“enriching Primary education”

‘Providing Opportunities for

Personal Achievement’

SCHOOL

CALENDAR

UPCOMING EVENTS

23-27/3 Yr 10 Work Experience Week 1

30/3-2/4 Yr 12 Half Yearly Exams (now Week 10 , not Week 9)

30/3-2/4 Yr 10 Work Experience Week 2

MOLONG CENTRAL SCHOOL “Providing Opportunities for Personal Achievement”

NEWSLETTER

Phone: 6366 8224 Fax: 6366 8220 email: molong-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Kindergarten to Year 12 Issue No: 8 19th March, 2015

BROKEN BAY It is an exciting week for the Stage 3 students at Molong Central who departed for Broken Bay on Monday. The

students and staff met at 4 am to catch a coach to Bathurst where they then boarded a train. These types of

excursions allow students to interact with their peers and teachers away from the normal conventions of

school. Students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves in an unfamiliar

environment. It is a time that students look back on and memories that can last a lifetime are created. It also

allows the development of independence as many students have their first opportunity to stay overnight away

from home. I am looking forward to hearing of the many adventures and challenges the students will

experience.

AFTER

SRC ASSEMBLY

The SRC held their first assembly last week. This assembly was initiated by the students and was an

opportunity for the SRC to share their ideas with the rest of the student body. The SRC are keen to hold an

assembly each term to inform the student body of upcoming events and issues that may impact on students. I

am pleased to say that the assembly was a success.

UNIVERSITY ROADSHOW Molong Central’s Year 12 students attended the University Roadshow held in Orange last Thursday. The Roadshow allows students from regional areas an opportunity to consider university as a post school option. Several university representatives presented an insight into university life and the courses that are available. The students then had an opportunity to ask questions. Thanks to Mr Taylor for organising our students’ attendance at this worthwhile day. I am sure that it opened up ideas for discussion that will be followed up as the Year 12 students consider their future. Mrs Michelle Barrett Principal

OUT & ABOUT I took the time on Monday morning to step into several classes in both the Secondary and the Primary. In 1 Barrington I watched literacy groups participate in several activities that promoted the development of literacy skills. There were several things that stood out. Firstly the parent helpers who allow the formation of an effective learning environment for the class teacher to give individualised instruction, secondly the level of engagement the students displayed at each station and finally how responsive the students were when I asked them about the activities that they were involved in. As I moved around the Secondary I also noticed the opportunity the teachers have to give students individualised attention. This attention is only possible because the rest of the class is actively involved in learning and focussed on the task in front of them. I have highlighted the fact that an excellent learning environment exists at Molong Central and as I walked around the Key Learning Areas of the Secondary I was not disappointed. From a lesson on sports coaching to a class completing a biology assessment and a chemistry experiment in the room next door it was all systems go on a Monday morning at Molong Central. In every room students were actively involved in the learning.

WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE & CRAZY HAIR DAY Mercades Oste and Sharna

Campbell took part in the

World‘s Greatest Shave with both

girls raising substantial amounts

of money both at school and in

the wider community to support

the Leukaemia Foundation. I

discussed with both girls the

reasons why they did this and

they each had an individual story

about someone who had been

close to them who needed to

undergo treatment for Cancer.

BEFORE

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DONATION OF ANGORA GOATS TO THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Thank you to Mrs Rowatt for the kind donation of two stud wether Angora goats from West Wyalong. Thank you also to Mr Neil Pokoney for transporting the goats from West Wyalong to Molong Central School. The goats will be used by all Agricultural classes for animal husbandry practicals including judging, drenching, vaccinating, foot paring and shearing. Miss Sally Pokoney, Agriculture Teacher

YR 8 MATHS STUDY MOBILE PHONE PLANS In the early stages of Year 8, Mathematics classes study the topic of Data Collection and Representation. In this topic they look at the ways in which data and statistics are used in our society. This includes looking at the different ways in which data is presented in the media and the community in order to ensure that they are well informed citizens who are not vulnerable to the manipulation of data and information by commercial or political interests. As a part of this topic, students in the 8 Maths 1 class have undertaken a special research program with Mrs Pottie which involves studying how Mobile Phone Plans work. This has included analysing and comparing payment programs, costs and benefits of different types of plans and ways in which consumers may be misled by the information provided. Mrs Pottie said “students researched phone plans, finding hidden facts, surveying friends and family on mobile phone usage. Students then present their findings and research to the class once they have completed this task. Some of them found it challenging, but I think it was very rewarding.” Joshua Dowler happily outlined what they had done in class including the fact that they “…used the data and surveys to work out the best mobile plan for people”. Nathan Rapley concluded that this task had confirmed that he “…will not get a mobile phone – the plans are all too dear!” Congratulations to the students of 8 Maths 1 on their hard work in this topic and thankyou to Mrs Pottie for designing this interesting program which has allowed our students to get an understanding of another application of Mathematics in the real-world.

