EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS
Thursday March 28th 2024
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.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Everyone has the right to be SAFE
Everyone has the right to be RESPECTED
Everyone has the right to LEARN
END OF TERM: I hope all students, families and staff have a happy and safe holiday. Even though it was only a 9 week term there has been so much happening including NAPLAN, sporting events, incursions, open Respectful Relationships morning and celebrating Harmony Week.
TERM 2: Students in both grades 3 and 4 have been given the opportunity to participate in a swimming program which is fully funded by the Department of Education. Other grades will be doing a water safety program at school later in the year.
EAT UP: We would like to thank Eat Up for supporting our school with lunches for students needing food support.
CRAZY HAT PARADE: This morning we had our Crazy Hat Parade. It was so great to see so many families come and join in the fun. I was so proud of our grade 5 students who hosted the parade. They entertained us with their jokes and enthusiastically introduced all the grades. Students and staff wore some very creative hats.
WELLBEING TEAM: At Melton South Primary School we have an amazing wellbeing team. Tonya, Tina, Susan-Lee, Maraid, Megan, Sue, Nicole and Lisa are always here to support students, families and staff in times of need. We are so lucky to have such a team that is so committed to the health and wellbeing of all members of our school community.
Marilyn Costigan
Principal
STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS
| NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | ||
| PC | Mason | For showing respect and kindness to all his peers. | 4B | Alysha | Working hard to settle into classroom routines this term, well done! |
| 1C | Jaxson | For working so hard to write sentences with finger spaces and words. Well done! | 6A | Ekamjot | For using personal examples in her persuasive writing to convince readers of her opinion. |
| 2E | Ricky | For showing a growth mindset and tries to do his best in all his tasks. | 6A | Haiyan | For identifying and sharing her own character strengths during our open morning. |
| PArts | Tyler 4C | Excellent recognition of listening to notes with recorders in Performing Arts. | 6B | Chezare | For his hard work and commitment with his cross country efforts. |
| PArts | Jade 4C | Excellent recognition of listening to notes with recorders in Performing Arts. | 6D | Guni | For hard work and dedication to trying new things, you have shown that you are willing to work hard towards goals set in class. |
| STEAM | Nigel 5C | For his creativity and dedication to completing his automata. | 6D | Cherry | For demonstrating a positive mindset and taking a new school environment in stride. |
| LOTE | Ashvik 6C | For being honest, kind and extra caring in French. | 6E | Layla | For your dedication and hard work this term have truly shone through, especially in your persuasive writing. Your ability to craft compelling arguments and articulate your thoughts effectively has not only impressed me but also inspired your peers. |
| 6F | Samrah | For exemplifying kindness through both words and actions when interacting with classmates and teachers. | 6F | Ghazala | For demonstrating respect towards others and exhibiting thoughtfulness. |
SWPBS BADGE EARNERS
Each day, MSPS students work their way up the SWPBS 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 acknowledgment chart. When a student reaches a significant milestone of Outstanding days, they earn a badge.
| Name, Grade Prep | Name, Grade 1&2 | Name, Grade (3&4) | Name, Grade (5&6) | |
| 10 SWPBS | Ishaan PE Maera PE Jaanvi PE Sahibjot PE Joshua PE Sidak PC | Sara 1C Deandre 1C Feza 2E Gabriella 2E Ashar 2E Tiarna 2E Arianna 2E | Samrah 6F Alyssah 6F Max 6F Zahlee 6F Emerald 6F Isabella 6F | |
| 25 SWPBS | Emma 6F Nandar 6F |
Peer Leaders
In order to achieve a peer leader badge, the grade 6 students must complete a minimum of 35 days of home reading and at least 3 of the following requirements.
| 5 weeks worth of homework tasks (total of 10 tasks). | Full school uniform according to the MSPS school policy. | Student of the Week award. | Consistently following the school values in the classroom. | Consistently following the school values in the yard. | 95% or above attendance. | Negotiated with the teacher. |
Congratulations to the following grade 6 students who have been working hard and have achieved their Peer Leadership badge this week.
6A – Cainen, Kayleigh, Indie, Jannah
6D – Guni, Lucas, Francis
6E – Jaskaran Renata Victoria
R&R
As part of our Respectful Relationships Open morning, grade Prep discussed the use of the Wheel of Choice to help us solve a problem. Here is a display of some of our work.
Learning intentions Students identify the effects for others when people make decisions that are not fair or kind.
• Students reflect on how they make decisions and what the effects are for other students
School colour fun
Our very first school colour fun run will be taking place next term during Education Week. A tentative date of Thursday May 16th has been selected. Each child participating will need to provide a plain white coloured t-shirt. Students will be given a headband and pair of sunglasses from the organising company. Students will be able to fundraise for the school. More information will come out early next term.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is $150.
HOW TO APPLY
New applicants should contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or print of the one attached to this newsletter.
If you applied for CSEF at your child’s school last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.
You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:
- new student enrolments; your child has started or changed schools this year.
- changed family circumstances; such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing this year.
Check with the school office if you are unsure.
Applications close on 26 June 2024 – NO FURTHER APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED after this date.