From Marie

We did it!

We have raised enough money to build our new playground!  Our recent events have raised the final amount needed for our new playground:

• Round the World Dance-a-thon - $5500
• Bunnings BBQs - $3000
• Father's Day Stall - $1100
• Icy Pole Fridays- $900
• Pie Day - $600

We have contracted Richard Bellemo (our landscape designer) and he has planned to build slides from the tiered platforms into the sandpit, play area with monkeybars, spin bars and climbing nets and more - all set inside natural, timber uprights.  Richard will commence building the playground in late November when the ground is less wet. Thank you everyone for the huge effort in supporting all of our fundraising efforts so far this year.

Father's Day Stall

Our Father's Day Stall was a huge success again this year!  There would have been lots of dads/grandpa's/special persons with smiles on their faces on Sunday morning.  Special thanks to Kerryann who co-ordinated the whole event, Nicola, Gigi, Kristy, Eima, Erin, Jill, Ivan, Grace, Kate, Emily, Sammie and Emily for helping out on the stall (Oh, and Adrian).  Also a big thankyou to those who donated gifts; Chris, Nadeen, Marten, Gillian, Kate, Heidi, Jade, Chloe, Jule and Bao.   We couldn't do this without our Parent Volunteers, you are greatly appreciated!

Student-led Walkthrough

Next Tuesday afternoon between 3:45 and 5:45 our classrooms are open for you to come in with your child to see all the wonderful work they have been doing in their classrooms. Our Student-led Walkthroughs are one of the ways that we share our learning and programs with our parent community.  I would strongly encourage you follow the steps below and book in for a visit to the classroom:

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp: https://signup.com/go/cuztWbT

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register for an account or keep a password on 

SignUp.Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Comfortable talking to your kids about technology and the internet?

We will be hosting a ThinkUKnow presentation on Wednesday 4 October at 7pm for all parents, carers and teachers.  ThinkUKnow Australia, is an evidence based education program delivered nationally to prevent online child sexual exploitation.  ThinkUKnow Australia is a partnership between the Australian Federal Police, Microsoft Australia, Datacom and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The program is delivered in collaboration with policing partners New South Wales Police Force, Northern Territory Police, Queensland Police, South Australia Police, Tasmania Police, Western Australia Police, as well as Neighbourhood Watch Australasia.

The presentation will be delivered by a local law enforcement member and an industry volunteer. The presentation is pro-technology and addresses topics including self-generated child abuse material, online grooming, sexual extortion, and importantly encourages help seeking behaviour.   This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about young people and the online environment, and how you can help them to be safe and responsible users of technology.  For more information, you can visit www.thinkuknow.org.au or contact me.  

60th Anniversary Trivia Night - Friday 17 November

Tickets will be on sale from 9 October for our upcoming Trivia Night.  At this event we will celebrate 60 amazing years of Mullum Primary School with our current and past families. Historical displays, birthday cake, some trivia questions will focus on the years past. Dance music/entertainment will be provided by Mark Nunis and Deanne Lawn. Sponsorship and donations are being sought at the moment, if you or your business are able to make a contribution, we would love ot hear from you.  Thanks to the team of Bao, Priscilla, Helen R, Ros H, Narelle and Jenny, it is going to be a great night.