School News

Supporting Reading Development at Home

At Trafalgar Primary School, students take part in a comprehensive daily reading program. Families can play an important role in supporting this learning at home.

Our main tool is Nessy, an engaging online program that adapts to each learner, helping them practise phonics and spelling at their own pace. Short, regular sessions (10–15 minutes, four times a week) are most effective.

Families may also choose to borrow decodable readers for extra practice, and we encourage everyone to keep up the habit of reading aloud at home; whether it’s bedtime stories, favourite childhood books, or even audiobooks through the library. These shared reading experiences help build vocabulary, knowledge, and a love of learning.

Finally, remember that strong reading grows from curiosity about the world. Watching a documentary together, exploring nature, or simply noticing the everyday can all spark language and knowledge that support comprehension.

We have prepared detailed advice for families on how best to support reading at home, including how to use Nessy effectively and how paper-based readers and shared reading fit in.

👉 Click here to read our full Home Reading Advice.

Update on Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)

This week, the school was informed with very short notice that OSHClub will not be continuing as the provider of Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) in 2026. Further, they expressed a wish to terminate their contract immediately.

Following urgent discussions, School Council has successfully negotiated with OSHClub to extend their services until the end of 2025. To make this possible, the school has chosen to contribute to the cost of the extension as an investment in supporting families and ensuring continuity of care.

While we are disappointed by OSHClub’s decision, it is important to note that OSHClub is a private business contracted to the school and ultimately makes its own business decisions.

The school will now commence a formal tender process to secure a new OSHC provider for 2026. We are confident that a new provider will be in place and able to continue this essential service in the new year.

OSHClub has also confirmed that they will not be offering a holiday program in the September school holidays. We understand the significant impact this has on families and acknowledge the frustration this may cause. Unfortunately, these decisions are beyond the control or influence of the school. However, we will ensure that our recent experiences inform our selection of a new provider moving forward.

To support families the school is sharing some alternate holiday programs delivered by neighbouring services:

YMCA Children's Program 

Clubhouse Bootcamp

Theircare

We thank families for their understanding as we navigate this transition and will provide updates as soon as further information becomes available.

A Quick Reminder About School Phone Calls

When you receive a call from the school, please take a moment to listen to the entire voicemail message before calling back. Our staff members always leave detailed messages explaining who called and why they're calling.  

Listening to the full message first helps us serve you more efficiently and ensures you're connected directly to the right person without delay. This small step saves valuable time for both families and our school staff.

Phone System Update

Please note that our phone system will soon be updated to include a recorded message with menu options to help direct your call to the appropriate area. This improvement will further streamline our communication and reduce wait times.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us enhance our communication processes!

News from OSHClub

Parents & Friends News

Father's Day Stall

Monty’s Colour Fun Run coming 10th October 2025!

Simply go to www.myprofilepage.com.au and click onto the register button to create a cybersafe, online profile page.

Raise $10 to receive your first incentive prize or send your donations to one of the great causes on offer!

You can even earn free bonus donations!

Next Meeting

Please note that, in recognition of the busy lifestyles and other commitments of P&F members, our meetings will be reduced to approximately once a term. Families will continue to be notified of upcoming meetings, events and other updates via the school newsletter and/or Compass.

Our next meeting will be as follows.

Date: Tuesday 7th October 2025 (second week of Term 3)

Time: 7-8pm

Location: Adult Learning Centre, opposite the office.  Zoom link available upon request.

If you have any feedback, questions, would like to be added to our Parent Helper List, or would like to join P&F, please contact us on TPSpandfSecretary@gmail.com

The Parents & Friends Association thank you for your support.

Metal Recycling Fundraiser 

Lost Property

Our Lost Property cupboard is literally exploding at the seams again!   

If your child is missing any uniform, please feel free to visit our lost property cupboard.  

Unclaimed/unnamed items will be either be donated to our 2nd hand clothing cupboard or disposed of at the end of this term.

Term 3 Lunch Order Menu & Dates

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 3 2025

Orders are to be made via Compass by 11.45pm on Wednesday night prior to the day. 

NO late orders can be accepted.