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Issue 7Thursday March 16

2017

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WHAT’S NEWS? Cassilis cleans up at

Clean Up Australia DayAndrew Chinn Concert

visits MerriwaMerriwa Little Athletic’s

success

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Merriwa Central School competes

at Blandford Horse Sports

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Sir Ivan Bush Fire Appeal at Merriwa Sports Club.

All proceeds raised toward those affected by the Sir Ivan Bush Fire.

Cake, Slice, Scone Stall from 10.00am Kids’ activities from 10.00am

Entertainment from 4.00pm Face painting and jumping castle

BBQ Lunch 12noon Auction from 2.00pm Des Snelgrove 0418 275 766 Merriwa Sports Club Club 6548 2028 President March 19, 2017

All proceeds raised goes toward those affected by the Sir Ivan Bush Fire

MARKET DAY

It was a beautiful day for the Gummun Place Hostel Market Day on Saturday March 11.

Sue Duggan, Hostel Supervisor thanked all that supported the Hostel at this event.

“We did have a very successful day and it would not have been possible without the help from the Merriwa community.

“All of the Hostel staff, residents and committee members helped on the day and were busy cooking in the lead up to the event. The Rotary went above and beyond to help, as they do every year, and we had a lot of the families and friends of the Hostel that donated goods for stalls and local businesses donated prizes for our choc wheel.

“A big thank you especially goes to Eva Towler for selling the raffle tickets and 100 clubs, Deidre Peebles for judging the colouring in competition and Margaret Witney and Beryl Llewelyn for cooking cakes and biscuits for our stall, which were a huge hit with the crowd,” Ms Duggan said.

There were four teams that took place in the first ever Gummun Place Challenge: the VRA Rescue Squad with James, Michael and Sally Hagley,

Stephanie Hook and Andrew Luke, the Old Girls with Jan, Shirley, Kay, Rose and Julia, the Gummun Place team with Courtney Martin, Tracey Swan, Tori McNaught, Brad Wilton, and Julie Wilton, and Rotary with Col, Barry, Mark, Frank and Ross.

Well done to the overall winners, the VRA Rescue Squad. The VRA took home a beautiful trophy and kindly donated the prize money back to the Hostel.

The winners of the colouring competition were: Pre School: First - Mia and Second - Matilda. Infants: First - Jeremiah and Second - Grace. Primary: First - Georgie and Second - Jye.

The winners of the white goods raffle were: First - Tammy Stapleton, Second - Wayne Foster, Third - Shean Morgan, Fourth - Ross Bishop and Fifth - Roy Morgan.

The winners of the 100 club were: First - Margaret Witney, Second - Harvey Duggan, Third - Denica Nutt.

Gummun Place Hostel

Sue DugganHostel

Supervisor

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Merriwa Central School

MARCHSunday 19 Under 14’s Rugby League – Scone Park,

Scone, 9.00am-3.00pmFriday 24 Primary and Secondary Cross CountryMonday 27 HSC half yearly exams – all weekTuesday 28 Year 10 mock interviewsThursday 30 Parent Teacher interviewsFriday 31 Primary Easter Assembly - 2.15pm

Important Dates

Primary ReportLast Friday, Kindergarten shook off any nerves they had and performed their first assembly item. The students danced with confidence and many students wore their sunglasses to help take on a ‘cool’ persona as performed with flair in front of the audience.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEKCongratulations to the following students who were also awarded Student of the Week at our assembly for their outstanding class efforts and citizenship.

Kindergarten: Harrison Constable Year 1: Jai WrightYear 2/3: Georgia MabenYear 3/4: Zara SampsonYear 4/5: Kawit David (absent)Year 5/6: Jade Woodward

Our next Primary assembly will be held Friday March 31 at 2.00pm. This earlier start is due to our assembly being an Easter celebration where every class will present an item. We look forward to seeing parents and friends come along to watch our range of performances.

REWARDS DAY

Term 1 has been flying by and soon it will be Rewards Day time again. Rewards Day occurs each term and is a special day coordinated by teachers to celebrate and congratulate students who have consistently demonstrated appropriate behaviour in their classroom and the playground.

All students begin each term with five points. When a student receives an orange card (for a minor incident) they lose one point and if they receive a

red card (for a major incident or repeated minor behaviour) they lose three points. Students can earn points back by demonstrating exceptional behaviour in following weeks but they can only earn back one point per each week they behaviour appropriately. To complete Rewards Day activities students must have accumulated at least four points by the end of the term.

This term, the Primary teachers have coordinated a Rewards Day to include not only fun activities but to support a local mental health organisation ‘Where There’s A Will’. On Thursday April 6 students are welcome to come to school out of uniform. We ask that they wear such clothes inside out and make a gold coin donation for this privilege.

After recess, students who have at least four points will be able to go to the library to watch the movie ‘Inside Out’. This movie is about a young girl who moves to a new town and her five emotions try to guide her through the difficult transition to a new school and neighbourhood. This movie is PG rated and as such if there are any parents who do not wish for their child to watch the movie we ask that they contact the school to inform us and an alternate G rated movie will be organised for them to watch in a different classroom.

When the movie finishes, students will have the opportunity during lunch to purchase sweets from the SRC’s cake stall and play some games for a coin donation. If any parents are able to cook cakes, slices and/or biscuits for this stall it would be greatly appreciated by the SRC who are busy organising such a stall at the Primary and Secondary campuses.

At the end of lunch, the fun will continue as students return to the library to watch a visiting performance called ‘Too Cool for Bullies’. This performance has been arranged to not only entertain students but promote positive relationships and teach students strategies to cope with bullying incidences.

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All funds raised from the out of uniform opportunity, cake stall and games will go towards the ‘Where There’s A Will’ organisation who are trying to promote the importance of mental health awareness and education. Thank you in advance for supporting our school to raise money for such a valuable organisation.

CROSS COUNTRY

Our annual whole school Cross Country Carnival in conjunction with our fundraising Fun Run is coming up on Friday March 24. The carnival will be held at the Merriwa Showground and all primary students will need to arrive promptly at school so they can walk down to the carnival with their classroom teachers. Races will begin shortly after 9.30am and we hope to have all primary age groups complete the course by 12 noon. Parents are welcome to attend and cheer on our students but please remember students will be required to stay with their supervising teachers so all students can be accounted for and to foster sportsmanship as they sit with their friends to encourage other students.

All primary students have received applicable information and sponsorship forms. Please encourage your children to actively but safely seek sponsorship from known people such as family and friends. Not only do students receive great prizes for the money they raise but all funds are utilised to help our school to provide extra-curricular opportunities such as Zumba classes for sport and to pay for our students to watch acts from visiting performers. If students require additional sponsorship forms they can collect them from the front office and all forms are due back on March 24 so funds can be finalised.

PUBERTY TALK

Upper Hunter Community Health will be presenting a one hour workshop on Puberty for all student in Year 6. The workshop will take place on Tuesday March 14 at Merriwa Central School’s Primary Campus. The workshop has been developed by NSW Health Services and will be presented by Jodie Duffel, a Women’s Health Nurse from Upper Hunter Community Health, and is aimed at educating preteens on a range of body issues.

If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mrs Kate Jones at Merriwa Central School.

SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

The Upper Hunter PSSA touch football and netball teams will be holding trials soon. If any girls and boys turning 10 or older in 2017 would like to try out for either of the sporting teams, please encourage them to speak to Mrs Jones no later than Friday, March 24. Please note that children attending must be competent (above average) in their chosen sport to attend.

Megan SevilAssistant Principal

POSITION: Maths Teacher

QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of English, Diploma of Education and Diploma of Mathematics

PREVIOUS SCHOOL/S, OR EMPLOYMENT: 12 years as an electrical engineer, 6 years as a Mathematical/ Science teacher

FAVOURITE PASTIME: Mountain Biking

Staff ProfileAndrew Shadbolt

Secondary ReportHISTORY REPORT

In HSIE this term, Year 8 has been focusing on the development of the modern world. They are now looking at Medieval Europe and are learning empathy writing skills with the Diary Entries Assessment Task.

