Celebrating 150yrs of Mitchells Island Public School

21/11/2019

I thoroughly enjoyed researching the history of Mitchells Island Public School. So much so that I'm thinking of putting together a book including all the interesting stories of Mitchells Island residents past and present that just wouldn't fit in the schools sequicentenary book.
It's going to be a work in progress for a while, with hoards of information, newspaper articles, letters, stories and photographs to gather, study and compile. But if you have any family photographs or stories you would like included I would love to hear from you. Of course you will be credited in the book!
Forever in history your story will be told, get it in writing before we all get dementia and forget!!

29/10/2019

Thank you so much to all the wonderful committee in the organisation of this amazing day, to everyone who came and supported our school and to all those who unfortunately couldn't make it we hope to see you in 25yrs!!
A successful day all round. Please share any photos you have from the day, we would love to see them! And would love to include them in the archives at the school
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23/10/2019

never fear... It's still on!! Only 2 more days!

Mitchells Island Public School celebrates 150 years this Saturday, October 26.

13/10/2019

8 sleeps to Go!!!
Raffle will be drawn on the 26/10/2019
$2 per ticket. Tickets available from Mitchells Island Public School.

10/10/2019

The Countdown is on... Only 16 days left until MIPS turns 150!
DID YOU KNOW....??????
Mr George Scott has the credit of being the first landholder on Mitchells Island. In 1849 he purchased 50 acres of Island land for £50 at the Crown land sales in Port Macquarie. He called the property 'Rosebank' after the wild roses that grew along the banks of the creek, the creek named after him, Scotts Creek. Today, Scotts great-great-great-great grandchildren still call this land home and the sweet pink and white wild roses continue to bloom.

27/08/2019

Calling all past and present: Staff, Students and Parents - Do you have a story to tell? A memory to capture? A photo to share? LAST CHANCE! The sesquicentenary commemorative book is in its final stages and if you have something you would like included please send through your docx or jpg file to this page or email [email protected] before the end of this week.
We are specifically still after anyone who is still attending or has attended MIPS in the past 20 years to contribute. It can be as little as one paragraph or even just a shout out to classmates. Your contribution will forever be a part of the history of Mitchells Island Public School!

05/08/2019

A book on the rich history of Mitchells Island Public School will be released at the Sesquicentenary Celebrations in October.

21/07/2019

Oh so cute...

05/05/2019

The Islands naughtiest kids! If only this book was longer, but the kids of MIPS must have always been on their best behaviour! Or the rest just weren't recorded, but I'd like to believe we were all well behaved!
That is except for Ray Holden, Bruce McCaffrey, Allan Mudford, Flora Barnes, Carol Holden, Richard Currie, Billy Harrison and Aaron Duffy!!
Next Sesquicentenary Meeting 3pm Monday the 6th May (tomorrow) at the School Library! All welcome, if you can't make it but have any ideas for the celebrations just send through a message or give the school a ring! We would love to hear from more former students or teachers!

29/03/2019

MFP (My fave principal - as he referred to himself on my year 6 shirt) Mr Richard 'Cookie' Cook retired in 2006..
Who was your favourite teacher at MIPS?