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Educating the whole person for the whole of life.

Term 2 Week 10 - July 1, 2016

Inside this issue:• in the event of snow - page 3• Mr Luccarda leaves - page 5• three outstanding students - page 6• spotlight on TAS - page 7• performing arts update- page 9

Student FocusMeet Natahlia Stapleton a year 10 student whose electives are Food Technology, PASS and Photography. Natahlia’s favourite subjects are Maths and PASS. She enjoys Maths because this year she is understanding it more, which possibly explains why Mr Barwick is one of her favourite teachers (along with Mrs Fitzpatrick and Mr Mitton).Natahlia has represented the school in basketball, volleyball and netball and proudly did her part to help the school win Rural Cup.Recently Natahlia undertook work experience at the Oberon Veterinarian Clinic and this probably helped her determine her current career aspiration of Veterinary Nursing. To achieve this Natahlia hopes to study Animal Studies at TAFE next year while doing year 11 at school.Outside of school Natahlia has an active life, working part-time, playing netball and recently acquiring a horse named “Scar”. She is currently looking forward to travelling in Thailand during the upcoming school holidays. She’s hoping to ride an elephant, play with tigers and visit historical temples where she can immerse herself in a different culture. Natahlia thinks the best thing about her school is the environment - nice students and staff make it a good place for learning. Making the most of the opportunities at OHS, and with her consistently improving academic results, Natahlia is destined for a successful career in whatever area she chooses.

ABOVE: year 12 students with their commendation awards

ABOVE: Brock Muldoon with the safe he has constructed - see more in the TAS KLA report on

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The principal mattersTerm two has disappeared very quickly and our students and staff have managed to fit half yearly examinations, reports, a third successive Rural Cup win, parent teacher interviews, subject selection evenings and career planning interviews into just ten weeks. In the past three weeks there have been many excursions which have supported student learning and with only one school term before the Higher School Certificate examinations our senior school are all focused and committed to completing

courses and revising prior to these important examinations. Year 11 students will join Year 12 sitting HSC examinations this year as part of the new compressed curriculum senior college. I would like to wish all our students the very best leading up to the HSC and encourage all students to seek advice and support from their teachers throughout next term. Parents should also contact the school if you have any questions or concerns about school processes or programs.

During Term three we will again formulate a comprehensive Year 6 into Year 7 Transition Program with the feeder schools. Mrs Kylie Hayden has been appointed as the Year 6 Transition Coordinator for 2017 and she will be supported by Mrs Julie Thurgood. Students from Oberon Public, Black Springs Public, Burraga Public, O’Connell Public, Hampton Public and St. Joseph’s will be part of our exciting transition plan during Terms 3 and 4 this year. Information about the transition program will be published early in Term 3 and Oberon High School staff will also be visiting our feeder schools.

The banner to the right is another of the eye catching banners the community will be able to see in our school foyer which were produced by our schools promotions officer – Mrs Jenny Porter. These banners have now arrived and were displayed at the commendation awards assembly on Monday 27th June 2016. I will include the banners in each of our subsequent newsletters. Our school continues to provide great educational opportunities with a board curriculum which supports student learning.

Year 6 into 7 transition

ABOVE: Year 6 students visit the school in 2015




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Snow Policy and Procedures

Issues:

• Snow falls are unpredictable in nature, making it difficult to make decisions in relation to road closures and sending students home. Snow may fall prior to school commencing, or after school has commenced.

• A number of stakeholders are involved: Council who may close roads based on advice from their staff; the bus company; Oberon Public School and St Joseph’s Catholic School, who utilise the same bus services.

• Duty of care for the Principal extends to employees and students.

• Changes to the WHS laws means that employees are no longer covered by Workers Compensation if involved in an accident whilst travelling to school and the chance of this is increased if snow or ice is predicted.

• This policy is a guide and cannot cover all situations that may arise. Decisions will need to be made on the day based on the best information available at the time and in the interests of the welfare of students and staff.

• Where there is doubt over conditions, the Principal will consider the safety of staff and students in making a decision.

Procedures:

Snow before school:

• Council website is updated from 7am. Police advise on road closures between 4pm and 7 am. Council also advertise closures on radio stations 2LT and 2BS. Principal will contact Council or police to seek advice on closures, contact the bus company and make a decision as to whether the school is open. This decision will be discussed with the Director NSW Public Schools Bathurst and notice given via 2BS.

• Information regarding road closures can also be found using the Live Traffic App.

• Staff unable to attend school due to road closures should advise the Deputy Principal or Principal. If possible they should report to their nearest school.

