Cressy District High School

Department of Education

Issue No. 7 : 8th November 2017

Key Dates for 2017 (Dates are subject to change)

November

9th School Athletics - Cressy District High School Year K-6 9am - 2.50pm Year 7-10 1.25pm - 2.50pm

10th School Athletics - Longford Football Ground (after attendance recorded) Year 2-11 9am - 2.50pm

13th School Association Meeting 6pm - 7.15pm - Board Room

14th Farm Meeting 3.15pm - 4.15pm

Board Room

Parent Workshop 7pm - 9pm

Donna Ritchie Memorial Room

15th K-6 Assembly 2pm - Drama Room (revised date)

16th Kinder excursion - Gorge

17th Northern Midlands B Swimming

(selected students)

21st Inter-High Athletics Carnival St Leonards Athletic Centre

(selected students)

Parent Workshop 7pm - 9pm Donna Ritchie Memorial Room

23rd School Assembly 10am - Multipurpose Hall

Parent Workshop 7pm - 9pm Donna Ritchie Memorial Room

The Marvellous Toy by Prep/1B

Newsletter CRESSY DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL

Arts Night 2017

Prep/1A have been working on their Spring

art work this term

From the Principal

Student Excursions

Recently we have had a number of excursions out of the

school where our students have represented Cressy with

pride while engaging in a range of learning experiences.

Congratulations to students and thank you to staff and

volunteers who have organised and participated in

activities.

Longford and Perth Visits

In recent weeks we have had the pleasure of visits to our

farm from Perth and Longford schools. Students

witnessed shearing, created plant pots, planted seeds,

participated in sheep handing and had a barbecue. Thank

you to Mr Mark Lockwood for coordinating the visits,

primary schools for bringing students and Cressy students

who assisted on the days. The days would not have been

possible without the involvement of Mr Terry Connell, Mr

Kerry Beaumont, Mr Gerard Goss, Mr Nick Goss, Mr

David Blair, Mrs Lindy Wilson, Mrs Angela Jenkins, Mrs

Dearne Baker and Mr Bob Carroll. I thank them for their

efforts. Our appreciation also goes to TP Jones who

provided bags for students to transport their plant pots

and wool home.

Tasmanian Champion Daniel Best

My congratulations go to Daniel Best who recently won

the 67kg Tasmanian Boxing League championship.

Congratulations to Daniel and best of luck to him when

he represents the state in Victoria in coming weeks.

Craig Brown

Road Safety

On Wednesday 25 October Year 10 students attended the

RYDA Road Safety Education Program at Symmons Plains.

Students had six sessions throughout the day, including

learning about car maintenance and safety features,

investigating the likely cause of a fatal teen car crash and

hearing from a car crash victim. Students said the experience

was very beneficial and it was important to be exposed to the

possible harsh consequences of driving.

Belinda Oliver - teacher

Down on the farm

The final term of the year has started with a bang. There are chickens hatching and shows to be won.

Congratulations to both the Chook Squad and the Sheep Handling team who have shown Cressy DHS at its best at the

Longford Show. Chook squad had eleven birds entered, the most this year. They won best bird in the Japanese Bantam class.

Nice work. The White Sussex roosters, Alfred and Turkey, and Mrs Barnevelder, along with a Japanese bantam pullet also

won individual classes. I was impressed at the enthusiasm of these students and their ability to work independently and

responsibly. Great parent support as well, and I thank you all for your effort and support. The students have received such

accolades from the Poultry Society and fellow poultry exhibitors that they received a request to show at Deloraine Show. An

offer that students are keen to take up. A big thankyou to Chloe Fellows, Mistie Robson, Maddison Bryant, Claire

Worthington, Georgia Shaw, William Atley and Shailey Jones.

The Sheep Handling team also had a fantastic day. A very big thankyou to Leah and Luke Shaw who started the day very early

to transport the sheep to the show ground. I was very thankful for their support throughout the day and keeping me on

track. Thanks to AJ who arrived early to help load, unload and feed, with Tyson, before most of the team arrived. Brad also

rocked in early to help with feeding.

Again the team received many comments on how well presented they were and I am really proud of how many entered the

Junior Handlers competition, where their skill of presenting and showing sheep was judged. Congratulations to Brad Graham,

Abby Dwyer and Ella Mason for reaching the finals. These students impressed the judge with their appearance (thanks Lindy

for the ironing), smiling, enjoying what they were doing and keeping an eye on the judge. A very big congratulation to Ella

Mason who took out the junior section, and received a special mention on how well she managed her sheep whilst always

keeping her eye on the judge.

This year saw a new class for exhibiting a progeny pair. We were a late entry with a lamb pair and an under 1.5yrs entry. Well

done to our handlers who responded to the last minute call. I was very proud (and Nick will be pleased) when we took

home the prize for Supreme Interbreed Sires Progeny. Both the ewe and ram shown where required to be by the same ram.

