News

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:03:48 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

#Ready2020 – a great year starts here

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:24:29 AEDT

Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. Here’s how to make the most of it.

We can’t wait for you to join us for a great year – the first step towards a lifelong love of learning.

Visit the department’s primary school resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year, whether your child is starting Kindergarten or Year 6.

You’ll find:

Getting ready for primary school booklet – everything you need to be #Ready2020
Daisy’s First Day – the story of Daisy the koala’s first adventure at Kindergarten
advice from teachers – they’ve been through this before.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Kindy

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:45:12 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region-specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:11:26 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:00:50 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Have your say on before and after school care

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:37:26 AEST

We want to better understand your needs for before and after school care in NSW.

Have your say today on before and after school care.

Fill out the survey by Service NSW to share your specific care needs and to register interest to stay informed of new developments.

Your input will provide insights into where there are gaps in service availability and help us to deliver extra places where they are needed.

You can also contact the team responsible for rolling out the before and after school care commitment at BASCreform@det.nsw.edu.au.

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:24:01 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Get involved at home

Join in at home and read your child a bedtime story. Studies show that reading a bedtime story six days a week can give kids almost a year’s head start when they begin school. Reading has also been shown to develop empathy, promote critical thinking and help children find a sense of self.

Join in from the classroom

Bestselling children’s author and illustrator Matt Stanton will broadcast live to primary school children across the country from the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 17 September. We invite schools to register for the livestream of this free event.

Stanton’s author talk is among more than 140 events happening across the country involving more than 50 authors.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – #ReadingHour authors talk about their favourite place to read

Duration: 0:38

Looking for a good spot to open a book? We asked authors Benjamin Law, Morris Gleitzman, Jacqueline Harvey and Mick Elliott about their favourite place to read.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:44:01 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:08:21 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:39:01 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 12:24:49 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:16:15 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Video – Kids ask the hard questions

Duration – 3:45

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:10:52 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:19:57 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

5 road safety tips for parents and carers

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:25:42 AEDT

Now that students are back to school after a break it’s a good time to chat with your child about safe behaviours when you walk or commute to school.

Here are our top tips to help our students make a safe trip:

1. Be alert and aware

Take note of the dangers you come across on your walk and bring them to your child’s attention. Point out dangers, such as vehicles coming out of driveways. Talk to your child about being alert in a road environment.

2. Hold hands

When on the footpath, at a crossing or in a car park always hold your child's hand. It is advised to do this up to the age of at least 8 years old and closely supervise until at least the age of 10.

3. Choose a safe crossing

Lead by example and choose a safe place to cross the road. Explain why it is the safest place to cross.

4. Set a good example

Your child watches everything you do, so if you cross at the crossing they will too. It is also important to share these messages with other carers who may walk with your child to school.

5. Stop, Look, Listen, Think every time you cross the road

Discuss this important road safety message. STOP! one step back from the kerb. LOOK! continuously both ways. LISTEN! for the sounds of approaching traffic. THINK! whether it is safe to cross.

Practise makes perfect

The more supervised practice your child can get the better, so why not make Term 1 the start of a new routine to walk with your child to school more often.

Older children may be ready to make the journey to school independently. Before they take this step, observe if they are road safe and reinforce the road safety messages.

For more information, check out the department’s pedestrian safety advice for students, parents and carers.

TPS School Captains

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:56:13 AEDT

2019 TPS School Captains

Dominic Barbara - Captain Nahum Layson - Vice Captain
Josie Francis - Captain Katie Sheppard - Vice Captain

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:00:44 AEDT

The first day of Kindergarten and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you make the most of this time and enjoy the experience, we’ve compiled some useful tips and checklists. We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

Our film #FirstDay2019 captures the excitement – and the nerves – of the rite of passage that is the first day of Kindergarten.

Video – Back to School 2019: First Day at Kindy

Duration – 1:00

TPS Picnic in the Park

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:52:08 AEDT

Please join us to celebrate the end of another fantastic year at TPS.

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:25:08 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Tamworth Public School P&C Movie Ticket Fundraiser

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:21 AEST

Movie Ticket FR Order Sheet (pdf 381 KB)

Seven Steps To Writing Success

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:21 AEST

TELL THEM FROM ME PARENT SURVEY

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:22 AEST

Tell Them From Me Parent Survey

This Term, our school will be participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement.

