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Issue 34Thursday November 3

2016

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MERRIWAWHAT’S NEWS?

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Public Speaking Success

Kindergarten 2017 Transition

Student of the Week Isabelle Pike

RingerCassilis enjoys Dubbo Zoo

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“I’VE LOVED READING ALL MY LIFE”

How inspirational is John Wayne. Over the last two Thursdays all the Years 6 student (going on to Year 7) that will be joining us on the Secondary Campus next year have been experiencing many similarly inspirational activities. The aim is to prepare everyone for all the learning opportunities that the next stage of their education will provide.

At this point the two most inspirational activities has been a maths challenge which inspired everyone to learn their times tables and the often repeated message that a regular reading habit is important if you want to find school easy.

Among the other almost as inspiring lessons that have been had so far are: the English lesson which started with a rundown of the parts of speech (nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs see how many you can find in this text) but ended with an overview of the origins of the English language in other languages such as Greek (otherwise known as ελληνικά, and no I cannot pronounce that). The careers lesson which showed us many of the directions an education can take you and to be

careful because some of the options could be taken over by new technologies soon. There was the TAS department which showed off making spinning tops for games and bento boxes for lunch. PE lessons which gave all the students a chance to show off their impressive athleticism and organisation skills for those who remembered to bring a change of clothes. The Agriculture plot was full of adventures meeting the animals and the experience of planting strawberries and mint to take home and in the library John Wayne helped out with some motivating quotes as the do and don’ts of using the library was explained.

The best part of transition is still to come. There will be history, art and my favourite subject science. If nobody gets blown up with excitement there will be a well earnt sausage sizzle lunch and conversation to finish.

Next year’s Year 7 have grown with confidence on every visit to the Secondary Campus. They have been both courteous and appreciative towards the teachers’ efforts. If this is the standard Year 7 maintains then the next six years will be inspirational.

Russell White2017 Year 7 Adviser

Year 7 Transition Days

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Merriwa Central School

Principal’s Report

NOVEMBERThursday 3 Year 7 2017 final transition day and bbq

lunchMonday 7 Year 12 work placement – all week

Secondary formal assembly – Great Hall, 8.55am

Tuesday 8 Kindergarten transition – 9.00am-1.30pm

Friday 11 Remembrance Day

Primary assembly, Remembrance Day – 2.00pm

Tuesday 15 Kindergarten transition – 9.00am-2.00pm

Friday 18 Year 8 Geography trivia day – Toronto Workers Club, 6.30am-4.00pm

Coming Events

STATE FINALS BOUND!

Congratulations to our Super 8 girls cricket team who recently went undefeated in Dubbo. These girls continue to dominate their opposition and will now head off to the state championships for the second year in a row. Thanks to the efforts of the parents who have assisted with transport over the past two years and congratulations to super coach Mr Grant and assistant coach Miss Rogers who have been instrumental in developing this impressive team. It is always wonderful to see our school do so well when we step up in inter-school competitions.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Last Saturday the P and C ran a trivia night fund raiser at the RSL. We learnt a variety of new facts including that the animal with the most teeth is a snail and that it took 2000 years to build the Great Wall of China. The night was a success with all teams playing in a wonderful spirit. Congratulations to team Whykickamoocow who were the champions of the evening. Thanks to Tory and Krichelle for their organisation and coordination of such an enjoyable evening. Hopefully we will see our P and C trivia nights continue to grow.

Adam JohnstonRelieving Principal

Primary ReportASSEMBLY NEWS

Congratulations to the many students who received awards at last week’s assembly. These regular events are a terrific way to recognise the achievements and efforts of our wonderful children, and they in turn are always so excited to have an enthusiastic crowd of parents and friends to cheer them on.

Silver Award winners: Makala Birtles, Jack Nairne, Tamika Drury, Seraphina Dening and

Ashton Marchese

Bronze Award winners: Kyarne Sampson, Ella Towell and Maddison

Turner

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STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Kindergarten: Grace CollitsYear 1: Aiden KhanYear 2/3: Steven AllenYear 3/4: Beau SkeffingtonYear 4/5: Samantha BristowYear 5/6: Danielle Skeffington

CAR PARKING

If you are dropping off or collecting children from school when school zones are active, please be reminded that it is against the law to park in a bus zone or no stopping zone. It is also very dangerous to stop on the school crossing or directly on either side, as it restricts visibility for children crossing the road and for vehicles using Mackenzie Street.

We have been very appreciative to notice the number of parents / carers who are using Cullingral Street (behind the school) to drop off and collect their children. Parking is not restricted here at any time, and there is much less congestion at the most busy times of the day.

We thank you for your understanding of and support in this matter.

NEXT ASSEMBLY

Our next Kindergarten-Year 6 assembly will be held on Friday, November 11, commencing at 2.00pm. The Year 4/5 class will be presenting an item that will recognise the importance of Remembrance Day, and awards and certificates will be presented. As always, parents, friends and community members are warmly invited to join us.

TRANSITION PROGRAMS

Both of the school’s transition programs have proved to be very successful this year. Year 6 students moving to the secondary campus in 2017 will participate in their final transition visit

today, whilst our youngest students have some more exciting visits to look forward on Tuesdays.

Mrs Kate JonesAssistant Principal

MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTEND PONY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

“Our primary students from Merriwa Central School competed at Scone last weekend in the Pony Club Championships.

Isla Murphy rode in the U7 girls’ class. Makayla Mobberley had a successful weekend, making finals in various events and winning the 9-11 Year Old Girls Reserve Champion. Kirra Green also won a Champion Class. Jack Mobberley won many awards, including Champion Pointscore and Champion Boy Rider in the 9-11 year old boys.

Congratulations to all students.

Merridy J-Rokabaro

KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION

This Tuesday, our kindergarten students for 2017 arrived at school enthusiastic about the prospect of staying at school until lunch time. With so much more confidence, the students entered their classroom ready to complete their lessons. Once again the students spent the morning listening to story books and enjoyed participating in some craft activities.

At recess time, the students sat with their Year 4 and 5 ‘buddies’ who were taught where to sit under the COLA and then encouraged them to play games with all the ‘big school kids’. The ‘buddies’ were amazingly considerate and patient as they helped the new students to understand our school routines.

After recess, the students had the opportunity to demonstrate their number knowledge as they took part in their first Mathematics lesson. Students played counting games, started identifying basic

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Secondary ReportVET FACULTY REPORT

The first three weeks of Term 4 have started with Year 12 commencing their last year of schooling and deciding on their priorities for study and possible pathways for their future.

Year 12 Business Services are working on Participate in Environmental Sustainable Work Practices and Tthe Contribute to Workplace Innovation competencies this term. It will be interesting to see what innovative ideas they co me up with to improve Merriwa Central School’s services to students.

Year 12 Careers have been busy updating their resumes with Year 11 achievements and work placements undertaken. We have also looked at the what the future of work looks like and careers that may not exist in the future and areas where job prospects may increase.

Courtney Martin

Upper Hunter Shire Council - Gummun

Place

Human Services - Aged Care Cert III

Mathew Porter

Meriden Limousins

Primary Industries - AgCap

Corey Nairne

Ballentyne Agriculture

Primary Industries - AgCap

numerals and thoroughly enjoyed creating their own number monsters. After being so focused on their Mathematics, the class went outside for a quick PE game. They showed great cooperation and were able to stretch their legs before their parents came to collect them at the beginning of lunch time.

The new students and their parents should be proud of how independent the students are already. They thrived on being at school for a longer period of time this week and we look forward to seeing them at our next transition. The next transition will be Tuesday November 8 and students will attend from 9.00am until 1.30pm. Students will need to bring fruit, a drink bottle, recess food, lunch food and a hat.

Megan Sevil2017 Kindergarten Teacher

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Alex RogersCricket Coordinator

OPEN GIRLS CRICKET

On Wednesday October 26 the Open Girls Cricket team represented Merriwa Central School at the T20blast Western Division Cricket Gala Day. The team consisted of eight students, Shai Blackadder, Maddilyn Blackadder, Elly Blackadder, Mackenzie Blackadder, Sarah Nairne, Tarnisha Winsor, Courtney Eveleigh and Alana Smith.

