food in their lunchboxes! They enjoyed their day and Camden South is certain that even if it was a loss they had to face, the team would still return to school with the same huge grins on their faces. Harsha Chugh.
The B Team has participated in two debates, One against The Oaks and one against St Andrews. They were victorious in both debates. Their debating coach, Karina Ralston is to be thanked for voluntarily working with the debating teams. Congratualtions to Mara Aplin, Tyler Sayers, Melissa Fonti and Naomi Christie for a great effort! Mara Aplin.
“Gardening to grow self-esteem”
At Camden South Public School we grow more than vegies in our vegie patch! Research suggests that involvement in a group or club enhances self-esteem and helps to build positive relationships.
The kids at Camden South Public School are proud of their involvement in the gardening group and enthusiastically look forward to their time in the garden each week.