SPRING 2026 | Mid-Western Living | 41 YOUR BRAND HERE - GET IN TOUCH FOR SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS Inspiring Excellence at Cudgegong Valley Public School There is plenty to celebrate at Cudgegong Valley Public School, where students are encouraged to discover their strengths, embrace new challenges and strive for their personal best. Inspiring Excellence is more than a motto at CVPS. It reflects a school-wide commitment to recognising potential, creating opportunities and encouraging every student to achieve success. Recently, two students have earned outstanding recognition for their writing. One of our youngest high achievers, Imogen Priest, received a Stage 1 Bronze Award in WriteOn 2026, the annual writing competition for students in Years 1 to 6. Imogen will be recognised at the WriteOn Awards Ceremony at the State Library of NSW in September, where her work will also be published in The Best of WriteOn 2026. Fellow student Rafa Rangel-Allport has also been shortlisted for the prestigious Whitlam Institute What Matters? Writing Competition, selected from thousands of entries submitted by students across Australia. The competition celebrates young voices, recognising creativity, originality and thoughtful perspectives on the issues that matter most. Rafa’s achievement is a wonderful reflection of those qualities. These successes highlight Cudgegong Valley Public School’s commitment to High Potential and Gifted Education, where every child’s unique strengths are recognised and nurtured. Potential is celebrated across academic learning, creative arts, sport, leadership and critical thinking, ensuring every student has the opportunity to flourish. Madeira Rd, Mudgee (02) 6372 3466 At CVPS, inspiring excellence is about much more than awards and achievements. It begins when a student auditions for the first time, enters a competition, discovers a new passion or simply has the confidence to step outside their comfort zone. Every opportunity helps build resilience, perseverance and a lifelong love of learning. That is the culture Cudgegong Valley Public School continues to build—one where strengths are recognised, opportunities are created and students are encouraged to aim high. Because perhaps the most exciting part of inspiring excellence isn’t knowing what our students can achieve, it’s discovering what they will achieve next. Through innovative learning opportunities, dedicated teachers and a strong partnership with families, CVPS continues to foster a school community where every child is supported to grow, succeed and reach their full potential. Proud Moments at Mudgee Public School Celebrating NSW Public Education Week: Mudgee Public School proudly celebrated NSW Public Education Week and our 2026 Open Day, showcasing the wonderful students, staff, families and community that make MPS such a special place. As part of our celebrations, we were delighted to welcome back eight MPS alumni students as members of a special guest panel. Our alumni shared fond memories of their time at Mudgee Public School and reflected on the important role a public education played in shaping their career journeys and the people they are today. It was a wonderful opportunity for our current students to hear firsthand where an education at MPS can lead and to celebrate the strong connections between our school’s past, present and future. Western Champions: What an incredible achievement for our Mudgee Public School Rugby League Team, who have officially been crowned Western Champions! In a mammoth effort, our students demonstrated outstanding talent, determination, sportsmanship and, most importantly, teamwork. Their success is a wonderful reflection of the way they represented MPS both on and off the field, and we could not be prouder. The journey isn’t over yet, with our Western Champions now progressing to the State Finals later this term. We wish the team the very best as they continue this exciting journey, MPS is behind you all the way! Making Memories in Canberra: In a term already filled with sporting victories, academic growth and student success, we also celebrate the lifelong memories created beyond the classroom through our school excursions. To kick off the term, our Year 6 students travelled to Canberra for an action-packed adventure, with a jam-packed itinerary including Telstra Tower, the Australian War Memorial, Questacon, Parliament House, the Australian Institute of Sport and, of course, a brilliant day in the snow! These experiences become some of the most treasured memories of primary school, and they would not be possible without our beautiful, dedicated teachers who give their time away from their own families and homes to ensure our students have the most positive, memorable and exciting experiences possible. These are the moments our students will talk about for many years to come and what primary school memories are all about. 44 Perry St, Mudgee (02) 6372 2036
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