“enriching Primary education”

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: 3 18th February 2016 th December, 2015

SCHOOL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

23/2/16 26/2/16 14/3/16

Secondary Assembly 2.30pm, SRC inductions, parents welcome to attend.

MCS FETE 2.30PM-6.30PM dTpa & HPV vaccine 1

st dose

Year 7 students only

Swimming Carnival Congratulations to all students who competed in the Primary and Secondary Swimming Carnivals in the last fortnight. These opportunities allow students to step out of their comfort zones and what was evident at both carnivals was the support students show each other. Staff also play a vital role in these days and without their dedication and commitment to these events they would not occur. I look forward to following the students who qualify to compete at the next level. School Fete Planning We are well underway with the planning for the School Fete and are starting to get down to the finer details. Please encourage all your friends and family to come along and support what looks like being a fabulous evening of entertainment and fun. We are raising money to purchase a new school bus which is something that will become a valuable resource to help transport students to learning opportunities as well as many extra-curricular events. Assessments and Homework As students progress through the school system there will be different expectations in terms of work that is completed or done at home. By the time students start High School it is hoped that they have developed a home study work ethic. Homework however, should not be the source of family stress and Molong Central offers many supports for students who are having difficulty completing assessments or struggling with homework. If homework is becoming an issue for your child please discuss your concerns with your child’s teacher or Year Advisor. For senior students to be successful in the HSC a dedicated study program is required. There are consequences for secondary students who fail to submit assessments so please encourage your child to communicate with their teachers if they are having difficulty in this area. There is a homework centre that operates each Wednesday and we will be looking to expand on this if the need becomes greater. MCS Fete – Design- a- Poster Competition Winners Congratulations to the following students who took out prizes in the recent Design–A-Poster Competition, held as a promotional activity for our upcoming School Fete. All posters were judged by myself (Michelle Barrett) and Mrs Claire Ryan (Art teacher). 1st Place went to Jake Gavin, Year 3(his poster is displayed in the Molong Pharmacy window), 2nd Place went to Chloe Brouff, Year 5 (her poster is on display in the Molong Bakery Window) and 3rd Place went to Chelci Hanrahan, Year 5 (her poster on display inside the Molong Newsagency). Every entrant received a Merit Award and all other posters are on display on the classroom doors of our individual entrants. Thank you to everyone who participated and once again congratulations to our winners.

Mrs Michelle Barrett, Principal

2 M.C.S. Newsletter Term1/2016 Issue Number 2 18/2/2016 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax 6366 8220 email:molong-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au/

PEER SUPPORT

During term 1 Molong Central School students are involved in

the Peer Support Program.

Each week, groups of Year 7-8 students will meet with 2-3 Peer

Leaders from Year 10/11 and work through a range of activities

that focus on resilience. Meeting in small groups allows

meaningful connections to form, assisting students with the

transition to secondary school. Over a period of 8 weeks

students will acknowledge their strengths and achievements

identify people who support them and learn how to view

challenges as opportunity for growth.

For additional reading and resources to support your child

please visit the parent tab on the Peer Support Australia

Website. www.peersupport.edu.au or contact myself me here at

MCS.

Claire Ryan,

Secondary Peer Support Organiser

ROTARY YOUTH – CROPS, AGRONOMY, GRAIN & SEED

CAMP (RYCAGS)

RYCAGS invites two year 9/ 10 Molong students to attend the

Rotary Youth Crops, Agronomy, Grain and Seed Camp. The

camp occurs from the 23rd - 28th October at Narromine.

Students visit working farms and professionals advise students

on Agronomy, feedlots, genetic modification and irrigation etc.

Rotarians are in attendance 24/7 and all meals are provided.

Cost is $270 and Molong Rotary will pay 1/3rd of the costs to

financially support MCS students. Please see Mrs Clark as

soon as possible if interested.

Mrs Anne Clarke,

Science Faculty.

SPORT AT MCS Wednesday has turned out to be quite an active sports day for the secondary school this term. As well as the traditional Wednesday afternoon sport, period 1 each week sees students from years 7 – 12 competing for the coveted Quiggy Cup (naming rights by Mrs Cate Loud!) Throughout the term, 12 teams compete in a round robin type format involving 3 different sports; currently Netball, Touch Football and Volleyball. Each team will receive points depending on win, loss or draw, with bonus points on offer for exemplary skills and sportsmanship. At the end of the term, the team with the most points will take out the cup as well as being shouted lunch by Mrs Quigley. At the end of the year, the team that has been the most successful will enjoy the spoils of their victory with a special day being organised for them. The cup has been received well and I am delighted to have the MCS Sporting Leaders from years 10 and 11 running the majority of the sessions. On their first week, they demonstrated high levels of organisation and motivation skills as well as making the sports enjoyable for all. Well done! Mrs Jane Quigley,

Sports Faculty.

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Secondary News

SECONDARY SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Scenes from the Secondary Swimming Carnival, a full report

with all the results will follow next week.

