General News
Shopify - Changes to Uniform Ordering
State Schools’ Relief is excited to announce the launch of their new online shopping platform, Shopify, to make uniform purchasing a whole lot easier. Please click here to purchase uniform. Uniform ordering will continue to run on the QKR app until the end of November.
It's Time To Get Your Dancing Shoes & Glow On!!!!
The Annual TPS School GLOW DISCO will be held on Friday 17th November 2023 in the school hall.
Below are the Disco times per year levels:
Junior School Disco (Prep - 2) will be held between 5 - 6pm
Senior School Disco (Grade 3-6) will be held between 6.30 - 8pm. Tickets available on QkR for $7 or $10 (includes a glow pack). Remember to wear bright colours or neon white to glow in the dark and BYO your water bottle.
Dads and Kids Event - Tickets on QkR
This event is at the basketball! We have accessed some special price tickets to the Melbourne UTD vs Cairns Taipans game.
When: Sunday 3 December 2pm
Where: John Cain Arena
Cost: $10 per ticket
Tickets on sale now. Visit QKR!
Dental Van Visit
The dental van will visit TPS on Tuesday 21st November to attend to students who did not receive their dental check earlier in the year.
Music Soiree
On Wednesday 15 November, our second Music Soiree will be held in the hall from 2.30 -3.30pm.
Students who play a musical instrument including voice are invited to perform in front of their parents, family, and friends. If you would like your children to be part of this performance, could you kindly click here to complete the participation form and return by Friday 11 November to your child’s classroom teacher or directly to Ms Exintaris.
Students must be in their correct school uniform for the performance.
Melbourne Cup Festivities
On Friday 3rd November (9.00am – 10.30am) the Melbourne Cup will visit Toorak PS as part of the Melbourne Cup tour. On this day students are encouraged to dress in a “Fashions on the Field” or “Horse Racing” theme dress up. As part of the tour there will be special guests from Racing Victoria to talk about the history of the Melbourne Cup as well as some photo opportunities with the cup and other fun events throughout the day.
OSHClub
OSHClub will run a Mini Olympics on our Curriculum Day on Monday 6th November. Children will enjoy egg and spoon races, three legged races, make salt dough medals and olympic torches. Bookings can be made at toorak@oshclub.com.au
RSL Poppy Appeal
For more than 100 years, the annual Poppy Appeal has supported Australian veterans and their families. Your donation through the purchase of a poppy can help the RSL continue to deliver life-changing support to our veterans when they need it the most. Poppies are available at the office for $2, $5 and $10.
Curriculum Day
Curriculum Day - Monday 6th November
Melbourne Cup Public Holiday - Tuesday 7th November
Students are not required at school.
Second Hand Uniform Shop
The second hand uniform stall will open this Friday 3 November from 8.30am to 9.15am. Quality pre-loved uniform guaranteed!
Chess Club
Chess Club runs each Tuesday lunchtime from 11.15am to 12pm in the hall. Click here to download the Term 4 2023 Chess enrolment form. For further enquires, please email Felix Chandler: felixchandler@mindfulchess.com.au
2023 School Fees
A reminder the 2023 Booklist is available for payment on Compass under Course Confirmations/Payments. Click here for a detailed description of the fees. We welcome your contribution.
Exiting Students
If you have a child in Foundation through to Grade 5 who is planning to leave Toorak Primary School at the end of 2023 could you kindly email the office at toorak.ps@education.vic.gov.au.