in to the school to have lunch

and we showed our parents

what we have been doing in

class. We also put on a little per-

formance for everyone.

Today we did art with Mrs Watts

for entries in the school section

of the Manildra show.

By Hugh and Jordon

Manildra Show—

The Manildra show is fast ap-proaching. The students have been working towards com-pletion of their craft entry. Mrs Watts has kindly been as-sisting the students to com-plete the entry—which is a sculpture of whatever the stu-dents decide, however it must

Principal’s Report

Captain ’s & Vice Captain ’s Report

What’s Happening

2/3 September—Manildra Show

2 September - Father’s Day stall

4 September—Father’s Day

10 September—Family Portraits P&C Fundraiser

22 September—OSSA Science Day

11 October—School photos -winter uniform

Please send all community notices to St Josephs School for

Term 3 & 4 of 2011 Fax 63645383 or Email to:

g.houlihan@bth.catholic.edu.au

be made from naturally occur-ring objects in the environment. The students are also submitting a charcoal sketch, which they have also been working to-wards. The results are very inter-esting so far and I think we might have some budding art-ists amongst us!

Principal‟s Conference.

Last week I was away for a couple of days. I was part of an organising committee hosting the annual principal's conference—school princi-pal‟s from Lithgow to Broken Hill. There were 120 princi-pals attending the confer-ence and we organised a number of high profile speak-ers. One of the speakers was Janine Shephard. Janine was an elite athlete, chosen to compete as a cross country skier at the Olympics.

Hello

Last Friday on the 12th August,

Zhardae went to Orange for the

district Athletics Carnival for shot-

put and discus. He did well and

had a great day.

Two weeks ago was education

week which was a really great

day with all our parents coming

manildra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Manildra Public School

19th August 2011 Term 3 Week 5

2100 Packham Dr,

Manildra 2865

Phone 6364 5055

Fax 6364 5255

During her training she was riding a bicycle from Sydney to the Blue Mountains. During the ride she was struck by a speeding utility and she broke her back and neck. She was in traction in hospital for 6 months and became a partial paraplegic, meaning that she had minimal feeling in her legs and lower body, She went from being an elite ath-lete to being bed and wheel chair bound, and having to learn to walk again. Her story was really inspirational.

She did turn her life around, however she was never able to return to competitive ski-ing—however she did learn to

every night after dinner—she has a little box called the

“Grateful Box” and every family member is given a lit-tle scrap of paper each eve-ning after dinner and they write one thing about their day that they are grateful about. It can be simple, or complex, but everyone in her family writes about one thing. She said that she started this because her fam-ily started to feel down and sad about Janine‟s accident and it affected how they thought about their every day life. She wanted to get past that and to have really positive things to say and think. She said that it trans-formed the way her family reacted to good and bad

Next P&C Meeting is Thursday

20th October at 3.30pm. All wel-

come.

Don’t forget to book your sitting for the

Family Portrait day on - Saturday 10th

September 2011.

Tuckshop

Monday 22nd August

Nicole Hyland

Monday 29th August

Simone Miller

P A G E 2

fly, became an aerobatic pilot and made it to the disabled Olympics as an equestrian. She did something more amazing though, and had thee children—a feat that the doctors told her she would never achieve.

The reason I write to you about this is that she had a powerful message that we should all live by—the will to achieve and the determina-tion to make it back from a devastating injury. She even wrote a book—which is titled “Never Tell Me Never”. It is a philosophy we should all try and live by. She also told of a ritual that her family practices

M A N I L D R A P U B L I C S C H O O L N E W S L E T T E R

P&C Ne ws

Principal’s Report Cont.

Class News

Senior Class

We have been studying all about area, pe-

rimeter, tessellation and symmetry in mathe-

matics. We have had a number of students

complete their multiplications program or

who have moved onto the advanced level—

very impressive.

We have also been putting together a news-

paper—with students acting as reporters. We

have been looking at teeth,, how to keep

them healthy, and what their purpose is.

