Leadership @ MPS

2027 Classes and teacher Placement 🏫📚

Behind the scenes, we are working hard on our class structures and teacher placements for 2027. This is always a busy and complex time of year, with plenty of factors to consider as we work towards creating the best possible learning environments for our students.

Class placements involve careful consideration of friendships, learning needs, social dynamics and the overall balance of each classroom. Our teachers know their students incredibly well and put considerable time, care and professional judgement into these decisions.

We ask families to continue to trust our staff and the processes we have in place. While we understand that class placements can be an emotional time, please be assured that the best interests of our students remain at the centre of every decision.

Thank you for your patience and support as we work through this important process.

World Teachers' Day 🍎💚

Today we celebrated World Teachers' Day at MPS, recognising the incredible teachers who make our school such a wonderful place to learn and grow.

A huge thank you to the students and families who helped make the day special with beautiful cards, thoughtful gifts, kind messages and some fantastic dress-ups!

We are genuinely fortunate to have such a dedicated, passionate and caring team of teachers. The work they do each day, both in and out of the classroom, makes an enormous difference to our students.

To our amazing MPS teachers - thank you for everything you do. We are incredibly lucky to have you!

Student Leaders in Action 🏅🌟

A massive shout-out to our wonderful student leaders, who have been busy organising and running a range of Mini Olympics-style activities throughout the week!

It has been fantastic to see so many students getting involved, having a go, cheering each other on and enjoying some friendly competition.

These activities are a great example of student leadership in action, with our leaders demonstrating initiative, teamwork and a genuine commitment to creating fun opportunities for their peers.

Well done to everyone involved, particularly our student leaders for making it all happen. 

Nearly There! 🌞🎉 

Can you believe we're almost halfway through Term 4 already? The year is absolutely flying by, and we're quickly approaching the final stretch of 2026!

There's still plenty to look forward to, with exciting events, celebrations and special moments ahead. It's a particularly memorable time for our Year 6 students as they prepare to farewell primary school, while our younger students continue to grow and get ready for the next stage of their learning journey.

With a long weekend upon us, I hope all our MPS families enjoy some well-earned downtime together. Recharge those batteries - we've still got a big and exciting finish to the year ahead.

Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!

Paul Wickham, Principal                                                     paul.wickham@education.vic.gov.au

Ady Wall, Assistant Principal & Disability Inclusion  adrienne.wall@education.vic.gov.au

Matt Lewis, Curriculum                                                      matthew.lewis@education.vic.gov.au

Margarita Strateas, Wellbeing & Engagement             margarita.strateas@education.vic.gov.au