PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
Dear Parents,
It’s great that
many of our students get out in the fresh air and ride their bikes to and from
school safely. From Monday August 13 could I please ask all students to store
their bike either in the racks provided or in the bike cage area and not
against the wall in the garden. We would like to keep this area and your bikes
safe.
NO TRASH TUESDAY
Our Green Gang would like to remind all families about No Trash Tuesday. Where possible all food is to come to school in a container, helping to eliminate rubbish from our yard.
ENROLMENT
FOR 2019
Don’t forget that you can pick up an enrolment form from the office if you have a child starting Foundation in 2019. As I have mentioned previously we already have a number of new families enrolled for 2019, many of whom have heard positive feedback from the community about our wonderful school. We have also organised a special gift for our newly enrolled Foundation students.
Best wishes
We all know that
Mentone Park PS is a great community with amazing students and the recent
Student Attitude to School Survey results confirmed this even further. Students
from Grade 4 – 6 completed this Department of Education survey which focuses on
a number of key learning areas as well as wellbeing and student attitudes to
learning. Below is a table summarizing all of the key areas and as you will see
our students have indicated that they are active and positive learners, keen to
do their best and push themselves to maximize their personal potential.
Congratulations students and parents for working with us to support every
students learning journey.
|
Category
|
2017
Positive %
|
2018
Positive %
|
|
Effective Teaching Time
|
74
|
88
|
|
Differentiated Learning Challenge
|
77
|
90
|
|
Stimulated Learning
|
76
|
87
|
|
High Expectations for Success
|
91
|
95
|
|
Effort
|
82
|
84
|
|
Teacher Concern
|
76
|
82
|
|
Motivation and Interest
|
81
|
85
|
|
Self Regulation and Goal Setting
|
89
|
89
|
|
Attitudes to Attendance
|
90
|
94
|
|
Student Agency
|
68
|
73
|
|
Sense of Inclusion
|
81
|
90
|
|
Advocate at School
|
87
|
90
|
|
Respect for Diversity
|
73
|
77
|
PRODUCTION
DATE – TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4
It’s now less
than a month until our school concert at the Kingston Arts Centre. All students
will take a bus in the morning for a dress rehearsal followed by a matinee
performance. We will then arrive back at school by 3:30. Students will then go
home, refuel and arrive back for our evening session. Tickets will be on sale
shortly so please collect your family and friends for one or both performances.
CANBERRA
CAMP
The Grade 5 and 6 Camp to Canberra was a wonderful success thanks to the planning and organisation from our amazing staff and the wonderful and mature behaviour of our students. Most of the student highlights focused on the visits to Questacon, the AIS and the War Memorial where the activities were interactive and engaging, however Parliament House was a highlight for many, especially as they saw numerous dignitaries leaving the building after the medal presentations to the Australian volunteers from the Thai mining rescue. As I mentioned at assembly on Friday our students represented their school with pride and to an extremely high standard.
BIKE
RACKS
It’s great that
many of our students get out in the fresh air and ride their bikes to and from
school safely. From Monday August 13 could I please ask all students to store
their bike either in the racks provided or in the bike cage area and not
against the wall in the garden. We would like to keep this area and your bikes
safe.
THE
NED SHOW
Yesterday all of
our students were treated to The NED Show, which is a performance all the way
from America where the key message for students is to Never give up, Encourage
others and Do your best. Our
host Katie used a combination of Yo Yo tricks, magic and humor to take the
students on an adventure exploring the power of yet and how to develop a Growth
Mindset.
As part of this
performance arrangement we will be selling Yo Yo’s at school until Thursday
August 23. They will only be available from my office during lunchtime and can
be purchased for either $8, $15 or $20. This is not available through QKR.
CLUBS
AND EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES
Mentone Park PS
is proud to offer a number of lunchtime and after school clubs for our students
to enjoy and expand their many and varied talents. If your child would like to
try Grasshopper Soccer, Star Academy Tennis, Limelight Drama or Art Smart
please see the office for more information.NO TRASH TUESDAY
Our Green Gang would like to remind all families about No Trash Tuesday. Where possible all food is to come to school in a container, helping to eliminate rubbish from our yard.
