| Date | Event |
| 11-17 March | NAPLAN Years 3 & 5 |
| 17 March | P&C Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser |
| 18 March | Harmony Day |
| 18 March | P&C Meeting 6:30pm |
| 23 March | Dental Screening |
| 24 March | Author visit |
| 25-26 March | Term 1 Parent Teacher Interviews |
| 30 March | Whole School Assembly 2:15pm - all welcome |
| 31 March | Combined SRE Easter Service |
| 1 April | School Photo Day |
| 2 April | Easter Hat Parade K-2 |
| 2 April | Creatures and Country Incursion 3-6 |
| 2 April | Last Day of School for Term 1 |
| 22 April | Students return for Term 2 |
We are now well into Term 1 with all students and classes settled into teaching and learning programs each day. It has been a busy term so far, both in and out of the classroom. Last week, we enjoyed a visit from Cathy Brennan, the Executive Director of Metropolitan North Public Schools. Cathy had the opportunity to tour the school grounds, visit some classrooms and talk to teachers and students. She was so impressed with our school and commended us on the positive, engaged and enthusiastic learners she saw in every classroom. A special thank you to Matias & Amber, our Vice Captains, who did a wonderful job welcoming Cathy and telling her all about how we inspire excellence at Telopea Public School.
Telopea Public School upgrade
Last week we hosted a community information session with Schools Infrastructure on the Telopea Public School upgrade. The design plans for our new hall were on display, with an opportunity for community members to ask questions related to this exciting development. Thank you to all who were able to come along. For those who could not make it, the posters are on display in the office foyer. Please feel welcome to come and have a look. Community members can also stay updated on the progress of the development, by visiting this webpage:
Student Success
Congratulations Pippa & Youssef, our School Captains, who are representing our school on the Director's Student Representative Council. On Monday this week, they attended the first meeting at James Ruse High School, along with other school leaders from our network of schools. They had the opportunity to discuss issues that matter to them and to contribute to the shaping of future directions for our public schools.
Our Year 6 student leadership team spent a day at the Department of Education office in Parramatta as part of a student leadership development program. Thank you to Mrs Tadros for accompanying them and congratulations to our student leaders for their conduct and in embracing this opportunity for leadership development.
Another congratulations goes to the 11 students who represented our school at the Zone Swimming Carnival last week. It is so wonderful to see the progression of our students into the representative levels of the various sporting programs. Two years ago, we sent 1 student to the Zone Carnival. To have 11 students qualify this year is a wonderful achievement for the school. Congratulations Telopea!
Student Attendance
A reminder as we head into the last month of Term 1, about the importance of attendance at school every day. Our whole school attendance rate currently sits at 90.1%. At our school we strive for at least 95% attendance for every student to maximise learning and life outcomes. Where possible, parents and carers are encouraged to schedule appointments and travel outside of school hours. Please reach out to me, or the class teacher if you need assistance from the school in improving your child's attendance rate. Keep an eye out soon for an exciting end of term attendance challenge.
Erin Dooley
Principal
