Dear Parents and Carers,
Last week I had the privilege of attending the
NSW Primary Principal’s Annual Conference.
This was a wonderful opportunity for me to
learn about current educational research and
best practice from world leading experts.
Amongst the speakers were Dr Simon
Breakspear who illustrated ways to lead
meaningful progress in NSW Primary Schools,
Bill Lucas who has researched how to develop
creative thinking in all learners and how to
assess it and Sally Dominguez who provided a
framework for building innovation in schools. I
will be sharing this knowledge with the staff
over the coming weeks.
Central Coast Public Education Awards in
Recognition of World Teachers’ Day 2017 -
Congratulations to Mrs Kable who was
nominated by the teaching staff for this year’s
award. Mrs Kable is an amazing teacher who
shares her knowledge and experience with all
staff, ensuring the best learning outcomes for
our students. This evening I will have the
pleasure of accompanying her to a dinner at
Mingara Recreation Club.
World Teachers’ Day - Last Friday was World
Teacher’s Day. This special day focuses
attention on the work teachers do to support
all students in achieving their personal best. I
would like to acknowledge the staff at Tacoma
P.S. as they are without doubt the most
dedicated teachers I have had the pleasure of
working with. Congratulations to each and
30 Oct—1 Nov
Stage 2 Aussie Bush Camp
30 Oc t—3 Nov
School Swimming Scheme
3 November
Grandparents Day
K-2 Choir at Assembly
9 November
Wyong Chess
10 November
Remembrance Day
Assembly: Tacoma Choir
Performance
16 November
K-2 excursion Wyong HS
17 November
TPS Chess Competition
4 December
Presentation Day 9.30-12
8 December
Year 6 RAW Challenge
12 December
Year 6 Farewell
30th October 2017
every one of you. Your outstanding contributions do
not go unnoticed.
External Validation - This term I am participating in the
Department of Education’s External Validation program.
This involves me spending time in other schools looking
at the progress and achievements they have made
toward achieving the goals set out in their school plans.
Next Monday and Tuesday I will be visiting another
school on the South Coast of NSW.
Staff Development Days– Our school staff are training in
the Management of Actual or Potential Aggressive
training program (MAPA). This is a 12 hour registered
course which will be run after hours throughout the
term. Because of this, and previous training done at the
beginning of the year, staff will not be required to
attend school on Monday 18 December or Tuesday 19
December. The last day of school for all students is
Friday 15 December.
Grandparents Day - Yesterday was NSW Grandparents
Day, I hope you and your family had the opportunity to
celebrate the special times you have shared with your
children’s grandparents. On Friday we will be holding
our own special day for grandparents. I hope you can
join us at school, as I know the children are very exited
by the events we have planned.
I hope you have a sensational week!
Jeanette Dillon
Principal Awards
Adam, Summer, Kymberly & Jay
Merit Awards
Banal—Mr Kirk
Dwight, Lyla, Matthew & Dylan
Gulang—Mrs Fletcher
Benjamin, Madison, Ella & Lincon
Balba—Mrs Andrews
Thomas, & Tameka
Waagir—Mr Farquhar
Hannah, Dylan, Tayah & Mikael
Gundang—Mrs Kable
Dakota, Kirstie, Joel & Carlo
Murgu—Mrs Mercieca
Emilia, Jacqualyn, Blessing & Ella
Garawa—Mr McFarlane
Jade, Ayla, Ashton & Stasia
Badhu—Ms Frost
Charli, Emily, Tyrin & Nathan
Grandparents Day 2017 NEW DATE Friday 3 November
Come along and see what’s happening at Tacoma Public!
1pm Visit to classrooms (Year 2 student return from swimming at 1.20pm)
1.30pm Bring a picnic lunch to share with your child/grandchild and join the Green Team in the garden.
2pm Assembly and K-2 Choir performance.
Our final Year 6 fundraising raffle is here!!
Each family will receive a booklet of 5 tickets to sell. It
would be terrific if everyone could sell these and
return ticket stubs and money to school by Friday 10th
November (Week 5). The tickets are $2:00 each and
there will be awesome prize packs for 4 lucky
winners! (See front note of your ticket booklet). The
raffle will be drawn on Friday 17th November (Week 6)
at the morning assembly and winners will be notified
during the day. We will be able to finalise all of the
Year 6 fundraising for this year to not only give our
Year 6 students a wonderful farewell, but to donate a
fantastic gift back to Tacoma Public. Good luck to
everyone!
Regards
Stage 3 teachers.
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Remembrance Day Service Wyong RSL
Please join our at the Remembrance Day Service at Wyong
RSL on Saturday 11th November 2017. We will meet prior
to 10.40am in the Wyong RSL car park.
Bunnings Tuggerah—Halloween 31st October 5-7pm
Come along in fancy dress, Kids
disco with light show, trick or
treat, Halloween craft and
games, face painting, balloon
artist and light refreshments. To book ring 4350 1900 or
visit www.bunnings.com.au/tuggerah
Year 6 Maccas Fundraiser
What a great night we had at
Wadalba Maccas!! Thank you to
everyone for your support.
From you mobile device go to the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Play Store (Android), search for School Stream and download the app to your phone
Once School Stream has finished installing, open the app, type your school name into the search then select your school.
Are your children attending different schools? Tap the school selector, select add a school, type (the school name*) into the search then add. Jump between your children’s schools.
*Any additional schools will need to be licensed users of School Stream to appear in the app.
Tacoma Connect
Join us for a coffee and a chat at Tacoma Connect this Friday morning at 9.15 outside the hall. Everyone is welcome!
Green Team
Spring is here! We are very busy in the gardens watering, fertilising and of course harvesting our fresh veggies and herbs on Friday!
Come along to this Friday’s assembly and buy a bag of fresh garden produce for $1 a bag.
Please join the green team for some fun in the gardens every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at lunchtime (1.30-2pm).
Bus Travellers—Important Information
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR OPAL CARD WITH YOU
WHENEVER YOU TRAVEL. DONT FORGET TO TAP ON
AND OFF.
Student Transport Scheme
If your child is going from Year 2
to Year 3 and you currently have an opal card, you need
to re-apply for 2018.
Students enquiring about pending cancellation should be
advised to go online to https://
apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails. You can
update details/make application for next year’s
entitlement.
Attendance
Road Safety
Health and Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Family holidays during the school term
We encourage all our families to save their holidays for normal school holiday times rather than during the school term.
If it is unavoidable and you are going on holiday during the school term, please send a note to the class teacher prior to the leave period. The absence will be recorded as leave on the attendance register.
Are your details up to date?
Have you moved or changed phone numbers?
Please inform the front office with any changes
in your living situation so we can contact you if the need arises. We
particularly need to keep phone numbers up to date for emergencies.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
A pedestrian crossing is a safe place to cross a busy street.
Always STOP, LOOK, LISTEN,THINK before crossing the road.
Pedestrian
Safety
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Quote of the Week ………..
“One child, one teacher, one
book, one pen can change the
world.”
Malala Yousafzai
Blake, Harry,
Tamara, Tayah,
Marley-Villa, Ella,
Ethan, Amarli,
Luke & Sibulele
Disclaimer:
Although our school appreciates ideas and suggestions from the community on a variety of topics, please be aware that Tacoma Public School and its staff
cannot endorse any unsolicited ideas or suggestions nor can we verify the accuracy of any claims contained in this newsletter. As with any unsolicited advice
please use caution and your best judgement in relation to these matters.