EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS
Tuesday May 14th 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
EXCITING WEEK: Today we had our dress up day and open morning for parents and carers to watch STEAM lessons in the classroom. Thanks to our STEAM teachers, Kirsty Bramall and Adele Mowat for organising the activities for today. On Thursday we have our first ever colour fun run, both students and staff are very excited about this event. Thanks to Stephanie Millan for organising this event.
SOCIAL MEDIA: We have had incidents this week in the grade 6 area with students making inappropriate comments etc. on Tik Tok about other students. This causes a lot of stress and anxiety for those students at school. Please support us by monitoring what your children are posting on these sites.
SCHOOL UPGRADE DELIVERY: I received this information from Tom Kirkland, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian School Building Authority last week:
As you know, in the 2023–24 budget, funding was allocated through the School Upgrade Delivery Fund to begin planning for a future upgrade at your school. Modernising Victorian schools, and building new ones, is a key priority for the government. This is why they have recognised the need at your school and supported you through the planning process.
While funding has not been allocated for your project to progress to construction at this time, the VSBA will continue to work with your school to advance your planning project to the Tender Documentation phase, if it has not reached that point already.
This means that your project will be fully designed and documented, ready to go to market as soon as funding is confirmed.
GROUND WORKS: I am sure you will have seen the areas near the gym where Garry Vella, our Facilities Officer has put down synthetic turf. Every playtime and lunchtime students are there. Before this it was either a dust bowl or mud. Thanks Garry.
PHOTOS: We received very positive feedback from the photo company about the organisation over the two days. Well done Sharleen Honey and Adele Mowat.
MOTHERS DAY STALL: Our Mothers Day stall was a huge success thanks to Wanda McDonald for organising all of the gifts and her team of volunteers who helped her over the two days.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS
| NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | ||
| PA | Bobby Lucas D | For doing his best in demonstrating whole body listening during class time. For doing his best in demonstrating whole body listening during class time. | 3B | Alex | For his enthusiasm in playing a new maths game. |
| PB | Tristan Mosiah | For using outstanding mathematical strategies in all Numeracy lessons. His persistence in all areas of work. | 4D | Lanah | For showing curiosity and asking questions to learn more about our investigation of the First Fleet. |
| PC | Antley | For trying his best to demonstrate the school values. | 4E | Madiha | Her excellent home reading and changing her readers every day! |
| PD | Abdurrauf Violet | For working hard following school routines. For doing her best in demonstrating whole body listening during class time. | 4F | Skylablu | For always displaying a growth mindset when faced with challenges in her learning. |
| PE | William Oscar | For fantastic work making words from the sounds he hears. For always having a positive attitude towards learning. | 5A | Jayden T | For creating a wonderful Peru landscape. |
| PF | Ray Vihen | For working hard on his reading goal by using the pictures to tell a story. For settling well into our new morning routine with reading. | 5D | Isabel | For encouraging her classmates and having a growth mindset towards her work. |
| 1B | Freya | For always trying her best during learning time. | 5E | Japleen Wyatt | For her wonderful Google Slides presentation on Italy. For his well presented informative poster on Scotland. |
| 1C | Kailee | For her narrative about Samy the dog. | 6A | Mia Jai | Having a good attempt at naming missing fractions on a number line. Always being a respectful, polite student during class. |
| 1D | Avinoor | For being respectful and showing MSPS values. | 6B | Lebron | For actively seeking challenges in maths and sharing his knowledge with his peers. |
| 1E | Daniel | For making good choices at school. | 6D | Lucas Amora | For hard work in class and demonstrating amazing work ethic. For seeking challenges in the classroom and doing her best. |
| 2C | Tobias Saad | For working really hard on knowing most of his high frequency word levels. Well done! For writing a great information text about what a car is, how it runs and the purpose of a car. | 6E | Levi | For always being a polite and respectful student in class. |
| 2E | Tekaai | For writing a well written informative text on cars. | 6F | Owen Emerald | For demonstrating responsibility and dedication as a classroom monitor. For actively seeking opportunities to assist and willingly taking on responsibilities in the classroom. |
| 3A | Kayan Ashreen | For always showing kindness and respect to his classmates, helping others without needing to be asked. For trying her best at all learning tasks and asking for help when she needs it. |
COLOUR FUN RUN
Checklist for families;
Logon to www.australian fundraising.com.au. and make a profile
Sign the permission note on Compass
Make sure you have a white t shirt to wear
Students who do not want to be covered in coloured powder, will need to wear a coloured t-shirt or their school t-shirt.
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 | Prep B Leo Prep C Daksh & Diaz Prep F Ayaan, Fateh | Ritika 2E | Lachlan 6F Ben 5E Aalya 5E Gurkaran 5E Angel 5E | |
| 25 SWPBS | Prep B Qasim Liam Opeta Matej Korra Ethan Leo Caleb Tristan Bentley Amelia Hiva Prep F Braxton | Savannah (3D) Riley (3D) Avni (3D) Angel (3D) | Areeb (3A) Jazmin (3A) Conor (3A) Nasha (3A) Ashreen (3A) Safreen (3A) Sahib (3A) Riziki (3A) Akesa (3D) Jai (3D) Moo Nay (3D) Rejoice (3D) | Persephone 6F Yusuf 5E |
Grade 5 Peruvian Landscape Dioramas
Over the last four weeks our Grade 5 students have been investigating Australia and the world around them. They have been researching various countries around the world, Peru being one of them. Last week they were tasked with creating a 3D Peruvian landscape of their choice, using their new found knowledge of the diverse landscapes in the area.
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.
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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.