School News
F-2 Great mates Incursion
The incursion was a great time of learning and fun for the Foundation to Grade 2 learning all about being a great mate. There was magic tricks and great entertainment and learning for all students.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEWS
SEDA AFL CLINIC
Thursday June 9th.
Foundation, 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6 students participated actively in an AFL clinic during PE classes.
Students from SEDA, Sports Education Development Australia College conducted small groups of AFL drills and minor games involving skills of handballing, kicking and dodging.
The weather was sunny and the students participated actively and enthusiastically. Judging by the smiles the students enjoyed the skills. They enjoyed being coached by older students.
Check out the photos from the day the best quote from the group of the SEDA students was
“Your kids are great, so enthusiastic, I’m loving all the AFL jumpers, especially the Collingwood ones.”
Hockey Clinics
All Grade 5 / 6 students have had a four week Hockey clinic during PE classes on Wednesdays. Each lesson was based on skills of passing, trapping, defending and dribbling. Students appear to have fun and learnt new Hockey skills if you are interested in playing Hockey please see attached flyer and join in.
Golf Program:
During 3/4 PE lessons students have been learning the skills of Golf.
4 sessions, conducted by Maroondah Leisure with coaches Ariana, Steve and Stuart. All are players and members of Ringwood or Dorset Golf Victoria. The students participated during Physical Education lessons.
The first lesson we learnt basic rules of Y grip and balanced stance. Over the next lessons we learnt the skills of Chipping, Putting and Driving. The final lessons involved a skills session of testing the student’s improvements. If anyone is interesting in pursuing golf, please see the attached flyer.
Bonny Chisholm
PE Specialist
Cross Country
Whole House Cross country will be held May 18th , 9 am to 11am , more information next term . Parent helpers will be required . Students start training now .
Indonesian
Last week we had Bu Devathas and several former Marlborough PS students from Heathmont College come to address our Grade 5 and 6 students about the benefits of studying a language at secondary school. Our students enjoyed playing “Angklung”, watching a “wayang kulit” puppet show and playing games run by the Heathmont College students. We are very fortunate to have a great partnership with Heathmont College which ensures a smooth transition for our students.
Next term, our students have the opportunity to enter “Sayembara Lisan”, a state- wide Indonesian speaking competition. We have been very successful over the past few years with a number of our students making it to state finals.
Interested students will be given the material to take home over the holidays. The first round will be in Week 5 of Term 2. Bu Devathas, from Heathmont College will assess our students for the eastern region.
Selamat Paskah- wishing everyone a wonderful Easter holidays.
Terima kasih,
(Bu) Mary-Ellen Dowling
Lost Property
There is a large amount of lost property in all the class units. If you have any missing items can you please check. Any unclaimed items at the end of the Term will be donated to the Parents Association for the 2nd hand uniform stall.
Lost property will be out on the rails (weather permitting) at the beginning of assembly on Thursday.
It is a timely reminder to name all pieces of clothing so that items can be returned to your child.
Camps, Sports, Excursions Fund
For those families who have a current Health Care Card in the name of a parent/guardian, you are entitled to $125 from the Camps, Sports, Excursions Fund. If you have received this through MPS previously and your details are unchanged you do not have to submit an new form.
For those who are new to MPS or have changed details since last year, please fill out the attached form and return to the school office as soon as possible. Hard copy forms are available at the office also.