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Dream and Lead
On Tuesday our student leaders attended the ‘Dream and Lead’ youth leadership conference at the Exhibition center.
We had a fantastic day together learning about leading ourselves, standing up for whats right, and about being better, not perfect.
We also learned some fun ‘high five’ moves which we’ll be demonstrating at assemblies.
Well done to our student leaders!

Monny Mag, 19 March 2026

March 19, 2026

Dream and Lead
On Tuesday our student leaders attended the ‘Dream and Lead’ youth leadership conference at the Exhibition center.
We had a fantastic day together learning about leading ourselves, standing up for whats right, and about being better, not perfect.
We also learned some fun ‘high five’ moves which we’ll be demonstrating at assemblies.
Well done to our student leaders!

Book Fair
It’s our Annual Book Fair! All funds raised go towards explaining our classroom libraries. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers, and especially to Carly Seddon for all of the organising of rosters, equipment, publicity. Without her hard work this wonderful event would not be possible. Carly has organised the Book Fair for a number of years, and will no be handing this on to another family. Thank you, Carly, for everything you have done for our students and our school!

Monny Mag, 5 March 2026

March 5, 2026

Book Fair
It’s our Annual Book Fair! All funds raised go towards explaining our classroom libraries. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers, and especially to Carly Seddon for all of the organising of rosters, equipment, publicity. Without her hard work this wonderful event would not be possible. Carly has organised the Book Fair for a number of years, and will no be handing this on to another family. Thank you, Carly, for everything you have done for our students and our school!

Welcome Preps!
We welcome our Preps for 2026, who have now started full time school.
Our Preps did a wonderful job settling in with their shorter days, discovering their classrooms and playing with their Grade 6 Buddies.
It was quite a sight to see our Prep students lining up on the big concrete ramp, and waving good bye to their loved ones as they started their formal schooling adventure!

Monny Mag, 19 February 2026

February 19, 2026

Welcome Preps!
We welcome our Preps for 2026, who have now started full time school.
Our Preps did a wonderful job settling in with their shorter days, discovering their classrooms and playing with their Grade 6 Buddies.
It was quite a sight to see our Prep students lining up on the big concrete ramp, and waving good bye to their loved ones as they started their formal schooling adventure!

Welcome back!
We’ve made a wonderful start to the year as students settle in with our Ready Set Learn program.
Students are learning about our school values and setting the routines and expectations in the classrooms – as well as catching up with friends, meeting new friends and playing together.
Our Gr 6 students are proudly wearing their new Gr 6 uniform, looking splendid in their jackets and polos.
Today our Preps had their very first day of school, and had a wonderful time learning in their classroom, and playing with their Gr 6 Buddy.

Monny Mag, 5 February 2026

February 5, 2026

Welcome back!
We’ve made a wonderful start to the year as students settle in with our Ready Set Learn program.
Students are learning about our school values and setting the routines and expectations in the classrooms – as well as catching up with friends, meeting new friends and playing together.
Our Gr 6 students are proudly wearing their new Gr 6 uniform, looking splendid in their jackets and polos.
Today our Preps had their very first day of school, and had a wonderful time learning in their classroom, and playing with their Gr 6 Buddy.

Farewell and thank you
This year has been filled with learning, laughter, and opportunities to challenge ourselves in new ways. Our classrooms have been buzzing with curiosity, our playgrounds filled with new friendships, and our school events overflowing with energy and pride.

Monny Mag, 18 December 2025

December 18, 2025

Farewell and thank you
This year has been filled with learning, laughter, and opportunities to challenge ourselves in new ways. Our classrooms have been buzzing with curiosity, our playgrounds filled with new friendships, and our school events overflowing with energy and pride.

Vale Mr Ray Yates
Mr Yates was the Principal and teacher at Monbulk Primary for 38 years.
He made an extraordinary impact on the students and staff he worked with, the education community, and on the Monbulk township as a whole.
His passion for people and our community made an extraordinary difference to many, in every walk of life.

Monny Mag, 27 November 2025

November 27, 2025

Vale Mr Ray Yates
Mr Yates was the Principal and teacher at Monbulk Primary for 38 years.
He made an extraordinary impact on the students and staff he worked with, the education community, and on the Monbulk township as a whole.
His passion for people and our community made an extraordinary difference to many, in every walk of life.

Remembrance Day
This Tuesday we stopped to honor and remember all those who have fought in all wars. Due to the heavy rain we were unable to walk as a school to the Monbulk RSL. Instead, Student Leaders represented the school and attended the service at Monbulk RSL and laid a wreath.
Student Leaders also stayed at school and read through the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’, and led the school in observing a minute’s silence. I was so impressed with the respect that all students showed at this time—they are a true credit to our community.

Monny Mag, 13 November 2025

November 13, 2025

Remembrance Day
This Tuesday we stopped to honor and remember all those who have fought in all wars. Due to the heavy rain we were unable to walk as a school to the Monbulk RSL. Instead, Student Leaders represented the school and attended the service at Monbulk RSL and laid a wreath.
Student Leaders also stayed at school and read through the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’, and led the school in observing a minute’s silence. I was so impressed with the respect that all students showed at this time—they are a true credit to our community.

