I’m incredibly proud to share the highlights from our 2025 NAPLAN results and even prouder of the students and staff whose hard work has made these achievements possible.

These results are not only something to celebrate; they are clear evidence that the changes we introduced to our teaching approach, particularly in English, are delivering the outcomes we hoped for. When we trialled this new direction in mid-2024, it was a bold step. Now, just one year in, we’re already seeing strong results.

In Year 5, our students have made exceptional progress:

• Reading results are above the state average, and 16% higher than those of schools in our network.
• Grammar and Punctuation is on par with the state average, and 12% above the network.
• Numeracy also matches the state average and is 5% higher than our network schools.

Our Year 3 results are equally encouraging:

• Numeracy is well above the state average, and 15% higher than the network.
• Writing is equal to the state average, reflecting strong foundational literacy.
• Spelling also sits at the state average, with a 13% advantage over the network.

These improvements aren’t accidental. They are the result of thoughtful planning, a shared commitment from our staff, and the incredible effort our students put into their learning every day. I couldn’t be prouder of how our school community has embraced these changes.

Most importantly, these results reaffirm our belief that every student can achieve success when given the right support and challenge. We’ll continue building on this momentum, focusing on high-quality teaching and learning to ensure all students have the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you to our wonderful teachers, our supportive families, and of course, our amazing students for making this possible. This is just the beginning!

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 2.30pm 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.