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Mungindi Central School SEMESTER 1 TERM 1 2016 WEEK 11 - 5 April 2016

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Be sure you put your feet in

the right place, then stand

firm.”

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

UP & COMING EVENTS

BEAUTY CERT II

7 April 2016

MADS SENIOR SPORTS DAY

7 April 2016

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

9 - 26 April 2016

ANZAC DAY

25 April 2016

FIRST DAY TERM 2

27 April 2016

Special Assembly Page 1

Special Assembly Page 2

Stage 4 Visual Art Page 3

Preschool Happenings Page 4

ANZAC Day Page 5

Principal’s Message Page 6

School Notices Page 7

Canteen Menu Page 8

Community Forum Page 9

Youth Week Page 10

Youth Week Page 11

Recipe Page 12

Community Notices Page 13

Calendar Page 14

Celebrating our students achievements over Term 1

2016. Please turn the page to see who has been

acknowledged.

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Primary Class Awards

Responsibility

Jai-Zeke Mackay

Maison Egel

Syeria Holten

Flynn Brymer

Lexie Prince

Tess Duncan

Felicity Hodges

Learning

Jai-Zeke Mackay

Sunni Frizzell

Syeria Holten

Flynn Brymer

Shanice Prince

Stephen Prince

Sophia Williams

Respect

Parker Egel

Jai-Zeke Mackay

Syeria Holten

Flynn Brymer

Tyrese Perry-Gilbert

Kateena Holten

Storm Egel

Valued Representative

Taj Perry

Maison Egel

Darcy Hodges

Flynn Brymer

Kimesha Ellis

Shanice Prince

Tyra Prince

Kolby Seymour

Lachlan Brymer

Tess Duncan

Jack Picton

Nash Woodbridge

Shaye-Leigh Brown

Storm Egel

Dwana Evans

Binda-Miah Holten

Latarniah Kennedy

Henry McMillan

Neitayah Prince

Kayleb Szokil

Shane Taylor

Felicity Hodges

Stephen Prince

Taneisha Prince

Sophia Williams

Excellence in Attendance

Parker Egel

Jai-Zeke Mackay

Claire McMillan

Jack Picton

Nash Woodbridge

Kayleb Szokil

Brock Blandford

Secondary Class Awards

Responsibility

Monica Prince

Tafadzwa Shanji

Cheyanne Prince

Reevan Van Der Watt

Shernille Ellis

Olivia Wall

Devon Van Der Watt

Christian Brannen

Shaekaylah Holland

Jasmine McMillan

Crystal Beatty

Learning

Raymond-Jai Evans

Tafadzwa Shanji

Gabriell McMillan

Cheyanne Prince

Reevan Van Der Watt

Shernille Ellis

Olivia Wall

Devon Van Der Watt

Shaekaylah Holland

Jasmine McMillan

Liam Hill

Crystal Beatty

Respect

Raymond-Jai Evans

Gabriell McMillan

Liam Hill

Valued Representative

Darryl Ellis

Monica Prince

Cheyanne Prince

Reevan Van Der Watt

Shernille Ellis

Garry Prince

Geoffrey Prince

Brett Williams

Christian Prince

Excellence in Attendance

Reevan Van Der Watt

2016 Swimming Age

Champions

Minor Primary Girls – Latahl Brown

Junior Primary Girls – Tyra Prince

Kimesha Ellis

Junior Primary Boys – Lachlan

Brymer

11 Years Girls – Storm Egel

11 Years Boys – Henry McMillan

Senior Primary Girls – Taneisha

Prince

Senior Primary Boys –Stephen

Prince

Junior Secondary Girls – Monica

Prince

Junior Secondary Boys – Darryl

Ellis

Senior Secondary Girls – Breanna

Prince

Senior Secondary Boys – Brett

Williams

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This term in practical art, students have been exploring plaster mask making. In order to make their

masks students have undertaken several steps. Firstly students have researched a world culture.

They have learned about the use of masks within this culture, and have designed their art based on

a specific mask. Next they have created a template of their mask out of clay. After this, students

have applied many layers of plaster weave to form a solid structure which they will paint. Although

their masks are based on a specific mask from their chosen culture, students then are adding their

own personality to them through colour and embellishments. Despite some frustrations, students

are in the midst of creating some wonderful assessment pieces, which will hopefully end up on

display at the local library.

