Mulwala Public School

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Yarma (Welcome)

We have enjoyed an exciting few weeks filled with wonderful activities and opportunities! From Public Education Day and National Science Week to the Teddy Bears Picnic, Book Week, and Reading by the Lake, our students have shown great enthusiasm and joy participating in every event. We are truly grateful for the enthusiastic involvement of our families and community, whose support made these experiences even more special.

Bpangerang HPGE Maths Initiative

Lylah and Xavier have been selected to participate in the Bpangerang high potential and gifted education maths initiative. This program focuses on:

• Extending and challenging high-potential Year 4-6 students’ mathematical thinking

• It integrates digital technologies to enhance problem-solving and collaboration skills

• Provides opportunities for students to apply, communicate, and showcase their mathematical learning

• Encourages critical thinking, creativity, perseverance, and a growth mindset through complex, open-ended problems

• Supports academic excellence by fostering higher-order thinking and effective communication of advanced concepts

• Aims to connect like-minded students and nurture their passion for mathematics

Prime Minister's Spelling Bee

We are delighted to share that Poppy, Jakob and Amelia are participating in the upcoming Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee on Wednesday. This national competition is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop their spelling skills, build confidence, and engage in a rewarding learning experience. We wish the students the very best of luck in the Spelling Bee.

Finley Zone Athletics carnival

We have 15 talented students who will proudly represent our school at the Finley Zone Athletics Carnival this Friday. It's wonderful to see so many young athletes eager to showcase their skills and sportsmanship. The Riverina athletics carnival will be held on Friday 5 September.

Check-in Assessments

Students in Years 3 to 6 will participate in the Check-In Assessments during Week 6. This will involve a reading and numeracy assessment. For our Year 6 students it will also include a writing assessment. The purpose of these assessments is to help us understand each student’s progress in key areas and identify where additional support might be beneficial. By taking part, students contribute to creating a learning environment tailored to their individual needs, helping us support their growth and celebrate their achievements. 

Year 1 Phonics Reading Check,

Year 1 students will be participating in the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check during Week 6. This short assessment helps us understand how well your child is developing their phonics skills, which are essential for reading.

The results allow our teachers to provide the right support to help every child become a confident and successful reader. 

Savernake Public School

You are invited to attend a community consultation meeting concerning the future of Savernake Public School. This meeting will address important issues related to the potential closure of the school. 

Details of the Meeting:

Date: Thursday, 18 September

Time: 6.00pm.

Venue: Savernake Public Hall 

We encourage all interested parties, including parents, community members, and previous staff, to attend. Your insights and feedback will be critical as we discuss this matter. 

Thank you for your attention to this important issue.

Please address all general enquiries to Tracey Lieschke, Administration Officer for the Hume Principals Network.

Email – ruralsouthandwestalbury@det.nsw.edu.au

Phone – 02 9469 2721

Moodamoot (farewell)

Regards

Gayle Pinn

Principal

We had a wonderful time celebrating our annual Teddy Bears' Picnic as part of National Week of Action Against Bullying and Violence! Our students brought their beloved teddy bears to school to share the important message of kindness and friendship. The teddies joined in with class activities and enjoyed a lovely lunch together at the park. We were delighted to welcome our friends from Mulwala Pre-School, who joined us for lunch and some fun playtime. It was a joyful day filled with laughter, learning, and community spirit as we all came together to promote kindness and respect.

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

Week 5

Parent / Teacher interviews

Spelling Bee

Book Week

Friday 22 August - Zone athletics in Finley

Week 6

Parent / Teacher interviews

Tuesday 26 August- Check-in numeracy Years 3-6

                                           Year 1 phonics screening check

Wednesday 27 August- Check-in writing Year 6

                                                 No lunch orders

Thursday 28 August- Check-in reading Years 3-6

Week 7

Parent / Teacher interviews

Friday 5 September - Father's Day stall

Friday 5 September - Riverina athletics in Albury

Assemblies are held at school on alternate Fridays, commencing at 2:15 pm. All students have a turn at presenting class reports, sharing learning and presenting the assembly. Everyone is invited to attend.

Friday 29 August

Presenters: Evie C, Rex, Hayley, Corey, Arabella. Raiah

Class Reports:

Bobinawarrah:   

Goonie: Alice

Thurgoon: Hunter S, Jack

Nungara:  Xavier, Sadie, Jaxon

Friday 12 September

Presenters: Chelsea, Raiah, Evie C, Rex, Annika, Kole

Class Reports:

Bobinawarrah:  Eli

Goonie: Brooklyn, Corey

Thurgoon: Jakob, Livai

Nungara:  Ruby, Zain

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.