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25 October 201325 October 201325 October 2013

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

www.coonabarabranhigh.com

M Johnston, Principal M Fosdick, P&C President

Next P&C Meeting Monday, 28 October @ 5.30 pm

School Library ALL WELCOME

Week 4 Event Mon, 28 Oct P & C Meeting Weds, 30 Oct Canteen Red Day Fri, 1 Nov Yr 10 Civics Test

Week 5 Event Tue, 5 Nov Year 6 Primary Visit Year 9 Civics Forum Wed, 6 Nov Xsel Residential

Week 6 Event Mon, 11 Nov NW Girls Cricket Trials Junior Exams 9/10 Tue, 12 Nov NW Boys Cricket Trials Wed, 13 Nov NW Girls Softball Trials Fri, 15 Nov P & C International Food Stall

Upcoming Events

HSC EXAMINATIONS COMMENCE On Monday, 14 October, the 65 HSC students at Coonaba-

rabran High School joined with their 70,000 peers around the state to sit their first HSC Examination; Paper One of the com-pulsory English examination.

These examinations mark the culmination of 13 years of sec-ondary schooling for students and for many, their launch pad into tertiary, TAFE and career orientated futures.

The students at Coonabarabran High School will sit examina-tions in 24 different subjects; a broad mix of academic courses and vocational based training.

Throughout the past holidays, the school's car park was filled on most days with P-plated vehicles as students attended vari-ous revision workshops. The comprehensive support provided by staff is without doubt a key ingredient in the students' abil-ity to successfully meet the demands of their HSC examina-tions.

The examination period concludes on 6 November and there-after the students can relax and wait for their results which will become available on 18 December. Throughout the examina-tions, Mrs Jo Wilkin is charged with the momentous task of supervising the examinations.

As important as these examinations undoubtedly are for many students, they certainly do not define their futures. They simply represent one step in life's journey. Having said that, each student will no doubt breathe a blessed sigh of relief when they hear the phrase "pens down" for the last time in their secondary schooling.

Week 7 Event Mon, 18 Nov Junior Exams 7/8 Year 10 Work Experience Tue, 19 Nov Year 6 Parent Information Evening Thu, 21 Nov The Samba Experience

MOCK TRIAL MAGNIFICENCE On Thursday, 10 October, our magnificent Mock Trial team

braved the dawn start and journeyed to Muswellbrook to compete in the Round 7 elimination round of this state-wide competition.

The team, comprising barristers Jim Nash and Clayton McKinnon, instructing solicitors Nathan and Blake Cox, court officer Jaimi-Lee Bennett and witnesses Sharleen Jones and Makayla Munns defended a criminal charge of fraud.

As always, this highly skilled team were fine advocates and convinced the presiding magistrate of their client's innocence. Unfortunately, they narrowly lost the Mock Trial and hence do not progress into the final eight teams in the State. However, the magistrate commented on the skill of both teams and was clearly impressed with how well the Mock Trial was prepared for and conducted on the day.

The winning team, San Clemente High School, from Newcas-tle, now compete for the honour of making it into the top four teams. Our best wishes go with them for their future success as they were worthy winners.

Thanks are extended to the Legal Studies class for their sup-port throughout the year and to Mrs Nash, Mr Nash and Mrs McKinnon who also travelled to Muswellbrook to support the team.

Finally, a huge congratulations to the team. Each case re-quired significant preparation and it was clearly evident with each trial just how much the team had grown in skill and confi-dence. To make it into the top 16 teams in the State from a starting field of 200 is a wonderful achievement and one of which the team can be justly proud!

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE PAGE

Upcoming events 1

Mock Trial/ HSC Examinations Commence 1

Principals Report 2

President’s Report 2

P & C Minutes 3/4

Treasurer’s Report 4

60 Seconds 4

Your time starts now 5

Baradine Horse Sports 5

HSIE News 6

Canteen Summer Menu 7

Indonesian 8

Sport 8

Term 4 Canteen Roster 9

Maths Extravaganza 10

The Higher School Certificate examinations have begun well for our students. The feedback from students and teachers is that the exams have been balanced and accessible. Our students have expressed their confidence in the preparation that they have undertaken. I commend the students for their commitment in the lead up to the exams. Our holiday tutorials were very well-attended and students followed their teachers' recommendations regarding revision and practice.

