Mulwala Public School

Tuesday 21 February

Yarma (Welcome)

Dear parents and carers

Welcome to the 2023 school year.  It was wonderful to see the happy students return to school.

The Kindergarten students will commence school next Monday.

Change of staff

We have a few changes to our staff team this year.

We farewell Mrs Meaghan Thorpe. Mrs Thorpe has accepted a permanent position at Yarrawonga College. We wish her all the best for her future career.

This term we welcome Mr Theo Rosmulder. Mr Rosmulder is replacing Mr Blake Rosmulder whist he is on sick leave. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Mr Gavin Knight will be joining us as a regular casual teacher. Mr Knight will be working at Berrigan, Barooga and Tocumwal schools, as well as our school.

New students

I would like to give Sierra a big welcome to our school. Sierra joins the Year 6 class.

Sport Captains elections

All Year 5 students are invited to nominate themselves as a 2023 Sport Captain.  Elections will take place on Monday 6 February. The students will present a short speech prior to the student election.

School Lunches

Due to swimming lessons,  all students will have lunch at 12:45 pm. They will be able to order lunch, as they lunch orders will be delivered early.

Learn to swim

The learn to swim lessons will occur each day this week, and Monday- Thursday next week. Please ensure your child brings their swimmers, rashie, towel and thongs to school each day in a bag.

Swimming Carnival

Our annual swimming carnival will be held on Friday 10 February. All students who are 8 and above in 2023 are expected to attend. There will be competitive events as well as 25 m and novelty events. 

Please complete the entry form once it has been sent out.

Water Fun Day

Students who are not attending the swimming carnival will participate in some water fun activities at school. They will need to bring

• swimmers

• rashie

• thongs

• jumper

Extra-curricular activities

The school encourages all students to be active citizens and we like to acknowledge their participation in the community at assemblies. To ensure your child is recognised for their community participation, please remind them to tell the teacher during Jarmbie time each Monday morning, or alternatively, parents may contact the teachers.

Labeled items

Please ensure your child's items, in particular, hat, jumper and drink bottle, are labeled.

Bringing toys to school

The school has ample equipment and toys for students to play with at recess and lunch times. We ask that students do not bring toys and other items from home.

Bring your wheels to school

The students are invited to bring their wheels (bikes, scooters, skateboards etc) to school each Thursday to ride at lunchtime. The students must have a properly fitting helmet. This will begin on Thursday 16 February.

Voluntary School Contributions

Parents are invited to make a voluntary contribution of $40 which goes towards all classroom supplies.

Moodamoot (farewell)

Regards

Gayle Pinn

Principal

Goal - 95%

Term 1 -

No of days 100% for 2023- 0

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.

Season 1 2023 Basketball Registration-Now Open

Registration is now open for our Junior and Senior Basketball season and Aussie Hoops Program. Links to register can be found on our Facebook page “Yarrawonga Mulwala Basketball Association”. Senior Registration is due this week by 2nd February.

Junior Info – Players born 2007-2015. 10 week season plus finals, with break for Vic school holidays, starting the week of Monday 6th March. Fees-$90.00 YMBA fee per player plus $29 Basketball Victoria Insurance Fee (BVC insurance fee is valid for 12 months). Players are pooled and teams made up to ensure a relatively even competition. Please register by 17th February to secure a position, as late entries cannot be guaranteed. Any Parents wishing to coach a team, your interest is most welcome. Please express your interest on the registration form.

Senior Info – 8 week round robin season in Feb/March, starting Wed/Thurs 8/9th Feb. Nights of Play: Women-Wednesday nights. Men-Thursday nights. Fees-$70.00 YMBA player fee per player plus $43 Basketball Victoria Insurance Fee (BVC insurance fee is valid for 12 months). Seniors are for those born 2006 or after. You may register in seniors individually and be placed in a team or nominate players you’d like to play with on the registration form. Please register ASAP this week, by 2nd February. Any enquiries to yarramulbasketball@gmail.com.

Aussie Hoops – 10 week program starting Tuesday 7th March for boys and girls in Grades Prep and One. Fees $75 plus $43 participant pack for new participants.