MPS Newsletter - Week 5, Term 1 - 25 Feb 2022
Principal's Report
Week In Review
We have had such an exciting week at Mudgee Public School. It really is pleasing to be back to some normality. Last Friday, Kindergarten colour day was Blue which included a visit from our local police force (PHOTO GALLERY). This week, we celebrated 2/2/22 with TWOSDay for Year 2 (PHOTOS), our Zone Swimming Carnival, a visit from the South Sydney Rabbitohs ahead of their charity shield match on Saturday and our Kindergarten students were today greeted by our local ambulance officers as part of their yellow colour day.
Welcome Back Visitors + Term 1 Guidelines for remainder of Term
It was with great pleasure that I shared with you earlier this week, the new operational guidelines for the remainder of the Term. If you missed this correspondence - CLICK HERE TO VIEW
As of Monday, we are able to welcome parents back onsite for pick up and drop off. This is really exciting and we are looking forward to having more engagement with you as parents. One thing that I would like to ask of you all is to probably not hang around too long in the morning, particularly with our younger students. One of the things we have noticed over the past year, has been the increase in confidence in our little people and how well they have separated from mum and dad and started their days with very few tears. Of course, we are there to support you and your children whenever it is needed.
Next week I will share with you information about our Investiture Assembly, our Yarn and Tucker afternoon for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents, as well as Parent/Teacher Interviews. In the meantime, if you scroll down, you can pencil those dates into your diary.
Stage 1 and 2 Visits
Over the past fortnight, I have had the pleasure of visiting all Stage 2 and some Stage 1 classes and WOW, aren't they all working hard! I saw so many engaging learning activities and happy students. Next week, I will visit Early Stage 1, as well as Stage 3 classes. Congratulations teachers and students.
Sports in full swing
Absolutely fabulous to see students heading off to Zone trials for sports. Congratulations to all students who have been to trials and good luck to those who are participaiting over the coming weeks. These zone trials are representative opportunities and selections are made by a representative of the Cudgegong Zone. They are a teaching staff member, volunteering their time to provide these opportunities.
Not all sports are representative opportunities. This Thursday, Miss Donnelly and staff will be taking a large group of students over to Victoria Park for a Hockey Gala Day. Later in March, Mr Baddock will be taking about 100 students over to the Peachey Shield Rugby League Gala Day.
Strategic Improvement Plan
Our Strategic Improvement Plan drives teaching and learning experiences in our school as we aim to support and develop confident, engaged lifelong learners. We are committed to providing a quality and equitable education where everyone belongs and is valued. We hope that every student succeeds and thrives. The image below is a visual representation of the themes in our plan which goes from 2021 - 2024.
Highlight of the Fortnight
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Cudgegong Zone Swimming Carnival. Everyone swam incredibly well and were wonderful ambassadors for our school. Congratulations to all competitors and special thanks to all the mums, dads, friends, family and teachers who supported and a big shout out to Gulgong Public School and carnival convener Miss Wilson for organising such a brilliant carnival. Extra congratulations to our Zone age champions- Tom Murray (Junior Boys)- Hope Gilmour (Junior Girls)- Caitlin Holleman (Senior Girls)- Felix Smith (Senior Boys)
Best of luck to those swimmers heading to Western.
We’re welcoming our community back on site!
Come join us for coffee on Thursday mornings, 9.15-9.45 until the end of Term, on the grass area in front of the Office. All parents and community members are welcome. So come along and re-connect with your Mudgee Public School community. Younger siblings are welcome. Looking forward to chatting with you.
Mrs Liz Halbisch - MPS Parent / Community Liasion
Important Dates for 2022
- Hockey Gala Day - Wednesday 2 March
- Kindergarten GREEN Colour Day - Friday 4 March
- Fun Friday - Friday 4 March
- Investiture Assembly - Monday 7 March
- Western Swimming Carnival - Friday 11 March
- Kindergarten RAINBOW Colour Day - Friday 11 March
- MSP School Photos - Monday 14 March
- P&C AGM & Meeting - Monday 14 March 7pm Library or Zoom
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Yarn & Tucker Afternoon - Tuesday 22 March
- Rugby League Peachey Shield Dubbo - Tuesday 29 March
- Parent / Teacher Interviews - Wednesday 6 April
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Thank you and have a lovely fortnight.