The survey is conducted entirely online on smartphones, ipads, tablets, laptops or computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be conducted between 21 August and 13 October. Although participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, your responses are very much appreciated.

Information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au.

To access the survey for our school go to: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/3157tps

Any questions please see Mr Squires.

TPS MERIT SYSTEM

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:22 AEST

Please find following a basic outline of our Merit System awards and the process for redeeming awards.

Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the office for further information.

Merit System Process (pdf 224 KB)

BOOKWEEK

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:17 AEST

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL PROGRAM

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:16 AEST

BEANIE DAY

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:17 AEST

ECOFEST

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:18 AEST

Our Year 4 students recently attended the Peel High School Wetlands for an exciting and informative excursion. The students learned about taking care of the environment, conserving water and other water orientated sciences.

It was a hands on experience and the students had a great time exploring the wetlands and fishing for various water bugs.

Thank you to Peel High School, Peel Landcare and Mrs Wainwright for organising.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY 2017

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:17 AEST

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY FOR SCHOOLS – Friday 3^rd March

Next Friday, 3^th March, is School Clean Up Day. The day is planned to coincide with Clean Up Australia Day, which follows on Sunday 5^th March. The aim of these special days is to inspire and work with communities to clean up and conserve our local environments.

Each stage will be assigned a small area inside the school grounds to clean up throughout the day. The children will accompany their class teachers. They will generally be picking up small pieces of paper and plastic, such as straws and lids. If you are concerned about your child participating, you may provide them with a pair of gardening or disposable gloves to wear for their session.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Regards

Petrina Clarke

Parent Information Evenings - 2017

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS

Parent information evenings will be held in the coming weeks. This is a great opportunity to find out what is happening in the school this year and to meet your child's teacher.

Tuesday 7th February
5pm - 6pm Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4)
6pm - 7pm Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6)

Tuesday 14th February
5pm - 6pm Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten)
5.30pm - 6.30pm Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)

The information evenings will be held in the school hall (except for Kindergarten which will be held in Kindy Smilies room.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Last Day of School - 2016

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:19 AEST

Friday 16th December, 2016 will be an out of school uniform day for all students. School hat and closed in shoes must be worn.

There will be a special morning tea for Mr Lee Preston at 10.45 in the hall, all parents are welcome to attend.

The guard of honour will commence at 2pm for Year 6 students and all leaving staff, including Mr Preston. Families are welcome to attend this.

Mr E's Last Day

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

A special assembly was held this morning to celebrate Mr Barry Everingham's last day at Tamworth Public School.

Each class presented Mr Everingham with a "gift", which included a variety of poetry, songs, sporting items, a special principals award and of course some famous Mr E hats.

It was a fantastic assembly and we are so proud of our Mr E and wish him all the best in his retirement.

2016 Remembrance Day

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:16 AEST

This year 11 November marks the 98th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). Each year on this day Australians observe one minute's silence at 11 am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.

Student representatives and Mr Preston will be laying at wreath at the local ceremony to commemorate and honour all Australians who have died as a result of war.

Lest we forget.

Year 6 Canberra Excursion 2016

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:23 AEST

Our annual year 6 excursion to Canberra is currently underway. The students have arrived safe and sound and have visited the National Museum and Parliament.

In the following days they will take in the sights of Anzac Parade and the War Memorial, The High Court, National Gallery and Questacon.

Such a fabulous educational experience for our students and a great hands on opportunity for them to reinforce their classroom studies.

We appreciate the effort of teachers, staff and parents in supporting this initiative.

Barrangal Dyara (Skin and Bones)

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:16 AEST

This year we have been fortunate to have Aaron Ellis, Aboriginal Education and Engagement Officer, work with some of our Kindergarten children and staff. This has been part of the barrangal dyara project.

The project focussed on the story of the Garden Palace in the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. These lands sit within Gadigal land, Aboriginal land. Mr Ellis worked with the children on Aboriginal language and culture. He recorded them (along with students from Walhollow Public School) speaking in the language. Their voices were broadcast as part of the Kaldor Public Art project by Indigenous artist Jonathon Jones.

Mr Ellis recently visited the school and presented a book that was compiled about the project. The boys and girls were thrilled to see their names in print and to hear how well received their work had been by the many visitors to the art works. We thank Aaron for his outstanding work with our school, staff and students.