I strongly encourage all Year 11 students to step up and begin attending the Study Centre on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. All students are welcome to attend. Teachers are available to support students with specific subjects and assessment tasks as well as general study practice.

Our talented musicians have been in the lime-light in recent weeks. The Moorambilla Festival was a highlight for a group of committed students - Daisy Andrews, Kadesha Ayoub, Byron Coe, Domanic Lugli, Hayley Martin and Annabelle Park. They were successful through audition and attended several workshops to prepare for the Moorambilla Festival performances in Coonamble and Baradine. I had the pleasure of watching our students perform - they were outstanding and demonstrated a commendable focus and skill.

The success of two of our senior students, Jack Ayoub and Nathan Cox is an inspiration for younger students. Jack has been sponsored by Sony Australia to pursue his dreams of performing as an opera singer. Jack has also been invited to a prestigious master class called Opera in the Alps. Jack is one of ten singers from across the nation that will benefit from mentoring from Yvonne Kenny AM.

Nathan Cox has been selected to perform and learn in a series of workshops in Sydney with the Sydney Symphonietta.

The HSC exams are well advanced with the last exam, visual arts, scheduled for 6th November 2013. On behalf of all parents and carers I would like to pass on our best wishes to students and thank staff for their efforts and support over the last 6 years.

Planning is well underway in preparation of the International Feast scheduled for Friday 15th November 2013. The sub-committee have been working hard behind the scenes to ensure we all have a great night tasting a host of different cuisines. The SRC will be selling drinks from the canteen and school staff and students will be contributing to preparing and serving meals. If you would like to help out, come to the next P&C meeting or phone Nick Karagiannis, Tammy Samuel or Mel Johnston. Otherwise, we will see you 6.00pm Friday 15th Nov 2013.

Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Crooked Mountain Concert, featuring Adam Brand, in the Warrumbungle National Park on Sat 9th November 2013. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au or at the Coonabarabran office of National Parks and Wildlife Service, 30 Timor St Coonabarabran. The next P&C meeting is scheduled for Monday 28th October 2013.

Nathan's ability to compose and conduct music has him marked as a tremendous musical talent.

Our school's ongoing success in writing has witnessed a new talent emerge. Stephen Sanders has been selected to publish his writing in the ABC Heywire Competition. His work, "Fused By Fire" is a personal desription of the Wambelong Fires and displays a keen understanding of the impact of the fire on our community.

Congratulations to Harley Wood and Mitchell Fosdick for their success in High Jump at the State Championships held in Homebush. Harley won a silver medal while Mitchell placed ninth. Both boys have demonstrated a strong commitment to the sport and deserve the success they achieved. Harley went on to the All Schools Championships and secured a second silver medal.

Coonabarabran High strives to provide diverse opportunities for learning. We individualise student learning and support students to exsel in multiple educational settings. Several students have earned accolades from TAFE and Distance Education through the work they have completed. Luke Edwards and Holly Verrender have achieved impressive results in the study of German. Hayley Yarnold, Kelly Wrench and Brittany Kelly were presented with commendations from TAFE for their commitment in Hairdressing.

The International Feast is fast approaching. Our students and P&C will be creating a feast from around the world. We hope to see a large turnout for this important fundraiser. $10 buys you three sample meals fresh cooked and complete with recipes and cultural information. I look forward to seeing you on Friday 15th November starting at 6:00pm.

http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

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Coonabarabran High School P & C Association Meeting Minutes Monday 26th August 2013

Meeting Opened: 5.40pm. Attendance: Peter Knight, Tammy Samuel, Mark Heaney, Mel Johnston, Angela Karagiannis, Mandy Sulter, Graham Enks, Nick Karagiannis, Leesa Kelly, Anita Tighe, Melissa Bennett and Ruth Mercieca. Apologies: Mark Fosdick, Tracee McHugh, Mary Doolan, Mike Myers and Kellie Nash. Motion: That apologies be accepted. Moved Leesa Kelly, seconded Tammy Samuel. Speaker: Mark Heaney spoke to request P&C funding for a 3D printer. He provided an overview of its cost and of its poten-tial benefit to the school. The total cost of the printer and peripherals is listed as $2,983.00. Motion to approve pur-chase of 3D printer moved Nick Karagiannis and seconded Leesa Kelly. The motion was passed. The funding will be pro-vided following approval by members at the next P&C meeting and subject to finances being available. Business arising from Previous Minutes: The International Feast was discussed. Friday 15th November

was confirmed by Graham Enks as the scheduled date for this event. Mel Johnston raised his concern about having First Aid Kits and Epi-pens available – the school will pro-vide these. He has asked to receive a draft of the infor-mation note once prepared that will be given to each nation or culture providing food. Tammy Samuel con-firmed that progress was well advanced in organizing for people to prepare nation or culture specific foods for the evening, but that extra support would be appreciated from other P&C members in selling food tickets at the entry gate or raffle tickets. Please contact Tammy for more details.

