M T M A R T H A P R I M A R Y S C H O O L

COMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER

Friday 17th

Whole school

JAPANESE DAY

Tuesday 21st

Year 5 Bike Education

Wednesday 22nd

Whole School Assembly

9.10am in the Gym

Thursday 23rd

Prep Fire Safety

Incursion

Friday 24th

Year 6 Bike Education

Saturday 25th

WORKING BEE

9am - 12pm

All year levels

Monday 27th

COMPASS goes live for

parents and guardians

today

Banksia Bulletin Thursday 16th November, 2017

Principal Report

Japanese Day - A reminder that tomorrow Friday 17th November is Japanese Day. It promises to be a fun day with all students enjoying performances and Japanese craft and sporting activities. See the additional information in this Banksia Bulletin.

Compass - We will be commencing the introduction of the Compass program to our school community. Compass is a web based system that is accessible on any modern browser or by using the ‘Compass School Manager’ app. It has great potential in bringing many of our administrative operations in to the one program.

We are going live for parent/guardian access from Monday 27th November 2017. Parents/Guardians will receive their Compass Login letters next week.

As previously communicated modules will be introduced gradually to our school community to assist with a smooth transition.

Term 4 will include the following:

Access information regarding upcoming events and news via the Newsfeed and Calendar areas View up-to-date class and school attendance information for your child Enter upcoming or past absences for child Update your registered email and mobile number (used for SMS alerts) details Please note: The Absence Line will remain 03 5973 7700 however parents are encouraged to use the Compass Parent Portal to record their child’s absence directly into the portal.

2018 will see the introduction of Parent/student/Teacher Conferences Approve and pay for upcoming events, online Payment of school fees, charges and contributions.

Prep 2018 Transition Afternoon Tea - Last week’s Afternoon Tea gave another opportunity for our 2018 Preps and their families and the teachers to get to know each other. With face painting, bubble making, kite making and a chance to explore the sandpit and playground the 2018 Preps and their families had a terrific time. Thank you SEC for catering and some of our Year 6 students for running the activities - you made our new families feel very welcome!

We have another round of transition visits with fun activities in the classrooms scheduled between 9.15 and 10.30am on Thursday 30th November, Wednesday 6th December and Tuesday 12th December.

Staff Leave - Ms Melanie Carson commenced Maternity Leave this week. Our best wishes for the safe arrival of the baby late in December. Mrs Stephanie Van Hoof will be teaching 6B for the remainder of the year.

Parking - In the interests of traffic flow and, most importantly, the safety of members of our school community, parents are reminded to follow the parking restrictions applying to streets near the school. Parking Officers regularly patrol schools at the start of the school day, at pick up or when events are held. Please note also a reminder that the staff car parks in Melrose Drive and Glenisla Drive are not drop off and pick up points for children. This is a potentially dangerous practise as staff members are trying to enter the car park between 8am and 8.45am and pedestrians may not be expecting to have cars exiting these car parks at pick up time. Altering a drop off or pick up time by a few minutes to a slightly less busy time or parking further away and sharing some “park and stride” time with your child may be options to explore. Thank you for your assistance.

Welcome- A huge welcome to Kyran B in Year 2 and his family to our school community.

Kind regards

Martin Page, Principal.

NEXT SCHOOL COUNCIL

MEETING

Thursday December 14th

6.pm

in the Staff Centre

Mt Martha Primary School strives to empower students to be active learners who make a positive impact in a changing world.

Japanese Day – Friday November 17th

"Japan: Where Old Meets New"

We shall celebrate our annual Japanese Day tomorrow, Friday November 17th. As in previous years, the day will include a whole school assembly, art/craft activities and a sports carnival, in which all students will be divided into two teams - red (aka) and white

(shiro). Our sushi lunch orders will also be something to look forward to after some hard-working team cooperation throughout the morning.

Students this year are encouraged to dress in traditional or modern costumes to morning assembly. Students should also dress in their team colours for our Undoukai (Sports Carnival). Parents are welcome to come along and see any of the day’s events. Awarding of the Japanese Day Cup will take place around 2:15.

Bill Nickeas

Japanese Teacher

SPORTS NEWS

Victorian State Championships Athletics

Last week some of our students braved the rain, wind and sun at the Victorian State Championships at Albert Park. We had Phoebe P running in the 100m and our 9/10 yr old girls (Summer, Charlie, Indianna & Phoebe) in the 4x100 relay. Both races had heats to determine the fastest 8 for the finals and both Phoebe and the relay team made it through to the final….the best 8 in Victoria!