Year 10 History is studying the Vietnam War Era. This unit allows students to develop an understanding of the difficulties and complex

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WHY I WANT TO BE IN ROAR? To be a good man

I HAVE BEEN IN ROAR SINCE: 2016FAVOURITE SUBJECT? Maths and PDHPEFAVOURITE SPORT? Rugby LeagueFAVOURITE TEAM? St George Illawara DragonsBEST PERSONAL SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT? Making Zone for every running event for two consecutive years in a row

ADVICE TO YOUNG PLAYERS: Work hard for everything, never give up and always be a role model in and outside of school

WHO INSPIRES YOU AND WHY? My mum, because she is resilient and caring

FAVOURITE QUOTE: Theman who says he can and the man who says he can’t are both usually right about themselves.

2017 ROAR PROFILEHasan Papp

issues surrounding the post-WWII world. Students have been developing their writing skills as their first task is an essay.

Meanwhile in Year 9 English, students have been focusing on Aboriginal perspectives in literature. They have deconstructed a variety of Oodgeroo Noonuccal’s poems and are improving their analytical skills through the use of TEEEC paragraphs. They will move onto persuasive writing just in time for NAPLAN and their half yearly exam.

Kimberley CampbellHistory Teacher

All of the children rode well and should be proud of their horsemanship on the day. Two of our riders were riding young horses and they both did an excellent job with them.

At the end of day’s presentation Jack Mobberley was awarded Reserve Champion Point Score Boy 11 years, Makayla Mobberley was awarded Champion Girl Point Score 10 years and Nicholas Morgan, Champion Point Score boy 12 years. Nicholas was also awarded Highest Pointscore Senior Rider and was presented with an embroidered rug. Winning your first trophy rug is a treasured memory – congratulations Nicholas.

A very big thank you to Mrs Jacqui Simpson from Quirindi High School who kindly volunteered to be our supervising teacher for the day. This enabled our student’s to take part in this school horse sports event and for that we are very grateful.

BLANDFORD SCHOOL HORSE SPORTS

On Friday March 3 Merriwa Central School attended as a team of riders to Murrurundi for the first school horse sports day of 2017. The six-member team consisted of three secondary students - April Lawler, Nicole Martin and Nicholas Morgan, and three primary students; Jack and Makayla Mobberley and Mia Morgan.

The children and their horses were all presented beautifully for the judging of the best presented school but we did not manage to catch the judges eyes on this occasion.

The morning flat work classes consisted of hack, rider and pleasure hack with all 6 children picking up ribbons. After lunch the pace changed up a gear when the sporting events were set up. The kids showed off their speed and agility while having a good time with their mates competing in the barrel race, flag race, snake race, bend-bar-aft and keyhole. Again, the Merriwa children placed well in all of these events.

Nicole Martin

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Nicholas Morgan

Jack Mobberley

Mia Morgan and Makayla Mobberley

April Lawler

Clare Martin

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Favourite Subject and Why: PDHPE, it’s fun

Extra-curricular activities: ROAR, ROAR Touch team, Merriwa Junior RL

Future Goals: To be rich

Year Advisor Comment: Gordon is a character with an unusual sense of humour that constantly entertains the class. Gordon has had a good start to the year and has impressed me with his developing maturity. Next step is to get him to catch a ball consistently, but we will get there too.

Chad Grant - Year AdviserStudent of the Week

Gordon BradleyYear 8

CAREERS NEWS

StarNow: Creative job opportunities and auditions for musicians , actors, dancers, film crews. http://www.starnow.com.au/

NIDA Autumn School Holiday Classes: April 8 to 23. Years 7 to 12 drama short courses. https://www.open.nida.edu.au/holiday-classes

AFTRS Autumn School Holiday Courses

April 11 – Camera and Sound Workshop

April 18 – Teens Digi Animation

April 19 – HSC Video Intensive

http://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/kids-and-teens

What Matters? Writing Competition: Closes May 5. Write 400 to 600 words on the questions, ‘What actions do you think should be taken to build a better society?’, ‘What would you change if you could?’ and ‘What do you want other people to care about?’ From the Whitlam Institute. http://www.whitlam.org/the_program/what_matters_writing_competition

EA Ski and Snowboard Training: Applications open. Are you an intermediate skier or snowboarder? Apply for the paid instructor program and you can start work in November onwards 2017 in 5 countries. http://courses.easkiandsnowboard.com/isk-bes/

Calling Year 10 Agvocates Challenge at the Royal Easter Show: Express your interest to the Youth Agvocate Forum and enter the workings of the Easter Show. Contact Christopher Vella [email protected] or April Browne [email protected] https://www.uws.edu.au/ssh/school_of_science_and_health/secondary_schoo l_engagement/youth_

P AND CCAN YOU HELP?

Central School P and C are eggcited to be holding an Easter Raffle this year for Primary and Secondary students.

We’ll be relying on donations of chocolatey goodness. So, when you’re out shopping, grab an extra egg or two and send them to school by Wednesday April 5.

The raffle will be drawn on the last day of Term 1.

Donations can be left preferably at either canteen on the days they are open, or at the front offices for a P and C rep to collect.

As usual, all money raised goes directly back into supporting our students.

Tory Simmons

Parent Teacher Interviews

Thursday March 30

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Australian Defence Force Gap Year: Applications for 2018 now open. After Year 12 and over 17. Be paid to do a Gap Year involving ADF Training. http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/gap-year/

If you have any further career enquiries please contact me at school.

Jane HegartyCareers Advisor

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St Joseph’s Primary School

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Catholic Schools Week was one of excitement for St Joseph’s school and has left us all that little more passionate about our mission as a catholic faith community where the uniqueness of each child is nurtured and valued. Where students are empowered and challenged to become lifelong learners with optimism and hope for the future.

Our CSW display in town illustrated that “Every face has a place at St Joseph’s”. In other words we all belong in this school community. This was further reinforced at Andrew Chinn’s amazing concert on Wednesday where the children sang one of their all-time favourites which says that it doesn’t matter what our differences are because “side by side, together we grow, underneath God’s beautiful rainbow”.

Congratulations to: Patrick McLaren, William Henderson, Olivia Collins, Axul Hourn, Amy Redgate, Thomas Hunt and Madelaine Thrift, our Year 6 leaders who were commissioned last week. After 6 weeks of leadership training all students proved worthy of the role and have pledged their support of the school in leading the students throughout 2017.

A special visit from Mr John Tobin, Assistant Director of the Catholic Schools Office, left us all very proud as Mr Tobin visited all classrooms and congratulated them on their beautiful school and more importantly the wonderful manner in which the students present themselves and the spontaneous good manners they display towards each other and visitors to the school. Well done St Joseph’s!

“Enthusiasm” and “commitment” are two words to describe this year’s executive Parents and Friends team. Our meeting last week with President Andrew Luke, Vice President Will Mulligan, Secretary Fiona Wightman and Treasurer Megan Constable, left me confident that we are in good hands.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY

On Friday, March 3, we cleaned up our school. In our collaboration groups we had to certain spots to look for rubbish and clean up. We wore our hats and we watered our trees. We were pleasantly surprised to discover there wasn’t much rubbish at all! Collaborative report written by the Infants class.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK MASS

Schools from all over the Diocese came together at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Newcastle to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Mrs Collins drove Olivia, Thomas, Axul and me. We were happily surprised to see our Father John there on the altar with the other priests.

The ASPIRE choir and Lochinvar students choir led the singing. It was very, very good.

The Bishop was very well suited to our school aged kids. His homily was interesting. Many people received Bishop’s awards which were really inspiring and interesting. Awards were given for taking time off their weekend to run charities, altar serving, participating in community events and school events and much more. These people were nominated by others. I would love to be good enough to be nominated for an award.

