Principal's report
Draft Vision Statement and Values
Early in term 2, the draft vision statement and values arising from the Working Group will be displayed around the school, placed the in the school newsletter and on the school website for a further round of feedback before reconvening the Working Group to write a final draft of a Vision statement and school Values to take as a recommendation to School Council on May 28th.
The consultation process is to enable the views of all community members to be heard – students, families, teachers – whilst being guided by DET policies and legislative requirements. We are not aiming for consensus, rather we are wanting to elicit the key themes that emerge across the consultations. These will be used to shape the Vision and Values for the school for the next 4 years.
Bereavement
With deep sadness I inform the MPW school community that Helen Lockart’s partner Ken passed away on Monday after a significant period of illness. Helen, Sam and Bonnie thank you for your support during this time.
Staffing update
Ashley Spagnol - will be on leave for the remainder of 2018. The Assistant Principal position is currently being advertised.
Jane O'Loughlin - having conducted Performing Arts classes for term one, Jane is now moving on to take Performing Arts VCE classes at Sacred Heart College . We sincerely thank Jane for her work with the students of MPW and wish her well in her new endeavours.
Michael Minas - will be taking leave from MPW at the end of the first week of Term 2 for the remainder of the year. We look forward to welcoming him back to Moonee Ponds West in 2019.
Elisa Croft - is taking leave for the remainder of the year and we look forward to welcoming Elisa back to Moonee Ponds West in 2019.
Welcome to Kristen Purcell and Nicholas Ryan who will be working in an Education Support role.
Reminder - Enrolment Tours for 2019 Foundation Students
Enrolment tour dates for prospective 2019 Foundation students are now listed on the school’s website.
Movie night
Congratulations to the fundraising team of Anna, Danielle and Rachel and all their helpers who contributed to a fantastic movie night held last Friday with perfect weather. We will advise the community of the amount raised early next term. We are seeking suggestions as to what our fundraising efforts could be directed towards. All suggestions can be forwarded to the school’s email address or left at the office.
Pop up Playgrounds
We are looking to organise a pop up outdoor playground for students this year. We are looking for donations of materials or seeking families who might have access to materials to be used for this playground. These materials may include; old tyres, hay bales, rolls of fabric, etc. If you have any materials that could be considered, please email the school or feel free to speak to Anna (Room 1 teacher) to discuss this with her further.
Security
If any member of the school community observes damage to the school property over the school break please report this to the police.
Resumption of School
School resumes on Monday April 16. There is no assembly during the first week of Term 2.
End of Term
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered and/or contributed to ensuring the children of MPW were able to participate in a wealth of educational experiences, which could not have taken place without the support of our whole school community. Thank you also to staff for all of their tireless work in supporting the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of the children of MPW. May you enjoy time with your family over the coming two weeks as we all look forward to the new term.
School Council 2018
The new School Council were welcomed on Monday night. A report from the meeting will be in the newsletter in week one of Term 2.
Congratulations to the office bearers for 2018 who were elected on the night.
President: Louise Evans
Vice President: Ben Atchison
Treasurer: Lisa Shaw
Notices Home
28th March
- Room 13 Letter to families
29th March
- Free Activity Day - Years 5/6
- Head Lice Alert - Room 7
- 3/4 Camp update - Years 3/4