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At the end of last term the Boys and Girls State Volleyball Carnivals were conducted in Orange and Minto respectively. Tyler Allen and Tom Foster made the boys team for Riverina. After the three days of hard fought competition the boys team ended up 8th in the state. A further honour was added with Tom Foster receiving the coach’s award for all his hard work during the tournament. Em Banks, Ellie Barker, Tiffany Foster, Katie Hearne, Emma James and Tennille Stephens were all representing the Riverina at Minto. The team played tough games against some very skilful teams over three days. After nine games the girls ended up 4th in the state. They won games despite being 10 points down in a hot and humid stadium with composure and poise. Katie Hearne received a further honour of the coach’s award for her tireless work on court and skills as a veteran blocker. The girls were noted for their sportsmanship and professionalism. I was particularly proud of everything they did on and off the court. I am impressed with all the players and look on this as a highlight of my career as a volleyball coach. James Northey

Dates for

the Calendar

Monday 28th April

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY

Tuesday 29th April

Students return to school

Wednesday 30th April

Thursday 1st May

Boys Soccer at Cootamundra

Friday 2nd May

Monday 5th May

Year 10 Careers Expo at Young

Chainsaw Course

Tuesday 6th May

Needles for all Year 7 + Year 9 boys

Chainsaw Course

Year 11 Science Field Trip

CHS Soccer at Armidale commences

Wednesday 7th May

Thursday 8th May

Art Express Excursion to Sydney

Friday 9th May

Zone Athletics at Temora

Murrumburrah Mercury

Week 1 Term 2 29 April 2014

STATE REPRESENATIVES Next week Emma James and Maddy Douglass will represent the Riverina at the State Soccer Carnival at Armidale. Well done girls, we look forward to hearing of your experience. Late last term Ryan Daley competed at the CHS Swimming Carnival at Homebush. Ryan competed in the 100m Breaststroke event and finished 20th overall. A fantastic effort, well done Ryan. Jared Prosser and Jake Arabin have been selected in Riverina rugby league teams. Jared will play in the Opens team and Jake will play in the Under 15’s team. Congratulations boys!

The school athletics carnival was held at the end of last term. There was a high level of participation and spirited competition throughout the day. Well done to all students. Students have now been selected to attend the Zone Athletics Carnival in Temora next Friday 9 May. We wish these students good luck.

Murrumburrah High School was well represented at the Town Anzac March and Service held last Friday. 28 students: Sam Cross, Megan Sharman, Emma James, Meg Perceval, Lizzie Eccleston, Aritoula Raptis, Emily Stanfield, Rachael Hannaford, Jono Nicholls, Emma Manwaring, Coady Morton, Caitlin Pecsy, Tiffany Foster, Ellie Barker, Katie Hearne, Mitch Summerfield, Jared Prosser, Lucy Chesworth, Naomi Bernthaler, Lauren Hannaford, Libby Foster, Haylee Irving, Brittany Logue, Keegan Manwaring, Will Manwaring, Georgia Murray, Jacob Frichot and Jesse Manwaring represented MHS. Staff supported students on the day.

P&C NEWS

The P&C will hold the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 13 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – May in the staff common room commencing at 6.00pm.

We were unable to hold the AGM in March, due to insufficient numbers. Please come along and show your support to ensure we get a quorum to hold our meeting.

PRINCIPAL’S REPOR T

A warm welcome back to all our students, parents, and staff to Term 2. We certainly can’t complain about the weather over the holidays. This term is only nine weeks in length and is already shaping up to be an extremely busy one for our staff and students.

Staffing Changes With the transfer of Mr Northey to Moruya High School Mrs Knight-Gregson will be in the role of relieving Head Teacher English/HSIE for the rest of the year. We also welcome to the school Mr Matthew Herbert, who will be joining the English staff for the remainder of 2014.

National Partnership Initiatives Other staff changes will be operating in Terms 2 and 3 this year. As one of the schools participating in the National Schools Partnership, we are implementing a number of projects to enhance our curriculum, teaching and learning outcomes, and welfare strategies and programs.

We are increasing the number of Deputy Principals in the school to two. Our Science Head Teacher, Mr Jankovics, will be in the role of the second Deputy Principal.

Mr Ronayne will deal with Deputy Principal issues for students in Years 9, 10 and 12 while Mr Jankovics will deal with Deputy Principal issues for students in Years 7, 8, and 11.