The CSO supplied our lunch – sandwiches, sausage rolls and pies. This was very nice of them.

On the way home it rained and in fact poured. There was none here in Merriwa!

I recommend teachers and students participate

WHAT’S NEWS AT ST JOSEPH’S?As our student reporters see it….

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“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” got the toes tapping on Friday at the Annual Senior Citizens concert. Performing for St Joseph’s in front of a filled hall of Seniors was great fun. We sang 3 songs and did some dancing too.

Written by Emily Wright and Ava Peel

We showed a long PowerPoint project on Stage 3’s research about differences between life now and in the olden days. Findings included different

in the CSW Mass. I had so much fun.

Written by Madelaine Thrift

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

We thought that the bus trip would never end but finally we arrived at St Mary’s Scone, to take part in the Young Leaders’ Training Day. Mrs Tait and Mrs Collins accompanied Stage 3 for the day.

There were leaders from across the region.

Through viewing video clips of great leaders and participating in activities, we learned how to be good leaders. Some of the qualities necessary are to be kind, be outgoing, be a good problem solver, to have a good sense of right and wrong and be a good role model.

We had the opportunity to go to the canteen at lunch!

I recommend the Leaders Day to all Stage 3 students in the future.

Written by Amy Redgate

SENIOR CITIZENS PERFORMANCE

foods and power used in the homes. We had a lot of fun celebrating with the seniors. The students had fun and so did the elderly people.

Written by Mikayla Telfer

ANDREW CHINN CONCERT

“Red and orange, yellow and green” – I can’t get those words of Andrew Chinn’s song out of my head! Andrew Chinn sings a lot of great songs. He comes to our school every couple of years.

I really enjoyed his concert last week. He involved all of us in everything he did. His concert reminded me that you can be anything you want to be.

He really inspired me that you can go from a love of singing to a whole career. Every single person enjoyed it. It was the most fun I have had in ages.

I highly recommend all parents to go to the concert when he comes again.

Written by Helena

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CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL

STUDENT OF THE WEEK – BANJO HEYCOX

Banjo has been working hard on the structure of information texts in his reading and is improving his ability to understand and use money effectively.

Banjo has also played respectfully with all students and speaks respectfully to staff and visitors.

Some of the reasons peers voted for Banjo include; “Banjo, because he did a good job at Clean up Australia Day” and “Banjo, because he works hard at Maths”

Congratulations and keep up the wonderful work, Banjo!

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY AT CASSILIS

All of our environmentally conscious students helped by searching for and picking up rubbish around the streets of Cassilis last Friday.

Thank you to our students and staff for doing their bit to keep Australia beautiful.

Banjo has earned the title of student of the week this week for being a keen and motivated learner.

Last Tuesday when the class was asked to re-do a piece of artwork that wasn’t done to the best of their ability, he tried really hard to improve it and listened to instructions.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS WEEK’S AWARD WINNERS

Kindergarten - Cooper Smith - for an excellent work ethic, especially in writing activities

Stage 1 - Arlia Parker - for striving to enhance the quality of her writing by paying attention to detail

Jeremy Hopkins – for demonstrating high levels of confidence when welcoming visitors to our school

Stage 2 - Sanita Turner – for her excellent participation and involvement at Andrew Chinn’s concert

Emily Wright – for always participating in class discussions and for her great drawing of Jesus in the desert

Stage 3 - Patrick McLaren - for demonstrating exceptional leadership skills

Jack Shannon - for his great library research project

Playground Champion - Nate Brown - for playing fairly with others

Principal’s Awards - Fiona Tomy - for trying really hard to present very well structured pieces of writing

Patrick McLaren - for his resilience and efforts to find positives in difficult situations.

Helen WhalePrincipal

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SUCH DESCRIPTIVE WRITERS WE ARE

Last week, students in Years 3-6 were given three descriptive words: dishonest, shiny and intelligent. Students were asked to match these words to a given noun and write a sentence containing at least one descriptive word.

There was a dishonest crook who was sentenced to five years jail for a hit and run.

Dylan

After I changed the channel to the news, I learnt that a dishonest crook stole a shiny and precious pearl necklace from the Mayor of a nearby town so we were warned to look out for him.

Rachel

The intelligent detective found a blood stained knife and saw a person with a similar knife standing over a dead body.

Sophie

The intelligent detective caught the criminal stealing a flat screen television and a very valuable shiny golden necklace with iron, silver, ruby and copper.

Kaelyn

In the dark, the dishonest thief placed a bomb to injure his gang.

Angus

I bought a shiny necklace from the jewellery shop. Jack

The intelligent detective caught the ugly crook for stealing the shiny diamond necklace off the wonderful lady.

Brooke

Dan, the dishonest raccoon, crept in darkness. Elka

An intelligent detective was on a case to find a famous villain who stole a shiny pearl necklace from a dishonest criminal.

Isabelle

CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR HELP

Our students greatly benefit from having the community involved in their school. Students are currently designing posters to help encourage the fantastic, kind and creative people in our community to come and help provide opportunities to assist learning.

Keep an eye out in next week’s newsletter for the poster design and we really hope that you are able to spend some time at our great school!

Here are two paintings from Jack and Dylan about what they would like to do more at school. Jack wants more wood work and Dylan wants more working with animals (he painted a peacock).

Katie BurgessPrincipal

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Sandy Hollow Public School

SUCCESS AT HUNTER PSSA RUGBY TRIALS

Ayden Marsh and Dustynn Turner travelled to Muswellbrook last Friday to participate in the Hunter PSSA Rugby Trials. Both boys were put through their paces along with students from other schools in the Hunter. Seventeen students were picked for the final team. Dustynn Turner

Year 3/4/5/6 - Dustynn Turner.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Riley Borradaile - consistent application in all areas.

Christina DarlingtonPrincipal

Germein. During these sessions we have explored how the author uses adjectives to make the sentences more interesting. Year 2/3 have identified nouns, proper nouns and pronouns used in the story. We have identified different uses for a comma and written sentences using a comma. We are currently working on how to use a time connective when writing stories.

In mathematics Year 2 have been focusing on the investigation “Gone Fishing”. During this investigation we have worked on the mathematical concepts of whole number, numbers beyond 100, addition facts, subtraction facts, mental strategies for addition and subtraction, division, measurement, months and seasons.

In mathematics Year 3 have focused on the investigation “What’s in a 1000 Words?” During this investigation we have worked on the mathematical concepts of odd and even numbers, place value of numbers up to 10000, number expanders, expanded notation, estimation strategies and area.

Our ‘You Can Do It’ topic is organisation. In our room it is so great to see everyone organised each morning, ready to learn.

Please feel free to come in and have look at what your child is doing at any time.

Tammy ParkerClass Teacher

WEEKLY AWARDS

• Reece McCandless - YCDI - being organised and ready to start the day

• Ayden Marsh - working well in mathematics• Reagan Turner - YCDI - always organised

and ready each morning• Jobee McCandless - trying hard in

mathematics activities• Taylan Blackhurst-Marsh - working well to

complete all tasks• Thomas McLean - fantastic maths skills.

WORKERS OF THE WEEK

Kinder/Year 1/2 - Archie Johnson

was lucky enough to be chosen for the team. He will now travel to Salamander Bay on March 24 to play with the team.

Congratulations Dustynn. We are all very proud of your effort.

2017 SPEEDO SPRINTS

On the weekend Andrew represented New England Northwest Team at the 2017 Speedo Sprints. He broke some of his PB’s. Well done, Andrew.

PAST STUDENT’S SUCCESS

Congratulations to Daniel Jones (formerly of Sandy Hollow Tourist Park and Sandy Hollow Public School) who received an OPI (top mark in Qld) in his Year 12 exams and has been accepted into Bio Med at University. Daniel plans to then go on to study medicine.

Our thanks to Noel Sheeran for keeping us up to speed with both Daniel and Katie’s progress.

