Thank you to the parents and carers who took the time to complete the Community Engagement Survey earlier this term. The responses about all aspects of our school were overwhelmingly positive with a common theme being the supportive, inclusive learning environment and high-quality, caring teaching staff. Parents and carers appreciated the smaller class sizes, the school grounds and learning environment, the rigorous teaching and learning program and the clear, friendly communication from the administration staff. A special feature of Telopea Public School that was mentioned in the survey was the value of the community initiatives in the school including the breakfast club, gardening activities, SaCC program and opportunities for parent interaction that comes with being a small school. We will certainly continue to build on these strengths as we move through the school year.
Parents and carers also made some valuable suggestions about ways in which we can improve. A summary of these suggestions is listed here:
I am currently working with the teaching and administration staff to address each of these suggestions and will endeavor to include them in future planning for Telopea Public School.
It is worrying to see the driving behaviour of some parents and carers at drop off and pick up time in Chestnut Ave. Teachers have worked hard this term reminding students of road safety rules. Please support us in keeping our students safe by ensuring you park safely, avoid double parking and take the time to get out of the car and escort your child across the road by holding their hand. A reminder that the curb adjacent to the school on Chestnut Ave is a no parking zone.
The Telopea Public School’s Mother’s Day stall was a success!
Many students visited the library and purchased a gift. Thank you for supporting our Mother’s Day Stall. The profit raised goes towards the SRC $500 fundraising goal for playground sport’s equipment. It is with joy that we announced a profit of $138.10. We certainly are on track to reaching our goal. A special thank you to the teachers for purchasing the products and setting up the stall, and for assisting with the student’s purchases, in particular Mrs Vasilareas, Mrs Andonenas, Miss Limburg and Miss Roberts.
Ms Michie
As one of his final gestures before going on leave (and to support the students in the National Premiers Reading challenge), Mr McGowen gave permission for the purchase of a number of new books for the library. The students now have access to over 180 new titles, many by Australian authors, that were recommended for the challenge. They have expressed great enthusiasm and eagerly started borrowing our beautiful, new books.
We look forward to celebrating Book Week next term, with even more choices of new books. Stay tuned...
Ms Limburg
Teacher Librarian
Tristan's (Year 2) family recently donated a beautiful piano to TPS. We thank them very much for such a generous donation to our school. If you happen to be walking past Mrs White's office and hear some lovely piano tunes, it's most likely the very talented Tristan!
Be the buzz: Help save Parramatta’s bees and other pollinators!
What: The School Holiday program offers a positive, practical and scalable initiative that provides knowledge on local endangered plants and pollinators - and importantly, skills that can implement this knowledge to help regenerate your local area.
Where: TBC
When: Monday 3rd & Thursday 6th July
10:00 am to 11:15 am (3-7 years) and 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm (8 years +)
Who: Delivered by Planting Seeds Australia
More Info: Look out for more details here!
''Success through Endeavour''