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Snake Education Day

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:08:36 AEDT

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:07:37 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

#Ready2020 – a great year starts here

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:32:39 AEDT

Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. Here’s how to make the most of it.

We can’t wait for you to join us for a great year – the first step towards a lifelong love of learning.

Visit the department’s primary school resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year, whether your child is starting Kindergarten or Year 6.

You’ll find:

Getting ready for primary school booklet – everything you need to be #Ready2020
Daisy’s First Day – the story of Daisy the koala’s first adventure at Kindergarten
advice from teachers – they’ve been through this before.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Kindy

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:54:20 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region-specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:18:19 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:05:36 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Have your say on before and after school care

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:38:49 AEST

We want to better understand your needs for before and after school care in NSW.

Have your say today on before and after school care.

Fill out the survey by Service NSW to share your specific care needs and to register interest to stay informed of new developments.

Your input will provide insights into where there are gaps in service availability and help us to deliver extra places where they are needed.

You can also contact the team responsible for rolling out the before and after school care commitment at BASCreform@det.nsw.edu.au.

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:25:18 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Get involved at home

Join in at home and read your child a bedtime story. Studies show that reading a bedtime story six days a week can give kids almost a year’s head start when they begin school. Reading has also been shown to develop empathy, promote critical thinking and help children find a sense of self.

Join in from the classroom

Bestselling children’s author and illustrator Matt Stanton will broadcast live to primary school children across the country from the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 17 September. We invite schools to register for the livestream of this free event.

Stanton’s author talk is among more than 140 events happening across the country involving more than 50 authors.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – #ReadingHour authors talk about their favourite place to read

Duration: 0:38

Looking for a good spot to open a book? We asked authors Benjamin Law, Morris Gleitzman, Jacqueline Harvey and Mick Elliott about their favourite place to read.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:45:50 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:10:55 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:40:51 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 12:26:17 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:19:57 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Video – Kids ask the hard questions

Duration – 3:45

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:12:45 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:23:34 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

5 road safety tips for parents and carers

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:34:29 AEDT

Now that students are back to school after a break it’s a good time to chat with your child about safe behaviours when you walk or commute to school.

Here are our top tips to help our students make a safe trip:

1. Be alert and aware

Take note of the dangers you come across on your walk and bring them to your child’s attention. Point out dangers, such as vehicles coming out of driveways. Talk to your child about being alert in a road environment.

2. Hold hands

When on the footpath, at a crossing or in a car park always hold your child's hand. It is advised to do this up to the age of at least 8 years old and closely supervise until at least the age of 10.

3. Choose a safe crossing

Lead by example and choose a safe place to cross the road. Explain why it is the safest place to cross.

4. Set a good example

Your child watches everything you do, so if you cross at the crossing they will too. It is also important to share these messages with other carers who may walk with your child to school.

5. Stop, Look, Listen, Think every time you cross the road

Discuss this important road safety message. STOP! one step back from the kerb. LOOK! continuously both ways. LISTEN! for the sounds of approaching traffic. THINK! whether it is safe to cross.

Practise makes perfect

The more supervised practice your child can get the better, so why not make Term 1 the start of a new routine to walk with your child to school more often.

Older children may be ready to make the journey to school independently. Before they take this step, observe if they are road safe and reinforce the road safety messages.

For more information, check out the department’s pedestrian safety advice for students, parents and carers.

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:03:27 AEDT

The first day of Kindergarten and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you make the most of this time and enjoy the experience, we’ve compiled some useful tips and checklists. We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

Our film #FirstDay2019 captures the excitement – and the nerves – of the rite of passage that is the first day of Kindergarten.

Video – Back to School 2019: First Day at Kindy

Duration – 1:00

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:26:24 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Premier highlights the value of public education

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:51:01 AEST

The Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, with (from left): Education Minister Rob Stokes; State Member for Parramatta, Geoff Lee; Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott; student performers and comperes, and the Principal of Parramatta Public School, Gail Charlier (far right).

Public education can be the springboard to the top job in New South Wales.

That was the message from the Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, as she launched Education Weekcelebrations today at Parramatta and Kiama public schools.

"I know that all schools across the state today are highlighting and celebrating what we all value in public education – where someone like me who couldn't speak a word of English when she started school has somehow ended up being the Premier of NSW," she said.

Ms Berejiklian said she had met many possible future leaders during her visit to Parramatta Public School and "couldn't be prouder, as your Premier, to witness the outstanding achievements of all the students across the state".

The dual school launch, linked via a live simulcast, focused on the theme of Education Week, Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world, which highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For the first time the launch was hosted entirely by primary school students and featured student performances from Eastwood Public School violinist Justine Zhang, Bossley Park High School soloist Ezra Loau and dancers from Hoxton Park Public School.

