Newsletter - Week 6, Term 3 2025
Principal's Message
Next week, we are excited to celebrate Father’s Day with several special events! Our Father’s Day Stall will be open on Monday and Tuesday, offering gifts all priced under $10—volunteers are warmly welcomed to help; please contact Myff if you can assist.
On Wednesday morning from 8am, please join us for the Father’s Day Breakfast, immediately followed by the Book Week Parade once rolls are marked—perhaps some dads will even join in the fun by dressing up! Throughout the week, don’t miss our Book Fair, along with the Great Book Swap which is happening on Wednesday. For more information please see Mrs Vitnell's library news.
Y-Safe: The recent YSafe program was truly amazing! Dave from Y-Safe led an insightful parent information session attended by 20 parents, focusing on the behaviours we want to see in our children whilst interacting within the ever-changing apps and sites available. The session emphasised the importance of creating a safe environment and building trusting relationships so our kids feel comfortable coming to us with any online concerns. Our primary students also greatly enjoyed the student workshops as well. A recording of the parent session will be available soon— When the recording is released, I cannot encourage you strongly enough to take the time to watch it as a parent and school leader—it was one of the most valuable presentations on cyber safety I have ever heard. Please visit our Online Safety Hub below for more resources.
Stewart House Pyjama Day: Last week, we held our Stewart House Pyjama Day and proudly raised $462.50 to support this wonderful charity. Stewart House provides a vital service by giving children from NSW public schools a free two-week stay to improve their health and wellbeing. We sincerely thank all students, families, and staff who contributed to this important cause. If you would like to make further donations, please use the link below. Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of many children.
Around the Table Conversations - Term 3: Mudgee Public School are really excited to have round 2 of Around the Table - Building Relationships through Conversation. These are coming up on Wednesday afternoon in Week 9 (Wednesday 17th September). Teachers will also be available at several timeslots throughout Weeks 8 and 9 during the day to accommodate your schedule. Around the Table is a three-way dialogue among teachers, families, and students; a collaborative approach designed to strengthen connections and facilitate a supportive learning environment. By bringing everyone together, we create a space where each voice is valued, and meaningful conversations pave the way for a deeper understanding of every individual student.
Invited to Around the Table is the teacher, parent/carer and student. If your booking time is within school hours, we will bring your child to meet you. A note and flyer will be sent home and bookings will opened on Tuesday 2nd September at 4:30pm via this link: https://mudgeeps.schoolzineplus.com/.../L3ZpZXctc2Vzc2lvb...
Please ensure you have registered, and you have your login ready. Contact the office if you are having trouble and require assistance.
Some questions asked of students in Semester 1 - New, yet similar questions, will be asked before the conversations take place.
Some questions asked of families in Semester 1 - New, yet similar questions, will be asked before the conversations take place.
Public Speaking and Tournament of Minds: Congratulations to Charlie Stevens, who was a finalist for the second year running at the Regional Multicultural Public Speaking Final—a huge achievement! Many thanks to Mrs. B for her support of Charlie and all our public speakers. We also wish the best of luck to our Tournament of the Mind teams heading to Orange on Sunday for the regional finals. A big thank you to Mrs. Tito and Mrs. B for their tireless work outside of school hours with these teams, and we also appreciate the ongoing support from parents and their commitment in getting students to practices and driving to Orange on Sunday.
QuickSmart Literacy and Numeracy Grant: We are pleased to announce that earlier this year, our P&C has successfully secured a grant through Glencore to support the QuickSmart Literacy and Numeracy program. QuickSmart is an evidence-based intervention designed to help students who need extra support to improve their basic literacy and numeracy skills, boosting confidence and academic performance. We extend a big thank you to Glencore for their generous funding and to our P&C for their ongoing commitment to enhancing student learning opportunities.
Teacher Successes: Congratulations to Danielle George on her acceptance into the NSW Department of Education School Leadership Institute Aspiring Principal’s Program. This prestigious 12-month course involves working with some of the world’s leading educational researchers and counts towards 50% of a Master’s in Educational Leadership. It’s important to note that this program is not about Mrs. George taking on a principal role or leaving Mudgee Public School; rather, it is designed to equip our senior leaders with high-level educational leadership skills to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students and staff.
