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We‟re on the Web! View online at www.coonabarab-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Next P&C Meeting Monday, 25 February @ 5.30 pm School Library COONABARABRAN HIGH SCHOOL and COONABARABRAN HIGH SCHOOL and COONABARABRAN HIGH SCHOOL and P&C NEWSLETTER P&C NEWSLETTER P&C NEWSLETTER 22 February 2013 22 February 2013 22 February 2013 PO Box 3 COONABARABRAN NSW 2357 Phone: 02 6842 1099 Fax: 02 6842 2267 www.coonabarab-h.schools.nsw.edu.au M Johnston, Principal M Fosdick, P&C President Week 5 Event Mon, 25 Feb P&C Meeting Year 11 Primary Industries Excursion (Blaze aid) Week 6 Event Mon, 4 Mar NW Swimming Fri, 8 Mar NW Boys & Girls Basketball Trials Week 7 Event Mon, 11 Mar Year 12 half-yearly Exams commence Wed, 13 Mar NW Boys & Girls 15 Touch Trials Open Boys & Girls Touch Trials Thu, 14 Mar Zone Winter Trials Week 8 Event Tue, 19, Mar Year 12 half-yearly Exams conclude Wed, 20 Mar Year 12 Standard English - Sydney Fri, 22 Mar NW Rugby Trials Week 4 Event Thurs, 21 Feb Welcome to Year 7 and Parents BBQ 6.00 pm School Social 7.00 - 9.00 pm Chlorine- the Breakfast of Champions... Mopra comes up trumps at this year’s Swimming Carnival! Connor Graham and Jemmae Dow, accept the Trophy from Mr Johnston. Knights Visit Coonabarabran High The Newcastle Knights visit on Wednesday 20 th February created a lot of excitement in the school. High profile Knights players Willie Mason, Jeremy Smith, Matt Hilder, Jarrod Mullen, Chris Adams, Robbie Rochow and Captain Kurt Gidley made the trip to Coonabarabran along with Coach Wayne Bennett and NRL representative Alan Tongue. Prior to coming to the High School they spent several hours at Coonabarabran Primary School. Wayne Bennett spoke to the whole school and you could have heard a pin drop. His mes- sage about commitment, team work and striving to do you best was well received by both students and staff. Wayne empha- sised that these things that lead to success on the football field are reflected in other areas such as school and work. The Knights had also presented a cheque for $13 800 to Mayor Peter Shinton as a donation to the Mayors Bushfire Ap- peal. All students received a Knights cap and after the formalities their biggest fan, Bill Martin, had his special autograph book and shirt signed by all of the Knights. Although their time in the school was only brief the Knights certainly achieved their objective, which was to lift the spirits of a community that had so recently been devastated by bushfires. Newcastle Knights Coach Wayne Bennett

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Next P&C Meeting Monday, 25 February @ 5.30 pm

School Library

COONABARABRAN HIGH SCHOOL and COONABARABRAN HIGH SCHOOL and COONABARABRAN HIGH SCHOOL and P&C NEWSLETTERP&C NEWSLETTERP&C NEWSLETTER

22 February 201322 February 201322 February 2013

PO Box 3 COONABARABRAN NSW 2357 Phone: 02 6842 1099 Fax: 02 6842 2267

www.coonabarab-h.schools.nsw.edu.au M Johnston, Principal M Fosdick, P&C President

Week 5 Event Mon, 25 Feb P&C Meeting Year 11 Primary Industries Excursion (Blaze aid)

Week 6 Event Mon, 4 Mar NW Swimming Fri, 8 Mar NW Boys & Girls Basketball Trials

Week 7 Event Mon, 11 Mar Year 12 half-yearly Exams commence Wed, 13 Mar NW Boys & Girls 15 Touch Trials Open Boys & Girls Touch Trials Thu, 14 Mar Zone Winter Trials

Week 8 Event Tue, 19, Mar Year 12 half-yearly Exams conclude Wed, 20 Mar Year 12 Standard English - Sydney Fri, 22 Mar NW Rugby Trials

Week 4 Event Thurs, 21 Feb Welcome to Year 7 and Parents BBQ 6.00 pm School Social 7.00 - 9.00 pm

Chlorine- the Breakfast of Champions...

