16 October 2025

The Principal

Our School Community Shines in Spectacular Musical Production of Madagascar

What an unforgettable adventure! Our school’s vibrant production of Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. has come to a roaring conclusion, and what a journey it’s been! Bursting with energy, colour, laughter, and music, this musical was far more than just a performance — it was a shining example of what makes our Talara community truly extraordinary.

From the first rehearsal to the final bow, this production was the result of months of tireless dedication, creativity, and collaboration across every corner of the school. It was a whole-school event in every sense of the word, and we could not be prouder of what our students — supported by an incredible team of staff — have achieved.

Leading the Pride

A heartfelt thank you must go to our wonderful director, Deb Fritz, whose vision, passion, and leadership brought Madagascar to life with such joy and professionalism. Deb’s direction helped each student shine, and her love for the performing arts was felt in every scene.

Our Extra-Curricular Stars

The performance also showcased the work of our outstanding Extra-Curricular Leaders:
Kate Cuthbert (TPC Dance)

Jodie Calder (TPC Drama),
Angela Street (TPC Drama, Prep Pop, Just Sing),
Sally White (Prep Pop),
Lyndsay Hackney and Alexandra Eccles (Mini Boppers),
Rebecca Clayton and Amy-Leigh Land (Just Dance),
and Lyn Gordon (TPC Choir).

Their ongoing work throughout the year provided students with the skills and confidence that truly shone on stage.

Behind the Scenes Brilliance

The musical magic would not have been complete without the talents of Nicole Kaminski, our amazing vocal coach, who nurtured our students’ voices and confidence with care and precision. A big thank you as well to Nicky Staff, our wonderful makeup artist, whose creativity helped transform our students into the colourful creatures of the Central Park Zoo.

No production is complete without the behind-the-scenes brilliance, and we had the very best in the business! Our costume dream team —Kate Cuthbert, Kylie Lilley, Megan Reid, Carol Finn, and Tammy Millberry — brought the jungle to life with creativity and flair.

A special mention must go to Sofia Wotton, who designed and created the many of the sets and props that set the perfect stage for our story to unfold.

A Whole-School Effort

While we’ve named a few key contributors, it’s important to acknowledge that this production was the result of every single staff member playing a vital role. From sound and lighting to administration, ticketing, rehearsal supervision, costume coordination, make-up assistance, dressing room organisation, and stage crew — this musical was a testament to what we can achieve when we work together.

Thank you to all staff for your unwavering support, whether it was supervising non-participating students, helping backstage, or offering encouragement throughout the process.

A Celebration of Community

Above all, Madagascar was a celebration of our students — their courage, creativity, and camaraderie — and the caring community that surrounds them. The joy on their faces, the cheers from the audience, and the collective sense of achievement is something we will carry with us for a long time.

To everyone who played a part: thank you for making this experience not just possible, but truly magical.

Colour Run

Thank you for your overwhelming support of our school’s 2025 Colour Run. It was an incredibly successful day—our students were smiling from ear to ear with the fun of this event and together, the Talara Community raised over $50,000 for our school, which is a truly outstanding achievement. The replacement of the shade structure over the Year 1 & Year 2 sandspit was the major facility upgrade to target the use of these funds. We have finalised awarding the contract on this project and work is due to be completed prior to the commencement of the 2026 school year. Thank you Mr Bathersby and the P&C team for leading this fun and vibrant school event.

Staffing News

Welcome back to TPC teachers, Michelle Thompson (nee Smith) and Shannon Hansson who have returned to our TPC staff after maternity leave. Michelle is teaching on Year 1 (Mondays and Tuesdays) and Shannon is covering relief teaching days (Wednesday to Friday).

Term 4

We have so many learning experiences and culminating events this term. I encourage you to keep up to date with Facebook, QParents and school emails. As a busy mum, I do know how easy it is to overlook a permission return, event payment or the timing of an event, so these digital platforms are a blessing with those much-needed reminders. In fairness to our staff, it places significant stress on everyone when return of permissions and payments is left until the ‘morning of’ and due to the risk assessment planning and sign off, there are a number of extra-curricular activities where there is limited flexibility to accept payments and permissions after the due date. We appreciate your support in organising these aspects for your child in alignment with the due dates communicated. If there is ever any aspect of challenge with financial aspects, please contact our admin team and we can work together to look at options to support your child’s full participation in all school activities. Have a look at the calendar further down in the newsletter and make sure you have noted the big-ticket events that your family has an opportunity to be a part of. I hope to see lots of parents, carers and families at these special events.

