Wednesday 2 August 2023

Principal News

Welcome to Term 3

This term we look forward to many interesting and exciting events on the school calendar including Science Week, Book Week, Winter Sports, Terrapin Puppet Theatre and New Zealand Playhouse incursions, National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence activities, Maths Olympiad Challenges and the annual Year 1-6 Swimming and Water Safety Program.

Our Student Parliamentarians are also planning some fun activities for students including a cake stall fundraiser and the infamous Taroona’s Got Talent lunchtime performances.  Please keep an eye on the school Facebook Page, Schoolzine Calendar and future newsletters for further information and key dates. 

AV Upgrade News

The long-awaited AV upgrade in the GP Room was showcased yesterday at our wonderful Celebration of Learning assembly. We have waited many years to have the financial capacity to upgrade the equipment in this space, and now have access to easy-to-use, high-quality visual and audio technologies for our community gatherings.

Thanks to the TPS ICT Team: Tania Glover, Philly Hughes, Jeremy Reid, Pete Nuttall and Duane O’Brien, and to Koby Blizzard and Bianca Long for their support and behind the scenes work to enable this upgrade to be completed.

Grounds Improvements Completed

Children and staff are very excited about the recently completed grounds works that have created new and improved pathways and ramping around middle block and the Design & Technology Hub. Drawing on inspiration from our grounds master plan that was developed with the TPS community in 2015-16, these long-awaited works provide new play opportunities and safer pathway access into classrooms and the hub.

Thank you to Megan Tubb and Kylie Frost who supported our student-led Landcare group during play breaks throughout 2022 to construct the tyre-lined gravel and sandpit space and to Megan and past Year 5-6 students who drew up designs for developing the pathway that has now been installed on the quadrangle corner of Middle Block.

Bianca Long must also be thanked for persevering to find a contractor that was able to complete these works within their busy schedule and our tight budget parameters, and without too much disruption during term time.

Finally, a huge thank you to the TPSA for their upcoming donation, which will cover the small gap between the final invoice and the school’s budget for this project, as well as an additional amount to cover projected ongoing grounds maintenance costs for the remainder of 2023 (e.g. sand, soft fall and mower fuel purchases).

Year 3 & 5 NAPLAN Results are on their Way

Families of Year 3 and 5 students are asked to keep an eye out for NAPLAN reports that will be sent home with students on Frday afternoon.

TPSA Meeting: Tuesday 8 August

A reminder to all parents/carers that you are automatically a member of the TPSA upon the enrolment of your child at TPS. TPSA meetings are held at the school in the Music Room (or online via TEAMs) once a month.  An agenda for the next meeting is attached below and I look forward to seeing some new faces at the meeting. 

Best wishes

Danielle Bresnehan

PRINCIPAL

Prep-1

In Prep One Bolzonello/Vincent we have been investigating the fascinating world of materials! We have been exploring what objects are made of and discovering the properties of various materials. We have conducted several STEM challenges to help build our knowledge. These include building a waterproof and windproof house for the Three Little Pigs, building a strong bridge for the Gingerbread Man to cross the river and building waterproof boats for the Three Billy Goats Gruff. We have been collaborators and thinkers by working together in groups to come up with creative designs and working together to bring our ideas to life. Here are some photographs of us engaging in our learning.

5B

5B spent last term exploring the wonderful world of sustainable technologies!

We watched the incredible documentary ‘2040’ (highly recommend if you haven’t seen it already) and explored our own possible solutions to reduce our impact on the earth.

Throughout the term we added to 5 different sections of this Padlet, working independently and collaboratively.

We hope you enjoy it!

You can search for your child’s name in the top right hand corner of the Padlet 😊

https://padlet.com/philly_hughes/2040-mew3lbtwwn0ivwti

Taroona Awards

Congratulations to those students who received a Taroona Award at our most recent assembly.

• Excellence: Freya P, Tabi R, Marlon D, LIam W, Indi N, Artie F, Jamie P, Leah H & June A
• Creativity: Rowan M & Riku K
• Respect: Ben M, Amie M, Lexie N, Edward T & Alfie W
• Resilience: Sam S, Isaac N & Toby G
• Collaboration: Olive C
• All 5: Zachary M, Eliza Mc, Frankie R & Ethan Bu

Young Archie Awards 2023

Our finalists from Kinder - Year 6 were chosen last week with the help of Taroona High School judges, Deborah and Aaron. Students have shown amazing displays of creativity and care and this is so clearly reflected in all portraits!

