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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

August

Larrikin Book Fair

Date: 05-09 August
Time: All day
Location: School library

Larrikin Book Fair We are so excited that our Book Fair will be arriving soon to our library! Classes will have the chance to attend our Book Fair throughout next week. During this visit the students will have an opportunity to make a ‘Wish List’ (younger students will receive help with this), which will then be sent home so parents/carers can review them. Parents will be able to review their child’s choices and have the option to purchase items at the upcoming Book Fair, or purchase online using our click and collect ordering (see Important Information below). Please note that the Book Fair will be open for sales before and after school, as well as during break times, from Monday 5th August until Friday 9th August (eftpos and cash facilities are available). On our Education Week Open Day, Thursday 8th August, families are invited to visit the library to view the Book Fair and make purchases. Any commission from our Book Fair is taken as new books for our Library, so your support is much appreciated by our staff and students. Larrikin Book fairs top 200 click & collect ordering - Important Information: You can only order from our 'Book Fair Top 200' range/page. In the cart below your selection add your Child’s Name and Class in the 'Click & Collect Information' field. At Checkout be sure to select 'Click & Collect' as your Shipping Method. Carefully choose your School Name from the list. Print your order email at home and bring to the Book Fair as proof of purchase by the closing date. Although every effort is made to ensure your child brings home the correct item/s, there could be a lack of stock, or change of students’ minds. If there is a discrepancy, please contact us and we will resolve it as best we can. Just a reminder that our Book Character Dress Up Parade is happening on Thursday 8th August 2024 (Education Week Open Day). Students are encouraged to dress up as one of their favourite Book Characters. Our theme for this year is Reading is Magic. We always love to see the excitement of everyone on these special days!

Thursday

August

Education Week - Open Day

Date: 08 August
Time: To be advised
Location: School

Save the Date for 2024 Open Day Open Classrooms Performances Book Parade Masked Reader Book Fair And more… More information to follow early next term

Tuesday

August

Student, parent, teacher conferences

Date: 13-14 August
Time: 2:00-6:00 PM
Location: Classroom

Last term, you would have received your child’s report for the first semester of learning. So that you have an opportunity to discuss how your child is going and where to next, K-6 will be hosting Student, Parent and Teacher Conferences. Please read the information below and return the preference slip to your child’s teacher no later than Wednesday, 7 August (Week 3). When will the conferences be? Student, Parent and Teacher Conferences will be held in Week 4, on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 August, between the hours of 2pm and 6pm. Where will the conferences be held? Student, Parent and Teacher Conferences will be held in your child’s classroom. How long will the conferences go for? Each conference will be run for approximately 10 minutes, to allow each teacher the opportunity to meet with as many students and parents as possible. Can my child attend the conference? Yes! We would like your child to be a part of the conference so that they are involved in the discussion and have input into the next semester of their learning. What if the time does not suit me? Teachers will do their best to allocate your preferred times. However, if you find that your scheduled time is no longer suitable, please message your child’s teacher through Sentral to arrange an alternate time. What if my child has an Individual Learning Plan or Personalised Learning Pathway? Please indicate this on the return slip below. Your child will have a 15 minute timeslot to allow for reviewing and discussing current ILP/PLP goals. Where possible, please ensure that you have also notified relevant agencies of the upcoming appointment so that they have an opportunity to attend. Will Support Unit families be having meetings? No. Students and families from the Support Unit have recently held ILP/PLP meetings, so a review time will be scheduled for Term 4. What happens if my child is in 1/2H or 6C? These interviews will be scheduled for a date held later in the term. You will be notified of this as soon as possible.

Friday

August

PSSA winter gala day No.3 (selected students only)

