SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Week 2, Term 4
Principal's Report
On Monday 28 October, the NSW Teachers Federation will be holding a special meeting for members to vote on a recommendation relating to a new Teachers Award. A large majority of our teaching staff will be in attendance. As a result of the meeting, we will have minimal supervision arrangements in place until 10 am. Essentially, this means the school is still operational, but normal classes and lessons will not be able to take place until 10am.
Pink Up Mudgee and Grandparents Day - planned for Monday will still go ahead in full swing. We look forward to welcoming Grandparents into our school from 10:45am. We hope that all students can still attend school on this day to help support this very worthwhile and meaningful cause. 41In relation to the Grandparents component: Grandparents are invited to join their grandchildren at 10:45 in classrooms for a fun-filled morning of activities like singing, stories, and puzzles. Afterwards, we’ll gather for a Pink Up Picnic on the school grounds, so bring your picnic rugs and some snacks for a relaxed and joyful time together.
All students are welcome to wear pink on the day for a gold coin donation. There will be delicious pink treats prepared by our SRC available for purchase. Grandparents may like to bring some extra morning tea if they would like.
Thank you for your understanding and support with the clash with the teacher's federation meeting and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience. If you have any further questions, please contact our front office.
P.s. Our talented Mud Media Team has put together a clever video for this special day. You can view it below.
State Athletics: Congratulations to our MPS friends who competed this week at State Athletics, proudly representing both Mudgee Public School and Western School Sports Association. A special shout out to Tyla who also qualified for the 100m Semi-Final. What an amazing achievement!
Personalised Learning Pathways - END OF YEAR BBQ YARN & CUPPA: We are excited to invite our school community to the End of Year PLP Celebration for our Aboriginal students! Join us in celebrating the goals and successes of our students this year. This special event will feature a Sausage Sizzle and a variety of cultural activities. Mark your calendars for Wednesday afternoon in Week 5 (13 November),to come together to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of our students as well as what you hope for in 2025. Please see the attached flyer for more details. We look forward to seeing you there!
Year 6 Fun Day: A NEW Initiative! We are excited to announce the Year 6 Fun Day on Friday, 15 November! This event aims to raise funds for our Year 6 students and their end-of-year activities, providing them with memorable experiences as they wrap up their time at our school.
Students can purchase pre-sale tokens for just 50 cents each, available every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday leading up to the event (Just not this Monday due to Pink Up and the minimal supervision in the morning). The tokens will be on sale out the front of the library on the primary side. Be sure to check out the attached flyer for a list of activities and details about the Fun Day!
Parents are warmly invited to join in the fun and support our Year 6 students and extra tokens for parents will be available for purchase on the day. Thank you for your support in making this event a success!
2025 Planning: Our planning for 2025 is well underway as we explore structures to best support our students and community. We kindly ask that you inform us if you or any families you know are planning to leave our school. This information is vital for our future preparations. Additionally, if you are aware of any new families or neighbours who have recently moved into the area, please let us know so we can assist them with Kindergarten enrolment. Your support is greatly appreciated as we work together to strengthen our school community!
Don’t forget that the Mudgee Beginners School Readiness Program for Kindergarten students for 2025 starts in Week 4, Registrations for the 5-week program are now OPEN!. To register, visit Mudgee Beginners 2024 Registration.
- Tuesdays, starting 5th November, from 9:30–11:00
- Tuesdays, starting 5th November, from 11:40–1:10
- Thursdays, starting 7th November, from 9:20–11:00
Attendance: We are excited to kick off our Term 4 targeted attendance initiatives, building on the growth and success we've achieved so far! This term, we’ll continue to focus on individual attendance rates, whole class attendance rates, and reducing unexplained absences. We can’t wait to unpack class data again this term, with a special spotlight on classes demonstrating improvement and success. Each week, ONE class will be acknowledged for their attendance gains and get the exciting opportunity to choose the weekly bell music!
Join us in congratulating ................SU Yellow, our Week 1 Attendance Class of the Week!
