“enriching Primary education” MOLONG CENTRAL SCHOOL “Providing Opportunities for Personal Achievement” NEWSLETTER Phone: 6366 8224 Fax: 6366 8220 email: [email protected]Kindergarten to Year 12 Issue No: 7 17 th March 2016 th SCHOOL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS 17/3/16 25/3/16 28/3/16 Primary Assembly in the Hall 2.10pm GOOD FRIDAY EASTER MONDAY 29/3/16 – 1/4/16 29/3/16- 8/4/16 8/4/16 Year 12 Half Yearly Exams in the Hall Year 10 Work Experience Last day of Term 1 ANDY GRIFFITHS PRODUCTION Last week was an amazing week of learning and extra-curricular opportunities at Molong Central School. It started with a fabulous excursion to Orange Civic Theatre to watch a performance of Andy Griffiths’ 52 Storey Tree House. It was a great opportunity to see a story come to life on the stage and for many students this was their first live production. I was fortunate to join Mrs Collins and Mrs Betts in the supervision of the students and must thank Mrs Brown for her organisation. The opportunity to watch the students faces as the story unfolded was priceless. HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION The following day I was invited to the Viva Voce for Alexandria Trudgett. The function of the Viva is to respond to questions about her major work for Extension 2 English. This was an opportunity to see firsthand the attention to detail required studying Extension 2 English for the Higher School Certificate and another reminder of how fortunate we are at Molong Central to have experienced and qualified staff in every faculty to ensure students are exposed to appropriate feedback and learning experiences to perform at their best. RURAL CUP 2016 On Thursday Molong Central Secondary students travelled to Oberon to take on Oberon High School in the first round of the Rural Cup. Having experienced the Rural Cup last year I was again impressed with the students’ attitude and sportsmanship. It is important to see students in different situations and many qualities can be demonstrated on the sporting field. Although Oberon won the overall points on the day our students competed with passion and pride and I look forward to meeting Canowindra next term to finalise this unique competition. Staff who organised and accompanied students also highlighted to me the willingness to support students both on the field and off. TELL THEM FROM ME – STUDENT SURVEYS On Friday as part of the anti-bullying day a session has been allocated to students completing the Tell Them From Me surveys. This survey will provide valuable feedback to guide the school in future directions including wellbeing and curriculum. I look forward to sharing the results with the parent and teaching body. Teachers and parents will have an opportunity to complete the surveys next term. WESTERN REGION REPRESENTATIVES Heidi Townsend has been successful at gaining a place in the Western Region Girls Hockey Team who will compete in Wollongong in May. Congratulations Heidi we look forward to hearing the results from the Combined High Schools State Championship. Good luck also to Aaliyah Wright, Ben Kirk, Toby Parry & Sarah Valantine who will represent Western Region at the Combined High Schools State Swimming Championships in April. Mrs Michelle Barrett, Principal Heidi Townsend Aaliyah Wright Ben Kirk Toby Parry Sarah Valantine
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“enriching Primary education”
MOLONG CENTRAL SCHOOL “Providing Opportunities for Personal Achievement”
Kindergarten to Year 12 Issue No: 7 17th March 2016 th December, 2015
SCHOOL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
17/3/16 25/3/16 28/3/16
Primary Assembly in the Hall 2.10pm GOOD FRIDAY EASTER MONDAY
29/3/16 – 1/4/16 29/3/16- 8/4/16 8/4/16
Year 12 Half Yearly Exams in the Hall Year 10 Work Experience Last day of Term 1
ANDY GRIFFITHS PRODUCTION Last week was an amazing week of learning and extra-curricular opportunities at Molong Central School. It started with a fabulous excursion to Orange Civic Theatre to watch a performance of Andy Griffiths’ 52 Storey Tree House. It was a great opportunity to see a story come to life on the stage and for many students this was their first live production. I was fortunate to join Mrs Collins and Mrs Betts in the supervision of the students and must thank Mrs Brown for her organisation. The opportunity to watch the students faces as the story unfolded was priceless. HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION The following day I was invited to the Viva Voce for Alexandria Trudgett. The function of the Viva is to respond to questions about her major work for Extension 2 English. This was an opportunity to see firsthand the attention to detail required studying Extension 2 English for the Higher School Certificate and another reminder of how fortunate we are at Molong Central to have experienced and qualified staff in every faculty to ensure students are exposed to appropriate feedback and learning experiences to perform at their best. RURAL CUP 2016 On Thursday Molong Central Secondary students travelled to Oberon to take on Oberon High School in the first round of the Rural Cup. Having experienced the