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Menindee Central School PO Box 88 Menindee NSW 2879

Phone: 08 80 914 409

Fax: 08 80 914 377

Email: [email protected]

Web Page:

www.menindee-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal Brian Debus Deputy Principal Daryl Irvine Assistant Principal

Fiona Kelly

Head Teacher Secondary Studies

Danielle Fellows Head Teacher Access

Dave Fellows

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Menindee Central School

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Birthdays; P & C News

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Attendance ; Classroom Capers

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Student Awards; Important Medical Information ; Front Office ;

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Wakakirri Outback Performing Arts

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Cultural Dancning ; Stewart House Day ; Naplan; MCS Radio.

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Menindee Children's Centre.

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Community Notice Board;

Shire News;

This week students are starting

their Naplan tests. These are carried

out across Australia and results are

generally returned to the school in

about September. I wish all our stu-

dents well.

Mother’s Day was celebrated with

gift purchases by the children on

Friday. It was another success for

our P&C who really work hard. A

modest profit was made.

Our Mother’s Day special at the

train was an outstanding success.

This event each Friday is becoming

well attended and giving our stu-

dents really good skills. A record

take was made and we thank all par-

ents and community for their con-

tinued and growing support. This

afternoon has some astonishing

guest appearances with Tina Turner

and Shirley Bassey really putting on

vintage performances. This event

will soon showcase our school stu-

dents performing and the commu-

nity choir.

Principal’s Column

Our farm goes from strength to

strength and it was with great ex-

citement that our school received

a brand new tractor. Money to pay

for it will come from the money

we received from the Schools

First program. Again we thank the

NAB bank for their generous sup-

port. This tractor will be used for

a number of purposes including

slashing the grass thus saving our

ride on mower and doing the job

so much quicker.

Next week will be a busy week

with Wakkakiri which will culmi-

nate with 40/50 students travel-

ling to Broken Hill for the festival

with other schools. Early in the

week two days will be spent with

an ABC expert working students

to develop a visual presentation

11th MAY 2011

Brian DebusBrian DebusBrian DebusBrian Debus

Yr 5/6 holding the Mothers Day Stall in

the Hall, last Friday.


Term 2—Week 3

SCHOOL SPORT SHIRTS

AT THE FRONT

OFFICE

ARE AVAILA

BLE

FOR $20.00

MAY DAYS

Britny Coff 12th

Ashley Cicak 14th

P&C FUND RAISERS FOR 2011

Proposed dates..... PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES

JUNE: - Saturday 18th Trivia & Karaoke Night

AUGUST: - Saturday 20th Black Tie Event

SEPTEMBER: - Saturday 10th School Fete

P & C NEWS

Mothers Day Raffle Winners

1st V. Hazeleger

2nd William Mafi

Thankyou to everyone who sup-

ported the P&C. $ 69.00 was

raised. Special thanks to Mr Harris

& Ms Harland and students of Yr

5-6 for running the Stall. Photos

on back page. Thanks to Kris Rush

Lynne Channing & Margot Muscat

for their donations.

Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Wanted:

An old bathtub for a future worm

farm at school. Please contact Jess

(Ag Teacher) @ school if you can

assist.

VIBE Excursion

Payment must be paid by

the end of this week

Thankyou.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL BUS

(TOWN RUN) THIS THURSDAY

AFTERNOON.

SERVICE WILL RESUME AS PER

NORMAL NEXT DAY


Term 2—Week 3

Congratulations to Kindergarten who had the best attendance in primary this week and year 10 and 12 who had the best attendance in the secondary school. Remember it is important that students are at school on time every day!

Students enjoying being creative.


Term 2—Week 3

Level 4: Tarsha Williams, Toby Burt, Sarah Oates and Elton Johnstone

Level 5: Anthony Kelly, Travis Philp, Jak Sloane, Tiffany Pagano

Achievement Awards

Shontay Villi, Katelayne Barnes, Emma Fisk, Brayden Barnes, Nikita Johnstone, Toby Irvine, Vincent New-

man, Tristan Hindmarsh, Mali Kelly, Courtney Smith, Courtney Hemple, Beau Jesser, Hazel Roe, Vika Pa-

gano, Toni Clarke, Shane Blore, Ricky Newman, Colin Clarke, Adam Duncan, Jade Cicak, Renay Williams,

Feleti Newman, Bridget Marlowe, Michael Kelly, Jeda Sloane, Leonie Nolan

Well done to all these students

Important Medical Information.

Please be aware there has been

on outbreak in the community.