There were eight teams in the Open Girls division. Despite the hot weather the girls played consistently all day. Girls played against Gulargambone Central School in the final which was a nail bitter with a score of 110 runs to 99. Undefeated the whole day, the girls did a fantastic job, finishing up overall winners for the day. Next up, the girls will represent the Western Division and compete at the State Championships against schools from the Northern, Eastern and Southern divisions.

The girls should be commended for their excellent sportsmanship and encouragement of one another throughout the day. Special mention to Tarnisha who took out Catch of the Day, with an awesome catch against Dunedoo which shocked spectators and herself. Also to Courtney who secured the team a significant number of runs.

Congratulations to all the girls! Also thank you to Neville Blackadder who drove us out to Dubbo and watched for the day.

Year 10 Careers are currently working on the mandatory Board of Studies course All My Own Work which is required for enrolment in Stage 6 studies. Students have to complete modules on line and then undertake an online test.

Year 9 Careers have watched a video on resume writing, looked at some sample resumes and have begun to write their own resumes. Discussion about relevant work related skills and how to highlight those in a resume have occurred. Students are also thinking about who they may ask as a referee for their resume.

Industry Based Learning students have presented their Reflective Workplace Journals outlining how their first year as School Based Trainees went and the types of industry practices they have learnt about. It is interesting to read their comments and the feedback they have provided on the benefits of undertaking a traineeship while still at school.

I look forward to the rest of Term 4 which is shaping up to be very busy.

Jane HegartyCareers Adviser

Luke Cronin

Welderup Pty Ltd

Metal and Engineering

Hunter Nutt

Upper Hunter Shire Council - Gummun

Place

Human Services - Aged Care Cert III

Cara Hunt

Hunter New England Health - MPS

Human Services - Acute Care Cert III

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CAREER NEWS

The Job I Love Guide: Careers within the service industries with qualifications guidance and career planning. http://thejobilove.com.au/

Mining, Oil and Gas Jobs Year 10 Career Planning Guide: Trade apprenticeship and also degree and diploma levels to enter in to these industries is provided. http://www.miningoilgasjobs.com.au/Training-and-Development/Career-Planning-for-Students/Year-10--Guide-for-Planning-a-Career.aspx

Indigenous Student Support at TAFE:

Hunter - http://www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au/services%20and%20facilities/pages/aboriginal-education.aspx

New England - http://www.tne.edu.au/CurrentStudents/AboriginalLearningCircle.aspx

Vantage Automotive: Gain an auto apprenticeship with a dealerships. Apply at: http://vantageautomotive.com/va-apprentice-programs

Five Steps to Become a Commercial Pilot - http://www.flightcourse.info/5-steps-to-become-a-commercial-pilot-in-australia/

UTS Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) Scholarship Program: $15000 years 1 and 2. $8000 year 3 with recruitment incentive. http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/business/business-study-areas/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-accounting/scholarship

Reece School Based Traineeships: Year 10 and 11 students wanting to undertake school based traineeships will work one day per week and be available to work Saturdays. Visit http://www.reece.com.au/careers/asba-info

Year 10 or 11 interested in science or engineering gain advice on the study, lifestyle and opportunities in the minerals industry. Contact: mining@unsw.edu.au Visit: https://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/mining-engineering/study-with-us/unsw-minerals-summer-school

Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust Scholarships: Closes October 31. $3000 to $5000 per year for up to four years for tertiary study. You must be the child or grandchild of a person with operational service or three or more years continuous full time other service. http://www.avcat.org.au/scholarships/

2018 ADF Gap Year intake: Students interested register to receive an email for details. http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/gap-year/

UPPER HUNTER BEEF BONANZA

Our last steer team event of the year was the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza at Scone on the October 21-23. The steer team travelled with our two steers, Nitro and Buddy to White Park Scone to compete in three days of competition.

Friday was the Waverley Station School Steer Competition, where Nitro was paraded in the Led section by Josie Bradley where he was awarded the blue ribbon in his class. Tarah Cox paraded him in the Secondary Parader’s competition and gained a Highly Commended.

Saturday was the Open Led section and parading classes for our 13 and 14’s. Whilst we did not gain any ribbons on this day, all competitors were fine representatives of the school and steer team and did a great job.

Sunday completed the event with the 15-18 years parader’s classes and a junior judging competition. Once again we were well represented by our steer team, however in stiff competition of around 800 students we were unsuccessful in gaining a position. In the junior judging competition Oliver Towell was successful in getting through to the oral section of the 14’s class and achieved a Highly Commended.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who supported the steer team this year, with transport and donations. I would particularly like to thank Mr Jackson and the Walker family for their donation of Buddy and assistance throughout the season, especially with transport of steers. Also thank you to the Clydsdale family for their assistance throughout the season, especially with transport of steers and students.

This season has been our longest and largest yet. We have had numerous successes and gained new skills and knowledge and had some wonderful experiences. As always it is bittersweet when the season ends and we look forward to a new season next year.

Lois HarrisonSteer Team Coordinator

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Cassilis PublicSchool

CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL

STUDENT OF THE WEEK- ANGUS HEYCOX

Student of the Week- Eleyce Davis

Eleyce has been awarded the Student of the Week from her work and behaviour last week. She has settled in very well into our school. Eleyce has a friendly and caring personality which

has allowed her to form positive friendships with our students and staff. She is enthusiastic to learn and enjoys challenging herself. Eleyce wrote a number of sentences with minimal support from a teacher. She has been looking forward to the Dubbo Zoo visit and said she felt really lucky to be going. It’s always nice when students are appreciative of the opportunities that our school provides and the hard work from the staff that goes into organising an excursion. Last week in maths Eleyce learnt more about 3D shapes, especially cubes and spheres.

She consistently follows our school rules and is always respectful to other students and staff members.

We feel very fortunate to have Eleyce join our school family and look forward to seeing her continue to grow in her learning.

Congratulations, Eleyce. You should feel very proud of the great contribution that you have already made to our school.

KINDER-YEAR 2 AT DUBBO ZOO

Miss Hodgson has sent through a sneak peek of their fun day. I can’t wait to hear and read all the stories! Thank you very much to Miss Hodgson and Mrs Nairne for organising and supervising the students, the school and P and C for fundraising towards the cost of the excursion, Des Turnbull for safely driving the children and the Royal Hotel Cassilis for the use of their bus. We really appreciate everyone’s efforts!

MERRIWA P AND C

Merriwa Central School P and C Association would like to thank everyone who came and made our Trivia Night a fun and successful event.

We raise about $500.00 to put towards our Breakfast Club trial across both campuses and our vegetable garden on the Primary campus.

We would like to thank all the local businesses who generously donated good’s and services: Brodie’s Cutting Edge, Caroline’s Café, Di’s Clothing Patch, McConnell’s Hardware, Merriwa Newsagency, Merriwa Pharmacy, Merriwa RSL, Merriwa Sports Club and Sylvia’s Café.

And huge ‘THANK YOU’ to Adam and Amanda Johnston for their efforts in organising the questions for the night.

Tory Simmons

The Simpson Prize: Closes November 11. Year 9 and 10 students respond to the following:

Country Women’s Association of NSW offers two education grants for students:

1. Hunter River Group Educational Grant to the value of $500.00 is awarded to a student/s entering tertiary education at TAFE, University or a College. They must reside in the bounds of the Hunter River catchment. Mature students may apply.

2. Jean Latham Educational Grant to the value of $300.00 is awarded to Year 11 student/s entering Year 12 and residing in the Hunter catchment. If you wish to apply for either of these grants get an application form from Mrs Hegarty.

Merriwa District Education Foundation: Applications are now open to any students accessing tertiary education at a University TAFE or College. You must reside in the boundary of the old Merriwa Shire. Applications are found on www.cef.org.au

If you have any career questions please contact me at school.

