32 | Mid-Western Living SPRING 2025 Celebrating Learning, Creativity and Connection Mudgee Public School has proudly embraced Public Education Week with a vibrant calendar of events that celebrates student achievement, creativity, and connection across all year levels. Highlights included open classrooms and the always delightful Year 2 Zoofari presentation. As part of the wider Cudgegong Learning Community, MPS also participated in the Public Education Week Art Show at the Mudgee Arts Precinct, with student artworks on display alongside contributions from schools across the region. The school’s Support Unit students have been hard at work producing a short film for the national Focus on Ability competition. Their entry, Voices of Ability, is now live and open for public voting at www.focusonability.com.au. Meanwhile, Kindergarten families have been enjoying the new Once Upon a Wednesday reading initiative - an immersive experience that encourages families to join their children in the joy and importance of storytelling. Younger students are also taking part in Infants Sport, a unique collaboration with Year 10 students from Mudgee High School to help develop fundamental movement skills while building strong cross-school connections. Mudgee Public’s very own podcasting team continues to shine, with The Hive Podcast offering regular episodes that share stories, school news and student voices with the wider community. Senior students have been adventuring beyond the classroom, with Year 6 recently heading off on their much-anticipated Canberra excursion. Six lucky students also took part in the Hunter Super Nova Camp at Point Wolstoncroft, joining over 170 students from across the state in tutorials, activities, and friendships designed to support high-potential and gifted learners. 100 Days, Open Doors and Big Smiles Kandos Public School has enjoyed a vibrant few weeks filled with celebration, creativity and community spirit. Kindergarten students marked a major milestone with the 100 Days of Kindergarten event. The day began with colourful rainbow cupcake baking, followed by a delightful Teddy Bears’ Picnic with families. In the afternoon, students had fun imagining their future selves by drawing humorous portraits of what they might look like at 100 years old - a playful way to reflect on how far they’ve already come in their learning journey. As part of Education Week, Kandos Public School held a special Open Day on Friday 8 August. The school community gathered for an assembly led by school captains Olivia Ashford, Ryan Gallaher and Lucas Thorn, alongside Principal Mrs Gillian Keough. The event celebrated the achievements of students and staff while acknowledging the valuable support of families and the wider community. Guests were treated to standout performances from the school’s Eisteddfod Groups, fresh from their success at the Gulgong Eisteddfod. Families also had the opportunity to explore classrooms, speak with students about their learning, and enjoy a P&C sausage sizzle. A special appearance from Fire and Rescue added an extra spark to the festivities. Kandos Public School thanks everyone who joined in to celebrate student growth and achievement — a true reflection of the school’s proud and connected community. SCHOOL NEWS Of course, it wouldn’t be MPS without sport – and students have been giving their all in Touch Football, Netball, Basketball, Rugby League, and Rugby Union during their PSSA knockout rounds. Finally, Kindergarten students celebrated their first major milestone with the annual “100 Days of Kindergarten” event – dressing up as their future selves and proving that even in their first year, they’re already growing into enthusiastic and engaged learners. 44 Perry St, Mudgee (02) 6372 2036 Dangar St, Kandos (02) 6379 4201
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