Trafalgar Primary School and Early Learning Centre

Principals Message

Trafalgar Primary School Open Day

We are pleased to advise that Trafalgar Primary School is a Fee Free School. There are no fees or booklists to pay, all school materials are provided.  Families will be asked only to cover the cost of camps, and excursions.

 

We are also conscious that times have been tough. We offer help to families suffering hardship, and ensure that no student misses out on camps, excursions, and other activities through financial pressure. We also help struggling families with uniform.

 

Trafalgar Primary School is accepting enrolments now. Further information about the school including tours and information sessions can be found on our website or by contacting our friendly team on 5633 1566.

For more information or to book a tour of our school, please visit https://www.trafps.vic.edu.au

 

TRAFALGAR PRIMARY SCHOOL BREAKFAST CLUB

 

Trafalgar Primary School has launched a School Breakfast Club program in partnership with Foodbank Victoria.  This gives students access to healthy, nutritious food to help them better engage in the classroom across the school day.

The program provides any student at Trafalgar Primary School with a free breakfast as well as lunches targeted to students in need.  The school is now providing food packages to families in need.

 

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS

 

Trafalgar Primary School provides students with a performing arts program that has been developed over many years. They have recently added a number of specialist qualified instrumental teachers and can offer lessons in most instruments as well as Dance and Drama.

 

OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE (0SHC)

 

Trafalgar Primary School has partnered with YMCA Children’s Programs for Outside School Hours Care services that support their school community.

 

Their services include:

  • Before and after school: 6.30am – 8.45am / 3.25pm – 6pm . Program available daily during the school term.
  • Pupil free days available when school is closed for staff development sessions: 6.30am – 6pm
  • School Holiday Program: full days of care available outside the school term

These services are an ideal solution for busy families, providing a fun, friendly and relaxed environment for children to grow and learn beyond the classroom. 

To enrol your child, contact 0456 660 042 or email trafalaroshc@ymca.org.au

 

SPORT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 

Our Sport and Physical Education program focuses on building healthy habits, physical fitness, sporting ability and building positive character traits, such as: Fair Play, Sportsmanship, Resilience, Team work, Coachability, and Leadership.

 

Every student is also offered free swimming lessons through our swimming program.

 

Students have represented our school across a wide variety of at interschool competitions such as: soccer, AFLX, swimming, athletics, tennis &  lawn bowls. 

 

The program is designed to:

  • develop fundamental motor skills into sport specific skills and apply them in games and sport, both as individuals and with other people.
  • understand the values and traditions of sport in the community.
  • work co-operatively with team members in a variety of roles.
  • apply fair play concepts.
  • enjoy and be enthusiastic about participating in sport.
  • learn about the importance of rules.
  • develop leadership qualities.

Our doors will be open to all prospective foundation students for our open day showcasing what Trafalgar Primary School has to offer.

 

Your child will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Specialist classes that will be running during this time for you and your child to experience and interact in.  This will include visiting Music, Art, Indonesian, PE and Literacy classes with your child.

 

At the conclusion of the open day, morning tea will be available at our Breakfast Club so you can enjoy a friendly cuppa with parents and see how our Breakfast Club is run. 

 

Date:  Thursday 18th May

Time:  10am – 11am

Morning Tea: 11am – 11.30am

Children must attend with a parent or guardian.

 

 

Please contact Trafalgar Primary School Office to register your interest on 56331566

 

Junior School Council

 

Application Process - Due 12th May 2023

 

TPS Junior School Council - Aim

To promote positive student wellbeing with authentic student participation and decision making over matters that affect them.

 

Australian Student Wellbeing Framework - Connection to JSC

Students are active participants in their own learning and wellbeing, feel connected and use their social and emotional skills to be respectful, resilient and safe.

 

Child Safe Standard - Connection to JSC

Standard 3: Child and student empowerment

Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.

  • to develop a culture that encourages participation and responds to what students say.
  • give students opportunities to participate, and respond to their contributions to strengthen confidence and engagement.

 

Commitment:

Before applying for a position on Junior School Council students need to clearly understand what they are committing too. Please read and discuss this information with your child.

 

2023 JSC Student Selection Criteria: 

Students will self nominate to the members of the Principal Team and a selected member of the 3/4 and 5/6 teaching teams.

Students must address the following criteria in any way that can be submitted to the Principal Team, for example: email, letter, video, slide, recording etc. To be submitted by COB Friday 12th May 2023

  • How do I demonstrate the school values of:
    • Be Safe
    • Be a Learner
    • Be Respectful
  • Why would you like to be a Junior School Council representative?

 

 

12 students (possibly 6x Year 4 and 6x Year 5) will be selected by the Principal Team and the selected 3-6 teaching team members to form the 2023 TPS JSC.

 

TPS Junior School Council - Ongoing Commitments

The below is an example of commitments 

 

  • Weekly lunchtime meeting - time and day TBA with a member of the Prin or 3-6 PLC Teams. 
  • Fortnightly Student News update in the school newsletter 
  • 1 day each week, planned lunchtime activity to be announced at the previous week’s school assembly. 
    • For example: board game day in the library.
  • 1 day each fortnight, planned kitchen special to be announced at the previous week’s school assembly. 
    • For example: 
      • During winter, Hot Chocolate Day - 50 cents each
      • During summer, icypole day - 50 cents each
  • 1 day per month, planned school theme day 
    • For example:
      • July - PJ day - gold coin donation
      • August - Footy Colours Day -gold coin donation
  • Promote other school events and activities throughout the year as per the school calendar. 
  • Promote and fundraise for charities where applicable and agreed upon by the Principal Team and school community. 
    • For example:
      • MND Big Freeze
  • Report to the School Council via the School Captains (Co-opted Community Members)

 

Note: 

Fundraising from the JSC will be collated and the JSC students with the support of the Principal and 3-6 teaching teams will decide what the funds will be spent on in the interests of student wellbeing.