This acknowledges the hard work done by Nick Goss and Terry Connell with the school breeding program.

The success of the school breeding of Suffolk sheep was also acknowledged when a three year old ewe, with a bonza lamb at

foot, took out the prestigious Supreme Interbreed ewe in show.

Mention must also be made of past students Jessie-Lea Everest and Angelica Brazendale who kindly gave up their time to

steward for the day. I received very positive feedback about their performance and proactive actions throughout the day.

Well done girls and thankyou for your support.

Showing isn’t just about the glory of winning a ribbon. It was nice to have some parents tell me about how their child has

grown in confidence around stock and the general public, whilst developing their skills handling livestock. Some students have

had tough sheep to handle, there have been tears, not just mine. Students have learned to work with a variety of students and

should be acknowledged for their perseverance, determination and resilience.

Well done team.

On the farm, thanks goes to all those who have helped out since Nick’s injury. He has been greatly missed, and everyone’s

support has been appreciated. Several classes were involved in planting potatoes before the school holidays. We have

returned to fantastic growth of weeds, but also some very healthy looking potato plants. The weeds have been cut and

sprayed and there will be some work to ensure we have a good harvest later on.

It is exciting to see Mrs Summers’ class utilising a couple of garden beds to plant some vegetables, and rumour has it there is

even an incubator in her room with fertile eggs. Egg-citement all round.

Mr Lockwood’s Building and Construction class are concluding the building of a first class pig pen and yard. It has been tested

by some ewes on munching duty and deemed a suitable shelter.

A special thankyou to Kaytee Martin and her dad for feeding the school animals over the holiday break. Your help has been

greatly appreciated.

Project Based Agricultural Experience - Project

Pitch Event

Three students from the 9/10 Ag class bravely went where no one has gone before with the first Project Pitch Event for the Project Based Ag Experience.

This state wide competition gave students the opportunity to research or carry

out an experiment in an area of agricultural interest over a couple of terms.

On Wednesday 18 October, the students travelled to UTAS to share their projects and learning in a relaxed,

conversation style expo with judges coming from the DoE, Woman in Ag and TAPG.

Kaytee Martin’s project, Grass vs Grain, looked at feedlot production of beef compared to grass feed animals. Sera

Mason and Chloe Fellows carried out an experiment feeding two different commercially available chook feeds and

looked at the differences in egg production. Both groups encountered problems and difficulties but still learnt a

great deal in their areas. They are to be congratulated on their perseverance and the quality of their presentations.

They represented Cressy DHS very well amongst some very tough competition on the day.

Lilydale VET Ag

On the 20th October Jo Muddle spoke to the 9/10 Ag class about enrolling

in the VET Ag or Horticulture course at Lilydale through Newstead

College. She outlined the course structure and different units involved.

Lilydale grow grapes and cattle on their farm, and have recently had a new

classroom built on site.

Jill Bennett - Ag teacher

Class Leader Place Class Leader Place

Ram over 1.5yrs Brad Graham 1st Champion Suffolk ewe Brandie Robson

Ram under 1.5 yrs Mary-Anne Gleeson-Natoli 1st Reserve champion Ella Mason

Will Oliver 2nd Group of three under 1 .5 yrs

Mary-Anne Gleeson-Natoli Ella Mason Abby Dwyer

1st

Ewe over 1.5yrs shorn Brandie Robson & Sarah Mason 1st

Will Oliver Brittani Perkins Lily McGee

2nd

Sarah Everest & AJ Brazendale 2nd Junior Handler Ella Mason 1st

Dakota Sparks & Tyson Shaw 3rd Supreme Interbreed Sires Progeny

Ram - Mary-Anne Gleeson-Natoli Ewe - Abby Dwyer

1st

Ewe under 1.5yrs shorn Ella Mason 1st Supreme Interbreed Ewe in Show

Brandie Robson & AJ Brazendale 1st

Abbey Dwyer 2nd Supreme Show Exhibit Brandie Robson & AJ Brazendale 2nd

Brittany Perkins 3rd Champion Suffolk ram Mary-Anne Gleeson-Natoli

Reserve champion ram Brad Graham

Longford Show Results

During Term 4 the Year 7/8 SRC will be supporting our school to

deliver the Day for Daniel program.

The Day for Daniel is a National Day of Action to raise awareness of

child safety, protection and harm prevention. The program is about

educating children and adults about keeping kids safe through child safety

and protection initiatives. 'Wear Red and Educate' is the theme for the day.

The objectives of Day for Daniel are:

To educate children regarding their personal safety and empower them to 'Recognise, React and Report' when they feel something is not right.

To raise awareness about child safety and protection, and to promote a safer community for children.

To educate and equip individuals and communities with knowledge and skills to understand child safety and protection requirements and empower them to take action.

To honour the memory of Daniel Morcombe.

Day for Daniel is also an opportunity for Australians to make a statement that crimes against children are not

acceptable in Australia. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation held the first Day for Daniel in November 2005.

