MPS Newsletter - Week 10, Term 4 - 14 December

Principal's Report

Presentation Day:  Once again, what an honour it was for me to attend our Presentation Day which is an event that is held with great pride, prestige and high value by our staff, students and parents. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the day so special and a huge congratulations to all students who received an award. A full program of award recipients as well as some photos are below.

More photos can be found on our Facebook page link; https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.527281739440200&type=3

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2023 School Captains: At Presentation Day, we also announced our School Leaders. I will do a more thorough introduction next year, but congratulatiosn to these four outstanding students.

Meet the Teacher: On Friday, students will meet their anticipated new classmates and teacher. We have been working incredibly hard to ensure we have the best possible balance of dynamics from an academic and social perspective. We try and consider which students will work well with different teachers and the student friendships that have been formed. I know many parents have made requests and whilst we try and accommodate these when there are extenuating circumstances, I just want  you all to know that at times it just isn't possible. 

Next year we will hopefully operate with 21 mainstream classes, even though our numbers entitle us to 20 mainstream classes. We will use school funds to make this class operational and hopefully there aren't too many changes over the holidays. If this is the case, I will communicate with you all in the first couple of days back. 

Stationery Supplies- Once again, we will be providing the majority of stationery for our students in 2023 so there is no need to go and buy a whole heap of extra supplies. Students in Years 1-6 may like their own pencil case with the basics in it, eg pencils, rubber, sharpener, textas etc (and pens Year 4-6) but all of that will also be provided. Other than that, there may be some small supplies requested by classroom teachers in the early weeks. Kindergarten students do not need to bring anything – just their smiling selves 🙂 

Staffing Update: 

Kylie Duffy - Support Unit Deputy Principal: As most of you are aware, Toni is taking leave next year to pack up the caravan and set off around Australia! As you are all also aware, we have been working hard behind the scenes to back fill Toni whilst also working hard to establish our 7^th Support class. It is with great pleasure that I can inform you that Kylie Duffy (Assistant Principal Special Education from Gulgong Public School) will be joining us as Relieving Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support. Kylie comes with a great deal of Special Education teaching and leadership experience and is excited to be joining our team.

Welcome new staff members: Next year we have multiple new staff members set to join us - Mrs Alice Barnett (North Rocks Public School), Grant Hough (Abbotsford Public School), Michelle Prater (Abbotsford Public School) and Lucy Roberts (Hargraves Public School) are all joining the Mudgee Public team. 

Moving on: As many of you would be aware, next year, Mrs Endacott will be temporarily moving to Gulgong Public School to take on a new challenge. Kelly will be an enormous loss to our school as a highly valued teacher with 18 years at the Mudgee Public School crease. I know Kelly will greatly miss Mudgee Public School and I know that teachers, parents and students will join me in wishing Kelly all the very best in 2023.

Mrs Liz Halbisch, our Community Liaison Officer, is also moving on. Liz and her family are moving to Nowra. Liz has been such a valuable asset in the CLO role. Its a valued role that has been performed so incredibly competently, which has also evolved over time. Liz has been a wonderful advocate for our school helping build a vibrant culture and to improve social, emotional, health and educational outcomes for students.

All the very best to Kelly and Liz in their new roles.

Shipping Container: Can you help us load? We are sending a shipping container of furniture to schools in PNG. We’ve sourced furniture from our school and other schools in our region and it’s leaving this Friday 16th. We have 550 chairs and 250 desks and lots of other useful things - and we need strong helpers to get it onto the truck! Message or phone the school to volunteer or email our Community Liasion Officer, Liz Halbisch, directly - elizabeth.halbisch@det.nsw.edu.au

Thrilling Thursday / PBL Rewards Day: It’s that time of term where we reward our students for their positive behaviour for learning Students in Kindergarten to Year 5 who have displayed excellent behaviour both in the classroom and on the playground, have not been on a Level 3 or higher in the past 5 weeks and continue to embrace our school's four bees Bee an Active Learner, Bee Respectful, Bee Responsible and Bee Safe will be rewarded with a Christmas movie on Thursday 15th December, further details feature in our poster below Students will be required to wear full school uniform on this day. All students are permitted to wear Christmas Mufti/Mufti for the class parties on the last day of school. 

Year 6 Archway: The scene is being set for our Year 6 Farewell which takes place on Wednesday night. In addition to this, on Friday afternoon, Year 6 students will be farewelled one final time by the whole school. Students from Kindergarten to Year 5 will form a long archway that will start near the Primary COLA and finish down near the basketball courts. Parents are welcome to join down at the courts from 3pm to celebrate the end of  the Year 6 students' time at Mudgee Public. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful Year 6 cohort! 

Uniform Shop / Claim Service NSW Vouchers: The uniform shop will be open in the holidays on specific dates which are outlined in the poster. You may have noticed Back to School Vouchers are now avaialbe ($150 per child) through the service NSW APP. These vouchers are only available if presented in person at the uniform shop, as unfortunately, we can't set this feature up on Quickcliq. 

OOSH in the Holidays: Further down in the newsletter, you will see an advertisement for Big Childcare's Vacation Care program. Our service joins with Cudgegong Valley Public School over the holidays to maximise opportunities provided to students (Click on the link for full details). The service will return to Mudgee Public once school recommences next year. 

Congratulations Kindergarten: Kindergarten Christmas Sing-a-long and graduation ceremony was a huge hit on Wednesday. We are so proud of our little superstars! A big thanks to all parents who attended, as well as Mrs Caligari and her team for putting this initiative together. 

