“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: 21 28th July 2016 th December, 2015

SCHOOL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

3/8/16 3/8/16 15-19/8/16

EDUCATION WEEK EVENT (SEE ABOVE) CHESS MCS V’S SCOTS COLLEGE BATHURST HSC TRIAL EXAMINATIONS

CHANGES TO THE HSC Last week the Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli, announced wide-reaching reforms to the Higher School Certificate (HSC) to improve the learning experience for students and boost the standard of NSW school graduates. From 2020, students will need to demonstrate they have met a minimum standard in both literacy and numeracy to receive the HSC. Next year, Year 9 students will have their first opportunity to meet this new standard, when they sit NAPLAN. To read more about the changes please click on the link http://bit.ly/2a7qaL4 EDUCATION WEEK Shared Stories, Better Learning, Stronger Communities is the theme for 2016 Education Week and Molong Central School has a full day of activities planned for Wednesday 3rd August. Please see an outline of the day’s activities below, a more comprehensive program will be updated on our School Stream and website closer to the day.

9.00am – 10am K-12 Classroom Visits led by students of the SRC.

10.00 -11.30am Formal Assembly with Special Guests in the school Gym – all welcome.

11.30 – 11.50 Morning tea served in the School Hall for all visitors – Year 10,11 & 12 students also invited to attend.

11.50 – 1.00pm Guided tours continue Secondary Classrooms (only) for Parents/Carers – led by SRC students.

12.00 –1.00pm Parent Forums – helping your child with Mathematics, Reading, L3, Wordflyers, Google Classroom, Apps for Education & using School Stream – all welcome to attend.

1.00 – 1.40pm Lunch– parents and carers are invited to join their child/children for lunch. The SRC will be holding a sausage sizzle fundraiser on the day, with sausage sandwiches available for $2, or you may wish to bring your own lunch. For organisational reasons, a pre-order form will be sent home with students this week.

2.00pm NSW All School’s Paper Plane Challenge – click on this link for all details http://bit.ly/1ImqFxk

Michelle Barrett, Principal

NAIDOC WEEK 2016 - SONGLINES: THE LIVING

NARRATIVE OF OUR NATION Last week Molong Central School participated in a range of activities to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our community. Please see page 3 for a full report on our events for that day.

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AURORA COLLEGE PHYSICS ONLINE On Friday the 17th of June, I attended a Physics HSC Study Day that was hosted online by Aurora College who I currently study Chemistry and Physics through. On the day there were a number of presentations including ones on special relativity, motors and generators, the history of physics, and exam tips and tricks. Learning about things covered in the Year 12 Physics course excited me for what we will be covering in the next few terms and I am definitely looking forward to investigating the topics covered. The exam tips and tricks presentation was presented by an experienced HSC marker and hearing an exam marker talk about the HSC exams, how they are structured and the best way to tackle them was really valuable to hear as a Year 11 student, as I am now able to start implementing the strategies he talked about much earlier which will be a huge benefit to me. A huge thanks to Mr Taylor for organising for me to attend and to everyone involved in making the day happen. Tieke Thomas, Student.

MERIT AWARDS Marlee NIXON Gemma PITTIS Emily DOWLER

Daniel CALLAN Elias WILSON Pedro OSTE Tahleia MASCORD Holly KLEIN Tieke THOMAS

Jessica SCHMICH Hayden WATTS Matt BEUZEVILLE Lachlan MIDDLETON Tane HOETE

Haley McCONNELL Henry HAZELTON Cody WHYBURN Sian CLIFFORD Maddy HOGAN

Courtney DAVIES Joe SPENCER

WHAT’S ON WEEK 2 & 3 TERM 3

29/7 Yr 11 Agriculture – Assessment task due – Farm Case study

1/8 Yr 12 Society & Culture – PIP submission by 3pm

1/8 Yrs 12 Biology – In class Practical task – completed task due Friday 5/8

2/8 Yr 7 Poetry – in class task

4/8 Yr 10 English – in class task - Poetry Assessment

5/8 Yr 12 Ancient History – Fall of the Republic essay due

5/8 Yr 9 English – Dramatic presentations begin in class

5/8 Yr 12 Industrial Tech – Task 4 – major project due by end of day

5/8 Yr 12 Biology – practical task due

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Secondary News

MCS MOVE ON TO STATE LEVEL IN LAWN BOWLS

On the 28th June, Alex Davis, Joe Spencer and I travelled to Yeoval with Mrs Dale to compete in the Lawn Bowls Central School Knockout. It was surprisingly good weather which made for a great match against the Yeoval Central School team. We played a total of 15 ends and came out on top with a final score of 23-7. We would like to thank the participants form Yeoval, their teacher Miss Brown and all the organisers for a great day. Our win will take Alex, Joe and I to state level, which will be played in Dubbo next term. A special thanks to Mrs Dale for taking us and supporting our team at the event. Sarah Fessey, student

Mr Scott Taprell, Deputy Principal

Sarah in action

Joe, Alex & Sarah

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NAIDOC Week rocks at MCS! On Wednesday 20th July, Molong Central School students immersed themselves in the Aboriginal Culture by being involved in a variety of activities throughout the day. Students in K-6 were involved in activities including Aboriginal Art, Dance, Dreamtime stories, Indigenous Games, cooking Johnny Cakes and learning the Wiradjuri language. Jason French from Sport and Rec introduced the K-2 students to a variety of Indigenous games and Tyrone Gordon, Hayley and Denzel from Thikkabilla Vibrations worked their magic with Years 3-6 students putting stories to dance. After recess we held a K-12 Naidoc Week Assembly where we were entertained by our dancers and also Jordon Moore from Orange City Council who spoke about what Naidoc means to him and also played the didgeridoo for us all. Cathy Cooper from the Aboriginal Lands Council and Ability Links also spoke with the students during the assembly. A big thankyou to Luke Neil who opened our assembly with the Acknowledgement to Country.

PRIMARY NEWS

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on students with learning support needs – NCCD 2016

Molong Central participates in the annual collection of nationally consistent data on students who receive assistance and adjustments for their learning. We collect information already available in the school about the support that is being provided to students - this has involved consultation with parents and the development of individual learning support plans. This process helps the Government to plan for students with a range of learning support needs. The data collection will have no direct impact on your child and they will not be involved in any testing process. The NSW Department of Education provides data to the Australian Government from all NSW Public Schools in such a way that no individual student or school will be able to be identified. In this way, we will ensure the privacy and confidentiality of all students. All information is protected by privacy laws which regulate the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information. Further information about the data collection can be found on the Australian Government Department of Education website: http://education.gov.au/nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability If you have any questions in regard to your child’s inclusion in the data collection please contact Mrs Barrett.

Club 100 Hannah Wilson Emma Wilson Amelia Rodwell

Delta Rodwell Taylah Hobbs Hunter Hobbs Indy Vandervelde Marley Vandervelde

Camilla Fogarty Phoebe Lyons Edward Harris Myah Brouff Halle Archer Kora-Rose Smyth

Fergus Whittle Faith Archer Chloe Brouff

Uniform Award –Thursday Week 1 Term 3

Stage 1 – Amelia Rodwell Stage 2 – Toby Vis-Lowe Stage 3 – Annabelle Mayo

Wednesday 3rd August we will be holding our Education Week Assembly starting at 10am in the school Gym. A note will go home this week with more details.

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CANTEEN 29/7/2016 – 58/2016

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.

29/716 5th FRIDAY

MELISSA WILKS

01/816 1st MONDAY

2/8/16 1st TUESDAY

3/8/16 1st WEDNESDAY

4/816 1st THURSDAY

5/8/16 1st FRIDAY

BARBARA CHOWN

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

KRISTIE ELLIS

LISA BURGESS

From the LIBRARY. . .

