Principal's update
Hello everyone,
Here is the school newsletter for week five of term four.
Due to the short week, there is SAKG content and no new P&F content. The main update is the Smile Squad info below.
A reminder that we have Curriculum Day Thursday 20 November
- Thursday 20 November - staff will be undertaking first aid training
If you have any questions or comments about anything, feel free to contact me.
The Smile Squad will be visiting Taradale PS for free dental services from Wedensday 12 November, see info below for more detail:
The Smile Squad free school dental programme is coming to our school
The Smile Squad team from Bendigo Health are coming to our school soon.
Smile Squad is the Victorian Government free school dental programme.
This means ALL students can get a free dental check-up, preventive services, and treatment at school.
How to access free dental care
We need your consent before we can provide services. Consent is usually provided by a parent or guardian.
Sign up to Smile Squad at: https://bit.ly/smilesquadvic
Paper copies of the consent form are available. Please contact the school office if you would like to request one.
The electronic consent form can be translated into more than 100 languages, and the paper form is currently available in 13 languages.
Smile Squad oral health packs
All children deserve a healthy smile, and the Smile Squad free school dental program is working hard to help make sure this happens.
Your child(ren) will soon receive a free oral health pack to bring home. The pack contains a toothbrush, full sized toothpaste, and an oral health brochure. Please take the time to read the brochure. It’s full of helpful hints and tips to help your whole family eat well, drink well and clean well – for life.
Standard strength toothpaste
Smile Squad provides standard strength fluoride toothpaste that is generally used by ages six and over, unless recommended by a dental or trained health professional.
If your child is under six, please talk to a dental or trained health professional to find out if your child might benefit from using this toothpaste. You can also choose to put the toothpaste away until they turn six or give it to someone else in your family to use.
Do I need to attend my child’s appointment?
No, you do not need to attend your child’s appointment. You can attend if you would like to, and you can take your child to the community dental clinic if you prefer.
Transition session for 2026 prep students
Our in class prep transition days start on Wednesdya 19 November, details below
Formal transition days - children join the prep class without parents (parents welcome to remain onsite)
Wednesday 19 November 9.00-11.00
Wednesday 26 November 9.00-11.00
Tuesday 02 December 9.00-11.30
Tuesday 09 December 9.00-1.15
2026 enrolments - all year levels
For people still looking to enrol at a school for 2026, we are still running tours of the school and taking enrolments.
We are nearing our enrolment capacity, but with a larger than usual year 6 cohort leaving at the end of the year, next year we expect to be under the capacity and welcome enrolment enquiries from near and far - including people from outside the school zone.
If you or anyone you know is interested in knowing more about enrolling at Taradale PS, please contact me.
upcoming dates
- 20 November - Curriculum Day, student free day
- 19 December - last day of term 1.00pm dismissal
Chris
Christopher Burgess
Principal