Principal's Message

Tuesday 11 November 2025 is Remembrance Day 

Remembrance Day marks the date in 1918 when World War I came to an end. It is officially observed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This is a day for us to remember those who have served, suffered or died in all wars and peacekeeping operations. Our student leaders led the annual observance also acknowledges the service of Australian Defence Force members on active deployment.

School Wide Public Speaking Competition

This week, we held our school wide Public Speaking Competition. Here at MPRPS, we have always held public speaking in high regard, and this was definitely on display today. Students selected to represent their classes showed incredible enthusiasm and skill as they addressed their peers, parents, and teachers.

Congratulations to Mina, Oscar V, Anouk, and Johanna on their well-deserved wins, as they competed against some very talented speakers from across the school. These students will go on to represent MPRPS at an inter-school speaking competition in a few weeks’ time.

A big thank you to the many parents who attended and to our wonderful student audiences for their support and encouragement.

LOTE program from 2026

After extensive community and School Council consultation, we are excited to announce that from 2026 our school will be introducing Mandarin Chinese as our new language program. This change reflects our commitment to equipping students with skills for a global future. Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the world and offers valuable opportunities for communication, cultural understanding, and future career pathways. It also aligns with national and state curriculum priorities that emphasise the importance of learning Asian languages. Through studying Mandarin, students will gain insights into one of the world’s oldest and most influential cultures while developing valuable cognitive and intercultural skills. We thank our community for their input and support in shaping this important decision and look forward to beginning this exciting new chapter in 2026.

Grade 1 Late Stay and Grade  2 Sleepover

Our Grade 1 students participated in a Late Stay at school, while Grade 2 enjoyed an sleepover in the hall! Everyone shared a delicious pizza dinner before Grade 2 students snuggled down in the hall for the night. In the morning, they enjoyed a tasty breakfast of fruit and croissants. It was a wonderful time filled friendship and fun memories!

A big thank you to the staff who stayed the night and helped make the event such a success, and to our students who were so calm and well behaved, and let the teachers get 'some' sleep!

ONE WEEK TO GO

Thank you to veryone who particpated in our crazy hair free dress day and donated a block of chocolate for the carnival games. 

Volunteer Sign Up- We need your help!!!

We can’t run this event without our school community’s support on the day. 

It would be fabulous if as many families as possible can put their name down to help for an hour at one of the many volunteer spots. Any parent, grandparent, aunty/uncle, friends are all welcome to be volunteers (18+ please).  We still have 50 spots available.

Please click on the volunteer sign up page to see the full range of activities that need helpers:

https://volunteersignup.org/HA8PX 

Pleasant Day Out Grand Finale!!

Join us in the us for the grand finale of Pleasant Day Out , an unforgettable celebration of music, fun, and community! The highlight of the afternoon will be a spectacular live performance on The Oval by the sensational Mix Dup, known for their  “Love of Covers.” It’s the perfect way to wrap up the Pleasant Day Out. Don’t miss it!

See what's on!!

Volunteer Breakfast

We would like to invite all our wonderful volunteers to our Volunteer Breakfast to be held on Thursday, 4th December 2025

https://forms.gle/XwBAbkKXHd4WeeMv6

 from 8am to 9am in the Hall. 

Please RSVP by 22nd November via this link

Intergenerational Program

This week, we concluded our trial of The Intergenerational Program with the Budja group. The program brings our children together with senior members of the community to build fun and meaningful relationships. It provides valuable opportunities for different generations to share experiences, knowledge, and skills in ways that are mutually beneficial.

Research shows that these kinds of interactions have wonderful benefits for both generations. Children develop a deeper understanding of their community and a stronger sense of connection to the past, while older participants often experience increased positivity and improvements in overall wellbeing.

2026 Parent Contributions

Information regarding 2026 Parent Contributions is now available on our school website. Families are encouraged to review the details to understand the contributions that support the wide range of programs, resources, and activities offered at our school.

These contributions will also be made live on Compass during the first week of December, where families will be able to view and make payments conveniently online.

Payment Plans:Flexible payment plan options will be available to assist families in managing their contributions. Further details on how to set up a plan will be provided once the Compass portal is live.

Book Packs:Book packs for 2026 can be collected directly from the school once payment has been made. Alternatively, families may choose to have the book pack delivered straight to their child’s 2026 classroom, ready for the start of the school year.

We thank all families for their continued support and contribution to our school community.

One week until our Pleasant Day Out. We hope you've saved the date. 

Claudia

Congratulations Erin

We’re thrilled to share that Erin Dawson welcomed her twin boys on October 9th. Both babies are healthy and doing well, and we wish Erin and her family all the best during this special time.

See you on Sunday for our Working Bee from 10am! Even if you havent signed up, we'd love to see you there. 

Claudia