As we reach the end of another busy and successful term, it is amazing to look back at all the wonderful work that we do together at Tingalpa State School.  This term has been filled with incredible learning, growth, and memorable experiences for our students. From classroom discoveries to engaging excursions, the enthusiasm and curiosity of our learners have truly shone through.

As you read this newsletter this evening, I am heading off with our Readers Cup students (Alice, Max, Georgie, Collette and Oliva), to compete at Manly State School.  I am beyond proud of the way these students have independently read multiple texts, compiled their own questions and met fortnightly to quiz one another.

I am proud of how all of our students have embraced every opportunity with energy and determination. None of this would be possible without our amazing teachers and support staff and your partnership in their learning journey.

I would like to wish all of our families a restful and safe break, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back next term, refreshed and ready for more inspiring learning ahead!

PJ Day – Friday 25 July

Our Student Council team is excited to announce that on Friday 25 July, we will be holding a free dress day to coincide with National Pyjama Day.

For over 15 years, supporters across Australia have worn their favourite PJs on National Pyjama Day, uniting to raise crucial funds and awareness for children in foster care. Every dollar raised supports The Pyjama Foundation’s Love of Learning Program, helping kids in care, build brighter futures. The Love of Learning Program is the only service of its kind supporting children in care with evidence-based literacy and numeracy programs in the out-of-school environment in Australia. 

Volunteers, known as ‘Pyjama Angels’, are screened, trained, recruited, and thoughtfully matched with a child in care. Together, they spend an hour a week reading books aloud, playing educational games and engaging in fun activities. A Pyjama Angel's role is to provide consistent love and support, and most importantly, instil a love of learning in children. Pyjama Angels give children in care the chance to find their wings and reach their full potential, despite a fragile start.

So, put on your PJ’s and help us to raise vital funds to make a difference in foster children’s lives!!

On Friday 25 July, students will be able to wear their pyjamas to school for the day.  We ask that students bring a gold coin donation to support this amazing foundation.

Normal school ‘free dress day’ rules apply:

• Students must wear their enclosed school shoes and school hat.
• Pyjamas must be appropriate for school and sun safe.
• Students are not allowed to bring cuddly toys with them on the day.

Please ensure all clothing is labelled.

Typing Tournament is one of our school based subscriptions that teaches typing for life on any device.  Students can take a free typing speed test and practice their typing skills. Typing tournament is the complete 10-finger typing course for ages 6 to adult.  It includes animated lessons, games and drills plus graded tests and printable certificates.  

Term 3 Excursions and Incursions