Welcome to Week 7!

It's always great to hear about students achieving their goals outside of school. Darcy, Lilly, Aayla and Emma competed at the State Championships in Sydney for trampoline. Darcy received a gold, silver and bronze for individual events, a silver for a regional team event, 1st overall for Tramp and 2nd overall for tumbling. Lilly received 2 golds and a silver for individual events, gold for a regional team event and 1st overall for tumbling and 2nd overall for double mini tramp with one pass receiving a perfect score. Aayla received 3 golds for her individual events and a silver for a regional team event and Emma received 3 silvers for individual events and a silver for a regional team event. Well done girls.

This week Stage 1 had an excursion to Thalgarrah where they all learnt about invertebrates and how to use a microscope.

Selected Stage 3 students are attending a four day dance workshop at Armidale Secondary College, plus others will be attending the Inquiring Minds Camp at Thalgarrah at the end of the week.

Today, Martin's Gully is well represented at the North West PSSA Athletics Carnival in Tamworth. We wish all competitors success at this carnival. Here are some early happy snaps!

Slime Fest

Has your child registered for the Slime Fest yet and started raising money. The slime fest will be held on Friday 20th September, so it's not far away.

Students will be required to bring a change of clothes on the day, including old shoes that will get wet and dirty.

All students that register and raise money will receive a prize. Parents and community members are welcome to join in with the fun.

PAX WORD OF THE WEEK! CONTENTMENT

Being content means liking yourself. We are all unique individuals. At MGPS we include others, even if they are different to ourselves. Feeling content can help us engage in learning and be respectful to others. Feeling content also means we are happy, safe and comfortable and appreciative of what you have.

How can you be a supportive PAX Leader and help others feel safe and content?

Outdoor Classroom and Open Day

On Thursday 7th November we are having an Outdoor Classroom and Open Day. Throughout this day students will be involved in a number of lessons "outdoors" with the assistance of staff from Thalgarrah and UNE Discovery. Parents and the wider community will be invited to this day, and we encourage you to invite your friends to come and see our great school.

Icy Pole Friday

Icy Pole Friday is back. At recess time students can purchase an icy pole for $1. Money raised goes towards the Year 6 gift to the school.

Road Safety Message

Always hold your children’s hands – when walking on the footpath, in the car park and when crossing the road – until they are at least 8 years old.

When your children are between 8 and 10 years old, supervise them very closely when they are near traffic and crossing the road.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

Dates for your calendar:

Term 3

Week 7

Thursday 5th September - Dance Camp (selected Stage 3)

- Inquiring Minds Camp (overnight, selected Stage 3) Friday 6th September - Dance Camp (selected Stage 3)

- Inquiring Minds Camp (overnight, selected Stage 3)

- Icy poles for sale at recess - $1 each

Week 8

Tuesday 10th September - Tennis skills – all classes

Thursday 12th September - New England Sings Rehearsal

Friday 13th September - Assembly Kindergarten

Week 9

Tuesday 17th September - Tennis skills – all classes

Thursday 19th September - Taster Day ASC – 9.30am to 12.30pm

Friday 20th September - Slime Fest Day

Week 10

Tuesday 24th September - Tennis skills – all classes

Friday 27th September - Last day Term 3

Dates for next term:

16th to 18th October - Stage 3 excursion - Great Aussie Bush Camp

26th October - New England Sings performance

31st October - Music Viva

4th November - Kindergarten's Teddy's Bears Picnic at Thalgarrah

Tuesday 5th November - Kindergarten 2025 Transition Morning

Thursday 7th November - Outdoor Classroom and Open Day.

Tuesday 19th November - Kindergarten 2025 Transition morning and welcome BBQ (5.30pm)

Friday 6th December - P&C Christmas Party and Fireworks

Friday 13th December - Celebration of learning Assembly

Wednesday 18th December - Year 6 Final Farewell Assembly and the last day of the year.

Community Information