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News Term2 Week64 JUNE 2020

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Farewell and Welcome

Last week we farewelled our popular, energetic (part-time)

Year 3 teacher, Mrs Sarah Middleton. Sarah had a lovely final

day in the classroom with her class, and a class party.

I would like to thank all the parents, students and Mrs Howard

for their kindness. We wish the Middleton family every

blessing as they look forward to welcoming their third child!

We also welcomed, on the same day, Sue Prideaux to the staff

who will be teaching Year 3, Year 2 and Years 9/10 Visual Art.

Sue joins us from Golden Grove Lutheran School and church

fellowship and this week is her introduction to a new

challenge in her career. Please welcome Sue to Mid North CC

and Port Pirie. Look out for a short bio in the next Newsletter.

Our College is Growing!

We also welcomed some new students to MNCC this week, Kayla and Keiran Wilton.

There is a special welcome back to Sophia Veluswamy, as the family is back from the

USA for a few months, due to the impact of the Corona Virus in that country.

We have seen growth for our College over the past few extraordinary months,

especially in our Years 1/2 Class. Therefore, we have decided to have the class work in

two separate year levels for our English/Maths lessons each day. You will find our Year

2s in Room P2 with Mrs Prideaux each morning.

After Hours School Sport is coming back!

This Wednesday after school saw the long-awaited return of Soccer training for

our keen students. This runs between 3.15pm and 4.15pm. If very wet weather or

dangerous ground conditions ever forces a cancellation, parents will receive a

text message soon after midday on that Wednesday. Our Facebook page will also

be updated at that time. Hopefully this will not happen this year! Return dates for

matches will be advised shortly.

COVID-19 Restriction Update.

While our Chapel Services are still on hold, we are gradually returning most activities

back to their usual routines. Please ensure that any students who are unwell stay

at home and use good hygiene routines. As the weather means we are inside more

frequently, this is very important. We are following the same pattern for staff and

ensuring that any symptoms are followed up by testing in the usual way.

Yours in His service

Nigel Bennett

Principal

CHAPEL

Term 2

Due to our current climate both Primary and Senior school Chapels remain cancelled until further notice.

However, thanks to Mr Dillon Simmons, we are now providing Chapel Podcasts on our SEQTA Learn Splash Page.

CALENDAR

Week 7: 8 JunePublic Holiday - Queen’s Birthday

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In Week 5 Aviation Studies has continued to run in ‘stealth mode’ as studies have continued with online delivery by Mrs Jenny Avery in NSW. Mr Kim Bennett has again supported the program with students Michael Nunan, Raymond Perry and a new external student Rosie Todd.

Gliders are progressing. Tuesday and Wednesday as weather permitted, our local students have taken to the skies for their flight training. Plans are in progress to run an intensive 2 and 3 day course for all 2nd and 1st year students to make up for the delay in delivering the workshop, flying and drone flying aspects of the course over Weeks 8 and 9.

As the year continues, Year 9s are encouraged to consider enrolling in Aviation Studies for next year.

On Monday, 25 May the Year 12 Child Studies class were busy preparing dishes for their assessment practical. Students had researched suitable dishes for young children ensuring that their recipes were nutritious and appealing.

Preparations began early for some students as they wanted to be on top of their task with plenty of time. Foundation students were invited to try out the prepared dishes.

Aviation 2021 Enrolments

For more information, come speak to me at the College or email aviation@midnorthcc.sa.edu and fill in an interest form for 2021.

YEAR 12 CHILD STUDIES COOKING

AVIATION FLIES BELOW THE RADAR

The course runs over two years and is a Stage 1 SACE course, gaining 20 points annually and is heavily subsidised for MNCC students. This is a unique opportunity to experience hands on Aviation that only a few schools in Australia offer. What a way to broaden your experience!

Coralie Crosby Aviation Administrator

As they waited eagerly with Mrs Ingle for the food to be brought outside, the atmosphere was one of excitement and anticipation. They were not disappointed. The young children’s faces lit up as the food was brought out for them to taste.

The dishes varied from healthy pizza to yoghurt fruit cups. Overall the dishes were quickly consumed and the children had their fill.

