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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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Sunday

February

Years 4 and 6 apply now for Opportunity Class and selective High School placement in 2026

Date: 09 - 21 February 2025
Time: All day
Location: Online

Selective high school and opportunity class applications are open from 7 November 2024 to 21 February 2025 Selective high school Year 7 entry in 2026: Apply when your child is at the end of Year 5 or the beginning of Year 6. Opportunity class Year 5 entry in 2026: Apply when your child is at the end of Year 3 or the beginning of Year 4. Selective high schools and opportunity classes are 2 of the ways the NSW Department of Education supports high potential and gifted students. What are their benefits? Students learn alongside, and form friendships with, other high potential and gifted classmates. Special teaching methods allow students to learn at a quicker pace and in more detail. Research shows that students benefit both academically and socially when learning with classmates who have similar abilities. Selective high schools and opportunity classes are not zoned so you can apply to ones outside your local enrolment area. Do you speak another language? Translated resources are available in 13 languages on our website: Resources in other languages Is a selective high school or opportunity class the right fit for my child? A selective high school or opportunity class might be a great fit if your child: learns quickly asks complex questions is highly motivated has a good memory is intensely focused in their area of interest Where are selective high schools (Year 7-12) located? There are 4 types of selective high schools: fully selective high schools, where all students attending the school have high potential or are gifted partially selective high schools, where there is a mix of students who have high potential or are gifted and local area students 4 agricultural selective high schools, including 3 boarding schools Aurora College, which provides online selective classes for rural and remote students in their local host schools. Search for a selective high school near you at Find a selective high school. Where are opportunity classes (Year 5-6) located? There are 2 types of opportunity classes: full-time opportunity classes in selected primary schools Aurora College, which provides online opportunity classes for rural and remote students in their local authorised host schools. Search for an opportunity class near you at Find an opportunity class. Students successfully placed attend the opportunity class full-time in Years 5 and 6. In most cases, students who have accepted a place in an opportunity class will leave their current school to attend the school with the opportunity class. Discuss the opportunity with your child and look through the information together on the Selective high schools and opportunity classes website and in the student resource hub: Applying for a selective high school: Student resource hub Applying for an opportunity class: Student resource hub Fair and equitable access The Equity Placement Model helps make access fairer for more high potential students in our community. We know that some students may be missing out because they experience educational disadvantage. Under the model, up to 20% of places in each selective high school and opportunity class are held for: students from low socio-educational advantage backgrounds Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students students from rural and remote locations students with disability. These students still receive offers based on their performance in the placement test. Learn more at Fair access. The application process Complete the online application. Applications close on 21 February 2025. Once your application has been submitted and processed, your child will need to sit a computer-based placement test. Learn more at Application process. Ready to apply? Apply online at shsoc.education.nsw.gov.au Further information Visit Selective high schools and opportunity classes. Resources A guide to selective high schools and opportunity classes (PDF 164.87 KB) Applying for my child to attend an opportunity class or selective high school (PDF 734.61 KB) Submit your application in 5 easy steps (PDF 148.77 KB)

Friday

February

Swimming Carnival - COMPETITORS only

Date: 21 February
Time: 8:45-11:00 AM
Location: Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre, The Parkway, Bradbury NSW 2560

Unfortunately due to the predicted weather on Friday we have made the call early to cancel the swimming carnival for the safety of the students. As such, we have made arrangements for all COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS ONLY carnival. All payments made will be put into CREDIT, which can be used for future school fees (excluding, LOWES, Canteen or school photos). Venue - Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre, Bradbury Time - 8:45 am to 11:00 am Cost - FREE Parents and carers are invited to attend, however, please note that Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre will ask for a $3.50 spectator fee. If your child is successful in making it into the TAPS zone team, please be aware that the Campbelltown Zone Swimming Carnival will be held on Monday, 3 March 2025 at Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre, Bradbury. Students are encouraged to wear their house colours as per image below. Letters represent the first letter of student's SURNAME

Tuesday

February

Meet the teacher

Date: 25 February
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM
Location: Thomas Acres Public School

We would love for you to join us for a relaxed and informative afternoon! Each Stage will be presenting in the hall, where each team will warmly welcome you and share important insights about your child’s learning. Feel free to grab a bite to eat, chat with staff, and connect with other parents. We’re looking forward to seeing you there! Just a quick note—the afternoon will wrap up at 4:30 pm, so please make sure to head off promptly when it ends. Timetable 3:00 pm - Kindergarten 3:15 pm - Support Unit 3:30 pm - Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2 plus 2/3M) 3:45 pm - Mr Pope on homework and bullying 4:00 pm - Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4) 4:15 pm - Stage 3 (Years 5 and 6)

Wednesday

February

TAPS playgroup - 0-5 year olds

Date: 26 February
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!

Tuesday

March

YEAR 6 - Thomas Reddall High School taster day

Date: 04 March
Time: All day
Location: Thomas Reddall High School

Thomas Reddall High School has organised its annual High School Taster Days. This event is part of the TAPS high school transition program. It provides an immersive experience for all Year 6 students to become familiar with the high school environment, regardless of what high school they will be attending in the future. The purpose of the day is to familiarise students with daily life at high school, establish expectations for attending high school, and to expose students to the different setting and lessons that high school offers over primary school. It is expected that ALL Year 6 students will attend the High School Taster Day today regardless of what high school they will be enrolling in, as it is an official school business day. Students will be travelling by bus to and from TAPS to Thomas Reddall High School and need to be in full school uniform with their lunch and recess. Students need to arrive at Thomas Acres Public School at normal time (8:55 am) and will be dismissed from Thomas Acres Public School at normal afternoon time (2:55 pm).

Wednesday

March

Year 6 fundraiser - crazy sock day

Date: 05 March
Time: All day
Location: Thomas Acres Public School

Get ready to show off your wildest, wackiest, and most wonderful socks! Whether they’re crazy, mismatched, or just downright hilarious, we want to see them! GOLD COIN DONATION - all proceeds go toward Year 6 Fundraising Let’s fill the school with fun, color, and school spirit—one silly sock at a time!