Hello MSS Families

As we approach the halfway mark of Term 4, it’s a great time to pause and celebrate the enthusiasm that’s been flowing through our school. The past few weeks have been packed with learning, exploration, and plenty of laughter and connection.

Our students have had the chance to participate in a range of excursions and incursions, each offering opportunities to learn, and have fun.

We’ve also seen fantastic classroom projects and outdoor learning adventures.

🕯️Diwali Celebration at MSS

MSS lit up with joy, colour, and culture as students and staff came together to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights.

There were activities throughout the week to celebrate, with Friday 24th October ending the week off with decorations, traditional music, dancing cultural activities, and heaps of delicious food bought in by staff to share.

It was a wonderful opportunity for our school community to learn about and embrace the values of light, unity, and celebration. Check out the gallery of photos in this newsletter edition.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special!

⁉️Curriculum day/ Public Holiday reminder

Just a friendly reminder about the upcoming schedule:

Monday, 3rd November 2025 – Staff will be participating in professional learning. No students will be on site.
Tuesday, 4th November 2025 – Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday - The school will be closed.
Wednesday, 5th November 2025 – Normal school schedule resumes

🎓YEAR 12 Graduation

As we prepare to celebrate Year 12 graduation on Friday, 7 November 2025, I want to congratulate each of them. This moment marks a significant achievement, and we are incredibly proud of your growth, determination, and the unique contributions you’ve made to our school community.

We look forward to celebrating this special day with you, your families, and our staff. It will be a fun occasion filled with pride and recognition of all that you’ve achieved.

In our next newsletter edition, we will share snapshots from the evening—capturing the smiles, and celebrations that made the night so memorable.

Stay tuned to relive the highlights and celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025!

🏆Melton City Council Youth Scholarship Recipient

Congratulations to Naveah Niwha who was successful in being awarded this scholarship.

The Youth Scholarship support emerging leaders at our secondary schools through mentoring, leadership development and financial scholarships of up to $2000. Each secondary school in the City of Melton was invited to nominate one of their Year 11 student for the scholarships.

The program aims to contribute to the development of our youth leaders enabling them to contribute to local initiatives and serve as role models for their peers.

Naveah, we are incredibly proud of your outstanding hard work and commitment. Your dedication, growth, and leadership are truly inspiring. This recognition is a testament to your potential, and we look forward to seeing all the amazing things you will accomplish in the future.

🙏A BIG Thank You to Rhonda Di Blasi

We are so excited & overwhelmed to share the incredible artwork now gracing our space, created by the talented Rhonda Di Blasi.

This vibrant painting beautifully reflects the rich stories and connections within our community. Its intricate patterns and flowing design invite us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the depth of culture and creativity it represents.

We will hope to share the story of this painting in our next newsletter.

Thank you, Rhonda, for your generosity and for bringing such meaningful art into our environment.

Your work will inspire and be admired by students, staff, and visitors for years to come.

As we approach the middle of Term 4, it’s inspiring to see the energy and enthusiasm across our school community.

Our students continue to grow, explore, and achieve in so many ways, supported by the dedication of our staff and families.

With the end of the year in sight, let’s keep building on the momentum, celebrating every success, and supporting one another through the final weeks of learning.

Brooke

Melton Specialist School

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EDITION 9 · 31 Oct 2025

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