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The MarimbaTaters, a marimba performance group of students in grade 4 to 6, is the culmination of a sequential program of learning which students can begin in grade 2 with the Training Taters group.

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At Tate Street Primary School we offer multi-tiered systems of support to enable all students to access the curriculum.

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At Tate Street Primary School, we believe that every student should have a voice in their own education. We have an active SVA (Student Voice and Agency) who make an authentic impact on school operations.

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Tate Street Primary School is blessed with expansive grounds and amazing facilities including two ovals, three playgrounds, an indoor stadium, Gaga pits, basketball and netball courts and a vegetable garden. Within the classroom, we have 1-to-1 device access and Smart TVs in every classroom.

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Holidays are almost over! We're looking forward to seeing all students next week and hearing of their exciting adventures over the summer break.

Another awesome weekend of performances for our MarimbaTaters at the Queenscliff Music Festival. With a performance and multiple interactive workshops, the members represented the band and Tate Street PS with maturity, pride and professionalism!

Thanks, as always, to Ms Dani Rocca and Mr Adam Burke for their incredible leadership, and to all of the families and teachers who supported the band on Saturday. Special shout-out to the departing Grade Sixes for whom this was their last public performance, you are amazing!

#queenscliffmusicfestival #marimbataters #qmf2025

Colour Fun (Run) 2025 is coming!

This Friday, December 5 at 2:15pm is Tate Street's Colour Fun day where students (and families!) will get covered in colour whilst raising money to put toward our amazing school. The cost of the day will be a gold coin donation per student. Family members are welcome to join in the fun and help earn house points!

Volunteers - On the day, we would love for any volunteers to help setup the track/course from 1pm.

Further details have been shared on Compass.

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We have a very full four weeks ahead of us, with excursions, concerts and celebrations. We strongly recommend all families take note of key dates as we know how busy everyone is at this time of year!

More details will be shared as we approach each event.

Our first Prep Transition day is tomorrow!

We are looking forward to welcoming all of our 2026 preps to our classrooms, introducing them to some of the fun things they can look forward to next year.

The transition session will run from 9-10am. A parent information session will be held in the Stadium at the same time, filling parents in on all they will need to know before school starts.

A group of Grade 5 students from Tate Street PS are battling it out in the annual Newcomb Secondary College Numeracy Cup. As reigning champs, the pressure is on! This event is a great way to build connections between feeder schools, build social networks with peers from neighbouring schools, and engage in some high quality maths.

The race that stops a school was run this afternoon, ending in a photo finish!

We will be running a school tour next Wednesday, November 5 at 10am. Whether you are looking at 2026 or 2027 enrolment, this is a great opportunity to see Tate Street PS in action and to learn about the amazing programs and opportunities available to all students.

Tour spots are bookable from the link in our bio or at bit.ly/tate_tour

Prep 2026 families are encouraged to lock in the dates for Prep Transition. These sessions are pivotal in setting your child up for success in their transition to school. We look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Congratulations to our Year 3 and 5 students who produced some outstanding results in this year's NAPLAN assessments. Amongst a raft of impressive results, none stood out more than our Year 3 Reading, with an incredible 94% of students achieving in the Strong or Exceeding bands, the highest such figure in Geelong.

Huge credit goes to our brilliant teachers and education support staff, and to our students who always give their learning 100%.

The annual Bush Dance is underway! If you're not here already, come on down and join in the fun!

We're so excited to share that our Grade 1/2 Phonics Plus lessons were this week filmed by the Department of Education to be published as model lessons for schools across the state!

This is a huge recognition of the dedication, professionalism, and excellence our teachers have shown in implementing the Phonics Plus program this year.

We are incredibly proud of the hard work and collaboration that has gone into ensuring high-quality, evidence-based literacy learning for our students - and thrilled to see it celebrated this way!

What an amazing night! Our Winter Solstice Festival of the Arts was a resounding success, with incredible performances and brilliant artwork on display. Our awesome community showed up in force, really highlighting how lucky we all are to be at Tate Street PS.