Don’t forget that you can pick up an enrolment form from the office if you have a child starting Foundation in 2019. As I have mentioned previously we already have a number of new families enrolled for 2019, many of whom have heard positive feedback from the community about our wonderful school. We have also organised a special gift for our newly enrolled Foundation students.
LET
US KNOW IF YOUR CHILD IS AWAY
If your child is
away from school can you please either Flexibuzz or call the office to let us
know as soon as possible. Many of you will remember the recent media attention
around this issue and due to a change of policy, schools will be required to
notify parents when a child is absent. Your assistance with this will help us
make sure that all students are safe. Best wishes
Cameron Agars
Principal
CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES
FROM THE OFFICE
Spare clothing
Please ensure that you pack extra underwear and clothing for your child/ren.
We are more than happy to assist with showing you how to use Qkr and Flexibuzz.
Please feel free to phone or come into the office if you have any questions.
Please ensure that you pack extra underwear and clothing for your child/ren.
We are more than happy to assist with showing you how to use Qkr and Flexibuzz.
Please feel free to phone or come into the office if you have any questions.
Please check Kids Café for all lost property items.
There are a large number of unnamed containers and other items.
BOOK FAIR AUGUST 20 - 24
PFA
We have so much fun planned for the remainder of term 3.
Mark these dates in your diaries and get ready to have some fun
with your friends!
AUGUST
August 18 | Trivia Night
There are only a couple of tickets left and some massive
prizes (including a 55 inch TV for our infamous Corners Game) plus many more.
Come and join in the fun by putting your name on the Table List outside the
office and grabbing the final few tickets on Qkr!
August 20 - 23 | Book Week
Our annual Book Fair is on this year (EFTPOS & cash sales
accepted) we will be having a Book Week Dress Up Day on Monday August 20. More
details to come, we would love you to start thinking about who your favourite
book character is and your dress up character costume to be worn on the day!
August 29 | Father’s Day Breakfast
Our annual Breakfast is on again! Breakfast options on sale now
through Qkr ranging from
delicious
• Ham and Cheese Croissants
August 30 | Father’s Day Stall
School Cookbook - please submit all your family's favourite recipes via www.publishedauthors.com.au by September 21.
SEPTEMBER
• Egg and Bacon Rolls
• Cereals
• Juice
• Coffee
It will be another fun morning for you to enjoy with your Dad,
Stepdad, Granddads and special fellas!
August 30 | Father’s Day Stall
Do not forget to bring some money for your Dad, Stepdad,
Granddad and special fellas.
Shhh !!! don't tell what you bought for him, you can surprise
him on his special day!
School Cookbook - please submit all your family's favourite recipes via www.publishedauthors.com.au by September 21.
You will have the opportunity to have your recipes published in
our very own Mentone Park Primary School Cookbook!
SEPTEMBER
September
4 | School Concert
It is very exciting to see all the kids coming home practising
their moves! Tickets will go on sale shortly and more details to come!
September
21 | Footy Colours Day
Get excited as we will have hot pies and other yummy treats
available to purchase for lunch on the last day of Term 3. Also the possibility
of some very special AFL players coming along as special guests to help run
some fun clinics! More details to come closer to the date!
Term
4
November
18 | Colour Run
Among many other fun events, we are gearing up for our amazing
Community Colour Run hosted by our school! More information is coming shortly
including the amazing prizes to be won. Watch this space!
DONATIONS REQUEST
The PFA are looking for donations to use as prizes, raffles and silent auction items at the Trivia Night on Saturday 18th August.
We'd love to include donations of goods and/or services from parents at the school who have their own businesses or if you have connections with businesses who may be able to assist.
We would be so incredibly grateful and in return we will promote those businesses on the night to all who attend.
If you would like to contribute something please contact Stacey Buchanan on 0400 282 089 or Vicki Warner on 0425 842 311 ASAP or drop your donation into the school office.
Don't forget to write your names on the tables sign up sheet and pay for your tickets via Qkr.
Looking forward to a great night.
Thank you
Stacey & Vicki
PFA
FATHER'S DAY
MPPS & KINGSTON COMMUNITY COLOUR RUN
Get ready, Get excited, Get your white clothing ready as MPPS are hosting a Kingston Community Colour Run on Sunday November 18, 2018 it is going to be SO MUCH FUN!!!!
More details to come in Term 3.
