MPPS celebrated National Health & PE Day on Wednesday 4th September. To mark this special occasion, our student leaders planned and hosted a student disco during the break times.
 
This disco was a result of student voice, as our student leadership team expressed their desire for a school-wide event. This fun-filled activity promoted physical and mental well-being among our students and is a testament to the power of student voice in shaping our school culture and promoting a healthy and happy community.

We are delighted to share that our recent book fair was a resounding success! The students in each Learning Community had the wonderful opportunity to select books for our school library using the vouchers generously provided by Scholastic.

The enthusiasm and excitement displayed by our students as they explored the wide range of books was truly inspiring. This will not only enrich our school library collection but also foster a love of reading among our young learners.

​On Tuesday 20th August, our school was transformed into a magical realm of imagination as we celebrated Book Week with a grand dress-up parade! It was an absolute delight to see our students and staff come to life as their favourite book characters.
 
From the adventurous pirates of the seven seas to the enchanting princesses of faraway kingdoms, our parade was a dazzling spectacle. We were amazed by the creativity and effort put into each costume. Astronauts soared through the skies, explorers ventured into uncharted territories, and beloved storybook characters brought smiles to everyone's faces.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the MPPS Writers' Festival afternoon on Wednesday 14th August. The event was a magical celebration of our students' incredible writing and creativity. From the moment the doors opened, we were transported to enchanting worlds filled with mythical beasts and extraordinary stories. Our young authors, artists and performers captivated the audience with their imagination and talent. It was a truly inspiring afternoon!
 
We are incredibly proud of all our students for their hard work and perseverance. Your enthusiasm and passion for writing shone through in every piece of work! An enormous thank-you to our dedicated staff for their tireless efforts in bringing this event to life. Your support and guidance have been invaluable. We also extend our gratitude to the wider community for your continued support of our school.
 
We hope you enjoyed the festival as much as we did!

Students enjoyed a week of fun and creativity as they prepared to be immersed in break time activities with a focus on literacy. In the lead up to our Writers’ Festival, our teachers prepared special experiences for our students to participate in during lunch times.

On Tuesday 6th August, Alex Miles joined us at MPPS for a special whole school incursion. Alex is a Melbourne-based writer who uses her magic with words to create exciting adventures.

You might know her by the alluring penname, H.I. Larry, the author behind the thrilling ‘Zac Power Spy Camp’ series. ️‍Maybe you've met the mischievous Olive Black, the mega movie star from the series, Starring Olive Black?! Or perhaps you’ve met the girl-gang in her most recent Girl Geeks hit series that encourages young women to think about technology, gaming and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)?!

Alex's visit was a fun, interactive and inspiring way to get excited about some engaging events happening during term 3, including the MPPS Writers’ Festival, Book Week and Literacy and Numeracy Week.

It's been a fantastic Education Week here at MPPS, and we wanted to take a moment to share some of the highlights! This year's theme, "Spotlight on STEM," gave us a chance to celebrate the amazing ways we bring science, technology, engineering and maths to life.

On the 15th of May, we held a special Open Morning for our school community. It was wonderful to welcome families, grandparents and extended family members into our Learning Communities!

The students absolutely shone as they led their families through engaging STEM activities. We saw activities from maths challenges to building with materials – it was a true celebration of where creativity meets technology.

Following the activities, families were welcomed to enjoy a delicious morning tea in the Community Hub. The talented MPPS choir, under the direction of the ever-amazing Maddi, stole the show! Their performance was the perfect way to top off a truly special morning.

It was a joy to see our school community come together and celebrate the importance of STEM education. Here at MPPS, we're passionate about giving our students the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century, and Education Week was a fantastic reminder of why we do what we do.
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Stay tuned for more exciting events and learning adventures throughout the year!

On Wednesday 24th April, the MPPS Green Team, led by William and TJ our Environmental School Captains, participated in a tree planting initiative at Simon Creek. Located right next to our school, Simon Creek will be the new home for several flowering gums, specifically chosen to attract endangered Swift Parrots during their annual migration from Tasmania. This project is a testament to the hard work of our Green Team and wouldn't be possible without the generous support of a second successful Landcare grant. We'd also like to express our gratitude to Edmond Lascaris and the Whittlesea Council who will be partnering with MPPS, and the Citywide tree planting operations crew led by Terry Maycock to plant and maintain these beautiful trees. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to contribute to a greener environment and learn more about local wildlife. We encourage you to discuss this initiative with your child and express your support for their efforts. We can't wait to see these trees blossom in the years to come! 

​Over the past 7 years the staff have worked with writing consultant Ann Angelopoulos on developing our students as writers. This term, Ann has run a series of writing workshops with staff and some students. These workshops have focused on vocabulary development and the use of powerful writing strategies such as alliteration, similes, personification, onomatopoeia and ‘show don’t tell’.  Ann explicitly modelled different writing skills that included paragraphing, sentence openers, punctuation and grammar. Take a look at some of the AMAZING writing produced by some of our students!