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87 Wilson Street Moonee Ponds 3039 moone.ponds.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au www.mpp.vic.edu.au

Out of Hours School Care: 0459 988 001

www.childrensservices.ymca.org.au

2016 Term Dates:

Term 4: Oct. 3rd-Dec. 20th

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:

Feb 20-24th 2017: Year 5/ 6 Camp

Parent’s Association Meetings

December 15th @ 7.30 pm

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Firstly I would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas.

2016 has again been a fantastic year for all our students, par-

ents and teachers and we look forward to working with you

next year. There will be an assembly next Tuesday in the SPC at

1pm and students will be dismissed at 1.20pm.

Year Six Graduation

On Monday night the school held a graduation for our out-

going Year Six students. It was a fantastic night hosted superbly

by our school captains - Alexia and Flynn. They have continued to do an amazing job with their public speaking roles this year.

Details of all the award winners are included later in this news-

letter. Thank you to the Year 6 teachers, Jude, Libby, Antony

and Lee (currently on leave) and also to the students and Year

5 parents who contributed with the supper and setting/packing

up of the Sports and Performance Centre. On behalf of all the

MPPS community we wish our year six students the very best as

they move on to secondary school next year.

End of Year Celebration

Thanks to all our families that braved the wild weather

(including some rain) last Thursday for our end of year celebra-

tion. Also thank you to the PA for hosting the event, including

organising the food trucks, raffles and games for the students. It

was a great casual night out for all that attended.

Reports

Families will receive student reports today, Wednesday 14th De-

cember in a sealed envelope along with details of their class-

room and teacher for 2017. All students will complete their last

‘Move Up’ transition session with their 2017 teacher on Thursday

at 11.30am.

First day of 2017

The first day back for all students in 2017 is Tuesday 31st January.

The prep/foundation students will begin the same day but will

start at 9.15am. All the teachers will be back at school on Mon-

day 30th January, which is a student free curriculum day.

NEWSLETTER December 14th, 2016

PRINCIPAL REPORT

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Repeated again

Staffing

There will be some changes for 2017 with Jude Ryan taking leave for the year (and planning to re-

tire thereafter). We also say good bye to Maddy Creasey who will be moving on to another school

to teach in 2017. We wish them well for the future. Beth McInnes will be on family leave and we

wish the McInnes family well for their second child due early in 2017. We are excited to announce

that we have Libby Haigh (Yr 5/6), Matt Burke (Yr 1/2) and Christine Caminiti (Arts) joining our

teaching team in 2017. We are also in the process of recruiting another teacher for Year 1/2. We

have employed three new Education Support Staff to support our news students with disabilities;

this includes Gabby Farrell, Gracie Pupillo and Sammy Midwood. Liz Moody will be returning two

days a week to support our teachers during their Professional Learning Team (PLT) meetings, and

covering our numeracy and reading coaches to support teachers and students in the classroom.

2017 Class lists have already been completed; parents will be informed through their child’s report

which classroom and teacher they will have for next year.

*Recruitment process currently in progress. Information letter sent home to impacted families to-

day.

PRINCIPAL REPORT (cont.)

Foundation

Leigh Richardson - Rm 5

Melanie Woods - Rm 2

Nicole Macrae - Rm 4

Alice Hargreaves - Rm 1

Year 1/ 2

Jenny Clark (Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri)/ Nancy

Berardone (Wed) - Rm 12

Teacher TBC* - Rm 13

Jess Buerckner - Rm 14

Isabel Anderson Kenny - Rm 15

Matt Burke - Rm 17

Year 3/ 4

Candice Ryan - Rm 6

Lee Pregnell - Rm 7

David Kiddle - Rm 8

Andrea Gale - Rm 18

Year 5/6

Libby Haigh - Rm 19

Antony Brock - Rm 21

Senada Redzovic - Rm 22

Specialists

PE - Jodie Donavan

Arts – Christine Caminiti

Italian - Nancy Berardone

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Booklists & Parent Payments

These notes have been sent home. If you haven’t received them you can download them from

the school website in the parent download section (http://www.mpp.vic.edu.au/our-school/

community/ password: mpps) or contact the school office. We encourage families to complete

the booklist order before December 11th 2016. Payments of fees and voluntary levies can be made

through the office at any time with a range of payments. The new Parent Payment policy can also

be found at: http://www.mpp.vic.edu.au/school-council/school-policies/. If you are paying via

