2026 Term Dates
Term 1
Monday, 2 February – Thursday, 2 April 2026
Public Holiday
Monday, 2 March 2026 Labour Day
Term 2
Monday, 20 April – Friday, 3 July 2026
Public Holidays
Monday, 27 April 2026 Anzac Day
Monday, 1 June 2026 Western Australia Day
Term 3
Monday, 20 July – Friday, 25 September 2026
Term 4
Monday, 12 October – Thursday, 17 December 2026
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS 2026 - students do NOT attend
Term 1 - TBA
Term 2 -TBA
Term 3 - TBA
Term 4 - TBA
School Calendar
2025 Voluntary Contributions and Charges
Financial support by parents/caregivers has always played a significant role in providing resources that extend the schools capacity to add value to the learning experiences of students. The continuing partnership between schools are parents is vital to ensuring that all students receive a level of education sufficient to carry them forward in today's society
Contributions are voluntary; however the quality of our teaching and learning programs will be maximised when each family makes a contribution to supplement funding gained from other sources, including the State and Commonwealth Governments. Contributions collected at Maylands Peninsula Primary School contribute to items including resources to support student activities, photocopied materials for Teaching and Learning programs, reading books, Library resources, Physical Education resources and Learning Area resources.
Payment can be made at any time through the year on Qkr.
2025 Contributions and Charges schedule
2025 Personal Items Lists
MPPS use Campion as our Personal Items lists supplier.
Click on the year level of your child for 2025 to download the pdf personal items list.
ALL ORDERS MUST BE COMPLETED Online at www.campion.com.au, by Friday, 6th December 2025.
Use code "XG6GT" to access Maylands Peninsula PS booklists with Campion
Orders placed after Friday, 6th December will incur a late fee of up to $8.00.
Assemblies
Assemblies are each Friday fortnight in the undercover area from 8.45am. Parents and caregivers are welcome to watch.
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential for every student's success — including Kindergarten. All students are required to attend at least 90% of the school year, and at Maylands Peninsula Primary School, we aim even higher with a 96% attendance target.
To help your child reach their potential, please:
- Plan holidays outside of school term dates.
- Ensure your child arrives on time each day.
- Schedule appointments outside school hours where possible.
Did you know? Missing just one day each week adds up to over a year of lost learning by the end of primary school!
Absences
If your child is absent from school, we request that all student absences be reported through the Compass Parent Portal or the Compass App.
In Term Vacation
If you plan to take your child(ren) out during the school term, please complete a Leave Vacation Request, which is also available under school forms on the website, and email it to the school with the following details:
- The nature of the in-term absence- overseas holiday, attending a significant family event e.g. wedding.
- The dates your child(ren) will be absent from school.
Late arrivals
Parents and students must go to Administration if arriving after 8.45am to collect a late pass that students give to their class teacher.
Early Departures
Parents/Caregivers must sign out students at Administration if departing before 3.00pm (or 2.30pm on Tuesday). You will be given a Pass to take to the class teacher. A teacher can not release the child without a school pass.
Before / After School Arrangements
It is advised that students arrive at school no earlier than 8.30am for duty of care purposes. If students arrive before 8.30am, they are to sit in the undercover/courtyard area until they are released by a member of the Leadership Team.
We request that parents/caregivers sit with their child/ren in the undercover/courtyard area rather than waiting outside classrooms. We appreciate your support on this.
See below for Out of School Hours providers
Bell Times
| Arrival | 8.30am (students will be supervised in the undercover area from 8.15am) |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | 8.45am (8.40am Friday even weeks for assembly) |
| Recess | 10.30am – 10.50am |
| Lunch | 12.20pm – 1.00pm |
| School Ends | 3.00pm (except Tuesdays when students finish at 2.30pm). |
| Tuesday Early Close | 2.30pm End of school day Supervision is provided in Junior A wet area if students are unable to be collected until 3.00pm. |
Kindy Bell Times
Bicycles / Scooters
Those riding to school should ensure that their bicycles, scooters and helmets are secured with a padlock and chain. The bike rack is situated behind JA3. Students must walk their bikes and scooters while on school grounds.
The Police bike safety officers recommend students under Year 4 should not ride to school.
Note: Wearing of bicycle helmets is compulsory.
Birthday Cupcakes
The exception to our Healthy Food and Drink Policy is the provision of individual cupcakes for class mates on the date of your child's birthday, or on the nearest school day. Only cupcakes may be brought in as they are easy to serve. Please see your child's teacher to find out how many cupcakes will be required and whether any children in the class have food allergies or intolerances. Please note that providing cupcakes is optional, not a requirement.
