Wednesday 17 November
Principal News
Dear Families,
In our last newsletter I provided an overview of work that has begun with staff in reviewing our school vision and planning for school improvement into 2022 and beyond. I invited families to respond to the question: What do we want our children to be like as adults? I am very keen to hear your thoughts and have set up an online form to collate ideas and inform our future planning. Please click on this link to contribute to the discussion.
Swimming Champions Carnival
Congratulations and our best wishes are extended to the following Y3-6 students who have been selected to participate in the Swimming Champions Carnival following their recent individual successes at the Division B interschool competition. The carnival is on next Tuesday 23rd November at the Aquatic Centre.
- Jamie P, Ella C, Darcy B, Duncan H, Ted J, Lilith F, Melody Z, Millie U, Cameron U, Evie M, Roo H, Nick D, Henry S, Maielle S, Beth H, Sadie F.
Community Consultation RE National Anthem & Upcoming Community Forum Celebration
After discussions at TPS Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group meetings this year, I invited everyone in our school community to think about our National Anthem, and what it means to them. I sent out a survey to the community asking for input and I received over 300 comments from staff, families and students throughout the survey period. From the responses, it was clear that for different people our National Anthem means different things, and of course we recognise that that’s ok.
There were three main themes that came through the survey comments:
- Having a song to unite us at the start of an assembly is really important
- Some people like to sing, others don’t, so it’s good to have a choice
- That many people believe it is time that we find other songs to sing at the start of our assemblies; songs that support our work in acknowledging the rich diversity and the long history of our country, dating back 40,000 years until today.
Therefore, following community consultation, it has been decided that we will play other songs at the start of our assemblies. Songs that provide us with an opportunity to think about our supportive community here at Taroona.
It is important to note that the National Anthem will still be taught at school, with children learning about when it was written and why, as well as learning about the official occasions when it is expected to be sung and the protocols that we are to use when singing the anthem.
Next Wednesday, interested community members are invited to come to the school and celebrate the work our community has progressed throughout 2021 in both Reconciliation Action Planning and Diversity Planning. Please see the flier below for all details and how to register to attend.
TPSA Meeting Coming Up Next Week - Tuesday 7pm TPS Staffroom or Zoom
All TPS parents / carers are invited to attend TPSA meetings, either in person or via zoom. Agenda items for next week's meeting include:
- Tea Towel Fundraiser Update
- Review of Draft 2022 School Levies and Charges Procedure
- Sale of Coffee Machine
- Decorated Bricks Removed from Play East
Please contact Narelle Pullinger, TPSA Secretary, tpsaenquiry@gmail.com to obtain further information, including the zoom link to the meeting. I hope to see more new faces join in with these discussions.
Best wishes
Danielle Bresnehan
Principal
Classroom News
PE - Term 4
Our Prep to Year 2 students are doing the Hurricanes Captains Challenge focusing on throwing, catching and bouncing a small ball and working in pairs or teams to complete skills and games each week. Students are learning to repeat tasks to become successful and how to change their throw to help others catch. Captain Hurricane is very inspiring!
Our Kinder to Year 2 students have a busy term as we also preparing for our ECE Sports Carnival on Wednesday 1 December. Students are practising their throwing, running, jumping, relays and more.
Our Year 3-6 students have been working on the skills of T-ball throwing and catching with a glove, hitting off the tee and learning the rules and strategies of the game of T-ball. We have just started an inaugural T-ball team with Year 5/6 students having been playing against Mount Nelson and Waimea Heights Primary School. Our school values resilience, respect, collaboration, excellence, and creativity have been demonstrated during our games. There have been some outstanding hitters, catches and game play in our T-ball games so far.
Taroona Awards
Congratulations to the following students who received an award at our last assembly.
