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2017 Term Dates:

Term 1: Jan 31st(students)-Mar.31st Term 2: April 18th —June 30th Term 3: July 17th—September 22nd Term 4: October 9th—December 22nd

Dates to Note:

May 28th Working Bee—Sunday Aug 22nd-25th MVIMP Camp August 27th Working Bee –Sunday Aug 28th-Sept 8th Swimming F-Yr. 4 Sep 18-20th—Year 3/4 Camp

Parent’s Association Meetings 7.30pm in SPC May 11th June 8th August 10th September 14th October 12th November 9th December 14th Download our FREE Moonee Ponds Primary

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I would like to thank everybody (students, teachers and par-

ents) for their hard work across our busy first term. It has again

been a great start to the year. All classes have settled well into

their learning regime and continue to amaze me with their ef-

forts. Students will be dismissed on Friday from their classroom at

2.20pm. Please note there will be no assembly. I wish everybody

a safe and restful holiday. Students are due back on Tuesday

18th April. I will be on Long Service Leave (LSL) at the start of Term Two for three weeks. Rebecca McMahon will be stepping

into the Acting Principal chair while Nicole Macrae will be the

Acting Assistant Principal. Liz Moody will be teaching

Foundation B during this short period. We also have Leigh

Richardson taking four weeks LSL from 19th April. Maegan St

Lawrence who has regularly supported our teacher leave will

be teaching Foundation C.

We have some students leaving MPPS at the end of term one

(or earlier). We wish the following students well in their next

learning environments and their families well with the move -

Dylan Disint, Grace and Sophie Howlett and Matthew Walker.

Parents Association Annual General Meeting (AGM)

On Thursday March 9th the Parents association AGM was held

and I am pleased to announce the following members were

elected to the following leadership positions:

President: Linda Di Florio

Vice President: Kirsten Cheney

Treasurer: Heidi Griggs

Secretary: Leah Manion & Tracey Talko

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the leadership

team and members for their work in the past year and look for-

ward to working with them in 2017.

School Photos- Whole School Photo

Just a reminder that on Friday all the classes will participate in

the whole school photo that we use for our report covers and

have displayed in the foyer. Please ensure students are in full

school uniform.

NEWSLETTER March 29th, 2017

PRINCIPAL REPORT

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Cross Country – Wednesday 19th April!

As discussed in the last edition of the newsletter the date of the Cross Country has been changed

as a result of the Moonee Ponds Creek walkway being closed (from March 20th) due to the

Tullamarine Freeway widening project. The event will now be held on Wednesday 19th March. We

are still needing more parent helpers. If you can help on this day please put your name down on

the list in the office.

Regional Swimming Carnival

After some amazing results by our students at the district swimming carnival; we had Hamish

Keenan represent the school at the regional level in Geelong yesterday. Hamish won his 50 m

breaststroke event with a personal best time. He also came second in the freestyle (with another

PB) and then in the backstroke came third. Well done Hamish, we look forward to hearing about

the next stage at the state championships next term.

Transition to Secondary School

The dates and process for the transition of students from primary to secondary school have been

set up by the Department of Education and Training (DET) and all year six students will receive the

following information.

I encourage all families to do research regarding school choices for your children. Internet search-

es, visiting open days and tours are also highly recommended. It’s important that each family

takes the time to make their decision based on their child’s individual needs.

The list of local secondary schools includes:

Once all students have been allocated secondary schools, students will attend their confirmed

state secondary school for an orientation day on the 12th of December.

During first week of term two all year 6 students will receive:

a letter from the Regional Director Sharyn Donald,

information sheets (including Frequently Asked Questions)

a preference form

This documentation will explain the process and timeline for applying for secondary schools.

The preference form will need to be returned to Moonee Ponds Primary School no later than

Friday 12th May.

Mt Alexander Secondary College

Maribyrnong Secondary College

Strathmore Secondary College

Brunswick Secondary College

Rosehill Secondary College

Essendon East Keilor College

Princes Hill Secondary College

Buckley Park College

Pascoe Vale Girls Sec. College

Footscray City College

Northcote High School

Fitzroy High School

University High School

PRINCIPAL REPORT (cont.)

