Taren Point Public School

At Taren Point Public School, we are proud to have an extensive environmental and sustainability focus.

Our programs are well supported by the school community as we offer recycling opportunities through Return and Earn and a variety of recycling options (Soft plastics, Lids 4 Kids, Organics, Paper & Cardboard). We aim to recycle all of our waste and reduce land fill to zero. Our chickens and garden are the beneficiaries of compost and worm farm byproducts. 

The children enjoy gardening and generating produce for consumption at our school canteen and events. Our chickens, Phoenix Snowball, Pom Pom, Henny, Penny and Bolt happily lay free range eggs that the community enjoys.

The gardens benefit greatly from our rain water collection tanks and keep watering costs to a minimum.

Through these school wide sustainability programs, students learn the value of our natural resources and the importance of minimising our foot print, preserving what we have for future generations.

At TPPS, we value the benefits of learning a second language! All students learn French an hour a week.

Research shows that there are many advantages in learning a second language:

• Improved cognitive functioning
• Enhanced memory, listening and problem solving skills
• Improves your English
• Boosts creativity
• Builds confidence
• Slows dementia
• Travel opportunities

Find out more about how we are a hub for French learning on the French tab under the Curriculum tab at the top of this page.

In addition to our whole school learning about French language and culture, we introduced a French immersion program in 2018. Its success has enabled us to become a member of the Australian Association of French English Bilingual Schools (AAFEBS), one of only 3 schools in NSW and 15 in Australia to have this recognition.

The program has the ongoing support of the French government in both Sydney and Canberra along with the Canadian Consulate.

The French teacher is parent funded and team teaches with the classroom teacher, teaching the Australian Curriculum in French (4 hours per week). 

The program is offered in all years, K-6.  Places are limited so it is essential to register interest early.

Our annual French market - La Belle Vie is a fabulous day on our calendar - 1st Sunday in May. With over 70 stalls of French goodness and 4000 plus visitors each year, you can be guaranteed a fantastique, family day out!

The market is a joint initiative with the Francophone Association of Southern Sydney (FASS) and held to promote the French programs at TPPS. This event great showcase for TPPS and offers an international vibe to the Sutherland Shire.

We are honoured to have the French Consul General, Mme Anne Boillon,  DEC Executive Director, Deb Summer Hayes and Director, Mark Long attend and show their support for our efforts.

It is a date not to be missed! We hope to see you next year - Sunday 7 May 2023.