EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS
Tuesday May 7th 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 connectionR 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
SOCIAL MEDIA: It would be appreciated if parents contacted the school if they have concerns prior to posting on social media. We all want what is best for the students, a positive partnership between school and home would assist this.
MEETINGS WITH TEACHERS: If you need to talk to your child’s teacher, please make an appointment time that is convenient for both of you. Conversations before school in front of other students is not appropriate.
COLOUR FUN RUN: We are getting very excited as our first ever Colour Fun Run draws closer. The students are working hard to get sponsors for the day. Some of the money raised will go towards new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) resources. STEAM is a specialist subject across all grades.
SCHOOL PHOTOS: School photos will be taken on Thursday and Friday. Please ensure your child/ren are at school on time as there will be no opportunity to retake class photos if they are late. Grade 4 photos will take place before they have their swimming lessons.
GYM CAR PARK: I have been advised that some students are riding bikes and playing games in the car park near the gym before school. One child was nearly hit by a car. Please discuss this with your children as a car park is not a play space.
COLOUR FUN RUN: There has been some confusion over whether parents can attend the FUN RUN. All students will be participating, so with inflatables and 930 students on our oval there will not be room for parents as well. Children’s safety is very important to us.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS
| NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | ||
| PC | Kaashvika Hania | For her positive return to the school. For correctly forming the letters in her name independently. | 4B | Alexis | Being a kind, caring and honest member of 4B! Well done, Alexis. |
| PD | Phoenix Jessica | For using a growth mindset when putting finger spaces between her words. For attempting to use initial sounds when labelling her pictures in writing. | 4D | Avitaj | For identifying causes & effects related to our Investigation of the First Fleet. |
| PE | Maera | For trying hard with her letter formation in handwriting. | 4F | James H | For showing outstanding effort during the grade 4 swimming program. |
| PF | Steven | For always being a kind and respectful friend. | 5A | Priya | For her exceptional information text about Peru. |
| 1B | Uzair | For always trying his best during learning time in class. | 5B | Noah | For working hard on his reading goals and seeing reward for his efforts. |
| 1C | Malaki | For the fantastic orientation he wrote for his narrative. | 5C | Tamara Jack | For her continual enthusiasm investigating geographical information. For continually demonstrating our school values and being a champion in the classroom. |
| 1D | Jelyna Piper | For adding details in writing narrative. For always being kind and respectful to her peers. | 5D | TJ | For his effort in publishing his informative text on Peru. |
| 1E | Tia-Rose | Showing kindness to others. | 5E | Benjamin Gurnoor | For his wonderful research on Peru. For his impressive and informative poster on India. |
| 2A | Adel Logan | For always acting in a safe way in the classroom and in the yard. For his incredible effort in creating multiple transport projects. | 6A | Kayleigh Olivia | For clearly explaining how two types of governments are different and similar. For her positive start at Melton South. Well done Olivia. |
| 2B | Divij | For always trying his best in everything he does within the classroom. Such a super star! | 6D | Cianna Francis | For excellent work improving their home reading and homework. For always having a positive attitude towards learning. |
| 2E | Arianna | For great work on area in Maths. | 6E | Thyrone | For a positive attitude and following the MSPS code of conduct and showing how responsible and respectful you are! Keep it up, I’m proud of you! |
| 3B | June | Sharing her strategies and thinking with the class during Maths. | STEAM | Braxton PF | For always putting 100% effort into his STEAM work. |
| 3C | Kaleb | For having a positive attitude and contributing to class morale. 3C loves your fantastic sense of humour! | LOTE | Ruby 5A | For her amazing effort and helping out in the French room. |
| 3D | Callum | Being interested in our learning by reading the Learning Intention to the class confidently. | P.A. | Dominik Cooper Ayaan Abdullah Prep F | Exceptional playing of his recorder composition. For taking on every Performing Arts task with a cheerful, “can-do” attitude! |
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 acknowledgement 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 | Tonga 1C Harata 1C Nabil 2E Charlie 2E Treyson 2E Elphina 2E | James A 4F Emmie 4F Isla 4F Harry 4F Mikaelson 4F | Madison 5E Onge 6F Noah 6F Justyce 6D Cianna 6D Imogen 6D Sauno 6D Ruby 6D Fidel 6D Zavier 6D Zane 6D Mason 6D Tyler 6D Elli 6D Masson 6A | |
| 25 SWPBS | Kailee 1C Kirate 2E | Aila 4D Emir 4D Detroit 4F Tyler G 4F | Gurnoor 5E Natalie 6F Krish 6F Ghazala 6F Mason 6D |
Grade 3 – 6 Camp
Dear parents and carers,
The students in Grades 3-6 have an opportunity to attend a two night, three day camp at Roses Gap Recreation Centre from October 28-30 2024. The grade 3/4 students will be undertaking different activities to the students in Grades 5/6, and will also have separate accommodation. If you wish for your child to attend the camp, a $100 deposit is required by Friday 17th May 2024. The total cost of the camp is $394. More information about the camp can be found at www.rosesgap.com.au More information regarding the camp will be sent home when we have final numbers. CSEF funds are available for eligible families.
Peer leader badge
In order to achieve a peer leader badge, the grade 6 students must complete a minimum of 35 days of home reading and fulfil at least 3 of the following requirements, set out in the table below.
| 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 school 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:
6E: Levi Thirtha Kaylee
SPORTS NEWS
DIstrict Cross Country was run and done last Thursday at Masons Lane and our Fabulous team was wonderful. The team was so supportive of each other no matter who it was everyone got up and cheered each other on, it was so cool to watch. A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS has to go to our 3 students Owen, Jannah and Levi for progressing onto Division level against some very top runners. GOOD LUCK TEAM AND ALL THE BEST.
COLOURFUNRUN
Checklist for families; Logon to www.australian fundraising.com.au. and make a profile Sign the permission note on CompassMake sure you have a white t shirt to wear, a small number of tee shirts will be sold each morning in the quadrangle for $3 Students who do not want to be covered in coloured powder, will need to wear a coloured t-shirt or their school t-shirt.
Grade 5 Community Group update
Last week our Grade 5 Community Group made bath salts out of epsom salts, dead sea salts, eucalyptus oil, herbs and food dye.
They made up lots of little gift packs for Mothers’ Day and presented them to a women’s group at the Melton South Community Centre. The children each practised reading aloud and speaking to an audience. They felt very happy afterwards as they made the women feel very special!
Whilst the students were at the Centre they were pleased to see their herb pots in the community garden are still thriving and being used to feed the community.
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
Parents and carers are invited to attend a morning tea in the staffroom, as part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, raising money for the Cancer Council. Bring a plate to share and a small donation. This is a great opportunity to meet other families from the Melton South community.
Morning tea will take place on Thursday May 23rd. Please confirm your visit by Wednesday May 22nd by emailing melton.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au.
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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.
Bulletin board
Most Fridays we have a bread delivery and distribute free bread in the quadrangle once gates are open in the afternoon.
Two items per family, due to the amount delivered varying week to week.
These items can be close to use by date, due to the allocated day of delivery.