Mr Carters
Principal
Principal and Deputy Principal Awards
Congratulations to the following students who have received a Principal and/or Deputy Principal Award.
PRINCIPAL'S AWARDS
5/6E - Jake Wolfson, Alister Chase, Oscar Pryor, Charlie French, Freddy Stevens, Seb Turner, Toby Williams, Angus Murdoch-Tilmouth, Levi Field, George Anderson, Odin Anderson, Sam Walker, Henry Pickard, Henry Thomson, Spencer Brown, Maggie Blackman, Charlie Blackman, Piper Etherington, Audrey Boyce, Caitlin Holleman, Lucia Clarkson, Mollie Wallace, Ziggy Gordon, Poppy Waugh, Jasper Doyle, Archie Saavedra, Sam Halbisch
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL'S AWARDS
2GM - Isabella Doyle / 5/6J - Matilda Bartlett
Students of the Weeks
Congratulations to these students who have been recognised as "Student of the Week". Please join us in ackowledging their efforts and contribution.
PBL Focus - "Be in the Right Place, At the Right Time"
WEEK 4
INFANTS KS - Saskia Schrover / KF - Isabel Wark / KC - Percy Lewis / KL - Charlotte Carr-Doherty / 1B - Archie Jackson / 1T - Scarlett Peterson / 1N - Ella Grosse / 1S - Adrian Brown / 2ND - Lachlan Marks / 2GM - Lucas Vasilis / 2R - Dean Crowther /
PRIMARY 2/3S - Nicholas Temessl / 3D - Conner Farmer / 3M - Marcie Grosse / 3/4L - Zeke Langton / 4A - Jake Colley / 4W - Bella Turnbull / 5/6B - Rustyn Wood / 5/6E - Jake Wolfson / 5/6H - Ivy Menzies / 5/6L - Natalie Moerkerk / 5/6MC - Phoenix Conroy / 5/6J - Charlotte Annetts / SM - Gabriel Powell / TT - / LL - David Drewe / MW - Leighton Watts
PBL Focus - "Be Inclusive and Considerate of Others"
WEEK 5
INFANTS KS - Kyron Palmer / KF - Amity Barrington / KC - Nelly Spradbrow / KL - Ollie Begg / 1B - Hayley Baker / 1T - Jemima Williams / 1N - Lucas Pryor / 1S - Dimity Thomson / 2ND - Paige Perry / 2GM - Issy Doyle / 2R -Madisyn Goodall / 2/3S - / LS - Cylis Powder-Jacob
PRIMARY 2/3S - Brodie McMahon / 3D - Dakota Hogan / 3M - Braxton Robinson / 3/4L - Hamish Marks / 4A - Alannah Watson / 4W - Fletcher King / 5/6B - Summer Singer / 5/6E - / 5/6H - Seth Morrison / 5/6L - Baylee Thornell / 5/6MC - Jayson Vasilis / 5/6J - / SM - Riley Wells / TT - Malia Gardiner / MW - Liam Hughes / LL - Aiden Schrouder
From the Office
SCHOOL PHOTO DAY - MONDAY 14 MARCH
GET YOUR HAPPY FACES ON AND SMILE FOR THE CAMERA!!
School Photo order envelopes went home on Wednesday. Orders may be placed online or by cash/cheque before the photography date of Monday 14th March. If ordering online you must still return the envelope to the school office with the reference number written on it. Every student must return their envelope to the office even if the payment is included in a sibling envelope. If you qualify for a FREE family photo (school aged children only), or would like to order a family photo, envelopes are available from the front office.
Class Corner - MW
MW have been enjoying many hands-on activities in Maths for the first few weeks of Term 1. The students have played lots of dice, card and domino games to build their number sense. We have also investigated length using everyday objects as well formal tools such as rulers as tape measures. Look forward to sharing more with you later in the semester.
