year!

Every second year we offer this popular talent contest to our children in Grades 3 to 6 and this year, our co-ordinator is Mrs Erin Munro. So far, she has enthusiastically commenced sharing the information with students and class teachers. Students have nominated and decided if they will enter either a solo, partner or group act… and are now focused on practising!

In week 1 our classes will vote for semi-finalists and then in the following week, these will perform for just our student group audience from grades 3 to 6.

In Week 3, on Wed 1 November, our TCGT Grand Final will be open for our school community to attend and enjoy the spectacular talent at our school. Our Grand Final will be held in the School Gym commencing at 1:30pm so please mark this special event on your calendar as we would love for families to join us in the audience.

Early Information about a… New Whole School Program for Term 4: PosiSchools is… a 21 day school program designed to teach children the skills to kick start positive habits for life.

The PosiSchools program is designed by leading wellbeing education and mental health experts and draws on a range of human sciences including wellbeing and learning sciences. PosiSchools provides evidence-based strategies, skills, and knowledge that help students navigate life more effectively. The content is designed to be adaptable for students with varying capabilities and challenges.

PosiSchools is an initiative designed to improve the mental health of children through educating participating students on the power of a positive mindset.

How does the program work?

The program consists of 21 days of activities, delivered in short, bite-sized sessions. It takes 21 days to form a habit so we’re doing just that – helping to build healthy habits! The content is ready-made for teachers to bring fun and inspiration to the classroom. The program is designed for Grades 1 to 6; however, we will also be inclusive of our Kinders and Preps participating with key positive social habits appropriate for their age and stages of development.

What about PosiSchools Posisocks?

A special extra ‘positive’ for all students K to 6 and staff is that everyone will receive a pair of Posisocks as we launch our school program focus.

“Posisocks came from the idea that putting your socks on every morning is one of the most common routines we all have. We believe a small action each day can become a trigger for setting a more positive mindset. Posisocks are comfy and cool socks (well we like to think so) with a positive message that triggers positive thinking – win the morning, win the day!”

At the start of Term 4, we will share more about our School’s PosiSchools Program, scheduled to start of Friday 20 October and conclude 21 school days later, on Tuesday 21 November.

There’s certainly a lot to look forward to in Term 4 and so far our busy School Calendar includes:

Bravehearts Visiting Program for Kinders to Yr 2 – Thursday 26 October
Grade 6 Transition to WHS programs – Options Taster & Peer Team Building on Tuesday 25 October and Orientation Day on Thursday 30 November
Table Cape’s Got Talent – Grand Final – Wednesday 1 November 1:30pm
Final Professional Learning Day (non-student day) for 2023 is on Friday 3 November
Recreation Day Public Holiday – Monday 6 November
School Athletics Carnival – Thursday 9 November
Fissure Sealant & Fluoride Dental Van Visiting Program (K, P Grades 1, 2 & 6) – commences Tuesday 7 November to 22^nd
Sharing Assemblies – Wednesdays from 1:30pm: Groups 1 (8 November), 2 (22 November) & 3 (6 December)
Family Planning – Growing Up Program for Grades 5/6 from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 November and Grades 3/4 from Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 December
NWPSSA Sports Expo for Grades 3/4 – Friday 17 November
Fire Safety In Schools Program – Fire Fighter Craig in from Monday 20 to Friday 24 November
Schools Triathlon Challenge (for some Grades 3 to 6) – Friday 24 November
Bush to Beach Program for Grades 1/2 on Monday 27 November
Devonport Pool Grades 3 to 6 and School Fun Day for Kinders to Grade 2 – Tuesday 5 December
2024 Kinder Orientation Day – Friday 15 December
Grade 6 Presentation / Final Assembly –11:30am & Grade 6 Celebration Dinner/Disco 5:45 – 8:30pm - Monday 18 December
Two Celebration Concerts – Wednesdays 1:30pm –‘A’ Classes K to 6 performing - 13 December and ‘B’ Classes K to 6 performing - 20 December

End of Year Reporting and 2024 information – Friday 15 December
Last Days of Term 4 2023: Students on Thursday 21 December and Staff on Friday 22 December

Key information relevant to specific events and activities will be shared as timely as possible next term – but knowing some of these key dates now, may assist in parents/families in planning and organisation for an amazing Term 4!

Term 4 starts on Monday 16 October… and it’s hats on for everyone from Day 1.

Classes have a regular supply of sunscreen available for all students to apply; however, please remember to pack your child’s if they require an individual supply.

I wish our school community a ‘reenergising and enjoyable’ holiday break and let’s hope for many sunny days to ‘up lift us all’ and perhaps enjoy the local tulips too – stay safe and well everyone!