Montrose PS School Newsletter
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A Message from the Principal
Hi All,
How lovely it is to be back to onsite learning following the snap lockdown. Our students have not lost a beat, resuming where they left off prior to the lockdown. We were very fortunate that our school photos were scheduled for this Monday and Tuesday and not a week earlier. It was wonderful to see the whole school together being photographed, this photo will be displayed in the main building corridor near the library once we receive it.
District Swimming
Well done to Mr Orenshaw and the squad of swimmers who competed at the District swimming competition last Friday. We are very proud of your commitment and efforts on the day. We had high levels of success with many students now continuing on to Divisional level.
Mobile Phone policy
Just a reminder to families that any student with a mobile phone or device with communication capabilities including smart watches with access to a cellular network and Bluetooth devices that can be connected to mobile phones to transmit information and enable communication, must have it stored in a locker during the school day. Locks for lockers can be purchased for $5 at the office and a secure locker will be allocated to your child following purchase of the lock. The lock is the property of the student when they leave the school.
The mobile phone policy is available on the school website at https://www.montroseps.vic.edu.au/page/116/School-Policies
Wellbeing Coordinator
Megan Levey has worked at Montrose Primary School as a Chaplain for several years. During 2020 with the COVID situation I appointed Megan into a Wellbeing Coordinator role for 2 days a week to extend our wellbeing supports.
This year we no longer qualified for Chaplaincy funding so Megan Levey has had her role as Wellbeing Coordinator extended and is working 4 days a week (not Wednesday). Megan is a qualified teacher who also has a wealth of knowledge and skill in the areas of wellbeing and mental health. As a Wellbeing Coordinator Megan no longer requires parents’ permissions to see students as were the case for the Chaplaincy program.
Student Free Day - Monday 1st March
A reminder to families that this coming Monday 1st March students do not attend school. Their Care will be offering a Student Free Day program for families requiring this service on the day.
Kind regards,
Kylie Fisher
Principal
Dates to Remember
| Date | Activity |
| Tuesday February 23 | School Council February Meeting |
| Monday March 1 | Student Free Day |
| Tuesday March 2 | Montrose Community Walk Excursion Grade 1 & 12CH |
| Thursday March 4 | Lilydale Heights School Excursion - Grade 5 Students |
| Montrose Community Walk Excursion Grade 2 | |
| Monday March 8 | Labour Day Public Holiday |
| Monday March 9 - Friday March 12 | Grade 6 Anglesea Camp |
| Thursday March 11 | Grade 2 Excursion Mont De Lancey Payment Due By Monday 8 March |
| Friday March 12 | Grade 1 Excursion Mont De Lancey Payment Due By Monday 8 March |
| Regional Swimming Selected students only | |
| Tuesday March 16 | Parent Teacher Interviews 1.30pm - 8.30pm |
| Wednesday March 17 | House Cross Country |
| Friday March 19 | District Summer Sports |
| Tuesday March 30 | School Council - AGM |
| Thursday April 1 | Last day of Term 1 2.30pm Finish |
Term 2
| Date | Activity |
| Monday April 19 | First Day Term 2 |
| Monday May 3 | Regional Girls AFL Gala Day |
| Monday May 24 - Wednesday May 26 | Grade 5 Camp to Sovereign Hill |
| Friday June 25 | Last Day of Term 2.30pm finish |
Term 3
| Date | Activity |
| Monday July 12 | First Day Term 3 |
| Friday July 23 | School Athletics Day Grades 3 - 6 |
| Friday July 30 | School Athletics Day Grades P - 2 |
| Monday August 2 - Friday August 6 | Swimming Program Grades 3 - 6 |
| Wednesday September 8 | Footy Day & Special Lunch |
| Monday September 13 Wednesday September 15 | Grade 3 - Camp Oasis |
| Friday September 17 | Last Day of Term 2.30pm finish |
Term 4
| Date | Activity |
| Monday October 4 | First Day Term 4 |
| Monday October 25 - Friday October 29 | Swimming Program Grades P - 2 |
| Wednesday November 10 - Friday November 12 | Grade 4 Camp - Phillip Island |
| Wednesday December 15 | Grade 6 Graduation |
| Friday December 17 | Last Day of Term 1.30 pm finish |
From the Office
A friendly reminder to all of our Grade 6 Campers - the the final payment due next Tuesday, March 2nd. If you are not sure how much you owe for camp, please contact the office.
