SCHOOL NEWSLETTER - Week 10, Term 1 2025

Principal's Message

Thank you Ms Kelly and Mrs Seis: I write with very mixed emotions as at the end of this term we will say goodbye to two very valued members of our school team. Mrs Cheryl Seis has been our SAM for the past few years, and she had to take unexpected leave last year. As Christmas approached, Mrs Seis made the decision to relinquish her position. Cheryl has been a remarkable Office Manager and has played a significant part in developing the culture of our school team as well as refining many processes and systems to make it easier for all staff, students and parents. 

Whilst Mrs Seis was on leave, we were lucky to secure the services of former SAO Ms Fiona Kelly as our relieving Office Manager. Fiona slid straight back in like she had never left. Fiona brought the team together and demonstrated a kind and warm-hearted demeanor which is pivotal in leading an office responsible for bringing staff, students and families together. Ms Kelly kindly left her home on the Central Coast to help us, however, the time has come for her to make her way back home. 

Both ladies have been wonderful assets to our school, and we wish them well in their future endeavours.

Recruitment for the new SAM is underway, and I hope to share that news with you all to begin next term. 

School Tour:  I thoroughly enjoyed my experience last Monday with our school tour for new and prospective parents. It was wonderful to not only showcase the things that make Mudgee PS so special but also to meet many new faces. I would like to commend members of our Student Leadership Team for their efforts in hosting our "tourists". They spoke so incredibly well and really demonstrated what a fabulous Mudgee PS student looks like. For those who missed this tour, we have another one on Wednesday morning.

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Yarn and Cuppa:  What a delight it was to share our Yarn and Cuppa on Wednesday afternoon with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families. I was so incredibly impressed with the way in which the conversations naturally unfolded as parents, students and teachers sat down to really authentically talk about goals and aspirations for our students. A huge thank you to Ms Roberts for her organisation of the event, as well as the many volunteers that made the afternoon such a success. 

Cross Country:  Once again, I was an immensely proud member of the Mudgee Public team when I attended the Cross Country Carnival. A huge parent turnout helped set the tone for what was going to always be a real community-oriented event. Mr Harris' organisation and encouragement are hallmarks of a great Mudgee PS carnival, along with Mr Hough having our House Leaders well prepared to ensure house spirit was present as well. The thing that impressed me most was the level of personal achievement and effort on display. There was barely a child who didn't finish the race without a smile on their face! In fact, I saw many children pushing themselves to the finish line. The level of inclusion was also remarkable as I watched many students, teachers and parents assist those who need that little bit of help. My words probably haven't done this justice as to how truly proud I am of our school and community.  Well done to those students who will be heading off to the Zone Carnival next term. 

PBL Assembly: We look forward to celebrating our Term 1 PBL Assembly on Thursday April 10 at 9.45am. Most students receiving an award, should have received their invitation on Friday. 

Easter Hat Parade and Raffles: We look forward to welcoming families to our Easter Hat Parade being held on Friday 11th April at 9:45am. The Easter Hat Parade is always a student favourite and this year the band will be playing so you don't want to miss it! Easter raffle tickets will be available to purchase online until the morning of the Hat Parade so hop along and get your winning ticket. The Parade will be held on the school basketball courts.

School Development Days: Next term, we have two School Development Days to begin the school term. Monday April 28 and Tuesday April 29 are school development days for the staff. The focus for the first day will be on High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) professional learning, which is a state wide focus and also a priority for us here at Mudgee PS in 2025. Students will be welcomed back to Term 2 on Wednesday April 30.

Have a great weekend, and week ahead.

Mr Carters

Principal

Principal's Awards

Congratulations to the following students that have received a principal or deputy principal award over the past fortnight. 