Mopra comes up trumps at this year’s

Swimming Carnival!

Connor Graham and Jemmae Dow, accept the Trophy from Mr Johnston.

Knights Visit Coonabarabran High The Newcastle Knights visit on Wednesday 20th February

created a lot of excitement in the school. High profile Knights players Willie Mason, Jeremy Smith, Matt Hilder, Jarrod Mullen, Chris Adams, Robbie Rochow and Captain Kurt Gidley made the trip to Coonabarabran along with Coach Wayne Bennett and NRL representative Alan Tongue.

Prior to coming to the High School they spent several hours at Coonabarabran Primary School. Wayne Bennett spoke to the whole school and you could have heard a pin drop. His mes-sage about commitment, team work and striving to do you best was well received by both students and staff. Wayne empha-sised that these things that lead to success on the football field are reflected in other areas such as school and work.

The Knights had also presented a cheque for $13 800 to Mayor Peter Shinton as a donation to the Mayors Bushfire Ap-peal.

All students received a Knights cap and after the formalities their biggest fan, Bill Martin, had his special autograph book and shirt signed by all of the Knights.

Although their time in the school was only brief the Knights

certainly achieved their objective, which was to lift the spirits of

a community that had so recently been devastated by bushfires.

Newcastle Knights Coach Wayne Bennett

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE PAGE

Upcoming events 1

Principal‟s Report 2

President‟s Report 3

Treasurer‟s Report 3

Study Centre Information 3

Dubbo English Excursion 3

P&C Minutes 4/5

60 seconds 5

Sandstone & Tara Caves Excursion 6

Advertisements/ Information 6

Knights photo gallery 7

Canteen Menu 8

Canteen Roster 9

Sport/ Swimming Carnival 10

Welcome back to all of the school com-munity. Welcome to Year 7 and to our new students. The school has wasted no time getting into learning programs and building the foundations for the year. We enjoyed wonderful success in 2012 with strong student performances

across the board and recognition of the achievements of our teachers. The HSC cohort performed very strongly across the board. Many students obtained highly sought after training opportu-nities or scholarships to pursue further study. The students seeking university entry enjoyed particular success. We wish all of our graduates the best for their futures and look for-ward to hearing of their achievements. I would like to intro-duce several new staff. Ms Plummer and Mr Heaney will be teaching Hospitality and Metals and Engineering in the TAS faculty. Mr Holden is our new Language teacher and will be based in HSIE. He will be teaching all of our Year 8 students Indonesian. We believe this language will serve our students well as Asian languages increase in importance to Australia. A new Maths Head Teacher will be appointed this term and Mr Lovegrove is covering this vacancy whilst we recruit. Meet the teachers Two great opportunities to meet our new teachers will take place at the next P&C Meeting on 25th February at 5.30pm in the Library. All parents are welcome. We would love to see you there. School Expectations I have been very impressed with student participation, uni-form and behaviour since our return to school. Students are coming to school well prepared and enthusiastic about learn-ing. Our classrooms are active and focussed and I have been pleased with the courtesy and attention I see in the classes I visit. This all gives our students the best chance to learn. Senior students – achievement in the HSC Coonabarabran High achieved some outstanding student outcomes in 2012. Our student performance in the Higher School Certificate was outstanding. HSC results were re-markable for the cohort, with Alex Tighe achieving stellar results across his courses. His second in the state in Legal Studies is a great credit to him and to Ms Doolan for her teaching. The breadth of student achievement was a great result for all of us - many students achieved their best possi-ble results with commendable teacher commitment and sup-port. I congratulate all of the school staff on the success of our students. The current Year 12 cohort met ex-students Gemma Evans, Alex Tighe, Matt and Chris Frith to hear first-hand about strategies that have worked to achieve HSC success. Mr Draper delivered the first study skills session to prepare stu-dents for the year. These students have examinations in Week 7 this term. If you have any concerns regarding your child‟s learning, please contact the school for assistance. Swimming Carnival Our carnival was a very active day with high rates of partici-pation and enjoyment amongst the students on a beautiful sunny day. Mopra swam their way to glory with a great team effort and standout performances from Kadesha Ayoub and Jack Isedale, the 12/13 Year old champions on the day. Phoebe Hensby continues her amazing achievements – she