Book Club
Book Club is run by P&C volunteers. There are six issues throughout the year with vouchers being earned for the school library with every purchase.
All orders are online using the Scholastic LOOP system.
Calendar
All school events are on the calendar which can be automatically pulled into your own device using the "Subscribe" option.
School Calendar
Canteen
Canteen is operated 5 days per week by P&C Volunteers. All orders are online via Qkr.
Connect and Respect
Standing together against violence- Connect and Respect
In recent times, there has been a lot of attention in the media about the escalation of inappropriate and often violent events taking place in schools perpetrated by students and/or family members.
Whilst the overwhelming majority of students and families show care and respect for peers and school staff, the increasing prevalence of acts of violence and aggression in schools is of concern.
In response the Minister of Education, Mr Tony Buti, released the Standing together against violence statement to respond to the complicated social issue of violence in schools. Quite simply, students, teachers and staff members have a right to feel safe at school.
The Minister's statement includes a series of actions and initiatives that support the work of schools, and the shared community responsibility to ensure safe learning environments. This includes Connect and Respect, an initiative to prevent and respond to aggressive behaviour and violence from parents/ caregivers. A series of guides have been developed to set clear expectations about how parents and school staff engage with one another. This includes:
- Standing together against violence- Minister's statement on how families can help keep schools safe.
- Connect and Respect- Engagement
- Connect and Respect- Expectations
We all share a responsibility for providing a safe, supportive and productive environment, free from bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence.
Connect and Respect Engagement
Connect and Respect Expectation
Standing Together Against Violence
Connect
The MPPS Parent Space on Connect is our current communication platform for school updates, P&C news, and important documents. Some teachers also use Connect to communicate with families.
Student Reports are available on Connect. If you aren't receiving notices or have forgotten your login, please reset your password or contact the school.
We encourage families to download both the Connect Now app and the Compass app. As we transition to Compass, parents can now use the Compass app to record student attendance and submit absence notes.
This transition is currently underway, and we will share further updates as new features become available.
Compass
CompassOver the coming months Connect to Compass will provide a more streamlined, all-in-one platform for managing your child's learning, attendance, and communication with teachers. Compass offers a modern app and web interface with more features and easier access.
To get started with Compass, download the App via the and
Visit the Compass Website Portal and use the login details sent to you by the school. If you haven't received an email, contact the school office.
Using Compass in the future:
- View up-to-date class and school attendance information
- Enter upcoming or past absences for your child
- Update your registered email and mobile number (used for SMS alerts)
- Access information regarding upcoming events and news
- Communicate with your child's teachers
- Access your child's academic progress and school reports.
To learn more: Compass Guide
Crunch & Sip and Healthy Lunchboxes
Maylands Peninsula Primary School encourages healthy lunchboxes and the Crunch & Sip program in classrooms.
Cyber Safety
Maylands Peninsula Primary School partners with Safe On Social who provide helpful guides for parents, caregivers, and students on the latest apps and online safety issues.
The latest Parenting Content is available for Download and can also be found in the online portal under Resources for Parents.
For more tips and up-to-date online safety information, visit www.esafety.gov.au.
Dental Clinic
Children have access to dental care at the dental clinic located at Mount Lawley Primary School, from Pre-Primary to Year 6. Parents will be notified of dental appointments throughout the year via a letter sent home with their child. If emergency treatment is required during the holidays contact the clinic on 9271 5561.
If any after hour emergencies arise and treatment is required, please contact the emergency service on phone: 1800 098 818, Perth Children's hospital (PCH) or your Private Practitioner.
Factions
Family members are placed in one of our school factions: Brearley (blue), Ferguson (red), Hardey (green) and Venville (gold). There are two captains for each faction.
Students participate in a faction athletics carnival in Term 3, and Year 4-6 students compete in a swimming carnival each year.
Forms
Most forms you may need are available on our website. We encourage you to complete them in advance.
You can email completed forms to the school office or drop them in during your next visit. If you're unsure which form you need, please contact us.
School Forms may be needed for:
- change of details
- medication
- medical and health care plans
- online consent
- parent/caregiver volunteer
- student leaving MPPS
Hats
Under the school's 'No hat, no play' policy, students are required to wear a hat during Summer, Autumn and Spring when engaged in outdoor activities. Hats are not required from 1 June - 31 August.
