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Date Claimers – Term 2 2025
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Event |
Date |
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P&C Meeting 6:30pm |
10 June 2025 |
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Monty's Colour Fun Run |
13 June 2025 |
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Senior Athletics Day |
18 June 2025 |
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Year 4 excursion - Mangroves |
19 June 2025 |
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Year 1 excursion - Habitat Heroes |
20 June 2025 |
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Frozen Friday - P&C Year 6 Graduation fundraising |
20 June 2025 |
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Junior Athletics Event 9:00 – 11:00am |
24 June 2025 |
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Report Cards emailed |
24 June 2025 |
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Crazy Hair Day - P&C Year 6 Graduation fundraising |
27 June 2025 |
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Last day of Term 2 |
27 June 2025 |
Equity and Excellence – Realising the potential of every student.
Our School Improvement Agenda for 2025, aligned to the Department of Education’s Equity and Excellence Strategy, will continue to focus on improving student outcomes:
Pedagogical Practices in mathematics
Inclusive Educational Practices
Monty’s Colour Fun Run -13 June.
Thank you to our community for the amazing work you are doing fundraising for our colour fun run, supporting the P&C and school with the build of the playground. So far you have raised $23 211.We have also had a generous business donation from Premium Pilates & Fitness.
Our top fundraising class is Prep B.
Our top fundraising student is Thorin M from 3C.
Some exciting new arrivals were delivered this morning and our seating is taking shape under our beautiful tree.
Athletic Carnivals - Save the Date
A reminder for parents/carers that our junior and senior athletic carnivals are coming up in the next few weeks.Senior Athletics Carnival – Wednesday 18 June 2025 – 9:00am to 2:45pm
Junior Athletics Carnival – Tuesday 24 June 2025 – 9:00 – 11:00am
Thank a First Responder Day
Thank a First Responder Day is a day to show our gratitude and appreciation for the first responders in our community, for the work that they do to keep us safer. Many of us have needed the help of a first responder during an emergency at one stage or another. And all of us are aware of the honourable, selfless and challenging work first responders do for our communities.
Homes and farms saved from bushfire, loved ones taken to urgent medical help, those lost at sea rescued and reunited with family, and the resolution of countless other perilous situations, as we have experienced recently in our Tingalpa community during X-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the flooding it caused.
We can all take the opportunity to send messages of thanks at the following site: https://fortemaustralia.org.au/tafrd-2/gratitude-gallery/.
Chappy Week 2025
This year, National Chaplaincy Week will be held 1 – 8 June 2025. This week Chappy Lynda has been running Scavenger Hunts for students during second break, seeing how well they can find things in their school environment.
Thank you to Chappy Lynda for all you do at Tingalpa State School for students, staff and families.
School Assembly – Student Awards
Our school assemblies give an opportunity to celebrate learning and share school community messages.
Our Student Awards are given to students who have demonstrated one of our Tingalpa State School Values and is shared each fortnight at the school assembly – 2:30pm in the hall.
Our CARE values are:
Cooperation – Work together and encourage others
Attitude - Be honest and act positively
Respect – Respect people, property and the environment
Effort – Do your best and be responsible for your actions
This fortnight the focus value is - Attitude and Effort
Kind regards,
Donna
Assembly Update – Class Presentations Moved Forward
We would like to inform families of a small but important change to the order of our weekly assembly.
From now on, class presentations and student awards will be brought forward and take place immediately after the following opening elements:
- Welcome to Country
- Australian and French National Anthems
- Jandai Language Acknowledgement
This change ensures our students are celebrated early in the program, allowing for greater focus and engagement.
Please adjust your arrival times accordingly so you don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate your child’s achievements.
Thank you for your continued support in recognising and celebrating student success!
Chappy Week Fun – Scavenger Hunt Adventures!
This week we celebrated Chappy Week with a school-wide favourite – the Chappy Scavenger Hunt!
Our wonderful Chappy was busy hiding secret items around the school, and it was up to our students to find them! Each day during second break, different year levels were given the mission to hunt for hidden treasures using clues and teamwork.
Here’s how the week unfolded:
- Wednesday: Prep – Year 1
- Thursday: Years 2 – 3
- Friday: Years 4, 5 and 6
The excitement was contagious as students searched high and low across the school grounds. It was a fantastic way to celebrate Chappy Week, build community spirit, and have a whole lot of fun along the way!