- Excellence - Anna B, Eliza M, Maliyah C, Isaac R, Addison B, Thomas W, Tilo B, Lilith F & Lachie F
- Resilience - Roland H, Alexander K, August S & Eva R
- Collaboration - Hugo B, Ethan B, Emily D
- Respect - Emily T, Tess B & Eva B
- Creativity - Nick D, Cecilia Z & Ted J
- All 5 - Noah J, Georgie C, Shiloh D, Amie M, Millie B, Molly O, Cienna R, Yien Z, Lauren R
Global Cafe
The Global Café is a group of ten children across the classes of 5-6 A and 5-6 B.
In Global Café we design and create sustainable changes to the school. Our main project for this year has been sustaining the awareness of Aboriginal culture.
Across the year we have planned a space in the school to educate children about the importance of aboriginal culture and history.
Every week we had a set time to discuss our ideas and understandings to form an action plan. We felt it was important for all students to understand how significant the history of our beloved land was and is continuing to be.
In first term we just planned and brewed ideas. Then an idea stared to form.
In second term we realised our original space we had in mind was unavailable, so we had to compromise a lot, and alternate our ideas.
In third term, we made a solid plan of what we wanted and how we were going to get to it.
In fourth term we got the TPSA involved and got an allowance for our design. We got some parents in to help us bring our ideas to life. We also worked alongside Kieran, our aboriginal educator, to determine what native plants to use, an acknowledgement of country and signs for the plants.
We have created a space for children and adults alike to learn our history of Taroona and the lands surrounding.
Our walk is called pulingina panupiri meaning ‘Welcome Sun’ in palawa kani, one of the Aboriginal languages used in Tasmania.
The students who participated in the Global Café group are:
Poppy W, Evie M, Sadie F, Henry S, Ada S, Tessa L.P, Elliott P, Thomas W, Margot M and Hudson M.
Early Childhood Sports Carnival
When: Wednesday 1 December
Time: 12.10 - 1.15pm
Where: Oval
Who: All Kinders, Preps, Year 1 and Year 2 students
Wear: Students can wear their house colour on the day (this is not compulsory)
- Melaleuca
- Waratah
- Acacia
All students are asked to bring a teddy/soft toy for the teddy bear rescue.
Our year 6 house captains and vice captains will run the event on the day with Mrs Broadbent.
Parents are welcome to join us at the carnival. Please remember that signing in is essential to attend the carnival. Visitors will need to check in using the Tas App and sign in with Erin at the check in desk.
We look forward to a fun carnival.
Key Dates to Remember
Please see below some of our key dates that are coming up over the next couple of months.
Click here to view the TPS Calendar to make sure that you are up to date with all school-wide events.
| November 23 | Champions Swimming Carnival for Selected Year 3-6 Students at the Hobart Aquatic Centre |
| November 24 | Free Dress Day - Hobart City Mission Christmas Appeal - please bring a non perishable food donation RAP & Diversity Forum Celebration - 3.15pm-4.45pm - please register |
| November 30 | Kinder and Prep to Kingborough Sports Centre, Boronia Beach and Kingston Park |
| December 2 | Year 3-6 Classes to THS for Addams Family Musical |
| December 3 | Year 1-2 Classes to THS for Musical |
| December 7 | Year 6 Big Day Out Kinder End of Year Celebration Assembly - 2.15pm in the GP Room |
| December 8 | Year 6 Orientation Day at THS (with parents) from 9am - 12.00pm |
| December 9 | P-5 Celebration Assembly at THS from 1.00pm |
| December 10 | Year 3-6 Triathlon Challenge at Bellerive Beach Year 1-2 Classes to the Botanical Gardens to see 'Treasure Island' |
| December 13 | Step Up Day for New P-6 Families - 9.30 - 10.00am Year 6 Leavers Cruise |
| December 14 | Beach Day |
| December 16 | Year 6 Leavers Assembly in the GP Room - 1.30pm |
TPS Second-Hand Uniform Sale - all stock to go!
TPS Second-Hand Uniform Sale - all stock to go!
