“every student, every opportunity, every day” “enriching Primary education”

‘Providing Opportunities for

Personal Achievement’

SCHOOL

CALENDAR

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

31/3-11/4

Year 10 Work Experience

9/4 P&C Mtg – 7.00pm Staff Common Room

11/4 Last day of Term 1

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: 9 26th MARCH, 2014

PLAN- IT YOUTH IN ITS 10th YEAR! Thank you to Katrina Brown, the Plan-it Youth Coordinator for this article and her ongoing commitment to Plan-it Youth. Molong Central School is celebrating its 10th successful year of Plan-it Youth. This rewarding program seeks to expose student’s interests and abilities in order to allow them to select and direct their studies towards achievable goals. This is achieved by mentors working closely with the student through the completion of a tool-kit which aids in positive decisions. A couple of weeks ago, the first round of Plan-it Youth kicked off for 2014. This session, we have a total of 6 mentors and students involved, with many long-standing mentors continuing to devote their time to help and assist our students to achieve their goals. I would like to thank Ann Dib, Stacey Lo Faro, Margaret Carroll, Kevin Watts and Sheena Clark for their ongoing support and commitment to the program. I would also like to welcome Jim Doak as a new mentor to Plan- it Youth. The students involved in this first round of the program are Year 10 students, Victoria Miller, Hannah Hanson, Mitchell Cotter, Erin Abrahams and Breanna Dante. All students, in the past, have benefitted greatly from this program and highly value all that the mentors have to offer. If you would like to be part of this program as a mentor or know someone that would, please do not hesitate to contact the school on 63668224.

Our wonderful Plan-it Youth Mentors – Back LtoR Sheena Clark, Kevin Watts, Jim Doak. Front LtoR Ann Dib and Stacey Lo Faro. (Absent- Margaret Carroll)

Pictured far right – Mr Chris Kay pictured here with

students Joe Spencer & Lucy Vis Lowe

GREAT MUSIC PROGRAMS AT MCS Mr Chris Kay is our Secondary Music Teacher. Mr Kay teaches Music (and Japanese) to our Secondary Students in Years 7 and 8 and to elective classes in Years 8 and 11. He also provides opportunities for tuition in flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and trombone through the Band Program for both Primary and Secondary students. The Band Program is flourishing and now has 32 students involved and interested in learning to play a musical instrument. There is an excellent 11 piece Stage Band (Jazz and Latin repertoire), a 10 piece Concert Band and a 10 piece Secondary Vocal Ensemble. Student interest in Music is gathering pace and the students are dedicated learners and participants. Along with the opportunities in flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and trombone, there are opportunities for guitar, bass and drum tuition after school. In the Secondary classes, Mr Kay provides a diverse range of learning experiences that encompasses ethnomusicology, music history, performance, composition and ensemble experiences. Composition and performance experiences often include the opportunity for students to major on an instrument they choose and form ensembles. Performance opportunities occur at assemblies, school and community functions such as the “Meet you in Molong” motorcycle rally. The music courses in school offer opportunities to learn about live sound production using a professionally designed sound installation and studio production. The Music Department has plans to convert part of the music storeroom into a recording space. MCS would like to thank Mr Kay for his ongoing energy, enthusiasm, hard work, expertise and talent in coordinating these programs for our K-12 students. Mrs Sue Ecclestone runs our Junior Choir and has entered the choir into local Eisteddfods. This choir has been most successful for the past 9 years. Thank you Mrs Ecclestone, once again for your expertise and management of this wonderfully talented choir. Parents may contact Mr Kay or Mrs Ecclestone for further information about Band and the Choirs by ringing the school on 63668224.

Mrs Janis Glasson, Principal

Miss Katrina Brown – Molong Central School’s

Plan-it Youth Coordinator

P&C News Why not come and look in our clothing pool in the main office for some great uniforms that

are on sale

2 M.C.S. Newsletter Term 1/2014 Issue Number 9 26/3/14 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax 6366 8220 email:molong-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au/

GENERAL INDUCTION TRAINING

PROGRAM (GIT) - FORMERLY KNOWN

AS THE OH&S WHITE CARD On Friday March 14th, 17 Molong Central School Year 10 students obtained their White Card qualification with flying colours after attending a one-day training course. The Occupational Health and Safety course was delivered by Mr Bob Hughes, an accredited trainer. The course involved lectures on site safety, how to keep the work environment safe and what to do in case you have an accident. The day was spent studying, with talks from the trainer, followed by a short assessment. The training enabled the students to not only understand the importance of work, health and safety in the workplace but also allows them to access construction sites in order for them to participate in work placement. (This is a legal requirement) A temporary certificate was issued at the end of the day and they will receive the official plastic card in the post. Congratulations to the following students for, not only obtaining their qualification, but also for their great behaviour and attitude throughout the day: Kade Barrow, Sam Cummings, Rob Dugmore, Nadim Elniz, Jayden Fahey, Jay Hanrahan, Matt Hobbs, Sam Kinsella, Ben Kirk, Luke Neil, Lachlan McCann-Brasch, Lachlan Middleton, Zac Philpott, Matt Regan, Jamie Stewart, Billy Thornberry and Scott Twiss. Tony Taylor – Careers Advisor

