Student News
Music update
Festival on the Lawn, Trafalgar Community Carols and Instrumental concert
The countdown is on for this year’s Festival on the Lawn. 4 weeks to go!
Friday 6th December.
It is going to be a great day of showcasing the Arts at Trafalgar Primary School.
The feature of the event will be all classes playing a song they've chosen and have been preparing in music class on the big stage. Drama and dance classes will also be performing, as will the Kinder. An art show will be happening in the gym showcasing student art. Vendors will be selling food and drink. Parents & Friends Commitee will be selling showbags. There will also be face painting and there may even be a staff song in the lineup!
I have included an event flier below and a list of all class songs and a suggested dress code. (Not compulsory). Looking forward to it.
Also remember that the Choir is performing at the Trafalgar Community Carols on the Wednesday before Festival on the lawn - Wednesday 4th December.
The instrumental concert will be held in the Gym the following week - Thursday 12th December.
Ricky Allan (Specialist Music teacher and Music coordinator)
Rotary Junior Community Award Presentation Night
On Wednesday, 16th October 2024, twelve Year 6 students had the opportunity to showcase all the hard work and projects they had undertaken to complete the Rotary Junior Community Award to local members of the Rotary Club of Victoria. These students have worked exceptionally hard over the past year to fulfil each component of the award, which included completing 10 hours of community service, 10 hours of physical activity, and 10 hours of skill development.
They also participated in a variety of enriching experiences, such as attending a community meeting, taking part in an arts or music event, engaging in an environmental activity, and exploring religious or spiritual practices, among others.
The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience, gaining a deeper understanding of their community and the various roles people play within it. They also learned about different cultures and developed new skills, including learning how to cook, creating beautiful quilts, designing and making vinyl stickers and so much more.
We really hope that next year’s Year 6 students give the award a try too! It’s been such a fun and rewarding journey, and everyone learned so many amazing things along the way that they will never forget. Have a read of what some of those students have to say about their experiences:
The Rotary Award Presentation Night by Hannah
On the 16 of October 2024, me and 11 others completed the Rotary Junior Community Award. Rotary is an award that Grade 6 students complete. There are many parts of it, such as community service, physical recreation, skills and social experiences. All of the children who completed the Award had to finish all of these and write what they did in a book.
As for the presentation night the rotary students went to the Trafalgar Bowls Club to give speeches and show the people from the rotary what we did. After everyone had given their speeches, we all got pizza. It was overall a great night that everyone enjoyed. I would 100% recommend the Rotary Junior Community Award!
Rotary Junior Community Award by Holly
The Rotary Junior Community Award Program is a program that teaches kids in Year Six to engage in community service and other things that benefit our community and the environment. This year, twelve people in Trafalgar Primary School completed the Rotary Program, including me. We were all given a small book, for keeping track of the different things we do in Rotary. We had to complete ten hours of learning a new skill, ten hours of physical activity, and ten hours of community service. We recently had a presentation night, where all the Trafalgar Junior Rotary participants presented all the things they did, and gave a small speech. The Rotary Junior Community Award Program was really fun, and I encourage everyone to complete it when they reach Year Six.
Rotary Presentation Night by Ryan
On the 16th of October 2024, I was really nervous because I just had my expander put in and I couldn’t talk very well, and I had to do a speech for the Rotary members and all the other kids and their families. My speech was about my journey with the Rotary Award. It was a very long journey because of all the amazing experiences and activities I had to do. One of my favourite experiences would probably be the cooking which was for the skill development part because I learned how to cook better and cooked delicious food. Some of the other things I got to do was to go to the Anne Mieke Mein exhibition, the Chinese museum, and participate in the ANZAC day ceremony. It was great fun to do everything and sort of hard and a great challenge. I would recommend that all the Grade 6s next year do the Rotary Award because it made me a better version of myself, and I think it would be great for you to do it too.
PE/Sport update
After School Auskick Program Wrap-Up
Our 5-week After School Auskick program wrapped up at the end of Term 3. Through our partnership with AFL Victoria, students across all year levels had the chance to learn the basic skills of Australian football in a fun and welcoming environment. Each Tuesday afternoon, the school oval was filled with enthusiastic players practicing handballing, kicking, and teamwork, all under the expert guidance of Box Hill Hawks VFLW player Alisha Molesworth.
