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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 1 Week 8 Monday, 16 March 2020

Contact List Principal Neryle Smurthwaite Deputy Principal (Rlg) Duane Rhall 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 Stuart Ferguson Year 8 Adviser Steven Wilson Year 9 Adviser Warren McKenzie Year 10 Adviser Gillian Halstead Year 11 Adviser Kathleen Balcombe Year 12 Adviser Bronwyn Porter Teacher Librarian Lisa McCallum Sports Coordinators Warren McKenzie Zachary Rue School Counsellor Emily Azzopardi LAST (Rlg) Bronwyn Porter Careers Advisor Josh Conliffe ATSI Support Dennis Moran

Western Area Swimming

On Thursday the 12th of March 16 students from Canowindra High School attended the Dubbo Aquatic Centre for the Western Area swimming trials. The effort placed in the pool by our students was exceptional. Many students set personal best times on the day and valued the experience of swimming at a higher level. Just as importantly great sportsmanship and team morale was demonstrated by our students. A special mention must go to Riley Bollinger who has qualified for the state championships in the 12yrs 100m Backstroke and 100m Breastroke. Maisie Harrison also qualified for state in the 100m Breastroke just pipping out good friend Claire Wright on the wall, Well Done Girls! Our open girls 4 X 50m Relay team consisting of Rianna Reeves, Maisie Harrison, Claire Wright and Julia Wright will also make the journey to Sydney Olympic Park. Well done to all students and thankyou to all the parents and carers who assisted in making sure the day was possible. We look forward to hearing about our students successes in the pool, however the State Championship has been temporarily postponed due to the current social distancing regulations. Mr Rue

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Principal’s News Congratulations to our students who participated in the Western Swimming Trials in Dubbo last week. Special mention goes to Riley Bollinger, Maisie Harrison and our Open Girls relay – Maisie Harrison, Rianna Reeves, Claire Wright and Julia Wright who have made it to the next level which, due to restrictions, has been postponed to an unknown date. Next Saturday is Harmony Day and this week our school will be acknowledging the cultural diversity of our school community at our morning assembly and through the wearing of orange on Friday this week. Mrs Porter and Mr Goh have been working with our students to promote this positive message and celebration of diversity. This Thursday is “Photo Day” and I encourage everyone to come along in full school uniform and take the opportunity to be part of our school and your Year group’s memory making moments. It is business as usual at Canowindra High School and I encourage parents and caregivers to read the included information related to COVID 19 and how under Departmental advice we are responding to this situation. Please be assured our priority is the health and safety of our students and staff. Congratulations to Beau Howell on being last week’s winner of the Canteen Voucher.

Neryle Smurthwaite Principal

COVID-19 ADVICE As you would have heard through the media the Department, through ongoing consultation with NSW Health, has released operational guidelines for schools to follow to minimise risks for students and staff associated with the spread of COVID-19. In line with this advice, our school has implemented some proactive measures to protect our staff and students while maintaining their access to education. First and foremost Canowindra High School will remain operational unless advised otherwise. If or when school closures become the best way to manage the spread of the virus in NSW, all parents and caregivers will be informed. The information passed onto all students and staff this morning included:

If unwell with respiratory illness, you should remain at home until symptoms resolve and, where appropriate, seek advice from a medical practitioner (and call ahead first). Remember to also clean your hands thoroughly for at least 20-seconds with soap and water and cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.

If a child becomes unwell whilst at school, parents and carers will be contacted for immediate pick-up as per normal Practice good hygiene, especially hand hygiene. All students and staff bathrooms have an adequate supply of hand

soap which will be checked daily. In addition Science labs, the school farm and TAS classrooms have handwashing facilities and protocols in place as part of regular WHS requirements.

If there is a need to cough and/or sneeze practice appropriate etiquette. Reiteration of the school’s “no touch” policy.