CSEF
Many families may be eligible for funding to assist with costs of Camps and Excursions. Please refer to the CSEF flyer in the newsletter for more details.
CSEF
If you would like an application form, please click on this link:
CSEF Application Form
School Council - Upcoming AGM
You can find further information about School Council Elections here:
School Council Election
A Note to Parents - Insurance
Workers of the Week Award - 12 Feb
Workers of the Week
9 February 2021
Name | Grade | Name | Grade |
| Ella B Paddy S | PAP | Frankie M Ruby R | 3JD |
| Patrick V Ivy J | PCG | Sam L Sophie W | 3ST |
| Zoe G Caleb D | PLW | Imogen S | 34CD |
| Maya D Jack W | PKS | Jeffrey W | 4MS |
| Dominic G Olivia A | 1VP | Harry F | 4BH |
| Mason W Ella W | 1MR | Julian G Hannah C | 5AB |
| Kai W Reid c Kyla E | 1NJ | Reuben G Nayeli C | 5KO |
| Harper C Lexie G | 12CH | Chloe C | 5RC |
| Eleri M Brody K | 2RH | Lincoln L Max C | 6KB |
| Finn H | 2GS | Ruby L | 6KG |
| Olivia G Eloise C Isaiah B | 3MS | Eva T | 6XN |
Artist of the Week: Riley R, 6KB
Art WOW: Fraser C 1J, Lexie G 12CH, Lara B 1R, Pierce G 1P
Chinese Panda Award: Hayden D 6KG
Sports Star of the Week: Olivia M 5KO
PE WOW: Reuben G 5KO
Music Star of the Week: Ruby D 5B
Drama Star of the Week: Ashlee D 3JD
Workers of the Week Award - 19 Feb
Workers of the Week
19 February 2021
Name | Grade | Name | Grade |
| Bee C Brodie C | PAP | Tyler D | 3ST |
| Miles C Summer P | PCG | Toby C Zain J | 34CD |
| Asha F Jed R | PLW | Kian T | 4MS |
| Evie S Zoey H | PKS | Anderson L | 4KR |
| Flynn S Emily I | 1VP | Maddie O | 4RC |
| Pia W Noah M | 1MR | Logan O Roy M | 5AB |
| Lincoln B Spencer D Logan S | 1NJ | Zoe D Olivia M | 5KO |
| Tucker K Victoria S | 12CH | Aidrey L | 5RC |
| Tyson B Evie B | 2GS | Xavier W Eli W | 6KB |
| Harliah M | 3MS | Nash J | 6KG |
| Henry J Miles D | 3JD | Jade D Riley P | 6XN |
Artist of the Week: Dash W 12CH, Lucy N 12CH
Art WOW: Abbey H PKS, Jack W PKS, Eddie M PCG, Charlotte W PCG, Willow T PAP, Patrick G PAP, Georgia C PLW, Jed R PLW
GEM Award Winners
Assembly - 12 February:
| Name | Class | Name | Class |
| Micah J | PAP | Indiana M | 3JD |
| Rivan J | PCG | Jai W | 3ST |
| Ollie P | PLW | Joseph G | 34CD |
| Grace J | PKS | Ruby G | 4MS |
| Isaac S | 1VP | Owen H | 4BH |
| Xavier D | 1NJ | Liam M | 5AB |
| Phoenix G | 1MR | Tyler C | 5KO |
| Edward W | 12CH | Heidi M | 5RC |
| Lachlan B | 2RH | Nate H | 56J |
| Oswald F | 2GS | Charlotte U | 6KB |
| Zac C | 3MS | Jasper W | 6KG |
| Jarrah T | 6XN |
Assembly - 19 February:
| Name | Class | Name | Class |
| Willow T | PAP | Zoe M | 3ST |
| Grace K | PCG | Mila T | 34CD |
| Leo K | PLW | Jackson C | 4MS |
| Lola J | PKS | Jack U | 4KR |
| Indiana T | 1VP | Hamish J | 4RC |
| Mia L | 1NJ | Zac M | 5AB |
| Oliver G | 1MR | Felix D | 5KO |
| Hazel H | 12CH | Eloise T | 5RC |
| Charlie H | 2CL | Noah G | 56J |
| Flynn S | 2GS | Amarlia N | 6KB |
| Flynn D | 3MS | Jenn B | 6KG |
Canteen
District Swimming Carnival
On Friday 19th February our District Swim Team competed at Lilydale outdoor pool. Well done all who participated and thank you Mr O!
Here are a couple of photographs from the day.
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