Principal's update

Hello everyone,

Here is the school newsletter for week four of term four.

This term we have two curriculum days and one public holiday, the students do not attend school on these days. Please note the change of date from 17 to 20 November

Monday 03 November - staff will be working on semester two reports
Tuesday 04 November - Melbourne Cup Day public holiday
Thursday 20 November - staff will be undertaking first aid training

If you have any questions or comments about anything, feel free to contact me.

Transition session for 2026 prep students

We held our final sandpit play transition session on Wednesday. It has been great to see the future preps getting to know each other as they play in the sand, visit the chicken and ducks and explore the school. The next stage of transition is the in class sessions with Kristie, our Pre/one teacher starting on the 19th of November

Formal transition days - children join the prep class without parents (parents welcome to remain onsite)

Wednesday 19 November 9.00-11.00

Wednesday 26 November 9.00-11.00

Tuesday 02 December 9.00-11.30

Tuesday 09 December 9.00-1.15

2026 enrolments - all year levels

For people still looking to enrol at a school for 2026, we are still running tours of the school and taking enrolments.

We are nearing our enrolment capacity, but with a larger than usual year 6 cohort leaving at the end of the year, next year we expect to be under the capacity and welcome enrolment enquiries from near and far - including people from outside the school zone.

If you or anyone you know is interested in knowing more about enrolling at Taradale PS, please contact me.

upcoming dates

03 November - Curriculum Day, student free day
04 November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
20 November - Curriculum Day, student free day
19 December - last day of term 1.00pm dismissal

Chris

Christopher Burgess

Principal