Mortlake College Messenger

Principal's Report 

Welcome to Term 2

It is another very busy term, with many wonderful teaching, learning, sporting, cultural, leadership and wellbeing initiatives planned for our students and staff.  Please make sure that you check the calendar for all upcoming events. 

 

Public Holidays – No School 

Friday April 25th – ANZAC Day

Thursday May 1st – May Races (Public Holiday for Moyne and Warrnambool)

 

ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day is a special time of the year, where we reflect on the many sacrifices people have made through their service to our country.  We will hold a special ANZAC commemoration assembly on Thursday and then attend and lay a wreath on behalf of the college at the Mortlake service on 25 April. 

We encourage all students and families to join us at the former post office (corner Webster and Dunlop Streets) at 9:45am to march and attend the service. 

 

Congratulations to Mrs Harper 

We warmly welcome the safe arrival of baby Elsie Harper who arrived on April 9th.

Both Mrs Harper and Elsie are well, and Aubrey is enjoying being a big sister. 

We can’t wait to meet little Elsie.

 

Fun Run - Primary Cross Country

On Thursday the 24th of April, our Primary Students will participate in a Fun Run House Colours Cross Country Session. This fun movement event will take place after our whole school ANZAC commemoration assembly, starting at 2:20pm. Families are welcome to attend this event as a spectator. Students will be encouraged to wear their House Colours, shorts and runners on this day. Students in age groups 10 Years to 12+ Years, who are successful in finishing with the needed qualifying requirements, will represent the school at the District Cross Country on Tuesday May 6th. This day will be held at Noorat. 

 

2026 Student Enrolments

Yes, it is that time of year when we start to prepare for next year’s Prep and Year 7 enrolments. 

We are currently preparing for Foundation/Prep 2026 and Year 7 2026 school tours and information session for families. Please promote this to friends and family members you know who have a student’s starting in these year levels in 2026. 

Please promote our Open Day (see flyer below) and private personalised school tours can be made with myself by calling the College on 5599 2204. We will be sharing it on our Facebook page and website in the coming days, please feel free to share and forward on to extended family members or friends. If you have a child starting school next year, please come along, we love having current and new families join us. You are welcome to collect an enrolment pack from the office and return this as early as possible, as this assists us with sorting our numbers nice and early. 

Mortlake College Open Day

We will be holding an Open Morning and community connection breakfast on Wednesday April 30th.   This is an amazing opportunity to meet with all families and staff as we share together the innovative and exciting opportunities that Mortlake College has to offer.  

 

Families who are interested in enrolling their child at Mortlake College in 2026 will receive enrolment packs and provided personalised tours with the school principal. 

Current families will be able to explore our valued learning sessions.

 

This morning will be busy and enjoyable, and I’m looking forward to seeing lots of families – new and existing – at this event. 

 

Parent Payments 

Thank you to all parents who are up to date with Parent Payments or on a plan. Your contributions make a remarkable difference to our school and the programs/resources we offer. Please be familiar with the Parent Payment Policy as all extra curricula activities are offered on a user pay basis. We will ensure families are aware of all extra curricula activities well in advance to give you an opportunity to budget for these events and activities. 

We would appreciate as many payments as possible finalising 2025 Parent Payments ASAP.

 

Attendance 

If your child is sick or absent, you are required to notify their school as soon as possible on the day of absence using one of the following methods:- Online: log the absence directly using the Sentral platform. 

- Phone the school office and let the staff know your child’s name, class, date of absences and reason on 5599 2204

- Email the school and provide the staff with your child’s name, class, date of absence/s and reason.- Return attendance letters to the classroom teacher.

The Department of Education requires parents to provide the school with an explanation for all student absences. This may include bereavement, dentist, family holiday, illness, medical and medical appointments, or religious/ cultural observance.

 

Building and Maintenance Work

Lots of building works took place over the Term Break Holiday period. There is still work taking place within/around the Activity Centre. Please be careful when moving/parking near this building area. We apologise for any inconvenience that may take place while these building upgrades are taking place throughout the college. 

 

 Important Upcoming Dates

Please continually check Sentral and the newsletter for important dates, student information, and highlights of events.

Important dates for Term 2:

  • Thursday April 24th: Primary House Cross Country
  • Friday April 25th is a Public Holiday (ANZAC Day)
  • Wednesday April 30th: Mortlake College Community Breakfast and Open Morning
  • Thursday May 1st: Public Holiday (May Races)
  • Wednesday May 7th: Secondary House Cross Country
  • Monday May12th to Friday May 16th: Careers Week Activities for Secondary Students

 

We wish all our students, staff and families and positive and productive term ahead.

 

Linda Mooseek

Mortlake P-12 College Principal