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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: 4 25th February 2016 th December, 2015

SCHOOL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

26/2/16 29/2/16 14/3/16

MCS FETE 2.30PM-6.30PM

P&C Annual General Meeting Staff Common Room 7.30pm

All welcome to attend

dTpa & HPV vaccine 1st

dose Year 7 students only

WELLBEING AT MOLONG CENTRAL SCHOOL In response to increased attention on Wellbeing and Engagement in schools a Wellbeing Committee met last week to discuss how Molong Central School can continue to improve in the area of wellbeing and student engagement. Several ideas were presented. Many suggestions came from the meeting including connecting more with the broader community and linking school to the real world. Project based learning and Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) projects were posed as a way to increase student engagement. Promoting a consistent K-12 Welfare Policy was also discussed. In order to ensure our wellbeing strategies reflect the values of the parent and student body, Molong Central School is taking part in the Tell Them From Me student survey. The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. Staff and parents will also be invited to take part in the survey. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help them improve. The survey is completed on-line and is run by an independent research company, The Learning Bar, which specialises in school-based surveys. If you do not wish your student to participate in the survey please complete the form that has been sent home with this Newsletter and return to school by Friday, 11th March, 2016. Information regarding participation in parent surveys will be sent to you in March. The surveys will provide us with valuable feedback on what our Year 4-12 students think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. I want to assure you that the survey is confidential and school staff will not be able to identify individual students or parents from their responses. The survey is conducted online and will typically take less than 30 minutes to complete. It will be administered between 14 March and 8 April. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary. There will be opportunities provided at school for parents who do not have access to the internet to complete the parent surveys and if you have any enquiries please direct them to me. The more people that respond the more accurate the data will be. MOLONG CENTRAL SCHOOL PARENTS AND CITIZENS COMMITTEE All parents and carers are invited to attend the MCS P&C Annual General Meeting on Monday 29th February at 7.30pm in the Staff Common Room. If you would like to vote at the P&C AGM then you must pay $2:00 to become a member. This needs to occur before the meeting begins and can be paid at the Main Office up until the day of the meeting. Further information regarding the wellbeing surveys (mentioned above) will also be discussed at this meeting.

GENERAL PERMISSION TO PUBLISH AND DISCLOSE INFORMATION At Molong Central your child has the opportunity to be involved in many varied activities, of which we may take photos, which in turn get published in our Newsletter, Website and local papers. Each year we require a Permission to Publish Consent Form. Please find this form attached with this week’s Newsletter. Please complete return to our Main Office as soon as possible.

MOLONG CENTRAL SCHOOL FETE Staff and students have been hard at work over the past couple of months preparing lots of goodies and fun activities ready for our Fete this Friday evening. We invite all parents, carers and community members to come along and enjoy the fun of the fair, visit your child’s stall and help in our fundraising efforts. All proceeds from the night will go towards the purchase of a much needed new school bus. Starting time is 2.30pm and conclusion at 7.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Mrs Michelle Barrett, Principal

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PATERSON HOUSE – SWIMMING CHAMPIONS FOR 2016! The 2016 Secondary Swimming Carnival was held in perfect conditions in Week 3, with the warm weather further encouraging students in all age groups to enter races. The day commenced with the across-pool house race, which always proves to be a great starting point for swimmers of varying abilities. Another early highlight was the quality of the dress-up provided by our colourful Year 12 group. It did not take long to realise that swimming in formal dresses of yesteryear was not particularly conducive with fast heat times . As the day progressed, the race for House points remained tight for the majority of the carnival. It was once again Paterson House who proved to be too strong after the completion of the relays, taking out the 2016 Secondary Swimming Carnival. Congratulations to the students of Paterson House on a fine effort, and indeed to all students from the four Houses who participated so well throughout the day. Congratulations to our Age Champions (listed below) who swam particularly well in their respective events. The points race for age champion was very hotly contested in all 6 categories and the winners should be very pleased with their efforts in this highly competitive aspect of the carnival. A special mention must go to Aaliyah (Nemo) Wright who broke a staggering five records (listed below) throughout the day, some of which had stood for over 20 years. Congratulations, Aaliyah! It is always pleasing to see an individual rewarded for the hours of training and hard work required in order to be so successful. Six students qualified for a variety of events at the upcoming Western Trials and we wish them well in their respective races. Best of luck to Sarah Valentine, Aaliyah Wright, Kade Barrow, Ben Kirk, Hugh Foy and Toby Parry. One of the pleasing aspects of any carnival at M.C.S. is the willingness of our students to get in and assist with setting up and cleaning up throughout the day. I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the efforts of these individuals and thank them for their assistance. These qualities are an example of what makes Molong Central such a pleasant environment for students and staff alike. Thank you to all of the pool staff for their efforts and also to the volunteers who assisted at the carnival. Thank you to the M.C.S. staff for their professional assistance throughout the day. Well done to all who were involved in this highly successful and enjoyable carnival.

