From the Principal

2027 PREP STUDENT TRANSITION

Tonight, we look forward to welcoming our 2027 Prep families to an information evening. The session will introduce families to our transition program, wellbeing and educational programs, and provide practical advice about preparing children for their commencement at MPS in February next year.

On Tuesday 10 November, we will welcome our 2027 Prep students and their families to their very first transition session. There will be five Tuesday sessions, running from 9:30am–12:30pm, culminating on Tuesday 8 December.

Our wonderful School Council has organised a coffee van for Tuesday 10 November, giving all parents an opportunity to enjoy a coffee while connecting with our community. 

Families looking for a bargain will also have the opportunity to purchase second-hand uniforms on Tuesday 1 December, another Prep transition morning, from 8:30–9:15am.

COLOUR BLAST FUN!

A huge thank you to our Social and Fundraising Committee for once again organising a fantastic Colour Blast event. It was wonderful to see such strong support from our students and parent community!

The event raised almost $25,000, with a very healthy profit of approximately $14,648 after expenses. A special congratulations to 3P, who raised the most of any class, with an impressive $2,915! Their efforts will be rewarded with a picnic lunch and ice creams.

All funds raised will contribute towards the fit-out of our First Aid room and STEM classroom, helping us continue to improve the facilities and learning opportunities available to our students.

2027 CARNIVAL AND SPONSORSHIP

Preparations are well underway for our biennial school carnival on Saturday 13 March 2027. The committee has been busy researching a range of activities to ensure there is something for everyone and that our unlimited rides pass offers great value. Careful consideration has been given to the age and height of our students, with a variety of rides to suit all ages. We're particularly excited that bumper cars will be included this year!

The rides represent a significant investment, so we have been seeking financial sponsorship to help offset these costs.

We are delighted to welcome Slater and Levin Real Estate as our GOLD sponsor. Having already supported MPS in a number of ways over recent years, we are particularly grateful for their continued generosity. Their sponsorship will also support the development of our extracurricular STEM programs, which will provide additional learning opportunities for students throughout 2027.

PUPIL-FREE DAY – MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER

As part of the Victorian Government Schools Agreement, teachers are provided with designated pupil-free days to undertake professional learning and activities that support planning, curriculum design, assessment, reporting and resource development.

Students are not required to attend school on Monday 16 November. TheirCare will be operating a program for families requiring supervision for the day.

VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS AGREEMENT (VGSA)

The new Victorian Government Schools Agreement, which commenced on 23 October 2026, introduces a revised set of workplace conditions for school staff, with a number of changes to be implemented progressively throughout 2027.

One significant change is the increase in Professional Practice Days, from one day in 2026 to four pupil-free days in 2027 and each subsequent year of the agreement. This will bring the total number of pupil-free days to eight annually: four allocated to school-level priorities and four days for teachers to determine and address their individual professional learning needs.

School Council will review the annual school calendar and the school's Annual Implementation Plan before confirming the timing of these pupil-free days across the year.

Time in lieu will also continue to be provided to staff when they are required to attend work-related events outside their normal working hours.

WORLD TEACHERS' DAY

Our teaching staff would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredibly supportive parent community and Class Representatives for organising such a delicious morning tea for our staff on World Teachers' Day.

Our teachers care deeply about each and every student and work hard to ensure that our classrooms and school are happy, engaging places to learn. They were genuinely delighted by the thoughtful messages and positive feedback from students and parents, including handmade cards and beautiful flowers that certainly brightened their day!

We are fortunate to have such a supportive community. It is the collective efforts of our staff, students and families that make Murrumbeena Primary School such a wonderful place to work, learn and belong.

Thank you for being part of it!

Chellee Plumb