gifted and talented places - mendooran...school. miss prue miles has received a transfer to branxton...

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GIFTED AND TALENTED PLACES After an intensive selection process, Mendooran Central School is pleased to announce that Shanoa Hartley and Jackson Adams have been offered a place in the i.xtend Gifted and Talented program for 2011. Over 300 nominations were received from almost 60 schools across the Western region. At this stage, only 60 places have been awarded to students in Years 5 - 8. Two of those places have gone to Mendooran Central School students! i.xtend is an online enrichment and extension program designed to cater for the needs of gifted and talented students in Middle Years (Years 5 – 8). The program runs for approximately 14 weeks a year. It aims to develop critical and creative thinking, independent research and technology skills, and effective communication strategies in students. Students will be expected to complete a total of eight tasks for the program. Six of these tasks will be ‘minor’ tasks and two will be ‘major’ tasks. The six minor tasks are submitted on a weekly basis for the first six weeks of the program. The final six weeks of the program are to work on a major task and a process diary. The area of research will be ultimately up to the student (within the boundaries of the topic, of course). A minimum of two hours per week is assigned to each student to work on their tasks and to access the website and forums. MCS will provide a support teacher and there will be an online facilitator. At the conclusion of the i.xtend journey, our students will be invited to an Expo Day, where they will be asked to present their work to their i.xtend classmates, teachers and parents. Our students will also be presented with a certificate to acknowledge their involvement in the program. We are very proud of these two students and our other two students who applied for the program. It takes courage and determination to step outside the normal boundaries and attempt something new and different. Well done! S Young

CONGRATULATIONS, YEAR 10

Term 4 Week 10 14th December 2010

Principal Michael Spora HTSS Julie Waters Assistant Principal Lynda Peter Captain Secondary Blake Carpenter Vice Caps Secondary Sara Austin Rebecca Sharpe Captains Primary Jackson Adams Shanoa Hartley Vice Caps Primary Geordie Abbott Jessica Frohmuller

www.mendooran-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

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It was quite fitting that the year ended in a wonderful celebration of student achievement last night. It is important that we acknowledge the effort and achievements of our students and I thank the parents and families who took the time to help congratulate all students at our Awards Presentation Ceremony. To all of those students who were recognised and received awards, whether it was for Academic, Sporting, or Special Awards, special congratulations to you all. However I wish to congratulate our whole student body on how cooperative and positive you have been in the classroom this year. Providing effective teaching and learning is the most important thing that we do here at school and your willingness to cooperate that makes this possible. So thank you and congratulations to all of our students on the efforts you have made all year. Please be proud of yourselves, because I certainly am. To our teachers and non teaching staff, I thank and applaud you for your efforts all year - it is due to your caring nature, the love that you have for your job, and your absolute commitment to making a difference that have made all of the wonderful things that happen at our school possible. As I said last night, 2010 has seen many achievements and it is important that we recognise that many of the successes and achievements have been the result of the wonderful relationships that have been established between the staff, students and the wider community, and the willingness of all these people to work together for the benefit of the students of Mendooran Central School. Special mention needs to be made to the members of our School Council, the P&C and the Canteen helpers, for their constructive and positive contribution to the school. This year we say good bye to two very capable teachers who have made an outstanding contribution to the school. Mr Jeremy Whiterod has been awarded a promotion of Head Teacher English, at Peak Hill Central School. Miss Prue Miles has received a transfer to Branxton Public School where she will be closer to family. We thank them both for the outstanding work they have done inside and outside of the classroom at Mendooran Central School. They will be both greatly missed by all members. Mrs Cheryl Treacey, our school counsellor is also retiring at the end of this Year. Mrs Treacey has also been a tower of strength in supporting students. We thank her for the wonderful manner in which she has carried out her work and wish her many happy and healthy years of retirement.

Finally I wish all students, parents and extended family members a very happy and safe Christmas and look forward to another successful year next year.