A big thank you to Chappy for organising such a creative and meaningful activity—and congratulations to all our keen-eyed scavenger hunters!
Use of Approved Electronic Devices & ICT Expectations
Tingalpa State School – Digital Learning Responsibility
At Tingalpa State School, students are provided access to ICT facilities and devices to enhance their learning. These resources come with responsibilities, and all usage must align with the Tingalpa State School Student Code of Conduct.
Student Responsibilities
- Understand and follow the rules for accessing the Department of Education’s ICT network.
- Use devices respectfully and for learning purposes only.
- Be able to report and exit any harmful or inappropriate content encountered online.
Education Queensland Email Accounts
- Student email accounts are owned by the Department of Education, not the student.
- All communication using this email must reflect school values and expectations.
- Misuse, including inappropriate communication or content, may lead to loss of ICT privileges.
Important Reminders
- The school is not responsible for backing up or securing files saved on Department-owned devices.
- Devices may be remotely accessed for school/departmental management purposes.
- Students who misuse school ICT, may face disciplinary action.
- While filtering systems are in place, harmful content may still be unintentionally accessed. Teachers provide supervision, but responsible student use is essential.
These are reinforced with students at the beginning of every year.
ICT Agreement for Reinstatement
In the event of an ICT infringement, an ICT Agreement will be sent home. This must be reviewed and signed by both the student and a parent/carer before ICT access and privileges are reinstated.
Reminder: No Bikes or Scooters on School Grounds
For the safety of all students, staff, and families, we kindly remind everyone that riding bikes or scooters on school grounds is not permitted.
Students are welcome to ride to and from school, but bikes and scooters must be walked while on school property, including pathways and the undercover area.
Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe and respectful environment for everyone!
Warm Return from the Tingalpa Community
Thank you all so very much for your extremely warm welcome on my return to our beautiful school community. My journey has been challenging, but also filled with moments of reflection and perspective. I’m incredibly thankful for the support, kindness, and encouragement from so many of you throughout my time away — it truly made a difference.
As I return, I do so with renewed appreciation for the incredible work we do as educators and the strength of our school community. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with everyone, getting back into the rhythm of school life, and contributing once again to the learning and wellbeing of our students.
While I’m excited to be back, I’m also mindful that transitions take time. I appreciate your continued support and understanding as I ease back into the demands of school life. Please feel free to reach out — I’ve missed the camaraderie, conversations, and connection.
- Formulating a problem mathematically
- Applying mathematical techniques
- Interpreting and validating results
- Communicating findings clearly
- Problem-solving
- Reasoning
- Communicating
- Connecting
- Understand - What is being asked? What do we know? What do we need to find out?
- Plan - What information can be left out? What am I going to do to solve the problem?
- Do - Apply mathematical thinking to solve the problem
- Consider – Does the solution make sense? Are there other ways to solve the problem?
- Communicate – Present reasoning and conclusions
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Open-ended investigations
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Use of real-life data (ABS statistics, local environmental data, etc.)
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Integration of technology (spreadsheet software, graphing tools)
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Collaboration and communication in teams
Semester One Report Cards
In 2025, the Queensland Department of Education has released a new K - 12 curriculum, assessment and reporting framework (CARF). Tingalpa State School has updated their curriculum, assessment and reporting framework to align with the new P - 12 CARF. With this update, we have adjusted the learning areas reported on in Semester One and Two.
Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Framework for TSS:
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Years Prep, 1 & 2 |
Years 3 - 6 |
French Bilingual subject |
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Applying |
A |
Niveau largement dépassé |
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Connecting |
B |
Niveau dépassé |
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Working with |
C |
Niveau atteint |
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Exploring |
D |
Niveau partiellement atteint |
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Beginning |
E |
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N - Insufficient Evidence |
N - Insufficient Evidence |
Non évalué |
Behaviour and Effort Standards from 2025:
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Prep – Year 6 |
Behaviour |
Effort |
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A |
The student always demonstrates positive learning behaviours and models the expectations set out in the Student Code of Conduct. |
The student is a model learner, demonstrating personal commitment, persistence and adaptability. |
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B |
The student consistently demonstrates positive learning behaviours and regularly meets the expectations set out in the Student Code of Conduct. |
The student consistently demonstrates personal commitment, persistence and adaptability in their learning. |
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C |
The student mostly demonstrates positive learning behaviours and usually meets the expectations set out in the Student Code of Conduct. |
The student typically demonstrates commitment, persistence and adaptability in their learning. |
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D |
The student sometimes demonstrates positive learning behaviours and needs guidance to meet the expectations set out in the Student Code of Conduct. |
The student sometimes demonstrates commitment, persistence and/or adaptability in their learning. |
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E |
The student rarely demonstrates positive learning behaviours and requires intensive support to achieve the expectations set out in the Student Code of Conduct. |
The student requires frequent encouragement to persist and persevere with learning. |
Report cards will be emailed to Parents on Tuesday afternoon 24 June 2025. Please ensure that your personal email information is up to date in our school system.
Prep 2026
Enrol now for Prep in 2026. Come along to our Get Set for Prep afternoon.
If you have a child due to begin Prep next year or know of someone who does, we have an exciting opportunity to visit our Prep classrooms on Friday 20 June, 2:00 – 2:45pm.
For all our in-catchment families seeking entry into our English Program you will have the opportunity to collect an enrolment pack at the office on this day. You will need to bring 2 forms of residency proof (rates or tenancy agreement and a utility invoice) and your child’s original Birth Certificate.
For families seeking entry into our French Bilingual Program, places will begin to be offered from early Term 3. This invite is not an acknowledgement of acceptance.
For families out-of-catchment with no siblings at Tingalpa State School, offers will be made in Term 4 if we have availability.
Please note parking can be tricky, we recommend parking across the road at Kianawah Park and walking across the pedestrian crossing. Please do not park at Twin Parks shopping village.
The afternoon will finish up with the children having the opportunity to purchase a water Ice block for $1, this is a senior fundraising activity, raising funds for graduation.
We look forward to welcoming you and your Prep child on this date.
Lemonade KidsLast Wednesday 28 May, our Year 3 and 4 students participated in the Lemonade Kids program. The program helps children to foster a positive mindset by delivering uplifting, proactive and holistic wellbeing programs. Students participated in the ‘Embracing Me and You’ program which aims to support students develop their strength of empathy in embracing differences and diversity in the world. Furthermore, building upon respectful relationships towards themselves, their peers, family, friends and the wider community.
Throughout the session students worked through Standing Strong through a Strong Mind and Strong Heart. They learnt that ‘There is only ONE you in this world’ – Embracing Me and You means that we recognise all of our differences. This includes our personalities, interests, culture, physical, mental, emotional characteristics and how we like to express ourselves as human beings.
Students celebrated their differences by completing the giant heart group activity which celebrated individual qualities, characteristics and interests that makes students uniquely different to each other. They added their individual post-it notes to a giant heart which is now proudly hung in the office.
If you are interested in looking further into Lemonade Kids, please see below a poster with the upcoming winter school holiday programs.
Moderation
We are now at the time of the term where we complete our moderation process. We use this process to ensure that student assessments are consistent, and aligned with curriculum standards. Moderation involves teachers and the leadership team working together to review samples of student work, comparing them against marking guides and the assessed element of the achievement standard. This helps ensure that no matter who marks the work, the judgments made are accurate and consistent across classes and year levels. It also supports teacher development by encouraging in professional discussions about what quality learning looks like. It is always an exciting time as we celebrate the amazing work that students have produced throughout the term.
Term 2 Excursions and Incursions
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Mangroves & Environment (Year 4) |
Thursday 19 June |
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Readers Cup |
Thursday 19 June |
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Habitat Heroes (Year 1) |
Friday 20 June |
Term 3 Excursions and Incursions
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Creative Dance (all students) |
Every Monday in Term 3 |
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NAIDOC Excursion (Year 2, 5 and 6) - school funded |
Thursday 17 July |
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NAIDOC Incursion – Didjeribone (P, 1,3,4) - P&C funded |
Thursday 24 July |
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Camp (Year 5 and 6) |
Wednesday 30 July – Friday 1 August |
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Daisy Hill Koala Centre (Prep) |
Friday 1 August |
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Street Science Incursion (Year 5) |
Thursday 11 September |
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Wild Rangers Incursion (Prep) |
Friday 12 September |
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WAMM (Year 5 and 6 selected students) |
Dates TBC |
AAFEBS reading competition – Leve ta voix
Thursday 29 May saw the inter-school finals of the AAFEBS read-aloud competition entitled “Lève ta voix!”
