Principal's update

Hello everyone, 

Here is the newsletter for week five of term two.

Over the last couple of weeks, including this week, I have added quite a lot of new info on the community updates page that may be of interest to people. 

I am currently working on updating the school's website Wellbeing page to include a record of resources that are shared in the newsletter or at parent information sessions such as Making Friends with Worry. The school's website can be viewed here. 

Our long term SAKG garden specialist Mel Husada has resigned due to ither work commitments. I would like to thank Mel for all she has contributed to the school and our wonderful garden over the last 8 years. We will hold a farewell morning tea next Tuesday at 11.00 to farewell and thank Mel on her last work day. Parents are welcome to join us for morning tea. 

Auskick at Taradale PS starting Wednesday 28 May after school

Everyone is invited to join our afterschool Auskick sessions 3.40-4.40 Wednesdays for 5 weeks starting 28 May

The link to register is https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/9cab02 

More info on the community updates page

Sport uniforms / soccer tops - orders close TODAY

we have extended the order date to today as the date for interschool soccer has changed

Each year we give all students the opportunity to order sports shirts and shorts. We have found these to be very popular - not just with the students who attend interschool sport.

Shirts are $35-, Shorts $30-

You can choose to have your name and a number on the back of the shirt (both optional)

An order form is available on the Compass newsfeed

Below is a mock up of what the shirts look like and sizing

library survey

What do your children want in our library?

Frances, Karly and other dedicated helpers have done an amazing job sorting, cleaning, re-shelving and much more in our library space. We would like to here from more children - especially the younger ones - about what they would like in the library by completing a short online survey to do at home. 

You can complete the survey here

2026 enrolments

We are currently running tours of the school and taking enrolments for 2026.

Last week 7 prospective prep families toured the school.

Next year we expect to be under our enrolment capacity and welcome enrolment enquiries from near and far. if you or anyone you know is interested in knowing more about enrolling at Taradale PS, please contact me. 

upcoming dates 

• Friday 04 July end term two 2.00pm

Chris

Christopher Burgess

Principal