Michael Spora (Principal)

Principal’s Notes calendar

WED 15.12.10

*HSC Results Available for

students *Students Last Day

THUR 16.12.10

Staff Development Day

FRI 17.12.10


2011

Fri 28.01.10


Mon 31.01.10

Yrs 1 -12 Return

Tue 1.2.10

Kindergarten Starts

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy Holiday

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PRESENTATION NIGHT AWARDS Primary Awards: Year 1 Book: Gabe Rushton-Butler - Academic Achievement in Year 1 Christopher Bracken - Academic Achievement in Year 1 Year 1 Certificates: Oscar Monk - Consistent, Conscientious Effort Lawrence Little - Consistent, Conscientious Effort Kayleigh Rutter - Consistent Improvement in Reading Year 2 Book: Kaitlyn Reynolds - Academic Achievement in Year 2 Anna Ward - Academic Achievement in Year 2 Year 2 Certificates: Annabel Finemore - Achievement in Year 2 Arabella Smith - Achievement in Year 2 Stephen Eyles - Improvement in Year 2 Year 3 Book: Abygael Rushton-Butler - Academic Achievement in Year 3 Lillie Abbott - Academic Achievement in Year 3 Year 3 Certificates: Sophie Skinner - Achievement in Year 3 Kevin Martin - Consistent Achievement in Year 3 Tahlija Williams - Huge Improvement in Year 3 Year 4 Book: Emma Bennetts - Academic Achievement in Year 4 Zachariah Sando - Academic Achievement in Year 4 Year 4 Certificates: Mollee-Jane Johnson - Consistent, Conscientious Effort Kyle Hartley - Consistent, Conscientious Effort Charlie Smith - Consistent Conscientious Effort Year 5 Book: Emily Yeo - Academic Achievement in Year 5 Levi Goldspink - Academic Achievement in Year 5 Year 5 Certificates: Kerrie Ward - Improvement in Application and Achievement Thomas Woods - Improvement in Application and Achievement Rebecca Sciberras - Improvement in Application and Achievement Year 6 Book: Shania Taufa - Academic Achievement in Year 6 Jackson Adams - Academic Achievement in Year 6 Year 6 Certificates: Ebonee-Jean Johnson - Consistent Effort and Application Kirsty Evans - Consistent Effort and Application Jessica Frohmuller - Consistent Effort and Application

CWA Awards: Ella Hartley, Kayleigh Rutter, Stephen Eyles, Lillie Abbott, Toby Adams, Rebecca Sciberras, Kaitlyn Thomson, Jessica Frohmuller Preschool Student Helpers: Emma Bennetts, Hugh Finemore, Kerrie Ward, Kyle Hartley, Emily Yeo, Rebecca Sciberras, Levi Goldspink Win Bins: Gabe Rushton-Butler, Christopher Bracken, Oscar Monk, Noah Harris Birthdays: Kaitlyn Reynolds, Lillie Abbott, Oscar Monk

Class Award Ribbons

K/1: Kayleigh Rutter 2/3/4: Annabel Finemore 4/5/6: Emily Yeo

Merit Awards K/1: Ella Hartley Christopher Bracken 2/3/4: Stephen Eyles Thomas Yeo 4/5/6: Levi Goldspink Phoenix Evans

PRIMARY ASSEMBLY PRIMARY ASSEMBLY PRIMARY ASSEMBLY PRIMARY ASSEMBLY AWARDSAWARDSAWARDSAWARDS

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STLA Certificates: Infants: Thomas Yeo Primary: Britney Rutter - Excellent Attitude in STLA Kurt Williams - Excellent Results in Literacy Tests Hugh Finemore - Improvement in Literacy Results Library Certificates: K/1: Ella Hartley - K/1 Library Award Noah Harris - K/1 Library Award Yrs 2/3/4: Dylan Meyers - 2/3/4 Library Award Jordan Mitchell—2/3/4 Library Award Yrs 4/5/6: Kaitlyn Thomson - 4/5/6 Library Award Primary DUX: Shanoa Hartley Primary Sports Awards: Sportsmanship Certificates: Toby Adams James Eyles

Primary Sports Blue: Kaitlyn Thomson Secondary Sports Awards: Sportsmanship Certificates: Shaylah Taufa Andrew Mulligan Achievement in Sport: Bradley Ward John Monk

