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Canowindra High School

Browns Ave Canowindra NSW 2804 T 6344 1305 F 6344 1085

Email: canowindra-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.canowindra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Term 4 Week 2 Monday, 21 October 2019

Contact List Principal Neryle Smurthwaite Deputy Principal Darryl Ball Head Teacher English / HSIE Lee-Anne Jones Head Teacher Maths / PDHPE / Comp Rod Jones Head Teacher Science / CAPA Peta McKenzie Head Teacher TAS Karen Pickering Year 7 Adviser Steven Wilson Year 8 Adviser Warren McKenzie Year 9 Adviser Gillian Halstead Year 10 Adviser Kath Balcombe Year 11 Adviser Bronwyn Porter Year 12 Adviser Louise Gregson Teacher Librarian Lisa McCallum Sports Coordinators Warren McKenzie Zachary Rue Student Welfare Teacher Baden Bogdanovs LAST (Rlg) Bronwyn Porter Careers Advisor Josh Conliffe School Chaplain Samara Geier

Last Friday, students Santi Tapim, Pedro Tapim and Marshall McKay performed two traditional boys dances from Murray Island, which is part of the Torres Strait Island archipelago, as part of our NAIDOC Week celebrations. The boys were accompanied by Mrs Suzannah Tapim, and the dances were a great introduction to the Life Choices Presentation that followed. They did an amazing job and their dancing was appreciated and enjoyed by all students and staff.

Murray Island Dance Performance

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Principal’s News

Congratulations to our School Captain Santi Tapim, Vice-Captain Marshall McKay and Pedro Tapim on their presentation of an ATSI welcome dance last Friday as part of our NAIDOC celebrations. This coming Saturday is our P&C Open Garden Day and I hope everyone can come along and enjoy the gardens on display. A big thank you must go to the various owners who have made their gardens available during such a difficult time and to our band of P&C helpers for all the work they have put into the days organisation. On Tuesday we will once again welcome our incoming Year 7 students to the school as part of their transition program. Mrs Gregson, our Transition Coordinator, has been working hard to organise an engaging program for the day. Unfortunately Ms Donovan has had to withdraw from the role of Year Advisor for 2020 as she has been successful in gaining a promotion to Head Teacher – English at Wellington High School. At this stage we are still in the process of filling the position but would like to assure the incoming students and their parents that once it is finalised we will let everyone know. Planning for 2020 timetables, classes and resourcing is well underway and I would like to ask any parents whose children will not be returning to Canowindra High School next year to please let the school know as soon as possible to help us with our decision making. Congratulations to Eve Moore on being the winner of last weeks Canteen voucher.

Neryle Smurthwaite Principal

Year 6 to 7 Transition Program Literacy, Numeracy & Science

Tomorrow we look forward to welcoming students for the second Year 6 to 7 Transition Day. Students will enjoy a number of activities, focusing on Literacy, Numeracy and Science.

Date Who Time Venue Activities Term 4 Week 2

Tuesday October 22nd 2019

Students

8.53am - 3.24pm Canowindra High Literacy, Numeracy

& Science

Term 4 Week 6 Tuesday November 19th

2019

Students

8.53am - 3.24pm Canowindra High TAS & CAPA

Term 4 Week 7

Thursday November 28th 2019

Parents

& Students 5.30pm Canowindra High

JSMH Family BBQ

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Life Choices Presentation Last Friday, students from Years 7-10 attended a Life Choices presentation by Mr Andrew “Fishtail” Fisher, a professional speaker and racing car driver for the Jesus Racing Team. Throughout his presentation, Mr Fisher encouraged students to think about their life choices and the consequences of their actions. After the presentation, students were also able to check out his racing car!

Canowindra High would like to thank Mr Fisher for coming to the school and sharing his life experiences and knowledge.

Canowindra High School

Sun Safety Policy Summary A reminder that our Sun Safety Policy has now come into effect and students are expected to wear a hat or cap during any outside activity. Please find attached a summary for your information:

Students must wear a hat during any outside activity in full sun during Term 1 and 4. Hats must be free from inappropriate language, advertising or slogans. Such hats will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the day.

Students who do not comply with wearing a hat during outdoor lessons will be dealt with by the teacher and will be given alternative work in order to meet course outcomes and a consequence under the schools discipline and management policy. Cases of persistent non-compliance will be sent to the Head Teacher of that subject. Spare hats will be available.

Students who do not comply during breaks will be directed to sit in a covered area. If they refuse they will be dealt with by the Head Teacher on duty or the Deputy Principal.

The use of sunscreen is encouraged with the provision of high protection sunscreen by the SRC and the school. Sunscreen is available for student and staff use outside the canteen, the Science staffroom and the staff common room. Sunscreen must be provided by the school for athletics and swimming carnivals.

