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Mungindi Central School SEMESTER 2 TERM 3 2015 WEEK 9– 8 SEPTEMBER, 2015

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

UP & COMING EVENTS

Fathers Day at Preschool Page 1

Father’s Day Stall Page 2

Canteen Menu Page 3

Profile of a Teacher Page 4

Principal’s Message Page 5

Community Notices Page 6

Community Notices Page 7

Good for Kids Page 8

Student Attendance Page 9

Calendar Page 10

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

GHANA BEAT MY DRUM

8 SEPTEMBER

TOUCH FOOTY AT MOREE

10 SEPTEMBER

POCHE DENTAL

7—10 SEPTEMBER

TERM 3 ASSEMBLY

15 SEPTEMBER

The best teachers are

those who show you

where to look, but don't tell

you what to see.

*Alexandra K.Trenfor*

On Friday 4 September, 2015 Preschool celebrated Father’s Day with a

Superheroes Breakfast for all our wonderful Dads and Grandads! It was

very exciting to have our Dads with us at Preschool – we are all very

proud of our Dads and very grateful they could take some time out of

their working day to come and celebrate the awesome job they do! We

hope all the Dads and Grandads in the Community had a fantastic

Father’s Day on Sunday!

Preschool would like to give a special thank you to the Stage 5 students

and Miss Smith for helping us to organise everything we needed before

our Superhero guests arrived! We would also like to give a massive

THANK YOU to Mr Thompson

who dedicated his time and

effort to cook all the delicious

barbecue food!

Miss Bec Vanke

Preschool Teacher

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Students who won Book Club vouchers can redeem their prize in the current or

next issue of Book Club.

The winners were: Preschool – Harry Potter aka Hidde Good-

man

Kindergarten – Woody aka Rylee Perry-

Gilbert

Year 1 – aka Claire McMillan

Year 2 - aka Kimesha Ellis

aka

Years 3 & 4 – The Devil aka Neitayah

Prince

Iron man aka Henry

McMillan

Years 5 & 6 – Batman aka Ste-

phen Prince

The Karate Kid aka Dylan

Smith

Secondary – Gandhi aka Michael

Beatty

Indian princess aka

Cheyanne Prince

aka Aliesha

Prince

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HOSPITAL VISIT

MAINS

DRINKS &

EXTRAS

PIES—(BEEF PORTION SIZE $3.00 FRUIT– APPLE $1.00

2 X STEAMED DIM SIMS &

SAUCE

$4.00 POPPER DRINKS $2.00

SAUSAGE ROLL $3.50 600ML WATER $2.50

FLAVOURED MILKS

(BANANA, STRAWBERRY,

CHOCOLATE,HONEYCOMB)

$3.00

CHICKEN WRAPS $3.50 MILO $2.50

CHICKEN POPPERS $3.00

CHICKEN BURGER $5.00 SUPER DOOPERS $0.80

CHICKEN SALAD $3.00 PADDLE POPS (RAINBOW,

CHOCOLATE, BANANA)

$1.70

TOASTED PORK RIBLET &

CHEESE WRAP

$5.00

HOT CHIPS $3.00

AIR FRIED HOT CHIPS $3.50

GRAVY $0.50

TOASTIES (HAM & CHEESE,

CHICKEN & CHEESE)

WHITE BREAD

4 SEED BREAD

HOW TO ORDER: Students must bring their

order, with money ( in a paper bag or envelope) to

school on Wednesday. The orders will be collected

from the Classrooms on Wednesday mornings at

10:00am. Students will be able to collect their

orders from the Canteen on Thursday.

$3.50

$4.00

This symbol denotes healthier options.

It is still the responsibility of parents to

order healthier meals and treats.

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HOSPITAL VISIT

Mungindi Central School

Alison Barwick Alison Barwick accepted a posting to Mungindi Central School in January 2002 after completing a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Secondary Education at Newcastle University. Alison majored in Ancient and Modern History and qualified for teaching in the Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) faculty. She has taught at Mungindi Central for the past 13 years with a hiatus of 8 months when the family moved to Queensland and returned. Alison also is a nationally accredited Business Services teacher. Industry curriculum frameworks give students the opportunity to gain credit towards the NSW Higher School Certificate and credit towards national vocational qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Industry curriculum frameworks are based on nationally endorsed Training Packages. Students are able to qualify for a Certificate II in Business (BSB20112) or a Statement of Attainment towards a Certificate III in Business (BSB30112) if are successful in their studies delivered and assessed by Alison. Alison holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) which enables national recognition of the student’s competence. The Northern Border Senior Access (NBSA), being the collaborative effort of Stage 6 over four Central Schools has provided the opportunity for Alison to coordinate the delivery of Ancient History to students in Preliminary and HSC years of study. Alison will also be coordinating the delivery of Business Services across schools following a successful audit by the Registered Training Organisation.