Christina DarlingtonPrincipal

CLASS NEWS YEAR 2/3

Wow what a busy term we have had in Years 2/3.

In writing we have focused on persuasion. We have looked at different types of advertising and the language used to persuade the reader. We have viewed different kinds of advertisements and written how such things as technology have influenced our lives and what we would do without it. For the rest of the term we will be starting on step one from the “Seven Steps of Writing”.

In English we are reading “Big Rain” by Katrina

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Merriwa Activity Centre

43 Bow Street, PO Box 96 Merriwa NSW 2329 Phone 6548 2083, Fax 6548 2925

43 Bow Street Merriwa NSW 2329 Ph 02 6548 2082, Fax 6548 2299

ABN: 30 115 950 266

It’s nearly holiday time again; don’t forget that Merriwa Activity Centre needs children to operate. These holidays we are planning on opening Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Some of the activities planned for these holidays are a disco day, Easter craft and scavenger hunt and many more fun things to come and do and also some time out for Mum and Dad as well as some time for the kids to hang out with their friends.

So drop in or call us today on 6542 8083 and get organised for the holidays as they are just around the corner.

Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the RSL in the Fletcher room on March 16 at 7.00pm hope to see a lot of faces there.

Natalie Hourn

EASTER COLOURING IN ACTIVITY

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Phone: 0429 996 769

DATE FOR YOUR DIARYWomen’s Guild Meeting - First Thursday MonthlyMessy Church - Parish Hall - Last Friday Monthly: 3.30pm Men’s Breakfast - Parish Hall - Third Saturday: 7.30am

REFLECTION: LENT 3 John 4:5-42

In the next three Sundays the Gospels come from John and focus on three major symbols of Easter – water, light and life. These readings are chosen to accompany the journey towards Baptism of those in the catechumenate program. In today’s reading Jesus meets a woman of Samaria who represents the whole Samaritan race. There was conflict between Samaritans and Jews so it is surprising that Jesus speaks to this woman. But Jesus has come to bring all people to life in God, which is the point of this episode. Jesus invites even the Samaritans to share the gift he brings, expressed in the symbol of living water that will last forever.

This living water symbolizes the life of God. We are to be like the well with God’s own life flowing within us. This is a completely new revelation to the Samaritans and to the Jews. This is why Jesus speaks of a new way of worshipping that will go beyond Israel’s worship in Jerusalem and the Samaritans worship on Mount Gerazim. No one place or people has a monopoly on God. The life of God within us will enable Christians to worship in Spirit, and enter into a true relationship with God. The woman’s former husbands symbolize the way people in the past tried to be in a relationship with God, but now Jesus comes to offer a new and fuller way of relating to God. From now on all people are invited to come to God in Jesus.

Are we ever aware of God’s life within us? Do we ever catch a glimpse of the wonder or beauty of God? This week spend some time beside the well of your own life and acknowledge the God who dwells within. (From “Sundays under the Southern Cross” by Mary Coloe PBVM.)

Don’t forget our Parish Annual General Meeting on Sunday 19 at 10.30am.

Robyn Wightman found a ring in the garden at the church. Is it yours?

Rev’d Pat Kirkby

Merriwa RotaryRYLA

RYLA is on again! Applications close March 23 - so get your application in very soon!

The Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) program is a global week-long residential leadership course. It is an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery for 18-25 year old men and women, held 40mins from Newcastle on April 18-23. RYLA aims to provide leadership training experience for young people to assist them to be actively and effectively involved with their communities and their work place, through a series of leadership seminars with world class speakers and activities, focusing on:

• Ethics of positive leadership• Effective communication and presentation

skills• Problem solving and conflict resolution• Elements of community and global citizenship• Building self confidence and self esteem.

This program is commercially valued at approximately $15 000.00 but the cost is just $880.00, with $680.00 being contributed by Merriwa Rotary Club and $200.00 by the participant.

At the links below there is a video that can be used by applicants who want more information on what RYLA is about.

V i d e o : h t t p s : / / w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / p g /RYLA9670/videos/

Applications: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJqd7kOFvuioaEMYIluLeUpSoPVtlj4Giz0IQp7PC99Aa3Dg/viewform

For more information, contact us via our facebook page or [email protected]. We’ve had a lot of problems with the website so please look to our facebook page for up-to-date information.

THE TIME FRAME IS VERY SHORT.

ANYONE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT OUR PRESIDENT, PETA LUKE OR SECRETARY, MARK INDER BY SUNDAY MARCH 19.

Mark Smith

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Central School students who applied for grants from the Hunter River Group of CWA at the end of 2016. There were two Grants available.

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Community Notice BoardCWA GRANTS

Congratulations must go to two Merriwa

MERRIWA SHOW will be holding its next General Meeting on Wednesday April 5, 2017 at the Merriwa RSL Club at 6.00pm.

There will also be a Captains meeting to be held Monday March 20, 2017 at Merriwa RSL Club at 6.00.

Megan Richards

Merriwa PAH and I Show

MERRIWA/SCONE SOCCER REGISTRATION

Registraitions are now open for both boys and girls - 5 to 16 years of age.

Men’s competition also available.

Call Leslie on 0413 958 478.

Registrations close March 28, 2017.

Merle Coluccio

Soccer Competition

When: Saturday March 18 - THATS THIS SATURDAY

Time: 8-30 till 1pm

Come have your morning Coffee with us and even an egg and bacon roll. Hope to see you all there.

Mark on your calendar the future market dates: April 15, May 20, June 10, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18 and December 16.

Julie Russell

Merriwa Markets

The Jean Latham Educational Grant of $300.00 for a Year 11 student entering Year 12. Breanna Goodear was successful in winning this grant to assist her with the expenses she will incur while continuing her studies towards her Higher School Certificate in 2017. Congratulations Breanna.

The second grant was the Hunter River Group Educational Grant of $500.00 for a Year 12 student continuing onto tertiary study in 2017. Miss Georgia Cameron was successful in being awarded this grant. Georgia has continued her studies at the University of New England where she is completing a combined degree in Arts/Law.

Merriwa Central School would like to thank the Hunter River Group of CWA for the opportunity afforded our students in being able to apply for these grants and the Merriwa Branch for making this possible. We would also like to congratulate both Georgia and Breanna on their fine achievement in both being selected from the range of candidates. Well done girls.

Jane Hegarty

Save the DateThe Anglican Women’s Guild will be holding their Mother’s Day Morning Tea on May 12 from 10.00am onwards at the Merriwa CWA rooms. There will be a raffle held on the day.

Joan Morgan

A CHANCE TO TALK TO YOUR MAYOR

Merriwa District Progress Association invite everyone to a public meeting on Wednesday March 22 at Merriwa RSL in the Auditorium where the Special Guest will be Councillor Wayne Bedggood, Mayor of Upper Hunter Shire.

The meeting will commence at 6.00pm. Contact Beron on 6548 2245.

Beron Arden-Wood

Merriwa District Progress Association

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Merriwa Pre-School and Activity Centre is holding the Annual General Meeting 2017

When: Thursday March 16Where: Merriwa RSL ClubTime: 7.00pm

All positions will be declared vacant. Please collect your nomination forms from the school.

Leah Folpp

Activity Centre

PIE/LAMINGTON DRIVE

Order sheets are being collected, but if anyone hasn’t been able to access an Order Form please contact me on 6548 5131 (after hours is best) or 0428 485 131.

Delivery Date: Wednesday March 29

At: St. David’s Uniting Church. Cnr Vennacher and Mackenzie Streets.

We plan on orders being available for pick up from 10.00am.

If anyone cannot access an order sheet and would like to order, please contact me on 6548 5131 (after hours is best) or 0428 485 131..

Barbara Campbell

St David’s Uniting Church

The Merriwa Community News is available to charity groups or non-funded, not for profit organisations and anyone wishing to advise of a special event (birthday/anniversary/etc). If you would like to make use of this free service, please contact us before

12.00noon on Mondays.

