Principals Report I attended a powerful professional development conference in Brisbane over the last three days at the Stronger Smarter Institute run by Chris Sarrcommunities are doing around Australia to improve student results. Next year we have reserved places for four staff to participate in a year long course to implement some of these ideas. I am also applying for funding to allow us to include several parents. In this way we canlearning outcomes of our children. We have several busy weeks ahead of us:

• Leaping Loonies is a visiting show which children are invited to attend. The cost per student will be $2.00 each, the school will pay $3.50 for eachthat we can meet other commitments in our budget. If your child does not bring the $2.00, they will be able to work in a supervised classroom.

• Kindergarten parent orientation will be this Friday between 11:Taylor will discuss the classroom strategies for 2011 and answer any questions you may have about your child starting the ‘Big School’. We look forward to meeting you all on Friday.

• December 3, between 11:30 Games and things to buy. Please come along and join us. Even more importantly, bring money so that we can have a fun fundraising afternoon.

• Students in Years 9, 10 and 11 will be attending a TAFE CertificWeeks 8 & 9. I am looking forward to seeing their projects. It should be a great way to complete the year!

Mrs I Harpham Principal

I attended a powerful professional development conference in Brisbane over the last three days at the Stronger Smarter Institute run by Chris Sarra. It was a great opportunity to find out what schools and

around Australia to improve student results. Next year we have reserved places for four staff to participate in a year long course to implement some of these ideas. I am also applying for funding to allow us to include several parents. In this way we can work together to improve the

We have several busy weeks ahead of us:

Leaping Loonies is a visiting show which children are invited to attend. The cost per student will each, the school will pay $3.50 for each student. Your contribution will help us ensure

that we can meet other commitments in our budget. If your child does not bring the $2.00, they will be able to work in a supervised classroom

Kindergarten parent orientation will be this Friday between 11:30 – 12:30. Miss Gooding and Mrs Taylor will discuss the classroom strategies for 2011 and answer any questions you may have about your child starting the ‘Big School’. We look forward to meeting you all on Friday.

December 3, between 11:30 – 3:00 we will be having a FETELESS FETE. We will have a BBQ, Games and things to buy. Please come along and join us. Even more importantly, bring money so that we can have a fun fundraising afternoon.

Students in Years 9, 10 and 11 will be attending a TAFE Certificate II Screen course during Weeks 8 & 9. I am looking forward to seeing their projects. It should be a great way to complete

I attended a powerful professional development conference in Brisbane over the last three days at the . It was a great opportunity to find out what schools and

around Australia to improve student results. Next year we have reserved places for four staff to participate in a year long course to implement some of these ideas. I am also applying

work together to improve the

Leaping Loonies is a visiting show which children are invited to attend. The cost per student will student. Your contribution will help us ensure

that we can meet other commitments in our budget. If your child does not bring the $2.00, they

12:30. Miss Gooding and Mrs Taylor will discuss the classroom strategies for 2011 and answer any questions you may have about your child starting the ‘Big School’. We look forward to meeting you all on Friday.

l be having a FETELESS FETE. We will have a BBQ, Games and things to buy. Please come along and join us. Even more importantly, bring money

ate II Screen course during Weeks 8 & 9. I am looking forward to seeing their projects. It should be a great way to complete

Secondary Stage 4 Science students have been learning about ‘Structure and Function’ of plants. They have also used plants to make diagrammatic pictures of landscapes. This week they will accomplish a soil preparation for the Bush Tucker Garden. The plants, including bush banana and a chewing gum bark tree, will be planted into the garden among many other native plants which will eventually be used in many other classes and for helping raise funds. Stage 4 Science students will construct compost bins, which are design to help reduce Greenhouse gasses and landfill problems. The compost will be used in the school gardens and will also be sold for school funding. Stage 5 Science Year 10 students have finished their School Certificate exams, and by the sounds of it they have done well. Our Yr 10 students are currently doing work experience to enhance their future employment prospects and knowledge for HSC courses. Mr Jeff Wilkes Science Teacher

Student input – This term in English we have learned about newspapers and how they are constructed. In Art we have been creating self portraits on lino, and then printing them in different colour paints. In HSIE we have been learning about the different kinds of maps, and graphs. Contribution by Morgan Primary At Friday’s assembly, Year 5 students demonstrated how proud they are to represent Mungindi Central School by presenting their captains speech to the Primary students and staff. They all confidently spoke about why they should be elected as School Captains in 2011. Students and staff in the Primary school nominated who they believe will best represent our school by selecting School Captains and School Sports Captains. Captains for 2011 will be announced at Mungindi Central School’s Speech Night. Congratulations to all the students in Year 5 for your commitment and confidence! All the classes in Primary are busily preparing for our School Speech Night. Class items include singing, artworks and short plays. Students are enthusiastic during class rehearsals and look forward to presenting them to parents, family members and the community in our new Hall (previously the Library). Our end of year excursion is fast approaching! Please remind your children how important it is for them to earn their Mungindi Money to be part of this fun adventure! Mrs Michelle Taylor 5/6 Teacher Relieving Assistant Principal

Preschool

Preschool have been very busy putting up our Christmas tree and decorations around the room. There have been many talks about what the children would like for Christmas and we are writing a letter to Santa to make sure he remembers to visit Mungindi. There are not many weeks left at all before the end of the term so we will be organising our last get together in a couple of weeks. Please keep an eye out in your child’s bag for this notice! Preschool are getting their performances ready and are very excited about Big School next year. If there are any donations of old spare clothes, Preschool would love them! We hope you have an enjoyable week and a great weekend. Please don’t hesitate to contact Preschool if you need anything 02 67532692.