2026 Planning

To assist us to provide the most effective class sizes and class combinations, and do our very best to avoid class changes at the start of Term 1 2026, please let our administration staff know if you have a child that will be enrolling for 2026 or if you are moving from our Talara community and your child will be commencing at a new school for 2026.

Our class numbers are very ‘tight’ at the moment. I am working on a model of 40 classroom teachers for 2026. This means six classes of Prep, Yr 1, Yr 2, Yr 4, Yr 5 and five classes of Yr 3 and Yr 6. Reminder, if you have a prep student for 2026, please contact us with urgency. We have now completed two of our transitions sessions and it would be most beneficial for all our 2026 prep students to engage in a quality transition program.

The ‘Class Formation for 2026’ letter was given out to students on Friday 10 Oct. If your child has not handed you this letter, please contact the office to ensure that you can give input via this form. Our aim is that all students have at least 1 positive learning partner from their list in their 2026 class. Teachers use their professional judgement in assigning your child to the best educational environment. Please Note:  Individual teacher preferences are not to be requested. If you have any specific information for consideration, please make an appointment to see the class teacher or Deputy Principal.

If you have made specific requests in previous years, please resubmit these details if you require these factors to be part of our considerations again for 2026 class placement. For any sensitive information, please contact Lisa Cutter -  lcutt1@eq.edu.au .

This information must be received by Monday 20 October 2025 to be considered in the class construction process for our 2026 classes.

World Teachers Day

On Friday 31 October it is World Teachers’ Day. It takes a talented and dedicated team to ensure that every day is a successful learning day and happy day of joyful interactions for all our students. I would like to acknowledge the great teachers we have at Talara Primary College who work together to respond to the needs of students, families and our community and bring the gift of education to our students. If you have the opportunity to support your child to write a heartfelt thank you note to their teacher, or you would like to email a teacher that has made a difference for your child, these simple gestures are always appreciated and are a small token to acknowledge the outstanding commitment our teaches bring to Talara.

P & C News

We hope everyone enjoyed the incredible weather over the holiday break and made some wonderful new memories with family and friends.

The P&C would like to extend a heartfelt and sincere thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the Colour Explosion Run 4 Fun. From the administration team to the teachers and grounds staff, it truly takes a whole team to create a day filled with laughter and smiles for our students.

A special thank you goes to Mr Bathersby for going above and beyond — staying late and rising early to set up the fantastic course the students enjoyed so much. Our Principals also enthusiastically and wholeheartedly embraced the Dress the Principal competition. We are so fortunate to have a leadership team who are willing to lean in and create such memorable experiences for our students.

Congratulations to the following classes for their outstanding fundraising efforts:

• 1M – $3,860
• 3B – $2,552
• 6Y – $1,770

The winner of our bike giveaway was Ruby F from 2B — congratulations, Ruby! We hope you enjoy your new bike, thanks to the generosity of MJB Fabrication.

A special mention also goes to our overall highest fundraiser, Maleah S from 2M, who raised an incredible $1,500. Maleah will have the honour of choosing the theme for the Term 1 disco next year — well done!

Thank you to the team of volunteers who made the day possible. Your time, energy, and commitment ensured that our students had an unforgettable experience.

We extend a huge thank you to our entire Talara P&C community. Your enthusiasm, generosity, and support are what make events like this possible. We are truly grateful for every contribution.

Tuckshop

Leonie and the team at the Tucker Shack have made some exciting menu changes for Term 4, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients in a number of our offerings. Please see below for the updated menu.

Did you know that the Tucker Shack is open daily from 8:00am for Groundskeeper Willie Coffee, freshly made muffins, juices, fruit snacks, and more?

Our wonderful team is also looking for volunteers. If you can spare an hour between 9:00am and 10:00am, your time can make a big difference. Please get in touch via email or drop by the counter for a quick chat.

Uniform shop

It’s that time of year when our Year 5 cohort can order their 2026 senior shirts. This official uniform can be worn all year round. Orders must be placed via Qkr! no later than Friday 7 November.