Rural Cup last year I was again impressed with the students’ attitude and sportsmanship. It is important to see students in different situations and many qualities can be demonstrated on the sporting field. Although Oberon won the overall points on the day our students competed with passion and pride and I look forward to meeting Canowindra next term to finalise this unique competition. Staff who organised and accompanied students also highlighted to me the willingness to support students both on the field and off. TELL THEM FROM ME – STUDENT SURVEYS On Friday as part of the anti-bullying day a session has been allocated to students completing the Tell Them From Me surveys. This survey will provide valuable feedback to guide the school in future directions including wellbeing and curriculum. I look forward to sharing the results with the parent and teaching body. Teachers and parents will have an opportunity to complete the surveys next term. WESTERN REGION REPRESENTATIVES Heidi Townsend has been successful at gaining a place in the Western Region Girls Hockey Team who will compete in Wollongong in May. Congratulations Heidi we look forward to hearing the results from the Combined High Schools State Championship. Good luck also to Aaliyah Wright, Ben Kirk, Toby Parry & Sarah Valantine who will represent Western Region at the Combined High Schools State Swimming Championships in April.
On Thursday, 4th March our Year 11 Textiles and Design class of Jessica Burgess, Andee Sheedy, Tieke Thomas and Calliope Treacy travelled by train to Sydney to view the 2015 HSC major works. On Friday we walked from our hotel to Rosehill Racecourse for the Stitches and Craft show. Our students were inspired by the selected Band 6 works which were categorised into the five focus areas of apparel, non- apparel, furnishings, costume and textile arts. The works which total 25% of the student’s HSC mark were amazing and the folio work which accompanies each work was thorough and exemplary. The Fair included a Stitches and Craft element of workshops, shop exhibits, a quilt display and most importantly, a HSC seminar. The seminar showcased the application necessary to achieve an impeccable folio, which yields another 25% of their HSC mark. These four students must be commended on their courteous disposition and willingness to learn. These students were a true credit to their family and to our school. Mrs Corinth, Teacher RURAL CUP - OBERON VISIT
150 Molong Central School students travelled to Oberon last Thursday to compete in the first leg of Rural Cup. Our previous two visits to Oberon saw the temperatures rise to just 3 degrees, so it was a very pleasant change to enjoy some warm, sunny weather to compete in. Oberon went into the 2016 competition as hot favourites and they were hoping to make it 3 wins in a row, something they have never achieved in the 43 years that this competition has been running. Our students were particularly keen to build upon last year’s success against Canowindra and were hoping to knock over the defending champions. M.C.S. battled well in all sports and events throughout the day, competing to the best of their ability at all times. Unfortunately Oberon proved to be too strong once again and ran out comfortable victors on the ‘overall’ scoreboard. Having said this, the vast majority of teams from M.C.S. that were on the losing side of their events, went down by very narrow margins (e.g. Junior Boys Basketball 16-14). Although the overall victory eluded us again this year, the large number of positive comments from Oberon staff about how well-mannered, well-behaved and the positive approach adopted by our students in general (win, draw or loss) reinforce the fact that the student body of M.C.S. is second to none when it comes to behaviour and sportsmanship. This is a trait that we are very proud of and we are intent on upholding these strong values into the future. Congratulations to all students who were involved in the first leg of Rural Cup. Thank you to our dedicated staff who so willingly gave up their time (and sleep) to support our students at this huge event on the M.C.S. calendar. We will need to train hard over the coming weeks in order to topple Canowindra early next term!!! Mr M. Paterson, Sport Coordinator
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Secondary News
WHAT’S ON WEEK 8/9 TERM 1
18/3/16 – 25/3/16
21/3 Yr 11 English Studies – resume/cover letter/interview due in class
21/3 Yr 9 Maths- test Period 2
21/3 Yr 11 CAFS – interview task due
22/3 Yr 10 English – speech due on novel/social justice in class
23/3 Yr 8 English – novel writing assessment task due
24/3 Yr 11 Modern Hist – historical investigation due before school
Rachel DEEN Erin COYTE Sandramay FROGSON Jordan PACKHAM Katelan PHILPOTT Mercades OSTE Sarah RAPLEY Victoria NORTON Korro BANGOURA Jesyca
PEARSON Haley McCONNELL Cody WHITING
Mr Scott Taprell, Deputy Principal
3 M.C.S. Newsletter Term 1/2016 Issue Number 7 17/3/2016 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax: 6366 8220 Email: [email protected]
Anti - Bullying Day This Friday Stage 3 students will be involved in
activities associated with Anti- bullying.