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Further clarification regarding information and the principles of the Year 6 to Year 7 transition pro-

cess, as detailed in the School Policy and Advisory Guide, are located at:

Transition: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/participation/pages/

transition.aspx

Placement: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/participation/Pages/

placement.aspx

Admission: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/participation/Pages/

admission.aspx

Enrolment: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/participation/Pages/

enrolment.aspx

Attitudes to School Survey

Our school is conducting a survey to find out what your child thinks of our school. The Attitudes to

School survey is an annual survey for Years 4 to 12 students offered by the Department of Education

and Early Childhood Development. It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of students' perceptions and experience of school. Our school will use the survey results to plan

programs and activities to improve your child's experience at school.

Students in Year 4, 5 and 6 will participate in this year’s survey. All responses to the survey are

anonymous. This year the Attitudes to School survey will be conducted at our school over the

period 22nd May to 23rd June. The survey only takes 20-30 minutes to complete and occurs during

your child's class time.

2018 Foundation enrolment

Our school tours are in full swing and enrolment forms are coming in. I encourage all current

families with children ready to start Foundation next year to please get a form and hand it in to the

office before the end of April to ensure we can hold a place for your child..

Matt Bott

PRINCIPAL REPORT (cont.)

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Support Matt for the 1300kms by donating at:

http://liveforlily.org.au/product/matt-bott/

Please show your

support to Matt by

donating to the

address below

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Save the date……. Wednesday 19th April.

Just a reminder that Cross Country will be the first Wednesday of next term. If any parents

are able to volunteer their time between 9:00-11:00am on the day, it would be greatly

appreciated. Please write your name on the list outside the office.

Regional Swimming

Congratulations to Hamish Keenan for presenting the school at the Regional Swimming

Multiclass Carnival.

End of term celebrations

To celebrate the students learning in Physical Education for this term, the students in

Foundation level have all received a cup of fruit salad during their final lesson this week. The

students have been learning about the Fundamental Motor Skill of Run and learnt to play a

new game called fruit salad’.

Students from levels 1 to 6 have been participating in a unit of Hot Shots Tennis and to

celebrate their achievements for this term, each year level has been allocated a day to

use the equipment during lunchtimes to have a hit with their friends.

Wishing all the students and their families a lovely holidays and a great Easter.

See you all next term.

Week 9 Term 1- Physical Education News

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ITALIAN DAY 2017

Our annual event of Italian Day will be held in first term this year. Thursday March 30th is

our day of fun filled activities designed to take in many aspects of the Italian culture. The

aim of the day is to continue to develop an awareness and appreciation of the customs

and influences introduced to our community by Italians and to continue to immerse the

children in the Italian language.

All students are encouraged to dress up in order to get into the Italian spirit of things and

make the day more colourful and exciting. The students can dress in an appropriate cos-

tume for the day or simply wear the Italian colours of green, white and red. I have listed

some costume suggestions below but feel free to come up with your own too.

Carnevale clowns or characters: Arlecchino, Pulcinella, Pantalone or Colombina

Artists: Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Donatello, Raffaello (They’re not just Ninja

Turtles you know!)

Singers: Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra

Scientists: Archimedes, Galileo Galilei, Alessandro Volta, Guglielmo Marconi

Actors: Sofia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Marcello Mastroianni, Marlon Brando,

Robert DeNiro

Directors: Frederico Fellini, Franco Zefferelli

Fashion Designers: Giorgio Armani, Domenico Dolce or Stefano Gabbana,

Gianni Versace

Racing car drivers: Valentino Rossi, Enzo Ferrari…

Romans gods: Giove (Jupiter), Venere (Venus), Marte (Mars) Roman emperors or

gladiators: Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Nero.

A famous Italian: Pinocchio, the Blue Fairy, Mona Lisa, Dante Alighieri,

Donatella Versace

Something relevant to Italian culture eg. pizza, pasta, gelato, Ferrari, calcio (soccer),

ciclismo (cycling)

The children will be placed in multi- age groupings and will be involved in various activities

throughout the day as well as attend an incursion (each child will have received a notice,

please ensure it is returned and payment is received by the due date). The day will begin

with a parade to show off the students’ costumes. Parents and

family are most welcome to attend the parade which will occur

in the morning at 9.15 a.m.

