Dear Parents,

On Monday 11 November, we will hold our Remembrance Day gathering at 8:45am,  following the morning announcements. 

Orientation Sessions

This week we welcomed many new families to MTS for orientation sessions. The first was held on Monday when our new Year One students for 2025 spent the morning familiarising themselves with our school, while on Wednesday afternoon our 2025 Kindergarten families participated in their first classroom visit and parent orientation session. These sessions are essential to welcoming families into our community, ensuring they are ready to go in the new year. Thank you to all of the staff who facilitated these orientation sessions. We look forward to seeing our 2025 Kinder families and children again on Wednesday 20 November at 3.30.

Year 5 Camp

The Year 5 Campers have enjoyed three fabulous days at the AGH Camp in Picton. We look forward to hearing many great tales and no doubt the usual camp food reviews from our young food critics! Thanks to the staff who have coordinated this event and spent time away from family to ensure that our children have had a wonderful experience. 

Grandfriend's Day

A reminder that next Friday 15 November is our annual Grandfriend's Day celebration. Gates will open for parking from 11:30pm, with the concert beginning in the hall from 12pm. Following the concert grandfriends are invited to visit classrooms,  have their photos taken and visit our Book Fair. A reminder to please complete the consent on COMPASS if your child/ren are leaving early with a grandparent. The teachers will tick off their lists on Friday as people leave to minimize the numbers in the office. 

Book Fair

MTS Carol Picnic Evening - Claim the Date

On the evening of Wednesday 11 December, families are welcome to gather on the school oval to enjoy a time catching up to share Christmas Carols and Christmas cheer. The children will be sharing Christmas Carols to get everyone into the Christmas spirit as the school year draws to a close. Further details will be shared next week and if we are able to source our pizza van. As this is a child-focused event please refrain from packing alcoholic picnic drinks. 

Community Council Meeting

Early next week information will be circulated to families calling for nominations to fill the vacant Community Council positions.

Maths Workshop for K - 2 Parents and Children - 5 places left

We are hosting 3 consecutive Maths workshops for Kinder and Year 1 parents and their child, commencing in Week 5 on a Tuesday morning starting at 8.00am. Older siblings can sit in the Kinder Courtyard until the duty teacher commences at 8.15am Information has been shared via Compass to book a place. Any questions please email Penny Brown.

Families Leaving MTS

A reminder that if your family is not returning to MTS in 2025 please email the front office ASAP as we have waiting lists for many of our year levels.

As I will be away next Tuesday and Wednesday attending a special Principals' gathering in Galong, please direct any concerns to Craig Hart in my absence.

Have a lovely weekend and God Bless,

Carmel Maguire & Craig Hart

Principal & Acting Principal