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October 26, 2018 Volume 18, Issue 17Acting Principal: Bec Spink
Upcoming Events at MPS
Nov 2 Prep Breakfast at school
Nov 5 Pupil Free Day
Nov 6 Melbourne Cup Public Holiday – No School
Nov 14 2019 Prep Parent information night
Nov 16 Prep 2019 Orientation session 1
Nov 22-25 5 / 6 RACV Human Powered Vehicle race
Nov 23 Prep 2019 Orientation session 2
Nov 26 India Dress up day special assembly
Nov 30 Prep 2019 Orientation session 3
Dec 3 - 14 Swimming Program
Dec 7 Prep 2019 Orientation session 4
Dec 11 Statewide Yr 6 to Yr 7 Transition Day
Dec 14 School Disco
Dec 19 Helpers Morning Tea
Dec 19 Year 6 Graduation
Dec 20 Yr 5 /6 excursion to Funfields
Dec 21 END OF TERM 4 – 1:30 FINISH
www.morelandps.vic.edu.auMoreland Road, Moreland 3058
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Moreland Mail
Congratulations & Good Luck Natalie
The Victorian Education Excellence Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of educators who change the lives of students at their school. The finalists for the 2018 Outstanding Primary Teacher Award are three educators who have shown an amazing dedication to the students in their care. Congratulations to Moreland Primary School teacher Natalie Schilov for making the finalists for this prestigious award. We wish Natalie all the best for the awards presentation that is happening tonight. What an amazing achievement for Natalie and the MPS community.
Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you for the warm welcome to Moreland. It is my privilege to be appointed Acting Principal of Moreland Primary School for the remainder of 2018. Prior to my appointment here, I was Assistant Principal at Aitken Creek Primary School in Craigieburn.
A little bit about me:I love learning and have a range of experience in education. After graduating from my initial university degree in Primary education I spent the first two years of my teaching career in far west NSW. I have a Masters of Education specialising in Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation which I completed in 2014. That same year, I co-founded a not-for-profit organisation, codefuture.org, that connects volunteers from various technology industries with schools, teachers and students to develop their technology skills. I have also sat on the board of Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria as committee member and Vice President. This year I completed a program with the Department of Education and Monash University called ‘Unlocking Potential’, finishing with a Graduate Certificate in Leadership - Principal Preparation.
This term, I am looking forward to working with staff on the school’s four year strategic plan and 2019 Annual Implementation Plan which will both be finalised by the end of year. There has already been a huge amount of work put into this and feedback and input has been gathered from parents to support planning and the future direction of the school. We will be working towards finalising the new school vision, purpose, values and graduate profile on our upcoming pupil free day on Monday 5th of November.
Moreland Primary School is already a very special place to me, having attended the school for my own primary education. I have great memories from my time here and I am looking forward to making new ones with the staff, students and wider school community.
Moreland MailThe Festival of the ArtsWow! What an amazing evening it was on Wednesday with the Festival of the Arts.
Thank you to all of the staff and students for the amount of preparation, dedication and care that went into planning and organising such a great evening showcasing the wonderful world of the arts.
Thank you to the Parents and Friends group and all other volunteers for their hard work in ensuring the night was a success.
The Festival of the Arts showcased not only a wealth of talent of students in the school but the vibrant and connected community that is Moreland Primary School.
There will be photos showcasing the festival in next week’s newsletter.
Not returning to MPS in 2019?
As we are well underway for planning for 2019, please ensure you let the school know as soon as possible if your child is not returning to MPS next year.
Prep Garden Helpers This time last year the prep garden had a mini makeover to install wicking beds full of edibles, a hopscotch walk and a Bush kitchen. The children have used this space so well over the past year! It has been much loved and now needs a little polish to get it ship shape for next year’s preps. I’m looking for a small team to throw a couple of hours at it on a Friday or Tuesday afternoon. If you’re keen please message or email me at [email protected] let the prep team know to pass on your details.
Extend OSHC at Moreland PSWeekly recap
Our Extend-a-Hand Project has beenfantastic with many children getting involved in the activities. This week we loved experimenting with plants and understanding the importance of water in our environment. We also concluded our week by baking bread. Next week we will be holding a Halloween Theme Week!
Extend-a-Hand: Learn | Aid | Appreciate Each year Extend launches Extend-a-Hand, a major social initiative that educates primary school children on the benefits to contributing to the wider community. This year, we are extending a hand to our hard working farmers who have been suffering through one of the worst droughts in living memory.
Learn | Children will learn about weather systems and cycles, the impact of drought and who really provides our food.
Aid | Extend has partnered with GIVIT.org.au to raise funds for farmers and their farmers
Appreciate | Children will create handwritten letters and drawings expressing sentiments of gratitude and encouragement to the farmers and their families.Visit Extend’s donation page via GIVIT and participate in this fantastic cause! Reminder:It is now Term 4 and at Extend we love to be SunSmart. Please ensure children bring a hat to After School Care! - Stephanie, Service Coordinator
Our Extend Superstar is… Arlo C for spreading his joy and being an inclusive team player.
Next week’s activitiesHalloween Theme Week! Book in today to make spider webs, Halloween Treats, masks and many other fun-filled Halloween Activities! Watch this space throughout the term for regular updates from our Extend team! LookedAfter: extend.com.au
Student Achievement Awards
Bec Spink- Acting Principal