Lachlan Middleton, Mr Bob Hughes & Lachlan McCann-Brasch

ASSESSMENT TASK DATES

Term 1: Week 10 31/3/2014 – 4/4/2014

31/3/14 Yr 11 Visual Arts - Assessment Task 1 due Yr 9 PDH - Assignment due Yr 11 English Studies – World of Work Portfolio Yr 7 Maths – Topic Test on “Indices”

1/4/14 Yr 8 Child Studies - Assessment due

3/4/14 Yr 9 Geography – Natural Hazards Assessment Yr 9 Maths – Assessment Task In Class Test - Algebra

4/4/14 Yr 8 Maths – In Class Assessment Test – Rates & Ratios

Secondary News

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

CHALLENGE Eleven students from Years 9 & 10 recently travelled to Orange to participate in the Science and Engineering Challenge. Tarryn Miles, Victoria Miller, Jacob Huggett and Taylor Brouff built structures from straws and paper that had to hold a significant weight, and continue to hold it whilst on the 'earthquake machine' which shook the board and structure. They built some very cool, tall structures and earned bonus points for their height. Marcus Van Elk, Brandon Adams and Tane Hoete started the day building a water reticulation system for a town, and showed excellent planning and communication skills in keeping their team focused and active in construction. These two teams swapped at lunchtime. Emalee Johnston, Bethany Johnston, Courtney Walker and Hannah Hanson spent the whole day building and testing a hovercraft. The two girls who had tried this activity last year were keen to use the learning they had acquired and built an excellent hovercraft that not only performed brilliantly in testing but developed some strange problems in the final trials. The best part was watching each student thinking about their problem, observing their test results, trying things out and communicating with their group. There was great scientific thinking happening! The students were also fine citizens and showed excellent manners to the various students and staff from other schools on the day. Thanks are due to the University of Newcastle and Rotary for providing the resources and expertise necessary to run this excellent learning program. Brian Evans - Science Head Teacher

Tarryn Miles enjoying her day at the Science & Engineering Challenge getting involved in many of the activities

Victoria Miller, Tarryn Miles and Jacob Huggett & Taylor Brouff working together on their activity

Scott Taprell, Deputy Principal

MERITS Millah ALLCORN; Jack BOWD; Angela CAMILLERI; Lachlan CAMPBELL;

Sophie CLAYTON; Christine COOKE; Courtney DAVIES; Joshua DOWLER; De’Jay HONGSUWAN; Zac PHILPOTT;

Tara WALKER; Karrie WELLS; Kiah WHILEY;

3 M.C.S. Newsletter Term 1/2012 Issue Number 9 26/3/2014 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax: 6366 8220 Email: molong-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Tabloids Sports Day On Thursday the 20th of March, Kindergarten, Year 1 and

Year 2 students attended a Tabloid Sports Day. The

students greatly enjoyed the variety of equipment and new

games to play. Some activities required concentration and

team work to achieve the goal and it was very pleasing to

see students encouraging each other. Thank you very much

to the parent helpers who came along and ran the activities,

your support was greatly appreciated by staff and students.

Kate Sullivan

Harmony Day activities Harmony Day is a day of cultural respect for everyone who

calls Australia home – from the traditional owners of this

land to those who have come from the many countries

around the world.

Last Friday students in K-6 came to school dressed in

Orange (the Harmony Day colour) or another country’s

national dress to celebrate diversity and tolerance of other

cultures.

Students were involved in a variety of activities within their

classrooms as well as cooking a variety of dishes from

around the world to share. Crocodile, kangaroo and

witchetty grubs were on one class menu. Other dishes

included sushi, stir fries, spaghetti, French baguettes and

the very Australian lamington! There was lots of activity

around the school, both in and out of the classrooms!

Tiarna Martin, O’Shaye Neil & Deysharna Kenney at Harmony Day last week

No Uniform Awards given this week

Congratulations SILVER AWARD Faith Archer

BADGE Mercades Oste

PRIMARY NEWS

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Class Student

K Sapphire Laura Lapins – For excellent reading practice.

K Pearl Jacob Petrie – For having a good understanding

in Maths.

K/1 Opal Juliette Mills – For being an organised and

diligent class member.

1 Quartz Demelza Lee – For her dedication to her news

item each week.

2 Topaz Jerome McKellar – playing well in the

playground.

2/3 Ruby Charlotte Lapins – for her enthusiastic and

creative ideas during writing.

