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PE/Sport Update

Aurora Sprints into the History Books at State Athletics! 🏃‍♀️💨

A huge congratulations to Aurora C, who proudly represented Trafalgar Primary School at the School Sport Victoria State Athletics Championships at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park on Thursday 6 November.

Aurora competed in both the 12–13 Girls 100m and 200m events, setting both a new personal best, and new school record, time of 13.58 in the 100m, resulting in an 11th place finish in the state of Victoria. In the 200m event, Aurora qualified for the finals with another personal best, and school record, time of 27.98. In the final, she put together an exceptional performance once again, where she ran a time of 28.14, which was good enough for a 7th place finish overall in the entire state of Victoria!

This is an incredible achievement and marks the highest recorded finish ever by a Trafalgar Primary School student in school athletics. Aurora’s dedication, focus, and effort reflect the spirit and determination we value at Trafalgar PS.

Congratulations, Aurora — you’ve made Trafalgar PS history! 👏

Trafalgar Riders excel at Regional Interschool Equestrian! 🐴✨

On Friday 31 October, Trafalgar Primary School was proudly represented at the Interschool Regional Equestrian competition in Sale by two talented riders — Emily (riding Joe) and Katie (riding Timmy).

Both riders displayed excellent skill, presentation, and sportsmanship throughout the day, achieving some outstanding results:

🏅 Emily – Best Presented (2nd), Interschool Rider Class (1st), and Open Interschool Class (3rd)🏅 Katie – Best Presented (4th), Interschool Rider Class (4th), and Mount (2nd)

Thanks to their impressive performances, Emily and Katie now have the opportunity to compete at the State Interschool Equestrian Championships in 2026 — an incredible accomplishment and something that we are incredibly proud of at Trafalgar Primary School!

Congratulations to both riders on their hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements. We wish them all the best as they prepare to compete at the next level. 🏇

Trafalgar Volleyball Teams Shine at Gippsland Regionals 🏐

Trafalgar Primary School’s volleyball teams put on an incredible display at the Gippsland Regional Volleyball Championships on Thursday 30 October at Latrobe Leisure Moe Newborough.

Both our Girls and Boys teams competed with skill, teamwork, and determination against strong opposition from across the region. The Trafalgar Girls team played consistently well throughout the day, finishing 1st overall and earning a place in the Victorian State Championships later this term. The Trafalgar Boys team also performed superbly, securing an impressive 2nd place finish after a competitive day of matches.

These results reflect the students’ dedication, effort, and strong sense of school pride.

Congratulations to both teams on their outstanding achievements — and best of luck to our girls team as they prepare for the State Finals!

Strong Finishes for Trafalgar Teams at Regional Hotshots Tennis 🎾

On Wednesday 22 October, Trafalgar Primary School proudly competed in the Gippsland Regional Hotshots Tennis competition at the Traralgon Tennis Centre. Following their success at the divisional level, both our Boys and Girls teams represented our school with great skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Throughout the day, our students showed determination, encouragement, and respect for their opponents—earning praise from event officials and spectators alike. The Trafalgar Girls team finished an impressive 3rd place overall, while the Trafalgar Boys team battled hard to claim a strong 4th place finish.

These results highlight the continued growth of tennis at Trafalgar Primary School and the commitment of our students to representing the school with pride. Congratulations to all our Hotshots players on a fantastic regional performance!

Outstanding Results at Divisional Cricket Blast 🏏

Trafalgar Primary School enjoyed a fantastic day at the West Gippsland Divisional Cricket Blast School Cup, held on Monday 27 October at Western Park Reserve, Warragul.

Our students represented the school with great skill, teamwork, and enthusiasm across all divisions. The Girls A team were superb throughout the day, finishing 1st overall and qualifying for the upcoming Gippsland Regional Finals. The Girls B team also performed brilliantly to finish 2nd, while the Girls C team showed excellent teamwork and determination to secure 4th place.