If you notice any of the relevant

symptoms please call the Health

Service Immediately

Happy birthday Leonie King

love ya for the world

love from Amanda, John and the

kids.


Term 2—Week 3

Library Book of the week.Library Book of the week.Library Book of the week.Library Book of the week. This is a great book for all you car and top gear enthusiasts...... This is a great book for all you car and top gear enthusiasts...... This is a great book for all you car and top gear enthusiasts...... This is a great book for all you car and top gear enthusiasts......

TOP GEAR 100 FASTEST CARS..... STIG TESTED. TOP GEAR 100 FASTEST CARS..... STIG TESTED. TOP GEAR 100 FASTEST CARS..... STIG TESTED. TOP GEAR 100 FASTEST CARS..... STIG TESTED.

With supercharged supercars, roadster rockets and futuristic freaks. Top Gears 100 fastest

cars will leave you gasping for breath! Strap yourself in tor the ride of your life, through awe-

some Audis and ferocious Ferraris, to the utterly crazy Keonlgsegg CCX and the insanely fast

Pagani Zonda F Roadster. With facts and stats on all you fav fastest cars, this book is packed

with power.

SCHOOL BANKING.

Notice to students to bring their banking to school on

Thursdays and hand into Lynne at the front office. Thankyou.

FRONT OFFICE REQUESTS

MCS 88.0FM is Searching for DJs

Are you interested in DJing your very own show on the radio? Perhaps you and a friend are

interested? If you are in years 5-12 or are a community member and would like to have a go

at running a show on the radio, please see Mrs Fellows at the school.

If you would like to be involved with the radio, but feel too embarrassed to DJ, that is OK

too. There are plenty of other ways you can be involved!


Term 2—Week 3

Wakakirri Outback Festival - Performing and Visual Arts

On Friday 20th May Menindee Central School students in years 5-10 will be travel-

ling by coach to the Wakakirri Outback Festival – Performing and Visual Arts in

Broken Hill. This looks to be a fabulous day with plenty of fun to be had by all.

The day will include;

Dance Workshops

Art Workshops

Film Screening

Culture Workshops

Sports Games

Career Expo

Music Workshops

Health Workshops

Arts Stalls

We are also extending an invitation to community members who may like to come

in to the festival on the coach. Seats are very limited so you will need to get in

early. Any interested community members will need to collect and complete a

Working with Children Declaration, which we will have available at the front office.

Once this is handed in your name will be added to the list.

Students will be receiving their permission notes in their roll calls this week. Once

again, it will be the case of first in best dressed, so students will need to return

these to the front office as soon as possible!

Please contact Danielle Fellows at the school if you have any further questions.

Dear Parents & Care Givers,

Things are really hotting up for our Vibe Alive participants, and they are working

hard to polish their performance, keep up the effort!

This term, the Primary Singing Group will continue to meet on Tuesdays at lunch

time. However, we have decided to move Secondary singing group rehearsal time to Thursday mornings at 8.30am – BEFORE SCHOOL. New singers are welcome to come along, if this time suits you better. Commencing on Thursdays 2nd half lunch, secondary beginners guitar class will

be held.

Looking forward to being able to share some of our performances with you at as-

sembly, or elsewhere sometime soon!

Helen Bub-Connor Music Teacher


Term 2—Week 3

Wakakirri Outback Festival Performing & Visual Arts

It’s that time of year again! The Wakakirri Outback Festival is making its way to

Broken Hill. Throughout week 4 students at Menindee Central School will be in-

volved in Wakakirri activities. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday a lucky group

of students will have the opportunity to work with trained filmmakers on creating

their own film and on Wednesday throughout the day, classes will participate in hip

-hop dance workshops. The week will end on Friday with the Wakakirri Outback

Festival Cultural Celebration Day in Broken Hill.

It certainly looks like a fabulous week for all involved!


Term 2—Week 3

Stewart House, the department's charity of choice, needs a helping hand.

How Stewart House helps

For 80 years Stewart House has provided refuge for disadvantaged and marginalised children who need a break from their circumstances.

Each year Stewart House looks after 1,800 children from across NSW and the ACT, who take part in a 12-day residential program at the organisation's headquarters on Sydney's northern beaches.

During their stay, children are provided with eye, dental and general medical checks, in addition to emotional support.

To continue to provide the current levels of service, Stewart House needs to raise more than $2.5 million every year. It finished 2010 with a shortfall of $200,000.

How you can help

We ask all offices, schools and their communities to organise special fundraising activities for Stewart House on or around Friday 13 May.