Don’t forget to dress up!

Saluti

Nancy Berardone

Italian Teacher

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

MPPS has been a Nude Food School for several years. This was an initiative approved by

school council and forms part of our commitment to create awareness about the need to

reduce waste and to encourage responsible stewardship of the earth’s resources. Achieving

these aims largely relies on the support of the parent community for continued success.

We ask ALL students, to aim for ZERO rubbish. This is achieved by the use of containers, and

what are now readily available lunchboxes, for this specific purpose.

We understand that this is not always possible, so ask that if students bring snacks generating

rubbish that the rubbish goes home with lunchboxes.

There is regular and ongoing discussion about nude food, and recognition of class nude food

champions. Awards are given at school assemblies to students seen to be upholding our en-

deavours.

There will be an expanded focus on our Nude Food policy throughout 2017. Class waste will

be regularly monitored and prizes awarded to classes showing the greatest effort.

Please help support this policy when preparing school lunches.

Below is a link we hope will provide some inspiration:

http://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/galleries/lunch-box-ideas/11-quick-and-easy-ways-to-make-a-

nude-food-lunch-box

Thanks in anticipation

Leigh Richardson

The Green Team are looking for interested parents to work with

in our efforts to promote sustainability at MPPS.

If you think that this has some appeal for you and you have a

little time to spare, we are looking for some help with a range

of jobs which include:

Fundraising

Grant writing

Cooking

Harvesting

Green team working bees

Care of chickens over the holidays

It is envisaged that we will set up an email mailing list to keep in touch and share the load.

If you would like to help, please email your contact details, email address and phone

number to Richardson.leigh.m@edumail.vic.gov.au and let me know what areas you are able

to assist with.

Thanks in advance

NUDE FOOD GREEN TEAM NEWS

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PARENT’S ASSOCIATION

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WALKING SCHOOL BUS NEWS

Now that the school year is well underway and the students are more settled, why not ‘jump on board’ or volunteer with the Walking School Bus. It only requires giving up a morning a week (or less, if you can get a group of ‘drivers’ together and rotate your duties!). Last week the Victoria St walking school bus (departing from the corner of Victoria and Daly st, Brunswick West, at 8.20am, on Monday mornings) recommenced. If any students would like to see what it is like they are welcome to walk with their parent/guardian until they feel comfortable walking with the group. Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you require further information or are in-terested in volunteering. Information can also be found on the school app and website (in the parent download section). Sarah J. on 0418 524 126 (biggana@hotmail.com)

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CLASS

ROCC STAR REASON

Foundation A Jude Saunders For showing care to his classmates by asking oth-

Foundation B Evie Rundle For showing CARE when including lots of people

Foundation C

Leigh

Alana Burlak For showing great care for her classmates

Foundation D

Alice

Alessia Di Florio For respectful listening and great focus

1/2 A Bella Johnstone For supporting her classmates in their understand-

1/2 B Luke Leventis For showing respectful listening and caring for his

1/2 C Abby Knight For being a collaborative class member by help-

1/2 D

Jenny

Tia Karavangelis For being optimistic about starting her work

quickly and having a go at finishing tasks on time.

1/2 E

Jess

Amelia Hopwood For being a caring and thoughtful friend.

3/4 A Audrey Cartwright For her confidence in trying new things & support-

3/4 B Yafet Abrha For showing kindness towards his fellow class-

3/4 C

Candice

Aiden Davies For demonstrating a collaborative and positive

attitude in reciprocal teaching.

3/4D

Lee

Annie Nightingale For the optimism and sense of engagement she

brings to the classroom

5/6A

Libby

Ebony Manion For being supportive towards others both inside

and outside class.

5/6 B

Senada

Emma Cunliffe For showing respect to here teacher and class-

mates by being an outstanding listener. Well

done Emma!

5/6 C

Antony

Ethan Haigh For your helpful organisation during Gala Sports.