Welcome 2026 Preps
This week we welcomed our 2026 Prep families for an Information Evening And BBQ. We had around 60 people attend, and enjoy the opportunity to meet the teachers, meet each other, and enjoy the evening with the children playing.
Our Step into Prep program begins next week, and our Gr 5 students are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to assume their role as Buddies!

Monny Mag, 30 October 2025

October 30, 2025

Welcome 2026 Preps
This week we welcomed our 2026 Prep families for an Information Evening And BBQ. We had around 60 people attend, and enjoy the opportunity to meet the teachers, meet each other, and enjoy the evening with the children playing.
Our Step into Prep program begins next week, and our Gr 5 students are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to assume their role as Buddies!

Welcome back!
We have a wonderful term ahead of us. I hope you had a chance to spend some extra special time together as families over the holidays
There are many events this term as we draw towards the end of the year, and prepare for next year.

Monny Mag, 16 October 2025

October 16, 2025

Welcome back!
We have a wonderful term ahead of us. I hope you had a chance to spend some extra special time together as families over the holidays
There are many events this term as we draw towards the end of the year, and prepare for next year.

What a busy and exciting fortnight it has been at our school!!
The highlight of the past two weeks was without doubt our School Production of Moana Jnr. What an incredible success! The performances were nothing short of spectacular, and the feedback we have received from our families and community has been overwhelmingly positive. Our students shone brightly on stage, showcasing their talents with confidence and joy. A heartfelt thank you goes to our dedicated staff who went above and beyond to ensure this production was a memorable experience for all. A very special acknowledgement must be made to our Performing Arts teacher, Liam Porter, whose vision, time and organization brought the show to life in such a professional and inspiring way.

Monny Mag, 11 September 2025

September 11, 2025

What a busy and exciting fortnight it has been at our school!!
The highlight of the past two weeks was without doubt our School Production of Moana Jnr. What an incredible success! The performances were nothing short of spectacular, and the feedback we have received from our families and community has been overwhelmingly positive. Our students shone brightly on stage, showcasing their talents with confidence and joy. A heartfelt thank you goes to our dedicated staff who went above and beyond to ensure this production was a memorable experience for all. A very special acknowledgement must be made to our Performing Arts teacher, Liam Porter, whose vision, time and organization brought the show to life in such a professional and inspiring way.

District Athletics
Congratulations to all of our athletes in competing at the District Athletics on Wed 20th August. Our students showed great sportsmanship, and gave their best effort across all of their events. We had many students make it through to the next round, and we’re extremely proud of their performance.

Monny Mag, 28 August 2025

August 28, 2025

District Athletics
Congratulations to all of our athletes in competing at the District Athletics on Wed 20th August. Our students showed great sportsmanship, and gave their best effort across all of their events. We had many students make it through to the next round, and we’re extremely proud of their performance.

Equality and Equity
At Assembly this Friday we are learning about Equality vs Equity.
Equality is when every one received the same support to achieve the same goals.
Equity is when people receive the support they need to achieve the same goals.
Sometimes, students can perceive equity as unfair (unequal). For example, a student may have more time with a teacher, tutoring, different work or different consequences.

Monny Mag, 14 August 2025

August 14, 2025

Equality and Equity
At Assembly this Friday we are learning about Equality vs Equity.
Equality is when every one received the same support to achieve the same goals.
Equity is when people receive the support they need to achieve the same goals.
Sometimes, students can perceive equity as unfair (unequal). For example, a student may have more time with a teacher, tutoring, different work or different consequences.

Every Day Counts – Missing school is missing out!
This term we are launching an attendance initiative at MPS called 'Every Day Counts'.
Our attendance motto is 'Every Day Counts - Missing School is Missing Out!'.

Monny Mag, 31 July 2025

July 31, 2025

Every Day Counts – Missing school is missing out!
This term we are launching an attendance initiative at MPS called ‘Every Day Counts’.
Our attendance motto is ‘Every Day Counts – Missing School is Missing Out!’.

And that’s (nearly) a wrap!
I can’t believe we’re already half way through the year! I’m so proud of everything our students and teachers have achieved in such a short time. I’ve been very fortunate to be able to read some of the poems and writing pieces students have been completing over recent weeks. I’m very much looking forward to our Poetry Anthology Walk. It’s so wonderful to see our student’s creativity, originality and ideas expressed so well.

Monny Mag, 26 June 2025

July 1, 2025

And that’s (nearly) a wrap!
I can’t believe we’re already half way through the year! I’m so proud of everything our students and teachers have achieved in such a short time. I’ve been very fortunate to be able to read some of the poems and writing pieces students have been completing over recent weeks. I’m very much looking forward to our Poetry Anthology Walk. It’s so wonderful to see our student’s creativity, originality and ideas expressed so well.

Resource Smart School Awards
We are very proud to have been shortlisted the Resource Smart Awards for Sustainability School of the Year. Of all the applicant, only three were shortlisted, and Monbulk Primary School was the only Primary School to be shortlisted.
We are the most sustainable primary school in Victoria!

Monny Mag, 12 June 2025

June 12, 2025

Resource Smart School Awards
We are very proud to have been shortlisted the Resource Smart Awards for Sustainability School of the Year. Of all the applicant, only three were shortlisted, and Monbulk Primary School was the only Primary School to be shortlisted.
We are the most sustainable primary school in Victoria!

District Cross Country
Congratulations to all of our students who competed in the District Cross Country event on Fri 23rd May.
We had so many strong competitors, and Monbulk PS dominated the meet, coming out as overall champions on the day.