Whole School Assembly

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:22 AEST

Our weekly K-6 Assemblies are always well attended by our wonderful community members and last week was no exception.

On a cool and watery Spring morning we still managed a wonderful turn up and what a sight our students are standing tall, proud and respectful as we sign off with the National Anthem.

Our whole school assemblies are held every Friday at 9am. Parents and Carers are welcome to attend.

National Literacy and Numeracy Week

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

Last week was National Literacy and Numeracy Week. Each class teacher gave out two awards per class to recognise students who have demonstrated improvement, attitude or achievement that was meritorious and worthy of recognition in this focus week.

Tamworth Public School is proud of all our students who do their best as they ‘aim high'.

Well done to all who received awards.

A reminder for those who received one of these awards that they are equivalent to a Blue Merit Award as part of our awards system.

EALD STUDENTS

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:18 AEST

With Bookweek coming up next week the EALD students have been working on their puppet show to entertain the students. We look forward to seeing all the great work the students have been doing.

Cultural Program

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:17 AEST

The students have been having fun learning about Aboriginal culture in the new lunchtime program.

The program commenced last week with the very enthusiastic Kindergarten students learning some beading.

All stages will get an opportunity to participate and we look forward to hearing more great reports of sharing of cultures.

FRIDAY NIGHT 9'S - RUGBY LEAGUE

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:18 AEST

NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

NAIDOC Assembly and Art Day will be held on Thursday 30th June, 2016.

The assembly will start at 10am and will be followed by morning tea for parents and guests in the school hall.

The assembly will be run by some of our excellent Indigenous students, as well as special guest Bob Faulkner, a long term servant of the Aboriginal community. We also have some students who will be involved in a special Aboriginal Languages Project with one of our parents, and local consultant, Aaron Ellis. In addition, another parent, Pat Strong, who has already been working with senior students, in his work with the Tamworth Opportunity Hub, will be supporting him.

We are thankful to all of them for contributing to our day and the classes they are able to visit after the assembly and morning tea will no doubt enjoy learning some Aboriginal language and culture.

The hall will be full of magnificent artwork and we trust as many of our whole school community as possible will be able to call in. This will be an excellent lead-in to our future work on Aboriginal Education implementation which we will be reviewing next term. We look forward to a great day.

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:21 AEST

The School Photographer will be here on Tuesday 24th May until Thursday 26th May to photograph our wonderful students.

Envelopes have been sent home with the students and if you require any extra envelopes or family photo envelopes these can be collected at the office.

Full winter uniform will need to be worn for the photos and ties will be provided for students who do not have one.

Please see the timetable below for individual class times.

School Photograph Timetable (pdf 56 KB)

MOTHERS DAY

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:19 AEST

We would like to wish all our wonderful mothers a very happy Mother's Day for this Sunday 8th May, 2016. We trust you will be spoilt and appreciated no matter how you spend the day.

A Mother's Day Stall will be held on Thursday 5th May for any students who wish to purchase a small gift for mum. Gifts will range in price between $5 - $10 and they look fantastic.

ANZAC Day March

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:16 AEST

Students are invited represent Tamworth Public School and join the ANZAC Day March to be held on Monday 25th April, 2016.

Students will need to wear full winter school uniform and blue school hat. Students are to assemble at Bourke Street at 9.30am and the march will start at 10am.

Parents are asked to collect their children from Number One Oval promptly at the completion of the March.

ART DAY

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:16 AEST

A fabulous fun art day has been planned for Friday 8th April (last day of term).

Classes will be involved in a wide variety of art lessons using different materials, including paint, clay and crayon just to name a few.

This will be an out of uniform day and students are encouraged to wear something suitable for such activities.

A gold coin donation will be collected from each of the students and money raised will go towards brightening the children's ward at the Tamworth Base Hospital.

SCHOOL ENEWS - Download the app and get newsletters and notes on your phone

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

DOWNLOAD THE APP:

iPhone & iPad: Open the App Store on your device, search for "enews"
Android: Open the Play Store on your device, search for "enews"
Windows Phone & Windows 8/10: Open the Windows Store, search for "enews"
OR click a store app badge below OR scan in a QR code using your device.
Download the "School Enews" app (same as icon on the left)
After School Enews has downloaded, open the app and search for your school name.