Jane HegartyCareers Advisor

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MY FULL DAY AT COOLAH CENTRAL

Written by James Bibby

On Wednesday I went to the Yallambee bus stop and got onto the bus. I was excited because it was my fourth time on a bus.

I was really excited because I was able to do science and I got to make toothpaste but it wasn’t useable. I think the ingredients were peroxide, dishwashing liquid, yeast and warm water. I put the ingredients into the bottle and it started to fizz, rise up and it started coming out of the top with the toothpaste.

We got to use microscopes to look at the plants and static electricity to bend water.

In English I had to write a letter to myself about anything. The teacher’s name was Mrs Riley. I thought it was really cool being a bigger classroom. The room was really quiet.

When I was playing dodge ball I managed to stay in for three whole rounds without getting hit. I was dodging well.

Katie BurgessPrincipal

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St Joseph’s Primary School

TOP MARKS ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL MERRIWA

Over the last week teachers have been conducting the annual standardised testing program in English and Mathematics. The results are outstanding. Congratulations to students, teachers and parents for your collaborative efforts to achieve learning goals throughout the year.

The greatest learning growth has been in the Infants class where almost all of the students have achieved growth which is either at expected level or above for 12 months of learning. The collaborative classroom is working well! Students are working with 2 teachers all the time and for 2 days a week with 3 teachers and their individual needs are being met wonderfully well.

Stage 1 Arlia Parker and Lula Peebles

Stage 2 Helena Parker and Darcy Taaffe

Stage 3 Korey Halse and Olivia Collins

Parent participation in goal setting meetings and active engagement with these goals has been very significant this year as can be seen from the table below. Well done, the results are showing.

Save the date: Saturday July 1, 2017 will be our St Joseph’s Junior Campdraft and Fete day. As this is our one major fundraiser each year we ask you to keep it free so that you and your children can participate.

The Public Speaking school competition was held last week. We are very pleased to be able to announce our winners from each stage who went on the represent our school at regional level. The teachers noticed that the hard work being done in class with the 7 Steps of Writing Success program made a very positive difference to the presentation of speeches. Did you notice the “sizzling starts?”

Kindergarten Jye Bates and Annabelle Hunt

Parent Maths sessions are back by popular demand. Miss Paige Farrow – our Maths champion is offering two, one hour Maths sessions for parents this term. Our Choose Maths night, held last term, highlighted to parents how much fun Maths can be and how good it is to be able to work mathematically with your kids.

Class Participation Engagement

K/1/2 100% 100%

S2 94% 81%

S3 100% 88%

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AWARDS

Congratulations to the following award winners:

Kindergarten - Sammi Patterson - for practising sounding out new words

Stage 1 - Archie Constable - for using great volume and confidence in public speaking

Peter Hagley - great independent spelling work

Stage 2 - Helena Parker - for her excellent understanding of division with remainders

Ella Beaven - for her wonderful improvement in our daily multiplication quiz

Stage 3 - Thomas Hunt - for his excellent reading and comprehension skills

Patrick McLaren - for his excellent reading and comprehension skills

Jorji Taaffe - for her great work calculating percentage discounts in Mathematics

Principal’s Awards - Olivia Collins - for wonderful progress in learning.

Dates: Monday November 7, 6.00-7.00pm Addition and Subtraction Kindergarten-Year 6

Monday November 21, 6.00-7.00pm Multiplication and Division Kindergarten-Year 6.

How full is your bucket? I thought I would share this wall display from the Infants’ classroom. The children strive to be good friends to others and to take time to do and say nice things to others. What a great lesson for all!

Some helpful Parent learning articles from Parenting Ideas which the school subscribes to:

• Teach kids to problem solve: When parents solve all children’s problems we not only increase their dependency on adults but we teach them to be afraid of making mistakes.

• By Michael Grose - Australia’s No 1 parenting educator. This very useful article can be found in this week’s Newsletter.

• Are your children getting enough sleep? With the recommencing of daylight saving and summer sports we notice the children getting tired and irritable at school. Do you know that effective learning starts with a good night’s sleep?

• Sleep is an active phase of the learning process, which is why as parents the single most important thing we can do to help our kids be more effective learners is to ensure they get enough sleep. Jenny Brockis’ article in this week’s newsletter has some great ideas to help you manage this.

Helen WhalePrincipal

Ringer Deadline!Please remember to place your articles

and advertisements into the Merriwa Ringerby 12.00 noon Mondays.

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assist Aboriginal students to plan goals and achieve educational aspirations. All Aboriginal students are required to have a personalised learning plan.

KINDER-YEAR 2 EXCURSION

Details for the excursion were finalised at the P and C meeting last week. Students will be travelling by bus to the Hunter Valley Zoo for the day. An information and permission note was sent home last week. The cost of the excursion is $12.00. This will cover entry to the zoo. The P and C have generously agreed to meet the cost of the bus. All notes and money need to be returned to school by Friday November 4.

END OF YEAR EXCURSION

The P and C are totally funding an excursion for all students at the end of the year. On Friday December 9, we are heading down to Little Bay at Port Stephens for a two hour surfing lesson. All students will participate in beach games and general surf safety. Students will then be given some surfing lessons that will cater for all abilities (and non-abilities) of swimming. Notes with further information will be sent home next week.

YEAR 3-4-5 NEWS

Our term is off to a flying start. Students have spent the first three working with Ms Borg. In literacy, we have been focussing on visual literacy, through a study of the book The Treasure Box by Margaret Wild. Over the next two weeks, students will look at focal points, framing, foreground and background. In maths, students have been focussing on fractions and decimals. All groups will be completing investigations based around their work on these concept areas. In HSIE, we are learning about Australian inventions. Students will be completing a research project on a chosen Australian invention. In computers, all groups have been learning about Coding using Studio Code. They have learnt how to put forward basic coding instructions to program a character to perform actions. They will extend this learning as they learn how to complete mazes and puzzles.

Christina DarlingtonPrincipal

KINDER/YEAR 1 NEWS

Kinder/Year 1 have already been very busy this term working hard inside and outside of our classroom. With the new Kinders for 2017 at school on Tuesdays, the current Kinders are enjoying not being the “little ones” anymore, and have instigated many conversations regarding

Sandy Hollow Public School

It’s great to be back after a few weeks of being away. I’d like to thank Kay Borg for taking over my class in my absence. The students had a wonderfully productive time with her. Thank you also to Mrs Parker, for relieving as Principal for the last few weeks.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Next Friday, we will be holding our Remembrance Day ceremony. It will begin at 10.30am and will conclude with morning tea in the Library. The following children will be participating in the ceremony with readings – Andrew Harris, Ayden Marsh, Reece McCandless, Riley Borradaile, Shaneka Marsh, Isabelle Pike, Kayden Adams and Harry Thompson. All families and community members are most welcome to attend. Students will need to be in full summer uniform for the occasion.

BELLTREES HORSE SPORTS

Rowdy Walters and Gabbie McLean represented the school at the Belltrees Horse Sports Day. They both had a successful day, placing in events. Gabbie was awarded reserve girl champion for her age group – well done!

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION

Last week, I attended a course in Sydney about leading Aboriginal Education in schools. Over the next few weeks, staff will be analysing our current practices to meet the needs of Aboriginal students and cultural activities provided for all students. We will use this data to improve practice in the coming year.

On Thursday, I will be attending training for the MGoals package that has been designed to

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their proud advancement up the ranks! In Maths, both years have been very involved with their investigations; Kinder are applying a variety of numeracy concepts, including ordinal numbers, comparing size, and early multiplication and division, with a hands on approach, based on the classic fairy tale of ‘Three Billy Goats Gruff’. Year 1 are immersed in designing their own towns, applying their knowledge of 2D shapes, 3D objects, position and directions. The new term has seen the start of an exciting Science unit, perfect for Spring/Summer, ‘Schoolyard Safari’, exploring our school grounds for the many interesting critters hiding in our gardens. Until swimming begins, sport time this term is for the students to learn the basics of team sports. We are currently playing modified T-ball, and then we’ll move onto Golf. As always all the children’s eagerness to participate is most rewarding. A big thank you to the parents who support their children to complete their homework, it really can make a difference to children’s reading levels, spelling and maths skills.

