Mentone Park Primary School acknowledges the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we learn and play.

We value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultures’ and recognise their connection to lands, waters and communities.

We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

What a wonderful couple of weeks it has been at Mentone Park Primary School! 

It was an absolute delight to welcome so many grandparents and special friends to our school for Grandparents Day last Thursday. The joy on our students' faces as they showed off their work and spent time with their loved ones was heart-warming. Thank you to all the grandparents and special friends who took the time to visit us, including those who travelled far and wide, and celebrated this special day with our students.  

Remembrance Day 

On Remembrance Day on Tuesday, our Student Leaders, Mr Hutchins, and I had the honour of representing Mentone Park Primary School at the Mentone RSL Remembrance Day service. Despite the rain and cold conditions, it was a moving ceremony, and our students conducted themselves with great respect and maturity as our School Leaders laid a wreath on behalf of our school community. 

While we were at the Mentone RSL, back at school our Grade 5/6 student leaders did an outstanding job leading our whole school Remembrance Day assembly. Their leadership and organisation made us incredibly proud. It is wonderful to see our students honouring those who served and sacrificed for our country with such thoughtfulness and respect. 

Picnic Fundraiser 

Our recent Picnic Fundraiser was a beautiful evening of community, care, and connection. It was wonderful to see so many families come together to support two very special families in our school community—Millie's family and Chase's family. 

The night was filled with warmth and generosity, and we truly appreciate not only those who attended but also the families who couldn't be there in person but donated to support our families. It was a highlight of the evening to see Chase's nana win three of the raffle prizes, and it was lovely to see Chase and his siblings, along with Millie, draw the raffle prize names. 

A huge thank you to all the families and staff who attended, and to those who generously donated prizes for our raffle. A very special thank you to Angie (Frankie's mum in Prep) for her incredible work organising the event and securing such a wonderful range of prizes to help with our fundraising efforts. I also want to acknowledge Louise, our Office Manager, for all the work she did behind the scenes to get this event up and running. Events like these remind us of the strong sense of community and compassion that makes MPPS so special. 

The Colour Run Results are in! 

What an outstanding effort from our school community! The Colour Run was a huge success, and I'm thrilled to share that we raised an amazing amount that will go directly towards purchasing brand new laptops for our students. 

The energy and enthusiasm on the day was wonderful to see, but the fundraising efforts behind the scenes were outstanding— exceeding last year's record! A special thank you to Stacey (parent of Nia and Jonah) for her incredible work both behind the scenes and on the day to make this event such a success – we couldn't have done it without her! 

I would like to make a few special mentions of some wonderful efforts by our students: 

• Highest Individual Fundraiser: Harmony from 1/2 DS raised an incredible $900! Harmony received a certificate and medal in recognition of her outstanding achievement. 

• Highest Class Fundraiser: Congratulations to 1/2 DS who topped the fundraising charts as a class. Each student received a small plush toy to celebrate their collective effort. 

• Certificate of Appreciation: A huge shout out to Will from 1/2 DS, who chose to donate his fundraising rewards to charity instead of taking prizes. Will's generosity and thoughtfulness demonstrated the values we hold dear at our school. Thank you, Will, for your inspiring example of giving back to others. 

Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and supported this fantastic initiative. Your contributions will make a real difference to our students' learning experiences. 

Leisa 
 

Dear Parents, Guardians & Caregivers, 

I hope you are all well and your children enjoyed the SRC House Sports Day! 

SRC House Sports Day 

Last Friday, the 7th of November, we held our very first SRC House Sports Day - a fantastic new addition to our school calendar! This special event was created by our Student Representative Council (SRC) to celebrate inclusivity and promote our school values of TIER: Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Respect. 

Students embraced the day by wearing either their House colours or a favourite sporting jersey, adding plenty of colour and excitement to the school grounds. The day also carried an important purpose — raising funds to support cancer research, a cause close to many hearts within our community. 

Between 11:30am and 1:30pm, students took part in a range of activities, including sports rotations, novelty races, and our ever-popular coin line challenge. Divided into eight mixed groups (two per House), students rotated through eight stations designed and led by our outstanding House and School Leaders. Teachers supervised and awarded House points to students who demonstrated our TIER values throughout the day. 

The novelty races were a highlight — with sack races for Foundation to Year 2, egg-and-spoon races for Years 3–4, and a vortex throw for Years 5–6. There was plenty of cheering, laughter, and House pride on display! Our coin lines were equally impressive — Hinkler and Hawker Houses almost managed to stretch their lines right across both the netball and basketball courts! 

