Rubbish Free Please

 

Why pack a waste free lunch?

In our waste-filled lives, it’s important to do what we can to decrease the waste we’re contributing to the landfill. More and more schools are getting in on the act and requiring parents pack a waste free lunch some days of the week, if not all of them. What does this mean exactly?

Waste free means only packing items that can be composted or recycled and that won’t end up in the garbage bin. That means, no plastic wrap, no foil, no zip lock bags and no packaged foods

 

Gr Six student leaders breakfast meeting

Gr Six student leaders breakfast meeting with Anne, Luke & Amber

On Wednesday morning, Anne, Luke and Amber met with the Student Leaders for a breakfast meeting at Café 1909. Apart from having a yummy breaky, our student leaders
set a personal leadership goal and another goal for our school. These student leaders have made a super start to the year, demonstrating initiative and enthusiasm for their role. I believe they are going to be great role models.

Grade 3 iPads 2021

iPad information sessions will run on the same days as Student/Parent/Teacher conferences. Wednesday 17th Feb & Thursday 18th Feb

  • This introductory session is compulsory for all families new to the iPad program.
  • This introductory session is optional for families with older children already in the iPad program in grades 4, 5 and 6.

Wednesday 17th Feb Times: 3:35pm, 4:05pm, 4:35pm, 5:05pm

Thursday 18th Feb Times: 3:35pm, 4:05pm, 4:35pm, 5:05pm, 5:35pm, 6:05pm, 6:35pm, 7:05pm

A separate note with all the details has been sent home and also placed on Compass and Seesaw.

Student, Parent, Teacher meetings

PLEASE jump on COMPASS and book a time to come to school and tell the teacher all about your child. If you have trouble with COMPASS please contact the school office and we will sort it out. I do hope everyone can come. If the times do not suit you, please contact the teacher to negotiate an alternative.
Who attends?                     
  • All parents/carers are strongly encouraged to attend.
  • Prep parents attend without their Prep child.
    • Students in Grade 1-6 are encouraged to attend.
    • If there is something of a sensitive nature to be discussed, the student need not attend.
When:    Wednesday 17th February 3.30 – 5.30pm (note Grade 5/6 begin at 2.30pm) and Thursday 18th February  3.30 – 7.30pm (note Grade 5/6 begin at 2.30pm)
Prep Parents please note:  Parents met class teachers two weeks ago but this is another opportunity to chat with teachers about how their children have settled in.
Where:   All Conferences will take place in the Gym.

Crèche: A crèche will be available

Student/Parent/Teacher conference

We will be having our Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences on Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th February.

This conference is a terrific activity for all stakeholders.

We come together so:

  • Parents can tell the teacher about their child
  • Parents & teachers can get to know each other a little
  • Learning Goals can be discussed

You will be able to select a time for your Conference on Compass early next week.

MWPS Concert

As you know, our students are rehearsing for our concert. It’s been great to see such joy on the children’s faces as they dance around the gym. The concert will be recorded on Tuesday, November 10. We will supply the viewing details next week.

This year Victoria will celebrate World Teachers' Day on Friday 30 October 2020.

The theme this year is:  'Teachers: leading in crisis, reimagining the future'.

This theme reflects the commitment teachers have made as leaders particularly teaching throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, in a range of environments.

World Teachers' Day is a chance to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions teachers have made in Victorian communities, as they help to teach the future.

Teachers (with support from parents and carers) have ensured education continues across the country this year, despite major challenges. It’s reinforced the significant role teacher’s play in the lives of children and students, their families and communities.

Mildura West P.S. has a fantastic team of teachers. I would like to say a very BIG THANK YOU to our teachers for their commitment and passion. 

Mildura West Podcast – ‘Way Out West’ - Episode 16

Our Grade 5 students have produced another feature packed episode! This week includes the IB learner profile and a teacher interview with Rachel Parker. We hope you have a listen and subscribe to all our episodes. You can find us on iTunes, Spotify or Google podcasts –just search for “Mildura West”! Or you can find us here too:Anchor.fm: http://anchor.fm/mildurawest-podcast

 

It’s a little “park” in the middle of our school

Have you popped your head in the back gate to see our new beautiful lawn and trees? It’s DIVINE! There’s lots of green lawn to roll around on and many beautiful trees to sit under. We are waiting for the lawn to get settled and then all of the fences will come down and our children will be able to use this wonderful new space.

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