Bottle Tree Bulletin Bottle Tree Bulletin - March 2019 | Page 4

Mitchell | Amby | Mungallala
New Year, new students &
teachers for Mitchell!
voice of Maggie Caskey was a glorious lead
up to the Annual Australia Day Awards.
Deputy Mayor Jan Chambers conducted this
year’s ceremony, with Aunty Lynette Nixon
opening proceedings with the Welcome to
Country.
“I would like to congratulate everyone who
was nominated for an Australia Day Award,”
said Cr Chambers.
“Our community is blessed with a large
number of hard working people who are
committed to the goals and ideals of our
country.
“These awards focus attention on Australian
characteristics and values we respect; a fair
go, a respect for diversity, a genuine concern
for our people and a love of sport,” said Cr
Chambers.
Citizen of the Year – Aunty Lynette Nixon
Young Citizen of the Year – Cara Cicero
Sports Award – Carlie Payne
Junior Sports Award – Sophie Filan
Community Event of the Year –
Mitchell Magpies 100 Year Reunion
Member Contribution Award – Bridget
Lamb
Achievement Award – Jennifer
Crocker
As the ceremony ended inside, guests
flowed back onto the deck for the
cutting of the Australia Day cake by
Cr Chambers and Aunty Lynette.
Guests where once again entertained
by Maggie’s lovely voice and relaxed
setting. Then as the morning warmed
up the family fun and games began in
the Mitchell Pool. Maranoa
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Regional Council did an
excellent job of keeping
everyone entertained and
cool for the rest of the day.
Mitchell State School kicked of 2019 with
eleven new prep students and a newly
appointed Principal, Cass Ahearn.
“I am honoured to have the opportunity to lead
a school with such a rich tradition of
community!” said Principal Ahearn.
“I have worked with a variety of schools
around the south west, most recently working
as Principal at Morven State School in a
teaching principal role.
“I am excited and eager to bring my skills as
an educational leader to Mitchell State School
and work with families and the community to
ensure the success of our school and
community,” said the Principal.
St Patrick’s School is very excited to
welcome Miss Rebecca Smith (Year 4-6
teacher) and new prep student Lexi Whittaker
to the school community.
“Its lovely to see the
excitement and
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enthusiasm all our
students have for
school and I’m sure
there were a lot of
parents happy to see
school start back,”
said Principal Zoe.
“A positive attitude to
schooling really has a
huge impact on
student achievement
and its an important responsibility of teachers
and parents to cultivate this positive attitude.”
Said Principal Zoe.
On February 7, the Opening School Mass and
Leadership Induction ceremony was held with
Father Jamie at the Columba’s Church. The
new school Captains for 2019 are Leela
Junior Sport Sign
Corbett and Jaxson Wyman. Patricians
House Captain – Ryan Kingsley, Columbans
Ons
House Captain – Samantha Norrman. Year six
School Leaders are Jarad Cross, Aaron Cross Mitchell & District Junior
Rugby League and Netball
and Izaak Halpin. Congratulations!
Club had their sign on day
on Wednesday February 13,
Australia Day Winners
another great turnout for
Mitchell’s Spa Complex was the place to
2019. If you missed this date,
celebrate Australia Day for 2019. Sitting on
don’t worry it’s not too late
the deck with blue skies, crystal-clear pools,
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mouth-watering breakfast and the beautiful
you can still sign on. Contact anyone from the
committee or call in to one of the training
afternoons. The club also had its AGM on
November 29, 2018 and the following Office
Bearers were elected fro 2019: President -
John Birkett; V President - Kev Corbett;
Secretary - Amanda Bowen; Treasurer -
Angela Crump; Canteen - Michelle
McInnerney and Netball - Marianne Russell.
The Club also appreciates all the generous
business sponsors for 2019-2020.
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1. St Patrick’s new prep Lexi Whittaker 2. Ryan
Kingsley(Columbans House Captain), Jaxson
Wyman (School Captain), Leela Corbett(School
Captain), Samantha Norrman(Patricians House
Captain).
Mitchell Meals on Wheels
March
3. Australia Day Award Recipients 4. Aunty Irene and Jan
Chambers cutting the cake, Maggie playing music on the deck
of the Great Artesian Spa 5. Australia Day Award Nominees 6.
Citizen of the Year Aunty Irene Nixon receiving her award from
Deputy Mayor Councillor Jan Chambers.
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Frid 1 D Hunt & S Burns
Mon 4 L Martin & M Harris
Wed 6 B Sokoll & A Phillips
Frid 8 St Patrick’s
Mon 11 J Irwin & J Tattum
Wed 13 L Phillips & A Mansfield
Frid 15 K Irwin & E Halpin
Mon 18 B Treasure & C Mackay
Wed 20 D Moore & J Maudsley
Frid 22 Anglican Deliverers
Mon 25 K Henry & D Mailman
Wed 27 L Phillips & L Sullivan
Frid 29 J & H Byrnes