EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS
Tuesday November 19th 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
ILLNESS: We continue to have many staff and student illnesses this term. If your child is unwell please do not send them to school. We are doing our best to cover staff absences but it is proving to be quite a challenge on some days.
WHOLE SCHOOL BREAKFAST: On Tuesday the 17th of December we will be having our annual whole school breakfast. This is in place of grade parties. Staff will cook breakfast for students, including sausages, pancakes, fruit, juice, cereal and toast. A note will be sent shortly outlining the cost etc.
UNIFORMS: It is still an expectation that students are in full school uniform every day. Many students are choosing to wear coloured bucket hats which are not part of our school uniform. We are an accredited Sun-Smart school so broad brimmed hats need to be worn.
FOOD DONATIONS: Thanks to the many families who have donated food to help our MSPS families in need over the Xmas break. People are being so generous, we really do appreciate your support. There is a wheelie bin in the foyer of the front office to place food items in if others want to donate food.
GRADUATION: On Monday the 9th of December our grade 6 students will be able to attend our Graduation Ceremony at Melton Entertainment Park. There will be the formal part of the ceremony, students receiving their graduation package, awards and then parents will leave. The students will then have dinner and disco. It is always a special night for the students.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS
| NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | ||
| PC | Vova | For trying new problem-solving strategies in Maths. | 4D | Muhammed | For his positive and enthusiastic approach to maths. Well done! |
| PE | Evie Amelia | For working hard to improve the formation of her letters in writing. For great work creating her own patterns in Maths. | 4E | Abdullah | His excellent efforts to make the most of all his learning. |
| 1C | Malaki | For the amazing stories he created in writing. | 4F | Gurharsh | For following instructions and trying his best in all areas of learning. |
| 1D | Mason | For following instructions and trying his best in all areas of learning. | 5D | Sera | For her research and presentation on limericks. |
| 2C | Lara Austin | For writing a detailed and interesting recount on the Grade 2’s camping experience. For showing great understanding of the life cycle of a frog. | 5E | Aalya Japleen | For her wonderful research into Anh Do, his life and his values. For consistently completing homework tasks to a high standard. |
| 2D | Ashtan Marla | For his excellent effort during our visualising lesson in reading. For her positive attitude and participation during the grade 6 Science Expo. | 6A | 6A students | For their outstanding projects, and respectful presenting to other grades. Commendable effort! |
| 3B | Korbyn Anaya | For using a growth mindset when practising his handwriting skills. For completing an excellent poster about the parts of a plant. | 6B | Dontay and Lachlan 6B Students | For using their knowledge of business plans to create one of their own during open cycle writing. For time and effort that has gone towards their amazing natural disaster projects! |
| 3C | Abdul Awad | For his detailed information pieces in writing. For trying his best when he finds a task challenging. | 6D | Guni | For the time and effort they put into creating their natural disaster poster and 3D project. |
| 3D | Nathan Fatima | For always bringing his best effort to class and for his wonderful writing this week. For always bringing a positive energy to class and trying her best. She can always be seen trying her best and supporting others in class. | 6E | Samrah | For always being motivated to complete her activities. |
| 3E | Katinia | Her excellent efforts to use her learning time effectively to complete learning tasks. | STEAM | Aubrey 4C | For always being respectful and putting 100% effort into her work. |
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 | Audrey 1D Jelyna 1D Piper 1D Indi 1D Lila 1D Mason 1D Declan 1D Isabelle 1D | Zayan 5E Aliyah 5E Malakai 5E Ameeah 5E Jacks 5E Dana 5E Jeremiah 5E Price 5E | ||
| 25 SWPBS | Ahmed 1D Harrison 1D Jasmin 2E | Lanah 4D | Ben 5E Aalya 5E Eknoor 5E Hemant 5E Madison 5E Angel 5E Gurshan 5E | |
| 50 SWPBS | Shail PC | Ricky 2E Pranav 2E Austin 2E | Muhammed 4D Riynasser 4F Logan 4F Jebin 3E | Yusuf 5E Gurkaran 5E Wyatt 5E Preetika 5E Angel 5E |
| 75 SWPBS | Yusuf 2E Gabriella 2E | Emir 4D | Gurnoor 5E Angela 5E Japleen 5E |
Transition
Last week MSPS ran a high school transition session for the entire grade 6 cohort. Students were grouped by the high school they will be attending in 2025, and undertook beneficial activities to support them in transitioning to high school. Those going to Staughton College were presented with material from year nine student leaders and we thank Staughton for giving us this great opportunity.
A reminder; grade 6 into year 7 Orientation day.
Statewide Orientation Day; Staughton College, Kurunjang High School, Melton Secondary College, Bacchus Marsh College… Tuesday Dec 10th
Melton Christian College Brookfield campus… Monday Dec 9th
St Francis Catholic College, Cobblebank campus…Tuesday Dec 3rd
St Francis Catholic College, Melton campus…Tuesday Dec 3rd
Heathdale Christian College… Wednesday Nov 27th
MSPS FOOD/TOILETRIES DRIVE
12th November – 1st December
Please place all donated items in the wheelie bin in the front office foyer.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Regional volleyball team on their awesome efforts, WELL DONE!!!