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MOLONG CENTRAL SCHOOL “Providing Opportunities for Personal Achievement”
NEWSLETTER
Phone: 6366 8224 Fax: 6366 8220 email: [email protected] Kindergarten to Year 12 Issue No: 16 9th June 2016
SCHOOL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
15/6/16 20/6/16 27/6/16
Primary Athletics Carnival Back up date School Photo Day P&C Meeting 7pm in Common Room
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES The Duke of Edinburgh's Award grew out of the efforts of three men:- HRH Prince Philip, Kurt Hahn, a German educationalist, and Lord Hunt, (leader of the first successful ascent of Everest) who were aware that young people’s development was lacking in certain key areas. The program offers young people the chance to make a committed personal challenge to reach their potential. The challenge can be continued over many years and comprises four sections: volunteering, skill, physical recreation and adventurous journeys. Last weekend a group of five Molong Central students Tieke Thomas, Brooke Watts, Caitlyn Watts, Jessica Burgess and Jacob Davis set off for the Blue Mountains to complete some of the required challenges. As a Principal, knowing that the students were going in trying conditions with record rainfall and weather conditions made for a worrying weekend but as a person who works with young adults I also knew the significance of allowing the students the opportunity to experience such conditions. In an age where the resilience of our young people is often questioned and risk taking is sometimes discouraged, I nervously awaited to hear of the groups adventures. My main comfort was knowing the experience and skill of Mr Kevin Costa was guiding our students every step of the way. I look forward to sharing their experiences and know that their adventure will become a lifelong memory and allow for individual student growth. Thanks Mr Costa for your commitment to our students and for your ongoing dedication to the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Tieke Thomas, Jessica Burgess, Brooke Watts, Caitlyn Watts & Jacob Davis
KEEP KIDS SAFE # PARENTSCHECKTHECHECK! Parents or carers who engage the services of a private tutor or coach have an important role to play in helping to keep their children safe. From 1st April 2016 adults who provide private tuition or coaching services to children will need to obtain a new Working With Children Check. The “Certificate for Self Employed People” will no longer be valid after its expiry date and the certificate holders will need to apply for a new “Working With Children Check”. Parents or carers should ask their child’s tutor or coach for their name, date of birth and their Working With Children Check number. They must then go online and verify that the tutor or coach is not barred from working with children in NSW. Verifying that a tutor or coach can work with children is quick and easy – just follow the simple steps at www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/parentscheckthecheck If you suspect that an adult is providing services to children without a Working With Children Check you can go online to make a confidential report or phone (02) 9286 7219. Help to keep kids safe by sharing #parentscheckthecheck with your family and friends through your own social media networks. CWA FINALS 2016 Country Women’s Association Public Speaking Regional Finals were held in Bathurst on the 31st of May. Representing Molong Central School were Faith Archer and Paige Bohringer from Year 4, Sophie Heath from Year 5 and Ella Kirby from Year 6. All of our students learnt a lot from the experience and did our school proud. A special mention goes to Sophie Heath who earnt a special commendation and is a reserve for the next stage of the competition.
Faith Archer, Ella Kirby, Paige Bohringer and Sophie Heath
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CAPTAINS VISIT TO MEET THE GOVERNOR
His Excellency called, and we answered. On Wednesday 1st of June, Ms Vis, Toby Parry and I travelled to Sydney to attend a leadership seminar and to meet the Governor of NSW, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley. After a lengthy trip consisting of travel in a car, bus, train, light rail and then a hefty walk, we eventually arrived at our accommodation in Glebe. Following a delicious vegan dinner in Hyde Park, we went for a walk around the city, enjoying the bustle and excitement (a stark contrast to the calm quiet of Molong at night). Of particular mention was Vivid, the spectacular light displays located around Martin Place, Circular Quay and the Royal Botanical Gardens. On Thursday morning, we joined almost 100 School Captains from around NSW to attend the leadership seminar at Parliament House. We firstly met with several MP’s who spoke on leadership, then gave tours of Parliament House to the students from their respective electorates. This could have been problematic for us due to Mr Andrew Gee’s recent resignation, but luckily we were ‘adopted’ by the kind Member for Coffs Harbour, Mr Andrew Fraser. We then sat in on Parliament, where the proposal of a bill forcing all state-owned corporations to adhere to the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act was being debated. Following this, we moved over to the Senate, where there was a discussion on supporting the Schizophrenia Fellowship. Here, we ran into the Canowindra High School Captains, Kelly and Matt. Finally, in the afternoon, we walked over to the Governor’s House, where we took a quick tour before His Excellency delivered a speech on the role of Governors in Australia. After this, we attended an afternoon tea in the beautifully landscaped garden, where His Excellence and Mrs Hurley greeted us and had a short conversation – for those who have ever wondered; Ms Vis can perform a mean curtsey. Following the conclusion of the afternoon tea, we took one last walk around Circular Quay before commencing the plethora of public transport to return back to Molong. I would like to sincerely thank Ms Vis, for all her hard work in organising and executing this incredible excursion, and the school for funding the excursion. I can only hope the 2017 Captains have as wonderful a time. Phoenix Aguila – Year 12 School Captain
Ms Vis, Toby Parry, Phoenix Aguila, The Governor of NSW and his wife.