Year 8 students from Kiama High School – Alira Morgan, Jannali Morgan and Olivia Talbott – opened the celebration with an Acknowledgement of Country performed in language.

Keynote speeches were delivered from Kiama by Terara Public School Year 6 student Lucy Boundy, Molly Chapman, a Year 8 student at Dapto High School, and Nowra East Public School instructional leader Vishanti Govender.

Lucy told the launch that education was about opportunity: "Opportunity to learn, opportunity to improve and opportunity to make a difference."

In detailing her early struggles with learning, Molly said a more hands-on approach to study at her high school had a huge impact on her.

"I learn more effectively by seeing and doing things because it gets in my head more easily and pictures are worth a thousand words. Thanks to school, I'm exceeding in almost everything I touch," she said.

Education Minister Rob Stokes highlighted the "incredible legacy" of public schools on society, a role contemporary education and educators would play in the future.

"We are in a period of vast technological, social and economic change, and with that the role of education becomes more important, even bigger, and the challenge for teachers and students becomes more complex," he said.

"We need to provide training in those skills that recognise the future is uncertain and to train and encourage young people not just to be ready for the change that is coming but to be excited by it."

Education Week 2018 - Today's schools creating tomorrow's world

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:50:30 AEST

The future of education will be showcased in NSW public schools from August 6 – 10 as students, teachers and parents across the state celebrate Education Week 2018.

Education Week kicks off on Monday, August 6, with a simultaneous launch at Parramatta and Kiama public schools livestreamed on YouTube so all government schools and their communities can join in.

This year's theme, Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world, highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For the first time the Education Week launch will be hosted by primary school students and will feature a dancing robot, student performances and a film highlighting how schools are working with their communities to solve real-world problems.

A highlight of the week is the Game Changer Challenge, in which 16 teams of students from schools across NSW will compete in a three-day design program, working alongside leading industry professionals to create the school of the future.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said today's students were learning at a time of great change.

"From the far west to our metropolitan hubs and everywhere in between, our state's schools will celebrate not only what we've achieved, but the future we are creating," Ms Berejiklian said.

"We are living in a time when the traditional walls of the classroom are opening up to new worlds of learning, paving the way for students to connect and collaborate with their peers regionally and globally."

Education Minister Rob Stokes said there had never been a more exciting time to be involved in schools with technology reshaping the way students learn and billions of dollars being invested in new school infrastructure.

"The NSW Department of Education is continually striving for improvement and innovation so that the young people in our care learn in a world-class education system," Mr Stokes said.

"The NSW Government is supporting that vision through a record $6 billion in funding to build the classrooms and schools of the future."

The Secretary of the Department of Education Mark Scott said ensuring today's students had the skills they would need to "not just survive, but thrive" in the future underpinned the department's evidence-based approach to learning.

"I am incredibly proud of the innovative teaching and learning that is being done across our State's public schools to ensure that every student can perform to their full potential," Mr Scott said.

"We don't know what the future will hold, but we do know that we are focused on equipping today's students with the skills and knowledge they will need to lead fulfilling lives in the future."

New uniform policy for NSW public schools

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:53:00 AEST

A new uniform policy has been introduced for NSW public schools, which for the first time include the option for girls to wear shorts and pants.

The Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and the Minister for Education, Rob Stokes, announced the new "clear and concise" policy today at Condell Park Public School in Sydney.

Ms Berejiklian said the "modern makeover" would ensure that uniforms were practical and comfortable for students and affordable for parents.

The new policy says all students should have the opportunity to access the full range of school activities while wearing a school uniform, including physical activities, and girls must have the option to wear shorts and pants.

For more information, read the media release by the Premier and Minister. The new policy and implementation guidelines (PDF 116.83KB) are available on the department's website.

The Department of Education supports the wearing of school uniform to promote a sense of belonging for students and create a positive identity for the school community.

Each public school decides on its school uniform in formal consultation with students, school staff, parents and the school community.

Cybersmart

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

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Young people are increasingly exposed to an open and collaborative online culture which allows them to access information,maintain friendships and relationships with family and engage in creative content production(Collin, Rahilly, Richardson & Third, 2011). Young people, however, are at a dynamic stage of development in which risk taking behaviours and immature decision making capacities can lead to negative outcomes(Viner,2005).

An awareness of how to ensure safe practices online is an important skill for young people. While parental involvement in safe use of technology should start from a child's first use,parents continue to be a critical influence in ensuring that teenages practise responsible digital citzenship and engage in online activities safely.

Our Skoolbag Smartphone App

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:13 AEST

Click here to check out our Skoolbag communication centre.

