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Learning Highlights

Exploring Bugs and Insects

This term our Kindergarten class has been buzzing with excitement as we explored the fascinating world of bugs and insects!  Students observed and discussed the different types of insects we find in our gardens and playground—like butterflies, beetles, and ants. Through hands-on activities and interactive stories, children learned about how insects move, where they live, and why they are important for our environment. 

Platypus and Australian Animals

Our inquiry into Australian animals continued as we discovered the platypus, one of our country’s most unique creatures.  As a class, we talked about what makes the platypus so special, including its duck-bill, webbed feet, and how it lives both in and out of water.  The students enjoyed listening to stories, drawing platypuses, and sharing what they know about other Australian animals and their habitats.

Mathematics: 

In Mathematics, we have practised finding the 'friends of ten'—the pairs of numbers that add up to ten.  Through games, puzzles, and hands-on counting, we learned how to spot these pairs and use them to solve simple addition problems. 

We also explored how smaller numbers can be hiding inside bigger numbers.  For example, when we look at the number 7, we can find 3 and 4 hiding inside!  These activities build our confidence in number sense and help us with addition and subtraction.

PE:

We have loved going to our gymnastics sessions each Thursday and have learned some great new skills.  Tomorrow will be our last session.

Important Reminder

Next term, on Monday, 27th July, we will be celebrating 100 Days of Kindergarten!  This is a special milestone where we mark 100 days of learning, growing, and fun together. 

A big thank you to all parents and carers for your support throughout this term.  Your encouragement, involvement and partnership have helped make Term 2 a positive and enjoyable experience for all our students.  We are very excited for Term 3!

Felicity Pennington and Maddie Killen

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 10 

Thursday 25 June - NW Boys Football trials

                                     Final Gymnastics sessions

                                     NW Girls Rugby Union trials

                                     Bandlink (selected students)

Friday 26 June –     Athletics day - Magpies performance at the opening ceremony

                                     Bandlink (selected students)

                                     P&C Lunch Order 

Week 11 

NAIDOC Week for MGPS

Tuesday 30 June - NW Boys Rugby Union trials

                                   S3 Thalgarrah

Wednesday 1 Jul - S2 Thalgarrah

Thursday 2 Jul     - S1 Thalgarrah

Friday 3 Jul          - Last day of term 2

TERM 3:

SAVE THE DATE - Kindergarten 100 days of school celebration to be held on Monday 27th July!

LOST PROPERTY

Our lost property basket is overflowing with jackets, hoodies and jumpers.  Please check at the office for lost items.  If the clothing is not collected by the end of term, it will be donated to the clothing pool.

 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.