Meet the Staff
Mrs Katrice Booth - Relieving School Administrative Officer
Hi my name is Kat Booth and I recently moved to Mudgee from the Central Coast with my daughter and husband. I'm really enjoying being part of the Administration team at Mudgee Public School and I will be here till the end of Term. Please come and say Hi if we haven't already met. 🙂
Support Unit School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs)
Our Support Unit simply wouldn't function the way it does without these fabulous educators - SLSOs (School Learning Support Officers). These amazing people provide such purposeful academical and social/emotional support. We would simply be lost without them!
Hannah Sheridan - LL
Janice Meers - LS (W-F)
Rachael Green - LS (M-T)
Rhonda Smith - JC
Lisa Fowler - MW
Glenda Clarkson - TT
Sarah McMahon - TT
Kylie Marshall - SM
Meet the Teacher Videos
Meet the School Captains
Messages from our wonderful School Captains for 2022.
Library News
Welcome back!
Book Club - Issue 1 orders were completed this week. All orders should be back in the next couple of weeks.
PRC - The Premiers Reading Challenge will be starting next week. This challenge is open to all students. It involves students reading a certain number of specially marked books. Students in K-2 must read 30 books, Year 3-4 and 5-6 must read 20 books. There are specially marked books in the Library for students to borrow to help them complete the challenge. K-2 students will be given a PRC Reading Log sheet to write their books down when they have finished reading them. Primary students will be given the option to log their books online via the website. Students will need to know their school login details to do this. All students who complete the challenge will have their name displayed on the 'PRC Tree' in the Library as well as receiving a certificate in Term 4. The challenge finishes on Friday August 19th. More information and reading rules can be found at https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html
Thank you and happy reading!
Siobhan Vitnell (Teacher Librarian)
P&C
The P&C kicked off 2022 with our first meeting on 14 February in the library. We are very lucky to be able to facilitate meetings that permit attendance in person and for those who can't make it in, our Zoom works really well.
https://au01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5cudO-qqDovHNZbyOcJSfXbmoDW-cLXy4fi After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.In other P&C news, our canteen has also had a cracker start to the year with lots of daily orders from students. Taco Twosday was a huge hit wtih Tracey, Jemma and a band of hardworking volunteers turning out over 300 orders for lunch. Tracey is always looking for new volunteers, so if you any time to spare, even an hour over lunch, please contact Tracey via the office. The Uniform Shop is open for all your school uniform needs each Thursday from 2-4pm. We can have people attend on site to choose uniforms or you can put your order through QuickCliq and have it delivered to your child's class or arrange for click and collect. Jemma is happy to help with any queries and you can reach the Uniform Shop at mudgeepublicschool-uniform@pandcaffiliate.org.au
If you need to reach us at all we can be contacted at mudgeepublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au
We look forward to a great 2022 at Mudgee Public School.
The P&C Uniform Shop will be open every
THURSDAY Term 1 , 2PM- 4PM.
Shop online at
www.quickcliq.com.au
Email: mudgeepublicschool-uniform@pandcaffiliate.org.au
Mudgee Public School would like to thank INTERSPORT Mudgee for their kind donation of sports balls for the school.
These will certainly be put to good use during Sport and PE - Thank you!
Stewart House Envelopes
The youngest child at school brought home a donation drive envelope for Stewart House today. Stewart House provides safe and engaging programs for disadvantaged children.
If you are able to support this cause, please return the envelope and donation to school.
MPS SRC Easter Raffle
The SRC are now taking donations of eggs, baskets, soft bunnies, books etc for the annual Mudgee Public School Easter Raffle
All donations would be greatly appreciated. Please send donations to school with your children.
Tickets will be sent home shortly for each family.
Community Messages
JUNIOR SOCCER REGISTRATION
Mudgee Gulgong Wolves are delighted to announce our 2022 Junior Registrations are now open! Our Saturday Soccer and Miniroos programmes are now available for registration.
Our Saturday Soccer is still only $150 for ages 5-16. Saturday Soccer Link: tiny.cc/2022MudgeeJuniors
Our Miniroos is still just only $80. Saturday Miniroos: tiny.cc/2022MudgeeMiniroos
Reminder parents can use their active kids vouchers for children of school age for Saturday Soccer - https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/.../apply-active-kids-voucher
For those who require assistance the club will be holding registration days on the following days: Saturday 5th March and Wednesday 9th March 2022 (times to be set closer to these dates)
C'mon You Wolves!
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