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Secondary News
ARE YOU AND YOUR CHILD SPEAKING THE SAME LANGUAGE? No matter how challenging your child’s behaviours are—and how frustrated you are, you need to be able to respond in a way that is effective. Think about how that might change the way you communicate. If you are missing how your child takes in information, it might make you feel as if the two of you are speaking different languages. In your head, you are becoming more and more frustrated, thinking, “I’m saying all the right things, but they are just not getting it!” This has a compounding effect, because that lack of connection means the behaviour is not changing. As a parent, it’s crucial to figure out what “language” your child understands and then use it. If not, you are missing out on connecting with them, and they will misunderstand what you’re trying to tell them. It is our responsibility as parents to communicate as well as possible, and to set clear expectations and clear consequences for our kids’ behaviour. Some tips for learning their language can be found on the following site: (https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/parent-the-child-you-have-not-the-child-you-wish-you-had/) ROTARY SUPPORT DRIVING COURSE
A friendly reminder to parents and caregivers, that Molong Rotary has organised for the PCYC and the Orange Driving School to conduct their driving courses in Molong. The PCYC course comprises a three hour facilitated group discussion on how to manage risk on the road. It also includes a two hour in vehicle coaching session run by the Bathurst driving school. Participants must have completed 50 hours of driving experience to attend. Participants receive 20 hours credit recorded in their learner driver logbook. Cost is $140 per student (of which Molong Rotary will cover one third of the cost).Ten students are required for the course to run. Orange Driving School will also conduct lessons in Molong if we have six or more students. Lessons will cost $40/ hour instead of the usual $60/ hour and Molong Rotary will also contribute one third of the cost of the course. Please contact me if interested. Mrs Anne Clark, Teacher YEAR 8 SCRIPTURE Year 8 Scripture will be starting Week 8, if you would like prefer that your child does not attend, please send a note to the Main Office.
WHAT’S ON WEEK 7/8 TERM 2
16/6 Yr 11 Standard English – In Class Listening Task – “The Removalists”
17/6 Yr 11 English Studies – Portfolio due before school
21/6 Yr 10 English - Reflections Statement Assessment due in class Yr 7 – English - Wall-E - Synopsis & Storyboard due in class
23/6 Yr 12 Biology – Assessment due
27/6 12 Advanced English – Module B – Speeches essay due
30/6 Yr 12 Extension 1 English – Creative Writing Task due
Mr Scott Taprell, Deputy Principal
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District Cross Country It was a cold and wet start to the day, but 31 brave
competitors made their way to Cudal Showground to
compete in the Orange District Cross country on Friday
June 3. Our school competed against other schools in
the Orange district for a place to represent Orange
District at the Western trials to be held on Wednesday
15th June at Geurie. On arrival at the showground,
students broke up and walked the course, which was an
unpleasant experience as it was raining at the time.
Once all competitors had walked the course it was time
to start the races. Our students represented our
school in a professional and courteous manner, not only
were they cheering on their own team mates but fellow
runners from other schools. Everyone who attended ran
exceptionally well, given that the terrain was muddy,
the air was cold and the ground uneven and potted with
rabbit holes. Unfortunately two of our competitors did
not finish due to difficulty of breathing in the cold air.
