Student Sun Hats

From September 1 to April 30, all students must wear a sun protective hat that shades the face, neck and ears for all outdoor activities, for example broad-brimmed, legionnaire or bucket. Students who are not wearing appropriate protective clothing or a hat, will be required to play under the northside of the Davey Building verandah, protected from the sun. As of September 16 - No Hat, No Play.

This Week...

October

Thursday	10	Young Authors' Program Celebration (selected students only)
Friday	11	Assembly @ 2:30pm. All welcome!

Next Week...

October

Monday	14	MSP Photography - Year 6 Graduation Photo
Tuesday	15	Year 3/4 Swimming Program commences
Wednesday	16	Foundation - Year 2 Swimming Program commences
Thursday	17	PFA Meeting @ 9:00am
Thursday	17	Mt Rowan SC - Afternoon tea & school tours for families
Friday	18	2025 Foundation Transition Session - Non-MRK students only (9:30am-10:30am)

Later in the Term...

October

Tuesday	22	2024 Primary School Golf Tournament - Midlands Golf (selected students)
Tuesday	22	Year 3/4 Swimming Program
Wednesday	23	Foundation - Year 2 Swimming Program
Friday	25	Kinder-Foundation 2025 Transition Session 1 (9:30am-10:30am)
Friday	25	Assembly
Tuesday	29	Year 3/4 Swimming Program
Wednesday	30	Foundation - Year 2 Swimming Program commences

November

Tuesday	5	Melbourne Cup Public Holiday (no school)
Wednesday	6	Foundation - Year 2 Swimming Program
Wednesday	6	MRPS Art Show - opens
Thursday	7	Kinder-Foundation 2025 Transition Session 2 (9:30am-10:30am)
Thursday	7	MRPS Art Show
Friday	8	MRPS Art Show - closes
Friday	8	Assembly
Monday	11	School Council Meeting - 7:00pm
Tuesday	12	Year 3/4 Swimming Program
Wednesday	13	Foundation - Year 2 Swimming Program
Thursday	14	SpringFest Induction 7:00pm via Zoom
Tuesday	19	Year 3/4 Swimming Program
Wednesday	20	Foundation - Year 2 Swimming Program
Thursday	21	Kinder-Foundation 2025 Transition Session 3 (9:30am-11:30am)
Friday	22	Assembly
Sunday	24	SpringFest Market Sunday
Monday	25	Curriculum Day (no school for students) OSHC available
Tuesday	26	Year 3/4 Swimming Program
Wednesday	27	Foundation - Year 2 Swimming Program
Friday	29	Colour Fun Run

December

Monday	2	Kinder-Foundation 2025 Transition Session 4 (9:30am-11:30am)
Tuesday	3	Year 3/4 Swimming Program
Wednesday	4	Foundation - Year 2 Swimming Program
Friday	6	Assembly
Monday	9	Year 3 Cave Hill Creek Camp - depart
Tuesday	10	National Transition Day (9:30am-12:00pm)
Wednesday	11	Foundation - Year 2 Swimming Program
Wednesday	11	Year 3 Cave Hill Creek Camp - return
Friday	13	MRPS Transition Day
Monday	16	Year 6 Graduation Day
Monday	16	Year 5 End of Year Movie excursion
Tuesday	17	Year 3/4 Swimming Program (final session)
Wednesday	18	Foundation - Year 2 Swimming Program (final session)
Wednesday	18	K-6 Presentation Evening
Thursday	19	Last day for students (students dismissed at 3:20pm)
Friday	20	Final day of school year (staff only) – student file transfer & 2025 readiness

2024 School Term Dates

Term 1	Mon 29 Jan to Thu 28 March
Term 2	Mon 15 April to Fri 28 June
Term 3	Mon 15 July to Fri 20 September
Term 4	Mon 7 October to Fri 20 December

2024 Curriculum Days - student-free

Staff Professional Learning Day - (Monday 29 January)
Assessment & Reporting Days (January 30 & 31): children will only attend school on their schedule assessment appointment
Curriculum Focus: Inclusion & Engagement (Monday February 19)
Curriculum Focus: Mathematics (Friday April 26)
School Review Process: (Monday October 7)
Curriculum Focus: Assessment & Reporting (Monday November 25)
Friday 20 December: Final day of school year (staff only) – student file transfer & 2025 readiness.

2024 Camp Dates

Year level	Camp	Dates
2	Day Camp Experience	TBC
3	Cave Hill Creek	9-11 December
4	Wyuna, Queenscliff	22-24 May
5	Roses Gap (Please note change of date)	13-15 May
6	Melbourne	16-18 September

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