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Term 4 Week 8 25th November 2013
Principal Michael Spora
HTSS
Julie Waters
HTMY
Susan Young
Assistant Principal Lynda Peter
Captain Secondary
Amelia Washbrook
Vice Caps Secondary
Danielle Sciberras
Steven Leask
Captains Primary Tahlija Williams
Kevin Martin
Vice Caps Primary
Tayla Eyles
Jaike Mitchell
www.mendooran-c.schools.nsw.edu.au
PRIMARY CAPTAIN’S SPEECHES
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PRINCIPAL’S NOTES
Exams
My congratulations to all students who have recently completed end of year
exams. I was very impressed with the classes that I visited and the reports from
staff indicating that all students were fully committed to making a genuine
attempt at all papers. Some of the conversations that I have witnessed late last
week between students and staff members regarding their exams indicate that
students are fully engaged in their process of learning, this is an essential element
for students to fully reach their potential. My congratulations to all
students for their efforts and the support and encouragement provided by
staff.
End of Year
I spoke to all students at last week’s assembly about the need to finish
the year well. There have been some outstanding efforts from individual
students as well as every class being fully engaged and working in a
cooperative and positive manner. A regular trap is for students to think
that it is fine to drop their own personal standards simply because exams
are completed. Please remember that my expectations for everyone to
show full respect and to follow reasonable instructions remain until the
last bell.
Presentation Day
The school community, invite all families and community members to
our Awards Presentation Day on Tuesday 17th December. The ceremony
will begin at 10:00am and families are welcome to bring their lunch and
stay for a picnic with their children. I hope to see all families for this
special day for the school and all students.
Michael Spora
Principal
calendar
Wed 27.11.13
Preschool/Kindergarten
Transition
9:00-3:10pm
Secondary Captain’s
Speeches
11:30am BER
Sun 15.12.13
Christmas Carols
Tues 17.12.13
Presentation Day
Wed 18.12.13
Last Day of School
Thur 19.12.13
School Holidays
Wed 29.1.14
School Commences
Next School
Council
Meeting
Tuesday
3rd December
2013
5:30pm
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KINDERGARTEN/YEAR 1 NEWS Last week we looked at the Aboriginal Dreamtime story “How the birds got their colours”. Students
gave an opinion and described the part they liked the best. We talked about the illustrations and made
artwork of our favourite parts of the book.
This week we will be looking at natural and built areas in our school environment and building a word
wall identifying the things that make up those environments.
S Reynolds
TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN Transition to Kindergarten continues this week with next years Kindergarten students attending big
school on Wednesday from 9.00am – 3.10am. Students need to bring a drink of water, fruit cut up for
fruit break, recess and lunch.
S Reynolds
YEARS 2/3/4 NEWS We have continued our focus on fractions and decimals and are making some solid improvements.
Thank you to Mr Langes for his continued support in this area.
We have begun getting organised for Presentation Day and hope to have a polished performance on
the day!
We are really enjoying swimming each Friday and have been lucky enough to have lots of parents and
community helpers which make things run smoothly.
Thank you to those students last week who made a concerted effort to have their homework finished
and in on time! I realise that it is coming towards the end of the term, however this is still an essential
part of consolidating student learning.
R Freeth
Win Bins: Victoria Monk, Jake Swan
Birthdays: Carter Swan
Class Award Ribbons
K/1: Hollie Carey
2/3/4: Breea Campbell
4/5/6: Dylan Meyers
MERIT AWARDS
K/1: Bella Swan
Harrison Tobin
2/3/4: Carter Swan
Tori Rutter
4/5/6: Kaitlyn Reynolds
Thomas Yeo PRIMARY ASSEMBLY
AWARDS
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YEARS 4/5/6 NEWS The children are already counting down the weeks/days until Christmas – but they need to remember
we have lots to do before then! Including lots of fun with Christmas activities!
Last Wednesday was a wonderful experience for all the Year 5 and 6 students. Morgan O’Reilly
conducted a ‘Human Sexuality’ workshop and all the students were able to learn or clarify things they
need to know about the changes that many of them are already experiencing.
This week in numeracy we will again be focused on conveying and extracting information using
different types of tables.
We have been having a bit of fun looking at various Limericks and will add to our repertoire this
week.
Swimming last week went very well, but I must say, we have some very tired children towards the
end of the day. Have a great week.