BPAY please ensure that you notify the school via email/phone so the funds can be allocated ac-

cordingly.

eConnect (1:1 device program)

The eConnect program is a 1:1 mobile device program for all students currently in years 4, 5 and 6.

This program provides the opportunity for our students to enter a new world of curriculum possibili-

ties, enhancing students’ engagement and involvement in their learning by having their own mo-

bile device to take to class and home each day. All Year 3 students will have received their note

inviting them to be a part of this program for 2017. These details can also be found at:

http://www.mpp.vic.edu.au/our-school/community/ (Password: mpps).

Enjoy your holidays!

Matt Bott

Principal

Please drop by the Lost Property and see if there is any items

that belong to your child. There is a huge amount of clothing,

hats, drink bottles, lunch boxes and sporting equipment there.

Many of the items are named, so please come past before

the end of term to collect any lost items that may belong at

your house.

PRINCIPAL REPORT (cont.)

LOST PROPERTY

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On behalf of the year 6 students and teachers we would like to thank all year 5 parent helpers for

their work on this year's graduation. Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, Jasmine Cresp,

Sandra Katsikis, Jill Kilpatrick, Shiona Long, Sigrid Rolfe, Debbie Wills and Perri Tuttle (2016 Student

teacher). An enormous amount of work was done by Melissa Darlington, who led the team, and

spent many hours in preparation for this big event.

A big thank you also goes to Tatiana Koukounaras for her creative work on the student’s dance

performance, a treat which brought a smile to all present. She has tirelessly volunteered her time

over a number of years to support our students in this role.

Another key person to thank is Vito Vampatella who not only came in several times this term to

photograph the students for their autograph book but also spent Monday night as our official

photographer. (Details on how to order photos can be found by either emailing Vito at vitovam-

patella@gmail.com or via his website www.vitovampatella.com)

We would also like to recognise the efforts of Charlie Rolfe and Chiara Aldridge our 2017 school

captains for their efforts over past weeks and on the night. Finally we are all proud of the stellar

performance of this year's school captains, Flynn Gray and Alexis Koukounaras, who as the Masters

of Ceremonies kept the night rolling. As we’ve come to expect from them, they were prepared,

focused, relaxed and completely in command of the situation.

Through our 5/6 SEPEP sport program we have been educating our students on the role “behind

the scenes support people” play in sporting events. Our year 6s understand the role played by

those who helped make their big night such a success. They wish to pass on their appreciation for

all who contributed throughout their primary school journey.

The following awards were handed out on the night:

Specialist Awards (chosen by the specialist and foundation teachers):

PE – Luca Christofides

Visual Arts – Felicity Tseros

Performing Arts – Kate Sinclair

Italian – Alexis Koukounaras

Buddies – Adriana Koukounaras

Achievement Awards:

Excellence (5/6A) – Zara Christian-Ng

Excellence (5/6B) – Zoe Beaumont

Excellence (5/6C) – Adriana Koukounaras

Academic Achievement (5/6A) – Judah Mooney Academic Achievement (5/6B) – Flynn Gray and Sammy Elgarhey

Academic Achievement (5/6C) – Shirley Wu

Dux – Griffin Mahoney

Year 6 Graduation Report

Aktag Family Beaumont Family Bigay Family

Byrne Family Elgarhey Family Gray Family

Inanir Family Jameson Koukounaras Family

Ling Family Lovatt Family Mahoney Family

Mohammad Abaan Mooney Family Ofli Family

Ohrt Family Pope Family Tseros Family

Wu Family Lim Family Sinclair Family

Israili Family Dubois Family

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The final award was the Principal’s Award which is given to a student who, through their ongoing

contributions to the broader school community, continually personifies our school values. This

year’s recipient is Sasha Byrne.

