Principal's Report
Dear MPW families and friends,
Well done to our senior JSC representatives, Tom, Rocco and Peppa who led our ANZAC Day observance assembly for students last Thursday. Their presentation included an explanation as to the importance and meaning of ANZAC Day and the typical ceremony for an observance. They then led us through the observance with a reading of ‘In Flanders Field’ and ‘The Ode’, followed by the playing of the ‘Last Post’, 1 minute silence and the ‘Rouse’.
Our 3/4 students head off to camp, PGL Campaspe Downs, on Monday and return on Wednesday. The team have been working hard to finalise groups and arrangements with the camp, we look forward to an exciting and fun camping experience again this year.
Saturday’s Election Day BBQ and Cake Sale
This Saturday is election day, and we will again be holding our MPW Sausage Sizzle. Thank you to the fundraising committee for their efforts in organising. If you are able to volunteer some time to support our sausage sizzle or cake sale stalls, please add your name to the roster here.
Movie night
A reminder the Movie Night is approaching on Friday 16th May. Tickets can still be purchased through Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mpw-movie-night-2025-tickets-1266667750339
If you are able to volunteer time to support the running of our stalls at the movie night please add your name to the roster here.
Upcoming Mother’s Day Events
We have the following events planned in recognition of Mother’s Day this month. Thursday 8th May will be the Mother’s Day Stall, forms and money need to be returned by Wednesday 7th May. We will again be looking for parents to help run the stall throughout the day. You can sign up here.
Friday 9th May we will have our classroom open morning, where we invite our mums (or a special person for those without a mum) into classrooms for a Mother’s Day activity with their child(ren) in the first session of the day.
2026 Foundation Enrolments
Applications for Foundation enrolments for 2026 are now open. The Statewide process has specific timelines where applications close on 25th July.
For families at MPW that will be having siblings join the school in 2026, please ensure that you complete your application for enrolments at this time. Please collect your enrolment pack from the office.
You can find information and resources, including factsheets, at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).
Onsite Emergency Drill
This term we will begin to hold our emergency practice drills. There are four that we cover each year, Lockdown, Onsite Evacuation, Offsite Evacuation and Shelter in Place. This term we have currently scheduled our Lockdown Drill for 14th May and Onsite Evacuation for 25th June.
As always, we will send a push via Compass to families at the conclusion of each drill.
Other upcoming dates for this term include:
- 19th May Education Week
- 27th May Reconciliation Week
- Monday 2nd June Curriculum Day (student free day)
- Monday 9th June Kings Birthday Public Holiday
- 19th June Soundgarage Concert
- 26th June MVIMP Soiree
- 27th June Semester 1 Reports published
Regards,
Jarrod
Principal