In the boys’ competition, the Boys A team finished a strong 4th, and the Boys B team claimed victory in the Division 2 Grand Final. The Boys C team demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship and teamwork, earning multiple commendations from event organisers for their conduct and positive attitude.

Congratulations to all our players on their achievements and for representing Trafalgar Primary School with pride and respect.

Taekwondo Clinics Wrap Up for 2025 

Over the past few weeks, students in Foundation to Year 2 have taken part in a series of Taekwondo clinics run by Rhee Taekwondo. These sessions have been a fantastic opportunity for students to learn new skills, develop confidence, and practise respect and self-discipline in a fun and active environment.

The clinics concluded last week, with students showing great enthusiasm and improvement throughout the program. We’d like to thank Rhee Taekwondo for their continued partnership and commitment to supporting our school’s Physical Education program. Their professionalism and positive approach have made the sessions both engaging and enjoyable for all involved.

Senior Golf Clinics Conclude at Trafalgar Golf Club

Over the past two weeks, Trafalgar Primary School’s Grade 3–6 students have taken part in a series of golf clinics at the Trafalgar Golf Club, delivered through our ongoing partnership with the club. These sessions introduced students to the fundamentals of golf, including swing technique, putting, and course awareness, in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

Students demonstrated great enthusiasm and sportsmanship across both sessions, with many discovering a new appreciation for the game. The clinics were a wonderful way to promote skill development, patience, and focus—qualities that carry beyond sport and into everyday life.

We’d like to extend our thanks to the Trafalgar Golf Club for their ongoing support of our school’s Physical Education program and for providing such a positive learning experience for our senior students.

Growing Cricket for Girls – Cricket Blast Success! 

Our Growing Cricket for Girls program has been a huge success so far, with plenty of enthusiasm, energy, and smiles on the school oval each week. Delivered in partnership with Cricket Victoria, this free after-school Woolworths Cricket Blast program, gives our female students the opportunity to build confidence, develop new skills, and have fun through cricket.

It’s been fantastic to see so many girls giving cricket a go—some for the very first time—and supporting each other along the way. The sessions are open to all girls, regardless of age or experience, and there’s still time to get involved!

The program continues on the following Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm on the school oval:

• November 19

• November 26

   

To register, simply visit the link or scan the QR code on the flyer sent home earlier this term. Let’s keep building opportunities for girls in sport—everyone in, nobody out! 

Music Room Chronicles

Excitement is building for this year’s Festival on the Lawn - Friday 5th December. That’s 3 weeks away!

The students are practising hard on their chosen instruments, and the class songs are sounding great in music class. 

The Art, Drama and Dance departments are also busy preparing for the day. Teachers and ES staff are also working hard on a staff song that will be played between the Grade 5 and 6 classes towards the end of the concert.

Some classes have a theme that they will dress in. I have included this in the song chart below. Remember that the festival is free dress, and it is up to students/parents/guardians to choose what students wear. (You don’t have to go out and buy anything unless you want to).

Many vendors including: Lions club bbq, Big bear donuts, Twistie potatoes, Wheelie good pizzas, Icecream van, Gelato van, Coffee van, Grilled cheese toastie van, and Gippsland Jersey are all locked in and will be there on the day. Parent and Friends will have a stall and there will also be face painting.

Looking forward to it.

Stay tuned for 1 more update in the next newsletter.

Ricky Allan 

Specialist Music teacher and Music Coordinator

Baw Baw's Healthy Kids Week - We're Winners!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Baw Baw’s Healthy Kids Week!  What an incredible effort from all our Trafalgar Primary School students, teachers, and families who got involved in celebrating healthy living across the four pillars — Literacy, Moving, Healthy Eating, and Mindfulness.

We are so proud to announce that Trafalgar Primary School won the Healthiest Eaters Award!  Our students filled their tummies with nutritious foods and achieved an amazing 74 out of 80 Healthy Foods on the Bingo Card! For our efforts, we’ve received an exciting Arts and Crafts Pack to enjoy.

