Wednesday 27 September 2023
- Principal News
- Maths Relay
- Salvaged Art Exhibition 2023
- 3A
- PE
- Library
- Sushi Term 4
- Referendum Sausage Sizzle
- TPSA Vacancy!
- Attending school: Every day. On time
- Year 3-6 Triathlon - 1 December
- Taking Medication at School
- Tackers Sailing Club - Kingston Beach
- Working with Vulnerable People card
- eSmart
- Kinder 2024 Enrolments Now Open
- Launching into Learning
- Bambini Bites - Lunch Ordering
- School Information
- Lady Gowrie Taroona
- Move Well Eat Well
Principal News
Hello everyone,
As you are aware, Danielle Bresnehan is currently on leave and representing Tasmania at the 2023 Hockey Australia Masters Championships in Perth! In her absence, we are the delegated Teachers in Charge.
Taroona’s Got Talent
Recently, we celebrated the amazing talents of our students through Taroona’s Got Talent, a lunchtime initiative organised by our Student Parliament. We saw talents ranging from plate-spinning to song-writing and everything in between, and we saw so many students developing their skills as Self-Managers, Communicators and Collaborators. A big thank you to Alanna Carne for all of the work and organisation that went into this week-long program. We are sure there are people already planning their item for next year…
Celebrations of Learning
We have many celebrations of learning to share – recently our Year 1/2 classes went on excursion to the South Hobart rivulet to see if they could spy a platypus! Whilst they didn’t come across a platypus this time, they did welcome Pete Walsh into their classrooms last week. Pete was only too happy to answer some of their excellent questions about platypuses, their habitat and his conservation work.
This week on Tuesday, our Kinders had a very special visit by an ambulance and two of our parents who are paramedics. As part of a health and wellbeing focus, students had the opportunity to ask questions about the role of a paramedic, and they even tested out some of the ambulance equipment.
Our Year 3/4 cohort have been working extremely hard and cannot wait to share their Genius Hour projects with their families today. This project-based learning opportunity has given children the opportunity to pose and investigate an inquiry question of their choosing. Using their skills as Researchers, Thinkers, Communicators and Self-Managers, they have each prepared a presentation to be shared with their families and some lucky classes on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. These fascinating projects are about all sorts of different topics close to our students’ hearts.
SWSP
This fortnight, students in Years 1 – 6 have been participating in a Swimming and Water Safety Program at the Collegiate Pool. We have been so impressed by our students’ skills as Self-Managers (lost property has been kept to a minimum) and their consistent demonstration of our school values of Resilience and Excellence. Well done to all students who have attended Swimming and Water Safety.
Evidences of Learning
This term, you will have noticed teachers sharing evidences of learning with families via Seesaw. These evidences of learning are part of the Department for Education, Children and Young People’s updated reporting process. They will demonstrate what each child has learned about a particular topic and provide feedback on how they can improve in the future. A range of evidences of learning have and will be shared over the course of the year, along with our usual mid-year and end of year reporting.
Class Placements
In the first two weeks of Term 4, parents / carers will be given the opportunity to make a class placement request for their child for the following year. This should be communicated to Danielle Bresnehan either by email (danielle.bresnehan@decyp.tas.gov.au), phone call (call 6227 8325 to make a time to speak to Danielle) or a formal meeting. A class placement request will only be considered on educational grounds. Class placements will be shared in the last week of Term 4.
As always at Taroona Primary, Term 3 has been a busy term of learning and growth for our students and teachers alike. We look forward to welcoming you back in Term 4 (Monday, 16th of October) for our final term of 2023!
Kind regards,
Koby Blizzard and Felicity West
Maths Relay
Jamie, Oscar, Ella and Maddie represented Taroona on Sunday 24 September at the 2023 Maths Relay competition. The team was fantastic, they completed some very difficult problem solving questions with enthusiasm and resilience. Over 30 schools participated, it was an exciting event! Congratulations Team Taroona!