Congratulations to all out graduating year six students.

Finally for some families the year 6 graduation marks the end of their family’s time at MPPS.

We wish the following families well for the future:

As part of the MVIMP instrument study in 2016, the following students completed a music exam

with the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB). These exams are nationally and internation-

ally recognised and involve lots of practise and preparation for the day.

Liam Jameson 5/6 Grade 2 Saxaphone

Zara Ng 5/6A Grade 2 Flute

Bridget Mihulka 3/4A Preliminary Cello

Lucca Carroll 5/6 Preliminary Cello

Jacob Ohrt 5/6 Grade 2 Trumpet

Congratulations to these students as well as students who completed music exams outside of the

MVIMP program.

Rebecca McMahon

Assistant Principal

MVIMP—CONGRATULATIONS!!

Aktag Family Beaumont Family Bigay Family

Byrne Family Elgarhey Family Gray Family

Inanir Family Jameson Family Koukounaras Family

Ling Family Lovatt Family Mahoney Family

Mohammad Family Mooney Family Ofli Family

Ohrt Family Pope Family Tseros Family

Wu Family Lim Family Sinclair Family

Israili Family Dubois Family

Year 6 Graduation Report (cont.)

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YMCA Children’s Services

74a Lincoln Road, Essendon

Phone : 8371 0500

OHSC MPPs—0459 988 001

YMCA MPPS OSHC PROGRAM:

Week Beginning: 19 December

As borrowing of library books has ceased

for the year, I would appreciate if all the

students return their library books as soon

as possible. There are quite a number of

overdue books still to be returned also.

Your assistance in returning books promptly

would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Kim

Library Technician

Day Breakfast Games & Activities Afternoon Snack

Monday Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Milo & Milk, Wholemeal

Toast, Raisin Toast, Corn

Flakes, Weet - Bix and Rice

Bubbles

Painting Noodles

Tuesday Christmas Cooking, Decorations

and Cards Christmas Cooking

Wednesday

Holiday Program Thursday

Friday

LIBRARY NEWS

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If there are any parents or carers who would like to volunteer and become a

Walking School Bus ‘driver’ in 2017 the following training/information sessions

are being held by the Moonee Valley Council on the following dates:

Thursday 9 Feb 2017

9.15am

Civic Centre

9 Kellaway Ave Moonee Ponds

Queens Park View Room

Thursday 16 February 2017

7pm

Civic Centre

9 Kellaway Ave Moonee Ponds

Committee Room

There will be further sessions during the year if you are unable to attend either

of these. If you are interested please contact either:

Holly V. on 0424 256 239 (holly.vitale@yahoo.com) or

Sarah J. on 0418 524 126 (biggana@hotmail.com)

WALKING SCHOOL BUS NEWS

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

December 12

Helpers Morning

Tea

Yr.6 Graduation

December 13

Skip-a-thon

December 14

Buddies Excursion

Reports sent home

School Council

Newsletter

December 15

Parents Assoc.

Meeting

7.30 pm in SPC

December 16

5/6 Scienceworks

December 19

Whole School

Picnic

December 20

End of Term —

1.20pm Dismissal

TERM 4, 2016 CALENDAR

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

January 30

Teachers Start

January 31

Students Start

February 1

Newsletter

February 2

February 3

February 6

February 7

Foundation Info

Night

February 8

Newsletter

February 9

February 10

February 13

Curriculum Day

February 14

February 15

School Swimming

Sports (1-6)

Newsletter

February 16

February 17

February 20

Year 5/6 Camp

February 21

Year 5/6 Camp

February 22

Year 5/6 Camp

Newslettter

February 23

Year 5/6 Camp

February 24

Year 5/6 Camp

TERM 1, 2017 CALENDAR

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Wishing all our

students, parents and

community members a

very happy and safe

Christmas and Holiday!

We look forward to seeing

you on

January 31st, 2017