broke two longstanding records on the day on the way to claiming the 16 Years Girls Age Champion award. Congratulations to the Sports House Captains for their com-mitment to their team and their leadership on the day. Our sport coordinators, Ms Crossingham, Mr Cousens, Mrs Jen-ner and Mr Ramage have once again managed this im-portant school event with great skill. Anniversary of Apology to Stolen Generation Twenty students accompanied Will Robinson (Aboriginal Education Officer) to commemorate the anniversary of the Apology to the Stolen Generation in 2008. IYLP scholar, Jayd Robinson, spoke on behalf of students and stressed the importance of the day and the aspirations of young peo-ple to address health and educational issues confronting Aboriginal people. Leadership – nominations for SRC I encourage all students to consider nominating for the School Representative Council. The group have made a real difference to our school and the experience of our students. They focus on projects to improve student participation and the school environment. They also represent the school as leaders of fundraising, volunteer activities and community involvement. I look forward to meeting and inducting our new leaders in coming weeks. Early reminder for parents and students regarding mobile phones and other devices. Please ensure that your child does not bring a mobile phone or other device to school. They are not required for learning. Students are not to have mobile phones out at school during school hours. I have made this commitment to ensure that our classrooms and playgrounds remain free of disruption and bullying. I recognise that some children may require them for family or work commitments outside school hours and our Deputy Mr Enks will work with students to ensure

that they can comply with this school rule.

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Well, it‟s been a rough start to the new year and surely it can only get better from here. Miraculously, only 2 students lost their home during the bush fire. Although over 50,000ha and 53 houses were burnt, the Coonabarabran community has once again shown enormous community spirit and compassion. Even in this time of tragedy and destruction, we are the envy of other towns and cities. Fire fighters like being tasked to fires near Coonabarabran because they know they will be welcomed and appreciated. Nowhere else are fire fighters and residents who have lost their homes delivered home cooked meals day after day after day. Laurie Dawson, Blazeaid, has unapologetically stated that our community has welcomed and supported his organisation far in excess of anywhere else they have operated.

The next P&C meeting is scheduled for the Monday 25

th February 2013. One of the agenda items will be to

make sure our first fund raising activity is organised effectively. The P&C and Year12 students are working together to operate the gates at the Coonabarabran Show, on the 8

th and 9

th March 2013. This is likely to be

a lucrative activity but we will need lots of volunteers. Remember that students will need to partner up with adults.

So what is the P&C and why should you turn up at 5.30pm on the first Monday of each month? In short, the P&C is the forum where parents, carers and general citizens can learn more about the operations of Coonabarabran High School and, subsequently, contribute to the running of the school. For example, you can provide opinions on where funds should be spent, raise issues of personal concern and volunteer for fund raising activities!

We also look forward to meeting new staff that have joined the school this year and contributing to the development of programs and activities at our school.

STUDY CENTRE NOTIFICATION The Study Centre is available to students of all

abilities, from Year 7-12. It provides students an opportunity to complete homework, assessment tasks and general study in a range of subjects. It is located in the school library, where students have access to books, computers and resources to help them complete tasks and extend their knowledge and skills.

Tutors can be organised to assist students one-on-one or in groups in specific subject areas. A number of staff members from English, Maths, Science and HSIE areas provide supervision and support to the students.

For any further information please contact either Sherelle Moore (Study Centre coordinator) or Principal Mel Johnston.