‘GUEST SPEAKER – BLAZE AID VOLUNTEER’

Our next meeting of Merriwa View Club will take place on Thursday March 23.

Where: Caroline’s Cafe Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm dinnerRSVP: Jenny Johnson on 6548 2509 by Monday March 20.

Merriwa View Club is a small but friendly group of ladies who meet once a month for a chat, sometimes a special guest speaker, fun times and a lovely evening out. Ladies please consider bringing along a friend to this month’s meeting. They will be most welcome.

We are beginning to collect items for our Learning Locally bags for 2018. March will be “ruler” month so if you could donate a ruler or 2, it would be much appreciated.

Membership fees at a cost of $15.00 are now due.

Come along and enjoy a tasty dinner and an enjoyable evening with friends. Hope to see you there.

Julie Smith

VIEW Club

Government payments and services. This specialised vehicle offers a wide range of face to face and self service assistance for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people.

You can visit the Mobile Service Centre:Near the Fitzroy Hotel Bettington Street, MerriwaTuesday April 11 from 9.30am-2.00pm

Experienced staff travel with the Mobile Service Centre and provide friendly, face-to-face service, information and support. On this trip, the Australian Taxation Office will be available to assist with advice and information about tax and superannuation. If the assistance you’re after is not available, arrangements will be made for someone from the relevant organisation to contact you.

For more information, go to humanservices.gov.au and search for Mobile Service Centre or call 132 316.

The Australian Government Mobile Service Centre is supporting rural communities by providing convenient access to Australian

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Congratulations to the Committee at Gummun Place for a great Market Day. There were lots of lovely things on offer, and the challenge was well worth the effort.

EASTER IS ON THE WAY

It is time to get organised for Easter. Easter is a time to celebrate, and is great as it is like Christmass without the pressure of impressing the rellies and buying copious amounts of presents. Enjoy a scrumptious seafood BBQ or a fabulous Roast Lunch, decadent chocolate desserts and relax.

Easter cards are now available.

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

The latest issue is on the shelves and is so colourful and bright you won’t miss it! It is filled with fantastic ways to brighten up your home and yard, including different knitted and crocheted versions of some great throw rugs, colourful feature walls, bright accessories, fabulous plants to plant now and so much more. It is filled with great kitchen renovation ideas for every style preference - industrial, scandi, cottage, country, retro, minimalist, modern and more.

GRAZIHER

This great magazine features inspiring rural women in our country. It looks at people who we may have never heard of without this magazine - those who work quietly in the background, getting things done, those who don’t hog the limelight but want to get their message across. As we celebrated International Women’s Day last week (Wednesday March 8) why not get into the spirit and give this magazine your time and attention. You will be amazed and inspired.

NEW RANGE

We have a new range of jewellery in store - a great range of semi-precious stone bracelets. These bracelets are made of red jade, clear quartz, onyx, amethyst and more. They are a great gift idea and they are designed to give protection, strength, and all other aspects imbued by these stones.

ALL WRAPPED UP

Do not forget that we have an extensive range of gift wrap and gift bags. We have all sized gift bags for boys, girls, men and women. We carry a great range of rolled wrap in cello - both clear and coloured - reversible, block colours and patterns. We have a great range of gift wrap as well, including several different reversible designs.

MERRIWA SIGN

The design for the new town sign is currently on display. Make sure you let the Council know what you think.

PHONECARDS; all cards are now available including Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone. Cash or Eftpos only.

Leanne Hook

NEW SEASON STOCK ARRIVING

With the summer now behind us and the cooler month on their way now is the time to start looking warmer clothing and shoes. Autumn/Winter stock is arriving daily.

Labels like Goodiwindi which has cotton jumpers, long sleeve tops and coloured stripped skivvies, cotton shirts. Jillian and Sportwave has fleece track pants, jumpers, tops, and trousers. The men are not forgotten the very popular Coloured Ritemate shirts, casual shirts from Bisley and winter weight pants, which are all in stock now.

We have a lovely silver new brand of silver jewellery on display in the window along with the winter handbags from Loren Hide.

Children’s winter pj’s will be here this week with tops, jeans, vest and coats.

Di’s Clothing Patch taking orders for winter school uniforms.

Simple come in give us the size and items you need and we will do the rest.

Dianne Inder

Di’s Clothing Patch

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Councillors taking part. Thanks go to the many school children and local people who volunteered their time last Friday to clean up their towns.

Mayor Bedggood and wife Michelle joined myself along with local people, resulting in bags of rubbish being collected. Overall the level of rubbish was less than in previous years. It is obvious by the reduced amounts of litter that with education and advertising what started out as a small idea has been embraced by most Australians and made us more aware and proud of our country.

Murrurundi locals were very active in their efforts around the road to the tip area and Visitor Information Center.

SIR IVAN FIRE APPEAL

Since the bush fire that burnt over 55.000 hectares of land with high livestock numbers, the generosity of the Australian people has once more been demonstrated by the gifts of money and materials, sheds, generators, fencing materials and moral support for those affected.

There have been truck loads of hay, grain from across the shire and further afield plus the generous donation of over 250 cattle. These cattle will be fattened for market at the Alexander Downs feedlot with the feed ration supplied by Alexander Downs free of charge .

The proceeds from the sale will go to the recovery agency and be distributed to the fire victims. Staff from the UHSC have been very active in the assistance and recovery process during and after the fire. Many thanks to those involved.

The Upper Hunter Shire along with the Warrumbungle Shire have set up Mayors relief funds to assist victims.

People from out of the area have joined forces under the banner of Blaze Aid to assist and rebuild the hundreds of kilometres of fences. These volunteers have been assisted with meals from local organisations all banding together to assist. What a wonderful community spirit exists.

To assist with rebuilding fencing contact Blaze Aid who are camped at Cassilis Bowling Club.

For more information visit www.blazeaid.com/cassilis-nsw-fire-2017 or call 0475 115 899

Financial donations can be made to the Upper Hunter Mayoral Bushfire Appeal at Council offices or by direct deposit: BSB: 032 619 Account: 128688 Reference: BUSHFIRE

Cr Ron Campbell

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CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY

Another successful clean up Australia campaign across the shire with over 60 people including



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34 Marquet Street Merriwa $219,000.00 Situated on 1043sqm this brick and tile home is in excellent condition throughout. There are three big bedrooms, a good size lounge featuring R/C Air and a combustion fire. A three way bathroom with a shower, bath, vanity and separate toilet and laundry. The dining room leads off the kitchen which has plenty of cupboard space, breakfast bar and an electric stove. Outside is a private undercover entertainment area, single garage and two garden sheds. The large yard is flat fully fenced in new colourbond and has a fully established vegie garden and fruit trees. This well presented home is close to the shops and schools.

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RUSSELL’S Earthmoving

Pty Limited Earthmoving and

Construction

02 6548 2246 0417 506 769

6 Gooch Street Merriwa 2329

Te/Fax 6548 2653

MDHA Inc.

NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT

Office hours are:9.30 to 2.30 weekdays

Bottle Museum building or leave a message on the answering service for

a call back.

SERVICEWe will get you to your

appointments on time with special care.

