On behalf of all the staff at Mullum Primary School we want to thank you for an amazing year and we wish a very safe and happy Christmas and look forward to having you all back in 2026.

Quick reminders:

Tomorrow - 1:30 finish with assembly at 1:00 on the courts
First day back for Grade 1-6 - Wednesday 28 January
Foundation 2026, first day - Monday 2 February
The school collects second hand uniform to provide for families if needed. If you are sorting during the holiday break and would like to donate any uniform that your child has outgrown then please set it aside and drop it off at the office at the beginning of 2026.
Those 10c refund cans and bottles are also being collected and the cash is used at school. So during the festive season, collect your bottles in a bag or box and bring them along on the first day of 2026.
Road works on Mullum Mullum Road commence very soon and will extend into 2026.
Families of the current Grade 6 students, and any family moving to a new school, will need to download their child's collection of school reports from Compass before they exit the school tomorrow afternoon.

Breakfast Club tomorrow

We have our final Breakfast Club tomorrow morning starting at 8:15am. Bring along a bowl, plate and spoon and enjoy a feast of breakfast foods including cereal, toast and spreads, baked beans and spaghetti. All supplied for free from Food Bank. There will be some bags of food available to take home at the end of the day tomorrow, please grab some as you head to the car. Special thanks to Emily for coordinating a band of volunteers from across the school to assist at these Breakfast Clubs.

Grade 6 Graduation

Last night we had a wonderful celebration of our Grade 6 students who are saying good-bye to primary school. At each ceremony we award perpetual trophies for outstanding achievement. The following students received special mention last night:

Deakin Shield - Pat Edwards

Bruce Beattie Memorial Sports Award - Tom Stephens

Academic Achievement Award - Soraya Lotfi-Jam

The Arts Achievment Award - Nathan Wade

Buntine Award - Eh Khu Moo

School Captain Recognition - Pat Edwards, Lily Bigelow

In addition to this the St Pauls's Anglican Church provided two $500 scholarships for students who demonstrated school values and detemination to do their best. These were awarded to Campbell Stuart and Eh Khu Moo.

We would like to congratulate all of our graduating students on seven years of hard work and determination. We wish you all the very best for high school.

Goodbyes

At tomorrow's assembly we will be farewelling the following students and families:

Zach, Jayden, Isaac, Mitchell, Pat, Adrian, Oscar, Tom, Alvin, Blake, Brax. Eh Khu, Emily, Iraa, Lilly, Raphi, Lily, Arsan, Bridie, Sam, Soraya, Campbell, Nathan, Mary, Hamish, Isla, Sasha, Zoe, Willow, Lian LIan, Liimnuam, Adamand Mrs Lauren Caceres.

Lauren is leaving temporarily to have her baby, we hope to see her back very soon.

Dates for Your Diary

I have added many dates in the diary for 2026. Make sure you have them listed in your family's calendar.

Mullum Matters

Be Honest, Be Kind, Be Curious, Be Respectful

Issue 21 · 18 Dec 2025

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