Secondary Sports Blue: Rebecca Sharpe Secondary Awards: Year 7: English: Jake Sladden - Consistent Effort in English. Mature Attitude and Valued Classroom Participation Mathematics: Danielle Sciberras - Continual Improvement in Mathematics Science: Danielle Sciberras - Excellence and Achievement in Science HSIE: Abigail Skinner - Diligence and Application throughout the year Music: Danielle Sciberras - Academic Achievement Technology Mandatory: Robert Austin - Creativity and Diligence in Design and Technology Art: Abigail Skinner - Excellent work in all aspects of Art Indonesian: Abigail Skinner - Consistent Effort in all areas of Indonesian PD/H/PE: Steven Rutter - Outstanding Sportsmanship Year 7 Book Awards: Jake Sladden - Mature Approach to School Abigail Skinner - Sustained Approach to Studies Year 8: English: Kayla Frohmuller - Outstanding Application to her Studies Mathematics: Mitchell Ribbons - Excellence in Mathematics Science: Mitchell Ribbons - Excellence and Achievement in Science HSIE: Mitchell Ribbons - A Mature Approach and Results in HSIE Music: John Monk - Enthusiasm, Creativity and Academic Excellence Art: Kayla Frohmuller - Excellent Work in all Aspects of Art PD/H/PE: Shayla Taufa - Consistent Effort and Improvement Technology Mandatory: Bradley Ward - Enthusiasm and Consistency in Design and Technology Year 8 Book Awards: Shaylah Taufa - Consistent Effort in all Areas Ryan Brennan-Hammond - Sustained improvement and Attitude to Studies

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Year 9: English: Grace Leask - Outstanding Self-Directed Learning and Participation in Extension Activities Mathematics: Grace Leask - Outstanding Application and Results in Mathematics Science: Jacob Knight - Excellence and Achievement in Science History: Grace Leask - An Outstanding Effort and Results in History Geography: Jacob Knight - Excellence in Geography PD/H/PE: Lincoln Goldspink - Consistent Effort and Good Sportsmanship Art: Natasha Smith - Creativity in Art Industrial Technology: Lincoln Goldspink - Consistent Effort in all Tasks Agriculture: Jacob Knight - Conscientious and Diligent Effort Design and Technology - Textiles: Grace Leask - Conscientious Effort in Design and Technology Food Technology: Grace Leask - Consistent Effort in Food Technology Year 9 Book Awards: Grace Leask - Studious Approach to all Studies Lincoln Goldspink - Exemplary Social/Peer Interaction and Youth Leadership Year 10: English: Sara Austin - Outstanding Effort and Application in School Certificate Year Mathematics: Blake Washbrook - Excellent Approach to all Studies Science: Blake Washbrook - Excellence and Achievement in Science History: Sharnee Watt - Consistent Improvement and Effort throughout the Year Geography: William Wood - Outstanding Improvement in Geography Art: Sharnee Watt - Conscientious and Completing all Art tasks Industrial Technology: Blake Washbrook - Outstanding Independent Achievement Agriculture: Sara Austin - Outstanding Effort and Achievement in all areas of Agricultural Studies Design and Technology - Textiles: Sara Austin - Excellence in Design and Technology Food Technology: Tammi Hellegers - Outstanding Effort in Food Technology PD/H/PE: William Wood - Consistent Effort and Good Sportsmanship Year 10 Book Awards: Sara Austin - Outstanding Effort in all Components of her Studies Blake Washbrook - Commitment to his Studies Year 11: English: Rebecca Sharpe - Outstanding Effort and Application in Preliminary HSC English Studies Mathematics: Andrew Mulligan - Outstanding Effort and Application Science: Rebecca Sharpe - Conscientiousness and Excellence in Organisation Hospitality: Monique Tattersall - Outstanding Effort in Hospitality Design and Technology: Rebecca Sharpe - Excellent Effort in Design and Technology Modern History: Rebecca Sharpe - Outstanding Application and Achievement in Modern History Western Access: Rebecca Sharpe - Outstanding Application and Achievement in Western Access Program Year 11 Book Awards: Rebecca Sharpe - Academic Diligence and Achievement Monique Tattersall - Conscientious Effort and Dedication to her Studies Year 12: English: Blake Carpenter - Valued Classroom Participant Mathematics: Beau Drew - Improved Effort Hospitality: Beau Drew - Improvement in Practical Hospitality Tasks Design and Technology: Blake Carpenter - Consistent Effort in Design and Technology Year 12 Book Awards: Beau Drew - Brilliant IT Skills Blake Carpenter - Mentoring of Younger Students Secondary DUX: Rebecca Sharpe