SUCCESS AT TAMWORTH SHOW

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:21 AEST

Tamworth Public School has again won many awards and accolades through our entries in the creative arts categories of the Tamworth Show. For the tenth consecutive year the school has been named Champion School, with the trophy taking up residence again in the school foyer. In the School Arts category Abigail Harris from Year six was awarded Champion School Art for the primary section. Charlie Ferguson from Year one was the Infants Champion for the same category. Also in School Arts, Aleeci Francis of Year six and Schuyler Van Tilburg from Year one received Special Awards for their entries. In the Handicrafts category, our kindergarten entries were so good that the judges awarded the Champions sash to the whole group. In the same category Abigail Carr from Year six was the highest point scorer for under 12 year olds. Tamworth Public School has supported the Tamworth Show over many, many years as we know it is a wonderful opportunity for our boys and girls to show their skills and to display their creations. Congratulations to all our entrants, and to the staff who supported them. Special mention goes to Miss Mack for once again coordinating our entries and promoting the value of creative arts as integral to a quality education.

Grandfriends Day 2016

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:18 AEST

Its that time of the year again already when we get to celebrate and share our fabulous school with our community.

Grandfriends Day will be held on Thursday 24th March, 2016. There will be an art exhibition in the hall, morning tea to share, a BBQ lunch and the ever fabulous Easter Hat Parade.

Notes have been sent home regarding the BBQ and it would be greatly appreciated if you could return these by the 18th March to ensure we order enough food for all.

Keep an eye out for more information in the magpie in the coming week and be sure to keep the day free as it is always a great day to share with your child.

PSSA SPORTING TRIALS - 2016

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

The Tamworth Zone committee has met and have forwarded a draft calendar for 2016.

Please be advised that these dates may be subject to change.

Zone Calendar 2016 (docx 18 KB)

MOVEMBER

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

Our "Move with Moustaches" day was a hit with all students and teachers donning fabulous moustaches.

A total amount of $990.70 was raised on the day and has been added to the TPS team total for Movember.

Still time left to donate to this worthy cause and you can do so by following the link:

https://au.movember.com/donate

Thank you to all who have participated in "moving" and "moustaching".

LIFE EDUCATION - 2015

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:19 AEST

UPDATE - Money & Permission Notes due Friday 6th November, 2015.

The Life Education van will be visiting our school again this year in weeks 6, 7 & 8.

The class schedule is attached and permission notes have been sent home.

Just a reminder that the school only collects the admission fee of $7. Any other monies for donations or purchasing of items needs to be brought on the day of visit directly to the life education van, as indicated on the note.

Life Education Schedule (pub 140 KB)

TELL THEM FROM ME - PARENT SURVEY

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:22 AEST

We need your input to further evaluate and develop programs and plans for our school.

We are running a survey for all parents and your input would be greatly appreciated.

Go to : https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/login.htm

USERNAME: parent18254

PASSWORD: Tam3157

The survey closes Friday 23rd October, 2015 so please login as soon as possible and have your say.

PARENT ONLINE PAYMENT (POP)

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

It is now possible for parents to make online payments to the school for amounts owing for students, via a secure payment page hosted by Westpac.

Payments can be made using either a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card. The payment page is accessed from the front page of the schools website by selecting $ Make a payment .

All notes from the school requesting payment will now have a payment sub-dissection number on it. Please enter this number and description in the Payment Description box when paying online.

For any enquiries regarding the Online Payment process please contact the School Office.

MUSICAL

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

Musical Week has arrived!!!

The first few shows for the students have been very popular and Cinderella Rockerfella has been a hit for all. There are limited tickets left for the show so please see the ladies in the top office asap if you still require tickets.

The night time concerts are nearly full however there are still tickets available for the matinee on Friday at 11.30am.

KINDERGARTEN - 2016

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:19 AEST

If you have a child who is due to start Kindergarten in 2016 now is the time to enrol.

You can pick up an enrolment pack from the lovely ladies in the school office during school hours.

We look forward to meeting you and your child.

Beanies For Brain Cancer

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:17 AEST

Encourage your child to wear a beanie to school on Friday 22nd May, 2015 and bring a gold coin donation to help raise money for brain cancer research.