A heartfelt thank you goes to all SRC and House Leaders for their creativity, planning, and leadership in running the day’s events. A special acknowledgement also to Ms. Maddie Oates (Year 5/6O Teacher and SRC Coordinator) for her dedication in guiding our student leaders and ensuring the day ran smoothly and safely. We’re already looking forward to holding this wonderful event again in 2026! 

Parkdale Secondary College Lesson Observations 

On Thursday, the 6th of November, we were delighted to welcome six visiting teachers from Parkdale Secondary College (PSC), who joined us to observe lessons across our Year 3–6 classrooms. PSC staff were inspired by our outstanding 2025 NAPLAN results and were eager to develop a collaborative partnership with MPPS — particularly given that many of our students transition to Parkdale Secondary each year. 

I would like to sincerely thank Ms. Simone Bastin, Mrs. Mel Gibson, Mr. Nick Griffin, and Ms. Maddie Oates for so warmly welcoming our visitors into their classrooms. The PSC team (and I) were incredibly impressed by the high-quality teaching and exceptional student engagement observed in both literacy and numeracy sessions. 

I also shared a copy of our new MPPS Instructional Model, and our guests commented several times on how clearly they could see its principles in action — a true testament to the professional learning and commitment of our staff. 

This morning, our Year 3–6 teachers visited Parkdale Secondary College to observe lessons in junior English and Maths. I’m very much looking forward to hearing about their insights and what they’ve learned from this valuable exchange experience. 

2026 Kinder-to-Foundation Transition Program 

Last Wednesday, the 6th of November, we officially launched our 2026 Kinder-to-Foundation Transition Program. Designed and coordinated by Mrs. Janique Hankins (Foundation Teacher and F–2 Sub-School Leader), this program includes four weekly 45-minute sessions held on Wednesday mornings. These sessions aim to help our incoming Foundation students become familiar with our classrooms, routines, and specialist subjects before starting school next year. 

So far, our future Foundation students have enjoyed a Library session with our wonderful volunteer librarian, Helen, and a creative Art session, where they decorated their very own personalised Library bags. These bags featured our MPPS logo, thanks to the amazing Stacey Kyriakou (mum to Jonah in FK and Nia in 1/2DS, PFA volunteer, and School Council parent representative). 

The program will also include a Parent Information Evening on Thursday, the 4th of December, and a final “mini school day” session on Tuesday, the 9th of December, giving students a taste of what a real school day feels like. 

The success of the first two sessions is a testament to the thoughtful planning of Mrs. Hankins, the support of Mrs. Zoe Guthrie (DI Coordinator), and the enthusiasm of our School Captains, who have been wonderful role models and helpers. 

Yours sincerely, 

Nathan Hutchins 

Assistant Principal 

Important Dates

In the Spotlight / Overview:

It’s been a busy and exciting couple of weeks in Foundation! Students loved welcoming their grandparents and special friends into the classroom to share their learning and join in some fun activities. Everyone had a fantastic time at our SRC House Sports Day, working together and earning points for their house through lots of energetic games. We’ve also started practising our Christmas Carols, and the students are already singing with lots of enthusiasm as we get ready for the big, festive event next month! 

Heads Up!

Legoland Excursion! As part of our Inquiry Unit on Physical Science – Push and Pull, we will be heading to Legloand Discovery Centre on Tuesday 25th November. We will be participating in the ‘Dog Obstacle Course’ workshop, where they will explore the forces of push and pull through hands-on building and problem-solving challenges. We will contact parents via email who have offered to join us, if you are picked from our lucky dip! 

Christmas Carols! Carols on the Green is on Thursday 11th December. Please refer to the compass post that has been sent in regard to purchasing props for your child’s performance. The students can’t wait to show you their moves! 

Literacy: We have been learning to read and spell words with four sounds (CVCC words). In Writing, students have been focusing on writing a narrative with a clear beginning, middle and end. 

Numeracy: We are learning to collect, represent and interpret simple data to answer yes/no questions and compare results 

Inquiry:  We are learning to observe and describe how toys move, identify features that affect their movement, and group toys based on how they move. 

Wellbeing: We are learning to describe what makes a ‘good friend’ and write a recipe for a friendship stew. 

