Rise and Shine

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers

 

As the year draws closer to winding up, I would like to acknowledge our amazing school captains, Emily, Meet, Lucy and Aryaman. These four young people have given up many hours of their time to represent TRPS and have worked hard to lead the community and provide input so we can continuously grow and improve as a school. We are currently in the process of electing our school captains for 2025 and this year’s captains are playing key roles in this process. Grade 5 children gave their school captain speeches yesterday and their peers voted on their preferred applicants. From here the top 10 candidates will be interviewed. I must say when I was listening to the speeches, I felt incredibly proud of all children who have shown the leadership and courage to put their names forward for these roles.  The 2025 captains will be presented with their badges at the final assembly of the year on Friday December 20th.  Our federal member of parliament, Joanne Ryan, will also be at this assembly to present the Julia Gillard Award to a student and the Lalor Hero award to a member of our school community.

 

Next Tuesday is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). The theme for IDPwD 2024 is: Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.

 

 

Did you know?

•    There are 5.5 million people with disability in Australia – that’s 1 in 5 people

 •    15% of people in Australia aged 0-64 years have disability 

•    52% of people in Australia aged 65 years and over have disability 

•    7.9% of all Australians have a profound or severe disability 

•    9.9% or 1 in 10 people with disability in Australia have experienced discrimination

 

 

 

Facilities and Grounds

We were all so very excited to see work on our playground resume last week. The Victorian School Building Authority signed off on the modifications to the playground last week and the contractors were back on site immediately. This playground will have a shaded climbing frame, slide, water play area, sensory garden, and basketball court. It will add value enormously to our play space and we are keeping everything crossed that it will be finished by the end of the school year.

 

We will get some additional landscaping done over the holidays including some fencing around the garden (so we can remove the orange tape!) and installing a watering system to keep the gardens watered over the summer months. The gardens are thriving at the moment, especially the orchard with fruit ladened trees. The children are delighted to spy birds sitting on nests and they have loved watching our resident Welcome Swallows hatch their babies, feed them and teach them to fledge. We love watching our swallow family darting through the yard every day. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful school!

 

We are still waiting for our electrical upgrade to be connected so we no longer need to rely on the two generators. This now sits with Powercor. 

 

Thank you for your continued support throughout this busy and exciting term. We look forward to finishing the year on a high note with lots of fun, learning, and celebration. As always, feel free to reach out to the school with any questions or concerns.

 

 

Warm Regards

 

Nadia (Principal)

 

Gemma, Adam, Lauren, Stephen, Missy, Sarah and Alana (Assistant Principals)

 

 

 

Principal Award Winners

 

Prep

Isabella is an amazing role model in Prep B. She consistently demonstrates the school values of Respect, Kindness, Responsibility and Growth. She is always looking for ways to help her friends and teachers in the classroom, and on the playground. Isabella always strives for the best in her learning, challenging herself to extend and explore concepts at a deeper level. She is a kind peer, and we are very lucky to have her in Prep B! Keep up the fantastic work Isabella!

 

 

Grade 1

Aairah is an outstanding role model in 1N. She consistently demonstrates the school values of Respect, Kindness, Responsibility and Growth through her positive attitude towards her classmates and wider school. Aairah shows enthusiasm across all learning opportunities and embraces challenges. She understands that hard work leads to success and believes that she can achieve anything she puts her mind to. Aairah celebrates the successes of others and shows great team-working skills during group activities. She always strives to achieve her best – this dedication can be seen in her love for learning. Aairah loves learning maths and wants to be a doctor when she is older.

 

Ayaan is an exemplary member of 1O and is consistently demonstrating all the school values of Growth, Responsibility, Respect and Kindness. Ayaan is always pushing himself to go beyond what is required of him to challenge and extend himself as a learner. He is in active member of the class by always contributing to class conversations and helping other members of the class on his own initiative. Ayaan continues to showcase his love for learning in all curriculum areas. Ayaan is a fantastic role model in 1O and are looking forward to the amazing things he will continue to achieve. Aayan loves learning at TRPS, especially maths. He wants to be a pro racing car driver (formula 1) when he is older.

 

 

Grade 2

Leo demonstrates the TRPS values each day in everything he does and to all. He tries his best in each learning task and challenges himself. Leo seeks feedback and asks questions to support and grow his learning. Leo shows a can do attitude by trying and practicing new learning.  He always offers to help and has put a fantastic effort in writing in French. We are proud of his excellent effort and look forward to everything he is going to continue to achieve this year and the future.  Leo loves making news friends at school and wants to be a mechanical engineer when he grows up.

 

Mahek  consistently demonstrates all of our school values both inside and outside the classroom. Mahek is a valuable member of 2A, always striving to achieve her learning goals through hard work and dedication. She approaches every task with a positive attitude and a strong determination to do her best. Mahek is very kind and supportive to her classmates which makes her role model for others. Mahek loves art at TRPS and wants to be a doctor when she gets older.

 

 

Grade 3

Minal shows determination and thoughtfulness in her  approach to learning. She is open to feedback and has created some wonderful pieces of work this year. Minal embraces challenges and actively works towards achieving her personal best. She has a positive attitude and commitment to improvement, which is admirable. Monal loves maths and art at school and when she is older she wants to be a teacher.

 

Tumakere consistently shows an incredible amount of kindness and respect to everyone around him. He is always including his classmates and supports them when he can. He has become a key part of our community. Tumakere’s eagerness to learning is contagious and has made him a respected and celebrated member of his class.  Tumakere loves PE at school and wants to be a pro-basketball player when her is older.

 

 

Grade 4

Raheen has consistently tried his absolute best to show growth and improvement in multiple areas - not only reflecting on mistakes but using them as learning opportunities. He has risen to challenges with respect for himself and others. He has even gone out of his way to share his passions with the class and use his voice to make change. Raheen is passionate about the marine environment and wildlife. When he is older he would love to be a university lecturer on Marine  Biology.

 

 

Grade 5

Kessia is a true Tarneit Rise Superstar! Every day, she embodies our value of Growth through her commitment to learning. Kessia’s reading and writing responses are remarkably deep and mature—well beyond her years—and an absolute joy for her teacher to read!  This year Kessia has shown great resilience and maturity that speak to her character as a young leader. shining Kessia is not sure what she hopes and dreams are yet, but is going to figure this out as she gets older. Kessia loves everything about TRPS!

 

Advaita demonstrates commitment, curiosity and creativity in all of her Performing Arts endeavours. She is a thoughtful, engaged and friendly class member who is always willing to share ideas, try new things and work with others. Her enjoyment of drama, music and dance shines through in her work and she show the school values of growth, responsibility, respect and kindness in every Performing Arts lesson. Advaita loves hanging out with friends at recess and lunch time.

 

 

Grade 6

Kashvi sets an example for everyone in 6C. She shows dedication to always giving her best effort, as well as kindness and commitment, which inspires those around her. Kashvi has shown what it means to be a great role model by facing challenges head-on and encouraging others to do the same.  Kashvi loves going on excursions at school, she also loves PE. When she is older, Kashvi hopes to be an artist or doctor.