P&C insurance arrangements will be followed up with Mark Fosdick.

School funding requests were discussed, the Support Unit and the 3D printer have been accepted as funded items. The other items will be considered when funds allow.

The P&C major raffle will be held during the International Feast evening with approval being given for 10 mini inter-national hampers that reflect the nations or cultures rep-resented on the evening.

Moved that the Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record of the meeting. Previous Minutes approved – Moved Nick Karagiannis, seconded Mandy Sulter. Correspondence In:

1. Community Mutual Bank Statement for period July - Au-

gust 2013.

2. 23rd July 2013 - Canteen Committee Minutes.

3. July – The Journal of the Federation of Parents and Citi-

zens Associations of NSW Term 3, 2013 Vol. 65 No. 3.

4. Handout from guest speaker Bron Powell during her

presentation on Alcohol and other drugs and another on Harm Reduction Strategies.

5. July – Political note about Gonski funding.

6. July – Leaflet from Montage Fotos – outlining a special

school fundraiser that provides money back to your school. Additional copies are available for those interested.

7. 15th August 2013 – Brochure from Easy Shade Marquees.

8. August – Working with Children Brochure – showing new

rules and new arrangements for organising your working with children check. More brochures are available from the RTA.

9. August – Orana Community Mutual – Breakfast invitation

for Tuesday 3rd September 2013 at 7.30am inviting members of our P&C to attend and receive our cheque from Orana. August - Letter written by Support Unit of Coonabarabran High School requesting funding. Correspondence Out: None Correspondence accepted: Moved:Anita Tighe Seconded:Leesa Kelly Treasurer’s Report - Angela Karagiannis provided the Treasur-er’s Report and advised that we had approximately $6,900.00 in the bank at present. A paper copy of her report was tabled at the meeting. The mats for the canteen and payment for the shrubs have been finalised. A motion was passed that the in-surance could be paid for – moved Angela Karagiannis and seconded Tammy Samuel. Acceptance of the Treasurer’s Re-port was moved by Angela Karagiannis and seconded by Tam-my Samuel. Canteen Report – Julie McGlashan has declined the offer of extra payments for accounts work she completes in her own time. The dedicated lines at canteen are working well. The canteen committee is currently low on numbers and requests additional people to join the committee. They need in particu-lar a new convenor as Kellie Nash has undertaken this job for a number of years. It is also necessary to have a new Treasurer to eventually take-over from Linda Greenwood. The Canteen Committee meet at 3.40pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is Tuesday 17th September. Anita Tighe has offered to forward the accounts from Linda Greenwood to Tammy Samuel (as P&C Secretary) for the information of the P&C. Environment and Grounds Committee report – Graham Enks advised that work on the North Wall steps will start soon. There will be a working bee to install an irrigation system and place mulch around the grounds to be held at the school on Sunday 15th September 9am – 12 noon. All P&C members are invited to assist. Principal’s Report - Mel Johnston presented a list of funding requests on behalf of the school to the P&C. Key items includ-ed a 3D printer, textbooks and a whiteboard as well as funding for gardening for the Support Unit. Copies of the “Career News” were distributed to P&C members at the meeting for their information. Attendance letters were sent to Year 12 students and an attendance audit was undertaken. Mel John-ston advised that keeping attendance high was essential for a great education. Year 7 attendance has been excellent. More focus is needed on attendance levels of year 9 and 10 stu-dents. The Mock Trial team were regional winners after 6 rounds. The Debating team have worked very hard. The school car project has been great as have been the EKKA re-sults in Brisbane with the cattle. Mel Johnston advised that he would endeavour to have some HSC works available for P&C members to view at our next meeting on 28th October. The online survey was completed last week, the school is looking forward to seeing the results. The photos from the Media Unit have been enlarged and were on display at the P&C meeting. The Australian Media Team have been working with the Media Unit with great success recently. A timing device was displayed during the meeting. It was created by the Tournament of the Minds Students. Leesa Kelly put forward a motion that the P&C pay the $200.00 to cover the gardening costs of the Support Unit. This motion was seconded by Nick Karagiannis and passed. A

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60 seconds…. My name is…Jack Ayoub

My nickname is…Little Jack, Big Red, Jacky Poo

My friends tell me…Nothing I don’t already know.