Students and staff are encouraged to wear good quality sunglasses when outdoors. Sunglasses should be removed when indoors and when directed to do so by a teacher.

Staff should model sun safe behaviour such as hats, sunglasses, applying sunscreen, adherence to the dress code. Where possible, outdoor activities will occur during periods of lower UV danger, such as morning lessons. Outdoor

activities occurring during peak UV danger periods will be limited and the time spent outdoors minimised where possible, for example, PDHPE teachers may choose to do an alternative activity if sport on the oval is scheduled during hot weather.

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VALID Science-Year 8 Next Friday 1st November, all Year 8 students will complete their VALID testing. VALID is the Validation of Assessment for Learning and Individual Development program and involves Year 8 students completing an online assessment. It is an end-of stage Science assessment tool which assists the school to monitor student achievement and helps inform planning, programming and assessment practice. An information letter (copy below) has been sent home with all Year 8 students however if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school. Please note that all students should bring headphones or earbuds to use during the test.

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Study Skills

Handbook

MANAGING ANXIETY DURING EXAMS

If you are someone who freezes or has a mental blank during an exam or is overly anxious you may find that the heightened anxiety is reducing your ability to recall. Remember that being as prepared as possible and not leaving your study until the last minute can make a big difference in reducing anxiety. Start your study early and make a plan so that you have time to study what you need to without stress. It is also important to note that the more practice tests you do, the more familiar you are with the test so it will be less intimidating and you will be used to working under time limits. When you are in the exam if you feel anxious, a good strategy is to close your eyes for a moment and take some long, deep breaths. When you open your eyes do some of the questions you find easy or feel confident about. Meanwhile your subconscious will have a chance to recall the things you are struggling to remember. Another trick is try moving your eyes to different directions, ie looking up and to the left etc. This can also sometimes prompt recall. You could also seek help from a counsellor for techniques on how to manage stress. You can also visit the MANAGING STRESS unit for more strategies. Learn more at www.studyskillshandbook.com.au. Our school’s subscription details are - Username: canowindrahs Password: 22success

This weeks $5 lunch specials at The Hub!!

Monday-Sweet chilli tender baguettes Tuesday-Nachos

Wednesday-Marinated crispy chicken & rice Thursday-Cheeseburger & chips

Friday-Beef & gravy rolls

Also available to order every day - freshly made sandwiches, baguettes, wraps and rolls, salad bowls and more!

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Home baking needed The P&C are looking for donations of home baking, sweet or savoury, to be sold at the High School during morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch on Saturday. Donations can be dropped off at school on Friday

between 8.30am and 2pm or on Saturday morning at 8am. Thanks for your support!

Canowindra High School P&C

OPEN GARDENS DAY!

Saturday 26th October 9am-4pm

$25.00 for 6 gardens (children under 18 years free) Tickets available at all gardens

Don’t forget….. Morning tea, afternoon tea and a delicious lunch will be available all day at the Canowindra High School Canteen courtyard. Lunch including dessert is $12.00. Choices are open chicken sandwiches or lamb and mint pea salad followed by Eton mess (deconstructed pavlova) or apple crumble slice and cream. There will also be plant stalls, craft stalls and music provided by the talented students of Canowindra High School. Pictured below are just some of the items that will be for sale on Saturday. For more information please contact Bronwin Lay on 0488 010 453 or download a brochure from the Canowindra High School website or Facebook page. All proceeds to Canowindra High School P&C.

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What’s On

Week 2B Term 4

Monday 21 OCT HSC Exams

Tuesday 22 OCT HSC Exams Year 6 to 7 Transition Day 2 - “Numeracy, Literacy and Science”

Wednesday 23 OCT HSC Exams

Thursday 24 OCT HSC Exams Cows Create Careers Excursion Central West Beef on Show

Friday 25 OCT HSC Exams Australian National Field Days World Teachers Day

Week 3A Term 4

Monday 28 OCT HSC Exams RAP Pd3

Tuesday 29 OCT HSC Exams Y7 Scripture Pd4

Wednesday 30 OCT HSC Exams

Thursday 31 OCT HSC Exams

Friday 1 NOV HSC Exams Y8 VALID Pd1 & 2

Assessments Due

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Week 3A Term 4

Canowindra CWA Music and Voice Scholarship 2020

Applications now open

Students of Canowindra's primary and high schools are invited to apply for the 2020 Canowindra CWA Music and Voice Scholarship. The scholarship is open to any student attending school in Canowindra, with the successful applicant receiving $700 towards their music or voice tuition or equipment. Application forms are available from the High School front foyer or from the Canowindra Pharmacy.