Playground Redevelopment Update

Playground redevelopment is running on time with lots of progress happening already!

The middle playground has now been removed, with final area preparation being completed ready for installation of the new equipment, landscaping, and soft fall by approximately end of September (weather permitting).

Our outdoor classroom and aquaponics space is also coming along leaps and bounds.

Running on time for completion by end of August (weather permitting) with the main pit and seating area coming together before the open roof verandah is installed and landscaping completed.

In consultation with teaching staff, learning enrichment team, student leadership team and students, these playgrounds and play spaces have been designed for enhanced supervision, gross motor play, imaginative play, and inclusive interaction. The updated environments reflect our commitment to student wellbeing, providing safe, engaging areas that encourages emotional growth, independence, and physical development for all children.

Temporary play instructions and expectations have been communicated with teaching and support staff ready for the return of students in Term 3, with alternative play options and areas in place to ensure a smooth transition for our students over the coming months of disruption, allowing for safe supervision as well as continued fun.

We're very excited to see these new fit-for-purpose spaces come to life, meeting the needs of all student age groups and abilities for years to come.

School and ELC Uniform Guidelines

While we no longer have a set 'summer' and 'winter' uniform as students are able to wear uniform items appropriate for the weather of the day and their needs, it is still a requirement that the specified compulsory and non-compulsory uniform requirements are followed.

Please refer to our school uniform guide and ensure your child/children are wearing the correct uniform (including jumpers, jackets, and footwear), their hair is styled so as not to draw unnecessary attention to the student, and items not permitted (like make-up, nail polish or stick-on nails, interactive smart watches etc) are not being worn.

Sibling Enrolments

If you have not yet submitted an enrolment application for siblings, please do so as soon as possible to ensure they secure a position. Our Foundation classes for 2027 and 2028 are filling fast!

Enrolment applications can be collected from the front office or downloaded from the school website, and then returned to the front office or emailed to Amber our enrolment officer.

Parent Orbit App

Have you downloaded the Parent Orbit App yet? The Parent Orbit App is a go-to resource for all essential information for each student, and we strongly encourage families to download it if they haven't yet done so.

Please be aware that the URL previously shared to download the Parent Orbit app and pre-populate with our school code has now changed.

If you have not yet downloaded the TASS Parent Orbit app - Please use the following new link or QR code (School code - gspv):

Key Events in Term 3

Week 1 - Stage 3 Swimming

Week 3 - Stage 1 '100 Days of School'

Week 4 - Allied Health Expo

Week 5 - Book Week & Parade (Parade date TBC. Theme "Book an Adventure")

Week 7 - JP Showcase and Pupil Free Day

Week 8 - Mark Le Messurier Autism and Neurodiversity Parent Workshop (Tickets)

Week 9 - Stage 4 Experience

Week 10 - Stage 1 Tea & Teddies

For other important term dates, jump ahead to the Diary Dates page.

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