Healthy Food and Drink Policy
Maylands Peninsula Primary School is committed to creating an environment that promotes learning and teaches good eating and physical activity patterns for long term health. We are well placed to support healthy eating and reinforce nutrition messages being taught in the classroom by modelling healthy food and drink choices that are tasty, interesting and affordable.
Along with the requirement that students participate in a minimum of two hours of physical activity, the Healthy Food and Drink Policy is another step in ensuring our children are fit and healthy.
'Traffic light coding' is used in the canteen and we ask parents/caregivers to also consider this when packing their child's lunch box.
- Green foods fill the menu and include breads, cereals, vegetables, fruits, legumes, reduced fat dairy products, lean meat, water and low fat milk based drinks.
- Amber foods are selected carefully and are limited e.g. full fat, pastry foods, snack food bars, cakes, muffins, biscuits and ice-creams.
- Red foods are off the menu and include confectionery, pastry items, sandwich meats and deep fried foods.
Homework
Educational research clearly indicates that the completion of homework has very little impact on student achievement. Each teacher at Maylands Peninsula Primary School is responsible for deciding whether or not to set homework. If homework is to be set it must meet the following guidelines:
- Relate directly to the learning and teaching programs.
- Support the development of the student's independence as a learner.
- Further the partnership between school and home.
- Avoid dependence on unreasonable levels of parental assistance or resources that are not readily available to the student.
- Be set without impinging on reasonable time for family, recreational, cultural and employment pursuits relevant to the student's age, development and educational aspirations.
The school and P&C have paid for students in Pre-Primary to Year 6 to have access to Mathletics, and Kindergarten to Year 5 students (with some selected Year 6 students) access to Reading Eggs or Reading Eggspress. Children may log on at home and complete set tasks as often as they wish. Children have been allocated activities based on their ability.
See your child's teacher for details of their logon user name and password.
In-term Swimming Lessons
All Pre-primary to Year 6 students participate in swimming lessons provided by the Department of Education.
Involvement with your child's schooling
Strong partnerships between families and schools are essential for student success. Open, regular communication supports this partnership and comes in many forms.
How the School communicates:
- Absence, illness, or injury notifications via Compass or phone.
- Notices for awards, excursions, or incursions through Connect, Compass, or phone.
- Class updates via Connect Communities, and Compass. You will be provided with more information at your child's teacher's 'Meet The Teacher Night'.
- Emails or phone calls from teachers for class or individual matters.
- Fortnightly newsletters and updates on the school website, and calendar.
- Letters of Concern if progress, behaviour, or attitude issues arise.
- Note home and notification via Qkr! and Compass of incursions and excursions.
Family responsibilities:
- Check Connect and Compass regularly for all school notices.
- Keep contact and emergency details current via Compass, or the school office.
- To contact teachers, phone the school (9462 6700) or email to arrange an appointment.
Teachers should be contacted regarding individual student progress or wellbeing. Matters concerning school operations please direct to the Principal or Deputy Principals.
Kindergarten
Please visit our Kindergarten page for specific information about how the Kindergarten operates.
Library
Our school library is open for use four days a week – not Friday. Each class, Pre-Primary - Year 6 is timetabled for a borrowing period during the week.
Books are on loan for one week (Year 6 students borrow for 2 weeks) and the use of a library bag is required.
Children are encouraged to take care with library materials and may be asked to meet the replacement cost of books, whether lost or damaged through mishandling.
Location and Map
The school is located at 60 Kelvin Street, Maylands WA 6051 with visitor parking available on Kelvin Street or the carpark adjacent Gibbney Reserve off Ferguson Street.
School Map Google Maps Aerial Map
Managing Student Behaviour
Maylands Peninsula Primary School has a behaviour management plan to ensure all stakeholders maximise learning opportunities.
Mobile Phones
All students must have their mobile phones switched off and away whilst on school grounds and hand them to their class teacher for safe keeping at the beginning of the school day.
Phones will be returned at the end of the school day but cannot be switched on again until the student has left school grounds. Students are able to contact parents/caregivers via the school's phone if required, and vice versa.
Newsletter
Fortnightly newsletters will be sent on a Friday afternoon. These will keep you informed of all the events that are happening during the fortnight. Items of a community based nature may be included in the newsletter if there is room and will need to be given to the School Officer by Wednesday lunchtime.