Junior Class In the infants class we have been very busy work-

ing on our show art. We have been very lucky to

have Mrs Watts in to help us with this and we ap-

preciate all her efforts.

In PD/H/PE ‟Getting along with others‟ we have

been looking at how we communicate with peo-

ple, we use our facial expressions, our tone of

voice etc.

This term we have also been enjoying our „Fruito‟

break. The infants class are allowed to bring in a

piece of fruit and at 10am they can eat their fruit

in class.

To

Angel For

Writing a very inter-

esting article on

why we should

look after our teeth.

P A G E 3

Student Achievement Awards

Pr inc ipal ’ s Report Continued

To

A For

Being a helpful

and mature

student.

To

Skye

For

Good sportsman-

ship

learning, and not spend a signifi-cant amount of time of poor stu-dent behaviour. I feel grateful that I have students who are motivated to learn and enjoy the challenge of research and writing. We have a great school and I sure feel grateful for that.

I am thinking of reading this inspi-rational book to the students later this year—other teachers have done so and have found it had a profound effect of the way stu-dents thought about their prob-lems.

things. Janine recognised that the way we think, the attitudes we carry with us, affect how we re-late to others and how we think about every day situations.

I think it is easy to feel that things don‟t go our way, but in truth, compared to many millions of oth-ers, Australians have a fantastic life. I think the “Gratitude Box” has the potential to make us all think more positively.

I myself feel grateful to be princi-pal of a school that has families who care about their kids and their community. I feel grateful that when I arrive at school I can concentrate on teaching and

To

Christoper For

Improved effort

in Oral Reading

Fluency

To

Caitlyn For

Writing an excel-

lent book review

for the class news-

paper

M A N I L D R A P U B L I C S C H O O L Page 4

FOR SALE 1 x size 14 school jumper—

$50.00 Good condition, hardly worn.

Contact the school on 63645055.

FOR SALE

1 x size 8 winter tunics -$20 each.

1 x size 10 winter tunic (never worn) - $30.

1 x size 14 woollen jumper with emblem—$30.

6 x size 8 white long sleeve girls shirts—$5.each

2 x size 8 blue long sleeve boys shirts—$5.each.

3 x size 6 pairs grey long pants—$5.00 each.

Boys sports and grey shorts size 8

Phone the school on 63645055

Get Well Soon.

Both Mr Cox (Will‟s Dad) and Mrs Whiley (Our reading teacher) have been unwell recently. I wish them both a speedy recovery to good health.

I believe that Knox Gibson has returned home after his recent ordeal. We all wish Knox a con-tinued speedy recovery—our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Knox‟s immediate and extended family. We want to give all out sup-port here at Manildra PS to the family—we are all hoping and praying for you all.

District Athletics Carnival

Zhardae competed at the recent District Athlet-ics Carnival in Orange. He was in the discuss and shot put. He competed really well and with great enthusiasm. He was our only representa-tive at this years district athletics carnival as part of the OSSA team. Well done Zhardae!

Head Lice

The dreaded lice seem to have moved on, how-ever it is important to remain vigilant. Could all families please have a check of hair this week-end, just to be sure, and treat any lice that you find. I noted that one of my colleagues across the other side of the state was seeking advice from the collegiate about what to do—maybe they have all moved to his school!

Book Fair News

The book fair was a great success—the library sold over $850 dollars worth of books during the book fair. The school also purchased books for end of year prizes, which helped push up the total amount earned. The school was enti-tled to $170 worth of books because of your help in buying so many books. The library now has a significant number of new books for the students to read.

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the book fair, through the purchase of books and for the many donations of books we re-ceived.

Ms Lane.

Kindergarten Orientation—Term 4

It‟s that time of year again when our new stu-dents-to-be in 2012 will begin their Kindergar-ten orientation. During term 4, children are in-vited to participate in the morning assembly, sport and activities with our Infants children and teacher, as well as recess at 11am and lunch at 1pm. Children will need to bring a packed morning tea and lunch, drink bottle and a hat.