PRACTISE AREAS INCLUDE:

• Property Law/Subdivisions • Conveyancing • Compensation Matters • Wills & Estates • Powers of Attorney

• Criminal Law • Litigation & Court Appearances • Business Law & Leases • Family Law • General Legal Work

59 BROOK STREET

MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333 Phone: 6543 2433

Fax: 6542 5297

Email: [email protected] Web: www.cgblaw.com.au

Proud to Have Serviced the People of the Upper Hunter Since 1890

100 BETTINGTON STREET

MERRIWA NSW 2329

BY APPOINTMENT

Phone: 6543 2433

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Clothing and Footwear for all the familyMens and Ladies clothingChildren and Babywear

Shoes and joggersFashion Jewellery and Accessories

Handbags and LuggageBed Linen, Quilts and Towels

Hi Vis Work Wear, Boots and HatsDigitised Embroidery Service

Names and LogosFor clothing, Caps, Towels

School Items and Work Place Uniforms

Quality Clothing Friendly Service Affordable Prices

Di’s Clothing Patch

Phone: 6548 3023

OFFERS PENSIONER DISCOUNTS, MENS AND LADIES CUTS, PERMS, COLOURS, FOILS, HAIR EXTENSIONS, SPRAY TANS,

GIFT CERTIFICATES

OPEN TUESDAY TO FRIDAY

SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone: 6548 2499

HAY SALES & HAY CONTRACTING

Small square and Round Bales

All Rural contracting available

Ring Darryl on 0429 485 168or 6548 5168

HANCKEL RURAL

Merriwa IGA 104

Bettington Street

MerriwaUse your

Community Chest to

support your

6548 2315

plus Liquor

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK ADVICE

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

UPPER HUNTER offices Merriwa 6548 2175 (Mon & Tues 9 - 4pm, Wed 9 - 3pm) Scone 6540 2400 (Mon – Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm) Singleton 6572 2944 (Mon – Fri 10.00am - 3.00pm) Direct Local Contacts for: DISTRICT VET 0427 322311 BIOSECURITY - PEST ANIMALS 0429 722944 For more information on our range of services visit our website

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La ScalettaPizzeria

Traditional Wood-fired pizzaFriday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Saturday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Call us for your next function!Contact Robert 0419 252

257robert.marchese@bigpond.

comBookings are essential!

ContractorsAir Conditioning - Home

Instillations Refrigeration - Electrical Accessories Service Dealers (Daikin, Teco, Fisher

Paykel, Electrolux) White Goods - Appliances

C.J & J.M VERO & SONSPhone: 6548 2303

Fax: 6548 2053 After Hours: 6548 2045 (Emergencies only)

ABN 65810 824 869 Lic 243746C Au 29030

Electrical M A M

ACCOUNTING

Email: [email protected] Skype: mamsydney

Website: www.mamandco.com.au

Professional Accounting Solutions

161 Bettington Street, Merriwa NSW 2329Merriwa: (02) 6548 2226 Toll free: 1800 252 972Sydney: (02) 9428 6000

Appointments only

Cloud ComputingAccounting & Taxation

Strategic PlanningEstate & Succession Planning

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Catholic Parish Merriwa & Cassilis

WEEKEND MASSES St Anne’s Merriwa

1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday - Sat 6.00pm 2nd & 4th Sunday - Sun 8.30am

St Joseph’s Cassilis 2nd & 4th Sunday - 10.00am

Parish Priest - 6548 2086 St Vincent de Paul - 6548 3092

Merriwa Anglican Parish.

Holy TrinityMerriwa

9.00am Sundays10.00am Fridays

Short Bible Study

7.30am Mon, Wed, Fri

Morning Prayer

St ColumbiaCassilis

11.00am every 2nd and 4th

Sunday

Contact: 0429 996 769

Rev’d Pat Kirkby - Local Priest

Services

141 BETTINGTON ST MERRIWA NSW 2329

PHONE:65482078 FAX: 65482063

CAN-AM *HUSQVARNA OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

*COOPER TYRES *MICKEY THOMPSON

*BRIDGESTONE *GOODYEAR/DUNLOP

*TOYO TYRES *MAXXIS TYRES FULL MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

Hunt MWA Pty LTd Licence No:41446

Merriwa Pharmacy

Opening Hours

Monday 9.00am - 5.30pmTuesday 9.00am - 5.30pm

Wednesday 9.00am - 5.30pmThursday 9.00am - 5.30pm

Friday 9.00am - 5.30pmSaturday 9.00am - 12.00pm

Phone 6548 22136548 2042

MORE THAN JUST A POST OFFICE One-stop for paying (nearly) all your bills

Business banking and personal banking Stationary and greeting cards -

inexpensive, full rangeComputer and technology items Mobile

phones, starter kits and recharge vouchers

Open Monday - Friday 9.00am-5.00pm Closed for lunch 2-2.30pm

Merriwa PO, 82 Bettington Street

Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm at Merriwa RSL

Club

Merriwa Central SchoolP and C Association

President: Jayne CroninSenior Vice: Tori SimmonsJunior Vice: Yvonne McNaughtSecretary: Krichelle KhanTreasurer: Anna Whaley

MERRIWA SURGERY

OPENING HOURSMonday to Friday 8.30am to

6.00pmSaturday by arrangement.

DR EMAD JASEMFor all your medical needs.

For appointments please call the surgery on

6548 2305

St Davids

Service Times1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays at

11.00am3rd Sunday at 6.00pm

Rev David Kim - 6545 1396Pastor Richard Moors - 6543 1168

Peter Campbell - 6548 5126

Uniting

Vennacher Street Merriwa

Church

A rich learning environment in a friendly Christian atmosphere

All enquiries welcome

Principal - Helen Whale Ph 6548 2035

P&F President - Dermot Shannon Ph 6548 2996


Merriwa

A rich learning environment in a friendly Christian atmosphere

All enquiries welcome

Principal - Helen Whale Ph 6548 2035

P&F President - Dermot Shannon Ph 6548 2996


Merriwa

SANDY HOLLOWPUBLIC SCHOOL

Telephone02 6547 4521

Fax02 6547 4450

Email: [email protected].

[email protected] www.cassilis-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Cassilis Public School

Principal:

Coolah RoadCassilis NSW 2329

Ph: 63761009Fax: 63761005

Mrs Katie Burgess

[email protected] www.merriwa-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

Merriwa Central School

Primary Campus:6548 2101

Secondary Campus6548 2119

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at 10.00am in the CWA Rooms, 159 Bettington Street

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Enquiries to: President: Barbara Campbell

Phone: 6548 5131 Email: [email protected]

Secretary: Robyn McAlister Phone: 6548 3274

Email: [email protected]

CWA Meets 2nd

Monday of the month

Supporting the Smith Family

-A VALUED PART OF THE SMITH FAMLY-

Meet 4th Thursday of each month

Visitors are always welcome

Enquiries to:

President: Julie Smith - 0429 197 397

Secretary: Elaine Sparrow - 6548 8560

MERRIWA TOURIST WELCOMING CENTRE &

MEN’S SHEDArts, Crafts, Farm Produce!

Clean toilets!CENTRE:

Open every day9.30am-2.30pmMEN’S SHED:

Every Thursday10.00am onwards

President: E ShipwayTelephone: 6548 3201

MERRIWA PRE-SCHOOL &

ACTIVITY CENTRE

Pre-School is for 2 – 5 year olds

Open Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm Ph: 02 65 482 083

Email: [email protected] MAC is open for 5 – 12 year olds. Open Monday – Friday 3pm – 6pm & 9am – 5pm School Holiday time.

Ph: 02 65 482 082 Email: [email protected]

BUYING LOCALSUPPORTING LOCALEMPLOYING LOCAL

Ph/Fax: 6548 2375131 Bettington Street

Merriwa

Specialising in Agricultural, Earthmoving & Mining

FABRICATIONS, SALES & ON FARM SERVICES

Local expertise with a professional service

Ph: 6548 2500 – Fax: 6548 3049 Mob: 0427 901 397

29 Blaxland Street, Merriwa 2329Email sales: [email protected] accounts: accounts@welderup.

com.au

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For appointments please phone6532 5013

Hunter Medical Practice

Merriwa and DenmanMonday – Friday 8.00am –

6.00pmMerriwa

Cnr Brisbane and MacKenzie Streets

Denman51 – 53 Ogilvie Street

PH: 6376 1002 Open every day 5pm

www.merriwashow.com.auPat Ryan - President

Toni Jones - Secretary

Tel: 0498 378 500

Established1908

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President - Clint WalkerSecretary - Elaine Sparrow Treasurer - John Sparrow

Contact: Ph: 6548 8560

JUNIOR LEAGUE

AND NETBALL

CLUB

Email: [email protected]

MERRIWA TENNIS ASSOCIATION

President: Robert Smith 6548 2213Secretary: Emily HallTreasurer: Krichelle Khan

Day - Night Competitions

Junior CompetitonsCourt Hire

Vice President: Hannah Walmsley

Merriwa Touch Football

Wednesday NightsJunior and Senior Comp

Senior Vice President: Trent CooperSecretary: Tina Taylor

For more information contact 0428 485 177 or 0447 219 193.

Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

President – Seth MorganSnr Vice President – Gaynor

BlackadderJnr Vice President – Kayla

BarrySecretary – Anthony Kelly

Treasurer/Publicity Officer – Jessyca Morgan

R.S.L Club LtdBistro/Snack Bar Take Away

Lunch & Dinner 7 days Parties & Weddings a specialty ATM, SKY CHANNEL CLUB TAB, CLUB KENO DARTS, SNOOKER, POOL BBQ area and Kids Play area Friday Raffles and 3 Members Badge Draws Sunday Raffles Members Badge Draw between 11.30am & 1.30pm

Club: 6548 2157 Bistro: 6548 2295 For the information of members and their guests.

& DISTRICTLITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE

2016/17 starts Oct 17! Tots (3 & 4 yrs) to u/17 yrs

Mondays 5.30 to 7.00pm at Merriwa No. 2 Oval

(throughout Terms 4 & 1)

New Members Welcomeph: Tash Taaffe 0458 574 015e: [email protected]

MERRIWA BUSHMAN’S CAMPDRAFT EST. 1947

President: Jamie Edmonds 0428 308 010 Secretary: Megan Richards 0427 437 743

Treasurer: Jake McIntyre 0408 112 709

October Long weekend 2017

[email protected]

Est. 1946

Rally days every 2nd Sunday of month from February to October

Clare Martin President 6548 2201

De Patterson Secretary 0416 194 501

Christine Riley Treasurer 0427 412 128

Meets each Tuesday at the Merriwa Sports

Club

7.00pm for 7.30pm

Rotary Club of Merriwa Inc

4 x 4m Marquee for Hire

6548 2025

2017 ROSTO OLIVES MERRIWA FESTIVAL OF THE FLEECES

JUNE LONG WEEKEND SINCE 1990

SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2017 A Family & Community focused event.

Phone: 6521 7046 or www.upperhuntertourism.com.au

MERRIWA SSAA & APA

Range facilities and Fire arm testing available

President: Nathan TelferSecretary: Phil MartynContact 6547 6031 for

information

Shooting weekends 2nd and 4th weekend of the

month

MERRIWA RACES

Race Club President - David Alker

Contact - 0427 482 095

Vice Presidents - Peter Bishop and Paul Frampton

Race Day for 2017 is

April 22

Merriwa District Progress Association Inc

SUPPORT THE ORGANISATION

WHICH SUPPORTS YOUR COMMUNITY

Meets every 4th Wednesday at Merriwa RSL at 6:00 pm Phone Kim on 6548 3060 Or Beron on 6548 2245

Merriwa Cricket Club

President: Craig Drury - 0477 125 937

Senior Vice President: Murray Wright -

0428 482 394Secretary: Sonya Drury -

0459 541 450Treasurer: Mike Curtis

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Merriwa Sports ClubClubs

New

sThe Sports Club provides a wide range of benefits for members and guests.Mondays - Happy Two Hours - 4.00pm to

6.00pm

Tuesdays - Rotary meets - 7.00pm for 7.30pm

Thursdays - 6.00pm Bingo - prizes of club and meat vouchers. Raffle and Super 39 special prize

Fridays - Happy Two Hours - 5.00pm to 7.00pm, free raffle.

Saturdays - Monster Raffle. Tickets on sale at 6.45pm drawn 7.30pm, winners jackpot, dinner draw and Saturday Badge Draw.

Sundays - Members badge draw plus three raffles choice of $25.00 meat or fuel vouchers

Last Sunday each month (except December) - Smorgasbord all you can eat Chinese entree, mains and desserts.

Casual bowls and golf also available. Donations in honesty box.

Chinese/Australian Restaurant open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 2.00pm. Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 5.00pm to 8.30pm. Closed Mondays, reopen 5.00pm Tuesday.

For bookings and take away - telephone 6548 3228. PLEASE NOTE: CHINESE SMORGASBORD SUNDAY

MARCH 26WEEKEND RESULTS

Saturday Raffle March 11Saturday members draw, no 282, was not won – next week $150.00.

Winners jackpot was not won – next week $420.00

Dinner: Beatrice Voysey Bowls Raffle: Lindsay Marshall Free Tickets: Philomena

Sunday Raffle March 12

Members draw, no 262 was not won – next week $650.00.

Please note: Saturday raffles commence at 7.30pm.

Twilight Bowls every Friday night. Names are to be in by 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start. $5.00 per person.

DATE FOR THE CALENDAR

Sunday March 19. We have a fundraiser to help assist those who were affected by the recent bushfires. We will have Golf, Bowls, BBQ Lunch Cake and Slice Stall along with an auction of kindly donated goods.

Donations of Cakes Slices would be appreciated.

Libby Gear

What’s happening at your local pub...

Friday night Pick the Joker draw is currently at $700.00.

Saturday night Social Club draw is at $400.00.

Remember you have to be there to win it.

HAPPY HOURMonday - Friday5.00pm - 6.00pm

The Bistro is open seven days for lunch and dinner. With a $12.00 lunch specials menu available weekdays only and a bar menu available. For the juniors we have five meals to pick from. All $10.00ea, all kids meals come with ice cream and topping. Come down and enjoy a meal and cold beverage.

Pool table and jukebox are also available.

COMING UP...

Clear your calendar for Saturday April 1, we have karaoke starting at 6.30pm. If you think you’ve got the best singing voice or you just want to have a great night, bring your mates and come on down.

Please like our page on Facebook Merriwa Royal Hotel for any sudden changes.

Jessyca Morgan

Merriwa Royal Hotel

Merriwa Ringer

The Members Lucky Badge for $600.00 was not won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 906, this week it jackpots to $650.00.

The 7.00pm draw for $200.00 was not won, the number was 828 this week it jackpots to $220.00.

The 9.00pm draw for $120.00 was not won the number was 468, this week it jackpots to $140.00.

The Thursday badge draw for $300.00 was not won the number was 218, this week it jackpots to $320.00 and will be drawn between 6.00–7.00pm. LTPS/16/04092.

The Sunday morning badge draw for $1150.00 was not won last week the number was 663, this week it jackpots to $1200.00 and will be drawn between 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be present to win the money. LTPS/16/04092.

COMING EVENTSSub Branch meeting Sunday March 12, 10.30am.

Birthday vouchers each month are also available at the bar at the beginning of the month.

‘T-BONE TUESDAY’Every Tuesday you can now order a T-Bone, chips and salad or veg for just $15.00.

Also every Thursday we have a chicken schnitzel, chips and salad or veg for just $12.50.

Gourmet Burger Bargain’s – Saturday lunch Wagyu, lamb or pork burgers with chips $10.00 only.

HAPPY HOUR Thursday 6.00pm-7.00pm Friday 6.00pm-7.00pmNEW Saturday 3.00pm to 5.00pm – Pre-mix cans from $6.50 Saturday 1.30pm to 2.30pm Sunday 11.00am-12.00noon

Members prices are $3.50 schooners and $2.50 middies and $5.00 for Corona’s.

BISTRO HOURS – lunch 12.00am – 2.00pm, evening 6.00pm to 8.30pm.

Matthew Morgan

Merriwa RSL Club Sporting

League and Netball Club

the club – go online ‘play nrl’ and register as a volunteer – there is no cost.

