Dean Rogers, Principal

Welcome Back

Welcome back to all staff, students and parents for the beginning of the 2020 year. We have already hit the ground

running with students having the first lesson for welcome and then starting classes period 2. As I said at General

Assembly, staff have returned prepared and ready to go. However, to maximise your child’s educational outcomes

we need to work in a partnership where everyone works together.

To help facilitate this partnership, we have Year Level Coordinators who should be your first contact with the school

if you want to follow any queries regarding your child.

Year 7 Jaryd Wishart

Year 8 Will Stevenson

Year 9 Will Stevenson

Year 10 Paul Robinson

Year 11 Robyn Cocking

Year 12 Robyn Cocking

The start of the year is always very busy and even more so for Year 7’s who are starting in a new and often bigger

school. To assist with the transition, staff are available to help answer questions. Students can ask any staff

member and parents can contact Ms Zoe Ferrier who is the Junior School Manager.

As with new students we have a number of new staff. This year we welcome Mrs Guy who will be teaching

Indonesian and English, Mr Khalid who teaches English and Mrs Champion who is part of the Wellbeing Team at

KTHS. Each have a lot to offer KTHS and will make valuable contributions to the wellbeing and educational

outcomes of all students.

Over the Christmas break I have been tracking the fortunes of the 2019 Year 12 students. A huge congratulations

to all last year’s graduates and leavers for their efforts throughout the year. I am also pleased to announce that

every student who wanted to go to university received either a first or second round offer. Other students have

obtained apprenticeships in building, bespoke cabinet making, child care and engineering, and as auto electricians,

diesel mechanics and excavator drivers, just to name a few. Students are also now working full time for companies

like GrainCorp. From all these industries you can see that work KTHS students obtain are many and varied.

Mobile phones

As you are aware the Victorian Government has banned the use of Mobile phones in State schools from the first

day of school, 2020. It is the expectation of KTHS that if students bring their phones to school they will be turned

off and locked away in their lockers for the whole school day. The preferred stance of the school is that students do

not bring them to school at all. This also extends to sports days and excursions.

I also need to stress that Kerang Technical High School does not have accident insurance for accidental property

damage or theft and that students are responsible for all items brought to school.

TERM 1 Semester 1 - VOL 1 31st January, 2020

“We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land on which our

School is situated. We pay our respects to Barapa Barapa

Elders past, present and future.”

KTHS COMMUNITY

EVENTS CALENDAR:

TERM 1 JANUARY

Tues 4th Feb;

Yr 7 Swimming P 3 & 4

Fri 7th Feb;

House Swimming Sports Day

Kerang Pool

Murray Street (PO Box 201), Kerang Victoria 3579 Telephone: (03) 5452 1062Facsimile: (03) 5452 2649

Email: kerang.tech.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au Webpage: ww.kerangths.vic.edu.au

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Junior School News:

A very big welcome to all our Year 7 students and their families. I would also like to welcome our new enrolments and families to Kerang Technical High School.

Year 7 Camp:

Reminder payment and forms are due Wednesday 5th February.

Year 7 Swimming:

All Year 7 students will be swimming Period 3 & 4 on Tuesday 4th February. Please ensure you bring your money, bathers, towel, sunscreen and a hat.

Locks:

All students at KHTS must have a lock secured on their locker. Locks can be purchased for $10.00 at the General Office.

XUNO:

There are still some families who are yet to log onto XUNO. If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact the school for assistance.

Zoe Ferrier

Junior School Leader

Rotary Club of Kerang Inc.

Official Opening, Judging & SalesFriday April 10th, 7 pm - 10 pm

Entry $25.00 includes program, supper, complimentary wine, judging announcements & entry for Saturday and SundayAll Welcome.