A small contribution will make the difference between operating at capacity and turning away the neediest of children.

For as little as four dollars per pay you could cover all the costs associated with one day of a child's stay at Stewart House. See the front office for donation envelopes.

Stewart House Day

13 May 2011

CULTURAL DANCING LESSONS COMMENCE

NEXT MONDAY 6PM

FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS

Lessons will be held over in the new Performing Arts Theatre..

(old art room) Please see William to enrol.

Morning Maths Program (secondary students only)

MCS will be providing extra assistance in maths Tuesday -Thursday from 8.30am-9am in con-nected classroom. Please suggest to your child(ern) that they attend these if they would like some extra help. The first one will be held next Tuesday 17 May.


Term 2—Week 3

MCS 88.0FM School Radio

Week 3 Timetable

Listen in and you will also her some of our students broadcasting live at lunch-times!

If you would like to make a contribution to the radio…perhaps an advertisement or your very own show please contact

Danielle Fellows at the school.

WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday FridayFridayFridayFriday SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday SundaySundaySundaySunday MondayMondayMondayMonday TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday

11:30 – 12:30 Let’s Reminisce with William 1:30pm – Student Playlist featuring various students 5:30pm – Music assessment inter-views with year 8

1:30pm – Student Playlist 3:30pm - Music assessment inter-views repeat 4:00pm – Student Playlist

7:30am – The Footy Show with Adam and Dave 1:30pm – The Footy Show repeat 5:30pm – The Footy Show repeat

9:00am – The Footy Show re-peat 1:30pm – Student Playlist 5:30pm – Music assessment inter-views repeat

10:30am – Music assessment inter-views repeat 1:30pm – Stu-dent Playlist 4:00pm – Stu-dent Playlist

10:30am - Music assessment inter-views repeat 11:30 – 12:30 Let’s Reminisce with William 1:30pm – Stu-dent Playlist 8:30pm – 9:30 pm Let’s Remi-nisce with Wil-liam & Zarafina

11:30 – 12:30 Let’s Reminisce with William 1:30pm – Stu-dent Playlist 3:30pm - Music assessment inter-views repeat 4:00pm – Stu-dent Playlist

NAPLAN STUDENTS A free breakfast will be available for these students each day from 8:30-8:55.

NAPLAN

From Tuesday 10th May through to Friday 13th May, students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 along with

all other students in the country will complete the National Assessment Program – Literacy

and Numeracy (NAPLAN).

The results of these tests will provide important information to schools about what each stu-

dent can do, and will be used to support teaching and learning programs. Parent’s will receive

a report indicating their child’s level of achievement. Each student’s level of achievement will

be reported against the national minimum standard.

If your child is in years 3, 5, 7 or 9 please make sure that they are at school on-time for each

of these school days. In order to support students to the best of our ability, the P&C will be

providing a breakfast each morning for students completing NAPLAN. This will run from

8:30-8:55 each day.

If you have any further questions about NAPLAN please contact Danielle Fellows or Fiona

Kelly at the school.

New WINTER Additions to the Canteen Menu Ham & Cheese Pasta Bake $3.00 per serve

Chicken & Vegetable Pies $4.00

Beef & Mushroom Pies $4.00

Indian Butter Chicken & Rice

(contains Almonds) $5.50

Coming Soon......Hot Soup & Bread Roll $3.00


Term 2—Week 3

Expression of Interest We are seeking expressions of interest for the position of Child Care Worker at Menindee Children's Centre. This is a casual position with the possibility of leading into temporary / part time work. All interested persons must complete a Working with Children Check and must have a genuine interest in working with young children. It is also desirable that appli-cants have a senior first aid certificate and experience and / or a qualification in early child-hood education / children's services or be willing to obtain one. If you are interested please contact the centre on 80914246 to speak to staff about this position.

The Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough fundraiser is continuing this week. We hope as many families and community members as possible support the fundraiser. It is a fund-raiser but it is also a great opportunity for you and your friends to bake up some very moorish and quality cookies and muffins. Order forms for these delicious cookies and muffins have been sent home with preschool children, so be sure to order some! Or al-ternatively if you would like to order some please contact the preschool on 80914246 or drop into the centre. All brochures must be returned FRIDAY 20TH MAY 2011. The day for dough pick up Wednesday 15th June 2011- We will confirm this date when it gets a little closer. NEW IN 2011 – BAKE YOUR OWN MUFFINS! Please see the brochure for further infor-mation. Until Next Week Hayley D’Ettorre Teacher / Director

Farmer Jess and Staff taking delivery of the new

Tractor. (L-R. Greg, Jess, Daryl & Kelly)

Menindee Children’s Centre Menindee Children’s Centre Menindee Children’s Centre Menindee Children’s Centre 16 Perry Street

P O Box 221

Menindee NSW 2879

Phone/Fax: 08 8091 4246

M.C.C.