Nut Aware School
At Maylands Peninsula Primary School, the safety and well-being of all our students is our top priority. Some of our students have severe nut allergies, which can cause life-threatening reactions.
To help keep everyone safe, our school is nut-aware. We ask families to avoid sending foods that contain nuts — such as peanut butter, Nutella, muesli bars, or snacks with nuts — and to remind children not to share food.
By working together and staying mindful, we can make our school a safe and inclusive place for every child.
Online Consent
All students require one parent/caregiver to provide consent for online services at the time of enrolment.
A separate form will be emailed once all enrolments forms are completed.
If consent is not provided, the student will be unable to use any information technology such as iPads, Chromebooks or computers in the classroom.
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
We're proud to partner with TheirCare to provide high-quality Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) for our school community.
TheirCare offers a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children can build friendships, develop life skills, and grow in confidence and creativity through play-based programs.
Please take a moment to view their Welcome Video and read the Parent Handbook for more information.
Eligible families may receive up to 90% off session fees through the Child Care Subsidy.
Service Hours at Maylands Peninsula Primary School
- Before School Care: 6:30AM – 8:30AM
- After School Care: 2:50PM – 6:00PM
- Pupil Free Day / Holiday Program: 6:30AM – 6:00PM
The following providers also provide out of school hours care for our students.
Please contact them directly to arrange before and after school care.
Maylands Out of School Care
5 Richard Street, Maylands 0455 661 337 or 9272 7732 or email maylands@bayswaterchildcare.com.au
KidsCare Out of School Care
88 Sussex St, Maylands 0401 825 041 or email info@kidscarepre-kindyandoosh.com.au
P&C
The Parents & Citizens Association (P&C) is responsible for some crucial tasks of our school including running the canteen, uniform shop and fundraising activities. The P&C organise events for the school community that our kids love and also provide invaluable additional funds for the school. All are welcome to attend monthly meetings held in the school library on the first Wednesday of the month during school terms.
What the P&C Do
Canteen
Uniform Shop
Fundraising & Events
Parent and Caregiver Volunteers
Parent and caregiver volunteers play a valuable role in supporting classroom activities and school events. Volunteers may assist in classrooms, support school events and excursions, act as liaison and central contact for all parents/caregivers in the class, help coordinate P &C parent activities and fundraising, or welcome new families to the school.
All volunteers must sign in and out at front office and wear a visitor sticker while on site. If you wish to volunteer in your child's class, please contact their teacher.
Under Department policy, all volunteers are required to complete a Volunteer Declaration form. before participating in any school activities.
Parking
Parking is a real issue for the school. Parking at pick up and drop off times is monitored by Rangers from the City of Bayswater. Parents/caregivers are advised to adhere to traffic rules and regulations at all times.
Designated parent parking is available on Kelvin Street. Two additional parking areas exist alongside Gibbney Reserve, one in Ferguson Street and the other in Queen Street. The staff parking area has two disabled bays which may be accessed by parents/caregivers with the appropriate ACROD permit. There is also ACROD parking available in the car park off Ferguson Street.
The designated 'Kiss and Drop' zone is on Kelvin Street for the set down and pick up of students. Please ensure your children alight from the left side of the vehicle. Parents/caregivers must remain in the vehicle.
City of Bayswater Parking Information
Payments on Qkr
Payments on QkrQkr! app is the preferred method for parents/caregivers to provide consent and payment for all school activities including excursions, camp, incursions, swimming etc.
The P&C also use Qkr and is the only way to place Canteen and Uniform Shop orders or buy raffle tickets and donate to fundraising events.
Qkr payments are charged to a debit or credit card. Every student needs at least one parent/caregiver to download and use the Qkr app. Help us be a cashless school and reduce our paper by using Qkr!
Use this Qkr help card to setup Qkr on your device or visit the school administration for assistance.
Policies
Preventing & Managing Bullying
Maylands Peninsula Primary School aims to offer a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment. All members of our school community are committed to ensuring a safe and supportive environment where all members have the right to be respected and have a responsibility to respect each other. We treat bullying as a serious issue.
Programs
Whilst at Maylands Peninsula Primary School, your child will be a part of a caring environment that stimulates them to have a love of learning; to be creative and to contribute to their community.
They will be immersed in a broad and engaging curriculum which includes programs for those who would benefit from extension and enrichment activities and support for students at risk of not reaching their education potential.
Our curriculum reflects the WA Department of Education requirements in teaching the eight learning areas.
