What a great start to Term 2! Mrs Young is on a short holiday at the moment, and will be back in week 5. While she’s away, I am in her office, as Acting Principal. Mrs Rocca Acting Assistant Principal, helping with all the day-to-day activities of being and doing my usual jobs. Her and I are very impressed with the learning we have been seeing in the classrooms, and our students and staff all displaying our school values. 

There are lots of events happening this term. Please check our whole school newsletters, year level newsletters and keep an eye on Compass and Class Dojo.

School tours and enrolments for 2026

We warmly invite families to enrol their children for Prep in 2026 and begin their exciting learning journey with us. Our school provides a nurturing and engaging environment where every child is supported to thrive. To help you get to know our community and see our classrooms in action, school tours are available on Mondays and Fridays at 10:00am. Come and discover what makes our school a great place to learn, grow, and belong. We look forward to welcoming you!

Camp Success

Our Grade 3–4 camp was a great success, filled with fun, learning, and memorable moments for everyone involved. All students represented our school with pride, consistently demonstrating our school values throughout the experience. From challenging activities like a giant swing and rock climbing, to team-building games, the students embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm and resilience. A big thank you to our dedicated teachers and Education Support Staff who gave their time and energy to make camp such a positive experience, and to our families for their ongoing support—we couldn’t have done it without you! Please see photos later in the newsletter.

Maths teacher training

This term, we’ve been fortunate to have Hanah, our dedicated Maths consultant, continue her impactful work across our school. She has recently modelled a sequence of three engaging lessons in both our Prep–1 and Grade 5–6 classrooms, showcasing effective strategies to deepen students’ mathematical thinking. Following each sequence, Hanah worked closely with teachers to unpack the lessons, reflect on student learning, and collaboratively plan next steps. This professional learning approach—first introduced last term in our Grade 1/2 and 3/4 classes—has proven so valuable that it will be repeated in those year levels again. We’re excited to see the ongoing impact on both teaching practice and student outcomes.

Book Fair

Book Fair is running after school every day currently until Monday. It is open from 3:15-4pm after school finishes. Come in and see the books for sale.

Buddies

Our school buddy classes program has been highly successful. Students from different year levels get to visit their buddy class every 3 weeks for a lesson together. This builds a strong sense of community and engagement. Please see some of the photos of their learning together in the newsletter.

Mother’s Day Breakfast

This morning, our Prep to Grade 2 students celebrated a wonderful Mother's Day Breakfast, and it was a great success! It was heartwarming to see so many mums, carers, and special guests join us for a morning of connection, smiles, and shared moments with their children. A big thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event so special. We wish all our amazing mothers and carers a joyful and relaxing Mother’s Day this weekend—you truly deserve it!

Maths Olympiad

The Maths Olympiad has officially begun, providing an exciting opportunity to extend our confident Grade 5–6 mathematicians. This enrichment program challenges students to apply their problem-solving skills in creative and complex ways. Our enthusiastic participants completed their first test this week, and we were incredibly impressed with their focus, perseverance, and mathematical thinking. We look forward to seeing them continue to grow and thrive through this valuable experience.

MAT Program

This term, some of our Grade 5/6 students have begun a dynamic Martial Arts Training program as part of their physical education. The sessions focus on building strength, coordination, self-discipline, and confidence, all while having fun and staying active. Students have embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, showing great respect and effort during each session. It’s been fantastic to see their skills and teamwork grow, and we’re excited to continue this engaging program throughout the term.

 TWPS CURRICULM DAYS
*Students do NOT attend school on these days*

*Whole School Professional Practice Day for Staff. Students do not attend school.

TERM DATES

 Welcome to Term 2!

As we dive into a new term full of learning and growth, it's also a great time to check in on your child’s overall wellbeing.  Every child experiences ups and downs, and understanding how they’re feeling can make a big difference.

One helpful tool is The Children’s Wellbeing Continuum. It offers a simple way to reflect on your child’s social-emotional wellbeing at any point in time. By helping to spot when a child might be struggling, it supports early conversations and actions—before problems become more serious.