Alison delivers World and Australian History and World and Australian Geography to students in Stage 4 and 5. Having studied the Japanese language, Alison has also delivered this as part of the LOTE (Language other than English) mandatory study to Stage 4. Following in the delivery of Languages, Alison has taught Aboriginal Language to students from Kindergarten to Year 10. Alison is the Mungindi Central School’s Anti-Racism officer and formerly, the Behaviour Support person. She has relieved in the Assistant Principal and Head Teacher positions and was instrumental in coordinating the 2014 NBSA Graduation in Term 4 of 2014. Whilst undertaking a two-day professional development course offered by the Sydney Jewish Holocaust Museum, Alison was able to listen and converse with survivors and University Lecturers of this genocide. Topics of study by students in 2015 have included :

- The Holocaust - Pompei and Herculaneum - New Kingdom Egypt - Hatshepsut - Augustus - Egyption and Chinese Civilisation - Geographical Skills.

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Welcome back everyone to what will be a very busy and active Week Nine. As the Term speeds to a

very intense close we will once again continue with the break in our items for tendering while we do a

bit of a search across the site to see what range of excess items we have. The next round could well be

some old televisions and a mix of items. The tender process will restart next term so be prepared as

we do a really intense search for excess items.

I hope that all fathers were suitably impressed with the vast range of surprise gifts that you would have

been showered with from the grateful children. The sales process as managed by the Yrs.3/4/5/6 class

proved to be an absolute bonanza for the students as they found and developed sales skills that they

did not know they had. To the extent that they sold me multiple items as I was just strolling by the Hall.

The gentle yet persuasive lure of the patter that they used reminded me of some random visits to car

yards, but it was by far more effective. The proof of their skills is in the amount of funds that were raised

by these very keen students.

This week we have our Year 11 students sitting their end of course examinations. While we have quite

a small cohort of students, these exams are very important as it means the end of their Preliminary

studies. Next Term they will then launch into their HSC studies. This is a very critical step in their

progress towards the completion of their Stage 6 studies. We wish them all the best and hope they

have made sound preparations in terms of revision and study. Students who have completed all their

courses successfully will start their HSC courses as of next term. We are very blessed to have a fo-

cused group of HSC students who are now in their last two weeks of official school. They have complet-

ed the formal aspects of their study and are now working very hard at using all the knowledge they

have gathered via teacher feedback and study to ensure that they are ready for the HSC examinations

that are just around the corner. I have heard some excellent reports in terms of the level of the applica-

tion that is being made by these students. The teachers are working with them both in class and after

school to ensure they are ready to achieve the best results possible. As their time at the school nears a

close there will be a Farewell Assembly held on Friday 18 September to acknowledge the wonderful

contributions they have made to the school. I have been seeking to find out how they would like to

spend their last afternoon of official school life. At this stage we are still working on a plan for this.

Just a timely reminder about the end of term reward day this term, we are focusing on attendance as

well as classroom application. In order to qualify students will need to have an attendance rate of 80%

or better. This will be quite a challenge for some students, but the rewards will be more than worth the

effort. A half day of fun activities on the last day of this term. I may have to sincerely apologise re the

planned activates as we go to print I am waiting on confirmations of the jumping castles. There may

well be a scheduling issue in terms of the time of day. My aspirations regarding the laser skirmish have

been scuttled due to the PCYC having a rather large event on that weekend which involves setup on

the Friday. As I wait to find out if we can access any of our planned activities we will have to hastily look

for exciting alternatives. There will be a letter coming out early next week outlining the plans for the day

and confirming an invitation to participate in the half day activity. It is very important that students are

maintaining a high level of attendance and high levels of engagement with their classwork and whole

school in order to qualify for the day. As an ongoing reminder to our students all those who are

maintaining the required attendance will be published in the newsletter. Plus I am sure they will be

reminded in class as well.

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HOSPITAL VISIT

The Poche Centre Oral Health Service will be providing a dental clinic from Mungindi during the

first week of the September School holidays.

Monday 21 Sept 1:00 -4:00 pm*

Tuesday 22 Sept 9:00 am-4:00pm

Wednesday 23 Sept 9:00 am-4:00pm

Thursday 24 Sept 9.30am-12:00pm

*If you are a new patient you must present to the clinic on Monday afternoon to be assessed prior to booking an appointment.

