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Mungindi Central School SEMESTER 2 TERM 4 2014 WEEK 8 - 25 November 2014

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “If opportunity doesn’t

knock……….build a door.” Milton Berle

UP & COMING EVENTS

STORM CO VISIT

24-28 November 2014

BE SELF-CARE AWARE

25 November 2014

AUSTSWIM

26 November 2014

SECONDARY HOMEWORK CENTRE

1 December 2014

CASCADE TRIP

1-5 December 2014

Stage 4 Visual Arts Page 1

Notices Page 2

P & C Raffle Page 3

Career News & Book

Review Page 4

Be Self-Care Aware Page 5

Family Energy Rebate Page 6

Good for Kids & Canteen

Menu Page 7

Notices & Reminders Page 8

Summer Reading Club Page 9

Calendar Page 10

Stage 4 Visual Arts students have completed

their Short Sculpture unit; Mechanimals. In

this unit students were to design and construct

animals made of both organic and inorganic

materials. Students used a variety of

materials and explored a diverse range of

construction methods to complete their

sculptures. These look great and will be on

display in the office shortly.

Miss Tanya Ogg

Stage 4 Visual Arts Class Teacher

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As you may have already noticed, the new uniform

shirts have arrived at Mungindi Central School.

Students are able to wear these shirts as soon as

they are purchased. The special offer of 2 for 1

remains available until 27 February 2015. The

price of a single shirt is $35.00.

Feel free to come and see the Administration Staff

for more information or to purchase shirts if you

wish.

Would you like to teach Mungindi children all

about Athletics? Two Parent Trainers from Little

Athletics New South Wales will be in Mungindi on

Sunday 7 December 2014 to provide training to

parents who would like to be involved. The day

will start at 8:00 am at Mungindi Town Oval.

Please feel free to come along and participate.

For more information please contact Mr Garry

Hall on 02 6753 2327.

Levy Bank Fever

It’s that time of year to get to the coast and

have some fun. If you don’t buy a ticket

then you may not have a chance to get

outta here.

Sea World, Wet n Wild, Movie World and 4

nights accommodation.

Only $2 a ticket. So go on, buy at least 1 or

even buy the book.

Better get the books back to Mungindi

Central School by the 5 December 2014

though or the fun can never begin.

More information located on page 3 of this

newsletter.

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Unlimited

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200.00

200.00

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MCS Presentation Night 5 December 2014 MCS Office

Mungindi Central School Parents & Community Association

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Work Experience for Year 9 and Year 10 students.

Work experience provides a general introduction to the ‘world of work’. Students are able to observe a

variety of work, usually in a field of their choice, and undertake supervised tasks appropriate to their

skill level.

It is important as it builds on the career planning and transition activities for your child at school and

can assist with the subject choices in senior high school.

The aim of work experience is to help students develop skills and understanding of the workplace; and

plan for the future. Work experience is an introduction to employment giving students the opportunity

to explore areas of interest. It is not a paid job, and students must complete a booklet to collect

evidence of skills gained and evaluation by the employer that can be used in future resumes.

Students are responsible for organising their work experience: from the initial contact with the

employer to travel and accommodation during work experience. The school will support students and

parents throughout the process wherever possible.

All students are working on letters and practicing interview techniques during Career lessons with

myself. Work experience for Year 9 and 10 students will commence on the 1 December to 5

December 2014.

This is a great opportunity for your child to experience life in the workforce.

Mrs Belinda Brosnan Careers Advisor

Title: Away

Author: Michael Gow

Publisher: Currency Press

For ages: 15-17 years

Away is the story of three Australian families who go on holiday during the

Christmas of 1968. Roy and Coral (the headmaster and his wife) are becoming

increasingly close to breaking up. Their son was killed in the Vietnam War and

Coral is still grieving for him. Tom and Meg were in the school’s production of A

Midsummer’s Nights Dream. Tom has Leukaemia, and his parents, Harry and

Vic, haven’t told him that he is going to die, but Tom has worked it out already.

Tom and his family immigrated to Australia from England. They are going on

holiday knowing that it could be their last together as a family, and are determined to have a good time.

Meg is the same age as Tom and they both like each other. Meg’s parents, Gwen and Jim are going on

holiday so Gwen can have a break. Gwen is a rather uptight and stressed person and thinks that to

have anything good happen you have to make sacrifices. During each of the three families holidays

there is a storm and they coincidently end up on the same beach.

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In February 2014, the Federal

Government announced a range of

drought assistance funding measures

and pledged $10.7 million to drought

declared areas to specifically increase

social and mental health services to

affected regions across Eastern

Australia. This funding provides

access to free events and

professional help; including one on

one counselling, family support

services and referrals for affected

farmers, farming families and rural

communities.

Carers NSW is delivering a wide

variety of free community events from

September to December 2014 across

ten Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Events will be held in the LGAs of

Armidale Dumaresq, Glen Innes

Severn, Guyra, Gwydir, Moree Plains,

Narrabri, Tamworth Regional,

Tenterfield, Uralla, Walcha and their

surrounding villages.

