21 August 2025

The Principal

NAPLAN Results

Talara continues to uphold its Excellence in Education mantra, as reflected in our very positive NAPLAN results across the college. Our school’s participation rates were 5% above the state average, meaning the results achieved are highly valid and representative.

Across the ten subtests (Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation, and Numeracy – for both Year 3 and Year 5), Talara Primary College performed at or above both Regional and State benchmarks. In six of these subtests, our students achieved results at least 20 points higher than the Regional and State averages.

Notably, Talara students excelled in seven of the ten subtests, with achievement levels also significantly exceeding the National averages. Our strongest performances were in Reading and Grammar and Punctuation, with scores well above Regional, State, and National levels. The Year 5 Spelling subtest has been identified as a key area for improvement.

Well done to all Talara students, staff, and our broader community for rising to the challenge of academic rigour and prioritising high-level literacy and numeracy skills!

New Bike Racks

A big thank you to our dedicated Business Manager, Kirsty Gould, and our P&C for organising the installation of the new bike racks near the Jacana Street entry. It’s been great to see students demonstrating excellent safety habits—walking their bikes and scooters on and off campus and wearing secured helmets.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Life at Talara is certainly busy, offering students a rich variety of extra-curricular experiences. In just a two-week span, our staff and P&C have supported:

• The Prep Sea Life Excursion
• Extension and Enrichment Program (EEP) Day
• Year 5 Science Week activities at Meridan State College
• Year 5/6 Interschool Sports
• Year 1 Australia Zoo Excursion
• STEM Challenge at Caloundra State High School
• ICAS Academic Testing
• And, of course, BOOK WEEK!!!

A huge thank you to our amazing Talara staff for the behind-the-scenes work—organising paperwork, coordinating logistics, and ensuring every event is engaging and safe.

🎭 Reminder: Have you got your ticket to the school musical, MADAGASCAR?

Before and After School Use of School Facilities

Talara Primary College has established before and after school procedures designed to ensure a calm start to the day and the safety of all students, staff, and community members. Recently, there has been interest in clarifying access to school facilities outside of regular hours.

Following discussions at the July P&C meeting and the August School Council meeting, we are seeking your feedback on this matter.

Talara is committed to:

• Maintaining our Before School expectation that students arrive after 8:15am and remain seated in their designated court area, reading or chatting with friends.
• Ensuring all school facilities are available for Helping Hands Out of School Hours Care exclusively from 3:15pm.
• Restricting ball games in central areas after school due to safety concerns, given the volume of over 1,000 people exiting the school at that time.

We invite you to share your thoughts via this short community survey.
📝 Survey closes: Tuesday 26 August at 9:00am
🔗 After School Use of Facilities - After School Use of Facilities - Survey

Student Free Day

Parents please don’t forget that Friday 5 September is a student free day across all schools and our College will be closed.

P&C News

As we near the end of Week 6, there’s a real sense of excitement building for everything still to come in Term 3. The hard work and dedication of our teaching team in preparing for the Musical has been nothing short of remarkable. The additional time, energy, and care they are investing to create a truly magical and memorable experience for our students is deeply appreciated.

A special thank you also goes to our parents – for keeping students motivated, managing early mornings, and juggling extra drop-offs. We know that once Madagascar comes to life on stage, every moment of effort will have been worth it!

Colour Explosion Fun Run

The countdown is officially on, and the buzz is growing louder every day! On Wednesday 17 September, our school will burst into a rainbow of colour, laughter, and pure joy as students take on the Colour Explosion Fun Run course. It’s a day guaranteed to leave huge smiles on the faces of the students.

This year, the P&C has set an ambitious goal of $60,000 and we’ve lined up plenty of amazing incentives to keep everyone motivated along the way!

• First 3 classes with 18 students registered online win… Zooper Doopers for the whole class!
• Top 10 fundraisers each week go into a draw for a $10 Tuckershack voucher, drawn every Friday, and announced via Facebook, with the voucher available Monday.
• Top Class Fundraiser: You’ll have the honour of dressing up your Deputy… and if last year’s outfits were anything to go by, it’s sure to be wild, wacky, and totally unforgettable!