Snow during school hours:

• Parents who live out of town will be requested to provide advice in writing at the beginning of the year, of an alternative home in town their child can go to, in the event of road closures and buses not being able to deliver students. The school will attempt to advise parents if buses are unable to deliver students home. Parents will also be required to advise the school in writing whether in the case of buses taking students home early, if would rather collect their child from school, or have their child go to a nominated house in town.

• Parents who live in town will be requested to advise the school if: their child is to go home on the bus; walk home or remain at school to be collected by a parent.

• In cases where students are to go home early, an assembly will be called in the school hall, where all students and staff are to attend.

• The Principal will meet with staff to ascertain which staff should leave school, and those are able to safely stay in order to provide adequate supervision for students. Where it is safe to do so, staff should remain at school until the buses have left.

• The Deputy Principal and Head Teachers will ensure that students are safely escorted from the hall to the buses as they arrive. Students who live in town will remain at school, unless the parent requests otherwise.

• Office staff will maintain a list of actions nominated by parents, with phone numbers, and call parents to advise them that buses have gone home early. The Principal or nominee will contact 2BS to advise of the situation and contact the Director NSW Public Schools Bathurst.

“Black Ice” in car park or footpaths

• In conditions where ice is likely to form in the car park, the Principal or nominee should inspect the car park. If ice is present, the car park should be closed by a tape and warning sign. Staff will need to park on the roadside.

• Should ice form on the entry footpath, this should be taped off with a warning sign and an alternative path across the lawn be marked by cones to the front entrance of the school. In these situations, students are to remain in the buildings until conditions are safe.

In cases where staff deems it unsafe to travel to school due to dangerous roads, they should contact the Deputy Principal or Principal as soon as possible, advising them of their intentions.

In the event of snow .....

You can access the Snow Policy and Procedures at http://www.oberon-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/14571577/14580880/Snow%20policy-revised%20May%202015.pdf


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Students at Oberon High School are offered many opportunities to attend important educational excursions which support the work they are doing in classrooms. Our senior students have to delicately balance which excursions they should attend against the amount of lessons they may miss whilst away. Our seniors have been supported by Mrs Morrison and Mrs Hayden who were appointed as support teachers for senior students for any work missed by students while on excursions.

Students are not permitted to take mobile telephones or other electronic devices into the examination room. Mobile phones may ring, disturbing concentration, and students may be tempted to use mobile phones and devices to cheat.

The HSC and mobile phones

Important excursions supplement learning

During the past two weeks many Year 11 and 12 students attended the HSC Study Day for all courses in Bathurst where Mr Luccarda again presented the session on HSC Physics.

Students from both Advanced and Standard English attended a HSC module day and a performance of the play ‘Away’ to support their English work leading up to this year’s HSC. (See report on page 12).

Our school continues to support both students and parents by subsidising excursions and in this case we offered a two for one deal as we acknowledge that multiple excursions can become expensive. We appreciate your support for these vital excursions and I would like to thank the teachers who take the time to organise these important learning experiences. Well done to all involved!

ABOVE: Students in the lecture theatre at CSU

ABOVE: At the Seymour Centre - ready for the play

Oberon High School has developed a policy and process to ensure that students cannot access their mobile phones or other electronic devices when in the HSC examination room. These procedures have been in place for many years as students leave their phones in bags outside the examination room. A school locker will be provided this year to improve phone security.

The 2016 HSC presiding officer will be made aware of our school’s policy and procedures for mobile phone storage during the HSC examinations. This policy will be implemented for all formal assessment tasks leading up to the HSC, so that students become used to the process.

Students who are found with a mobile telephone or electronic device during an HSC examination will have breached the examination rules. Penalties can include loss of examination marks or cancellation of the course.

We appreciate your support for these vital excursions




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Mr Craig Luccarda has developed very strong links with Oberon community during his time as Deputy Principal during the past 4 years. He started his teaching career in Warren NSW, and transferred to Oberon High School in 1993 as a Science teacher. In 1996, Mr Luccarda received promoted to Head Teacher of Secondary Studies at Trangie Central School, before returning to the Bathurst area as Head Teacher Science at Bathurst High School. In 2009, Mr Luccarda relieved at Oberon High School as Deputy Principal for Term 4 which reignited his desire to return to a community he holds in high regard. Appointed as Deputy Principal in 2013, 20 years after his first appointment to the school, Mr Luccarda certainly enjoys his close connections with the students, parents and community.

During the past 4 years, he has dedicated his time to improving teacher quality, curriculum development and the welfare of the students ensuring that all students have a rewarding and positive experience at school, providing opportunities for them to maximise their potential.

