News

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:08:17 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 13:34:00 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 16:56:42 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 17:19:30 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 16:06:24 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 13:39:02 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 11:25:31 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 11:46:10 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 14:11:22 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 11:41:10 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 12:26:30 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 15:20:34 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 15:13:04 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 15:24:11 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.

Did you know our playground is open in the holidays?

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:53:43 AEST

We are excited to participate in the Share Our Space program when it returns these autumn school holidays. Participating public schools across regional and metro areas of the state will continue to open their playgrounds, ovals and sports courts for the whole community to enjoy.

You and your children can play in public schools all over NSW. Schools from Lord Howe Island Central School 600km off the east coast of mainland Australia all the way to Palinyewah Public School in the far west will share their outdoor facilities as part of the program.

Participating schools are open 7 days a week between 8am-6pm from 13 to 26 April 2019, including weekends and public holidays.

Come and visit our playground. For more information or to find another participating school near you, visit Share Our Space.

5 road safety tips for parents and carers

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:36:17 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 15:03:54 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 16:26:41 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.

Book Week Parade 2017

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:55 AEST

Our annual Book Week Parade was a big success with staff, students and families joining in the fun.

Go to the gallery to view photos from the day.

Education Week Open Day a Big Success

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:55 AEST

A huge range of displays, performances and activities were on show at our school's Education Week Open Day.

Go to the website gallery to view photos from the performances in the hall, open classrooms and activities that were run throughout the morning.

2017 Hat Parade

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:54 AEST

An amazing range of hats were paraded at the annual Hat Parade in the school hall today and the K-2 students entertained everyone with their Easter songs.

Go to the gallery to check out the photos from the parade.

Buddy Bench School Assembly

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:55 AEST

Go to the gallery to view photos from our whole school assembly held today to welcome our new Buddy Bench to our school. A much appreciated thank you to our talented volunteer family members, Ms Johnstone and her father Mr Johnstone for making the bench. Congratulations to Jovi, in Yr 6, who won the design competition for the second buddy bench which will be made for the Primary play areas of the school. Well done to Year 1 who sang 'The Buddy bench song' beautifully at the assembly.

Harmony Day 2017

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:56 AEST

Go to the Gallery to view some of the colourful photos of children dressed in orange for Harmony Day - a perfect way to celebrate that Mount Brown community knows that 'Everyone Belongs'.

Science Fair Photos in Gallery Tab

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:58 AEST

Go to the gallery tab to see fabulous photos taken at the recent Science Fair Day with Years 2 -6 and more than 100 University of Wollongong pre-service teachers last week. It's obvious from the photos that everyone was having a blast!!

Movie Under the Stars Tomorrow Night - Saturday 15th October

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:57 AEST

Don't forget the MOVIE NIGHT is on SATURDAY 15th October. Gates open 6pm. There will be free glow hairspray and activities for kids and music up until 7.30pm. There will be food stalls selling sausage sizzles, drinks, slushees, pop-corn, fairy floss, chips, ice-cream, lollies and coffee from 6pm until the movie starts. There will be a glow stall, a cake stall, clothing stall and an aromatherapy stall also for you to check out.

Tickets are $5.00 each and family and friends are welcome to come along too. You will be able to purchase tickets at the gate so come along and have a great time.

News

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:57 AEST

Our school has been selected to participate in the Amart Community Kickbacks Program. Under this program, the school can earn 5% of your purchases at Amart Sports as in-store credit to spend on our school sports programs.

All you need to do is join Team Amart, select our school from the list of participating groups and swipe your loyalty card every time you make a purchase at Amart Sports. You'll receive access to great member prices and other benefits and the school will receive a 5% credit from everything you spend.

Thanks for your support.

New Primary Athletics Carnival Date

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:57 AEST

The new date for the Primary Athletics Carnival is next Tuesday 28th June. Fingers crossed the sun will shine for us!

Successful and Informative Maths Parent Workshops Held

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:58 AEST

Experts from the University of Wollongong Lead Parents maths Workshop

Last week, the second in a series of annual parent maths workshops was led by experts from the University of Wollongong Faculty of Education. Parents were guided through a range of teaching strategies, maths activities and games used to teach the numeracy concepts of multiplication and division. Parents learned about what their children were learning at school, with many parents learning about new ways of teaching these skills that they hadn't been aware of .... and they had fun at the same time too! Thank you to Mount Brown teacher, Miss Lauren Liberante for organising this year's session again.