Week 2 Term 3

JUNIOR FICTION

Crenshaw – by Katherine Applegate

Demolition dad – by Phil Earle, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Billionaire boy – by David Walliams

JUNIOR NON FICTION

The big fish – by Pamela Allen

Conga dance – by Amanda Tarlau, illustrated by Jane

Chapman (PRC title – Stage 1)

FICTION

Star of deltora series: The towers of illica – by Emily

Rodda

The pain, my mother, Sir Tiffy, Cyber boy & me – by

Michael Gerard Bauer

NON FICTION

The Changi book – edited by Lachlan Grant

Hi Everyone,

Welcome back to Term 3. In Week 6 students will be

celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the CBCA Book

Week awards.

The theme for 2016 is Australia: Story Country. There

will be a variety of activities during the week to

acknowledge the wonderful nominated books for this

year.

Students will also be looking at past winners of the

CBCA awards since its inception in 1946. I will be

sending a note home soon.

Students will be bringing home Scholastic Book Club

catalogues this week. Orders will be due to the Library

office by Monday, 1st August by 3:30 pm.

Don’t forget Parents can use the LOOP option on the

Scholastic website to place credit card orders.

Our congratulations this week go to Ben Burgess (Yr

2), Paige Bohringer (Yr 4) & Joe Spencer (Yr 7) who

have completed the 2016 Premier’s Reading

Challenge.

These three students have made a dedicated effort to

read 20-30 books each over the past few months.

Well done!

All students who are participating in the PRC this year

received a note at the end of last term to remind them

of how they were progressing. I encourage all students

to put their roller skates on as they have just under a

month to complete the Challenge. Student websites

close at midnight on Friday, 19th August.

Mrs Hall

FOODCARE ORANGE

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What is FoodCare FoodCare Orange provides affordable, quality food, groceries and household items to individuals and families on low incomes by providing a self-serve shop. It is run by volunteers. When is FoodCare open Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30 to 12.30. Where do I find FoodCare Operates at the Glenroi Community Centre, Garema Road, Glenroi. How does FoodCare work Customers present their membership card and pay a small service fee for their selection —from pantry, personal, and fresh items on offer. Who is eligible Any individual or family with a Centrelink Pension Card or Health Care Card, or in genuine need due to unforeseen circumstances. How do I join To join, simply drop into the Glenroi Community Centre during opening hours with your Centrelink or Health Care card and proof of address, such as drivers licence or a bill. One registration per household. FREE transport If you need transport to access FoodCare, call 0467 229 673. For more information phone 0447 577 884 www.foodcareorange.org.au or find us on Facebook

92 Packham Way, Molong 2866

Phone: 63669208

Email: fencing@outlook.com.au

Are the new stockists of

Molong Central School uniforms

EFTPOS AVAILABLE

NEW Footy socks Skorts

Socks Tights

School bags

Lay-by

& special

orders

available

Local and

friendly.

No more

travelling

to Orange

Thank you for supporting our local business.

Trading Hours-

Monday to Friday- 8am- 4pm

Saturday- 9am- 1pm

Sunday- closed

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TYPE UNIFORM SIZES RRP

GST included

GIRLS UNIFORM

Primary dress

Royal/White/ gold Checked 4-10

12-16

$62.00

$66.50

Primary Pinafore

Navy/ Royal/ Gold Plaid 4-10

12-16

$54.95

$56.95

Secondary Skirt (summer) Navy/Royal/Gold Plaid 6-22

$55.00

Secondary Skirt (Winter) Navy/Royal/Gold Plaid 6-22

$81.50

Senior Skirt (yr11-12) Navy Short-Summer

Navy Long- Winter

6-12

14-22

$54.00

$73.00

Blouse-

Primary white Shirt

White Short Sleeve

White Long Sleeve

Peter Pan collar

10-16

8-14

16-26

4-8

$24.00

Girls white socks

Girls pants

Crew cut- shin

Knee high

Ankle Top

Navy

3-8 (4P)

13-3 (4P)

13-3 (2P)

