Melville Matters
A Proud Member of the Macleay Educational
Community of Public Schools
10 August, 2012, Term 3 Newsletter No. 11
Phone No: 65 627511 Fax No: 65 627405
School Email Address: melville-h.School@det.nsw.edu.au
http://www.millenniumschools.net.au/melv
INDONESIAN MUSIC WORKSHOP
WHAT’S COMING UP AT
MELVILLE HIGH
Week 5
Monday
13 Aug
Tuesday
14 Aug
P & C Meeting in Library
from 6.30pm
Skills 2 Chill
Year Advisors’ Day
Wednesday
15 Aug
Trial Bay Gaol Excursion
Thursday
16 Aug
Trial Bay Gaol Excursion
Friday
17 Aug
Motivational Media
Presentation
Week 6
19 – 23
August
Snow Excursion
Monday
20 Aug
Tuesday
21 Aug
Wednesday
22 Aug
Skills 2 Chill
CHS boys softball interregional carnival
Body Armour
Performance
CHS boys softball interregional carnival
CHS boys softball interregional carnival
(Pictured above, left to right, are Brooke, Jenni-Leigh,
Daniel, Ben, Crystal)
On Tuesday, 5 June the Yr 7 students spent the
morning engaged in an Indonesian music workshop.
Made Dennis and his team arrived at Melville with all
the instruments of a full Gamelan (gong) orchestra
and most students had the opportunity to learn to
play an instrument. Everyone had fun with simple
Balinese tunes which were practised and played on
gongs, cymbals, xylophones and drums. Students
waiting for their turn were treated to Francis playing
the Balinese pipes and leading them in a
performance of the Monkey Dance.
Mr D Barry
Social Science
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Education Week
For Education Week our school participated in the
Macleay Music Festival on Monday, 30 July.
Congratulations to all students and staff from
Melville who contributed to such a wonderful
event. The festival is a showcase for musical
talent for all students in the Macleay and it is a
privilege to be the host school. I must convey a
special mention to Mrs Julie Olzomer who as
usual gives of her time and expertise so
generously to ensure success.
On Wednesday, 1 August the school opened its
doors with staff providing an evening of displays
and demonstration for the community and
especially Yr 6 students and parents from our
partner schools. I was encouraged by the warm
and positive comments offered by parents.
Parents who commented indicated how pleased
they were to have the opportunity to see what
was happening in classrooms. I was particularly
pleased with the observation of one parent who
indicated that Melville was a school her child
belonged to rather than just attended. I hope that
all students and parents who are part of our
school do have that sense of belonging.
Subject Selection Year 10 to 11
At this stage all Yr 10 students should have had a
discussion with their parents around their
intentions for 2013. On Wednesday evening
many students and parents took the opportunity
to meet with staff to discuss the transition to
senior school. Over the next few weeks, students
and parents will be making important decisions.
Students will be meeting with Focus 10 teachers
to discuss subject selection and future career
training options.
On 17 August, students will be required to submit
their first round subject selection. After the draft
lines are drawn up, parents and students can
arrange interviews to clarify any issues they may
have.
Please contact myself, Mr David Bartlett or Mrs
Joanne Cavanagh if you have any questions.
Year 8 Transition to Year 9
Yr 8 students will be making their subject choices
for 2013 over the coming weeks. After meetings
with the Yr Advisor and Mr Bartlett students will
be issued with a subject selection sheet. These
will need to be returned by 14 August. If parents
have any questions about Yr 9 elective choices
please contact Yr Advisor Mrs Caroline Muldoon
for advice.
School Fees and Payments
Melville High School relies on school fees and
subject contributions to cover the cost of
important educational programs. While we strive
to offer our programs as cheaply as possible, fees
and subject contributions are unavoidable. At this
stage in the year a number of families have not
paid their fees.
Over the next few weeks staff will be contacting
families encouraging them to make their
contribution to the operation of the school. If
parents are having financial difficulty they can
access student assistance by contacting the
school administration office or myself.
If every family meets their obligations in this
regard, many more worthwhile educational
opportunities can be offered to students.