Our School now has our own Skoolbag Smartphone App which we will be using to send you important information. Please download and install it by searching for our school name in either the Apple App Store, or Google Play Store.

You can also click the button below to view the Skoolbag Communication Centre which contains all of the content that we put in our App.

Evacuation Information

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

Evaculation information

Please see the following information regarding evacuation from Mount Kembla Priamary School if necessary.

Important notices

Yr 6 Car Wash Cafe

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:17 AEST

Thank you to all parents and community members that supported this fundraising event. Over $250 was raised with both the Carwash Cafe and Cake and Slice stall monies combined. Congratulations Year 6!

Book Week Parade

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

Week 6 this term is Book Week and this year's theme is "One World, Many Stories". We will be celebrating with a parade on Thursday, 25th August. On this day many of our older students will be out of the school at Southern Stars, but for our younger students (and older students not involved in Southern Stars) the parade will involve dressing up in the national dress of whichever country they choose. Due to the dressing up factor I thought it wise to give you some warning!

Woolworths Promotion Reminder

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:17 AEST

Woolworths is currently running a promotion where schools collect dockets and trade them for teaching resources. From July 18th to September 18th 2011, Woolworths will give you one Earn & Learn point for every $10 you spend in store (excluding the purchase of cigarettes, alcohol and gift cards). Points will automatically appear on your shopping dockets. All you need to do is save those dockets and bring them to school and put them in the collection box in the office. You will be able to track our progress on our points barometer poster at school or online at woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn.

Education Week!!!

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

Next week is Education Week. We will be celebrating Public Education on Thursday, 4th August with open classroom from 11:30 to 12:00, followed by tabloid sports on our oval…weather permitting! This is a chance to come and see your child's classroom and let them share with you some of the things they do at school. Hopefully the weather will be kind and you'll be able to stay to enjoy lunch with your child after our tabloid events conclude.

PSSA Football (Soccer) Knockout

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:15 AEST

Congratulations to all the children who took part in the Football Knockout on Monday. The boys had a tough match against Figtree and were defeated. The girls also played Figtree and defeated them 5 – Nil. The girls then went on to defeat Shell Cove 2-1, in extra time. They now progress to Round 3 in the State Knockout. Thank you to all the parents who helped out on the day.

District Cross Country

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

Congratulations to all the children who competed in the District Cross Country last Friday. Thank you all the parents who came along and helped out. Also thank you to Mr Maitland and Mrs. Hush who organised and supervised the children. Good luck to Emmett and Daniel at South Coast Cross Country.

Working Bee Thank You

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:17 AEST

A big thank you to all the parents, staff and students who attended the working bee last Saturday! Special thanks to Phil Maitland for organising the day, Mr Dean for organising the excavator and bobcat, the P&C for the sausage sizzle and to the Leans for organising the barbeque, food and drinks. We had a great turn out and got a lot done during the day. It was lovely to see so many people drop in during the day. Our playground is still a "Work in Progress" but is well under way due to the effort of all involved. We even had a local who is not that fond of covered footwear donning a pair of work boots for the occasion...although I'm sure he's too shy to thank by name!

Walk safely to school

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:17 AEST

On Friday 20th May, leave the car at home and walk, ride or bus the kids to school safely as part of Walk Safely to School Day. The day promotes fitness, road safety, public transport and the environment. More detailed information will be sent home soon. For those interested there is a student writing competition and healthy breakfast ideas at: www.walk.com.au .

Staff Changes

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:17 AEST

I am sure Mrs Crouch has made the introductions, but I would like to extend a welcome to Mr McGill, who will be replacing Mrs Crouch as our Assistant Principal. Having come to us from Scarborough Public School Mr McGill is well aware of the rewards and challenges of working in a smaller school and I'm sure will be made to feel as welcome as I was when first arriving at Mount Kembla. I am also happy to report that Mrs Crouch is settling in well to her new position.

PSC Leadership Day

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:15 AEST

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who took part in the Premier's Sporting Challenge on Monday 4th April at Figtree High School. All the children who took part experienced valuable leadership experiences that they can implement back at our school. Thank you to Mr Maitland for organising the day and all the parents who helped with transport.

School Nature Trail Walk

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:16 AEST

On Wednesday 6th April our whole school participated in a nature trail walk at the back of our school grounds. Mr. Maitland led the walk and we had a wonderful time jumping across the creek, dodging fallen trees and generally admiring the scenery of Mount Kembla. The children walked in pairs assisting one another when needed, this was a lovely sight to witness.

Cross Country

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who took part in the cross country. The students enjoyed running in our beautiful environment. Thank to all the mums and dad who came along, your support is always appreciated. The district Cross Country is on Friday 20th May at Kembla Joggers. Information will be sent home early next term.

