Dear Families,

Our concert was a wonderful success. It was fantastic to have so many family members come along and enjoy the children’s performances. Congratulations to all of our students, they did an amazing job, we were so proud of you. A big thank you to all of our staff, your efforts were greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Filippa for all of her organising, everything ran very smoothly. Thank you also to Bridget Ewart for her help with choreography and Fleur Ferguson for being our photographer . Fleur has very generously provied us with a link so that families are able to download photos.

https://fleurfergusonphotography.pic-time.com/sJZ956EqpyxXj

ORIENTATION DAY

Tuesday 10th December is Orientation Day. All students from Foundation to Grade 5 will spend from 9am till 12.30 in their new classroom for 2025. At the beginning of the day, they are to line up outside their classroom for 2025. Students will be informed of their class for 2025 on Monday afternoon.

School Captain Speeches will commence at 1:10pm in the Central Learning Space followed by the voting process. At 2.15pm students will join House Meetings to elect their House Captains for 2025. Parents are welcome to attend and watch the speeches. Leadership positions will be announced at the Final Assembly on Thursday 19th of December.

KINDER ORIENTATION

Kinder students meet Mrs Bathman & Mrs Wilkinson in the Adventure Playground at 9am.
A packed lunch and water bottle is required.
Please ensure students have a hat for our recess and lunch breaks.
The Orientation for the Kinder students is the same as the rest of the school 9am-1pm.

KINDER PARENT INFORMATION SESSION

• Tuesday the 10th of December

• Toolamba PS Multipurpose Room (first room opposite the Adventure Playground)

12:30-1:00pm

• Students will be supervised in the Adventure Playground until the conclusion of the Information Session at 1pm.

• Students are to be collected at 1pm from the Adventure Playground at the conclusion of the Information Session.

FUNFIELDS

On Wednesday 11th December, Grade 6 students will get to enjoy a trip to Funfields as a way of celebrating their final year at Toolamba P.S.

ASPIRATIONS DAY

Our Grade 5 students will attend Aspirations Day at the GSSC on Friday 13th December. They will have the opportunity to participate in activities which will broadened their knowledge around career possibilities. They will spend time in the science lab, the enterprise building, and the home economics room.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

The Grade 6 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Wednesday evening 18th December, starting promptly at 5:30 PM. Grade 6 students are required to arrive at school by 5:15 PM to ensure they are prepared for the event.

The ceremony is expected to run for approximately one hour. This special occasion provides an opportunity for our Grade 6 students to reflect on their time at Toolamba Primary School and share their aspirations for the future.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone together!

STAFFING 2025

We are delighted to announce that Filippa Kimmorley has been reappointed as the Acting Principal for 2025. I will continue in my role as Principal, working four days a week, with Filippa stepping in as Acting Principal every Friday. We look forward to another successful year under this arrangement.

CONGRATULATIONS

Last weekend, Jake and Alex raced in the 4th and final round in the series of the Joyride Rookie Cup, Victoria’s premier junior downhill mounts in bike racing series. Located at their home track of Mt Major, the boys rode in heavy rain and mud on Saturday, only to be followed by a clear and sunny race day Sunday. Both competing in the U11 division, Alex placed 10th in his very first race, from 23 riders, and Jake made the podium in the same age catering, finishing 2nd. Jake raced in all 4 rounds, and with a culmination of points, finished 3rd overall for the series, against the best junior downhill riders in Victoria. A huge achievement, and a fantastic result for all his efforts.

OUT OF BOUNDS

The Frog Bog and all plantation areas are currently out of bounds following a snake sighting earlier this week. Teachers have discussed seasonal snake safety with all classes, emphasizing what to do if a snake is encountered. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in ensuring a safe environment during this time of year when snakes are more active.

Have a lovely weekend,

Regards Heather

Birthday Week