Our training days – Tuesday and Thursday – have been progressing along nicely with lots of boys and girls turning up for training. If you know of anyone wishing to play please ask them to register asap so we can finalise our teams. We need to know numbers so we can nominate what teams we will be having this season. The first game of the season will be April 1 at Aberdeen for our Mini/Mods. Draw still not out for the HVCC.

Coaches are: Under 6’s – Clint Walker; Under 7’s - John Whitby; Under 8’s - Someone please give me a call!; Under 9’s - Mark Brown; Under 10’s and 11’s may have to combine this year due to lack of numbers and will be coached by Ray Murphy; Under 14’s - Jared Austin. Our League Tag girls are growing in numbers and hopefully we will have three teams? Under 12’s - coached by Madi Swan; Under 14’s - Kate Blackadder and Under 16’s - Gaynor Blackadder. We need all girls wanting to play League Tag to register asap so we can finalise numbers to nominate teams for the season.

There seems to be no interest in the Netball this year. Kellie sent out emails to all from last year but no interest has been shown so far. Give me a call if you need info on netball. Remember that girls can play league up to the age of twelve and ten, eleven and twelve year olds and over can play League Tag.

For all Club News go to our Facebook page: Merriwa Junior Rugby League and Netball. Any cancellations will be posted on the Facebook Page ONLY. If it is not on the page what you have heard is not correct. Proceed as normal.

50 YEAR CELEBRATION WEEKEND: JULY 8 AND 9

This is coming along nicely with preparations for the weekend looking great. We are still looking for sponsors for the ‘Weekend’ at $250.00 or ‘Sponsor a Page’ at $50.00 for the History Book. Call Elaine if you wish to help out with either of these. The book will go to publication soon so names need to be in by the end of this month.

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MONTYLY MEETINGS for the MJRL and N Club are held on the first Monday of each month at the Merriwa Sports Club commencing at 6.00pm. Please come along if you wish to discuss anything. We welcome new people to show interest in their child’s sporting club.

More information, contact Elaine on 6548 8560 or by email on [email protected].

Elaine Sparrow

Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

Our 6 weeks of Ladies CRL 9’s has sadly come to an end. On Friday March 10 we took on Aberdeen for third place at Muswellbrook.

We did a great job and won the game 8-4.

I have been told by numerous people that Merriwa have improved the most in the six weeks of playing and I believe it too. We should all be proud of ourselves.

Tackle football is a lot harder on the body but definitely an enjoyable game.

We would like to say thank you to:

• Coach - Bruce Blackadder

• Carol Mcloughlin, Nathan Barry, Phil Neale, John Maben and JH Orton who were our first aid and league safe officers

• Everyone who came and supported us, both at home and at away games

• Everyone that helped in the canteen and prepared the field for our home game

• The people who organised CRL 9’s for the Hunter Valley

And most of all I would like to thank the players: Kellie Walker, Kate Blackadder, Gaynor Blackadder, Taylah Blackadder, Kayla Barry, Casey Payne, Amber Austin, Justine Whitney, Tammy Mckenzie, Monique Bailey, Jessyca Morgan, Ainsley Maben and Brodi Hollier (who unfortunately sustained an injury playing).

Our season launch will be at the Merriwa Sports Club on Saturday April 8 at 6.30pm. There will be a BBQ, entertainment and much more. Training will be at Merriwa No.1 oval on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 6.30pm for all grades.

Jessyca Morgan

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Merriwa Touch Football ClubTable Duty for Wednesday March 19 is: Anyone wishing to offer assistance on the nightCommittee duty is: All committee membersHow the Final rounds will go:

Juniors will be having their first grand final, kicking off at 6.00pm and we hope to see all touch football players (in the grand final or not) there to support our future players.

Wednesday March 29 loser of Team 1 and 2 plays winner of Team 3 and 4 ladies kicking off at 6.00pm and men’s kicking off at 6.45pm. The winners of these games go into the grand final to play against the winner of Team 1 and 2. The grand final will be on Friday March 31 with ladies kicking off at 6.30pm and men’s kicking off at 6.45pm.

After the grand final, a free feed of chicken/lamb and gravy rolls will be on offer with a free drink and chips for the juniors. Juniors will also receive a small gift (to those present, the committee will not chase those who cannot make it).

After the Grand Final, we will again offer free food for all players, seniors and juniors as well as follow with a presentation of all award winners.

Tina Taylor

Merriwa Little AthleticsLittle A’s had lots of little stars on Monday night with another great roll up of athletes keen to see the season through right to the end.

Brax Mulligan impressed in the throws, stepping up from Tiny Tots to have a go with the big boys. Brax received lots of wonderful encouragement from big brother Wills which was lovely to witness at discus and shotput Aiden Hunt was also on fire, with a steely determination to perfect his discus this week. The persistence paid off Aiden, you are well on your way to delivering some big throws over 13m. Great job. Sammi Patterson was also brilliant, finding her footing and learning where to put her fingers around the discus to have an ‘a-ha’ moment of success, no doubt the start of many more great throws to come Sammi!

William Luke gave us a summary of his big adventure to Glendale last weekend to compete in his first State Multi event. While the competition was tough as many athletes use this comp as preparation for the State Championships, William held his own and delivered some awesome throws and, even better, completed his 800m right to the end! Great work William.

NEWSFLASH! – Please mark Sunday April 2 from 10.00am to noon at the No 2 oval in your diary! We are delighted to have HOLT HARDY join us for a ‘master class’ on running. Holt will go through lots of techniques and tips like overcoming pre-race nerves, how to get yourself in a good position in a pack start and how to work out your own race strategy. Holt is a home grown national and international athlete who has made the Olympic shortlist amongst many other achievements. This is a free clinic and is open to all little athletes and the general public – regardless of age and fitness level! See Tash Taaffe on Monday night at training for more details or call 0458 574 015 or email [email protected] to register your interest and assist with catering purposes.

Tash Taaffe



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6376 1052Merriwa District Progress Association

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Merriwa Rugby League Football Club 6548 2844

Merriwa RSL Club 6548 2157Merriwa Sports Club 6548 2028Merriwa Tennis Club 6548 2910Merriwa Touch Football 0427 391 337Merriwa Tourist Welcoming Centre and Men’s Shed 6548 3201Merriwa Tyre and Service Centre

6548 2078Merriwa VIEW Club 6548 8560M Nutt Contracting 6548 2004Non Emergency Medical Transport

6548 2653NSW Farmers Association 0455 455 760Rotary Club Merriwa 6548 2025Russell’s Earthmoving 6548 2246Sandy Hollow Public School 6547 4521Sporting Shooters Association 6547 6031St Davids Uniting Church 6548 5126St Josephs Primary School 6548 2035Trinity Markets 6548 2323Upper Hunter Shire Council Merriwa

6540 1100Welderup 6548 2500

EMERGENCY SERVICESIn case of emergency call 000

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Police (Admin only) 6548 2203Police Mobile 0408 293 423Police Assistance 131 444Fire (Admin only) 6548 2005Hospital - MPS 6532 5000Rural Fire Service 1800 081 166SES Emergency 132 500Merriwa Rescue Squad 6548 2538Hunter Medical Practice - Dr Noman Jawaad 6532 5013Merriwa Surgery - Dr Emad Jasem

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MARCH

Sunday 19 • Merriwa Sports Club St Ivan’s Bushfire appeal

Monday 20 • Merriwa PAH and I Captains meeting - Merriwa RSL Club - 6.00pm

Thursday 23 • Merriwa View Club - Blaze Aid Volunteer - Caroline’s Cafe - 7.00pm

Monday 27 • St David’s Uniting Church - Lamington/Pie Drive Delivery

APRIL

Saturday 1 • Relay for Life - Horse Ride - Merriwa Showground - 6.00am for 7.00am start

• Relay for Life - Main event - Merriwa Showground - 3.00pm

Wednesday 5 • Merriwa PAH and I Show - Merriwa RSL - 6.00pm

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