Mount Pleasant Road Primary School & Kindergarten

Principal's Message

Term 1 Week 9 2022

School Photo Day

This year we changed it up a bit and staff and class photos were taken in front of our new Junior School Playground.

School Colour Fun Run

Our school colour fun run is fast approaching and Mrs Butterworth is looking for Parent helpers to assist on the day. See details in Important Information.

Spotlight on Professional Learning Communities

All of our Learning Centre teams are lead by a Team Leader who organise and manage operations of the team including planning, statement of intents, year level budgets, special events including camps and excursions, this year they are -

Kinder - Al

1/2 Kate Molloy

3/4 Emily Richardson

5/6 Cassie Brisbane

Specialists Claire Andrews and then our Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) where teams of teachers work collaboratively at the school level to improve student outcomes. Our PLC leaders in 2022 are

Kinder - Al

1/2 Emily Glen

3/4 Emma McCoy

5/6 Megan Campbell

Specialists Marissa Mundy.

This term our focus across the school has been Mathematics with our Priority Question for investigation has been 'How do we accelerate the growth of students achieving at the expected level in Number and Algebra?' PLC's investigate data including student assessments, work samples and whole school data to determine the direction for their learning centre.  The Specialist team have been conducting their inquiry into the use of feedback to improve student outcomes. We value observing each other teach and leadership alongside teams are involved in Learning Walks where they talk with students and give feedback on the teaching and learning.

School Council

The new 2022 School Council met for the first time on Thursday evening. Prior to the meeting we have a brief tour of the new Kindergarten play area (which is almost complete). This is an exceptional and well thought out space that will really enhance the experience of MPRPS kinder children. Congratulations to Al and all the MPRPS staff who have worked towards realising the plans for this area.  

The following office bearers have been appointed for 2022:

President - Rebecca Smith

Treasurer - Deborah Koh

Council reviewed the draft Annual Report for 2021. The Annual Report assesses the school's performance against its strategic plan and annual implementation plan. It pulls together a range of data including surveys of parents, staff and students as well as teacher assessments of student achievement and Naplan results. The Annual Report will be released in final form to the school community in June. 

Incoming school councillors will have the opportunity to participate in training offered by the Department of Education. 

Rebecca Smith School Council President

Upcoming Events

We are excited to be looking forward to the last part of the term with 

Week 9:

  • 3 Way Conferences Years 1-6 onsite - Mar 21 - 25 (Bookings opened today on Sentral)
  • School Nurse - Foundation 
  • School Photos - Monday Mar 21st
  • Harmony Day - Friday 25th Mar

Week 10:

  • 5/6 Camp  Mar 29 - Apr 1st

Week 11

  • Guided Inquiry Showcase - Wed Apr 6
  • Colour Fun Run - Thursday Apr 7
  • Family Breakfast, Easter Raffle, Easter Hat Parade - Friday Apr 8

A message from the Student 

Harmony Week 'We all belong'

Harmony Week (Monday 21st - Sunday 27th March) celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.​ We will be celebrating our own Harmony Day on Friday 25th March where students will participate in activities and be encouraged to dress up in either traditional clothing of the culture they identify with or colours of their flag. Whitehorse Council will also be celebrating Harmony Week with a concert held at Strathdon House and orchard Precinct in Forest Hill on Sunday March 20th. See the link for more details https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/things-do/festivals-and-events/harmony-day 

Mount Pleasant's Got Talent

MPGT is a whole school event that allows students to share their talents with the school community.  Students have the opportunity to audition individually, with a partner or group for a place in MPGT final. 

Students who make it to the final will perform in the last week of Term 2 on Wednesday 22nd June. Acts can be anything from singing and dancing, to comedy and puppet shows and should go for no longer than a minute. There is a separate Senior and Junior section and there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for both. Sign up sheets will be given to class teachers later this week. Students who wish to participate will be asked to sign up to Audition.  The Auditions will start Week 1, Term 2 in front of a panel of teachers who are eager to see the many talents of our students.