Are you comfortable talking to your child about technology and the internet? 📱💬

With kids accessing social media platforms at younger ages, it's more important than ever for families to be informed. From online trends to digital risks, knowing how to navigate conversations around tech can make all the difference. 🌐💡

Join us for a free cyber safety session at Tate Street Primary School to learn how to better support your child in today’s digital world.

🗓 Thursday, 26 June
🕠 5:30pm
📍 Tate Street PS Stadium

Hosted by members of the Australian Federal Police and Neighbourhood Watch, this important ThinkUKnow session will cover:

🔹 What young people SEE, SAY and DO online
🔹 The challenges they may face on social media and beyond
🔹 How to report and get help if things go wrong

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all families – let’s work together to keep our kids safe and empowered online.

📲 Learn more: www.thinkuknow.org.au

Huge thanks to all the families who turned up for our Community Clean Up on Sunday. The school is looking incredible and speaks to the wonderful community support we have at Tate Street.

The 2025 Tate Street Athletics House Sports will be held on Friday, June 13th. All students are expected to arrive at the normal time, with events kicking off just after 9am. Students are encouraged to come dressed in house colours. Families are encouraged to attend and be part of this fun-filled day.

Further details have been shared on Compass.

Join us for a magical evening under the stars at the Tate Street Primary School Winter Solstice - Festival of the Arts!

Celebrate the longest night of the year with live music from The Marimbataters, a student art exhibition, a lantern parade, and dazzling fire twirling.

Warm up with a sausage sizzle and coffee van, and don’t forget to wear your winter woolies!

Monday 23 June | 5:00–7:00 PM

Everyone’s welcome – bring your family and friends!

Planning for 2026 is well underway and we ask that all families with 2026 Prep students submit their enrolment applications now. Whilst families have until July 25 to submit these forms, the sooner we have numbers confirmed, the better prepared we can be to deliver our amazing Prep program.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Jane in the office.

Our students spent an amazing two days in Queenscliff for the Grade 4 Camp. We are so appreciative of the incredible opportunity provided by Cottage by the Sea, with students and staff alike raving about the camp. We are very proud of our camp program, with our staff going above and beyond to create these memorable experiences.

Huge congratulations to these superstars who represented Tate Street Primary with distinction at Division Cross Country today. They achieved outstanding results against tough competition and should all be super proud.

Jasper finished 39th, Tahlee 30th, Amelie 28th, Frankie 14th and Elsie 15th. Great job! 👏

We are calling all families, in or out of zone, who are planning on applying to Tate Street PS for Prep 2026 enrolment to return their enrolment forms as soon as possible. We are in the process of formulating class structures for 2026 now and, having toured almost 50 families already this year, it looks like we will have two Prep classes. If you have any questions about enrolment, please contact Jane in the office.

Running Club is back!

Every Tuesday morning from 8:30am students and families are invited to run, walk, jog or simply be more active!

Tomorrow looks like it will be a beautiful morning so we hope to see you all out there!

Tate Street Primary School is a Federal Election polling place tomorrow. Head down to place your vote and enjoy a democracy sausage, with our sausage sizzle kindly hosted by the Rotary Club of East Geelong, whilst our Parents & Friends host a book fair and a cake stall. All funds go straight to the school.

We still have spaces available on our tour next Monday, April 28 at 12:30pm.

We encourage all families looking at 2026 enrolments, including those who are already a part of our school community, to book a tour. The link is in our bio or can be accessed at bit.ly/tate_tour

The MarimbaTaters are doing Tate Street Primary School proud at the National Folk Festival in Canberra this weekend. Special thanks to the incredible Ms Rocca and all of the families who have made this amazing opportunity a reality. #nationalfolkfestival

We had a great school tour this morning showing the families of over 20 prospective 2026 enrolments through our school. They visited classrooms, explored our grounds and heard all about our learning programs.