WHAT’S ON WEEK 4/5 TERM 1

18/2/16 – 26/2/16

19/2 Yr 12 Adv & Std English – Area of study Portfolio due before school

25/2 Yr 12 Society & Culture – PIP proposal (15%)

25/2 Yr 12 Agriculture – Product Study Due

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

AWARDS MERIT

Jake GRIFFITHS Lara McCUMSTIE Kate NEIL Travis MILNE Tristan DOUGLAS Caitlyn CAMPBELL

Sarah WILLIAMS BRONZE

Jacob DAVIS Tane HOETE Ben SHARPLESS Reid CORNELISSENS

Scott Taprell, Deputy Principal

3 M.C.S. Newsletter Term 1 2016 Issue Number 3 18/2/16 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax: 6366 8220 Email: molong-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Well Done to our 2016 Swimming Champions Last Thursday at our Primary Assembly Mrs Mutton presented our ribbons for our recent Swimming Carnival.

Mrs Mutton also mentioned the wonderful sportsmanship that was displayed on the day. Well done to everyone.

It was great to see!

During this presentation our 2016 Swimming Champions were announced.

Our Champions for 2016 are:

Junior Boy Champion Charlie Brown

Junior Girl Champion Taylah Hobbs

11 Years Boys Champion Jasmin Wilson

11 Years Girl Champion Max Yelland

Senior Boys Champion Riley Lampe

Senior Girls Champion Ella Kirby

Congratulations and well done on your efforts. The winning House will be announced at next week’s Assembly

Primary Awards Silver Gold Platinum Will Kirby Olivia Hobbs Hunter Hobbs

Alhyssa Firth Cameron Quilty

Halle Archer Hayley Miller

Charlotte Lapins

Banner Principals Badge Maggie Kirby Charles Dover

Paris Mills Will Thomas

Declan Linde Carter Kirby

Emmison Shapland

Events coming up 24th February Primary PSSA District Swimming Carnival – Orange

25th February Primary Scripture begins

26th February Molong Central School Fete

Have a great week! Jane Backhouse – Deputy Principal Primary

PRIMARY NEWS

4 M.C.S. Newsletter Term 1/2016 Issue Number 2 18/2/2016 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax: 6366 8220 email: Molong-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

CANTEEN 19/2/2016 – 26/2/2016

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.

19/2/16 3

rd FRIDAY

HELP NEEDED

22/2/16 4

th MONDAY

23/2/16 4

th TUESDAY

24/2/16 4

th WEDNESDAY

25/2/16 4

th THURSDAY

26/2/16 4

th FRIDAY

HELP NEEDED

BELINDA MILLS

HELP NEEDED

DONNA TAPRELL

HELP NEEDED

From the LIBRARY…

Week 4 Term 1

JUNIOR FICTION

Beast Quest: Blood Boar the Buried Doom – by Adam Blade

Dear Dumb Diary: Live Each Day to the Dumbest – by Jim

Benton

Kingdom of Fantasy: The Enchanted Charms – by Geronimo

Stilton

Five Children on the Western Front – by Kate Saunders

Shrinking Violet Definitely Needs a Dog – by Lou Kuenzler

Spirit Animlas: Rise & Fall Book 6 – Eliot Schrefer

JUNIOR NON FICTION

10 Spooky Bats – by Ed Allen, Illustrated by Shane

McGowan

Daddies are Great! – by MeredithCostain, Illustrated by

Polona Lovsin

Mr Brown Can Moo! Can You? – by Dr Seuss

There’s a Wocket in my Pocket – by Dr Seuss

Hi Everyone,

On the 14th February each year ‘Library Lovers’ Day’ is

celebrated. Our school Library will be supporting this special

event during Week 4 so that students K-12 all have the

opportunity to have a ‘blind date’ with a book or just come

and borrow a title they have been keen to read. It is a great

way to acknowledge the role of the Library within the

school. Expect to see a lot of hearts around this week.

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.

Class Dojo notes with students’ & parents’ codes have now

been sent home. Thank you to all the parents who have

now joined me on Class Dojo. It was lovely to make

contact with you and let you know what is happening in

the Library!

Love a book this week! 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

FOR SALE MOLONG CENTRAL SCHOOL

AGRICULTURAL STOCK 1 X PUREBRED SUFFOLK EWE LAMB (40KG) $70.00

1 X LAVENDER COLOURED FRIZZLE ROOSTER $15.00 PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL ON 63668224

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED

MOLONG DISTRICT SOCCER

CLUB

REGISTRATIONS WELCOME!

Molong Post Office Bank Street, Molong

Sat 20th Feb or Sat 28th Feb 2016 Between 10:00am & 12:00PM

OR REGISTER ONLINE AT

WWW.myfootballclub.com.au

U6, U7, U8, U9 - $100

U10 to U17 - $110

18+ - $170

If you require help registering online please feel free to email our registrar Elise Heath at email:

ejheath78@gmail.com All Other Enquiries: Nicola Brazier 0439 191 491