From the Principal...
Hello and welcome to the latest newsletter. I hope you and your family are enjoying all that has been happening in and across MEPS.
A reminder that the last day of school for the term is Friday June 26. Students will be dismissed at 2.15pm on this day.
Term 2 Dates:
June 17: Year 3-6 Concert @ Frankston Arts Centre
June 17: Regional Cross Country
June 15-19: Dental Van onsite
June 23: Semester 1 Reports published
June 24: Year 1 Parent Expo (2.45-3.15pm)
June 26: Final Day of Term 2; 2.15pm dismissal
Term 3 Dates
Please be aware of some notable dates for the Term 3 calendar.
July 13: Term 3 Commences
August 3: Whole School Curriculum Day
September 2 – September 3: Year 3 Camp @ Golden Valleys Lodge, Flinders
September 7 – September 9: Year 6 Camp @ Bayview Camp, Grantville
September 18: Final Day of Term 3
Reports and Parent Teacher Interviews
Looking ahead to the end of the term, our Semester 1 Student reports will be published via Compass in the final week of the term.
Please note that due to the recent and ongoing Industrial Action, union members will not be writing report comments for Semester 1. All assessments and teacher judgement showing learning progression will continue as normal but for some classes the teacher comment will not be included.
Following the reports being published we will be conducting Parent Teacher interviews in Week 2 of next term. This will be an invaluable opportunity for parents and teachers to connect and share in celebrating student achievement, learning progress and also to look ahead to the individual focus for Semester 2. As parents, your role in the interviews are highly valuable and greatly appreciated as we work together in supporting your children on their learning pathway.
Concert
Students are excited to be building up towards the Year 3-6 Concert next week. Rehearsals are in full swing as anticipation builds!
Please note that students in Years 3-6 will be participating in a full rehearsal at Frankston Arts Centre on Wednesday June 17.
Parents are reminded of the showtime of 7pm at the Arts Centre. Students are required at the venue from 6.15pm.
You will have seen this week that we are running a concert raffle. Our major prize consists of a number of local opportunities, perfectly timed for the school holidays.
We send a big thank-you to our sponsors at PetFindr!
PetFindr Smart Pet ID tags make it easy to track your pet if they go missing and also helps others view your pet's details to ensure you are reunited quickly.
Also, thanks to Frankston Arts Centre for generously donating a family pass to Mission to the Moon for our upcoming raffle!
🚀 Mission to the Moon📅 Saturday, 18 July 2026 | 11am & 2pm. Join three quirky, acrobatic astronauts on a captivating journey that blends circus artistry, clowning and real space science. Don’t miss your chance to experience this out-of-this-world show!
🎟 Book tickets: Mission to the Moon – Frankston Arts Centre
We truly appreciate the Arts Centre’s continued support of our community.
Mission to the Moon Frankston Arts Centre
Welcoming TeamKids to Our School Community!
As you know this year, we welcomed TeamKids as our new provider for Before School, After School and Holiday Care. This partnership is an exciting step forward and we’re confident families will love TeamKids’ engaging and high‑quality programs.
To help them tailor their service to our school’s unique needs, we kindly ask you to:
Complete a short survey to share your family’s preferences and needs: https://nam.dcv.ms/KAYeSn9xl5
Register with TeamKids: https://teamkids.fullybookedccms.com.au/family/register
Even if you don’t plan to use the service immediately, registering ensures your family is ready should the need arise.
We look forward to a strong partnership built on FUN, enrichment and community.
2027 Kindergarten Registrations Close Soon!
Is your child turning 3 or 4 by 30 April 2027? They are eligible to attend a funded kindergarten program next year.
Kindergarten provides children with opportunities to learn, play, make friends and develop the skills and confidence they need for a positive start to school.
To give your family the best chance of securing a place at your preferred kindergarten, register by 30 June 2026.
Register online: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/kindergarten
Need help? Email kindergarten@mornpen.vic.gov.au or call 1300 850 600 (Toll Free) or 5950 1000
Have a great weekend.
Michael
Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, Connectedness and Challenge