Peta HigginsK/1/2 Teacher

WEEKLY AWARDS

• Dustynn Turner - excellent communication with his buddy

• Rowdy Walters - persistence in computer coding

• Harry Thompson - YCDI - resilience, staying calm in playground

• Roary Eldridge - YCDI - resilience, know what to do if he is concerned about something

• John Ward - great use of positional language in Maths.

WORKERS OF THE WEEK

Kinder/Year 1/2 - Archie Johnson

Year 3/4/5 - Andrew Harris.

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Tuesdays of Term 4

If you know anyone who is interested in starting their child at school next year

please ring the office on 6547 4521

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KINDER ORIENTATION

This week our Kindergarten Orientation children concentrated on learning the skills associated with— using Nice Talk, Saying Please and Thank You.

This was taught through the use of the storybook ‘ John Brown Rose and the Midnight Cat. To ensure the children grasp the concept they were also involved in role plays and craft activities based on this story.

Following recess the days of the week were revised as they were introduced last week, through reading the book ‘One Hundred Spiders the children looked at the numbers one to ten. To conclude this session a variety of number games were played and rhymes were shared.

PEER SUPPORT

After lunch the whole school were involved in a variety of outdoor activities. We formed our groups after a discussion on our focus of the week that being ‘Using Nice Talk and Saying Please and Thank You where appropriate.

All the children were encouraged by their group leaders to use these skills during the afternoon activities.

The staff will be reminding the children at school on how to effectively use these skills.

Pauline Bullock

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Isabelle Pike — consistently enthusiastic in class.

SPORTS PERSON OF THE WEEK

Jobee McCandless - great participation in T-ball

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Week 4 already, time is flying by.. that’s because we are having so much fun at Merriwa Activity Centre this term. You may have noticed that Merriwa Activity Centre and Pre-School now have chickens to care for. Thank you Courtney Martin, the kids love checking on them each afternoon feeding them our scraps and seeing how they have grown and are eagerly waiting for eggs.

Children have been enjoying lots of outdoor play with the warmer weather; football, softball and netball have been very popular with Emma the pro teaching us a few rules along the way.

Indoor time has consisted of drawings and paintings, as well as the all time favourite LEGO. There were a lot of fun and exciting creations as the children used their fine motor skills with the tiny pieces.

Next week Merriwa Activity Centre will start heading to the pool on Tuesday and Thursdaysto afternoon to cool down after a hard day at school. If you book your children in on these days make sure they have their swimmers and pool entry with them, also we need to make sure that a permission form is filled out before the day.

We will be starting our Christmas holiday program soon so if there is something in particular that your child is interested in and would like to see it on our program contact us and we will take it into consideration.

Merriwa Activity Centre will take a break closing on December 16 and reopening on January 3, 2017 opening Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday it’s not too early to book in now.

If you need an enrolment package call in and pick one up today or phone us on 6548 2083.

Natalie Hourn

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

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Anglican News

Phone: 0429 996 769

DATE FOR YOUR DIARYWomen’s Guild Meeting - First Thursday Monthly: November: 2.00pmMessy Church - Parish Hall - Last Friday Monthly: October to November: 3.30pm Men’s Breakfast - Parish Hall - Third Saturday October to November: 7.30am

Coming Event - Friday - November 25 - Christmas Street Stall and Large Raffle - Ladies Guild

PEW REFLECTIONS

At the time of Jesus, the group most threatened by him would have been the Sadducees. These were the wealthier class of Jewish society who were members of the High Priestly families and so had great influence and religious power. Unlike the Pharisees, the Sadducees were far more conservative and believed only what was written in the Law of Moses, and did not allow for growth in theological understanding. In the case at issue today, they did not accept the concept of resurrection from the dead, which was a concept which developed quite late in Judaism, around 200 BCE. At this stage in the Gospel, Jesus is teaching within the temple, and the Sadducees put to him this ridiculous scenario in order to make fun of his teaching. They draw on the Jewish law that if a man dies without offspring, his widow must marry the man’s brother in order to preserve the lifeblood of his family. Jesus’ answer points out that those participating in the resurrection of the dead will not die, so there is no need to maintain their lifeblood through begetting children. He then challenges them to really listen to their Law, and be open to the truth it teaches about God.

Today’s Gospel asks us to check where we stand. Are we open to the idea that our knowledge of God can develop, grow and change? It’s not that God changes, but our human knowledge and insights can and do develop.

Committment to the truth requires an openness bigger than that shown by Sadducees.

From ‘Sundays under the Southern Cross” By Mary Coloe PBVM

The Guild Meeting on Thursday November 3 is the last one for the year, and all the members are invited to bring and share lunch at 12.20pm.

The Guild is holding a Street Stall on Friday November 25, and all donations will be very gratefully received. They are also holding a large raffle!

Trinity Markets are holding a Christmas Party for all their helpers on Friday November 18 at the Parish Hall at 12.30pm. We do appreciate the number of the wider community who willingly help the Trinity Markets.

There will be no Eucharist at Holy Trinity on Friday November 11, and instead we will go to the Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day Service at 10.30am.

Rev’d Pat Kirkby

Dr Noman JawaadMerriwa Multi-Purpose ServiceCnr Brisbane and Mackenzie Streets Merriwa, NSW, 23296532 5013Denman Multi-Purpose Services51-53 Ogilvie Street,

Hunter Medical Practice

Denman, NSW, 23286547 3955

Zostavax (Shingles) vaccine is now available at our surgery. It is free for people 70 to 79 years of age (until October 31, 2021), from November 1, 2016. One dose is all that is required. Zostavax is safe for most older people, including those with common chronic diseases, such as arthritis, hypertension, chronic renal failure, diabetes, or other similar conditions.

Please phone our surgery to make your appointment.

Dr Noman Jawaad

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MEALS ROSTER

NOVEMBER

November 10 J Inder and D LeggettNovember 17 M Caines and C WalmsleyNovember 24 P Amidy and M Scott

DECEMBER

December 1 J Mead and K BeardDecember 8 S Hunt and P KirkbyDecember 15 A KempDecember 22 D Alker and L GillDecember 29 D Leggett and P Amidy

Jackie Roper

Meals on Wheels

SAVE THE DATE

The Combined Christian Church’s of Merriwa invite you to join us for Carols In the Park. This event will be held on Sunday December 11 at Apex Park at 7.00pm.

In the event of inclement weather the carols will be held in the School of Arts, Bow Street, Merriwa.

For more information contact Ron Campbell on 0428 485 153.

Ron Campbell

Christmas in the Park

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11 We will be having a Plaque dedication service in the

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Garden approximately 10.45am for all who wish to attend our Remembrance Day service.

Light refreshments will be available in the Jackson Room for sub branch members and their guests at the conclusion of the service

Mary O’Neill

We will be having our Xmas luncheon in the RSL Club’s auditorium November 27 from 12 noon costing $18.00 for members.

Raffle is a Xmas hamper and many lucky door prizes.

Exchange of gifts – this is always a lovely day so please let me know if you would like to come

Mary O’Neill

Merriwa Senior Citizens Association

A BIG “THANK YOU” to everyone who contributed to the boxes this year. I delivered 103 boxes to the co-ordinator for the Upper Hunter Mrs Margaret Wicks on Saturday.

The boxes will be transported to Sydney where they are processed ready to be transported to the area chosen for distribution.

It is such a thrilling thought, that these gifts will make 102 children feel very special and loved by God and some folk in this far off land Australia, and Merriwa in particular.

Thank You again.

Barbara Campbell

AT MERRIWA CWA

A lady from Merriwa contacted me after attending our recent Fashion Parade, about a stud earing she had lost – and was wondering if it could have fallen off in our rooms.