Almost 70 classes from CP to Terminale signed up to share and promote the French language through texts chosen by the students from French-language literature.
Texts by Antoine de St Exupéry, Victor Hugo, Geoffroy de Pennart, Olympe de Gouges and others resonated in AAFEBS schools in Killarney Heights, Caulfield Junior College, Camberwell Primary School, Telopea Park School, Taren Point, Lycée Condorcet Sydney, Tingalpa State School and Lycée Le CLézio in Port-Vila.
It was a wonderful moment of reading and interpretation, with excerpts that touched us and made us laugh, and with attentive readers who were eager to enliven their reading with their voices, their eyes and their bodies.
Thanks to AAFEBS, which, thanks to its very existence, enables French/English bilingual schools to get to know each other and share experiences, notably at its annual congress.
A huge thank you and bravo to the teachers who helped their students prepare for this event.
Congratulations to Elya, Gabriel and Nina who were our school finalists. They did a fantastic job with the reading of their chosen passage.
Here are the winners of this amazing second edition!
Catégorie 1 - CP : Emile - Lycée Condorcet Sydney
Catégorie 2 - CE1/CE2 : Casimir - Caulfield Junior College Melbourne
Catégorie 3 - CM/6ème : Lily-Rose - Telopea Park School Canberra
Catégories 4&5 - Cycle 4/Lycée : Léandre - Telopea park School Canberra
Catégorie 6 - Flsco Primaire : Eveleigh - Lycée Condorcet Sydney
Each winner will receive two French-language books, courtesy of AAFEBS.
Well done to all and see you next year for a brilliant third edition.
Long live reading!
Prix du Civisme for Year 5 & Year 6 students
Last Monday, Mrs O’Keeffe and I attended the launch of the Prix du Civisme at Government House. The Prix du Civisme is an initiative from The Australian section of the French National Order of Merit (ANMONM) and applications are now open for students in Year 5 & 6 who learn French as a language in their school.
The aim of the Prix du Civisme is to encourage young people to undertake projects to assist others. These may be actions of personal courage, projects and actions to benefit the wider community including both in Australia and abroad, projects and actions designed to protect the environment and wildlife, or reduce pollution or waste and emissions, and projects aimed at helping the disadvantaged in our communities reflecting the values of ‘liberty, equality and fraternity’.
Winners (or in the case of a class, its representative) will receive a return economy airfare to Sydney for the awards ceremony to be held in November, together with one night’s accommodation including for an accompanying parent or adult.
Parents and carers with students in Year 5 & 6 will be receiving an email with information about this very exciting opportunity for our students.
We look forward to receiving applications from our students!
Synapses ignite at Whites Hill State College
Synapses ignite is an annual event which showcases the best of the College’s Arts. Families can wander through art works, see media films and watch music performances.
Le Festival
Le Festival will be held at Southbank from July 4 - 6 this year. Information about this year’s event and tickets are available on their website https://lefestival.com.au/
French Theatre
The Brisbane French Theatre has a new play coming this winter!
“Big news—Brisbane French Theatre is making its long-awaited return!
Mark your calendars for 19, 20, and 21 June 2025 for a full-scale theatre production performed entirely in French, with English subtitles projected above the stage: Du foie gras sous le sapin (“Eat your heart out”)
It’s been nearly three years since our last big show, and we’re beyond excited to bring you an unforgettable night of French theatre.”
More info and bookings on their website: https://brisbanefrenchtheatre.org/whats-on/
Under 8's day was a huge success again with lots of creativity and fun. Many parents came to join in on the fun!!
Camp Australia, our Adopt-a-Cop, students from Wynnum High and past students from Brisbane Bayside College came to interact with the children.
We had Queensland Cricket, Creative Dance Industries and a local martial arts group showing us how to dance, throw, kick, chop and have a heap of fun.