SU Yellow achieved their highest attendance rate for the semester, during Week 1, along with VERY impressive individual student gains. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and look forward to hearing their song choice next week, with a special shoutout to Mr C and the SU Yellow team! Once you have decided on your song, please make contact with our bell music extraordinaire, Mrs Caligari 🎶🎶🎶Let’s continue to aim high and make every day count this term!
World Teachers Day: Today marks World Teachers Day. On World Teachers' Day, we take a moment to honour and celebrate the incredible dedication and passion of our teachers. This special day recognises the vital role educators play in shaping the minds and futures of our students. We are grateful for their hard work, commitment, and the positive impact they have on our school community. Join us in expressing our appreciation for all the teachers who inspire, motivate, and guide our students every day. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our learners! A huge shout out to our amazing P&C who provided lunch for our teachers today. Thanks to you all!!
Upcoming Events: See below the info-graphic which maps out all the events over the next few weeks of school.
Have a lovely weekend and a great week ahead
John Carters
Principal
Principal's Awards
Congratulations to the following students on receiving a Principal Award or Deputy Principal Award in the past fortnight.
Principal Awards
SUBLUE - Ollie Robertson, Aleira Cox KO - Hunter Maloney, Alexa Horrigan, Joey Sharp, Evelyn Williams, Blair Brunzlow, Hudson O'Kay, Hamish Mallinson, Darcy K1/C - Maci Lecke, Ellie Hawkins, Ava Cliffe, Charlotte Saliba, Mabel Boyton 1N - Pim Sittisart, Nugah Shrestha, Ariah Flack, Riley Hayden, Ryley Svoboda, Milah-Rose Lane 1/2S - Noah Kelly, Jacob Crowe, Mavis Johnstone-Blewitt 4W - Abigail Williams 5/6T - Bonnie Thomson 6S - David Taylor
Deputy Principal Awards
KNH - Braxten Leggett-Goodman, River Albert 1N - Sage McDonell 1RD - Chase Gallagher 3FM - Jaxson Svoboda, Sampson Pronk, Victoria Stimson 4O - Isabella Doyle, Lucas Vasilis, Billy Stott, Molly Boyton, Raylan Webb 5/6T - Bonnie Thomson, Dakota Hogan, Grace Rayner, Lilah Rayner, Nicholas Temessl
Students of the Week
WEEK 1 - Term 4
INFANTS SUGREY - / SUPINK - / SUORANGE - Malia Gardiner / KNH - Betty Berry / KO - Alexa Horrigan / KR - Ava Stevens / K/1C - Hazel Horner / 1N - Maddie Cusack / 1RD - Jeremy Smith / 1/2S - Harriet Murray / 2E - / 2M - Ryan Carter / 2SP - Ivy Van Amersfoort
PRIMARY SUBLUE - Ollie Robertson / SUGREEN - Byron Said / SURED - Bug Clarke / SUYELLOW - / 3D - Travis Berry / 3FM - Indie Horton / 3S - Akaliah Meah-Reynolds / 4B - Ellie Gilogley / 4O - Willow Roberts / 4W - Jayden Godfrey / 5H - Liam McGrath / 5HM - Emasyn Kewin / 5/6T - Chloe Clarkson / 6C - Leah Nairne / 6S - Keira Hinton
"Be Inclusive and Considerate of others"
WEEK 2 - Term 4
INFANTS SUGREY - Jaxon Ray / SUPINK - / SUORANGE - / KNH - Audrey Rostron / KO - Darcy / KR - Aubrey Pileggi / K/1C - Maci Lecke / 1N - Jaxson Heyward / 1RD - / 1/2S - Lincoln Heppel / 2E - / 2M - / 2SP - Charlotte Carr-Doherty
PRIMARY SUBLUE - / SUGREEN - Ross Edwards / SUORANGE - Cylis Powder-Jacob / SURED - Brodie Speechley / SUYELLOW - Jaiden Vella / 3D - Elvin Toombs / 3FM - / 3S - Sienna Richardson / 4B - Noah Harrison / 4O - Raylan Webb / 4W - Emrie Field / 5H -Kaylee Robertson / 5HM - Alexis-Rose Smith / 5/6T - Ben Murray / 6C - Angel Percy / 6S - Scarlet Pendlebury
Library News
Book Club Issue 7 - all LOOP and cash orders must be completed by Friday November 1st. No late orders can be accepted sorry. Cash orders can be sent to me in the Library, and I will complete the order for you. Remember, all orders, raise bonus funds for the school to use! If you are wanting to order books as a GIFT please check the appropriate box when ordering, and I will know to contact you, instead of sending it to your child's classroom.
