MPS Newsletter - Week 5, Term 2 - 27 May 2022
Principal's Report
Sporting Teams and Players
We have had another big fortnight on the sporting fields. I would like to start off by congratulating Felix, Seb and Angus on making the Western Softball team. These boys will represent Western at the State Softball Championships here in Mudgee in Week 7, Term 3. A big congratulations to our Tennis players, Rugby League players, Softball representatives, Western Touch Reps and Soccer players for all their efforts. Over the next fortnight we send good luck to our Rugby Union, Cricket, Touch Football and Basketball Teams.
Kindergarten 2023
Kindergarten enrolments for 2023 are now open. We encourage all local parents to get on and enrol as soon as possible. Visit https://mudgee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about.../enrolment.html or contact the school office on 6372 2036. Information for enrolment for next term's Jolly Gym will be open in coming weeks.
In relation to Kindergarten transition, the second Kinder Safari is on Tuesday 31 May. The safaris are an opportunity for students and parents to go on a tour of our school to familiarise themselves and ask questions. Please help promote this with future local enrolments
Jump Rope for Heart
I am really excited for Jump Rope for Heart which officially launched at our school this Monday. We last participated in Jump Rope for Heart in 2020, and we were able to raise over $22,000 for the Heart Foundation, which placed us third in the country overall. Besides the fact we are raising money for a good cause, it is absolutely fantastic to see kids skipping and being physically active. Parents need to register their child for fundraising by visiting: https://www.jumprope.org.au/parents
More information below. Happy skipping!
Some skipping promos at Mudgee PS can be viewed here: https://fb.watch/dfJGSwIjQl/
Fathering Project
You may remember last year, we let you know we had partnered with the Fathering Project. The Fathering Project positively impacts fathering behaviour and fathers’ engagement with children through evidence-rich programs and resources that engage, equip and support fathers, families, schools, employers and community organisations. Due to COVID restrictions with visitors, we haven't been able to do a lot of work in this space, however, now we can!
We invite all dads and father figures to join us on Friday 10 June at 2:00pm to launch this partnership with an afternoon of board games or card games with their children. We will have some games available, but we would love it if you could bring along some family favourites.
Some of you may also remember our 'Men at School Days' and we hope that our partnership with the Fathering Project can emulate some of this plus a little more. It's not only about dads. Stronger families and communities mean brighter futures for our children. We also hope that off the back of this, we are able to encourage fathers and father figures to join our Mudgee Public School Dad's group. Details on how to join are below - scan the QR Code in the second picture. For more information specifically about the Fathering Project visit: https://thefatheringproject.org/
Here is a further message from Mr Smith and Mr Lesslie (Our fathering project co-ordinators):
The Fathering Project is designed to help Dads and Father figures to be the best that they can be for their children, the family and themselves. The resources that we have access to helps to equip, inspire and support Fathers, schools and communities.
We can’t wait to start this adventure together and have you on board. Through our inductions into the program, we were struck by the quote by one of the men involved … he said "the thought of looking back at life wishing he had been more involved in his children’s lives prompted him to action. "
There are all sorts of resources for raising boys and girls, throughout all stages of their lives. Once you have access, you have it long after your child moves on from Mudgee Public School.
Looking forward to seeing you on the day!
Mr Smith and Mr Lesslie
Fathering Project Contacts
K-2 Cross Country
K-2 will be competing in the Infants Cross Country on Wednesday 1st June. This is designed for maximum participation and enjoyment. Places will be given for the first 3 competitors only, this has no connection to the Zone Cross Country for the Primary students.
The carnival will commence at 12.30pm and will be completed by 1:10pm. The children are to wear school sport uniform and hats and bring a water bottle for after their race.
Parents and Carers are welcome to come and support all the students, sharing in the excitement of the carnival. If you have any questions please see your classroom teacher.
Staffing Update
Today marks the end of an era for one of our fabulous mainstream SLSOs, Mrs Lisa Kelly. Lisa has worked closely with so many students providing, support and intervention to students and staff. Lisa is heading off to Tamworth to pursue a business opportunity, running a motel. On behalf of Mudgee Public School, we would like to thank Lisa for all her amazing work, dedication and compassion.
Today is also the last day for the year for Mrs Karli Mckinley (Co-teacher of 2GM), who will begin her maternity leave on Monday. We wish Mrs McKinley and her family all the very best. Mrs Emily Skewes will be taking over as co-teacher of 2GM with Mrs George.
Mrs Lisa Kelly
Mrs Karli McKinley
Garden Club
On Tuesday morning, we open up the Kitchen Garden to all keen gardeners across the school. The Garden club will run every Tuesday morning from 845-915 and is open to all students.
Gulgong Eisteddfod
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the Gulgong Eisteddfod. It was wonderful seeing the students performing and demonstrating a love of music. Congratulations all students, and teachers!!
