EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS
Wednesday October 30th 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
ROSES GAP CAMP: What a busy Monday morning, sending over 220 students off to the Roses Gap camp. There were some very excited students. Again thanks to Sarah Rodgers, Peter Fitzpatrick, Rachel Costigan and Kiah Brown for spending many hours of their own time preparing for this camp. The students not attending camp in grades 3 – 6 will be having some camping experiences at school.
Yesterday I went to Roses Gap to see our students. The students were having so much fun doing their different activities. Some of the rotations were hut building, archery, rope courses, rock climbing and bushwalking. Students had the opportunity to build a raft, working in teams. Students in grades 3 and 4 did different activities to the grade 5 and 6 students.
I will be updating parents on COMPASS on expected arrival time back at school today. Please do not phone the office to ask what time they will be arriving back at school.
2025 GRADE 6 Polo Shirts and Jackets: Students in grade 5 had the opportunity to design the polo shirts and jackets. Parents are invited to come to reception with their child/children and try the sample sizes. In order to receive them in the first few weeks of term 1, 2025, orders must be placed by Wednesday 6th November 2024. A deposit of $10 per item is required.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS
| NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | ||
| PC | Addison | For working very hard to achieve her writing goal of writing the initial sounds of words. | 3E | Peyton | Outstanding effort in her learning tasks. |
| PE | Ebony-Rose Andrew | Working hard to improve her writing skills Writing a fantastic opinion piece about Trevor the dog. | 4B | Jesse | For working hard in writing by always ensuring his work is neat and organised. |
| 1C | Malaki | His amazing poster and information about the ocean. | 4C | Kruz | For consistently demonstrating our school values each and every day. |
| 1F | Hunter Elijah | For putting effort into his learning. For making good choices. | 4E | Stefan | For his positive outlook to learning and working with others. |
| 2C | Muhammad T Indi | For always continuously bringing in and completing his home reader. For using a variety of strategies to problem solve the LED problem in Maths. | 4F | Patrick | For showing a great effort in his persuasive writing on the Gouldian Finch. |
| 2D | Arianna Summer | For consistently showing the values of our school in all areas of her schooling including specialist classes. For using her problem-solving skills very well during our maths graphing lesson. | 6B | Richard | For being a positive role model and playing basketball with younger students during his lunch time. |
| 3D | Rejoice Zion | For working really hard on her explanation narrative writing and for always being kind to everyone she meets! For being a positive role model and working hard in class. Zion is always kind, respectful, and welcoming to everyone. |
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) | |
| 25 SWPBS | Diaz PC | Peyton 3E | ||
| 50 SWPBS | Dhrithee 4F Kelly 3E Dante 3E |
MSPS Continued Support for eSafety Initiatives
As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe digital environment for our students, we are pleased to announce ongoing collaboration with the eSafety Commission. This partnership enables us to provide resources and training sessions aimed at fostering responsible online behaviour and digital resilience among our students. Through workshops and informative materials, we are equipping both students and parents with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape safely. Together, we are nurturing a culture of awareness and respect, ensuring that our school community remains a safe space for everyone.
To find out more go to https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents
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