Learning @ TPPS 

Maths Competition Results

Along with TPPS’s exciting year of results in Maths Talent Quest, we have recently received exciting results from some other mathematics competitions that our students have participated in throughout the course of the year.

Maths Olympiad

Maths Olympiad is an inter-school competition that has been specifically designed to stimulate and challenge high potential and high achieving students in Years 5 and 6. It provides an opportunity for students from around Australia and New Zealand to compete as part of a team while striving for individual excellence. 

For the fourth year straight, Templestowe Park finished in the top 25% of all teams who participated.  Additionally, the following students achieved outstanding results, receiving individual awards for their efforts:

Zain P (Highest Score and Top 10%)

Lucas T (Top 10%)

Nathan K (Top 25%)

Hamish O (Top 25%)

Ellie K (Top 25%)

Chanumi F (Top 25%)

Oscar Y (Top 25%)

Bryan X (Top 25%)

Panav P (Top 25%)

Abbie S (Top 25%)

Melbourne University Maths Competition

This year, the Melbourne University Maths Competition had a record number of entries from across the state.  Any project entered and accepted into this competition is of an incredibly high standard. All our students have worked extremely hard on their presentations and should all be commended for the excellent work that they have produced.

Congratulations to the following students who received Merit awards for their exceptional entries:

Oscar Y

Nathan B

Aiden W

Harry H

Lucas T

Danny M

James K

Miranda W

Ellie K

Isabella H

Chloe A

Abby C

A big thank you to Michelle Abrey, our High-Ability Practice Leader, and the Grade 5/6 teachers for their support in these programs.  The students’ successes couldn’t be achieved without your support. 

Grade 1 News

Grade 1 Camp, a wonderful evening, was very magical because there was a funny magician called Rickel and a smoking stick called Wally. Next, we ate yummy pizza and watched a movie ‘Bee’ at the same time. We also had an icy-pole. After that we also got popcorn.  By Dylan 1FB

I loved Grade 1 Camp because I loved the magic show. I kept the magic paper bag. Inside there was an invisible ball. I put the ball inside the bag, but the magic did not work well. I said “Abra Cadabra Falalalal Alacazaam” but it didn’t work! By Kyan 1FB 

Grade 1 Camp was fun because we got to wear our PJ’s. We got to see a cool magician named Rackel. We ate pizza and watched the movie called ‘The Bee Movie’. While we were watching the movie we had lemonade flavored icy poles.  By Dakota 1D

First at camp we saw a magician that did heaps of cool stuff, but I think I knew how she did one of those tricks. Next, we got pizza. ine had pineapples and it was so yummy! After that we watched ‘The Bee Movie’ and ate lemonade icy poles.  By Liam 1D

Camp, a fun place, is a good time to hang out with friends. At camp there was a magic show. Raquel did a trick with Wally the wand! We got popcorn, an icy pole and pizza. By Aurora 1W

At Grade 1 camp, we got to start off with a little bit of music so we were dancing a lot. After that the magician Raquel came in the hall and was showing us her magic wand Wally. When she wasn’t looking Wally shot out of her hand!  Natalia 1W

Grade 2 News

This term, the Grade 2 students have been exploring the topic ‘Why are some Australian animals endangered and how can we help them?’ as part of our Inquiry unit.

On Wednesday 5th November, we were lucky to have Wildlife Xposure visit our school for a very special incursion! Students had the incredible opportunity to meet and learn about a range of endangered Australian animals, including the brush-tailed bettong, squirrel glider, python and even a saltwater crocodile. They were thrilled to touch and observe these amazing creatures up close while learning how we can help protect their habitats.

Australian Endangered Animals

Grade 2 students have worked extremely hard on their Australian endangered animal dioramas for Inquiry. Creativity, persistence, and pride were displayed by all the students, and we would love for you to come and see their wonderful work. The dioramas are displayed outside the Art Room.