The results from the day are as follows:
8/9Yr Girls Maggie Kirby 2nd, Demelza Lee 9th, Marley
Vandervelde 15th and Emmison Shapland 27th
8/9Yr Boys Harrison Brazier 1st, Robert Heath 9th,
Charlie Brown 16th and Sam Foy DNF
10Yr Girls Taylah Hobbs 2nd, Kelsey Quinn 19th,
Danielle Phillips-Clarke 21st and Paige Bohringer 22nd
10Yr Boys Bailey Peschka 3rd, Jim Bone 6th, Angus
Day 18th
11Yr Girls Emily Pearson 3rd, Meg Murray 12th,
Chantelle Comiskey 17th and Annabelle Mayo DNF
11Yr Boys Carter Kirby 12th, Tim Rapley 18th, George
Betts 19th and Lachlan Hobbs 22nd
12Yr Girls Ella Kirby 8th, Anabel Townsend 9th, Olivia
Norton 10th and Madison Treacy 19th
12Yr Boys Riley Lampe 3rd, Flynn Fahey 21st, Riley
Johnston 24th and Ryan Sheehan 25th
Congratulations to all competitors who ran on the day.
It was an unpleasant damp day, but you are all
champions. Special mention to students Maggie Kirby,
Harrison Brazier, Taylah Hobbs, Bailey Peschka,
Emily Pearson and Riley Lampe who all gained places at
the Western Trials.
Club 100 Congratulations to the following students who have
reached Club 100:
Emmison Shapland Lillian Ford
Thomas Harper Nate Trapman
Jamaine Trapman Violett Armstrong
Ella Kirby
Getting home in the afternoon Transport arrangements for students after
school can vary from day to day, and younger
students may not always remember how they are
getting home. A note has gone home this week
that should help us to be able to monitor this
more effectively. K-2 students should be either
picked up by an adult or in the company of an
older sibling or child, if they are not catching a
bus. We realise that sometimes parents need to
change these arrangements during the day, but
would ask that any changes be communicated to
the Primary Office by 2:30p.m. so that students
and teachers can be informed before 3:00p.m. After 3:00p.m. the fixed equipment is not
supervised, and students should not to be on it.
Before school A reminder that there is no teacher supervision
before 8:30 a.m. Students who arrive at school
before this time, need to sit and wait for the
teacher to come out on duty.
PRIMARY NEWS
STUDENT OF THE WEEK Class Student
K Hope Layne Mills - For excellent Literacy results
K Blue Cow Ayden Treacy-Drady - For being an enthusiastic,
helpful class member
1/2
Barrington
Naomi-Rae Power - For excellent progress in
Reading
1/2 Snowy Sam Milne - For wonderful news on Kangaroos
1/2 Ziel Cody Brown - For fantastic listening in class
3/4 Bimberi Toby Vis-Lowe - For great improvement in Spelling
3/4
Canobolas
Sam Ball - For enthusiasm and dedication in Maths
4/5 Tomah Chelsi Duncan - For her new found love of
Mathematics and her dedication to completing all
tasks with a smile.
5/6 Gibraltar Kiah Mascord - For an outstanding speech on fauna
in the Murray Darling Basin
5/6
Kosciusko
Hannah Williamson - For a fantastic attitude
towards school life
Library Delta Rodwell - For being a dedicated lunch time
Monitor in the Library
There will be an assembly Thursday 16/6/16 at 2.20 – Item 1 /2 Barrington
Uniform Award – Tuesday Week 7 Term 2
Stage 1 – Violett Armstrong
Stage 2 – Declan John
Stage 3 – Jack Glynn
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CANTEEN 10/6/16 – 17/6/16
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.
10/616 2nd FRIDAY
SARAH ROGERS
13/6/16 2nd MONDAY
14/6/16 2nd TUESDAY
15/6/16 3rd WEDNESDAY
16/6/16 3rd THURSDAY
17/6/16 3rd FRIDAY
HELP NEEDED
BELINDA MILLS
HELP NEEDED
HELP NEEDED
HELP NEEDED
From the LIBRARY. . .
