EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS
Friday November 17th 2023
Melton South Primary School acknowledges the Wurundjeri People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we learn and play. We value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture. We recognise the First People’s connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Elders, both past, present and emerging.
Everyone has the right to be SAFE
Everyone has the right to be RESPECTED
Everyone has the right to LEARN
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS: We have had so many students representing our school in different sports. Our staff are very proud of them all and the sportsmanship showed by our students.
DJERRIWARRH FESTIVAL: We received this message from Rebecca Hickey, Events Officer after the parade on the weekend.
“I am happy to advise that Melton South Primary has won the Outstanding School Award, demonstrating strong school spirit. We will be arranging the trophies at the December Mayoral meeting on December 18th”.
I totally agree with her comments! A big thank you to Mrs Ginger Martin, Performing Arts teacher, who organised the event and to the parents who did an amazing job dressing their children up as 100 years old. Mrs Martin taught us a dance which involved the twirling of our walking sticks.
PLANNING 2024: If you know your child/ren will not be attending Melton South Primary in 2024 and you haven’t yet advised the office it would be appreciated if you could do that as soon as possible.
Email address: melton.south.ps@educationvic.gov.au
RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT: There has been many incidents recently of staff being verbally abused in person and on social media.
As Principal, I can issue a Community Safety Order based on any the following:
The person poses an unacceptable and imminent risk of harm either to:
-Another person at the premises of the school or an area that is within 25 metres of the boundaries of those premises.
-A member of the school community who is at any other place or premises on which there is an activity conducted by or in connection with the school, or an area that is within 25 metres of the boundary of that place or premises. If the member of the school community is at that place for a reason that is connected to the school.
-The person poses an unacceptable and imminent risk of causing significant disruption to the relevant school or activities carried on by the relevant school.
-The person poses and unacceptable and imminent risk of interfering with the wellbeing, safety or educational opportunities of students enrolled at the relevant school.
Marilyn Costigan
Principal
CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
Centenary Memorabilia is still available to order through Compass.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS
| NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | ||
| PB | Kayden Ivoni | For using all the tools from our reading toolbox when reading a new book. For always being enthusiastic towards all areas of her learning. | 3A | Stefan Owais Flynn | For making the right choices during class time in the past two weeks. Well done on producing some great Endangered Animal work For working with and supporting your partner on an investigation activity. You helped your classmate to find information and then worked together to produce a completed research task. Well done! For showing strength and resilience in the classroom in Term 4. Both in the classroom and outside in the yard, you have continued to adapt to new situations with a great growth mindset. |
| PE | Savannah | For displaying kindness, care and sensitivity towards her peers. | 3B | Taribo | For the amazing comics and stories he has been writing at home. Thanks for sharing them with us. |
| PF | Ray Liz | For working hard to show whole body listening. For using a growth mindset to write her name. | 3C | Kuea N Mia R | For his hard work and dedication in improving in all areas of his learning, especially in our maths unit of Multiplication. For her role-model behaviour in encouraging others to do the right thing and focusing on completing her own work during class time. |
| 1C | Tuki Natalia | For having a growth mindset in learning his letters and their sounds. For showing a growth mindset in writing complete sentences. | 3E | Aila B | For turning non-fiction information about a Numbat into an awesome fictional story starter |
| 1D | Sophia | For having a growth mindset in maths activities this week. | 3F | Tyler | For turning non-fiction information about a Numbat into an awesome fictional story starter! |
| 1F | Stevi-Jaye | For her fantastic work using mental computation strategies to solve addition problems. | 3G | Mouauri | For your enthusiasm shown at the downball clinic. |
| 2A | Isaac Tahlia | For a fantastic effort using conjunctions to create compound sentences. For always having a growth mindset and showing a positive attitude in her learning. | 4A | Rehan Kiram Jeremiah | For settling into his new school with such a positive attitude and caring manner. Welcome. For showing great friendship, support and caring to our new classmate. |
| 2B | Rejoice Haajra Xander | For showing respect, looking after our classroom environment and helping everyone. For her random acts of kindness, giving me a beautiful gift and card For his random acts of kindness, giving me a beautiful gift and card. | 4B | Sarah | For the excellent use of persuasive language in her text on saving the Gouldian Finch. |
| 2F | Sahib | For always being conscientious and willing to help others. | 4D | Amara Eric | For a great effort in his persuasive text about an endangered animal For always displaying the MSPS value of Respect towards others. |
| 5A | Owen | For your outstanding efforts in all curriculum areas and especially for being such a respectful and helpful class member. | 4E | Benjamin | For his incredible artistic talents demonstrated in his National Tree Day Poster. |
| 5B | Ana | For consistently looking to improve in all subjects | 6A | Mogith | His positive and enthusiastic outlook to learning. |
| 5C | Matilda | for converting 12 and 24 hour time. | 6B | GRACE | excellent comprehension about wolves |
| 5D | Sukhman. G | For consistently doing her best in class and completing her nightly reading. | 6E | 6E | for their incredible natural disaster projects. |
| 5E | Jasper | for always striving to do his best and showing pride in his work. | PE | Aila 3E | for her dedication to soccer training and leadership when preparing for our Soccer Gala Day. Well done! |
| Steam | Milla Prep E, | Always putting excellent effort into her work. | PE | Jack 6D Jett 5D | for their maturity and leadership when coaching and umpiring at the 3/4 cricket gala day. So Proud! |
| PArts | Yumo Wang 1F | Great dancing in Performing Arts |
SWPBS BADGE EARNERS
Each day, MSPS students work their way up the learning ladder through following our school values, showing Respect, Kindness, and striving to do their best every day. When they reach the top, they are recorded with an Outstanding day on their token acknowledgement chart. When a student reaches a significant milestone of Outstanding days, they earn a badge, here is where we celebrate students who have worked hard to achieve their milestone badges.