Our “Dress the Deputy” representatives are:

🌈 Prep – Year 2: Mr Hardy
🌈 Years 3 – 4: Mr Bathersby
🌈 Years 5 – 6: Ms Walton

• Highest individual fundraiser gets to dress the Principal and choose the 2026 Term 1 Disco theme.
• Raise $250+ and you’ll go into the draw to SLIME the Principal. (Yes, slime. Glorious, gooey slime.)
• For every $100 raised, you’ll get a ticket into the draw to win a kids bike from 99 Bikes, thanks to the generous team at MJB Fabrication!

Still need a little motivation? Check out last year’s epic video;  Watch here

And parents – we’ve got something for you too! Any parent who volunteers on the day will get the chance to run the course during the lunch break. It’s our way of saying thank you (and letting you join in on the colourful chaos – the kids can’t have all the fun!).

Mark your calendars, have a bake sale at work to help your students raise funds, and get ready to make this the most colourful, laughter-filled, and successful fundraiser yet!

Father’s Day Stall

Our Father’s Day Stall will run from Tuesday 2 September to Thursday 4 September. Vouchers can be purchased via QKR!, and cash or EFT will also be accepted on the day.

A heartfelt thank you to Kerry for her incredible work behind the scenes, and to our wonderful volunteers who generously give their time to run the stall – we truly couldn’t do it without you.

P&C Meeting

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 2 September, 6:30pm in the Admin building. P&C meetings are a great opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, connect with others, and gain valuable insight into what makes Talara such a special place. We warmly welcome all members of our community to attend.

Please email president@talarapandc.com.au with any questions. 

Beth Bonney
P&C President
Talara Primary College

Prep Enrolments 2026 DUE

We are asking all Prep enrolments for 2026 to be completed ASAP so we can start to plan for how many classes in 2026.

If you have not enrolled your Preppie yet, or if you know someone who is intending to, now is the time.

At Talara we have many prep transition activities that are offered in Terms 3 and 4 to assist your child to have a smooth transition to Prep. Making contact with the school will ensure that your child will not miss out on these valuable experiences. Your first step is to let us know that you are coming. Enrolment packs can be picked up from the front office or are available online via our website.

Attached is additional information about enrolment and save the date experiences.

• Principals Guided Tour: Monday 8 September from 9am. Meet at the front office area. This tour will include visiting all areas of the school.
• Enrolment Information and Induction Sessions: These sessions are vital for those who have or are intending to enrol. For the new Preppie children, an opportunity to participate in activities in the classroom environment whilst parents attend an information session all about Prep and ensure that all paperwork is submitted ready for 2026. Any outstanding enrolment items can be taken during this session. An invite will be sent out for these sessions later this Term and an RSVP is essential.
  - Tuesday 28 October at 4:45pm or alternatively
  - Wednesday 29 October at 9:00am*
• Ready, Set, Prep Transition Program: For those parents who may be interested in additional transition opportunities for their child. These sessions are in Term 4, require parent attendance also and RSVP is needed to participate. The attached Flyer will provide more information.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our front office.

So let’s all Get Set for Prep for 2026!

Premiers Reading Challenge

During Term 2 and Term 3, students throughout Talara Primary College have been encouraged to be reading as many books or texts as possible through the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge! The challenge is ending on Friday 22 August, so if you have any remaining School Reader Record Forms at home, make sure they are returned to your teacher as soon as possible.

All students who return their School Reader Record Form will be issued with a certificate to celebrate their achievements. Well done to our students who have been making a significant effort to read as many books as possible throughout our reading window!

If you need to download another form for your child to fill in, please follow this link: 

Years 4 -6 Cyber Safety Presentation

CYBERKINDNESS’: presented by ‘The Playground Craze

The Playground Craze uses cool pop music and fun theatre to engage students with important social-emotional skills and values.  

