Newsletter 20th December 2024

EVERY   SCHOOL   DAY  COUNTS 
Friday 20th December 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.

Thursday 30th January                             Grade 1-6 students return to school for Term 1

                                                                        Prep students return 9.15am – 3.00pm

                                                                        Prep Parents Morning Tea 9.20am – 10.00am

Friday 31st January                                   Prep Students 9.15am – 3.00pm

Wednesday 5th February                        No school for Prep students – Interviews

Wednesday 12th February                     No school for Prep students – Interviews

Wednesday 19th February                     No school for Prep students – Interviews

Wednesday 26th February                     No school for Prep students- Interviews

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

 Everyone has the right to be SAFE
Everyone has the right to be RESPECTED
Everyone has the right to LEARN

END OF TERM:
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday break.
It has been a very busy year with so many activities, camps, excursions, sporting events, Fathering Project, NAPLAN, swimming program, celebrations including NAIDOC WEEK, Harmony Day and many more.
We have a fantastic, dedicated staff at Melton South Primary and I want to thank them for their ongoing commitment to our students. Also thank you to the parents who have worked in partnership with us throughout the year.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS 

 NAMEREASON FOR AWARD NAMEREASON FOR AWARD
PAStephenFor showing a growth mindset during learning time.3DZionFor being a fantastic listener and always helping others.
PCDiazFor always showing enthusiasm for learning.3EJacksonFor being a helpful and welcoming  friend to our new student.
2DJacob James     Alexander  For being a polite and well -behaved student and settling in well to MSPS . For being a positive role model in 2D, demonstrating the values of our school.  6AGrade 6ACongratulations on graduating and the completion of your primary years. Job well done!
3ALilly M, Riziki, Yvonne (Week 10) Sahib (Week 11)  For being outstanding in helping during the classroom move For being a class leader, supportive friend, and super helpful in every way.6BAswhini PaigeFor continuously putting effort into every piece of work regardless of the concepts.
3BLincolnFor settling so well into our classroom at MSPS!  6DGuni      For her dedication to their schooling and continued improvement.  
3CUmaiza   Darren   Joyce   TahliaFor putting in her best effort to work more independently. For demonstrating resilience when overcoming various challenges. For actively contributing to classroom discussions. For consistently showing a positive attitude toward her learning.  6EIanFor continuing to achieve a high standard in Math problem solving skills work.  
STEAMLila 1DFor always showing respect and helping out other students.   
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)
75 SWPBS  Rhyko A 3A
Zen A 3A
London C 3A
Isaac D 3A
Nasha H 3A
Lilly M 3A
Fateh 3A
 
100 SWPBS  Areeb A 3A
Tegvir M 3A
Kayan 3A
Riziki W 3A
 

SCHOOL SAVING BONUS

Please check your inbox and spam folders for an email from the Education Department. ​

The email contains a unique code for the $400 bonus and access to the School Saving Bonus Online system.

Parents that have not received their code, please call

1800 338 663 or email school.saving.bonus@education.vic.gov.au

Please do not call the school as this is a Victorian Government initiative processed through the Victorian Education Department.

CAMPS SPORTS and EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

The 2025 CSEF application form will be available at the start Term 1 next year.

School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors. Excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works while sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership.  All are a part of a healthy curriculum.

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.                 

STEAM Review Term 4

What a wonderful term of learning we have had!
All students worked on their coding and robotic skills, using directional coding with arrows in the early years and block coding from Year 2 and up.

Preps and Year 1s used arrows to direct the BlueBot robots around maps

Year 2s used directions and then block coding to control Edison robots

Year 3s used iPads to drive Spheros in a Chariot Challenge

Year 4s used iPads to drive Spheros up and over a bridge they designed and built

Year 5s learnt how to code Ozobots around a map of Melton

Year 6s experimented with Lego robotics and also designed a mini golf course for a Sphero Golf Challenge

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