9-12 (3P)-

4-16

$11.95

$11.95

$9.95

$12.95

$38.00

Tights/Stockings Navy 12-14

14-16

$11.95

$11.95

BOYS UNIFORM

Short sleeve shirts-

- yrK-10

- Yr11-12

Blue Short sleeve &

White Short Sleeve

4-12

14-22

14-22

$20.50

$22.00

Long sleeve Shirt

- yrK-10

- yr11-12

Blue long sleeve &

White long sleeve

4-12

14-22

16-26

$24.00

$26.00

Shorts(yrK-12) Grey Elastic Waist 4-10

12-16

$22.00

$24.00

Trousers-(yrK-12) Grey Elastic Waist 4-10

12-16

S-L

$30.00

$35.00

$36.00

Molong Central School

Boys Grey Socks Crew cut- shin (4Packs)

3-8

11-3

9-12

$11.95

TYPE UNIFORM SIZES RRP

GST included

UNISEX

Polar Fleece Navy with school emblem. 6-14

S-XL

$31.65

$36.00

V Neck pullover Sweater Navy with school emblem. 4-10

12-16

S-2XL

$50.00

$52.00

$56.00

Sloppy Joe Jumper Navy with school emblem. 4-10

12-16

$30.00

$33.00

Vest Navy with school emblem. 6-14

S-XL

Ties with school emblem Royal Blue- K-10

Navy Blue 11-12

46’$54’

54’ $27.00

SPORTS UNIFROM

Polo shirt Gold with school emblem 6-14

16-22

$24.85

$28.00

Shorts Navy blue w/ MCS school

emblem

4-16

XS-XL

$24.40

$26.00

Skorts Navy Blue w/MCS Emblem 4-16 $30.00

Track pants Navy blue w/ MCS emblem 6-16

S-XL

$41.95

$44.50

White Sport sock White ankle

(1 pair)

Mens7-11

Women 4-8

Junior 1-6

$1.70

Rep Socks Blue and yellow striped

long sock

Youth-2-8

Adult-7-11 $23.00

Extras

Paint shirt

Smock-

Raincoat Dark Navy 6-12 $35.00

School Bag Navy blue canvas w/school

emblem

Small

Large

$37.00

$39.00

Library Bag

Beanie Navy Blue 1size

$15.00

Scarf Navy Blue 1size $16.00

Hair accessories Scrunchy,

Clips.

Bands,

MCS emblem patch

$12.00

Note- prices are subject to change without notice

MOLONG CENTRAL SCHOOL

“Providing Opportunities for Personal Achievement”

EDUCATION WEEK PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY 3RD AUGUST, 2016

9.00 - 10am K-12 Classroom Visits (Secondary Students led by SRC students) 10.00 - 11.30am Formal Assembly with Special Guests in the school Gym (all welcome)

Phoenix Aguila to open proceedings

Acknowledgement of Country – Luke Neil

Principal’s Address – Michelle Barrett

Primary Choir perform

Katelan Philpott – speech

Alexandria Trudgett – address on Extension 2 English

CAPPA drum performance – Audrey Brown

Interviews with our Special Guests – Michelle Barrett

Infant’s Choir performance – with Di Monk

Bethany Johnston -address on Visual Arts Major Work

Primary Verse Speaking – Erin Smith

Toby Parry & Ella Kirby – address on sporting opportunities at MCS

Slideshow

Conclusion – Toby Parry

11.30 - 11.50am Morning tea served in the School Hall for all visitors,

with Year 10,11 & 12 students also invited to attend

11.50am - 1.00pm Guided tours continue in the Secondary Department 11.50am Google Classrooms and Wordflyers with Lin Eccleston in A4 12.05pm Helping your child with Home Reading with Kath Schaefer in the Library 12.20pm Helping your child with Mathematics with Sally Bale in the Library 12.50pm Maths online with Kevin Coster in A11 1.00 - 1.40pm Lunch - Parents and visitors invited to join with students for lunch in the

Pines area if weather permits, otherwise lunch will be in the Hall. The SRC will be holding a sausage sizzle at this time.

2.00pm NSW “All School’s Paper Plane Challenge” in the school Gym