Principal's Message
Dear Families
Recently we received a summary report relating to the 2025 School Satisfaction Survey. This year 93 parents and carers took the opportunity to provide us with feedback on what the school does well and where we may improve. Our results were once again extremely positive and above the Tasmanian average. The MHPS average rating was 8.4, the Tasmanian average rating was 7.2 Ratings are out of 10.
Some of our highlights include:
| Item | MHPS | TAS |
| People from diverse backgrounds are respected in this school | 8.8 | 7.4 |
| I can talk to my child's teachers about my concerns | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| I would recommend this school to others | 8.8 | 7.5 |
| Staff at this school expect my child to do their best | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Staff at this school work with me to support my child's learning | 8.7 | 7.2 |
| I can help my child with reading at home | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| My child feels safe at this school | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| Staff at this school motivate my child to learn | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| The school embraces the DECYP values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect and Responsibility | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| Staff at this school treat students fairly | 8.5 | 7.2 |
| This school is well maintained | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| My child is making good progress at this school | 8.5 | 7.3 |
| Staff are interested in my child's wellbeing | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Teachers at this school provide my child with useful feedback about their learning progress | 8.5 | 7.2 |
| I know how the school helps my child learn to read | 8.5 | 6.9 |
| This school looks for ways to improve | 8.4 | 7.2 |
| There is effective educational leadership in this school | 8.4 | 6.9 |
| Students with disability are supported with appropriate educational adjustments at this school | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| My child's report and communication with teachers gives me a good understanding about their learning progress and achievement | 8.3 | 6.9 |
| My child likes being at this school | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Staff help my child to be responsible for their own learning | 8.3 | 7.3 |
Our three lowest scores indicating areas for consideration are:
| Item | MHPS | TAS |
| I can help my child with maths at home | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| I know how the school helps my child learn in maths | 7.8 | 6.6 |
| I feel like I am part of my school community | 7.6 | 6.5 |
Thank you very much for your feedback. As a school we will carefully consider our results, and continue to build on our strengths and address areas for improvement.
Sharon