Magical Mufti Day

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:12 AEST

A special thankyou to all those students who dressed in ‘Magical Mufti' today. We raised $178.10 which I am sure will go a long way to help the ‘Make a Wish Foundation' grant the wish of a seriously ill child. A big thank you to Mrs Keech for organising the day.

Rail Safety

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:15 AEST

We have been asked specifically by Illawarra Coal to mention the dangers around railway tracks, as the line runs through Mount Kembla. Due to a dangerous incident that occurred recently, please discuss with your children the importance of staying away from the railway tracks and never walking along them, not only due to the legalities of trespassing, but also because of the dangers involved. Throwing things at trains or placing objects on the lines are also obvious dangerous behaviours. Thank you for your assistance.

International Competitions

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

During 2011 we will be offering the International Competition and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Writing, English, Spelling and Mathematics competitions. These external assessments are available to students in Years 3-6 and are designed for students with a special interest or aptitude in these areas. Notes in regards to these competitions are available from the office, however, please be aware that all notes and entry fees will need to be paid by the MORNING of Tuesday, 5th April.

Futsal News

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who took part in the Futsal Championship on Monday. Everyone had a great day with fantastic results.
Congratulations to the Senior Girls team who made it to the Grand Finals. Unfortunately they were narrowly defeated 3-2.
Good luck to the Girls team who will compete in the State Championship later in the year.
Thank you to all the parents who came to support the children and helped with transport.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:15 AEST

Once again our school is entered in the Premier's Reading Challenge. Please encourage your child to read books from their Stage List. These books are kept in a separate area in the library for easy access. For more information google Premier's Reading Challenge.

Stewart House

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:17 AEST

The Stewart House donation drive is on once again. By placing $2 in the attached envelope puts you in the draw for a $4000 holiday to the destination of your choice. Envelopes need to be returned to the school prior to May 13th. Stewart House clothing bags will be sent home shortly as our first clothing pick-up is on May 10th.

P & C Working Bee

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:14 AEST

I realise this seems a long way away, but we are having a school Working Bee on Saturday 14th May. Please put this date on your calendar and keep watch for further details closer to the day. We are going to look in particular at working in our shady area.

Sport News

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:16 AEST

We would like to congratulate the new Sport Captains of our House Teams.

Flames: Ryley Bailey and Dylan Maher
Wattles: Emmett Walsh and Caden Stanizzo.

Well Done.

Photo Day

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:14 AEST

Our photo day will be Monday 7th March. Please remember to bring the photo envelope including money on the day of the photos.

Scholastic Book Club

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:16 AEST

In 2010 our school received $791 in Book Club Bonus Rewards. This money was used to purchase books for our library. We could not achieve this without your continued support. Thank you

P&C Annual General Meeting

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:14 AEST

Please be advised the P&C AGM will be held in our new library next week (2/3/11). If you have never been to a P&C meeting feel free to attend and find out about what is going on in our school....and see our new library!

Information Night

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

Teachers will be holding their Information Evening on Thursday February 10th to let you know about how they will be working in their classrooms and what is expected at each grade level. We have tried to arrange scattered times to accommodate families that have siblings in different grades. Some overlap may occur and teachers perfectly understand if you need to leave prior to the end of one meeting to attend the next. The times are as follows:
    5:45    - Mr Maitland (Year 3)
    6:00    - Mrs Hush (Year 2)
    6:15    - Mrs Keech (Year 1)
    6:30    - Mrs Manning (Year 4/5)
    6:45    - Mrs Crouch (Year 5/6)
    7:00    - Mrs Hofman (Kindergarten)

Swimming Carnival News

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:17 AEST

Congratulations to all the students who competed in the swimming carnival yesterday. Well done swimmers. Thank you to all the parents who came along to help organise the carnival and support the swimmers.
Mr. Maitland will finalise the results for the District Team in the coming week. The District Carnival will be held on Wednesday 16th February.

Assemblies

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

Each class will present two assemblies during the year. One in first semester (Term one and two) and the other during second semester (Term three and four). When we have the dates set for when each class will be performing we will advise you via the Newsletter. Assemblies will be on Thursday afternoons and if you wish to attend please be at school by 2:00 for a 2:05 start.

Staff for 2011

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:17 AEST

I am sure word has worked its way around in regards to which teachers are having which classes this year, but in case you missed it our arrangements are as follows:
    Kindergarten    - Mrs Hofman
    Year 1        - Mrs Keech
    Year 2        - Mrs Hush
    Year 3         - Mr Maitland
    Year 4/5        - Mrs Manning
    Year 5/6         - Mrs Crouch
    Library/RFF    - Mrs Redfern

2011 School Swimming Carnival

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

Our 2011 school swimming carnival is booked for Wednesday 2nd February 9am to 12 noon at Unanderra Pool. This is the first Wednesday back at school. As in previous years we will be combining our carnival with other small schools. Nominations forms will be sent home this week or early next year. The carnival is open to all students who are 8yrs or older in 2011. We encourage all of our students to participate whether or not they are a competitive swimmer. More details to follow.

