Student Led-Conferences and Community Forums Monday October 20

Student Led Conferences will be taking place on Monday October 20th from 3:45-6:00pm. Bookings can be made via Compass.

Please note that Year 6 students will not be having Student Led Conferences as Exhibition will be held in Week 5.

You are invited to attend two parent/carer forums during the evening of the Student Led Conferences. These will be held by members of the Leadership team in the Staff Room. Families are welcome to attend one or both of these sessions.

5:00-5:20 - Introduction to the language of the Primary Years Program (IB-PYP) (designed for new families)
5:30-6:00 - Developing our School Values

Please read the Compass newsfeed for further information.

Planning for 2026

Please notify the school (mount.view.ps@education.vic.gov.au) as soon as possible if your child will not be attending Mount View Primary School next year. This information will assist us with our planning for 2026.

We value your insight into your child’s learning and wellbeing needs so if you would like to share any relevant information regarding your child’s class placement for 2026, please put it in writing to Bianca Gatherum, Assistant Principal no later than Thursday 30 October. This can be sent via email to bianca.gatherum@education.vic.gov.au

Please note that while we take any information that you provide into consideration, the final decisions regarding your child’s placement rest with the teaching staff and leadership team.

Fundraising at Mount View-Help needed

60 Year Celebration- BBQ

We will be holding a BBQ after school on Thursday 6 November as part of our 60 year celebrations and we need your help. Please complete this form if you can volunteer your time to assist with the running of the BBQ. BBQ Volunteer You don’t need any specific skills, and we will be very grateful for your help. All funds raised will be used to improve our playgrounds.

2026 School Carnival and Student Art Show

At this week’s School Council meeting, we discussed two community events in 2026- our School Carnival and a Student Art Show. Both events play an important role in bringing our community together and raising valuable funds for our school.

We are in the early stages of planning and are looking for parent and community volunteers who would be willing to lead the coordination of either the carnival or the art show. You will be supported by school staff throughout the planning and preparation process. We cannot run these events without your support.

If you are interested in finding out more about what’s involved, please share your details here. Your support will make a big difference in helping us create successful events for our students and families.

Diwali

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time to celebrate joy, hope and togetherness. It’s a beautiful reminder to welcome light into our homes and hearts and to share happiness with family and friends. Many people celebrate Diwali by lighting lamps, enjoying heavenly delicacies and spending time with loved ones.

We wish all our students, staff and families who celebrate a very Happy Diwali. May your celebrations be filled with light, laughter and love.

Zooper Doopers

We will be selling Zooper Doopers every Thursday during Term 4 to raise funds to improve our playground. With teacher supervision, our Year 6 leaders will be running the sale of Zooper Doopers which will be sold every Thursday.

Please send along $1.00 with your child this coming Thursday if they would like to purchase one.

Thank you to the families who have already donated packets of Zooper Doopers — we really appreciate your support.

At the moment Zooper Doopers are on sale for half price at COLES for $3.60 and we continue to ask for your support and hope that families will donate a pack or two to the school.

Packets of Zooper Doopers can be brought to the office.

Student Free Days

Monday 3 November and Tuesday 4 November are student free days.

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Issue 16 · 17 Oct 2025

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