Recognising TIER Role Models

Ocean GD for the positivity you bring to all your learning tasks. Your motivation to always do your personal best is simply sensational! Well done, Ocean! 

Aurelia K for challenging herself during writing tasks by including a beginning, middle and end in her story writing. Great job, Aurelia! 

Joshua B for showing great understanding of place value when making two-digit numbers when using MAB. You worked carefully and confidently to solve number problems. Well done! 

Jack W for being a fantastic classroom helper who takes pride in keeping our room tidy and organised. You have shown wonderful improvement your behaviour and honesty. Keep it up! 

Important Dates

In the Spotlight / Overview:

It’s been a busy and exciting fortnight! We loved welcoming grandparents and special friends for an afternoon of shared learning and fun activities. Last Friday, the SRC hosted a fantastic House Sports Day where students rotated through a range of exciting events in their house colours. Everyone had the chance to earn points for their house by showing our TIER values – Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Respect. In Wellbeing, students have enjoyed learning origami as a fun mindfulness activity, and in Inquiry we’ve been discovering how air can make things move and fall! 

Heads Up!

We kindly ask that students do not bring toys and personal items to school, such as keyrings, soft toys, dolls and necklaces. They are a distraction to their learning and can easily be damaged and lost.  

We continue to remind students to read to an adult each night and ensure it is recorded in their Reading Journal. This is an essential part to your child’s reading development.

Writing:  We have been learning to use the ‘pebble, rock and boulder’ technique to plan and write interesting problems in our narratives. 

InitiaLit:       

• Year 1s: We have been learning about then letters ‘ch’ and ‘tch’ making the sound /ch/ as in child. We have been introduced to the prefix ‘un’ meaning ‘not’. Our tricky words have included talk, walk, know, laugh, every and people. Our storybook has been ‘Captain Jack and the Pirates’ by Peter Bently, including the WOW words ‘abandoned’, ‘spied’ and ‘hollered’.  

• Year 2s: We have been learning about words ending in a consonant plus ‘le’ (e.g. candle and bubble) and nouns ending with the suffix ‘es’ (e.g. peaches). We have been combining all of the comprehension strategies we have learnt to understand as much as possible when we read! Our storybook has been the poem ‘Hist!’ by C.J. Dennis, including the WOW words ‘delay’, ‘gloomy’, and ‘roam’. 

Numeracy:  We are learning to understand the concept of fractions by exploring sharing and equal parts, while identifying halves, quarters and eighths. We have also been solving problems involving these fractions.   

Inquiry (Physical Science): We are learning to understand that air is real, takes up space, and can affect how things move and fall. 

Wellbeing (The Resilience Project): We are learning to use origami to practise mindfulness. 

Recognising TIER Role Models

Ollie J. for always being an enthusiastic and engaged learner during our Maths lessons. You always give things a go and try your very best — what a wonderful attitude to learning! 

Lena Z. for her wonderful scientific observations and accurate 'force diagram' completed during our Inquiry lesson, 'Push & Pull' 

Aidan V. D. W. for always being a kind and caring class member who is ready to help others. You approach every task with care and determination, setting a wonderful example for everyone around you! 

Hayley B. for coming up with great ideas and thoughtful examples during our Pebble, Rock, Boulder activity. You showed wonderful creativity when thinking about how problems can build up in a story! Well done for sharing your ideas and contributing to our class discussion! 

Arlo B. for using his amazing creativity to plan an exciting 'pebble, rock, boulder' problem when narrative writing. Amazing Arlo! 

Hazel C. for giving her best and showing determination in everything she does. She approaches each task with a positive attitude, persistence, and a genuine desire to learn and improve. 

Important Dates

In the Spotlight / Overview:

Grandparents and Special Friends Day 

Last Thursday, we were delighted to welcome grandparents and special friends into our classrooms for our annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day. The classroom was buzzing with excitement as students proudly shared their learning and engaged in a number of activities together. 

Grandparents and special friends enjoyed a special morning tea before visiting classrooms. Our guests then enjoyed spending time with their loved ones, taking part in classroom activities, and looking around the school. We are so grateful to our families for their support and to all the grandparents and special friends who were able to attend. 

Mad About Science Incursion – Heat & Energy Workshop 

Our Year 3 and 4 students had an exciting and interactive experience during the Mad About Science incursion this week! The ‘Heat & Energy’ workshop linked perfectly with our science curriculum focus, allowing students to explore how heat and energy work in the world around us.  