EDUCATION WEEK AT MHS
(Parent and students participating in Egyptian
calligraphy (foreground) and Interactive history
activities at the smartboard (background))
On Wednesday, 1 August Melville High School
had an Open House from 3.30 – 6pm for the
wider community to come and see what our
students are doing in education. On arrival, the
families/caregivers met at the library, where
afternoon tea was provided and they were able to
register and collect a map and program of
activities. Forty eight families viewed a variety of
displays and took part in many activities offered
across 12 key learning areas throughout the
school.
General feedback comments made by the visitors
praised the friendliness of teaching staff, the
“hands on” nature of activities and the high quality
of displays and interesting work of students in
Wood Work, Creative Arts, History, Social
Science, Textile & Design, Marine Studies,
German, English and Mathematics. Many of the
visitors also appreciated the pet care animals in
the quad area, Mr Singleman and his scientific
“magic”, Mr Thomas’ interactive ball games
(which kept the visitors very busy) and Mrs
Olzomer, who had all the children on drums and
playing a beat before they left.
A big thank you to all the staff for their time and
effort, that participated in such a successful
afternoon.
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Reporting any trespassing or vandalism by
phoning the school security unit (24 hour
service) on 1300 880 021 or the Police.
Your personal safety and security is important, so
please do not intervene in any way if you observe
trespassers, simply report the incident.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OSCAR MURPHY ON
HIS CONTINUED “POST-MELVILLE”
SUCCESS.
(“Mini” Olympics in the Hall)
Pictured above: Oscar Murphy receiving his
UNSW scholarship in May, 2012.
Oscar Murphy, Yr 12 Melville High School 2011,
has been awarded the “Stephen Robjohns
Memorial Rural Engineering Scholarship” for
2012 at the University of NSW on the basis of his
excellent achievements.
(Kelly explaining that his Yr 12 major woodwork
job is made completely from recycled timber)
Mrs Robyn Townsend, Community Engagement
Officer & Mrs Rachel Turner, D.P. Quality
Teaching
LOOKING AFTER OUR SCHOOL
Schools are an important part of the community.
We take care and pride in our school, so that it
will be a happy, safe and pleasant learning and
play centre for all of our young students.
No-one has a right to be in the school out of
school hours and certainly no-one has the right to
vandalise our children’s classrooms.
As a community member we are asking you to
help us by:
 Being vigilant as you walk or drive past the
school out of hours.
 Detouring past the school whenever you are
able and checking the grounds as you go
past.
Professor Graham Davies commented in a
personal letter to the school, “I am pleased that
Oscar has enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering
in the Chemical engineering program at UNSW to
continue the excellent education with which your
school has provided him”.
NATIONAL SCHOOLS TREE PLANTING DAY
On Friday the 27 July the sun was shining and
Melville High School students, Tahni-Lee,
Kristina, Sally and Kristopher (L-R next page),
along with many other schools in the district went
to Boyter’s Lane, Jerseyville to take part in
National Schools Tree Planting Day. The day was
sponsored by Toyota, Bi-Lo SWR, Kempsey
Shire Council and PlanetARK. All students and
teachers helped Bill Larkins, from Kempsey Shire
Council, plant 300 native seedlings to help
regenerate a wetland into a mini rainforest. When
we finished, we were rewarded with light
refreshments and then went for a walk to see the
bird watch house.
Thanks to Mrs Townsend for organising our
involvement and participating in the planting with
us.
The boys 13 yrs relay (Triston, Jack, Billie, Shae)
came 4th and unfortunately the boys 15 yrs relay
(Cameron, Harrison, Dennis, Brenden) were
disqualified.
Sally Yr 10
SPORTS NEWS
North Coast Athletics Carnival Results
Twenty seven Melville students made the trek to
Kingscliff
for
the
Regional
Athletics
Championships. Congratulations to James who
was 16 years age champion – another
outstanding result for him. Well done to the
following students who gained major placings and
who will now represent North Coast at the NSW
Combined High Schools Athletics Championships
at Homebush in early September.
GIRLS
Samantha (16-19 yrs AWD) – 2nd discus.
Tyisha (15 yrs) – 1st javelin.
