From the Principal’s Desk - Welcome BackI would like to welcome you back for the 2021 school year. I hope your Christmas holiday and summer break has gone well and you are excited for the beginning of the new school year. 2020 was a very difficult time for many families and communities in our area and I am mindful that just because COVID, drought and fires have died down, it doesn’t mean that the ordeal is over. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need help. The beginning of the new school year has been incredibly busy, especially with new enrolments and I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all of the families joining us this year. I hope that your association with Maclean High School will be a long and productive one. I would also like to welcome back our returning families and thank them for their continuing support.

I also hope you are relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education, and I look forward to working with you and your children. 2021 is going to be a productive year as we strive to continue to build our school and the programs and processes already in place. We will be focusing on three new Strategic Directions as part of the school planning cycle which are:

• Student Growth and Attainment.

• High level pedagogical practices and lesson delivery to maximise student engagement.

• Develop capacity in staff and students to deliver improved outcomes in all students.

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Dates to Remember15-26 February - Year 7 Best Start Assessment (Reading, Numeracy and Writing).

16 February - NR Zone Swimming, Lismore.

11-13 February -CHS Rowing.

22-23 February - Year 12 Metals Work Placement.

25 February - Year 7 Welcome BBQ starting at 5pm.

26 February - NR Zone Touch, Woodenbong.

1-5 March - Best Start catch up. Year 11 Heron Island.

2 March - NC Swimming, Coffs Harbour.

8 March - NR Zone Netball Trials (Opens), Lismore.

9 March - NR Rugby League Trials (15’s & Opens), Kadina.

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Mr Greg Court (Principal), Sophie Strange, Paris Brailsford Kori Eaton (Vice Captains) Sean McFarlane and Zali Bourke (Captains).

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Our skilled and devoted staff are already planning and preparing for your students in order to have as normal a schooling experience while still meeting COVID guidelines. We are a caring community with the common goals of nurturing responsible, caring students and promoting high-level learning.

Each year brings positive change. This includes an addition to our teaching staff. We are delighted to welcome Mr Robert McIntosh –Teacher Mathematics.

I would encourage everyone to check out the calendar on our website for details of planned events.

A great deal of time, effort and thought has gone into the process of student placement for the 2021 school year. Careful consideration was given to input from staff and families as well as student learning styles. Classrooms have been balanced academically and socially. Our class lists are structured to provide equitable class sizes at each year level. Moving students is difficult without causing imbalances and inequities.

All of our staff work hard to make school a positive experience for all students. Maclean High School is eagerly looking forward to enriching your student’s life. Thank you for understanding that it can take a few weeks for a student to adjust to a new year, peer group and teachers.

Thank you to all who are helping prepare for the new school year. Your commitment to ensuring that Maclean High School remains a celebrated and successful school is welcomed. I eagerly look forward to greeting students and families again. It remains an honour and privilege to serve as your Principal. Together, I know we will make this school year one of growth and achievement for all students.

Parent involvement is a vital key to the education of students at school. We encourage parents to monitor student progress regularly. We send out progress reports and report cards throughout the year. Parents are welcome to set up appointments to meet and discuss the progress of their children. We are currently encouraging individual contact with parents and staff via our Sentral portal.

The entire staff at Maclean High School is working towards the same goal - provide an opportunity for each student to succeed and to complete requirements for achievement. We welcome your suggestions and questions. Consider being a part of our school P&C, school canteen and participate in the exciting changes and further development of our programs. Mr Greg Court, Principal.

Parents and students please note:Many students use Eftpos to pay for lunch or recess at the canteen. Some students tap using their phone, with card details stored.

Once the new Yondr pouches start being used in March, you won’t be able to use your phone to purchase from the canteen - so maybe start making sure your card is with you and get into the habit of using it at the canteen.

Mrs Sarah Armstrong, President Maclean High School P&C Association.

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Breakfast Bacon & Egg Roll $4.00

Bacon & Egg Toasted Wrap $4.00

Yogurt Muesli Cup $4.00

Chia Pudding Cup GF,V

(See Blackboard) $4.00

Fresh Fruit Cup GF,V $4.00

Cheese Toasties $2.50

Fruit Muffins $2.50

Banana Bread GF $2.50

Sandwiches & Rolls Egg & Lettuce sandwich V $4.00

Meat & Salad sandwich $5.00

Meat & Salad Roll $5.50

(Ham, Chicken, Corn Meat)

Wraps Chicken Caesar $5.00

Meat & Salad (Order Only) $5.00

Salad V (Order Only) $4.50

Snacks Snack Box (vegie stix, cherry tomato, cheese, grapes, crackers, dip) GF,V $4.00

Rice Paper Roll GF,V (order only) $4.00

Red Deli Chips assorted GF,V $1.00

Grain Waves $1.00

Popcorn 70c

Recess Orders must be in by 10am Lunch Orders must be in by 12pm

Salad Bowls (order only) Caesar Salad $5.00

Garden Salad GF,V $5.00

Weekly Salad Special (See blackboard)

Add Ham, Chicken, Corn Meat $1.00

Hot Food Chicken & Gravy Roll $4.00

Grilled Chicken Burger $4.50

Garlic Bread V $3.00

House-Made Quiche GF,V $4.00

Steamed Dim Sim $4.00

Spinach & Ricotta Roll V $3.50

Small Sausage Roll $2.50

Large Sausage Roll $3.50

Beef Pie $3.50

Beef, Bacon & Cheese Pie $3.50

Chicken Pesto Pasta $4.00

Weekly Specials Monday – Penne Pasta Bolognese $5.00

Tuesday – Butter Chicken GF & Rice $5.00

Wednesday – Mini Pizza $1.50

Thursday – Nachos $5.00

Friday – Pop up Special (changes weekly)

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Welcome back to 2021 from the P&C AssociationHi Everyone,

We hope you have all had a wonderful summer - suddently we are back and getting ready for school again.