We’re proud of our Auskickers for their hard work and enthusiasm, and a big thank you goes to the parents and supporters who made this program a success. We look forward to providing more AFL opportunities at Trafalgar Primary School in 2025!
Junior School Swimming Program Success
Our Junior School Swimming Program also wrapped up at the end of Term 3, and what a fantastic experience it was for our Foundation and Grade 1-2 students! Held at the Latrobe Leisure Moe Newborough Indoor Pool, the program provided our youngest students with a great opportunity to develop their swimming skills in a fun and supportive environment.
In the first session, AustSwim instructors assessed each student's abilities, allowing them to be grouped according to skill level for the remainder of the program. This tailored approach ensured that each child learned at their own pace, building confidence in the water while making new friends along the way.
A big thank you to our dedicated instructors and supportive families for helping to make this program a splash! We’re so proud of our young swimmers and look forward to watching their skills grow in future programs.
AFL 9s Team Shines at Gippsland Regional Tournament
A big congratulations to our Trafalgar Primary School Boys AFL 9s team, who put in an exceptional effort at the Gippsland Regional AFL 9s Tournament, finishing 5th in the region! Our team demonstrated outstanding skill and teamwork against some tough opponents from across Gippsland.
Though we didn’t move on to the State Championship, our players made us incredibly proud with their determination and sportsmanship. A huge thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters who made the day memorable for everyone. Well done, to our Boys AFL 9s team!
Hot Shots Tennis Success at Divisional and Regional Tournaments
We’re thrilled to announce the impressive achievements of our Trafalgar Primary School Hot Shots Tennis team! Four teams competed in the West Gippsland Divisional Hot Shots Tennis Tournament at Warragul Tennis Club on October 14. A huge congratulations goes to the Trafalgar A Girls team, who took home the top honours, winning the Divisional Tournament!
Their victory earned them a place at the Gippsland Regional Hot Shots Tournament on October 23, where they played outstandingly and secured a 2nd place finish in all of Gippsland. This fantastic effort brought a new pennant home to the Trafalgar Primary School trophy cabinet—a testament to their skill, teamwork, and dedication. A big thank you to the students, families, and supporters who helped make this achievement possible. Well done, Trafalgar Primary Hot Shots!
Celebrating Success at Gippsland Regional Athletics
A huge congratulations to our Trafalgar Primary School athletes who proudly represented our school at the Gippsland Regional Athletics competition on October 15 at Joe Carmody Athletics Track. Max C, Sophie M, John S, and Aurora C all qualified for this challenging event. All students showcased hard work and high ability to qualify for this very competitive athletics meet.
We’re thrilled to share their results: John placed 6th in Discus, Max finished 8th in the 1500m, and Sophie secured an impressive 5th place in the 100m. Well done to each of these students for their exceptional effort and sportsmanship and thank you to all their families for their invaluable support.
Grade 5-6 Cricket Blast Tournament Highlights
We are thrilled to share the fantastic experience our Grade 5-6 students had at the West Gippsland Divisional Cricket Blast School Cup on October 21 at Western Park Reserve. Selected for their talent, dedication, and enthusiasm, our team played an exciting series of matches, demonstrating exceptional sportsmanship and teamwork against strong local competition.
Congratulations to all our players for their hard work and dedication throughout the tournament! We are also excited to announce that our Grade 3-4 team will be competing in their own re-scheduled Cricket Blast tournament on Monday, November 11. Let’s keep the momentum going Trafalgar!
Summer Sports Tournament Success
We are also excited to report on the recent Summer Sports tournament, where selected Grade 5-6 students showcased their skills in a variety of team sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Volleyball. The competition, part of Trafalgar Primary School’s Sport and Physical Education program, involved thrilling matches against students from local schools.
We are particularly proud to announce that our Girls Softball and Girls Volleyball teams have advanced to the Gippsland Regional Finals! Congratulations to all teams for their remarkable performance on the day, and we look forward to sharing updates about the Gippsland Regional Summer Sports events in an upcoming newsletter. Go Trafalgar!
Trafalgar Primary Girls Runners Up Volleyball