Monny Mag, 29 May 2025

May 29, 2025

District Cross Country
Congratulations to all of our students who competed in the District Cross Country event on Fri 23rd May.
We had so many strong competitors, and Monbulk PS dominated the meet, coming out as overall champions on the day.

Celebrating and Honouring our Education Support Staff
Monbulk PS is a great school because of our wonderful students, families, community, and staff!

Monny Mag, 15 May 2025

May 15, 2025

Celebrating and Honouring our Education Support Staff
Monbulk PS is a great school because of our wonderful students, families, community, and staff!

ANZAC Day
We were very proud to remember our ANZACs, and all those who have fought in wars, at the start of the term.

Monny Mag, 1 May 2025

May 1, 2025

ANZAC Day
We were very proud to remember our ANZACs, and all those who have fought in wars, at the start of the term.

Term One is done!
It feels like we were just putting up tinsel, and now we’re already at Easter!
We have had a jam-packed term of events which have made our school life together very special.

Monny Mag, 3 April 2025

April 3, 2025

Term One is done!
It feels like we were just putting up tinsel, and now we’re already at Easter!
We have had a jam-packed term of events which have made our school life together very special.

We have a jam-packed end to term 1, full of special events and memories for our students.

Monny Mag, 20 March 2025

March 20, 2025

We have a jam-packed end to term 1, full of special events and memories for our students.

Disco Inferno!
Last Friday we had a brilliant time as the SRC put on the first Disco for the year. We were raising money for Camp Quality, who came and did a presentation earlier in the term about understanding cancer.
We had a great time dancing away to 80’s classics, and rocked some great fashion!

Monny Mag, 6 March 2025

March 6, 2025

Disco Inferno!
Last Friday we had a brilliant time as the SRC put on the first Disco for the year. We were raising money for Camp Quality, who came and did a presentation earlier in the term about understanding cancer.
We had a great time dancing away to 80’s classics, and rocked some great fashion!

Breakfast Club Bonanza!
We’ve launched our Breakfast Club!
It has been wonderful to see so many children coming and enjoying breakfast, second breakfast, or snacks on Thursday mornings. Our fabulous crew of Gr 5/6 Breakfast Club Leaders prepare toast, cereal, help with set up and pack up and generally help the show run. We have some fantastic parent volunteers too, assisting the Leaders and all children.

Monny Mag, 20 February 2025

February 26, 2025

Breakfast Club Bonanza!
We’ve launched our Breakfast Club!
It has been wonderful to see so many children coming and enjoying breakfast, second breakfast, or snacks on Thursday mornings. Our fabulous crew of Gr 5/6 Breakfast Club Leaders prepare toast, cereal, help with set up and pack up and generally help the show run. We have some fantastic parent volunteers too, assisting the Leaders and all children.

Welcome and welcome back!
It is wonderful to welcome back our students and families to Monbulk Primary for another year!
Our vision is to build confident learners of outstanding character who are valued member of our community. Our whole staff work together with families to bring this vision to fruition.

Monny Mag, 6 February 2025

February 6, 2025

Welcome and welcome back!
It is wonderful to welcome back our students and families to Monbulk Primary for another year!
Our vision is to build confident learners of outstanding character who are valued member of our community. Our whole staff work together with families to bring this vision to fruition.

Fantastic 2024!
What a wonderful year we’ve had together at Monbulk Primary School!
I cannot believe how this year has flow by, and I’m incredibly proud of everything our children have achieved and the wonderful work of our teachers.
Some highlights for me are the Colour Run, House Athletics Carnival, Beach Safety Day and learning to surf with the kids, and of course the Fun Fair (awesome fun despite the weather!).

Monny Mag, 12 December 2024

December 12, 2024

Fantastic 2024!
What a wonderful year we’ve had together at Monbulk Primary School!
I cannot believe how this year has flow by, and I’m incredibly proud of everything our children have achieved and the wonderful work of our teachers.
Some highlights for me are the Colour Run, House Athletics Carnival, Beach Safety Day and learning to surf with the kids, and of course the Fun Fair (awesome fun despite the weather!).

Thank you & Farewell Mr Rus
Mr Rus will be on medical leave for the remainder of 2025 and we wish him every success in his return to health

Monny Mag, 28th November 2024

November 28, 2024

Thank you & Farewell Mr Rus
Mr Rus will be on medical leave for the remainder of 2025 and we wish him every success in his return to health

Vale Eilleen Broekhof
Last Thursday we lost Eilleen Broekhof. To many at Monbulk Primary she was Eilleen the Crossing Lady, starting everyone’s day with warmth, smiles and welcoming conversations.

Monny Mag, 14th November 2024

November 14, 2024

Vale Eilleen Broekhof
Last Thursday we lost Eilleen Broekhof. To many at Monbulk Primary she was Eilleen the Crossing Lady, starting everyone’s day with warmth, smiles and welcoming conversations.

Fun Fair Sunday 17th November 2024

Fun Fair Sunday 17th November 2024

November 12, 2024

Fun Fair Sunday 17th November 2024 Fun Fair Sunday 17th November 2024 Join us for a day of fun times at our Fun Fair. Carnival rides, stalls, silent auction, Monbulk Has Talent, food and more. Click on this link to pre purchase your unlimited ride wristbands $35 https://www.trybooking.com/CTGHE Single ticket rides can be purchased on…

Spooky Dress Up and Disco
Great fun was had by all with our Spooky Drees Up and Disco. There were some great costumes, and wonderful creativity and imagination shown. Children could dress up as much or as little as they liked.