| Name, Grade (P,1) | Name, Grade (2,3,4) | Name, Grade (5,6) | |
| 10 SWPBS | Owais [3A] Emir [3A] Ainsley [3A] Jade [3A] Stefan [3A] Flynn [3A] Hevani [3A] Caleb H [3A] | ||
| 25 SWPBS | Dante (2F) | Dejan [3A] Naw Naw [3A] Tyler [3A] Maria [3A] Ahmed O [3A] Rithin [3A] Ousman [3A] Liu [3A] Caleb V [3A] Ahmed U [3A] | |
| 50 SWPBS | Genoveva (2F) | Trinity [3A] | |
| 75 SWPBS | Amelia (3C) Quedessa (3C) Kuea (3C) Akshara (3C) Manveer (3C) Abubakar (Abu) (3C) Boyoris (3C) Kaydan (3C) | Dior 5D |
What are the students currently learning?
Prep: Investigation Unit – Poetry
Students will learn… about the purpose of poetry and some different structures. The students will explore -ing poems and free verse poetry in the classroom. They will become aware of the impact of poetry on the mood or emotions of the readers.
Students will be reading…and responding to a variety of different poems.
Students will write -ing poems and Free Verse poems using the formats studied in the classroom.
Grade 1: Investigation Unit – Poetry
Students will learn…about the purpose of poetry and some different structures. The students will explore colour and free verse poetry in the classroom. They will become aware of the impact of poetry on the mood or emotions of the readers.
Students will be reading… and responding to a variety of different poems.
Students will write…Colour and Free Verse poems using the formats studied in the classroom.
Grade 2: Investigation Unit – Poetry Students will learn…to analyse and appreciate poetry as a form of expression that evokes an awareness or emotional response to an experience through the language chosen and arranged for its meaning, sound, and rhythm. They will learn how poets use words to create imagery and effect. They will learn that poets use sentence structure, grammar and punctuation for impact.
Students will be reading…different types of poems. They will explore and analyse how poets use carefully chosen words to create imagery and effect. Students will use comprehension strategies such as visualising, making connections and inferring to build literal and inferred meaning of poems. Students will write…Free verse, Alphabet poems and Concrete poems. They will learn to choose language for effect, to move words and phrases and to consider alternative punctuation and engage in the processes of drafting, editing and improving their work.
Grade 3: Investigation Unit – Living Things
Students will learn…about living things and once-living things. They will investigate and describe living things – mammals i.e live births, reptiles i.e. egg laying, marsupials, monotremes, birds. Students will investigate Australian animals that have become extinct and describe how other Australian animals are on the Endangered Species list. They will understand how the actions of people can affect animals, and the efforts being made to help endangered species.
Students will be reading…print and/or online texts and viewing documentary and clips on to investigate and research topics for writing.
Students will research…an endangered Australian animal and write an explanation text in which they will explain how/why this animal became endangered.
Grade 4: Investigation Unit – Poetry Students will learn…to analyse and appreciate poetry as a form of expression that evokes an awareness or emotional response to an experience through the language chosen and arranged for its meaning, sound, and rhythm. They will learn how poets use words and literary devices to create imagery and effect. They will learn that poets use sentence structure, grammar and punctuation for impact.
