What a big week at TPS
Mr Hogan
Annual Report
Our 2023 Annual Report to the School Community was circulated to all families this week and is available on our school website.
Whilst we recognise we still have a lot of work to do with our NAPLAN data, it is pleasing to see so many areas at or above state benchmarks.
Our staff are saying that the school climate is safe, supportive, professional and productive. Examples of this is our calm classrooms, which is always noted by visiting teachers and families touring the school.
| School Climate | Latest year (2023) |
| School percentage endorsement: | 88.4% |
| State average (primary schools): | 78.1% |
Our students are saying that they feel a strong sense of connectedness to our school. An example of that is the extra curricula opportunities that we provide our students, such as the community programs, visiting performers and lunchtime activities.
Sense of Connectedness Years 4 to 6 | Latest year (2023) | 4-year average |
| School percentage endorsement: | 79.6% | 82.3% |
| Similar Schools average: | 74.6% | 76.4% |
| State average: | 77.0% | 78.5% |
Our students are also saying that as a school we manage any issues around bullying effectively and efficiently. This is a direct result of the strong relationships we have with our families, and the whole school approach to Restorative Practices and our Positive Behaviour Framework.
Management of Bullying Years 4 to 6 | Latest year (2023) | 4-year average |
| School percentage endorsement: | 84.6% | 82.9% |
| Similar Schools average: | 75.6% | 77.3% |
| State average: | 75.1% | 76.9% |
Our Teacher Judgement data says the majority of our students are performing at or above expected level. This is an indication that our staff know our students well, and are using a range of data to form an accurate picture of where the student is performing.
English Years Prep to 6 | Latest year (2023) |
| School percentage of students at or above age expected standards: | 84.2% |
| Similar Schools average: | 79.4% |
| State average: | 87.2% |
Mathematics Years Prep to 6 | Latest year (2023) |
| School percentage of students at or above age expected standards: | 87.4% |
| Similar Schools average: | 79.1% |
| State average: | 86.4% |
Regional Cross Country
We sent 5 runners off to St Arnaud for the regional Cross Country on Tuesday. In what was difficult, and cool conditions all runners did extremely well and represented our school superbly.
A huge congratulations to Ella F who has qualified for the state cross country in Melbourne after finishing equal 3rd.
Reconciliation Week
On Monday, I accompanied our Young Leaders to Echuca to take part in the annual Reconciliation Walk. It is always great to be part of this important event, and our students took part in a smoking ceremony, Reconciliation march and Flag raising ceremony.
Back at school, our students have been taking part in Reconciliation activities in the Art Room, Environmental Area and their classrooms.
Pupil Free Day
Tuesday, June 11th is a Pupil Free Day. Staff are spending the day unpacking a new 2.0 English and Mathematics Curriculum. This new curriculum is in the introduction phase with implementation to take place from 2025.
Student Reports
Teachers are currently writing mid year student reports. These will be made available via Compass on Friday, June 21st. Parent/Teacher Interview day is on Wednesday, June 26th. No students are required at school on this day, but are expected to attend their interview.
Report bookings will be available on Compass shortly.
Have a great week everyone
Rob