Dear Families,

What a busy and wonderful few weeks we have had at school.

Book Week - This week’s Book Week celebrations were truly a highlight, with students and staff embracing the joy of reading through creative dress-ups and fun activities. Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a memorable event—it was fantastic to see the excitement across the whole school.

Student Disco - We are now looking forward to our School Disco this Friday night. A huge thank you to the parents who have been working hard behind the scenes to organise this special event—it’s sure to be an evening full of fun, music, and dancing.

Incursions - Over the past fortnight, our students have also taken part in some valuable and engaging learning opportunities. The Dream City VR Incursion inspired our students to think creatively, while the Sexual Health Education sessions provided age-appropriate, important learning about health and wellbeing. Our Dance Sport incursions brought lots of energy, teamwork, and new skills into the classrooms. Thank you to our staff and facilitators for supporting these important experiences.

STEM Day - Another highlight was our STEM Day last week, where students and teachers came together to explore hands-on challenges and problem-solving activities. The buzz of excitement across the school was wonderful, and it was great to see both students and staff having so much fun while learning.

Sporting Achievement - On the sporting front, a huge congratulations to our boy’s netball team, who made it through to the regional competition. This was an outstanding achievement, and we are very proud of the way the team has represented our school.

Building our Staff Capacity - I would like to acknowledge the ongoing professional learning our teachers are engaged in. We continue to work together as a staff to grow our capacity and ensure we are delivering the very best lessons and quality teaching for every student at our school. It is exciting to see the impact this has on student learning and engagement. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support of our school community and I ask that you complete the survey below.

Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey - This survey is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of the school climate, student behaviour, and student engagement. It is optional, and confidential, but we encourage and appreciate your participation. Our school will use the survey results to assist in identifying areas for improvement and professional development needs in the school, to target school planning and improvement strategies. This survey will be open online from Monday 18th August to Friday 19th September 2025. You will be able to access it from a link on the Compass notifications.

Kind regards,
Campbell McKay
Principal
Mount Waverley Primary School

Big Emotions in Little People – How We’re Supporting Students Together

Lately at school, we’ve noticed an increase in students finding it hard to manage big emotions — especially when things don’t go their way, when rules change, or when they’re feeling tired or overwhelmed. 

In younger children, this is often linked to the development of inhibitory control — the ability to “put the brakes on” before reacting. This skill is part of their executive functioning, and it develops gradually from early childhood right into early adulthood. In the meantime, it’s very normal for children to be impulsive, overreact, or have difficulty calming themselves down. 

At School, We Are… 

• Using restorative conversations to help students reflect on their actions and repair relationships. 

• Using the lessons from The Resilience Project and our whole school House Pride SPARK lessons to have conversations about our emotions and how they impact our relationships. 

• Teaching calming strategies, such as deep breathing, movement breaks, and “time-in” spaces to reset. 

• Modelling “thinking out loud” so students hear what it sounds like to stop, think, and choose a response. 

• Practising games and activities that build self-control, turn-taking, and flexible thinking. 

 
At Home, You Can Help By… 

• Naming the emotion you see in your child (“It looks like you’re feeling frustrated…”). 

• Reminding them to pause before reacting (“Let’s take three breaths before we decide what to do”). 

• Encouraging problem-solving together (“What could be our Plan B?”). 

• Keeping routines consistent to reduce stress and overwhelm.

• Celebrating small successes in self-control, even if they seem minor. 
   

When school and home work together, children get the same message in both environments: big emotions are okay, but how we handle them matters. With time, practice, and patience, our students will develop the self-control and resilience they need to manage life’s ups and downs. 

Dear Parents / Caregivers / Guardians,

You are invited to participate in the annual Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey. 

Your opinions are important to us, and your feedback will assist our school in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of the school climate, student behavior, and student engagement.

The survey will be conducted online and only takes 20 minutes to complete.

The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey will be open online from Monday 18 August to Friday 19 September 2025.

To complete the survey, simply:
1. Click on https://research.orima.com/parent, or copy and paste the text into your browser. This link will take you directly to the survey.
 
2. Select the School and Campus name below.

             School Name  : Mount Waverley Primary School
             Campus Name: Mount Waverley Primary School

3. Enter the School PIN below.

             PIN: Please check your Compass account for the school PIN.

