“enriching Primary education”

‘Providing Opportunities for

Personal Achievement’

SCHOOL

CALENDAR

UPCOMING EVENTS

30/3-2/4/15

Yr 12 Half Yearly Exams Week 10

30/3-2/4/15

Yr 10 Work Experience Week 2

2 /4/15 Last day of Term 1

3 /4/15 GOOD FRIDAY

20/4/15 School Development Day

21/4/15 School resumes for Term 2

21/4/15 P&C Meeting

1/5/15 Secondary Athletics Carnival

4/5/15 Yr 12 reports posted home

4-8/5/15 Yr 11 Half yearly exams

6/5/15 Yr 7 2016 EXPO DAY

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, 2015

SCHOOL PLANNING Last week Executive staff continued to compile and evaluate staff, parent and student surveys to

allow the development of the school plan. The three strategic directions that have been decided on

are student engagement and learning through quality teaching, building capacity – within staff and

students and working with the wider community to enhance educational outcomes. As a newly

appointed Principal this is an exciting opportunity as it allows me to work with all facets of the

educational community to increase the outcomes for the students of Molong Central School. I am

looking forward to Term 2 Staff Development Day on the 20th of April to set targets and goals for the

next three years.

WESTERN REGION REPRESENTATIVES This week three students Aaliyah Wright, Sarah Valantine and Ben Kirk will be representing

Western Region at the upcoming CHS Swimming Championships held at Homebush. I wish the

competitors well and hope they enjoy competing against the State’s best at Sydney Olympic Park.

We look forward to hearing of your results on your return.

Mrs Michelle Barrett Principal

ROTARY OPPORTUNITIES I was invited to attend the Rotary meeting last week as Lachlan Campbell presented a report on his

participation in the 2015 National Youth Science Forum. Lachlan’s presentation provided me with an

insight into the opportunities that the Molong Rotary Club have provided for many students in the

Molong district. Applications for the 2016 National Youth Science Forum are currently open until the

31st of May and interested science students are encouraged to apply. More information will be

distributed to interested Year 11 students before the end of the term. If you would like additional

information about this unique opportunity please contact myself for an information flyer.

HEATERS I have been in discussions with Andrew Gee and the Orange Schools Director, Maree Angus, to

secure the replacement of identified unflued heaters prior to the start of winter. I am aware of the

situation that occurred in 2014 and look forward to bringing the issue to a close. It is important that

students have a comfortable and safe learning environment and I would like to thank the P&C for

their continued lobbying in support of replacing the heaters.

WORK EXPERIENCE Year 10 have Work Experience this week and for many students this will be their first opportunity to

sample working life in a chosen field. This can be a crossroad for many students as some will

gravitate towards an apprenticeship or traineeship whilst others will realise that what they first

thought was a viable career option becomes something that they no longer want to pursue. I look

forward to hearing about the experiences that Year 10 are about to embark on and am sure that they

will represent Molong Central School with pride in the local and surrounding community.

L-R: Aaliyah Wright, Ben Kirk &

Sarah Valantine.

2 M.C.S. Newsletter Term 1/2015 Issue Number 9 26/3/2015 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax 6366 8220 email:molong-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au/

WESTERN RUGBY TRIALS SUCCESS!

Five somewhat nervous M.C.S. students (Harry Gersbach, Kade Barrow, Josh Amberge, Tyler Ginn and Jye Barrow) travelled to Endeavour Oval in Orange for the Western Rugby trials last Wednesday, 18th March. All of our boys come from League backgrounds and as many of the skills required in Rugby differ significantly; a quick ‘rundown’ was required in order for our students to compete with experienced Rugby players from other schools in the Western Area. The day consisted of three short trial matches, (in which all of our boys played very well), before the Possibles and Probables teams were selected. Harry Gersbach, Jye Barrow and Tyler Ginn were all selected for the final trial match of the day, from which the Western side was to be decided. All three boys played particularly well during this game, with Harry and Jye both being selected in the 1st 15 for the Western side. This is an outstanding achievement as there were over 50 players vying for positions in this highly competitive trial. Congratulations to all five of our students on an outstanding effort. We wish both Harry and Jye all the very best for the State tournament which will be held in Wagga later this year. Mr M. Paterson, Sport Coordinator