Students will be reading…different types of poems. They will explore and analyse how poets use carefully chosen words as well as spoonerisms, neologisms and puns to create imagery and effect. They will use comprehension strategies such as visualising, making connections and inferring to build literal and inferred meaning of poems. Students will write…Free Verse, Haiku and Acrostic poetry. They will learn to choose language for effect, to move words and phrases and to consider alternative punctuation and engage in the processes of drafting, editing and improving their work. This is particularly important when writing poetry with syllable rules such as Haiku, Cinquain, and Tanka.
Grade 5: Investigation Unit – Poetry Students will analyse and appreciate…poetry as a form of expression that evokes an awareness or emotional response to an experience through the language chosen and arranged for its meaning, sound, and rhythm. They will learn how poets use words and literary devices to create imagery and effect. They will learn that poets use sentence structure, grammar and punctuation for impact.
Students will be reading…different types of poems. They will explore and analyse how poets use carefully chosen words as well as to create imagery and effect. They will use comprehension strategies such visualising, making connections and inferring to build literal and inferred meaning of poems. Students will write…Free verse and Diamante poetry. They will learn to choose language for effect, to move words and phrases and to consider alternative punctuation and engage in the processes of drafting, editing and improving their work.
Grade 6: Investigation Unit – Australian Poems Students will learn…that the bush ballad, bush song or bush poem is a style of poetry and folk music that depicts the life, character and scenery of the Australian bush. They will study the works from the old masters such as Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson. The students will learn about some of Australia’s modern Australian poets such as Col Wilson. We will be reading and viewing…the works of various historic and modern bush balladeers. They will learn that Bush ballads usually have a simple rhyme structure. They can be funny or sad. The words used are colourful, colloquial and Australian. They tell stories of action and adventure about bushranging, droving, droughts, floods, life on the frontier, and relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Students will write…response to literature.
GRADE 5/6 CAMP 2024
Next year our Grade 5 and 6 students will have an opportunity to visit Rose’s Gap Recreation Centre Camp. We have a tentative booking for October 28th – 30th. There are limited places. More information regarding pricing and deposits will come out soon.
www.rosesgap.com.au
Grade 1 LIVING THINGS INCURSION
This term the Grade 1s have been learning about living things and how they adapt to changes in their environment. On Thursday 2nd November we had Black Snake Productions visit for an incursion. The students were excited (and some slightly terrified) to meet a range of animals including a Golden huntsman spider, Freddo the frog, Pinecone the lizard, Lara the python, Snappy the crocodile, Luna the bettong and Squirtle the turtle. A great day was had by everyone!
GRADE 6 NATURAL DISASTERS EXPO
Last Wednesday our Grade 6 students held their Science Fair. Each student investigated one natural disaster and presented a 3D model and an explanation text. Students were also able to verbally describe their chosen natural disaster (causes, destruction, people affected, locations, human responses, how to prepare, warning systems etc). All of the grades in the school visited the Grade 6 classrooms for this event and the students taught the younger students about natural disasters. We were extremely proud of our students.
Ms Richards, Mr Misiano, Mrs Teven, Mr Bykersma, Ms Katie, Mr Joel and Ms Manolis.
Grade 5 Melbourne City Excursion
Last Wednesday the 8th of November the Grade 5 students visited Melbourne City. Students have been learning about how Victoria was colonised and influential Australians. Students visited famous landmarks including Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, Treasury Gardens, Parliament House, Eureka Skydeck and Polly Woodside. Some students even had their very first tram ride. It was a great day. The sun was shining and the students were smiling.
Prep Orientation
The 2nd session for Prep parents and Prep students beginning in 2024 is happening soon!
Session 2:
Friday 1st December
9.15am-10.45am
Book Club
Book Club Issue 8 orders are due in by Thursday 30th of November.
You can order using the LOOP ordering system. No PAYMENTS to school. Online ordering only.
PE NEWS
Gr 3/4 T-20 Cricket Gala Day
Well done to our Grade 3/4 students who played in the T-20 Cricket Gala Day. Students trained at lunchtimes in preparation for the day, with the help of our Grade 5/6 coaches Jack Costigan and Jett Baker. Boys finished the day winning the grand final with the girls finishing in third place. Well done to all the students.
Good luck to the Grade 3 and 4 Soccer team who will participate in their Gala Day this week on Thursday 16th November at Arnold’s Creek.
Grade 3 Downball Clinics
This week, some of our grade 3 students participated in a Downball clinic provided by School Sports Victoria (SSV). Students learnt the rules of downball and played a tournament amongst their classmates.