Phoebe finished 6

th in Victoria for her 100m which was an amazing effort

and the girls’ Relay Team placed just outside top 4. All the girls did an amazing job on the day! A huge thank you to the girl’s parents for assisting with training, getting them prepared and the support on the day.

Missing Uniforms & Equipment

Can everyone who has represented our school in summer/winter sports, cross country or athletics - please check if you have any singlets or shirts and return them to school ASAP.

Also those who have borrowed a shot put or discus for Athletics practice at home, can you please bring them back.

Jogging Club

With a few weeks remaining, we have hit the home straight with 2017 Jogging Club. The weather is warmer and what better way to start the day with a simple jog around the track before school.

Jogging club will finish up week 8 on Friday 1st

December so if milestone km are in your sights – now would be a good time to start jogging to reach your goal.

Cameron Sweatman, P.E. teacher.

WORKING BEE at

MMPS!

Calling all families - we are asking for your help at our

Term 4 Working Bee!

Date: Saturday November 25

Time: 9am - 12pm.

If you can bring along useful tools like a

wheelbarrow, spade, pitchfork (for mulch),

shovel etc that would be very helpful.

Make sure you wear footwear that is appropriate for outdoor

tasks. We do have some equipment ie gloves, protective glasses

but it would be helpful if you bring some too! Thanks.

There will be a list of tasks to complete around the school.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Morning tea is provided.

Please complete this attached slip and return to the office so we can plan and organise the tasks on the day.

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Yes, I am able to help out on Saturday November 25th at the school Working Bee.

My name is ________________________ and my child/ren’s names are _____________________________________________________________________

Please return to the office as soon as possible.

Our school purpose is to ensure a high quality and engaging learning program that builds on the capability of every student.

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) 9768 0346

Shop Hours Sun & Mon Closed. Tue to Fri 9.00am-5.00pm

& Sat 10am - 1.00pm.

CONTACTS

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 2017

TERM 1 1st February to 31st March 2017

TERM 2 18th April to 30th June 2017

TERM 3 17th July to 22nd September 2017

TERM 4 9th October to 22nd December 2017

SCHOOL TERMS 2017

TERM 3 17th July to 22nd September 2017

TERM 4 9th October to 22nd December 2017

SCHOOL TERMS 2018

TERM 1 31st January to 29th March 2018

TERM 2 16th April to 29th June 2018

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Mt Martha Primary School will again be supporting the Mt Martha Lion’s Club with their

Annual Trailer Raffle. I am sure you have seen the wonderful contribution they make to our

community. You should have now received a book of five Lion’s Club Raffle Tickets.

The tickets are $2.00 each and the school receives 80c out of every $1.00 they receive.

As a further incentive to sell all your raffle tickets

Mt Martha Lion’s Club sponsors have kindly donated the following prizes:

2 x $10 McDonald’s vouchers

1 x Dominos 3 Free pizzas, 1.25ml Drink, 1Garlic Bread voucher

If you require any extra books of tickets please call at the School Office.

All tickets sold or unsold need to be returned to the school by

Friday 1st December to be eligible for the draw on December 23rd.

STIRLING TENNIS COACHING

MT MARTHA TENNIS CLUB

Tennis….fun for life! Coordination, fitness and fun Tennis lessons from only $16 per week

Hot Shots program 4-16yrs Adults Cardio program Mon-Fri 9.30am

Extensive Holiday program running Dec/Jan School holidays

slingard8@bigpond.com or call Stirling 0411 082 723 www.tennis.com.au/mtmarthatc

Dr Peter Scott Orthodontist

Children & Adult Specialist Orthodontist

Creating Beautiful Smiles

13 Beach St, Frankston 3199

PH: 9783 4511

EMMA KAMAN SCHOOL OF DANCE

Offering classes in Hip Hop, Tap, ‘Musical Theatre,

Acrobatics, Jazz, Ballet and Contemporary.

Classes held at MMPS Gym, Mt Martha House and Orbit Gym.

Contact Emma on 0419 173 406

emmakaman@gmail.com

www.emmakamandance.com.au

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Open 7 days from noon

LUNCH & DINNER

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