Manilla Central School

Newsletter K-12 Newsletter No. 4

Monday, 23rd February, 2015 Secondary – Phone: 67 851 184, Fax: 67 852 138 Primary – Phone: 67 851 599, Fax: 67 851 705

Meet the Teacher Afternoon

Last Tuesday, the Primary staff held a meet the teacher information afternoon and barbeque. Thank you to those parents who took the opportunity to come along, meet their child/children’s teacher/s and hear about classroom programs, routines and expectations for the year. It makes such a difference to children when the school and home work closely together.

Zone Basketball Trials

Samantha and Angela McCubbin represented the school at the Zone PSSA Basketball Trials held in Tamworth last Thursday. Both girls played exceptionally well and were spotted by the selectors and are now off to the North West Trials. Congratulations Samantha and Angela on your success!

Zone Swimming

A team of students represented the school at the Zone PSSA Swimming Carnival held at Scully Park Pool last Friday. Students are to be congratulated as they swam well and enjoyed watching events and cheering on their team-mates. Representing the school at sporting, cultural or academic events is important as students feel pride in their achievements. It also develops responsibility and commitment in the individual.

Above Left: Junior Girls Relay Team: Phoebe Riley, Eliana Faulks, Angela McCubbin, & Kylah Vipen

Above right: Senior Girls Relay Team: Jocelyn Heywood, Zantara Stanton-Sing, Nioami Wagstaff, Chloe Thrift

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1TP Writing Year 1 has made an impressive start in creative writing this year. The class jointly constructed a descriptive piece of writing about “Funky Monkey”

Above left: Funky Monkey Above Right: Year 1TP’s writing. Students completed their own writing about “Funky’s Pop”. Two examples follow: Funky’s Pop by Claire Fisher Funky’s pop is a very kind pop and his name is Crinky and he is a very good story teller about when he was a young boy. Funky’s pop lives inside an old tree between two gum trees by a beautiful lake. Funky’s Pop by Jessica Wise Funky loves playing with his pop. They love swinging from tree to tree. Funky’s pop gave him his red underpants. Funky’s pop wears his glasses all the time. Funky loves his pop.

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Dental News

In 2014, the Australian Government introduced a new dental scheme called Grow Up Smiling (GUS) which provided benefits for basic dental services to children aged between 2 and 17 years.

Last Thursday, the big tooth dropped in to school to talk to students about looking after their teeth. This was in preparation for the Australian Mobile Dental Care van which will be at our school next term.

Rugby League Blitz

Last Friday, Peter, an educator from the National Rugby League program, talked to students about the benefits of healthy choices. Peter talked about the importance of eating good foods, drinking water, getting plenty of sleep and making exercise part of every day.

Peter from Country Rugby League talking to students from Years 3-6.

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What Good News

Kindergarten students enjoy telling news, sharing their stories and bringing things in for ‘show and tell’. Last week, Cooper Taylor brought in baby ducklings and guinea fowl to the delight of the other students.

Cooper Taylor with his ‘show and tell’ and excited Kindergarten students.

It’s a Boy!!!

Congratulations to Kurt and Sara

Taylor on the birth of their little boy

on Sunday, 22nd February. Zakk

Joseph Taylor came into the world

at 5.30am weighing 3.01kg and

was 51cm. Big brother, Jett, is very

proud and excited.

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Manilla Minor League would like to invite you to the,

Come and try Rugby League & registration

day.

Local NRL Development Officer, Zac Russ, will be holding

a come and try rugby league afternoon on the 27th

Feb at the touch fields starting at 4.00pm and

followed by a BBQ at the fields.

This will run in conjunction with our registration sign on.

Early bird registration special includes;

$60 per child

$80 for 2 children

$100 for 3 children

The session will involve a number of coaches manning a training station and each age group

running as a unit through the stations, learning game specific techniques and skills. Coaches

will also have the opportunity to be re-accredited if participating in the session on Friday 27th

February.

Manilla Minor League will continue to run this type of training session every Saturday from

10am on 7th, 14

th, 21

st and 28

th March. Due to insurance issues, only registered players will be

able to participate.

Registrations have been coming

in thick and fast as the Hornets

second season approaches. The

Hornets men's team is now full

but next year, with help from

funding, we are hoping to have two men's sides. The Hornbags have a few spots left

in the women's side and the junior and youth sides will continue to take registrations

up until June 30th.