Monny Mag, 31 October 2024

November 4, 2024

Spooky Dress Up and Disco
Great fun was had by all with our Spooky Drees Up and Disco. There were some great costumes, and wonderful creativity and imagination shown. Children could dress up as much or as little as they liked.

Fun Fair Nov 17th!
We are in full swing preparing for our Fun Fair on Sun Nov 17th.
Thank you to all who signed up as volunteers – spaces are still available for you to book your hour of helping out. Click on link attached to sign up
The Fair Committee have been working hard all year to put on an amazing time for our community, including gathering donations, organising rides and games, and organising all the large and small things for such a big event.

Monny Mag, 17 October 2024

October 17, 2024

Fun Fair Nov 17th!
We are in full swing preparing for our Fun Fair on Sun Nov 17th.
Thank you to all who signed up as volunteers – spaces are still available for you to book your hour of helping out. Click on link attached to sign up
The Fair Committee have been working hard all year to put on an amazing time for our community, including gathering donations, organising rides and games, and organising all the large and small things for such a big event.

Term 3 done!
As we draw to the end of another term I would like to thank our teachers and support staff for their wonderful work this term. It has been a very trying term with a lots of illness of students and staff, and our team has pulled together to provide a fun and engaging environment for our children to thrive.

Monny Mag, 19 September 2024

September 19, 2024

Term 3 done!
As we draw to the end of another term I would like to thank our teachers and support staff for their wonderful work this term. It has been a very trying term with a lots of illness of students and staff, and our team has pulled together to provide a fun and engaging environment for our children to thrive.

Book Week Parade
Congratulations and well done to all children and families for their fantastic costumes celebrating reading. Here are some photos from our Book Week Parade!

Monny Mag, 5 September 2024

September 5, 2024

Book Week Parade
Congratulations and well done to all children and families for their fantastic costumes celebrating reading. Here are some photos from our Book Week Parade!

Thank you, Cathy Piesley & Michelle Bearup
On Wednesday we held a special surprise Morning Tea to celebrate and recognise the work of Cathy and Michelle in the Office.
These wonderful ladies are so warm, welcoming, kind and patient with staff, parents and student alike. Despite being interrupted hundreds of time a day (or hour!), nothing is too much trouble.
They are part of what make Monbulk PS such a fantastic place to learn and work.
Thank you, Cathy & Michelle!

Monny Mag, 22 August 2024

August 22, 2024

Thank you, Cathy Piesley & Michelle Bearup
On Wednesday we held a special surprise Morning Tea to celebrate and recognise the work of Cathy and Michelle in the Office.
These wonderful ladies are so warm, welcoming, kind and patient with staff, parents and student alike. Despite being interrupted hundreds of time a day (or hour!), nothing is too much trouble.
They are part of what make Monbulk PS such a fantastic place to learn and work.
Thank you, Cathy & Michelle!

NED Assembly
This Friday we have a special presenter for assembly. NED’s Mindset Mission is a positive behaviour presentation where a world-class performer takes our students on a 45 minute journey filled with story-telling, illusions yo-yo tricks and humour. NED’s message is
Never give up Encourage others Do your best

Monny Mag, 8 August 2024

August 8, 2024

NED Assembly
This Friday we have a special presenter for assembly. NED’s Mindset Mission is a positive behaviour presentation where a world-class performer takes our students on a 45 minute journey filled with story-telling, illusions yo-yo tricks and humour. NED’s message is
Never give up Encourage others Do your best

Welcome back!
I trust our school community had a great holiday break and that children have come back refreshed and ready for another wonderful term of learning and fun. A highlight for me was seeing the Pharoah Exhibition at the NGV. It was truly extraordinary to see all of the arts and artifacts, so beautiful and well preserved from so long ago. It was truly awe inspiring!

Monny Mag, 25 July 2024

July 25, 2024

Welcome back!
I trust our school community had a great holiday break and that children have come back refreshed and ready for another wonderful term of learning and fun. A highlight for me was seeing the Pharoah Exhibition at the NGV. It was truly extraordinary to see all of the arts and artifacts, so beautiful and well preserved from so long ago. It was truly awe inspiring!

And that’s a wrap!
Believe it or not we’re halfway through the year! Somehow it still feels like March.
Congratulations to all of our staff and students for a great year of learning and growing.

Monny Mag, 27 June 2024

June 27, 2024

And that’s a wrap!
Believe it or not we’re halfway through the year! Somehow it still feels like March.
Congratulations to all of our staff and students for a great year of learning and growing.

Young Leaders for Equality and Respect
Congratulations to a group of Gr 5 students who participated in the Respectful Relationships project ‘Young leaders for equality and respect’.

Monny Mag, 13 June 2024

June 13, 2024

Young Leaders for Equality and Respect
Congratulations to a group of Gr 5 students who participated in the Respectful Relationships project ‘Young leaders for equality and respect’.

Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Week commemorates two significant milestones in our reconciliation journey – the anniversary of the 1967 referendum, and the Mabo decision. This week we have been recognising Reconciliation Week through a number of events and activities. Our bell music is from Indigenous artists, our Rubbish Free Lunch cleanup is renamed ‘caring for Country’, and our Gr 5/6 students cooked with some delicious Australian ingredients. On Friday we will ‘Wear it Yellow’ to help raise money for an Indigenous children’s charity.

Monny Mag, 30 May 2024

May 30, 2024

Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Week commemorates two significant milestones in our reconciliation journey – the anniversary of the 1967 referendum, and the Mabo decision. This week we have been recognising Reconciliation Week through a number of events and activities. Our bell music is from Indigenous artists, our Rubbish Free Lunch cleanup is renamed ‘caring for Country’, and our Gr 5/6 students cooked with some delicious Australian ingredients. On Friday we will ‘Wear it Yellow’ to help raise money for an Indigenous children’s charity.

MPS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL DAY
What a wonderful day we had yesterday, fresh air, sunshine and active students. Thank you to all the staff, parents and Monbulk College Students who helped make the day so enjoyable. Congratulations to all the students participating in the events, your energy is inspiring.

Monny Mag, 16 May 2024

May 16, 2024

MPS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL DAY
What a wonderful day we had yesterday, fresh air, sunshine and active students. Thank you to all the staff, parents and Monbulk College Students who helped make the day so enjoyable. Congratulations to all the students participating in the events, your energy is inspiring.

Honouring our ANZACs
Recently we honoured our ANZACs through a number of events in and around the school. Our Student Leaders attended the Dandenong Ranges ANZAC Commemoration, and laid a wreath at the Kokoda memorial on behalf of Monbulk PS. On Wednesday we welcomed Mr Surridge and Mr Beard from the Monbulk RSL to lead our commemoration during our assembly.

Monny Mag, 2 May 2024

May 2, 2024

Honouring our ANZACs
Recently we honoured our ANZACs through a number of events in and around the school. Our Student Leaders attended the Dandenong Ranges ANZAC Commemoration, and laid a wreath at the Kokoda memorial on behalf of Monbulk PS. On Wednesday we welcomed Mr Surridge and Mr Beard from the Monbulk RSL to lead our commemoration during our assembly.

Welcome back!
I trust you had a great time on the school holidays and were able to take advantage of public holidays and spend extra time with your family and friends.
We have some great events coming up this term, including our ANZAC observances, House Athletics Carnival and Gr 5/6 Camp to Sovereign Hill. Our Curriculum Day is Fri 7th June ahead of King’s Birthday holiday on the Monday.

Monny Mag, 18 April 2024

April 18, 2024

Welcome back!
I trust you had a great time on the school holidays and were able to take advantage of public holidays and spend extra time with your family and friends.
We have some great events coming up this term, including our ANZAC observances, House Athletics Carnival and Gr 5/6 Camp to Sovereign Hill. Our Curriculum Day is Fri 7th June ahead of King’s Birthday holiday on the Monday.

Harmony Day
Today we celebrated Harmony Day! Harmony Day celebrates and recognises our diversity, and celebrates inclusivity, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

Monny Mag, 21 March 2024

March 21, 2024

Harmony Day
Today we celebrated Harmony Day! Harmony Day celebrates and recognises our diversity, and celebrates inclusivity, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

Book Fair – Catch the Reading Bug!
We welcome you to come and explore our wonderful Scholastic Book Fair!
Our Music Room has been transformed to a garden and reading paradise, full of wonderful stories, ideas and trinkets to spark your imagination

Monny Mag, 7 March 2024

March 7, 2024

Book Fair – Catch the Reading Bug!
We welcome you to come and explore our wonderful Scholastic Book Fair!
Our Music Room has been transformed to a garden and reading paradise, full of wonderful stories, ideas and trinkets to spark your imagination

National Young Leaders Day
On Fri 16th Feb I had the privilege to attend the National Young Leaders Day at the Exhibition & Convention Centre with our Student Leaders.

Monny Mag, 22 February 2024

March 7, 2024

National Young Leaders Day
On Fri 16th Feb I had the privilege to attend the National Young Leaders Day at the Exhibition & Convention Centre with our Student Leaders.

Welcome back!
It’s so wonderful to welcome back children and families to Monbulk Primary School! Children are full to storied about holiday adventures, play dates, sleep overs, camping and special trips.
The children have settled in beautifully to their classes and classroom routine. The pristine workbooks are beginning to be filled with maths problems, stories, reflections and information. It’s such a wonderfully exciting time of year!

Monny Mag, 8 February 2024

February 8, 2024

Welcome back!
It’s so wonderful to welcome back children and families to Monbulk Primary School! Children are full to storied about holiday adventures, play dates, sleep overs, camping and special trips.
The children have settled in beautifully to their classes and classroom routine. The pristine workbooks are beginning to be filled with maths problems, stories, reflections and information. It’s such a wonderfully exciting time of year!

That’s a wrap for 2023!
I can’t believe we’re already at the end of year, hearing about the antics of elves and seeing Santa hats around. It has been a fantastic year full of growth, learning, and personal bests.

Monny Mag, 7 December 2023

December 6, 2023

That’s a wrap for 2023!
I can’t believe we’re already at the end of year, hearing about the antics of elves and seeing Santa hats around. It has been a fantastic year full of growth, learning, and personal bests.