G Davis
GENERAL PRIMARY NEWS Year 5/6 Personal Development Session
Students in Years 5 and 6 participated in an excellent presentation on Personal Development
conducted by Morgan O’Reilly from Community Health last Wednesday 20th November. I’m sure
that lots of questions were answered but no doubt students may want to discuss or clarify their
understanding and possibly have more questions to ask.
Year 6 Transition
Students in Year 6 began their transition into Secondary last Thursday when they attended an
introductory session with Father Robert and Mrs Young.
Kindergarten Transition
The Preschool students will visit the school on Wednesday 27th November between 9:00am and
3:10pm and then again on the 4th December between 9:00am and 3:10pm.
Swimming for Sport
Swimming for Sport commenced on Friday 15th November and will run on each Friday for the rest of
this term. Students need to ensure that they have the following items: costume, towel, hat, sunscreen
and an extra drink during the hot weather. ALL items must be labelled.
L Peter
CANTEEN ROSTER
Mon 2.12.13: S Abbott
Tue 3.12.13: C Leask, S Tudgey
Wed 4.12.13: S Sladden
Thu 5.12.13: H McMahon
Fri 6.12.13: S Abbott
Mon 25.11.13: S Abbott
Tue 26.11.13: S Abbott
Wed 27.11.13: S Sladden
Thu 28.11.13: H McMahon
Fri 29.11.13: S Abbott
From all the Canteen Ladies
we would like to say a big
“THANK YOU”
for your beautiful manners!!!
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ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITIES Thank you very much to everyone that has participated in AASC this year. We have learnt some
fantastic skills and have really enjoyed ourselves. AASC is finished for this year, however we have
been accepted into the program to continue in 2014.
R Freeth
SCHOOLBIZ - PRIMARY Kids, homework and lies Do you think your child is lying about their homework? Listen to psychologist Anne Hollonds chat
with James O'Loghlin on what to do when the dog eats the homework.
Homework tips: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/kids-
homework-and-lies
Maths at home
Kids' early experiences with measurement are often based on watching their parents. Seeing mum or
dad measure and pour ingredients for a recipe or weigh items at the fruit shop will often become part
of their play.
Maths at home: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/mathematics/
mathematics-tips/helpling-your-child-measure-mass-and-volume
SECONDARY NEWS GENERAL Two of our Year 10 students, Steven Leask and Danielle Sciberras will be taking part in the
University of NSW WOW (Week of Work) program next week. We travel to Sydney on Saturday,
touring the University on Sunday and then they will be participating in Work Experience all week.
Steven will be working as a Personal Trainer in Kensington and Danielle will be working in
Rehabilitation at Randwick.
In the coming weeks the Year 10 students have the opportunity to complete their First Aid
Certificate and White Card (WH&S).
All students have the opportunity to represent the school against Coolah Central in touch football
and participate in a soccer skills session at Coolah in early December.
Secondary Captain’s Speeches will be held after recess in the BER this Wednesday 27 November.
J Waters
SCHOOLBIZ - SECONDARY Maths tips for tweens Kids who find maths easy in the early years of school can be turned off quickly if they get confused
and can't work it out. Here are 10 ways to get your tween through the more challenging times.
Maths tips: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/mathematics/mathematics-tips/
tips-for-tweens-who-find-maths-hard
Time to party
While most parties go off without a hitch, celebrations can go wrong and get out of hand –
particularly if the party is unplanned. Here are tips to help ensure your teen and their friends have
fun but stay safe.
Time to party: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au//wellbeing/development/time-to-party
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CHRISTMAS QUESTIONS WITH FR ROBERT The modern Christmas tree differs greatly from its origins. Today, we decorate an everlasting,
artificial tree with bright lights and dazzling ornaments, while traditionally, the tree was of course,
real and more importantly, decorated with edible food such as apples and nuts. The tradition started
with the elements symbolized by evergreens in pre-Christian winter festivals: immortality and
fortitude.
The evergreen was also known to have represented the same values to a variety of cultures, including
the Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. The worship of trees was also very common in European
Druidism and Paganism. In Christian tradition, trees were often put up in December to serve the dual
purpose of warding off the devil and allowing a perch for whatever birds still remained. Evergreen
trees decorated with apples and wafers were also used in Christmas Eve plays during the Middle
Ages to represent the tree by which Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating of its fruit. As for
decorations, the first evidence of decorated Christmas trees comes
from German craftsman guilds during the Renaissance.
