Category: School News Blog

New Caledonia Update #5

Today we headed into town to visit the markets. The students had to purchase their bus tickets from the driver in French and had to pay using the local currency. They then spent some time looking through the local stalls as well as the fresh fruit market where they had to converse in French as…

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After School Art Classes – Grade 1 to 3

There are a few places available next term in Mary-Lin’s extra – curricular art classes offered on Thursdays to children in Grades 1 to 3.  During Term 4, Prep children may be able to attend. The classes are varied and a lot of fun with a focus on building self confidence in the use of…

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Chess Club Term 4

Chess Club operates at Toorak Primary School every Tuesday lunchtime. If your child is interested in joining for Term 4, please download the enrolment form  Toorak PS Chess Club Term 4_17 or contact George at george@zedchess.com.au.

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Are you interested in helping paint a fence?

Mr Coleman is looking for a family or families to help him paint 2 coats of paint onto the small fence surrounding the new Sensory Garden. It can be done in your own time. We already have all the paint and brushes, we just need your time and arms! Please see Mr Coleman ASAP if you…

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Toorak’s Got Talent and Footy Day

The Toorak’s Got Talent Grand Final will be held on Tuesday 13 September at 9am in the assembly area. The performance will take approximately 1 hour.  Also, on Friday 16 September (the last day of school) Footy Colours Day will be held.  Students are encouraged to wear their favourite footy team’s colours and bring a gold coin donation…

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New Caledonia

What wonderful news – the study tour group has arrived and is making the most of all that New Caledonia has to offer. I’m pleased to hear that French language is being practised with French lessons provided by local teachers. There have also been opportunities for our students to speak in French when engaging with the…

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