Julie Manallack 26/03/2019
With 2019 NAPLAN assessments planned for next term, I have selected some of the results from 2018 to share with you. Please take time to review Year Three Reading, Writing and Numeracy graphs as compared with state, network and similar schools. Our results are very good. Over a five year period, results fluctuate somewhat. Nevertheless,…
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Julie Manallack 08/03/2019
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world on the 8th of March and is a day to reflect on how far we have come and how far we still have to go to really achieve gender equality. With strong links back to the Women’s movements in England, America and Russia in the early…
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Julie Manallack 06/03/2019
Last night the first meeting for the newly elected TPS Council was officiated. Office bearers are: School Council President – Nicholas Wade Vice President -George Ajaimi Treasurer – Craig Hudson Congratulations to each office bearer. I sincerely thank Nicholas, George and Craig for accepting the responsibility of their role for 2019. I look forward to working closely with…
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Julie Manallack 15/02/2019
Our school community enjoyed two exciting events this week. The first was the annual Swimming Carnival organised by Miss White, PE Leader. The success of the day was largely due to support from staff, parents and students. Toorak Primary School sports tops, worn by many students, added splashes of colour adding to a sense of excitement throughout the carnival….
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Julie Manallack 30/01/2019
Welcome back to school everyone. Hearing stories of holiday adventures from both children and their families was the highlight of my first 2019 school day. Thank you to all students, staff and families for such a smooth beginning to the 2019 school year.What a pleasant surprise it was when the builders rang last week to…
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Julie Manallack 21/12/2018
I wish all the Toorak Primary School community a Happy Christmas and relaxing New Year. I look forward to welcoming students from Year One to Year Six back to school for 2019 on Wednesday January 30th and Foundation students on Thursday 31st January. I have been informed by Grove Project Managers that the new buildings may not be ready for…
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