The good news is Yes, we have found a stud but unfortunately I have mislaid the ladies phone number.

Could the lady please contact me on 6548 5131 so I can return it.

Barbara Campbell

Found

Samaritians Purse Christmas Boxes

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.

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Rodeo Association Inc will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday November 22 ,2016 at RSL Club at 7.00pm.

New members always welcome.

Contact the Secretary - Megan Richards on 0427 437 743 for further information. For more information please call Megan on 0427 437 743.

Megan Richards

Merriwa Campdraft

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Ladies, feeling like some friendly company, then come along to our next dinner meeting on Thursday October 27, at Caroline’s Cafe.

TIME: 7.00pm for 7.30pm dinner

New members are most welcome.

Lucky Door prize is donated this month by Barbara Campbell and the raffle prize donated by Bev Telfer.

Any donations of pens, pencils, sharpeners, rubbers, rulers and small notebooks for our “Learning Locally” bags are always greatly appreciated.

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are dressing in PINK to show our support. Pink hat, pink bow, pink socks, pink dress, pink shoes? THINK PINK.

Julie Smith

Merriwa VIEW Club

STREET STALL

When: Friday November 25

The Anglican Guild would like to put out a “Save the Date” for a Christmas street stall and large raffle. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Didi Alker

Save the Date

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

When: Tuesday November 15

Time: 6.30pm

Where: Merriwa RSL Club Games Room

Anyone wishing to join and all current members welcome.

De Patterson

Merriwa Pony Club

Merriwa PH and IHAVE YOUR SAY

Join the Merriwa Show Entertainment committee for the 2017 show.

Meeting to be held at the Merriwa RSL at 6.30pm on Tuesday November 8.

Bring your ideas and lets make this show one to remember.

For more information Pat Ryan, President on 0428 485 090.

Pat Ryan

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Merriwa Bushman’s Campdraft and

Merriwa RotaryAs this edition Ringer is being prepared to go to print, our club will have completed another of the annual Merriwa Rotary CALCUTTA/SWEEP evenings. Details of the results will be in next week’s Ringer.

Our club has just hosted a gathering of students from ROTARY DISTRICT 967O, with our members setting up the venue and supplying food and drinks to the students and their families.

The students gave great accounts of their experiences during their term in New Zealand.

It was a privilege for our members to hear a talk by the Carrigans from Bunnan on their cause, “Where there’s a Will. It was a moving and very relevant talk and our club was honoured to be able to make a financial contribution to assist with program costs.

Mark Smith

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CWA IS COMING TO TOWN – THANK YOU

CWA Merriwa Branch hosted the one day annual general meeting and conference of the Hunter River Group of CWA on Thursday October 27 at the Merriwa School of Arts. Merriwa Branch hosted the early comers for dinner at the CWA Rooms on the Wednesday evening for a friendly informal gathering.

Thank you Rebecca for organizing a great night, the CWA rooms looked amazing and the food was fabulous.

The AGM was opened by Councilor Ron Campbell and 120 people were in attendance. The quests were escorted into the hall by Ian Innes from Maitland Pipes and Drums. Vicki Hanson from Merriwa Branch led the singing of the National Anthem at the start of the day.

The guest speaker, Jan Davis from the Environmental [insert correct details here] told us how environmental issues impact on the Hunter Valley, and gave suggestions on what we can do to minimize any negative impacts.

There were handicrafts, cultural and international country of the year [Mongolia] displays.

Merriwa Branch was awarded 1st place for the best dressed doll and Susie Fitzpatrick 1st place for the International book.

Merriwa Branch put two motions to the conference, one on connectivity and one on street numbering, and both were passed and will now be considered by the executive for the NSW State Conference in May 2017.

Merriwa CWA

BEST OUTFIT

First Chris HaddockSecond Sandy White

The raffle was won by Joy Potts

Thank you to all participants, including the official guests, and to the Merriwa Community for providing both an excellent venue and welcoming Hunter River Group members into the community and making this an enjoyable experience for everyone.

BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

At the Annual General Meeting on October 10, we congratulate the following members for being elected to various positions:

President: Barbara Campbell

Secretary: Robyn McAlisterTreasurer: Vicki Hanson

After lunch the members and guests/visitors listened to an interesting talk by Hilary Tearle (Walker), Health Services Manager, Merriwa Multi-Purpose Service which generated many questions from the audience and provided food for thought for many. Thank you Hilary for giving up your time.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the CWA Merriwa Branch will be on Monday November 14 at 10.00am.

This meeting will be at the CWA Rooms, 159 Bettington Street, Merriwa.

New members are always welcome. Enquiries to: Barbara Campbell on 6548 5131 or 0428 485 131 or Robyn McAlister on 6548 3274.

The CWA Merriwa rooms are available for bookings at very reasonable rates – contact Jean Price on 6548 2456.

More information at Merriwa Branch CWA.

Penelope Fenley

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LUMBERJACK CAKE

An old-fashioned apple and date cake topped with caramelised coconut, lumberjack cake is dense, moist and packed with enough energy to get the proverbial lumberjack through from morning tea to lunch.

Ingredients

• 2 apples (400g), peeled, cored, chopped finely

• 1 cup (150g) finely chopped seeded dried

EASY STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM RECIPE – WITHOUT ICE CREAM MAKER

Prep time: 10 min

Ingredients

• 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk• 1 ½ cups heavy cream, whipping cream –

cold• 1 ½ tbs vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla

extract• 1/8 tsp. Salt• 1 1/2 -2 cups strawberries – washed and stems

removed (frozen strawberries can be used)• Red food coloring (if desired)

Directions

1. Chop some strawberries to measure about 1/3 cup, if you want some strawberry pieces in your ice cream. Set aside

2. Place a bowl and whisk attachment of a stand mixer or hand mixer into the freezer

3. Measure heavy cream and place in refrigerator

4. Into a food processor or blender, place about 1 1/4 cups of the strawberries. Mix until strawberries are pureed. The pureed strawberries should equal 3/4 cup. Add more if necessary. Save extra for a smoothie!

5. To the pureed strawberries, add the sweetened condensed milk, salt and vanilla bean paste or extract. Process until thoroughly combined. Stir in several drops of red food coloring if desired. Pour mixture into a large bowl. Stir in the chopped strawberries. Set aside

6. Remove bowl and whisk from freezer and cream from fridge. Pour the cream into the chilled bowl. Turn mixer on medium-high and beat until firm peaks form

7. Scrape the whipped cream into the strawberry puree and fold in until combined. Do not stir

8. Pour strawberry ice cream mixture into a freezer safe container. Cover and place in the freezer for about 6-8 hours until firm or

Cooking up a Treat

overnight. Scoop out some of your creamy homemade strawberry ice cream and ENJOY!

Website: http://www.dishinwithdi.com/easy-strawberry-ice-cream/

dates• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda• 1 cup (250ml) boiling water• 125 g butter, softened• 1 tsp vanilla extract• 1 cup (220g) caster sugar• 1 egg• 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour

COCONUT TOPPING

• 60 g butter, chopped• 1/2 cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar• 1/2 cup (125ml) milk• 2/3 cup (50g) shredded coconut

STEPS

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease deep 23cm-square cake pan; line base and sides with baking paper

2. Combine apple, dates and soda in large bowl, stir in the water; cover bowl with plastic wrap, stand 10 minutes

3. Meanwhile, beat butter, extract, sugar and egg in small bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add butter mixture to apple mixture; stir to combine. Add sifted flour; stir to combine

4. Pour mixture into pan; bake about 50 minutes.5. Meanwhile, to make the coconut topping, stir

all ingredients in medium saucepan over low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves

6. Remove cake carefully from oven to bench. Using metal spatula, carefully spread warm topping evenly over cake; return to oven, bake about 20 minutes or until topping is browned. Stand cake in pan 5 minutes; turn, top-side up, onto wire rack to cool.

