MPS Newsletter: Term 3, Week 3 - 30 July 2021

Principal's Report

Education Week 

Education Week is an annual celebration of NSW public education and the achievements of our schools, students and education system. This year’s theme is ‘Lifelong Learners’ and celebrates education as a lifelong journey from before a child enters an early childhood setting, progressing to primary and secondary school, and continuing their learning journey into adulthood; learning a trade, entering tertiary education, or the workforce.

I am so proud of these videos created by our students and teachers which celebrates this theme in many different ways. 

Jolly Gym

This week, we welcomed many of our 2022 Kindergarten students for their first Jolly Gym Session. Mrs Sanders and her team did a fabulous job and we hope you all had a fun time. We are looking forward to seeing all these wonderful people again next week! 

COVID-Safe Level 2 Restrictions continue

We have been notified that Level 2 restrictions will continue for us here at Mudgee Public School and in Regional NSW.

Communication Review

We are reviewing our communication procedures at school to look at the best ways our parents and community can connect with their children's learning as well as stay updated and engaged with school events. We will be running a review as teachers, but will also be looking for some parents to join in on the disucssions. If you are interested, please express interest by registering via this link: https://forms.gle/5WEDk7XnWKna6SH58

100 Days of Kindergarten

One of the favourite days on the calendar is without doubt the 100 Days of Kindergarten celebration which was last Friday. Congratulations to these fabulous students on achieving this milestone. Didn't they all look wonderful?

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Kindergarten 2022 Reminder

Whilst Jolly Gym has kicked off, it's not too late to enrol at Mudgee PS Kindergarten next year. You can enrol your child for school now! Local enrolments can enrol directly online.

https://mudgee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about.../enrolment.html  

Visit our school office or call on 6372 2036 for further information and /or take a Virtual School Tour (click on the links below). 

Important Dates - Week 4, Term 5

Week 4, Term 3

• Tuesday 3 August: Jolly Gym Week 2
• Thursday 5 August: Jolly Gym Week 2
• Friday 6 August: Jeans for Genes Day
• Friday 6 August: Zone Athletics
  

Week 5, Term 3

• Tuesday 10 August: Jolly Gym Week 3
• Thursday 12 August: Jolly Gym Week 3
  

Week 6, Term 3

• Tuesday 17 August: Jolly Gym Week 4
• Thursday 19 August: Jolly Gym Week 4

Class Visits - Stages 2 and 1

Over the last two weeks, I have enjoyed classroom visits in Stages 1 and 2, mainly helping out with Mathematics. So many wonderful things happening, but more importantly it has been great interacting with the students. Over the next fortnight I hope to visit Early Stage 1 and Stage 3. Here are some photos of my visits over the past fortnight.

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Have a great fortnight.

Mr Carters
Principal

Principal and Deputy Principal Awards

Congratulations to the following students who have received a Principal and/or Deputy Principal Award over the last fortnight. 

Students of the Weeks

Congratulations to these students who have been recognised as "Student of the Week" over the last fortnight. Please join us in ackowledging their efforts and contribution.

Library News

PRC -​  We now have 49 names on the PRC tree! Well done to all those students who have finished their challenge. For those still reading, you have until the end of Week 6, 20 August, to complete the challenge. 

Book Club - Issue 5 orders are due back  Monday 2 August. Please have all online and cash orders completed by then. No late orders can be accepted sorry. 

Book Fair - Week 7- This is our annual event that allows students to purchase new books for themselves as well as raising funds for Library resources. This year will be similar to last year, again due to current restrictions we cannot have parents come to school. Students will be able to preview books in their Library lesson and fill out a 'wishlist' to bring home. It is then up to parents to either pay for the books online or send money in with the students to purchase books during the Book Fair. Please do not send money in before Week 7. Look out for more information in the lead up to this event.

Book Week - ​Week 7- This is the week that we celebrate all things BOOKS! The theme this year is 'Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds'. On Wednesday 25 August students are invited to dress up as a book character or something related to the theme. Unfortunately due to the current restrictions, we are unable to have a parade or visitors, however we will be sure to take lots of photos for everyone to view on our website and Facebook page.

Happy Reading!

Mrs Siobhan Vitnell - Teacher Librarian

Jeans for Genes Day - Friday 6 August

The SRC are currently coordinating the Jeans for Genes fundraiser. All students, K-6 are encouraged to wear jeans to school on Friday 6th August and bring in a gold coin donation for the fundraiser.

SRC students will also have Jeans for Genes Day merchandise available for sale from Tuesday 2nd August. Merchandise will be available to buy at RECESS in both Infants and Primary playgrounds. (Image below)

PINS, PENS, YOYOS & EAR BUDS  - $5.00ea (Limited Stock)

Class Spotlight - 3G

3G has had a wonderful 2021, our learning journey gets more exciting every term! From taking a trip around the world learning about the cultural celebrations in other countries, to landing back on our island home and taking a journey with Burra, the monster who eats his way around our iconic Australian landmarks. The adventure has been spectacular!

Our friends in 3G have been captivated by all things Australia, particularly through our literary texts. This past week, we have been learning about “My Country” by Dorothea Mackeller. Through the traditional Japanese poetry style Haiku, each student wrote a beautiful poem, describing our vast and beautiful  homeland, Australia.

In between our travels, Year 3 have been participating in Maths groups, each Monday and Tuesday. 3G, 3L and 3C combine with their friends to engage and share their love of Maths. The students have thoroughly enjoyed their new Maths groups and being exposed to a range of different teaching methods from our wonderful Year 3 teachers!

Mrs Danielle George & Mrs Mel James - Class Teachers

Meet the Staff - Mrs Belle Moylan

Hi MPS Community! My name is Belle Moylan and feel so lucky to be working at such a wonderful school, full of beautiful students, staff and families! Over the next couple of terms I will be helping Year 3 with their Literacy and Numeracy, as well as getting Sporty with some Year 1 and 2’s! I have a pretty colourful teaching career having taught a range of subjects from Early Childhood to Year 12 in Remote Indigenous and Main Stream Schooling, EAL/D and Special/Inclusive Education in both NSW and the NT.  I live with my Husband, 2 kids, 1 cat and 4 chooks out of town where we run our short stay accommodation property (when Covid allows us to!). I love to renovate, swim and dream about being in 30 degrees and on a beach throughout Mudgee’s winters!! I am so fortunate to have had such amazing opportunities and experiences, and am really looking forward to meeting you all and being a part of MPS! 

Mudgee Newbees - Playgroup

Mudgee Newbees is on for Term 3 and we can’t wait to see all our future MPS students and their families. We’ll be operating under the current guidelines. Parents, when you arrive, please sign in using the QR code and make sure you have your face mask. We’ll also be paying attention to our social distancing and there will be plenty of hand sanitiser around for us to use. I look forward to seeing lots of smiling faces at Newbees this term!

Liz Halbisch - MPS Community Liaison Officer

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