Mulwala Public School

Wednesday 19 March 2025

Yarma (Welcome)

Dear parents and carers

Parent -teacher interviews

We invite you to attend a parent-teacher interview during Weeks 9 and 10. This meeting is an excellent opportunity for you to discuss your child's progress, strengths, and areas for improvement with their teacher.

The purpose of these interviews is to foster communication between home and school, ensuring that we are all working together to support your child's learning journey. By participating, you can gain valuable insights into your child's academic performance and social development, and collaborate on strategies to enhance their educational experience.

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support your child's success!

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.

End of Term 1

A reminder that Term 1 ends on Friday 4 April. Students return to school on Thursday 24 April for Term 2.

Moodamoot (farewell)

Regards

Gayle Pinn

Principal

Goal - 91%

Current attendance-90.74%

No of days 100% for 2025- 2

Livai- competing in the All Junior heats in swimming

Evie C- participating in weekly karate lessons.

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 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

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

Week 8

Tuesday 18  March- NAPLAN conventions of language

Wednesday 19 March- NAPLAN numeracy

Friday 21 March- Harmony Day

Week 9

Friday 28 March - Assembly 2pm

                                -Crazy hair day

Week 10

Friday 4 April - Colour Fun Run 2pm

                          -Last day of term 1

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

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Hi MPS parents and carers!

Become a part of the school community by joining the P&C (Parents and Citizens) Committee! 

I'd really like to encourage you to come along to our next meeting on Monday 12 May at 7pm in the school staff room. 

My name is Mel McVicar, I’m the Mum of Evie (Year 3) and Rex (Year 1). I’ve been on the P&C Committee since Evie started at Mul School, and I’d love to meet some new families, and help to support our kids.

Last year, the P&C funded the Student Accident & Injury Insurance Cover, Year 6 jumpers and hoodies, Calculators and dictionaries for the graduating Year 6s, the school excursion bus to Ballarat, Bus to the Athletics carnival in Corowa, New student hats, Reading by the Lake book donations, End of Year Cinema trip. We also supported the Footy Colours Day Lunch and Walk Safely to School Day breakfast, Kite Festival, and Halloween Disco.

Without the P&C’s contributions, the cost of these activities would need to be paid for by each child’s family. We would really love to continue our support, but we need your help. Please consider joining the P&C as a member of the committee, or if you’re unable to commit then we would still love your help with any events or fundraising activities throughout the year. 

Looking forward to a great year.

Our next meeting will be held in May.

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.