Principal's Update

Principal Update

Our school grounds are looking incredible. The spring growth, along with all the work happening in the gardens, mowing, whipper snipping and improvements to our paths, has made such a difference. The grounds are looking beautiful and have become a wonderful space for students to explore and play.

In some exciting news, we have been successful in this year's 49th Annual Victorian Schools Garden Awards! The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday 26 November at the Royal Botanic Gardens, where we will find out which category we have won.

We also had representatives from Mount Alexander Shire Council visit this week to speak with our students about engaging and supporting young people in the community. The facilitators commented on how valuable our students' ideas and perspectives were and are looking forward to gathering contributions from families in the coming weeks. More information about these sessions can be found in the Talkative Taradalian.

Earlier in the week, we attended the Respectful Relationships network meeting, where we were asked to share some of the proactive and inclusive practices we have in place at Taradale. These practices support students to develop a strong sense of wellbeing, build positive relationships and develop an understanding and acceptance of diversity.

We also held our heirloom tomato and other seedling sale on Friday 30 October, with lots of support from our families and the wider community. A massive thank you to Eve, who has planted, repotted, watered, sung to and generally loved these seedlings into the healthy, leafy plants they are today! 

Another family shout-out goes to Brodie, who has spontaneously started a morning craft club at the metal picnic tables from 8:30am. It has been a real hit with students (and some teachers!) and has been helping students arrive at school and settle into the day. On Friday, students were busy making Halloween-themed badges.

We also continuing to receive enrolment enquiries from families who have heard about the great things happening at Taradale Primary School. We are still accepting Foundation enrolments for 2027 and are happy to chat with prospective families about enrolments in other year levels.

In some sad news, Peanut Butter, one of our much-loved school ducks, was recently put to sleep. After several vet visits and a course of antibiotics, it was decided that this was the kindest option for her. Peanut Butter was eight years old and spent her retirement being very well loved and cared for at school.

Jess