The Moorabbin Primary School Community touch the land and think of the Bunurong People and surrounding Clans of the Kulin Nation who cared for the land before us.

We share our gratitude to their Elders past, present and emerging.

As we touch this land, we promise to treasure it, taking care of all its people,

animals, plants and waterways.

We at Moorabbin Primary School appreciate this land.

Dear Families and Carers of Moorabbin Primary School,

Trivia Night Success! What an incredible night! A huge congratulations to our wonderful Trivia Night organising committee Alicia Jasper, Melissa Murphy and Jasmine Tunstall-Bos for creating such a fun and memorable event for our school community.

The hall was buzzing with laughter, friendly competition, and great conversation as teams battled it out for the top spot. Every detail, from the Trivia company to the decorations and prizes, to the security and DJ was outstanding! Everything was so thoughtfully planned and helped make the night a huge success.

It was fantastic to see so many parents and carers come together to support the school while enjoying a great night out. The sense of community and teamwork on display truly reflected the spirit of our school. Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and joined in the fun — we’re already looking forward to next year’s event!

PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE

Congratulation to the following students who received their Premiers Reading Challenge certificate at assembly this week.

Foundation students: Ivyaan Rana, Elijah Cherny, Grace Taylor

Year 1 students: Hazel Macdonald, Abigail Palecek, Zoe Moon, Willow Demetrios

Year 2 students: Rafael Herskope, Zoe Payne, Liam Tucker, Flynn Abell

Year 3 student: Leo Morrow

Year 4 students: Kai Stuart, Emma Li

Year 5 students: Millie Jones, Eve Partridge, Lila Tucker, Emily Taylor

HAVE YOUR SAY- ON OUR EXISTING HOUSES (LOWDEN/SADGROVE/DENDY/HAWKER)

As part of our commitment to fostering a strong sense of community and student pride, our school is reviewing the current House names. Our students in Years 3-6 have provided feedback, so we are interested to see what our parent community have to say!

We value the voices of our students, staff, and families, and would love to hear your thoughts. This short survey invites parents to share their perspectives on our existing House system and any ideas for possible future directions. Your feedback will help ensure that our Houses continue to reflect the values, identity, and spirit of our school community. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/gPhgvQdKMX5Zqkah9

FAREWELL AND BEST WISHES

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Ms Marina Stefanou, who is about to begin her maternity leave. Throughout her time at our school, Marina has been an outstanding teacher, known for her care, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her students. Her professionalism, creativity, and commitment to nurturing a love of learning have made a lasting impact on her class and the broader school community.

As Marina prepares to welcome her new baby, we wish her and her partner all the very best for this exciting new chapter. May the coming weeks be filled with rest, joy, and anticipation, and may the arrival of their little one be a smooth and happy experience. We look forward to celebrating with her and hearing all about her newest family member when the time comes.

UPDATE ON CLASS STRUCTURE FOR 2026

Thank you to all the parents that have taken the time to email me over the last couple of weeks with their concerns and feedback about the draft structure that I shared in a previous edition of our newsletter. I can now confirm a few more details as confirmation of numbers and enrolments for next year have been firmed up.

Foundation x 4 Classes
Year 1 x 4 classes
Year 2 x 4 classes
Year 3 x 4 Classes
Year 4 x 4 Classes
Year 5 x 3 Classes
Year 6 x 4 Classes

STAFFING UPDATE FOR OUR SPECIALIST TEACHERS FOR 2026

After an incredibly lengthy and exhausting recruitment process we have been able to recruit a Performing Arts teacher. Below is the specialist team only for now for 2026:

Visual Arts- Mrs Mary Katis
Performing Arts- Mr Declan Smith (new staff member)
SEL (Social and Emotional Learning)- Mrs Trudi Kelly (Wednesday-Friday) & Mrs Ali Crossley (Monday- Wednesday)
Science- Mr Nigel Mouncer
L.O.T.E (Chinese)- Mr Wei Fang

Once I have the final confirmation for our staff structure, I will be able to share this information with the wider community.

ROOM ALLOCATION FOR 2026 CLASSES

As we start to prepare for next year I can also confirm where the class cohorts will be allocated for 2026. We are keeping all cohorts the same as this year except for our year 4’s who will be in the upstairs section of the new building and our year 5’s will be downstairs.

Foundation to Year 2 classes – in the BER & adjoining portables
Year 3’s - upstairs learning centre (new building)
Year 4’s - upstairs learning centre (new building)
Year 5’s - downstairs learning centre (new building)
Year 6’s - main building

CANTEEN IS BACK!!!!!!

We are pleased to announce that Fun Fresh Foods will be returning on site and will be offering Recess and lunch orders every Wednesday and Thursday, commencing Wednesday, 5 November 2025.

The team looks forward to preparing and providing a wide variety of fresh, healthy and delicious options for your children to enjoy.

In addition to Recess and Lunch orders, over-the-counter sales will also be available on both days, offering plenty of nutritious and tasty choices.

Fun Fresh Foods Ordering is done online via www.flexischools.com.au

“Flexischools” ordering is safe and convenient.

Visit www.flexischools.com.au
Click on Register Button located in the top righthand corner of screen
Submit your email address to create an account.
Go to your Inbox and open the registration email from Flexischools
Click on the link provided
Follow the registration process, creating a password and completing your personal details.
Add Students to your account
Add Credit to your account
Orders need to be placed online before 8.30 am Wednesday and Thursday.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact on liz@funfreshfoods.com.au or on Liz’s mobile 0418 577 120. Or via the website www.funfreshfoods.com.au

TEAM KIDS BEFORE AND AFTER CARE WILL BE MOVING TO THE

NEW GYM

The team are planning on moving their resources across by the 7th of November and officially operating out of the new space by 10th of November. It’s been a long time in the making and now that the gym is ready and all the necessary documentation has been finalised and approved Team Kids will move out from the main building and operate in the new Gym.

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY 31st October

Today we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of our teachers for the incredible work they do every single day. Teaching is so much more than a profession — it’s a calling that requires patience, compassion, creativity, and resilience. You guide, inspire, and nurture our students not only in their learning but also in their growth as confident, kind, and capable individuals. Their commitment to maintaining high expectations, supporting one another, and creating classrooms filled with curiosity and care is what makes our school community so special.

Today is a reminder of just how much they are appreciated — by our students, their families, and by me. I see the countless hours they devote to planning engaging lessons, supporting individual needs, and building strong connections with students and colleagues. They make a difference every single day, often in ways that go unseen but never unnoticed. On behalf of all of us, thank you for your professionalism, dedication, and the positive energy you bring to our school. You truly embody what it means to teach with heart, and we are so proud to celebrate YOU this World Teachers’ Day.

Please take the time to say Thank you! It means so much to receive a kind message!

Noxia Angelides

Principal

Moorabbin Primary School

'the place to excel'

Issue 31 · 31 Oct 2025

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