Year Six Area

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:17 AEST

Thank you so much to Mr. Boris Djukic and his two sons, Dejan and Daniel for supplying and concreting the Year 6 area last week. The Year 6 students were allowed to write their names into the concrete. What a wonderful gift. Thank you.

Year 5/6 Camp

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:17 AEST

Our Year 5/6 camp was in Katoomba this year. The bus departed early on Monday morning. The children had a wonderful time at the Mount Tomah Botanical Gardens, Scenic World, Bathurst Gold Fields and Abseiling. Thank you to all the students who displayed excellent behaviour. Big thank you to Mrs. Crouch and Mr. Maitland for organising this year's school camp.

Carols in the Mall

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

If you happened to be in Wollongong Mall on Monday, at around 11:30 you would have heard some beautiful singing from a very cute and festive Junior Choir! We were very lucky with the weather as it was raining that morning but had cleared by the time we were due to leave. It was lovely to see so many parents, grandparents and friends there to support our singers, who were very excited! A big thank you to Mrs Hofman and Mrs Keech for their excellent prop construction and conducting efforts.

School Dance

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:16 AEST

School Dance

Date: Thursday, 2nd December
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Place: Under the COLA
Cost: $5 per child or $10 per family to be paid on entry

As we are catering for our dance (each student receiving a drink and bag of chips) and due to supervision requirements, we are unable to open our dance to children who are NOT students from our school. As much as we enjoy having parents and family come and take part in our events, this time it is a "Children Only" occasion (make the most of some time to yourselves!) until 7:00pm. After 7:00pm please come and join your child for a dance if you wish prior to our 7:30pm conclusion. All children will need to be accompanied by an adult before leaving at the end of the dance.

SRC News

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:17 AEST

This term our school's SRC is asking Mt Kembla families to support Anglicare's Toys‘n'Tucker Christmas Appeal, by donating toys and Christmas food such as Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding, long life custard and tinned ham.
On Monday the 15th November there will be a box placed in each classroom in which students can leave donations.
Anglicare will pick up all we have collected around the 7th December. That gives us a little over 4 weeks to fill our boxes to the brim.
Please help us make a real difference to families in need this Christmas.

Cafe Six

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

Yesterday the staff at our school were given a real treat. We got to go out for recess! For one day only our Year 6 students opened a cafe and it was wonderful! We were met at the door (by a gentleman in a tie, no less) and then shown to our table (Table 8) be a very smiley young lady. The waiters and waitresses were superb and very efficient, and the kitchen staff amazing as our orders were filled promptly and the food was delicious. Pikelets with jam and cream were on order and were very fresh. I didn't have a traffic light, but other patrons enjoyed these cute arrangements of cheese, tomato and fruit. Thank you Year 6 and Mrs Crouch, we thoroughly enjoyed our ‘outing' to your gorgeous cafe, Cafe 6! I'm sure the second sitting (their parents and family members) enjoyed it just as much.

P&C News: Walk-a-thon

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:14 AEST

Congratulations Mount Kembla Public School students! So far you have raised a whopping $3136 from your walk-a-thon. The prize winners will be announced at this week's assembly so if you still have your sponsorship form and money at home bring it in tomorrow so it can be counted in the morning!
The P&C would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Mr Maitland for his organisation skills applied on the day. We would also like to thank the teachers and parent volunteers that helped out with supervision and lap recording.

School Signs

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:16 AEST

Our new signs have arrived, with our three rules on them, and have been erected around our school. Next time you are up at the school have a look! We also have a new ‘Welcome' sign which is yet to be attached to the front of the school. Thank you to Jo Munn, a very clever parent of ours, who designed the signs and did our artwork. Thanks also to Scott Lean and Phil Maitland who liaised with Booth Signs, Dendrobium and Jo in regards to our signs. Lastly, a big thank you to Dendrobium for sponsoring our signs and Chris Schultz for attending our unveiling. The signs look great!

Spelling Champions

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:16 AEST

Four of our students participated in the Premier's Spelling Bee yesterday and we're very proud of them. Well done to our super spellers, Andrew, Lauren, Angus and Hayden for representing our school! Spelling can be especially difficult with the English language and I am quite in awe of your efforts. Congratulations!