That's a Wrap: 2022 has been an enormous year both in and out of the classroom. We have seen some fantastic programs and initiatives implemented across the school. Showcasing our school is something that I think is important and I hope we can continue and improve on this in 2023 and beyond. We are a fantastic school and I hope that you are all as proud of this school as I am. Thanks to all the parents, students, staff and community for another wonderful year at MPS. Wishing you all a safe, relaxing and enjoyable festive season with friends and family. 

Regards,

Mr Carters
Principal

Principal and Deputy Principal Awards

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

Students of the Weeks

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

Term 4 - WEEK 8

 INFANTS    KS - Ben Ray / KF - Jett Joseph / KC - Oliver Marchant / KL - Sofia Hanson / 1B - Leigh Clapham / 1T - Sienna Watson / 1N - Chayse Kovacic / 1S -  / 2ND - Jayden Godfrey / 2GM - Frankie Walker / 2R - Summer Dinsmore / LS - Cylis Powder-Jacob

PRIMARY   2/3S - Charlie McKenzie / 3D - Ellie Langford / 3M -  / 3/4L - Zeke Langton / 4A - Keira Hinton / 4W - Montana Hyde  / LL -  Logan Blair / MW - Brodie Speechley

Term 4 - WEEK 9

 INFANTS    KS - Evie Tracey / KF - Sienna Cardoso / KC - Henry Letourneau / KL - Amelia Williams / 1B - Darcy Cunningham / 1T - Marissa Smith / 1N - Ally Fraser / 1S -  / 2ND - Ryan O'Hare / 2GM - Hunter Reid / 2R -  / 2/3S - Abigail Williams / LS - 

PRIMARY   2/3S - Sophie Macdonald / 3D - Trinity Peisto / 3M - / 3/4L - Heath George / 4A - Grace Bungate  / 4W - Oscar Clay / 5/6B - Mal Gail / 5/6E / 5/6H - Harper Stevens / 5/6J - Matilda Bartlett / 5/6L - Grace McDermott / 5/6MC - Phoenix Conroy / SM - / TT - / LL - David Drewe / JC -  / MW - Tyler Nixon-Shaw

 INFANTS Week 10   KS - / KF - Taylor Masling / KC - Archer Riesinger / KL - Aurora McLeay / 1B -  / 1T - Mason Vella / 1N - Edward Macdonald / 1S -  / 2ND - / 2GM -  / 2R - Denver Stokes / LS - Noah Smethhurst

Library News

PRC - Congratulations to the students below who received their PRC award this week. We had lots of awards to hand out, including Gold Awards for those who completed 4 years of the challenge and even some PLATINUM Awards for those completing 7 years of the challenge! Well done!! Please remember to keep reading in the holidays, as these books can now count towards next year's PRC! 

Overdue Books - Please return all overdue books to the Library this week, especially if you are leaving! 

Have a lovely, safe Christmas and New Year holiday. Happy Reading! 📚

Mrs Siobhan Vitnell (Teacher Librarian)

From the Office

SCHOOL BUS PASS APPLICATIONS FOR 2023

School Bus Pass applications with Transport NSW are now open for 2023 and should be completed online at your earliest convenience.  Below are full details explaining how to apply and if you need to apply.  If you require any assistance with this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the school and speak with one of our office ladies. 

HAVE YOUR CHILD'S DETAILS CHANGE?

It's important that the school has the correct details for all students on file incase of an emergency. We ask that if you have changed home address, email, mobile phone number or emergency contacts please call the office to correct your details.  If you would like to check your details please phone the office or drop in to see our friendly office staff.

On behalf of the school Office ladies thank you for your continued support and friendliness. We always enjoy communicating with families and caring for your children. Wishing you all a safe and peaceful holiday season. See you in 2023! 

SCHOOL OFFICE PHONE: 6372 2036

P&C

The P&C Uniform Shop will be open every

THURSDAY  Term 1 2023 , 2PM- 4PM.

Shop online at
www.quickcliq.com.au

Email: mudgeepublicschool-uniform@pandcaffiliate.org.au

OSHC - from big CHILDCARE

For further information on how to enrol please download the PDF forms and application above.

Class Corner - Peer Support

Final Peer Support 2022 Students across the school have had a really positive experience with Peer Support this term. With the help of their Year 6 leaders, they learnt about how to make friends and how to maintain positive friendships and some nice games to play with others. The teachers have been impressed with the level of maturity and organisation shown by the Year 6 students throughout the program. Abbey: 'My favourite part of Peer Support was learning what it's like to be a teacher.'  Bella: 'I loved getting to know my group and since starting Peer Support, I have had younger students approach me in the playground just to say hello. It's really nice.'

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Year 3 Dunns Swamp Excursion

Students in Year 3 thoroughly enjoyed their excursion to Dunns Swamp last week. They engaged in a variety of activities including canoeing, orienteering and bushwalking. It was fabulous to explore such a beautiful place and hear students discussing the importance of looking after it. A huge thank you to the team at Red Hill Environmental Education Centre for their hard work planning activities and running each day.

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Stage 1 Choir Rocks the PBL Assembly

The Stage 1 Choir today performed at the K-2 PBL Assembly. Check out their two songs below

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

Cool down with Muffin Break's summer favourites

Whether you want an Iced Coffee or a Strawberry Milkshake, Muffin Break have it all!

Head into Muffin Break this fine summer's day and enjoy one of their delicious cold drinks today!