Overdue Books - There are a lot of overdue books across the school at the moment. Please check your shelves at home, to ensure you don't have any MPS Library books, and return them.
Happy Reading!
Mrs Vitnell - Teacher Librarian
Office News
PARENTS / VISITORS ONSITE
Parents / Visitors that come to the school during school hours MUST report to the school office prior to visiting classrooms and indicate the reason for being onsite. For safety reasons, and in case of an emergency, you may be requested to show ID, and complete any necessary paperwork depending on the reason for your visit.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we ensure the safety of all students and comply with the Department of Education policy.
PICKING YOUR CHILD UP EARLY
In the event that you have to pick your child up early, we ask that you come to the office and sign them out. You can then go to your child's classroom to collect them.
If you need to make a change to student routine at the end of the school day, we ask that you call the office by 2.30pm. A message will then be provided to your child indicating this change.
CHANGE OF STUDENT DETAILS - IMPORTANT
It is important that the school have correct student contact details in case of an emergency, including residential address, parent/carer email, phone numbers and any additional emergency contacts. If you wish to check your student details, or wish to make any changes, please phone the office for assistance.
SENTRAL FOR PARENTS PORTAL - 2024 & beyond
The Sentral for Parents Portal App allows you to pay online rather than sending cash with your child to school or coming into the office to pay in person.
It is really advantageous to have a portal account as more features will be rolled out in due course as we settle into the features that Sentral has available. Currently through the App, parents can notify the school of student absences, make online payments for excursions or incursions, and access Student Academic Reports to view and/or download.
The invoicing system may send an invoice in advance of a note coming home with your child. Please ask your child for any notes so you are fully aware of the details around the event or activity you are paying for. DO NOT pay an invoice until you have signed and returned any permission/consent forms.
As always, we are here to help if there are any issues. For further assistance with the App please visit https://www.sentral.com.au/parents
If you require an ‘Access Key’ to login, please contact the school office for assistance by phone 02 6372 2036 or email mudgee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au .
Discover the possibilities, download the app today:
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sentral.mobile
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ro/app/sentral-for-parents/id1238744022?mt=8
To contact the MPS Office phone - 6372 2036
Your Friendly Office Staff - "We're here to help!"
P&C Update
CANTEEN HELPERS - Our Canteen requires your support!!!
Volunteers play an important role in keeping the Canteen open so if you can provide any amount of time, on any day, your assistance would be greatly appreciated. As little as an hour in the morning would be greatly beneficial and assist in keeping the canteen open 5 days a week.
No need for a qualification... please contact our Canteen manager via the school office on Ph 6372 2036
Please find below our NEW Canteen Menu
PCYC After School Care
Parent/carers wishing to access the PCYC After School Care provided at Mudgee Public School, please visit the website for further information https://pcycoosh.org.au/
or click on the link below to enrol;
https://prodadmin.myxplor.com/enrollment_v2/centre/FAMWLCTVxjaH4QZ12435694231iENg
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Community Notices
DENTO RYU KARATE
Traditional non-contact Karate 6pm - 7pm Tuesday & Thursday
Mudgee Public School Hall $3.50 per lesson - Ages 5yrs over
For further information contact: Harvey Mb 0427 435 930
