Moreland Mail Moreland Primary School, Moreland Road, Moreland 3058 Ph: 9386 2510, Fax: 9386 2313, Email: [email protected], Web: www.morelandps.vic.edu.au March 16 th , 2018 Volume 18, Issue 4 Principal: John Williams Sentral Update Belinda Slomo, our Media and Communications Administrator has asked me to advise those of you that have had trouble getting into your accounts that the “Reset Password” option is now working in Sentral. Respectful Relationships We are a partner school in the implementation of the DET’s new Respectful Relationships program which is designed to promote and model respect, positive attitudes and behaviours and it teaches our children how to build healthy relationships, resilience and confidence. Whilst several staff have partaken in professional learning in Term 4 last year and again this term, our first introduction as a whole staff occurred last Wednesday with a presentation from our Regional Leader in this area on the topic of ‘Responding to Disclosure’ . Many facts were presented regarding family violence, several of which were a shock to members of staff. Generally speaking, staff feel better equipped now to respond to disclosures from children or parents/carers and we encourage people who may be victims or witnesses of family violence to speak up. Help is available. Student Achievement Award winners Review Update Last Tuesday the staff worked on assessing how effective we had been in meeting the targets we had set in 2015 when last we wrote our Strategic Plan. It was a hectic day with staff presented with a great deal of data to interpret. I would like to thank all staff for their commitment on the day. Other parts of our self assessment that we have been working on include: a profile statement of our school; the highlights of our last four years linked to the ‘Continua of Practice’ that we follow; a methodology statement explaining how we have arrived at this assessment; a vision and values statement and a statement regarding how we meet the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority standards. This will all culminate in our Pre- Review Self Evaluation Report which will be available to you to read at school during the first week of Term 2 . This will then be passed onto the review panel on April 27 th . John Williams Calendar of Events Mar 23 Walk/Ride to school Mar 26- 28 Gr 5/6 Camp to Waratah Bay Mar 29 End Term 1 Easter Hat Parade @ 2pm. School ends at 2.30 Apr 16 Start Term 2 Apr 18 Gr 3/4 Camp Apr 21 PnF Club mtg Footy Tipping Competition Each year Moreland Primary School conducts an AFL Footy Tipping Competition. You are welcome to enter our competition by going to www.footytips.com.au/comp s/Morela Our competition name is: Moreland PS and our password is; moreland It is $5 per year to enter with 100% of the entry fees given back as prizes at the end of the season. Only entrants who have paid their entry fee by the end of Round 5 will be eligible to win prizes. End of Term A reminder that Term 1 finishes at 2.30 on Thursday March 29th Thought of the Week Be the change that you wish to see in the world
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Moreland Mail Moreland Primary School, Moreland Road, Moreland 3058
March 16th , 2018 Volume 18, Issue 4 Principal: John Williams
Sentral Update Belinda Slomo, our Media and Communications Administrator has asked me to advise those of you that have had trouble getting into your accounts that the “Reset Password” option is now working in Sentral.
Respectful Relationships We are a partner school in the implementation of the DET’s new Respectful Relationships program which is designed to promote and model respect, positive attitudes and behaviours and it teaches our children how to build healthy relationships, resilience and confidence. Whilst several staff have partaken in professional learning in Term 4 last year and again this term, our first introduction as a whole staff occurred last Wednesday with a presentation from our Regional Leader in this area on the topic of ‘Responding to Disclosure’ . Many facts were presented regarding family violence, several of which were a shock to members of staff. Generally speaking, staff feel better equipped now to respond to disclosures from children or parents/carers and we encourage people who may be victims or witnesses of family violence to speak up. Help is available.
Student Achievement Award
winners Review Update Last Tuesday the staff worked on assessing how effective we had been in meeting the targets we had set in 2015 when last we wrote our Strategic Plan. It was a hectic day with staff presented with a great deal of data to interpret. I would like to thank all staff for their commitment on the day. Other parts of our self assessment that we have been working on include: a profile statement of our school; the highlights of our last four years linked to the ‘Continua of Practice’ that we follow; a methodology statement explaining how we have arrived at this assessment; a vision and values statement and a statement regarding how we meet the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority standards. This will all culminate in our Pre-Review Self Evaluation Report which will be available to you to read at school during the first week of Term 2 . This will then be passed onto the review panel on April 27th.
