Thornton Public School

21/10/2026

Have you created your online profile for Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun?
145 students have already created their profile! 👀

The class with the most online profiles by the end of this week will score an icy pole party!
Head to https://myprofilepage.com.au to set up, it only takes a few minutes

21/10/2026

20/10/2026

🙋‍♀️ 2 0 2 7 P L A N N I N G 🙋‍♀️

We are preparing for 2027 now, so please let us know if your children won’t be returning next year.

20/10/2026

💚 W O R L D T E A C H E R S D A Y 💚

With World Teachers’ Day approaching, we’d love for our school community to share some positive comments and appreciation for our amazing teachers who make a difference every day!

Take a moment to leave a kind message recognising a teacher who has inspired, supported or made a positive impact on your child through the link below.

https://world-teachers-day-map.nesa.nsw.edu.au/

Let’s celebrate our incredible teachers and show them just how much they are valued!

20/10/2026

🖌️ O P E R A T I O N A R T 🖌️

Earlier this year, some of our students participated in Operation Art, then to showcase their work a Tamara and Spencer from Stage Three created this website. Each year, we will continue to add to the website, but for now, please click the link below to view the amazing artworks created this year!

https://sites.google.com/education.nsw.gov.au/tpsoperationart/home

Operation Art, running for over 20 years, is an exciting annual initiative by the NSW Arts Unit that invites primary and secondary students across NSW to create artwork supporting the healing and recovery of children in hospital. Selected pieces are exhibited at the State Library of NSW, public

19/10/2026

🏆 S T A T E A T H L E T I C S 🏆

Good luck to our amazing students heading to Sydney tomorrow to compete at the NSW State Athletics Championships!

We are incredibly proud of your achievements and know you will represent Thornton Public School and the Hunter region with pride!

Give it your best, enjoy the experience and make the most of this amazing opportunity!

Go Thornton!

19/10/2026

🔄 Y E A R 6 F U N D R A I S E R 🔂

The Great School Switcharoo is our next year six fundraiser for the year.

19/10/2026

Super proud of another ex-student of ours!!

19/10/2026

❄️ F R E E Z Y F R I D A Y ❄️

Freezy Friday is back this week! Zooper Doopers will be sold by our year six students for $1 at both breaks.

19/10/2026

Booklets should be coming home with your children today or tomorrow. Please reach out to the office or your child’s teacher if you haven’t received one by Wednesday. ☺️

Woo hoo! It’s time to start fundraising! 🎉💰

Create your online profile at
https://myprofilepage.com.au

The class that has the most online profiles by the end of this week will enjoy an icy pole party!

If you haven’t received your sponsorship booklet, you can pick one up from the office.