The live in-school performance will cover topics such as confidence, resilience, kindness, persistence, friendship and cooperation with actionable steps that the students can take to improve their own wellbeing. In a pop-concert-like atmosphere, the band uses street dance, pop music and comedy to build rapport with children. Students learn through storytelling how to build positive attributes in themselves by observing the characters in ‘real world’ contexts of young people.

The presentation complements Talara Primary College’s existing cyber safety, anti-bullying and student wellbeing programs. This will take place next week on Wednesday 27 August in our hall. Consent was sent through QParents last month for all students in Years 4-6 at a cost of $9 per student.

We encourage all parents/carers to provide consent and make payment if you haven’t already done so. Children need guidance and assistance to navigate the digital world, and this presentation will provide much needed support.

The senior school are very much looking forward to this.

Madagascar – The Musical Adventure JR.

We are thrilled to announce that tickets for our very first school musical, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR., will go on sale Sunday, 10 August at 9:00am via the official ticketing link. https://www.trybooking.com/DDZMK

🎭 Performance Dates and Times:
Please take note of the scheduled performances and ensure you are aware of which cast your child is performing in before purchasing tickets:

Wednesday, 10 September:

• Cast B – 9:30am
• Cast A – 11:45am
• Cast A – 6:00pm

Thursday, 11 September:

• Cast B – 6:00pm

🎟️ Ticket Release Information:
To ensure all families have the opportunity to see their child perform, ticket sales will occur in two releases:

First Release:

• Opens: Sunday, 10 August at 9:00am
• Limit: 6 tickets per family per show
• Purpose: To allow fair access for all families.

Second Release:

• Opens: Monday, 18 August at 9:00am
• Limit: Unlimited ticket purchase (subject to availability)

Ticket Prices:

• Adults: $20
• Children: $10 (13 & under)
• Please note that this is an allocated seating event only

💡 Key Ticketing Reminders:

• All tickets must be booked via the official link. https://www.trybooking.com/DDZMK
• NO tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
• Doors open 30 min before the show starts.
• Please ensure no empty seats are left between you and the previous booking, to maximise capacity.
• Tickets must be presented & scanned at the door for entry (printed or digital).
• Children aged 3 years and over must have an allocated seat. Any children under the age of 2 are welcome to sit on an adult's lap.
• No food or drinks will be sold at the venue – the show runs for approximately one hour.

We sincerely thank our families for your ongoing support and enthusiasm. We cannot wait to welcome you to Madagascar and share in the joy, laughter, and incredible talent of our students as they bring this wild adventure to life!

RideScore Interschool Challenge

Earn DOUBLE RIDESCORE POINTS for each day you ride/scoot to school AND every trip to school gives you an entry into the draw to win a FAMILY PASS to AUSTRALIA ZOO. (1 pass per school up for grabs).

Week 6 & 7: 18 - 29 August 2025

Our school will be competing against the 10 other RideScore Schools to win the Perpetual RideScore Trophy.

Please check that your beacon is working so you don’t miss out on valuable points and a chance to take your family to Australia Zoo.

Join Now by downloading the RideScore App.

For any queries about the program, please contact ridescore@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au 

What is RideScore - The RideScore is an app that records cycling and scooting to school. Parents receive arrival and departure notifications.  Join up by downloading the RideScore App, Its free and the prizes are fantastic! www.ridescore.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Year 7 2026 Enrolment Forms Due Friday 19 September

A reminder to all year 6 parents that enrolments for high school are due at the end of this term. 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 schools’ website as soon as possible.

Kristy Walton
Deputy Principal

Talara Boardriders is back!

This semester, Talara Primary College, in conjunction with North Caloundra Surf School, is offering a surfing program to students in Years 4 – 6. This program is limited to 16 participants, to ensure the safety of children while taking part in the program. Surf sessions will run over an eight-week block, commencing on Friday 12 September, weather permitting, and continuing through Term 4 for an eight-week block. Sessions will take place on a Friday morning, from 6–7am. The location will be advised prior to the surfing sessions taking place, but will occur in the local area.