Matilda (17 yrs) – 2nd javelin.
Hannah (14 yrs) – 2nd 800m, 1st 400m.
BOYS
Brenden (14 yrs) – 2nd long jump.
Terry (12-15 yrs AWD) – 3rd javelin.
Lachlan (13 yrs) – 2nd javelin.
Akira (16-19 yrs AWD) – 3rd shot put.
James (16 yrs) – 1st long jump, 1st high jump, 1st
javelin, 1st triple jump.
Cameron (12-15 yrs AWD) – 2nd long jump, 2nd
200m, 2nd 100m.
Ben (16 yrs) – 1st 800m.
Other students who competed included Kasey (12
yrs) – 3rd discus; Mayta (15 yrs) – 4th discus;
Annabelle (16 yrs) – 5th high jump; Claire (16 yrs)
– 6th javelin; Annaliese (14 yrs) – 4th discus, 6th
javelin; Mitchell (17 yrs) – 5th javelin; Kevin (12
yrs) – 4th shot put, 3rd discus; Jack (13 yrs) – 6th
200m, 7th 100m, 8th long jump; Joseph (12-15 yrs
AWD) – 7th 200m, 5th 100m; Mark (15 yrs) – 6th
1500m; Billie (13 yrs) – 4th discus.
NAIDOC Week
PDHPE classes celebrated NAIDOC Week in the
last week of Term 2. PE classes engaged in
Traditional Indigenous Games such as buroinjin,
kabi kabi buroinjin, parndo, puldjungi, pulyugge
and purlja. Most Indigenous Games were played
for pleasure and a game could go from sunrise to
sunset. There were no referees or umpires and
no scoring system. Perhaps sport should still be
played in this manner today.
In Health lessons, students looked at the
involvement and success of Indigenous athletes
in sport. Did you know: The origin of Aussie Rules is believed to have
come from an Indigenous game called Marn
Grook (a football game featuring punt kicking
and catching a stuffed “ball”)
 The first Australian team to travel overseas
was an all Aboriginal cricket team. They went
to England in 1868.
 Arthur Beetson was the first Indigenous player
to captain Australia in rugby league.
 Lional Rose was the first Indigenous boxer to
win a professional world boxing title.
 Eric Simms (the Rabbitohs) forced a change in
the rugby league rules. He was a great kicker
of field goals. This made the NRL change the
value of field goals from 2 points to one.
The Olympics
With the Olympics happening in London, some
Health classes have looked at the history of the
Games. Some interesting facts:
 The name of the Olympics originated from the
ancient games which were held at Olympia in
Greece.
 The Olympic torch is symbolic of ancient
Greek traditions.
 The Olympic flag has 5 rings intertwined – they
represent the unity of the 5 inhabited
continents (America, Africa, Asia, Australasia
and Europe)
 The modern Olympics have been held every 4
years since 1896. However, the Games of
1916, 1940 and 1944 were cancelled because
of World Wars I and II.
 Go the Aussies!!!!!!!!!!!!!
15 Years Netball
(Pictured above: Back Row – Annaliese, Charlee,
Malise, Kristina.
Front Row – Miriam, Angie, Olivia, Maddie)
Recently, our 15 years netball team travelled to
Port Macquarie for the Zone KO day. We played
Camden Haven High in round 1 and had a
convincing victory. In our next game we came up
against a “red-hot” Macksville High team and that
was that. The team consisted of Olivia, Maddie,
Annaliese, Angie, Malise, Kristina, Miriam and
Charlee.
Thanks to Mrs Gear for her efforts with the team
and also to Mrs Adams and Mrs Arndell for
assisting with transport. A big thank you also to
Mrs Townsend for the running around that she did
for the team as well as finding some players at
late notice. Thanks ladies!!
14 Years Rugby League.
Mr McCafferty entered our 14 years team in a
gala day last week. Schools involved included
Kempsey High, St Pauls High and Nambucca
High. In our first game we played Kempsey High
and won 22-6. St. Pauls then beat us 18-4. In the
last of the round games we played Nambucca
High and it finished up a draw (4-4). Nambucca
were winners as they scored the first try. In the
play-off for third we again beat Kempsey High.
Stand out players for Melville were Triston “Joey”,
Dean “Robbie” and Brenden “Tamou”. The squad
included Bradley, Caleb, Allan, Mitchell, Triston,
Cody, Tristen, Rhys, Blake, Dean, Liam, Rhys,
Jesse, Shaun, Sebastian, Brenden.
Out of School Sporting Success
 Well done to Callan who was selected in the
NSW Country 14 years Indoor Cricket team.
During the school holidays he competed at the
National Junior Indoor Cricket Championships
in Queensland.
 Harrison was selected in the Mid North Coast
15 years AFL team and was named MVP in
their rep game against North Coast. Well done.
 Bailey and Lachlan competed at the
Timberjacks Friendship baseball carnival
recently in Lismore. They played against
teams from Victoria, NSW and Qld.
Congratulations.
 Harrison was a part of Frederickton’s golf team
which won the division six pennant in the Mid
North Coast competition. Good stuff.
 Well done to Sebastian (14 years), Triston and
Robert (both 13 years) who gained selection in
Group 2 rugby league representative sides.
Sebastian’s team went through the carnival
undefeated.
 Isaiah gained a major NAIDOC Week award –
the North Coast Aboriginal Education
Encouragement Award. Isaiah was a part of
the North Coast Southern Region gifted and
talented student program this year. He has
also performed Welcome to Country
acknowledgements at official ceremonies and
been a part of the National Leaders program.
On top of this Isaiah was the PSSA Macleay
Sports Person of the year, in 2011.
Congratulations.
“Streetwise” Handbook.
This week Yr 11’s were issued a booklet
developed by the NSW PCYC organisation called
“Streetwise”. The booklet promotes initiatives in
the local area but also offers safety information on
issues our youth are subject to from day to day.
Topics such as drugs, alcohol, money, jobs and
travelling are some of the topics covered in the
booklet. If your son/daughter missed out on the
booklet they can see Mr Thomas in the PDHPE
staffroom.
Mr Thomas
PDHPE Head Teacher
NORTH COAST TAFE IS RUNNING AN ECO
FASHION COURSE
LEARN TO RECYCLE & REVAMP GARMENTS,
USE ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS, REPAIR
GARMENTS, USE LEFT OVER FABRICS STASHED
IN YOUR WARDROBE AND LEARN HOW TO SEW
WHILE PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT
CRESCENT HEAD COMMUNITY HALL
WEDNESDAY NIGHT 5PM TO 8PM
STARTS 15TH AUGUST - FINISHES 28th
NOVEMBER 2012
COST - $231 PLUS MATERIALS
CONTACT - JULIANNE PETTERSON 0413200763
ROTARY CLUB OF KEMPSEY
BATTERY MUSTER
SCULPTURE IN THE GOAL
The Rotary Club of Kempsey is holding a battery
muster as a major fundraiser for 2012. All funds
collected will go towards local community projects
within the Macleay Shire.
If you live in the following locations please leave your
batteries next to your mailbox from 8am on Saturday
18 August 2012 & we will pick them up free of charge!
Loftus Road
South West
Rocks Rd
Plummers Lane
The Sculpture in the Gaol exhibition is on again this
year at Trial Bay Gaol and will run for three weeks
from Saturday 18 August to Sunday 9 September
2012.
Exhibition opening is on Sunday 19 August
Commencing at 1pm with Music by Melville
High School Band with free entry and official
opening between 2.30-3.30pm.
Food and drinks available.
Jerseyville
Austral Eden

Hampden Hall

Kinchela Left
Bank Rd
Smithtown
Kinchela Left
Bank Rd
For further details phone Tim on 0439 406 100
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Belmore Right
Bank Rd
Belmore Left
Bank Rd
Crescent Head
Rd
Crescent Head
Summer Island
Rd
Gladstone
Great line up of demonstrations, workshops and
displays to entertain all.
The Pandanus People with local native
propagated plants.
Local photographers with images of Trial Bay
and the surrounds.
Children’s creative workshop
Demonstration from the Artist Blacksmith’s
Association of NSW with goods for purchase.