The theme for Education Week this year is ‘NSW Public Schools Leading The Way’ with a special focus on the environment. It is a time to reflect on the position of public education and I am proud to say that education in NSW is going from strength to strength.

Murringo Public School has celebrated Education Week with a myriad of activities to keep the students active and to showcase their talents. On Monday our school participated in the Phillips Shield Athletics Carnival at Gus Smith Oval. All students participated to the best of their abilities and showed great sportsmanship and enthusiasm. Congratulations to Jack Grant, who was crowned the Juvenile Boy Champion on the day. We are also proud to announce that Murringo won the Marching Trophy for 2009, under the guidance of Marty Hewson, who has spent many hours instructing the students in marching techniques.

Our Marimba/Choir group has performed four times this week – at the Wagga Marketplace, two performances in Young at the Cherry Jam concert and at our Education Week assembly. Congratulations to our talented performers – Claire Yates, Nick Galvin, Darcy DeBritt, Pam Wilson, Justin Taylor, Lochie Mclean and Oliver Mullen.

Students and pre-schoolers dressed as shearers and farmers on Wednesday to celebrate the National Simultaneous Storytime session. Schools and libraries all around Australia read the same book at the same time – “Pete the Sheep”, by Jackie French. The students read the story together and completed fun activities associated with the story.

Friday was our big celebration of public education. The students cooked a variety of goodies for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and enjoyed them with staff, parents and members of the community. The students then ran a very full and interesting assembly and the classrooms were opened for people to peruse the fabulous work students have completed and to see the great facilities that we have available for our students in Murringo.

Thank you to everybody who

has made our Education Week

such a great success.

Education Week hits Murringo Public

Update your Calendar with…….

• Next MCA Meeting at the Hall Wed, 3rd June at 7pm.

• Bonfire Night at Tony & Mitzie Young’s home, Sun. 7th June at 7pm

• Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend, Monday, 8th June.

• Mobile Playgroup at the Hall Wed. 10th June & 24th June

1.30pm-3pm.

• Baby & Child Clinic during playgroup Wed. 10th June & 24th June

• Knitting & Craft Evening at the Craft Shop begin at 7pm, Wed 10th June.

• Next P&C Meeting at the school Mon, 15th June at 7pm.

• Moto Bike Trial, Sun. 21st June.

• Red Nose Day, Fri. 26th June.

• Tuesday Ladies Tennis at 11am..

• Fun Family Sunday Tennis at 2pm.

• Church Services Anglican—2nd Sunday 8am

Catholic—4th Sunday 7.30am

Murringo

Matters

Contact Us

By Post Our Murringo Matters 91 Boorowa Street Murringo 2586

By Email

murringo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

By Phone 6384-6351

By Fax

6384-6322

By Hand Just drop it in the big green mailbox at

the entrance of the school.

June 2009

Issue 4

OUROUROUROUR

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He may be lacking in size, but he’s fast and has springs in those skinny little legs of his. Jack Grant, Year 2 at Murringo Public School managed to come first in the 7 yr Boys High Jump, second in the 7 yr Boys Long Jump, first in the 7 yr Boys Age Race and second in the Juvenile Boys Championship Race. This was enough to be awarded the Juvenile Boy Champion for 2009 at this year’s Phillips Shield which was held last Monday at Gus Smith Oval. Well Done Jack!

Murringo Public School students also have another reason to cheer, when they were awarded first place in the very traditional Marching Competition. Our students have been practicing with their instructor or drill sergeant, Marty Hewson. Marty taught them the meaning and the how to of parade ground orders - “ Marker”, “ Squad Full In”, “Dress”, “Attention”, “Stand At Ease”, “Eyes Right” and “Holt”, (just to name a few) which proved to be a winning formula. The students wish to thank Marty for his guidance, instruction, and time that he has given to them. The staff and parents also thank Marty for teaching their children to become such fine marchers for the parade.

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Jack Grant shines at the 74th Phillips Shield.

“One kind word can warm three winter months” “One kind word can warm three winter months” “One kind word can warm three winter months” “One kind word can warm three winter months” Japanese ProverbJapanese ProverbJapanese ProverbJapanese Proverb....

