Term 4 Week 6 Newsletter 6th November 2024

From the Principal

It is hard to believe we only have 5 weeks left for the term. The last 5 weeks will go very quickly. We have lots of events and activities on over the remainder of the term so please ensure you keep an eye on our Facebook, newsletters and emails.

Attendance

Thank you for supporting us with attendance and making every day count. As we enter into the final stages of term 4, we need our children in school if they are well. We have a couple of cases of whooping cough, so we do ask if you are unwell the best place is at home resting.

Planning for 2025

We are busy planning enrolments, facilities, resources and staffing for the 2025 school year. If you know you will not be with us next year could you let us know so we can factor this in our planning. If you know anyone considering Thangool for their child, please get them to contact our office as all our staffing is based on day 8 numbers and a few year levels are getting close to capacity.

Staffing for 2025

At the end of the year, we will sadly farewell Mrs Dianne Harch and Mrs Karyn Pratt as they retire and Mrs Tasha Brennan also will be finishing up in her Chappy role. We will hold a special farewell on our final assembly for the term.

Reminders

With the weather warming up please remember it is an expectation that children wear a hat (wide brimmed, no caps). Also, it is strongly recommended for children to continue to bring water bottles.

Have a wonderful week.

Fiona

HOC News

It's Your Move - Impact Coach

The 'It’s Your Move' program (formerly known as SEL) is a specialized social-emotional learning (SEL) initiative designed by Ms Hyland and Mrs Byrne for students in years 4-6 at our school. Ms. Hyland brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this program, adopting a strength-based approach that empowers students to enhance their emotional agility and resilience. The core philosophy of 'It’s Your Move' revolves around the importance of teaching the skills and knowledge to being emotionally resilient to students, providing activities that give opportunities to practice the skills and are designed to meet the needs. The uniqueness of a program lies in its tailored approach to meet the specific needs of students rather than relying solely on commercial, store-bought programs. By utilizing evidence-based practices, the program integrates the skills and expertise of experienced educators who understand the diverse learning styles and challenges of their students. This responsiveness allows for the creation of a dynamic learning environment where instruction is adapted in real-time, fostering engagement and facilitating deeper understanding. Through continuous feedback, the program ensures that it remains relevant and effective, ultimately empowering and equipping students with the tools they need to navigate their emotions, build healthy relationships, and develop crucial life skills. Research highlights that the most effective way to nurture students’ emotional intelligence is to engage all three stakeholders-students, staff and parents cohesively. By fostering this partnership, the program creates a supportive environment where students can thrive emotionally and socially. The program not only benefits students but upskills adults in the research and provides valuable resources and guidance for parents and staff, ensuring a well-rounded approach to emotional learning and growth within our school community. We are proud of our ‘It’s Your Move’ program that enables us to respond to the needs of our students.

BullyProof Australia

We are excited to announce that our school will become a Bullyproof Australian school, officially launching in February 2025. This program aims to empower students by fostering respect, resilience, problem-solving skills and a positive mindset.Stay tuned for more information about the program and upcoming events. We are eager to embark on this important initiative that supports our positive school culture through celebrating diversity, inclusion, and resilience. Thank you for your continued support in making our school a Bullyproof Australian school!

Prev

Showing images 1 - 8 of 11

Next

Sports News

Our Swimming Carnival will be held next Friday 15th November 2024.    Our Swimming Carnival will commence at 10.00am and conclude at approximately 2pm.

All students must be at the pool by 9.30am ready for a 10am start.  No children should arrive at the pool before 9.30am.  

Students travelling by bus to the pool will leave Thangool School at 9.15am.  Please ensure that your child is at school by 9.00am.  Students competing in the first swimming events will travel on the first bus followed by the participation event swimmers in the second bus.

Date Claimers

P&C News

P & C
* Late Term 3 it was announced that we recently donated $20,000 for the following items at our school:

1. Outdoor Bean bag sets

2. Outdoor games and equipment

3. Classroom maths equipment

4. Classroom Lego

5. A 3D printer

6. Board games for the library

7. Planks for Prep and the Early Years

8. Playgroup resources

We look forward to sharing photos with you soon of them being used by our children.
Thanks very much to all those who volunteer, donate, support our stalls, raffles, events, uniform shop and tuckshop. This all contributes to what we can donate and spend on resources and equipment for our children.
** A huge thanks to the Rideout family who donated an Air Fryer specifically to be used for Gluten Free chicken tenders for wraps.
It's fantastic we can offer a great Gluten Free menu at the Tuckshop. 
*** Planning is underway for the next Disco Divas Event to be held Saturday March 8th, 2025. See the flyer below and make sure you like the Facebook event page for information on ticket sales. 
**** Tuckshop is needing more volunteers to help out on either a Friday morning or to provide home bakes. Please see the flyer below for more information. 

***** Our last meeting for the year is Tuesday the 19th Nov at 5pm. Venue TBC.

Community Flyers