Acting Principal's Message

Thank you to the school community for the messages of support that I have received in the past few weeks as I step into the leadership role of Acting Principal. We've had a great start to the term, this week. The students have settled back into their classroom learning environment, demonstrating positive attitudes towards their learning. I've been very impressed observing how our students show the Learner Profile attributes. I witnessed students being 'Inquirers', asking questions, wonderings and discovering many ways to approach their learning. 

Art Show

Last night we held the Opening Gala night for the 39th Mount View Art Show. Many artists, local community members and families attended the night. Carena Khoo (Sweet beats live) entertained and Elise (former Masterchef contestant 2021) catered for all the guests. Four prizes were awarded on the night with our sponsors contributing their support. A big THANK YOU to our art teachers, Angela Pulbrook and Tina Downard on their co-ordination of this terrific community event!

The Art Show will continue on:

Friday 14 July 8:30 am – 9:30 am (Free Entry to Parents/Carers) General Public $6 per person (Children under 15 free)

Friday 14 July 9:30 am – 3:30 pm General public $6 per person

Friday 14 July 3:30 – 5:00 pm (Free entry for Parents/Carers) General Public $6 per person Saturday 15 July 10:00 am – 2:00 pm $6 per person.

 The exhibition of students’ artwork can also be seen in the corridors near the front office and staffroom.

Staffing News

This term we welcome the following staff to Mount View

1. Bianca Gibbs is returning from Maternity Leave. Bianca is teaching 6GS Monday to Wednesday.
2. Melanie Smith - teaching 6GS on Thursday and Fridays. Melanie is an experienced teacher who has taught at Mount View PS as Casual Relief teacher. 
3. Laura MacGregor - teaching Year 2FM on Monday and Tuesdays. Laura is a former teacher at Mount View. She brings a wealth of experience, teaching in the UK and Indonesia for the last 9 years
4. Lorraine Jenkin will continue to teach in the English as Additional Language program, replacing Deb Osborn as she remains on leave.

Rose Fearon has been successful in gaining a teaching position at The Peninsula School in Mount Eliza as a Year 6 teacher. We wish her all the best in her new teaching role.

In response to Glenn's announcement regarding his leave, the Leadership team have re-structured our shared roles and responsibilities for Term 3.  The extended leadership team includes: Amanda Curtain (Curriculum)  Candace Middleditch (Curriculum & PYP), Naomi Hoewel (Assessment & Reporting), Adam Foster (Operations), Kristen Whykes (Wellbeing & Inclusion) , Sara Kenfield (Facility).  Additionally, congratulations to Amanda Curtain who is expecting and will be taking Maternity Leave from September 1st. 

Enrolment for Prep 2024

The Department of Education enrolment process has changed this year, with all enrolments closing on 28th July for Prep 2024. If you are a parent at our school and have a younger child to enrol for next year, download the Enrolment form from the website and return to the office or email mount.view.ps@education.vic.gov.au 

Find more information about prep enrolment: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/school/parents/Foundation-Prep-enrolment-information-pack-parents-carers.pdf

Making the PYP Happen Professional Learning

During the school holiday break, 23 staff attended the 2 day IB PYP workshop - Making the PYP happen- Implementing Agency. Our commitment to the IB community encourages staff, parents and students to be life long learners as we continue to develop international mindedness.

Early Arrivals

It's very important that students arrive to school at the required time. We ask families to drop their children off to school, no earlier than 8:45am, as per our supervision policy. Staff will be available to care, support and supervise students in the school grounds from 8:45am. If you child arrives early, we will take your child to our OOSHC provider, Their Care program. 

Bianca Gatherum

Acting Principal