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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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Monday

July

School holidays

Date: 07 - 18 July 2025
Time: All day
Location: School closed

We wish all our families a safe and restful school holiday. Whether you're traveling or staying close to home, we hope you enjoy this time to recharge and rejuvenate. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you back for Term 3 on Tuesday, 22 July 2025. Until then, take care, stay safe, and make the most of this well-deserved break. Print a calendar, subscribe or view NSW school holidays and term dates for Apple iCal, Microsoft Outlook Google Calendar and more

Monday

July

School development day

Date: 21 July
Time: All day
Location: Staff meetings and training

School Development Days are designed to build a world class public education system through the roll out of the new knowledge-based curriculum which embeds explicit teaching in every classroom. Parents and carers should not send their children to school on school development days. For a full list of 2025 school development days Term 1 - 31 January, 3, 4 & 5 February Term 2 - 28 and 29 April Term 3 - 21 July Term 4 - 13 October For future SDDs - click here Purpose of school development days School development days are used by schools to improve the skills of our teachers, school leaders and school administrative support staff. They improve the learning outcomes of students by: providing targeted professional learning activities aligned to school strategic directions and Department of Education priorities enabling whole school planning and enhancing teacher quality, school leadership and management practices implementing legislative and policy requirements. The content of school development days is determined by the principal in consultation with the school community. Activities are based on the principles within the Australian Professional Learning Charter for Teachers and School Leaders (2012), which recommends that professional learning experiences: equip teachers and leaders to deal with both current and future contexts and challenges promote action research provide opportunity to explore and challenge own thinking and understandings promote innovative practice. Examples of school development day programs include: analysing student and school data to identify student needs and provide a focus for teaching induction and mentoring programs to support teachers new to their school identifying interagency support that is available to implement case management programs analysing school welfare support initiatives to meet student welfare needs using quality school learning models to enhance teaching and learning programs, assessments and classroom practice quality teaching in the digital age and incorporating digital components into teaching and learning programs developing programs to help students with special learning needs. Scheduling The dates are determined by the department’s Secretary and are scheduled to occur at the commencement of Terms 1, 2 and 3 and the final two days of the school year. From 2021, school development days will occur on the first 2 days of Term 1, the first day of Terms 2 and 3 and the last day of the school year. Always check with your local school as dates may change. Speed zones School speed zones operate on all notified school days, including school development days. Variations of school development days Schools that wish to vary the date of a school development day can consult with their school community and advise their Directors, Educational Leadership. Please contact your school principal for further information.

Tuesday

July

Students return for Term 3

Date: 22 July
Time: All day
Location: Classrooms

Get ready for an incredible Term 3 filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable experiences. We can't wait to see everyone again! Print a calendar, subscribe or view NSW school holidays and term dates for Apple iCal, Microsoft Outlook Google Calendar and more

Monday

July

NAIDOC week assembly (rescheduled)

Date: 28 July
Time: 12:30 PM-1:25 AM
Location: Primary COLA

You're Invited to Our NAIDOC Week Assembly! Thomas Acres Public School warmly invites all families and community members to join us for our NAIDOC Week Assembly on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, starting at 9:45 am. This special event will feature student performances, speeches, and a very special guest as we come together to celebrate and honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Students are encouraged to wear mufti on the day. This might include an Indigenous jersey, our school Koori shirt, or clothing in the colours of the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flags. We look forward to celebrating this important occasion with you!

Tuesday

July

Kindergarten - 100 days dress-up

Date: 29 July
Time: All day
Location: School

Kindergarten is celebrating 100 days of school today. To commemorate this special day, Kindergarten students are going to dress up like we are 100 years old! If your child would like to participate, it's easy! We encourage you to find items at home rather than purchase anything to help your child dress the part. For safety reasons, please wear school appropriate shoes. Here are a few items that may help your child dress up: grey hair hair curlers glasses shawls robes bow tie beard / moustache cane long socks …or use your imagination Kindergarten will have a quick parade to showcase their 100-year old selves. This will start at 9:15am under the library shelter, and parents/caregivers are welcome to attend this short event. Thank you, Mrs Lockhart, Mrs Rafter, Mrs Phillips, Ms Clarke and Ms Lacey

Wednesday

July

TAPS playgroup - 0-5 year olds

Date: 30 July
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!