North Caloundra Surf School will provide two coaches to assist children to improve and develop their surfing skills. The cost of the program is $152 for the eight-week block of lessons. This is a private company and payment in advance of lessons commencing is a compulsory requirement.  Payments can be made by going to the link below.

Payment is required in full to North Caloundra Surf School, not Talara Primary College.

Any lessons cancelled due to rough surf conditions will be made up over the course of the semester. Participants who miss surf lessons will not receive a refund for any lessons missed.

There are a number of requirements children must meet to be eligible to participate in this program. These include –

• A high level of swimming ability
• A surfboard with a nose guard (if a short board and not mini-mal) in good condition with no exposed fibreglass or sharp edges. North Caloundra Surf School can supply learner surfboards for participants if required.
• The ability to paddle out unassisted through waves up to 3 feet.
• Rashies are supplied by North Caloundra Surf School for each lesson.

If you are interested in your child taking part in this program, please complete the attached forms and return to the office as soon as possible.  Places are limited to 16 children.

Please note that this program was oversubscribed last time and places are allocated on first in basis, on payment to North Caloundra Surf School, not the return of permission forms to Talara Primary College.

Michael Buchanan
Talara Surfing Coordinator

Year 5 Maranatha Recreation Camp (15-17 October)

From Wednesday 15 October to Friday 17 October, our Year 5 classes will be going to camp at Maranatha Recreational and Educational Centre.  The camp is located at Yandina and the site is surrounded by rainforest, bordered by Wappa Creek.  Students will travel to and from the site by bus and be accommodated in dorms on site. 

It is an expectation that every student attend camp as it is an integral part of our school curriculum.  School based learning experiences will take place prior to, and after camp.  The camp program will focus on various skills including goal setting, leadership skills, teamwork, cooperation, acceptance and tolerance of others in new surroundings.

We ask that permission forms and medical forms be returned as soon as possible (no later than 1 September) and payment is made before Wednesday 10 September.  If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact myself to discuss options to support you during this time.

Kristy Walton
Deputy Principal

Secondary School Catchment Information

The Caloundra Coalition of Secondary Schools, wish you and your student a successful, productive and memorable final year of state primary education.

During this year, coalition primary schools will work together with the four local state secondary sites – Baringa State Secondary College, Caloundra State High School, Kawana Waters State College and Meridan State College, to provide a comprehensive and supportive program to assist both you and your student to make the transition to junior secondary schooling. We would like to provide you with important information regarding coalition enrolment processes for students transitioning to high school:

• Similar to primary school, all four coalition secondary sites have an Enrolment Management Plan (EMP) and corresponding catchment boundary.
• Parents can determine in which catchment they live by using the EdMap website (http://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/maps/edmap/ ). This is the method used by all coalition secondary schools to determine if a student is living ‘in-catchment’.
• Students are guaranteed enrolment at the school that is indicated by this website as their ‘in-catchment’ school. This is determined by the student’s residential address. Proof of residency is required when lodging an enrolment application with a coalition secondary school and catchment status will be verified upon enrolment.
• The ‘in-catchment’ secondary school is the site that the student is assumed to be attending for Year 6 Transition Days in June and December.
• If a student has an older sibling already attending at an ‘out-of-catchment’ secondary school, the Enrolment Management Plan allows for the student to enrol at that school as long as certain conditions are met.
• Students may enrol in an ‘out-of-catchment’ school if they are successful in gaining a place in a scholarship program or Program of Excellence at that school.
• Parents may lodge a written Expression of Interest to enrol in an ‘out-of-catchment’ school for consideration by the Principal. ‘Out-of-catchment’ enrolments are granted at the sole discretion of the Principal and are subject to available enrolment capacity at the school after all ‘in-catchment’ enrolments have been accommodated.
• Details of each secondary school’s Enrolment Management Plan can be found on the school’s website.
• Each school has an Enrolment Officer who can be contacted to provide further information and advice.

State schools are great schools! Our secondary schools have planned a wide variety of whole day, before school and after school events that showcase the new and exciting opportunities available to Year 7 students. We urge you to take advantage and participate as much as possible in the Year 6 Transition Program this year. A summary of key dates is included on the back of the attached letter for your reference. Further details for each event will be provided closer to the day.

