Wednesday 1 December
- Principal News
- Hobart City Mission Christmas Appeal
- Early Childhood Sports Carnival
- Christmas Cookie Competition
- TPSA Tea Towel Update
- Year 6 Leaver's Cruise
- Key Dates to Remember
- Taroona High School Orientation Day
- Farewell to Lyn Long - Possums Playcentre
- iPads for Sale!
- 2022 Levy Policy
- School Information
- Uniform Shop News
- Lady Gowrie
- Term Dates 2022
- Move Well Eat Well
Principal News
Dear Families,
The end of the school year is almost here and the next two weeks are certainly filled to the brim with end-of-year activities and events. Reports have been written and final assessments awarded in preparation for these to be sent home on Friday 10 December. Class placements and teacher allocations are almost finalised, with new teaching staff for our PE and Quality Teaching Coach (Numeracy) positions still to be confirmed. Our complete staff list for 2022 will be published in the Week 10 newsletter, following our Step-Up Day session on Monday 13 December where all K-Year 5 students will get to meet their 2022 class group and teacher. I look forward to our end of year celebration assembly next Thursday, 9 December at THS Gym, starting at 1pm. Bookings are essential due to restrictions in venue capacity. Please contact the office on 6227 8325 or email taroona.primary@education.tas.gov.au
Taroona Primary School Gender and Sexual Diversity Policy
Last week was significant, for both our school and the Department of Education, with the finalisation and endorsement by the TPSA, staff, students and community members of the Taroona Primary School Gender and Sexual Diversity Policy.
The aim of this policy is to ensure all students are provided with equal opportunities to reach their potential, irrespective of sex, gender identity or sexuality. Central is the view that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, non-binary, intersex, queer / questioning and asexual (LGBTIQA+) students, educators, family and community members have the right to access inclusive education and environments. The policy outlines eight key implementation areas; best practice approaches to affirming and supporting gender diverse and sexually diverse students, educators and family members.
This is the first policy of its kind to be developed by a Tasmanian school and endorsed by its community, and has been described as "ground breaking" and "a fantastic achievement to be celebrated and shared" by the Department of Education's LGBTI School Inclusion Officer, Xris Reardon.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to all policy working group members, including parents, staff and students, for their ongoing input and support into this policy over the past 12 months. I would also like to congruatulate our school community in delivering and endorsing a new policy that ensures all students, staff and families at TPS are provided with a safe and supportive environment where everyone can learn free from discrimination.
Plese click here to download the TPS Gender and Sexual Diversity Policy 2021
Student Parliament Executive 2022
Congratulations to all nineteen candidates who nominated themselves for the 2022 Student Parliament Executive. Our future leaders courageously presented detailed speeches in front of the senior students and their teachers and it was wonderful to note that all students on the ballot card received a number of votes when counting was completed.
It is my pleasure to formally announce to the school community our elected Student Parliament Executive for 2022:
- Prime Minister – Roland H
- Leader of the Opposition – Henry S
- Portfolio Holders: Molly O, Mia C, Lux J & Poppy W
I look forward to hearing more student ideas and seeing new projects come to life under the leadership of this amazing group of Year 6 leaders.
Best wishes
Danielle Bresnehan
Principal
Hobart City Mission Christmas Appeal
On Wednesday 24 November we held a Free Dress Day to raise money for the Hobart City Mission Christmas Appeal.
We received an abundance of non-perishable food donations that were packed into 15 boxes! Once again, the Conference Room table was overflowing as more donations arrived throughout the morning. Our Student Parliament also raised $118.30 through their Skittles Tournament which was also donated to the Hobart City Mission to help those in need this Christmas.
Early Childhood Sports Carnival
Today the Kinder to Year 2 children eagerly participated in their annual Sports Carnival, with the assistance of our Year 6 House Captains and Vice Captains. The novelty events were huge fun for everyone, with the teddy race a favourite for most. A huge thank you once again to Kylie Broadbent for organising another wonderful event for our children and community.
Christmas Cookie Competition
On Monday, we held a Christmas Cookie Competition. Students were asked to decorate a cookie in a festive way. Check out some of the amazing designs! We saw everything from trees, reindeer, stars, wreaths, gingerbread houses and a unicorn. This was certainly an exciting way to start our Monday! The cookies were judged soley on decoration and not on taste!
We organised the cookies into groups, Kinder-Year 2, Year 3-4 and Year 5-6 and a winner was selected from each category by anonymous vote.
TPSA Tea Towel Update
Thanks to everyone who ordered a tea towel!
They will be distributed to students next week.
A short survey will also be sent out next week regarding similar fundraisers in the future.
Year 6 Leaver's Cruise
The Year 6 Leaver's Cruise payment is due next Friday, 10 December. Please ensure that you have paid for this event.
The Leaver's Cruise will be held on Monday, 13 December. Please ensure that you and your child arrive at Brooke Street Pier at 5.30pm, so as to leave enough time for photos with friends before the cruise departs at 6.00pm.
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.
| December 2 | Year 3-6 Classes to THS for Addams Family Musical at Taroona High School |
| 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 Session from 9.30 - 10.00am Year 6 Leavers Cruise |
| December 14 | Beach Day |
| December 16 | Year 6 Leavers Assembly in the GP Room - 1.30pm Last Day of Term 4 |
Taroona High School Orientation Day
Our Year 6 students are invited to attend the Taroona High School Orientation Day on Wednesday 8 December from 9.30am - 12.30pm.
Farewell to Lyn Long - Possums Playcentre
Many of our students have spent significant time at Possums Playcentre. Please see the attached invitation below in celebration of Lyn Longs retirement.
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.
2022 Levy Policy
The TPSA has endorsed the 2022 School Levies and charges procedures.
The levy for Kinder to Year 5 is $340. The levy for Year 6 is $650, which also includes the cost of the Yr 6 camp to Blue Lagoon. The school’s levy covers all materials and excursions, as well as a contribution towards activities including:
- Swimming and Water Safety Program
- Growing Up Program
- A personal student device and
- Online programs, for example Mathletics or Lexia
- Incursions
- Extended learning programs
- Transport to inter and intra school sporting carnivals
- Printing and photocopying and other learning materials
Families who are supported through the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) do not need to pay levies. Applications for the Student Assistance Scheme may be made online, or paper forms collected from the front office at the school.
School Information
Holidays/Family Events
If your family is going away on holiday during term time, 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
SCHOOL UNIFORMS – DECEMBER SALE!
A wide range of uniforms are on sale from now until Thursday 9 December. Up to 50% off selected items including:
- Rugby Jumpers (Woollen)
- Polar Fleece Vests
- Microfibre Trackpants
- Winter Skirts and Dresses
- Summer Dresses (Size 4 only)
- Skorts (Style 2)
See below an updated price list for details.
Orders can be made via QKR! and in store.
The next and final day of operation for the Taroona Primary Uniform Shop is:
Thursday 9 December 2:45pm – 3:15pm.
Information about 2022 Back to School Uniform Sales will be released next week.
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
Move Well Eat Well
