Moonee Ponds West Primary School

Principal's Report 

Dear families and friends of MPW

Congratulations to our students for their efforts producing another fantastic Show Day on Friday. Show Day is a student led event that brings the school community together to share in some fun, whilst celebrating the creativity and ingenuity of our students.  We had a great range of stalls this year with the Haunted House, hair spray and beauty salons, sporting activities, throw the sponge, whack-a-mole, and puzzles and challenges.  I hope you enjoyed the experience as well. 

Thank you to Nikki, who again this year roved with some of our senior students to interview and document Show Day. The video will be presented at this week’s assembly on Friday morning to celebrate the day with everyone.   

I would like to acknowledge and thank Kate Lavender, who is expecting a new addition to the family in the very near future, for her contribution to MPW this year in Room 14. We wish Kate and her family all the best for their new arrival.  We welcome back Anna Sneddon, who will be working in room 14

40 years of MVIMP

This year we celebrate 40 years of the Moonee Vale Instrumental Music Program (MVIMP).  This is a joint program between Moonee Ponds, Moonee Ponds West, Ascot Vale and Ascot Vale West Primary Schools.  It offers students at our school from years 2-6 the opportunity to be involved in lessons for musical instruments.   The music tutors who work in MVIMP, across the four schools, are highly professional musicians and teachers, who ensure that learning music is a positive experience for the children involved.

The program has its origins back in 1983 when the four participating schools sought, after a series of public meetings, funding for a shared program through the Disadvantaged Schools Program (DSP). The submission was accepted and in 1984 the program commenced.

The program provides the opportunity for students to learn their chosen instrument, working with peers in their instrument groups and culminates in our senior students working together as a school MVIMP band.  Students have the experience of two main performances, the school-based Soiree and the end of year Combined School Concert.

The management committee is seeking feedback from the community to reflect on the program’s successes and potential areas for enhancement going forward.

We ask that you please take a moment to complete this survey (4-5 questions), whether you are a user, non-user or interested in joining the program, for the management committee to reflect on and consider improvements.  The survey will remain open until Friday 11th October.

Please click here to access the survey: https://forms.gle/e87XgnpcLcTXVet68

School Saving Bonus 

In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Foundation to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus. The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks. 

The School Saving Bonus is available for parents and carers of each Victorian government school student from Foundation to Year 12 in 2025, except for full-fee international students, home-schooled students, and TAFE students.   

Actions for parents and carers before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to: 

• Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government schools for Term 1 2025, or starting in Foundation or Year 7 in 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School.   

• Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with us. You can check this information by contacting us directly. 

We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice: 

• in October, to verify your email address 

• in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus. 

Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email. 

To learn more about the School Saving Bonus for government schools, download the:

End of Term 3 and Term 4 reminders

A reminder that this week’s assembly is at 9:05am on Friday and dismissal time for Friday is 2.30pm.

School then returns on Monday 7th October for Term 4. 

There are a few dates to be mindful of next term, including:

Monday 4th November - Curriculum Day

Tuesday 5th November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Thursday 21st Novemeber - MVIMP Combined Concert

Friday 6th December - MPW Colour Fun Run

Tuesday 10th December - Whole School Transition Day

Tuesday 17th December - Grade 6 Graduation

Friday 20th December - Last day of school year- 1.30pm dismissal

School Planning for 2025

It is that time of the year where we are beginning to plan for the 2025 school year, offers to our future foundation families have been distributed and acceptances are coming in, many very excited to be joining the MPW school community.

We do ask that if you are planning on your child(ren) not being at Moonee Ponds West in 2025 that you please complete the form below and return to the office or email

to: moonee.ponds.west.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Enrolment intentions 2025.pdf

I hope you have an enjoyable September holiday period, stay safe and see you back on Monday 7th October.

 

Regards,

Jarrod

Principal