Post on 10-Jun-2020
KEY DATES
AUGUST Fri 30 Father’s Day Breakfast 7.30am
Fri 30 Father’s Day Stall
SEPTEMBER
Thu 12 Melbourne Zoo Prep Excursion
Mon 16 School Production
Tue 17 School Production
Fri 20 Footy Colours and Pie Day
Fri 20 Last day of Term - 2.30pm finish
OCTOBER Wed 9 Step into Prep
Wed 16 Puberty Ed G 5&6’s
Wed 23 Puberty Ed G 5&6’s
Wed 23 Parent Info night re Puberty
Ed G5&6 parents - 6pm
Fri 25 Teacher Appreciation Day
Fri 25 Grade 2 Sleep Over
Wed 30 Puberty Ed G 5&6’s
Thu 31 Colour Fun Run
NOVEMBER Mon 4 Curriculum Day - (No students)
Tue 5 Melbourne Cup Day (No students)
Wed 6 Step into Prep 9.15 - 11am
Tue 19 House Sports
STEP INTO PREP
Oct: Wed 9 October 9.15-10am
Nov: Wed 6 November 9.15-11am
PARENT INFORMATION SESSION 2020 PREPS
Dec: Wed 4 December - 6.30 - 7.30pm
CURRICULUM DAYS
Term 4: Mon 4th November
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Nov Tue 5 Melbourne Cup Day
TIMETABLE
Commences 9.00am
Recess 11.00 - 11.30pm
Lunch 1.40 - 2.30pm
School Finishes 3.30pm
TERM DATES 2019
Term 3: 15 July - 20 September 2019
Term 4: 7 October - 20 December 2019
TERM DATES 2020 Term 1: 28 January - 27 March 2020
Term 2: 14 April - 26 June 2020
Term 3: 13 July - 18 September 2020
Term 4: 5 October - 18 December 2020
Thursday 29th August 2019 TERM 3 WEEK 7
From The Principal
2020 Parent Requests Parent requests for 2020 grade placements must be based on
educational grounds. Attached to this newsletter is the 2020
request form. The forms are due to the office by Monday Sep
9th. Due to the complexity of the grade selection process, no
late requests can be accepted. Parents will be advised of the
2020 classes in early December. Please note that the school
will put the needs of students first at all times and that whilst
we endeavour to meet all requests, on occasion, some
requests may not be possible.
NAPLAN The 2019 NAPLAN results are on their way and I would remind
all families of children who are receiving their results, to
consider the positives of your child’s achievements first and
foremost. NAPLAN is Australia’s only standardised testing, but
given it only happens every two years for each child from
Years 3 – 9, it is a snapshot in time. It has been well publicised
that this year’s online tests did not go according to plan, but
nevertheless, as a school, we use the individual results to see if
there are any gaps in student learning, to identify how our
classes are travelling and consider where we may need to
tweak our practice. In some cases, students do exceedingly
well, in others, they underperform on the day. That’s life. As
much as I’d prefer my Hawks to win every game, I know that
the reality is different. As a school, whilst our NAPLAN results
are traditionally strong, that is not what drives us. A far better
measure is built over time spent with your children, getting to
know them and understanding their strengths and
weaknesses. Yes, we triangulate the NAPLAN data with
teacher judgments and other assessments, so as a result, the
information you receive in reports if a far better indicator of
your child’s progress and their individual point of need. As I
have said many times before, we aim to achieve 18 months
growth in any calendar year, with a minimum of 12 months
growth. Whilst this is the aim, we also recognise that if we can
achieve the minimum every time, with a few years of the
loftier goal along the way, then every child leaves MPS ready
for secondary school with a strong academic and social
base. In the end, it is the collective efforts of parents, teachers
and the school as a whole that will get results. Having said
that, I look forward to the results, as I’m confident our students
will have put their best foot forward.
Gladeswood Drive, Mulgrave, 3170 p 9795 2477, f 9795 4884 , e mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au w www.mulgraveps.vic.edu.au
Principals Message Continued:
Construction Update If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again! We unfortunately had a delay due to needing a decision
on the access point to the new building site. Hopefully this will be resolved this week and construction
will commence next Monday. What we do know is that the sensory playground will commence
construction on Monday. We expect to have this playground up and running by early Term 4. The
area from the end of the prep building, Ms. Ly’s corner, through the NT area of our map and back to
the north east corner of Mr. Stokes’ room will be securely fenced off whilst construction is underway.