My favourite movie is…Saving Private Ryan.

The best advice I’ve been given was…Shut up Jack!

If I could change one thing in the world, it would be…The population.

I have never understood…Tony Abbott.

I am happiest when…Learning.

I would cry if I lost…The ability to see the beauty of life.

The hardest thing I’ve done was…I haven’t done it yet.

If I was Prime Minister...Invade New Zealand.

If I was reincarnated I would come back as a…Orangatang.

School has been…Slow to start, breaking into a trot , with 200 to go and leading short half head.

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

Any words of wisdom?...Easy Dear friends.

cheque was drawn up and presented to Mel Johnston during the evening. Deputy Principal’s Report – Graham Enks reported that Year 12 have just finished their Trial HSC exams. Extra tutorials will be provided to further support these students. The Year 10/11 subject evening was held last week and selections were sub-mitted today. Year 8 are also looking at their preferences. Pre-fect Induction will be held Tuesday last week of term. The Year 12 Farewell will be held last Thursday of this term. General Business: The fatigue mats that were purchased for the school canteen have been very effective for canteen members. Date of Next Meeting: Monday 28th October 2013. (5.30pm High School Library all welcome). Meeting Closed: 7.05pm. Please note a two month delay due to school holidays. Administration Reminder - Could you please use the P&C’s new email address for all secretarial correspondence for any messages, apologies or suggested speakers. It is: [email protected]. Thank you.

BALANCE

Opening Cash Balance as at 29 July 2013 $ 7,280.80

Add Receipts

Receipt No

Total $ - $ 7,280.80

Less Payments

Cheque No

683 Shady Rock Nursery $ 60.00

684 Clark Rubber Port Macquarie $279.85

Total $339.85

Cash book balance as at 26 August 2013 $ 6,940.95

Bank Statement Reconciliation

Balance as per statement 31 July 2013 $ 7,280.80

Receipt No Add deposits since 31 July 2013

Total $ - $ 7,280.80

Cheque No

Less unpresented cheques/payments since 31 July 2013

683 Shady Rock Nursery $ 60.00

684 Clark Rubber Port Macquarie $279.85

Total $339.85

Reconciled total as per cashbook 26 August 2013 $ 6,940.95

Treasurers Report Coonabarabran High School

P & C Association Statement of Payments & Receipts

As at 26 August 2013

Love Your Sister The SRC ran activities during lunchtimes this week to

raise money for Samuel Johnson’s incredible fundraising effort of riding a unicycle around Australia in a figure eight pattern in honour of his sister, Connie, who is dying of breast cancer. A group of students took the opportunity to have a photo with Sam at Gecko Red on Tuesday night.

Activities organised by the SRC were killer, dodge ball,

volleyball and the ever-popular Nearest to the Principal.

Students made a donation to participate in each event. All

these small activities raised a worthwhile amount to con-

tribute to Sam’s goal of raising $1 000 000 overall and sup-

ported the efforts of Kodi and all at Gecko Red. Below stu-

dents who attended Gecko Red on Tuesday night to sup-

port Sam.

mailto:[email protected]

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Your Time Starts Now Michelle McEvoy My earliest memory is… Swimming Lessons My school report usually said… Very shy I don’t like talking about….Myself I like to talk about...My family My most treasured possession was…My black, red and yellow roller skates My mother and father always told me…To get off and get down now. In the movie of my life, I’d be played by…Sandra Bull-ock I wish I had…More daylight My guiltiest pleasure is… Steamed dim sims from the Golden Sea Dragon My most humiliating moment was…Better left unsaid My happiest moment was…When my 2 kids arrived At home I cook…Lots of things My last meal would be…Toast and Promite. I am very bad at… Spelling The book that changed my life is…Noah’s Ark It’s not fashionable but I love…Slippers My worst trait is…Yelling My best trait is…My compassion for others. Friends say I am…Loud If I wasn’t me I’d like to be …The flying Nun. It scares me, but I’d love to…Run a marathon. If I could change one thing in the world it would be… Social Media. My greatest fear is…Jed’s Snake. If only I could…Fix everything. The biggest belly laugh I had was…At Mr Coes ex-pense!! I relax by…Reading. What I find amusing is…People falling over. I’m always being asked…About my husky voice. My first impressions of Coonabarabran are…Wonderful. My favourite place in the world…Home. At the moment I’m listening to…Myself. My favourite work of art is…Bill’s portrait. I often wonder…About a lot of things. Michelle is currently working in the Special Ed unit as a SLSO.