Thank you to our Volunteers!
This week we had the pleasure of recognising and thanking all of the family volunteers who give their time and expertise to the school.

Monny Mag, 22 November 2023

November 22, 2023

Thank you to our Volunteers!
This week we had the pleasure of recognising and thanking all of the family volunteers who give their time and expertise to the school.

We have now launched our new school values! These values were decided after consultation with our school community and teachers, as part of our School Wide Positive Behaviour program. You’ll be hearing a lot about our school values as the children focus on one value each week.

Monny Mag, 9 November 2023

November 8, 2023

We have now launched our new school values! These values were decided after consultation with our school community and teachers, as part of our School Wide Positive Behaviour program. You’ll be hearing a lot about our school values as the children focus on one value each week.

It has been an exciting learning adventure so far at Monbulk Primary. It’s hard to believe that I have completed three weeks already. Estelle will be returning on Monday the 6th of November, and I am so thrilled and grateful to have my time here extended for a week.

Monny Mag, 26 October 2023

October 25, 2023

It has been an exciting learning adventure so far at Monbulk Primary. It’s hard to believe that I have completed three weeks already. Estelle will be returning on Monday the 6th of November, and I am so thrilled and grateful to have my time here extended for a week.

Hello there MPS families,
I wanted to say hello to you all and formally introduce myself. My name is Carice D’Rozario (Mrs D) and I am replacing Estelle while she is on leave. I am taking some time away from my role as Assistant Principal at Emerald Primary School to work and play with this beautiful school community until the 27th of October. .

Monny Mag, 12 October 2023

October 11, 2023

Hello there MPS families,
I wanted to say hello to you all and formally introduce myself. My name is Carice D’Rozario (Mrs D) and I am replacing Estelle while she is on leave. I am taking some time away from my role as Assistant Principal at Emerald Primary School to work and play with this beautiful school community until the 27th of October. .

Disney’s Aladdin Jnr
We are so proud of our students for their wonderful work in our Production of Aladdin Jnr. The students have been singing, dancing and acting their hearts out, and creating memories of a lifetime.

Monny Mag, 14 September 2023

September 13, 2023

Disney’s Aladdin Jnr
We are so proud of our students for their wonderful work in our Production of Aladdin Jnr. The students have been singing, dancing and acting their hearts out, and creating memories of a lifetime.

Book Week
We celebrated a wonderful Book Week with a parade on Thursday morning. It was wonderful to see so many fantastic costumes, and a celebration of literature!

Monny Mag, 31 August 2023

August 30, 2023

Book Week
We celebrated a wonderful Book Week with a parade on Thursday morning. It was wonderful to see so many fantastic costumes, and a celebration of literature!

SRC Disney Disco!
On Fri 11th August our SRC Captains organised a Disney Disco to raise money for the Children’s Cancer Institute. There were some great costumes as students dressed up in as much or as little Disney as they wanted – from socks to head-to-toe costume. It was a fabulous day, with lots of fun and dancing. We raised $231.50. Thank you to all for a fabulous time!

Monny Mag, 17 August 2023

August 16, 2023

SRC Disney Disco!
On Fri 11th August our SRC Captains organised a Disney Disco to raise money for the Children’s Cancer Institute. There were some great costumes as students dressed up in as much or as little Disney as they wanted – from socks to head-to-toe costume. It was a fabulous day, with lots of fun and dancing. We raised $231.50. Thank you to all for a fabulous time!

Cubbies are here!
At long last our cubbies have arrived!
The students voted and we have four cubbies; a Vet, ‘The Pines’ Café, a Police Station and an ‘imagination station’. The cubbies were purchased with funds left over from the School Fair. Thank you to all who helped with the Fair to create this wonderful space for the children!

Monny Mag, 3 August 2023

August 2, 2023

Cubbies are here!
At long last our cubbies have arrived!
The students voted and we have four cubbies; a Vet, ‘The Pines’ Café, a Police Station and an ‘imagination station’. The cubbies were purchased with funds left over from the School Fair. Thank you to all who helped with the Fair to create this wonderful space for the children!

Student Showcase
This term we are holding a Student Showcase to offer families an opportunity to see what their child has been working on, visit their classroom, and chat with their teacher.

Monny Mag, 20 July 2023

July 19, 2023

Student Showcase
This term we are holding a Student Showcase to offer families an opportunity to see what their child has been working on, visit their classroom, and chat with their teacher.

Congratulations to Dani Lamport who has won Teacher of the Year – Primary School for the ResourceSmart Schools Awards 2023.
Out of over 30 nominations Dani was shortlisted to the final three, and is the worthy winner!
Dani is a tireless champion for sustainability at Monbulk Primary School, and it’s through her professionalism, hard work, leadership and dedication we have such a strong focus on sustainability.
Her passion for sustainability and teaching has had a huge impact on our school, students and community.
We are so very proud of you Dani!

Monny Mag, 15 June 2023

June 14, 2023

Congratulations to Dani Lamport who has won Teacher of the Year – Primary School for the ResourceSmart Schools Awards 2023.
Out of over 30 nominations Dani was shortlisted to the final three, and is the worthy winner!
Dani is a tireless champion for sustainability at Monbulk Primary School, and it’s through her professionalism, hard work, leadership and dedication we have such a strong focus on sustainability.
Her passion for sustainability and teaching has had a huge impact on our school, students and community.
We are so very proud of you Dani!