Miss Tanya Ogg

Secondary Visual Arts Teacher

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Throughout the month of March we have been heavily focusing on the impact of

pollution in the environment. At Preschool we have embraced the approach of

reducing, recycling and reusing. The children are very committed to finding the

triangular recycle symbol on packaging and ensuring that those items are placed

in the yellow bin!

Our focus letter E saw us exploring the concept of environmental damage, extinct

and endangered animals, deforestation and the rate of destruction caused by

man.

In Preschool we took it upon ourselves to promote and engage in sustainable

practices. This saw us go on a tour of the Central School to clean up the gardens

and playground. We collected 3 bags of rubbish in under 30 minutes. The

Preschool children are really hoping that the rest of the school and community can

get on board with looking after our environment as passionately as we do in

Preschool!

Today in Preschool

we celebrated the

joint birthday of

Logan (5) and Miss

Tara (18)!!

Miss Bec, Miss Tara & Miss Nat

Preschool Teacher, SLSO & AEO

Monday 4 April 2016

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ANZAC DAY 2016 This year’s ANZAC commemorations are as follows:

Dawn Service: This will begin at 5:45 am at the Mungindi RSL Club with a

free breakfast to follow.

Mungindi Hospital Service: To begin at 9:00 am at the Mungindi Hospital.

RAAF Flyover: Approximately 10:20 am.

Main Service: This service will begin at 10:30 am at the Mungindi RSL

Club. Students are asked to attend this service in full

school uniform including hats. There will be a Barbeque

lunch to follow.

We hope to see everyone on the day.

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Welcome back everyone to Week 11 of Term 1. We have finally reached the last week of term after a

very busy and active time. The positive thing is that we are all used to this cycle. So now we just have

to make the most of the break time as we fortify ourselves for the many activities that will be set us next

term. Can I sincerely thank all caregivers and parents for their commitment and support during the

term. The process of getting children to school each day is only as successful as we can make it by

sharing as much of the load as possible.

Today will see the school celebrate our special assembly at 12 noon. This will allow our students to be

acknowledged for all the hard work they have done during this term. Plus this is always the sports

focused term of the year with swimming, netball, tennis, various football codes and other team activities

on offer for our students. That is not to undervalue the Athletics Carnival and other related sports due

to happen next term.

My focus this term has been attendance. One aspect has been the need to bring in notes to explain

absences. We do offer a range of ways to meet this process. A quick phone call, a quick note on the

sheets sent home with the newsletter or a written note signed by parents or carers are all ways to help

us deal with this. Can I once again remind people of the importance of doing this, as we have a

number of programs in place that are based on maintaining attendance at certain levels. This is one

way we can all support each other in the process. Unjustified days will impact on these very quickly.

Can I ask that we begin the next term with a renewed enthusiasm to bring in notes from the very first

day or use the various other processes on offer so that all absences are fully explained.

My biggest pleasure is watching the students arrive each morning dressed in full uniform. This can be

directly attributed to the hard work of parents and carers each day. I am sure that this can be quite a

challenge with all the conflicting pressures each morning. But you are all doing a fantastic job each

day, so thank you for this.

Our HSC and Stage 6 students will now be looking forward to the reports which will be ready early next

term. This will be a time that enables them to assess where they are up to and how to best make use

of their remaining time at school. While this seems so far away in fact it is only just over twenty weeks

of combined school time. This will pass in very quick time. So their challenge is to make the very best

of the opportunities that will be presented to them during this time.

I would just remind people that dogs can present quite a risk on the school grounds. They are drawn

here for a number of reasons, but most importantly they just follow their associated members of the

pack to school. Once here they can cause a WHS issue regarding looking at ways to source food from

bags or even our bins or worse than that they randomly poop on the grounds where students need to

play. This is not a very safe or desirable situation. While these incidents have reduced we are still

encountering the need to chase dogs off the school site which is not an ideal situation for anyone.

This year the school has once again opted to take part in the Tell Them From Me program which allows

students, staff and parents to have a voice at various times during the year via a survey on a number of

issues. This is another important avenue to enable students to have a voice in things that are

happening either at the school or even on a wider scope. The survey will be done in the last week of

school and the data gathered into a report that the school is able to download and use in reports and to

gather feedback.