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Secondary News

YEAR 10 TEXTILES On Wednesday 11th of March, Year 10 Textiles had the opportunity to be involved in a Techniques Day delivered by the S&S Textile and Art representative, Annette Dixon. The Techniques Day focussed on the elements and principles of design. We, as students were actively involved in the 12 methods of embellishing cloth and paper. To commence the day we tie dyed a silk scarf within 12 minutes. The favourite techniques were heating Angelina fibre to create a bonded fabric, solar printing, tie dyeing, devour paste and gelli plate printing. These techniques will be invaluable when creating our Textile Art project in Term 1 and 2. Year 10 Textiles and Mrs Corinth.

Andee Sheedy, Tieke Thomas, Calliope Treacy, Jessica Burgess

& Naomi Chloupek

AEROSOL CANS I would like to take this opportunity to remind parents and students that MCS is an aerosol free zone. This means that students will need to use roll on deodorant instead of the aerosol style spray deodorant. This is not a new rule at the school; it has been this way for many years. I have asked staff to act if they see an aerosol can in a student’s possession. They will confiscate the can of deodorant and issue a full demerit. This may sound harsh, but all students have been warned of the consequences and this stance has been taken by the school out of health concerns. Aerosol spray is a major trigger of asthma amongst teenagers and we are certainly striving to minimise the number of asthma attacks which occur within school. Another concern which is reported to be occurring within the wider community is the use of aerosol cans by teenagers in the practice of sniffing. This practice can have disastrous results for those involved, with deaths being reported each year among teenagers. We would like the support of parents by insisting that aerosols are not to come onto school grounds and that roll on deodorant is viewed as the sensible alternative.

ASSESSMENT TASK DATES

Term1 Week 8-9, 20/3/15- 27/3/15

20/3/15 Yr 7 History – In class 7B-7Y

20/3/15 Yr 12 English Studies - Presentation

20/3/15 Yr 11 English Adv – Module A due- essay in class P3-4

20/3/15 Yr 12 Photo – task 2 due

20/3/15 Yr 11 Society & Culture – Cross cultural study

20/3/15 Yr 12 English Standard - in class Listening /Reading task

20/3/15 Yr 7 Mathematics – in class assessment – 7B & 7Y

23/3/15 Yr 7 French – Assessment task 15%

23/3/15 Yr 8 Visual Arts - Andy Warhol Assessment task 20%

24/3/15 Yr 9.2 PDH – Diet Plan Assignment due

25/3/15 Yr 7 English – Creation journal due

25/3/15 Yr 8 Art – Assessment task “Pop Art” (Ms Long’s class)

25/3/15 Yr 12 CAFS – Exam Period 1&2 (A9) Ms Vis

26/3/15 Yr 11 MHIST – Historical investigation – essay 7 speech

26/3/15 Yr 11 ANC HIST- Source based in class task

27/3/15 Yr 9.1 PDH – Diet plan assignment due

Scott Taprell, Deputy Principal

MERIT AWARDS

Meg FULWOOD Makayla WRIGHT Josh AMBERGE Darren PARKES Katelyn WATTS Delaynie JONES Olivia PRESS Jake DAVIS

Pedro OSTE BRONZE AWARD

Caitlin JOHANSSON

Nathan Rapley,

Jessica Clayton &

Reid Cornelissens

Year 11 Agriculture students

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Case of Discovery Visit On Tuesday, students in Years 3-6 had a visit from ‘A

Case of Discovery’, where they got to become

Forensic Scientists. They were given a crime scene

with clues and learnt how to be detectives. The

students then had to explore the clues left behind by

the suspects to work out who committed the crime.

Students had to carry out coin rubbings, finger print

testing, read ultra-blue invisible ink, test for poisons,

construct DNA models and observe evidence under

the microscope. The also had to piece together the

clues to be able to open the victim’s safe.

The students had a fantastic time and even managed

to solve the crime! Well done everyone.

Some comments from students were: “The Case of Discovery show was cool. We got to try and solve a case. We also had to try and find fingerprints. I think it is good for kids to try and learn about trying to discover things.” Ryan 5/6 Gibraltor

The Discovery show was a fun and interesting way to learn and it can strengthen a child’s problem solving capability. It could be a great job opportunity.” Charlotte 5/6 Gibraltor

“We really enjoyed the case of discovery. Emily – My favourite activity was fingerprinting. Cooper – My favourite bit of Case of Discovery was the

invisible ink with the ultraviolet light.”

Western Swimming Last Friday, two of our students represented our

area at Western Region Swimming held in Dubbo.

Lacey Brown and Phillip Pike qualified for the

50m Freestyle. Lacey swam first in the 8years

Girls and achieved a personal best time. Phillip

swam in the 13 Yrs Boys and also achieved a

personal best time, taking two seconds off his

District swim time.

Although not fast enough on the day to make it

through to the State Carnival, both swimmers

agreed it was a great experience and getting a PB

was the icing on the cake!

Well done, a wonderful achievement by both

students!

PRIMARY NEWS

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Class Student

K Hope Camilla Fogarty – For excellent participation in

class lessons and discussions.

