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South Grafton High School Excellence and Innovation

Week 9 – Term 3, 15 September 2017 Principal: Mrs Megan Johnson

South Grafton High School, Tyson Street, South Grafton, NSW, 2460. Telephone: 6642 1466, Facsimile: 6643 2027,

Email: [email protected], Website: www.sthgrafton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

The Hills of South Grafton are alive, with the sound of…. lots of

activity once again.

CHS State Athletics

What a valiant effort our team from SGHS put in this year! The

Waern boys, Angus and Jonas, Oliver Knight cheered on by

brother Jack, Damien Duroux, Jacob Hearfield, Nathalie Avery,

Megan and Erica Tillman, Natasha Rudder, Ryan Wheeler and

Noah Armstrong who was unwell

on the day

proudly

represented

their school

at Homebush

last week.

In the Open

Girls, Erica

was 2nd in the high jump and 3rd in the long

jump events. Natasha gained 2nd in the

100m and 3rd in the 200m. Nathalie and

Ryan went through to the finals. Well done to all of you and

thanks to the parents who took their children down there.

Healthy Breakfast

A healthy breakfast is the guaranteed and well proven way to

start the day. Children who follow a good night’s sleep with a

nutritrious breakfast are more attentive and therefore learn

better. It is disappointing to see some of our students walking

into the school grounds with bags of hot chips and cans of Coke

or energy drinks first thing in the morning. Energy drinks are

officially banned in NSW state schools, yet students are still

bringing these into the grounds.

Parents are asked to give their children the best start to the day

by making sure or encouraging them to eat something

nourishing BEFORE they leave home. Also, students should have

something to keep them going throughout the day for lunch.

Otherwise, support the school’s canteen and the P&C by buying

something fresh and healthy from there.

Sadly, we have been unable to run our very successful Healthy

Breakfast program this term, due to the flooring in the hall near

the kitchen waiting for repair.This has been an ongoing issue, so

an alternative venue is being sought. From Term 4, those in

need can go to the common room where they can access bread

for toast, spreads, fruit, juice and Milo. TVET

Any Year 10 student wishing to apply for a TVET course for

2018, must have their completed expressions of interest form

returned to C6 by Monday 18 September.

Diary Dates

Preliminary Exams

11-18 September

Tuesday 19 September

Year 10 Marine Studies Excursion

Peer Reading Tutor Training Wednesday 20 September

Year 12 – Yamba Thursday 21 September

YEAR 12 FAREWELL ASSEMBLY – 9.30 am

Friday 22 September

LAST DAY OF TERM 3 YEAR 12 FORMAL Star Search Matinee

Monday 9 October

All students and staff return for Term 4

Tuesday 10 October

Year 11 Rewards Camp, Arrawarra

Wednesday 11 October

Year 11 Rewards Camp, Arrawarra

Friday 13 October

SMILE training

Monday 16 October

HSC Exams begin CSI testing catch up Teen Mental Health First Aid

Program

mailto:[email protected]



South Grafton High School Newsletter, Week 9, Term 3 - 15 September 2017

Name: Ben Liyou Nickname: Benny

Year: 11

D.O.B: 18/1/2001

Primary School: South Grafton

Favourite Sporting Team:

North Queensland Cowboys

Favourite Subject: Maths

Inspiration Quote: “Must Complete”

Sport Achievements:

• 2017 Rugby League Northern NSW Open’s.

• 2016 Aussie Rules North Coast.

• 2014 NSWCHS Athletics (4 x 100m relay).

• North Coast Athletics.

• Mid North Coast Representative, Cross

Country, Athletics, AFL, Rugby League.

• SGHS Representative Touch, Athletics,

Cross Country, AFL, Rugby League and Union.

Academic Achievements: Grade point

Average: 4.14. Subjects Studied: English,

Business Studies, Biology, Maths, Maths 3 unit,

PDHPE, Physics.

Non-School Sport Achievements:

• 2016-2017 Titans development squad.

• 2017 Titans Sport Person of the Year.

• 2017 NSWRL Country Under 16’s.

Attendance: 95.4%

Future Aspirations: Physiotherapist

Name: Caleb Barker

Year: 10

DOB: 26/3/2001


Favourite Sporting Team:

Brisbane Bronco’s

Favourite Subject: Maths

CHS Sport Achievements:

• 2017 NSWCHS Rugby Union U/16’s

Representative.

• 2017 NSWCHS Rugby Union Best Back.