Baradine Horse Sports During Week 1, our equestrian team competed at the

Baradine Central School Horse Sports Day. Our team comprised Phoebe Hensby, Maddy McNeilly, Kelly Phillips, Jonty Raaen, Sam Edwards and Sal Deshon.

All horses were presented beautifully and everyone won lots of ribbons in a variety of events. Highlights included Phoebe Hensby winning Reserve Champion Senior Girl Rider, along with the Champion Pointscore Ribbon for her Age Division. Sam won the Ribbon for Reserve Champion Point Score for his division.

Many thanks to all the hardworking parents who helped run

individual events, and to the students who were, as always,

great ambassadors for the school.

Top to Bottom:Phoebe, Maddy, Kelly and Sam: Sal Deshon in the Barrel Race: Jonty and Sal.

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Zoo Snooze On Thursday 10th October, 57 Year 8 students travelled to

Dubbo Western Plains Zoo for the annual “Zoo Snooze” which focused on students learning about endangered species. On arrival at the zoo we were introduced to some very special animals where students and staff were able to observe, pet and learn about Australian reptile animals. It was a shame I wasn’t able to join them for the snake show but I had to make the ultimate sacrifice and stay outside just in case students became scared.

Once we were settled into our tents and had dinner we all went on a night walk and were able to observe nocturnal animals and hunt for the albino kangaroo. The kangaroo with its joey in its pouch was really cute.

We all had an interesting night with lots of talking and very little sleeping going on. Mr Graham wouldn’t allow the boys to sleep at all because he kept shining his torch into their eyes and keeping them awake. That’s the boy’s story anyway. The students were able to do a walk around the zoo before returning to the school on Friday.

Thank you to all the Year 8 students who were on their best behaviour, which ensures that both students and staff had a great time. Thanks to Mr May for organising the event, Mr Graham for driving the school bus, (and keeping the boys awake at night). Thanks also go to Miss Harrigan and Miss O’Brien for supervising and making it such a successful excursion.

An apology to Year 8 parents that had to put up with some very tired students, as both buses were non sleeping zone on the way home – this is called teachers revenge! Mrs Kenny

Below: Up close with Zoo Reptiles

Year 8 Study Skills In preparation for the Yearly Examination in Week 7 this

term Year 8 students were involved in a study skills morning on Tuesday 22nd October. Students were involved in six differ-ent workshops focusing giving specific skills to assist them in revising and studying for their upcoming exams. They learnt skills in note taking, examination techniques, organisational skills and using technology to help study. They also attended study skills workshops in Mathematics and English. Students were treated to a sausage sizzle at lunchtime. Thanks to Mr Johnston for providing the food and to all the presenters on the day Mrs Eshman, Mrs Redden, Mrs Bell, Miss Harrigan, Mr May, Mr Gardiner and Mr Graham.

Study skills booklets are available on the school’s website and we encourage all parents and caregivers to read the book-let to assist their children in their study this term.

HSIE

HSIE News

This term Coonabarabran High School has been fortunate enough to have Miss Sharni Harrigan who is completing her Internship with the HSIE faculty. Miss Harrigan has been working with Year 7/2, 8/2, 8/3, 10/3 and Yr 11 Ancient History. Students are enjoying her time at the school.

Upcoming Events

Students in Mrs Kenny and Mrs Harrigan’s Year 7 class will be involved in an Ancient Greek morning. They will compete in a mini Olympics and have a Greek Feast. Students are encouraged to come as their favourite Ancient Greek and prizes will be awarded for costumes and the winning Greek City State at the Olympics.

Above: Year 8 students at the Study Skills session.