Congratulations go to Mrs Stacey Makila on her success at gaining the role of Instructional Leader for

the school. She will replace Nicole Humphries for two days a week to move into a whole class support

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role guiding and assisting teachers as they teach the K/1/2/3 class. This will also mean the school will

be advertising for a classroom teacher for those two days via an EOI process which should appear in

SchoolBiz week one of next term. At present Mrs Chloe Kelso has been doing this role. We anticipate

that this will be resolved early next term.

This term is always incredibly active on other fronts as well. The school is involved in a new planning

and reporting system as are all schools across NSW. This will result in quite a new face for the now

newly named Annual Report which is due for on line publication at the end of the term. This will able to

be found on the school website during the break. It outlines what the school has achieved during 2015

plus has quite a few new areas of information for students, staff and parents. This reviewing process

will also involve our current school plan and a number of other important documents related to these.

There will be more information each week to keep everyone informed. Please let the school know if

you are happy with the information we are providing on Phone: 0267 532 207.

All the best.

Mr Erich Riesinger

Principal

This year, students from our school can participate in the NSW Premier's Reading Challenge.

This is an initiative of the NSW State government. It aims to encourage in students a love of reading

for leisure and pleasure and to enable them to experience quality literature. It is not a competition but

a challenge to each student - to read, to read more and to read more widely.

Students are required to read texts from the PRC list as well as texts of their own choice. Students

are able to take books home over the holidays.

The 2016 Challenge opens on 7 March and closes on 19 August. Any student wishing to register for

the challenge will need to speak with Mrs Hunt at the library to set up their reading log.

The Sportsmanship Award for Week 11

Secondary Sport is awarded to Cheyanne

Prince and Christian Brannen. Well done!

Next meeting date to be confirmed

in coming weeks.

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MAINS DRINKS & EXTRAS

Chicken Poppers $3.00 Water $2.50

Wraps (Chicken Salad / Caesar Salad / Sweet Chilli

Chicken / Beef Salad) $3.50 Popper $2.00

Grilled Chicken Wrap with favourite sauce $3.50 Flavoured Milk $2.50

Submarine Roll (with salad, beef/chicken/ham/

silverside) $4.00 Fruit - Grapes $1.00

Chicken/Meat Salad $3.00 Super Doopers $0.60

Chicken/Fish/Cheese Burger $5.00 TNT Sour Pops $0.80

Pies (Portion Size) $1.50 Kabluey Freeze Pops $0.80

Sausage Roll (Portion Size) $1.50 Paddle Pop (Choc,

Rainbow, Banana) $1.70

Garlic Balls $1.00

Spinach and Feta Pastie $3.50 Icy Pole (Lemonade,

Raspberry) $1.70

Fish Cake / Seafood Stick $2.50

Toasties (Ham & Cheese, Chicken & Cheese) Small Milkshake

(Choc, Strawberry,

Vanilla, Caramel)

$3.50 White Bread $3.50

4 Seed Bread $4.00

Sweet Chilli / Salt & Vinegar Chicken Tenders $2.10 Small Slushie $2.50

Pluto Pup / Spring Roll / Chicko Roll $4.00 Small Lolly Bag $1.00

Hot Chips $3.00 Medium Lolly Bag $2.00

Air Fried Hot Chips $3.50 Gravy $0.50

Healthier options are available now (listed in green). It is still the responsibility of parents to

order healthier meals and treats.

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Moree Plains 2016 Youth Week activities

Details about Council activities and events are available on our website www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au, social media

page www.facebook.com/MoreePlainsShireCouncil or by calling Customer Services on 6757 3222.

Youth Week is an opportunity for young people to express their ideas and views, act on issues that affect

their lives, and create and enjoy activities and events. Check out all the activities you can participate in.

24 March 10.30am – Job application assistance

Learn how to land a job at a free information session detailing the process of submitting a competitive job

application. Gain valuable knowledge on the key principles to ensure your job application for Council

addresses essential and desirable criteria and includes relevant information. Bookings essential contact

Council’s Recruitment Officer, Natasha Hook on (02) 6757 3215.

