“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: 18 23rd June 2016 th December, 2015

SCHOOL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

24/6/16 24/6/16 27/6/16

SRC SIDS & KIDS FUNDRAISER K-12 RED MUFTI DAY

Primary Drums/Percussion concert in Hall 6.30pm

P&C Meeting 7pm in Common Room

Mrs Michelle Barrett, Principal

P&C FUNDRAISING SUCCESS As a result of generous support from our parent body over $2100 was raised last Friday at the street stall and raffle.

Having an active P&C, as well as a generous community will help fund our next project to improve facilities at Molong

Central School. Thank you to all parents who donated money, made cakes, sold raffle tickets or gave up their time to

ensure the success of this fundraising venture. Our P&C benefits all students and I encourage your attendance at the next

P&C meeting on Monday June 27 in the Common Room. It is a great opportunity to meet other parents and discuss future

directions for the school.

WHEELER’S ePLATFORM LAUNCH On Monday night Michele Hall our Librarian will give a parent and student demonstration of our new electronic book platform. Please see the flyer that accompanies this newsletter for additional information. Please go to this link for more information https://molongcentralschool.wheelers.co

MCS STUDENTS EXCELLING AT SPORT Four students will represent Molong Central at the NSW Cross Country Championships in Term 3. Jesyca Pearson,

Brooke Watts, Maggie Kirby and Taylah Hobbs will all run at Eastern Creek early in Term 3. Our 16’s,Open League 7’s

and Primary Boys Softball teams have all won through to the next stages of competition. Well done to all of these students

who are excelling in sport.

INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS CREATING AN APP Students in Year 10 have been busily working on an App for the RSL to allow members of the community to access

records and other relevant information to ensure the stories of our veterans continue to be passed on to future

generations. The development of the App allows for the students to work across several subject areas and provide access

to a valuable resource for the community.

WRITING FOCUS AT MOLONG CENTRAL SCHOOL It was great to visit several classes on Monday morning

to find teachers imbedding writing strategies into their

classes. While Year 9 learnt about the Archibald Prize

in Art they also explored ways of making their writing

more sophisticated. I was impressed with the level of

prior learning students brought to the class and

watched students develop their ideas. There was also

an opportunity to view some of the creative ideas the

students have been developing.

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MCS STUDENTS VISIT NESTLE PURINA BLAYNEY

Molong Central Business Studies students toured the facilities at Nestle Purina at Blayney as part of a unique opportunity to examine the manufacturing environment of a leading global business based in the Central West. Students on the half day tour were able to examine first-hand the manufacturing, supply chain and logistic processes. Factory Manager Karl Nealon took an hour out of his busy schedule to outline contemporary business issues facing the company, and a history of manufacturing at the site. He also provided an overview how their cat and dog food products such as Proplan, Felix and Supercoat are marketed and distributed. “Nestle believes it’s important to add value to the community and providing these students a tour of facilities to help with their education is a perfect opportunity for us to be involved”, said Mr Nealon. To ensure safety whilst walking through the wet and dry manufacturing facilities students were required to wear full protective clothing which included goggles, hard hats, fabric gloves, apron and ear plugs. “This tour has been really informative. It’s been invaluable and has provided me with a better link between classroom theory and real word practice”, said Lachlan Middleton Year 12 student. The HSC Business Course is divided into four components comprising of Operations, Marketing, Financial and Human Resources Management. Each unit takes approximately 10 weeks to complete. As noted by the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) the three most popular elective courses in the HSC are Maths, Biology and Business Studies. Please find photos of the day above right → Mrs Alicia Chisholm, Business Studies Teacher

SRC ORGANISING MUFTI DAY FOR SIDS

Tomorrow, Friday 24th June, the SRC is organising a fundraiser for SIDS and Kid’s Foundation. It will comprise of a RED coloured mufti day, with students asked to wear something red and make a gold coin donation. Cupcakes will be on sale on the day also. ($0.50-$1.00 costs). Associated with the day the SRC has arranged for a Nurse to present information to Years 7-10 in Year groups regarding SIDS, safe sleeping techniques and CPR. The school is happy to support such a critical fund raiser and it is great for the SRC to see this as an opportunity for educating the school community about SIDS.