General Induction Training Program (aka White Card) On Monday March 2, after attending a one-day training course, nine Year 10 Molong Central School students obtained their white card qualification with flying colours. 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 enables the students to not only understand the importance of work, health and safety in the workplace. It 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 behaviour and attitude throughout the day: Lachlan Backhouse, Tristan Douglas, Lauren Fessey, Sarah Fessey, Shannon Menzies, Luke Miller, Reece Pittis, Luke Schmich and Jackson Whiley.

Mr Tony Taylor – Careers Advisor

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Secondary News

3D PRINTING IN YR 7 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Students in Year 7 Technology (Mandatory) classes at Molong Central School are using newfangled equipment as found in Industry. They design and make personalised key or pet tags using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, then print the finished product in tough multi-coloured ABS plastic. This is a multi-step process that requires students to draw their designs to exact dimension and export the files to another program for orientation and positioning ready for printing. Students learn many valuable skills along the way and are mesmerised by the 3D printer as designs materialise before their eyes. The 3D printer works by extruding tiny blobs of molten plastic that cool and fuse together. Objects are built up a layer at a time in up to two colours. Glow in the dark plastic gives some objects extra functionality and appeal. The Industrial Arts Faculty is also working towards the purchase of a laser cutter that would enable students to cut and engrave a wide range of materials to precise sizes by using a computer controlled laser. CAD skills would once again be an essential part of this process and could lead to many exciting and lucrative careers such as engineering, architecture, product design or building and construction where producing and reading plans are a fundamental part of the job. Mr R. Culverson, Technology teacher

Above: Cooper Townsend

Above: Ebony Webb & Connor Linde

ASSESSMENT TASK DATES

Term1 Week 9-10, 27/3/15- 3/4/2015

27/3/15 Yr 9.1 PDH – Diet plan assignment due

30/3/15 Yr 7 English – In class presentations begin

30/3/15 Yr 9 Maths – In class test 20%

30/3/15 Yr 9 English – Part 1 -viewing

31/3/15 Yr 11 PDH – Topic test

1/4/15 Yr 7 Visual Arts – Assessment due

2/4/15 Yr 9 English – Part 2 - responding

Scott Taprell, Deputy Principal

Back L_R: Josh Amberge & Kade Barrow. Front L-R: Harrison Gersbach, Jye Barrow & Tyler Ginn

3 M.C.S. Newsletter Term 1/ 2015 Issue Number 9 26/3/2015 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax: 6366 8220 Email: molong-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Stage 3 Broken Bay Camp Goannas, diamond pythons, bush turkeys,

kookaburras, jelly fish, raft building, archery,

abseiling, ropes course, orienteering,

bushwalking, cookout, initiative games, surf

skiing, free time, disco, country fair, tabloids,

great food, great instructors, super fun times.

Just a small taste of Stage 3’s adventures on our

Camp last week. Tune in for a full report in next

week’s Newsletter!

Above: Cody Whyburn

Crazy Hair Day On Friday 13th March, students went a little

crazy arriving at school with some very crazy

hair. Even the teachers got in on the act! Over

$250 was raised by the Primary SRC for the

Cancer Council. Some students also attended the

Worlds Greatest Shave in the hall at lunchtime

where Sharna Campbell and Mercades Oste

donated their hair to a wonderful cause.

Harmony Day Harmony Day is held every year on the 21st

March. The message of Harmony Day is

everyone belongs. It’s a day to celebrate

Australia’s diversity. Molong Central

School will celebrate Harmony Day at our

Thursday assembly. Tengis Mieklejohn,

Teague and Thibault Lefebvre will be

making a presentation in celebration of this

event.

