Leadership @ Monty
What's been happening @ MPS?
Athletics Day/District Athletics
Congratulations to our Year 3-6 students who competed in the House Athletics Day at Willinda Park. The sun was (eventually) shining and it was a perfect day for the track and field events. A big thank you to Mr Josh and the staff for making this day possible! It was great to see the teachers come home with the win in the 4x100m relay!
P&F Events
Once again, thank you to the Parents & Friends committee for the Father's Day Stall! It was great to see so many volunteers helping out on the day. The students loved 'shopping' and buying gift/s for their loved ones. We hope everyone enjoyed their present/s - I hear the 'fart horn' was a real hit!
Don't forget the MPS Social Evening - Terrarium Workshop at 'Botanical Styling by Liz' is next Friday! A night out with wine/nibbles and you get to take your terrarium home! Please book via 'trybooking'.
Writer's Festival
Yesterday, 10 of our budding writer's went to the Melbourne Writer's Festival yesterday with Ms Ady and Charlotte (student teacher). They travelled by train into the city and attended workshops by different authors. Ms Ady's highlight was listening to Alison Lester - author of 'The Magic Beach', 'Are we there yet?', 'Noni the Pony' and so on. Whereas, the students loved 'the dome' at the State Library!
ICAS Competitions - Science
The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) have begun! It kicked off yesterday with the Science Competition. Thank you to Mrs Crawford for organising the ICAS and well done to the following Year 2-6 students for giving it a go:
Henry, Willem, Oliver, Joel, Esmae, Toby, Kirtvir, Ari, Celina, Lily, Sarah, Eve, Dean, Suchitha, Eva, Sari, Lucinda, Neo and Isy.
NAPLAN Results
The NAPLAN results have arrived for our Year 3 and Year 5 students. MPS is very proud of our students for aiming high and never giving up - well done! The results will be handed to parents/carers at the Student-led Conferences next week.
OVERDUE Term Planners
There are many families who have not yet paid their Term 1, 2 and/or Term 3 planner! Please ensure that your child's fees are up to date, so that we can continue to provide opportunities that support our wonderful curriculum. This payment includes activities and programs such as the SAKG, Footsteps Dance, The Resilience Project, incursions that have already occurred (eg. Japanese incursion) and items to support our curriculum in the classrooms. Please contact the office to discuss your payment options.
School Hats
From September, Victoria’s UV levels are on the rise, so it’s time to dust off the sun protection gear and 'Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, and Slide' whenever we are outside. Students MUST have their hats at school for the remainder of the year please and wear them during recess time. If you need to purchase a new or secondhand school hat, please contact the office.
Baby News
As you may be aware, Mrs Clancy is having another baby - due in November! Therefore, Mrs Clancy will be finishing up at the end of the Term and taking Maternity Leave. We are very grateful to Mrs Clancy for all the work she does at MPS, especially her big smile that brightens up our day. We wish Mrs Clancy and her family all the best and look forward to the announcement of her new baby.
What is coming up @ MPS?
Working Bee
This Sunday 08 September from 8:00am - RAIN, HAIL OR SHINE the planting must go on! These plants will be going into the new play spaces - it is going to look amazing! BUT we need your help! Any time you can spare on Sunday would be greatly appreciated!
Student-led Conferences
Don't forget the Student-led Conferences are taking place next Tuesday 10 September. This has been approved as an "Adjusted School Day", therefore, students are not required to attend school on this day (Camp Australia care will be available). If you have not as yet booked a time, please do so via Compass - bookings will close on Monday 09 September at 4:00pm.
For Camp Australia booking information on this day - see attachment: