NEWS AROUND THE SCHOOL
WORLD LAUGHTER DAY
From our SRC Leaders
On Wednesday the 7th of May, all students celebrated World Laughter Day. We saw so many enthusiastic kids in the yard, everyone tried to have a good laugh on this fun-filled day.
All students loved this special day because it was fun and different. We saw kids dressed up in colours such as green, blue, pink, orange and red.
During World Laughter Day we had 3 different activities run by our leaders at lunch time. These activities were mirror faces where you basically play musical statues, but when the music stops you pull out a funny face. The next one was laughter yoga. In this activity the students participated in yoga that involved funny moves and laughter. The last activity was standup comedy where students presented their jokes on stage and some even brought their joke book.😄
Who figured out why laughter is good for your body and health? Dr. Madan Kataria believes laughter doesn’t only feel good, but it actually is good for you. He also invented laughter yoga. He once said: "Your body doesn't know the difference if you're acting happy, or you're really happy."
Why is laughter good for you? It stimulates many of our organs. Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain. This helps to relieve any stress we may be feeling.
By Ruby G, Amelia O and Jessie K (SRC Captains)
COMPASS CALENDAR FOR PARENTS
Parents and Carers, you can now access the school calendar from your Compass portal.
Click on the link below for instructions:
SCHOOL SAVINGS BONUS REMINDER AND ALLOCATION TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Dear Families of Moorabbin Primary School,
The SSB can be used for uniforms and textbooks until Monday 30 June 2025.
Any funds remaining after 30 June 2025, including online voucher amounts that have not been redeemed, will become a credit to use on school activities. However, the credit will not be available on your family account at our school until late July.
To use any remaining SSB funds to cover the cost of school activities in July, please refer to the SSB online system and allocate the funds to school activities before 30 June 2025.
To learn more about the SSB online system, download the step-by-step System guide for parents and carers (DOCX, 945KB) or watch this School Saving Bonus video. System guide translations are also available in 14 languages.
The Department of Education’s SSB contact centre will remain available until 30 June 2025.
The contact centre can be reached by:
- completing the School Saving Bonus enquiry form
- calling 1800 338 663, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays.
After this date, please contact our administration team for any SSB related questions.
Regards, Moorabbin Primary School
YEAR 3 / 4 CAMP MANYUNG
Just a reminder that Consent and Payment for 3/4 Camp is due by Friday 27th June.
To use any remaining SSB funds to cover the cost of this activity, please refer to the SSB online system and allocate the funds to school activities.
CANTEEN NEWS
Click on the links below for more information about registering for Flexischools, and how you can close your existing QuickCliq account.
Order close off 8.30am each THURSDAY
Food will be delivered in time for lunch 😊
Please ensure that you have the correct classroom for your child on their order.
A reminder that orders are for LUNCH only, there are NO recess orders.
DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT REQUIRES MEDICATION AT SCHOOL?
A medical management plan and a supply of medication must be in place for every child enrolled at Moorabbin Primary School, who has a diagnosed health care need, (e.g. anaphylaxis, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, allergy or relevant medical condition.
The child’s medical practitioner must prepare and sign the plan, and the parent/carer must then provide the plan and medication to the school.
The Department of Education mandates that only updated medication can be administered. We will contact you when both your child’s plan is up for review and has expired, and also, when their medication is about to expire. Prompt return of these documents/medication will assist the school in managing your child’s condition.
Click on the relevant link below if you require a plan for your medical practitioner to complete.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
We value all our volunteers, but we need to ensure that all parents/carers are compliant.
If you have a WWCC, please ensure that it is up to date. All parents MUST have a valid WWCC to volunteer.
We also require the Child Safety Code of Conduct form signed for our records, which can be download below, or obtained from the school office.
Please visit https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children to update your details, or to apply.
We contact parent volunteers regularly in relation to updating WWCC. If however, you no longer are able to volunteer at the school, PLEASE send an email so we can remove your name from our database.
STUDENT APPOINTMENTS/ ARRIVAL DEPARTURE NOTES
If your child has an appointment and is arriving late, or departing early, or has on going appointment during the term, please email to moorabbin.ps@education.vic.gov.au
When your child is leaving early, PLEASE WAIT AT THE OFFICE. Office staff will call your child's classroom and then exit your child, your child will be brought to the office with another student so as to minimise disruptions.
LOST PROPERTY
Please ensure that you label ALL your child's clothing, lunch boxes and drink bottles.
If you have lost something, please go to the breezeway opposite the toilets where you will find wheelie bins with hopefully your child's lost items. Items that have been labelled are sent to your child's classroom if found in the school.
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