School News
Chromebook Program 2023
Year 3-6 students at Trafalgar Primary School are required to purchase a Chromebook. This device will provide students with ongoing access to a wide range of digital learning opportunities and will be carried forward into the following years. This program provides every student with access to the internet and a range of digital learning opportunities. In recent years, teachers at Trafalgar Primary School have successfully incorporated online collaboration and digital learning into their teaching programs and we believe a one-to-one learning environment (where every student has continuous access to a personal computer) further enhances these successful teaching strategies.
This initiative presents outstanding opportunities to enrich our students’ learning experiences. We also believe digital learning opportunities are critical in the 21st century, preparing students for the modern workplace. With this opportunity comes clear expectations about students’ use and care of the device - students must use their Chromebooks in a mature and responsible way, consistent with our school’s core values: Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be a Learner.
Families will be required to purchase the device through the schools purchasing portal. A link to the current portal can be found on the school website or by going directly to https://trafalgarps.technologyportal.com.au/
Current device and pricing information
Pricing, model information, insurance and warranty details can be viewed on the portal by signing in with the access code “TPS2023”.
The portal has recently been updated and is now ready for our grade 2 families to purchase Chromebooks for next year.
A Parent Letter , has been sent home with all of the grade 2 students outlining the Chromebook Program we run at Trafalgar Primary School for grades 3 - 6.
Attached to this letter will be an Edunet information sheet outlining the Specifications of the new Chromebook, information on how to order and a frequently asked questions section.
If you require any further information, please contact the office or Edunet directly.
Breakfast Club
Our Breakfast Club Program is free to attend and aims to provide a warm and welcoming space for ALL students when they arrive at school. We are open from 8.15am to 8.45am daily.
Please note that Breakfast Club is not open until 8.15am.
It’s been another huge term in our Breakfast Club space. We continue to see around 100 happy smiling faces enjoying a healthy start to the day. Some of our students enjoy a full breakfast while others are happy to pop in, say hello and grab a milo. We would like to thank the sponsors who kindly donate towards our program every week. We ask that you support these local businesses who support us. We would also like to thank our school community who keep us supplied with Milo, jam and fresh fruit from their own fruit trees.
If you have a business that would like to be part of our Breakfast Club Program please contact the school office.
OUR BREAKFAST CLUB SPONSORS
Food Bank Victoria
Gracie’s Bakery Trafalgar
IGA Trafalgar
Baker’s Delight Morwell
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
This term we have had the help of William and Owen from grades 5 and 6 in our Breakfast Club. These two students have shown exceptional leadership within this role. William has been helping us most days this term with serving students Milos, letting us know when we need more toast or cheese toasties cooked and helping to clean up the space once we are finished. Owen has just started in his role and has been helping with cooking toast and cheese toasties as well as cleaning up. It has been a pleasure to have these two students join our Breakfast Club team this term.
FRESH FRUIT IN CLASSROOMS
Our first order from Foodbank will arrive on our first day back to school in Term 4. Fresh apples will be available in all classrooms for our students within the first week of school.
THE TRAF PANTRY
We have established The Traf Pantry to support families in our school community who may be in need of a little extra help. Whether it be on a weekly basis or a one off need, we are here to support you. All items are free to take and have been provided by Foodbank.
If you have any items you would like to contribute, please advise our lovely office staff.
Our Traf Pantry is located just past the school office. Shopping bags are provided. Our stock will be continually replenished so please only take what you need with each visit.
Foundation Enrollments 2023/2024 - Now Accepting
Big W - Free Books for Kids
Our popular Free Books for Kids program is coming back! There are 8 new titles available to collect each week starting Thursday 15 September, with no purchase necessary. In store only.
Frequently asked questions
What is Free Books for Kids?
Since 2019, we have been making books more accessible to all Australian families with our Free Books for Kids program. Every family is invited to collect a free book each week for 8 weeks during the campaign period when they visit their local BIG W store, with absolutely no purchase necessary. New titles will be released each Thursday after Free Books for Kids begins, and will be available nationally while stocks last.
When does Free Books start?
Our Free Books For Kids program is returning on 15th September, 2022. In stores only.
How do I get a Free Book?
Your health and safety is our priority, and we continue to offer a safe shopping experience in store. We are encouraging you to pick up a book near the front of the store themselves with hand sanitiser made available nearby.
Do I need to purchase anything to get a free book?
No, you do not need to purchase anything to get the free book - simply come in store to collect.
Game On Recycling
Game On Recycling is a pilot program that aims to create a national recycling scheme for sports equipment. That means rather than being thrown into landfills, tennis balls, inflates (basketballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, etc) and snow sports equipment will be recycled.
Benefits of a sustainable approach to managing sporting goods include: reduction in the size of landfills, conserving natural resources, generating employment opportunities in the recycling sector and more.
Learn more here Game On Recycling
Trafalgar High School has been listed as a collection point for used and damaged sporting goods to be recycled.
We have decided to join in by setting up a collection bin at our school for students and families to donate. So, if you have any old sporting equipment at home, bring it along to be recycled.
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