Treasurer’s Report

Parents and Citizens' Association

Statement of Receipts and Payments

29 November 2012 BALANCE

Opening Cash Balance as at 29 October

2012 $ 7,207.22

Add Receipts

Receipt No

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CHS Canteen reimbursement from Expo Canteen

$ 228.50

Total $ 228.50 $ 7,435.72

Less Payments

Cheque No $ -

Cash book balance as at

29 November 2012 $ 7,435.72

Bank Statement

Reconciliation

Balance as per Statement $ 7,207.22

Receipt No Add Deposits since 31 October 2012

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CHS Canteen reimbursement from Expo Canteen

$ 228.50

Total $ 228.50 $ 7,435.72

Cheque No

Less unpresented cheques/payments since 31 October 2012

Total $ -

Reconciled total as per cash book 29 November

$ 7,435.72

Dubbo English Excursion An early start to a long day, Year 10 English 1 and a

couple of year 11 Advanced English students set out at 7:45, Dubbo bound.

After two hours of laughter we arrived at our destina-tion, Dubbo Regional Theatre. We alighted the bus and with our half dead legs we stumbled inside and admired the theatre, and when the other schools arrived, we eyed them off, stared them down and took our seats. Giggling and chattering in anticipation, we were all eager for the play „Animal Farm‟ to start. It was an amazing play with brilliant actors. They did incredible animal interpretations and had a great setting and very clever costuming. Alt-hough it was a bit confusing at times, the play was great; highly recommended. It was based on the Russian Revo-lution and used animals to portray the government and citizens during 1917.

Eighty five minutes later we applauded the actors on their performance and returned to the bus and went for lunch at McDonalds. More chatter and laughter as we enjoyed out fast food then we visited Centro.

Half an hour later we met up outside and showed each other our shopping as we boarded the bus one last time. As people slept, talked and watched Josh and Lukas play with their brand new One Direction dolls, we safely arrived home.

A huge thank you to Mrs Macintosh, Mr Gardiner and Mr Johnston for a great day. Jenna Cormie

Student timetables are now available on the Coonabarabran High School Website: www.coonabarab-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Coonabarabran High School P & C Association Meeting

Minutes Thursday 29th

November 2012 Opened: 5.50pm. Present: Serena Fiegert, Tammy Samuel, Peter Knight, Mel Johnston, Kellie Nash, Alison Wilkin, Martyn Wilkin, Narelle Pfeiffer and Rendle Hannah. Apologies: Mark Fosdick, Anne Fosdick, Graham Enks, Pam Lee, Tracee McHugh, Sue Hincks, Rebecca Ryan, Anita Tighe, Sherrin Whale, Mike Myers and Leesa Kelly. Motion: That the apologies be accepted. Moved: Serena Fiegert Seconded: Kellie Nash. Note to Minutes: Vice President Peter Knight acted as chairman for the meeting as Mark Fosdick was unexpectedly called away to attend a fire. Business arising from the previous Minutes:

Mel Johnston to carry over presenting a list of possible

items for P&C to financially support to 2013.

Further detailed discussion on the School curriculum is to

be held over to 2013. As Mark Fosdick was absent from this meeting the discussion on a sausage sizzle with the help of Woolworths will be carried over to 2013. Previous Minutes - Moved Marty Wilkin and Seconded Tammy Samuel. Correspondence in:

1. Australian Taxation office – Notification of endorsement for

charity tax concessions of the P&C (letter dated 16th November 2012). Tax concessions can include income tax exemptions, GST concessions and Fringe Benefits Tax concessions. This may be especially useful for the canteen. See paperwork for details.

2. Letter addressed to the President of the P&C from Ms Mary

Doolan and Mr Duncan Graham on behalf of the HSIE and English Faculties thanking the P&C for the generous allocation of $2,000.00 to support resources for Coonabarabran High School Students (dated 29th November 2012).

3. Letter from Community Mutual Group regarding new ATM

networks and cards. The P&C will not be receiving a new card as we hold a statement only account.

4. Canteen Committee Minutes dated 18th September and 16th

October 2012.

5. Steelpostandrail (SPR) outdoor furniture and structures for

schools brochure.

