Last week our Senior Education Improvement Leader (SEIL) Stuart Andrews came and visited MVPS for our midyear Annual Implementation Plan review. Ms Gould and I shared all the learning that has been happening this year and celebrated the gains that our students are making as well as the work our teachers have been doing to build their capacity. We went on Learning Walks into each grade while students and teachers were emersed in their math lessons. Stuart was very impressed to see students engaged and how our teachers had differentiated the learning. Well done to our teachers and students!
Curriculum Day- OzLit Professional Learning
Our teachers took part in a full day of professional learning on the 6+1 Traits of writing with Riss Leung. Here is what some of our teachers thought of the day -
Miss Crothers - “I really enjoyed how she modelled mentor texts and showed us the traits in action.”
Ms Pollard - “I like how she gave us ideas to refine our current practice with simple changes. She helped us understand how to link the curriculum with the traits to create simple goals to cater for a variety of learners.”
Friday 23rde June - Pyjama Day, Pizza Lunch and Assembly
Our final day of Term 2 is this Friday 23rd June, this means that our Assembly will be at 1:45pm this week, and students have an early finish of 2:30pm. Don’t forget to order your Pizza Lunch through Quickcliq. Our 3/4 parents are running the Pizza lunch. The students will be eating lunch at 12:30pm. Our JSC has organised a fundraiser for Friday, students can wear their pj’s and bring a gold coin donation. All funds raised will be going to homeless shelters.
Canteen
Canteen needs volunteers in Week 1 and Week 2 of Term 3. Please click on this link to sign up. If you have never volunteered in our Canteen before, don’t worry, Shino will be there to help you! All you need is your Working with Childrens Check and then get ready to have some fun!
Congratulations Mrs Frattin!
We are very excited to announce that Mrs Lauren Frattin is expecting her second child in November. Lauren, her husband Michael and soon to be big sister Ashley can’t wait to welcome the newest member to the Frattin Family.
Chess Ideas is coming to MVPS
Chess Ideas will be beginning at MVPS on Tuesdays in Term 3! if you are keen to register your child/ren keep reading through our newsletter you will find the details below. A BIG thank you to Casey Gould and our School Council members who worked behind the scenes to get the MVPS Chess Club up and running!
What to look forward to in Term 3
Teachers have been busy planning for Term 3 and our students will have many exciting learning opportunities. Here are some special dates for you to add to your calendar:
Tuesday 11th July- Students begin Term 3
Monday 21st August- Friday 25th August- Book Week commences and during the week our students will take part in many engaging activities. We will confirm the date of our Dress Up Day in term 3, but families may wish to start making their costumes in the holidays.
Thursday 7th September- The Lion King school musical which will be held at the Glen Eria Auditorium.
I hope all our students and staff have an enjoyable and relaxing holiday break.
Amy Tinetti
Acting Principal