Age Champions

Sub-Junior Boy Champion (12-13 yrs) ------- Hugh Foy Sub-Junior Girl Champion (12-13 yrs) ------- Kara Yelland Junior Boy Champion (14-15 yrs) ------- Charlie Huggett Junior Girl Champion (14-15 yrs) ------- Aaliyah Wright Senior Boy Champion (16+ yrs) ------- Toby Parry Senior Girls Champion (16+ yrs) ------- Sarah Valentine

New Records

Aaliyah Wright – Open Girls 100m Freestyle - 1.04.55 (Old Record – 1.04.81 Emma Whiting) Aaliyah Wright – Girls 14yrs 33m Freestyle - 19.19

(Old Record – 19.34 Kassie Wilkie) Aaliyah Wright – Open Girls 100m Backstroke - 1.17.03

(Old Record – 1.19.09 Emma Whiting) Aaliyah Wright – Girls 14yrs 33m Backstroke - 22.82

(Old Record – 23.98 Emma Whiting) Aaliyah Wright – Girls 14/15yrs 33m Butterfly - 21.66

(Old Record – 22.25 Sophie Weekes)

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Secondary News

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

The Student Representative Council (SRC) is a group of students that are elected by their fellow students. The SRC members represent all students in the school and organise ways for students to participate and contribute to the school community. The SRC act as a voice for the student body and take on board student suggestions to create a better school experience such as improvements to the playground and other aspects of the school. Throughout the year the SRC will also organise fundraisers for charities and the school. The 2016 SRC was inducted at the Secondary assembly on Tuesday 23rd February. Congratulations to the following students:

SRC 2016

WHAT’S ON WEEK 5/6 TERM 1

26/2/16 – 4/3/16

26/2 Yr 12 CAFS – Independent Research Project (30%)

29/2 Yr 11 English – Interim submission interviews to be conducted in English periods during the week

4/3 Yr 12 Modern History – National study: Germany essay/presentation due before school

4/3 Yr 11 General Mathematics – in class test

Yr 11 Mathematics – in class test

Yr 11 Ext Mathematics – in class test

4/3 Yr 9 English – Hunger Games Pt 1 – viewing Period 2

Scott Taprell, Deputy Principal

Year 8 Myles Madden Ebony Webb Connor Linde

Year 10 Matthew Beuzeville Amy Wilson Caitlyn Watts

Year 9 Amber Williamson Haley McConnell Jamie Adams Maddison Burgess

Year 11 Jess Burgess Sarah Williams Tieke Thomas Calliope Treacy Brittany Gee Bohdi Johnson

Year 12 Victoria Miller Taylor Mullins Phoenix Aguila Toby Parry Alex Trudgett Courtney Davies George Dover Erin Abrahams Sarah Fessey

Year 7 Holly Klein Joe Spencer

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SCHOOL LEADERS RECOGNISED Last Thursday School Leaders were recognised at our assembly where they received their badges for 2016. It was lovely to see so many parents who came to see this wonderful presentation to our well-deserved recipients. I am sure our new School Leaders and House Captains will lead our Primary School with honour and integrity.

Our Primary School Leaders with Mrs Barrett

CANBERRA RAIDERS VISIT MCS Last Thursday four players from the Canberra Raiders and Alex Prout, NRL Development Officer, visited our school and made a presentation on Wellbeing and Staying Healthy. Students from K-8 participated in a range of games and activities with some students receiving gifts for their knowledge about the game and staying healthy. The visit coincided with a trial game between the Raiders and the Knights on Saturday at Wade Park in Orange. Well done to all of our students for their wonderful behaviour and participation during the presentation.

Canberra Raiders Jordan Rapana, Josh Hodgson, Aiden Sezer & Lachlan Croker, with students Marlee, Makai, Olivia, Sonnie & Milly.

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART Our students have been very busy learning new skills for the upcoming Jump Rope for Heart “Jump Off” Day. This will be held in the first week of next term. Sponsorship forms have gone home and we encourage all families to get behind this wonderful program. Most importantly, our students will be contributing to fundraising that enables the Heart Foundation to continue research into heart disease. All fundraising is done online with fantastic prizes available to students depending on the amount of money they raise.

School Banking School Banking has begun.