Life Education Van

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

Notes went home this week in regards to our visit next term by the Life Education Van and Harold. They will be at our school in Week 3 of next term, which is very exciting. For families new to the Life Education Van, it is a wonderful programme that promotes healthy living. The van is a self contained classroom that is full of interesting things for our students to explore. There are items available for order and purchase from the van ‘shop', which assist in allowing the programme to be funded. There is also a web site you can visit at http://www.healthyharold.org.au. Thanks to Mr Maitland for being our Life Education co-ordinator.

Regional Athletics Championships

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:15 AEST

Congratulations to Elizabeth, Simona and Sophie who attended the Championships held in Canberra last Friday. You did the district and our school proud.

Environment Update

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

Our school has won the 2010 EnviroSmart Grant. A representative from the NSW Minerals Council and Illawarra Coal presented a certificate and cheque for $1000 during assembly on Tuesday. The Green Team is looking forward to using the grant to improve our school environment. A big thankyou to Mr Maitland for applying for the grant.

Nowra Wildlife Park Excursion

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:13 AEST

KH, 1K and 2R had a wonderful trip to Nowra Wildlife Park on Tuesday, 7th September. The children enjoyed seeing lots of interesting creatures and being able to touch and feed many of them. The teachers would like to thank all the children for their very good behaviour and excellent manners. It was a great day! We would also like to thank all the families who came along to share the day with us. It was a big help! Also, a very big thank you to Mrs. Summerfield for organising the buses and entry to the park. We would recommend a visit to this great park!

Coles Sports for Schools program

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

Our school is taking part in the Coles Sports for School Program. This is a great way to earn sporting equipment for our school by shopping at Coles supermarkets. From Thursday 2 September until Sunday 31 October 2010, every $10 spent at Coles Supermarkets will earn 1 point. Students can collect vouchers from their family, friends and neighbours and drop them into the voucher collection box located in Mr Maitland's room. Check out the Coles Sports for School website for more information:

http://sportsforschools.coles.com.au/?Home

It's pretty simple: collect more vouchers, get more gear!

Southern Stars

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:16 AEST

Where to start with Southern Stars!? First of all, I think we are all appreciative of the huge task undertaken by Mrs Crouch, Mrs Hush and Mrs Manning to have our students perform so magnificently during the Southern Stars performances. Thank you ladies! Thank you also to the students who did a wonderful job and to the parents who had to endure the lack of parking in Wollongong for drop offs and pickups!

I attended the performance last Friday night and loved it. I was able to sneak backstage prior to the show to wish our dancers good luck, however, the choir were already on stage waiting. I was so excited watching our students that the lady next to me asked if I had a child in that dance! I told her I had many in that dance...then explained! The dancers were right in front of where I was sitting and I was very impressed they managed sneaky waves back at me...and huge smiles!

I'm sure any of you who went to watch the show would agree our students sang and performed exceptionally well. Congratulations!

Mrs Redfern

Book Week Parade

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

On Thursday 26th August our school held a Book Week Parade. The children dressed as characters from their favourite books. We saw fairies, pirates, Willy Wonka, Aerial, The Mad Hatter, Alice, Harry Potter, Hansel and Gretel, Tashi, Rapunzel, Angerlina Ballerina and many more wonderful characters. There was even a special apperance by the Cat in the Hat, the Karate Kid and the White Rabbit.

Many parents, grandparents, familes and friends came to watch the children parade around in our COLA. There were many happy faces and lots of cameras were busy. After the parade we had a book stall where people bought books to donate for our Home Reading Scheme.The children will have a sticker put inside it with thier own name on it. We are very grateful to all very generous parents and friends.

Thank you,

Mount Kembla Staff

Premier’s Spelling Bee

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:15 AEST

This year, once again, our students have the opportunity to enter the Premier's Spelling Bee. Our school competition will be held on Monday 30th August. Notes have been issued to the students who have shown an interest in the Spelling Bee. The Regional Final, for the students who represent our school is on Wednesday 15th September. The Junior session is 9.30 -11.30am and Senior Session is 12.30-2.30pm. The venue is Shellharbour Public School.

The Arts Unit website has the word lists for students who would like to practice. The web site is https://www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/speaking-competitions/spelling-bee/2010-premiers-spelling-bee
You will need the following user name and password:
Username: teacher Password: guillemot.

Thank you, Mrs Hush

Book Week Parade

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

All parents and friends are invited to join us on Thursday 26th August at 9.30am for a special parade of book characters. Please help your children to find a suitable outfit that they can wear for their day at school. The parade will be followed by some Book Week craft activities in the classrooms for the children. Please come along and see your children parading with their classmates. All the Southern Stars people will be at a group rehearsal on that day but all the other primary children are encouraged to participate in the activity. Details are below:

WHEN: Thursday 26th August at 9.30am.
WHERE: The school COLA.
WHO: KH, 1K, 2R and any children in Years 3-6 who would like to join in all the fun.
WHY: To celebrate the importance of books to us all.
WHAT: Please come dressed as a character from a book.