There is also a legend about Martin Luther walking in the woods near
Riga and he created the first Christmas tree. Martin Luther 1483 –
1546 was the Catholic priest who started the Christian reformation in
1517. But actually, the Riga tree reference and the legendary Martin
Luther Tree are two different occurrences.
In fact, little is known about the original Riga tree of 1510 other than
the fact that it was attended by men wearing black hats, and that after a
ceremony, they burnt the tree.
This was a mixture of Pagan and Christian custom, as were very many
of the customs in Central/Northern Europe at that time.
The first recorded use of a Christmas tree decorated (without lights)
and used for Christmas celebrations is in the German region of Alsace
in 1541.
Fr Robert Bowman
COMMUNITY NEWS
Mendooran Central School
2013 Mendooran Debutante
Ball
7th December - Mendooran RSL Club
Be quick!!!
Limited seating available
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MENDOORAN PONY CLUB Our Christmas Party is the 13th December at “Condoomea”. Pony Club Santa will be attending -
please call Michelle on 68861 052 if you can attend.
We will be running the Chocolate Wheel at the Royal Hotel on Thursday 19 December at 7pm. We
have plenty of Christmas hams to be drawn - please come along to this fun fundraising night.
Nominations for Coonabarabran Combined Training and ODE are open until 2.12.13. Enter through
nominate.com.
We need to get memberships renewed and paid for asap cost is $55 riding member and $35 for
non-riding members.
J Smith
MENDOORAN/MERRYGOEN AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB Pointscore was on again last Friday and it was great to see some new members .We will be having a
2 dollar sausage sizzle every Friday after swimming. New members are welcome and can contact
Sandra Tudgey on 68863 516 or email address [email protected] for registration. Could
everyone please be paid up before swimming which starts at 3.45 pm each Friday. Swimming
training will be on each Wednesday at 4pm with Mrs Norwood. Thanks to Mrs Norwood for doing
the swimming training for our club.
Michelle Ward
68861052
Mendooran Central School
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Mendooran Central School
2013 Mendooran
Debutante Ball
Amelia Washbrook & Mitchell Ribbons Shaylah Taufa & Robert Austin
Danielle Sciberras & Steven Leask Charly Wood & Bradley Martyn
7th December - Mendooran RSL
Doors open 6.00pm for nibbles - Viewing from 6.30pm BYO - basket supper - DJ and disco afterwards
Tickets - $20.00 Viewing tickets - $10.00
All profits from the night will be donated to
Mendooran Youth Group
Enquiries and tickets please phone
Kylie - 0421 476 520 Genise - 0427 436 473
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SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS - 2013
Voluntary Infants/Primary Contributions: $25.00 per child
Voluntary Secondary Contributions: $50.00 per child
Voluntary FAMILY MAXIUMUM: $80.00 (not including electives)
Both Voluntary contributions and Elective fees may be paid by instalment.
COMPULSORY ELECTIVES COST
Year 7/8 Electives: Technology Mandatory $20.00 (enables students to take work home)
Year 9/10 Electives: Industrial Technology $40.00 first project ($30 per project thereafter)
Food Technology $15.00 per term ($60.00 per year)
Design & Tech (Textiles) $20.00
Art $25.00
Agriculture $10.00
Year 11/12 Electives: Hospitality $15 per term ($60.00 per year)
D&T Mixed Media $20
Art $25
Agriculture $10
Metals & Engineering $40 first project (2nd project dependent on cost)
Please tear off the following section and fill in details accordingly to the number of students you have
attending Mendooran Central School to calculate the amount owing
FAMILY NAME:………………………………………………………..
VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION
No Primary No. Secondary TOTAL $
Students Students SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS
(Maximum $80.00)
COMPULSORY COSTS SECONDARY ELECTIVES
Year 7/8 Electives: Technology Mandatory $20.00 $................................
Year 9/10 Electives: Industrial Technology $40.00 $................................
Food Technology $60.00 $................................
Design & Tech (Textiles) $20.00 $................................
Art $25.00 $................................
Agriculture $10.00 $................................
Year 11/12 Electives: Hospitality $60.00 $................................
D&T Mixed Media $20.00 $................................
Art $25.00 $................................
Agriculture $10.00 $................................
Metals & Engineering $40.00 $................................
TOTAL ELECTIVE FEES $
TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS PAYABLE $
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