Unfortunately, given the proposed location for the new big playground, we will have to hold off on
construction until the summer months. We are seeking to locate the playground just south of the new
stadium, however to do this, we must wait until some services are run to the site from the south, directly
through the playground footprint. Both can operate exclusively of each other, but we need to allow
the builders time to turn off water to the school during the long break in order to cause the least
amount of disruption to students. Given this, Mr. Hattwell is instructing the playground provider to order
the equipment and we hope to arrange a date for installation early in the new year.
Happy Father’s Day To all the dads, have a great day on Sunday. I hope the kids bring you breakfast in bed, mow the
lawn, take out the bins and generally spoil you all day. Remember, our Father’s day breakfast is
tomorrow morning (Friday), so come along a little early to enjoy some breakfast and perhaps have a
chat with the other dads.
Charles Spicer
Principal
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
The (newly) annual Market Day is around the corner! The Year 5/6 students are very excited and proud to host the event, which is held to raise funds for their graduation. The Market Day will be held during school hours on Wednesday 4th September with students (and teachers) invited to attend Market Day during allocated session times in their year level groups. There will be a wide variety of games and activities for students to participate in, from throwing water balloons at Year 6 students, to digging in the sandpit to find prizes! Advertising and posters will be printed and collated outside the hall for students from Foundation – Year 6 to plan the Market Stalls they would like to attend on the day! Year 5/6 students will also be making visits to classrooms across the school to present the various goods, services and games available on the Market Day. As there is no money handling at the stalls, tokens will be used to redeem all available goods and services. Tokens will be able to be purchased before the Market Day, to allow for students to get straight into games and activities.
Tokens can be purchased in the Courtyard on the following dates and times: Monday 2
nd September: 8.45-9am and 3.30-3.45pm
Tuesday 3rd
September: 8.45-9am and 3.30-3.45pm
Wednesday 4th
September (day of): 8.45-9am
And during your student’s class allocated time!
Tokens are worth $1 each and there is no limit to the amount purchased e.g. If you purchased $10 worth of tokens you will receive 10 tokens. Prices range from $1 (1 token) to $5 (5 tokens) depending on the item, but many stalls are offering value for money packages as well!
All tokens purchased are considered a donation to the school and Year 5/6 community and therefore, all tokens that are left unused by your student will be non-refundable. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Year 6 Level Leader Steph Koble at ko-ble.stephanie.s@edumail.vic.gov.au
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Dear Parents,
First of all, Happy Father’s day to all our lovely fathers. I hope you will all have a
wonderful time with your loved one’s on Sunday the 1st of September.
Recently our National science week was full of fun which gave the children an
opportunity to explore environmental science, chemistry, biology and physics
through our awesome play based learning experiences.
Over the past week the children were working really hard on their Father’s day
craft to show their appreciation and love! Besides father’s day craft, the children
enjoyed making delicious Singapore style noodles and we also made a yummy
Mexican beans salad once again on the children’s request.
Apart from these interesting activities we played several team games such as:
Skittle soccer, Modified Dodge ball, Scare crow tiggy, and Octopus, Number
Soccer and Reaction games.
Holiday period is approaching very fast! This Holidays we have planned a full &
varied program of educational, fun and adventurous activities. Please book now
for a chance to win fanatic prizes. Our first prize is a trip to Gold Coast Theme park
valued at $6600 and also there is a chance to win other many exciting prizes, by
enrolling your child to the Super hero Spring holiday program, hope to see you
there!
Super Stars of the week is:
Ryan for making good choices. Well done Ryan keep up the good work!
Next week’s activities:
Monday: 2nd September Spring Painting
Tuesday: 3rd September Team game: Backyard games
Wednesday: 4th September Cooking: Apple Cinnamon cake
Thursday: 5th September Spring art: Daffodil flower
Friday: 6th September Recycle building
Kind Regards
Meena
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Class Name Reason
PK Ryan A For consistently working hard during production practise and singing
amazingly
PL Kiara P For working hard on typing up her animal report by herself when her
partner was away
PS Sienna B For creating a fantastic penguin habitat box.