8 April

9am – Youth Cup

Moree Plains schools compete for the Youth Cup in football, netball & Oz Tag.

5.30pm - BMX Come and Try Day

Head down to the BMX track near Moree’s Lloyd Oval at the southern end of Endeavour Lane for an evening

of activities with your friends. Bring your bike, helmet and camera. First 50 registered riders get a free show

bag.

9 April 1pm - Grand Final Superstar Music Competition

Guest judges “Jess and Matt” from X Factor will perform live after the Grand Final of the Moree SuperStar

Competition. Tickets selling fast go online to book www.trybooking.com. Prices: Family (2 Adults + 2 children

aged up to 11 years)$52; 12 years to Adult $27; Child (5-11 years) $15; Preschooler (4 years and under) free.

11 April 11am - Magical Mountain Show

Preschoolers will love the live show full of songs and movement featuring full-bodied puppets. Tickets

purchased on the day from Moree Banquet Hall $5 per person.

13 April 12noon - Pool Party

Head down to the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre for a great day out for 10-17 year olds – win prizes, pay

games and slide free!

14 April from 10am – 3-on-3 Basketball

Test out your endurance, skills, teamwork and ability to own the court while trying to accumulate the most

points possible to outlast the opponent. Drop into the Moree Secondary College’s multipurpose centre, Frome

Street.

15 April 7am - Trivia Night

Come and enjoy the vibrant family atmosphere and help the Moree Youth Council raises money for CanAssist.

$200 per Trivia Table of 10 at the Moree Services Club.

16 April 2pm - Colour Run

The Colour Run is a 4.5km, un-timed run (jog or walk), where hundreds of participants, or as we like to call

them “Colour Runners”, are doused from head to toe with our coloured powder at each kilometre. Early Bird

Registrations 31 March - Adults $50 (includes colour pack - t-shirt, glasses and sweat band), Under 17s free

registration with option to purchase $25 colour pack. Organised by PCYC 6752 3741

17 April – Skate and Create at the Moree Skatepark

From 11am – Get those creative juices flowing and join teacher Yani Kawi at the drop-in all-day art workshop.

11am-3.30pm - Join expert skateboarding teachers Dylan McNamara and Scott Sandley for a skateboard

workshop – skateboard and helmets provided. Register on the day with parental/guardian signature required

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for minors.

3.30pm-4pm – Show off your skater talent and enter the best trick competition.

No admission charge. Drug and alcohol free event.

20 April - Moree’s Got Talent/Don’t forget the Lyrics Competition

Watch this space for details.

MOREE COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Bookings are essential to participate in organised activities at the Moree Community Library. Either drop into

the Library and RSVP with a staff member or give us a call on 6757 3374. Keep up to date with activities by

visiting our website www.bsl.nsw.gov.au.

1 April 3.30pm – last Makerspace for Term 1

The Makerspace for young people is a collaborative science and craft space and open to new members.

Participants have been creating using recycled materials. Makerspace is a world of opportunity but the

kinds of things that may go on include lego, meccano, electronics, programming and textiles. Bring along your

own projects and creations to share with the group.

11 April 1pm – InterestZINE

Join the conversation about popular books for youth and contribute to the zine (a mini magazine) of reading

recommendations and reviews. Craft supplied, bring ideas!

13 April 10am – Big Book Sale

Here’s your chance to stock up on some terrific second hand titles at the Moree Community Library Big Book

Sale. Uncover fiction and non-fiction; gardening, craft and art, literature and history books as the Library says

goodbye to a large selection of its well-read and pre-loved books. Young readers are covered too with a great

selection of children’s books and novels. Priced $1 per item and below.

Book Clubs for Young People

Book Clubs held during the school term, all reader levels welcome

Kindergarten to Year 2 – every Tuesday from 3.30pm - 4.30pm - stories and craft activities.

Years 3-6 – Fortnightly on Wednesday (30 March 2016) 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Share what you’re reading and

be the first to preview the latest releases in the Library.

Teens and Young Adults – Visit the Library or check out the website to find out what we’re reading and

discussing on the first Monday of the month 3.30pm - 4.30pm.