Final Payment- Stage 3 Bathurst Excursion

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:56 AEST

All notes and monies for the Stage 3 Bathurst Excursion are due Friday the 27th of May 2016

Infants Athletics Carnival 2016

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:56 AEST

The Mount Brown Infants Athletics Carnival will be held on Wednesday 8th June from 11.30am to 1.15pm on the oval. Parents and friends are warmly invited to watch on the day. This week there will be a note sent home asking for parent assistance on the day. Roles will include assisting teachers with stations, recording and time keeping. If you are able to assist could you please send the note back to school with your details.

The infant students have been training every Tuesday in preparation for the carnival. Thank you to the amazing teachers and parents who have made this possible each week.

Looking forward to a fantastic carnival!

Jackie Scott

Free 'Mathematics for Parents and Carers' workshop!

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:56 AEST

Welcome to baby Ruby!

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:59 AEST

Introducing Ruby, who was born on the 12/04/16 at 3:45pm.

Mrs Verry and her new family are doing well!

Ruby enjoyed her first staff meeting at Mount Brown, visiting the teachers on Tuesday at our Development Day.

Staff Development Day

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:58 AEST

Staff worked together to plan an exciting adventure!

Staff at Mount Brown worked collaboratively to solve a problem presented to them by Mr Thomas. Each structure had to hold 100g in a suspended bucket. This is part of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) which provides students with engaging tasks.

Deposit required for Bathurst

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:55 AEST

Reminder that all permission and medical notes for our 2 day excursion to Bathurst on 7th and 8th June is due on Friday 29th April, 2016.

Welcome Back to Term 2

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:59 AEST

Welcome back to Term 2!

Classes return Tuesday 27th April for all students. We are looking forward to another great term at Mount Brown. Please phone the school office if you require any further information.

E-News The Way To Go To Stay Informed

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:55 AEST

Download our free school app to immediately access all school notes and newsletters.

Downloading the E-News app to your phone is simple to do and means you never have to worry about notes and newsletters going missing in the journey home from school. No matter how hard both the teachers and your child try to make sure notes get into school bags, somehow they seem to often disappear into thin air in the transition from school to home. This problem is completely solved by downloading the eay to use E-News app to your phone. You will receive all notes, push alerts, reminders and newsletters on your phone as soon as they are posted by the school. Please sign up soon - we are planning to discontinue paper notes and newsletters in the near future.

Click on the link below to find out just how easy it is to download this free and convenient app.

How To Download E-News

Bandage Bear Teddy Bear's Picnic Day

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:55 AEST

SRC Bandage Bear Teddy Bear's Picnic a Great Day for All

The SRC and Miss McShane did a great day organising the Bandage Bear fundraising picnic today for students and their families. Just as well our school has lots of shady trees to be able to enjoy sharing lunch and bear activities at the Teddy Bear's Picnic. Go to the Gallery below to view photos from the day.

Family Movie Night Under the Stars At School Saturday 17th October

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:55 AEST

Don't forget our family movie night to be held under the stars at school on Saturday 17th October. We have had a fantastic response from sponsors offering to support our night. Above is a full list of our six major sponsors and five valued sponsors as well as businesses that have donated prizes or food for the movie night. These businesses have donated nearly $4000 to the school in sponsorships. Please support these local sponsors who are supporting our school to raise funds. They have helped to make it possible to put on this great family movie night for the kids. A reminder that tickets are $5 each and can be purchased the first week back at the school front office.

Mount Brown School Community Movie Night - Claim the Date

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:57 AEST

Tickets are now on sale for the Mount Brown School Community Movie Night. Cost is $5 per ticket (children under 3 are free).

The movie night is on 17th October 2015. Gates will open at 6 pm with the movie to start at approx 7:30pm. Food stalls and entertainment for the children from 6-7:30 pm.

Come along and support the school. Family and friends are also welcome.

Your child will receive a note home this week to purchase tickets.

Win $100 Student Uniform Voucher by Completing the Tell Them From Me Parent Survey

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:59 AEST

Dear Parents and Carers,

The Department of Education initiative Partners in Learning Tell Them From Me Parent survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement.

Completing this survey will help our school understand parents' and carers' perspectives on their child's experience at school. These include: communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements.

The survey is conducted entirely online. The survey will typically take 10-15 minutes to complete and is completely confidential. The survey will be conducted between 17 August - 16 October.

