House Athletics Carnival

Our whole school athletics carnival is to be held at Proclamation Park on Thursday 5 August (week 4 of Term 3) with a back up date of Thursday 12 August. If you are available to assist with the Carnival between 9.15am and 1pm for Grades 3 to 6, or between 10.30am and 1pm for Foundation to Grade 2 students, please email Mrs Pumpa – your help will be greatly appreciated by staff and students! Thank you to the parents that have sent me an email already! An information and permission notice was emailed to all families via Compass last term. Can all families please provide permission for students to attend the carnival and fill out payment details. Thank you.

Someone moved the finish line - Division & EMR Cross Country Events

The date and format of the Division Cross Country is still to be finalised. Organisers are currently having difficulty rescheduling this event to fit in with demands of the Yarra Glen Racecourse and COVID restrictions. Visit the link below to stay informed. We have not been informed of the need for emergencies as yet. Good luck to our cross country team – Kade, Caden, Annie, Henry, Samuel, Emma and Hailey. Emergencies - Isabella, Eh Tha Yu and Maddie.

Link for Division Cross Country - https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/eastern-metropolitan-primary/maroondah-primary/events/pages/event.aspx?listID={bf0be334-500d-4491-967a-f7a2189aa950}&ListItemID=23

The date of the Eastern Metropolitan Region Cross Country has also been postponed. Please, visit the link below for up to date information:

Link for EMR Cross Country - https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/eastern-metropolitan-primary/events/pages/event.aspx?listID={5a7dbcd4-b40c-4199-b51f-65fd2a122a52}&ListItemID=37

SMILE TIME

Can a match box?

No but a tin can.

What was more useful than the invention of the first telephone?

The second telephone!

What is the soft stuff between sharks' teeth?

Slow swimmers.

Why are basketball players never asked for dinner?

Because they're always dribbling!

Have fun everyone!

WHOLE SCHOOL SPORT DATES

Thursday 5 August - Whole School House Athletics Carnival at Proclamation Park. All students from Foundation to Grade 6 will be involved in this event. Parent helpers needed for this event.
Thursday 12 August – back up day for whole school House Athletics Carnival
Monday 8 November to Friday 12 November - Whole School Swimming Program at Aquanation. Students will be transported by bus and supervised by Mullum teachers.

OTHER SPORT DATES IN 2021

TBA – Division Cross Country at Yarra Glen Racecourse. For qualifying students via District XC. Parent/guardian supervision and transport required.
TBA - Eastern Metropolitan Region Cross Country at Yarra Glen Racecourse. For qualifying students via Division XC. Parent/guardian supervision and transport required.
TBA – State Cross Country (TBC) at Bundoora Park. For qualifying students via EMR XC. Parent/guardian supervision and transport required.
Thursday 2 September – Warrandyte South District Athletics Carnival at Bill Sewart Aths Track. For all Grade 5/6 students plus qualifying Grade 4 students via House Aths carnival. All students will be transported by bus and supervised by Mullum teachers. Back up dates: 7th Sept, 9th Sept, 13th Sept.
Thursday 7 October – Maroondah/Manningham Divisions Athletics Carnival at Bill Sewart Aths Track. For qualifying students via District Aths carnival. Parent/guardian transport and supervision required.
Thursday 21 October - Eastern Metropolitan Athletics Carnival for qualifying students via the Division Aths carnival. Parent/guardian transport and supervision required.
Thursday 11 November – State Athletics Carnival at Lakeside for qualifying students via EMR competition. Parent/guardian transport and supervision required.

Please note: Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Further information will be provided closer to the dates. If you have any questions about these events, please email me through Compass or call the office.

Fiona Pumpa

Optional Activities at MPS

Term 3