Mulwala Public School

Tuesday 9 March 2021

Yarma (Welcome)

Uncle Freddie

It is with sadness that we learnt of the death of Uncle Freddie Dowling recently. Uncle Freddie has been very generous over many years in sharing his stories, history, culture and language of the Bpangerang people. Mulwala Public School has made a commitment to continue to share this knowledge within the school and wider community.

Active Citizens

Mulwala Public School promotes the students being active citizens. At assemblies, we acknowledge the students who have been involved in the community. Please remind your child to tell a teacher if they have been involved in a sporting competition or other community event so they can be recognised, or you could send a message to a teacher. Activities could include- swimming carnivals, horse shows, martial arts achievement, dance competitions, basketball competitions,

Colour Fun Run

The school is organising a Colour Fun Run which will be held on Friday 19 March. All monies raised will go towards funding the cost of buses for excursions. Students are invited to wear a white t-shirt to school for the event. Thank you to everyone who is supporting this fundraising event. Students can log cash donations on their online profile to keep track of their donations. Currently, we have raised approximately $3000

Not Hat Play in the Shade

Mulwala Public School has a Not Hat Play in the Shade policy. Students are to wear a hat when in the sun when the UV rating is 3 or above and at all times during Terms 1 and 4. We have a number of students who miss fitness/sport activities because they do not have a hat at school. Please ensure your child has their hat in their bag every day.

P&C AGM

The Mulwala Public School P&C have raised significant funds over the years to support the learning and opportunities of all students. This has included payment of buses for excursions, Reading by the Lake and new interactive panels in the classrooms. Please consider joining the P&C to assist in supporting the students.

The P&C will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 16 March at 6 pm at the school, followed by a general meeting.

Afternoon routine

Thank you to the parents who have completed the afternoon routine form. It is imperative that the teacher on duty knows how all students are going home each afternoon. If there are any changes to your child's routine, please contact the school. If you have not completed the form, please do so as soon as possible via School Enews.

NAPLAN Online

All Year 3 and 5 students will participate in NAPLAN Online (National Assessment Program- Literacy and Numeracy). NAPLAN is one assessment the school utilises to plan for the teaching of the students.

The schedule for the assessment is as follows:

Tuesday 11 May- Year 3 Writing (paper) Year 5 Writing (online)

Thursday 13 May- Year 3 and 5 Reading (online)

Tuesday 18 May- Year 3 and 5 Conventions of Language (Online)

Thursday 20 May- Year 3 and 5 Numeracy (online)

More information about NAPLAN Online can be found at https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment.

Covid Guidelines

The NSW Department of Education has updated the guidelines for this year. They can be viewed here. Please note the following

• Parents may enter school grounds. THEY MUST ENTER VIA THE OFFICE AND SIGN IN APPROPRIATELY.

• Parents may attend assembly. Please enter via the office to sign in. All students will be dismissed at 3 pm

• All students will continue to be dismissed by the Erne St gate.

• Students are requested to bring a water bottle to school each day.

• Students are requested to supply an art smock and headphones/earbuds

• If any student has the mildest flu-like symptoms they are to provide the school with evidence of a negative Covid test, or remain absent from school for 10 days. Students are not to return to school until all they are symptom-free. Students and staff must not attend school or work if they are unwell, even with the mildness of symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, loss of taste, and loss of smell. Students need to be symptom free and a negative COVID-19 test result must be received and sighted by the school prior to their return to school. Students who do not undertake a COVID-19 test are not permitted to return to school for a 10 day period and they must be symptom free for at least 3 days prior to their return. Students who have seasonal allergic rhinitis or another condition that presents similarly to flu-like symptoms are still required to get tested for COVID-19 and return a negative test result. Where their symptoms continue beyond 10 days, students should provide documentation from their GP confirming their symptoms are typical for their condition.

Moodamoot (farewell)

Regards

Gayle Pinn

Principal

Student attendance

Parents are required by law to ensure their child attends school every day unless they are sick. Parents should provide a medical certificate if their child is sick for three or more days. They should also make medical appointments for after school if possible.

Parents are encouraged to take family holidays during school vacations. If this is not possible, parents must apply for leave for their child. Please contact the office for a leave form.

Goal - 94%

Term 1 - 91.6%

No of days 100% for 2021- 0

Mrs Linehan

Mrs Pinn

School captains awards

Reading awards

25 nights - Lylah, Xavier, Adelyn, Ciara, Zali, Amelia F

Birthday awards

Mulwala Public School will celebrate Harmony Day on Monday 15 March. Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

Students will participate in a variety of activities to celebrate Harmony Day. The students are invited to wear orange, the colour of harmony.

Mulwala Public School P&C Annual General Meeting

P&C Easter Market

Due to the NSW Depzartment of Education and P&C Federation's COVID-19 guidelines the P&C have made the decision to cancel the 2021 Easter Market.

Working with Children Checks

It is a requirement of the P&C association that all members have a current WWCC .Volunteer applications are free of charge. Follow the link to submit your online application prior to visiting the mobile centre: Working with children check. Once applications have been cleared a copy can be sent to the school office mulwala-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au and to Cherie Korbut at chezza_13@hotmail.com

Yarrawonga & Disctrict Netball Association