Term 2—Week 3

KNITTING CLUB

Wednesdays. 3:30pm in the staf-

froom. Beginners welcome.

Bring your knitting needles

and any wool you may have.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE SCHOOL NEWS PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE SCHOOL NEWS

DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS IS DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS IS

TUESDAY AT 12PM.TUESDAY AT 12PM.

Classified Ads All submissions for the school news are to be in by Tuesday 1pm. A written copy can be left at the school/Post Office addressed to ‘SCHOOL NEWS’. Your advert must have your name, address, phone number and signature—this same limit applies to teachers. Every endeavour will be made to print all submitted articles; how-ever, due to a ‘space limit’ some articles may have to be held over or reduced to suit our requirements. Advertising costs are: $4.40 (basic advert), $11.00 (quarter page), $22.00 (half page) and $44.00 (full page) per week. Payment is re-quired when placing advert.

PLEASE REMEMBER: IF SELLING A CAR OR MOTORBIKE YOU MUST INCLUDE THE REGISTRATION NUMBER OR ENGINE NUMBER. Adverts without the above information will NOT be included, phone 80 914 409.

Lucky ball: Draw: 9/5/2011; No’s 6-8-9-10-11-12:

No winner. Jackpot $2,169.00 Pick 1-14.

For Sa le : Layer Fowls and Geese . Ph Ron Page on 04 2828 8777.

COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

MENINDEE POLICE

STATION

OPEN FOR RTA BUSINESS Car Registration, Licence Renewal etc

MONDAYS ONLY

9:30am - 1:30pm

Any person who is crafty and has spare time

on their hands and would like to make items

for the school P&C for future stalls, please

see Kris. All materials supplied.

Ideas: Lace knitted coathangers; patchwork

items/placemats, pot holders etc:

FOUND:

Blades—Red/Silver pushbike.

Cnr Nora & Menindee St’s on the

weekend.

See Menindee Police

Menindee Aboriginal Community Working Party

There is an Aboriginal Men's Conference to be held at Lake Burrendong on Tues 21-6-11 to

Thurs 23-6-11. Travel down Monday and back Friday. Up to 6 people can go with expenses

paid for 2 cars only.

If interested call or message 04 2960 70259 within the next two weeks.

Also we meet every 4th Tuesday at 6pm and usually at the school library, if anyone is inter-

ested in coming along to these meetings.

Next meeting is 24-5-11; 28-6-11; 26-7-11; 23-8-11; 27-9-11; 25-10-11; 22-11-11:

Cheryl

Touch Football Competition

Touch football will start in two weeks

$10 per player rego fee, 10 players a side.

If you are interested in putting a team together

please contact Daniel Fusi on 0880 914409

Prizes for first three teams.


Term 2—Week 3

Do you like to Sing?

If so come and join the

Ladies Choir on Tuesdays

6-7pm at the train.

All Welcome

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In the Foyer at the recent NCDW Forum we conducted a “Have your Say” activity. The findings were in-teresting - responses recorded to the question - What do you consider is the greatest challenge in your com-munity to - get the life you love?

• 55% indicated Motivation;

• 16% indicated Opportunities;

• 12% indicated Access to Education and Training;

• 11% indicated Information about career development; and

6% indicated Support Services.

These results mirror the results from the same NCDW activity - Campaign Launch and Community Forum - held in the Campbelltown Local Government Area in 2010.

Next week is National Career Development Week – 16 to 22 May! The NCDW campaign is a unique initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA), which motivates and supports many hundreds of thou-sands of Australians each year to get the life they love! Research shows that parents and carers probably have the greatest influence on their children’s career decisions. We encourage you to check out the NCDW website at www.ncdw.com.au or www.aussiecareerweek.com, which along with the largest careers event database in Aus-tralia, contains career factsheets, exciting educational videos, celebrity interviews, links to career resources and services, and a range of other helpful and inspiring career development content. Getting the life you love takes more than just luck – it means actively managing your life, always learning, and being ready for change.”


Term 2—Week 3

BEYOND CAFEBEYOND CAFEBEYOND CAFEBEYOND CAFE

Open every Sunday from 2Open every Sunday from 2Open every Sunday from 2Open every Sunday from 2----5pm5pm5pm5pm

In the dining carriage @ the School.In the dining carriage @ the School.In the dining carriage @ the School.In the dining carriage @ the School.

