Education News
News from the Art Room
In Creative Arts this term students in Prep / 1 were introduced to the picture story book series ‘No David’ by author and illustrator David Shannon.
The students thoroughly enjoyed these books and found the antics of David quite hysterical.
After listening to the story read by Sue and Claudia each class discussed their understandings of the book. The students then created their own image of David at school.
These wonderful art works are displayed both inside and outside the art room and in some of the prep/1 classrooms. You are welcome to have a closer look at these masterpieces!
Parent Additional Needs Information Session
Thank you to the parents/carers who attended the Parent Additional Needs Information Session held on February 22nd, and a further thank you to everyone for taking the time to provide feedback following the session. The feedback will be important in improving the support for the education and wellbeing of children with additional needs.
The summary of feedback from the session was as follows:
- Did you find the session helpful? Yes 17 No 0 Other 1
- Is the process for addressing additional needs clear? Yes 14 No 3 Other 2
- Is there something you would like more information about? Yes 12 No 6
Changes to the Curriculum in Finland
Finland, a country that has consistently ranked among the highest in international educational assessments, is undertaking a significant change to its curriculum design.
'Instead of individual subjects, students will study events and phenomena in an interdisciplinary format.'
'For example, the Second World War will be examined from the perspective of history, geography, and math. And by taking the course ”Working in a Cafe,” students will absorb a whole body of knowledge about the English language, economics, and communication skills.'
For further information, please see the links below:
Year 7 Secondary School Expo
MPW would like to invite Year 4, 5 and Year 6 students (along with their parents) to the annual Secondary School Expo.
Date: Wednesday 22 March 2017
Time: 4:00 to 7:00pm
Location: MPW Gym
This is an excellent opportunity to speak to staff and students from the Secondary colleges in the area.
These schools include:
- Buckley Park Secondary College
- Essendon/ Keilor College (East Keilor and Niddrie campuses)
- Gilmore College for Girls
- Maribyrnong Secondary College
- Mount Alexander Secondary College
- Overnewton College
- Rosehill Secondary College
- Strathmore Secondary College
Schools will have a display and information handouts for interested families, plus personnel to talk to you and answer any questions you may have.
The format is informal, so you are free to visit whichever display you wish to, any time between 4.00 – 7.00pm.
We look forward to your attendance.
Michelle Bové Transition Coordinator
Class Representatives 2017
At MPWPS we believe students succeed at school when their education is a partnership between the teacher, student, the family and the school community. To facilitate a smooth transition to new rooms and to build links between the families and in the classroom we have developed our Classroom Representative program. The Classroom Representative provides that
all -important link between families and their child’s classroom in being a point of contact and organising social events. This supports families in getting to know each other, provides support for new families and builds a stronger bond for those involved. Thankyou to those parents who have volunteered for the role of Classroom Representative. Please find listed the parent representative for each classroom.
Anna Sneddon Rm 1
Fiona Limoli
Karen Ghosn Rm 2
Sophie Atchison
James Harding Rm 3
Melissa Butcher
Vicki McCormack Rm 4
Mel Berry
Emma Campbell Rm 5
Sandra Johnson
Patrick O’Connor Rm 6
Rachel Andrews
Kirsty Fotheringham Rm 7
Melanie Hunter
Melanie/Michelle Rm 8
Claire Stambulic
Louise McNab Rm 9
Cathy Stevenson
Fiona McKenzie Rm 10
Jenny Burge
Lisa McLachlan & Ryan Vermeulen Rm 11 & 12
Sally Carey & Jas Nuredini
Alyena Mohummadally Rm 13
Kara Bystrom
Kim Simmons Rm 14
Maree Marshall
Brigitte Bozyk Rm 15
Sally Monro
Liz Jackson Rm 16
Shannon Phelps
Jess Greenbaum Rm 17
Jacque Parry & Mel Berry
Maddie Carter Rm 18
Anna Clappcott
Michael/ Carley Rm 19
Simone Beever
Amy Robinson Rm 20
Nicole Collins
Jenny Irvine Rm 19
Andrea Dolence &
Jane Gulman
Cassie McIntosh Rm 22
Aisha Radebe
Helen Lockart Rm 23
Jacqueline Davis
Toula Fenech Rm 24
Aisha Radebe