Training for the Juniors will commence 11/03/15 at 4.00pm at Chaffey Park. The

U/14 will commence at 6.00pm 25/2/2015.

Any undecided players who would like to try out for the Under 14s to see if they

would like to sign up are encouraged to come down to Chaffey park this Wednesday

at 6pm. Girls are allowed to play down 1 year.

First matches will be against Kootingal for all teams on the 21/3/15 at Chaffey Park.

Kick off 9.00am. All welcome to come down and throw your support behind your local

soccer teams. Junior games will run from 9.00am -12.00noon with the Hornet men's

and the Hornbags after lunch. Harry The Hornet will be flying in along with the pom

pom girls.

GO THE HORNETS!

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All about apostrophes

Not knowing where to place apostrophes can haunt people for their entire lives. Here’s an easy guide to help your child understand what they mean, how to use them and get them right, now. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english/english-a-to-z/-/english_glossary/8Qum/551/apostrophe+denoting+ownership

When older kids struggle with reading

Should you let your reluctant teen reader choose magazines over books? If your child is still struggling to read and write, and they're heading into high school, there are ways to get them on the right page.

Find out more:

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english/english-tips/when-older-kids-struggle-with-reading

Multiplication times tables

Does your child need encouragement? Explain to them that learning times tables = instant, painless recall in exams. Here's School A to Z’s help sheet: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/eppcontent/glossary/app/resource/factsheet/4024.pdf

Sorting fact from fiction

Help your child develop their “dodgy website” antennae when doing homework. Here are ways your child can tell a good website – or any document – from a bad one. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/sorting-fact-from-fiction

Solving Equations

Struggling to remember what algebra was all about and need to help your kids with their homework? Take a look at this study sheet for examples:

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/maths/maths-a-to-z/-/maths_glossary/RId5/44/algebra

Avoiding injuries

Have you ever wondered if your child may be suffering physically from using a computer for schoolwork? Or if carrying their school bag may be causing them pain? Experts discuss and give tips on what to watch out for.

Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/wellbeing/health/ways-to-keep-your-childs-back-and-posture-healthy

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Friendships to boost your child’s learning

If children are happy socially they tend to be more engaged in their learning. So teaching your child about the importance of making friends is as vital as learning their ABCs. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/how-friendships-boost-your-childs-learning

Assignment starters for the arts

Videos are great resources for getting kids enthused about their assignments. These pages on cubism, percussion and critical studies provide key points to help them get started and links to useful sites to assist with further research. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/other-subjects-and-projects/the-arts/assignment-starters-for-the-arts

Helping your Kindy kid succeed at school

A great way to kick off your child's formal education is to understand the school culture and what your child is doing in the classroom. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/helping-kindy-kids-succeed-at-school

Speech problems

All kids learn how to talk and listen at different rates but did you know there’s a general pattern to your child’s language development? Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health/speech-problems

Year 10 subject selection

How can you help your teen decide on subjects for Years 11 and 12? These tips talk about balancing choices based on your teen’s strengths, while keeping their options open. http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/zh/homework-and-study/planning-for-the-future/year-10-subject-selection

Vocational education

Many kids now use Year 11 and 12 to get a head start on a traineeship or an apprenticeship, or gain other valuable industry experience. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/planning-for-the-future/vocational-education-at-school

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Manilla Central School, as a service to the school community, may publicise non-school events which may be of interest. Manilla Central School does not endorse or sponsor these events and accepts no responsibility for the service provided.

Senior Boys Relay Team: Will Lake, Reuben Nunn, Taine Mackay, Lachlan Hall

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Tue, 24th Feb Northern Daily Leader Kindergarten & Captains Photos

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Fri, 27th Feb 1TP Assembly

SERVICES WOMENS & GIRLS HOCKEY CLUB

Would you like to play Hockey this year? Junior Girls Hockey has divisions in U11 played on a half field and Open Primary for all primary school girls on a full field. These games are played on Saturday, on our international standard artificial surfaces. Services Womens Hockey Club is focused on all girls participating and enjoying their hockey. Our Come and Try and sign-on days are on 7th, 14th and 21st of March, 9.30 – 11.00am. For any further information or questions please contact Michelle Aslin 0407102541 or maslin13@hotmail.com