Mulbring Public School • Term 4 Week 7, 2025 •

This weeks PBL class of the week is

K/1

For: following school expectations - Lining up, showing respect, listening and always doing their best.

Mac's News

JAECG Leadership Day

Our Junior Aboriginal Education Team (AET) enjoyed joining around 80 students from the Cessnock/Kurri Kurri Learning Community to collaborate at the JAECG Leadership Day held at PCYC last Tuesday. Students took part in a range of activities that showcased their leadership and social skills. Congratulations to all involved on a successful day!

Cultural Incursion

Our whole school participated in an incursion focused on Aboriginal culture. The event included a smoking ceremony, traditional dance, and boomerang throwing. All students respectfully engaged in learning about Indigenous culture.

Mulbring PS Handball Competition

Congratulations to everyone who competed in our school handball competition! Our senior students did a fantastic job organising and refereeing the games, ensuring they were played in great spirits. It was wonderful to see so many students improving their handball skills and having fun. Below is a list and photo of the winners from each year. Well done to all our champions — and congratulations! Kindergarten: Will O Year 1: Remi L Year 2: TBC Year 3: Charlie C Year 4: Atticus D Year 5: Clay S Year 6: Jack P Teachers: Mr Hemsworth

Year 6 End-of-Year BBQ and Clap Out Day – 2025

Year 5 are very excited to be organising and hosting the Year 6 End-of-Year BBQ and Clap Out Day for 2025. Thank you to the Year 5 parents who have already let us know they are able to help with preparations on the day — your support is greatly appreciated. Throughout the day, there will be a BBQ lunch and drinks provided for all students at Mulbring PS. Students and teachers will also share speeches, memories, and reflections, along with a special collection of photographs celebrating the Year 6 students and their time at school. Invitations with the full agenda will be sent to Year 6 parents and carers soon. All parents and carers are warmly invited to join us at 2:30pm for a Year 6 vs Teachers/Parents sports activity, followed by a clap out for our students leaving Mulbring PS and the traditional ringing of the school bell.

Year 6 Fundraising - Recipe Book

Our Year 6 students have finished creating an exciting and delicious school recipe book, and it is now ready to purchase! All recipes have been generously contributed by families within our school community, offering a range of sweet and savoury dishes for everyone to try. It’s perfect timing for a Christmas gift, with recipe books available for just $10 each. Order's can be placed on School Bytes Portal or by filling in the paper order form that will be sent home this week. All orders will be sent home or ready for collection at the office on the 12th December. (Presentation Day). Thank you for supporting our Year 6 students!

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 be held 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. A reminder that all details have been shared with parents and carers via School Bytes. Students will need to be dropped off at the University (Maths Bus Stop) by 4:00pm in preparation for the ceremony.

Scripture

School Uniforms

Uniforms are available for purchase at Lowes Cessnock. Flanagans no longer sells our uniform.

Mulbring Public School

(02)4938 0135

mulbring-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Water Street, Mulbring

website: https://mulbring-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/