“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: 25 25 th August 2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS 26/8/16 26/8/16 1/9/16 U14’s & Opens Rugby League 7s Finals in Dubbo Tom Kemp Hockey in Bathurst Book Week Parade 2pm WRITE ON! I am pleased to announce that Molong Central School has been successful at attaining a Rural Education Australia Grant and will work closely with Paul Stafford a literacy consultant and author specialising in reluctant male readers. Paul will work with Primary and Secondary staff to engage students in reading and writing. Paul will also present a parent workshop to offer advice and suggestions to parents who are keen to support their children in reading and writing. Thank you to Ms Mason for coordinating the submission. TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY NOW OPEN The Partners in Learning parent survey is part of the ‘Tell Them from Me’ suite of surveys on student engagement. The parent survey helps to clarify and strengthen the important relationship between parents and school. The survey is designed to measure, assess and report insights from the parent point of view at the school and system levels. The focus of this NSW survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices. Last term the student surveys provided valuable information which has allowed us to understand how students feel about their wellbeing, engagement and learning. We hope that parents and carers from Molong Central will take the opportunity to help us in our quest to ensure student wellbeing, engagement and learning is strengthened. There will be many opportunities for parents and carers to access the survey and these opportunities will be advertised in the newsletter and on School Stream CLUB 100 The photos below and at right are of our latest students who have successfully joined Club 100. Club 100 acknowledges the efforts of students who have read 100 home readers. Upon reaching this level, all students are invited to join me for morning tea and take turns at reading from one of their books.
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“enriching Primary education”
MOLONG CENTRAL SCHOOL “Providing Opportunities for Personal Achievement”
Kindergarten to Year 12 Issue No: 25 25th August 2016 th December, 2015
SCHOOL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS 26/8/16 26/8/16 1/9/16
U14’s & Opens Rugby League 7s Finals in Dubbo Tom Kemp Hockey in Bathurst Book Week Parade 2pm
WRITE ON! I am pleased to announce that Molong Central School has been successful at attaining a Rural Education Australia Grant and will work closely with Paul Stafford a literacy consultant and author specialising in reluctant male readers. Paul will work with Primary and Secondary staff to engage students in reading and writing. Paul will also present a parent workshop to offer advice and suggestions to parents who are keen to support their children in reading and writing. Thank you to Ms Mason for coordinating the submission. TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY NOW OPEN The Partners in Learning parent survey is part of the ‘Tell Them from Me’ suite of surveys on student engagement. The parent survey helps to clarify and strengthen the important relationship between parents and school. The survey is designed to measure, assess and report insights from the parent point of view at the school and system levels. The focus of this NSW survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices. Last term the student surveys provided valuable information which has allowed us to understand how students feel about their wellbeing, engagement and learning. We hope that parents and carers from Molong Central will take the opportunity to help us in our quest to ensure student wellbeing, engagement and learning is strengthened. There will be many opportunities for parents and carers to access the survey and these opportunities will be advertised in the newsletter and on School Stream CLUB 100 The photos below and at right are of our latest students who have successfully joined Club 100. Club 100 acknowledges the efforts of students who have read 100 home readers. Upon reaching this level, all students are invited to join me for morning tea and take turns at reading from one of their books.
2 M.C.S. Newsletter Term 3/2016 Issue Number 25 25/8/2016 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax 6366 8220 email:[email protected]/
TEXTILES EXCURSION Last Wednesday morning Calliope Treacy, Shay Osborne, Tieke Thomas, Sharna Campbell, Jessica Burgess and Andee Sheedy commenced their journey to Sydney for the Textiles and Design overnight excursion. We visited The Whitehouse Studio of Design at Surry Hills and the Powerhouse Museum (MAAS) to learn rendering techniques and to view numerous exhibitions, in particular Collette Dinnigan’s exhibition, “Unlaced”. The Whitehouse Institute of Design offered a free two hour illustration which highlighted the value of and process needed to achieve rendering, via a pencil medium. The results from the students were amazing. Collette Dinnigan, Isabella Blow and the design students of Sydney Fashion Schools exhibited astonishing works which inspired the students. Dinnigan’s inspiration of beads, sequins and lace transformed dresses into exquisite red carpet garments which had superior tactile qualities. The students were engaged in determining the inspirations behind Dinnigan’s superior designs and the factors which influenced her work from the new and affordable Target collection “Wild Hearts”, to the signature lace and embellished designs of “Unlaced”. These students were exemplary role models of Molong Central School and a true pleasure to accompany on the excursion. Mrs Lyn Corinth, Teacher.