Use the link below to complete the survey at home. Alternatively, the computer lab will be open before school (8:30 - 9:00) and after school (3:00-3:30) during Week 9 (Sept 7th - Sept 11th) for parents/carers who would like help completing the survey. Once you have finished the survey, email the school office to go in the draw to win a $100 voucher for the school uniform shop.

Parents in Learning Survey

SRC Cupcake Fundraising a Huge Success

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:58 AEST

Today's cupcake fundraising day was a huge success. Thank you to all our community for donating such an amazing quantity and quality of decorated cupcakes!

Go to the gallery to view just some of the incredibly, deliciously edible creations!

Fun Movie Night Planned - Save the Date!

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:56 AEST

Save the date for Mt Brown's first Outdoor Movie Night, going to be held on Saturday 17th October. The movie night will be held on the back oval where students and their families can grab a picnic rug and watch a great film. Lots of fun and food stalls to make it a great night.

The P & C is seeking local business to sponsor this event so if you own a business or work for someone that you think would like to be involved and sponsor this event then please email mtbrownpandc@gmail.com.

The P & C would love to hear from any parents able to help with ideas, planning and organising this event. A fundraising meeting for this event will be held on Tuesday 4th August at school from 5:30-6:30pm. If you would like to get involved but can't make the meeting please email mtbrownpandc@gmail.com or let the ladies at the front office know.

Primary Athletics Carnival Run!

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:58 AEST

After a number of 'false starts' due to the weather conditions, the Primary athletics carnival was finally able to be held on Friday and what an active, fun-filled day was had by all thanks to the hard work of Mrs Scott and Mr Boyd in organising the day. The children enjoyed both competitive events and a round robin of tabloid events. Their behaviour was outstanding throughout the day and it was great to see parents and member of our school community there to cheer them on. Thanks also goes to our hard-working canteen and parent volunteers who put together the special pre-ordered lunches on the day. Photos from the day can be viewed in the gallery.

Netball Gala Day Fun

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:57 AEST

Netball Gala Day - Fun and Skills For All

At the Netball Gala Day on Friday 55 girls represented Mount Brown with fantastic sportsmanship and skill...and had a lot of fun too. Thanks to the dedicated hard work of our volunteer grandparents - Chris and Ron Padgett - our 6 teams were skilled-up and enthusiastic representatives of our school. Parents and volunteer students from Dapto High School helped out Mrs Whitehead, Miss Charlton and UOW Faculty of Education student Miss Donaldson with umpiring and team management throughout the day. A big thank you to the small, dedicated team of P & C parents who organised fund-raising sausage sizzle for the event. Thanks also goes to Mrs Jackson and Mrs Scott who co-ordinated the whole day - a great team effort from the whole Mount Brown Community. Go to the gallery to view photos of the day.

Are you Ready for the Winter Disco?

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:54 AEST

Next Wednesday 3rd of June is the date of the Winter Disco! This is always a great event, run by our dedicated P & C. K-2's time to hit the dance floor is between 4:30 and 6 pm. Primary's time (Yrs 3-6) to get the dance shoes out is 6:30 - 8 pm. Entry is only $5, and a delicious hot dog is only $3 more!

Southern Stars 2015 Parent Meeting

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:58 AEST

Southern Stars 2015 Parents and Carers Information Sessions

Southern Stars 2015 is on it's way again! If your child is in Yrs 3-6 and is interested in being selected as part of our school Southern Stars Choir this year, it is a requirement for a parent or carer to attend one of the information sessions this Tuesday 26th May, either the 8:15 am session or the pm session. Attending one of these sessions is necessary so that you are clear on all the parent transport and costs involved in agreeing that your child can be considered for this fabulous performance event. Detailed notes, regarding these meetings were sent home on Thursday and Friday. Please come along to find out all the details -Mrs Verry and Mrs Hayes look forward to seeing you there.

Mother's Day Stall

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:56 AEST

A reminder that our fabulous P & C will be running the annual Mother's Day Stall on Thursday 7th May. Children will be able to select and purchase brilliant Mother's Day presents that have been carefully selected by the hard-working members of our P & C.

K-6 Hat Parade 2015

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:56 AEST

A great day was had by everyone who attended the 2015 K-6 Hat Parade this year. Thank you to all parents, family and friends who came to check out the amazing range of hats worn by our students today. It was obvious a lot of effort went into the spectacular hats that were on parade! Go to the school website gallery to have a look at some of the hats that were on display!