District and Regional Representatives

State Championships

Georgie spent the weekend in Roma for the 10-12 Girls Touch Football State Championships! A massive 11 games of Touch Football over 4 days. The girls had a ball and finished 7^th in the state. Congratulations Georgie, rest up for your Regional Track and Field trial moving into Week 7!

Rugby League Mark West Cup

Throughout Term 2 and 3, the TPC Rugby League squad has competed in two different competitions. Allowing our students the opportunity to display their skill and talents against other schools in the Coastal District Region.

The first competition being the hotly contested Steve Belsham Shield (Mark West Cup) which was held at the end of Term 2, at the Maroochydore Junior Rugby League fields. A mixture of Year 5 and 6 students attended the day and represented Talara in a fantastic manner. This year was the first time for several years that the TPC side was represented by both males and females.

The side faced a strong Kawana team in the first game of the morning with Kawana scoring a late try, coming away with a 3 all draw. Unfortunately, Talara conceding the first try meant we would however lose our first match.

Spirits were high heading into rounds 2 and 3 where the team rallied scoring convincing victories over both Mooloolaba SS and Unity College, allowing for a semi finals appearance against the old enemy Buddina.

Tensions were high as the game commenced with Talara scoring an early try through Beau C to give the team the early upper hand. Both sides traded tries throughout the contest with Buddina scoring a late last try to snatch victory 4 – 3 in an entertaining match. Buddina would go on to convincingly win the final and progress through to the Mark West Cup in Redcliffe.

Mountain Creek Rugby League

An all Year 6 Talara squad travelled to Mountain Creek High School to defend our title at the Mountain Creek Rugby League Excellence Trial Day. The Rugby League coaches at Mountain Creek use this day as a method of overseeing potential students for their Year 7 Rugby League Excellence program.

After the narrow defeat to Buddina at Maroochydore, the Talara squad where chomping at the bit to redeem themselves against Buddina SS. First up were the highly fancied Pacific Paradise SS. With the wind at the students backs and ferocious defence, Talara came away with an astounding 3 nil victory. This initial win paved the way for some outstanding performances, successfully overcoming Brightwater 3 nil and Mooloolaba 4 nil. A surprise appearance from Mr Adams, with his relentless positivity and gusto, certainly spurred on each student to give their all heading into the finals.

The semi-final against Kawana was a defence driven game with Noah G coming away with the defensive play of the day against his much larger opponent, dislodging the ball in a tackle that was felt around the entire school. This paved the way for Angus C in the following set, to stride away dodging defenders and a family of kangaroos, who had entered the field of play, to score the only try for the game in a nail biting 1 nil win for Talara.

Buddina SS awaited the Talara team in the final in a clash that everyone had been eyeing all afternoon. With no team having scored against Talara all carnival the team was confident that they could defend the Mountain Creek Rugby League title. With both teams exchanging sets of astounding attack and defence, it was Buddina who crossed first with a wonderful team effort. Buddina would then go on to run away 3 nil winners in an outstanding display of Rugby League from both sides.

Award Winners for the day were chosen by the Mountain Creek staff after each game:

Pacific Paradise SS – Ryder R
Brightwater SS – Angus C
Mooloolaba SS – Lennox K
Players player – Ryder R
Player of the Carnival/Final – Angus C

A huge thankyou to all the parents who gave up their valuable time for both carnivals to cheer, encourage and provide support to the entire team. Talara and the students are grateful for all the support that is given towards Rugby League.

QAFL Streetsmarts Competition

Year 5/6 Boys & Girls - Wednesday 13 August – Kawana Park

The Year 5/6 boys and girls teams proudly represented Talara Primary College at the QAFL Streetsmarts Competition held at Kawana Park on Wednesday 13th August.

Since Term 2, both squads had been training with enthusiasm and dedication, regularly attending early morning sessions. Many students were completely new to AFL, but quickly developed a strong interest in trying out the sport. Over time, players displayed great improvement in their fundamental skills, game awareness, and understanding of AFL.

