School News
Walk to School Competition
Walk to School Competition 2023 was held this week.
Every morning this week our students met our Principal Team at Balfour Park at 8.30am to walk to school, and by doing we have the chance to win some cool prizes for our school.
Well done to everyone who participated. 1st 2nd and 3rd places will be announced in our next newsletter.
Breakfast Club
We continue to have many students visit us in the mornings for delicious toasties, cereals and milos to help kick start their learning day! It’s also been wonderful to be inundated with so many students eager to volunteer their time to help make Breakfast Club an amazing experience for all!
If your child is keen to be a Breakfast Club helper, they are welcome to see Mrs Burns or Mrs Marslen to join our growing roster of amazing volunteers.
Breakfast Club Helpers from last few weeks S Owen and S Clarke, J Edwards and O Hoiles and A Bourne.
Care Packages and Milo Donations!
Due to our generous donations, Breakfast Club continues to support many families through the provision of Care Packages. Our Traf Pantry (found in the Gym Foyer), continues to be stocked with many excellent products, available to anyone - and they’re free!
If you would like to receive a Care Package or know of a family who may benefit, feel free to drop into our School Office, see Mrs Burns or Mrs Marslen.
A shout out goes to those who generously donate goods to our breakfast club , IGA Trafalgar, Bakers Delight Morwell, Gracies Bakery Trafalgar, RTL Morwell.
Thank you again to all families who have generously donated tins of Milo to our Breakfast Club. Our students have absolutely loved the warm milos each morning. Any extra donations are always appreciated!
Wellways
SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION WITH 12 MONTHS FREE INTERNET AT HOME
The Australian Government has established the School Student Broadband Initiative to provide free home internet for one year for up to 30,000 eligible families with school-aged students.
The initiative aims to boost education opportunities. NBN Co is leading the rollout of this initiative across the country.
How the School Student Broadband Initiative can help your child
Children who can access online learning at home as part of their education are more likely to engage in classroom activities.
Access to fast internet at home can also support children to build their digital skills, learn how to safely use the internet and take part in a world that is more reliant on digital technology.
Eligibility
To be eligible, families must:
· have a child living at home enrolled in an Australian school in 2023
· not have an active National Broadband Network internet service at their home* (having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility)
· live in a premises that can access the National Broadband Network through a standard connection. NBN Co will check this for you after you apply
· register interest with your school and complete a consent form to be assessed for eligibility.
*If an address has been disconnected within 14 days prior to an eligibility check – the address will be classified as ineligible. There may be cases where exceptions can be made, please contact the School Student Broadband Initiative team at SSBI@education.vic.gov.au to discuss further.
How the School Student Broadband Initiative works
If you are eligible, your home internet service will be provided at no cost for one year with a participating internet provider over the National Broadband Network. Each internet provider has its own step-by-step process to get you connected, which may involve you providing identification.
Once you sign up, the internet provider will help you set up your connection. The initiative does not include devices such as a computer or tablet. Other members of your household can use the internet service provided through this initiative.
The one-year period will start from the day your service is activated with your chosen provider. At the end of the one-year period, you will not be placed onto a paid service by your internet provider without your consent. The Australian Government is considering options beyond the one-year free period.
How to apply
· Ask your school for a copy of the School Student Broadband Initiative consent form.
· Complete the consent form and return to the school.
· NBN Co will use student address details on the consent form to confirm eligibility.
· If you are eligible, NBN Co will issue a voucher for your family to use to sign up with a participating internet provider. This will be provided to you by your school.
Please note: NBN Co will review the home address for eligibility. No personal information other than your main home address will be shared with NBN Co. Please see the consent form for details about how personal information will be used.
Find out more
For more information about the School Student Broadband Initiative, visit
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au
Trivia Night
Thank You to all the families and school staff that supported our Trafalgar Primary School Parents and Friends Trivia Night. We had a fantastic night of games, trivia, raffles, food and laughs. We also raised a total of $2144.14 to go towards experiences and equipment for our students.
We thank our sponsors that helped make the night a roaring success. Thank you also to the Trafalgar Bowling Club who were wonderful hosts. Lastly thank you to our committee members Shane and Gaby Paynter who ran the Trivia Night.
If you would like to be a part of the Parents and Friends Committee please join our AGM on Wednesday 6th Dec at the Trafalgar Primary School. Thank you again to every one involved for making the night great fun and a successful fundraising mission.