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Charles and Daphne Jones Memorial Citizenship Shield: Shanoa Hartley Secondary Citizenship Mendooran Cricket Club Shield: Grace Leask Erroll Southwell Memorial Shield: Amanda Sladden Monk Award: Amelia Washbrook CWA Award: Lachlan Howarth Gilgandra and Community Bank Community Award: Grace Leask Creative Art Award from Mrs Jenny Lloyd: Jessica Duce Reuben F Scarf Award for commitment: Monique Tattersall Australian Defence Force Long Tan Award: Yr 10 Sara Austin, Yr 11 Andrew Mulligan, Yr 12 Blake Carpenter Prentice Shield: Won by Goonoo 492pts, Beni 432pts Primary Captains: Levi Goldspink, Kerrie Ward Primary Vice-Captains: Hugh Finemore, Rebecca Sciberras Secondary Captain: Andrew Mulligan Secondary Vice-Captains: Lincoln Goldspink, Grace Leask

PRIMARY GENERAL LIBRARY BOOKS Please return any Library books that you may have at home tomorrow! We have approximately 40 books outstanding. PRIMARY EQUIPMENT - 2011 Exercise books will be supplied for all students K-6 and school equipment such as pencils, rulers, glue sticks, scissors, etc will be supplied for Infants students (K, 1, 2) however Years 3 – 6 will require the following equipment for 2011: HB Pencils, sharpener, glue stick, wooden ruler, eraser, scissors, coloured pencils and textas. Contact will be required to cover books which will be sent home in the first few weeks. L Peter


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K-6 MUSICAL PRESENTATION A CD is available of the Kindergarten to Year 6 Presentation of A History of Australia in Music from last night’s Presentation Night. Copies of this CD may be ordered from the school office by 3:30pm tomorrow for a cost of $4.00.

GUMMY BEAR COMPETITION The Winner of the Gummy Bear Competition was Miss Prue Miles. Congratulations.

TENDERS CLOSED Tenders are now closed for sale items at the school.

SECONDARY NEWS

SECONDARY GENERAL The year is coming to a close and the Secondary Department have had an extremely positive and successful year. Both academically and socially we have made great inroads. The students are thriving in this positive learning environment. Additionally, staff expertise has been enhanced by their involvement with experienced mentors in other schools including Mudgee and Gilgandra. These virtual faculties in various subject areas expose our teachers to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced educators in the region. We will continue this professional learning which can only enhance the education of the children in our care. Last week all of our Intensive Swimming students tested were successful. Thank you very much to Mr Whiterod for his training and supervision of the students during a busy and difficult time with the weather. Grace Leask returned today from a week at Newcastle University, sampling university life including lectures and the accommodation with the focus being Science. It is with great sadness and a sense of pride that we farewell Mr Whiterod who has obtained a Head Teacher job at Peak Hill. His contribution to our school has been invaluable and the influence he has had on the students within his classroom will stay with them well into their futures. We also bid a sad farewell to Miss Miles who has done an admirable job in teaching Year 9 Maths and Year 7 Art for the majority of the year. The students really enjoyed having her as a teacher and have learnt a great deal. We trust everyone has a safe and restful break ready for 2011! J Waters

YEAR 10 FORMAL Last Wednesday night we once again held the annual Mendooran Year 10 Formal. It was a great night with our Year 10 students celebrating their achievements at school, with family and friends. The girls all dressed extremely well and the boys dazzled us with their colorful choice of suits. It was a night of mixed emotions for Year 10 as some of their long term class mates depart from Mendooran however they are all aware that this marks the start of their final years at school and are enthusiastic about working towards their career ambitions. We all wish Year 10 well in their futures wherever they may be. Michael Heazlett Year 10 Roll Patron


CANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTER

Tue 14.12.10: B Hobbs Wed 15.12.10: L Monk/K Skinner

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COMMUNITY NEWS

MENDOORAN PONY CLUB NEWS Merry Christmas everyone. Don’t forget Christmas Party Trail Ride next weekend - due to the conditions of roads/harvest/safety we will have a check towards the end of the week to decide if it is possible to ride and notify everyone of the outcome. Thank you. J Smith

SCHOOL UNIFORMS Shorts: $30 Pleated Skirt: $30 Please phone Mandy Eyles - Mobile: 0428 152 131 Home: 6886 1173 Mandy Eyles