TP 4 TP - Toilet Paper Fundraiser

🧻 TP 4 TP - Help support Taroona Primary's Toilet Paper Fundraiser! 🧻

We're aiming to raise $2000 to fund the Learn to Swim program. Buy a box or 3 boxes of W.G.A.C 48 double-length recycled Toilet Paper rolls for $60 each via the QKR app by Sunday, 3 September 2023.

Collection Dates:

• Thursday, 21 September 2023 - 2:00 to 3:30 pm
• Friday, 22 September 2023 - 8:15 to 9:00 am

Your support counts! Thank you!

Orienteering

Students in grades 3 to 6 recently participated in an orienteering program run by Orienteering Tasmania. Those who enjoyed the activities may wish to participate in a Come and Try Day as part of the Healthy Hobart Program.

Where: UTAS Lower Sportsground, Grace Street, Sandy Bay

When: 10:00am, Sunday August 13.

Duration: You’ll be home by lunchtime.

Who: The event is suitable for beginners of all ages. You can participate individually or as a family group (encourage your parents to participate).

What to bring: no equipment is necessary, just comfortable walking or running shoes. All levels of fitness welcome, tuition available before you start.

Woolworths Cricket Blast Program

Take part in a 4 week Woolworths Cricket Blast Program, delivered at Taroona Primary School during Term 3. 

Hockey Opportunity

The Hockey Tasmania Southern Primary School Hockey roster is being held this term as follows:

SUPER SIXES - Friday Afternoons - 4:15pm - 5pm     

Tasmanian Hockey Centre, New Town 

Quarter Field (6 a-side)

Year 3-4 (Ages 8 -10)

HOCKEY SEVENS - Wednesday Afternoons - 4:15pm - 5pm   

Tasmanian Hockey Centre, New Town 

Half Field (7 a-side)

Year 5-6 (Ages 10-12) 

The OHA Hockey Club is sponsoring students from Taroona Primary School to participate in these rosters.  An opportunity to give hockey a go or encourage friends to join you in a fun, team sport.  No experience is necessary.

Players require a hockey stick, shin pads and mouthguard.  Sticks and shin pads are available to borrow.  Players may wear school sports uniform, and long football/soccer socks.

If you would like your son/daughter to participate, please sign up here by Tuesday 8 August: Sign Up

If you have any further questions, please contact me on 0409961545 or at juniordevelopment@ohahockeyclub.com

Regards

Nikki Stuart

OHA Hockey Club

Junior Development

Every school day matters campaign

Are you making every school day count?

It’s Term 3 already – welcome back for another term!

As we move through the school year, sometimes regular school attendance can be challenging.

It’s important your child keeps up good attendance habits though.

Going to school every day means your child has every chance to learn, and be around their friends and teachers. Every day adds up, to benefit your child now and in the future.

If you’re having trouble getting your child to school, please talk to us. We’ll listen to your situation, and help in any way we can.

If you’re looking for tips on how to create better attendance habits, visit the Anything can happen website.

Working with Vulnerable People card

To volunteer at this school, you will be required to hold “Registration to Work with Vulnerable People”. This is mandatory.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR RWVP?

1. Complete the online application form. This is available from the website below
2. Choose Department of Education from the organisation drop down box. Select Taroona Primary School from the location drop-down box.
3. Print the ‘application receipt’ which is generated when the application has been completed in full (if you do not have access to a printer, record the reference number and take that to a Service Tasmania Shop).
4. Take the ‘application Receipt’ to a Service Tasmania Shop, have your photo taken and have your identity confirmed. You will need to satisfy the identity requirements. A driver’s licence will do this if it displays your correct name and address. The cost is $20.40
5. The Tasmanian Department of Justice will assess and process applications and issue the Assessment Notice and Working with Vulnerable People Registration card directly to the applicant. You will receive an email advising of your approval. Please print this and use until your card arrives.

Click here to visit the Working with Children webpagehttp://www.justice.tas.gov.au/working_with_children

Generally, applicants will receive their results within six weeks of completing the application process. There may be delays, however, depending on the applicant’s personal information.

eSmart

School Levies 2023 - Now Overdue!

Thank you to all those families who have paid their school levies or set up payment plan.

If you are experiencing difficulties with payment please contact Bianca Long, our School Business Manager, to discuss your individual case and implement a payment plan. 