The trustees of the Murringo Sportsground Trust has been successful in obtaining a grant from the NSW Sport and Recreation Department. The grant amount received was $4,923.00 to install a safe playground structure on the tennis court grounds. This amount approved could not exceed 50% of the NET project cost. Therefore the amount is on a “dollar for dollar” basis. Our job now is to provide the remaining 50% in voluntary labour, sponsorship and donations and that’s where you guys come in!. Once the site has been prepared and the structure delivered, the installation will then be made by a team of volunteers at a working bee on a date yet to be set. If you would like to make a donation or sponsor any part of this project, please call Bill Maloney (6384-6248) or Gina Galvin (6384-6284). Since the previous play equipment was deemed unsafe and taken down many years ago, there has been only a set of swings for the children to play on. So let’s get behind our young community members and support them by helping each other build a sound and safe play structure.

Murringo Sportsground Trust Grant Success.

Warming up

at the Craft Shop

Get your knitting, crocheting,

embroidery, cross-stitch or

whatever out and come along to

the Craft Shop on Wednesday,

10th June at 7pm.

We hope that some of you might

like to come and knit some

squares for charity, it’s all up to

you. The fire will be

alight, the company

great and the

chatting in full gear.

Everyone welcome!

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The Murringo Bushfire Brigade held their AGM on 25th May 2009. The Officer bearers for 2009/2010 are tabled below:

Subs are now due at a cost of $10 per household. Please send payment to Sam Tout, Treasurer , Murringo Bushfire Brigade, “Willsee”, Watson’s Road, Murringo NSW 2586. A tax deductable receipt will be issued. Also, anyone wishing to join the Cadets, please contact Sam Tout on 6384-6282 or 0407499 029.

Murringo Bushfire Brigade AGM

At the MCA Meeting in May, the latest Life Members of the Murringo Community Association were presented with their certificates and badges. Kae Neville also presented the plaque to the MCA for display in the Murringo Community Hall.

Pictured left is Kae Neville presenting the life members - Marty Hewson, Leonard Dowling, Tony Young and Mitzie (Gerardina Maria) Young with their certificates and plaque.

The grant submission for the refurbishment of the Community Hall and Supper Room, including the kitchen, has been completed and submitted to the Office of Rural Affairs. The amount requested of $42,000.00 would be a blessing to provide much needed work to our wonderful halls.

As we always live in hope, if we are unsuccessful, the Young Shire Council along with the MCA will go ahead with the refurbishment to the value of approximately $20,000.

MCA Life Members Recognised

Murringo Community Assoc. Inc

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Incorporated Y2456908

ABN 96417680568

Murringo Bushfire Brigade Office Bearers for 2009/2010Murringo Bushfire Brigade Office Bearers for 2009/2010Murringo Bushfire Brigade Office Bearers for 2009/2010Murringo Bushfire Brigade Office Bearers for 2009/2010

Captain Peter Parkman

Senior Deputy Captain Dennis Hancock

President/Training Officer Belinda McKnight

Secretary Bill Maloney

Treasurer & Equipment Officer Sam Tout

Deputy Captains Geoff McQuillan John Parkman Jim Parkman

Jeremy McKnight Sam Johnson Tony Young

Permit Officers Irene Hancock Tony Wallace

First Aid Officers Kerryn Walker Sam Johnson Frank Baker

Quarter Masters

Communication Officers

Mitzi Young Leanne Parkman

Fast Fill Operators Kerryn Walker Marty Hewson

MOTO-TRIAL at Murringo Come and see a motorbike event with a difference!

SUNDAY, 21st June 2009 In our beautiful village of MURRINGO, follow signs up

Geegullalong Road to Glenton Villa then watch for signs. 10am Start FREE Admission

Spectators Most Welcome Delicious Hot Food prepared by Murringo P&C.

Enquires: Pete Mowat on 6384-6332.

Let the Whole World Know that ………..

PUZZLEPUZZLEPUZZLEPUZZLE ?????? A man lives in the penthouse of an apartment building.

Every morning he takes the elevator down to the lobby and leaves the building. Upon his return, however, he can only travel halfway up in the lift and has to walk the rest of the way - unless it's raining. What is the explanation for this?

BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE

If you are in need of machinery that will make your job

a little easier, just call Local Owner/Operator

Nathan Taylor and his wife Emma.

Mini excavators with 300, 450, 550 or 1200mm buckets.

