Week 2

We hit the ground running last week. Our students in Stage 2 and 3 are busy doing rehearsals for the Evening with ACOS that will be held on Thursday 28 August. Tickets went on sale last week so if you haven't got yours, jump on and get them now! The link was posted on FaceBook and in school bytes last week.

Gymnastics will start for all students this week with Stage 2 going on a Wednesday 9:30am-10:30am and Stage 3 will attend on Thursday 9:30am-10:30am followed by K-2 at 10:30am-11:30am. (Please note, while Gymnastics is on, lunch orders will arrive at lunchtime, 1:05pm

This week Mrs Kelly has started to teach our captains Auslan. Our captains are then going to classes and passing on their learning. This week we have learnt please, thank you and sorry.

DISCO and Parent Information session next week!

This term we will be holding a school disco and parent workshop on Wednesday 6 August from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Mrs Polson will hold a parent workshop at the same time in our Stage 1 rooms, to share how you can help your child at home with reading and vocabulary.

100 days of Kindergarten

Last week our Kindergarten students celebrated 100 days of school. The 100 Days of School celebration in kindergarten is a wonderful milestone that highlights the incredible growth and learning that takes place during the first 100 days of the school year.

Creative Arts News

Congratulations to Will Knight who received a Distinction in the Let's Hang It Awards. Will has moved to QLD, however Mrs Bull was there to receive his award on his behalf.

Sporting News

Last Wednesday Nixon ran in the 11 years cross country at Eastern Creek at the State Cross Country championships. Nixon ran so well and came home 63rd. Well done Nixon.

LAST CALL before billing - One-Off Excursion Payment Reminder

At Martin's Gully we have a one-off excursion payment for all students. This payment is not a voluntary contribution. This payment covers all local Armidale extra-curricular trips such as Excursions, Visiting Performers, Sports and Creative Arts Events as well as Intensive Swimming Program and Gymnastics Program.

This reduces the need for parents to be paying small amounts every time something is on.

The one-off cost for Kindergarten to Year 2 students is $80.00, and for students in Years 3-6 it is $110.00, and remains the same as last year.

Please note, this payment does not cover overnight excursions or extra opportunities that may be offered to selected students.

If this payment is not made, you will have to pay for individual activities from the beginning of the year.

Payments (full or part) can be made through School Bytes. Please contact the school if you would like to discuss this further.

Enrolments for 2026

Enrolments for 2026 are open. Please complete an online application or come into the office for a paper copy. Notification of successful Kindergarten placement offers will go out at the end of Term 3 for all in zone, out of zone and sibling applications.

All students in zone will receive an offer.

Our PAX word of the fortnight is INTEGRITY.

Integrity is doing the right thing even when it’s hard or when no one is looking.
Integrity is abiding by the rules because you know that it’s the right thing to do.
Integrity is being honest, telling the truth at school, at home and in the community.

Keep warm this week!

Peta Deiderick

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Issue 21 · 30 Jul 2025

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