Please note:

No late orders can be accepted.

We are unable to offer exchanges or refunds, so please choose sizes carefully.

Sizes align with the standard polo shirts and can be tried on in the uniform shop.

A size guide has been emailed to Year 5 families for reference.

If you have any questions, please email talarauniformshop@gmail.com. 

Book Club

If you would like to place a Book Club order, please ensure it is completed by 22October.

Save the Date

The P&C is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Christmas Movie Night, proudly sponsored by Helping Hands, on 21 November.

This is a free event for all Talara families to say thank you for your incredible support, which has enabled us to contribute over $100,000 back to Talara. Keep an eye on the P&C Facebook page for more details coming soon!

Upcoming P&C Meeting

Our next meeting will be held in Week 3, Term 4, at 6:30pm in the Admin Building. P&C meetings are a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families, engage in meaningful discussions, and gain insight into the activities that make Talara such a special place. We warmly welcome all members of our school community to attend.

Beth Bonney
P&C President
Talara Primary College

Curriculum News

Marking Guides

Class teachers use Marking Guides to assess your child against the Australian Curriculum aspects of the achievement standard. The achievement standard for each learning area describes exactly what students should be able to know and do. These documents guide teachers to identify the precise knowledge and skills required to achieve an A, B or C (year level expectation) and clearly articulate which parts of the achievement standard are being taught and assessed for each unit of work. Below you will find the English, Science, HASS & Maths marking guides  for Term 4.

Sunshine Coast Daily’s Whiz Kids

Talara Primary College is incredibly fortunate to have such a diverse group of wonderful and talented students who consistently shine bright in all areas of school life. Their dedication, creativity, and enthusiasm inspire both their peers and teachers every day. So, when the Sunshine Coast Daily kindly offered us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate some of our most outstanding “whiz kids,” we eagerly jumped at the chance to showcase their achievements and highlight the incredible potential within our school community

These four students have been recognised for their excellence in either Mathematics or English:

Ayuna Burhan. Area of Excellence: English
Ayuna is a passionate writer with creative flair; she consistently demonstrates exceptional comprehension, vocabulary, and written expression.

Angus Hackney. Area of Excellence: English
Angus is an enthusiastic, creative writer who engages his audience with a rich vocabulary and imaginative ideas that bring his work to life, quickly grasps complex concepts, readily makes connections between texts, and explains his understanding with clear, detailed reasoning.

Jude Twomey. Area of Excellence: Maths

Jude demonstrates exceptional mathematical skill with his ability to think outside the box, solve and justify complex problems with accuracy and confidence.

 Zack Connell. Area of Excellence: Maths

Zack inspires others as he approaches every challenge in mathematics with confidence, precision, and sharp problem-solving skills, consistently demonstrating a deep understanding.

Term 3 Units of Work for Italian

Prep

Benvenuti! (Welcome!)

This term in Italian, our amazing Prep students will continue building on the foundation language skills they began developing last term.

We’ll be exploring three exciting focus areas:

• Numbers – counting and recognising Italian numbers through songs, games, and movement activities
• Colours – discovering the colours of the rainbow in Italian with fun visual and creative tasks
• Greetings – learning how to say hello and respond to “How are you?” through simple conversations and playful role-plays

Each lesson is designed to be interactive, engaging, and full of opportunities for students to speak, sing, and move as they explore the Italian language.
It’s set to be a bright, joyful, and molto divertente (very fun) term of Italian learning! 🎨🎶

Year 1

In this unit, students will explore language and culture through the theme of families; la famiglia (the family).
Year 1 students will learn to talk about their own family members using Italian words and phrases, including:
• Mamma (Mum) and Papà (Dad)
• Fratello (Brother) and Sorella (Sister)
• Nonna (Grandma) and Nonno (Grandpa)
• Other family members and how they connect together

Students will practise introducing and describing their family, sharing who is in their family, and comparing families with those in Italian-speaking cultures.

