Archive: September 2016

Year 1 Meet the Olympians

On Tuesday, the Grade 1’s met Olympic rowers – Matt Ryan and Karsten Forsterling. They got to hold the Silver medals won by these Olympians as well as understanding the different roles of the rowers and some of their training routines. Here are some pictures from our afternoon with the rowers.  

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Grade 6 Graduation Motivational Speakers wanted!

Dear Parents/Guardians/School Community, Grade 6 students and teachers are on the look out for motivational speakers, one male and one female, who would be available to speak at the Grade 6 Graduation Evening on Thursday 15th December from 7pm – 9pm (approximately) in the school hall. If you know any professionals who would be available…

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Community Service Recognition for Stuart Burris

Toorak Primary School were pleased to learn that one of our community members; parent and basketball coach Stuart Burris would be recognised for his hard work with a community service award. The Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, federal member for Higgins presented Stuart with the award at a morning presentation attended by Toorak Primary School representatives….

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Welcome Home

All study tour students and teachers arrived back in Melbourne safe and sound last Saturday. After arriving at school on Monday, students had lots of exciting tales to tell of their  language immersion tour to New Caledonia. Thank you to all staff – Eva Anderson, Michael Holden and Jenny Wynn, for their willingness to enable such a…

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Dad’s Footy Day Celebration’s 16 September

As part of Footy Day celebrations on Friday 16 September from 8.15am to 9.30am, Dad’s, Grandfathers and Uncle’s are invited to kick a footy, and hear from Rio Olympians Will Lockwood and Jess Hall.  Coffee from a coffee cart and egg and bacon rolls will be available for purchase. Children are encouraged to wear their favourite footy team colours…

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The Sensory Garden

The Sensory Garden is now complete for students to visit. Within the fenced area, children are able to feel, smell, hear and taste as well as build fairy or bug houses.  In the coming week the fence will be painted white and families will then be given the opportunity to paint pictures on the fence panels. Thank you for your support. Mr…

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