School News
Thank You to Direct Chemist Outlet Trafalgar for Supporting Our Lunchtime Clubs
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Direct Chemist Outlet Trafalgar for their generous donation of children’s toys to support our Lunchtime Clubs program. These toys will provide students with new opportunities to play, connect with friends, and enjoy a variety of activities during their break times.
Community support like this helps make our Lunchtime Clubs a welcoming and engaging space for students. We greatly appreciate the kindness and generosity shown to our school.
Our Behaviour Curriculum: Inclusion Means Shared Standards
At Trafalgar Primary School, we believe that inclusion means every student is a valued part of our community. One important way we create this sense of belonging is through shared standards for behaviour and learning.
Inclusion does not mean having different rules for different students. Instead, it means that everyone belongs to the same community and works toward the same expectations. When expectations are clear and applied consistently, school becomes more predictable and fair. This helps students feel safe, respected, and confident about what is expected of them.
Of course, students sometimes have reasons for their behaviour. They may be tired, frustrated, worried, or finding their learning difficult. These reasons are real and important, and they should always be taken seriously by the adults who support them. However, understanding a reason does not always mean removing a consequence. A reason helps us understand what happened, but it does not necessarily excuse the behaviour.
If exceptions become too common, expectations quickly become unclear. Students begin to wonder where the boundaries really are, and the system can start to feel unfair to those who are doing the right thing under the same pressures. For this reason, schools must be careful that exceptions remain rare, thoughtful, and based on clear evidence, rather than on the moment or the situation.
This does not mean ignoring student needs. In fact, it is the opposite. Compassion and consistency must work together. When a student is struggling, we look closely at what support they might need; whether that is learning support, wellbeing support, or adjustments to help them succeed. But this support sits alongside expectations, not instead of them.
By holding clear and consistent standards while also providing support, we protect both dignity and fairness. Students learn that their circumstances are understood, but that responsibility still matters. Over time, this helps build the kind of school culture where every student knows they belong, where boundaries are trusted, and where learning can thrive.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - CAMPS, SPORTS and EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club at Traf Primary School is off to an incredible start this year! Our kitchen has been buzzing with activity as we prepare hot, fresh toast and delicious cheese toasties alongside yummy Milo's and cereal, ensuring every student begins their day with a nutritious breakfast!
Due to our generous sponsors, Breakfast Club continues to be able to support our students with breakfast and also provide Care Packages for families. We would like to personally thank IGA Trafalgar, Gracie's Bakery, Baker's Delight Mid Valley and Foodbank for their generous donations and support again this year.
If you or a family you know could benefit from a free Care Package, please visit our School Office or see Mrs Marslen. We'd also be grateful for any donations of Milo or jam!
Looking forward to seeing you all for Brekky!
Mrs Marslen
Brekky Club MasterChef
Morning Heroes: Our Breakfast Club Helpers
A big thank you to our amazing student helpers who make our Breakfast Club run like clockwork each morning! Your dedication, teamwork, and positive energy help ensure every student starts their day with a nutritious meal and a smile. We couldn't do it without you!
Term 1 Lunch Order Information
Parents & Friends Committee News
Pizza Rolls
This year 204 students and 7 staff ordered 235 pizza rolls during the school athletics carnival. We raised $1645 before costs, which is a great outcome for our fundraising efforts.
This year Hawaiian became the new favourite, with 94 rolls sold. After several years in first place, Margarita was knocked back to a close second with 86 rolls sold, followed by 55 BBQ rolls. Thank you to Baker's Delight for delivering rolls straight to the track ready for fuss-free sorting. We hope that students enjoyed their special lunch, and we look forward to providing pizza rolls again in the near future.
Hot Cross "Bun-raiser"
Only 10 days left to jump on Compass Canteen and order your Missen Link hot cross buns for our Easter fundraiser! Orders close Monday 23rd March, 5pm sharp. We have some exciting options available:
Classic - Traditional, choc chip, and triple choc chip
Favourites - Caramel white choc chip, raspberry white choc chip and fairy bread (rainbow)
Filled - Custard, jam and unicorn fart (bubble gum)
Delivery date: Friday 27th March
Our Parent Helpers will deliver orders to classrooms ready to take home at the end of the day. Larger orders (over 6 packs) can be collected from the school office at the end of the day.
Get your orders in quick to avoid missing out! Sorry, no gluten free varieties available due to baking limitations. Jam and traditional varieties are dairy free (made with margarine).
P&F - Survey
Entries are still open for our survey. Please click HERE to open the Google Form and complete the questions to let us know your thoughts.
We have a $25 VISA gift card to be given to one lucky person - complete the survey to go into the draw! The winner will be contacted directly and announced in the school newsletter at the end of Term 1.
Friday Funnies
Here's some puns to get you through the weekend.
- What do nuclear plants serve their workers for the Labour Day party? ... Fission chips.
- Why are locksmiths allowed to stay open on Labour Day? ... They are key workers.
- If you don't have to work on Labour Day, shouldn't it be called No Labour Day?
Get to know your Committee
Each newsletter we will introduce someone on our committee. Next is our Treasurer, Elly Goodman.
Elly Goodman - Treasurer
Hi everyone! I have a Year 1 student at school this year (go McGregor!) and this is my second year with P&F. I have enjoyed being part of the events and the broader school community and I am excited to take on the role of Treasurer this year. Outside of school, I am doing kinder drop-offs, working, gardening and being bossed around by a cat and our 6 chickens.
We have one more office bearer to introduce, in the last newsletter for this term. In term 2 we'll introduce some of our general committee by answering some frequently asked questions, following attendance at our April meeting. If parents or students have any questions related to P&F, please email them across and we'll try to answer as many as we can.
Next Meeting
Our next meeting is as follows:
Date: Tuesday 28th April
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Adult Learning Centre, Trafalgar Primary School, opposite the office with a Zoom link also available upon request. Please sign in at the office first.
We are trialling opening up the meeting room from 6.30pm onwards for any parents that would like to catch up for a chat and BYO cuppa beforehand. All welcome.
New members for our Committee and Parent Helpers List are always welcome - membership is free and you choose how involved you'd like to be. Reach out to us if you'd like to join and be a part of the fun this year.
If you have any feedback, questions, would like to be added to our Parent Helper List, or would like to join P&F for 2026, please contact us:
- via email - TPSpandfSecretary@gmail.com
- or via our Google Contact form - link HERE.
THEIRCARE News
Lost Property
Our lost property room is overflowing! Please take a moment to check if your child is missing any uniform or clothing items.
The lost property cupboard is open for families to visit at any time.
Any unclaimed or unnamed items will be donated to our second-hand clothing cupboard or disposed of at the end of this term.