Boys Competition

The boys team started the day in fine form, securing victories in their first three matches against Unity College, Buddina 2, and Brightwater SS. They then faced two tough contests against Buddina 1 and Matthew Flinders, narrowly going down in both after hard-fought battles. Showing resilience and determination, the boys finished their carnival strongly with a win against Kawana.

Throughout the day, the boys’ performance was outstanding. They attacked the footy with courage in contested situations, worked hard defensively, and moved the ball with teamwork. Their sportsmanship was exemplary, and every player contributed to the team’s overall success.

A huge thank you goes to all students who committed to the program from start to finish. Your dedication to improving your skills, supporting your teammates, and representing our school with pride is to be commended. We would also like to sincerely thank the parents for encouraging their children’s involvement, providing transport, and being there on the sidelines to cheer them on. Your support was invaluable in making this program such a success.

Well done to all involved – we look forward to building on this year’s success in future AFL events!

Girls Competition

Queensland AFL Gala Day – Dancing, Tackling, and Everything in Between

What a fantastic day we had at the Queensland AFL Gala Day! The girls were set the challenge of playing six whole games. At times, it felt like the football was simply an interruption to ongoing dance rehearsals during break times.

Considering that AFL was a brand-new sport for most of the team, it was brilliant to see so much effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship from start to finish. The highlight for me was the rapid improvement across the day, with tackling being the most noticeable area of growth.

With no scores being kept, we had the perfect excuse to rotate the girls through every position on the field. It was great to see them give everything a go.

A huge thank you goes to all the students who committed to the day from the first bounce to the final siren. Your willingness to try new positions, improve your skills, and support each other on (and off) the field is to be commended. We would also like to sincerely thank the parents for encouraging their children’s involvement, providing transport, and being there on the sidelines to cheer them on. Your support made the day even more special.

Well done, girls, and thanks for such a great day. Hopefully, the experience has planted the seed for a lifelong love of our national game.

Bullying No Way!

Last week, Talara proudly participated in Australia’s Bullying No Way! Week, a nationwide initiative that promotes respect, kindness, and inclusion. Across the week, Talara Leaders and Councillors worked tirelessly, facilitating various awareness raising initiatives designed to highlight the importance of standing up against bullying and supporting one another in safe and respectful ways. Daily lunch time activities, strategies and resources were shared, viewed and discussed raising awareness of bullying and the many different forms of bullying i.e., physical, verbal and online cyberbullying. Through daily fun lunch time activities, student leaders shared and discussed Talara’s High Five and Safe Five key strategies raising continual awareness associated with how to say, “No Way”, to Bullying and proactive steps to take action every day.

At Talara, we continue to promote practical strategies that empower our students to respond to challenging situations.

Our High Five strategy encourages students to:

1. Ignore
2. Walk away
3. Talk friendly
4. Talk firmly
5. Report

Our Safe Five strategy encourages students to:

1. Challenge Bullying
2. Look Confident
3. Play Near Adults
4. Play In A Group
5. Stay Away

We would like to acknowledge and thank our Student Council Representatives and Student Leaders who showed outstanding initiative and leadership by organising daily lunchtime activities throughout the week. These activities created opportunities for students to come together, raise awareness, and celebrate a safe and supportive school culture.

We are proud of our students’ commitment to building a community where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected.

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Born Wired: Are they old enough?

How to navigate key online milestones for your child.

Parents and carers play a key role in guiding their children as they first encounter the online world and begin to learn through exploration, play and social interaction.

When is your child old enough to take their first online steps and begin to explore on their own? How soon are they ready for smartphones and social media accounts?

It is a good idea to protect younger children from online risks such as encountering harmful content, contact with strangers or missing out on physical activity. But it is up to you to decide when and how they take these first steps, and how best to support them as they begin their online journey.

Is your child old enough for a smartphone?

A smartphone is about much more than making phone calls. It allows your child to spend time online using their own device, rather than a shared family tablet or computer. It literally puts the online world in their hands.

