Principal's Message 

Dear TCPS Families,

It has certainly taken what I consider far too long but I am pleased to know that my physical health recovery has now allowed me to return to the privileged environment that is TCPS. Whilst I haven't been too far away in terms of all things TCPS, it is a nice feeling able to return in a full time capacity. I can't be more grateful for Mrs Loader and Mr Cuthbertson filling the void in my absence.  

As was the expected case, week 11 of term 4 has been your very standard busy/actioned packed week! And we are not finished yet as we head into week 12....

Week in Review

This week there have a large number of events including the State-wide Transition Day on Tuesday. Although this day is traditionally dedicated to future preps and grade 6 students attending their future secondary school, at TCPS we also provide an opportunity for all our students to experience moving up a grade level for the morning.

Whilst our students are placed in semi-formal 'homegroups' our school is heavily built on the foundation of a collaborative approach to learning and the opportunity to function as part of a community, mixing with, and learning with a large variety of students as we prepare them as being 'Global Citizens.' This also supports the building of, and expanding on, new friendships and learning partners.

Major Future events to note:

Today (Friday): Semester Reports and Grade placements for 2024 sent home

Tuesday 19th Dec: Grade Performances/Year Character Strength Awards

Tuesday 19th Dec: Uniform with a 'Splash of Christmas' option

Wednesday 20th Dec: Final day of 2023. Free choice casual dress.

Wednesday 20th Dec: School Finishes at 1.10pm

2023 Staff Farewells

We wish the following staff the very best, and thank them for their contributions to our school and their students as they depart TCPS at the end of 2023:

Mrs Mel Webb (Gr Prep)

Miss Annie Pettit (Gr one)

Miss Georgia Gilbert (Gr Two)

Mrs Rashelle Moon (Gr two)

Mrs Ash Henderson (Gr 5/6)

Miss Tyler McSparron (ES Gr 2)

Student Leadership

Our 2024 School Captains are as Follows:

Grace McElhinney

Koa Carton

Millah Sinclair

Pia Monk

Our House Captain's for 2024 are as follows:

Bells Beach – Kelsey Bajo, Billy Saunders, Jemma Thomas and Eloise Rollinson

Cosy Corner – Norah Laidlaw, Ella Turner, Jack Heyes and Kiera Wilkinson

Point Danger – Olivia Clayton, Alby Prendergast, Sadie Scholtes and Grace Moreton

Zeally Bay – Sienna Shaw, Tilly Thierry, Matilda Carmichael and Charlie Elshaug

2024 Grade 6 Leaders

Resource Smart WWEB Warriors

Khloe P, Charli F, Grace D

STEM Leader

Moudy H

Landscape Leader

Monty B

Drumming Leaders

Laura D, Poppy B, Eden S, Kalina B, Phoenix T

Performing Arts Leaders

Deema V, Olivia R, Sara P, Stella R, Aisling M, Leia K

Visual Arts  Leaders

Skye D - L- P, Madison C, Daisy H

Choir Leaders

Matilda H, Chelsea T

Mindfulness Leaders

Chloe S, Chloe H

Darren Roskosch

TCPS Principal

General Information for Reference

Students Exiting at the end of the 2023 School Year

We are in the process of organising student allocations to  2024 Home Groups. If you are moving away and your child will be leaving us at TCPS, please let the office know as soon as possible to assist with our 2024 planning. Please email the office at torquay.coast.ps@education.vic.gov.au.Thank you for your assistance with this.

Parking at Front of School

It has again been brought to the school's attention, the frustration being experienced by parents caused by drivers who are breaching the parking sign regulations and exiting their parked car in the 2 minute 'Drop and Go' standing zone. Whilst the shire does manage parking zones and all external road issues, we do feel obliged to pass on the impact and frustrations being experienced by parents in the hope of it being a friendly reminder.

School Grounds Maintenance

Due to the gradual and progressive deterioration of the school fencing, the fencing panels will need to be replaced. Key panels will be progressively replaced by temporary fencing until such time a contractor can be engaged to replace the existing fence with something more sustainable.

Whilst the company responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of our school grounds and facilities were very apologetic, they were reassured that although there would be an aesthetic impact on the façade, it was what lay within our boundaries that was most important.

TCPS ASSEMBLY

We love that our families are once again able to return to our school assembly. Our assembly is a very important part of our week. It is an opportunity to proactively reinforce our school culture and expectations through the acknowledgement and celebration of our students and school. Love of Learning is a key Character Strength of focus.

The inclusion of photos and emails celebration our school and students in and around our community is a key part of our assembly. Due to the substantial amount of time required to process all inclusions, internal and external, and then to build into our assembly visual format, can I please request that all items are sent to me by Thursday prior to assembly. If these emails/photos are sent to the school office or your child's teacher - they will be forwarded to me to 'process'.  

Ideally, they can be sent directly to me via email darren.roskosch@education.vic.gov.au

Elements that TCPS families can contribute to our TCPS Assembly

TCPS Goes Global: Take a school flag (we have 5) or a TCPS polo on your journeys around the globe and send us a photo (3 max). I will then feature this at our assembly and have a photo added to our display wall at the front office.

TCPS Super Stars: If you know a TCPS child/teacher/family member who has achieved something amazing in any field (not just sporting) please send me the details and a possible photo so that we can all celebrate and acknowledge the achievement.

TCPS: Shout Outs: If you have a special family member visiting for the first time who are in an audience - please let me know and I will give them a special TCPS 'Shout Out.'

TCPS: School Council 

2023 School Council Members:

• Kelsey Jamieson – President
• Cat McConkey - Vice President
• Hutch Hussein – Parent Rep 
• Belinda Vaughan - Parent Rep
• Brad Millar – Parent Rep 
• Jessica Maxsted - Parent Rep
• Darren Roskosch (Principal - Executive Officer of SC)
• Jo Loader (Assistant Principal – TCPS rep)
• Bianca McSparron (Business Manager- Finance/Minute Secretary) 

Early Pick up of Children from School

Can I please request that parents contact individual staff members as early as possible if you are collecting your child/ren prior to the end of the school day. This will help in organising for children to be sent to the office ready for collection. Based on the increasing frequency of these occurrences we are unable to use the PA system due to the distraction and disruption it causes to teaching and learning across the school. 

PA announcements occur in recess and lunch breaks.

As teachers do not have constant access to emails during the day, I encourage as much advanced notice as possible so we can do our best to have your child/ren ready and waiting for collection. Office staff will do their best to support you where possible, however with our increasing size there may be unfortunate delays especially if no advanced notice is provided.