Through songs, games, stories, and creative activities, students will build their vocabulary and confidence while using Italian in meaningful, personal ways.
It’s set to be a warm, engaging, and divertente (fun) term of learning all about la famiglia! 💕👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Year 2

In this unit, students will develop their Italian speaking skills by learning to create and present short speeches all about themselves — io stesso/a (myself). 🇮🇹
Throughout the term, Year 2 students will:
• Learn to introduce themselves in Italian, sharing their name, age, and where they live
• Talk about their likes and favourites, such as colours, foods, and activities
• Describe their family members and interests using simple Italian sentences
• Practise speaking with confidence and expression in front of others

Through games, songs, speaking activities, and creative writing tasks, students will build their vocabulary and pronunciation while preparing their very own discorso (speech) in Italian.
It’s set to be a fun and rewarding term of parlare in italiano (speaking in Italian) with confidence and pride! 🎤

Year 3

This term, Year 3 students will build their confidence and communication skills in Italian as they learn to speak about a range of familiar topics.
The unit will focus on developing clear pronunciation, expressive speaking, and the ability to share ideas in Italian through short conversations and presentations.

Throughout the term, students will:
• Practise everyday greetings, questions, and responses in Italian
• Learn to introduce themselves and talk about their likes
• Create and present short oral pieces using key vocabulary and modelled sentences
• Explore how intonation changes in different types of speech — statements, questions, exclamations, and commands

Through games, role-plays, songs, and interactive speaking tasks, students will develop confidence using Italian in fun, creative, and meaningful ways.

It’s set to be a lively and expressive term of parlare in italiano (speaking in Italian)!

Year 4

Continuing from Term 3, students learn about different cities, monuments and celebrations in Italy. They write about where they would like to go and why.

Year 5

Continuing from Term 3, write and talk about descriptions of outfits, including an outfit of choice. They learn about the importance of fashion in Italian culture. Students write and star in an Italian fashion show.

Year 6

Continuing from Term 3, students advertise the Sunshine Coast as a tourist destination for Italians. Students create a multimodal advertisement to advertise their favourite attraction(s) to a visitor from Italy. They do a voice as part of their presentation.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Year 5 Italian

This Semester Year 5 students have been learning all about Italian fashion! As part of the assessment, students are required to bring in an outfit of choice by Monday 20 October in preparation for the ‘Fashion Show’ they will create over coming weeks.

Students are required to bring in an outfit including sun smart clothing, shoes and at least one accessory. Please put all items into a named bag and leave in your classroom ready for our Italian lesson. Students who do not bring in an outfit will use their school uniform.

Thank you in advance for your assistance with our assessment. It provides for a very fun end to our Year 5 Italian journey.

It’s set to be a lively and expressive term of parlare in italiano (speaking in Italian)!

The Italian Team             

Dominique Esposito                            Courtney Warnett
Italian Teacher Prep – Year 3            Italian Teacher Year 3 – Year 6

Uniform reminders

The end of year is certainly approaching at great rate. It is often a time of physical growth for your child, so with this in mind, I have included sections of our Dress Code as a reminder.  Please read the sections carefully so that your child is able to enjoy the end of year celebrations safely whilst upholding our very high uniform standards. Of particular note are the type of white socks being worn. Please ensure they are visible above the shoe. The short anklet socks are not appropriate.  Thank you for your ongoing assistance with this.

At Talara Primary College, the expectation is that each day students will wear one of the agreed Talara Primary College uniforms as outlined below. To cater for all students, the uniform consists of a variety of items that can be mixed and matched along with unisex items that ALL students can choose to wear.

Uniform Options:

• TPC Polo Year P-6
• TPC Sport Short Year P-6
• TPC Dress Years P – 6
• TPC Skorts Prep – 6

Other:

• Plain black shoes (no colours)
• Plain white ankle socks (visible above shoe)
• TPC broadbrim hat (caps are not permitted)
• TPC Prep hat band (Prep only)
• NAVY School bag – Talara Logo

Wearing the endorsed TPC monogramed uniform daily, purchased through our Uniform Shop is our strong preference. Should students wear plain navy alternatives purchased elsewhere then the following considerations are to be adhered to:

• Shorts, skorts and skirts must be at a minimum mid-thigh in length
• NO open side splits are to be above mid-thigh height

Jewellery:

Students are permitted to wear only the following items:

• An analogue or digital watch
• One/two small plain stud or small plain sleeper of silver, gold or neutral in colour in the lower lobe of each ear
• Medical alert bracelets
• Religious or culturally significant pendants e.g. signet rings, tiki or crucifix by written request of parent

Students are NOT permitted to wear the following items:

• Facial piercings
• Smartwatches
• Necklaces, bracelets and rings (these are considered a safety hazard and could come in contact with another student causing injury to self or others)

Hair:

To reduce the transfer of head lice as well as to avoid distractions to learning, ALL hair that is at or longer than shoulder length is to be plaited, braided or tied back with long fringes pinned back from eyes. To ensure hairstyles are not a distraction to teaching and learning ALL hairstyles must be conservative. Hair accessories are to be neutral in colour or Talara uniform school colours (jade, maroon, white or navy).