Events have been held around the nation on October 28th.

The Year 7/8 Student representatives will be supporting classroom teachers to deliver the program during the first

part of Term 4. Which will culminate in a whole project to signify the work achieved during this time.

Parents and students can download the HELP ME APP directly onto their android or iPhone devices.

http://www.danielmorcombe.com.au/day-for-daniel.html

Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Canteen Specials Term 4 2017

Please place your order on the daily canteen order form

Nov 7 - Nov 10

Chicken Breast Wedges

$4.00

Nov 13 - Nov 17

Chicken Caesar Wrap

$3.50

Nov 20 - Nov 24

BBQ Chicken Pizza

$3.00

Nov 27 - Dec 1

Breast Schnitzel, mash

and gravy $4.00

Year 9 students attended the Queen Victoria

Museum at Inveresk and the Art Gallery at Royal Park

on the Tuesday the 17th of October.

At the QVM, students travelled through space

exploring the mysteries of the cosmos during an

informative show inside the planetarium and

afterwards interacted with the Phenomena Factory

exercising a variety of physics concepts. The group

were delighted as they walked a short distance in the

sunshine to the Art Gallery, where they were taken

back in time discovering the history and culture of

Indigenous Tasmanians.

Students have also been learning about multicellular

systems as part of the Science curriculum. They have

been studying the anatomy of the heart from a

theoretical perspective, as well as, a practical

dissection.

In Mathematics, students are very engaged in the

finance unit where they are learning about earning an

income, tax, superannuation and simple interest.

Elle Faulkner, Jarrad Duck, Emma Emery –

Year 9 teachers

Behind the Classroom Door ………………………….

Come and Experience Club Swimming!

Improve your stroke techniques and Fitness all while having fun and making friends.

With 10 years’ experience between us we are passionate about helping your child be the best swimmer they can be.

We have a spot in either one of our squads or our Intensive 2 week Holiday program for your child.

For more information on Squad & Mini Squad Try outs, costs, dates and times please contact;

Maddy – 0437 998 854

Anna - 0407 311 315

Maddy – madeline.saltmarsh17@outlook.com

Anna – annajarman77@gmail.com

Or Via our Facebook Page

(This is not a Cressy District High School activity)

HONOUR ROLL CLASS TEACHER STUDENT REASON HOUSE

Prep/1A Mrs Tubb Whole class Working hard with preparation and performance for

Arts Night

Eagles x 6

Devils x 10

Sharks x 9

Prep/1B Mrs Riley Whole class Preparation and performing in Arts Night Eagles x 11 Sharks x 8 Devils x 6

2/3 Mrs Summers Whole class Preparation and performing in Arts Night

Eagles x 6

Sharks x 7

Devils x 9

3/4 Mr Bates Whole class Preparation and performing in Arts Night

Eagles x 10

Sharks x 10

Devils x 6

4/5 Mrs Davis Whole class Preparation and performing in Arts Night

Eagles x 8

Sharks x 10

Devils x 8

6 Mr Allen Whole class Preparation and performing in Arts Nigh

Eagles x 7

Sharks x 9

Devils x 6

7A Mr Davis / Mrs Stephens Holly Dennis Excellent results in her spelling Devils

8A Miss Bambridge Samantha Airey

Adelle Niekamp Positive attitude and approach in core class

Eagles

Sharks

9A Mrs Faulkner

Kiarna Stonehouse

Nathan Gilbert

Increased motivation and persistence during core

classes

Increased motivation and interest in maths,

particularly around finance

Eagles

Sharks

9B Mr Duck / Mrs Emery

Mkenzi Brazendale

Chloe Fellows

Ann Maree Baylis

Enthusiasm and dedicated approach to science

practicals

Devils

Eagles

Devils

10B Mrs Belinda Oliver Shane Cook

Luke Welsh

2nd place for his Jam Drops at Longford Show

2nd place for his slice at Longford Show

Sharks

Eagles

HPE Mr Steven Andrews / Mrs

Rachel Oliver Year 7A and B 100% participation in the 1500m

Eagles x 12

Sharks x 12

Devils x 13

Visual Art Mrs Faulkner

Magnolia Jurgeit, Zoe

Cross, Liam Nicholson,

Emily Acheson, Ruth

Williams

Excellent results for participation in the Longford

Show. Well done!

Eagles x 2 Sharks x 3

AST 7 - 8 Mr Davis

Alexander Kreuzer-

Sparks, Sophie Duggan,

Kayden Herbert

Improvement in their spelling results

Devils

Sharks

Eagles

Principal Mr Brown Reagan Tubb Arts Night acting and her likeness to Mrs Goss Eagles

CONTACT DETAILS

112-118 Main Street, CRESSY TAS 7302

Phone: 0363976281 Fax: 0363976525

Email: cressy.district.high@education.tas.gov.au

Web: http://cressydistricthigh.education.tas.edu.au