Welcome back to Term 2!

I hope all of our families enjoyed a restful break and had the opportunity to spend some quality time together. It has been wonderful to see our students return to school refreshed, settled and ready for what promises to be another exciting and productive term.

We are incredibly proud of all students who participated in our recent Cross Country events. It was fantastic to see such enthusiasm, determination and school spirit on display. A special thank you to our Year 6 students who supported the Prep–Year 2 Cross Country. They demonstrated outstanding leadership, encouraging and guiding our younger students throughout the day. It was truly a joy to watch our junior students give things a go, have fun and show great resilience.

There has also been plenty of excitement around the arrival of our school photos last week. Thank you to MSP Photography for their professionalism and impressively quick turnaround. The whole school photo has also arrived and is now proudly displayed in our hallway under the Kindness Rainbow, be sure to stop by and take a look next time you’re in the school.

Looking ahead, we are very excited for Education Week, which is just around the corner. We are preparing for a fantastic week that will include our “world famous” Street School, open classrooms, school tours and our much-loved Grandparents Day. It’s always a highlight of the year and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate learning with our wider community. A detailed poster with more information will be shared with families next week.

We are looking forward to a busy and rewarding term ahead, filled with learning, connection and celebration. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support.

Nicole Salmon                      

B.App.Sc. (Dis.St.), Dip.Ed., M.Ed. (Sp.Ed.) 

Principal

AFTER SCHOOL ARRANGEMENTS 

Please ensure your child is aware of what is happening after school, where they are going, who is picking them up and they know the plan if a after school activity is cancelled. 

A reminder to families that the school day finishes at 3.30pm. Please ensure your child/children are collected from school in a timely manner. If you are running late, please notify the front office. 

BUS TRAVEL 

Any changes to your afternoon bus travel arrangements are to be made by 2.00pm for the day of travel. This can be made via the Audiri App by selecting Resources, Forms, then Bus Travel or calling the front office on 5775 2325 & follow the prompts. 

If your child has started a new after school activity for the Term, football/netball/cricket training for example, please update their regular bus travel arrangements. 

Absences

If your child is absent from school, we ask that you contact the school by 10am on the day or as soon as practicable. Absent messages can be submitted through our school app Audiri, by phone or email. 

Medication

All medication for students during the school day must be given to the front office staff and a medication authority form is to be completed.  

Student Toilets

Please be mindful that the student toilets are for students only. There are toilets located at the front office, please see the office staff if needed. 

Supervision Before & After School

MPS Yard is supervised before school from 8.30am and after school until 3.45pm.

Two teachers are on duty in the yard at these times wearing an orange vest and students can go to them with any issues.

Any students in the yard outside these times will be asked to move to the front office to wait until supervision begins.

Audiri

In an emergency our school app Audiri will be used as our main source of communication to our families. This is a reminder to families to download Audiri.

Please note (if you have not already updated) to update your child/s year level on Audiri. This is done by opening Audiri selecting resources, groups, & then selecting your child/s grade including whole school. 

Family Details

If your family contact details have recently changed - residential address, contact numbers & or emergency contacts please update via Audiri by selecting resources, forms & then change of details. 

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Uniform to be ordered through Spartan School Supplies.      

We have a full range of uniform on display at the front office for you to view before making your purchases online. 

LOST PROPERTY

Please note we cannot return items that have no name. Please ensure uniform & drink bottles are clearly labelled with your child's name. 

SPARE CLOTHES

If your child has come home in spare clothes from school, we ask that you please wash & return these items.

HEAD LICE

A reminder to families to be checking for head lice & taking the appropriate steps to treat hair if lice are found. 

Term 2       

• 15th May    District Cross Country 
• 28th May    Division Cross Country
• 3rd June    From Scratch program starts- Year 6     
• 5th June    Student Free Day
• 8th June    Public Holiday
• 12th June    Regional Cross Country
• 18th - 19th June    Year 5 Bike Ed
• 19th June     World Make Music Day
• 26th June    Last day of term
• 27th June - 12th July    School Holidays                               

All Victorian government primary schools follow a statewide timeline for enrolling in Foundation (Prep) for the 2027 school year. 

If you have a child starting primary school in 2027, it’s time to enrol. Make sure to submit your enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026. 

If you are enrolling the sibling of a student at our school for Foundation in 2027, and both children will be attending our school at the same time, your child is prioritised for a place at our school. 

It is important to submit your enrolment application to us on time as it will ensure your child is included in all transition activities if offered enrolment at our school. This also allows us to plan our classrooms, staffing and transition activities, and ensures your child has the best start to school. 

For more information, please read about how to enrol your child in Foundation at https://www.vic.gov.au/enrolling-foundation-prep

If you would like to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) in 2027, please contact our school office on 03 5775 2325 to book a school tour or request an application form. 

Click to submit an application to enrol - VicStudents 

The sun was shining and conditions were perfect for our Grade 3–6 Cross Country event, making it a truly lovely day for all involved. It was fantastic to see so many smiling faces and such a positive atmosphere throughout the course.

A highlight of the day was the effort shown by every student. Whether running, jogging, or walking, it was clear that everyone was determined to do their best, and that is something to be very proud of.

Congratulations to those students who have qualified for the District Cross Country—we wish you all the best in the next stage of competition.

A big thank you also goes to all staff who contributed to making the day run so smoothly. Your support is greatly appreciated.