Mrs M Underhill Preschool Teacher

2011 Kindergarten Enrolment and Information Session Friday 26th November 11:30am – 12:30pm

In the new Hall (previously the Library) All parents and guardians of children entering Kindergarten in 2011 are warmly

invited to attend. Please contact the Office on 67532207 if you would like any further information

POSITIONS VACANT Position Title STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER Position Information

Duties focus primarily on assisting teachers in the implementation of individual educational programs and individual transition programs and also assisting teachers in providing opportunities for children with special needs to develop personal, social, domestic and pre-vocational skills and attending to the personal care needs of children. Duties may also include the operation of audio-visual aids, duplicating, issuing of learning materials and minor clerical duties.

Position Criteria

Awareness of the needs of students with disabilities Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Effective communication skills

Conditions

This is a Casual Relief Position. It is an offence for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for this position. Relevant screening checks will be conducted on recommended applicants.

Applications (marked Confidential) should be sent prior to 3pm Tuesday 30th November 2010 to: Mrs I Harpham Mungindi Central School Bucknell Street Mungindi NSW 2406

Position Title ABORIGINAL SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER (PRESCHOOL) Position Information

Working as part of a team to support THE ENGAGEMENT OF Aboriginal children in the educational, social, personal and cultural programs in their preschool. Support preschool teachers in providing a culturally appropriate curriculum. Develop partnerships and understanding between the Mungindi Aboriginal Community and Mungindi Central School Preschool, thereby helping to improve the outcomes for Aboriginal students.

Position Criteria

Aboriginality. Proven ability to work collaboratively in teams. Knowledge of Aboriginal education programs, Departmental Communities and the Local Aboriginal Community. Skills to facilitate change. Effective interpersonal, oral and written skills. Driver’s licence or willingness to obtain one. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policies.

Conditions

This is a temporary part-time appointment at approximately 12 hours per week up to 27 January 2012. It is an offence for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for this position. Relevant screening checks will be conducted on recommended applicants.

Special Notes

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977.

Applications (marked Confidential) should be sent prior to 3pm Tuesday 30th November 2010 to: Mrs I Harpham Mungindi Central School Bucknell Street Mungindi NSW 2406

Café is open every Friday at Lunchtime in the Home Ec. Room

7. Chicken and Pistachio Casserole served on a bed of Couscous $5.00 8. Vegetable & Ricotta Lasagne $5.00 9. Chicken and Pine Nut Meatloaf $5.00 10. NO CAFÉ – Friday a pupil free day

A huge thank-you to every-one for submitting expressions of interest to participate in various courses in 2011.A wide range of courses were suggested, and people have shown the most interest in the following: * * * * Children’s Services

*Woodwork Computers / Digital Media

The evening, from 6.00pm -9.00pm being the preferred delivery time.Organisation for these courses have alr

~ Keep an eye on the “Matters” or the mail for further up If you missed out on joining in earlier and are interested in one of the courses listed above, please contact during school hours.

Calen

Monday Tuesday

T4W7

Nov22

ESSA

T4W8

Nov29

Screen

T4W9

Dec6

Screen

T4W10 Dec13

Presentation

NN NNor

ther

n BB BBor

der SS SS

enio

r AA AAcc

ess

Pro

gram

one for submitting expressions of interest to participate in various courses in 2011. A wide range of courses were suggested, and people have shown

in the following:

Children’s Services * Hospitality

Computers / Digital Media

9.00pm being the preferred delivery time. Organisation for these courses have already begun.

~ Keep an eye on the “Matters” or the mail for further up-dates.~

If you missed out on joining in earlier and are interested in one of the courses listed above, please contact SSSShelly RRRRiddell on 02 6753 2172

Calendar of Events Term 4

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Nov23

ESSA – Yr 8 Test

Nov24

Sports Organisation

Committee Meeting

Nov30 Dec1

Dec7 Dec8

Primary Excursion

Lightning Ridge

Dec14

Presentation Night

Dec15

Last Day of School for

Students

School Development D

NN NNor

ther

n BB BBor

der SS SS

enio

r AA AAcc

ess

Pro

gram

Thursday Friday

Nov25

Sports Organisation

Committee Meeting

Nov26

Kindergarten Enrolment

Kinder Trans

“The Leaping Loonies”

Performance @ 9.30am

Dec2 Dec3

Kinder Trans

Feteless Fete

12noon-3.30pm

Dec9

Primary Excursion –

Lightning Ridge

Dec10

Kinder Trans

Dec16

School Development Day

Dec17

School Development Day

No Cafe today