| Date | Event |
| 9-13 February | Kindergarten Best Start (conducted during class time) |
| 12-13 February | Kindergarten parent & carer transition meetings with Mrs White |
| 16 February | Parramatta Eels school blitz visit |
| 16 February | Meet the Teacher Information Session for K-2 classes 3:15pm |
| 17 February | Meet the Teacher Information Session for 3-6 classes 3:15pm |
| 18 February | Swimming Carnival at Parramatta Aquatic Centre |
| 18 February | P&C meeting in the conference room 6:30pm – all welcome |
| 25 February | NRL gala day K-6 |
| 27 February | Clean Up Australia Day |
| 4 March | Zone Swimming Carnival |
| 5 March | Telopea Public School Upgrade - Community Information Session 2:30 - 4:00pm |
| 11-16 March | NAPLAN Years 3 & 5 |
| 16-20 March | Harmony Week |
| 18 March | P&C Meeting 6:30pm |
| 23 March | Dental Screening |
| 25-26 March | Term 1 Parent Teacher Interviews |
| 30 March | Whole School Assembly 2:15pm |
| 31 March | Combined SRE Easter Service |
| 1 April | School Photo Day |
| 2 April | Easter Hat Parade K-2 |
| 2 April | Last Day of School for Term 1 |
| 22 April | Students return for Term 2 |
Welcome back to school
I would like to extend a very warm welcome back to the 2026 school year at Telopea Public School. A special mention to the new families joining us for the very first time. We have started the school year with 141 students across 7 classes. This includes 19 new Kindergarten students. Each year, our little school continues to grow & this is testament to the wonderful work that goes on here each day and the incredible support we enjoy from our Telopea community. I look forward to working alongside each of you to ensure the very best outcomes for your children in 2026.
Students have been placed into their classes for the 2026 school year and have settled very well during the first week of school. Classes are formed based on enrolment numbers, along with consideration of the academic and social needs of the students. This year we have formed 3 composite classes, one in Stage 1 and two in Stage 3. In every class within the school, including the composite classes, we have a range of abilities, and teachers differentiate their program to meet each of the student's needs.
Staffing 2026
I would like to welcome Miss Emily Strada to our teaching staff. Miss Strada is teaching the Year 3 Wombats. The rest of the teaching and support staff remains much the same as last year. Please see a full list below.
High Expectations
We have started the school year by setting very high expectations for behaviour, attendance and learning. Teachers have supported students during the first weeks of school to reflect on our whole-school expectations of Be Safe, Be Responsible & Be a Learner. We explicitly teach what this looks like in the various areas of the school. I am so impressed with the strong start to the school year and commend the students on their positive behaviour during the early weeks of the year.
School Development Days
The staff had the opportunity to engage in extensive reflection on practice during the school development days at the beginning of the year. We undertook professional learning on explicit teaching, behavioural norms, data & assessment and social and emotional learning. Our Student Learning Support Officers attended a network professional learning day at Carlingford West Public School, learning about supporting student behaviour, mental health and wellbeing. I commend the staff on their commitment to ongoing learning and improvement.
School Improvements
During the school holidays, we had some improvement works undertaken at the school. We now have a new, manual front door to the administration building. This replaces the electronic door that we had ongoing issues with last year. There is no longer a need to buzz on arrival at the front door to the office - just push the handle and come in!
There was also more, major concreting work undertaken around D Block, including the installation of new, safer stairs, pathways and handrails. We expect this work to be complete in coming weeks. Once this happens, we will re-open pedestrian Gate 2 on Chestnut Ave.
Students have been enjoying playing on the new playground equipment which was completed at the very end of last year. We have named this area the "nature playground." K-2 students can access this area during the recess break and 3-6 at lunchtime. The activation of this un-used area of our school has proven to be a huge success, with so many options now available for our students during their break time.
Telopea Public School Upgrade
Schools Infrastructure will be holding a Community Information Session about the school upgrade on Thursday 5th March from 2:30pm until 4:00pm. Please save the date for this exciting event. More information will follow.
P&C Meetings
Our first P&C meeting for the year will be held on Wednesday 18th February at 6:30pm in the school conference room. I encourage all to come along. The P&C have some exciting initiatives planned for the year. The meetings are a great way to meet new people, hear about the things that are going on in the school and to get involved in the school community.
Communication with the school
Please feel comfortable to reach out to the school when needed. Our friendly office staff are available to help by phone or email. If you are concerned about your child's learning or social development, your first contact should be the class teacher. Please phone the office and the teacher will contact you by phone or to arrange a time to meet.
I am also always happy to help students and families when needed. I am in the playground most mornings or can be contacted by phoning or emailing the school.
Mrs Erin Dooley
Principal
Telopea Public School