3/4 Garnet Danielle Phillips-Clarke – For always being

positive in class.

4 Diamond Breanna Fricker – For being extremely helpful

in class.

5/6 Emerald Molly Weekes – For great arguments in her

discussion writing.

5/6 Zircon Jordan Wilson – For consistent effort in Maths.

Well done!

Library Anna Pottie – For excellent completion of her

library task.

Upcoming events in Primary

2nd April Girls Softball Gala

Day

2nd April Stage 1 Disco

Fundraiser

3rd April Primary Rugby 7’s

9-10th April Stage 2 Excursion

Drop off Zone A reminder to all parents and caregivers

that the drop off zone in Smith Street is

exactly that. Parents need to move off

quickly after dropping off or picking up their

child each day. It can be quite dangerous

when there is a high level of traffic about.

The police will be monitoring this area in the

future. Have a wonderful week!! Jane Backhouse Deputy Principal - Primary

Left – Teague Lefevre, Grace Parry, Reagan Quinn, Banjo Fowler & Emmison Shapland all having a great time at their activitiy Right – Olivia Philpott & Declan John enjoying their activity at the Tabloid Sports Day

4 M.C.S. Newsletter Term 1/2014 Issue Number 9 26/3/14 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax: 6366 8220 email: Molong-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

CANTEEN 27/3/14 – 4/4/14

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 Tina.

Thank you, Tina McGovern, Canteen Manager.

27/3/14 4

th THURSDAY

28/3/14

4th

FRIDAY

DONNA TAPRELL

HELP NEEDED

31/3/14 5

th MONDAY

1/4/14 1

st TUESDAY

2/4/14 1

st WEDNESDAY

3/4/14 1

st THURSDAY

4/4/14

1st

FRIDAY

HELP NEEDED

LISA GARLICK

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

From the LIBRARY…

Week 9 Term 1

JUNIOR FICTION Weirdo – by Anh Do, illustrated by Jules Faber Dear Olly – by Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Christian Birmingham (a Premier’s Reading Challenge selection for Stage 3) Billie B Brown series – by Sally Rippin: The night fright The perfect present (a Premier’s Reading Challenge selection for Stage 2) The rescue princesses series: The lost gold – by Paula Harrison Sword girl series: Tournament trouble – by Frances Watts, illustrated by Gregory Rogers (a Premier’s Reading Challenge selection for Stage 2) JUNIOR NON-FICTION Superworm – by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler Scrambled eggs super! – by Dr. Seuss Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s dairy – by Lynley Dodd (a Premier’s Reading Challenge selection for Stage 1)

Hi everyone, Week 8 in the library was extremely busy and the library staff, ably assisted on Wednesday by Mr Doug Watson, Mrs Tracy Middleton and students, have now moved the books and furniture back into place. There have been a few changes which students will have to get used to but I think they will be beneficial to students and staff in the long term. Please call in and see the new look library. With the activity over the past week I have yet to place the remaining orders for the Book Fair so this will be done as soon as possible. Students in K-6 classes have entered the ‘Reading Oasis’ colouring-in competition and the winners will be published in the newsletter next week. We have acquired many new and interesting books for the library collection and I look forward to the students borrowing them in the coming months. It has come to my attention during the moving of the collection that there are books being damaged, particularly by water, that are then being returned to the library. Unfortunately, students are not mentioning the damage and as the books have dried out, the damage is going undetected in some instances. It would be helpful if all students could place a plastic bag inside their library bags to ensure added protection to books. Regrettably this will not stop some students from being negligent with books they take home. I appeal to parents to keep library books in a safe place while they are at home. When my children borrowed a book it stayed in their library bags when not being read and used to hang on their bedroom door knobs. They always knew where to find it on library day and pack it to take back to the library. Have a great week reading and talking to your children!

Mrs Hall

Youth Week 2014 Creative Competition

Cabonne Council is hosting a combined Art and Writing Competition to celebrate Youth Week 2014 and is offering a great range of prizes including iTunes cards.

We have decided to focus on the topic of Cyber Safety. Entries can be any manner of art or prose, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, short stories, essays and poems. Works can relate to any aspect of Cyber Safety, the consequences of not practicing it, or their own experiences regarding it; for example setting privacy settings, security software and strong passwords or alternatively cyber bullying, malware and hacking. If you would like more information, please do not

hesitate to contact Tracy Smith on (02) 6392 3258.

YOUTH WEEK FUN DAY WHEN: TUESDAY 8TH APRIL 2014

TIME: 3PM-6PM

LOCATION: NORTH COURT (BEHIND THE LIBRARY

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND OR WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ANY MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT SARA STANLEY ON 6361 3061 OR 0401 500 856 TO PUT YOUR NAME DOWN FOR TRANSPORT FROM MOLONG TO ORANGE.