Website: Foodtolove.com.au/recipes/lumberjack-cake

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Merriwa NewsagencyYOUR LOCAL OFFICE SMART AGENT

WWW.MERRIWANEWSAGENCY.COM.AU

EXCLUSIVE TO NEWSXPRESS

Did you know that the current issue of BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS has a bonus festive pan that is perfect for making chocolates and shortbreads for Christmas? Well, it is not available at any store except a NewsXpress store such as ours. This means that supermarkets, service stations, big department stores, other types of newsagency do not have them. You are some of the lucky few who have such ready access to this great special. It is not a flimsy cheap tin, but is worth over $40.00. Come in today and get one for yourself (and your baking-loving friend who has no access to one!)

CHRISTMAS CARDS

There are so few things that we receive in the mail these days besides bills and reminders. Christmas cards are one of the special things that we all love to see arrive in the mail - so be a part of that tradition! Sending cards overseas has to be done quite early to ensure that they arrive in time, so now is the time to be buying them. They are available as single cards or packs of cards- I personally use a combination of the two!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to acknowledge the effort that Merriwa IGA has put into refitting their store whilst still being open for customers. The staff did an amazing job of keeping everything as smooth as possible. Well Done, it looks wonderful.

WE TOOK A LEAF...

We decided to take a leaf out of their book and re-organise our TOY DEPARTMENT. We would love to show you what we have done, so come in and check it out today. We have some wonderful Christmas ideas, for young and not-so-young, inspiration is everywhere you look!

Ringer Deadline!Please remember to place your articles

and advertisements into the Merriwa Ringerby 12.00 noon Mondays.

CONGRATULATIONS

WE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THE Merriwa Central School P and C for a well-run Trivia Night. It was a fun night, with a great range of questions and a good number of people. Well Done!

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

Leanne Hook

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Alexander Downs is proudly 100% Hunter Valley owned and operated.From our paddock to your plate - Quality Guaranteed

Beef and Pork delivered to the Upper Hunter every second Friday

Please place orders by 5pm Mondays for Friday delivery. For Order FormsPhone: 6548 5170 or 6548 5008. Fax: 65485181.

alexanderdownsgroup@bigpond.com

SPECIAL Boned and Rolled Lamb leg $14.00/kg

Corned Silverside $10.00/kgDelivered 11.11.16

Don’t Forget to get your Christmas Ham and Pork orders in we sell out fast!

CROSS COUNTRY MERRIWAWishes to welcome

Jey Rawlinson to its team as its new mechanic. Jey will be taking over the NRMA in the near future. Currently he is unable to complete Rego Checks but this will

be available soon.

LOSTTowball and Attachment

suited to Toyota LandcruiserLost in a 4km radius from the town centre.If located please contact Cam Leggett

on 6548 2234.

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0488 727 032 6548 2323

Merriwa District

Educaion Foundation

President - Ivan Gant 6376 1044 Secretary - Jane Hegarty 6376 1052Treasurer - Lesley Nixon 0407 627 846

Education changes lives. And families. And communities.

Our work is an investment in the future of rural and regional Australia.

Shop 1/17 Bridge Street Muswellbrook NSW 2333 jtsrealty@rslcom.net.auwww.jtsrealty.com.au

Ph: 6541 5331

Fax: 6541 0330

VIEW AT www.jtsrealty.com.au

80 Bettington Street Merriwa - $480,000.00 Located in the heart of Merriwa, the Merriwa Post Office is offered for sale with an attached three bedroom residence. The business would suit a couple with the ease of having your home close by. Showing excellent returns all figures are available. The home has three large bedrooms, the main with built in robes. The lounge is a good size and features an open fire. The kitchen is like new and has a dishwasher electric cooktop and oven and a combustion stove. The main bathroom is in very good condition and there are male and female toilets for the post office. The yard is fully fenced with a single garage and attached carport. This opportunity would ideally suit someone looking to be their own boss in a very secure business with a beautiful home on site.

CAROLINE’S CAFÉ PRICE ON APPLICATION

Situated in the heart of Merriwa’s busy main street Caroline’s Cafe is a well-known established business. Servicing the passing trade on the Golden Highway as well as local clientele it has shown consistent figures over a long period of time. The cafe is offered on a walk in walk out basis ready for the new owner to come straight in and begin operating. All figures are available with inspections by appointment.

MERRIWA POST OFFICE

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: justin@welderup.com.auEmail accounts: accounts@welderup.

com.au

Busi

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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.

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Find us on

Facebook!Look for Merriwa Central School’s official page!

newsXpress & OFFICESMART

AGENT

Neville and Leanne Hook

65 482 031 mwanews@bigpond.com www.merriwanewsagency.com.au

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 HEALTHYENVIRONMENT

GROUP INC

CARING FOR OUR LAND, OUR WATERAND THE AIR WE BREATHE

Contact: Graham Brown 6547 6048 Ted Finnie 6548 5171

Visit: www.merriwa.nsw.au Clubs and Groups

Electrical ContractorsAir Conditioning ~ Home InstallationsRefrigeration ~ 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)102a Bettington Street, Merriwa

ABN: 65 810 824 869 Lic#: 243746C Au: 29030

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

hunter.lls.nsw.gov.au

HAVE SOMETHING

TO SELL?Why not consider placing an advert

for as little as $23.00 for this size

advert

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SchoolsC

hurches

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

One-stop for paying (nearly) all your bills

Business banking and personal banking

Stationary and greeting cards - inexpensive, full range

Computer and technology itemsMobile phones, starter kits and

recharge vouchers

Merriwa PO, 82 Bettington Street

POST OFFICE

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

St Joseph’s Primary School

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

St Joseph’s Primary School

Merriwa

SANDY HOLLOWPUBLIC SCHOOL

Telephone02 6547 4521

Fax02 6547 4450

Email: sandyhollo-p.School@det.nsw.

edu.aucassilis-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.cassilis-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Cassilis Public School

Principal:

Coolah RoadCassilis NSW 2329

Ph: 63761009Fax: 63761005

Mrs Katie Burgess

merriwa-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.merriwa-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

Merriwa Central School

Primary Campus:6548 2101

Secondary Campus6548 2119

Group

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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: barbaraj911@gmail.com

Secretary: Robyn McAlister Phone: 6548 3274

Email: robyncwa@bigpond.com

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: J AlkerSecretary: 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: merriwapreschool@tpg.com.au MAC is open for 5 – 12 year olds. Open Monday – Friday 3pm – 6pm & 9am – 5pm School Holiday time.

Ph: 02 65 482 082 Email: merriwamac@tpg.com.au

BUYING LOCALSUPPORTING LOCALEMPLOYING LOCAL

Ph/Fax: 6548 2375131 Bettington Street

Merriwa

M A MACCOUNTING

Email: admin@mamandco.com.au 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

HAVE SOMETHING FOR SALE?

Or chasing a certain item?

Advertising an up and coming event?

Contact us at Merriwa Central Scool and we

can help.

6548 2119

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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

16 to 18th September!ccc

2016Merriwa

SpringtimeShow

Sporting

/Club

s

MERRIWA JUNIOR LEAGUE AND NETBALL

CLUBPresident:

Andrew Jamieson

Vice President:Murray Wright

Junior Vice President:

Andrew Webster

Secretary:Elaine Sparrow

Treasurer:John Sparrow

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

President: Cassie PorterSenior Vice President: Trent CooperSecretary: Tina Taylor

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

Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

President – Andrew ConstableSnr Vice President – Gaynor

BlackadderJnr Vice President – Cynthia

MorganSecretary/Treasurer - Matthew

MorganPublicity 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: tashholden@bigpond.com

MERRIWA BUSHMAN’SCAMPDRAFT EST. 1947

President: Roger Moore 0427 153 446

Secretary: Megan Richards 0427 437 743

Treasurer: Jake McIntyre 0408 112 709

5 & 6 November 2016 merriwacampdraft@gmail.com

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

2016 ROSTO OLIVES MERRIWA FESTIVAL OF THE FLEECES

JUNE LONG WEEKEND SINCE 1990

SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2016 A Family & Community focused event.