Please let any new parents know of these upcoming visits. If you require an enrolment form please contact the school on 63645055.

manildra Community News & Information . . . . . . . . . . .

Classifieds . . . . . . LOST: Gold bracelet. If found,

please contact St Joseph’s school

63645137

FOR SALE Kelvinator Fridge in

good working order. $100. Ph

63645033 or 63645173

MANILDRA CRAFT COTTAGE Have freshly cooked cakes/biscuits/ slice

available from Wed. to Sunday.

LAWN MOWING, EDGES,

GARDENING, HOME HELP etc For cleaning of windows, removal of

rubbish and all home help. Phone

Tracy Middleton 6364 5005

IMPERIAL GUESTHOUSE Under new management

Hosts - David and Therese Press

Continuing the wonderful service

offered by Cathy & Gary Dwyer

For all bookings and enquiries Phone

63645347 or 0408 679 250

CHRISTMAS CHRISCO,CASTLE & KING

Hamper Catalogues available Mandy

6364 5787 (Note new no)

MADIA MEETINGS Held the 1st Wednesday of each month

at Royal Hotel 7:30 All welcome

MANILDRA MATTERS ARTICLES

Email articles/news to

manildramatters@live.com

News items in by 20th of month

-COMMUNITY NOTES—

St Josephs School -Terms 3 & 4.

12:00am Thursdays

Fax: 6364 5383. Email:

g.houlihan@bth.catholic.edu.au

Committees & Clubs . . . . . . MANILDRA BOWLING CLUB

New Opening Hours

Weekends @ 4pm

Sunday: Market Night & Badge Draw

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MANILDRA GOLF CLUB

Saturday: Market Night 1st draw at

7:00pm All Welcome

Sporting News . . . . . . . . Cabonne United Roos

This Saturday, 20th August Un

10’s play W Wyalong @ W Wyalong.

Un 12’s play Forbes @ Trundle

Un 14’s play Parkes @ West Wyalong

Training in Manildra on Fridays at

5pm. Please contact Michael on 63

645013 or Nicole on 0457 458 998.

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Cudal Soccer Club Senior training on

Wednesdays - 6.30pm & Juniors train

on Fridays - 4.30pm at Cudal Rec.

Phone Paul Stam on 63642290 for

more info. ***********

MOLONG DISTRICT SOCCER CLUB Inc. For

more information Vanessa Miller 6366 9068

Community Events etc …...

LIVE LIFE WELL

is a FREE Active and Healthy

Group Fitness class.

Circuit based exercises suitable for all

ages and ability levels.

Mondays - 9:30am at the Golf Club

For more info contact Cheryn Johnson,

Molong HealthOne on 63 923 410

Do you enjoy arts & craft?

Looking for enthusiastic mums to create

ideas and organise the display in the chil-

dren’s section for the show. Please

contact Susanne Grant on 63645301 or

Tina Watts on 63661652

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ZUMBA -

Every Thursday at 6.30pm at

Manildra Memorial Hall. Come for

some fun while you exercise.

Adults $10, Students $8.00

All welcome

Community Health . . . . . MANILDRA MEDICAL CENTRE

Dr.Vikki Wymer consults every Tuesday

and Friday between 9.00am & 1.00pm.

Ring 63645901 for an appointment

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MEDICAL PRACTICE

Dr Guerin consults at The Manildra Medi-

cal Centre on Mondays 9:00am to 12:00

Wednesdays 9.30am to 1:00pm.

Appointments: Molong Surgery 63668579

or Manildra Medical Centre 63645901.

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IMMUNISATION CHILD & FAMILY

HEALTH Appointments can now be

made any weekday morning between

9.00am and 12.00pm at the Community

Medical Centre. “Before School” immuni-

sations are now given at 4 years of age. For

appointments Kate/Jean 63645345

- Amusu Theatre -

„How Do You Know‟ Starring Reese Witherspoon,

Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd & Jack

Nicholson

Sunday 21st August @

1.30pm

Free afternoon tea after movie

Please support your local theatre so we

don‟t loose it.