Newsletter - Week 8, Term 3, 2025
Principal's Message
SRC Update: The SRC, including the Semester 2 new members, met on September 4. Recently, we held nominations for new members to the SRC, and these applications were assessed by Mrs O'Hara, Mr Hough, Claudia and Zac (our school captains). I was blown away by the number of students willing to make a difference in our school. A huge thank you to everyone who nominated. New members were very excited to be welcomed by our existing members into their new portfolio. Each portfolio shared an update of what they have been achieving since the June meeting and what plans they have for the future. The Fundraising team are proud of their efforts for Pyjama Day and are busy planning and organising for Pink Up Mudgee activities at school. The Eco Warriors are looking to get the garden prepared for Spring planting and have been busy giving out Buzzies to students using bins correctly. The Technology team have been enjoying hosting lessons in the Tech Hub at break times, and the Physical Activity team are working on mascots for the sports houses. Media and School Promotions are almost ready to post their own videos, and the Health and Wellbeing team are updating the Problem-Solving Strategy Wheel. Lots of things happening within our SRC.
Fundraising | Physical Activity | Health and Wellbeing | Eco Warriors | Media and School promotion | Technology |
River King Ava Libertis Sage McDonell | Daphne Fozard Linkin Barrington Nixon Wood | Sharna Robbins Kaylee Robertson Annabelle Anderson Annie Carters Kasey Dunford Darcy Cunningham | Kean Cortesiano Halle Hadlow Halle Campbell Pim Sittsart Stella Cunningham Saskia Schrover | Oliver Scales Riley Deville Charlie Stevens Lukas Schrover Isabella Doyle Kaleshia Williams | Wyatt Dally Nicholas temessl Charlotte McDermott Jayda Sterling Hunter begg Elsie Sharp Elvin Toombs |
Helpers for School Holiday Canteen: You should have seen an email from the school last week requesting helpers in the school holidays for our canteen which will be running at the NSW Rugby Union 7s Championships at Glen Willow. We are running the Canteen on Days 3 and 4 (Tuesday 30th September and Wednesday 1st October).
This event will be huge for our school, it promises to be the biggest fundraiser of the year for us, and we would greatly appreciate your support. Funds raised by the P&C will go towards supporting important school initiatives, such as Literacy and Numeracy interventions, programs related to upgrading or enhancing the Support Unit, as well as helping to reduce the cost of school excursions and providing student assistance. If you can help, please indicate all the times you are available by registering your interest through the link below. We will organise a roster based on responses received.
For more information, please feel free to contact our P&C President, Myff Clarke, on 0415 539 039. Thank you in advance for your support in making this a successful event for our school community.
Around the Table Conversations - Term 3: Our Around the Table conversations are well underway with the majority of these conversations taking place this Wednesday after school. It has been wonderful to see students and parents discussing progress with teachers as well as setting goals for the remainder of the year.
If you haven't yet done so, you can still book via this link: https://mudgeeps.schoolzineplus.com/.../L3ZpZXctc2Vzc2lvb...
There are also many bookings available with teachers at different times throughout the week, so if Wednesday does not suit, you may find there is an alternate day available that is more suitable. Don't forget to bring your child with you to the conversation.
Fun Day: On Friday, Week 10 (26th September), Stage 3 will be hosting a Fun Day, and you’re all invited to join the excitement. From 12:50–2:20pm, the playground will transform into a buzzing hub of games, stalls, and activities for students
and families alike. Check out the flyer for a sneak peek of what’s in store for everyone!
Token pre-sales started last week, and the pre-sale will continue every morning leading up to the big day. To pre-purchase tokens, head to the library entry (both Infants and Primary side) and tokens cost just 50 cents! Students who pre-purchase will receive their tokens on the day. Families can also grab tokens at the event itself.
TOM Success: A big shout out to our MPS Language Legends team who competed at the NSW State Tournament of Minds Final yesterday at the University of NSW in Sydney. The students did a fantastic job of tackling their Long Term and Spontaneous Challenges. They showed enthusiasm and collaborated extremely well the whole day. Most impressive was the way they all celebrated other teams' successes, demonstrating their respect for other students/schools competing, encompassing the Spirit of TOM. We are so proud of you: Lottie Harvey, Lilah Rayner, Nicholas Temessl, Claudia Williams, Isabella Doyle, Abigail Williams and Addison McDonell. We must also congratulate MHS as their STEM team placed first and will be heading to the TOM International Final in a few weeks to compete. A huge thank you to Mrs Tito and Mrs Baddock for all their work preparing teams leading up to the weekend, including Mrs Tito giving up her time on the weekend to support these students. Mrs Tito is actually taking on the Regional Convener position - congratulations and thank you for all your work.
