School News
NEW Mandated English Online Assessment - Yr1
We are informing parents and caregivers of Year 1 students, that the Victorian Department of Education and Training has mandated an online English interview. This is part of the Victorian Education Department’s commitment to ensure that all students have access to a quality education and that they are prepared for the academic challenges of the future.
The interview will help to identify any gaps in a student’s literacy skills, so that the school can provide additional support where necessary. The interview will be conducted in accordance with the Department of Education Victoria English Online Interview guidelines. It will focus on phonics, speaking and listening skills. It will involve a series of questions and activities that assess the student’s ability to communicate and understand English.
The individual student interviews will take place during school hours and the results of the interview will be used to inform the school’s English programs. We understand that some parents may be concerned about the interview. Please be assured that the interview is designed to assess the student’s current level of English. The students classroom teacher will provide support and encouragement throughout the interview and will take the time to explain any questions to your child where appropriate.
For further information, view DET English Online Interview website.
2023 Instrumental music
Trafalgar Primary School offers 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 specialized music instructors that guide students in developing an appreciation and enjoyment of music in individual and small group lessons. Lessons 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 currently have 5 Instrumental music teachers working at Trafalgar Primary School. 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 letter box. Return it to the front office or into the letter box and we can get lessons started as soon as possible.
There are currently over 100 students signed up and starting lessons and available positions are very limited.
Mr Allan - Music coordinator and Specialist music teacher
Lost Property
We still have a sizable number of drink bottles and containers that have not been collected from last year. Hopefully you recognize some of these so they can make there way back home. They can be collected from the Lost Property cupboard near the office. Anything still remaining after two weeks will be taken to the op shop.
Toner Cartridge Recycling
Congratulations to Trafalgar Primary School for looking after our environment by continuing to recycle our toner cartridges, keeping them out of landfill.
Health Care Card Holders
Camps Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF).
If you hold a Health Care Card you will be eligible for the Camps Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF). This fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join in on sporting events, camps and excursions.
Please see the link below for fund application and further information.
School Recess & Lunch Time Change
Please note that we have had a change to our recess & lunch break time.
Recess: 11am till 11.30am.
Lunch: 1.30pm till 2.25pm
Breakfast Club News
Our Breakfast Club Program is free to attend and aims to provide a warm and welcoming space for ALL students when they arrive at school. We are open from 8.15am to 8.45am daily. Please note that Breakfast Club is not open until 8.15am.
It’s been another huge term in our Breakfast Club space. We continue to see around 100 happy, smiling faces enjoying a healthy start to the day. Some of our students enjoy a full breakfast while others are happy to pop in, say hello and grab a milo.
We would like to thank the sponsors who kindly donate towards our program every week. We ask that you support these local businesses who support us. We would also like to thank our school community who keep us supplied with Milo, jam and fresh fruit from their own fruit trees.
If you have a business that would like to be part of our Breakfast Club Program please contact the school office.
OUR BREAKFAST CLUB SPONSORS
Food Bank Victoria
Baker’s Delight Morwell
IGA Trafalgar
Gracie’s Bakery Trafalgar
Early this week, we got a photo with Melinda from Baker’s Delight MidValley and her amazing family. Thank you Melinda and Greg for your generous donation of bread each week! Our students love the toasties!
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
What a fantastic way to start the term with the help of many students in our Breakfast Club. These students have been helping us most days serving Milos, cooking toast and cheese toasties, and also helping to clean up once we are finished. It is a pleasure to have these students join our Breakfast Club team this term.
FRESH FRUIT IN CLASSROOMS
Our first order from Foodbank arrived on our first day back to school in Term 1. Fresh apples have now become available in all classrooms for our students since the first week of school.
THE TRAF PANTRY
We have established The Traf Pantry to support families in our school community who may be in need of a little extra help. Whether it be on a weekly basis or a once-off need, we are here to support you. All items are free to take and have been provided by Foodbank. We also have a variety of care packages available. If you are interested, feel free to contact the office staff, so that they can be distributed confidentially.
If you have any items you would like to contribute, please advise our lovely office staff.
Our Traf Pantry is located in the BreakfastClub area within the Gym Foyer. Shopping bags are provided. Our stock will be continually replenished so please only take what you need with each visit.
DONATIONS PLEASE
We are currently seeking donations of Milo for our program. Our students really enjoy a cold or warm milo in the morning. Milo is one of the items that is not provided to us through Foodbank. Any donation will be greatly appreciated.
Parent Zone Newsletter
Trafalgar High School Information Night
Tennis Program
West Gippsland Arts Centre Open Day
WGAC are holding an open day on 26th February, attached is a colouring competition running on the day.