In terms of whole school gatherings and sporting events at this stage these will only occur on a local level. Morning assemblies will continue in an outdoor setting and Wednesday sport will continue as normal. All school excursions outside the local area, including Rural Cup, will be postponed until further notice. If there are any changes to these arrangements the school will notify parents and caregivers. The school also requests that if your child does become ill with the virus that you please seek medical advice and contact the school. I would like to assure parents and caregivers that the Department is working closely with NSW Health to ensure we have access to the latest advice on how to keep our staff and our students safe. We are following their guidance.

Neryle Smurthwaite Principal

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State Champion Canowindra High School’s Emily Thomas (Year 8) recently made it to

The National Athletics Championships for her superb hammer

throwing skills. Emily had competed in multiple athletics carnivals to

make her way to the National Championships.

Since September 2019 Emily has thrown 4 times, gaining a top 5 spot

in every competition. Her throws were as follows:

September 2019 All School - 26.19m throw, 5th Place

January 2020 Country Championships, - 31.30m throw, 1st Place

February 2020 ACT Championships - 26.30m throw, 4th Place

February 2020 State Championships - 33m throw, 1st Place

After placing first in the State Championships Emily secured a place to

compete in the National Championships. Unfortunately due to current

social distancing regulations the event has been cancelled.

Everyone at Canowindra High School would like to congratulate Emily

on her amazing achievement.

Harmony Day

This year, Harmony day will be celebrated in Australia on Saturday 21st March. It is a day to celebrate and promote diversity, acceptance, inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are. Some fascinating statistics about Australia's diversity:

Nearly half (49 per cent) of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was

We identify with over 300 ancestries

Since 1945, more than 7.5 million people have migrated to Australia

85 per cent of Australians agree multiculturalism has been good for Australia

Apart from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, Vietnamese,

Italian, Greek, Tagalog/Filipino, Hindi, Spanish and Punjabi

More than 70 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia

Canowindra High School will celebrate Harmony day on Friday 20th March. Students and staff are encouraged to wear an orange shirt on this day to show their support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia. There will be some action in the JSMH during P2 (approx. 10am-11am). Community members are welcome to attend. The school canteen will also celebrate Harmony Week with a range of foods from various cultures available each day.

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What’s On

Week 9B Term 1

Monday 23 MAR

Tuesday 24 MAR Scripture Year 10 Period 4

Wednesday 25 MAR

Thursday 26 MAR

Friday 27 MAR

Assessments Due

Week 8A Term 1

Y12: PDHPE (2); Visual Art (1) Y11: English Advanced (1); English Standard (1); English Studies (1); SLR (1)

Week 9B Term 1

Y12: Eng Studies (2); 12Eng Standard (2); 12English Advanced (2); 12MAS1 (2); 12MAS2 (2); 12Numerac(2) Y11: PDHPE (1)

Week 8A Term 1

Monday 16 MAR

Tuesday 17 MAR Scripture Year 10 Period 4 P&C AGM

Wednesday 18 MAR Indigenous Dance Workshop

Thursday 19 MAR School Photos

Friday 20 MAR Harmony Day

This weeks $5 Daily

lunch specials Monday: Bakery Pies & Sausage Sangas Tuesday: Taco Boats Wednesday: Butter Chicken Nibbles & Rice Thursday: Spaghetti Bolognese Friday: Fried Rice

The Canowindra High School P & C AGM will be held this Tuesday, 17th March from 5:30pm - 6:30pm in the Staff Common Room. Everyone is welcome to attend. The by laws and constitution will be under review. Please contact Bronwin Lay (P & C President) on 0488 010 453 if you have any questions.

Canowindra Junior Rugby League Registrations Open

Play Rugby League

Tackle U8’s, U10’s, U12’s, U14’s & U16’s

League Tag U10’s, U16’s (14-16yrs)

Mixed U7’s

Use your NSW Active Kids Voucher All Registration Online at MySideline

See Canowindra Junior Rugby League Facebook page for fur-ther details

Trainings Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 5-6

As notified by team coaches

P & C AGM

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Geography in the news! Can you complete this Geography quiz? If you can, see Ms. Halstead for the answers and a reward if you get 100%

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