Date: 16 August
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. 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. Winter Gala Days are listed below: Gala Day 1 - Friday 24 May 2024 (Term 2, Week 4) Gala Day 2 - Friday, 21 June 2024 (Term 2, Week 8) Gala Day 3 - Friday, 16 August 2024 (Term 3, Week 4) Gala Day 4 - Friday, 13 September 2024 (Term 3, Week 8) Please note that if a Gala Day is cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, it will not be rescheduled. We need to give bus companies 24 hours notice to cancel, otherwise, we are still required to pay for bus hire. This may result in us not being able to provide a credit. Transport Teams will be required to travel by bus to venues within the Campbelltown area. Please be aware that if payment is not made by the Gala Day, your child will be unable to attend. All students MUST travel by bus. There are 4 payments of $10 to be paid before each Gala Day. Please ensure payment is made prior each Gala Day. What to take on the day For each Gala Day (and training session), children will be required to bring the following items: A sun hat to wear between games. It is not always practical for hats to be worn during games, however they must have a hat on between games. Sunscreen is also recommended as there is often very little shade. Water to replenish body fluids lost whilst playing sport. Soft drinks and/or sports drinks are not recommended. A plastic bag to put rubbish in or to put dirty clothes/shoes in. Protective clothing/items that will be required for certain sports e.g. mouthguard, shin pads, boots, headgear etc. Lunch and Recess - Lunch orders cannot be ordered on Gala Days. Training days On Fridays that are not Gala Days, the students in Gala teams may be required to walk to Thomas Acres Reserve for training. Other important information: As is the case in any school activity, poor sportsmanship and/or unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in the offender(s) being excluded from participating in PSSA Sport. Please include up-to-date medical information about your child on your child’s permission note. This needs to be completed before they can take part in any out-of-school training sessions or Gala Days. The information is necessary to allow staff to carry out a comprehensive duty of care regarding your child. Teams, coaches and notes Netball Coach – Miss Bligh and Miss McDonald Venue – Coronation Park – 9 Redfern Road, Minto Permission and payment note - must be signed and returned PSSA Winter Contract Information note Rugby League Coach – Mrs Mullen Venue – Eschol Park Complex – Epping Forest Drive, Eschol Park Permission and payment note - must be signed and returned PSSA Winter Contract Information note Soccer - boys Coach – Mr Buckley and Mr Tasker Venue – Ambarvale Sports Complex - Wickfield Circuit Ambarvale; or Venue – Eschol Park Complex – Epping Forest Drive, Eschol Park Permission and payment note - must be signed and returned PSSA Winter Contract Information note Soccer - girls Coach – Miss Furner Venue - Lynword Park - 2 Lynwood Road, St Helens Park Permission and payment note - must be signed and returned PSSA Winter Contract Information note

Friday

August

Development Day 3 - Hockey

Date: 16 August
Time: All day
Location: Various sporting fields

This activity is FREE of charge for selected students Bus hire is not required as students will walk to and from the venue, Thomas Acres Reserve. 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 Development Day they gain the opportunity to enjoy sports and live a healthy lifestyle. Development Day 1 - Friday 24 May 2024 (Term 2, Week 4) Development Day 2 - Friday, 21 June 2024 (Term 2, Week 8) Development Day 3 - Friday, 16 August 2024 (Term 3, Week 4) Development Day 4 - Friday, 13 September 2024 (Term 3, Week 8) Coach - Miss Tuerlings Venue - Thomas Acres Reserve - Cleopatra Drive, Ambarvale

Wednesday

August

Zone athletics carnival - FIELD EVENTS

Date: 28 August
Time: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Campbelltown Athletics Staduim, Cnr of Rose Payten Dr &, Pembroke Rd, Leumeah NSW 2560

Zone athletics carnival for selected students only. Students will need to make their own way to the venue. Students will compete against other schools in their age group. (based on the age they are turning this year). Please ensure that your child has a hat, sunscreen, plenty of water, lunch, and recess. Students are to wear their Thomas Acres sports uniform and suitable running shoes. If your child suffers from asthma, they MUST have their puffer with them on the day. Zone Athletics Information Tuesday- field events and 1500m Wednesday- 100m, 200m, 800m and relays Both days will be starting at 8.30 am so please read the program closely for event order The stadium will have the canteen open Entry will be through the Pembroke Rd entrance ONLY. No bottom gate will be open near the tennis club (Council's new rule). You will need to walk around Wests Leagues Club and up the street as per the picture attached Pembroke Rd car park is for officials and teachers only Apparel will be for sale $35 singlets and $20 hats. Some old apparel will be on sale, however, sizes are very limited. Any student who qualifies for region will need a C’town PSSA shirt or singlet to compete. CASH ONLY The program is attached showing the order of events, this is a guide and may be changed by the convenor if necessary Specific information should be on your own school permission note We wish all athletes good luck!