4. When complete, please click on the ‘Submit’ button at the end of the survey to submit your answers. Please note that the survey will time out after 60 minutes of inactivity.

Thanks and regards,
Ramya Deepak
Assistant Principal - Student Wellbeing
Mount Waverley Primary School

Making Impact

Inspiring Change

          






            

 


We invite you to wander through our galleries below to view many heartwarming messages of thanks and appreciation from MWPS students.

Gallery 1 - Appreciation From the School Community

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Proud. Inspired. Celebrated.

Congratulations to our Champions of Excellence! 

 
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12th August 2025 was a day of excitement, innovation and hands-on learning as our school celebrated STEM Week.

Students were immersed in a range of engaging challenges and demonstrations designed to spark curiosity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The day included a STEM scavenger hunt, where students searched for real-world examples of the six simple machines: wedge, lever, pulley, inclined plane, screw, and wheel and axle. This interactive task helped students connect classroom learning to everyday objects.

Technology took centre stage with several thrilling robot demonstrations. Our STEM Extension and Coding students led a robotic ball launcher demonstration, a Dash Robot Fashion Show, and an inspiring Lego EV3 robot demonstration. The energy reached a high point with the Sphero BOLT robot relay race, where teamwork and coding skills came together in a fun competition.

Students were also tasked with building a bridge to span a pond or designing a tower strong enough to support a weight. These activities encouraged creative problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking.

STEM Day was a brilliant success, leaving students inspired and eager to keep exploring the world of STEM. A big thank you to all the teachers who helped make the day so memorable!

Chris Parker
Year 4 Class Teacher
Mount Waverley Primary School



Please take time to meander through the gallery below and glimpse the wonder and curiosity that unfolded each student's moment of brilliant creation...

STEM Day 12th August 2025

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“Book an Adventure”

And What an Adventure It Was!

This week, Park Lane transformed into a portal of imagination and wonder as we celebrated Book Week 2025 under the enchanting theme "Book an Adventure." And adventure we did!

The magic began in our library, where sparks of creativity flew from the brilliant minds of our library team, setting the stage for a week filled with stories, discovery, and delight. From there, the classrooms came alive with fantastic literacy activities — each one a ticket to a new world. Whether students were solving mysteries, sailing the high seas, or walking in the shoes of their favourite characters, every page turned was a new journey begun.

The grand finale? A vibrant and joyful Dress-Up Day, where students and teachers paraded through the hall as Mary Poppins, Harry Potter, The Crayons, and a dazzling array of beloved literary icons. The costumes were nothing short of spectacular — colourful, clever, and completely captivating!

A heartfelt thank you to all the staff, students, and families who helped bring the magic of books to life this week. Book Week 2025 was a true celebration of imagination, storytelling, and the joy of reading.

Here’s to many more adventures between the pages!

          

                                   







                      

                  

The Library Team

Courage

Determination

Resilience

Casey Giles
Year 6 Class Teacher
Mount Waverley Primary School

Aavya B.
Year 6 Student @ MWPS

Celebrating Student Authorship

Writing is one of my biggest passions. I love creating characters, building new worlds, and letting my imagination run wild on the page.

Last year, I had the amazing opportunity to be a part of Melbourne’s Young Writers Studio, a program for young writers from all over Melbourne who are serious about story writing. Throughout the year, we worked on our writing, shared ideas, and supported each other. At the end of the program, we each wrote a 1000-word story that was published in a real book.

My story was called My World of Woe. It’s about a young girl named Zoe Addams who is a bit unusual—she doesn’t have many friends, prefers to keep to herself, and tends to see the glass half empty. The story follows Zoe’s journey after her parents were believed to have died, she was sent to an orphanage, escapes, and goes on a crazy adventure to find the truth. Along the way, she discovers that her parents are actually alive—but just when she thinks things might be okay, she uncovers a dark secret that changes everything.

Writing this story was such an exciting experience, and seeing it published made me feel really proud. One day, I hope to inspire other young writers to believe in their ideas, trust their voice, and keep creating stories that matter.

I have also written a short murder mystery, displayed in the gallery below. Please take time to flip through the pages...from my pen to your heart - I hope this brings you as much joy and warmth as it gave me.

Aavya B.
Year 6 Student

The Last Clue

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