If you would like your child to participate in School

Banking, bank books need to be handed in by

Thursday morning so that Mrs Dwyer is able to

process the deposits. If you have any questions do

not hesitate to contact Mrs Dwyer or Mrs

Backhouse

PRIMARY NEWS

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Class Student

K Hope Samuel Lampe – A delightful &

hardworking student K Blue Cow Nathaniel Hodder – An

enthusiastic attitude towards

school 1/2 Snowy Olivia Hobbs – Excellent work

habits 1/2

Barrington Kai Klok – Excellent Spelling

results

1/2 Ziel Minnie Whittle – Great work in all

areas of English 3/4 Bimberi Evangeline Davy – Outstanding

efforts in all areas of her learning 3/4

Canobolas Jake Whiting – For challenging

himself in Maths 4/5 Tomah Declan John - Persistence during

difficult Maths tasks

5/6

Kosciuosko Shane Aldridge – A very settled

start to the new school year 5/6

Gilbraltor Squirrel Morrison Tull – A settled

start to the new school year

Primary Awards Platinum

Ryan Bridge Kai Klok

Danielle Phillips-Clarke

Badge Riley Johnston

There will be assembly this Thursday 5/6 Gilbraltor item 2.10pm start

Have a wonderful week!! Jane Mutton Relieving Deputy Principal - Primary

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CANTEEN 26/2/2016 – 03/3/2016

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.

26/2/16 4

th FRIDAY

HELP NEEDED

29/2/16 4

th MONDAY

01/3/16 5

th TUESDAY

02/03/16 1

st WEDNESDAY

03/03/16 1

st THURSDAY

04/03/16 1

st FRIDAY

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

LISA BURGESS

From the LIBRARY. . .

Week 5 Term 1

JUNIOR FICTION

Dog on Log – by Tania Ingram, Illustrated by Kat Chadwick

Grandpa’s Great Escape – by David Walliams, Illustrated by Tony

Ross

The Never Girls: A Dandelion Wish – by Kiki Thorpe, Illustrated by

Jana Christy

Please Mr Panda – by Steve Antony

Robert Irwin Dinosaur Hunter: The Discovery – by Jack Wells

Space Mice: Alien Escape – by Geronimo Stilton (PRC Title –Stage

2)

JUNIOR NON FICTION

I’m Not Going Out There! – by Paul Bright, Illustrated by Ben

Court

Two Little Bugs – by Mark and Rowan Sommerset (PRC Title –

Stage 1)

The Very Noisy Bear – by Nick Bland (PRC Title – Stage 1)

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that at the upcoming School Fete Mrs

Schaefer, Mrs Quinn and I will be overseeing the 2nd Hand

Book Stall. We are eager to offer an appealing assortment

of books for all ages. To achieve this goal we are asking the

school community if they can donate any books that are in

good condition to sell on the day. Both Fiction and non-

fiction titles would be great. Donations can be left at the

Library.

The 2016 Premier’s Reading Challenge will commence on

Monday, 7th March. Students will be able to include books

they have read since last September in their personal

reading logs. In the next week I will be sending home a

permission note for those students who want to take part

this year. Students in K-2 classes will complete the Challenge

with their teachers in their classrooms over the next few

months.

The 2016 PRC must be completed no later than Friday, 19th

August. I would like to encourage all Year 3 students to

continue with the Challenge as they will be awarded with

their Gold certificate at the end of this year. It is also hoped

that our Secondary students will continue to participate and

reach the ultimate award of the PRC Medal in Year 9.

Make sure you visit us at the 2nd

Hand Book Stall on Friday!

Mrs Hall

MCS FETE FRIDAY 26/2/16 2.30PM- 7.30PM

Food * Drinks * Devonshire Teas * BBQ Market Stalls * Jumping Castle * Music

Art Exhibition/Sale * Decorated Bike Comp Billy Cart & Parent/Teacher/Students Races

Sponge Throwing * Footy Passing Comp Class Stalls and much much more

Come along and join in the fun of the fair whilst supporting Molong Central School in

our major fundraiser. ALL PROCEEDS from the Fete will go

towards the purchase of a new School Bus If you would like to help out by either

donating your time to help with setting up or packing up, or if you would like to hold a stall or perhaps donate some saleable items, please give Jenny Barrow a call on 63668224

Canteen News Parents/Carers are advised that due to

the Fete on Friday 26/2/16 there will be

no lunch orders available from the

Canteen on this day.

MOLONG CENTRAL SCHOOL NEW & PRE LOVED UNIFORM ITEMS

Are you looking for a spare uniform for your child, whilst at the same time supporting our school? Why not come along and have a browse at the MCS Clothing Stall at our School Fete on Friday 26/2/16. You never know what you might find at a bargain price. The following new items will also be available for purchase on the day.

jumpers sports shorts sports pants sports shirts bags hats

Hope to see you there!