Through a series of hands-on experiments and demonstrations, students investigated the many ways heat can be produced, including friction, motion, electricity and chemical reactions. They also learned how heat can be transferred through conduction, how to measure it, and how it can cause materials to change in fascinating ways.  

It was a fantastic opportunity for our young scientists to deepen their understanding of energy while having a lot of fun along the way! 

Heads Up!

• We have a Police Chat coming up on Wednesday 19th November.
• Monday November 24th is a Student Free Day.

Homework reminder 

Homework is due each Monday. Completing and returning homework on time helps students build good routines and take responsibility for their learning. If family commitments/preferences mean your child won’t be able to complete homework, please let your child’s teacher know – a quick note in their diary is fine!  

Literacy: We are learning to read with fluency and analyse our Term 4 novel, “Leo and Ralph”, and write complex sentences beginning with subordinating conjunctions. 

We are also learning to spell words with the suffixes ‘ful’, ‘less’ and ‘ness’ 

Numeracy: We are learning to sort, build, and compare three-dimensional objects and their features. We have also been revising our 4 times tables and practising their matching division facts. 

Inquiry: On Wednesday we had our “Mad About Science” heat and energy incursion. We also explored the properties of heat and other energies in a fun way. Please see Compass for details. 

Wellbeing: We are learning to use breathing strategies to help us be more mindful. 

Recognising TIER Role Models

Charlie M – For his excellent work when exploring 3D shapes and accurately identifying their 2D faces. Well done! 

Sebastian A – For showing fantastic focus and effort in Spellex! His spelling results show how much his confidence has grown – amazing work! 

Macie M – For demonstrating excellence in carefully and accurately creating column graphs, showing great attention to detail. Well done! 

Eve C – For including rich and detailed description in her writing, helping the reader to see, hear, and feel every part of her story! 

Important Dates

In the Spotlight / Overview:

The last fortnight has been filled with many memorable moments, from celebrating our inquiry learning with visiting Grandparents/Special Friends, to getting active in multiage groups at the SRC Fun Sports Day. We’ve also acknowledged the significance of Remembrance Day, through reading in fluency pairs and our special assembly run by the House Leaders whilst our School Captains and SRC attended the Mentone RSL Ceremony. 

Heads Up!

Congrats to the Leaders -  The SRC Fun Sports Day was a huge success and it all stemmed from an idea at an SRC meeting. Our SRC leaders and class reps worked hard to flesh out ideas and then passed it onto our House Leaders to expand on them and execute them on the day. It was a wonderfully inclusive day, promoting and linking house points with our TIER values. Thank you to the Senior School Leaders: Matilda & James (SRC); Kenzie, Luna, Asha & Ben (School Captains); Zoe & Annabel (Hawker House); Bailey & Misha (Flynn House); Ash & Isla (Hinkler House) and River & Lennox (Kingsford Smith House).  

Graduation Photos - Our Yr 6 Graduation photo is booked for Thursday 20th November. The photo will be taking place first thing in the morning so please ensure your child is prompt to school and wearing their 2025 Yr 6 Graduation garments (the t-shirt if you have misplaced the jumper).  

Homework - Due to the short week 5 we had, the next fortnightly homework was handed out on Monday 10th of November. It is due Friday 21st November. A digital copy has been posted to Google Classroom and a hard copy given to those who have requested one. In preparation for  Secondary School, please ensure all components of the homework are completed neatly and should there be any queries with a task, please ask prior to the due date.  

Health - We have a student returned to school whose immune system is currently compromised due to medical treatment. We know our school community values care, compassion, and looking out for one another — and this is one of those moments where we can all make a difference. We kindly ask that you keep your child at home if they are unwell. If your child/ren are diagnosed with chickenpox or measles this must be reported to the general office as soon as possible. 

Literacy: Analyse themes such as justice, perseverance, and identity in our novel, ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar. Identify topic sentences and correctly order supporting details. read and spell words with the Greek morphemes, ‘tetra’, meaning four & ‘penta’ meaning five. 

Numeracy: Identifying equivalent measurements for mass and converting between units of measurement for mass. 

Inquiry: Create flow charts to show energy transformations and transfers. 

Wellbeing: Develop strategies to cope with strong emotions. 

Recognising TIER Role Models

Orlando S for demonstrating EXCELLENCE in literacy by being a wonderfully, wicked wordsmith when responding to Holes comprehension questions. Sensational! 

