Week 6, Term 4 2017
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State Basketball Success
Ambria Excels at Equestrian Carnival
School Spectacular
Literacy and Numeracy Update
Principal’s Prose
Remembrance Museum Reverie
Meet Your Leaders
Meet Your Teachers
Important Dates
In this Edition of Mulwaree Matters
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State Basketball
Success On Tuesday 31st October, the under 15’s girls
basketball team travelled to Terrigal to play the
top 8 teams in the state. We knew we would be
up against some really competitive teams but we
were feeling confident about the games ahead.
On Wednesday morning we got up, had
breakfast and were so pumped ready to play.
Our first game was against Oxyley High School
(from Tamworth), which we dominated
throughout the whole game and ended up
winning convincingly 54-39. It was a great start
to the tournament, going through to the next
round on a high.
Our next game was against Endeavour Sports
High School. We knew they were going to be
tough, but we just had to be tougher. We started
off well, leading at quarter time and by half time
the game was really close. Unfortunately in the
second half we got into foul trouble and went
down 79-53.
Our last game of the day was against West
Wylong High School. Playing 2 games earlier
that morning had left us very tired and we let
them get away. This game could have been ours
but it wasn’t to be and we lost 72-51.
The next morning we played for 5th and 6th
against Terrigal High. We were determined to
win and take 5th spot in the state and that is
what we achieved – winning 54-31.
It was a great couple of days away. Thanks to
Mrs McClelland, Miss Teague and the parents
who took the time to give us this wonderful
opportunity.
Abbey Emmerton.
Mulwaree 15’s Basketball Team
Micah Absolom
Bridgette Anable
Madelyn Croker
Abbey Emmerton
Maddie Dodson
Alyssa Gregory
Sophie Mawdsley
Alannah McCarthy
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Ambria Excels at
Equestrian Carnival
Ambria White (Yr 8) and her horse, Jazzy
Holly represented Mulwaree at the Camden High
equestrian carnival on Saturday the 3rd of
November. She had a very successful day in the
show riding events. Ambria’s results were:
2nd in “Yr 8 best presented”
1st in “Yr 8 rider”
1st in “Best educated hack - Yr 8”
2nd in “Galloway hack”,
1st in “Versatility - Yr 8”
2nd in “Pair of riders” teaming up with a
student from Goulburn High
Reserve Champion Rider for Yrs 7, 8 & 9
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School Spectacular Good luck to our performers involved in this
year’s Schools Spectacular. “School Spec” is an
arena variety show featuring some of the best
musical, dance and dramatic talent from public
schools all over NSW. This year’s event will take
place at Qudos Bank Arena on the 24th and 25th
November.
Madilynn Bayliss of Year 10 will be dancing as a
member of the State Dance Ensemble in the
segment Moments of Love while Thomas
Bensley, Jack Steel, Lachlan Bensley and Travis
Lichtenberger of Leaving Reality will be showing
off their musical talents within the arena as pre-
show entertainment.
Keep an eye out for our students when the
Schools Spectacular is broadcast on Channel 7
later in the year.
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Literacy and
Numeracy Update What is Digital Literacy?
Digital literacy involves knowing how to use a
range of technologies to find information, solve
problems or complete tasks. Digital literacy is
also about knowing how to act safely and
respectfully online.
It is important that all children and young people
in Australia learn to become ‘digitally literate’ in a
safe and supportive environment, by engaging
with the materials, data, systems, tools and
equipment that are available in their schools and
communities.
In order to drive children’s digital literacy in
schools, Digital Technologies has been
developed as one of the learning areas of the
Australian Curriculum. Digital Technologies aims
to ensure that all students from Foundation to
Year 10 benefit from learning about and working
with traditional, contemporary and emerging
technologies. Digital Technologies focuses on
developing knowledge and understanding of data
and digital systems and the processes and
production skills involved in using digital
technology.
Further information on supporting your child in
being digitally literate as well as other handy tips
for assisting children throughout their education
can be found at: https://
www.learningpotential.gov.au/ and http://
www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/ (both available as
Apps from the App Store or Google Play).
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PRINCIPAL’S PROSE
As I reflect on the
past 2 weeks at
Mulwaree High, I
am amazed at all
that has
happened. For
those who have
visited the school
recently you will
notice that the front Administration office has
had to relocate. The storm that occurred on 2nd
November caused flooding of the office and staff
common room. The carpet has had to be pulled
up due to major damage. The common room
carpet has been replaced and we are hoping the
office will be done soon so that staff can move
back in.
Our HSC students have finished all exams and
now look forward to their graduation evening
next week. We have already received word of
several of our students receiving university
places for 2018. Congratulations to those
students!