Attendance Spotlight

In exciting news Mudgee Public community… WE’VE DONE IT AGAIN! 🙌🎉Our whole school attendance rate has hit 90.9%, smashing our target once more! That’s SUPER impressive 💪 and we’re incredibly proud of every student who shows up, learns, grows, and gets involved every day 🧠💫👏 A huge CONGRATULATIONS to FOUR of our grades who also hit the magic number 🎯🎉 Keep up the amazing effort, we see you and we’re cheering you on.

Unfortunately, we’ve seen an increase in unexplained absences this week, 58 in total. Our magic number is ZERO and we need YOUR help to get there🚫🎩✨📲 It’s super easy to explain your child’s absence, using any of the following options: 📱 Use the Sentral App for Parents✉️ Send an email to the classroom teacher☎️ Give the school a call🌐 Send a message via Class Dojo (if used by your class)📝 It’s not just important, it’s mandatory to explain every absence

.We’ve got SO many awesome things happening at MPS 🎨🎶🏃‍♂️ and we don’t want any of our students missing out, not just on learning, but on all the amazing extras too! Like this week’s Cross Country,  what a cracker of a day! 🌞👟

Remember, if you are not here, you are missing out.

Mrs George

Deputy Principal

Agentic Learning for Mathematics

Last week the teaching staff at Mudgee Public School once again had the opportunity to work with Lyn Coote from Connect-ed and develop their knowledge of agentic learning in mathematics. Agentic learning emphasises the role of students as active participants in their own learning process. It encourages them to take ownership, make choices, set goals and engage critically with concepts. In mathematics, this means encouraging students to actively participate in problem-solving, collaborate with peers and reflect on their understanding. This approach not only enhances understanding but also promotes a growth mindset, empowering students to view challenges as opportunities for growth. A focal point of working with Lyn was the hands-on class demonstration. Teachers observed Lyn deliver lessons where agentic learning principles were applied. The demonstration illustrated how to present mathematical problems in a way that invites student input and encourages exploration. Teachers noted the effectiveness of allowing students to choose their methods for solving problems, which led to richer discussions and deeper understanding. We are excited to see how these strategies will take shape in our classrooms and support student agency in math's education.

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Library News

Premiers Reading Challenge - The annual Challenge has begun! K-2 students need to read 30 books and write them on the page, or log them online. Students in Years 3-6 need to read 20 books, and they have been shown how to log their books online, during their Library time. The date has been extended due to some technical issues with the website. The New student deadline is: Friday, 19 September 2025 (Week 9, Term 3). Go to https://online.education.nsw.gov.au/prc/logon.html for more information.

Overdue books - There are a lot of overdue books across the school at the moment. Can you please check your shelves at home for any MPS books and return them.

Happy Reading! 

Siobhan Vitnell (Teacher Librarian) 

Students of the Week

Welcome to our new Wellbeing Health In-reach Nurse (WHIN)

Hi, my name is Jenn and I have recently been appointed as the WHIN Coordinator for our local public schools. The WHIN stands for Wellness, Health In-Reach Nurse. My role here is to work alongside the school wellbeing teams to support students and their families on a wide range of health and wellbeing issues, including behavioural and social supports, mental health, physical health , peer and family relationships. I can assist with coordinating appropriate early interventions, assessments, an referrals for students and their families to services and programs, contribute to case management , support health promotion and improve health literacy and assist in building strong relationships and effective referral pathways.I am located here at Mudgee Public each Thursday but can also be contacted via phone or email. 

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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

Mudgee District Hockey Association - 2025 AGM

 7th of April 2025 at 7pm 

Held at the Oriental Hotel Mudgee 

All positions will be declared vacant!

The AGM is a great opportunity for everyone who cares about the sport to step up, share their ideas, and take part in shaping what happens next.

If you're passionate about keeping hockey alive in Mudgee, attending this meeting will be key—whether it's through voting, contributing ideas, or even taking on one of the vacant positions. Hopefully, there will be strong support to ensure the future of the sport in the area!

If you are planning on attending it would be great if you could indicate your attendance by reply email. 

Mudgeehockey2850@gmail.com 

kind regards

MDHA