Friday is the National Day against Bullying and
Violence so we thought it appropriate for
students to do some activities under this theme.
Students will be doing a session on Cyber Safety
with the Police Liaison Officer and then they will
be participating in the Motivational Media session
which is a 40 minute movie-like presentation with
the theme “MAD (Make a Difference) for Life.”
Primary Awards Gold
Rose Kelly Ben Burgess Winston Gibbs
Platinum
Grace Parry Imogen Nancarrow
Principal’s Banner
Adam Spencer Riley Lampe
PRIMARY NEWS
STUDENT OF THE WEEK Class Student
K Hope Mia Saxelby – For excellent Art and Craft skills.
K Blue Cow Marlee Bunting – For excellent work habits.
1/2
Barrington
Cianna Nixon – For settling well into 1/2
Barrington.
1/2 Snowy Tyrone Darcy- Stewart – For working quietly and
conscientiously.
1/2 Ziel William Ryan – For a constant positive approach to
everything he does in class.
3/4 Bimberi Samuel Fox – For always working well in class.
3/4
Canobolas
Will Bloomfield – For dedication towards improving
his Spelling.
4/5 Tomah Ellie Trindall – For outstanding effort in Creative
Arts.
5/6
Gibraltar
Sophie Heath – For her hard working and positive
attitude.
5/6
Kosciusko
Maui Nixon – For a fabulous start at a new school.
There will be assembly this Thursday No item, 2.30pm start
Uniform Award – Wednesday Week 7 Term 1
Stage 1 – Marlee Bunting
Stage 2 – Deysharna Kenney
Stage 3 – Lily Bone
Have a wonderful week!!
Jane Backhouse, Deputy Principal - Primary
Clean Up Australia Day
Last Friday Primary students got their hands dirty (not literally as they were wearing gloves) picking
up rubbish around our school and the surrounds. This is a wonderful initiative that has grown tenfold
over the years. Each primary class were designated an area to clean and many of them did it with
gusto.
Important Dates to Remember 18/3/16 Anti-Bullying Day Yrs 5&6 21/3/16 Rugby Divisional Western
Trials in Orange 24/3/16 Harmony Day activities-
Special Assembly & Afternoon tea
25-18/3 Easter Break 4-7/416 Stage 3 Excursions to Sydney
& Hill End 8/4/16 Last Day Term 1 27/4/16 Students return for Term 2
4 M.C.S. Newsletter Term 1/2016 Issue Number 7 17/3/2016 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax: 6366 8220 email: [email protected]
CANTEEN 18/3/16 – 25/3/16
HELP IS DESPERATELY NEEDED ON THIS ROSTER. Please give one morning per
month to the Canteen-that is all it takes. Ring the Canteen on 6366 9009 from 8.30am-1.45pm. If you can’t work on your day just call me. Thank you, Tina McGovern, Canteen Manager.