We have another tour planned for early next term (Monday, April 28 @ 12:30pm). We encourage all families looking at 2026 enrolments, including those who are already a part of our school community, to book a tour. The link is in our bio or can be accessed at bit.ly/tate_tour

If your require a one-to-one discussion with our principal, Tony Mirabella, to discuss a 2026 enrolment, please email him directly at tony.mirabella@education.vic.gov.au

Our Prep class had a blast soaking up the sunshine this week while planting sunflower seeds. Fingers crossed for some sunny blooms soon! #littlegardeners 🌻

This Friday the 21st of March is Harmony Day. It is a day to recognise Australia's cultural diversity and promote inclusivity. Harmony Day is represented by the colour orange because it traditionally signifies social communication, meaningful conversations, the freedom of ideas, and the encouragement of mutual respect. The SVA would like to invite students to wear their school uniform, but with a ‘splash’ of orange on the day. This could be a ribbon, headband, socks, t-shirt, shorts etc. You are also invited to wear traditional dress from your culture if you wish. There will be no cost to this day.

We look forward to celebrating Harmony Day with a splash of orange!

From your SVA!

🐰✨ Tate Street’s Easter Raffle is Here! ✨🐰

Easter is just around the corner, and that means it’s RAFFLE TIME! We’re on a mission to beat last year’s 19 epic hampers and raise funds to refurbish our much-loved Marimbas! 🎶

We need your help to make this year’s raffle bigger and better! Donations are rolling in, but we’re still on the hunt for:
🥚 Chocolate treats – eggs, bunnies, or any Easter goodies!
🎨 Crafty bits & festive decorations – think baskets, bunny ears, or cute Easter knick-knacks!
🍪 Baked goods – homemade treats welcome (just list the ingredients)!

Tickets are out! Your little ones should have brought home their 20 tickets ($1 each). Need more? No problem! Grab extra books (even lots of 100 for work!) from Jane at the office.

Every ticket sold brings us closer to revamping our Marimbas, plus—who doesn’t want to win an egg-stra special Easter prize?! 🏆🐣

Drop off your donations at the office and let’s make this the best Easter Raffle yet! 💛🐰

#TateStreetEasterRaffle #SupportOurSchool #EasterGoodies

We’re looking for players to join the Tate Street basketball teams!

We currently have teams entered in the Prep/1/2, 3/4, and 5/6 competitions and would love to hear from anyone interested in joining. We're particularly keen for a couple of extra players from Prep/1/2 to ensure we have enough to field a team.

If your child would like to be part of a team, please send an expression of interest to Adele at adele@whattodogeelong.com.au

Looking forward to a great season!

The MarimbaTaters launched a big year of performances by holding a concert for the school community this afternoon. It never ceases to amaze how quickly Ms. Rocca has the group 'performance ready'. Bring on the National Folk Festival!

We have school tours available for bookings at 10am on Thursday 27th February and Thursday 27th March.

Follow the link in our bio to book a tour with our principal, Mr Mirabella, and hear about all of the great opportunities available at Tate Street Primary School

These tours will be targeted at families looking at 2026 enrolments. Anyone considering a 2025 enrolment is encouraged to contact the school office on 5221 2780.

Booking link in bio or at bit.ly/tate_tour

School's almost back!

Parents and carers are asked to book student assessment sessions for Wednesday, January 29 through Compass conferences now.

See you all next week!

The heat was on as the Grade 6 students challenged the staff on the basketball court. The sixes brought tenacious defence, consistently pressuring Mr Potter with double, triple and quadruple teams and attacking the glass on both ends, but were ultimately brought down by the long range shooting ability of the staff. Maybe they'll have better luck on the soccer pitch...

Colour Fun is tomorrow! We have added an awesome new BMX bike to the prize pool with huge thanks to @theircareaustralia. This is in addition to the 12 Element complete skateboards, 20 junior fishing kits and assorted minor prizes. All prizes will be drawn directly after the Colour Fun so be sure to stick around!

