Newsletter Thursday, 6 April 2023

Principal’s Message

A Very Successful Term 1

The first term of a new school year is exciting and challenging for all students. This term has been action packed with so much learning taking place in the classrooms and the specialist programs. Students across the school have capitalised on the opportunities that they have received at Mount View and their learning has been rich and deep.

In addition to the regular program, students in various year levels have been able to experience school camps, learn to swim, swimming competitions and House Athletics Sports. Many of the Year 5 students have also been trying out for the lead roles in this year’s school production.

The new Preps have quickly gained confidence in their formal schooling. With the assistance of their class teachers, they have established great routines which continue to build their confidence. Across the school, with the advancement to the higher year level, students have accepted new challenges, welcomed new friends, and shown that they are able to expand their learning.

Parent and community involvement in the school has been wonderful to see. Support for community events, such as Sausage Sizzle, Second Hand Uniform Sales, House Sports and School Council, has been fantastic. This year we are seeing far greater numbers of parents and community members joining in with these events.

Teaching and educational support staff members have been working collaboratively on developing Professional Learning Communities and also building their expertise and understanding of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. This work will continue throughout the year, and this will see continuous development of the professionalism and effectiveness of the team.

Easter Raffle

Thank you to all families who have donated Easter Eggs and Bunnies for the Easter Raffle. After listening to the community, we decided that all the prizes should be significantly smaller than previous years. The good news is that we now have nearly eighty individual prizes to be drawn at the assembly. In addition, each class will conduct their own Easter Raffle to be distributed as 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes.

End of Term 1 Arrangements

Lunchtime on Thursday, 6 April will be held between 12:30 and 1:30 pm. Lunch Orders can be ordered from the canteen. The End of Term 1 Assembly will begin at 1:50 pm in the Outdoor Assembly Area. Parents and carers are encouraged to come along as this will be the time that we draw the Easter Raffle.

School Holidays

The first day of the school holidays will be Friday, 7 April and the new school term will begin on Monday, 24 April.

Staffing Changes

The start of Term 2 will see the introduction of a number of new teachers to Mount View. Some staff members will be leaving us to take up new opportunities and we thank them for their work at Mount View.

Jasmin Corona-McKenzie will be leaving Year 6 to explore a range of new opportunities through Term 2. Chloe Easton has recently moved on from her Year 2 class to further her studies and gain experience in a range of schools.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new teachers for the start of Term 2. Mr Haishi Qin will take over the Year 2 CE class. Haishi comes to us from Marlborough PS where he is currently teaching a Year 1 and 2 class. Ms. Tina Downard will join our Visual Arts team from the start of the term. Tina comes to us from the Visual Arts role at Malvern Valley PS. The new appointment to the Year 6 class will be announced shortly, once the selection process has concluded.

ANZAC Assembly

The traditional ANZAC Ceremony at Mount View will be held in the Outdoor Assembly Area on Monday 24 April from 11:20 – 12:20 pm.

ANZAC Holiday

Tuesday, 25 April is the ANZAC Day Holiday. No school on that day.

Junior Cross Country

The Prep – Year 2 students will be involved in the School Cross Country Race on Monday, 24 April. This event will be held on the school oval from 9 – 11 am. House colours please.

Senior Cross Country

The Year 3 – 6 students will be involved in their School Cross Country Race on Thursday, 27 April.

SunSmart

Students are not required to wear hats while they are outside during Terms 2 and 3.

Conclusion

I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Easter and Term Break. We look forward to returning to school on Monday, 24 April.

Regards,

Glenn Butler

Principal

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