Salvaged Art Exhibition 2023
Over the weekend, Kinder Wombats entered a sculpture in the Salvaged Art Exhibition in Kingborough. It was titled 'Magical Taroona' and was a collection of wands. The sticks were collected during a Nature Play session and then decorated using scrap and upcycled materials.
Our youngest students were super excited to receive a Highly Commended award on Friday night. Some families joined Mrs. Wilson to attend the opening ceremony. Well done Kinder Wombats!
3A
3A have uploaded work to the below padlet link that they are proud of!
PE
Hello to the Taroona PS community!
We have had a wonderful Term 3 which was filled with fantastic experiences.
Our students from K-6 in Physical Education have had their circus hats on as we explore a variety of circus skills. It’s a lovely experience to observe the joy of juggling and spinning plates on sticks. I have encouraged students not to use their dinner plates at home! One student did ask when do we get to swallow swords. Of course, that’s not in the curriculum!
A friendly reminder that our Taroona Primary School Yr 3-6 Swimming Carnival will be in Term 4 on Friday 20th October. The carnival is filled with fun activities for students and will also focus on selecting our Interschool swimming squad.
Keep smiling. Keep moving.
Adrian Stepnell
TPS Physical Education Coordinator
Library
Taroona Primary School Library had their inaugural Southern School Library Meeting last week. Twenty three Library Staff from around the South of the State attended to talk about our Cottage Feel Library Look and Book Week. Our library was well received, and participants loved the look and feel of our School Library.
Some Taroona Primary School Stats:
- Library open every day for teaching staff. Lunchtime and recess 3 days per week for students. Library Tech staffed for 28 hours a fortnight between Kristina and Donna. (Kristina also at Rosetta Primary). Communication sheet on circ desk to keep everyone aware.
- Library committee made up of 3 teaching staff from Early learning, Middle and Upper grades.
- Teachers tend the limited Circ Desk. – scannable barcode list folder. (Kristina does training) 45 min. library time lessons + Storytime.
- Overdue notices are in the barcode list folder – student encouraged to replace lost books with same or similar title.
- Library Monitors (upper primary grades) – shelve NF Library helpers (younger grades) reshelve graphic novels, blue dots, picture books and straighten shelves.
- Popular series i.e. Star Wars/I Spy, with multiple authors, kept under series STA / I
- Books in specialised categories – appropriate stickers on front cover
- high rotation i.e. Guinness Book Records – Lunchtime Reads Only
- delicate quality - must have a library bag to borrow this book.
- classroom only use – cleared from library space.
- Book Week Discussion: ideas / activities devised.
- Who inspires you – dress up and displays.
- Libraries are Made by People feature in midst of Book Week.
- “Shelfies” – staff photos of their own book collections
- Staff and their Favourite Books
- Student Voting System – weekly vote for new books, winner(s) are first to read.
- Mystery teacher – classes have a mystery teacher reading to them. (needs to be well co-ordinated)
- Book Quiz Principal reads over the PA
- Guess the speaker – mystery reader over the PA.
- Classes create montage of picture book covers.
CBCA 2024 theme - - Reading is Magic.
You are invited anytime to come into our school library to have a look around.
Kristina Marsh
Library
Sushi Term 4
Sushi Price Update for Term 4 - Due to an increase in pricing from our supplier, Sushi prices will change in term 4.
- Sushi Rolls: $4.50
- Inari: $3.00
- Sushi Pack: $10.50
Thank you for your understanding.
Referendum Sausage Sizzle
TPSA Vacancy!
Join the School Association Committee - We have a Vacancy!
Help shape your child's school experience by becoming a School Association committee member—it's easy and will only take about an hour a week!
To join, email - tpsaenquiry@gmail.com by the Friday, September 29, 2023.
Here's why you should join:
- Make an Impact: Share your ideas to improve our school community.
- Stay Informed: Get the latest school updates, news, and event information.
- Connect & Support: Meet other parents and help your child thrive.