Get Ready for the Junior and Senior Athletics Carnivals!
It’s almost that time of year again – our exciting Junior and Senior Athletics Carnivals are just around the corner! Students have been working hard in Physical Education lessons and are eager to showcase their amazing skills.
These carnivals are all about fun, participation, and building strong team spirit and sportsmanship.
What Students Need to Bring:
- A water bottle
- School hat
- Sport uniform and appropriate running shoes
Important Reminders:
If your child is sick or injured on the day, please provide their class teacher with a note explaining their limitations.
Students are encouraged to show their team spirit with items like ribbons, flags, or pompoms.
Coloured zinc and hair spray must be applied before arriving at school. These items should not be brought to school.
We can’t wait to see all our students give their best and support one another in this fun and active day!
Prep – Year 2 Athletics Carnival – Tuesday 24June
9:00 - 11.00am program. Activities and events include: Ball Games, Tabloid Activities, Sprints and Relays.
Prep – Year 2 Rotations
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Rotation 1 9:10 – 9:50 |
Rotation 2 9:50 – 10:25 |
Rotation 3 10:25 – 11:00 |
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Prep |
Tabloid Activities
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Sprints and Relays |
Ball Games |
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Year 1 |
Sprints and Relays
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Ball Games |
Tabloid Activities |
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Year 2 |
Ball Games
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Tabloid Activities |
Sprints and Relays |
Year 3 to Year 6 Athletics Carnival – Wednesday 18 June
9:00am - 3.00pm program. Activities and events include: High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, Ball Games, Sprints and Relays.
Year 3 – 6 Rotations
Looking forward to seeing lots of families there to support and cheer on the students!
200m and 800m Time Trials
The 200m and 800m time trials will be held at school on the bottom oval from 2:00 – 3:00pm on Monday 9 June. The time trials are for students who are keen to try out for Bayside District Selection in the 200m and/or 800m running events and are 10 – 12 Years (born in 2015, 2014 or 2013).
Metropolitan East Regional Sport
Well done to Arana M who competed at the Metropolitan East Regional Cross Country Carnival last Tuesday 27 May at John Paul College. Arana ran well and represented Tingalpa State School and Bayside District Sport with pride. Fantastic effort Arana!
Monty’s Colour Fun Run - Friday 13 June 1:50 - 3:00pm
Our fundraising goal this year is $64 286.
Every time we reach a new milestone of funds raised, another teacher or staff member will be on the list to be Slimed!
AND
The class with the most money raised will win a Party Day!
Watch out Mr Jones and Mrs O'Keeffe!!! You are both next on the sliming list.
All funds raised from this event are going to funding the amazing new playground. In addition, at the end of the fundraiser, students choose between supporting the Care for a Cause option, or ordering Incentive Prizes.
We have raised $23 021 so far.
Did you know that we also raise money through Containers for Change? Next time you drop off your cans and bottles, scan this QR code and the funds will go to the P&C fundraising campaign.
Last year we raised approximately $1000, let’s see if we can do that again this year!
This new segment will introduce you to our P&C executive, P&C members and our superstar volunteers. Each newsletter we will introduce you to a different person.
This week is our P&C secretary: Dan Jackson
Name: Dan Jackson
P & C Role: Secretary
Why I joined the P & C: I love my children and home life more than anything in the world, but if I am being honest, it’s a great excuse to get out of cleaning up the kitchen after dinner twice a term! Plus getting to join the meetings with the great teachers and parents is always enjoyable. It’s fun to do something for the school!
Children at Tingalpa: My sons are in Year 4 and 2, in the French Bilingual Program.
When I’m not at P&C meetings: I work at a software company in the Valley. On my work-from-home days I try to play as much handball in the mornings with my boys during drop-offs as possible.
Fun Fact: Actually, there are very few facts about me that aren’t fun ? I like to drink Iced Long Blacks before work in the morning (even in winter), and watch junky reality TV at night.
Want to get involved?? Contact secretary@tingalpasspandc.com.au
Next P&C meeting – new members are welcome!
Term 2 Week 8 - Tuesday 10 June
Come along to have your say in fundraising events and supporting the school. 6:30pm start. Attend in person at school or online. Contact the P&C for any queries: enquiries@tingalpasspandc.com.au
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