To deliver these events, Carers NSW

has partnered with The Ascent Group,

Anglicare Northern Inland, Centacare

New England North West,

Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW,

Challenge and Richmond PRA.

Mungindi will hold its event Tuesday

25 November 2014 from 3:30 pm to

6:30 pm at Mungindi Central School.

Activities will include the PawsUp Dog

Show by Back Track, Introduction and

Presentations by Carers NSW/Rural

Fit and Service Providers, Black Dog

Institute Peter Langston Presentation,

a Kids Activity Area hosted by Carers

NSW or other services, free BBQ by

Mungindi Central School and Raffle

supported by Backtrack Services,

Rural Fit and Coles Myer.

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STANDARD MENU

Pie $4.00

Sausage Roll $3.50

Pizza $4.00

Sandwich $3.50 Chicken & Cheese

Ham & Cheese

Ham, Cheese & Tomato

FIXED PRICE PACK

HOT DOGS

OR

DRINKS & EXTRAS

Water $2.00

LOL $2.50

Juice Popper $2.50

Milk $2.50

Paddle Pop $2.50 (Rainbow, Choc, Banana) Small Packet Chips $1.00

1 Piece of Fruit $1.00

Popcorn $1.00

Fruit Cup $1.00

Good for Kids good for life The Lunchbox equation

Are you struggling for ideas for your childs lunchbox? Here are a few tips to ensure the balance is

right.

A main meal e.g. sandwich, wrap, salad, home-made dish etc. that includes vegetables and a

protein food e.g. meat, fish, chicken, egg, cheese. Aim for wholegrain varieties such as

wholemeal or multigrain breads, wraps, brown rice or wholemeal pasta etc.

A piece of fruit – whole, cut into bite sized pieces, canned fruit in natural or unsweetened juice

or dried fruit very occasionally.

A healthy snack – vegetable sticks with salsa or hummus, cheese and crackers, wholegrain

crackers with toppings etc.

A drink – water is the best choice everyday

An extra snack can be included for active children.

As a treat pack a small ‘extra’ pre-packaged snack once a week to teach children about eating “occasional” foods sometimes and not every day. Reference:

Adapted from “How to pack a Healthy Lunchbox” fact sheet accessed from www.healthy-

kids.com.au

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Australian Government Mobile Service Centres travel to rural and

regional locations. The Mobile Service Centres provide an opportunity

for personalised service to community members who may not have

easy access to a Department of Human Services office. Staff who

travel with the Service Centres can assist with a range of Program

services such as Centrelink, Child Support, Medicare and Australian

Hearing. A unique feature is the Australian Hearing touch screen that

enables customers to perform hearing assessments.

A Social Worker & Indigenous Services Officer will also be

available.

The Mobile Service Centres are equipped with:

a soundproof interview room

a soundproof Australian Hearing testing room

service/assistance desks

a waiting area

a publication display area

self-service computer access

LCD display screens

disabled access

wireless IT connectivity for greater servicing flexibility.

For more information on Australian Government Mobile Service

Centres, visit the Department of Human Services website.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/

mobile-service-centres

Please ensure that you send

your child to school with a hat.

It is Mungindi Central School

Policy that all student must

wear a hat, preferably a wide

brim or bucket hat, to

participate in outdoor activities.

Hats are available for purchase

from the Administration Office.

If you require more information,

please phone the

Administration Office on

02 6753 2207.

Primary students will

commence their fourth day of

Austswim instruction on

Wednesday 26 November

2014. Please ensure that you

have returned a signed

permission note for your child

to attend.

Also, make sure that your child

packs their swimsuit, towel,

sunshirt, water bottle, hat and

sunscreen.

Mungindi Central School has been

collecting eggs from the flock of hens

on campus. There is currently a

surplus. If you would like to buy a

dozen or two please see the staff at

Mungindi Central School

Administration Office.

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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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SECONDARY

HOMEWORK CENTRE

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FINAL DAY OF SCHOOL

FOR STUDENTS

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FINAL DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 2014

SCHOOL RESUMES 4 JANUARY 2015

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

TERM 4– NOV 24

SECONDARY

HOMEWORK CENTRE

STORM CO VISIT

DECEMBER 1

SECONDARY

HOMEWORK CENTRE

YEAR 3-6 CASCADE

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KINDERGARTEN

TRANSITION

YEAR 3-6 CASCADE

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AUSTSWIM - PRIMARY

YEAR 3-6 CASCADE

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YEAR 3-6 CASCADE

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RETURN RAFFLE

TICKETS TO SCHOOL

YEAR 3-6 CASCADE

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KINDERGARTEN

TRANSITION

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BE SELF-CARE AWARE

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AUSTSWIM - PRIMARY

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SECONDARY

HOMEWORK CENTRE

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PRESENTATION NIGHT

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AUSTSWIM - PRIMARY

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MON-FRI 24-28 NOVEMBER 2014 - STORM CO VISIT

TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2014 - BE SELF-CARE AWARE

WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - AUSTSWIM

MONDAY 1 DECEMBER 2014 - SECONDARY HOMEWORK CENTRE

MON-FRI 1-5 DECEMBER 2014 - CASCADE TRIP