This week we welcomed our 2018 year 7
students and their families to the school for an
informal “Meet and Greet”, to find out about
BYOD, uniform and book packs.
It was great to see our students join other
schools on Q&A last Monday. To see public
school students speaking in such an articulate,
informed manner was a great testament to their
schools.
Mulwaree Rocks is coming up soon on Tuesday
28th November and people are encouraged to
get their tickets early. We will have new
projectors for the evening which will add to the
highlights of the evening.
Students in Years 7-10 will begin to have their
Swim Safely days over the next two weeks. It is
important that they bring appropriate gear,
sunscreen and a hat. Thanks to the PDHPE
faculty for organising these days.
And finally, Mr
Lieschke will be on
leave for the rest of
the year. Please direct
any DP enquiries for
students in years 7, 9
and 11 to Mrs
Gorman.
Warm regards
“Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten ”
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REMEMBRANCE REMEMBRANCE
MUSEUM MUSEUM
REVERIEREVERIE From the Friends of Mulwaree Museum (FOMM)
1914 – 15 STAR:
A campaign medal of the British Empire which
was awarded to officers and men of British and
Imperial forces who served in any theatre of the
First World War against the Central European
Powers during 1914 and 1915. The medal was
never awarded singly and recipients were also
awarded the British War Medal and the Victory
Medal.
(Information on these in future ‘Mulwaree Matters’.) The three medals were sometimes irreverently
referred to as Pip (the Star), Squeak (the BWM) and Wilfred (the Victory Medal) after three comic strip
characters, a dog, a penguin and a rabbit, which were popular in the immediate post-war era.
The 1914-15 Star was instituted in December 1918 and was awarded to officers and men of British and
Imperial forces who served between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915. The medal is a four-
pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has two crossed gladii (swords) with
their blades upwards, the points and grips of which form what might appear to be four additional points
to the star. The swords are overlaid by a wreath of oak leaves, with the Royal Cypher of King George V
at the base of the wreath and an overlaying central scroll inscribed “1914-15”.
The reverse is plain and is impressed with the recipient’s number, rank and name – in this case “ 2901
Pte. F.W. Gazzard 2/BN A.I.F”. Medal copies, including miniatures will not have the recipient’s name
on the medal.
The ribbon has the red, white and blue colours of the flag of the United Kingdom in shaded and watered
bands.
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Recognising clinical effects and harms to mental health related to internet gamingaddiction
Increasing skills and understanding of managing internet gaming addiction andimprove awareness of evidence based interventions
Identifying strategies to engage specialist services when treating someone withinternet gaming addiction.
THIS INFORMATION SESSION WILL BE HELD AT GOULBURN SOUTH PUBLIC
SCHOOL [Enter the building off Auburn St] ON WEDNESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER,
2017 AT 7.00PM. LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.
RSVP TO JENNY NORTHWOOD BY MONDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 2017 FOR
CATERING PURPOSES ON Phone: 0412 301 696
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Mr Russell Lieschke - Deputy Principal What is your favourite movie? Episode IV Starwars
Who is your favourite superhero? Ironman
What is your favourite joke? Q: What falls out of the
sky at Christmas?
A: A Rain Deer!
What is your favourite book? The Forgotten Soldier
by Guy Sajer
How many pets do you have and what are their
names? 2 dogs - Ziggy & Lola
What are some of your hobbies? Golf , gardening and guitar
If you could trade places with another teacher who would it be and why?
Mr Purcell because he is already retired.
Lachlan Yeadon - Captain What Harry Potter house are you? Gryffindor
Favourite country? Australia
Who is your favourite superhero? Thor
What is your favourite Band? Nickelback
If you could be one animal what would it be? Giraffe
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Tuesday 21 November Year 8 Swim Safety Day
Tuesday 21 November Careers Day 10 Maths 2
Tuesday 21 November Year 9 Geography Excursion
Thursday 23 November Year 12 Formal
Thursday 23 November Girls Cricket
Thursday 23 November P & C Meeting
Thursday 23 November Period 4 Year 11 Navigation Program
Friday 24 November Careers Day 10 Maths 3
Mon 27 Nov - Wed 29 Nov Financial Literacy Day Year 11
Monday 27 November Careers Day 10 Maths 4
Monday 27 November Year 7 Geography Excursion
Tuesday 28 November UTS Discovery Day Yrs 10-11
Tuesday 28 November Year 9 Swim Safety Day
Tuesday 28 November Mulwaree Rocks
Wed 29 Nov - Fri 1 Dec Year 10 Passport Interviews
Thursday 30 November Year 7 Swim Safety Day
Friday 1 December Careers Day 10 Maths 5
OPPORTUNITY IS
CHALLENGING YOURSELF
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