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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

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 Chocolate large

small

$3.00

$1.00

$4.00

$3.00

Hot Food

Those marked with * available lunch time only

(Please Order)

*Honey Soy Chicken & fried rice GF $3.50

*Hamburger $4.50

*Chicken Burger $4.50

*Curried Chicken & rice GF $3.50

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)

Daily Juice

$1.50

$2.50

LOL $2.00

Small Reduced fat flavoured milk $2.00

Snacks (subject to availability) $3.00

$2.00

Watermelon tub GF

Popcorn GF

Smiths Chips

Red Rock Deli Chips

Grain Waves

Ice creams & Ice blocks

Varied prices GF = Gluten Free

Salads (Please Order)

Salad with Chicken/Salmon/Beef GF $4.50

Chicken Caesar Salad Large

Small

Quinoa Mediterranean Roast Vegie Salad GF

Bowl

Plate

Asian Rice Salad Bowl

Plate

$4.50

$3.00

$4.00

$5.00

$4.00

$5.00

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

Chicken & Lettuce $2.50

Chicken $2.50

Ham, 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

Salsa , Chicken, bacon, salsa, cheese,

sour cream

All Served with salad greens

Requests Taken!

$4.00

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Harley Wood has continued his successful athletics season, winning a silver medal at the NSW All Schools athletics carnival which was held in Sydney recently.

This carnival attracts students form all schools (private, Catholic, public and independent) across NSW.

Competing in the 14 years boys high jump, Harley was representing NSW Combined High Schools, after winning the gold medal at their carnival held in September.

Harley has continued to improve this year and is now jumping seven centimetres higher than the 1.73 metres he achieved at the Coona High athletics carnival held in May, where he easily broke the existing school record.

Unfortunately, Harley won’t continue through to the National championships as high jump at that event is contested as an U15’s event.

Also attending the All Schools’ carnival last week was Mitchell Fosdick, who placed a credible 9th in the 15 years boys’ high jump. Both boys are coached by local athletics masters competitor, Paul Nies.

Indonesian Language news

Selamat datang

(Welcome ) Indonesian Festival Darling Harbour

I hope everybody had a great break during the holidays. I would like to share with you what a great time my wife and I had in Darling Harbour at the annual Indonesian Festival. This year the festival was bigger and better than ever with a huge number of food stalls from all over Indonesia, yummy. During the day there was a traditional costume paraded on stage representing many different cultures across Indonesia, the colours, fabrics and feathers were really amazing. At one stage of the day the whole crowd was involved in Angklung workshop, an Angklung is an Indonesian bamboo musical instrument, you may have seen me around the school with one. Anyway, hundreds of angklungs were handed out to the crowd and directed to play Advance Australia Fair by an Angklung master on a giant screen, amazing how quickly this was done, anyway it was heaps of fun and enjoyed by all. There was also a constant flow of artists and bands providing a very diverse range of excellent music and dance that entertained the large crowd all day. The weather was perfect and the atmosphere was brilliant. I recommend this event to all, perhaps next year we might organise an excursion during the September break, either way I will give you all a heads up next year if I am going to attend. The event can best be summed up in Indonesian, Bagus sekali yaaaa!!!! Language lesson with Pak Holden Remember what sampai jumpa means? See you or see you again soon, literally meaning: until we meet again. Sampai jumpa! (Pronounced: SAM.pay – JOOM.pa) So, on that note I will say, Sampai Jumpa !

Feast from around the World ‘International Feast Night’

Friday 15th November 6.00pm $10 includes 3 sample meals

Coonabarabran High School Hall Tickets available at the door

Above: Harley Wood and Mitchell Fosdick after their successful time in Sydney.

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Maths Extravaganza On Thursday October 10th 2013, Year 7 students from Coonabarabran High School along with Year 6 students from Coonaba-

rabran Primary School, St Lawrences Primary School and St John’s Primary School, Baradine participated in a Maths Field Day.

Coonabarabran High School hosted the day and Year 9 students were the facilitators of each session and group leaders/mentors

for the Year 6 and 7 students. The Year 6 and 7 students were placed in mixed school groups of approximately 8 students. The

groups rotated around the following practical activities: Bridge Building, Finding Pi, Exponential Decay, Greedy Pig, Spaghetti Maths

and The Pendulum Swing. The day was a great success as it satisfied the dual goals of encouraging students to make connections

between Mathematics and real life situations whilst simultaneously providing the opportunity for Year 6 students to work collabo-

ratively with Year 7 and 9 students from Coonabarabran High School.

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