CONNECT NOW App for IOS devices

Connect Now makes receiving and viewing attachments a breeze.  All those attachments and links in our newsletter are now easily accessible.

Connect also has a thriving community of teachers, students and parents across Western Australian public schools who use Connect for communication, learning and collaboration. To enhance communication amongst users, Connect Now leverages push notifications to alert teachers, students and parents to what is happening in Connect. You can also use the Stream in Connect Now to view all of relevant Notices and Discussions in one place.

Update to Connect Now at :  https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/connect-now/id999249533?mt=8

ANAPHYLAXIS

Anaphylaxis is a severe, rapidly progressive allergic reaction that is potentially life threatening.  The most common allergens in school aged children are peanuts, eggs, tree nuts (e.g. cashews), cows milk, fish and shellfish, wheat, soy, sesame and certain insect venom (particularly bee stings).

Recently, as a result of an anaphylactic reaction, staff members have had to use an EpiPen as part of an emergency response and on one occasion a student was transferred by ambulance, to hospital.

2018 WEB SITE RECENT UPDATES

The following have been recently updated:

** Robin Hood tree planting

** Connect Now new app update 

** P&C Minutes 2018

** Lapathon Date changed to Thursday 24th May 2018

** Maggie Dent: Parenting Help

** A few pics of Harmony Day 2018

** Important forms - including consent form, student health form, Connect for parents

** 2018 Contributions and Charges

** Parent Information Book 2018

** Term 1 2018 Student Planner

** Term 1 2018 Canteen Menu

** Student Councillors 2018

** School Uniform Shop and Uniform information

** Kindergarten Enrolment Application 2018

** School Board Member Profiles

** Nude Food Chewsdays - more ideas at 'wipe out waste'

** Preventing and Managing Bullying Policy

Kindergarten Enrolment 2019

***Mount Pleasant Primary School 2019 Kindergarten enrolments are now open***

You may visit the front office for an enrolment form, have one emailed out to you or download one here.

Kindergarten enrolments can be submitted at any time.

You must supply a birth certificate, immunisation details and proof of address if you are a new parent to this school.

PROJECT ROBIN HOOD

**** EXCITING NEWS ****

The P&C were successful in gaining a grant from the Melville Shire through the Robinhood Project Funds. In Week 4 - 23rd & 24th May the students will be involved with planting some plants and ground covers in the community verge area on Gunbower Street.

The students will be planting with their buddy classes between 9-12 midday across these two days. The schedule for this will be distributed to classes and parents via Connect once it is finalised. Parents are warmly invited to attend the planting days to assist with planting with your child/ren.

Parent Information Booklet 2018

For a copy of our Parent Information Booklet 2018

Next P&C Meeting

The next P&C meeting will be held in the staff room at Mount Pleasant Primary School from 7.30pm on Wednesday 23rd May, 2018.

P&C Meeting Agenda 23 May, 2018

SCIENCE LAB

Mount Pleasant Primary School has successfully applied to have a classroom converted into a Science Lab.

The conversion will take place in Room 6, which is already used as a Lab.  This is a two year project so we are not exactly aware of the timeline.

In addition, our school will receive $25000 to purchase laboratory equipment and resources such as 3D models of the solar system and human anatomy, digital microscopes, 3D printers, virtual reality headsets, robotics kits and renewable energy kits.

This is a great win for Mount Pleasant Primary School and will improve Science education and student skills for the jobs of the future.

Contributions and Charges

Reminder of Unpaid Billing Items went out last week.

While contributions are considered to be a voluntary item, this contribution goes directly towards the quality education provided to your children.  All items considered charges need to be paid immediately so that the school can pay the suppliers.

You can do this with cash or EFTPOS at the front office 8am-4pm or via bank transfer using the following details:

Uniform and Dress Code

The Dress Code and Uniform Policy for Mount Pleasant Primary School is available here and a copy can be obtained from the front office.

Mount Pleasant Primary School is held in high regard by the community for its excellent standard of dress.  However, of late, we have noticed that several students are wearing inappropriate items of clothing.  These include hats or other headgear, jackets and footwear.

Nude Food Days - Tuesday and Thursday

Starting from Term 2, 2018, Mount Pleasant Primary School will be working together to actively reduce waste and therefore helping to create a sustainable environment.  Nude Food Chewsday has now been extended to include Thursdays.  These are non-canteen days. 

School Security & Vandalism

School Security and Vandalism

Ed Security has increased weekend patrols but I would ask families who live near the school to remain vigilant and also keep a watch on weekends.  If you see any suspicious behaviour at the school, please call Ed Security on 9264 4771 ; 9264 4632 or toll free on 1800 177 777.