The interaction between the Year 12 and Foundation children was lovely to see and one of the joys of being a part of this wonderful small school community. Julie Murdock Food & Hospitality Teacher

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The Year 5 class were lucky enough to have a Zoom call with ZanZan company creator and entrepreneur Megan Trimble. The students were able to ask her questions about the challenges and rewards of creating your own business. It was incredibly interesting and valuable for all. Megan also asked the students what passions they had and how they can use those passions to create jobs in the future.

Christopher Veitch Year 5 Teacher & Sports Coordinator

GRANDPARENTS GIFTS

Did you know?

ZanZan Sunglasses have been

worn by the Royal Family!

Check out their website:

https://zanzan.co.uk/

Friday, 29 May should have been MNCCs Grandparents

Day which would have been the first for our Foundation

students. Due to COVID-19, we haven’t been able to

celebrate Grandparents Day this year... at least not yet!

For now, the Foundation students created a gift with

a message for their grandparents which will either be

delivered to them personally or posted away.

We are sure that our grandparents will love their gifts!

God bless from Foundation! Mrs Corrina Ingle

Foundation Teacher

NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORY TIME

MEETING THE CREATOR OF ZANZAN

Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas by Lucinda Clifford

Wednesday 27 May, the Foundation to Year 3 students enjoyed reading this years fun book called Whitney & Britney Chicken Divas. It’s a book about a couple of not so ordinary chooks who go out dancing everynight.

They get glammed up with eyeshadow, false eyelashes and a feather boa to dance the night away. Hopefully fox doesn’t catch them.

Students had fun colouring, cutting and decorating their own colourful versions of the divas. Some have sparkles, some have handbags, one even has an electric guitar!

Check out these Chicken Divas by Mrs Howards Year 3 class! Made by (from left to right) Rebecca Mummery, Savannah Harris, Kori Tee, Lilah Miller and Lacee Roberts.

Charmaine Burton Teacher & Librarian

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2021 Enrolments A Friendly Reminder

If you or someone you know intends to place a 2021 Enrolment Application with MNCC and you have not yet handed in your Application for Enrolment form, please do so as soon as possible. Interviews and offers have already commenced.

If you need an Application Pack, please don’t hesitate to contact Robyn via email robyn.nieass@midnorthcc.sa.edu.au

NOTICES

RECONCILIATION WEEK

Uniform Shop Times Tuesday 8:30-11:30a.m. Wednesday 1:30-4:00p.m.

After School Mathematics Tutoring

When: Wednesdays What time: 3:15-4:00 pmWhere: Study HubWho: Anyone from Year 6-10 who needs extra time/help with their maths!Supervision: Miss Hogg & Mrs Freer Mr Pop & Miss Reynolds

LETTERS SENT HOME

• Year 6 Health Programme• Uniform Logo Update• AHSS Team Trains, Fees &

Registration• AHSS Training COVID-19

Restrictions• Year 12 Formal Dinner

Every year, National Reconciliation Week is celebrated from May 27 to June 3. It is a time dedicated to building positive, respectful relationships between Australians and celebrating Indigenous culture.

The overarching aim of this period is to explore how we can best contribute to the reconciliation process.

There are two important historical milestones that fall on National Reconciliation Week: the anniversary of the 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision.

The students in the Primary school recognised Reconciliation week by watching a recorded reading of ‘Sorry Day’ by Coral Vass. Students then spent time decorating a hand with words and pictures that represent reconciliation. Some students chose to use Aboriginal Flags on their hands, and others chose different symbols and colours.

The hands are now displayed in some classroom windows, and I encourage you to check them out.

Amber HowardPrimary Coordinator & Year 3 Teacher

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Updating the look of MNCC Uniforms

While we are rolling our new logo on our Collegeuniforms, we are not expecting families topurchase new items unless they are needed.

We are anticipating a natural phase out of theprevious uniform as items are grown out of orare in need of retiring due to being well worn. We then expect to see the natural phase in ofthe updated logo on our uniforms as they arepurchased to replace old uniform items. There is no intended time frame where we would ask

families to purchase new uniforms. We understandthis can be an unnecessary financial burden.

If you have any concerns or questions,please feel free to contact the College on

8632 4240 for clarification.

Information for Parents