Thank you, Mrs.L.Hofman.

Home Readers Book Stall

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

On Thursday 26th August at the conclusion of our Book Character Parade, we will be displaying new home reader books in Mr. Maitlands room (next to the stage). We are asking parents to have a look at these new readers and if possible to donate one or more of these books to the school to increase the quantity of books available to the children to read at home. The books will be priced between $5.00 and $15.00. All donated books will have a sticker placed inside to acknowledge the donation. One or more children's names can be placed on the sticker. We thank you in advance for assisting with this very valuable resource for your children.
MKPS Staff

Futsal News

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

Congratulations to the Girls Futsal Team who competed in the State Competition on Tuesday in Penrith. The girls played very well but were up against very tough competition. They achieved a draw and 2 narrow losses. The whole team displayed excellent sportsmanship. Well done girls. Thank you to the parents who helped with the transportation of the team. Special thanks to Craig who coached the team on the day.

2011 Kindergarten Enrolments

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

I realise it only seems to be half way through the year, but we need to start determining how many students we expect to have in Kindergarten next year as that effects the formation of all our other classes. If you have a child that you will be enrolling in Kindergarten at our school next year please inform the office as soon as you can. If you know of any other families that plan to enrol their child, who may not currently have children here to get the Newsletter, please pass on our office phone number so enrolments can be made. Thank you for your assistance.

Mrs Redfern

P & C News

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:14 AEST

The Picnic Day last Sunday was a great success. The P&C Fundraising Committee would like to thank everyone who donated to our Cake Stall. We were astounded at people's generosity. The cakes, muffins and biscuits were fabulous and we completely sold out. We appreciated the lovely ladies who donated their time to help out on the day. Thank you also to all who supported the school by buying the goodies. The Cake Stall made over $600. Well done.
Since the Cake Stall was such a great success the P&C have decided to have another one on Election Day, 21st August. Once again donations can be dropped off at the school. Further information will follow at a later date.

Athletics News

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who competed in the District Athletics Carnival last week. Congratulations to Sophie Hogno who came 2nd in Shot Put and 3rd in Discus, Elizabeth Martin who came 2nd in 800m, an amazing effort from Simona Connor who came 1st in 100m, 200m and the Long Jump and was the 12 year Girl Champion. Well done girls. Also a big thankyou to the parents who helped support and transport the children. Good luck to Sophie, Elizabeth and Simona who will be competing at the South Coast Regional Athletics next term.

Education Week

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

Education Week is Week 3 of this term. More information will be sent home at a later point, but we are planning an open classroom time at 11:30, followed by Tabloid Sports at 12:00 for visitors to attend. This will be on Friday 6th August, followed in the afternoon by our first assembly of the term. If the weather is not kind to us the assembly will be moved from 2:00 up to 12:10 rather than get wet outside during the planned tabloid activities.

Mining Disaster Heritage Weekend

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:13 AEST

On July 31st the 96 Candle Ceremony will be held at Windy Gully. We have been asked to pass on the message that it would be appreciated if any of our students who attend wear their school uniform. I believe other organisations, such as the Scouts, are also asked to wear uniform to demonstrate how supported this memorial is by many groups including our school. Thank you for your assistance.

On Sunday 1st August, the Heritage Committee will be holding their Picnic Day on our school oval. There will be entertainment from 9:00am and free kids activities from 11:00am. During this day they have asked our choir to sing at 1:30pm. The grades involved in this are from 2-6. If you are able to have your child(ren) here at that time and again in school uniform, that would be wonderful.

Thank you,

Mrs Redfern

SRC Fundraising

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:16 AEST

A huge thank you to all students and families who contributed small change to the ‘Big Cash' competition run by the SRC.
We managed to raise a staggering $904.70. AMAZING.
Congratulations to Kindergarten, our overall winners who collected a total of $202.90. I'm sure they will have no trouble spending their prize money.
All students will receive a small token of appreciation for supporting this fundraising activity with such enthusiasm and raising the following amounts.
Year 1 - $173.25, Year 2 - $166.35, Year 3/4H - $138.55, Year 4/5M - $160.50, Year 5/6 - $63.15.
A special thank you must go to the class SRC representatives who laboriously helped to count 2,560-5cent coins, 1,371-10cent coins and 1,632-20 cent coins. A big ask and a great effort.
Mrs. Keech

Rugby League News

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:15 AEST

Congratulations to our Junior and Senior Rugby League teams who took part in the ‘7 a side' Legends morning last Friday. All four teams played extremely well, winning most of their games. They had a great day. Thanks you to all the parents who transported the children and supported them on the day.