John Williams
Calendar of Events
Mar 23 Walk/Ride to school
Mar 26-28
Gr 5/6 Camp to Waratah Bay
Mar 29 End Term 1 Easter Hat Parade
@ 2pm. School ends at 2.30
Apr 16 Start Term 2 Apr 18 Gr 3/4 Camp Apr 21 PnF Club mtg
Footy Tipping Competition
Each year Moreland Primary School conducts an AFL Footy Tipping Competition. You are welcome to enter our competition by going to www.footytips.com.au/comps/Morela Our competition name is: Moreland PS and our password is; moreland It is $5 per year to enter with 100% of the entry fees given back as prizes at the end of the season. Only entrants who have paid their entry fee by the end of Round 5 will be eligible to win prizes.
piece. Parents and Friends Club Last night we had the inaugural meeting of our Parents and Friends Club with 32 financial members. Alex Hoskins was elected as President with Mel Ross as Vice President, Rebecca Ostberg as Secretary and Alice Crowley as Treasurer. The constitution which has been ratified by the Minister for Education was referred to to familiarize members with their role and the date of the next meeting was set as April 21st. More details about the next meeting will follow. The Parents and Friends Club will operate as a sub-committee of School Council with the council having a co-opted member on the council to ensure the monthly reports are presented and
represented.
Easter Hat Parade Last day of school at 2pm
Extend OSHC at Moreland Primary School Announcement The team at Extend are delighted to advise the Moreland Primary School Extend Service has received the highest rating of EXCEEDING the National Quality Standards.
Weekly Recap We have had an awesome time at Before and After School Care this week especially after receiving the fantastic result from our Assessment and Rating. This week we enjoyed our time during our Pupil Free Day playing many games like Octopus and creating our very own board games. Throughout the week, we also created Paper Cup Penguins and played many games of Dodgeball. Next week we will be having a Footy Theme Week during Before and After School Care to celebrate the commencement of the AFL season!
- Stephanie, Service Coordinator
Our Extend Superstar is… Indigo O for being confident and enthusiastic each day at Before and After School Care.
Next week’s activities Monday 19 March: Football Jumper Designs Tuesday 20 March: Footy Fan Pom Poms Wednesday 21 March: AFLW Role Models – with the MPS Parent Group Thursday 22 March: Model Football Grounds Friday 23 March: Touch Footy Match Watch this space throughout the term for regular updates from our Extend team!
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Pascoe Vale Girls College invites
prospective students and parents to attend our Open Day on
Monday 23rd April, 2018. Information Sessions followed by tours of the College will be held at the following times: Morning: 9.00am – 10.30am Afternoon: 4.00pm – 5.30pm Evening: 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Parents and children only need to attend one session. There is no
need to register attendance. APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: YEAR 7 SEAL PROGRAM 2019
The SEAL Program provides differentiated teaching and learning that meets the needs of gifted and talented learners. The Program provides stimulating learning experiences that challenge, extend,
and develop the gifts of students by offering acceleration and enrichment. SEAL students will study a faster paced curriculum and have the opportunity to study concepts in greater depth.
There is a greater emphasis on higher order thinking and learning skills and independent learning and research. The SEAL program is
suited to students who are capable of studying curriculum at a faster pace, have a strong passion for learning, are capable of working independently, enjoy intellectual challenges and have
superior problem solving abilities. Visit the College website for further information and to apply for the SEAL program: www.pvgc.vic.edu.au
If you are unable to attend our Open Day sessions, the College also conducts tours with the Principal throughout the year.
Bookings can be made by contacting the College on 93062544 or online through the College website at www.pvgc.vic.edu.au
Fencing Classes
We have an opportunity next term to offer Fencing as a lunchtime activity. Fencing is a sport for boys and girls and Chris Jones who ran a fencing activity at our school fete in 2015 would conduct the lessons. The cost would be $100 for ten weekly lessons. We would need a minimum of 10 students to conduct the classes. If you are interested for your child, please send me an email at: [email protected] before the end of this term.
We have two vacancies in our kindergarten. If you have neighbours or friends needing a place please contact the school office. Enrolments for 2019 are now open through Moreland City Council’s central enrolment process. Please note that Central Enrolments for 2019 are open from March 1st till May 31st.
Garden Beds When you come to school next Monday you will see a change to our gardens in the courtyard. Our School Council Buildings and Grounds sub-committee has been working hard to plan the new courtyard and the next stage starts tomorrow. Demolition works and movement of several heavy stones and pipes will be completed and the garden beds will be redeveloped the following weekend. Works will also be completed in the Playgroup outdoor area.
Late arrivals Parents are reminded of the importance of children being at school prior to the bell at 9am. If children are late, parents MUST come into the office to sign them in as late. If children are arriving late without a parent we cannot be sure when they left home and what they have been doing on the way to school