Harmony Day at Mount Brown

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:56 AEST

Last Friday we celebrated Harmony Day which recognises the cultural diversity of all Australians. Our students shared thoughts on what it means to feel like you belong and what cultural diversity brings to our way of life and communities. A colourful and detailed paper doll was made by every student in the school, with some of them now on display in the front office area. The SRC sold orange jelly cups and frozen oranges. Thank you to our supportive families and school community for sending those in to be sold. Our school choir also made its 'debut', beautifully singing an indigenous song they have been learning.

New Signs For Mount Brown Thanks To P & C

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:57 AEST

You may have noticed our fantastic new signage located in the front entrance, Primary and Infants COLAs and our school hall. Much appreciated thanks goes to the P & C for providing funds to purchase these signs. Our school front entrance now looks welcoming and all around the school we are reminded of our three core values - the key behaviours we promote, teach and maintain at Mount Brown: Respect, Responsibility and Safety.

Southern Stars Photos and 'Spiderman' Assembly Video

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:58 AEST

Congratulations to our fabulous Southern Stars Dancers who did Mount Brown proud at this spectacular, annual celebration of public school talent across the Illawarra. Go to our gallery to view photos of our dancers, both during rehearsals and during Show Week. Also go to our Southern Stars page in the classes and library tab to view the video of our performance of 'Spiderman' at assembly on Monday.

Book Week 2014 Activities

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:55 AEST

On Friday Mount Brown spent a wonderful day celebrating Book Week. Thanks to Mrs Shepherd, our librarian, the children spent the morning listening to this year's short-listed books and completing amazing activities related to these books. Following recess, parents and carers were treated to a colourful parade, where classes and their teachers dressed up as their favourite book characters. To end the activities the whole school and community admired the artworks created in the morning session and found out the winning book titles for Book Week this year. Go to the gallery to view some of the huge range of book characters that made appearances at our parade.

Mount Brown At Netball Gala Day

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:56 AEST

The Dapto PSSA Gala Day was held on Friday with 5 Mount Brown teams representing our school. The girls had an excellent day with all teams performing brilliantly. The dedicated coaching, provided every Thursday and Friday afternoon to our girls over the last two terms by Chris and Ron Padgett, has been very much enjoyed and appreciated by all teams. Photos from the Gala Day can be found in the website gallery.

New Classes Web Page Tab

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:57 AEST

You can now have a look at some of our classes work on our new classes web page tab.

Select the classes tab along the blue menu navigation bar above. This will take you to a list of classes with their class web page already up and running. Here you will be able to browse some of the learning activities our students have been involved in with their classes. Some classes are still creating their pages, so check back soon to see if they have been finalised.

Welcome to Our New School Leaders

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:59 AEST

Starting off the 2014 school year at Mount Brown Public School, we welcome our new principal, Mr Stephen Mayhew, and congratulate our new school leaders for 2014, Tobby McCann (President), Myah Ambrose (President), Drew Nakken (Vice-President) and Kiara Martin (Vice-President). Mr Mayhew comes to our school with a wealth of experience as a school leader, with his most recent appointment having been as principal of Cooma Public School.

Southern Stars Choir Rehearsal

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:58 AEST

Last Friday our Southern Stars choir traveled to Albion Park High School to rehearse with the Mass Choir for this year's Southern Stars Show 'Extra'. Our singers worked hard all day learning the songs and choralography for this year's performances. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek for this fantastic showcase of Illawarra students for the performances which are on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st August. Go to our gallery page for more photos of our choir at the rehearsal.

Mount Brown Public School Christmas Tree at Dapto Mall

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:56 AEST

Our K - 2 students have been busily making decorations for the Christmas Tree we were asked to decorate for a competition being held at Dapto Mall. Under Mrs Taylor's creative direction, all K - 2 students made a decoration to hang on the tree. The end result was beautiful, as can be seen by the photos above. Our tree is on display at Dapto Mall, upstairs near the Santa photo area.

Southern Stars 2012

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:24:58 AEST

Our 30 Southern Stars Dancers have just finished participating in the spectacular, annual creative arts performance event 'Southern Stars 2012 - Imagine'. See the gallery below for an insight into the preparations, rehearsals and Show Week experiences our dancers were part of.