SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Week 3, Term 4, 2023

Principal's Report

It is absolutely fabulous to be back after the first couple of weeks leave. A big thank you to Mrs O'Hara for relieving as principal, Mrs George as relieving DP and Mrs Nicholls as relieving AP.

Coming back to a huge week on the sporting fields (and track). Our boys touch football went to the state PSSA Knockout finals and finished equal third in the state. They won their first game against Tweed Heads, and then played the semi final against Narraweena PS (Sydney North) which ended up in a draw. The teams went into a drop off and unfortunately Mudgee PS went down. Narraweena went on to win the final. On behalf of the school I would like to thank Mr Harris and parent Liz Channon for their dedication and passion for our students at Mudgee PS.

State Athletics: It's also been a huge week down at State athletics with 14 students representing Mudgee Public School and the Western Region. MPS had 3 relays teams in contention at State Athletics this morning. Mrs Baddock has been working hard with our relay teams for weeks, and it showed! In wet, cold conditions all three teams gave it their all! Our Snr girls team have even made a semi final which is so cool! Individually we also had several athletes competing in a variety of track and field events. We had PBs broken left right and centre, Rachel Gilmour made the Final of the 200m; whilst Seb and Sam carried the Western Flag into the stadium on Day 1. I am so proud of everyone. It is wonderful to have such strong representation at this event. Congratulations all!

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Pink Up Mudgee 

Today we held our special Pink Up Mudgee fundraiser. As a school this is extra meaningful as we have some very special people who have been affected by breast cancer. At the time of publication, I don't have an exact figure of money raised, but I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your support and commitment to today. 

Click on the link to view photos from our MPS Facebook site  (8) Facebook

Assistant Principal Position

Last term we ran recruitment for our Assistant Principal position that was vacated by Mrs O'Hara when she secured the Deputy Principal Position. I am pleased to announce that through a rigorous merit selection process, Grant Hough was appointed to the position. Please join me in congratulating Mr Hough. 

Student Podcast

Are you ready for the action? Our new MPS podcast episode is out now on Spotify. Head over and take a listen. Can you pick the voices?

https://spotify.link/22MdXQ15aEb

Our podcast team needs your help and would love your say on a name. Voting is very quick and simple. Click on the link to help decide.https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScVijQeTmrZEY.../viewform

HATS OFF TO TEACHERS THIS WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY!

Yes today is World Teachers' Day, and we know here at Mudgee Public School, we are blessed with the best. On behalf of the entire community I would like to show my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our incredible teaching staff. They are an inspiration to me in the way they care, nurture and provide opportunities to our students. Please join me in sharing your appreciation of our incredible educators.

Grandparents Day and Colour Run: Just a reminder that Grandparents day is coming up this week. Join us on Friday 3^rd November from 12:30pm, we look forward to celebrating all of our Mudgee Public School Grandparents.  

Colour Run: Mudgee Public School Year 6 students are hosting a Colour Run Fundraiser following grandparents day activities, which will begin from  1:45pm.  All MPS students are invited to participate in this fun-filled event. A reminder to Please pack your child a spare change of clothes for them to run in on the day. All MPS family and friends are invited to watch their children have the time of their life, soaking up the colours of the rainbow. 

Tell Them From Me Survey: Final call out for parents and caregivers to participate in the Tell Them From Me parent survey. The survey will help us understand your perspectives on your child’s school experience and will be used to make practical improvements to our school. The survey closes this Friday.

http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/mudgeeps

Lions Club Vision Screening: Mudgee Public School would like to thank Mudgee Lions Club for completing vision screening at our school.The team of volunteers screened just over 100 students' vision from years 1 and 6 at no cost to the school or families. We are very grateful for their support and look forward to the team returning again next year

Year 6 Graduation Photo: The Year 6 Graduation Photo will be taken on Tuesday 31^st October, first up! We would love all Year 6 students to be at school this day in full school uniform. Please let your class teacher know if you will be absent. 

Calendar: I have tried my best to include all events between now and the end of the year on the three infographics below. PLease note this is a changing landscape. I will endeavour to update each week as we go. 

Have a great weekend and week ahead.

John Carters

Principal

Office News - NEW Sentral Finance for Payments & more

SENTRAL FOR PARENTS PORTAL & APP

Download a better communication experience today and discover features from every angle!

Mudgee Public School are excited to announce our NEW Sentral for Parents Portal & App. You’ll discover numerous features, all of which have been developed to help you stay connected and informed.

A parent letter was sent home with students at the end of Term 3 that included a 'Access Key' for signing in to the Sentral for Parents Portal & App. More information is included within the letter, however, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact the school office.