Important Dates for the next fortnight
- Rugby Union Knockout - Dubbo: Monday 30 May
- 2023 Kindergarten Safari #2: Tuesday 31 May
- PSSA Touch Football - Glen Willow: Tuesday 31 May
- Multicultural Public Speaking: Tuesday 31 May
- Mudgee Newbees: Thursday 2 June 2pm - 3pm
- 1B & 1N Bathurst Excursion: Tuesday 7 June
- 1S & 1T Bathurst Excursion: Thursday 9 June
- Mudgee Newbees: Thursday 9 June
- Primary Athletics Carnival: Thursday 9 June
- Fathering Project Afternoon: Friday 10 June 2pm - 3pm
Thank you everyone for your continued support,
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
1S- Annie Carters / 4A - Classje Curtis / 5/6B - Sierra Pye / 5/6E - Oscar Pryor, Ziggy Gordon, Ayla Vitnell, Caitlin Holleman, Charlie Blackman, Archie Saavedra, Ayla Coupe, Scarlett Reid / 5/6J - Charlotte Annetts, Fletcher Bekens / MW - Ross Edwards, Leighton Watts
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL'S AWARDS
KC - Oliver Marchant / 1N - Ally Fraser / 5/6L - Zayne Meah-Reynolds, Bonnie Scicluna, Brayden McBaron, Hannah De Vos / 5/6J - Fletcher Bekens, Charlotte Dodd, Harley Pound, Will Salter, Lily Rutkowski, Mac Reynolds, Owen Cameron, Isaac Illy, Hamish Macdonald, Jasper Dyke, Jake Dunn, Blake Brown, Liam Grosse / LL- Lachlan Stewart
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 - Malakye Marlin / KF - Grace Brown / KC - Catherine Freeman / KL - Penny Best / 1B - Henry Newsome / 1T - Charlie Stevens / 1N - Alexis Mataka / 1S - Shelby Mott / 2ND - Holly Freestone / 2GM - Frankie Walker / 2R - Violet Senior-Plachozki
PRIMARY 3D - Baylen Palmer / 3M - Makenzie Riley / 3/4L - Declan Campbell / 4A - Logan Duff / 4W - Andy Saavedra / 5/6B - Max Pretty / 5/6E - Piper Etherington / 5/6H - Ebony Crowe / 5/6J - Koby Grosse / 5/6L - Grace McDermott / 5/6MC - Alexis Salter / SM - Ciannan Crew / TT - Malia Gardiner / LL - David Drewe / JC - Atticus Brown / MW - Ryan Platt / LS - Noah Grosse
PBL Focus - "Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself!"
WEEK 5
INFANTS KS - Lorenzo Sutton / KF - Lincoln Heppel / KC - / KL - / 1B - Alyssa Johnson / 1T - Leo Stevens / 1N - Angus Walker / 1S - Castien Howson-Purser / 2/3S - Olivia Murray / 2ND - Olive Smith / 2GM - Hunter Reid / 2R - Indie Koscica / LS - Jonathan
PRIMARY 3D - Max Spradbrow / 3M - Chase Buckman / 3/4L - Shannon Devenish / 4A - Ben Murray / 4W - Montana Hyde / 5/6B - Sierra Pye / 5/6E - George Anderson / 5/6H - Jack Grosse / 5/6L - Bonnie Scicluna / 5/6MC - Chloe Lane / 5/6J - Harley Pound / SM - Gabriel Powell / TT - / MW - Liam Hughes / LL - Lachlan Stewart / JC - Elizabeth Dinsmore
Library News
PRC - The Premiers Reading Challenge is still going! Well done to the students who have completed the challenge. Their names are now up on the PRC Tree in the Library. There is still plenty of time to read the required books to complete the challenge. Information can be found at https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html
Book Club - Issue 4 brochures are being sent home this week. All orders are due back by Friday, June 17th. That is Friday of Week 8. Please have all cash and online orders completed by then. No late orders can be accepted sorry.
Overdues - There are a lot of overdue books across the school at the moment. Please return your books when you have finished them, to allow other students to borrow.
Happy Reading!
Mrs Vitnell
Teacher Librarian
From the Office
HAS, OR IS, YOUR CHILD GOING TO BE ABSENT FROM SCHOOL
Just a reminder to parents/carers …..
If your child is absent for a day or more with an illness, please call the office to inform the school or send a note to the teacher.
If you know your child is going to be absent from school due to other reasons, please send a note to the teacher prior to the absence.
If your child is going to be away for 10 or more days, an Extended Leave Application Form is to be completed and returned to the Principal, or delegate. The forms can be obtained at the front office. Once the application has been approved you will be issued with a Certificate for Extended Leave.
MHS Enrolment packs - Year 7 2023
Mudgee High School enrolment packs have been distributed to year 6 students to complete and be returned to the office. Please return the completed pack as soon as possible.
Many thanks,
Your Friendly Office Ladies
Class Corner - 2GM
This term 2GM has been learning about Earth's Resources. What they are, why it's important to protect them and ways to save them. Our 2GM friends decided to take on a project to clean up our playground and to encourage others to as well.
They have been hard at work, creating these beautiful posters that are currently displayed around our playground, especially on the bins. Keep an eye out for them!
Class Corner - 5/6J
This term 5/6J are working on writing persuasive texts. We've seen some sensational sizzling starts, persuasive points of view and some impressive endings! Mrs O'Brien is very proud of how all students are progressing with their personal learning goals!
Meet The Staff - Ms Hayley Copley
My name is Hayley Copley and I started working at Mudgee Public School as a School Learning Support Officer at the beginning of this year.
I am Mudgee born and bred, have two young children, and recently returned to Mudgee after living in Bathurst for just over a decade.
After working in a pharmacy for many years I am thoroughly enjoying this new role of supporting students and teachers inside and outside the classroom. I look forward to continuing to get to know the MPS community.
Thank you MPS!
Certificates and messages of thanks for the support MPS provided towards the Lismore Floods.
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability
P&C
The P&C Uniform Shop will be open every
THURSDAY Term 2 , 2PM- 4PM.
Shop online at
www.quickcliq.com.au
Email: mudgeepublicschool-uniform@pandcaffiliate.org.au
Community Messages
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