6. Faxed ad from VistaPrint regarding personalised cards and

gifts (November 12th 2012).

7. Spanline ad for school smart shelter systems.

8. Panel Span ad.

9. P&C Journal Term 4, 2012 Vol. 64, No. 4.

Responses to P&C meeting and dinner invitation initially sent by Tammy Samuel. Respondents include: Mark Fosdick, Serena Fiegert, Pam Lee, Peter & Tric Knight. Correspondence Out: Invitation via email by Tammy Samuel (Secretary) to the P&C meeting and end of year dinner. Email sent to: Mark Fosdick, Mel Johnston, Serena Fiegert, Sherrin Whale, Diane Wood, Peter & Tric Knight, Pam Lee, Anita & Kevin Tighe, Martyn Wilkin, Tracee McHugh, Rendle Hannah, Kellie Nash, Mike Myers and Belinda Wrench. Matters arising from the correspondence: None Correspondence: Moved that the Minutes be accepted as a

true and correct record of the meeting by Kellie Nash Seconded by Serena Fiegert. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer‟s Report was reviewed at the meeting. Reimbursement has been received from the Equestrian Expo. Serena Fiegert advised that she would not be available to act as Treasurer in 2013 and has put forward the request that other parents or friends please consider standing for this position. For further details about what is involved in the Treasurer‟s position please contact Serena at school on telephone (02) 6842 1099. Motion: That the Treasurer‟s Report is accepted. Moved Serena Fiegert Seconded Tammy Samuel. Canteen Report The canteen will be holding a “red day” on Friday 7th December. Julie McGlashan provided a very nice thank you present for each of her Canteen Volunteers. There are approximately 22 volunteers assisting the canteen at present. The prefects also help to serve in the canteen. Environment and Grounds Committee reports Training is to be provided to staff on the solar panel system including an educational explanation on use of solar energy next Monday 3rd December (2012). The school is still waiting on a quote for some landscaping work on the North Wall area. Principal’s Report – Mel Johnston

Mary Doolan received a Minister‟s Quality Teaching Award

for her leadership in professional learning for English.

Early Entry offers from the Universities as part of

Principal‟s Recommendation scheme have been made to 26 students for a broad range of study. Early Entry offers by the universities are based upon a Principal‟s recommendation and Trial HSC and Half Yearly results.

The school received a Centre For Excellence Award in

Sydney.

New courses will be available in 2013 including Indonesian

for year 8 students and Aboriginal Studies for years 9 & 10 next year.

Year 11 students will be able to take courses in Society

and Culture, Fitness Certificate 3 and Nursing in 2013.

Debbie Redden will be the Learning & Support teacher

(LAST) and will support students with learning disabilities. Year 7 students will be integrated into the Multilit and Quicksmart programs.

There is a smaller cohort of students entering year 7 in

2013 than in previous years. Some students will be attending the Xsel program in Maths, English and Science. They will attend all other subjects as enrolled students of Coonabarabran High School.

For any queries about curriculum, courses or opportunities

please make an appointment and see Nancy Doolan.

Decision regarding DER Laptops

Responses to survey appreciated and reviewed

Laptops will be held at school in 2013

Some will be available for long term loan

Most will be assembled on charging racks on trolleys for class booking and use.

Year 12 students are welcome to donate their laptops

back to the school if they wish to on completion of their final school year.

Mel Johnston provided a Parent‟s Guide to the new curriculum at the meeting. Serena Fiegert will add a link to this document to the school‟s website. The school‟s website address is: www.coonabarab-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Orion – the school‟s magazine is now available for

purchase at the High School office. It highlights special events in school life for 2012 and includes photographs of all year groups.

Mel Johnston thanked P&C for their support for the year. Notes relating to Principal’s Report

Peter Knight thanked Mel Johnston for his contribution to

the school and for his support of P&C.

A concern was raised at the P&C meeting about the time it

takes for students to log in to school computers. It was noted that it took less time if a student had previously (recently) logged in. The options for the PC‟s are being left open.