18/3/16 3
rd FRIDAY
HELP NEEDED
21/3/16 3
rd MONDAY
22/3/16 4
th TUESDAY
23/03/16 4
th WEDNESDAY
24/03/16 4
th THURSDAY
25/03/16 4
th FRIDAY
BARBARA CHOWN
BELINDA MILLS
HELP NEEDED
DONNA TAPRELL
HELP NEEDED
From the LIBRARY. . .
Week 8 Term 1 JUNIOR FICTION EJ12 Girl Hero: True Light – by Susannah McFarlane
The Underland Chronicles 4: Gregor and the Marks of
Secret – by Suzanne Collins
Pippi Longstocking in the South Seas – by Astrid Lindgren
Secret Kingdom: Ruby Riddle – by Rosie Banks
Wings of Fire: The Dark Secret – by Tui T. Sutherland
Blow Your Nose, Big Bad Wolf – by Steve Smallman,
Illustrated by Bruno Merz
Hamilton’s Hats – by Martine Oborne, Illustrated by Axel
Scheffler
Hurry Up Alfie – by Anna Walker
Three Dragons for Christmas – by Fiona McDonald, Sophie
Masson, Beattie Alvarez, Lisa Stewart & David Allan
Hi Everyone,
Thank you to the whole MCS community for once again
making our Book Fair a huge success. It has been wonderful
to see many students visiting with their families during the
week. I am very proud of the manner in which our students
have conducted themselves in the Library particularly with
so many changes to the normal routine. Books will be
available to purchase until 3:00 pm on Tuesday afternoon.
Stationery items will be sold until Lunch on Wednesday.
Ned Harris, Robert & Sophie Heath kindly donated books
to our collection from the Fair.
Winners of the Lucky Door Prize, Colouring in & Guessing
competitions will be announced at a Primary Morning
Assembly later in the week. Some excellent entries have
been received so judging will be a challenge.
Just a reminder that the Library is open for Secondary
students to complete homework, assignments and revision
during 1st Half Lunch. There is a Secondary staff member on
duty to lend a hand and computers are available. Yr 7
students who don’t have Internet access at home may want
to come and complete their ELES Study Skills modules
before their next lesson.
Mrs Hall
STEWART HOUSE Stewart House have been providing care for NSW public school children for 85 years. This makes Stewart House one of the oldest and most respected charities in Australia. Envelopes have been sent home with this Newsletter. Please donate $2.00 (minimum) for your chance to win a $4,000.00 family holiday; your donation supports the 1,800 children who attend Stewart House each year from Public Schools across NSW and the ACT. Please place a $2 coin or equivalent in the attached envelope, complete the entry details and return to the Main Office at MCS to be eligible for the draw. Entries close by Wednesday 11
Virginia Cullane Books Presents: HUGE CHARITY BOOK SALE
All proceeds to ‘Central West Clinical Trials for Breast & Prostate Cancer’ – Orange, NSW
Venue: Building previously known as ‘Canowindra Hardware’ Address: 94 – 96 Gaskill St, Canowindra
(Opposite Virginia Cullane Books) Dates: Fri 25th March to Mon 28th March
Time: 9am – 4pm Cost: Most books $5 or less
Enquiries: Jenny Cullane 0263 441 437
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Dates: 12/4/16 – 15/4/16 & 18/4/16 – 21/4/16 Age: 5 – 12 years (must be attending school) Time: 8.30am to 3.30pm Cost: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - payment must be made before Monday 28th March 2016.
$45.00 per child per day FULL RATE - (after Monday 28th March 2016)
$55.00 per child per day How to book:
All information including booking form and daily activities can be found on our website http://taronga.org.au/taronga-western-plains-zoo/whats/zoo-adventrues-dubbo
Or contact the zoo on 68811433
We are looking for committed families to provide short term
care to children in need.
Do you enjoy spending time with children?
Can you offer a stable and caring environment?
Do you have patience, flexibility and a sense of
humour?
We provide training, ongoing assistance and $560 per child
per week. Foster carers are exempt from the welfare to work
