School News
Open Day Success
On Thursday 18th May we held our Open Day with great success.
Prospective foundation families had the opportunity to meet with staff and immerse themselves in Specialist classes. They visited class rooms working in real time and were able to experience Music, Art, Indonesian, PE and Literacy.
At the conclusion of the open day, a morning tea was held in our Breakfast Club so families could ask questions of the Principals and Foundation team.
Disability Inclusion - Education for All
From Term 3 2023 our school will begin introducing some changes to help us strengthen support for students with disability. Disability Inclusion will help our school better understand what our students need to help them learn and participate at school. It involves:
- a new Disability Inclusion Profile and school funding model to strengthen support for students with disability.
- more resources, training and coaching for our teachers and school staff about the best ways to support students with disability.
- From Term 3, the Disability Inclusion Profile will be available to help us identify the strengths, needs, and educational adjustments we can make to assist students with disability and additional learning needs.
- The Disability Inclusion Profile replaces the Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) application process.
Over the coming years, we will invite families of students who are currently part of the PSD, and other students with disability and additional learning needs, to participate in a meeting to complete a Disability Inclusion Profile. We will use new school funding and supports for more training and professional development for teachers and school staff, expert advice about disability, teachers and other staff to help plan and deliver changes for students, and resources to support learning.
The new Disability Inclusion approach ensures our school is better able to support students with disability and additional learning needs. Trafalgar Primary School is excited to be part of Disability Inclusion and we look forward to continuing to support our students to learn and thrive.
If you have any questions about your child’s learning or Disability Inclusion, or need translation or interpreting assistance, please contact Naomi Landmeter (Assistant Principal).
For more information please view the DET Disability Inclusion Profile Policy.
Breakfast Club News!
What another fantastic few weeks in Breakfast Club this term!
We have had so 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!
Mrs Burns and Mrs Marslen are keen to begin recognising some of our amazing helpers, so this week marked the beginning of our Helper of the Week award, presented at this week’s assembly. 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.
Helper of the Week award!
This week’s Helper of the Week award has been presented to Mason Niklaus and Abigail Vandersteen. They have been wonderful helpers many mornings during our busy week, assisting with bringing in the dirty dishes tub, learning how to stack the dishwasher and even serving toast to our school community! It’s been wonderful watching them grow in confidence when attending our Breakfast Club program each morning!
Congratulations !
Care Packages and Milo Donations!
Due to our generous donations, Breakfast Club has been able to support many families this term 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.
Thank you again to all families who have generously donated tins of Milo to our Breakfast Club. Our students have absolutely loved the cold milos each morning. As cooler weather approaches and Breakfast Club begins to introduce warm Milos, any extra donations would be most appreciated!
Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge
Please find the link to the Premiers' Reading Challenge here.
Challenge:
Grade Prep - 2 - read or experience 30 books.
Grade 3 - 10 - read 15 books.
If you are interested in getting involved you can register on the link above, and be one of the thousands of children who participate every year.
Good Luck
Foundation Transition
Please follow this link for information about our 2024 Transition Program including school visits, parent informaiton sessions and tours.
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