School News and Information
KINDERGARTEN NEWS
Week 6 is here and our Kindergarten classroom is buzzing! As we move through Term 2, it is wonderful to see how much the students have grown. They are developing new skills every day, building friendships, and becoming more confident in their learning. Here is a little about what we have been up to!
Maths
In Maths this term, our Kindergarten students have been busy exploring the world of 2D shapes! Students have practised sorting, describing, and naming familiar shapes, and have enjoyed representing these shapes in their own creative ways. We’ve also started investigating length, with students learning to create "half a length" using different materials. Alongside our exploration of 2D shapes and length, our Kindergarten students have also been learning that a group of items can be sorted in different ways. Through sorting activities, the children have discovered how the same items can be organised based on different characteristics, such as colour, size, or shape.
English
In English, our Kindergarten class has been reading fun books about magical friends and adventures, like Thelma the Unicorn, Chip, and Elmer. We have spent time listening to stories, talking about characters and feelings, drawing pictures, and writing simple sentences about what happens in the books. The children have learned new words, shared their ideas, and worked together to create their own little stories. Our lessons have helped everyone practise reading and talking.
Science
In Science, Kindergarten students have been exploring textures and materials all around them. They used their senses to look closely at different objects and described how they feel, such as bumpy, smooth, soft, fluffy, and rough. Together, we made a fun “Texture Monster” using a mix of materials! The children have been learning lots of new words to describe what they observe. They sorted objects into groups based on their texture and the type of material they’re made from, like wood, metal, plastic, fabric, and paper. It’s been exciting to see the children use words like “hard,” “soft,” “shiny,” and “bendy” to talk about the things they touch every day. We were also very excited that we got to use magnifying glasses to get a closer look at textures and surface of natural objects in the nature area!
PDHPE
This term in PDHPE, our Kindergarten students have been learning about personal strengths and how these make each of us unique and special. Through fun circle time activities, we have talked about things we are good at, like being kind, listening, or playing games, and how these strengths help shape who we are. We also explored the importance of family and community, discussing the people who make us feel safe and loved. Using drawings and sharing, students reflected on family members and community groups that help them feel connected and supported.
We are very excited to start Gymnastics this week and are very much looking forward to our visit to Thalgarrah in a couple of weeks. Thank you for your continued support!
Maddie Killen and Felicity Pennington
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 6
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 – 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.
