Colour Fun Run

In spite of the very hot conditions last Friday, our students had a thoroughly enjoyable day being covered in coloured powder.  A huge thank you to everyone involved in our major fundraiser for the year!  The students raised an incredible $30,413.98 which will be going towards playground upgrades next year.

As soon as the student prizes have been delivered to the school, we will hand them out.  We thank you for your patience.

2024 End of Year Planning

Student Chromebooks Years 4 to 6 

Please return all student chromebooks and chargers to school by Monday 9th December for stocktake over the Summer holiday period.  For student safety, students do not have access to their student email accounts during holiday breaks. 

Library books 

Please return all student library books by Friday 29th November

Specialist Classes

Specialist classes will conclude on Friday 29th November.  There are no specialist lessons from the last two full weeks & week 11 of Term 4.  

2025 Planning - to be published in next week's newsletter

• Class teachers / Specialist lessons 
• 2025 Dates & student free days

Wednesday 10 December - Year 6 Graduation

• 5.00 pm - Year 6 student only dinner
• 5.45 pm - Year 6 Graduation Mass and Presentation

Thursday 12 December - Mass

9.00 am - Whole School End of Year Mass (including leadership handover)

Friday 13th December -  Christmas Concert (changed lunch break time)

• Class Rehearsals during the morning blocks.
• 1.15 pm - 2.30pm approx Christmas Concert in Allen Hall (parents to sign in via the welcome gate - parents please join in the fun and wear something Christmassy)

Monday 16th December 

• Student 'Meet and Greet' session with new 2025 teachers 9.15am-10.40am
• Foundation and Year 6 Presentation during Assembly at 2.30pm

Tuesday 17th December - last day of school for students 

• Year 4 VWS Certificate Swimming program  (to be advised - due to an overlooked booking at Paul Sadler) 
• 2.50 pm - Year 6 Community Farewell on the Small Oval
• 3.05 pm - 2025 Student leaders blessing to Year 6s and Countdown to the end of the school year

2024 School Dates and events to the end of the 2024 school year

There are a lot of events and activities planned for our students as the 2024 academic year draws to a quick end.  These final weeks of term are likely to be extremely busy.  Please make sure you take the time to review the times, dates, and other details so you can participate in the events.  . 

Well done to the Year Three’s on the Enthusiasm that was shown in our Water Safety Incursion! You showed the school values at all times, but most importantly you had fun!! 

Congratulations to all the students at MMPS for the amazing work you have created in Visual Arts this term.  Mrs Hill and Mrs Fletcher have been so impressed with your creativity. The art gallery will be open to families in week 9, so make sure you bring them along to see the wonderful art you have created.

Christmas Appeal

Year 6 Excursion to the Old Melbourne Gaol

On Tuesday 19th November the Year 6 students went to the Old Melbourne Gaol.  Below are some of the students reflections of the day.

I really liked the Melbourne Gaol because it was a really interesting experience and the courtroom drama was a really fun and interactive activity. One of my favorite parts of the day was the tour, especially the part where we could explore the cells, in particular the haunted cell, I personally didn’t feel any breeze or feel very scared. 

Eliza - 6 MV

Last week all year 6s went on an excursion to the Melbourne gaol. The tour guide showed us around the old prison cells including Ned Kelly's. Every single jail cell had something in it, some had something called a death mask. A death mask is a mold of their heads made out of wax. They get it made the evening that the person dies. There were 3 levels, other cells had some history information about the prisoner and others had beds and if you were lucky enough you were able to go in a cell with 5 people just before you were about to get released.

Leeya 6MV 

The year 6’s went to the Old Melbourne Gaol.  There were so many scary things such as a haunted jail cell and the punishments that they showed us when people don't behave well . I found something very interesting about the drama play we did because everyone's acting was very good and they showed us videos about what happened to Ned Kelly on his trial in court. 

Alannah 6MV

We are excited to announce the MMPS Art Gallery is open next week for all families to view the wonderful artwork produced by our talented students.

Child Safe Standards

Our school is safe, student centred and animated by our school values.  

We aim to Inspire Hearts and Minds.

"Children are the future of the human family: all of us are expected to promote their growth, health and tranquillity." Pope Francis 2021

At Mary MacKillop Primary School, we believe that ensuring the safety of the students in our care is an integral part of who we are as a Catholic faith community. We adhere to Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order No. 1359.  We embed a culture of child safety and the matter is taken very seriously.

MMPS Child Safe Standards

Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV)

The updated CECV Statement of Commitment to Child Safety - A safe, nurturing and empowering culture for all children and young people in Catholic schools, is attached to this newsletter.  This statement has been updated in light of the revised Child Safe Standards coming into effect from 1 July 2022 and the supporting Ministerial Order No. 1359

We are a Happy Families School!                                                           

Our school is subscribed to the Happy Families School Membership! Owned and run by Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts, the membership offers a wealth of parenting education and resources. We will regularly share resources available through our membership with you, including Insight Articles and Webinars. You can also access your resources at any time using the below URL (unique to our school) and password.

Unique URL - https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/mmnwn

Password - happymmnwn

We recommend bookmarking this link. You should only need to put the password in once and the site will remember you.  The latest weekly Insight Article: WHY IS MY CHILD LIKE THIS?

See below:

https://marymacnarre.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news

Confidence & Motivation

Building confidence and motivation in young people is essential for their overall wellbeing and is a key aspect of their development. These qualities can have a lasting impact on their success and happiness. Confidence helps children believe in their abilities and face challenges with a positive attitude, while motivation drives their desire to learn, explore, and achieve their goals.

Fostering these traits involves creating an environment that encourages children to take risks, learn from their mistakes, and celebrate their achievements. Confidence is built when children feel capable and valued, while motivation is fuelled by the belief that their efforts will lead to growth and success. By actively supporting both, we can help young people thrive in the academic, social, and personal areas of their life.

By offering positive reinforcement, setting realistic expectations, and celebrating their efforts, we can model a positive mindset that can go a long way in helping young people develop both confidence and motivation. Nurturing these qualities, will help them grow into self-assured individuals who believe in their ability to succeed, setting the foundation for a fulfilling future.

In this edition of SchoolTV, discover how to provide opportunities for autonomy and support your child in persevering through challenges.

Here is the link to your Edition 

https://marymacnarre.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/confidence-motivation-au