Mendooran Central School Uniform Supplies @ 26.7.2010

CLOTHING (Includes GST) BLACK SLOPPY JOES Small (Size 6, 8, 10, 12, 14)…………………….. $14.00 (with school crest) Large (Size 16y, 16, 18, 20)…………………… $16.00 T-SHIRTS (with school crest) ………………………………………………… $9.90 TRACKPANTS (microfibre) Small (Size 12, 14)…………………….. $18.00 (for upper primary/secondary) Large (Size 16, 18, 20)…………………… $20.00 TRACK PANTS (fleecy) (infants K-4) (Size 6, 8 and 10)………………. $11.00 POLO SHIRTS (grey or white) Small (Size 6, 8, 10, 12, 14)…...…………. $12.00 (with school crest) Large (Size 16y, 16, 18)…………………. $14.00 SPRAY JACKETS (black and white/school crest)……………………………. $55.00 HATS Caps (Black with school emblem) $5.00 Bucket Hats (Black: Size 53, 55, 57, 59 & 61cm)……………………………. $7.50 EQUIPMENT Calculators (Scientific)………………………………………………………… $21.00 Library Bags (range of colours)……………………………………………….. $3.50 Sunglasses (black)…………………………………………………………….. $9.90 Student Pen/Pencil Sets (eraser, sharpener, blue/black/red pens & 2 pencils) $4.00 Pencil Cases (Tartan)…………………………………………………………. $1.50

Mendooran Central School has purchased black jumpers, tracksuit pants and polo shirts to help parents buy locally for your convenience. Prices have been kept down as much as possible and the School has passed on the savings by buying in bulk. The school crest has been included on jumpers and shirts to make our students look great in their uniforms. Please contact the school office in advance if possible if you would like to purchase uniforms. The correct money is a huge help to the office staff.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOP Last Tuesday night, the Mendooran Development Group presented a workshop dealing with recognising and preventing suicide. The evening was informative and assisted people in talking about suicide openly and enabling them to learn about the strategies for suicide prevention. The main take home message was that talking openly about our problems and knowing how to see the early warning signs of suicide help to bring things out in the open for discussion, rather than resorting to drastic measures. Remember: S-A-L-T.

S – See the early warning signs. Changes of behaviour, depression, someone not being themselves.

A – Ask the person how they are feeling, coping etc. Often when they know someone else can see that they’re having problems it can lead to discussion and resolution.

L – Listen to any problems or issues that they are having. Do not judge or trivialise what they are feeling.

T – Tell them to seek help. Or, if they are in imminent danger, tell the police or mental health services about your concerns. Suicides are unfortunately on the rise, particularly amongst men. Talk openly about the problems you are having and look after your friends and family. Lifeline is a free 24 hour service available for phone counselling on 13 11 14. Please contact the school if you would like some more information. B Bearman

KEEPING IN TOUCH We finally got in a round again last Thursday thanks to the skies staying closed long enough. This week’s round is cancelled due to insufficient numbers. Touch will continue 1st school Thursday back 3rd February 2011. The games played in the new year are as follows: The results from last weeks games are as follows: Have a fun and safe holidays! See you in the new year. M Burke


6:00 Goldies Guns vs Team TED Team Bruce vs Team Elton 6:45 Get up on top vs Mean Machines Dangerous Denny’s have the bye

Mean Machines defeated Landcruisers

Team TED defeated Team Elton

Goldies Guns defeated Team Bruce

Get up on top had the bye.

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Community Christmas Carols Mendooran Central School Sunday 19th December

BBQ available from 6.30-7.00 pm (Gold Coin Donation)

Carols 7.30 pm

Puppets, Free Glow Sticks

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YEAR 10 FORMAL


Preschool meeting

At 7pm

Tuesday, 14th December

At Mendooran Preschool

Come along for further discussion

on the Council becoming involved

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$25

MENDOORAN

CENTRAL SCHOOL

Commemorative Initiative

YOUR NAME WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY Individual Paver

For $25 you can have your name engraved into a paver as a lasting record of your valued support. The paver will be permanently installed at the entrance

of Mendooran Central School.

Engraving details: Please print clearly in block letters. Each square represents one letter, number, space or punctuation mark. (34 max)

A unique and lasting record of your support

A special way to show your support, involvement and

dedication to Mendooran Central School.

Simply fill out this form and return with full payment by cheque, money order or cash to:

Mendooran Central School Brambil Street Mendooran NSW 2842

Contact Name: ______________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________

Please photocopy and pass on to business associates and friends Mendooran Central School welcomes your involvement.

Thank you.

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