Kinder 2024 Enrolments Now Open

Our school is looking at enrolments for Kindergarten 2024 (born in 2019) from families within our school catchment area. We encourage all families with children who will be starting Kindergarten in 2024 to fill in their details via the form link below.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xzq-qWAMHkmLO6Mvj0auyMMfl9rjxzRNrr7dVXwJK1ZUQzlTUUg4S1hXMFZJWDAwRVlYR1A1NUdZMi4u

TPSA

We are always looking for volunteers to assist with the sushi program. 

Please go to the school website for more information or contact the school on (03) 6227 8325 to join the Sushi superhero team.  

Launching into Learning

Bambini Bites - Lunch Ordering

Please note that orders close at 9PM Monday night for service on Tuesday. 

Please make sure that you have have updated your child/rens profiles to reflect their correct class for 2023. We find this can cause major issues as orders go to the incorrect classroom. Please contact the office if you are not sure which class group to select. 

To cancel an order after the 9PM cut off, parents must follow the process below. (instructions in PDF form below).

1. Parents MUST text message ONLY

2. Copy of order receipt is required which will include the reference number for the order placed

3. Parents need to confirm their child's name, school, class & ordered items.

Bambini will process a credit to your Qkr account within 3-5 business days that you can use in the future.

All order cancellations received after 7:45 AM will not be issued with a credit as the items will have been prepared for lunch service.

Missing Orders

Many 'missing' orders, when investigated further, have been ordered on the incorrect date which the parent has selected. Please ensure you are selecting the correct date for your childs lunch orders. 

School Information

Duty of Care

School staff have duty of care from 8:30am—3:10pm. If you need to drop your child at school earlier than 8.30am or collect after 3.10pm please contact Lady Gowrie to book them into Before or After School Care. Ph 6230 6800

Teachers use the time from 8:00am till 8:30am for meetings, preparation and planning their days ready to warmly greet their students and parents from 8:30am. They appreciate this uninterrupted time to ensure they set up a positive learning day.

Signing Students in/out

If your child/ren arrive late or need to be collected early for an appointment, please make sure that they are signed in/out on the Kiosk system at the school office for accurate attendance records.

Messages to Students

If you need to get a message to your child, please contact the school before 2:15pm by phone only to ensure enough time for us to pass the message on.

Please make sure your child knows what to do at the end of their school day.

Are they going to:

• After School Care?
• Walking home?
• Turning Circle
• What do they do if they usually walk but it is raining?

Allergy Aware Reminder

Taroona Primary is a nut aware School. Several of our students have severe reactions to nuts. We ask you to avoid sending any nuts or nut products (e.g. peanut butter or Nutella) in the food children bring to school.

Administration of Medications

The school is not authorised to administer Panadol/pain relief unless specific forms are completed. Any medications needing to be administered, such as antibiotics, will need an Administration of Medication Authorisation form completed.

Form A (non-prescription) – completed by parent
Form B (prescription) – must be completed by a Doctor/Pharmacist/Practise Nurse

Copies of these forms are below and can be accessed from the Schoolzine App under the Forms and Documents tab at any time.

Click here to download the Authorisation Forms to administer medication207 KB - PDF

Medical Action Plans

Every child at Taroona with a medical condition needs to supply an updated medical plan to the school each year, especially those with Anaphylaxis and Asthma. Staff from Taroona have been trained in Anaphylaxis using EpiPens and also in Ventolin administration for Asthma. If you are new to the school and your child has a medical condition please come into the office and collect an appropriate action plan form, or if you just have questions please don’t hesitate to phone the school.

Click here to download the Anaphylaxis Red EpiPen Action Plan flyer398 KB - PDF

Click here to download the Allergic Reactions Action Plan flyer237 KB - PDF

Click here to download the Drug Allergy Action Plan flyer161 KB - PDF

Click here to download the Asthma Action Plan flyer190 KB - PDF

Lost Property

Please make sure all clothing items, drink bottles, lunch boxes and small food containers are clearly marked/labelled with your child’s name. If named, all items can be easily returned to your child.

There is a lost property area near the admin block, through the doors to the blue stairwell. All unnamed lost school clothing items are periodically washed and donated back to the TPSA and all other items are donated to charity.

Lady Gowrie Taroona

Lady Gowrie Tasmania Outside School Hours Education and Care Services offer before school and after school care during school term time for children (4 to 12 years of age) at Taroona Primary School. These programs provide a relaxing transition between home and school and provide children with the opportunity to engage in meaningful recreation and learning experiences.

For more information, or to request an enrolment form, phone 6230 6806 or email clusteradmin@gowrie-tas.com.au.

Move Well Eat Well

Term Dates 2023