Penny is back in the canteen, and is ready to open to all students, but we just don’t have enough volun-teers. At present, we are having to pay extra hours to have the necessary help, but this is not sustainable. Can you, or someone in your family or network, spare a few hours to help? No experience necessary! It’s fun and friendly. Please contact Penny on 0403 283580.

Mrs Sarah Armstrong, President Maclean High School P&C Association.

Message from Penny, Canteen ManagerHello to all parents,

I would like to introduce myself. I am Penny and I am the Manager of the Maclean High School P&C Canteen. I would like to welcome all new students and their families as well as all returning students to another new year here at Maclean High School.

Our canteen provides a wide range of varied, tasty and healthy food and drink options. We also cater for gluten free and Vegetarian diets.

We have weekly specials Monday to Thursday and on Friday we have a pop-up special which is fun and healthy. There is a new special salad bowl each week and at breakfast we are now offering chia puddings with different flavours each week as well as our extensive every day menu.

The Maclean High School P&C are grateful to our wonderful canteen volunteer helpers and rely on them to be able to deliver heatlhy lunches to students each school day.

We are always happy to welcome new volunteers. If you are able to give any amount of time, please contact me on 0403 283580 or contact the school on 6645 2244 or just drop in and say hello.

Thank you, Penny Lane, Canteen Manager.

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YONDR Pouch

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Year 7 students and parentsAll Year 7 students and their parents are invited to attend a Welcome to Maclean High School BBQ on Thursday, 25th February (Week 5) starting at 5pm in the quadrangle.

All Year 7 students and their parents are welcome. More information will follow.

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Thursday afternoon from 3:30 - 4.45pm in the School Library.

Afternoon tea will be provided and staff, students and tutors will be available to help with assignments and homework.

Until we can have our parent/community helpers back on site, many students (Study HUB Tutors) have offered to make the toasties!!

For any student (in Year 9 or above) who would like to become a Study HUB tutor, please see Mrs Fisher in Maths.

Our First Study HUB day kicks off on Thursday 18th February

…see you there for the welcome back party!!

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The point score was close for the 2021 Maclean High School Swimming Carnival. The winning House was Paterson on 324 points, second was Gordon with 191 points, third was Lawson with 177 points and fourth was Kendall with 173 points. Many points were added from the ‘All-In Scramble’.

Congratulations to each of the following Age Champions:

12 years: Girls - Ellie Gordon; Boys - Jakob Jackson.

13 years: Girls - Keely McKay; Boys - Jett Burke.

14 years: Girls - Zoe Snape; Boys - Ky Kratzmann.

15 years: Girls - Tie between Cindi Coram and Maddi Norris; Boys - Zane Lowe.

16 years: Girls - Morwenna Hogan; Boys - Gus Gilbert.

17+ years: Girls - Lillian Young; Boys - Royce McIntyre.

Congratulations also to Jett Burke who broke the only record on the day in the 13 years boys 50m Butterfly. Swimming a time of 31.53 seconds, he beat the 1998 record of 33.35 seconds.

Novelty events were organised by Mr Obst, winners of the Golden Key Competition were:Senior - Millah Curtis and Junior - Isabelle Law.The Bomb Competition were:Junior boys - Jakob Jackson, junior girls - Sophie Bates.Senior boys - Royce McIntyre and senior girls - Emma Robertson.

Mr Whiteside.

2021 Maclean High School Swimming Carnival

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Year 8 Camp

Notes were sent home on Monday, 8th February to all Year 8 students about an exciting opportunity to participate in a 3 day, 2 night excursion to Coffs Coast Adventure Centre, Coffs Harbour, on Wednesday, 5th May until Friday, 7th May, 2021 (Week 3, Term 2).

Coffs Coast Adventure Centre offers activities such as: canoeing, commando course, ladder logs and skywalk. Students will be able to extend their leadership and problem-solving capabilities under the watchful eye of their Year Advisor, Mrs Dehnert, and other staff members during the camp. The cost of the excursion is $250.00 per student which includes:• Bus travel to and from Maclean High School and the camp.• 2 nights, 3 days accommodation with all meals (except lunch

on the first day).• All excursion activities for the camp.

To reserve a place on the excursion, please complete and sign the note, and return it to the front office or Mrs Dehnert by Friday, 19th February 2021 along with a $50.00 deposit. If you have already paid the deposit in 2020 when the previous camp was rescheduled due to Covid, please indicate on the form when you return it. Mrs Dehnert.

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Helpline Numbers/Online Resources

Kids Helpline: 1800 551800 or www.kidshelp.com.au

Lifeline: 13 1114 or www.lifeline.org.au

Headspace: 1800 650890 or www.eheadspace.org.au

Beyond Blue: 1300 224636 or www.beyondblue.org.au

Reachout: http://au.reachout.com

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659467

WayAhead Directory: http://directory.wayahead.org.au/

Mental Health Telephone Access Line: 1800 011511 (operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is staffed by clinicians who can provide advice, make referrals and link callers to the Mental Health Service in their local health district).

School Counsellors: Mr Andrew Allen and Ms Tay Cone.

Literacy Tip for this week:

Students starting high school get bombarded with new words as their learning becomes more and more specialised. I will try to explain some of these.

What is a metaphor?

Metaphors make a resemblance between one thing and another by suggesting that one thing is actually the other (sounds confusing- look at examples!)

“My fingers are ice!” “This room is a pigsty.” “My car is an oven!”

Mrs Linda Martin, Relieving Deputy Principal.