• 2016 NSWCHS Rugby League U/15’s Rep.

• 2017 NSWCHS Rowing (U/17’s 1st Single

Skull, Open’s 2nd Quad)

• 2016 NSWCHS Rowing (U/16’s 1st Single,

Double and Quad Skulls)

• 2016 NSWCHS Rowing Awarded best Junior at

NSWCHS carnival.

• 2016 Northern NSW Aussie Rules U/15’s

Representative.

• North Coast Representative

Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country,

AFL, Rugby Union and League.

• SGHS Representative Soccer, AFL, Rugby,

League, Athletics, Swimming, Touch Footy, Cross

Country, Rowing.

Academic Achievements: Grade Point

Average: 4.75. Subjects Studied: English,

Science, Sports Studies, Geography, Commerce,

Maths A1, SRE, Timber.


The Daily Examiner Sports Person of the Month.

Attendance: 95.4%

Future Aspirations: Engineer

Name: Natasha Rudder

Nickname: Shark bait

Year: 12

D.O.B: 12/8/1999


Favourite Sporting Team: Real

Madrid

Favourite Subject: Biology

Inspiration Quote: “Confidence is power”

CHS Sport Achievements:

• 2017 NSWCHS Athletics (100m Silver,

200m Bronze).

• 2014-2017 NSWCHS Athletics.

(2016 final 100m 2nd Place)

• 2017 NSW All Schools Finalist.

• 2013-2016 North Coast Open’s Cricket

(2016 State Champions, 2013 Runner-up).

• 2016-2017 NSW State Rowing

(Finalist Single Scull).

• 2016 Mid North Coast Representative

Soccer, Cross Country, Athletics and Swimming.

• SGHS representative. Soccer, Touch, Rugby

League and Union, Lifesaving, Cricket, Rowing,

Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country.

Academic Achievements: Grade Point

Average: 3.4. Subjects studied: Biology,

Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English.

• Biology Course- Credit entry into University.


• Australian Regional Athletics Team, (Oceania

Championships Bronze 4 x 100m relay).

• CRJCA Junior cricket representative.

• North Coast Academy Cricket.

Attendance: 96.9%

Future Aspirations:

• Marine Biologist

• Olympics - Athletics

Other Achievements:

• School Student Representative Body

• Junior Jacaranda Candidate

• Head Start Southern Cross University

Amazing Results in World Championships

Science for Scott Rose

Recently SGHS students

had the opportunity to

compete in the online

World Championships in

Science, conducted by

Education Perfect. Scott

Rose from Year 10 scored

over 10,000 points,

earning an Elite award.

Most impressive was his ranking of 11th among

Australian students and 19th internationally.

What a fabulous effort, Scott!

Year 11 Camp

Money and notes need to be handed into the

front office by 1pm on the last day of this

term.





Year 12 Farewell Assembly

We invite all parents to attend the Year 12

Farewell Assembly followed by morning tea on

Thursday 21 September at 9.30 am at South

Grafton High School hall.

Year 5 Hands On Transition Day

This very successful day was held on Tuesday,

to give Year 5 students a taste of what we

have available at SGHS. It was hands on, so

lots of fun. Thank you to all the staff and

students who participated.

Daily Examiner Netball Finals

On Wednesday South Grafton High School Yr

7-8 girls were locked in a battle for netball

supremacy in the Daily Examiner Netball

Shield final against Maclean High School. The

South High girls jumped out of the gates fast

and with a huge defensive effort by Kaitlyn

Smith and Charlotte Cooper went to the

quarter break with a lead of 2 goals. Maclean

fought back in the second quarter with some

slick passing and took a 2 goal lead by half

time. A couple of quick goals and a long range

bomb from Holly Blundell kept the girls right in

it and with great court coverage by Tahlia

O’Hara, Jesse Creighton and Hannah

McNaught the South team trailed by two goals

at the end of the third quarter. Maclean

extended the gap but some sharp shooting by

Madison Nicholl kept the gap to two goals.

Player of the tournament, Emily Crispe put in

another energetic display but unfortunately

the South High team went lost the match in an

awesome game of Netball with the final score

being Maclean 27 defeating South High 24.

Congratulations to all girls for a fantastic

display of sportsmanship and skill.

Immunisation - Tuesday 10 October 2017

• Year 7 Gardasil (HPV) dose 2 and Varicella

• Year 7 catch up dose 1 Gardasil and Boostrix

• Year 11 Meningococcal catch up if required

What a SWELL festival!