B4BC (pub 7023 KB)

UNIFORM

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:22 AEST

At Tamworth Public School we pride ourselves on our uniform.

With the change in season it is time to ensure that you have the correct winter uniform ready. Our second hand uniform shop is situated near the school office and we can help you with your requirements.

TERM 2 - Summer uniform or winter uniform can be worn during the first two weeks as weather indicates.

WINTER UNIFORM MUST BE WORN FOR THE ANZAC DAY MARCH.

SCHOOL ENEWS

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:21 AEST

Keep up to date with what's happening at Tamworth Public School with the "School Enews" app available for your smartphone or tablet.

To download the app through your phones app store follow the instructions below or contact the front office for more information.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:21 AEST

Rehearsals are well underway for our musical "Cinderella & Rockefeller" and isnt it exciting!

Now is the time to organise your sponsorship by donating to the Tamworth Public School Musical fund. All donations will go directly towards the production and will be rewarded with notification in our newsletters and programs.

If you want further information on how to sponsor then contact Jane Blanch at the school office on a Tuesday or Wednesday.

AUDITIONS - TPS MUSICAL

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:16 AEST

Auditions will be held in Week 3, Term 1 for the Tamworth Public School Musical, "Cinderella & Rockerfella" which will be held in Term 3.

All interested students will need to return their permission notes early in Term 1.

The auditions will be held at lunchtimes Monday - Friday of Week 3.

More information will be send out in Term 1 or you can contact Jane Blanch at the school on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

BACK TO SCHOOL - 2015

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:16 AEST

As we all get busy in those first few weeks of school here is a few ideas that you can do in the holidays to help make the transition back to school in 2015 easier:-

LABEL EVERYTHING! Uniforms, lunch boxes, bags, hats, jumpers, everything! (This will save you lots of $$$$)

Check that Tamworth Public School has all your updated CONTACT INFORMATION including daytime phone numbers, addresses, etc.

Have you nominated a current EMERGENCY CONTACT - someone who is able to come and collect your child if you are not available.

MEDICATION that is kept at school. Check if they are up to date and directions for use from prescribing authority are current.

Planning to VOLUNTEER? Make sure you have your Working With Children Check done at the RMS (RTA). It costs nothing for volunteers and it helps keep all our students safe.

MAPS FOR SALE

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:19 AEST

We still have an array of Old School Maps for sale at the front office.

A full price list can be found under the For Sale tab.

Australia & South East Asia - $120

Mathematics Survey

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:19 AEST

Reviewing and improving our practices are of the utmost importance to us at Tamworth Public School and we value your feedback and input to our school.

Should you wish to participate please complete the attached Parent Mathematics Survey and return to the top office before Friday 5th December, 2014.

Mathematics Survey (doc 32 KB)

Old School Maps - For Sale By Tender

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

School Maps

Tamworth Public School has a fantastic array of old school maps for sale by tender.

Check out the details on the "For Sale by Tender" tab. Photos of the maps on offer are now also available via that link.

A viewing date to see the maps has been set for Friday 14th November, 2014 from 1pm to 5pm and tenders will be taken in the following week.

Dont miss this great opportunity to obtain a piece of history or a new "artwork".

Picasso Cow

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

Our fabulous Picasso Cow "Moo Moo" has finally been completed.

After several months of dairy farm excursions, cooking lessons, painting and various other efforts the 'Farm to Plate 2014' project is nearing completion.

A very big thankyou to Mrs Clifton for her wonderful effort in overseeing this project and to all the students and teachers involved. We are certain everyone has enjoyed this very valuable experience.

Traffic Survey Update August 22nd, 2013

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:22 AEST

Traffic Survey (pub 94 KB)

Kindergarten 2014 'Come & Try Days'

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:18 AEST

Kindergarten 2014 'Come & Try Days' are to be held Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th & Wednesday 21st August, 2013 from 9.30am until 12.00pm.

Please ensure your pre-schooler has a hat, sensible shoes, morning tea and water.

You can book your child in for 1, 2 or 3 days.

Please speak with Mrs Judy Hindmarsh if you have any concerns regarding your child beginning school.

Boys PSSA

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:17 AEST

Tamworth Public School are now the Northwest Regional PSSA Champions in Rugby League, Rugby Union and Basketball. We eagerly wait to see how our football team performs against an Armidale team.

