General News

Music Soiree

We are excited to announce our first Music Soiree for the year. It will held on Wednesday, 26 June in the School Hall from 6pm to 7pm. Year 2 to 6 students are invited to perform in the Soiree, as well as the String Trio and Choir. If your child would like to participate, please click here for a registration form.

TheirCare Winter School Holiday Program

Book now for TheirCare's Winter School Holiday program. See Inside Out 2, and Disney on Ice, Celebrate NAIDOC, and enjoy a Dino Dig Discovery.

Click here to view the program and important information.

Enjoy a Milo for $2

Hot milo with marshmallows is available from the canteen window on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30am for $2 per cup. This is a grade 6 Graduation fundraiser.

Calling for Toy Donations

The annual Grade 6 Toy and Book Sale fundraiser is on Thursday 20 June. If families have any good quality, clean toys/books that they would like to donate to this cause, they can bring them to the front office prior to this date. The toys will be priced from $1-$10. Please click here for the shop timetable.

Lantern Festival

The annual lantern festival is a fun-filled family fundraising event hosted by Spatzenschule Melbourne. Come and join a traditional German lantern-making workshop at Toorak PS and walk with your family and friends. The ticket includes all materials to make your own lantern. There will be music, singing, and delicious German food and drinks sold on the night. All funds raised will go towards the Spatzenshule Melbourne, not-for-profit, bilingual German program. Kindly bring cash, to purchase food and drinks on the night. Click on the link to purchase tickets https://www.trybooking.com/CSJXY or scan the QR code below.

Assembly

This week's assembly will be grades Prep to 2 in the hall, commencing at 2:45pm. Grade 4 and 5 will remain in their classroom for assembly and our Grade 5 and 6's will miss assembly as they will be at a Gala Day excursion.

Coffee Cart Morning

Join us on Friday 28 June, from 8am at our Coffee Cart event. Grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, enjoy a baked treat made by our grade 6 cohort and mingle with fellow parents, and enjoy a musical performance by our enthusiastic Prep and Grade 1 students. The performance will commence at 8.45 am. We anticipate a wonderful turnout and look forward to seeing you all there!

Last Day of Term

Term 2 concludes on Friday 28 June at 2.30 pm. Term 3 commences on Monday 15 July at 8.55 am.

Foundation 2025 Enrolments

A reminder, if you have a child commencing in Foundation 2025 please contact the office for an enrolment form. The closing date for enrolment applications for Foundation (Prep) for 2025 is Friday 26 July 2024.

2024 School Payments

Our 2024 School Payments can be made on Compass under Course Confirmations/school payments.

Click here for a detailed description of the 2024 Parent Payments. We welcome your contribution!

2024 TPS Art Show - Save the Date

Date: Thursday 12th September 2024.

Location: Hall and Library

Viewing Time 3:45 pm- 6:30 pm

Guest Speaker @ 4 pm.

Pre-purchase artist palette or colour wheel cookies, gift cards, and raffle tickets. On sale 1st June on QkR. Proceeds will go to the purchase of Art resources.

Art Show Volunteers Required

Volunteers are required to -

Set up artwork for the show– 1 hour, part or whole day - Tuesday 10th and or Wednesday 11th September.
Wrapping/ packing - raffle prizes - Tuesday 3rd September.

Please email Mrs Reynolds through Compass. Your availability and assistance are extremely appreciated!

Art Show Raffle Donations

Donations of new art supplies for our Art Show raffle are greatly welcomed. Donations can be delivered to the office up until Monday 2nd September 2024.

The Smile Squad

The Smile Squad team from Better Health Network (formerly known as Star Health Group) is coming to our school soon. Smile Squad is the Victorian Government's free school dental program.

This means all students can get a free dental check-up, preventive services, and treatment at school.

How to access free dental care

We need your consent before we can provide services. Consent is usually provided by a parent or guardian.

OR use the below QR code:

Please complete and submit the consent form by Monday 19th August 2024.

Paper copies of the consent form are available. from the school office if you would like to request one.

Stay well this Winter

Symptoms of influenza (flu) can hit very quickly and may last several weeks. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting the flu.

Keeping our school community well

Parents, carers and students are encouraged to practice prevention measures, including:

washing and sanitising hands regularly
avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
staying home if unwell and consulting a general practitioner (GP) or Nurse-on-call as required
staying up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Flu vaccinations

Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs and pharmacies, many of which can also provide COVID-19 vaccinations. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

Some people are more at risk of complications from flu and are eligible for free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program.

COVID-19 booster

The 2024 COVID-19 booster dose is available for everyone aged 18 and above.

Getting your booster dose remains the best way to prevent severe illness or hospitalisation, especially in people aged over 65 and those at higher risk of severe illness.

Children aged between 5 and 17 years who are at risk of severe illness can also receive a 2024 booster dose.

You can get your next dose at your local pharmacy or GP. To find one near you, refer to the vaccine clinic finder.

Find out more

For more information about preventing flu, and immunisation, refer to: