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Menindee Central School News page 1
Term 4—Week 9
Menindee Central School PO Box 88
Phone: 08 80 914 409
Fax: 08 80 914 377
Email:
Web Page:
www.menindee-c.schools.nsw.edu.au
Principal Brian Debus Deputy Principal ; Daryl Irvine Assistant Principal Fiona Kelly
Head Teacher Secondary Studies
Danielle Fellows Head Teacher Access Dave Fellow
AP Mentor Georgia Shephard
50 c
Term 4 - Week 9
Menindee Central School
in this Edition
Page 2 Front Office—Plan Ahead Student Banking
Page 3
School Spectacular Photos
Page 4 Presentation Night
Pages 5 From the Music Room Paddling with the River Kids
Pages 6 Thank You
Pages 7 - 8
Church News Classified Ads
Page 9 - 10 Shire News
Page 11 Far West Legal Hints
Page 12 Children’s Centre News
7th December 2011
What can you say about last Friday
night?
Superb! Magnificent! Fantastic!
Incredible Well-done!
I think you could use all of these
words and still fall short of describing
the delight and enjoyment that it
provided for everybody who
attended.
Fo r a l l who p rov ided t he
entertainment I say thank you and to
all who were involved in organising
the night I also say thank you. For
those who supported the evening by
making sponsoring the evening I say
thank you. For those who came along
and provided an enthusiastic audience
I say thank you because the joy of
performing comes from having a
great audience. To Lulla King thank
you for welcoming us to your country
that provided us with such enjoyment
I pay special thanks.
This year when, through the 47
Schools pilot, we employed William
there were some who doubted the
rationale for employing him. I believe
that it is plain to see what change and
support he has provided to our
students and staff. Self-confidence
and self-worth are the prelude to full
achievement of potential. He has
worked w i th s tudents bo th
individually and collectively to
enhance students discovering
themselves. He has worked with staff
especially with our superb music
teacher in enriching our curriculum.
William has been one of the catalysts
that has assisted and hastened the
concept of school and community.
Well done William!
Two important events are fast coming
up:
• Firstly our Y12 Graduation. We
have six graduates and I am very
proud of their achievements. I look
forward to the night to reflect on
both good and other times and
look how they have grown. I know
that they will look great and I look
forward to helping them celebrate
with friends and staff.
• Secondly next Monday we will
celebrate our presentation night.
Please support your students who
will be acknowledged for their
achievements. Once again we will
cross to our partner school
Lindfield East.
Jane Dunbar will return this week
after spending a week attached to
Killara High. I know
Principal’s Column
Continued page 2
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SCHOOL BUS
Reminder to parents.
Students need to be at their designated collection points
in the mornings at the correct time.....
The bus will not wait for students who are not at their stops on time.
All school uniform shirts, jumpers and sport shirts can be purchased from the Front
Office.
House T-Shirts are also available for $20.00 from the Front Office.
Student Banking each Thursday. Please have your money and deposit books to the
Term 4 School Events, Meetings & Miscellaneous
PLAN AHEAD
Week 9 Friday Year 12 Formal
Week 10 Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
School Christmas Lunch / Presentation Night
Internet Security & Smoking Forum / P &C Meeting
Level 5 Party K-3
Last day of term
From the Office
MCS maintains a NO HAT NO PLAY
policy...... and that time of year has come upon us once again.
Please ensure that your child has a hat and has their name written in
it as they are prone to losing them. Thank you.
she enjoyed the experience and this is just another
example of the developing and expanding
relationship that is occurring with our
partner schools.
Brian DebusBrian DebusBrian DebusBrian Debus
Continued from previous page
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Term 4—Week 9
Level 5 Silver: Dylan Nimmo went to Level 5 Silver this week
Congratulations and Well Done—Dylan!
Level Certificates Awarded for Week 9
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Term 4—Week 9
Tori Johnson Turns 11 on 10th December
And
Claire Robertson Has a birthday on 14th December
We hope you both have a great day!
Library NewsLibrary NewsLibrary NewsLibrary News Overdue book notices will be sent
home this week. It would be ap-
preciated if parents and caregivers
could assist their children by help-
ing to locate any missing books.
Thanks.
2011
Presentation
Night
Monday 12th December
6pm
BBQ and drinks on sale
(Year 12 Fundraiser)
Come along and support our
students
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Term 4—Week 9
What an exciting finish for our schooling year with the
beautifully staged Carols By Candlelight on Friday night.
Congratulations to all our budding young performing stu-
dents! You are uniquely expressing yourselves and demon-
strating courage and enjoyment every time you share your
talent with an audience.
Our recording session at ABC radio in Broken Hill was
also a success. Stay tuned to find out when Leonie and
Tahlia’s songs will be broadcast!
Finally, the primary “Battle of the Drummers” wound up on Monday with Hannah Camp-bell and Nikita Mundy taking out the big prizes of their very own doumbeks! These young drummers showed commitment, enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn. Well done. Year 6 – 10 “Battle of the Drummers” final is this Thursday.
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Term 4—Week 9
It is almost the end of the year and I would like to
thank the community of Menindee for welcoming
Steve, Edward and I to your unique little town. We all
have enjoyed your hospitality and making our stay a
wonderful journey.
A big thank you to Fiona, Daniel and Mr Debus for
taking a gamble to allow me to come here and be dra-
matic , creative and to share with you all the things I’ve
learnt through my career. This year we have seen stu-
dents and community performers excel in performing
arts. Thank you to Helen for taking the students to the
next level and I am looking forward to working with
you next year.
This year we have had performances for Harmony Day,
Weeping Clouds (NAIDOC Week), Lake Mungo, Men-
indee’s Got Talent, VIBE and most recently Carols by
Candlelight. Both students and community members
and the Menindee Ladies Choir lead the way so others
can follow in the world of Entertainment.
Thank you to all the sponsors who made Carols by
Candlelight possible and for Menindee Central School
for saving this family and community event.
Fiona, Michelle and Ailsa, thank you for your hard
work in making this night great.
To my brother Edward who is always there to help big
brother out in many occasions, I thank you for your
support. We would not have pulled this off without
your help and our funny team of workers.
To all the performers, thank you all, this only happens
because of you and the community coming together to
work as a team. A little thank you to Cheryl, Cindy,
Daphne, Greg Fennell and Fale for creating the stage
(lol). Ooh I nearly forgot Edie Bates who helped with
lyrics and tracks (lol).
To Jan and Daryl for hosting this event, to my co-
workers thank you for a great year.
Merry Christmas to you all and a
Happy New Year
Ofa atu
Dramatic Creative Performing Arts
William MafiWilliam MafiWilliam MafiWilliam Mafi Thank you ALL!
A Big Thank You to You AVON CHRISTMAS
SALE
VANILLA SOFT MUSK GIFT SET
(50ml parfum, body spray, body powder,
purse concentrate + gift bag) $15.00
IMARI GIFT SET
(50ml parfum, roll-on deodorant, body
powder + gift bag) $12.00
LITTLE BLACK DRESS GIFT SET
(parfum, skin softener, body lotion, purse
concentrate, candle, card + gift bag)
$15.00
NIGHT MAGIC GIFT SET
(body spray, body powder + gift bag)
$8.00
LITTLE BLOSSOM GIFT SET
(cologne, body powder, nail tint + gift
bag) $10.00
FOOTWORKS GIFT SET
(soak, clay mask, lotion + gift bag) $10.00
FOOTWORKS GIFT SET
(scrub, lotion, cooling spray) $12.00
SMOOTH MINERALS GIFT SET
(liq. Foundation, eye shadow, mascara,
blush, lip gloss + gift bag) $15.00
HAIR CARE GIFT SET
(2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, colour
treatment, smoothing cream + gift bag)
$10.00
Call into
TRISCO NAILS
or call
80914616 / 0427914616
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Term 4—Week 9
Mums and Bubs
Music Classes
Share the joy and the closeness of making music with your child. For children aged 0—2½ years and their carers
• Learn songs and games to play with y our child • Watch your child engage in the excitement of playing percussion instruments • Laugh and dance with songs you know as your child blossoms with music
When: Every second Friday at school Time : 9:30—10:30am (after assembly) Where : Music Room, Menindee Central School Bring : Whatever you need for bub, drink of water, snack, etc Cost : A smile and a willingness to have a go Enquiries : Carol, Health Centre 8091 4209 or Helen 0414 392 458
Anglican Church News
There will be a Carol Service at the Anglican Church on 18th December at 3pm
The Rev Sandra Bryson will take the service.
All Welcome
For those that can stay a cuppa will follow in the Hall as well as a children's message and activi-ties.
Again Ladies a plate would be much appreciated.
Watch this space!
Anglicans are now meeting at 3pm on the first Sunday and third Sunday of the month come along and enjoy.
We would love to wel-come you.
Ailsa JacksonAilsa JacksonAilsa JacksonAilsa Jackson Pastoral Assistant Anglican Church.
Dates Rev Jorge will be in Menindee &
available for Chaplaincy, for Students &
Community.
Mon 12th December
Each session will run from 10am to end of school day.
Jorge can also come out to
Menindee on other occasions if
required. Please email him at
Or call 0459 318 083.
A similar schedule will be maintained in
2012, but I will clarify closer to
November dates. Thanks. Jorge.
Rev Jorge Rebolledo!Patrol Minister
Broken Hill Patrol Frontier Services
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Term 4—Week 9
COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE SCHOOL NEWS PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE SCHOOL NEWS
DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS IS DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS IS
TUESDAY AT 12PM.TUESDAY AT 12PM.
Classified Ads All submissions for the school news are to be in by Tuesday 1pm. A written copy can be left at the school/Post Office addressed to ‘SCHOOL NEWS’. Your advert must have your name, address, phone number and signature—this same limit applies to teachers. Every endeavour will be made to print all submitted articles; however, due to a ‘space limit’ some articles may have to be held over or reduced to suit our requirements. Advertising costs are: $4.40 (basic advert), $11.00 (quarter page), $22.00 (half page) and $44.00 (full page) per week. Payment is required when placing advert.
PLEASE REMEMBER: IF SELLING A CAR OR MOTORBIKE YOU MUST INCLUDE THE REGISTRATION NUMBER OR ENGINE NUMBER. Adverts without the above information will NOT be included, phone 80 914 409.
Lucky ball: Draw: 05/12/2011 1-6-7-9-10-12. Jackpot $2,238.00 Winners: Nil Pick 1 - 14
BUSH FIRE PERIOD: 1st OCTOBER-31st MARCH. A PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED FROM PERMIT OFFICER GARY ROLTON OR BILL CLARKE.
Menindee Council Tip opening hours—Thursday, Friday & Sundays; 9am—12 noon Saturdays; 9am—3 pm.
MENINDEE POLICE STATION open for
RTA business, Car Registration, Licence
Renewal etc MONDAYS ONLY 9:30am -
1:30pm
Women’s Choir Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 6 pm. Please phone 80914 409 for further enquiries or if you would like to join.
DANCING LESSONS: Adult & child dance
classes. Ballet Jazz Irish Tap. Please ring Desiree
on 0410 350 118 to express your interest and a tutor
will come out from Broken Hill
Swimming Lessons: are you interested in having swimming lessons for your child or becoming a learn to swim instructor? Please phone Carol on 80 914 209 to express your interest.
Kris Rush—Body Bliss: would like to send all her friends and customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. She is looking forward to (or hoping to) getting back to business in February.
BEYOND CAFE: The cafe has closed for the year, resuming Sunday 12th February. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patronage and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2012.
We are looking for a Permanent Part Time
bus driver Monday to Friday.
Buses R Us operate the Menindee to Bro-
ken Hill Health Bus.
We operate this service on contract from the
Central Darling Shire Council.
Requirements:
• NSW Licence Class ‘LR’ or higher.
• NSW Department of Transport & Infra-
structure ‘Authorised Bus Driver’ or pre-
pared to obtain same.
For more information please contact:
Mr Trevor Cutjar
NSW Regional Coordinator
Buses R Us
Phone 08 80 88 6900
Buses ‘R’ Us - driver needed
� �� �� �� � The Files Family would like to thank everyone
who sent their condolences on the sad loss of
Robin.
Donna is making a good recovery.
Funeral arrangements are to be advised.
� �� �� �� �
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PUBLIC NOTICE Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors
As a result of the recent meeting of Council on the 15th November 2011, Council re-solved to submit the proposed changes to the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors in accordance with section 166 of the Local Government Act, 1993. A copy of the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Policy are available from the Main Shire Office and Council’s website. Council call for submissions in relation to this matter to be addressed to the General Manager and delivered to Council by 5pm on the 20th December 2011.
Tim Drew
GENERAL MANAGER
CENTRAL DARLING SHIRE COUNCIL Constituted 1 May 1959
Menindee Charities Fair
Winner of the Big W voucher was ticket number 1859 held by Anne Crombie.
We would like to thank Santa for fitting us in his busy pre– Christmas schedule. Santa photo-
graphs are now available for pickup from Menindee OP Shop which is open Monday to Friday
10am—1pm.
Stall holders enjoyed a busy day and we thank them for their time and
creative efforts. Thanks to all those people who helped out by taking pho-
tographs, putting up decorations, tables and notices, cooked the BBQ and
swept floors and tidied up. We had a great day.
See you next year!
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CENTRAL DARLING SHIRE COUNCIL
Community Forum! The Central Darling Shire Council is about to commence development of its Community Strategic Plan, which will set Council’s strategic direction for the next 10 years.
To help us develop the plan that will shape the future of your community, we will be seeking your active input. We encourage you to participate in the community forums that will be taking place in all towns across the Council area during December. Menindee’s forum will be held;
at: Menindee Community Hall,
from: 12.30pm till 3pm,
on: Saturday 10th December 2011.
If you can’t make it to a community forum, you will still be able to have your say by completing surveys, sending us emails or completing the on-line form.
I look forward to your participation at the upcoming forums and to receiving your input into this impor-tant process which will help shape the future of both the Shire and your community. Please make sure you get involved!
Mr Tim Drew GENERAL MANAGER
CENTRAL DARLING SHIRE COUNCIL
Expressions of Interest for Central Darling
Shire Town Garbage Collection The Central Darling Shire Council invites Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced
enterprises/organisations for the provision of garbage collection services to the townships of Wilcan-
nia, Ivanhoe, Menindee.
The expressions of interest are being sought to gain information from respondents to inform the deci-
sion by Council to make a preliminary selection of acceptable tenderers from respondents and progress
to contracted domestic garbage collection. The expressions of interest are sought with respect to the
following garbage collection requirements,
Expressions of interest may be submitted for any or all towns listed above. Central Darling Shire Council
is not bound to accept and may reject any or all submissions submitted. The acceptance of a submis-
sion does not oblige Council to proceed to issuing a request for tender.
Those interested in applying for information should do so by Friday 16th
December 2011. Submissions
can be posted to PO Box 165, Wilcannia, NSW, 2836, emailed to [email protected] or
faxed to (08) 80915994. Enquiries should be directed to Reece Wilson on 08 8083 8800 between
7.30am and 4.00pm, Monday – Friday.
Tim Drew
GENERAL MANAGER
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Christmas time again! If you are like me, you are probably still paying off last year’s Christmas debt. But here are some pointers for you to have a think about as we head into the silly season:
• Have patience out there on our roads and in our shops. I hope that you will show someone some cour-tesy and I hope that someone shows you some courtesy.
• If your Christmas party results in you photocopying your anatomy or wearing items of office furniture for a laugh - it is probably time to go home.
• Kissing work colleagues is never a good idea!
• Plan ahead if you are drinking by having a designated driver, car pooling, or sharing a taxi. Make sure you have enough credit on your mobile if you get stuck or stranded.
• If you are going out, have a trusted person be your ‘buddy’ on the night to watch out for each other and make sure you don’t do anything silly or are left on your own in a scary place.
• Remember that you may still be over the limit when you wake up the next day so make sure you plan re-covery time if you are driving or at work the next day.
• Be patient and show grace to your family members. Christmas can be stressful for most people when they get together with relations or family members with whom we do not normally see (and sometimes for good reason!). Work out a strategy ahead of time if you think you might fall into this category: limit your drinks to one per hour, drink plenty of water, if you feel yourself getting angry or annoyed, arrange time out for yourself by going outside, into another room for a while or by having a nap. It works for kids – it can work for us older ones too!
• If you are separated, be reasonable and try to compromise with child visitation and pick ups/drop offs. Remember, you at one time thought your ex was worth it and your kids probably still think that. Don’t penalise your kids for the fact that your relationship or marriage didn’t work out at this time of year.
• If you are travelling: check your car beforehand (tyre pressure, insurance, window-wipers, oil or put it in for servicing). Give yourself enough time for travel with rest breaks. Buy a book about games to play in the car to keep the kids (or your partner!) distracted and amused.
• Resist the temptation to buy big or extravagant gifts that you can’t really afford. Credit cards are really a personal loan to you, it is not really ‘your’ money that you have. So work out a budget for presents and a gift list and stick to it to avoid the January credit card hangover.
• Look after our animals. If you are going away, make sure someone is looking after them - that they have food, water and shelter. Lock your animals away or keep them inside on New Years Eve when there are fireworks so they don’t get scared and run away.
• Post-Christmas can be a nightmare for our RSPCA who receive multitudes of dumped animals or animals bought as Christmas presents that a person doesn’t want. Don’t buy an animal for yourself or someone else unless you can really look after it.
• If you are alone or without friends or family on Christmas day: arrange a special day doing something luxurious for yourself or doing something that you really like. Or, you can volunteer at some of our great local charities. You might even make new friends while you do it!
• Remember our less fortunate at this time: buy a gift or food for a charity. Drop in on an elderly neighbour or someone going through a hard time. It makes you and someone else feel good and that is what ‘tis season is all about!
• And, if you get into trouble over the break: come and see us in the New Year!
Rachel Storey Principal Solicitor Far West Community Legal Service
Email: [email protected] Phone: 08 8088 2020 Freecall: 1800 300 036 Facsimile: 08 8088 2060 5 Chloride St (or PO BOX 399) BROKEN HILL NSW 2880
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