The length of the fringe should not exceed the eyebrows so as not to impede learning or pose a safety risk.

Students are NOT permitted to wear or have:

• Oversized hair accessories (e.g. Jo Jo bows)
• Tracks in hair
• Dyed hair

Makeup and Nail Polish:

No makeup is to be worn to school. Coloured nail polish is not acceptable. Students wearing coloured nail polish will be asked to remove it immediately. Nail polish remover will be provided.

2026 Year 5 BYOx Program

In 2026, we are continuing Talara Primary College’s voluntary “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOx) program.  BYOx packs have been sent home with all year 4 students. We ask that you read the information contained thoroughly with your Year 4 student.  Families then need to return the necessary completed forms before the laptop can be used at school in 2026. 

2026 School Captain Nomination Process

The nomination process for our 2026 School Captains has begun. Year 5 students participated in a parade last week where they were briefed on the School Captain Leadership Process. The Year 5 students are further being supported during Year 5 camp where they are participating in a Leadership Workshop to better assist them in setting and reflecting on their leadership goals.  It is understood that not all students are interested in becoming a school captain, however at Talara Primary College, all Year 6 students become leaders in their own right, just through being the eldest students in our school.  The School Captain nomination process will help all students understand their own leadership abilities that will be utilised throughout 2026 in the variety of leadership roles that all Year 6 students undertake.

Please see the attached letter provided to all Year 5 students for key dates and deadlines.

Day For Daniel

Day for Daniel is being held on Friday 31 October in Week 4.

As the students participate in the Daniel Morcombe curriculum, the school will hold a walk before school starting at the Currimundi Marketplace outside Ozcare to the school at 8am. It would be fantastic if parents could walk with their child. We will ask that all students and parents assemble by 7:55am so we can as a school walk together unified. The Queensland Police Service will assist in crossing roads where necessary. As this is a significant day, all students can wear a plain RED shirt to school. A Gold Coin donation is asked and all proceeds will be given to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.

Year 6 Graduation Working Party

Year 6 Graduation will be held in our Performance Hall Thursday 11 December at 6pm.

In order to give our wonderful students the send-off they deserve, we are calling for interested parents to form a Graduation Working Party. This group of committed parents will work together in organising and arranging many things such as theme, colours, food, special touches - to name but a few. Thank you to those parents who have already emailed me.

If you are interested in being a part of this working group, I ask that you email me on kwalt32@eq.edu.au to register your interest. Our Next Meeting is Tuesday 21 October at 5:30pm in the Staff Room.

 Hoping to see you at our next meeting.

Year 7 2026 Enrolment Forms Now Overdue

A reminder to all year 6 parents that enrolments for high school are now overdue. If you are yet to enrol your child into high school for 2026, we ask that you access enrolment forms through your in catchment high school’s website as soon as possible.

TALARA ART GALLERY (TAG)

TAG Art Gallery (not originals, photocopy or photo) submissions are due Week 2 Friday 17 October.

Year 5 Students at camp,  can hand them in Monday 20 October.

Successful submissions will be notified Week 3, Friday 24 October.

Original Framed Artworks are to be delivered to Green Room at the Hall - due by Week 4, Thursday 30 October.

TAG Gallery Showcase – Week 5, Wednesday 5 November 4-6pm

Talara Art Gallery Photography Submission (TAG) 2025

Is your child a shutterbug who loves to take photos?

As part of our annual Talara Art Gallery (TAG) being held on Week 5 Wednesday 5 November a Photography Section has once again been included to the Talara Art Gallery to recognise our Talara students’ photographic skills. 