Week 7 Term 2
JUNIOR FICTION
The Bear’s Lunch – by Pamela Allen (PRC title – Stage 1)
Bim Bam Boom! – by Margaret Wild, illustrated by Wayne
Harris (PRC title – Stage 1)
Circus Mirandus – by Cassie Beasley
The Fairy House, Fairy Friends – by Kelly McKain
The Jolly Rogers & the Ghostly Galleon – by Jonny Duddle
The Parent Agency – by David Baddiel
Rosie Sips Spiders – by Alison Lester
What About Bear? – by Suzanne Bloom
JUNIOR NON FICTION
Mean Machines – Created & Produced by Green Android
Rainforest – by Penelope Arlon
Spot the Reindeer at Christmas – by Krina Patel
The Ultimate Book of Randomly Awesome Facts – by
Penelope Arlon
FICTION
Lair of the Leopard – by Bear Grylls (Mission Survival series
– Bk 8)
Night of the Kraken – by Jonathon Green (Doctor Who
Choose the Future series – Bk 1)
Thatchthorpe – by Elizabeth Pulford (Bloodtree Chronicles –
Bk 3)
Hi Everyone,
Scholastic Book Club Issue 4 catalogues will arrive
home this week. Orders are due back to the Library no
later than Monday 13th June by 3:00 pm. This will be
the last catalogue for Term 2.
Remember that you can order through the LOOP
feature on the website:
http://www.scholastic.com.au/schools/bookclub/ .
There is a link to LOOP for Parents in the menu on the
left hand side of the Home page. The instructions are
easy to follow and there is no need to return the
paper orders to the Library.
Students now have a term and a half to complete the
Premier’s Reading Challenge and many are progressing
nicely. I will send home a note this week to let you
know how many books your child has recorded in
their personal log.
The ELES Study Skills Handbook can be accessed by all
Secondary students and their parents at:
www.studyskillshandbook.com.au/. Our credentials:
Username – molongcs Password – 86success
Mrs Hall
SCHOOL HOLIDAY JUNIOR CHESS TOURNAMENT IN ORANGE
WHERE: St Barnabas Anglican Church Parish Hall WHEN: Thursday 14th July, 2016 TIME: 9.45am to 3.30pm ENTRY FEE: $10 ($5 for additional family member) PRIZES: Trophies for 1st. 2nd & 3rd in Under 18 and Under 12. Coaching Voucher for 1st place in U18 and U12 REGISTER BY: 12 July 2016 latest by contacting Alexander Aich Ph: 6884 4561 [email protected] or Joe Cummins Ph: 6362 6882 [email protected] WHAT TO BRING: Your own lunch (soft drink and bottled water for sale) You don’t have to be good, this is a fun tournament. But a knowledge of the rules is required and tournament conditions will be applied.
MCS PRIMARY STUDENTS
DRUM & PERCUSSION
PERFORMANCE
DATE: 28/6/2016 TIME: 1PM-1.40PM
VENUE: MCS HALL
COST: FREE ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND
DRUM TEACHER, MR GERARD NOONAN
COORDINATING
KINDERGARTEN AND STAGE 1 EXCURSION TO DUBBO ZOO
On Tuesday 24th May, Kindergarten and Stage 1 headed to the Dubbo Zoo as part of our
learning about Australian animals. It was an early start as we all piled onto the buses to
begin our trip. Thanks to some television entertainment and some precision driving from
our very accommodating bus drivers Ted and Shane, we arrived at the zoo, extremely
excited to see some animals. We participated in two workshops that involved looking
closely at Australian animals, patting a wallaby, touching a snake, a blue tongue lizard
and a green tree frog and listening to some dreamtime stories. Then we made our way
around the zoo looking at some amazing animals. The trip home was unusually quiet as
some very exhausted children had a well-deserved nap. A big thank you must go to our
bus drivers, all the teachers and parent helpers and to Mrs Schaefer for organising such a
worthwhile and memorable experience for everyone involved.
“I liked looking at the animals from the bus.” Zoe Strahorn
“I liked the monkeys swinging on the ropes.” Ayden Treacy-Drady
“The best thing about the zoo was going on the equipment.” Benjamin Burgess
“The best thing about the zoo was seeing the monkeys put on their show.” Nicholas
Bloomfield
“I liked touching the frog.” Myah Brouff
“I liked seeing the baby rhino.” Ned Harris
Patting the corn snake at Billabong Camp.
Children playing on the hippos Watching the noisy Siamang monkeys
Play at the playground
Stage 1 Zoo Excursion