Our Vision for Monbulk Primary School
As a school staff we have been re-developing our vision to reflect our goals for our school community.
Our vision is that ‘We build confident learners of outstanding character who are valued members of the community’.

Monny Mag, 1 June 2023

June 1, 2023

Our Vision for Monbulk Primary School
As a school staff we have been re-developing our vision to reflect our goals for our school community.
Our vision is that ‘We build confident learners of outstanding character who are valued members of the community’.

Cross Country & Sausage Sizzle
It was wonderful to see all of our students having a go at our first House Cross Country Carnival since coming back from lockdowns. Prep-2 students ran a course around the Oval and school, and Gr 3-6 students ran a course around the Oval and perimeter of the school.

Monny Mag, 18 May 2023

May 18, 2023

Cross Country & Sausage Sizzle
It was wonderful to see all of our students having a go at our first House Cross Country Carnival since coming back from lockdowns. Prep-2 students ran a course around the Oval and school, and Gr 3-6 students ran a course around the Oval and perimeter of the school.

House Athletics Carnival
On Tuesday we had our House Athletics Carnival. This year we travelled to Morrisons reserve in Mt Evelyn. For some Prep students this was their first time on the bus!

Monny Mag, 30 March 2023

May 3, 2023

House Athletics Carnival
On Tuesday we had our House Athletics Carnival. This year we travelled to Morrisons reserve in Mt Evelyn. For some Prep students this was their first time on the bus!

On ANZAC Day our School Captains, led our part of the Monbulk ANZAC March. They held a wreath, and a photo of a Monbulk ANZAC, Francis William (Frank) Roberts. I was very proud of our student leaders, and all students who attended the march and ceremony. They represented our school and town with pride and respect.

Monny Mag, 4 May 2023

May 3, 2023

On ANZAC Day our School Captains, led our part of the Monbulk ANZAC March. They held a wreath, and a photo of a Monbulk ANZAC, Francis William (Frank) Roberts. I was very proud of our student leaders, and all students who attended the march and ceremony. They represented our school and town with pride and respect.

Book Fair
Our Book Fair was held across the end of last week with a final date on the Grandparents Day. The children were so excited to see all the fantastic fiction and non-fiction books, craft and science books and very cool novelty items. Thanks to your wonderful support we have raised over $2,000 to spend on books for classrooms and the Library.

Monny Mag, 16 March 2023

March 15, 2023

Book Fair
Our Book Fair was held across the end of last week with a final date on the Grandparents Day. The children were so excited to see all the fantastic fiction and non-fiction books, craft and science books and very cool novelty items. Thanks to your wonderful support we have raised over $2,000 to spend on books for classrooms and the Library.

Volunteers
Many thank to those who have been able to volunteer their time at school and help create such a fun and engaging time for students at school. We have a great roster of helper for Kitchen Garden classes, Foodie Fridays, the Book Fair, listening to Reading and picking up the Thursday lunch orders. Your help means we are able to provide these special things for the children, and I know our volunteers enjoy their time with the children too.

Monny Mag, 2 March 2023

March 1, 2023

Volunteers
Many thank to those who have been able to volunteer their time at school and help create such a fun and engaging time for students at school. We have a great roster of helper for Kitchen Garden classes, Foodie Fridays, the Book Fair, listening to Reading and picking up the Thursday lunch orders. Your help means we are able to provide these special things for the children, and I know our volunteers enjoy their time with the children too.

Welcome to our Preps!
This week our Preps had their first full week of full days at school. We are very proud of how the Prep students have transitioned into school brilliantly. Our Preps are busy playing with their buddies, learning letters and sounds, and settling into school routines. The Gr 1 students are being good leaders to their classmates and showing them the ropes of being a student at Monbulk PS.

Monny Mag, 16th February 2023

February 15, 2023

Welcome to our Preps!
This week our Preps had their first full week of full days at school. We are very proud of how the Prep students have transitioned into school brilliantly. Our Preps are busy playing with their buddies, learning letters and sounds, and settling into school routines. The Gr 1 students are being good leaders to their classmates and showing them the ropes of being a student at Monbulk PS.

Welcome back!
It’s been wonderful to welcome students and parents back to another year at Monbulk Primary School.
The children have settled in very well and are getting back into the routines of school. We welcome quite a few new families to our school, and it’s great to see those new students welcomed by so many children. I’ve enjoyed hearing about everyone’s adventures over the holidays, and the exciting things they’ve seen and done.

Monny Mag, 2nd February 2023

February 2, 2023

Welcome back!
It’s been wonderful to welcome students and parents back to another year at Monbulk Primary School.
The children have settled in very well and are getting back into the routines of school. We welcome quite a few new families to our school, and it’s great to see those new students welcomed by so many children. I’ve enjoyed hearing about everyone’s adventures over the holidays, and the exciting things they’ve seen and done.

We did it – a full year with no Lockdowns! At first it was a full term with no remote learning, then a semester, and here we are. It has certainly been tiring and challenging, especially for our younger students who hadn’t yet experienced a full year at school.

Monny Mag, 8th December 2022

December 7, 2022

We did it – a full year with no Lockdowns! At first it was a full term with no remote learning, then a semester, and here we are. It has certainly been tiring and challenging, especially for our younger students who hadn’t yet experienced a full year at school.

