Manilla Central SchoolNewsletter

K-12 Newsletter No 19Monday, 24th June, 2019

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a practical educational program for aspiring entrepreneurs, and is also backed by the federal AgriFutures Australia Entrepreneurial Learning in Action program.

In May the students met with local agricultural innovators, entrepreneurs, farmers and business owners that have already had success in the industry, and will now act as mentors, while the students will also go on excursions to the Sydney Startup Hub, and the Brilliant Business Kids Festival at Sydney University in November.

At the end of term 3 the students will pitch their ideas to the school and to stakeholders, with the best three selected to go on to a further development program in Canberra at the end of the year.

“It is teaching the kids that there is an entrepreneur market, and many different avenues to create a business in agriculture,” Mr Connors said.

“These experiences and attributes will put the students in an excellent position to pursue careers in the sector after school, through tertiary education, and employment.”

PSSA SoccerOn Friday, 21st June, the Boys Soccer Gala Day was held in Tamworth. 14 players went, with a few girls included. We played 4 games throughout the day. We lost our first game 7-1 to Winangi-Li Wanders. Afterwards we played Hillvue and only lost by 2 goals (3-1). Then we played Westdale, making improvements in our game, only losing by 1 (2-1). Lastly we played Oxley Vale and lost by 2 points (3-1) but it was our best game of the day. We all had lots of fun and enjoyed the experience.Isabella Ormiston

Manilla Central one of seven school’s in Australia to be selected in the Agrifutures program

Below is an article from the Northern Daily Leader.

Forward thinking: Manilla Central’s Chalmonie Fletcher, Meegan Taylor, Justin Connors, Jessica Paull and Rayah Fletcher are paving the way for future farmers.

Manilla Central School could be on the forefront of the agricultural revolution after becoming one of just seven schools selected to take part in a national program.

The Agrifutures Program is a two-term agricultural entrepreneurship program, which will see 32 year nine and ten students developing business ideas, and plans to “solve some of the biggest problems facing Australian farmers.”

Agriculture teacher, Justin Connors, said some of the ideas in the works already were different styles of electric fencing, feed monitoring apps and other tech advances, as well as an idea that involves finding uses for redundant red blood cells after plasma has been removed.

“The program will build on the students’ existing skills and their personal interest in, and connections with, local agriculture,” he said.

“Changes in technology, markets and climate mean the agricultural sector today must be just as innovative as the manufacturing or service sectors.”

The program is an initiative of Liz Jackson’s startup.business,

Central Schools’ Netball

Congratulations to the MCS U16’s and Open girls netball teams for taking out the first round of the central schools netball knockout. The girls played impressive netball over the two day carnival to come away undefeated!Well done girls and bring on the state finals in Dubbo!

Opens Team: Isobel Kemp (captain), Trudie Ison, Maddison Collier, Tara Winter, Nyomi White, Phoebe Riley, Shona Hughes, S a m a n t h a McCubbin, Angela McCubbin, Kate Taylor (a).

U16’s Team: Jessica Paull (Captain), Laura Carter, Phoebe

Riley, Angela McCubbin, Trudie Ison, Jasmine Collier, Chalmonie Fletcher, Rayah Fletcher, Samantha McCubbin, Shona Hughes

Primary Library NewsTerm 2 has been a busy term, with many enthusiastic discussions and activities occurring in the Library. The first few weeks of Term 2 saw our students prepare their entries to participate in the Country Women’s Association - Country of Study Competition. This year’s country of study was Papua New Guinea. Kindergarten and both 1/2 classes enjoyed completing the colouring in competition. Year 3/4 prepared a post card based on an imaginary visit to a specific location in Papua New Guinea. They produced some amazing postcards with bright pictures and interesting stories of their trip to Papua New Guinea. 4/5 and 5/6 honed their research and technological skills to create a Power Point presentation about Papua New Guinea. A huge amount of effort went into their presentations and they

should be very proud of their entries. Congratulations to the CWA competition winners: William Woodward, Cohen Zaicos, Parker Freeman, Liam Webb, Charm Hackett, Taya Burns, Emillia Van Reenen, Eavie Rollason, Zari Keighran, Eleanor Fisher, Addison Buffett, Liam Hawley, Bella Scanlon, Jessica Wise, Amber-Lily Gregson, Brooklyn Russell, Shakaya Fenton, Meaghan Hawley and Claire Fisher.For our Personal Development lessons students in Kindergarten through to Year 6 have been learning about Road Safety. We have specifically discussed pedestrian, passenger and rider safety. One of the strategies that students have learnt about is to ‘Stop, Look, Listen, Think’ before crossing the road in a safe place. Students in Kindergarten through to year 4 are also encouraged to always hold an adult’s hand when they cross the road. The primary classes participated in an experiment that supports the purpose of wearing a helmet. They needed to design a foam helmet that could protect a boiled egg from impact. All students enjoyed the lesson and were able to identify the key features that a helmet needs to be effective.Our main focus for bus safety surrounded the need to wait for the bus to leave when they exited the bus. This was to develop an understanding of their reduced visibility to other road users when a bus is present, and to help them identify a safe way they can continue on their journey home once the bus has moved off. Year 3/4 and 5/6 are preparing to submit an individual art entry and written statement for the ‘Threatened Species Children’s Art Competition’. Students have been researching information about a specific threatened species of their choice and learning a variety of art techniques that they can use in their artwork. I’m looking forward to seeing their completed entries early next term.

