Dear Families, 

I think it’s safe to say that we’ve almost made it to the end of another term.  Thank you for all your support and kindness this term. It really means a lot to our staff.

It’s been a massive term and we’ve achieved so much. Touching base with every parent around student progress, Education Week was a massive success, the flag poles are up, the outdoor classrooms are complete, the 150th bricks are laid, the mural in the library is incredible, the decks have been painted and the working bee ticked off a lot of little jobs around the school.  We couldn’t have done all of this without your support! Thank you!

Outdoor Classrooms

Our outdoor classrooms are finally complete! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this project. It’s been a long time coming but the areas look awesome, and we can’t wait for our students to start using them. Maybe when the weather warms up!

Mansfield Probus

A massive thank you to Mansfield Women’s Probus for they donation of $1520.81. This money will go towards buying new tents and sleeping mats for our outdoor education program School 2 Summit. Donations like this allow us to continue to offer a quality program with very little cost to families. It ensures that every student has the same opportunity to experience everything that schooling has to offer. We understand the pressure families are under and know that we can play an important role in supporting our school community. Thanks again Probus!

The Currency of Kindness Project

The Currency of Kindness Project has been created by the finance subcommittee of School Council, it is a way that individuals, families and organisations can donate money, time or equipment to the school.  We have an amazingly generous community in Mansfield, and we know that so many people want to help and support our school but often they don’t know how. This project allows us to talk to people and organisations about what we need as a school, the projects we’re working on and how they can support us.  It also allows us to formally thank the people and organisations for their generosity.

We also know that kindness goes both ways and so the Currency of Kindness Project is also a way that our students can raise money or donate their time to support others.

So far this year we’d like to thank:

Anonymous - $700 (for individual students to attend camp)

IGA $1700 (for individual students to attend camp)

Probus $1,520 (for S2S equipment)

The Gibney family- mural in the library

The Forrest family- rocks for the outdoor classroom project

The Parsons family- wood for a wood raffle

Anonymous - $1000 (for equipment in the sensory room)

The Withers family- 2 sensory pillows for the sensory room

Emily- working in the library for 2 hours a week to make sure the library is neat and tidy.

Jane- volunteering in the Yr1 classes

Wendy- volunteering in Yr 2 classes

Agnes- volunteering in the art room

Anonymous- New Webex TV for online meetings and conference

School Council

I am incredibly grateful for all the members of our 2024 School Council.  Our subcommittees are very active this year and we’ve already seen some great improvements.  

Your School Council president is James Cleeland, Vice president is Janie Hoogesteger, the treasurer is Rachel Parsons, and the secretary is Marcus Hann.

School Review

This year we’ll have our school review. This happens every 4 years and is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our achievements. It is also a key element of the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes. The review will inform the direction of the school for the next 4 years through the School Strategic Plan. Our review is in 4th term and between now and then I will be working with staff and School Council to evaluate the school’s performance.   

Year 6’s Acknowledged in Parliament

I’m always a super proud principal but today I’m extra proud. In parliament this week, Cindy McLeish formally recognised our school and all the Yr 6 students who participated in the World’s Greatest Shave. She even read out the individual names of each student who shaved their head. Well done to all our students and Mrs Hewitt for all her hard work. We know you are amazing kids, and now parliament knows too. You can view the footage on Cindy’s Facebook page.      

If I don’t see you at assembly next week, please have a happy and relaxing time enjoying the school holidays. Stay safe and we’ll see you all next term, commencing Tuesday 16th July 2024.

Thanks,

Nicole

Last day of Term 2 - 28th June 2024 (Finish at 2.30pm)

Curriculum day - 15th July 2024 (No students required)

First day of Term 3 - 16th July 2024

Monday 15th July - Student Free Day

Monday 4th November - Student Free Day

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.

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. 

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. 

MEDICATION

All medication required during the day at school must be handed to the front office. 

REMINDER

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. 

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 plan B if a after school activity is cancelled. 

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. 

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. Thank you. 

HEAD LICE

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

On Friday 14th of June, Mansfield Primary School held their Prep to Grade 2 Cross Country. They started the day by leaving school and heading down to the main oval. Lots of parents were there to watch and support their children. The day started with the girls, followed by the prep boys. The preps ran 1km in total. They began on the main oval and then ran around the block around the school before finishing at the oval again. The grade 1 and 2’s then ran their 2km laps, including an additional lap around the main oval before finishing.

All students received a certificate with the top 15 of each category in each year level receiving a special certificate.

It was fantastic to see so many happy faces as they sprinted their little legs the fastest they could. Even though the students were exhausted, they all seemed to have a really fun time. The grade 6 students all marshalled at different points around the course and the music team were dressed up to entertain kids along the way as well.

It was a very cold day but it was a great effort by all students. Well done to all the Prep, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students on a wonderful Cross Country!

By Macey Egan and Sophie Snell

Junior School Council Meeting Feedback

The JSC meets once a month and each member brings some feedback to share from their class.

Our JSC members are:

1A – Rose Ankers 

1B – Jessica Philbrick 

1C – Edie Buscombe 

2A – Miles Vivash 

2B – Aurora Jackson 

2C –  Judd Harrop 

2D – Charlie Leenen 

3A – Livvy Richter 

3B – Raphael Picone 

3C – Isabelle Rademaker + Phoebe Learmonth 

4A – Bella Salmon 

4B – Simon Zuzaniak 

4C – Chloe Philbrick  

5A –  Jay Kancherla 

5B – Maddie Hayes 

5C – Rubly Le Cerf 

6A – Charlie Simic 

6B – Tommy Richter 

6C – Emma Fleming 

And our School Captains – Edie Gardner, Harry Buscombe, Lara Seaton and Levi McCoombe.

Things at MPS that are going well 

• Students are being kind and friendly to each other 
• We have lots of playgrounds to choose from
• Specialists – we love them 
• The Ninja Warrior Course – lots of kids love it – but the young students want more time on it
• The water tap at basketball court is awesome
• Principal Awards 

Some problems we have noticed at MPS

• Students are playing and screaming in the toilets 
• There is too much rubbish
• Students are spitting water at the bubble taps or putting rubbish and sticks in them 
• On the Ninja course people push in line and don’t wait their turn
• Students are wasting soap in the toilets – there is none left 

Our suggestions to improve MPS

• Leave all wrappers inside classroom bins
• At the drink taps – just have a drink then walk away
• Be patient on the Ninja Course
• Use just a little soap when you wash your hands in the toilets – and try not to splash water everywhere.

We are excited to have our first fundraiser coming up – and some ideas for others

• We will be running a Pyjama Day on the last day of this term
• Icy Pole Fridays - Term 4
• Milkshake or Milo Movie Monday 
• Sock Drive