Deputy Principal’s Report – this report was combined in the Principal‟s Report as Graham Enks was unavailable for the meeting. General Business:

Tammy Samuel noted concerns on behalf of Leesa Kelly

about the timetable clash that arose this year between the year 10 Work Experience and the High School Awards Night. This clash meant that a number of year 10 students were unable to be present to receive their awards as they were completing their work experience elsewhere. Mel Johnston confirmed that steps would be taken to ensure such a clash did not occur in 2013.

Tammy Samuel also made the suggestion on Leesa

Kelly‟s behalf that the High School should co-ordinate timetables with St Lawrence‟s Primary School, Coonabarabran Primary School and Yuluwirri for key school events so to avoid possible clashes.

Summary of P&C achievements for 2012 has been held

over to 2013.

Comments on the School Management Plan were made

and discussed with there being some comments back from parents. Mel Johnston will finish amendments this week and put the latest version up on the school website next week.

There is an opportunity for P&C to promote and further

encourage students to come to school more often.

Goal to encourage even greater attendance at P&C

meetings for 2013.

Consider issuing a survey for P&C members to look at

whether a different day or time may be more convenient for a greater number of members.

Find additional ways to make people feel welcome and

feel that the P&C is a group they would like to belong to.

Option to hold a seminar occasionally in place of

standard P&C meetings – to be discussed in 2013.

P&C members to think about our options for 2013 and to

bring ideas to the next meeting.

Invite year 7 parents (2013) to next P&C meeting.

Provide a seminar to support parents of year 12

students.

Early term 4 2013, school to organise to meet up with

parents of new Year 12 students just after the students receive their half yearly report to provide support and advice.

P&C members to pull together a program of issues for

Term 1, 2013 and to discuss the major fundraiser – the raffle which will be held next year as well as scheduling in other fundraising activities throughout the year.

Issue regarding one of the P&C meetings being currently

scheduled for Monday 29th April 2013. As this is actually a pupil free day it was decided at the meeting to postpone the April meeting by one week to instead occur

on Monday 6th May 2013. Rendle Hannah moved a motion that the meeting be postponed a week. Motion seconded by Marty Wilkin. Motion carried.

Tammy Samuel brought up the possible access to

additional volunteers for the P&C generally and to the High School Canteen through the Centrelink system where people required to complete compulsory voluntary work are approved to support the P&C (including on Horse Expo Days and at other fundraising events) and Canteen. Information about this positive opportunity was sourced from the P&C Journal, the Journal of the Federation of Parents and Citizens‟ Associations of NSW, Term 4, 2012 Vol. 64 No. 4. For further details please contact the P&C Secretary through the school.

Date of Next Meeting: Monday 25th February 2013. (5.30pm High School Library all welcome). Meeting Closed: 7.05pm. If you would like to send a message to the P & C Secretary, suggest a topic, advise of an apology ot ask about upcoming speakers please forward an e-mail to: [email protected]

60 seconds…. My name is… Simon Bouwsema

My nickname is… The Dutchman, S-Man, Big Sim and a few others

My friends tell me… You have no friends

My favourite movie is… Hitman

My favourite song is...Doomsday by Nero

It scares me, but I’d love to…own an Eagle

The best advice I’ve been given was…Stop growing

My favourite place other than Coona is…The Netherlands.

My funniest memory is…Most car trips with Peter Pearson.

If I could change one thing in the world, it would

be…

The powers that the mining companies have.

I have never understood…clothes shopping.

I am happiest when…I have no homework.

I would cry if I lost…the music on my iPod

The hardest thing I’ve done was…stay on my bucking horse.

If I was Prime Minister I would…Install a better Internet network.

If I was reincarnated I would come back as a…Eagle…I hope!

School has been…Long and varied.

When I grow up I want to be a…Millionaire.

Any words of wisdom?...Don‟t take life too seriously.

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Sandstone & Tara Caves Excursion The Sandstone Caves and the Tara Cave are some of

the most significant sites concerning the local Aboriginal Gamilaraay people. Evidence of Aboriginal occupation dating back thousands of years is displayed in the caves.