Jodi

Physical Ed

Miranda Howlett For being a respectful and well-mannered stu-

dent during PE classes.

Performing

Arts/Arts

Owen Smith For showing great whole body listening and re-

spect for others in Performing Arts this week.

Italian

Nancy

Robbie Eltze For remaining focussed and on task in Italian

ROCC STAR AWARDS 23/03/2017

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CLASS

LEARNING STAR REASON

Foundation A

Melanie

Ella Khabbaz For her fantastic counting and recording in

maths. Well done!

Foundation B

Nicole

Chloe Rizzas For using spaces between her words in writing!

Foundation C

Leigh

Amber Christov Celebrating her growing confidence

Foundation D

Alice

Alexander Arbuzov For improved effort during independent tasks.

1/2 A

Matt

Oliver Blakely For always paying attention to detail and

pushing himself in maths and writing.

1/2 B

Isabel

Ava Bubic For working really hard on modelling and

expanding 2 digit numbers. Well done!

1/2 C

Holly

Atticus Di Florio-

Pulis

For being a curious and enthusiastic mathema-

tician.

1/2 D

Jenny

Avery Hutchinson For trying hard to improve her recount structure,

using a recount plan and thinking about inter-

esting words

1/2E

Jess

Mariana Gomez For having a go at all learning tasks

3/4 A

Andrea

Hamish Keenan For enthusiasm for writing.

3/4 B

David

Albe Skinner For working independently and challenging

himself in lessons.

3/4 C

Candice

Einaas Saleem For creating a descriptive and engaging setting

for her narrative.

3/4D

Lee

Samuel Blakely For being focused and determined with all

classroom work.

5/6 A

Libby

Stavros Siaflis For working hard in class

5/6 B

Senada

Prapti Dutta For outstanding research and note taking skills

whilst completing activities for our history unit.

Well done Prapti!

5/6C

Antony

Ava Mitrakas For your attitude to learning – the effort you put

into improving your serve in tennis and for the

improvement you have made in maths through

your concerted effort.

Physical Ed

Jodi

Emily Vostri Great participation during our HOT SHOTS ten-

nis. Well done and keep it up!

Performing

Arts/Arts

Igor Kargopoltsev For thinking outside the box when creating a

Joining Techniques Chart for the unit on paper

construction in Visual Arts.

Nancy

Italian

George Holder-

head

For his fantastic pronunciation skills and for

always doing his best work.

LEARNING STAR AWARDS 23/03/2017

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TERM 1, 2017 CALENDAR

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

March 27 March 28 March 29

Newsletter

School Council

AGM

March 30

Italian Day

March 31

End of Term

2.20 pm Finish

Newsletter The newsletter will be published each week during February and then published fortnightly there-

after. The newsletter is the main source of communication from the school and I urge everyone to

read it! It will be sent home in hard copy today for all families but will be published on line as of

next week; this will help minimise our paper usage and protect the environment. Families will be

able to access it on the school website, school smart phone application or by signing up to have

it emailed to your inbox when published. Sign up for the newsletter today! http://

www.mpp.vic.edu.au/our-school/newsletters/ Limited copies will be available at the office or Out

of School Hours Care.

How to access the school newsletter:

1. Visit the school website: http://www.mpp.vic.edu.au/our-

school/newsletters/

2. Download the Moonee Ponds Primary School application

from your relevant smart phone app store (search for: Moon-

ee Ponds Primary School) 3. Sign up for it to be sent to your email address on the school

website:

http:// www.mpp.vic.edu.au/our-school/newsletters/

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

April 17

Easter Monday

Holiday

April 18

School Resumes

April 19

School Cross

Country—10am

April 20 April 21

April 24 April 25

Anzac Day

Holiday

April 26

Newsletter

State Swimming

Championships

April 27 April 28

Yr.5/6 Winter

Sports

May 1 May 2 May 3

May 4 May 5

Yr.5/6 Winter

Sports

Mother’s Day

Staff

May 8 May 9

Naplan

May 10

Newsletter

Naplan

May 11

Naplan

‘Power of One’

Bullying Incursion

May 12

TERM 2, 2017 CALENDAR