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Smoking and Vaping

This week, we were reminded of the important role schools, families, and the wider community play in educating and protecting children and young people from the harms of smoking and vaping.

Increasingly, schools across the state, including ours, are seeing students bring vapes from home—sometimes without fully understanding what they are or the health risks involved. Research from VicHealth highlights that young people care deeply about what the adults in their lives think and do when it comes to vaping. Open conversations at home really matter.

The Department of Education has developed clear and accessible resources to support families in talking with children and young people about the risks of vaping and smoking. You can find this information at: vic.gov.au/smoking-and-vaping-advice-parents

Additionally, this short video from the Royal Children’s Hospital features expert advice and tips on how to start a conversation:  Watch the video here

At Trafalgar Primary School, we are committed to working in partnership with our families to support student health, safety, and wellbeing. Thank you for helping us to reinforce these important messages at home.

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Lolly Jar Challenge: What’s Your Guess?

DANCE CLASSES ARE BACK AT TPS!

We’re thrilled to share that Dance Classes have made a return to TPS in Term 2!  Bobbie Viney from Decipher Dance is leading Jazz Funk classes during lunchtime. The classes are held over three days and are divided into the following class groups: F-2, 3-4, and 5-6.  

Expression of Interest and Payment Forms are available from the office.

If you have any further questions, please contact Bobbie on 0448 275 285.

Term 2 Lunch Order Menu & Dates

All Sandwiches have the options of Wholemeal or White bread and selected toppings (including grated carrot, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, cheese and mayonnaise). 

If no toppings are selected on salad sandwiches- ALL toppings will be provided.

If no sauce is selected- NO sauce will be given (Tomato Sauce or Soy Sauce)

Lunch Order Dates for Term 2 2025

Orders are to be made by 11.45pm on Wednesday night prior to the day. 

NO late orders can be accepted. 

Camps, Sports, Excursions Fund Reminder

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps ensure that no student misses out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government's commitment to breaking the link between a student's background and their achievements.

Families must hold a valid means-tested concession card to apply. Eligible students will receive $154 per year to go towards Camps, Excursions and Activities.

If you received CSEF funding last year at Trafalgar Primary School and your circumstances have not changed, we will have applied for the 2025 CSEF Funding on your behalf.

Parents/Guardians will only need to complete a new application form if you have:

• New student enrolments (Foundation Student)

• Changed family circumstances: such as a change of custody, change of name,            concession card number, or new siblings commencing at the school

How to Apply

• Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form.

Applications close 27th June 2025.  Late applications cannot be accepted.

SCHOOL SAVING BONUS UPDATE

The Victorian Government delivered the School Saving Bonus (SSB) – a one-off support of $400 for eligible government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025.

The SSB can be used for uniforms and textbooks until Monday 30 June 2025.

Any funds remaining after 30 June 2025, including online voucher amounts that have not been redeemed, will become a credit to use on school activities. 

However, the credit will not be available on your family account at our school until late July.

To use any remaining SSB funds to cover the cost of school activities in July, please refer to the SSB online system and allocate the funds to school activities before 30 June 2025.

To learn more about the SSB online system, watch this School Saving Bonus video:  School Saving Bonus on Vimeo. System guide translations are also available in 14 languages: Receiving the School Saving Bonus | vic.gov.au

The Department of Education’s SSB contact centre will remain available until 30 June 2025. The contact centre can be reached by:

 · Completing the School Saving Bonus Enquiry Form

 · Calling 1800 338 663, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays.

After this date, please contact our administration team for any SSB related questions.

Mulch, Mulch and more Mulch!

Our playgrounds have recently undergone rotary hoe rejuvenation of the existing mulch, along with the addition and spreading of new soft-fall mulch.