Some lucky students attended the Swell

Festival on the Gold Coast this week. They

visited the Crystal Castle and then checked

out the sculptures on the beach, for lots of

artistic inspiration. Thanks goes to Ms Ryan,

Ms Vogt and Mr Neill for a great excursion.

SCU Discovery Day

Southern Cross University is delighted to invite

all new Year 12 students (class of 2018) to the

SCU Discovery Day event to explore career

opportunities and discover the range of

degrees offered across our three campuses.

Date: Tuesday 31 October, 2017

Time: 9:50am - 2pm

Venue: Southern Cross University, Coffs

Harbour campus

For further information contact your Careers

Adviser or register your attendance at

https://scudaycoffs2017.eventbrite.com.au

Southern Cross Scholars 2018

To celebrate the launch of a new range of

innovative degrees, Southern Cross University

has doubled its scholarship pool for 2018 with

the addition of 40 new $2,500 scholarships.

The new $100,000 scholarship program will

not only help attract talented students to new

programs, but also help create a cohort of

student leaders ready to contribute to the

University and the community.

Current Year 12 students commencing first

year of University study in 2018 can apply for

these new scholarships before 30 November at

scu.edu.au/scholarships

Head-Start 2018

Year 10 and 11 students are reminded that

Head-Start 2018 registrations close on 13

October 2017. Please visit

scu.edu.au/headstart for information and

online registration.

State AECG Performance

South Grafton High School’s

Aboriginal Dance Ensemble

was the opening performance

for the local public schools

showcase at the State AECG

Conference at the South Ex-

Services Club last Friday. The

students represented the

school well with an amazing performance that

they learnt earlier in the year

from the Bangarra Dance

Company.





The Tell Them From Me student

feedback survey I am delighted that this term, our school,

like many other public schools in the state, will participate in a Department of Education initiative: the Tell Them From Me student

feedback survey. The survey aims to help improve student learning outcomes and measures factors that are known to affect

academic achievement and other student outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement

and effective teaching practices. You may remember that our students also participated in a Tell Them From Me student

survey in Term 1 this year. Asking students to complete the survey twice in one year allows us to identify trends in student

responses as well as track engagement and motivation across the school year. More information about the survey is

available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents

The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on what they think about

school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. Schools in Australia and

around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help improve how they do things at school.

I want to assure you that the survey is confidential. The survey is conducted online and will typically take less than 30 minutes

to complete. It will be administered during school hours between 21 August and 13 October. Participating in the survey is

entirely voluntary.

The Partners in Learning parent feedback survey This Term, our school will be participating in

the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent

surveys) on student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to

impact on student wellbeing and engagement. Running this survey will help our school

understand parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s experience at school. These include: communication

between parents/carers and staff, activities

and practices at home and parent/carer

views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will

help our school make practical improvements. The survey is conducted entirely online at

home or on public computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The

parent survey will be conducted between 21 August and 13 October. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, however, your

responses are very much appreciated. More information about the survey is available at:

http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents Parents who wish to complete the survey

can do so by following the link below. https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/sghs

Clarence Valley Walk for Brain Cancer





Canteen Roster

Monday 18 September – Julie Anne Brett

Tuesday 19 September – Sue Osborn

Wednesday 20 September – Help Please

Thursday 21 September – Wendy Rogers

Friday 22 September – Tina Bultitude, Kay Power

Community

Westlawn Cricket Club will be holding their junior sign-on day for the upcoming

cricket season on Sunday 17 September at the Ellem Oval nets, from 10am - 12pm. If you can't make it to either of those days,

but are still interested in playing, contact Christian Buggy on 0473 143 433 or [email protected]

You can also visit the club's Facebook page (search for "Westlawn Cricket Club") and post a comment there.

Community Fun Game Day Attention all Youth Services you are invited

to come along to a community fun game day, come along with some information about your service and then play alongside

the youth in fun games of basketball, oz tag, orb balls, this is to help break down the barriers with the youth and services hoping

if they get to know the workers in a fun environment they may be more inclined to access a service if needed.

When: Tue 26 Sept 2107 Where: JJ Lawrence Park. Time: 10am-2pm Free: BBQ

All community members welcome to come along and get involved or spectate just remember to bring a hat and

some sunscreen. Any enquires or concerns contact Mel Livermore 0402939747





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