Mark your calendar
November
- 12: Kindergarten 2026 Orientation
- 12: P&C Meeting - 3.45pm, Library
- 13: Morning Tea with Miss Lennard 200 nights reading
- 18: Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Leadership day.
- 19: Kindergarten 2026 Orientation
- 20: Whole School Cultural Incursion
- 21: Whole School Assembly
- 25: Childrens University Graduation Ceremony - 4/5/6
- 26: Kindergarten 2026 Orientation
- 28: 2026 Captains Speeches
December
- 1: Last day to hand in Mac reading Challenges
- 2: Kurri Kurri High School Transition Day (Year 6)
- 5: Nativity Play for all Scripture students
- 9: Lunch with Miss Lennard (250 nights reading)
- 10: Sports and Captains Induction Assembly
- 12: Presentation Day
- 16: Year 6 Big Day Out
- 19: Year 6 Clap out day and BBQ
- 19: Last day of school for the year
February 2026
- 2: First day back for all Students K - 6
- 13: Swimming Carnival
- 27: Zone Swimming Carnival
K/1
2/3
4/5/6
Home Reading Merits
Mac's News
Grandparents Day
Our Grandparents Day on Friday 24th October was a wonderful celebration filled with student plays, dancing, and heartfelt poems, showcasing the talents and creativity of our students. We were delighted to welcome over 80 grandparents and parents, including a special great grandmother who once attended Mulbring Public School herself. A big thank you to our P&C for providing a delicious morning tea that was enjoyed by all. We also raised approximately $1,000 from the auction of year 4, 5, and 6 paintings, and we are grateful for the generous cash donations totalling $100 from grandparents. The funds raised will be used to purchase special art supplies, further enriching our students’ learning experiences. Thank you to everyone who made this day so memorable and successful!
CLASS STRUCTURES FOR 2026
Next year, we will be implementing four stage-based classes from Early Stage 1 (ES1) through to Stage 3 (ST3), operating for three days each week- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. This approach allows students to learn and collaborate within their developmental stage, ensuring teaching can be tailored to their specific needs and abilities. By grouping students in this way, we can foster a supportive learning environment that encourages age-appropriate social interaction, targeted instruction, and smooth transitions between stages. Additionally, this structure enables teachers to better plan and differentiate lessons, resulting in improved learning outcomes and stronger educational engagement for all students. On Thursdays and Fridays, we will revert to three classes, each with approximately 20 students. During these days, students will participate in a range of engaging subjects including Music, Library, Sport, SRE, and Art. This structure provides students with the opportunity to explore their interests, develop new skills, and enjoy a well-rounded educational experience. The low student-to-teacher ratio on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is considered beneficial because it allows each teacher to give more individual attention to each student, making it easier to cater to different learning needs and support student engagement.
Monday, Tuesday Wednesday;
Kindergarten- Mrs. Pinchen
Years 1 and 2- Mr. Hemsworth
Years 3 and 4- Mr. Budden
Years 5 and 6- Mr. O'Connor
Thursday and Friday;
Kindergarten/Year 1- Mrs. Pinchen
2/3/4- Mr. Hemsworth
4/5/6- Mr. O'Connor
It is a necessity to split our Years 4's on Thursday and Friday to keep the numbers equitable in all classes. The Year 4 students will be placed according to their needs and independence in classroom activities.
Staff are excited about adopting this new stage-based and smaller class size model, as it aligns with educational research showing that targeted teaching within developmental stages and lower student-to-teacher ratios lead to improved student outcomes, greater engagement, and stronger relationships in the classroom. Studies consistently highlight the benefits of personalised learning environments, which support both academic growth and social development. We encourage parents to join us in supporting this approach, as your involvement and commitment are vital to its success and to helping every student thrive. Together, we can create a positive and enriching learning journey for all children.
Children’s University Graduation Ceremony
All students in Class 4/5/6 are looking forward to the upcoming Children’s University Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, 25th November. This exciting event will take place at the University of Newcastle, where students will be recognised for their dedication to learning beyond the classroom alongside participants from schools across the Newcastle region.
All details have been shared on School Bytes with parents and carers. Please don’t hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions.
Scripture
School Uniforms
Uniforms will be available for purchase at Lowes Cessnock from 10th November. Flanagans no longer sells our uniform.
Mulbring Public School
(02)4938 0135
mulbring-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Water Street, Mulbring