Phone: 6521 7046 or email: lgarment@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au 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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Support the Merriwa Ringer regularly but can’t find your business? Contact Tina Taylor on 6548 2119.

Merriwa Ringer Directory A quick reference guide to all that support the Merriwa Ringer

Alexander Downs 6548 5170Australia Post Merriwa 6548 2042Brodie’s Cutting Edge 6548 2499Cassilis Bowling Club 6376 1002Cassilis Public School 6376 1009CJ and JM Vero and Sons 6548 2303Community Mutual Merriwa 6548 2651Country Womens Association 6548 3274Craig MacPherson Haulage 6548 2663Custom Made Kitchens 6548 2025Di’s Clothing Patch 6548 3023Festival of the Fleeces 6548 2109Fire and Rescue NSW 6548 2005Gummun Place Merriwa 6548 2111Hunter Local Lands Service 6548 2282IGA Merriwa Plus Liquor 6548 2315MA MacDonald 6548 2226Max’s Country Cuts 6548 2375Merriwa Activity Centre 6548 2083Merriwa Anglican Parish 0429 996769Merriwa Auto Electrical 6548 2114Merriwa Bushmans Camdraft 0427 437 743Merriwa Catholic Parish 6548 2086Merriwa District Education Foundation

6376 1052Merriwa District Progress Association

6548 2245Merriwa Healthy Environment Group

6547 6048Merriwa Junior Rugby League and Netball Club 6548 8560Merriwa Little Athletics 6548 5002Merriwa Newsagency 6548 2031Merriwa Central School Primary 6548 2101 Secondary 6548 2119Merriwa Central School P and C 6548 2246Merriwa PAH and I 0498 378 500Merriwa Pharmacy 6548 2213Merriwa Pony Club 0427 412 128Merriwa Pre-School and Kindergarten

6548 2083Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

6548 2844Merriwa 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

or 112 for mobile services

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

6548 2305

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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 6.15pm drawn 7.00pm, 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 - 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. DON’T FORGET CHINESE SMORGASBORD SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 27WEEKEND RESULTS

Saturday Raffle October 29Saturday members draw no 240, was not won – next week $170.00

Winners Jackpot not won - next week $440.00

Dinner: Des Snelgrove Bowls Raffle: Jeff Cronin Free Tickets: Tracey

Sunday Raffle October 30

Members draw, no404, was not won – next week $450.00.

Please note: Saturday raffle will commence at 7.00pm.

TWILIGHT BOWLS

Every Friday night from 6.00pm.

Everyone welcome – bowlers and non-bowlers.

Under 12 Kids Disco 3.30pm till 6.00pm

WOMEN’S BOWLSCOMING EVENTS

Veterans Day at Murrurundi, November 2.

Merriwa Mixed Friendship Day of Bowls - Wednesday November 30 (No social bowls). more information next week.

Local Mixed Bowls - Wednesdays - Casual dress, play 10.00am on the green.

Next meeting Monday November 14 at 3.00pm.

Lady Bowlers and Social Bowlers Christmas Dinner - Wednesday December 7. More information at a later date so please watch the Ringer.

Loretta CooperLast Sunday saw The Mens Foursome’s played, and the results were somewhat predictable, with the two on form players teaming up to take the title, David Taylor and Alex Kean showing the way with a comprehensive victory over the defending champions Max McNaught and Patrick Williams, whilst Rob Patterson and Andy Carrigan and Paul Murray and Trent Cooper bringing up the minor placings. On a rough and windy day, and over 27 holes the new champions combined well with some scorching drives and deft touches around the greens. Whilst Williams and McNaught could only watch the game slip away with some unforced errors, despite staging a late comeback it was to be too little to late, and thus the capitulation was complete. Andy Carrigan scored a ball on the fourth with a ntp, but no other highlights were recorded.

Next Week see’s The Mug of Mug’s stroke event, Saturday from 12.00pm, Hope to see all the qualified players there.

That’s it for this weeks report, hope you all backed a winner in the cup, as always any queries please call Patrick Williams on 0417 462 767.

Patrick Williams

Free Entry

Saturday November 19.

Must be accompanied by an adult.

Libby Gear

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Th!nk Pink The ultimate tribute show

Sat. 5th November 8.00pm

Tickets $25 16 years & over

Raffles Friday 7.30pm — 8.30pm

Ticket sales from 6.30pm

Sunday 11.30am — 12.30pm Ticket sales from 11am

Meat trays, vouchers,

vegetable & fruit boxes,

Tickets: $1.00 each

Mens Health Night

Thursday 24th November

7.30pm Working together as a community with

a focus on our local men to work

towards improving their health and

knowledge of elements that make

them healthy —life, purpose, health &

wellness and everything in-between.

A Merriwa RSL Club & Merriwa

Men ’s Shed event

MERRIWA RSL CLUB LIMITED

120 — 124 Bettington Street MERRIWA NSW 2329 For more information phone: 02 6548 2157

Members Badge Draw

Thursday between 6.00pm & 7.00pm

Friday 7pm, 8.30pm, 9.00pm

Sunday between 11.30am & 1.00pm ……………………………………………………………………………………………...

Happy Hour

Thursday 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Friday 6.00pm to 7.00pm & 9.00pm to 10.00pm

Sunday 11.00am to 12.00pm

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FRIDAY NIGHT SNACK BAR

Affordable meals for all the family.

Friday night raffles

Members Draw, Joker Draw, Meat/Vege tray draw, Schooner Draw.

LAST FEW FRIDAY’S RESULTS

Members draw - unclaimed by Sally Wall – next week $65.00

Joker draw - unsuccessful for Carl Rawlinson and is $534.00 next week.

End of the month draw was won by Jackie Tait.

The Pink Ribbon Hamper was won by Mervyn Kelly.

Wednesday night is Pizza and Garlic bread night with locally made pizzas.

Friday night is Snack bar and Raffles.

Saturday is $3.00 schooners and bar snacks from 3.00pm until 5.00pm.

Annual General Meeting is December 4 at 7.30pm.

Kathy Sumpter

Cassilis Bowling ClubThe Members Lucky Badge for $2250.00 was not won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 665, this week jackpots to $2300.00.

The 7.00pm draw for $120.00 was won, the number was 861 this week it commences at $100.00.

The 9.00pm draw for $160.00 was not won the number was 134, this week it jackpots to $180.00

The Thursday badge draw for $220.00 was not won the number was 861, this week it jackpots to $240.00 and will be drawn between 6.00–7.00pm. LTPS/16/04092.

The Sunday morning badge draw for $1300.00 was not won last week the number was 313, this week it jackpots to $1350.00 and will be drawn between 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be present to win the money. LTPS/16/04092.

COMING EVENTS

THINK PINK – The Think Pink Tribute show is back on Saturday November 5, tickets are now on sale from the bar at $25.00 per person, tables of 8 and don’t wait till the end date we have limited seating.

MEN’S HEALTH NIGHT - Thursday November 24 - 7.30pm.

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 have a chicken schnitzel, chips and salad or veg for just $12.50.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CLUB

HAPPY HOUR Thursday 6.00pm-7.00pm Friday 6.00pm-7.00pm NEW – 9.00pm to 10.00pm Friday 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

Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

Next meeting is Sunday November 20, 2016 at 2.30pm at the Merriwa RSL Club.

LOOKING FOR

Reserve Grade and League Tag coaches, First Aid, League Safe and Managers for the 2017 Football Season.

If you think you are capable and would like to apply please send your application to PO BOX 147, Merriwa NSW 2329 or email it to anthonykelly1970@gmail.com

Positions close on Friday December 2, 2016

Jessyca Morgan

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SportingN

ews

Merriwa Junior Rugby

ClubLeague Football and Netball

SPORTS CLUB CHICKEN RAFFLES FRIDAY NIGHTS

The Merriwa Junior Rugby League and Netball Club will be running Friday night chook raffles from November 4 through the summer months at the Sports Club – make it a kids night out.

