Newsletter 23rd July 2024

EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS
Tuesday July 23rd 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.

Grade 3-6 Camp
Dear parents and carers,
A reminder that all camp payments need to be finalised by the end of this term. You can make payment in full on your child’s compass profile, or smaller, more frequent payments through the office.
More information about the camp can be found at www.rosesgap.com.au

STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS

 NAMEREASON FOR AWARD NAMEREASON FOR AWARD
PALeylani JamesFor having a go at writing words using initial sounds. For showing a growth mindset in writing.3EHenry


Ella-Rose
For taking responsibility and for consistently making good choices in and outside the classroom
For making amazing effort and progress with her reading and writing goals.
PBQasim  For writing the sounds he hears during writing lessons.  4ARobert


Alondra
For implementing feedback to improve the presentation of his writing.

For constantly working to the best of her ability across all subject areas.
PCBlessing  For always completing her work to the best of her ability.4DYsabella       KaiFor her enthusiasm towards her open cycle writing piece on dancing.

For his valuable thoughts and ideas when actively participating in his reading group.
PEWilliam  For putting in super efforts to learn his take home spelling wordlists.4EManveer  His excellent contributions about study of the government.
1BFelicityFor always working hard on her writing and reading.5AZaima  For becoming a fabulous new member of 5A!
1CHitharth  For his awesome work at spelling during our phonics lesson.5BAiyana  For making a positive start to life at her new school.
1EUriah  For making good progress correctly pronouncing words beginning with sl and bl.5DDelara  For her positive and enthusiastic attitude and showing great sportsmanship.
1FAbdi  For always working hard in class and trying his best.5BGurnoor  For always striving to do his best and showing respect to others.  
2BMila  For trying really hard to increase her writing stamina. Great job Mila!!  6AOnge   YusufFor continuing his nightly reading throughout the weekend. For his respectful interactions with his peers.
2CMarley       SerenityFor telling different times to o’clock, quarter past, half past and quarter to times. For using prior knowledge about water and informing us of new knowledge she has learnt to synthesise during our reading lessons.6BZahlee   IsabellaFor determination and persistence towards learning the grid method when multiplying numbers.  
2DAshtan     MarlaFor being a studious and positive role model during our Water Cycle Investigation Tasks. For her excellent efforts during our maths tasks on fractions.6DJasper  For always completing his work and working hard on his open cycle writing.  
2ERitika  For showing great understanding of adding different values of money.  6EMatilda  For showing a fantastic understanding of her angles work in math and showing a growth mindset to make the small changes needed to complete her work.
3AIsaac GraysonFor his focus and perseverance in the Arrays City task. For his growth mindset attitude towards making good choices during learning time.LOTEWania 4C  For being a good listener and completing all her activities in class.

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 PrepName, Grade 1&2Name, Grade (3&4)Name, Grade (5&6)
10 SWPBS  Ysabella 4D
Wyatt 4D
 Ameeah 5E
Dana 5E
Zayan 5E
25 SWPBS Feza 2E
Dolvin 2E
Asher f 2E
Angelie 2E
Ricky 2E
Charlie 2E
Lara 2E
Treyson 2E
Hunter 4D
Eva 4D
Harry 4F
Dhrithee 4F
Rocket 6A
50 SWPBS   Gurnoor 5E
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Book Club
Book Club Issue 5 orders are due by Friday 2nd of August.
You can order using the LOOP ordering system.
NO PAYMENTS to school. Online ordering only.

Afterschool Sports Term 3
During Term 3 Melton South Primary school will be offering our Afterschool Sports Program again. The program will commence in week 4 of the term with Rugby League being offered on the Monday 5th of August and Tennis on the Thursday the 8th of August.
The program will run over a 6 week period finishing on Thursday the 12th of September of Week 9.
Location: Students are to meet Mr Demarchi or Mr Smakman outside of the MSPS gym.
What time: Each session will run for 1 hour from 3:30pm – 4:30pm.
When: The program will run on the Monday and Thursday of weeks 4 – 9 of term 3.
Cost: $0
If you would like your child to participate in the afterschool sports program, students will need to collect a consent form from Mr Demarchi or Mr Smakman in the PE office. These will be available from the end of week 1 and need to be returned to the front office by Friday the 2nd of August for your child to be part of the program.

PREP 2025 ENROLMENTS CLOSE FRIDAY 26TH July 2024

How to enrol:

1.           Use Find my School to locate your designated neighbourhood school (referred to as your local school) and other nearby government schools.

2.           100-point residential address check

Any combination of the following documents is acceptable, as long as they add up to at least 100 points. (Sibling/ claim – documents not required).

Documents must show the full name of the child’s parent/carer and address.

Document showing the full name of the child’s parent/carer and addressPoints
1. One of the following: 1.1. Council rates notice OR 1.2. Lease agreement through a registered real estate agent or rental board bond receipt OR 1.3. Exchanged contract of sale  40
2. Any of the following 2.1. Centrelink payment statement showing home address. 2.2. Electoral roll statement  20 each
3. Any of the following documents 3.1. Electricity or gas bill showing the service address* 3.2. Water bill showing the service address* 3.3. Telephone or internet bill showing the service address* 3.4. Driver’s licence or government issued ID showing current home address* 3.5. Home building or home contents insurance showing the service address. 3.6. Motor vehicle registration or compulsory third-party insurance policy showing home address  15 each

3.           Provide a copy of birth and up to date immunisation certificate to school.

4.           Complete pre-enrolment application form.

5.           Return to the office completed pre-enrolment form and all supporting documents.

Parents/Guardians will then receive Student Enrolment forms.

6.           Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 26 July 2024.

7.           You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 29 July and Friday 9 August 2024.

If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 23 August 2024.

8.           Take part in information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2024.

9.           Term 4 – Enrolment pack including booklist, school fees and uniform information sent out.

Please advise the school of any changes to contact details.

10.        Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 29 January 2025. (TBC)

Email: enrolments@meltonsthps.vic.edu.au
Phone: 9743 2922