Visit our programs to learn more about what is on offer at Maylands Peninsula Primary School
EALD ProgramAboriginal CultureAcademic Extension Instrumental Music
Running Club
The very popular Running Club program is held every Tuesday and Friday morning 8:00-8:35am on Gibbney Reserve for members of our school community
Aim:
- Improve students' aerobic fitness and to explore how regular physical activity keeps individuals healthy and well.
- Give students an opportunity to set goals and be accountable for their own health and wellbeing.
- Create bonds with students within the school.
- Allow students to challenge themselves.
- Prepare students for the Interschool Cross Country carnival in Term 2.
How:
- Students will run around the 400m running track (soccer goals on Gibbney Reserve).
- Each student will receive a unique QR code to keep track of how far they have run.
- Once students have completed 100km, they will be presented with a certificate and badge at assembly.
Who:
- All students in Years 3-6. Younger students are able to attend but must be supervised by parents/caregivers.
- Miss Wyatt will be organising and running the MPPS Running Club.
- House Captains are in charge of setting up the course in the mornings and recording students' laps.
When:
- Every Tuesday and Friday morning 8:00-8:35am.
Where:
- Meet Miss Wyatt/Mr Christie near the drink fountain on Gibbney Reserve.
Questions and Answers:
Q: Do students have to run every lap, or can they walk some?
A: No, students do not have to run every lap. If students would like to walk laps that is fine.
Q: Do students have to come every Tuesday and Friday morning?
A: No, it is not compulsory to come. Students are able to come down whenever they like.
Q: Is there a minimum or maximum of how many laps students must run each morning?
A: No, students can run as much or as little as they want until 8:35am. At the conclusion of the session, students will be sent off to class to prepare for the day.
Q: Do you need to sign up?
A: No, just turn up on Tuesday and Friday mornings after 8:00am with your QR code and start running!
Please see Miss Wyatt if you have any questions about the MPPS Running Club.
School Health Services
School Health Services provide a wide range of information for parents, helping them stay informed about their child’s health and well-being.
Staff
For contact details and more information about our staff, please visit the Staff Page
Student Reports
Parents/caregivers are welcome to contact teachers at any time to discuss student progress. Formal reporting occurs at the end of each semester for all students in Kindergarten, Pre-primary and Years 1-6. These reports are available on the Connect Now app and a link to reports is emailed to parents/caregivers that is valid for 4 weeks.
NAPLAN results for Year 3 & 5 students will be sent home in Term 3.
Student Well-Being
At Maylands Peninsula Primary School, the emotional and physical wellbeing of our students is pivotal to their success at school, as adolescents, and in their future lives. Physically and emotionally healthy students are happy, able to deal positively with life's challenges, experience a sense of connectedness with the school and others, and are well placed to develop into well-balanced and successful young adults.
Learn more about Student Wellbeing including our Student Services Team, School Psychologist Service, Student Welfare Officer and our Values Program.
Sustainability
MPPS has a strong focus on sustainability. We are continually looking to reducing our carbon foot with electronic communications, extensive recycling programs, solar panels and LED tube installations and an extensive recycling program.
The P&C have a sustainability coordinator who manages all the recycling programs and would love to discuss if you have any ideas around sustainability
Uniform
Maylands Peninsula Primary School's Dress Code has been developed to promote a positive image of the school and to create a sense of identity amongst students. Students are expected to comply with the Code as they are expected to comply with other school rules i.e. classroom behaviour, absences, bullying etc.
Acceptance of enrolment at Maylands Peninsula Primary School assumes an agreement between the parent/caregiver and the student to conform to the Code.
All students are encouraged to wear the school's colours of, navy blue and light blue with the logo on the shirt. If you are unable to get those supplied by our uniform shop, clothing without the logo is acceptable.
Visiting the School
Maylands Peninsula Primary School encourages parents/caregivers to visit the school as often as they wish. To ensure the safety of all children in our changing society we do need to make the following rules for all visitors, including parents.
- Parents/caregivers arriving at the school to pick up a child early must sign in at the office.
- Visitors and non-education employees must sign in at the office and wear a VISITOR sticker whilst in the school.
- If you wish to have a formal interview with a teacher you can make an appointment with them directly or through the office. We don't encourage more than a friendly 'Hello' in the morning unless a meeting has been arranged. Mornings are a vital preparation and supervision time for teachers to ensure the well-being of your children.
School Partnerships
Communicable Diseases
Latest information from the Department of Health WA regarding Communicable Diseases and when students need to stay home.
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