* We are experiencing some difficulties so we ask that you be patient with us as we navigate this new platform with our L Plates on! Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. Please call for assistance, your 'Access Key' or if you find a discrepancy.

There are many functions that the 'Sentral for Parents' Portal & App will enable families to access but for now you can;

• Make payments directly for school excursions & incursions
• Explain past and upcoming student absences
  
• Receive notification messages from the school
  

Discover the possibilities, download the app today:
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sentral.mobile
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ro/app/sentral-for-parents/id1238744022?mt=8

CHANGE OF STUDENT DETAILS - IMPORTANT

It is important that the school have correct student contact details incase of an emergency, including residential address, parent/carer email, phone numbers and any additional emergency contacts. If you wish to check your student details, or wish to make any changes, please phone the office for assistance.

School Office ph - 6372 2036

Your Friendly Office Staff  - "We're here to help!"

Principal's Awards

Congratulations to the following students on receiving a Principal Award or Deputy Principal Awards in the past fortnight.

Students of the Week - PBL

Term 4 - WEEK 2

INFANTS  KC - Harriet Murray / KF - Chloe Stanford / KL - Mabel Boyton / 1N - Gus Clarke / 1RD - Archie Ibrahim / 1S - Daphne Fozard / 1/2SR - Noah Lecke / 2E - / 2GP - Ayla Baker / 2M - Annie Carters / AB - Noah Grosse/ AL -

PRIMARY  3D - Madisyn Goodall / 3L - Indie Kelly / 3S - Angus Blackman / 4H - Tyler Masling / 4W - Grace Rayner / 4/5A - Georgia Chase / 5B - Ambrose Willetts / 5/6H - Rylan Cullen / 5/6T - George Anderson / 6J - Mimi Pretty / 6S - Austen Wright / JC - Lachlan Stewart / LL - Matilda Bartlett / OL - Ross Edwards / SM - Jaxon Ross / MW - Zoe Roche

Term 4 - WEEK 3

INFANTS  KC - Levi Hosking / KF - Corben Munro / KL - Maddie Cusack  / 1N - Amity Barrington / 1RD - Harvey Schrover / 1S -  / 1/2SR - Cleo Kirk / 2E - Elvin Toombs / 2GP - Henry Newsome / 2M - Daniel Beekman / AB - / AL -  

PRIMARY 3D - Ava McDonell / 3L - Hudson Smith / 3S - Vienna Letourneau / 4H - Eli Herbert / 4W - Xzander Spicer / 4/5A - Lottie Harvey / 5B - Jimmy Norris / 5/6H - Talon McKay / 5/6T - Angus Murdoch-Tilmouth/ 6J - Paige Farrow / 6S - Rhys Tonkins / JC - Parker Barrass / LL - / OL - Busta McAuliffe  / SM - / MW - Gabriel Powell 

PCYC Before and After School Care

For parent/carers wishing to access the PCYC After School Care provided at Mudgee Public School, please visit the website for further information https://pcycoosh.org.au/

or  click on the link below to enrol; 

 https://prodadmin.myxplor.com/enrollment_v2/centre/FAMWLCTVxjaH4QZ12435694231iENg

Schoolzine App - Stay Connected

Have you followed us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/MudgeePublicSchool

Twitter? https://mobile.twitter.com/mudgeeps or @MudgeePS

Have you downloaded the Schoolzine App to receive all our newsletters directly? https://www.schoolzine.com/szapp-installation

Community Notices

2024 School Bus Passes - Information for Parents & Carers

Is your child eligible for free bus travel to and from school?

All Ogden’s Coaches bus passes will be distributed to eligible students via mail early next year for most bus routes in Gulgong and Mudgee (except Botobolar and Cudgegong which is serviced by Booth’s Bus Service).  If your child is enrolled in a local school, please note the following:

• Students going into Kindergarten, Year 3 and Year 7 must apply for a new pass.
• If you have moved address or schools you must ‘update existing details’
• If you are unsure whether or not your child has a current bus pass, please contact our office on 6372  
• To travel on our bus service, students MUST present their bus pass to the Driver morning and afternoon. If they are ineligible or do not have a pass they can pay a fare or by purchasing a book of 10 tickets, a Term Pass or Annual Pass from our office.

Apply for student bus passes & update details via our website ogdenscoaches.com.au

Select ‘Schools’ tab in top header then select either ‘Apply for a New Pass’ or ‘Update Existing Details’.  Fill in the application form for each child and you will be notified of eligibility via email from Transport NSW.

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