With two Deputy Principals operating the creation of extra time will enable Mr Ronayne to focus on working with Head Teachers and staff in developing our curriculum and focusing on Quality Teaching and Learning strategies and outcomes.

Mr Ronayne and Mr Jankovics will also do preliminary work for the school to undertake a review of student welfare policies and initiatives in Term 4 2014 and in 2015.

This project is not a new initiative, as it was planned to be undertaken in 2013. The departure of the then Principal, Mr Cochrane, and the interval of some months before my arrival led to the project being postponed until now.

Mrs Middleton will be in the Relieving Head Teacher Science position for Terms 2 and 3, replacing Mr Jankovics.

School Happenings Last Term: Our athletics carnival was a great success in the last week of term. Congratulations to all our students on their participation, and to the staff for their work in officiating during the day. A special thanks to Ms Petherbridge for her organisation of the carnival Well done to our Farm club Cattle Paraders at the Royal Easter Show. They represented their school extremely well in competing against paraders from across the state. Special congratulations must go to Toby Haydon who took out the prestigious Champion School Parader Award.

Upcoming Events:

Next Monday, 5 May, Year 10 attend the Careers Expo at Young.

Next Monday a number of our Years 10, 11 & 12 students will undertake a TAFE chainsaw Course

Tuesday 6 May all Year 7 students and Year 9 boys will have their immunisation needles. Year 11

are also going on the senior Science Field Trip

Thursday 8 May is the Art Express Excursion to Sydney

Friday 9 May sees our athletes represent at the Zone athletics in Temora.

Monday 12 May our Year 12 Construction students begin their work placements

Tuesday 13 May, Wednesday 14 May, and Thursday 15 May Years 7 and 9 students will undertake

the NAPLAN tests

Neil Solomon Principal

WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT’S DUE …………………….

Term 2

Year and Subject Task / Project / Homework Due

Year 7 Science Skills and knowledge test Week 5

Year 9 Geography Assignment Week 8

Year 10 Careers Visit to Young Careers Expo 5 May

Year 10 Science Knowledge and skills test Week 5

Year 10 Geography Assignment Week 7

Year 9/10 Commerce Exam Week 4

Year 11 Business Studies Exam Week 6

Year 11 Drama Elements of Production Portfolio Friday Week 1

Year 11 and 12 Sport & Rec Fitness Test Week 2

Year 12 Ancient History Essay (in Class) - Assessment 2 Thursday 8 May

Year 12 English - Advanced Viewing and Writing Task Week 2

Year 12 Legal Studies Report Week 1

Year 12 English - Standard Reading and Writing Task Week 2

Year 12 Visual Arts BOW Preparation – Task 4 Week 3

Event Years/Classes Activity Date Cost Notes/

Money Due

Boys Soccer at Coota Selected team Thursday 1 May $10 30 April

Careers Expo at Young Year 10 Monday 5 May $10 30 April

Senior Science Field Trip Year 11 Sen. Science Tuesday 6 May n/a 29 April

Art Express Excursion Year 11 & 12 Art Thursday 8 May $50 9 April

Chainsaw Course Selected students Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 May

$425 11 April

Zone Athletics Carnival Selected students Friday 9 May $20 2 May

Debating at Coota HS Selected students Monday 12 May $10 5 May

CEFA University Experience

Selected Year 10 students

Tuesday 13 May to Friday 16 May

n/a

Volleyball Knockout at Albury

Selected teams Friday 16 May $50 9 May

Variety Big Bash at MPS All students Wednesday 21 May n/a 7 May

Big Science Competition Selected students Thursday 22 May $7.50 11 April

JUNIOR SOCCER REGISTRATIONS – Harden Junior Soccer Club will hold a meet and greet afternoon on Monday 5 May at Roberts Park Murrumburrah commencing at 4.00pm. All players are invited to attend and teams will be announced. The competition commences on Saturday 10 May and our first round will be at Cootamundra. We will have a draw for distribution on Monday.

HARDEN JUNIOR NETBALL REGISTRATION DAYS – Last chance to register! Registrations for junior netball are being taken up until Friday 2 May. Competition is open to boys and girls up to Year 9. Cost of registration is $17 and the competition will commence on Friday 9 May. To register please contact Penny Lucas on 0413 603 747 or Treen Brooker on 0428 862 267.

Principal: Neil Solomon Phone: 6386 2755 Fax: 6386 3048

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