While we’re thrilled to take home this award, we also want to say congratulations to all the other participating schools for their fantastic efforts:

Overall Wellbeing Award – Drouin Primary School

Top Readers Award – Drouin South Primary School

Active Movers Award – Bona Vista Primary School

Even in the areas we didn’t win, our students showed wonderful enthusiasm — reading, moving, eating well, and practising mindfulness together. You’ve all helped promote healthy habits and positive wellbeing across our community, and that’s something to be proud of! 

A big thank you again to Baw Baw Shire and all the organisers for such a fun and inspiring week. We can’t wait to get involved again next year!

Aerin Vennard

Mental Health in Primary Schools Leader 

Grade 5 Kinder Buddies

Over the past couple of weeks, Grade 5 students have had a great time with their kinder buddies building domes and reading books. They are looking forward to working with them some more over the coming weeks.

Term 4 Junior School Council Final 2025 Fundraisers

The Junior School Councillors have been working very hard this term, working out what charities Trafalgar Primary School would like to support, and the fun ways to do it!

Our first fundraiser will be ‘Jeans for Genes Day,’ on Friday 28th of November. Students are encouraged to wear denim clothing and bring a gold coin donation. The funds raised will go to the Children’s Medical Research Institute, who do amazing work researching various medical conditions that affect youth, and working towards programs to bring cures to Australian children who suffer from disease. 

Our last fundraiser for 2025 will be take place on Wednesday 10th of December. It will be a crazy hair/silly sock day!! The Junior School Councillors would like everyone to ‘go crazy and be creative’ this day and bring a gold coin donation. These funds will go to the RSPCA. This charity uses funds to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need, investigate animal cruelty, and provide education on animal welfare. 

We are so excited for these fundraisers!!

From your Junior School Councillors and Mrs Sneddon.

💫TPS Assembly Awards 💫

 Big Shout Out to Our MVPs!

A massive shout out to all our Most Valuable Players!  A heartfelt thank you to Miss Maddy and Daryl for stepping up when we needed it most. Your willingness to help out, support our students, and be true team players hasn't gone unnoticed. Our school community is so lucky to have you!

Congratulations to Our Wonderful Artists!

Huge congratulations to our talented artists who have been creating amazing work! Your creativity and imagination continue to inspire us all. Keep up the fantastic work!

Morning Heroes: Our Breakfast Club Helpers

A big thank you to our amazing student helpers who make our Breakfast Club run like clockwork each morning! Your dedication, teamwork, and positive energy help ensure every student starts their day with a nutritious meal and a smile. We couldn't do it without you!

Breakfast Club

It has been wonderful to welcome students and families back to Breakfast Club this term!  We have had so many students visit us in the mornings for delicious toasties, cereals and hot milos to help kick start their learning day.  We are so thankful for the many generous food donations provided by the community and from our sponsors - Foodbank, IGA Trafalgar, Bakers Delight Mid Valley and Gracie’s Bakery.

Due to these donations, Breakfast Club continues to be able to support families through the provision of Care Packages.  We remind families that our Traf Pantry can be found in the Gym Foyer and continues to be stocked with many excellent products, available to anyone - and they’re free!  If you would like to receive a Care Package or know of a family who may benefit, feel free to drop into our School Office, or see Mrs Marslen.

Donations of Milo needed, please!

Thank you again to all families who have generously donated tins of Milo to our Breakfast Club.  Any extra donations of Milo would be greatly appreciated to support our school community!  

Care Packages Available

We are pleased to offer care packages to support our school and community members.

Melissa creates personalised care packages that are:

• Discreet & confidential – Your privacy is our priority
• Tailored to your needs – Each package is customised for you

• Completely free – No cost to you

   

Please don't hesitate to reach out to the office whenever you need support.

For more information or to request a care package, contact the office on 5633 1566

Get ready for Friday treats! Cool down with delicious icy poles available every Friday at lunchtime for only $1.

Looking forward to seeing you for brekky!

Mrs Marslen

Breakfast Club Masterchef