Display, Sales & Demonstrations Saturday April 11th, 10 am - 6 pm Sunday April 12th, 10 am - 3 pm Refreshments available.Entry $7 includes program. All Welcome

Prizes totaling $5,800

High Standard Exhibits for Sale, by Artists from all parts of Victoria and Interstate

Proceeds to Rotary Community and International Projects

Major Prizes

Gannawarra Shire Acquisition Award - $1,500

Best of Show (any medium) - $750

Best Oil/Acrylic - $500

Best Pastel/Drawing - $500

Best Watercolour/Pen & Wash - $500

Best Mixed Medium - $300

Best Any Other Medium - $300

Best Photographic Print - $300

Regional Encouragement Award - 50 km radius - $300

Best Easter Themed Art work - "Sacrifice" - $400

Peoples Choice Award - 50 km radius - $250

Yvette Brimacombe Memorial Youth Encouragement Award (16-25 years) - 50km radius- $200

Raffle prize " Medium: Acrylic donated by Jan Lawler value - $600

Judge: Jon Lam. (Award Winning Practising Artist & Tutor)

Entries close Friday 27th March 2020.

Enquiries

Email rotarykerangartshow@gmail.com

Art Show Coordinator Jenny Kelly 0400 571 266President Gerardine Prendergast 0438 061 675

A368D ABN 59 461 659 304

ANNUAL ART SHOWEaster April 10th, 11th & 12th, 2020.

At the Kerang Basketball Stadium, Maxwell St, Kerang.

BASKETBALL FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES

Come along each Thursday for 4 weeks

ALL EQUIPMENT KINDLY SUPPLIED BY

Kerang Amateur Basketball Association

PLAYERS MUST WEAR FLAT FOOTWEAR (NO HEELS)

When: Commencing Tuesday 4th Feb 2020,

11th, 18th and 25th Feb 2020

Time: 10.30am-11.30am

Where: Kerang Amateur Basketball Stadium

Maxwell Street, Kerang

BRING ALONG YOUR FRIENDS AND ALL WELCOME!

Cost: FREE (Don’t forgot to bring your water)

ENQUIRIES:Rhonda AllanMallee Sports Assembly Mobile 0427 780109Email: rhonda@malleesportsassembly.org.au

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Kerang Technical High School Mobile Phone Policy

Rationale for Staff, Parents or Guardians, and Students

To explain to our school community the Department’s and Kerang Technical High School’s policy requirements and expectations relating to students using mobile phones and other personal mobile devices during school hours.

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This policy applies to:

All students at Kerang Technical High School and, Students’ personal mobile phones and other personal mobile

devices brought onto school premises during school hours, including recess and lunchtime.

DEFINITIONS

A mobile phone is a telephone with access to a cellular (telecommunication) system, with or without a physical connection to a network. : For the purpose of this policy, “mobile phone” refers to mobile phones and any device that may connect to or have a similar functionality to a mobile phone such as smart watches.

Kerang Technical High School understands that students may bring a mobile phone to school, particularly if they are travelling independently to and from school or to extra-curricular activities.

Mobile phones must not be used whilst on school grounds.

Mobile phones must be switched off, and locked securely in

the student’s locker during these times.

The invitation to use any Electronic devices in class is up to the discretion of the teacher of that class and should be documented.

All contact between families and students should be directed through the main office.

The policy also applies to the use of electronic devices by students

during school excursions, camps and extra-curricular

activities. It is up to the discretion of the Principal in

consultation with the trip coordinator whether devices are to

be taken.

The use of headphones is not permitted in class unless under the

instruction of a teacher when being used for educational

purposes.

Where a student has been granted an exemption by the Principal, the student must use their mobile phone for the purpose for which the exception was granted, and in a safe, ethical and responsible manner.

SAVE THE DATE

MURRABIT LAWN TENNIS CLUB

EASTER TOURNAMENT 2020

Hello Tennis Players,

Now that Christmas is over and 2020 has arrived its time to start thinking about Easter.

Get your friends together and save the date.

Good Friday the 10th of April for our mixed competition and Easter Saturday the

11th of April for doubles.

Camp beside the courts for a small fee and visit the Murrabit Market on Saturday morning while

you are here.

