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Canowindra High School

Browns Ave Canowindra NSW 2804 T 6344 1305 F 6344 1085

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

Website: www.canowindra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Term 3 Week 2 Monday, 29 July 2019

Contact List Principal Neryle Smurthwaite Deputy Principal Darryl Ball Head Teacher English / HSIE Lee-Anne Jones Head Teacher Maths / PDHPE / Comp Rod Jones Head Teacher Science / CAPA Peta McKenzie Head Teacher TAS Karen Pickering Year 7 Adviser Steven Wilson Year 8 Adviser Warren McKenzie Year 9 Adviser Gillian Halstead Year 10 Adviser Kath Balcombe Year 11 Adviser Bronwyn Porter Year 12 Adviser Louise Gregson Teacher Librarian Lisa McCallum Sports Coordinators Warren McKenzie Zachary Rue Student Welfare Teacher Baden Bogdanovs LAST (Rlg) Bronwyn Porter Careers Advisor Josh Conliffe School Chaplain Samara Geier

Agricultural Technology News Yr 7 Technology Mandatory Outdoor learning is in full swing on the ag farm this term. Students have been learning the Agricultural farm rules, completing worksheets and participating in a hunt around the farm for edible plants. They have also been lucky enough to enjoy cuddles with new baby lambs. CHS Show Team A great afternoon was had last Wednesday with the show team practising and preparing the stock for showing. Dylan and Jesse put the halter on our new calf Rowan for the first time. Needless to say he was a little feisty and will require plenty of time and patience.

Pictured as well is Claire, Libby, Dalton, Charlotte and Natalie getting the sheep used to their halters.

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Principal’s News

Our new COLA in the “old quad” has been finished and wow, what a structure. Students have started to already use the space and it promises to be a great shade provider during summer. The next stage for this area will be the construction of the outdoor chessboard and upgrade of the Year 12 area. On behalf of the students and staff at CHS I would like to wish the 18 athletes representing our school at the Western Area athletics carnival later this week all the best. I would like to thank our P&C for their efforts in organising new CHS athletic singlets for the students to purchase and wear at the carnival. This coming weekend all local schools will be participating in the 24 hour Tractor Trek to raise funds for the Little Wings charity. It would be great to see people come along and support such a worthy cause. This year, prior to subject selection and timetable development, the school is seeking your feedback on our current curriculum offerings across the school. A short survey is included in this week’s newsletter and I would like to encourage all parents to complete what they can before returning to the school by Friday, 2nd August. Students and staff will also complete a similar survey so as we can obtain a whole of school community perspective. Congratulations to Blake Tyson on being last week’s winner of the school canteen voucher. Neryle Smurthwaite Principal

YEAR 12 STUDENT PROFILE Name: Hudson Izzard

Year Group: 12

Years at Canowindra High: 6

Hobbies/Interests: Cricket, Golf, Guitar and hanging with

my mates.

Last book I read: Hag-seed (Margaret Atwood).

Best thing about being a student at Canowindra High

School: Having such an array of opportunities in all area,

despite being a small school. Also building the great

relationships between teachers

(especially in senior years).

Did you know? When in New

Zealand, I billeted with a former

All Blacks—Justin Marshall.

Canowindra High School is a

White Ribbon School

“Breaking the Silence”

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Parent Survey – Curriculum

During 2019 CHS has decided to evaluate the subjects delivered (curriculum) in the school. This survey is for constructive feedback it is not designed for criticising individual staff. The school is bound to teach some subjects as they are mandatory. This includes: Stage 6 (years 11 & 12): English Stage 5 (years 9 & 10): English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and PDHPE Stage 4 (years 7 & 8): English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Technology, Visual Arts, Language, Music and PDHPE

Although the subjects studied in Years 7 & 8 are mandatory is there any other subjects you believe should be included?

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In Years 9, 10, 11 & 12 what electives does your child enjoy and why

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Do you believe the range of elective subjects in Year 9/10 or 11/12 is satisfactory? Yes/No If you answered no could you explain why you are unhappy with the range of elective subjects offered. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Are there subjects that you would like to add to elective offerings each year? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Other comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Is there anything you would like to mention about the school curriculum? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for taking the time to answer the questions our school appreciates your valuable input

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Cano Mocs and Docs

Cano Mocs and Docs 2804 (CMD) is a short film festival for Documentaries and Mockumentaries involving STEM based themes i.e. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). The festival is held annually in Canowindra NSW 2804, Australia.

The idea behind Cano Mocs and Docs 2804 is to showcase and encourage people of all ages to wonder at the marvels of STEM subject matters. This years signature item is "Wave" and must be included creatively in your film.

The festival's aim is to help rural and regional youth gain access to education, training and jobs, through grants, scholarships, support services and resources.

Awards & Prizes Best Documentary (Over 18 years of Age) - 8 minutes in length - $1,000 AUD Best Mockumentary (Over 18 Years of Age) - 8 minutes in length - $1,000 AUD Best Documentary Junior (12 - 17 years and under) - 4 minutes in length - $500 AUD Best Mockumentary Junior (12 - 17 years and under) - 4 minutes in length - $500 AUD Best Documentary (0-11 years of Age) - 2 minutes in length - $250 AUD Best Mockumentary (0-11 years of Age) - 2 minutes in length - $250 AUD The Julian Leather Shearers Award.

For more information please go to https://filmfreeway.com/CanoMocsandDocs2804-1. Have fun and enjoy!

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What’s On

Week 2B Term 3

Monday 29 JUL

Tuesday 30 JUL Yr 8 Scripture Yr 11 Bathurst Job Expo

Wednesday 31 JUL HSC Mathematics Day—Parkes NSW Open Boys Squash Quarter Finals

Thursday 01 AUG

Friday 02 AUG Western Athletics—Dubbo

Week 3A Term 3

Monday 05AUG

Tuesday 06 AUG Yr 8 Scripture

Wednesday 07 AUG Poll Dorset youth day Cowra

Thursday 08 AUG

Friday 09 AUG White Card Student training

Assessments Due

Week 2B Term 3

Y11: Ag (2)

Week 3A Term 3

Y12: Modern History (3)

Y11 IT Metal (2)

This weeks $5 lunch specials at The Hub!!

Monday—Meatball Subs Tuesday– Spaghetti Bolognaise Wednesday– Curried Sausages

Thursday– Chicken & Gravy Rolls Friday– Taco Wraps

Canowindra Little Athletics Centre

(2019/2020 season)

Registrations Open on 1st August and must be com-pleted and paid for online at www.lansw.com.au by

our first session on Thursday 29th August 2019.

Age Groups Tiny Tots – Under 17s

Cost $90 per athlete

Season Starts Thursday 29th August 2019 & runs through until x-mas

Weekly meets run from 4pm-5pm on Thursday after-noons at The Oval, Canowindra

Contact: Matthew Rice (0458 787 822) or Rebecca Phelan (0428 441 815)

*New athletes must bring proof of age to the first ses-sion e.g. birth certificate

#To be eligible for Tiny Tots your child must have been born in 2015 or 2016

Canowindra Little Athletics Centre Inc. is an Active Kids provider

Visit sport.nsw.gov.au/activekids for more details on how to claim your voucher