Tutoring: Just a friendly reminder that if you feel that tutoring is required for your child, this should take place outside of school hours. Accessing these services in school time is not only an unjustified absence, but also counterproductive to the academic and social provision provided by the school. Please contact me if you have any questions in relation to this.
Have a great week ahead.
Mr Carters
Principal
Principal's Awards
Congratulations to the following students who have received a Principal or Deputy Principal Award over the past fortnight.
ECHIDNAS - Paris Sterland, Mason Doman, Grace Hadlow, George Carnell, McKenna Radawyetz, Gabby Cumberland BILBIES - Sophie Temessl , Lincoln Kelly, Archie Usher, Koen Munn, Hugo Pye, Dexter McKay, Zaid Spurr, Jesse Crowe, Jack Hough, Aubrey Crane, Lincoln Keys, Billy Barnett, Noah Kovacic, Denzel Fozard, Eve husband, Betty Berry, Oscar O'Reilly MEERKATS - Aaron Rogers, Harry Marks, Maddie Cusack, Chloe Stanford, Hunter Begg, Lucas Staples, Elena Carle, Ariah Flack, Charlotte Saliba, Ava Libertis, Jon Littley ROSELLAS - Sophie Colley, DONNELLYVILLE - Hailie Horrigan, Miina Anderson, Angus Clarke, Lincoln Heppel, Ivy Van Amersfoort, Malaki King YAMBA - Alfie Hough, Asta Blake, Anastasia Karavas, Arthur Curtis, Lorenzo Sutton, Elouise Swords, Halle Hadlow, Harvey Schrover, Eva George, Daphne Fozard, George Gallegos, Willow Barnett, Nelly Spradbrow, Mavis Johnstone-Blewitt, George Wallace, Rickia Foster, Dylan Campbell, Aya Awad, Arya Colley, Amity Barrington, Penny Best, Lily-Rose O'Kay., Connor Saliba, Ryan Carter, Grace Brown, Dom Iliffe.
Students of the Week
Term 3
CLASS | WEEK 7 | WEEK 8 |
| Echidnas | ||
| Chameleons | Darci Hughes | Abbie Hodge |
| Koalas | Aria Marcial | Hudson Richey |
| Bilbies | Jesse Crowe | Oscar O'Riley |
| Meerkats | ||
| Rosella | Hamish Mallinson | Charlie Bull |
| Quokkas | Hazel Horner | |
| Manly Magpies | Nina Crowe Saskia Schrover | Bella Grosse Levi Amos |
| Pink | ||
| Purple | Sameet Singh | Lachy Miller |
| Orange | Ollie Robertson | Brax Drewe |
| Yellow | Shakira Bateman | Angus O'Reilly |
| Blue | ||
Red | ||
| Green | Hunter Taurino | |
| Yamba | Dom Iliffe | Pipper Sharpe |
| Donnellyville | Tyrone O'Brien | Roman Waugh |
| Daintree | Ned Marosevic | Sienna Watson |
| Berry | Angus Walker | Joey O'Regan |
| Sofala | Lyla West | Sam Hawkins |
| Namatjira | Jayda Sterland | Charlotte Rayner |
| Laver | Lilly Varagnolo | Tyler Masling |
| Hollows | Angus Blackman | Georgia chase |
| Freeman | Tai Robinson | Emasyn Kewin |
| Bradfield | Max Spradbrow | Isac King |
Week 7 - Use the problem-solving wheel to find solutions.
Week 8 - Listen to and follow adult instructions.
P&C Canteen News
Community Notices
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR MUDGEE DISTRICT JUNIOR CRICKET SEASON
Registrations are now open - grab an ‘Early Bird’ discount of $15 per player by registering before 26 September.
The season commences on Saturday 18 October 2025.
12s (01/09/2013-31/08/2015): Saturday morning @ Walkers Oval
Register: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/6a56b4
10s (01/09/2015-31/08/2018): Saturday morning @ Glen Willow
Register: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/9d5607
Blasters: Saturday morning @ Glen Willow
Register: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/d8d75c
For further details please visit our Facebook page Mudgee District Junior Cricket Association.