Importantly, the Continuum isn’t about diagnosing—it’s about opening up and having safe conversations and encouraging families to seek help early when needed. 

? Useful Video on The children’s Wellbeing Continiuum

Let’s make Term 2 a positive and supportive journey for every student!

TERM 2 WEEK 2
 
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WEEK 2


 

TERM 2 WEEK 3
 
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WEEK 3

CUP OF LIFE

Term  Week 2 & 3 Student Attendance Report

As part of the Department of Education Every Day Counts initiative, schools report attendance in percentages. The Government regard 95% as the minimum satisfactory attendance for a school student.

The percentages in the table below indicates the average attendance for each class for this week.

The shaded boxes  below indicate which classroom has the highest level of attendance for their year level.

Every day of learning really does count!

At TWPS we want every child to achieve their full potential and we know that parents share this goal. There is a clear link between good attendance and educational achievement. If your child is not in school, on time, as often as possible they will be missing out on many important parts of their
education.                      

Why is regular attendance at school important?

Regular school attendance will mean that your child has a better chance in life. Your child will achieve better when they go to school all day, every school day...

*they learn better   
*they make friends      
*they are happier   
*they have a brighter future

If your child is sick, of course it is appropriate to keep your child at home but

other ‘days off’ school add up to lost learning.  See below:

CUP OF LIFE

Well done to all the boys and girls who are attending school every day. 

Congratulations! The room that had the BEST ATTENDANCE for Week 2, Term 2 is Room 10 & Week 3, Term 2 is Room 5 .

Exciting Hub news ...

Life Café: Conversations on Living Well

Monthly on Wednesdays 11am- 12.30pm

We’re thrilled to welcome local community member Vanya Jain to TNH to lead a series of relaxed, meaningful conversations around living well. These 90-minute sessions run from April to September, each focusing on a different aspect of wellbeing:

• July 2^nd: Lifestyle, stress and sleep
• August 6^th: Body image and aspirations
• September 3^rd: Addiction and its management

These sessions are open, supportive, and a great space to share and learn. For more info, give us a call or reach out to Vanya at vanyajain13@gmail.com.

Food Bank Mobile Supermarket

Wednesdays | 10:30am–12:00pm
The Community Pavilion (next to the oval, behind the Library/TRAC)

We’re so grateful to have the BIG PURPLE BUS (aka the Food Bank Mobile Supermarket) visiting us each week throughout Term 2! This fantastic service provides fresh produce and essential groceries to over 150 local families every week.

*Bookings are essential
*Don’t forget to bring 2 shopping bags
*Book online here: https://foodbankvictoriamarkets.appointedd.com

Donations Welcome – Help Us Keep the Good Things Going!

Every week, TNH runs a range of free community wellness activities to support connection and wellbeing in our neighbourhood. Our regular activities include:

• Community Craft Connections
• Let’s Move – gentle movement for young adults with disabilities
• All Seasons – nature craft for all abilities
• PRACE English Class
• Mindful Meditation
• Friendship Café
• Promisetown Playgroup
• Arabic Playgroup (with Jeeran Services)
• Little Diggers – after school family fun club
• Women’s Painting Circle

New participants are always welcome!
If you’d like to support what we do, we welcome a small gold coin donation when you attend — every bit helps us to continue offering these programs to strengthen our local community.

Need more info? Visit www.tnh.org.au or email manager@tnh.org.au.

☕ Come Say Hi at the Coffee Cart!

Did you know TNH runs a Social Enterprise Coffee Cart?
We're open Monday to Friday from 9am–12pm, right in the Lounge area of the Thomastown Library. It’s the perfect spot to catch up with friends, hold a casual meeting, or get some work done in one of the co-working hubs nearby.

We serve up great coffee (thanks to Coffee Mio!) and our team of friendly, trained baristas are always ready to make your day with a warm cuppa and a smile. We accept cash and card, and every purchase helps support our programs and young adults in hospitality training.

Come by and say hello — your support means the world to us!