As part of Toorak’s leadership program, some of the Grade 6 leaders and their families attended a morning tea at Malvern Town Hall. There they met local MP and Assistant Treasurer Kelly O’Dwyer as well as 1996 Olympian Danni Roche who won gold for the Australian Women’s Olympic Hockey Team. Both ladies delivered inspiring speeches…
Read moreThe Year 2s are currently learning about narrative structure and various techniques to enrich their story writing, grab the reader’s attention and develop their voice as an author. In an effort to improve vocabulary, the V in our new whole school V.C.O.P writing program, the Year 2s farewelled the word said. After thanking said for…
Read moreOur 2A class pet Brownie the Wombat goes home with the deserving student of the week for exciting experiences. So far these have included visits to basketball matches, play centres, parks and skydiving. Zamel the Camel does the same in 2B and we will arrange a blog post for him soon. In the meantime, look at some of the fun…
Read moreLast Friday the Story Dogs Co-ordinator and volunteers attended our assembly with their dogs to introduce themselves to the whole school and formally receive our donation. Toorak has introduced the Storydogs program this year. Two volunteers and their dogs, that is Norah and Beau and Stephen and Ferris, attend Toorak weekly on Monday mornings. Eight lucky students…
Read moreDear Parents, Our teachers are currently reviewing student achievement in preparation for the semester 1 reports. Reports will be available online through Compass from Friday, June 17th. Parent teacher interviews will be in the last week of term on Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd of June. Interview times can be booked online through…
Read more2016 Photo Day Envelope and Order Instructions Dear Families, Toorak Primary School PHOTO DAY IS 17/05/2016. School photo order envelopes have been or will be distributed to every student and it is important that the order instructions (below) are followed. ONLINE ORDERING Your child’s school photos are now available for secure online purchase, please note…
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