The Sandstone Caves are situated on the Newell Highway 55 km east of Baradine, Pilliga Nature Reserve. The walk is 1.7 km (1 hour return) medium grade walk around the caves and the open forest surroundings. Tara Cave however, is situated in the Warrumbungle National Park.

The Sandstone Caves are a series of cathedral type caves and overhangs situated around a large sandstone outcrop. They have been formed over many thousands of years through the weathering of the fragile rock.

There is evidence of Aboriginal rock engravings at both sites. Visitors can experience fauna such as birds, wallabies and skinks. Both sites are vegetated with a great deal of traditional Aboriginal bush tucker, giving the area more significance and making a better experience for the visitor.

On Friday 26 October, teachers from Coonabarabran High (Dr Stevenson, Mr Johnston and support staff, Mr Coe and Mr Robinson, along with prac teacher Troy Newbury) participated in an Aboriginal Cultural day experience at both caves. Nine students travelled on the excursion. They were: Jason Beattie, Shannon Doole, Steven Boney, Russell Walker, Joseph Clark, Mark Watton, Justin Antaw and Luke Cruz, Brodie Towers-Marr

Will Robinson guided the walks and shared local knowledge and yarns along the way to make it a rich cultural experience, especially for our visiting teacher. Throughout the day there was a lot of sight seeing and conversation about the sites and the local boys who attended were very respectful and well behaved as well as participating actively during all activities.

Our visiting teacher, Mr Newbury, was fascinated by the vegetation, animals and terrain around the Coonabarabran area, especially the Warrumbungles. He constantly praised our school and our students, especially the boys who were on the excursion.

Overall it was a successful day and I can confidently say that every one gained something from the experience. Since the excursion, the boys are hungry for more opportunities to learn about our local area and appreciate where we live.

CHS Equestrian Team All parents and carers of students who plan to be part

of the High School Equestrian Team attending Expo this year are invited to a meeting in the High School Com-mon Room on Tuesday 26 February at 5pm.

Students who have identified themselves as interest-ed in being part of the Team have been given a note with initial information for the year. Please read this before you come to the meeting.

We look forward to meeting everyone on Tuesday. Kellie Nash

For Sale from the Coonabarabran High

School Ag Farm Laying pullets @ $10 – 12 each Mainly Plymouth Rock Bantams

with some Cross-breds These are medium sized chickens

which lay a good sized egg and have been bred as part of the Rare Breeds program but are surplus to

our needs.

CARPARK TRAFFICCARPARK TRAFFICCARPARK TRAFFIC

Due to Work Health & Safety concerns, we encourage parents NOT to enter the staff/senior student carpark („top‟ carpark) to drop off or collect their sons or daughters.

The additional traffic entering and departing the narrow southern entrance creates a bottleneck and adds to the probability of an accident either in that location or on the highway.

We encourage parents to consider alternative arrangements such as using the circular driveway (near the hall) or the bus bay area to allow for a smoother traffic flow and to reduce the likelihood of accidents.

Thank you for your support. Graham Enks

Brodie Towers-Marr, Steven Boney, Jason Beattie, Russell Walker, Shannon Doole, Mark Watton, Luke Kruse

Wanted

Junior school shirts and sports shirts and shorts for the uniform shop. Please leave at the front office.

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Coonabarabran High School

Summer Price List 2013

Please order to guarantee your choice!