Jade R for demonstrating TEAMWORK by working well with others on the Monday before Melbourne Cup and EXCELLENCE when using multiplication & division to convert between units of measurement. Amazing! 

Lennox S for EXCELLENCE in maths for successfully applying the decimal shift strategy with great accuracy. 

Isla D for EXCELLENCE in maths, consistently completing her work to a high standard, she successfully works up to our super challenge tasks in the majority of our maths lessons. 

It’s been another busy and creative time in the art room as students explored new skills and reflected on the significance of Remembrance Day through their artwork.

Grades 5/6 focused on clay modelling, learning important joining techniques to bring their creations together. They also commemorated Remembrance Day by designing thoughtful and expressive posters.

Grades 3/4 enjoyed reading the book We Remember and took inspiration from it to create posters and handmade poppies for our Remembrance Day display.

Grades 1/2 loved exploring the story Where the Forest Meets the Sea and created beautiful forest collage artworks inspired by the book. They also designed Remembrance Day posters and printed their own poppies.

Our Foundation students proudly painted their echidna clay models and learned simple printing techniques to create bright and meaningful poppy artworks for Remembrance Day.

In Auslan we have been learning signs for transport, countries and travel in preparation for the Deaflympics that begin in Tokyo on November 15.

Foundation students have practiced these signs through matching the names of countries to their flags, and watching an Auslan story about travelling on public transport.

Grade 1/2 students have practiced country and transport signs through matching the names of countries to their flags.

In Grade 3/4 and 5/6 the students have practiced country and transport signs through matching the names of countries to their flags and signing simple sentences to explain a place they went to and how they travelled there. E.g. I fly home. Weekend I go to shops.

PE Update: Touch Football Fun! 

In Physical Education, all year levels have been getting active, learning new skills and working together through our Touch Football unit. We’re now three weeks in and it’s been fantastic to see so many students from Foundation right through to Year 6 showing teamwork, effort and great sportsmanship! 

Foundation – Year 2 

Our younger students have been learning the fundamental movement skills needed for touch football, including running into space, catching and passing, and working as a team to move the ball forward. They’ve also been exploring fair play, cooperation and communication. 

Years 3 – 6 

Students in Years 3–6 have been taking their skills to the next level, learning strategies like ‘taking the touch’, ‘dumping’ and how to use the offside rule to their advantage. They’ve also been reflecting on how tactics and teamwork can influence the outcome of a game. 

We’ve been lucky to have some special guests from Synergise Health & Sport Development working with our senior students. Their expert coaching has helped refine skills, build confidence and encourage positive competition in a fun and inclusive way. 

Across all levels, students are developing: 

● Movement competence through skill practice, coordination and agility 

● Personal and social skills by collaborating, encouraging others and following rules 

● Understanding of health and wellbeing by staying active and recognising the importance of fair play 

Looking Ahead 

Next week, we’ll continue building on our skills with more mini-games and match play. It’s been wonderful to see so many students showing enthusiasm and persistence, keep it up, everyone! 

Dear Mentone Park Families, 

 This fortnight, our wellbeing focus is on helping children develop confidence and self-belief. Confidence is the foundation of resilience, it helps children try new things, face challenges, and bounce back when things don’t go as planned. When students believe in themselves, they are more willing to take risks in their learning and show persistence in the face of setbacks. 

Our recent Youth Resilience Survey results showed that many students across Years 3–6 rated lower in the areas of self-belief, problem-solving, and feeling good about themselves. At Mentone Park, we work hard to create an environment where students feel capable, supported, and proud of their efforts. Through daily encouragement, growth mindset language, and opportunities to share their successes, we remind our learners that confidence grows with practice and persistence. 

 This Fortnight’s Wellbeing at Home Activity: “Confidence Jar” 

As a family, create a Confidence Jar to celebrate your child’s efforts and achievements. 

What you’ll need: 

• A jar or small box 

• Strips of paper 

• A few minutes together each evening 

How to do it: 

1. Each night, write down one thing your child did well or something they’re proud of (big or small). 

1. Pop it in the jar! Over time, you’ll build a collection of “confidence moments.” 

1. On a tough day, pull out a few slips and read them together as reminders of their strengths. 

You might also like to share your own moments, it shows children that everyone is learning and growing, no matter their age. 

 Why It Matters 

At school, we intentionally design learning experiences that build confidence, through hands on tasks, peer collaboration, student leadership, and celebrating personal growth. When children see that effort and perseverance are valued as much as results, they begin to develop a strong sense of “I can do this.” 

