School News
First Aid Update
Asthma in Winter
As we head into the colder weather, we are seeing an increase in students requesting their puffers. Asthma is often more challenging to manage during winter due to the cold, dry air in the classrooms, increased exposure to triggers like dust mites and mould, and the higher risk of respiratory infections. Cold, dry air can irritate the airways, making it harder to breathe and potentially triggering asthma symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
When exercising in winter there are some adjustments that can be made to help reduce Asthma symptoms. Try to avoid going outside first thing in the morning or in the evening when the air is coldest. When you do exercise, make sure you take time to warm up and cool down and follow any treatment advice your doctor has given you about treating exercise-induced asthma.
Find out more about managing Asthma in Winter at Asthma Australia: https://asthma.org.au/medicines-treatment/live-with-asthma/winter-asthma/winter-triggers/
News from OSHClub
DANCE CLASSES ARE BACK AT TPS!
We’re thrilled to share that Dance Classes will be making a return to TPS in Term 2! Bobbie Viney from Decipher Dance will be leading Jazz Funk classes during lunchtime, starting in Week 4. The classes will be held over three days and will be divided into the following class groups: F-2, 3-4, and 5-6.
Expression of Interest and Payment Forms are available from the office.
If you have any further questions, please contact Bobbie on 0448 275 285.
Term 2 Lunch Order Menu & Dates
Lunch Item | Cost |
| Hot Dog | $4.50 |
| Party Pie | $3.00 |
| Party Sausage Roll | $3.00 |
| Steamed Dim Sim | $1.50 |
| Ham and Salad Sandwich | $7.00 |
| Salad Sandwich | $6.00 |
| Ham and Cheese Sandwich | $5.00 |
| Vegemite and Cheese Sandwich | $3.00 |
| Apple Juice | $2.00 |
| Chocolate Milk | $2.00 |
| Strawberry Milk | $2.00 |
All Sandwiches have the options of Wholemeal or White bread and selected toppings (including grated carrot, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, cheese and mayonnaise).
If no toppings are selected on salad sandwiches- ALL toppings will be provided.
If no sauce is selected- NO sauce will be given (Tomato Sauce or Soy Sauce)
Lunch Order Dates for Term 2 2025
Foundation-Grade 2 | Grade 3- Grade 6 |
| 5th June |
12th June | 19th June |
26th June | 3rd July |
Orders are to be made by 11.45pm on Wednesday night prior to the day.
NO late orders can be accepted.
SCHOOL SAVING BONUS UPDATE
The Victorian Government delivered the School Saving Bonus (SSB) – a one-off support of $400 for eligible government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025.
The SSB can be used for uniforms and textbooks until Monday 30 June 2025.
Any funds remaining after 30 June 2025, including online voucher amounts that have not been redeemed, will become a credit to use on school activities.
However, the credit will not be available on your family account at our school until late July.
To use any remaining SSB funds to cover the cost of school activities in July, please refer to the SSB online system and allocate the funds to school activities before 30 June 2025.
To learn more about the SSB online system, watch this School Saving Bonus video: School Saving Bonus on Vimeo. System guide translations are also available in 14 languages: Receiving the School Saving Bonus | vic.gov.au
The Department of Education’s SSB contact centre will remain available until 30 June 2025. The contact centre can be reached by:
· Completing the School Saving Bonus Enquiry Form
· Calling 1800 338 663, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays.
After this date, please contact our administration team for any SSB related questions.
Working Bee Legends!
A big shoutout to the awesome families who came along to the Working Bee on Sunday 4th May:
Johnson Family (Parker), Visser Family, Fifett Family, Johnson Family (Cohen), Goodman Family, Summerfield Family, Corbett Family, Giles Family and Taylor Family.
With everyone’s help, we made fantastic progress around the school grounds. A group decision was made to remove a very tired rose from one of the garden beds, and we’re excited to replace it with some beautiful azaleas which are ready to be planted. We’ll get onto this shortly!
Thanks again to everyone who came along and pitched in. It makes such a difference!
ES Happenings
A number of our staff have chosen to spread positivity and acknowledge that sometimes it’s important to hear we matter and that we are enough.
"Dear person behind you, the world is a better place with you in it.
Love, the person in front of you."
"You are enough" 😊