Secondary News
SECONDARY SRC The Secondary SRC (Student Representative Council) have a brand new face. With our Year 12 students now placing their focus on the HSC we have needed to vote in new executive members who will take on the lead roles for 2016/17. The new executive are as follows: President - Tieke Thomas, Vice President - Amy Wilson, Secretary - Jessica Burgess, Treasurer - Sarah Williams, Public relations - Myles Madden, Connor Linde, Amber Williamson This term the SRC are continuing to support important initiatives both in and outside of school. We have recently decided to support Mrs Quigley by funding the Butterfly Effect Program for her Wellbeing Day later on in the year. The program is aimed at assisting girls in navigating social media, developing life skills and building self-worth and resilience. Recently we had a BBQ at the Education Week festivities. All money raised from the day will be donated to the Primary SRC for their friendship chair where children will go if they’re feeling lonely and need a friend. We have also been very busy with the organising of the Pyjama Day which will take place on the Friday Week 7 (2nd September), where students will be able to wear appropriate sleep wear to school. This day supports the Swags for the Homeless Campaign and will be a joint Secondary and Primary event. More details and notes for this day will be sent home in the coming week.
WHAT’S ON WEEK 6 & 7 TERM 3
26/8 Yr 12 Anc Hist – Julius Caesar in class presentation
26/8 Yr 12 Mod Hist – In class presentation
26/8 Yr 10 PDH1 – In class task Mental Fitness
26/8 Yr 12 Eng Adv – In class task W.H.Auden
29/8 Yr 11 Eng Stnd – Submit “Good Will Hunting” analysis
30/8 Yr 7 Eng – Newspaper report
30/8 Yr 7B Maths – Test in class
31/8 Yr 7G & 7Y Maths – Test in class
1/9 Yr 11 Eng Adv – Shakespeare in class presentation due
2/9 Yr 11 Mod Hist – Essay due
2/9 Yr 11 Eng Stud – Mi-tunes portfolio due
2/9 Yr 7 PDHD – DVD/book review due
2/9 Yr 9 Maths – task 4 in class test Pd 6
2/9 Yr 11 Eng Ext – essay due Mr Scott Taprell, Deputy Principal
3 M.C.S. Newsletter Term 3/2016 Issue Number 25 25/08/2016 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax: 6366 8220 Email: [email protected]
SUNSHINE AND SAND! This week we finally got to start playing with our new sandpit toys which we received from Earn and Learn. I’m not sure that the sandpit has ever been so crowded. The trucks, spades and buckets have been put to good use. Now we’ve just got to stop clogging up the drains with sand as we wash our hands! PREMIER’S SPELLING BEE Each year we have a number of children try their hand at spelling words from the Premiers Spelling Challenge. Each class ran their own eliminations with a final being held between the top spellers in Stage 2 and Stage 3. The competition was very close. I have also heard reports about fellow competitors cheering each other on and readily congratulating each other on their efforts. That’s the Molong School spirit. After all was said and done our Stage 2 representatives will be Evangeline Davy and Cooper Kelly. Our Stage 3 representatives will be Danielle Phillips-Clarke and Ethan Lingat. Well done to these Spelling Champs and all the best in the next round! WESTERN REGION ATHLETICS We have had confirmation that the following students will be representing the Orange District at the Western Athletics Carnival on the 2nd of September. Molong makes up a large contingent of the team. So great to see after we had such hard luck with the weather! We wish them all the very best.
Robert Heath Carter Kirby Bailey Peschka Harrison Brazier Jim Bone Taylah Hobbs Demelza Lee Lily Weekes Libby Peschka Emily Pearson Riley Lampe Lleyton Watts Stella Johnson Meg Murray Yasmin Elniz
TERM 3 DISCO This term’s Primary Disco had an Olympic Theme. The costumes did not disappoint. We had ancient Olympians, Mascots from Rio, cyclists, gymnasts and weight lifters. Too many to list! This time Mrs Mutton extended an invitation to outlying schools and it was great to see so many of our friends from St Josephs and a few from other small towns. The student’s, as always, had a ball and the teachers went home with their ears ringing and heads pounding. On a serious note, the children, whether they be from MCS or a visiting school, were so well behaved. It is a pleasure to see them all having so much fun!
PRIMARY AWARDS
Bronze
Heidi Mayo Lillian Ford
Imogen Collins Kora-Rose Smyth
Edward Harris
Silver
Nicholas Bloomfield Trae Winton
Gold
Amelia Rodwell
Principal’s Badge
Chelsi Duncan Timothy Harvey
PRIMARY NEWS
STUDENT OF THE WEEK Class Student
K Hope Nate Trapman - Excellent application in all activities
K Blue Cow Nathaniel Hodder - Excellent contribution to all class discussions
1/2 Barrington Texas Lake - Improvement in literacy
1/2 Snowy
1/2 Ziel Camilla Fogarty - For her wonderful reading
3/4 Bimberi Reagan Quinn - For her excellent effort in all learning areas
3/4 Canobolas Abigail Oliver - For improved effort in all areas
4/5 Tomah Cooper Kelly - A huge improvement in focussed work at his desk
5/6 Gibraltar Charles Dover - A conscientious and courteous class member
5/6 Kosciusko O’Shaye Neil - For excellent spelling results
Library Mary Johnson - Dedication to Pre 2 Book Week task
Stage 1 – Hayley Miller Stage 2 – Claire Miller Stage 3 – Sophie Heath
Have a wonderful week!! Audrey Brown, Relieving Deputy Principal Primary
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CANTEEN 26/8/2016 – 2/9/2016
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.
