Thomas Acres Public School

Engaging Students in the 21st Century

Telephone02 4626 4577

Emailthomasacre-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Welcome to our school

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. 

Upcoming events

Monday

12

June

King's birthday public holiday

Date

12 June

Time

All day

Location
School closed

The monarch's birthday has been celebrated in the United Kingdom since 1748, during the reign of King George II. Even when their real birthday was in May or June, the celebration was often on a different date. Edward VII, who reigned from 1901 to 1910 and whose birthday was on 9 November, moved his official birthday to summer, in the hope of good weather. King George VI, born on 14 December, celebrated his official birthday from 7 to 12 June. Queen Elizabeth II's official birthday was (usually) the second Monday in June. King Charles III's was announced as also being the second Monday in June.

Tuesday

13

June

Performing arts afternoon

Date

13 June

Time

2:00-2:55 PM

Location
School hall

Family and friends of the following groups are invited to attend our performing arts afternoon today starting at 2:00 pm and held in our school hall. Band Band Ensemble Choir Dance Ensemble Dance Group - Junior Dance Group - Senior MANA group Time: 2:00 pm to 2:55 pm Where: School hall

Wednesday

14

June

P&C meeting

Date

14 June

Time

6:30-7:30 PM

Location
Library

All are welcome to come & contribute positively to our students' lives. If you would like to join, please bring along $2 joining fee. It's a good chance to find out what the school's directions are and an opportunity to contribute ideas and come up with ways of helping 'our' students. Parent associations are a great way to: Get the inside story on what’s really happening in the school (not the gossip). The principal usually is available to answer questions and teachers sometimes attend too. Influence school policy (want to see a change? Lobby through the P&C). Have a say in the development of school activities such as excursions and camps and curriculum. Guide school management in its financial planning by helping prioritise the resource wish-list. Contribute to the school’s resources through various fundraising projects. Meet other parents.

Wednesday

14

June

Kindy Transition

Date

14 June

Time

9:20-10:45 AM

Location
School library

Do you have a child starting Kindergarten next Year? Come along and join our Kindergarten Transition Group. Transition group runs on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am until 10:45 am. Does not run during school holidays. Transition will be held in our School Library. We encourage you to let your child leave the hall with our qualified teaching staff (Mrs Sannio, Mrs Azevedo and/or Mrs Haviland) as they go to the Library for the Transition Class. During Transition time, we ask that you remain in the hall with Miss Amanda (our Community Liaison Officer) and/or Ms Veronica Kinchela (our Aboriginal Education Officer). You can enjoy a tea/coffee and refreshments, get to know other parents, as well as chat to our staff about our school. There will be some information sessions held throughout the year that will help you understand Kindergarten and school life, as well as assist with how you can help your child at home with their learning. It is imperative that you stay on school grounds for the duration of the Transition Group Class.

Friday

16

June

Winter PSSA gala day No.2 (selected students only)

Date

16 June

Time

All day

Location
Various sporting fields

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 four 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. Please sign and return the training permission note - see Training permission note below. Your child's signed notes and full payment of $50 are due to the office no later than Wednesday, 3 May 2023. Gala day contract Netball Coach – Miss Bligh and Miss McDonald Venue – Coronation Park – 9 Redfern Road, Minto Permission and payment note - must be signed and returned Rugby League Coach – Mrs Mullen Venue – Eschol Park Complex – Epping Forest Drive, Eschol Park Permission and payment note - must be signed and returned Soccer - boys Coach – Miss Silva and Mrs Raftry Venue – Ambarvale Sports Complex - Wickfield Circuit Ambarvale Permission and payment note - must be signed and returned Soccer - girls Coach – Miss Furner and Mrs Cunningham Venue - Lynword Park - 2 Lynwood Road, St Helens Park Permission and payment note - must be signed and returned Touch Football Coach – Mr Buckley Venue - Oswald Reserve - Oswald Cres, Rosemeadow Permission and payment note - must be signed and returned

Tuesday

20

June

Stage 1 Excursion - Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

Date

20 June

Time

8:30-2:55 AM

Location
1-5 Wheat Roadd, Sydney NSW 2000 - Ph. 1800 195 650

The SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium provides students with the opportunity to learn about the features of living things and their environments. Students will also identify famous Australian landmarks around Sydney to develop their knowledge of places in Australia.

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