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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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Tuesday

September

Kindergarten - Sydney Zoo

Date: 10 September
Time: 9:00 AM-2:55 PM
Location: Sydney Zoo - 700 Great Western Highway, Bungarribee NSW 2767

Sydney Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including awe-inspiring and endangered species from all around the world. Take a stroll down the African Boardwalk where you’ll see scenes from the savannah in our remarkable mixed-species habitats, wander down the leafy Primate Boulevard, and be mesmerised by the animals of south-east Asia. Get closer to all your favourite Australian natives in our beautiful open-range Australian habitat, where kangaroos and wallabies hop freely around the meandering pathways. Sydney Zoo is also the only combined zoo and aquarium in NSW, and boasts the largest Reptile & Nocturnal House in the world! Educational outcome -- Science: Explore the needs of living things, get up close to ambassador animals and measure animal features from around the world. Excursion includes entry and bus for all students.

Wednesday

September

Transition to Kindy

Date: 11 September
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

September

TAPS playgroup (aged 0-5 years)

Date: 11 September
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM
Location: School hall

Playgroup is for parents with children aged 0-5. We run Week 2-10 on Wednesdays in the school hall between 9-10:30am. Parents must stay with their children and please bring a water bottle and snack.

Thursday

September

Support Unit - Symbio Wildlife Park excursion

Date: 12 September
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
Location: Sybmio Wildlife Park - Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Helensburgh NSW

Students will explore the needs of living things, get up close to ambassador animals and measure animal features from their world. Students have the chance to view different Australian animals interacting in their ‘natural’ environments. Excursion includes entry and bus for all students

Friday

September

Development Day 4 - Hockey

Date: 13 September
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

Friday

September

PSSA winter gala day No.4 (selected students only)

Date: 13 September
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