26/8/16 4th FRIDAY
MELISSA WILKS
29/816 5th MONDAY
30/8/16 5th TUESDAY
31/8/16 5th WEDNESDAY
1/9/16 1st THURSDAY
2/9/16 1st FRIDAY
BARBARA CHOWN
HELP NEEDED
HELP NEEDED
HELP NEEDED
LISA BURGESS
From the LIBRARY. . .
Week 6 Term 3
The Children’s Book Council of Australia 2016 Shortlist
The Book of the Year: Early Childhood
The Cow Tripped Over the Moon – by Tony Wilson, illustrated by
Laura Wood
Mr Huff – by Anna Walker
My Dog Bigsy – by Alison Lester
Ollie and the Wind – by Ronojoy Ghosh
Perfect – by Danny Parker, illustrated by Freya Blackwood
Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas – by Aaron Blabey
The Picture Book of the Year
And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda – Illustrated by Bruce
Whatley, written by Eric Bogle
Flight – Illustrated by Armin Greder, written by Nadia Wheatley
My Dead Bunny – Illustrated by James Foley, written by Sigi
Cohen
One Step at a Time – Illustrated by Sally Heinrich, written by Jane
Jolly
Ride, Ricardo, Ride! – Illustrated by Shane Devries, written by Phil
Cummings
Suri’s Wall – Illustrated by Matt Ottley, written by Lucy Estela
Hi Everyone,
This 2016 Book Week will be celebrated by students this
week. Starting on Tuesday there will be related activities to
the CBCA shortlist books during Lunch as well as some
competitions both at home & school. Primary students will
be participating in a colouring competition and completing
Book Week tasks in their Library lessons and classrooms. A
note outlining Book Week activities will arrive home this
week. The Book Character Parade will be held on Thursday
1st September at 2:00 pm in conjunction with the Primary
Assembly. Please be mindful when planning your child’s
costume that we are celebrating Australian book characters
in keeping with this year’s theme, ‘Australia: Story Country’.
The 2016 Premier’s Reading Challenge website has now
closed to students. If your child has books to add to their
records please see Library staff who are more than happy to
assist in this matter.
The following students are to be commended on their
efforts over the past few weeks to complete the Challenge:
Year 4 – Alex Harvey & Olivia Philpott; Year 5 – Chloe
Brouff, Milly Punch, Will Thomas & Nathan Wilson; Year 6
– Lily Bone & Leoni Wilson; Year 9 – Joshua Dowler. Joshua
will receive his PRC Medal at the end of the year. An
impressive effort by all!
The Molong Central School eBook Platform can be accessed
using your child’s DoE password when you are asked to sign
in at: https://molongcentralschool.wheelers.co
Mrs Hall
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Wingara Mura- Bunga Barrabugu Summer Program
15-20 January 2017 Wingara Mura - Bunga Barrabugu translates to
“a thinking path - to make tomorrow”, in the Cadigal language.
It is the name of the University of Sydney’s strategy which commits us to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
participation, engagement, education and research. Applications close Sept 16. For further information go to
Pearson Research Opportunity Pearson Clinical and Talent Assessment is conducting a research project across Australia and New Zealand on language function. Participation takes between 90-150 minutes (not including breaks). Participants will receive their choice of a book pack or a movie voucher for their participation. We are looking for participants who are in primary, or secondary school; and are fluent in English. ALL INFORMATION COLLECTED WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND ONLY USED FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES BY THE TEAM AT PEARSON CLINICAL AND TALENT ASSESSMENT. To nominate your child for the research please visit: www.pearsonclinical.com.au/participant. When asked who provided this information please reference Chloe Yarwood. For further information, please contact: Chloe Yarwood, Speech Pathologist at Molong Health One on 6392 3400 or email [email protected] or Dr Nicki Joshua, Project Director (A&NZ) Pearson Clinical and Talent Assessment on +61 3 9811 2528 or Email: [email protected]
BLETCHINGTON
SOFTBALL CLUB
REGISTRATION DAY
Saturday 27 August 2016 McDonalds,
Bathurst Road, Orange
Times: 2 to 4pm For further info contact Jacquie - 0407 934471
Lisa – 0401 975985 Pam - 0419 013951 or email
bletchington.softball@ gmail.com
CITY OF ORANGE TOUCH ASSOCIATION
Summer Touch Competition From Under 6’s to Under 14’s Team & Player registrations