PRIMARY NEWS

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Class Student

K Hope Zayviah Campbell – For a

conscientious attitude to Maths.

K/1 Blue

Cow

Raiden Hansen – For an amazing

improvement in Literacy.

1 Barrington Jett Weekes – For always

participating in class discussion and

asking great questions.

1/2 Snowy Marley Vandervelde – For always

presenting interesting and well

prepared news.

2 Tomah Jake Rodger – For excellent use of

paragraphs in writing.

3 Bimberi Byron Milne – For trying hard during

Literacy activities.

3/4

Canobolas

Lacey Brown – For excellent effort

with spelling work.

4/5 Zeil Madison Treacy – For a great speech

during public speaking.

5/6Gibraltar No award this week due to excursion.

5/6

Kosciusko

No award this week due to excursion.

Library No award this week.

There will be an assembly this Thursday Starting at 2.10pm

Harmony Day performance and 4/5 Ziel item

Uniform Award –Wednesday Week8Term 1

Stage 1 – Jack Burgess

Stage 2 – Matthew Gregory

Stage 3 – Away at Broken Bay

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

Lt: Flynn Packham

Rt: William Nancarrow & Alex Pike

4 M.C.S. Newsletter Term 1/2015 Issue Number 9 26/3/15 Phone: 6366 8224 Fax: 6366 8220 email: Molong-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

CANTEEN 27/3/2015 – 3/4/15

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.

27/3/15 4

th FRIDAY

HELP NEEDED

30/3/15 5

th MONDAY

31/3/15 5

th TUESDAY

01/04/15 1

st WEDNESDAY

02/04/15 1

st THURSDAY

03/04/15 1

st FRIDAY

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED

GOOD FRIDAY

From the LIBRARY…

Week 9 Term 1

JUNIOR FICTION Tashi & the Wicked Magician and Other Stories - by Anna & Barbara Fienberg (a Premier’s Reading Challenge selection for Stage 2) Alice Miranda at Camp – by Jacqueline Harvey Book 10 (a Premier’s Reading Challenge selection for Stage 2) Paper Planes - by Steve Worland The Cleo Stories: The Necklace & the Present - by Libby Gleeson, illustrated by Freya Blackwood Do You Dare? Series: 1931, Tough Times – by Simon Mitchell

JUNIOR NON-FICTION Summer Treats – by Cherise Pagano Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach – by Alison Lester Monster Chef – by Nick Bland Bad Dog Flash – Ruth Paul

SENIOR FICTION Brother Band series: Scorpion Mountain – by John Flanagan (a Premier’s Reading Challenge selection for Stage 4) The Almost Girl – by Amalie Howard Enders – by Lissa Price

SENIOR NON-FICTION Deadly Pole to Pole Diaries – by Steve Backshall Organic Farming: An Introduction – by Jennifer Laffan Organic Farming: Crops, fruits and vegetables – by Jennifer Laffan Organic Farming: Livestock – Jennifer Laffan Hi Everyone, Please find below the winners of the Book Fair competitions for 2015. *Treasure Hunt winners: Paige Bohringer (3Bimberi) & Kelsey Quinn (3/4Canobolas). *Guessing Competition: Madison Treacy & Charlotte Twaddle *Colouring Competition:

Kinder Hope – Violett Armstrong & Olivia Hobbs

K/1 Blue Cow – Nikkola Hanrahan & Jacob Petrie 1 Barrington – Lilibelle Dive & Robert Heath

1/2 Snowy – Lochie Bohringer & Charles Swift

2 Tomah – Amaya Pallier 3 Bimberi – Paige Bohringer & Bailey Peschka

3/4 Canobolas – Sam Stevenson & Ellie Trindall 4/5 Zeil – Sophie Heath & Leoni Wilson

5/6 Gibraltar – Meg Murray & Molly Weekes

5/6 Kosciuszko – Gabrielle Phillips-Clarke & Kara Yelland Congratulations to all our winners who enthusiastically participated in the Book Fair activities.

Mrs Hall E:

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