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Friday

08

November

PSSA summer gala day No.4

Date: 08 November
Time: All day
Location: Various sporting fields

PSSA Gala Day No.4 (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. Your child's signed notes and first payment ($12.50) are due to the office no later than Wednesday, 8 March 2024. The total cost for Summer PSSA gala day is $37.50. However, pull payment upfront is optional. If chosing to pay for each gala day individually, please ensure payment of $12.50 is paid prior to each gala day. Basketball Coach - Mrs Mullen Venue - Minto Indoor Sports Centre, 9 Redfern Road, Minto Softball Coach - Miss Bligh Venue - Rosemeadow Sports Complex, Dickens Road, Rosemeadow Teeball Coach - Miss Bligh Venue - Rosemeadow Sports Complex, Dickens Road, Rosemeadow Tiger Tag Team 1 - Mr Buckley Team 2 - Mr Tasker Team 3 - Miss McDonald Venue - Eschol Park Rugby Fields, Epping Forest Drive, Eschol Park

Monday

11

November

Kindergarten orientation

Date: 11 November
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
Location: School

Thank you for choosing Thomas Acres Public School! We're so excited to have you and your child as part of our school family. To kick off this journey together, we’ve planned some fun and exciting opportunities for us to meet and get to know one another. We’d love for you to join us at the following event:- Kindergarten Orientation Sessions Monday, 4 November 2024 - 9:30 - 10:30 am Monday, 11 November 2024 - 9:30 - 10:30 am Monday, 18 November 2024 - 9:30 - 10:30 am We kindly ask that you bring your child to the school hall, where our Kindergarten staff will be ready to greet them and whisk them away for some fun-filled play and activities! To ensure a smooth start and help us tailor activities to your child's unique needs, please complete all enrolment paperwork (including a copy of the birth certificate) prior to their first day. We can’t wait to welcome you and your little one to our school community!

Tuesday

12

November

Team L Excursion - Dingo Sanctuary Bargo

Date: 12 November
Time: 9:30 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Dingo Sanctuary - 3105A Remembrance Drive, Bargo NSW 2574

As part of our English text Wandi, we will be learning about the Australian Dingo at The Dingo Sanctuary in Bargo. This is an all-Australian charity (registered since 1976) dedicated to educating visitors and keeping up to 32 Australian Native Dingoes. At the Dingo Sanctuary Bargo, all students interact with and learn about the true Australian dog and how they benefit our ever-threatened ecosystem.

Wednesday

13

November

Transition to Kindy

Date: 13 November
Time: 1:50-2:50 PM
Location: School library

In 2024, Transition will happen on Wednesday afternoons during term 3, from 1:50-2:50 in the school library for children intending to begin Kindergarten in 2025. Families should meet our qualified teaching staff at the train station area at the front of the school by 1:50 pm. The children will walk to the library together to participate in songs, stories and other 'big school' activities. Children can be collected from the library door at 2:50 pm. Parents and/or caregivers must remain on school grounds during the session, however, we kindly ask you to stay in the train station area to allow your children to adjust to the school environment with more independence. This is a great opportunity to make contact with personnel such as the school counselor or administration staff to complete enrollment as needed, and to get to know other parents! Please note there will be additional information and orientation sessions during term 4 to help you understand Kindergarten and school life, as well as assist with how you can help your child at home with their learning. Enrol here to attend Thomas Acres Public School's 'Transition to Kindy' group in 2024.

Wednesday

20

November

Transition to Kindy

Date: 20 November
Time: 1:50-2:50 PM
Location: School library

In 2024, Transition will happen on Wednesday afternoons during term 3, from 1:50-2:50 in the school library for children intending to begin Kindergarten in 2025. Families should meet our qualified teaching staff at the train station area at the front of the school by 1:50 pm. The children will walk to the library together to participate in songs, stories and other 'big school' activities. Children can be collected from the library door at 2:50 pm. Parents and/or caregivers must remain on school grounds during the session, however, we kindly ask you to stay in the train station area to allow your children to adjust to the school environment with more independence. This is a great opportunity to make contact with personnel such as the school counselor or administration staff to complete enrollment as needed, and to get to know other parents! Please note there will be additional information and orientation sessions during term 4 to help you understand Kindergarten and school life, as well as assist with how you can help your child at home with their learning. Enrol here to attend Thomas Acres Public School's 'Transition to Kindy' group in 2024.

Wednesday

27

November

Transition to Kindy

Date: 27 November
Time: 1:50-2:50 PM
Location: School library

In 2024, Transition will happen on Wednesday afternoons during term 3, from 1:50-2:50 in the school library for children intending to begin Kindergarten in 2025. Families should meet our qualified teaching staff at the train station area at the front of the school by 1:50 pm. The children will walk to the library together to participate in songs, stories and other 'big school' activities. Children can be collected from the library door at 2:50 pm. Parents and/or caregivers must remain on school grounds during the session, however, we kindly ask you to stay in the train station area to allow your children to adjust to the school environment with more independence. This is a great opportunity to make contact with personnel such as the school counselor or administration staff to complete enrollment as needed, and to get to know other parents! Please note there will be additional information and orientation sessions during term 4 to help you understand Kindergarten and school life, as well as assist with how you can help your child at home with their learning. Enrol here to attend Thomas Acres Public School's 'Transition to Kindy' group in 2024.