Children who feel confident in themselves are more likely to: 

• Persist when learning feels challenging 

• Speak up and share their ideas 

• Show kindness and empathy toward others 

• Approach each new challenge with optimism 

Together, at school and at home, we can help children see themselves as capable, resilient learners who are proud of who they are and what they can achieve. 

 Warm regards, 
Pamela Kousis 
Student Wellbeing Coordinator 

Have Your Details Changed?

As we near the end of the year, it’s a great time to make sure we have your most up-to-date information on file.
Have you recently moved house, changed jobs, or updated your phone number or emergency contacts?

Please take a moment to let the office know of any changes — it’s really important we have the correct details in case we need to contact you.

Thank you for helping us keep our records accurate and up to date!

Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t on our side, but that didn’t stop our amazing community from turning out in full force under the COLA for the MPPS Picnic Fundraiser!

The evening was filled with warmth, connection, and community spirit as we came together to celebrate our beautiful Millie (Grade 6) and to honour the memory of Amber, the incredibly brave mum of Chase (Grade 4).

The magician was truly unbelievable, delighting both children and adults with his tricks and talent. Families enjoyed their picnics, great company, and a fantastic raffle — all contributing to the success of the evening.

Thanks to your generosity, all profits raised will be shared between both families — a touching reminder of the compassion and unity that defines our Mentone Park community.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and helped make this special evening such a success.

Record-Breaking Success!!!

We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Colour Run raised a record-breaking profit of $7,910.58! 
These funds will go directly towards purchasing new laptops for our students — a fantastic achievement that will make a real difference to their learning.

The day was filled with colour, laughter, and school spirit, and it was amazing to see everyone come together to make it such a success. A special thank you to our PFA and all the volunteers who helped organise and run this event — we couldn’t have done it without you!

Thank you again to our entire school community for helping make this the most successful Colour Run ever!

Bunnings BBQ – Volunteers Needed!

We’re thrilled to announce that Mentone Park Primary School has been selected to host the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle on Saturday, 13th December!

This is one of our biggest community fundraisers of the year — and we need your help to make it a success! 

We’re calling for volunteers to help with setup, cooking, serving, and clean-up throughout the day. Whether you can spare an hour or a few, every bit of help counts and goes directly towards supporting our school and students.

It’s always a fun day connecting with the community (and who doesn’t love the smell of a good snag?).

Sign up here:

Let’s fire up the BBQ and finish the year strong together!

Our much-loved Carols on the Green is fast approaching, and we’re putting together a Silent Auction to help raise funds for Mentone Park Primary School.

We’re reaching out to our wonderful community for support — whether you’re a local business owner, work for a company that gives back, or simply have connections that could help, we’d love your contribution!

We’re looking for donations big or small — think vouchers, hampers, experiences, products, memberships, or services. Every contribution helps make our auction a success and supports our students and school community.

If you, your workplace, or someone you know can donate, please get in touch!
Louise - Office Manager or drop donations at the school office.

Together, let’s make this year’s Carols on the Green one to remember — and show what an incredible community we have here at Mentone Park! 

Every Friday lunchtime during Term 4, students can purchase a $1 icy pole. All money raised goes towards celebrating our 2024 graduating class! 

If you are able to please donate a packet of Zooper Dooper's to support our fundraiser, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be left at the office.

☀️ Term 4 SunSmart Reminder

As we head into Term 4, a friendly reminder that Mentone Park Primary follows the SunSmart guidelines to help keep our students safe in the sun.

• Hats: All students must wear a broad-brimmed hat when outdoors.
  Students without a hat will be asked to play under the COLA.

• Sunscreen: Please ensure your child applies sunscreen before school.
  Each classroom also has sunscreen available for students to reapply during the day.

We have a limited number of school broad-brimmed slouch hats available for purchase at the office for $20.45.

Let’s stay safe and SunSmart this term!

 Photo Permission Reminder

When completing your Photo and Media Consent preferences, please remember that selecting ‘No’ to social media use also means your child’s photo cannot appear in our school newsletter.
Our newsletters are published on the school website, which is considered a public platform under the Department of Education’s guidelines.

If you’d like your child to be included in school photos featured in the newsletter, please ensure you have given consent for both newsletter and website use.

Thank you for helping us follow the Department’s photo and privacy policies while celebrating our students’ achievements safely and respectfully.