Our Own News - Issue 315 - October 2009 - Wollombi Valley Online

Millfield Public School
Fireworks Night
Congratulations to our hard working community members
who contributed towards putting on a most successful event!
The weather was kind and the crowd was large on Sat 15th
Aug. The stalls and amusements were amazing and the food
was delicious!
Many people have commented that the fireworks display was
the best ever! A visitor from Sydney was overawed, saying that
he never expected such a wonderful event to be staged in a
small town like Millfield.
Playgroup Going Well!
We have re-established a playgroup in the school grounds. The
turn up each week has been fantastic! The children are
becoming more familiar with each other and the strengthening
relationships are great to watch. They are enjoying the use of
the school’s facilities and the vast array of equipment available.
Anybody, whether part of the school community or not, is
welcome to come along.
Each Tuesday from 9am till 11:30am.
Mayoral Academic Challenge
Georgia Eddy, Madeline Harrison and Alysha Noon were the
members of our school team that took part in the Mayoral
Academic Challenge at the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre.
They won their heat against Kearsley and Cessnock Public
Schools and returned the next day to take part in the semifinal.
Leading in Round 1, the team's buzzer technique was not
quick enough to go on with it. We went down in a tiebreaker
which would have seen us advance to the final.
Congratulations go to Laguna Public School who not only won
the Primary section of the Challenge, but beat the winning high
school as well!
We came fourth out of 18 primary schools, which is a fantastic
effort and one to be very proud of. It seems that the small
schools of the Wollombi Valley are punching above their weight
in terms of cleverness!
Tabloid Sports Day
Our annual Tabloid Sports Day occured on Thursday 27th
August. We welcomed students and staff from Congewai,
Laguna and Wollombi schools for the event. It is a time for all
the students to socialise and network while having a great time
taking part in sporting events such as parachutes, badminton
and races.
Improvements to our School Continue!
Earlier this year, our main historic building had its exterior fully
painted. We also received a new demountable building because
of our growing school population. Last holidays we had the
exterior of all our other permanent buildings painted also. We
are part of the federal government's 3rd round of the 'Building
the Education Revolution' funding. We will receive a permanent
brick library, and if funds are available, a new covered outdoor
learning area. We are also converting one of our existing
rooms into a dedicated computer room. These are very
exciting times!
Jonathan Ridgway
Community news for Wollombi and surrounding districts
Issue 315 - Our Own News - October 2009
Dear Kelly, Re: Puppy Class
Just a little note to say thank you for having me in your Puppy
Class which finished last night.
I must say I was reluctant to walk in the door of the Vet Clinic
on the first night, having been prodded and poked there before.
By the second night I was a little more comfortable about
coming and my “reluctance” had morphed to mere “hesitance”.
Come the third night, the thought of those cabanossi treats
had me hooked and I could hardly wait to get inside. Although
my owner complained on the way home in the car that the
cabanossi made me “windy”! Phew!
And then last night it was all over and now I can stay home in
the warmth.
Thank you again, it was fun and I know my owner got a lot out
of it. I was embarrassed though – he asked so many questions
about my behaviour in front of all those people. How crass of
him to talk openly about “family” in front of strangers. “Pudding
boy” I think he called me – I can’t help my genes. Maybe it’s my
thyroid!
Just puppy fat kiddo, just puppy fat. I’m glad you didn’t say
anything different Kelly or he will cut down my food even more
And he (i.e my owner) thinks he’s my boss and he’s got me
under control. Hah, just wait until I let loose in a month or
two.
Best puppy regards, Charlie the cattle dog puppy
PS I might not be the sleekest or the trimmest, but I gotta tell
you, I’m loveable! Just ask that Sally, the black labrador – even
though I’m not keen on pushy chicks, did you notice how she
bounded up to me each night!
LAGUNA ROCKS!!!
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www.lagunawinebar.com.au
02 4998 8244
Fri September 18 - The Dennis Boys are back!
Fri September 25 - Accoustic Jam Session
Fri October 2 - Musos Jam Night
Home-cooked meals & pizzas anytime
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Domestic, Commercial &
Industrial Installation,
Maintenance & Breakdown Service
Ph: 4998 1659
Mob: 0405 121 282
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