Sovereign Hill Special!
Last week our Gr 5/6 student journey to Ballarat and back in time to Sovereign Hill for their camp.

Monny Mag, 24th November 2022

November 23, 2022

Sovereign Hill Special!
Last week our Gr 5/6 student journey to Ballarat and back in time to Sovereign Hill for their camp.

World Teacher’s Day
We recently celebrated World Teacher’s day at MPS, including a special Morning Tea to thank our teachers for their wonderful work.

Monny Mag, 10th November 2022

November 9, 2022

World Teacher’s Day
We recently celebrated World Teacher’s day at MPS, including a special Morning Tea to thank our teachers for their wonderful work.

In loving memory of Lalanya
We have a beautiful tree planted in the curve of the new Administration building. The tree was donated by Paige & Wes Fleming to the school in memory of Lalanya Dean, a parent in our school community who passed away last year. The tree will turn a vibrant red in Autumn in honour of Lalanya’s favourite colour, red.

Monny Mag, 27th October 2022

October 27, 2022

In loving memory of Lalanya
We have a beautiful tree planted in the curve of the new Administration building. The tree was donated by Paige & Wes Fleming to the school in memory of Lalanya Dean, a parent in our school community who passed away last year. The tree will turn a vibrant red in Autumn in honour of Lalanya’s favourite colour, red.

So close!
We are so very close to our building works being finished and having our whole school for us to use. We have been so very fortunate to have such beautiful buildings and grounds, and learning spaces which are light, bright and comfortable.

Monny Mag, 9th June 2022

June 19, 2022

So close!
We are so very close to our building works being finished and having our whole school for us to use. We have been so very fortunate to have such beautiful buildings and grounds, and learning spaces which are light, bright and comfortable.

Sorry Day 26th May
Today we recognised Sorry Day, or the National Day of Healing, to remember and commemorate the mistreatment of Australia’s indigenous population. Children completed activities and had class discussions about what Sorry Day means and why we have it.

Monny Mag, 26th May 2022

June 19, 2022

Sorry Day 26th May
Today we recognised Sorry Day, or the National Day of Healing, to remember and commemorate the mistreatment of Australia’s indigenous population. Children completed activities and had class discussions about what Sorry Day means and why we have it.

Building news
If you have visited the school in recent weeks you will see the significant progress that has been made recently. We are very excited to be using and moving into our new spaces before the end of term.

Monny Mag, 12th May 2022

June 19, 2022

Building news
If you have visited the school in recent weeks you will see the significant progress that has been made recently. We are very excited to be using and moving into our new spaces before the end of term.

Welcome back
I trust you have a wonderful Easter holiday and had time with your family and friends. Last term was the first uninterrupted term for 2 years and students and teachers were certainly ready for a well-deserved holiday.

Monny Mag, 28th April 2022

June 19, 2022

Welcome back
I trust you have a wonderful Easter holiday and had time with your family and friends. Last term was the first uninterrupted term for 2 years and students and teachers were certainly ready for a well-deserved holiday.

Harmony Day
On Monday 22nd March we celebrated Harmony Day, recognising the diversity of Australia and valuing all cultures and backgrounds. Children and teachers wore something organe and completed activities in class. Ask your child which ‘hard’ is theirs displayed around the school!

Monny Mag, 31st March 2022

March 30, 2022

Harmony Day
On Monday 22nd March we celebrated Harmony Day, recognising the diversity of Australia and valuing all cultures and backgrounds. Children and teachers wore something organe and completed activities in class. Ask your child which ‘hard’ is theirs displayed around the school!

Athletics Carnival
On Tuesday 8th March we travelled to Knox Athletics Track for our House Athletics Carnival.
Congratulations to Mr Orenshaw for organising such a wonderful day! Our numbers were a little impacted by COVID, but the weather held off and couldn’t dampen the spirits of the competitors.

Monny Mag, 17th March 2022

March 16, 2022

Athletics Carnival
On Tuesday 8th March we travelled to Knox Athletics Track for our House Athletics Carnival.
Congratulations to Mr Orenshaw for organising such a wonderful day! Our numbers were a little impacted by COVID, but the weather held off and couldn’t dampen the spirits of the competitors.

Thank you to our school families!
We are very proud o the programs we offer at Monbulk primary School, including our STEM program.
Here we can see two future STEM engineers programming their robot to knock down the wall of cups.

Monny Mag, 3rd March 2022

March 2, 2022

Thank you to our school families!
We are very proud o the programs we offer at Monbulk primary School, including our STEM program.
Here we can see two future STEM engineers programming their robot to knock down the wall of cups.

Supporting Student Wellbeing
Children have made an extraordinarily settled start to the year. They have settled into learning and school routines very quickly and easily, and shown great resilience through continued disruption.

Monny Mag, 17th February 2022

February 16, 2022

Supporting Student Wellbeing
Children have made an extraordinarily settled start to the year. They have settled into learning and school routines very quickly and easily, and shown great resilience through continued disruption.

Learning together in 2022
Welcome to Monbulk Primary School for 2022. I trust that you had a chance to spend time together with friends and family, and take some time to refresh.

Monny Mag, 3rd February 2022

February 16, 2022

Learning together in 2022
Welcome to Monbulk Primary School for 2022. I trust that you had a chance to spend time together with friends and family, and take some time to refresh.