City Observer Newsletter 17 August 2017
17, August 2017
Thinking Brain
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Welcome to Caloundra City Private School
Caloundra City Private School is located within the beautiful natural environment at Pelican Waters near Pumicestone Passage, Sunshine Coast. Pelican Waters and South Caloundra offer exciting prospects for managed population growth and regional development. Our vibrant young school is well positioned to service this community with all of the benefits Independent Schooling in Queensland offers for girls and boys. As our children learn and grow we anticipate that they will be the wonderful future of this magnificent region which is the Sunshine Coast.
Our Classroom Learning Environment is carefully designed to be high, light and airy, catching the best of the Sunshine Coast’s northerly aspect. Combined with these innovative room designs, the school has invested in contemporary eLearning equipment, including individual devices for each student, and complementary software allowing twenty four hour access to learning resources.
About CCPS
What's happening?
Great NAPLAN Results
11, August 2017
Great Literacy and Numeracy results
City Observer Newsletter 10 August 2017
10, August 2017
School Curriculum
Episode 12 - Improving the Well Being of Teenage Girls
03, August 2017
In this Episode, Tracy Burton interviews Linda Stade, the Research Officer at Santa Maria College, an all girls school, in Perth.
Episode 11 - Antipodeans Abroad
10, July 2017
Every two years, Caloundra City Private School offers its Senior Students the opportunity to participate in an Antipodeans Abroad expedition.
Episode 10 - Internet Safe Education - Part 2
25, May 2017
*Please note: The following seminar was designed for Years 10, 11 and 12 students and is not recommended for younger listeners without parental consent.
History of Caloundra City Private School
16, August 2017
In the short twelve years of CCPS history, a lot of progress has been made and many events have been staged. Our small school has the great privilege of a wonderful school community supporting and encouraging our students to continue striving.
Episode 12 - Improving the Well Being of Teenage Girls
07, August 2017
Improving the wellbeing of teenage girls is always a goal for parents and educators.
School Promotions and Development
28, July 2017
During the June/July school holidays, my wife and I spent 19 days travelling across the United States of America. Driving across the nation, we stopped in to visit a number of schools in Washington DC, Raleigh NC, Charleston SC, and Savannah GA.
25 Aug
Prep Excursion to Australia Zoo 08:00 to 15:00
27 Aug
Year 6 Canberra Trip Year 6 students with Mr Maguire 08:00 to 15:00
About the schools
Senior School
The transition from Junior School to Senior School is an exciting time for students as they commence the next stage in a lifelong educational journey. The Senior School is well resourced with a high quality program and an exceptional staff to support your child throughout his/her learning journey.
The Senior School is equipped with facilities and programs including:
- Spacious classroom design.
- Modern technology resources – students in Years P to 3 have access to class iPads on trolleys; Years 4 to 6 have BYOD iPads; and Years 7 to 12 each have a leased Macbook Laptop.
- Enjoyable learning experiences in a caring, accepting and safe environment.
- Access to a full range of facilities and resources in both academic and co-curricular activities.
Junior School
The Junior School at Caloundra City Private School is a special place for learning and incorporates Kindergarten to Year 6. It is staffed with highly qualified early childhood and primary teachers who are dedicated to ensuring that your child has the best possible experiences during their time in the Junior School.
Quality buildings, exciting resources, an engaging curriculum and many additional opportunities are provided for your child during each phase of their development. The Junior School is well resourced with a high quality programme and an exceptional staff to support your child throughout his/her learning journey.
The Junior School is equipped with facilities and programs including:
- Spacious and colourful classroom design, with covered climbing structures and sandpit areas which promote gross and fine motor development.
- Modern technology resources – students in Years P to 3 have access to class iPads on trolleys; Years 4 to 6 have BYOD iPads; and Years 7 to 12 each have a leased Macbook Laptop.
- Enjoyable learning experiences in a caring, accepting and safe environment.
- Access to a full range of facilities and resources in both academic and co-curricular activities.
Pelican’s Nest Early Learning Centre
Pelican’s Nest, Early Learning Centre is staffed by highly qualified Early Childhood specialists to support your children.
All staff qualifications and child/staff ratios are in accordance with or better than the guidelines set in the Child Care Act, 2002 (Qld). All staff hold Positive Suitability Notices (Blue Cards) issued by the Commission for Children and Young People.
The Centre is open 51 weeks of the year excluding public holidays. The hours of operation are from 6.30am to 6.30pm.
Our Centre has been designed to provide outstanding facilities and resources for young children. These include:
- Air conditioned and heated rooms
- Exceptional learning environment
- Interactive whiteboards
- A playground designed by the leading world company in playgrounds
- Quality play and educational resources
City Stars Pre Prep
City Stars Pre Prep is a new air-conditioned, purpose built facility staffed by qualified Early Childhood Teachers and Assistants.
The kindergarten has a technology rich environment with iPads and access to Caloundra City Private School’s Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Library.
Early literacy and numeracy skills are encouraged, valued and developed through a wide range of learning experiences.
Socialisation expands learning. Children are encouraged to work in small groups and learn from one another with input from teachers and parents. Links to other areas of the school are encouraged and developed.