The right age for your child will depend on their level of maturity and your family routine. It is worth asking yourself the following questions before handing over a digital device.

• Does my child have a good sense of responsibility?
• Are they able to stick to the rules?
• Do they show a good understanding of actions and consequences?
• Do they come to me or another trusted adult when they are distressed or if they encounter problems?
• What are the rules about when and where my child can use their smartphone?

For younger children it may be best to start with a mobile phone without internet access, and only introduce a smartphone when they demonstrate an appropriate level of maturity. There are a range of mobile devices available that allow you to control which tools or services your child has access to. 

Some younger children might argue that they are ready for a smartphone, especially if their friends already have one. But it is worth holding out until you feel confident that your child is mature enough.

If you have a “family online safety contract”, it would be a good idea to go through it carefully with your child in the context of the new responsibilities they are taking on with their own phone.

When are they ready for social media accounts?

Both the physical age of your child and their level of maturity and resilience can affect their ability to have positive experiences on social media.

Each social media site and app has its own criteria for minimum age requirements. Most require users to be at least 13 years of age before they can register, although some sites are created especially for children under 13. 

Key questions to help determine your child’s readiness for social media:

• Does your child know how to deal with negative online experiences?
• Does your child understand the importance of protecting their personal information?
• Does your child understand how privacy settings for social media work?
• Does your child understand what is safe to share online?
• Does your child know how to report cyberbullying and other kinds of abusive content?
• Is your child willing to let you establish clear rules and supervise their social media activity?

For more information, resources and useful tips, visit:

Parent TV

BALANCING CORRECTION AND CONNECTION IN PARENTING

Jason Gibson advises parents to balance correcting and directing with intentional moments of connection—engaging with kids without demands—so they feel understood and valued. Tracking these interactions and adapting to their developmental stage can restore harmony and strengthen relationships.

As parents, it can be really hard to reflect on our own parenting and whether we strike a good balance between correcting, directing and connecting with our kids. In this video, Jason Gibson tells us how to work out what our parenting feels like for our kids right now.

AUTISM WORKSHOPS – AUTISM QUEENSLAND

Please see below links for workshops being made available for parents, carers and educators on a variety of topics.  Additional information and resources are also available at https://autismqld.com.au/.

Demand Avoidance in Children & Youth – online – fees apply

Wed 3 September -  9:30-11:30am
Wed 3 September - 3-5pm

Empowering Educators with Practical Strategies (📍 Autism Hub Brisbane) – fees apply

Friday 5 September - 9:30am-2:30pm

Leesa Turnbull
HOSES

P&C Community News

On Sunday 3 August, Matilda represented Sunshine Coast in Team 2 U12 Girls Hockey at the Southern Cross Tournament in Brisbane. Her team had 2 losses and 2 wins finishing 3rd in their Division. 

Bailey represented Sunshine Coast in Team 1 U12 girls Hockey at the same tournament. Her team had 3 wins and 2 losses finishing 2nd in their Division. 

Parent Notes

Hello beautiful souls!

Last term I shared a couple of mornings, each week, with staff, working on all things health, mindset, and practices to benefit our lives. My mini sessions are now open to our beautiful community of parents, friends and anyone wishing to attend. 

Each session can vary - I cover anything from breathwork, meditation, how our body heals itself to specific classes for menopause, the quantum field and much much more. Sessions are held here at the school, Talara Primary College. 

I also have a 2-hour live session "The Power of You", coming up during the September holidays. This is a session where I don't hold back - in the hope that I can challenge your mind so you feel inspired. It's for anyone who may be feeling stuck, feel a lack of self-worth or just wanting to learn some practical techniques to help reduce stress and live more peacefully.  

You can contact me for my information or to secure your spot, for either my Mini Sessions or "The Power of You".

Feel free to follow me on Insta @a_noetic_life or FB A Noetic Life. 

Much love x
Carly - 0423 590 406
DM FB or Insta
A Noetic Life / @a_noetic_life 

Community Notices

CAL 100 FUN RUN

Apex Camp Pupil Free Day Fun

Brisbane Roar

School 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