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Secondary News

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AWARDS BRONZE MERIT

Sharna CAMPBELL Kaitlyn KNOTT Olivia HOGAN GOLD MERIT

Bethany JOHNSTON BRONZE MEDALLION

Courtney DAVIES

WHAT’S ON WEEK 9/10 TERM 2

27/6 12 Advanced English – Module B – Speeches essay due

28/6 Yr 9 English – Poetry speeches commence today and continue through the week

28/6 Yr 10 Geography – Human Rights in class essay

29/6 Yr 8 English – Viewing assessment task in class

30/6 Yr 12 Extension 1 English – Creative Writing Task due

30/6 Yr 9 Science – Assessment task

30/6 Yr 8 Maths – In class task probability

30/6 Yr 10 Maths – In class task

30/6 Yr 12 General Maths 2 – In class test

1/7 Yr 12 General Maths 1 – Research task due

Mr Scott Taprell, Deputy Principal

Heidi Thornberry, Lachlan Middleton, Katia Whiteman, Andee Sheedy,

Calliope Treacy & Brooke Watts.

Mrs Alicia Chisholm, Brooke Watts, Andee Sheedy, Calliope Treacy, Katia Whiteman,

Heidi Thornberry, April Tam (Personal Assistant, Nestle), Karl Nealon (Factory Manager Nestle) and Lachlan Middleton.

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BOYS SOFTBALL Please click here for a full report of the Boys Softball Gala Day last Thursday. Congratulations to all the boys and good luck for the “Final 8”. Lachie Hobbs, Flynn Packham, Flynn Fahey, Riley Lampe, Harry Philpott, Max Yelland, Charlie Bohringer, Carter Kirby, George Betts, Flim Cummings, Will Thomas, Tim Rapley,Bailey Peschka, Hamish Meehan.

Primary Awards

Be healthy – be active Children and adults need physical activity every day. Activity helps build better bones, muscles, joints and helps maintain a healthy weight. Physical activity can also reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Get active anyway you can - walking, riding, swimming, and playing active games such as Duck, Duck, Goose or Bull Rush. Great reasons to be active for children and parents boosts confidence

improves fitness

makes bones and muscles stronger improves posture

helps maintain a healthy weight

lowers the risk of heart disease

reduces stress improves sleep

reduces the risk of cancer

improves self confidence develops better motor skills

makes a person happier with their body

lower risk of disease including heart disease and cancer later in life.

PRIMARY NEWS

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Class Student

K Hope Bree Chown – for being a polite listener and speaker.

K Blue Cow Evie Ellis – For excellent assessment results.

1/2 Barrington Juliette Mills – For excellent work in Science.

1/2 Snowy Benjamin Burgess – For wonderful gain in Maths using split strategy.

1/2 Ziel Alhyssa Firth – For consistently pleasing application towards her work.

3/4 Bimberi Oriah Wilkin – For outstanding work in Literacy.

3/4 Canobolas Jake Gavin – For his independent work habits during computers.

4/5 Tomah Chelci Hanrahan – For a huge improvement in listening and completing tasks.

5/6 Gibraltar Taylah Hobbs – For consistent effort in Maths.

5/6 Kosciusko Anabel Townsend – For a fantastic effort during Molong Creek visit.

Library Milly Punch – For her tireless efforts when helping in the Library.

