Upcoming Dates

Please note we are still awaiting confirmation of the Year 2 Camp details. I will advise asap. We will also confirm the interschool sports dates and add these early next term.

Year 5/6 Intergenerational Visit

When: Thursday 8th October 11:00am–12:00pm

Venue: Taradale Primary School

The Year 5/6 student will host the intergenerational visit. Visitors from the local nursing home drop in for a cup of tea and a chat with our students.

Off Site Evacuation Drill

When: Thursday 15th October

Venue: Taradale Primary School

As part of our Emergency Management Planning, the school will complete an offsite evacuation drill.

Year 5/6 P4P Session 1

When: Tuesday 20th October

Venue: Taradale Primary School

Bron from Dhelkaya Health visits the school to deliver the P4P (Preparation for Puberty) sessions.

School Nurse Visiting

When: Tuesday 20th October

Venue: Taradale Primary School

The Primary School Nursing Program is a free service offered to all Foundation children attending Primary School in Victoria. The program aims to assist in the early identification of children with potential health, wellbeing or development concerns which may impact on their education and offers screening (such as hearing, vision, speech, dental, motor skills) as well as advice, information and referral to other health and support services. More information is available on Compass or at the office.

Year 5/6 P4P Session 2

When: Tuesday 27th October

Venue: Taradale Primary School

Whole School Shelter in Place Drill

When: Friday 30th October

Venue: Taradale Primary School

As part of our Emergency Management Planning, the school will complete a Shelter In Place drill.

Report Writing Day (Curriculum Day)

When: Monday 2nd November

Venue: No students at school

Staff will have a report writing day. No students at school

Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

When: Tuesday 3rd November

Venue: No students at school

Public Holiday - No students at school

Year 5/6 P4P Session 3

When: Tuesday 10th November

Venue: Taradale Primary School

Year 5/6 Intergenerational Visit

When: Thursday 12th November 11:00am–12:00pm

Venue: Taradale Primary School

The Year 5/6 student will host the intergenerational visit. Visitors from the local nursing home drop in for a cup of tea and a chat with our students.

Prep Transition Session 1

When: Friday 13th November 9am to 11am

Venue: Taradale Primary School

This is the first of our formal Prep/Foundation transition sessions for students commencing school in 2027.

Year 5/6 P4P Session 4

When: Tuesday 17th November

Venue: Taradale Primary School

Prep Transition Session 2

When: Friday 20th November 9am to 11.30am

Venue: Taradale Primary School

This is the second of our formal Prep/Foundation transition sessions for students commencing school in 2027.

Year 5/6 Urban Camp

When: Wednesday 25th November to Friday 27th November

Venue: Urban Camp, Melbourne

Year 5/6 Camp will be held in Melbourne. Students will have the opportunity to explore the city and take part in a range of activities, including a visit to the Old Melbourne Gaol, ice skating, a trip to Melbourne Zoo and more.

Whole School Curriculum Day

When: Monday 30th November

Venue: No students at school

Staff will have a whole school professional learning and planning day. No students at school

Prep Transition Session 3

When: Thursday 3rd December 9am to 11.30am

Venue: Taradale Primary School

This is the third of our formal Prep/Foundation transition sessions for students commencing school in 2027.

Prep Transition Session 4 and Whole School Step Up

When: Tuesday 8th December 9am to 1:00pm

Venue: Taradale Primary School

This is the final formal Prep/Foundation transition session for students commencing school in 2027. It is also the whole school step up day, where all students across the school will spend time with their 2027 class and teacher.

Year 5/6 Intergenerational Visit

When: Thursday 10th December 11:00am–12:00pm

Venue: Taradale Primary School

The Year 5/6 student will host the intergenerational visit. Visitors from the local nursing home drop in for a cup of tea and a chat with our students.

End of Term 4

Term 4 will finish on Friday 18th December at 1:00pm.