PT Rafael A For working hard on his Animal Habitat Diorama.
1B Akshat T For working hard to improve his counting skills
1F Maddy B For giving 100% in all concert rehearsals
1T Hannah For always taking pride in her work and being a friendly and cheerful
member of our class.
2G Brooke A For her terrific effort during production practice
2L James M For consistently going out of his way to help his classmates.
2T Ayla O For consistently sharing her knowledge and showing kindness to others
3B Tesha S For actively participating in class discussion.
3C Ethan T For having a vast knowledge about cities, countries and continents.
3M Alira H For being a wonderful helper and always having a positive attitude in
maths.
4B Rose C For a well written Information Report on the Black Mamba. Well done.
5R Jeriah P For his fantastic attitude in the classroom this week
5T Sara S For great contribution to discussion during reading lessons this week.
6K Georgia H For her hard work and logical thinking during maths this week!
WELLBEING AWARD - Week 6
Annabella W 3B -for offering her art smock to a student from another class who didn't have one.
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Class Name Reason
PK Sethu R For her innovative costume of the lady who swallowed a fly. Great job, looks amazing.
PL Isabella Z For her fantastic effort for her Elsa costume for book week.
PS Cruz S For his amazing Mr Strong costume for Book Week!
PT Ava B For her beautiful Jasmine costume from Aladdin
1B Milla H
Milo K
For her wonderful costume of Charlotte from Charlotte's Web
For his magnificent costume of Arg from Dinosaur Rescue
1F Emmett W
Eliza M
For an amazing Grug dress up for book week
For an amazing Fern the Green fairy dress up for book week
1T Paul K For his incredible Mr. Bump costume. You look awesome!!!
2G Joshua M
Joshua M
For his amazing Piranha's Don't Eat Bananas costume
For his amazing piranhas don't eat bananas costume.
2L Grace H For having a creative, beautiful costume!!
2T Emmanuel H For his great costume of Pig the Pug. Great job Manny!
3B Lucas S For his fantastic Alien Scare Monster costume from the Tom Gates books. Well done!
3C Tiana T
Cienna U
For her dedication to the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland
For a fantastic costume representing Thing 2 from The Cat in the Hat
3M Audrey M
For your fantastic Mad Hatter costume! Very colourful.
4B Nicolas K
Charli-Jo B
Character of the Day
Nicolas: An outstanding effort in creating his costume. Nicolas spent 48hr making
Charlie Brown's paper mache head.
Charli Jo: For a fantastic concept of being half Alice and half Cheshire Cat. Amazing
face painting!
4W Ronan M
Oceana F
For dressing in such a fabulous Charlie Bucket costume & for making and giving out
Wonka Bars!
Your Bindi Irwin costume looked sensational & I love that you are wearing your
grandads's Akubra hat.
5R Tiahna D For her fantastic dress up as the golden ticket from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
5T Marko M
Zac U
For his great participation in Book Week with his Mario costume!
For his great participation in Book Week with his Cat in the Hat costume!
6K Teagan O
Manny
For her incredible Dr. Seuss "Oh the places you'll Go" costume!
For his fantastic Gandalf costume!!
6S Anastasia A
Zac M
For her excellent costume as Newt Scamandar
For his excellent costume as The Tin Man
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Lowes is pleased to be able to offer a Junior Boys Formal Suit Package to
help out your Students. This Package is now available in all Stores (please
take along the flyer when shopping).
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Charles Spicer Principal
Mulgrave Primary School
Values: Persistent, Motivated, Successful
23-31 Gladeswood Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Phone: (03) 9795 2477
mulgrave.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
CHILD’S NAME
CURRENT CLASS (eg: 1A)
2019 YEAR LEVEL
PARENT’S NAME(S) PHONE
REASONS FOR REQUEST
(complete information as appropriate – you do not need to complete each section. )
EDUCATIONAL
SOCIAL
OTHER
Class List Information For 2020