School Council 

School Council Meeting report 23rd November

Principals report

• Discussed the strategy for curriculum days for 2021, more to come in a future newsletter, key note for parents is that school will start on the Friday 29th January for students in Grades 1-6 and Foundation students will commence on Wednesday 3rd February
• Noted a number of returning teachers for 2021 and we are very pleased to welcome them back
• Tutoring program confirmed to provide additional support for students, both to achieve outcomes and also to expand beyond
• Noted a first onsite visitor for the Blue Earth program to take advantage of the easing of COVID restrictions, excited that this opportunity is now available
• Positive feedback both on the transition of kindergarten kids into Foundation and their readiness as well as Year 6 preparation for high school.

Sub-committee reports

• Parent Payments for 2020 to be followed up  to reiterate the value and importance of this contribution and the impact of this years COVID situation
• MPWPS looking to implement Compass Pay to help provide greater ease for parents to pay
• Approved the fees for next year and noted that MPW's fees are below comparable schools
• Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy currently under revision
• A review will be undertaken of the school’s approach to  school uniform. A School Uniform Policy will be drafted, this however does not mean that a uniform will be mandatory just that a clear and documented position will exist at the school and will include things like Sunsmart requirements
• Positive acknowledge of the work of the Environment sub-committee and future opportunities including with Melbourne Zoo
• Discussed the year 6 formal and creative options to support both parents and students to maximise the opportunity for this significant day

Matthew Cam

School Councillor

Annual General Meeting 2020 

On Monday 14th September 2020,  our 2020 Annual General Meeting was held (virtually), where the Annual School Report for 2019 was presented to the School Community.

Please find below the presentation and info graphic that was shared.

School Council Membership 2020

Parent members:

• Simone Beever
• Matthew Cam
• Shannon Jeffs
• Matthew Kenny - Treasurer
• Jane Kingsley
• Anna Poole
• Anna Radywonik
• Brian Stanley - President
• Nigel Toussaint - Vice President

 DET members:

• Kerri Simpson - Executive Officer
• Helen Lockart
• Melanie Beissel
• Barbara McKenzie
• Sandra Monaghan  - School Council Secretary

School Council Meetings commence at 18:30:

• Monday 14th December

Sub Committee's 2020 - Expression of Interest 

Are you interested in joining one of the School Council Sub Committees for 2020? Please find attached an Expression of Interest. You may return your Expression of Interest by email to the School Council Secretary @ Sandra.Monaghan@education.vic.gov.au

Community Engagement Sub Committee

I’ve been a proud MPW parent for 10 years and joined this group last year because I wanted to support the school, our students and our wonderful parent community. It’s a common theme you hear from everyone involved at MPW: “we have a great community”! 

The Community Engagement sub committee meets twice a term, after school for about 45 minutes.  Our aims are to foster engagement with our parents,  work on building & strengthening our connections to the local community and support our school. 

If you’ve got a couple of hours to spare per term, this is a great informal way to make a difference and have some input to how our school communicates with the community.  All bright ideas are welcome, and it’s not too late to join us for this year!

Sally Monro

Community Engagement Sub Committee

Sub Committee Meetings

Education Committee - Meetings commence at 18:30:

Resources Committee - Meetings commence at 19:00:

• Thursday 10th December

Environment Committee -

Meetings commence at 18:00:

• Wednesday 18th November

Community Engagement meetings commences at 16:00