The school's second-hand uniform stock is building up and we need to make some room in the shop so we are hosting a BIG SALE in the Quadrangle. Come along on Tuesday 23rd November (2:30pm - 3:30pm) and Friday 26th November (8:15am - 9:00am) and grab a bargain.
All pieces priced between $2 and $5 - polo tops, polar fleece jackets, rugby jumpers, shorts, trackpants, hats and more!
EFTPOS Only, No Holds. All money goes directly to the TPSA to invest back into the school.
This is a one-off sale so don’t miss out. We hope to see you there!
Hobart City Mission Christmas Appeal
Students are invited to wear Free Dress and to bring a non-perishable food donation on Wednesday 24 November to put towards the 2021 Hobart City Mission Christmas Appeal. Last year we filled the Conference Room with donations and the HCM could barely fit the food into their mini-van. Let’s try for more this year!
Student Parliament Representatives have raised $113.30 through their annual skittles tournament to add to this worthy cause. This money will be used to provide the funds for HCM to purchase toys for families with children in need for presents on Christmas Day.
iPads for Sale!
We have 3 iPads left!! Get in quickly before they sell out!
The price is $200 not including charger. Specs are as follows:
- iPad Air
- 2015 Model
- 16GB Memory
Please ring on 6227 8325 or email taroona.primary@education.tas.gov.au if you are interested. Payment can be made by card or cash.
School Information
Holidays/Family Events
If your family is going away on holiday, please email taroona.primary@education.tas.gov.au with the details of your child's absence dates.
Signing Students in/out
To ensure we have an accurate record of student attendance, we ask that any student arriving at school later than 9:00am, or leaving for any reason during the school day, be signed in or out at the school office.
Messages to Students
If you need to get a message to your child, please contact the school before 2:15pm to ensure enough time for us to pass the message on.
Duty of Care
Please note that students are not to arrive before 8:30am. This is for the students’ protection and safety as there are no teachers on duty prior to 8:30am and classrooms remain locked until this time. Supervision is provided before and after school:
- Playground (EXCLUDING PLAY WEST & OVAL) 8:30 to 8:55am
- Car park & bus area 2:50 to 3:05pm
Students should leave promptly at the end of the school day and should not remain onsite unless accompanied by an adult. Families are requested to work with staff in encouraging respect for the school property and the environment, especially after school hours and on weekends.
Student Absences
A reminder to parents/carers to advise the school office if their child is unable to attend school due to illness or any other reason.
- By phone (6227 8325)
- Email taroona.primary@education.tas.gov.au
A medical certificate is required if a child is absent due to illness for 5 days or more.
Uniform Shop News
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
Call for volunteers to support the school’s onsite store in 2022.
The TPS uniform shop is run by volunteers of the school community which allows us to operate a store on campus providing a practical and service for parents and students.
We are calling out for 2-3 people who can offer a very short commitment to help in store on a rotating roster in 2022. The job involves assisting customers and sorting second-hand clothing donations.
The Commitment: Thursday 2:35pm – 3:15pm, TWICE per Term.
All volunteers must hold a valid Working With Vulnerable People Card.
Being involved with the Uniform Shop offers a fantastic opportunity to meet members of our school community.
For information, please contact Katie Ferguson on 0407 000 785 or email taroonaprimaryuniforms@gmail.com
Uniform Shop Information including opening hours, ordering instructions, price lists and contact details are available on the TPS website. Click here.
Lady Gowrie
Lady Gowrie Taroona Before and After School Care operates from the hall each school day from 7:00-8:30 am (Before School Care) and 3:00-6:00 pm (After School Care), catering for children aged 4-12 years. We offer a safe and stimulating environment based on the children’s interests incorporating both indoor and outdoor play. We employ trained Educators and provide a nutritious breakfast and afternoon tea each day. Please contact the Lady Gowrie Outside School Hours Care Office on 6230 6806 or email us at oshc@gowrie-tas.com.au for more information.
Term Dates 2022
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