POCHE CENTRE ORAL HEALTH SERVICE

The Touch Footy Gala Day is on Thursday 10 September in Narrabri. Mungindi Central School will

have two mixed teams. Stage 2 and Stage 3 have been registered for the day. It will be a long day

with each team playing six games each of 25 minutes, with no half time.

The squads are doing well with their drills. The children are learning

how to do the basics and working well together. The teachers have

been very ably assisted at training by Mackenzie, Darryl and

Stephen. It is coming together for the team.

A permission note has been sent out regarding the gala day.

Mr Peter Shakells

Teacher

TOUCH FOOTY GALA DAY

There will be no P & C Meeting on September 9, 2015.

Annual General Meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on the October 14 2015

All positions declared open.

Information supplied by Judy Brymer.

There will be more information each week to keep everyone informed. Please let the school know

if you are happy with the information we are providing on Telephone: 02 6753 2207.

All the best.

Erich Riesinger

Principal

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HOSPITAL VISIT

Aboriginal Education Consultative Group There will be a AECG meeting on Wednesday 16 September at 11:00am in the School Hall.

This meeting will be to submit and select committee members.

There are five or more positions vacant. There will be a vote for executive members.

All are welcome (including students 16 years and over) to become members, with a $2.00 joining fee.

See you all at the meeting. Please bring a plate.

Natalie Prince

Aboriginal Education Officer

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Healthy ideas for class parties As parents we want the best for our kids, especially their nutrition. We usually pack or help

them pack their lunchbox, help them decide what to choose for their lunch order at the school

canteen, but we don’t have much choice in what they may choose to eat at school functions,

events and class parties.

With the introduction of the DEC Nutrition in Schools Policy in 2011, this has helped schools to

support families make healthy decisions about what foods are made available to students at

these events.

Here are a few suggestions for healthy party food to send to school.

Fruit bread with a scraping of margarine

Pikelets with a scraping of margarine and jam or fruit pikelets

Rice crackers with low fat vegetable dip e.g. hommos, tzatziki etc.

Vegetable sticks with low fat dip e.g. cottage cheese or cream cheese

Fruit e.g. cut up, fruit kebabs, fruit and yoghurt or custard

Air popped popcorn and dried fruit mixes

Cheese cubes and crackers

Mini vegetables muffins or mini fruit muffins

A reminder to all parents/carers. Mungindi Central School lunch break is

between 11:00 am 11:40 am every day. Please make sure your child has

their lunch available at the start of this break, so school learning time is not

interrupted.

Phone 4924 6499

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Stage 6 Senior Science Hospital Visit

Information for Rewards Day for end of this Term.

Infants and Primary School : Latahl, Sunni, Novan, Rylee, Melissa, Shakeita, Darcy, Claire, Pres-

ton, Sheldyn, Allannah, Flynn, Kimesha, Daniel, Mikey, Azjorn, Tyrese, Lexie, Shanice, Kolby, Kay-

den, Lachlan, Tessy, Davina, Dominic, Drake, Jack, Dwana, Henry, Neitayah, Shane, Brock, Felici-

ty, Taneisha, Mackenzie, Jayden, Darryl, Gabriell, Monica and Dylan.

High School : Michael, Kydon,, Cheyanne, Reevan, Breanna, Devon, Olivia, Courtney, Brett,

Crystal, Christian, Antonia, Peter, Tara and Baihli.

This Report is at 04 September, 2015

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Motivation, Commitment, Success Mungindi Central School Phone 0267 532 207

59-67 Wirrah Street Fax 0267 532 346

MUNGINDI NSW 2406 Email mungindi-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Mr Erich Riesinger

Principal

Website www.mungindi-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

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POCHE

TUESDAY 8 SEPT 2015 - GHANA BEAT MY DRUM

THURSDAY 10 SEPT 2015 - TOUCH FOOTY AT NARRABRI

TUESDAY 15 SEPT 2015 - TERM 3 ASSEMBLY

WEDNESDAY 16 SEPT 2015 - CYBER BULLYING WORKSHOP

FRIDAY 18 SEPT 2015 - YEAR 12 FAREWELL ASSEMBLY

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

SEPT. 7

POCHE

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TERM 3 ASSEMBLY

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CYBER BULLYING

WORKSHOP

COMMUNITY

WORKSHOP

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18

YEAR 12 FAREWELL

ASSEMBLY

REWARD AFTERNOON

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POCHE

GHANA BEAT MY DRUM

AT 12:30 PM

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POCHE

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POCHE

TOUCH FOOTY STAGE 2 & STAGE 3 AT

NARRABRI

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POCHE

OCTOBER 5

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

LABOUR DAY

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FIRST DAY BACK FOR

STAFF AND STUDENTS

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EURAL SHIELD

TENNIS AT BOOMI

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