Specialist News

Physical Education 

All the data has been tallied from our junior school Cross Country and we were absolutely blown away with the results! In fact, the average distance covered when looking at all Foundation, 1 and 2 students was an incredible 3.08km! In total, the students in the junior school covered 645.5km, which would take us from MPRPS all the way to Canberra!

There were also a number of standout performers who deserve some recognition for their huge efforts, and I have included the top 4 from each year level in boys and girls.

Grade 2 Boys: 

1. Jackson M - 5.06km               2. Tim C/Oscar S - 5.04km

3. Harry W - 4.7km                      4. Jason J - 4.61km

Grade 2 Girls:

1. Mackenzie D - 4.14km          2. Yasmine L - 3.96km

3. Sophie C - 3.8km                    4. Zoey H - 3.78km

Grade 1 Boys:

1. Marko I - 5.03km                    2. Thomas M - 4.62km

3. Jude M - 4.38km                     4. Owen S - 4.26km

Grade 1 Girls:

1. Eva D - 4.05km                        2. Isla Smith - 3.92km

3. Amelie B - 3.82km                  4. Olivia Lau - 3.77km

Foundation Boys:

1. Jarrod L - 4.62km                    2. Donovan Sourivong - 4.4km

3. Jerry J - 4.18km                        4. Harrison Chen - 4.07km

Foundation Girls:

1. Jasmyra C - 3.96km             2. Vespa P/Zoe M - 3.57km

3. Arya A - 3.56km                      4. Harriet L- 3.4km

These students will receive a ribbon alongside their certificates.

Visual Arts

In Week 10 the Junior students had some fun with a colour theme: We added a soundtrack of songs that featured the colour yellow to inspire our work. Amongst many other things we created yellow submarines, yellow taxis and yellow brick roads. 

Year 5/6 students embarked on an embroidery task which required patience, perseverance and an eye for detail. 

Performing Arts

Mount Pleasant's Got Talent!!!

Next term I will be auditioning students from Year 3/4 and 5/6 for Mount Pleasant's Got Talent.  MPGT is a long standing tradition at our school and allows for students to showcase their abilities and perform to wider audience.  Although, at this stage we are unsure of the platform that MPGT will be delivered the process will remain the same.  At the start of next term students will be able to signup on a sheet given to their class teacher.  Students will then be given a scheduled time either at lunch or recess to audition in front of a panel of teachers.  After all students have auditioned the teachers will deliberate and post a finalist list. 

So, start practising your dance moves, singing and juggling acts as we cant wait to see you perform. 

Indonesian

Wah - we have murid fenomenal at our school! Over the past two weeks, our Junior School students have been learning about Barong - a mythological creature from Balinese Hinduism. 1/2 students have learnt about the importance of this creature and created their own Barong masks. See below for their Barong luar biasa! 3/4 students created their own silly story or lucu (pronounced “luchu”) story based off “Dua orangutan yang Lucu Sekali” using their own characters and foods. I am incredibly proud of our 5/6 students as well - as they investigated islands of Indonesia to complete their Tourist Brochures and debated the ethics of Animal Tourism with maturity and respect. 

Indonesian Day is fast approaching - July 24th which is the Friday of Week 2 next term! Our classroom teachers are practising their Indonesian and preparing for an amazing day! Don't forget to have a look through your wardrobe for your merah dan putih clothes! Why not warm up for the day by cooking some nasi goreng or mie goreng? Simply prepare fried rice or noodles with your favourite vegetables and protein but add some delicious kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) and sambal (chilli sauce) for those who like it spicy! 

Bu Mundy

Pupil of the Week

Physical Education: 

Junior: Isaac  - FD

Well done, Isaac! You had a wonderful PE session this week where you were able to demonstrate your very good chest passing ability. Not only that, but you showed teamwork and kindness by encouraging your fellow classmates and trying to be a positive influence! Awesome effort!

Senior: Shashank  - 3/4D

What a great effort you displayed in our Virtual Cross Country last week! You displayed excellent perseverance and positivity. Well done Shashank. 

Indonesian:

Junior: Nicha C - 1/2K

For creating a stunningly scary Barong mask which showed all of his unique features with your own artistic flair. You have an eye for detail and your 3D flowers were an incredible addition! You showed respect and a love of learning when discovering about this Balinese mythical creature. Hebat!

Senior: Amrit S - 3/4G

Amrit, you display a phenomenal sense of curiosity or “rasa ingin tahu” - literally, a wish to know. You consistently push your understanding, ask well-timed questions and work hard to complete your written work, in a language you are still new to. Hebat!

Visual Arts:

Junior:  Neve M - FG

Neve, you demonstrated your willingness to try our new scissor skills with such zest and gusto. It is so impressive to see you apply your can-do attitude in art. 

Senior: Teju G - 5/6B

For leaving a stunning drawing in the art room. You are so talented. Let your light shine and accept credit when it's so clearly earned. You demonstrate an appreciation of beauty and refinement in your art. Can't wait to see what else you create this year.

Performing Arts:

Junior: Hanley F - FH

For accurately recalling the notes on the treble clef stave. Your love of learning and creativity is highly commendable and impressive. You approached this week’s task with keen interest and confidence. Terrific effort Hanley on a job well done.

Senior: Brock W - 3/4M

Brock demonstrated resilience and outstanding work ethic when creating and performing a short dance with a partner.   Super work!