Entry forms/flyers will be out soon or enter early on https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R5WBV9P

Feel free to email Sara or Ang on this address for any inquiries.

murrabitlawntennisclub@gmail.com

Kind Regards

Murrabit Lawn Tennis Club

Committee

KTHSCANTEEN SPECIALS

WEEKS 1& 2 , TERM 4 2020

Wednesday 29/1

Nachos

Thursday 30/1

Chicken strips with

sweet & sour sauce

Friday 31/1

Wraps

Mon 3/2

Schnitzel Burgers

Tuesday 4/2

Lasagna

Wednesday 5/2

Fish & Chips

Thursday 6/2

Pizza

Week 1 & 2, Term 1

TERM 1 (28th January – 27th March)

Wk Date Event Venue Who’s involved?

2 Friday 7th Febru-ary

House Swimming Kerang All Year 7-12 Students

5 Tuesday 25th

February

Swan Hill Division Swimming Swan Hill Students who come first in each race/age group

6 Thursday 5th March

Summer Sports

Kerang, Swan Hill, Cohuna

All students who wish to compete and try out for a sport

Venue is dependent on chosen sport.

8 Monday 16th March

Bar-rook Field & Game School Shoot

Barham Year 7-12 -students who hold a Junior Firearms license.

8 Thursday 19th March

Loddon Mallee Region (LMR) Swimming

Swan Hill Students who compete at the Swan Hill Division Swimming and come first

in their race/age group.

TERM 2 (14th April – 26th June)

2 Wednesday 22nd April

State Swimming Mel-bourne

Students who come first at the LMR Swimming

3 Monday 27th April House Cross Country (Periods 5 & 6)

Kerang All Year 7-12 Students

4 Tuesday 5th May Winter Sports

Kerang, Swan Hill, Cohuna

All students who wish to compete and try out for a sport

Venue is dependent on chosen sport.

8 Tuesday 2nd June

Loddon Mallee Region (LMR) Cross Country

St Arnaud Dependent on time ran at the House Cross Country

TERM 3 (13th July – 18th September)

1 Thursday 16th July

State Cross Country Mel-bourne

For students who come in the top 5 at LMR Cross Country.

5 Wednesday 12th August

House Athletics Kerang All Year 7-12 Students

8 Wednesday 2nd September

Swan Hill Division Athletics Kerang Students who come first in each race/age group

TERM 4 (5th October – 18th December)

1 Thursday 8th October

Loddon Mallee Region (LMR) Athletics

Bendigo Students who come first in each race/age group at the Swan Hill Division

Athletics

3 Monday 19th October

State Athletics Mel-bourne

Students who come first in each race/age group at the LMR Athletics

3 Monday 19th October

Field & Game School Shoot Minyip Year 7-12 -students who hold a Junior Firearms license.

KTHS 2020

Sport Dates

Highlighted are the major events the whole school is involved in & where we require parent assistance—if you are able to assist in 2020, please email

Tessa Demaria: burton.tessa.a@edumail.vic.gov.au or contact 5452 1062.

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Healthy Lunchbox Tips

Healthy meals & snacks are important for your children’s everyday health and it will also

help them concentrate and learn. Use the following to guide healthy choices for a

healthy lunchbox.

What makes a healthy lunchbox?

1. Grain Foods: Wholemeal or multigrain sandwich/wrap/roll, pasta, noodles, rice,

crackers, rice/corn cakes

2. Fruit: Apple, orange, grapes, strawberries, cut-up watermelon, banana, mango,

blueberries, peach, apricot, kiwi fruit, fruit salad

3. Vegetable: Cherry tomatoes, capsicum sticks, snow peas, carrot/celery/cucumber

sticks

4. Dairy: Plain UHT milk, natural yoghurt, cheese cubes or sticks, smoothie, custard,

yoghurt rice pudding, tzatziki

5. Protein: Chicken, egg, tuna, hummus, baked beans, lamb, pork, tofu, lentil pattie

Healthy, cheap and tasty lunchbox recipes:

https://www.healthylunchboxweek.org/recipes

6. Bottle of water

https://healthylunchbox.com.au/recipes/

Healthy snack alternatives:

https://healthylunchbox.com.au/healthy-swaps/