Assistant Principal's Message
Welcome Back to a New School Year!
Welcome back to Toorak Primary School - we are thrilled to have each and every one of you as part of our school community.
As we embark on this academic journey together, I want to express our enthusiasm for the opportunities and adventures that await us. Whether you are returning families or new faces joining us for the first time, we extend a warm welcome to all.
Our dedicated leadership team have worked tirelessly over the break, preparing an engaging start up program for all year levels. The purpose of the start up program is to:
- Enable teachers to implement an exemplar learning program to all students across the school that have been designed based on our teaching and learning model as well as encompassing the knowledge of evidence based practices
- Ensure that the teachers have time to build relationships with all the students during the first 3 weeks of school
- Embed consistency of routines and expectations across all year levels including when in specialist classes.
2024 School Priorities
Each year the school analyses the previous school year data and develops goals to meet the School Strategic Plan. In 2024 we will be working towards the following goals…
Meet and Greet
On Wednesday 14 February you will have the opportunity to meet with your child/ren’s teacher between 12:30 and 4:30pm. The purpose of this meeting is for you to share information about your child to foster a collaborative partnership between home and school. This information provides valuable insights about your child's personality, learning style, and unique needs, enabling the teacher to tailor their approach, create a supportive environment, and enhance the overall educational experience for your child. The meet and greet sessions will continue in the hybrid format of online or face to face. Bookings are now open via compass and will close on Monday 12 Feb at 4pm.
School Attendance
Daily attendance and punctuality are crucial for academic success. Consistent school attendance ensures students don't miss essential lessons, fostering a continuous learning process, academically, socially and emotionally. Being on time cultivates discipline, responsibility, and a positive work ethic, preparing students for future commitments and contributing to a successful educational journey. Our school day begins at 8:55am, this is a time to be at the class line ready to head into the classroom to set themselves up for the day of learning which begins promptly at 9:00am. Any student who arrives after 9:00am will be required to be signed in at the office and take a late pass to class. A couple of minutes late each day may not seem much, however they will often miss the explicit teaching component of the lesson, then having to play catch up after arrival.
Do you need to communicate with the teacher?
There will be times when you may need to let the classroom teacher know something really important about your child and this open communication is highly appreciated, however the mornings at drop off is often not the best time. At this time teachers are preparing to take the students into the classroom to begin the learning. When teachers get caught up with parents it may mean that the children may be waiting longer to get into class or to start their lesson. If you need to communicate urgently please send an email via compass prior to the start of the day or make a time to meet with them at the end of the school day. Our teachers are available to meet with you on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon between 3:30 and 3:45pm and appointments are appreciated. Teachers are involved in professional learning each Monday and Wednesday and will not be available on those afternoons.
If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to share your thoughts, please feel free to reach out. Open communication is essential for a successful partnership between home and school.
Suada Dzaferovic
Assistant Principal