From the Principal's Desk
Graduation
It was a big weekend for Miss Newman, graduating from UNE with a Bachelor of Education. Miss Newman is a fantastic teacher, and we are very fortunate to have her on staff at Martin's Gully.
Disco Fundraiser
Last night the students raised $350 for the Smith Family. This is another great effort by the Martin's Gully community.
Parents Guide to Mathematics
At the parent information session last night, Emma Polson shared the following documents on mathematics.
You may also like to visit the following website.
Families (mathematicshub.edu.au)
Eisteddfod
Our Years 3-6 Choir will perform at the Armidale Eisteddfod on Wednesday 22nd May at 12.30pm. This term they've had the opportunity to rehearse with the pianist, Mr Dunham, and they will perform at our assembly this Friday. I would like to thank Mrs Clendinning for her work with the students each week in readiness for the eisteddfod.
P&C Annual General Meeting - Postponed
The P&C AGM planned for this Friday has been postponed to later in the term. The general meeting will still go ahead at 1.00pm on Friday in the MPC.
Whole School Assembly - Stage 3 and Choir
Our first assembly will be held this Friday, 17th May. This assembly will start at 12.15pm (a bit earlier than normal). This is to allow time for our Primary choir to perform their eisteddfod item and Stage 3 will also be presenting.
Kindergarten Enrolments 2025
If you have a child to start school next year, can you please visit our website and complete an on-line enrolment.
PSSA News
Congratulations to Charlotte, Lilly and Bella on being selected to represent Armidale Zone at the North West trials to be held in Tamworth on 4th June.
This week, Olivia is at the State Tennis Championships representing North West.
Next week the school netball team will play against Ben Venue in Round 2 of the knockout.
PAX word of the fortnight: ATTENTIVE
- How can you be more attentive in class?
1. Remove any distractions including any items you might fiddle with.
2. Focus on what is happening in the present, what you are learning.
3. Prepare for learning, switch your mind on!
4. Listen with your whole body to the teacher or classmates. Look at them when they are talking, sit still and wait your turn.
5. Participate, have a go and ask questions.
6. Get plenty of sleep.
7. Eat healthy foods and drink lots of water.
Attendance Matters:
This term I will report on our weekly attendance rate for each scholastic year level. Our goal is for each class, and the school to have an attendance rate of 93.72% or greater.
| Week | Kinder | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | School |
| Week 1 | 98.3% | 94.2% | 97.5% | 98.5% | 96.6% | 97.6% | 94.2% | 96.6% |
| Week 2 | 95.0% | 90.8% | 92.9% | 94.6% | 97.6% | 96.5% | 95.9% | 94.8% |
Dates for your calendar:
This calendar of events will be updated and published each week. Some events may change, so please access the latest version.
Week 3
Tuesday 14th May – Whole School Disco and Parent Information Sessions - 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Wednesday 15th May - Book Club Orders due
Friday 17th May – Assembly – Stage 3 and Choir presenting – 12.15pm start
Friday 17th May – P&C meeting – 1.00pm
Week 4
Monday 20th May - NSW CPR Program - Years 5/6
Tuesday 21st June - PSSA Netball Knockout v Ben Venue
Wednesday 22 May – Eisteddfod - Primary Choir Only - 12.30pm
Thursday 23 May – Armidale Zone PSSA Boys and Girls Soccer Trials
Friday 24th May – Armidale Zone Cross Country
Week 5
Thursday 30th May - Stage 3 STEM Day at Armidale Secondary College
Thursday 30th May - Touch Football Gala Day - Walcha - Stage 3 only
Friday 31st May – Assembly – Stage 2 presenting – 12.30pm start
Week 6
Monday 3rd June – Armidale Chess Tournament – Stage 2 and 3 students only
Tuesday 4th June - North West PSSA Netball Trials
Wednesday 5th June – North West Boys Soccer Trials
Thursday 6th June – North West Girls Soccer Trials
Friday 7th June – Martin’s Gully Spelling Bee – 9.30am
Week 7
Thursday 13th June – North West Cross Country
Friday 14th June - Soccer Knockout Gala Day - Stage 3
Friday 14th June – Assembly – Kindergarten presenting
Week 8
Friday 21st June - P&C AGM
Week 9
Friday 28th June - Stage 2 soccer gala day
Friday 28th June - Assembly – Stage 1 presenting
Week 10
Friday 5th July - Infants athletics afternoon (K-2)
Friday 5th July – last day of Term 2
Ian Reeves
Principal