For more information about the Taroona Primary School Association visit: https://www.taroonaprimary.education.tas.edu.au/school-association/
All are welcome to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
Attending school: Every day. On time
Going to school every day gives your child every chance to learn, grow and connect with their friends and teachers. When kids are unwell it’s important for them to stay home to rest and recover, but allowing kids to stay home because they don’t want to go to school can cause more harm than good. Remember, early intervention can help prevent behaviours from becoming longer-term habits.
If you are struggling to get your child to school because they don’t want to go, please speak to your child’s classroom teacher or support staff so they can offer suggestions. Additionally, this article about school refusal from the Raising Children Network might be of use.
It’s also important for kids to get to school on time and ready to learn. Some days things just don’t go as planned and it’s simply not possible to get out the door on time, but this shouldn’t be every day. If you are struggling to make it to school before 8:50am, you may find this article from the Raising Children Network useful.
Having an evening and morning routine can be an enormous help to ensure a smooth start to your day. For example, making lunches, having a shower and laying out uniforms the evening before can make all the difference.
Running around trying to find a shoe, drink bottle or library book at 8:30 am can send anyone into a tailspin. Getting kids actively involved in their school routine can help too. Work together to make a schedule and get them involved in following the routine.
If you don’t think coming 10 minutes late every day makes a difference, please see the chart below. Every day and every minute counts.
When your child misses just…. | That equals… | Which is… | From Kinder to Year 12 that equals…. |
10 minutes a day | 50 minutes of learning each week | Nearly 1.5 weeks of school per year | Nearly ½ a year of learning |
20 minutes a day | 1 hour and 40 minutes of learning each week | Nearly 2.5 weeks per year | Nearly a year of learning |
30 minutes a day | 2.5 hours (½ day) of learning each week | 4 weeks per year | Nearly 1.5 years of learning |
60 minutes a day | 5 hours ( a whole day) of learning each week | 8 weeks per year or almost a whole term | Over 2.5 years of learning |
(Dubbo Primary, NSW)
Deidre Cooper Nat McIver
SCHOOL NURSE SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Year 3-6 Triathlon - 1 December
It’s time to start thinking about The All Schools Triathlon!
Entry is $25 and students can enter as an individual, as part of a team or do both the individual event and the team event!
Teams can be made up of 2 or 3 students. They can be mixed teams of boys/girls and/or mixed in year levels e.g.: Year 3 – 4 or Year 5 – 6.
Students also need to provide their own roadworthy bike (for the individual event and for bike riders in the team event).
For further information go to www.schoolstriathlonchallenge.com.
N.B. Transport to and from the event must be organised by parents.
Taking Medication at School
A reminder to our families that if your child requires any medication at school that a medication administration form needs to be completed. If there is ongoing medication, this form needs to be renewed annually.
Deirdre Cooper
School Nurse
Tackers Sailing Club - Kingston Beach
Kingston Beach Sailing Club will be holding learn to sail classes, Tackers 1, 2, and 3, commencing on October 14th. These classes for 8-12 year olds are held on Saturday mornings over 8 sessions. We also welcome those wanting to race or just sail in the afternoons.
Kingston Beach Sailing Club is an accredited Australian Sailing, Discover Sailing Centre founded in 1954. Safety for all and making sure we are all having fun whilst learning is very important to us.
Sailing gives an appreciation of our beautiful natural surroundings, an outlet for an adventurous spirit in a safe environment and development of self reliance and self esteem.
Numbers are limited and positions are allocated on a first come basis. Contact Jenny on 0421064590 for registration and information, or email dandjgraney@outlook.com
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?
- Complete the online application form. This is available from the website below.
- Choose Department of Education from the organisation drop down box. Select Taroona Primary School from the location drop-down box.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
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
Kinder 2024 Enrolments Now Open
Our school is looking at enrolments for Kindergarten 2024 (children 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.
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 this process. (instructions are also 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 medication
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 flyer
Click here to download the Allergic Reactions Action Plan flyer
Click here to download the Drug Allergy Action Plan flyer
Click here to download the Asthma Action Plan flyer
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
