Newsletter No.7 11th September, 2026

Notes from the 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 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. 

 

 

 

Important Dates


September 14th

Division Athletics

3-6 selected

September 16th

Junior Athletics

Prep-2 plus Yr 6 helpers

September 18th

Last day of Term 3

 Early departure 2.30pm

October 16th

Regional Athletics

3-6 selected

October 16th

Prep Hike

Prep

October 22nd

Year 6 Musical

Year 6

October 23rd

Year 1 hike

Year 1

October 30th

Year 2 hike

Year 2

November 2nd

Student Free Day

All

November 3rd

Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

All

November 5th + 6th

Year 3 camp

Year 3

November 10th-13th

Year 6 School to Summit

Year 6

November 30th  (TBC)

3-6 Swim Carnival (TBC)

3-6

December 1st (TBC)       

Prep Musical

Prep

December 4th (TBC)

P-2 Swim Carnival (TBC)

P-2

December 18th

Last day of Term 4

 Early departure 1:30pm

Bus Travel

Any changes to your afternoon bus travel arrangements are to be made by 2pm 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.

Lost Property

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

Hats - Term 4

Yes, that's right it’s almost that time of the year again! During Term 4 hats are to be worn. Get in early, check your cupboards for your hats that were put away at the end of Term 1 & have them ready. If you need to purchase a hat, head to the Spartan School World website & place your order. 

https://www.spartanschoolworld.com.au/ 

Breakfast Club

We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers and donations. We are looking for more people to help on Thursday mornings. If you have some spare time and would like to volunteer, please sign up using the link below. 

  • Click this link to view our SignUp: https://signup.com/go/tNCPqiD
  • Review the available spots and choose the one(s) that suit you.
  • Sign up! It’s easy — you do not need to create an account or remember a password. 
  • We are also in need of donations of Western Star spreadable butter, which is always greatly appreciated.

    Thank you for your ongoing support of our Breakfast Club program!

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    AFLW Winter Championships

    Book Fair 2026

    THANK YOU!

    Thank you to our families for getting behind this year’s Book Fair and helping make Book Week even more exciting for our students. It was wonderful to see so many students and families visiting the fair, sharing their enthusiasm for books and supporting our school fundraiser.

    Together we raised $5587!

    We’d also love to give a special thank you to Kylie Warren from Mansfield Balloons, who very generously donated her time and expertise to create the beautiful balloon garland for our Book Fair. It was such a lovely addition and helped make the space feel bright, welcoming and extra special for our students and families.

    And, of course, a huge thank you to everyone who helped behind the scenes to bring the Book Fair together!

    Book Week Parade 2026

    JUNIOR SPRING NETBALL IS HERE!

    Get ready for Friday nights of netball, fun and team spirit at Mansfield Recreation Reserve Courts!

    Friday Nights | 9th October – 4th December

    Finals Night – Friday 4th December

    No games 30th October – Cup Weekend

    Age Groups:

    9/U • 11/U • 13/U • 15/U & 17/U

    Set Even Teams selected by Selection Committee

    (Request a Friend available on Registration)

    Training on Wednesday nights in Age Groups

    Cost: $40 + 2026 NV Membership

    (If you have played netball in any Netball Vic registered competition in 2026, including Junior Championship Comp, Mixed Summer Comp, any club/league competition etc, you will have a 2026 NV Membership already)

    Registrations close Monday 21st September

    Register at link below

    https://tinyurl.com/2026JuniorSpringComp

    Get your registrations in and get ready for a great Spring Comp!

     

    Radio Mansfield Scholarship

    Treating and Controlling Headlice


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