Kinder will be performing at our assembly in Week 10, 30/6/16 – 2.20pm start

Uniform Award – Thursday Week 8 Term 2

Stage 1 – Ben Brazier

Stage 2 – Zac Cundy

Stage 3 – Delta Rodwell

Silver Minnie Whittle

Platinum Juliette Mills Lacey Brown

Principals Banner Jack Ryan

Club 100 Jimmy Fowler

Principals Badge

Lucy Vis-Lowe Delta Rodwell

5/6 GIBRALTAR VISIT TO

MOLONG CREEK Last week 5/6 Gibraltar and 5/6 Kosciuszko, along with Mrs Sally Kirby, went on a field trip to the Molong Creek. They have been learning about the Murray Darling Basin this term and Molong is in the MBD. For full story and more photos please click on this link

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CANTEEN 24/6/16 – 1/7/16

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.

24/616 4th FRIDAY

HELP NEEDED

27/6/16 4th MONDAY

28/6/16 4th TUESDAY

29/6/16 5th WEDNESDAY

30/6/16 5th THURSDAY

1/7/16 1st FRIDAY

HELP NEEDED

BELINDA MILLS

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

LISA BURGESS

From the LIBRARY. . .

Week 9 Term 2

JUNIOR FICTION

My secret guide to Paris – by Lisa Schroeder

Silver shoes series: Hit the streets – by Samantha-Ellen

Bound (PRC title – Stage 2)

Ella diaries series: Pony school showdown – by Meredith

Costain, illustrated by Danielle McDonald (PRC title – Stage

2)

Hey Jack! series: The winning goal – by Sally Rippin,

illustrated by Stephanie Spartels (PRC title – Stage 2)

Tombquest series: The stone warriors (Book 4) – by Michael

Northrop

Thea Stilton series: The cloud castle – by Thea Stilton

The kaboom kid series: Keep it down – by David Warner,

with J. V. McGee, illustrated by Jules Faber

JUNIOR NON FICTION

Pig the winner – by Aaron Blabey

What pet should I get? – by Dr. Seuss

Lego awesome ideas – by Daniel Lipkowitz

Look and find: Zootopia – by Art Mawhinney

Hi Everyone,

As we draw to the end of term it is important that

all students have a good search at home for

overdue Library books. Students may borrow

over the holidays. It will be an excellent

opportunity for students who are still completing

the Premier’s Reading Challenge to borrow and

do some reading.

Our congratulations this week go to Zoe Strahorn

in Kinder Hope. During this term she has been

borrowing before and after school. Zoe has made

a concerted effort to read 30 books and it has

certainly helped her to reach her goal. Well done!

eBooks are coming! To assist me with purchases

for our newest collection I would love students K-

12 to see me and suggest some titles they would

like me to buy. I will have slips for students to fill

in and place in a ‘Wish Box’.

The ELES Study Skills Handbook can be accessed

by all Secondary students and their parents at:

www.studyskillshandbook.com.au/. Our

credentials: Username – molongcs Password –

86success

Mrs Hall

ORANGE YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROMS CONCERT

SATURDAY 25TH JUNE 10am Adults - $10

All under 18years - Free Program includes Carnival of the Animals, Baby

Elephant Walk, Pink Panther, Waltzing Matilda & Music from Frozen. Audience members are

encouraged to come dressed as their favourite animal or Frozen character.

For tickets please contact ORC Admin on 6361 7974. For information contact Anita Craw on 0401 273 698

or email anita.craw@orangecon.org.au

Orange Regional Gallery 149 Byng Street

Orange

ARTS'COOL School holiday art classes will be held from

4 to 15 July at the Gallery.

Lot's of fun for all ages...classes include:

Handmade Brushes with Lisa Madigan

Farm or Wild Animals with Sonya Murphy

Woven Wall Hangings with Madi Young

Mosaic Cork Boards with Catherine Bennett

Make a Movie with Lizzie Butler

Landscape Painting with Laretta Goodacre

Pinhole Photgraphy with Jude Keogh

Collaged Landscapes with Geoff Pelley

Cartooning with Matt Caulfield

Please click on the links below for more

information on each of these classes.

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6684949761e45

84aac0c0e6f7/files/ArtsCool_July_2016.pdf