Save the date, spread the word and get ready to have a lot of fun with your family and friends. This event will be the major fundraiser for our school in 2018! One of the best parts is, it will be open to the local community to participate in! This event is going to give our amazing school incredible exposure and will really highlight what we are capable of!
Would you like to get a sneak preview of the fun?
Take a look at this short YouTube clip https://youtu.be/vQtVOQy3jrI.
From Amber Whalan and Kate Porter
Ana & Sarah
CLASSROOM CUISINE
AVAILABLE WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Dear Mentone Park Families,
Welcome to another year at school and the beginning of a new issue of Scholastic Book Club catalogues!. Orders can be left with the office or please order via the online ordering system called “LOOP” - details are in the catalogue. When ordering there is an option to mark as a gift if you would like your order sent to the office instead of to class for your child to take home.
To families new to our school the Scholastic Book Club generates reward points which we claim back throughout the year as new books and resources for teachers to use in class. Each book club order earns 20% in rewards points – they soon add up! Scholastic often have some great books on special for as little as $2, so look out for their “gold coin books” in the catalogue
If you need any assistance please don’t hesitate to contact me via the school office or call the Scholastic Customer Service number 1800 021 233.
Best wishes
Jenny O – Book club coordinator
Dear Parents,
If you have any preloved MPPS uniforms please drop these off at the office. If you would like to purchase any items for a very reasonable price, please send a text to Megan or Jess to arrange a meeting time.
We have different items coming in all the time so if we didn't have what you were after last time you checked, it might be worth trying us again.
FREE TO A GOOD HOME!
Second hand school windcheaters in various sizes.
If you need a spare windcheater for these freezing days, please come and help yourselves.
Thank you
Megan: 0404 228 320
Jess: 0411 031 589
Working With Children Check Reminder
All parents/guardians, visitors & volunteers to the school MUST sign in & out of the school and display their WWCC in a lanyard, which is available at the school office.
The Department of Education requires any person involved in an activity where children may be present to have a current WWCC or have supplied proof that they have applied for a WWCC with the Department of Justice. All schools are required to comply with the Working with Children Act 2005.
Volunteers are expected to carry the WWCC card on their person at all times when working or volunteering at the school or during school related activities.
There is no fee for this check. Apply now by visiting: www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au
COMMUNITY MESSAGES & ADVERTISEMENTS
The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development and Mentone Park Primary School do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. They accept no responsibility for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Dear Mentone Park Families,
Welcome to another year at school and the beginning of a new issue of Scholastic Book Club catalogues!. Orders can be left with the office or please order via the online ordering system called “LOOP” - details are in the catalogue. When ordering there is an option to mark as a gift if you would like your order sent to the office instead of to class for your child to take home.
To families new to our school the Scholastic Book Club generates reward points which we claim back throughout the year as new books and resources for teachers to use in class. Each book club order earns 20% in rewards points – they soon add up! Scholastic often have some great books on special for as little as $2, so look out for their “gold coin books” in the catalogue
If you need any assistance please don’t hesitate to contact me via the school office or call the Scholastic Customer Service number 1800 021 233.
Best wishes
Jenny O – Book club coordinator
Dear Parents,
Thank you
Megan: 0404 228 320
Jess: 0411 031 589
If you have any preloved MPPS uniforms please drop these off at the office. If you would like to purchase any items for a very reasonable price, please send a text to Megan or Jess to arrange a meeting time.
We have different items coming in all the time so if we didn't have what you were after last time you checked, it might be worth trying us again.
FREE TO A GOOD HOME!
Second hand school windcheaters in various sizes.
If you need a spare windcheater for these freezing days, please come and help yourselves.
Thank you
Megan: 0404 228 320
Jess: 0411 031 589
Working With Children Check Reminder
All parents/guardians, visitors & volunteers to the school MUST sign in & out of the school and display their WWCC in a lanyard, which is available at the school office.
The Department of Education requires any person involved in an activity where children may be present to have a current WWCC or have supplied proof that they have applied for a WWCC with the Department of Justice. All schools are required to comply with the Working with Children Act 2005.
Volunteers are expected to carry the WWCC card on their person at all times when working or volunteering at the school or during school related activities.
There is no fee for this check. Apply now by visiting: www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au
COMMUNITY MESSAGES & ADVERTISEMENTS
The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development and Mentone Park Primary School do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. They accept no responsibility for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.
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