School News
Lunch Orders
Trafalgar Primary School now have LUNCH ORDERS!!
Our first orders will be available on Thursday 15th February for Grades 3-6 and Thursday 22nd February for Grade Prep-2, these will run on alternate weeks for each group of students.
Some items we have available are ‘National’ party pies and sausage rolls (please note these are close to twice the size of a standard party pie or sausage roll) hot dogs, steamed dim sims and a variety of sandwiches. Drinks we have available are apple and orange prima’s and chocolate and strawberry milk.
ALL orders need to be placed through Compass by Wednesday the day before, no late orders will be accepted at the office or on the day, no exceptions. If your child is not present on the day, no refunds are able to be processed.
There is a limited quantity of all items so get in quick!!
Payment can be made via Compasspay.
This initiative was brought to the attention of the Principal Team from our 2023 student leaders. Unfortunately whilst we weren’t able to action this last year we are very excited to provide this service to our students in 2024 and hopefully beyond.
Meet The Teacher Evening
It was great to see so many parents at our Meet the Teacher Evening, held last Tuesday evening. We hope this event gave families an opportunity to visit classrooms, engage with teachers, and gain valuable insights into our programs and routines.
At Trafalgar Primary School, we firmly believe in the power of strong parent-teacher partnerships. When parents and teachers work together, the educational outcomes for our children are always enhanced. We greatly appreciate the active involvement of our parents in their child's education journey, as it contributes significantly to maintaining the wellbeing of our students and fostering a supportive learning environment.
We understand that due to unforeseen circumstances, some families may not have had the opportunity to meet their child's teacher during the event. If you were unable to attend or missed the chance to connect with your child's teacher, we encourage you to reach out to the school administration office to arrange a separate appointment. Your child's teacher is eager to meet with you and discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
Once again, we extend our gratitude to all the parents who attended Meet the Teacher Night. Your active participation and ongoing support are integral to the success of our school community. We look forward to continued collaboration and partnership throughout the year.
2024 Term 1 Music Update
The new year at school has started and music classes and instrumental lessons are underway in the TPS Music dept. Music classes this term have a focus on musical instruments and instrument families. All the students are enjoying getting their hands on musical instruments and creating music straight away. All instrumental teachers have started this week also and the music rooms are ringing with creative sounds.
We are currently sitting at 90 students who have already signed up to do instrumental music at TPS. Our 6 teachers all still have a few vacancies, so it’s not too late to sign up for the program and get your form in.
You can find a full description of the instruments we offer, bios of all the teachers and a digital instrumental music form here - TPS Music site/Instrumental. You can also get a form from the front office, or just outside the music room at the Instrumental form box. Return it to the front office or into the box and we can start lessons as soon as possible.
Trafalgar Primary School is proud to offer students an extra-curricular Instrumental Music Program where students have the fantastic opportunity to learn and play a musical instrument of their choice. We hire specialised music instructors (professional musicians) who guide students in developing an appreciation and enjoyment of music in individual and small group lessons. These essons offer an opportunity to have fun making music on the student’s chosen instrument and become a better musician under the guidance of an expert on that instrument. We also have opportunities to perform music outside their classroom work at instrumental concerts.
TPS Instrumental Music Teachers
Casey (Drums/Guitar)
I'm Casey Kurrle, a drum and guitar teacher who has been playing music for 15 years. Since the age of 5 I have dedicated my life to playing and learning musical instruments. For the last 3 years I have taught my passion for music to others working at ‘Jak’s Music’ and Trafalgar Primary School.
Lori (Piano/Vocal)
I have been playing piano now for over 15 years and have been singing for just as long. I’ve also played a number of brass instruments in ensembles over the last 10 years. I enjoy listening to and playing a wide variety of musical genres, anywhere from classical to heavy metal.