We also congratulate Lara Altamira on successfully applying for a scholarship to complete the Professional Certificate of Rural Education, a postgraduate qualification run by the University of Canberra that covers tuition costs. This program is designed to assist teachers working in regional, rural, and remote schools to increase their understanding of contextually facilitated practice. Lara has also been accepted into the Highly Accomplished Lead Teacher Program. This fantastic program is a valued NSW Department of Education initiative that recognises and supports experienced teachers who demonstrate exemplary teaching practices and leadership within their school and broader education community. Participants in this program engage in advanced professional learning, mentoring, and collaboration, aimed at enhancing student outcomes and driving school improvement. Achieving this accreditation reflects a teacher’s commitment to excellence, ongoing professional growth, and their capacity to lead and inspire colleagues. It is an important step for educators who wish to take on influential roles in shaping teaching and learning across their schools and beyond.
It is truly wonderful to see our staff actively seeking higher levels of professional learning and development to continually enhance their skills and leadership. Well done to both Danielle and Lara on these outstanding achievements!
Have a great weekend and 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.
CHAMELEON - Jake Crowther, Clementine Lynch, Sage Somervail ECHIDNAS - Isabella Cardoso BILBIES - Dexter McKay QUOKKAS - Abby Steele, Chase Gallagher, Isabelle Minahan, Dimity Curtis ROSELLAS - Indi Stimson, Sophie Colley DAINTREE - Taylor Wood, Chayse Kovacic
Library News
Book Fair - Due to the number of things happening at our school, our Book Fair is being pushed back to Week 7! The theme this year is 'Book an Adventure'. Students will be previewing the books in the lead up to the Book Fair and will be bringing home a 'Wishlist'. Students will then be able to purchase books in their Library time, from Monday, 1st September until Friday, 5th September. Students are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character on Wednesday 3rd September, and a parade will be happening in the first session of the day.
Parents will have the opportunity to come to the library and make purchases on the following days:
MONDAY 1st September: 3pm - 3.30pm
WEDNESDAY 3rd September: 2pm - 3.30pm
THURSDAY 4th September: 2pm - 3.30pm.
FRIDAY 5th September: 3pm - 3.30pm
The Great Book Swap - MPS Library will be hosting a 'Great Book Swap' in support of Indigenous Literacy Day. This will take place in Week 7 on Wednesday 3rd September. On the Great Book Swap Day, students will be able to come dressed as their favourite book character and purchase a book for the cost of a gold coin donation. Our Great Book Swap will be set up all week, for those students who may forget their gold coin on the day. Check out this video to learn more about the Indigenous Literacy Foundation! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ulRjN2xdoI
For those interested in making donations before the event, please see the QR code below to donate at our MPS Great Book Swap website.
Happy reading!
Mrs Vitnell.
Students of the Week
Term 3
CLASS | WEEK 5 | WEEK 6 |
| Echidnas | ||
| Chameleons | Jake Crowther | Jacob Williams |
| Koalas | Talia Lyons | Jannali-Lee Williams |
| Bilbies | Hugo Pye | Sophie Temessl |
| Meerkats | Elainah Svoboda | Ryder Reid |
| Rosella | Austin Tahu | Olive Harvey |
| Quokkas | Nixon Wood | Skylar Peterson |
| Manly Magpies | Jett Joseph | |
| Pink | ||
| Purple | Asher Cole | Jax Ray |
| Orange | Ross Edwards | Hunter Wood |
| Yellow | Lillie-Mae Haaring | |
| Blue | Abigail Leonard | |
Red | ||
| Green | Bryon Said | |
| Yamba | Asta Blake | Grace Brown |
| Donnellyville | Sienna Cardoso | Lindsay Tomkins |
| Daintree | Taylor Wood | |
| Berry | Jos Wittig | |
| Sofala | Kaley Williams | Tiyce Kelle-Brown |
| Namatjira | Tory Oakenfull | Jim McDarmont-Riley |
| Laver | Allira Arndell | |
| Hollows | Skyla Kirk | Lilah Rayner |
| Freeman | William Walker | Ryan O'Hare |
| Bradfield | Sophie Dale | Noah Harrison |
Week 5 - Bee Safe - Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
Week 6 - Bee Respectful - Be inclusive and considerate of others.
P&C Canteen News
We are excited to share that our P&C has been given the opportunity to run the canteen for the upcoming Rugby State 7s Carnival during the school holidays, specifically on Monday, September 29, Tuesday, September 30, and Wednesday, October 1. This event will serve as a significant fundraiser for our school, so stay tuned for more information on how you can help!
Additionally, the P&C will be operating a BBQ and canteen at the CZPSSA Zone Athletics on Friday, August 29, in Week 6. We encourage everyone to come out and support our athletes while enjoying some delicious food. Thank you for your continued support of our P&C initiatives!
Other dates to pencil in the diaries:
- Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 September: Father's Day Stall
- Wednesday 3 September: Father's Day Breakfast (and we hear there is a Book Parade this day too!)
Community Notices