 If your child would like the opportunity to showcase their photographic skills at TAG, they are required to self-nominate and submit a portfolio of up to two photos only that demonstrate their exceptional photography skills. Submissions may be any subject, for example, landscape or portraits presented on any medium like a canvas collage, or paper etc and will be judged on their artistic merit, including creativity and originality.

If you would like your child to participate in this wonderful opportunity, please read the submission conditions, complete the permission form, have your child complete the portfolio profile, then attach both to the photocopies of your child’s photographs.

Please return to Mrs Lawrence  or office. Submission due date Friday 24 October (Week 3).

Please only submit colour and or black and white photocopies of student photographs at this stage.

 Students will then be notified in writing if their submission has been successful on Monday 27 October.

If successful, original photographs will need to be brought to school Week 5 Monday 3 November. Please note that photography display is being organised on Monday &Tuesday of Week 5. No late photograph submissions will be able to be included.

Photos that have not been printed on a canvas, will need to be framed for display at TAG.

Skills Nipper Carnival

We are looking for students in Years 4-6 who are interested in participating in the Coastal District Surf Carnival Challenge.

Date: Friday 28 November
Venue: Dicky Beach SLSC. Students will need to be dropped off and picked up from this location.
Time: 8:50am – 1:30pm
Requirements: If your child would like to compete in the board or swimming events, they must be strong swimmers. Students will need to wear a bright pink rashie, we can find one to borrow if they don't have one.
Competition: Students will compete against other schools in the Sunshine Coast area. Events will include:

• Flags
• Sprints/relays
• Wade/Swim
• Board Relay
• Surf Relay

Students who are great runners can compete in beach events and won’t need to participate in the board or swim events.

If you think your child would like to participate, please email Mrs Clayton: rclay32@eq.edu.au

Mrs Clayton will also offer a lunch time sign up day for students who may have missed the newsletter notice.

District and Regional Representatives

Ivy-Rose had an amazing time representing the Sunshine Coast at the State Championships Tournament for 11-12 year girls' rugby league in Townsville. Over the course of four days, she faced fierce competition and exhibited her growing skills in the game. The team's hard work and dedication culminated in an impressive 7th place out of 12 teams. This experience not only allowed Ivy-Rose to develop her athletic abilities but also to bond with her teammates and create lasting friendships. Her journey was filled with excitement and camaraderie, leaving her inspired and eager for future challenges on the rugby field.

In Term 3 Week 10, Angus had the privilege of playing for the Sunshine Coast schoolboys' Cricket team in Bundaberg for 5 days. Angus and his team mates played 6 games and finished 6 out of 12 teams (won 3, lost 3). Angus said it was a lots of fun playing with high level players and making new friends.

A huge congratulations to both Ivy-Rose and Angus!

Master Art – Term 3 Highlights 🎨

In Term 3, 44 of our budding artists had the incredible opportunity to immerse themselves in a full day of creativity and expression during our Master Art event.

The day began with an inspiring collaborative mask-making workshop, where students worked together under the guidance and support of the talented Year 11 Visual Art students from Caloundra State High School. Their leadership, skill, and enthusiasm helped set the tone for a day full of artistic exploration.

After the collaborative session, students split into smaller groups to dive into self-portrait themed art workshops, guided by the wonderfully creative duo — Leonie Wohlsen, our very own Tuckshop chef and artist, and Mrs. Cassar, one of our passionate visual art educators.

It was a fantastic day filled with colour, creativity, and collaboration, where every student had the chance to explore new mediums and express their individuality through art.

A special thank you goes out to the staff and students from Caloundra State High School for generously sharing their time, talents, and artistic energy with us. Their involvement made the day even more meaningful and memorable for our students.

We can’t wait to see where our young artists take their talents next.

National HPE Week

During the first week of September, our school celebrated National HPE Week. National HPE Week is a way to highlight the critical role of Health and Physical Education in the Australian Curriculum and its influence on the learning and development of children. HPE teaches essential life skills: movement, resilience, teamwork, respect, and wellbeing. It’s not just about sport – it’s about equipping every young person with tools to thrive. HPE makes an important and positive difference because it encourages lifelong participation in better health outcomes.

There was so much to celebrate!

Students were able to take part in lots of fun lunctime games including ping pong, cricket, yoga, basketball and ten pin bowling challenges. 