Excavations, Footings, Postholes, Trenching, Soil Spreading,

Stockyard Cleaning, Driveway Construction, Septic Tanks,

Rubble Drains and much more! Bobcat & Tipper Hire.

Call 0427 170 875 or 6384 6214 (ah)

124 Maloney’s Road, Murringo 2586

GEORGIE is turning 18

Happy Birthday to Georgie Parkman who

is reaching the grand old age of 18.

Have a Wonderful Birthday

Georgie !

Seeking Information

Anyone who may have seen or have information

on the removal of two Elgas slimline gas tanks

from a home in lower Geegullalong Rd, Murringo,

please contact Young Police on 6382-8199.

Happy 12th

B’day Justin

Taylor 14/6/09.

Lorna Parkman

is celebrating

her birthday

on the 5th

June.

Have a wonderful day Lorna.

Elisha

Becquet-Woods is

turning 1 on the

17th June.

You little Ripper!

Congratulations ROLF ROLF ROLF ROLF

ROTZLER ROTZLER ROTZLER ROTZLER on reaching

your 53rd

Birthday

Love from

everyone

who loves

you in lycra

HIP HIP HOORAY HIP HIP HOORAY HIP HIP HOORAY HIP HIP HOORAY Happy Birthday NARELLE

MALONEY

celebrating your 45th on the 7th

June.

You still look like

a school girl to us

Birthday Wishes

DAVID TOUT

Have a great day on the 14th June.

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KNOCK KNOCK WHOS THERE?

LITTLE OL’ LADY LITTLE OL’ LADY WHO?

I DIDN”T KNOW YOU COULD YODEL !

On a serious

note:

Where: Tony & Mitzie Young’s Place - ”Glenton Villa”, Geegullalong Rd, Murringo . When: Sunday, 7th June 2009 at 7pm. Who: You and Your Family, Friends, etc. Why: A fundraiser for the Murringo Bushfire Brigade and the MCA. Donation: A gold coin donation (Size counts ! But the smaller ones are bigger and better). Bring: Your own Bits & Pieces - Refreshments, Nibbles, etc. Don’t Bring: Tea & Coffee, Chairs, Tables, etc. They will be supplied by the MCA.

You may have heard about Mr Rudd’s “Building the Education Revolution (BER). This federally funded program is aimed at creating jobs immediately. It is divided into two sections - National School Pride (for refurbishment and maintenance of school buildings and grounds) and Schools for the 21st Century (new building in schools). Our school has been chosen to receive funding in the first round of National School Pride. Our $50,000 will be spent on refurbishing our school this year. Jobs that will be completed include - exterior painting of every building, repair and paint picket fence, air conditioning of the admin block, painting and re-carpeting of upper division building, repairs to library windows, painting of interior and exterior of toilet block, and more. We have chosen a library as our new building in the 21st Century Program. Below is a copy of the plan for the building that we will receive. We do not know when the building will commence, but our plans are for this building to incorporate a community library/local history room and toy library.

OUR SCHOOLS FOR THE

21st CENTURY BUILDING.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

If You’re There….. It Could Be A “Cracker “Night.

News from the School …..

The Murringo Public School would like to thank everyone who made it to their Biggest Morning Tea last Friday. The children cooked up many, many scrumptious goodies for morning tea—date scones, rock cakes, plain scones, with jam & cream and much more. Over $115.00 was collected for the fight against cancer. Thanks to All!

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Astronomy in Murringo

2009 is the International Year of Astronomy and in Murringo we are fortunate to see the Starry Night Sky in all it’s glory, (that is if there are no clouds). Most of us can recognise the “Big Saucepan”. It is known also as the Constellation of Orion (the Hunter). The 3 stars in a line make Orion’s belt, when you look towards the West in the evening. The planet Saturn is at present towards the North. In the early morning, before sunrise, look for the planet Venus in the northeast, Mars is a small “star” behind it. Jupiter is another huge “star” up high in the sky. Venus is huge and bright. Check out www.sydneyobservatory.com.au for lots of info. Happy Skywatching! From Tiiu.

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How many faces can you name out of this 1952 Murringo School Photo? We would love to have a copy of any School Photo, from any of the local schools, that you may have at

home, in preparation for the 150 Years Celebration of Education in Murringo.