Why not come on down at 6.00pm for twilight bowls with all the family then join in the chook raffle, grab some chips from the restaurant and you’ll have had a great family night out.

As everyone is now aware the MJRL and N Club will be celebrating our 50th Year in 2017 and as such we need extra funds to make our weekend celebrations a memorable one. Bob Telfer, Andrew Jamieson and Murray Wright will run a chook raffle every Friday night to help raise these funds so now all we need is people to come on down to the club, and make the effort worthwhile for both organisers and patrons. One surprise draw each week will be an added bonus to the lucky winner. Which draw will the surprise bonus be in? A kids toy, a kids game, a book, a football or a mug .. what will it be?

WHAT: Chicken Raffle

WHEN: Commencing November 4 Every Friday night

WHERE: Merriwa Sports Club

TIME: 7.30pm after Twilight Bowls

FUNDS TO: 50 Year Celebration July 8-9, 2017.

We ask all community and members of the MJRL and N Club to support this fundraiser. Be at the club every Friday night, play twilight bowls then enjoy the excitement of a chook raffle. Bring the kids along and make a great fun Friday night for the whole family. See you all there for the first Chook Raffle on Friday November 4, 2016 at the Merriwa Sports Club.

Elaine Sparrow

What a way to kick off the season with a carnival straight up! 12 athletes travelled to Aberdeen on Sunday to compete against clubs from across the Zone including Aberdeen, Muswellbrook, Denman and Singleton.

Jackson Keane cleaned up in the 100m, shot put, 200m, triple and 1500m while little bro Dylan took to the track with gusto placing in all his events – great job boys! Newcomers to carnivals Braeden Halse, Morgan Bates, William and Thomas Luke all performed brilliantly in their respective age groups, bringing home medals and certificates for their outstanding efforts. Cody Bates delivered a killer performance in high jump, scissor kicking his way to first and placing first in 3 out of 5 events (WOW!!) while little brother Jai always with an infectious smile on his dial put on the pace in the 70m and 200m. Chad Booth brought home the bacon with an awesome well deserved medal for discus while Tommy received his first medal for athletics in the Tots. Not to be out done, big sister Grace delivered on the track and field – always performing as her name suggests with grace and pace…nice work Gracie, must have been tough amongst all those boys!! Jayden McPhie surprised himself and his proud mum winning the 70m, 100m and 400m – way to go Jayden!

Team captain Belinda Keane said it was an “Absolutely fabulous day. All Merriwa athletes competed with pride and determination with huge smiles on each and every one of them…” while coach, mum and registrar extraordinaire Mel Bates said she was “So very proud of the great behavior and sportsmanship shown by our team of 12.”

Our second night of training saw plenty of emerging stars on the track and field. Coach James Munro was impressed with the steely determination of Darcy Taaffe and great listening from Ben Patterson in the 200m and 400m while Steve Hourn and Andrew Luke were unanimously impressed with the great start made by Wills Mulligan in the discus. Brilliant job Wills. Belinda Keane and John Cronin (welcome back John!!) were delighted with the natural flair for high jump shown by Mikayla Telfer while James Hagley and Tash Taaffe sang high praise for Grace Campbell for showing increasing confidence and independence in the Tiny Tots.

Just a reminder, Mel Bates is chasing rego forms. You can lodge them online or pay by cash or cheque to Mel. If you would like to come and try Little As, its not too late! All welcome from 3 to 16 years. Training is Monday nights from 5.30pm at

Merriwa Little Athletics Club

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Merriwa Cricket ClubWe would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors for their generous support we are truly grateful to:

• Merriwa Engineering• Merriwa Sports Club• Thousand Guineas Beef/Tullatua Partnership• Rosto• Royal Hotel Merriwa• Trio Angus• Gundibri Pty Ltd• Welderup Pty Ltd• Cassilis Park• Osmond’s Pumps and Water Solutions• Frampton Farms• Blooms Pumps and Irrigation• Merriwa RSL• Max’s Country Cuts• Kemp Rural Partnership• Ted Carr• Merriwa Pharmacy• Curte Pie• PA and EG Gallagher• Merriwa IGA• Elders Merriwa• CRT Merriwa

Merriwa Touch Football ClubREF COURSE

We have had an email from Scone in relation to a refereeing course which we are hoping to get interested persons for. This is open for anyone playing in the senior competition or who currently referees any of the games. We hope to assist those interested. Remember that once you are ticketed, your game payment goes from $10.00 to $15.00.

Numbers are needed to order the course booklets and arrange numbers with David Casson as soon as we can.

At this point the sessions will be held on Tuesday November 15, Scone RSL - 6.00pm start. Those wishing to attend must complete an online component which reduces the time at the course. A copy of the certificate issued (takes a couple of hours) needs to be brought along. The courses generally cost $45.00.

A $20.00 deposit needs to be left to before booklets are ordered to indicate they will come, we get the documentation and they don’t show. If we can get 8-10 people then David would be happy to complete the course here in Merriwa.

Names need to be to us by November 5.

ROUND 4Ladies

RSL v’s Cassilis Chicks

Incre-i-bowls v’s Royals

Team Believe v’s MCC’s

Mens

Denman Devils v’s Bowling Barrels

Rockwell v’s Tourist Terriers

ROAR v’s RSL

Time

6.00

6.45

7.30

In Week 5 Chargers will verse Welderup Blue and Bandits will verse Dauntless.

Tina Taylor

Please Save the Date for the Cricket Christmas party on December 17, which is a Day/Night match, start time 3.00pm, there will be food, refreshments and fun for the kids and Santa will be there too. All profits are going to charity, so come along and have some fun cheering for our guys as they go up against Belltrees.

If you would like to get involved please contact us at merriwacricketclub@gmail.com or call 0459 541 450.

Sonya Drury

No. 2 oval.

Tash Taaffe

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MCS in touch with our community

Community Calendar

Send your calendar information in before 12 noon Mondays to merriwa2-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

If you would like your event included in the community calender, wish to claim a date or interested in placing an advert in the Ringer?

Contact Tina Taylor on 6548 2119.

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MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL Address: Bow Street, Merriwa, NSW, 2329

Tel: (02) 6548 2119 Fax: (02) 6548 2534

Email: merriwa2-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.merriwa-c.schools.nsw.edu.auALL MATERIAL DUE 12 noon MONDAYS

NOVEMBER

Friday 4 • Merriwa Campdraft

Saturday 5 • Merriwa Campdraft

Sunday 6 • Merriwa Campdraft

Tuesday 8 • Merriwa PAH and I Show Entertainment committee meeting - Merriwa RSL Club - 6.30pm

Saturday 19 • Men’s Breakfast - Parish Hall - 7.30am

Tuesday 22 • Merriwa Bushman’s Campdraft and Rodeo Association Annual General Meeting - Merriwa RSL Club - 7.00

Friday 25 • Anglican Guild - Christmas Street Stall and Large Raffle

• Messy Church - Parish Hall - 3.30pm

What’s Inside Your Ringer?

Year 7 Transition Days 2Principal’s Report 3Merriwa Central School 3Primary Report 3Coming Events 3Secondary Report 5St Joseph’s 10Sandy Hollow 12Anglican News 15Hunter Medical Practice 15Community Notice Board 16Merriwa Senior Citizens Association 16Meals on Wheels 16Remembrance Day 16Found 16Samaritians Purse Christmas Boxes 16Christmas in the Park 16Community Notice Board 17Merriwa Pony Club 17Merriwa Rotary 17Merriwa Campdraft 17Merriwa VIEW Club 17Save the Date 17Merriwa PH and I 17Merriwa CWA 18Cooking up a Treat 19Business 20Merriwa Newsagency 20Clubs 27Merriwa Sports Club 27Merriwa RSL Club 29Cassilis Bowling Club 29Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

29Sporting 30Merriwa Junior Rugby League Football and Netball Club 30Merriwa Little Athletics Club 30Merriwa Cricket Club 31Merriwa Touch Football Club 31

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