http://www.threatenedspeciesartcomp.net.au/Term 3 will see students participate in Book Week activities. The book fair and book week parade will be in week 5.The Premier Reading Challenge will also come to a close in late August. Please encourage everyone to continue their amazing effort in reading these texts and to record them online or on the provided sheet (due back at school by Wednesday 28/8/19).

Principal LeaveMr Windred is on leave from Thursday, 27th June until Friday, 5th July. During that time, Mrs Ferguson will be relieving as Principal and Miss Eagles will be relieving as Deputy Principal.

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Q: What do you provide? A: Speech & Language Assessment, Learning Assessment, Dyslexia Assessment, Cognitive Assessment, Behavioural Analysis & Mental Health Assessment.

Q: Is this the same service as you provide in city locations?

A: YES. Our service is a remote service for regional families and offers the same level of expertise and service provided in city locations.

Q: How do we access this service? A: Please email regionalspecialists@outlook.com with your name. We will send you a checklist and information on the service. We then organise the testing that is required and book you in for our next visit to Tamworth.

Q: Do you provide ongoing support?

A: YES. We offer a range of remote support services and linking with local services.

Limited appointments available

“Calm Consultants look forward to welcoming these outstanding practitioners to Tamworth in 2019. Their in person expertise will be extremely valuable to the families of Tamworth.”

When?

18th & 19th July 2019

Where?

Calm Consultants, Tamworth

To express your interest in services for your child please email

regionalspecialists@outlook.com

P: 0423 584 808

Educational & Health Specialists Visiting Tamworth

18th & 19th July 2019 Providing Assessment, Planning & Intervention to Tamworth families

Andrea Cooper Senior Speech Pathologist M.S.P.A. C.P.S.P. B Speech Pathology (Honours)

Amanda Hicks Working Memory, Learning & Reading Specialist MAPhil, MAEdst, GradDipEd, BA, GradDipTESOL, GradDipPsych (current)

Dr Rachel Briggs Clinical Psychologist BPsyc, BSc(hons), DCP/MSc, MACPA

COMING EVENTS - Week 9Week A

Mon, 24 Jun -

Tue, 25 Jun Year 11 Parent/Teacher Night

K-6 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Wed, 26 Jun TAFE Taster Day

K-6 Parent/Teacher Interviews

K-6 Movie Night - 5.00 - 7.00pm

Thu, 27 Jun Secondary Awards Assembly - 5.00pm

Fri, 28 Jun Secondary Athletics Field Events - 11.20

Primary Daytime Disco - 1.00 - 3.00pm

School Rugby Competition

Manilla Central School, as a service to the school community, may publicise non-school events which may be of interest. Manilla Central School does not endorse or sponsor these events and accepts no responsibility for the service provided.

Year 11 Parent/Teacher Evening

Secondary Library

Tuesday, 25th June

5.00 - 6.30pm

Supper provided

K-6 Parent Teacher Interviews / Movie Night

Parent/Teacher interviews will be held this week (Tuesday, 25th & Wednesday, 26th June).

The interviews on Wednesday, 26th June will coincide with a

K-6 movie night ‘PJ theme’ from 5.00 – 7.00pm.

Students will be supervised in the library and included in the $4.00 cost will be a sausage sizzle and drink. Popcorn and snacks will be available to purchase as well. This will be a fundraising event for the Year 5 & 6 Canberra excursion.

Students can be dropped off at 5.00pm and collected at 7.00pm and will be supervised by staff. Students will only be supervised at school during the movie time.

Athletics Carnival Canteen The Canteen will be operating at the Athletics Carnival

at Gunnedah on Wednesday, 3rd July. As well as the normal menu range of pies, sausage rolls,

fresh sandwiches etc., there will also be for sale:

Steak Sandwiches Sausage sandwiches Egg & Bacon Rolls

No pre-ordering necessary

Primary Breakfast Club

Every Wednesday

8.30—9.00am

Cereal, Toast, Fruit & Yoghurt

Head LiceThere have been several cases of head lice reported in the school this week. Could we suggest that you check your child’s hair regularly? Medication is available at the local pharmacy to treat your child’s hair.

Thank you for your support with this matter.