A few reminders:

- $5 to the office for raffle entry
- Remember to wear a white t-shirt for maximum effect. This can be worn to school or students can get changed before the event if they'd prefer
- Students are encouraged to bring named water pistols from home for teachers and parents to borrow for the event
- The action will kick off from 1pm and families are all encouraged to come along and join in the fun.

Looking forward to a colourful day tomorrow!

We are looking forward to our annual Colour Fun from 1pm this Friday. Among our amazing prize pool are TWELVE Element complete skateboards and TWENTY junior fishing kits! Entry to the prize raffle is via $5 donation and all families are encouraged to ensure their name is in the draw by dropping their donations to Jane in the office. Huge thanks to @boardridersfoundation for their incredible support.

Further details have been shared on Compass.

Miss Rocca and the amazing MarimbaTaters facilitating a workshop in the kids zone at the Queenscliff Music Festival #queenscliffmusicfestival

Colour Fun 2024 is coming!

Friday December 13 is booked for Tate Street's Colour Fun day where students (and families!) will get covered in colour whilst raising money for our amazing school. Some great prizes will be on offer and we are planning a fun, community day where everyone is encouraged to get involved.

Full details will follow soon but be sure to mark your calendar for what will be a messy day!

In the race that stops a school, the Tate Street Cup was run and won yesterday. Continuing a longstanding tradition, Makayla overcame the handicapper to pull off a dominant win in tough conditions. Many thanks to Mr. Potter who wore many hats as handicapper, trainer, strapper, steward and master of ceremonies.

Ces Cabalquinto, a Tate Street PS parent and member of our School Council, has an exhibit in the Yarra Street Window Gallery, located along Yarra St by the Market Square windows. The exhibit, running until mid September, celebrates creativity in the heart of our city as a UNESCO City of Design.

Ces' exhibit revolves around 'coffee art', artworks painted with coffee! If you are in the town this weekend, stop by and check out this, and all of the other, amazing artwork!

If you are located within the boundaries of Tate Street PS and are yet to enrol your child, please visit our front office to complete an enrolment application form as soon as possible. We are in the process of confirming our class structure for 2025, which heavily relies on our indicative in zone Prep enrolments.

Our boundary extends from Ryrie Street/Portarlington Rd, along Boundary Rd, across to Carr St, reaching across St. Albans Rd to Garden St and Normanby St. If you’re unsure, please check your location on Find my School (findmyschool.vic.gov.au).

Tate Street PS families and community members, please share this post on your social platforms so we can reach as many community members and families as possible!

We were lucky enough to welcome @tjupurru_official to Tate Street on Tuesday to deliver his Didgeribone incursion. Keeping the whole school, students and staff, enthralled for the full hour, we were honoured to hear some stories from his and his family's history and to learn about how he creates his amazing songs using innovative technology.

Our amazing MarimbaTaters getting ready to perform to over 1500 principals at the Government School's Principal Conference. A bit excited!

Bush Dance 2024 was a barnstorming success! All classes demonstrated their marimba skills learnt during music class to a participating audience of over 300 students and parents. Our students demonstrated great confidence both on stage and on the dance floor. Thanks to all the parents and friends who came along to kick up their heels, and a special thanks, as always, to the amazing Ms. Rocca for everything she does to make this event possible.

Our next school tour is taking place on Thursday, 6th June at 10am.

Follow the link in our bio to book a tour with our Principal, Mr. Mirabella, and hear about all of the great opportunities available at Tate Street Primary School.

bit.ly/tate_tour

Mutators win! Our Grade 5/6 boys basketball team have broken through for their first win (33-8) as a team! With a dominant performance from Lawrence scoring 15 points, and support from Jake scoring 10 points of his own, the boys played a fantastic team defensive game. A big thank you again to all the parents that have supported our basketball program since it started 6 weeks ago.

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