Mulwala Public School

Wednesday 22 February 2023

Yarma (Welcome)

Welcome

We welcome Sadie to our school. Sadie is in Year 3.

Finely Zone Swimming Carnival

We have 9 students representing our school on Friday at the Finley zone swimming carnival: Finn, Harley, Tommy, Natalie, Nevaeh, Nancy, Scarlett, Layla and Caitlin.

We know they will be wonderful representatives for our school.

Back to School vouchers

The Back to School NSW Voucher program has been very popular with families across our school communities. Families are keen to use their vouchers at school, and have redeemed more than $1.5 million worth of vouchers in NSW public schools so far.

The Minister recently announced that the voucher program would include excursions. A broad range of excursions are eligible, including excursions, incursions, camps, and travel to and from sporting and other extra-curricular activities. The excursions can be scheduled for any time in 2023, but the voucher payment must be made before 30 June 2023. 

School Bytes

Mulwala Public School is excited to be moving to a new online platform called School Bytes for administration, wellbeing, excursions and finance. Parents will be able to access a Parent Portal and will be able to view information regarding their child/ren including attendance and permission notes. Please follow the School Bytes link to set up your parent portal.

Splash and Dash

Mulwala Public School will be holding a Splash & Dash colour fun run on Friday 3 March. Please read the attached letter for more information then go to School Fun Run to create your child's profile.  

2024 Future Jarmbies

The scheduled information night, which was to be held on Wednesday 1 March, has been postponed due to a clash n dates with the Mulwala Pre school meet and greet evening. A new date will be announced as soon as possible.

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.

Afternoon Dismissal

Please note that any student who has not been picked up by 3:10 pm will be taken to a classroom by the duty teacher with the bus students. Parents will need to come into the classroom to collect their child.

Head Lice

There have been a substantial number of students with head lice since returning to school. To prvent the spread of had lice we ask that the following is done:

• please ensure your child's long hair is tied back. We have spare hair ties at school if necessary.

• please reguarly check your child's hair and treat it as required. There is information re the treatment of head lice in the newsletter.

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

Swimming carnival results can be found here

Students in Thurgoon have been studying characters and how authors have the ability to make readers like or dislike characters by giving them different personalities. Students had to choose a familiar character from a known story and decided if they were a nice or mean character in the story. They then had to list the  personality traits of the character.

Goal - 95%

Term 1 - 90.12%

No of days 100% for 2023- 0

Assemblies are held at school on alternate Fridays commencing at 2 pm. All students have a turn of presenting class reports, sharing learning and presenting the assembly. Everyone is invited to attend.

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.

Mainly Music playgroup is held every second Friday morning from 9.15 to 10.45am at St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, for parents, carers and pre-schoolers.

It commences with a music and activity session, followed by morning tea for children and adults and then free play for the children.

Currently there are vacancies. Please contact mainlymusic@yarrawongaanglicans.com or phone 0417 122 533 if you are interested in

attending.

Thank you

Carol Henderson