Banksia Bulletin Thursday M T M A R T H A P R I M A R Y S C H O O L Mt Martha Primary School strives to empower students to be active learners who make a positive impact in a changing world. 8th September, 2016 COMING EVENTS Principal Report SEPTEMBER Footy Day - a reminder that next Wednesday 14 th September we have our Footy Day. Students can dress in their team colours and there will be a parade starting at 11.30am 12.45pm. While called Footy Day we appreciate that our students follow teams in many sports and so can dress in those colours or uniforms as well. Footy Day Lunch orders are due to be returned no later than 4pm on Monday 12 th September. Late orders cannot be accepted. Order forms are available from the Office foyer. Thank you PTA for organising the lunch. Year 6 Market - Congratulations to our Year 6 students for their fantastic work planning and running the Year 6 Market last Friday. The market bought a real life experience to their unit on business and economics as well as enhancing important skills such as working with teams and the community. Once again thank you parents, family members and staff for your assistance and support. Friday 9th Prep Incursion - Craft Power Monday 12th Prep Incursion - Craft Power Wednesday 14th FOOTY DAY Thursday 15th Prep Swimming at Orbit Swim Centre Year 6C LOTE excursion to Dromana Secondary College Friday 16th Whole school assembly in Gym at 9.10am Final day of Term 3 EARLY DISMISSAL 2.30PM Year 5 Camp - Our Year 5 s had a fantastic time at Sovereign Hill this week. The weather was great and they enjoyed the early settler and mining town activities. Thank you parents who attended as helpers and staff. OCTOBER Last Day of Term - a reminder that Friday 16 th September is the last day of Term 3 with a 2.30pm dismissal time. Term 4 commences on Monday 3 rd October. We will be having an end of term assembly that provides us with an opportunity to recognise the great work completed by students this term and to enjoy some student performances. Assembly starts at 9.10am on the last Friday of term. Pupil Free Day - A reminder that our next Pupil Free Day will be on Friday 14 th October. No students are required to attend on this day. Our Out of Hours School Care Program will again offer a program for the full day for those families that require childcare. Monday 3rd TERM 4 COMMENCES Wednesday 5th Year 4 Bike Education Division Athletics Tuesday 11th Year 1 Dinosaur Workshop Wednesday 12th Prep Animal Farm Thursday 13th Bike Education Year 4 Lost Property - thank you to the parents who have visited Lost Property recently. We are happy to reunite our lost property with the owners. If your child has lost an item please visit Lost Property which is located near the rear doors to the Admin wing. Friday 14th CURRICULUM DAY STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL Kind regards Martin Page Principal NEXT SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT Thursday September 8th at 6.45pm in the Staff Centre
SUNDAY 6th N O V E M B E R 2016 Sign on to our school team! Choose the following registration type and choose YES to team. Despi O Connor, Classroom Teacher. Our team is called Mount Martha Primary. Click on this link to take you straight there! https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/register.aspx?e=20769&g=39854 Walk to school month starts on the first day back next term. There will be certificates for those who walk even once during the month of October. To receive a certificate all you need to do is walk to or from school once! If you live further away or in a tricky location try one of the two Park and Stride spots and walk the rest of the way (Walara Shops and Mt Martha House). You can walk, ride, skate or scoot during this time. If you choose to skate, scoot or ride please remember to wear the correct safety equipment. At school students will be encouraged by their teacher to fill in the class calendar on a daily basis, recording the way they travel to and from school. This is a great time to teach your child to walk to school. Find a route and make it a habit!
PTA NEWS Hi MMPS Community, Hope you all enjoyed the breakfast last week to celebrate Fathers Day. Such a lovely spring morning to be at school with your kids and have a chance to catch up with other Dads. Thank you to Jodi and Deanne for organising and all the parents and staff who helped make it flow easily. A big thank you also to Matthew and Amy and the team at Chisholm & Gamon for your support and sponsorship. Only one more event for the term and then holidays are with us again. We will need some helpers to next Wednesday to have all the footy day lunches delivered to the class rooms. If you can help please fill out the form below or email ellebaker2006@gmail.com, your help will be much appreciated to add to the fun of the footy day parade and make sure lunch is delivered nice and warm for the kids to enjoy..so the more the merrier. Dates to remember this term: Footy Day Lunch Wednesday 14 th September Please make sure all order forms and notifications are received by the due date to avoid disappointment we thank you. Cheers Elle & PTA Team!! Follow us on: PTA Blog - mmpsptablog.wordpress.com or via the school website. Mt Martha P.S. Social Noticeboard Next PTA meeting: Wednesday 5 th October 7pm in Staff Centre Footy Day Lunch Helpers please fill in and return asap thank you NAME CONTACT NUMBER CHILDS NAME & CLASS Please circle when available: 11am-12pm 12-1pm
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COMMUNITY NOTICES Mornington and Bentons Square School Holiday Programs MONDAY 19 TH SEPTEMBER TO THURSDAY 29 TH SEPTEMBER HOURS: 7.30AM - 6.30PM MORNINGTON SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM, PENINSULA COMMUNITY THEATRE, WILSONS RD, MORN- INGTON BENTONS SQUARE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM, BENTONS SQUARE COMMUNITY CENTRE, BENTONS RD, MORNINGTON Bookings can be made via the Shire Website at www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/shp For further information contact Education and Care Services 5950 1099 BRIARS JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM - 'Patterns in Nature' for 6-10 year olds Mon 19th: 1.30-4pm, Tues 20th: 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm, Tues 27th: 1.30-4pm and Thurs 29th September 1.30-4pm. $16:50 per child. Booking and pre-payment is essential. Ph: 5974-3686. BYO morning/afternoon tea (no nuts please). The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha 3934 RANGER-GUIDED SPOTLIGHT WALKS IN THE BRIARS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Mon 19th, Wed 21st, Wed 28th and Fri 30th September, 7-8.30pm. Meet at the Visitors Centre. $15 Adult, $12 Child/Concession. Booking and pre-payment is essential. P: 5974-3686 CONTACTS M T M A R T H A P R I M A R Y S C H O O L Mt Martha Primary School Glenisla Dve Mount Martha 3934 Phone: 5974 2800 Fax: 5974 3634 Absence Line 5973 7700 or visit the school website E-mail: mount.martha.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.mtmarthaps.vic.edu.au Office Hours 8.30am - 4.15pm Monday - Friday OSHCP: 0407 438 858 Uniform Shop: 1800 337 396 Tuesdays: 8.45am 9.45am Thursdays: 3.00pm 4.00pm Cash, credit card & EFTPOS facilities. Sorry, no cheques accepted Online ordering available at: www.psw.com.au PSW Frankston 21 Playne St, Frankston (03) 9769 6510 Shop Hours Sun & Mon Closed. Tue to Fri 8.30am-4.30pm & Sat 9am - 2.30pm. A friendly reminder to families and friends that Melrose Dve is reserved for STAFF PARKING. Please use Eco Park or Glenisla Dve. Mt Martha Primary School strives to provide a safe environment for students, staff and visitors. Please alert the office to any hazards. SCHOOL TERMS 2016 TERM 1 29th January to 24th March 2016 TERM 2 11th April to 24th June 2016 TERM 3 11th July to 16th September 2016 TERM 4 3rd October to 20th December 2016 Our school purpose is to ensure a high quality and engaging learning program that builds on the capability of every student.