Tuesdays

10.30am – Story Time at the Library Children aged 3–5 years are invited to enjoy stories and craft activities

(during school term).

Thursdays

9.30am – CentaCare Supported Playgroup for Mums (under 25 years old) and their babies (up to 18 months

old). Share parenting experiences while introducing your child to the joys of books and reading. RSVP Lisa

or Nicole on 6750 8500 or email l.moore@centacarenenw.com.au

10.30am – Baby Bounce: Interactive sessions include finger play, stories, song, dance and rhymes for babies,

parents and carers (during school term).

11am – Story Time: Children aged 3–5 years are invited to enjoy stories and craft activities (during school

term).

Authorised by: General Manager Lester Rodgers

Date of release: 21 March 2016

For further information contact: Community Projects Officer Jacqui Moore on (02) 6757 3222 or Moree Community

Library on (02) 6757 3374

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Noodle, corn and bacon loaf

1/2 x 440g packet shelf-fresh Singapore noodles

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small brown onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

200g middle bacon rashers, trimmed, chopped

1 small zucchini, grated

1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels

1/2 cup reduced-fat grated tasty cheese

1/3 cup self-raising flour

5 eggs, lightly beaten

1.Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 6cm

deep, 10cm x 21cm (base) loaf pan. Line base and sides with

baking paper, allowing paper to extend 2cm above edges of

pan. Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with

boiling water. Stand for 1 minute. Separate noodles with a

fork. Drain. Return to bowl. Using scissors, roughly chop

noodles.

2.Heat oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add

onion, garlic and bacon. Cook, stirring often, for 4 to 5

minutes until bacon is starting to brown. Set aside for 10

minutes to cool.

3.Add bacon mixture, zucchini, corn, cheese, flour and egg to

noodles. Season. Mix until well combined. Pour into prepared

pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until golden and firm. Cool

in pan for 15 minutes.

4.Transfer loaf to a chopping board. Slice. Serve with salad.

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Motivation, Commitment, Success Mungindi Central School Phone 0267 532 207

59-67 Wirrah Street Fax 0267 532 346

MUNGINDI NSW 2406 Email mungindi-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Mr Erich Riesinger

Principal

Website www.mungindi-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

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BEAUTY CERT II

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

TERM 1 – APRIL 4

APRIL 25

ANZAC DAY

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STAFF DEVELOPMENT

DAY

27

STUDENTS RESUME

SCHOOL

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BEAUTY CERT II

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SPECIAL ASSEMBLY -

12 NOON

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BEAUTY CERT II

MADS SENIORS

CARNIVAL

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FINAL DAY TERM 1

MAY 2

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CAPTAIN’S CUP

FOOTBALL MOREE

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BEAUTY CERT II

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CROSS COUNTRY

THURSDAY 7 APRIL 2016 - BEAUTY CERT II

THURSDAY 7 APRIL 2016 - MADS SENIOR SPORTS DAY

SAT - TUES 9 - 26 APRIL 2016 - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

MONDAY 25 APRIL 2016 - ANZAC DAY

WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2016 - FIRST DAY TERM 2

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Child Absentee Permission form

Student/s name:

Date/s student is away:

(Please tick) (Please give details: - sickness- eg flu ; family reasons eg attendance at a funeral: or other eg attendance at a religious ceremony)

Full day

Part Day

Arrival time/Leave early time______________________________________________________________

My child will return to school today or my child will not return to school today.

Name or parent/carer:-

Signature of Parent/carer:- Date:-

Child Absentee Permission form

Student/s name:

Date/s student is away:

(Please tick) (Please give details: - sickness- eg flu ; family reasons eg attendance at a funeral: or other eg attendance at a religious ceremony)

Full day

Part Day

Arrival time/Leave early time______________________________________________________________

My child will return to school today or my child will not return to school today.

Name or parent/carer:-

Signature of Parent/carer:- Date:-

Child Absentee Permission form

Student/s name:

Date/s student is away:

(Please tick) (Please give details: - sickness- eg flu ; family reasons eg attendance at a funeral: or other eg attendance at a religious ceremony)

Full day

Part Day

Arrival time/Leave early time______________________________________________________________

My child will return to school today or my child will not return to school today.

Name or parent/carer:-

Signature of Parent/carer:- Date:-