Student News
Student activities and event highlights
Responsible Pet Education Program
The Grade 1 & 2 classes were lucky enough to meet Ruth and her dog Azhura during the Responsible Pet Education Program last term. Azhura is a suitability tested dog and Ruth demonstrates how to safely meet and greet a real dog. There was lots of listening, singing, role plays and some dancing. The students learnt how to say hello to Azhura and some of the class were able to pat him.
Lions Junior Public Speaking Competition
Once again, Trafalgar Primary School participated in the Lions Junior Public Speaking Competition. All children in Grades 3-6 were encouraged to participate, to develop their ability to speak in front of groups and improve their self-confidence.
This year the topic for Grades 3 – 4 was, ‘My Favourite Fairytale of Book Character’
and for the Grades 5 – 6, ‘Who is the most influential person in your life?’
Ten Grade 3- 4 children were chosen to compete on Friday the 19th of July at TPS in
the Library.
They were – Havana Brown, Lola Banister, Mabel Brain, Yasmine Mynard, Layla Robertson, Libby Blake, Myah Wyatt, Eliza Jacovou, Ivy Lynch and Dakota McPhail.
The winner was Havana Brown with the character being Gretel from Hansel and Gretel.
Six Grade 5 – 6 children were chosen to compete.
They were – Aleena Khan, Poppy Brown, Tamsyn Conrad, Ellie Nunn, Misha Reid and Hannah Payze.
The winner was Aleena Khan.
Congratulations to all of the participants.
Thank you to our Lions Club judges, School Council judge, Mr Shane Paynter and Primary School Teacher Judge, Mrs Jane Sneddon. Also thank you to our timer and photographer, Miss Marlee Goodwin.
Term 3 Music Update
In the first half of this term, students of all year levels will focus on the musical elements. After that our focus will shift to music performance and preparations for Festival on the Lawn will begin.
Term 2 award
In Term 2 Mr Allan’s 3-6 classes all wrote rap songs. Mr Allan gave an award away for the class who wrote the best raps songs.
The winner was LA2.
Term 2 assembly performers
Every Friday, assembly at Trafalgar Primary School starts with a student musical act. The students choose their songs and practice in the music studio at recess and lunch. The student’s performances are self-driven and self-motivated, with preparations only guided by Mr Allan and the instrumental teachers. Here are the Term 2 performers.
| Week 1 | Alexis Pratt - Empty space |
| Week 2 | Mr Allan away/Anzac day |
| Week 3 | Sienna and Amelia - Vampire |
| Week 4 | Alexis Pratt - Just us |
| Week 5 | Imogene Radic - Mr Perfectly fine |
| Week 6 | James Bryant - Master of puppets |
| Week 7 | Hannah, Keyda, Tobias, Izik - Riptide |
| Week 8 | Student free day |
| Week 9 | Aurora, Sienna and Bella W - 7 years |
| Week 10 | Yasmine, Paige, Eloise, Darcy, Esther - You belong with me |
Song of the Year contest
In Terms 2 and 3 this year, music classes start each lesson by listening and interacting with 2 songs and then voting on one. These songs are also the current bell music. We will eliminate songs until a winner is chosen. The theme for this year's contest is 70s vs 2010s.
We are about to start the semifinals.
Link to the updated chart - 2024 Best Song - 70s vs 2010s
Instrumental music
We are currently sitting at just over 100 students doing instrumental music at Trafalgar Primary School and I have 6 amazing instrumental teachers working in the music department.
Here is the link to the instrumental music page of the TPS Music website if you want more information on the instrumental music program.
We have a new drum teacher starting in term 3 - Mark
The mid-year Instrumental Music Concert was held in the music room on Thursday 27th June.
The students who showcased their skills and hard work did a great job on the night.
What did you do on the school holidays?!?
Zane Coyle (LA9) has the record for the largest fish caught by a "small fry" who is a child aged U/11. Unfortunately, the fish doesn't qualify to be an Australian record due to a technicality with the line length, however, this catch is an amazing achievement for someone of Zane's age. Congratulations from us all at TPS Zane!
TRAFALGAR PRIMARY SCHOOL
‘FIGHT MND : BIG FREEZE 10’
Join your classmates, bring a gold coin and wear blue!
WHERE?: Outside the breakfast club area
WHEN?: Friday 2nd August, after lunch
WHO?: 6 surprise adults!
WHAT?: Watch our special volunteers have a bucket of ice water tipped over them
by our Junior School Councillors
WHY?: To raise funds for the FIGHT MND charity
Most Valuable Player Awards
What's Happening in the Art Room & Art Awards
This term students in Foundation, Grade 1 and 2 are looking at 3D construction and will be continuing their artists studies and art influenced by artists such as Claude Monet and Yayoi Kusama for the next few weeks.
Foundation students are currently working on paper lily pads and will complete them with a 3D paper clay frog. Year 1 and 2 are looking at art by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and have been making mini paper art galleries and will later construct their own Kusama inspired 3D polka dot pumpkin.
Grade 5/6 pencil drawings
This term students in grade 5/6 team are finishing up their grey lead pencil drawings based on chosen black and white photographs and influenced by the art of M.C Escher, and the importance of value and line in his work to create the illusion of space and depth. These monochromatic pencil drawings, focus on the design elements of colour and value as well as students drawing and blending skill development. Students are learning how the use of line, value and shading can be used to create areas of light and shade to add more depth and detail to their drawings as well as create areas of interest and contrast within their work. Here are some of the students finished pieces and works in progress.
Donations for the art room.
The art room is seeking donations of any coloured wool, ribbon or colourful string for threading and textiles projects later in the term.
We are also collecting paper shopping bags which we use for sending art works home in. If you have any of these items, we would be very grateful. Please feel free to drop them off to the office at any time.
Thanks 😊
Mrs Brown
Indonesian Award
Congratulation to Kelas P3! Great work!
Tanjil Valley Art Show
Please see below more photos that missed our last newsletter of students who submitted their artwork into the Tanjil Valley Art Show. Congratulations to everyone!
Naming Student Items and Uniform
We have an astounding amount of unnamed uniform and student items in lost property.
Daryl does a sweep of the yard daily after school and collects all lost property, more often than not, these are not named so do not make it back to their owners.
Please take care to name all uniform items and anything that your child brings to school.
Thank you for your cooperation.
2024 Dance Lessons
Dear Parents/Carers,
Dance has begun for 2024!! Please see flyer below for costs involved along with the enrolment form. Weekly lessons commenced on Tuesday May 7th, the Juniors will participate at 12.30-1pm (Grades 1,2,3) and Seniors 1.30-2pm (Grades 4,5,6)
Can all enrolments please be emailed directly to the dance studio via dancepointe_@hotmail.com. Any that are handed into our office from hereon will also be emailed directly to the studio on your behalf.
These should be submitted asap to secure your child's spot!
Kind regards
TPS
