Hello everyone,

Here is the newsletter for week four of term three.

Reminder: 2024 Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey:

To date we have had 16 responses or 23 % of parents/carers

WE WANT OUR PARENTS / CAREGIVERS / GUARDIANS TO TELL US WHAT THEY THINK!

Our school is conducting the annual Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey offered by the Department of Education and is seeking your feedback. The survey is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behaviour, and student engagement. The survey is optional, but we encourage and appreciate your participation.

Our school will use the survey results to assist in identifying areas for improvement and professional development needs in the school, to target school planning and improvement strategies.

The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey will be open online until

Friday 30 August 2024.

All families are invited to participate in the survey.

The survey will be conducted online, only takes 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones.

A link to complete the survey has been sent via Compass

School photos

School photos will take place on Tuesday 13 August from 9.00am

Ordering information has been posted on Compass

Community junior sport

See the Community updates page for new links to junior sport opportunities

2024 and beyond enrolments, school zone and school capacity

This term we welcomed three new students to our school and I have conducted a number of tours for enrolment at all year levels. The school has again been asked to enforce the neighbourhood zone when at capacity - we are not at capacity and currently have room for a few more students. At capacity anyone residing within the neighbourhood catchment and siblings of current students are guaranteed entry to Taradale PS, other enrolments are subject to class capacity.

We are still taking enrolments for 2024 Preps and other years.

Prep enrolments were due by the 26th of July inline with Government guidelines, but we can still accept enrolments.

If you know of anyone looking to enrol at Taradale, please let them know we aren't full and that we can accept enrolments from outside the neighbourhood catchment/zone.

Answers with Dr Justin Coulson | Championing Neurodiversity – Happy Families

The DoE Student Support Services staff have suggested the following Neurodiversity session which may be of interest to parents: click on the link for further info and to register: Answers with Dr Justin Coulson | Championing Neurodiversity – Happy Families

Date: August 19 Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm AEST Cost: $35

Helping Your Child Thrive in a Neurotypical World

Life for a neurodiverse child is a journey of highs and lows, marked by the joy of mastering new skills and the challenges of setbacks. As their parent or teacher, your support is crucial.

Educators, parents, and carers of children who are diagnosed as neurodiverse, are undergoing assessment, or are suspected to be neurodiverse are invited to join us for Championing Neurodiversity. This empowering webinar is designed to equip you with practical insights and strategies to help children with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse conditions flourish.

Dr. Justin Coulson will help you:

Celebrate the unique strengths of your neurodiverse child
Support your child’s individual needs
Provide better behavioural and emotional support
Improve communication and social skills
Build resilience in your neurodiverse child
Encourage collaboration and advocacy

Whether you’re a parent or teacher, this webinar will provide the knowledge, encouragement, and community support needed to help neurodiverse children thrive in a neurotypical world. Join us to make a positive impact on their lives, helping them grow, succeed, and find joy in their journey.

2025 Taradale Calendar

The Parents and Friends Group has had a 2025 calendar printed. The calendar is full of beautiful pictures of Taradale and lists local dates. The calendar is available for purchase from the school office for $12-. A sample copy is also available for viewing.

Breakfast Club - updated

Currently we are able to offer breakfast Club on Tuesday and Friday. Belle is no longer able to assist on Thursday due to other commitments - thanks for the time you have spent at Breakfast Club Belle

If you are available please add your name to the roster for other days please do so. If you are unable to use the Google doc, please let me know and I can add your name.

Without the help of wonderful volunteers we are unable to run the Breakfast Club

The more days we can run Breakfast Club, the more often children attend. You can use the link below to add your name. If the link doesn't work for you, you can email me dates that you are available and I will add them

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lpb0Xy9bmjXjt-wPEwoyi4xl7_c1A4lkowDNP-YqIJc/edit

upcoming dates

Tuesday 13 August school photos
Wear it Purple Day Friday 30 August
whole school swimming/water safety 02-07 September
year 3/4 camp 11-13 September

Chris

Christopher Burgess

Principal