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At Thomas Acres Public School we value respect, responsibility, co-operation, pride, and honesty.

Thomas Acres Public School features programs which are of high intellectual quality and centered on student engagement. The school's core values are Honesty, Pride, Cooperation, Responsibility, and Respect. These core values underpin a curriculum focused on Literacy, Numeracy, and Student Empowerment programs.

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Friday

March

Year 6 fundraiser - colouring, artwork & guessing competitions

Date: 28 March 2025 - 11 April 2025
Time: Lunch & Recess
Location: Outside the school canteen

Get Ready for some Easter & Autumn fun! Join in the excitement with our Colouring-In, Artwork & Guessing Competitions! How to Enter: Colour in a fun design or create your own masterpiece! Take a wild guess—how many lollies are in the jar? Just 50 cents per entry or per guess! Where? Near the canteen at lunch and recess When? Running for the next two weeks! Winners announced on 11 April 2025 - the last day of school! Best of all, every cent raised goes towards our Year 6 Farewell! Don’t miss out—get creative, make your best guess, and support our Year 6 students!

Wednesday

April

Wear BLUE to show support for World Autism Day

Date: 02 April
Time: All day
Location: Thomas Acres Public School

Let’s light up our school in BLUE for World Autism Day! At Thomas Acres Public School, we celebrate the amazing ways each of us sees and experiences the world. On Wednesday, 2 April 2025, let’s come together by wearing BLUE to show our support, appreciation, and inclusion for our friends with autism. It’s a day to learn, celebrate, and embrace the wonderful diversity in our community. So grab your favourite blue outfit and let’s make it a special day.

Wednesday

April

Kindy 2026 transition - information morning

Date: 02 April
Time: 9:15-10:00 AM
Location: School library

Do you have a little one starting Kindergarten in 2026, or know someone who does? We’d love to welcome you to Thomas Acres Public School for our Kindergarten 2026 Information Morning! When: Wednesday, 2 April 2025 Where: TAPS Library Time: 9:15 am - 10:00 am This is a fantastic opportunity to meet our Principal, Mr Pope, and our wonderful transition team. We’ll share everything you need to know about starting school and how we support your child’s journey into big school! Plus, our Kindergarten Transition Program kicks off on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, from 9:20 am – 10:45 am and will run weekly. These sessions are a great way for your child to become familiar with our school, make new friends, and build confidence before their first big day. We’d love for you to join us - let’s get to know each other and make the start of school an exciting adventure! We can’t wait to meet you!

Wednesday

April

TAPS playgroup - 0-5 year olds

Date: 02 April
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM
Location: School hall

Do you have or know a child aged 0-5 years old who loves to play, create, and have fun? Join Miss Amanda and Ms. Kinchela every Wednesday in our school hall from 9:00 am to 10:30 am for an exciting TAPS Playgroup adventure! Enjoy playtime, songs, story time, and crafts in a warm and welcoming space! Bring along your own snack and drink bottle, and don’t forget—parents are asked to stay and join in on the fun too! We can't wait to see you there!

Thursday

April

School photos

Date: 03 April
Time: Class timetable
Location: School

ALL students will have a photo taken regardless of whether a purchase is made! We have selected the Super Saver option which offer affordable prices: Package A - $40 Package B - $30. Online Payment - preferred method of payment Please remember you : CANNOT use school Credit to purchase photos CANNOT pay via Sentral App CANNOT send cash to school after 2 April 2025 (day before photo day) Money Back Guarantee - 7 days only Order envelopes will be sent home soon. Year 6 students will have a special graduation photo taken later in the year. This will be included in their Graduation Certificates at no cost to parents. Return envelope… YES, if you wish to make a purchase (including online orders) Return envelope…. NO, if you don't wish to make a purchase Ooops... I lost my envelope A LIMITED supply of blank envelopes will be available from the office. If you wish to purchase photos, you will need to collect a blank envelope from the office and write your child's details CLEARLY on the front. Sibling Photos – Term 4 Sibling Photos will be offered in Term 4. More information will be available closer to that time. Late Payments - 7 days only GS Imaging will accept late payments 7 days only. Payments made after the 14 April 2025 will be charged a late fee. Late payments must be made online only. Cash will NOT be accepted by the school office after 3 April 2025 (day of photos)

Friday

April

Summer PSSA Gala Day No.2

Date: 04 April
Time: 9:00 AM-2:55 PM
Location: Various sporting fields

PSSA Gala Day No.1 (selected students only) As part of the PDHPE syllabus, students will learn how to maintain a happy and active lifestyle. By allowing your child to attend the primary Gala Day they gain the opportunity to enjoy sports and live a healthy lifestyle. PSSA (Primary Schools Sports Association) organises Gala days to allow students to compete against local schools. Each term, schools have the opportunity to participate in three (3) Gala days. They are full days commencing at approximately 10:00 am and concluding at approximately 2:00 pm. During the day students play a total of three/four games. See the Information sheet below. As a condition of being selected for a Gala Day team, you and your child must sign a contract in order to be accepted into the team - see Gala day contract below. Your child will be participating in training sessions held at Thomas Acres Reserve. Due to this, students will be required to walk to and from the Thomas Acres Reserve during Friday sport sessions. There will be four (4) summer gala days in total--two (2) in Term 1 and two (2) in Term 4. The full cost to participate in all four (4) is $50, but to make things easier, we're only asking for $12.50 per gala day. This way, if a day is cancelled due to weather, you won't be paying for something that doesn't go ahead. Summary Gala Days are listed below: Gala No.1 ($12.50) - Friday, 14 March 2025 (Term 1 - Week 7) Gala No.2 ($12.50) - Friday, 4 April 2025 (Term 1 - Week 10) Gala No.3 ($12.50) - Friday, 24 October 2025 (Term 4 - Week 2) Gala No.4 ($12.50) - Friday, 7 November 2025 (Term 4 - Week 4) If a Gala Day is cancelled due to weather or other unexpected events, it won't be rescheduled. We need to give bus companies at least 24 hours' notice to cancel, or we still have to pay for the buses. Because of this, we may not be able to offer a credit. Thanks for your understanding! Concussion acknowledgement I acknowledge that if my child has sustained a concussion in the lead-up to the event, I must provide medical clearance to the school or the supervising teacher prior to competition commencing. I understand that if my child sustains a concussion or suspected concussion during a NSW Department of Education sporting event, they will be removed from competition until medical clearance is provided to the supervising teacher. Basketball Coach - Mr Tasker Venue - Eagle Vale High School (to be confirmed) Softball & Teeball Coach - Miss Bligh Venue - Rosemeadow Sports Complex, Dickens Road, Rosemeadow Tiger Tag Boys - Mr Buckley Venue - Venue - Eschol Park Rugby Fields, Epping Forest Drive, Eschol Park Girls - Mr Phit Venue - Venue - Eschol Park Rugby Fields, Epping Forest Drive, Eschol Park Mixed - Mr Ayuso Venue - Eschol Park Rugby Fields, Epping Forest Drive, Eschol Park