Updated Student Welfare Policy

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:17 AEST

Our staff has been working hard on up dating our Student Welfare Policy. We have spoken to our students this week and have told them of our three new school rules, Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner. We will also be introducing a reward day at the end of each term for all students who have followed these rules and not have incidences recorded in our Behaviour Book. For the time being we'll trial our updated action plan for the rest of the year and see how it goes. When the paper work of the policy is finalised it will be put on our school website, however, keep in mind this will be a work in progress and alterations may be made.

All Schools Rugby League

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

On Wednesday 16th June, our Junior and Senior Rugby League teams played in the All Schools Championship at Sid Parish Park. The children played very well but unfortunately were defeated in both games by very strong competition. All of the players tried their best and represented the school with pride. Thank you to all the parents and supporters, who helped out on the day.

Girls Soccer

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

On Tuesday our girls played Flinders Public School in Round 3 of the Soccer Knock Out. It was an extremely tough match and the girls played exceptionally well. Unfortunately they lost 2-0. Thankyou to all the parents who helped with transport and were there supporting their children. Congratulations to the girls for their enthusiastic representation of our school Well done girls.

Soccer Knockout

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:16 AEST

Our senior school soccer teams participated yesterday in the PSSA State Knockout. Our girls team defeated Figtree 11-0 and Figtree Heights 3-0 and have now progressed to Round 3. Our boys played extremely well but unfortunately lost to Figtree 0-3. Congratulations to all those who took part they displayed excellent sportsmanship and played well. Big thankyou to all the mums and dads who helped out on the day.

Premier's Sporting Challenge

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:15 AEST

Once again our school is taking part in the Premier's Sporting Challenge. The Premier's Primary School Sport Challenge aims to engage young people in sport and physical activity and encourages them to lead healthy active lifestyles. The challenge runs over ten weeks and each student has an activity card to record their physical activity with the help of the class teacher. Please help us by encouraging your child to get up and be active for at least 30 minutes a day. For more information visit https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/psc/home.html.

Cross Country

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who took part in District Cross Country last Friday. All the students tried their best and represented the school with pride. Well done. A big thankyou to Mrs Hush and all the parents who helped out on the day. Good luck to Emmett, Xanthe and Elizabeth at the South Coast Championships in June.

SRC FUNDRAISING

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:16 AEST

Over the last two weeks our SRC members have worked diligently organising the '50 Club' raffle and Easter colouring competition. A big thank you to the SRC team and those students who participated in our fundraising events. To date we have raised $137.80. Well done everyone!

Dendrobium Community Enhancement

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

Our P and C put forward an application to the Dendrobium Community Enhancement Program Trust for the purchase and installation of two interactive whiteboards which has been successful. On behalf of the P and C, our students and staff, thank you Dendrobium.
We appreciate what this grant will mean for our students more than you may even realise! We would also like to thank our P&C for their support, especially Mrs Costello for writing and submitting the application.

Cross Country

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who took part in our school cross country yesterday. Everyone tried their best and ran with lots of enthusiasm. Thank you to all the parents and friends who came along to support and encourage the children. Your efforts are always appreciated. There are some photos in the gallery of the children in action.

FUTSAL NEWS

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:10 AEST

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who took part in the Futsal Championships on Monday. All the children who took part played well, put in a lot of effort and were a credit to the school. Good luck to the senior girls team who have qualified for the state championship later this year. They were runners up on the day after losing in a penalty shootout in the grand final. A big thankyou to all the parents who helped out on the day with coaching, transport and support. Your efforts are always appreciated.

150th Anniversary Weekend

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:08 AEST

150th Anniversary

Mount Kembla Public School is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year. The school will be celebrating so please join us.

Friday 30th October 2009

School Open Day "Relive the past/ See the future"

9:30am Assembly, 10:30am Historical village visits

Anniversary Dinner

6:30 for 7:00pm

Western Suburbs Leagues Club

Tickets on sale from August 1st through the school

(Ph 42 712565)

Tickets $45

Saturday 31st October 2009

Open Classrooms, Museum and Photo display

From 11:00am B.B.Q lunch

Enquiries please contact:

Phone- 02 42712565

150th Flyer

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:09 AEST

We are celebrating our 150th Birthday later this year. Click on the attached flyer for more details.DOC150th Flyer(DOC 1018Kb)

150th Anniversary

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:05:08 AEST

150th Anniversary Celebrations

Meetings have commenced to plan for the celebration of 150 years of education at Mount Kembla Public School. Meetings are held in the school library.

For details of meetings please email: mtkembla150@yahoo.com.au or contact the school on 42 712565.