School News and Information
STAGE 2 NEWS
It’s hard to believe we are already in Week 4 of Term 2! What a busy start to the term we have had from Cross Country to ANZAC Day celebrations to the Commonwealth Games and not to mention all the hard work being done in our classrooms.
We would like to begin this week by sharing photos from our ‘Project Presentation’ at the end of last term. The children had to complete an independent project on an animal of choice. They shared their work with the other children in Stage 2 in a Gallery Walk, explaining their projects to others and providing verbal feedback. The teachers (and principal) were very impressed by the attention to detail and depth of knowledge the students shared. What a huge effort Stage 2!
This week the children have completed a multi-step artwork developing many skills such as:
- mixing primary colours to create secondary colours
- using texture in their paintings
- sketching an animal adding realistic clothes and human-like features
- using watercolours and black artline markers to colour their animal
- and last, but not least, sticking their creature onto the background they created considering composition
The level of resilience, patience and persistence shown during this activity was outstanding. The children should be very proud of their masterpieces.
The students also began examining a variety of well-known collage artworks such as ‘The Snail’ by Henri Matisse. They used their first lesson to complete a collage artwork using coloured paper and magazine cutouts, trying to use balance and colour effectively.
In Mathematics this term, we have studied three-dimensional objects. Students have been completing a variety of different activities from creating 3D objects and cutting out 3D nets to form shapes. They thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on activities.
In Geography this term, we are learning about places and spaces that we utilise in our communities and how we identify them. Students recently had to work in groups to sort a variety of different places into leisure, commercial, social, cultural and agricultural. They also have a clear understanding of what urban, rural and remote towns or cities might look like.
Lastly, we would like to inform parents that we will run off the Spelling Bee in our Stage 2 rooms on Friday 22nd May. Students who do not wish to be involved will be the audience for our participants. There will be eight students who progress into the finals which will be held on Tuesday 2nd June at 9:15 a.m. These students and their parents will be notified. The words are available on our google classroom, if students wish to prepare for this activity.
WHATS HAPPENING
Please check SCHOOL BYTES and GULGOS for the most current updates.
Below are the dates that we have so far.
Please remember to let us know if we have missed anything.
We do not add the NW trials and State events to this list of dates as it causes confusion.
Please remember that changes may occur and we will do our best to keep you informed of those changes.
What’s Happening Term 2
What’s Happening Term 2 2026
Week 4
3 Way Interviews all week
Thursday 14 May - ASC Future Teachers Day S3
Thursday 14 May and Friday 15 May-Colour the Earth Art Camp-Selected Stage 3 Students.
Friday 15 May – Kindergarten Koalas Assembly 12:30pm
Friday 15 May – PSSA Cross Country
Week 5
NSW Hockey - MRS D Northwest Hockey coaching all week
Monday 18 May - Netball Gala Day and trials
Tuesday 19 May – Stage 3 CPR 2-3pm
Wednesday 20 May - Eisteddfod
Friday 22 May - Touch Football Knockout and trial
Week 6
Monday 25 May - NW Netball
Wednesday 27 May - Domestic Violence talk S3 2-3pm
Wednesday 27 May - Debating Stage 3 workshop -selected students
Thursday 28 May - Gymnastics starts
Friday 29 May – Touch Football Gala Day
Friday 29 May – Emu’s Assembly Stage 3 12:30pm
Week 7
Tuesday 2 June - Spelling Bee
Wednesday 3 June – Aboriginal Dance Workshop - Selected students
Thursday 4 June – Gymnastics
Week 8
Monday 8 June - King's birthday public holiday
Tuesday 9 June – Thalgarrah Kindergarten
Thursday 11 June – NW Cross Country
Thursday 11 June – Gymnastics
Friday 12 June – S2 Bilbies Assembly 12:30pm
Week 9
Thursday 18 June - Gymnastics
Week 10
Tuesday 23 June - NW Touch trials
Wednesday 24 June NW Girls Football trials
Thursday 25 June - NW Boys Football trials
Thursday 25 June - Final Gymnastics sessions
Friday 26 June – Magpies Assembly 12:30pm
Week 11
NAIDOC Week for MGPS
Tuesday 30 June - NW Rugby Union trials
Tuesday 30 June - S3 Thalgarrah
Wednesday 1 July - S2 Thalgarrah
Thursday 2 July - S1 Thalgarrah
PEARL PEARCH LUNCH ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE EVERY THURSDAY - Get your orders in before 8:30am and don't forget to select your child's class.