Wednesday morning before school students enjoyed a delicious healthy breakfast. This fuelled their running legs, ready for the lunchtime HPE Week Fun Run. All students who signed up for the HPE Week Fun Run won their very own pedometer!

After school, many students enjoyed healthy snacks on their way home, including fruit, Vege Chips and Happy Snacks. Queensland Cricket, Brisbane Heat's Mascot even popped by for photos and to give away cricket balls!

This event was proudly sponsored by Queensland Cricket, The Happy Snacks Company, Vege Chips, Bakers Delight and Woolworths Currimundi. Thank you to everyone who helped organise and coordinate this fantastic event. 

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Term 3 Student Free Dress Day

On the last day of Term 3 students came dressed in the colours of green, yellow, red, black and white that represented the colours of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe flag. In partnership with VANA Zimbabwe, Talara Student Council annually participates in the Zimbabwe VANA Sponsor Child Program providing financial support that ensures our beautiful and very deserving sponsor child Gracious Banda can buy school uniforms, shoes and other educational resources required to attend school in Zimbabwe.

It is with great pleasure that I announce that our Term 3 Student Dress Day raised a total of $860.55 for our sponsor Child, Gracious.

Congratulations and thank you everyone for your support and huge efforts in making our Term 3 Student Council fundraiser such an amazing success.  

Debbie Lawrence 
Highly Accomplished Teacher
& Talara 2024 Student Leaders/Councillors 

Photography Incursion

At the end of last term, students experienced a truly inspiring photography incursion that opened their eyes to the art of capturing the world through a lens. Under the guidance of our special volunteer guest Mr Angell, a talented photographer with a wealth of knowledge and a passion for teaching, students delved into various techniques that will elevate their photography skills to new heights.

Throughout the afternoon session, participants explored essential camera angles, learning how the position of the camera can dramatically change the perspective of an image. They ventured outdoors to capture the beauty of nature, experimenting with the interplay of shadow and sunlight to create mood and depth in their photographs. The excitement was palpable as students discovered how different lighting conditions can transform an ordinary scene into something extraordinary.

In addition to practical techniques, Mr Angell shared invaluable editing tips, helping students understand how to enhance their photos and achieve the perfect finishing effect. With newfound skills in hand, students were eager to apply what they learned, capturing moments that reflect their unique perspectives.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr Angell for dedicating his time and expertise to enrich our students' learning experience. Your passion for photography has inspired our budding photographers and left a lasting impression on our school community.

We can't wait to showcase the incredible photos captured during this incursion at our upcoming Talara Art Gallery Week 5. Stay tuned for an exhibition that highlights the creativity and talent of our students!

Thank you once again to everyone involved for making this event a resounding success!

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Talara Art Gallery Co-ordinators

4W Camp Highlights – What an Adventure

After an action-packed few days away, 4W students have returned from a truly unforgettable Year 4 camp. From the thrill of the Giant Swing to launching catapults and diving into exciting team-building low rope challenges, every moment was bursting with energy, laughter, and learning.

Throughout the camp, Talara students showed incredible resilience, teamwork and a positive spirit that made us all proud. They supported one another through each challenge, grew in confidence and built memories that will last a lifetime.

A big thank you to our wonderful teachers, aides, admin team and supportive parents for making this camp experience possible.

We are sure your children have come home with incredible stories and unforgettable memories they will treasure for years to come!

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FUSE Cup Esports ‘Rocket League’ Competition and competition updates!

On Wednesday 8 October, Kayden, Alex, Martin, Arley, Rocco, Azia, Cruz & Sylvie proudly represented our school FUSE Cup Regional ‘Rocket League' Esports Competition, hosted at Matthew Flinders Anglican College.

The teams played with determination, cooperation, resilience and integrity right from the very first heat. Two of our teams worked their way through each heat and Team 1 (Kayden & Cruz) earned themselves a spot in the Grand Final!

It all came down to a deciding match that had everyone on the edge of their seats! Despite giving it absolutely everything, Kayden and Cruz were narrowly defeated and finished as Runners-Up for the Sunshine Coast Division. I couldn’t be prouder of the way all of our teams played, supported each other and demonstrated both our Talara values and those of the FUSE Cup throughout the day. A special mention to Sylvie, who was awarded MVP for the tournament. Congratulations!

