Wow – we are already in week three of our final Term for 2025. With Christmas holidays just around the corner it may feel like everything is slowing down toward the end of the year, but we still have lots of fun things to share with our school community.

World Teachers Day

This year world teachers’ day falls on Friday 31 October. The P&C was incredibly proud to celebrate this day by providing a delicious morning tea for the Charles Weston Teachers on Wednesday 29 October.

By offering this humble gesture to recognise the incredible contribution the wonderful CWSC teachers make in our children’s lives - we sincerely thank you!

Our goal is supporting our school and community the best we can, by fostering connection across the CWSC community. If there is something you would like to see or hear from us, please reach out via the email contact below, or better yet – come along to our next meeting to share your ideas! Meetings are usually held in the School Library from 6:30pm on Thursday of weeks two and six each term.

Reminder for communicating via our WhatsApp cohort groups

We love seeing our CWSC families connect with each other via WhatsApp. Please remember to always be respectful and mindful of others.

Also remember we are a Parents & Citizens group and School Staff are not part of the chat. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child, these should always be communicated to the school directly.

Group rules are listed below for your convenience.

Michelle van Lier - President

Save the date for the (almost) Summer Disco

We are excited to host another school disco in Term 4 on Friday 21 November!!

Our Winter Disco DJ is returning, and we will be giving students the opportunity to request their favourite songs by posting a paper sign-up sheet in each year cohort area next term.

We are currently finalising all the details so keep an eye out for information at the start of next term.

Volunteers Needed … it’s your time to shine!!! 

If you can assist on the day to make this event extra special for our ladies, please click here and register to help for the event  https://forms.gle/2BLuCBk2xt2wq7Bn9

Just in time for the Holidays…

Looking for a fun and delicious activity for the Christmas Holidays? You can get together and build your very own Gingerbread House and decorate it with lots of sweet treats.

Not such a fan of gingerbread – they have chocolate options too!

The fabulous team at Gingerbread Folk have kindly provided our school community with 5% off orders, just enter the code CWSC2024 during checkout.

They have lots of delicious gingerbread treats - including lots of Gluten Free options. 

Every purchase also helps raise funds for our P+C.

Click here to order yours now https://www.gingerbreadfolk.com.au/

Uniforms desperately needed!!

You may be aware the P&C runs a second hand uniform shop. Our goal is to provide good quality second hand uniforms to our families at reasonable prices. We rely on donations of uniforms to keep up our stock levels and provide this valuable service to our school community.

If you have any uniform items that your children have outgrown - you can donate them at the school front office, where our team will collect and wash them ready for sale.

P & C Association Contact Information

Next Meeting:           Thursday 20 November, 2025 (Term 4, Week 6)

                                6:30pm in the school library

                                Or via zoom https://RSMAU.zoom.us/j/95989212249

Website:                    https://charles-weston-pc.square.site/

                                This includes our Second-Hand Uniform Shop

Email:                       charleswestonparents@gmail.com

Facebook:                  https://www.facebook.com/CWSCParents

WhatsApp groups provide another channel of information for parents and the opportunity to connect and chat with others in your child’s year group. Simply scan the QR code at the school front office using your phone camera to join the relevant group.

We are aware some families are not comfortable sharing their mobile numbers via WhatsApp. Unfortunately, this is an app setting and cannot be changed. We recommend joining our Facebook (private) group to receive regular updates. More details on this group to come.

***** PLEASE READ - Group chat privacy and communication standards*****

• The group is for parents and care givers of Charles Weston students only, please do not share with friends and members outside our school community.
• Please be always respectful and mindful of others
• Chats are to be text only - please do not post any pictures of children as this will breach privacy rules.
• Any sensitive student issues should be communicated with the school directly and not discussed in the group chat.
• Anyone using unsavoury language or not adhering to the above will be removed from the group immediately by the administrator.
• WhatsApp is not a marketing or promotion channel.  If you would like to feature your business or community group - please contact the P&C directly on the email above or via our Facebook page.

SCHOOL SAFETY SERIES – EPISODE 4

Part way is OK

Traffic congestion is a common issue around most schools during the morning and afternoon peak periods. Roads aren’t designed to cope with the sudden increase in traffic volumes for 15-20 minute periods each morning and afternoon.

If you need to drive, a simple way to reduce the congestion around our school is to use part way drop off or collection points. Part way points can significantly reduce the burden on the local road network. They are ideal for families who live too far away from the school to walk or ride for the entire journey.

Consider dropping off and collecting students from a location that is a short distance from the school that provides safe and easy access. Not only will you help to reduce congestion around the school, children will also receive the health benefits for walking or riding part of the trip. Useful resources are available on the Transport Canberra website.