Athletics Carnival

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:16 AEST

The school Athletics Carnival is on next week - Monday,August 10th.

There is a permission note attached to this notice.DOCPermission note(DOC 28Kb)

Debating Champions

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:18 AEST

The school are now the holders of the 'Woodgate Cup', presented to the winners of the primary schools debating competition at the Tamworth Eisteddfod. The Tamworth team came up against St Nicholas Catholic School in the final. Well done kids. The cup has been won two years in a row by the school.

Regional Champions

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

The Rugby League Knockout Team became Regional Champions defeating Ross Hill PS 18-8. The score would have been more if not for the great defence displayed by Ross Hill. Tamworth was held up, over or near the try line on five occasions.

Mistakes by both teams allowed the opposition to apply attacking pressure within the twenty metre zone on numerous occasions. The halftime score was 10-4. Early in the second half the score went to 10-8 and remained that, until the final ten minutes when mistakes by Ross Hill allowed Tamworth to score two more tries.

This win puts the team into the quarter finals of the State Knockout. Tamworth now has to play a North Coast team. The winner of that game will play either a Hunter or North Sydney team later in Term 3.

Mention should be made of the busload of Stage 3 supporters who cheered their hearts out for the team. Congratulations boys, Mr Squires (team manager) and Mr Sharpe (coach) on a great display of sportsmanship, defence and skill. We're all looking forward to your next game.

Athletics Carnival

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:16 AEST

Reminder

The School Athletics Carnival is on Monday 10th, August. This is Week 3 of Term 3. It will be held at the Regional Athletics Complex, Goonoo Goonoo Rd. A permission note will be sent home at the beginning of next Term.

DOCSchool Athletics Records(DOC 30Kb)

PSSA Girls Hockey

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

Our girls hockey team played Tamworth South PS yesterday in the State PSSA Hockey Knockout. They were defeated by Tamworth South 2-0 in a tough encounter. We are very proud of you. We know that you played as well as possible.

Boys Football

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:17 AEST

The Tamworth PS Football Team played Narrabri today in a round of the Sate PSSA Knockout. Tamworth won the game 3-0. Congratulations boys. The next game will be the Regional Final.

Rugby Union

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

The Rugby Union Team remains undefeated in the Prime Cup Friday Night Competition. Many of the boys play both League and Union for the school. They had played at Walgett on Monday, Gunnedah South on Friday afternoon and then played St Nich 's on Friday after school to remain undefeated in that competition. They have only had a handful of tries scored against them and regularly score over ten tries a game each Friday. They have defeated Werris Creek PS and Scone PS in the PSSA Rugby Knockout. They will play Moree in the regional final.

Rugby League PSSA

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

The school PSSA Knockout team had a great win in the 4th round of the State Knockout. They defeated Gunnedah South PS at Scully Park last Friday, progressing to the Regional Final against Ross Hill PS. Gunnedah South were grand finalists in the Open A division of the Peel Valley Rugby League Knockout a fortnight ago. On Monday of the same week they had travelled to Walgett to play the third round. A great week of sport boys.

Boys PSSA Basketball

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:17 AEST

Tamworth Public School Basketball Team wins the Gala Day at the Tamworth Thunderdome. Seven schools took part. By winning the final at the Gala Day, the team now progress to the Regional Final of the North West section of the State PSSA Knockout. The Team defeated Hillvue P.S. convincingly in that game. Congratulations boys.

Special Forever

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:21 AEST

Congratulations to Class 4L (2008) whose "Special Forever" entry 'Ducks of the Murray-Darling Basin' was chosen to illustrate this year's Special Forever bookmark. The bookmark will be sent to all schools in the Murray-Darling Basin who register for this year's project.

Follow the link to view this bookmark (another link on the top right of page opens a pdf file of 4L's work).

Dance Festival

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:18 AEST

Pupils not participating in the Regional Dance Festival have the opportunity of attending a matinee performance on Friday, 19th June. Attendance at this event must be in to class teachers by Wednesday, 10th June. Permission notes are still available from teachers.

PSSA Football

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:17:20 AEST

Our Boys and Girls PSSA Knockout Football Teams both had wins against Oxley Vale PS during the week and progress to the 3rd round of the state-wide competition.

Unfortunately our Boys Hockey team were not so lucky, going down to Nemingah PS.