Learning @ TPPS

‘Tricky Talks’ Interrelate Relationships Family Evening – Keep the date free!

For many years, TPPS have used the organisation ‘Interrelate’, a not-for-profit provider of relationship services that specialise in supporting parents and children, to help us deliver relationship and sexuality programs. The programs empower families to build and navigate strong, resilient and healthy relationships, from primary school through to adulthood. From 2024, TPPS will host an ‘in class’ Interrelate program for our Grade 5 classes annually (not in Grade 6) which this year, will occur at the beginning of Term 3 (posted as a separate Compass Event for Grade 5 families). Due to the positive feedback received after hosting the ‘Tricky Talks’ programs for TPPS families last year, we are once again, offering this opportunity for interested families online on the evening of Wednesday 12th June (Tm 2 Wk 9).

‘Tricky Talks’ offers two sessions for families to participate in together in the comfort and privacy of their own home. It is intended for children and parents to sit together at home as there will be opportunities for families to ‘turn and talk’ about the subject matter together during the session and then continue the conversation at the conclusion (students in Grades 3-6). Sessions are intended to promote an open and supportive environment for you to discuss relationships with your child. The family evening complements, but does not replace, what is delivered in the Grade 5 at school program. Each session runs for 60 minutes, with a 15-minute break in between. The programs on offer are as follows:

Session 1 - Where did I come from? 6.00-7.00pm

Audience: Grade 3&4 students and their parents/carers

Program objectives and focus:

To help children aged 8-10 years gain an understanding of the structure and functions of the reproductive system in males and females.
To provide information on conception (describing sexual intercourse, associated with love in the context of a caring relationship), foetal development, twin explanation and birth of a baby.
Personal safety and protective behaviours.
To provide opportunities for parents and children to discuss various aspects of reproduction in an informal way.
To reinforce the role of parents as a source of information on matters pertaining to sexuality and reproduction.

Note: Older students are encouraged to attend if they have not previously seen this program.

Session 2 – Preparing for Puberty 7.15-8.15pm

Audience: Grade 5&6 students and their parents/carers

Program objectives and focus:

To provide information on puberty for 10-13 year olds, in relation to the physical changes and emotional changes (in particular, helping them feel comfortable about their bodies and its functions; preparing them for the changes during puberty and dispelling the myths; and providing accurate, understandable information).
To help young people feel okay about being different and that the physical changes can be at a different rate for everyone.
To develop students’ understanding of periods and sperm production, as well as the physical, emotional, social and intellectual changes associated with puberty for both boys and girls.
Enhance awareness of children’s personal safety and protective behaviours.
To confirm their individuality and promote self-esteem.
To facilitate communication between parents and their children and encourage young people to take their questions, problems and concerns to their parents.

Note: Younger students are welcome to attend at the discretion of their parents/carers.

Families may choose to participate in one or both of the programs for a cost of $41.50 per family (set price, regardless of whether you choose one or both programs). All bookings will be made directly with Interrelate. The link below directs parents to a registration page. Each family will need to complete the registration process to access the platform. Parents will need to click the link located on the e-ticket to open up our platform. No download is necessary.

https://events.humanitix.com/templestowe-park-ps-tricky-talks-12-06-2024

A member of the Principal class team will be present online during both sessions. We hope that these programs give our families the opportunity to create an open line of communication between parents and their children, led by highly skilled educators. If you would like further information about Interrelate including their history, please visit their website: https://www.interrelate.org.au/

Regards,

Robyn Twyford

Debaters Association of Victoria Regional Debating Day at TPPS

Last Tuesday, our very talented debating teams competed in the Regional Debating Day hosted by TPPS. Two other local schools attended the day and undertook three different debates. The topics for the debates were:

That we should only buy products made in Australia.
That all students should learn Mandarin at school.
That the school week should be reduced to four days (secret topic).

The first two debate topics were provided to the students before the event. The third topic was a secret topic that was not revealed to the students until one hour before the debate.

Our debating teams did extremely well with two of our teams winning two out of three debates. We also had multiple 'Best Speaker' awards presented to our students. This included two awards going to Mikey C.

Congratulations to our debating teams for doing such an amazing job against very talented opposition. We do hope that our debaters have loved their first opportunity to participate in a formal debate and choose to pursue this in their future schooling at secondary school and university.

To learn more about our enrichment programs at TPPS please click here.

Art News

Could parents please practice using scissors with your children. Even if you practice cutting lines drawn onto a piece of printer paper that would be most helpful.

Thanks so much,

Nicole Sumner (Visual Arts)

Sport News

Earlier this week, 11 students proudly represented TPPS at the Division Cross Country on Tuesday, competing with determination and skill.

We commend all our participants for their exceptional efforts.

Best of luck to those advancing to the Regional Cross Country competition. Your dedication continues to make us proud!