In more exciting news, our Just Dance Esports Team has received a wildcard entry to the State Finals on the Gold Coast on November 14 and 15, thanks to their incredible performance at the Sunshine Coast competition earlier this year. What an amazing opportunity to showcase their talent and school spirit on the state stage!

Congratulations to all of our Esports competitors. It has been a wonderful season for the club and I look forward to what is yet to come.

Born Wired: Think U Know – Top 5 Tips

Think U Know have five top tips for you to prevent online child sexual exploitation. Their tops tips are drawn from key advice areas including building safe online habits, technology settings and getting help.

These tips apply to parents and carers of children and young people of all ages.

Advice for parents and carers

Have open conversations, often

The most important tip we can give you is to start talking to your child regularly about their online activities and interactions.

Supervision is essential

This means knowing what your child is doing online, who they are interacting with and what platforms, apps or games they are using.

Be approachable if your child needs help

Coming forward isn’t always easy and your child may feel reluctant to tell you about online issues if they believe they will be punished or have their devices taken away. This also makes children more secretive about device use and at greater risk of exploitation.

Check privacy settings

We recommended that you research and understand app settings, including privacy settings. This could include turning off location settings, setting profiles to private, or turning off chat functions. 

Know how to report

If something goes wrong online, it is critical your child is supported. You need to know how to take action and report.

For more information, resources and useful tips, visit https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/.

Parent TV

How can I support my child as they transition between year levels at school?

As we approach the end of the school year, many of our students (and parents!) are beginning to think ahead to next year. Moving into a new year level is an exciting milestone, but it can also cause some big feelings during these changes.

A new classroom, different teachers, new routines, and changing friendships can bring both opportunities and challenges.

Acknowledging these changes helps children feel prepared, confident, and supported as they step into a new stage of their learning journey.

How Parents Can Help at Home

• Talk openly: Ask your child what they are excited about and if they have any worries.
• Build independence: Encourage them to organise their bag, homework, or uniform.
• Celebrate strengths: Remind them of what they already do well.
• Normalise feelings: Let them know it’s okay to feel nervous as well as excited.
• Stay connected: Keep in touch with teachers if you notice your child is finding things tricky.

At Talara Primary College, we’re committed to making transitions smooth and positive. This includes carefully considering class placements, having teacher handovers to share important information about each child and ensuring we keep you informed and supported throughout the transition process.

Whether it’s moving up a year level, starting school for the first time or transitioning into high school, it is more than just a change of classroom and environment. It’s a step forward in your child’s growth and development. With support from both home and school, it can be a positive and exciting new chapter. You may like to even ask your child what they are most looking forward to next year.

In this video, Andrew Oberthur discusses how parents and schools can support kids during this transition.

For your convenience, I have also included the access flyer to Parent TV in case you have misplaced it or haven’t accessed the Term 1 Newsletters.

Student of the Week

Community Notices

Kawana Waters State College

Family Pathways – Family Fishing

Lights on the Lake

Noosa Superkidz Triathlon

Talara Primary College Calendar

School Contact Details

ADDRESS:

PO Box 3707 Caloundra DC 4551
Talara Street, Currimundi 4551

CONTACTS:

P&C Association

P&C Meetings are held on Tuesday evening of Week 3 & 8 each term at 6:30pm.

Everyone is welcome. Please email secretary@talarapandc.com.au for further details.

Uniform Shop Hours

Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:15am to 8:45am.

Tuckshop

Open daily Monday to Friday 8:30am to 1:35pm.

Parades (2:15pm)

Outside School Hours Care:

Helping Hands 0459 990 650.

Student Absences

Please remember to ring the school on our Student Absence Line (5438 3760) or send an SMS to our SMS Absence Line: (0474 195 135) otherwise a note to the teacher the next day is required.

Remember, all student absences need to be accounted for and any unexplained absences require the school to ring home to check. Accounting for student absences is a legal requirement for all schools. Your assistance in providing the relevant information to us regarding your child’s absences daily is appreciated.

Change of Details

• Have you bought a new mobile?
• Maybe started a new job?
• Moved house?

Please remember to update your details with the school, either via the Change of Details Form found on the side panel of this newsletter or drop us a line at info@talacollss.eq.edu.au