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, a staff member had to use an EpiPen as part of an emergency response.

2018 WEB SITE RECENT UPDATES

The following have been recently updated:

** 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

** P&C Minutes 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.

Parent Information Booklet 2018

For a copy of our Parent Information Booklet 2018

IMPORTANT *****E-Newsletter 2018*****

In consultation with the School Board and in line with good environmental practices, our Newsletters in 2018 will be generated electronically and will continue to be available on our website.

Parents need to make sure that their Connect details are up to date. 

Click on this link to go direct to the Newsletter

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.

PROJECT ROBIN HOOD

**** EXCITING NEWS ****

Mount Pleasant Primary School has been a successful recipient in Project Robin Hood.

We will be receiving $10,000 for our 'Bushfood and Native Species Community Project'.

Over 2,400 votes were received in total and our project received 1171, which is fantastic.

Nude Food Chewsdays

Starting from Term 2, 2017, Mount Pleasant Primary School will be working together to actively reduce waste and therefore helping to create a sustainable environment.

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.

Mount Pleasant Primary School Building Fund

A reminder that the Mount Pleasant Primary School Building Fund is alive and well.

The benefit of having a School Building Fund is that parents and community members can make tax deductible donations to MPPS to construct and maintain the school buildings in which our children are educated. 

There is approximately $1600 in this account and our next target is to upgrade the original boys/girls toilets near the staffroom.