CHECK POSTERS AT THE FRONT OF THE CANTEEN FOR WEEKLY SPECIALS

Last updated 05/02/13

Breakfast Cost

Fresh fruit in season (any time of day) $1.00

Bacon or Egg Muffin $2.00

Bacon & Egg Muffin

Toast [2 pieces] plain or raisin

Hot Milo small

large

$3.00

$1.00

$1.00

$2.00

Hot Food

Those marked with * available lunch time only

[ Please Order]

Macaroni Cheese Pasta $2.50

*Hamburger $4.50

*Chicken Burger $4.50

Snack Wrap $1.50

Pizza muffin [2 per serve] Bacon or chicken $2.50

Pasta with Homemade tomato sauce

Spaghetti Bolognaise-Homemade

$2.50

$3.00

Year 12 burger $3.50

Meat pie (with sauce) $3.00

Potato pie (with sauce) $3.00

Sausage roll (with sauce) $2.00

Mini Pizza $1.20

Chicken Chilli Tenders [individual]

*Noodle Cup

$1.50

$2.00

Drinks Water $2.00

Fruit juices (small) $1.50

Slush Puppie

LOL

$2.00

$2.00

Small Reduced fat flavoured milk $2.00

Large Reduced fat flavoured Milk

Large Plain

$3.00

$2.00

RAW cappuccino $3.20

Snacks (subject to availability) Cost

Watermelon tub $3.00

Fruit Sticks 30c

Smiths Chips $1.00

Red Rock Deli Chips

Grain Waves

Ice creams & Ice blocks

Varied prices

$1.00

$1.00

Salads (Please Order)

Salad with Chicken/Salmon/Beef $4.50

Chicken Caesar Salad Large

Small

$4.50

$3.00

Homemade Quiche & Salad

Homemade Frittata & salad

$4.50

$4.50

Sandwiches/Rolls/Wraps (Please Order)

Chicken Caesar Wrap $3.50

Chicken / Salad Wrap $3.00

Tandoori / Salad Wrap $3.00

Roast beef and salad $3.50

Salmon and salad $4.50

Egg & Lettuce $2.50

Baked Beans/Spaghetti $2.00

Chicken & lettuce $2.50

Chicken $2.50

Cheese and tomato $2.50

Gourmet Baguettes [Baked Daily]

(Please Order)

Turkey, Cranberry, Swiss Cheese, Avocado

Roast Beef, Chutney, Cheese, Salad

SOA [Sandwich of Awesomeness]

Chicken, Sundried Tomato, Fetta, Capsicum

Chicken, Avocado, Mustard Mayonnaise

Satay Chicken, Cheese, Tomato ,Cucumber

(CONTAINS PEANUTS)

Chicken Caesar Chicken, tomato, bacon,

parmesan & Caesar dressing

All Served with salad greens

Requests Taken!

$4.00

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Swimming Carnival 2013

U14 Netball Report On Tuesday the 27

th of November, the Coonabarabran

High School‟s U14 netball team travelled to Narrabri to play in Round Two of the North West Knockout Competition. The girls started out very strong in both attack and defence to lead at the first quarter. However, Narrabri proved to be more consistent overall and unfortunately despite their continued effort the young Coonabarabran team was unsuccessful with the final score being 24 to 15. The girls showed their positive sportsmanship qualities and over the course of the past six weeks the girls have all improved their netball skills. The team consisted of Molly Atkinson, Matilda Clifton, Georgina Elton, Liesl Fretwell, Prue Gordon, Brooke King, Breeana McNeilly, Brooke Meier, Amy Sanders, Lauren Sly and Hayley Walton. Congratulations girls and better luck this year.

Our annual swimming carnival was held last Wednesday

in perfect conditions. The house captains arrived early

and decorated their areas in a sea of colour, creating a

great atmosphere. Competition was fierce throughout the

day with Mopra eventually winning with 351 points. Ti-

mor finished second with 309 points followed by Tibuc on

297 and Nandi on 222. A feature of the day was Phoebe

Hensby breaking the 16 year girls backstroke and butter-

fly records both of which were set back in 1985.

BOYS GIRLS

12/13 JACK ISEDALE KADESHA AYOUB

14 NICK WILLOUGHBY BREEANA MCNEILLY

15 CODY BRADY EMMA TUDGEY

16 JOSHUA MASMAN PHOEBE HENSBY

17+ SAM DOUGLAS MAKAYLA MUNNS

Clockwise from above: Phoebe Hensby; Jack Isedale; Jack, Jarrod, Quaide; Caitlyn McHugh “ Timor Angry Bird”