K/1 Blue Cow Dewk Mills – For an excellent labelled picture of a

plant!

1 Barrington Juliette Mills – For always being a considerate and

helpful student.

1/2 Snowy Ben Burgess – For writing a complex sentence in

his description of a kangaroo.

2 Tomah Lizzie Chloupek – For great work in all subjects.

3 Bimberi Hamish Meehan – For quick work in his Maths

Mentals.

3/4

Canobolas

Mykalah Dive – For improvement in presentation.

4/5 Zeil Taylah Hobbs – For fantastic effort in her

spelling.

5/6

Gibraltar

Molly Weekes – For excellent Rainforest work.

5/6

Kosciusko

Anna Pottie – For fantastic sketches of rainforest

birds.

Library Robert Heath – For enthusiastically borrowing

each week.

There will be NO assembly this Thursday

Uniform Award –Friday Week 7 Term 1

Stage 1 – Noah Ripps

Stage 2 – Annii Fowler

Stage 3 – Letitia Milne

Have a wonderful week!! Jane Backhouse , Deputy Principal - Primary

Awards Silver:

Charlie Swift

Banner:

Max Yelland

Left: Jake Card & Cody Whyburn

Right: Emily Pearson, Carter Kirby, George

Betts & Nathan Wilson

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CANTEEN 20/3/2015 –27/3/15

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.

20/3/15 3

rd FRIDAY

HELP NEEDED

23/3/15 4

th MONDAY

24/3/15 4

th TUESDAY

25/3/15 4

th WEDNESDAY

26/3/15 4

th THURSDAY

27/3/15 4

th FRIDAY

KATE HAZELTON

BELINDA MILLS

HELP NEEDED

DONNA TAPRELL

HELP NEEDED

From the LIBRARY…

Week 8 Term 1

JUNIOR FICTION My Easter Egg Hunt - by Bruce Whatley & Rosie Smith The Impossible Quest series: Wolves of the Witchwood – by Kate Forsyth (Book 2) The Impossible Quest series: The Beast of Blackmoor Bog - by Kate Forsyth (Book 3) Do You Dare? series: 1841, The Bushranger Boys - by Alison Lloyd Do You Dare? Series: 1931, Tough Times – by Simon Mitchell JUNIOR NON-FICTION Wacky. . .but True Magazine-Issue 13, 2014 Wacky. . .but True Magazine-Issue 17, 2014 Wacky. . .but True Magazine-Issue 18, 2014 SENIOR FICTION Listen to the Moon – by Michael Morpurgo Head Over Heart – by Colette Victor The Further Adventures of Eddie Dickens – by Philip Ardagh Hi everyone, I would like to express my thanks to the MCS school community for supporting this year’s Scholastic Book Fair in the Library. The Fair has been a popular spot to visit over the past eight days and the Library staff plus our enthusiastic Year 11 Monitors have been kept very busy each day. Not only have we had many visitors to the Fair but many excited students scouring the playground for knights and princesses as well as guessing how many mints it would take to freshen a dragon’s breath. The winners of the colouring competition, the Treasure Hunt & the Guessing competition will be published in the newsletter next week. Orders have been placed so some students will receive the books they have paid for this week. Unfortunately I am unable to re-order posters or stationery items this year. It has been pleasing to receive so many Premier’s Reading Challenge permission notes. I would appreciate their prompt return so that I can activate the K-2 student records. There will be opportunities for students in Years 3-6 to record their book choices on the PRC website during Library lessons. Explore your imagination, read a book! Mrs Hall

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Molong District Soccer Club Inc. GENERAL MEETING

5PM THURSDAY 19TH MARCH MOLONG BOWLING CLUB.

2015 teams / coaches announced If you have any ideas for the club,

or questions, please attend. ALL WELCOME (Kids too)

ALL COACHES & PARENTS PLEASE ATTEND, COME & SUPPORT YOUR KIDS!!!

Enquiries: Tania Bohringer – 0408 604 711

Life

DRUM LESSONS EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

CENTRAL WEST SPORTS VOLUNTEER AWARD Sport and Recreation are again holding the Volunteer Award to recognise the effort of volunteers in the sporting community. The Youth category (25years and under) is also open to recognise the efforts of young people volunteering in local sporting clubs. In 150 words or less tell us about your outstanding volunteer. Examples might be the extensive time they dedicate to the club, the positive attitude they bring to the sporting arena, being a positive role model, etc. Download nomination forms from the Sport and Recreation website www.dsr.nsw.gov.au or call 6362 6623.

Nominations close Friday 10th April 2015.

Jackeroo Ranch Autumn School Holiday Horse Riding Camps

Bingletree Station, Upper Turon

Week 1, 4-11/4/15 Week 2, 11-19/4/15

For “horse mad” children aged 6-16years.

5-6hrs per day devoted to horse activities plus

gold panning, cattle feeding/checking & mustering,

camp fires & native wildlife spotting.

All enquiries to Mrs Pattie Hudson 63377173