Laura (Piano/vocal)
I'm Laura, I've been playing piano for 20 years, sung in choirs, and have also played the French Horn. I've recently started performing in shows with the Warragul Theatre Company and enjoy playing and listening to a range of music. I'm also a fully qualified teacher with a passion for music and STEM.
Miles (Drums, Guitar, Piano)
I'm Miles, I've been playing music for 20 years. I've done live performances and recording in many different settings since 2007.
In 2019 I graduated with a Bachelor of Music Performance through Monash University which included a short period of study at New York University.
I also teach at Lowanna College and perform regularly with a handful of local acts.
Ayla (Vocal/Keyboard)
Ayla is an experienced professional musician for her young age. She regularly plays lead roles in prominent local theatre productions and has won multiple music performance awards. Ayla teaches vocal and keyboard.
Lindsay (Guitar/Drums)
Lindsay is a multi-instrumentalist with 20 years of musical experience. These days he focuses on guitar, drums, and vocals. When he isn't teaching at TPS or Jak's Music Warragul he can be found building sets or writing songs.
Trafalgar High School Information Evening
Annual Privacy Reminder for our School Community
Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy and the Schools’ Privacy Collection Notice.
Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy, describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn.
For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy — information for parents.
This information is also available in ten community languages:
* Amharic* Arabic* Dari* Gujarati* Mandarin* Somali* Sudanese* Turkish* Urdu* Vietnamese
Breakfast Club
What a fantastic start to Breakfast Club at Traf Primary School! We've been cooking up a storm of fresh toast and cheese toasties, as well as serving yummy cold Milos and cereal to provide a healthy breakfast for our hungry learners!
Due to our generous sponsors, Breakfast Club continues to be able to support our students with breakfast and also provide Care Packages for families. We would like to personally thank IGA Trafalgar, Gracie's Bakery, Baker's Delight Mid Valley and Foodbank for their generous donations and support again this year.
Our Traf Pantry (found in the Gym Foyer) continues to be stocked with many excellent products, available to anyone - and they’re free! If you would like to receive a Care Package or know of a family who may benefit, feel free to drop into our School Office, see Mrs Burns or Mrs Marslen. Any extra Milo donations would also be greatly appreciated! We are looking forward to seeing you all at Brekky Club!
Looking forward to seeing you all for Brekky!
Mrs Burns and Mrs Marslen - Brekky Club MasterChefs
School Crossings Reminder
Baw Baw Shire is committed to providing a safe environment for all students commuting to and from school. To help achieve this we need the community’s help.
The Role of School Crossing Supervisors
Crossing Supervisors are there to assist children cross the road in safety on their way to and from school. Children may not understand traffic laws or be aware of their surroundings, and small children may not be readily visible to drivers. In Baw Baw, we have over 33 school crossings where our supervisors attend to help kids cross the road safely.
Safety in School Zones
Due to an increase in traffic at drop off and pick up times, both traffic and parking issues can pose a risk to the safety of children. Educating kids and encouraging safe driving behaviour can help improve safety in the school zone.
Please make sure you are always looking out for Children around School Crossings and never stop on a school crossing (within the red and white posts) and never drive through a School Crossing whilst there are pedestrians on it.
Parking Signs and What They Mean
No parking signs
If there is a 'no parking' sign, you can stop for 2 minutes in that area:
- if you are picking up or dropping off passengers or goods
- you stay within 3 metres of your vehicle.
If you stop in, or partly in, an area showing a no parking sign and you are not picking up or dropping off passengers or goods, you are considered to be parked and can be fined. This is the case even if you stay with your vehicle.
No stopping signs
If there is a 'no stopping' sign, you are not allowed to stop or park your car in, or partly in, that area for any reason, including dropping off or picking up passengers
Bus Zone
A driver must not stop on a bus stop, or within 20m before the bus stop sign and within 10m after the sign.
Baw Baw Shire actively monitors school crossings to ensure the safety of pedestrians and students attending schools.
Trafalgar Tennis Club
Parent Zone Newsletter Term 1
