Mulwala Public School

Tuesday 4 March 2025

Yarma (Welcome)

Dear parents and carers

Meet and Greet

I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the families, community members, and staff who attended our recent meet and greet. A special thank you to Aunty Iris from Many Mobs for her beautiful Acknowledgement of Country.

I also want to recognise our school captains, Lylah and Grace, for their outstanding efforts in promoting our school. It was wonderful to see our visitors engage in activities to learn more about what makes our school special.

Thank you for being a part of our community!

Colour fun run Prize

A big congratulations to Kora who won $500 in prize credits for the colour Fun Run. Thank you to all the families who are raising funds. All funds will go towards new playground furniture and equipment.

Monday 10 March

A reminder that whilst Monday 10 March is a public holiday in Victoria, it is a normal school day for Mulwala Public school.

Parent -teacher interviews

We are already more than halfway through the term. The students are displaying progress in their learning, as well as participating in many  extra-curricular activities. 

You will be invited to attend a meeting with your child's teacher during Weeks 9 and 10. Information will be sent out shortly.

Join our P&C Association

National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy 

All students in Years 3 and 5 in Australia participate in National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy. This consists of 4 assessments which will be held from Wednesday 12 March until Monday 21 March. Parents will receive a report on the child's achievement later in the year. Please contact your child's teacher if you require further information.

Attendance

It’s always wonderful to have our students in classrooms, ready to engage and learn. Our teachers and school staff are committed to fostering growth and opportunity, and we are here to work with you to support your child to reach their full potential.

Consistently going to school has countless benefits – from learning, to creating social connections and improving wellbeing through access to support and quality education.

Students are required to attend school every day, whether it’s the first or last day of the term, Mondays, Fridays or days dedicated to sports carnivals, school excursions and incursions.

As we look ahead to the remainder of the school year, I’d like to remind our school community that we are here to work with you to support your child to thrive. We know that families experience a variety of challenging circumstances, and we are committed to working with you to address any barriers to regular attendance.

If your child is absent from school, please let us know why as soon as possible, even if it’s just a few minutes at the start or end of the school day. Of course, there will be times when your child is unable to be at school, like when they are unwell. Medical appointments should take place outside school hours where possible, and family holidays should be taken in term breaks.

If your child is feeling anxious about coming to school and you need support, please reach out to your child’s teacher or to me directly. There are also helpful resources for parents and carers on the NSW Department of Education website.

Thank you for being a part of our school community and for partnering with us to ensure students access the endless benefits of regular school attendance.

School Bytes

Communication from the school (newsletters, class newsletters, permission notes etc) to parents is sent via School Bytes. Parents can turn notifications on the mobile app. This will ensure you do not miss any important information, and your child does not miss out on any event. Schools must receive parental permission for any student to participate in an extra-curricular event.

Active Citizens

We encourage our students to be active citizens and celebrate their involvement with the community. Students are asked each Monday during jarmbie time to share their active citizenship activities, but sometimes activities are missed. Parents are invited to contact the teachers to share their child's activities.

Moodamoot (farewell)

Regards

Gayle Pinn

Principal

Goal - 91%

Current attendance-92.93%

No of days 100% for 2025- 2

Ruby- Cooking food with the Play Project to donate to the hospital.

Tilly and Alice R- Swimming lessons in Corowa.

Harper and Grace- Rennie netball tryouts.

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

Friday 14 March

Presenters: Harper, Keisha, Sadie, Amelia, Grace, Zain

Class Reports:

• Bobinawarrah: Eli

• Goonie: Corey

• Thurgoon: Arabella and Evie M

• Nungara: Poppy and Skyla

Friday 28 March

Presenters: Keisha, Amelia, Grace, Ruby, Xavier

Class Reports:

• Bobinawarrah: Tyler

• Goonie: Alice S and Noah

• Thurgoon: Savannah and Hunter S

• Nungara: Harper and Lylah

Week 4: Session 2

Wednesday 19 February the boys visited the Mulwala Ski Park. With the world championships coming to Mulwala in March we helped weed, and level the lawned area, making it safer for the spectators during the event. The boys learned about removing the root system of the weeds and taking them away from the site to avoid reseeding. We then moved several barrows of sand and spread it to level the lawns. 

Another big barbeque and a trip to the boat shed to see the big twin engine ski crafts that will tow the skiers.

We called in to Lake Mulwala to drop a line in and test our skills at fishing. This week Xavier was successful at dragging in a large cod, only to slip the line at the bank.

Week 5: Session 3

Wednesday 26 February the boys travelled to the Winton Wetlands to assist on fencing work at the cultural centre. We were responsible for removing the fence around the turtle sculpture garden, which had been put up to protect the new plants and allow them to get established, without being eaten by the native animals.

We enjoyed a play on the excellent playground and  had a barbeque lunch. Fencing turned out to be hot and hungry work.

Following lunch we honed our fishing skills, this time Xander reeled in two carp, we successfully landed one.

Week 6: Session 4

Monday 3 March the boys visited the North East Livestock Exchange to have a tour of the complex and see the saleyards in preparation for sale day. Tabby, who works in administration, gave us a detailed insight into the day to day operations of the saleyards, the technology and automation used to move up to 200 head of cattle through the system twice a week. On Tuesday the cattle sold are sold by weight, with both individual and bulk scales available to weigh the cattle.  On Thursday the cattle are sold by the head, and will mostly be taken for restocking farms.

Following our visit to North East Livestock Exchange, we returned by bus to Mulwala to visit the Mulwala Water Ski Club and have a tour of the kitchen at Waterside Pizza, Pasta & Grill. The boys learned about the precision in making a batch of pizza dough, and they had the chance to make their own pizza for lunch.

Week 6: Session 5

Tomorrow the boys will participate in the final session of the program, where we will travel to Squires Winery to learn about the process of vine management, grape picking and other skills required to work in viticulture.

Clean Up Australia Day is an important event where schools across New South Wales engage students in environmental stewardship and community responsibility. On Friday, students participated in organised clean-up activities within their school grounds and local neighbourhood down the foreshore, promoting awareness of litter and its impact on the environment. As a school, important conversations were had about sustainability, recycling, and the importance of keeping the environment clean, fostering a sense of pride and ownership among students to keep our local area clean. This involvement not only helps to beautify the local area but also instills lifelong values of environmental care and teamwork. Students from our school always enjoy participating in this activity and work hard to collect all rubbish they see within our community.

Please check the school calendar regularly. It is available on the School Bytes app and at the top of the newsletter.                                  

Week 6

Monday 3 March- Boys to the Bush

                                     - P&C AGM

- Year 6 Information night @ Corowa High School

Tuesday 4 March- Meals on Wheels

Wednesday 5 March- Boys to the Bush

Week 7

Wednesday 12 March- NAPLAN writing

Friday 14 March - assembly 2pm

Week 8

Monday 17  March- NAPLAN reading

Tuesday 18  March- NAPLAN conventions of language

Wednesday 19 March- NAPLAN numeracy

Friday 21 March- Harmony Day

Lunch orders available from Sweet and Sour Sisters Wednesday and Thursday.

Download the Qkr! app

The annual general meeting will be held on Monday 17 March at 7 pm. Please come along and support your school.

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.