Students are serving Students are serving Students are serving Students are serving

hot & cold drinks + cakes & slices.hot & cold drinks + cakes & slices.hot & cold drinks + cakes & slices.hot & cold drinks + cakes & slices.

Come along and relax in the new ‘chill out zone’ Come along and relax in the new ‘chill out zone’ Come along and relax in the new ‘chill out zone’ Come along and relax in the new ‘chill out zone’

in the company of your friends.in the company of your friends.in the company of your friends.in the company of your friends.

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Entertainment every

Sunday afternoon


Term 2—Week 3

The Special Guests who entertained

Mothers Day visitors to

‘Beyond Cafe’ on Sunday .........

Tina Turner & Shirley Bassey

Well, well, well last Saturday we made our first instalment on the ORL 2011 Premiership. Well done boys.

It was the first time in a long time that we heard the Yabbies song being belted out.

Our first game for the season and all looks good – we had a stirling performance from the boys who toppled one of the

ORL’s toughest teams. After trailing 18/10 at half time the Yabbies showed their heart and courage and went on to win

32/30. Each and every player had a good game. The defence was the best seen by the Yabbies in the last couple of years.

Colin Clark played his first senior game and was in the thick of things. He played hooker, he had some good runs and is gen-

erally a tough player. Also Big Mac, Benny and Peter had their first game of rugby league – who would have known, they

played like seasoned players. Peter showed real class and had some great runs. Unfortunately Big Mac buckled at the knees,

but showed that he’s got what it takes and came back on after his injury. Benny’s strength in carrying three of the Bungers

at a time as he ran down field was a highlight of the game. It was also good to welcome back Rob Pagano, Shane Hind-

marsh, Jake Watson and BJ, who all showed the yabby in them with good solid performances. Rob scored a try and of

course Hindmarsh had to score a try – how does he do it? We must mention that Shane and BJ are old, old Yabbies, two of

our players from when we were the Group 12 comp. Old silvertail Darryl had an outstanding game and showed his experi-

ence, and Ricky – he’s a no brainer who topped the tackle count and seems to run at anything. Johnno showed his true

form and had the most hit-ups. Clint demonstrated real speed and determination when he wheeled down Toofy Spencer

who was not happy. Another new recruit Fijian also ran all over the Bungers and showed his defensive style as he palmed

the opposition off. A special mention to the troopers Ike, Mal, Cody and Ernie Boy who have been with the Yabbies (since

ORL competition) through thick and thin. Their passion and commitment is commendable. Ernie Boy had a great game

and had a good go at organising players, Mal scored a try kicked four goals and had a hand in everything else going on.

Cody played on the wing and showed good footwork and solid defence and needs to get his ankle strapped and get in the

thick of it where he shines. Ike scored a try, and had some good bursts to get the Yabbies in a good position, he showed his

speed and determination.

The areas that we need to concentrate are ball skills.

We’ve got a good balanced team who have shown us that they have what it takes. It was a great win with every player play-

ing their part. Congratulations to Coach Blister who remained with the club after a dismal 2010 season where we barely had

enough players to field a team.

A big thankyou to our vocal and entertaining supporters.

Try scorers: Ike, Mal, Shane, Johnno, Benny and Rob. Goals: Mal (4) Man of the match: Ricky (3); Darryl (2); Johhno (1)

Other ORL game-Boomerangs defeated Saints 34/10. Next Saturday we play the Saints t Broken Hill and the Juniors will have a game as well. The following week we have Boo-merangs at home. Any girls aged between 16 & 25 please contact Jan on 04 2977 3229 by Thursday . There are 2 Broken Hill teams. Wil-cannia will not be fielding a girls team.

Tonight (Wednesday) all senior players need to attend the Tackling Violence session at the school library at 6 pm

MOTHERS DAY IN MENINDEE

If you haven’t been to Beyond Cafe yet then you are missing

out on a great afternoon....

The coffee is delicious and the home-made cakes are to die

for.

A great day and crowd of customers kept the staff on their

toes for the Mothers Day afternoon last Sunday.

The entertainment was varied with special guest appearances

by Tina & Shirley.

Staff would like to thank everyone for their patience with

waiting for their orders. They were experiencing unexpected

power outages.

Fantastic entertainment is lined up for this

Sunday as well


Term 2—Week 3


Term 2—Week 3

Happy Birthday

Sweet 16 today!!!!

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