We will miss Mr Luccarda’s expertise and I have particularly enjoyed working with closely with Mr Luccarda because of his strong desire to support all students in a variety of innovative ways. Our school has moved forward in leaps and bounds due

to his hard work and dedication to the students, families and the wider school community. I would like to acknowledge his dedication to our school, the students and staff, and wish him all the best at Bathurst High Campus.

ABOVE: Mr Craig Luccarda

Farewell - Mr Luccarda

During the last week Year 10 students and their parents have all been engaged in our curriculum support program called ‘Careers Planning Interviews’. Careers Advisor, Mrs Cheryl Fitzpatrick along with a variety of other staff have held career planning interviews with students and their parents. Big thanks must be extended to all staff involved in the interviews as they have supported this process on top of their regular teaching.

Congratulations to both Mr Luccarda and Mrs Fitzpatrick again for organising this fantastic support program for students entering our senior college. Students in Year 11 have also been supported as they chose their final three subjects as part of their HSC pattern of study for 2017 as they move into their second phase of our compressed curriculum structure.

Career planning interviews

ABOVE: Julie Melchers, Wil Melchers (year 10) and Mrs Fitzpatrick (Careers Advisor)

ABOVE: Mr Mudaliar, Ms Wiggins (Science teachers), Ashlee Haslop and Torii Curnuck (year 10)




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Tyson Rice, Year 10 student from Oberon High School has been offered a position in the 2016 NSW Public Schools Aboriginal Dance Company. Tyson’s dance talent was recognised when he participated with other Oberon High students in a Bangarra Dance Theatre workshop in Bathurst earlier this year.

The NSW Public Schools Aboriginal Dance Company is one of The Arts Unit’s specialist programs known as Arts Initiatives. It is a highly motivational program that will build Tyson’s skills, knowledge and cultural awareness. Tyson will now attend rehearsals starting in late August in preparation for a major performance as part of the Schools Spectacular in Sydney on the 24-26 November this year.

Congratulations Tyson – the entire school community is proud of your efforts and we will closely follow your progress and successes. Well done!

Congratulations also to Isaac Henby, a Year 11 student at Oberon High School who was placed 9th in the state and received a Distinction in ProgComp, a computer programming competition run by the University of NSW. While the competition is designed for teams, Isaac entered as an individual, making his high results even more outstanding. The main round of this online competition was held in schools on Friday 17th June and the grand final will be held at the UNSW on 3rd September. Although Isaac did not qualify for the grand final he will be attending on the day.

Isaac currently studies Software Development Design by distance education and this great achievement is another step along the way for him to achieve his goal of studying Software Engineering at university. Isaac’s result is also a glowing endorsement of the quality of education provided at Oberon High School.

Well done Isaac, an outstanding result which highlights your dedication and commitment to learning.

ABOVE: Tyson Rice

ABOVE: Isaac Henby

Tyson’s dance talents recognised

Isaac’s programmed for success

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Congratulations are extended to Year 8 student Tyler Colley who has excelled again on the sporting field. Tyler was recently selected to represent the Western School Sports Association at the Combined High Schools State Cross Country Championships as part of the elite Western Region team. Tyler will travel to Eastern Creek Raceway on Friday 22nd July 2016 to take on students from all over NSW.

We wish Tyler all the very best at the cross country championships. Well done Tyler!

ABOVE: Tyler Colley

Tyler’s running at state level

Outstanding student achievements




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KLA SpotlightIn each newsletter one Key Learning Area (KLA) will report on significant activities.

This spotlight is on Technical and Applied Science

It’s that time of year again when HSC students are in the final stages of completing their Major projects in Visual Arts, Industrial Technology Timber and Industrial Technology Graphics.

Industrial Technology Timber

Work is happening in earnest within the TAS faculty in preparation for the upcoming submissions of HSC Major Projects. Students in both the Year 12 and Year 11 (compressed curriculum) Industrial Technology are nearing the completion of their individual projects and folios. These projects will be submitted at the end of week 4 Term 3 for external assessment by HSC markers.

There is a range of projects from coffee tables, TV and storage units, a go-kart, fold away outdoor sofa amongst others. It’s pleasing to see students take responsibility for their own work and take on the challenge of not just making the project but managing the design and planning process as well.

This and the following pages show some images of student’s work so far and of the students in action.

fanTAStic Faculty Report

ABOVE: Shane Watterson working on a wardrobe

ABOVE: Justin Beattie building an outdoor setting including seat and plant holder

ABOVE: Mark Perry building his TV unit




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Visual Arts

Eight students are in the process of creating their HSC major works. There is a variety of different styles of art being used within the class and the completed works will be submitted for marking midway through term 3.

LEFT: Tom Behan doing fine work on a dressing

table

BELOW LEFT: Carol MarquetBELOW RIGHT: Alex Sikima with her major work

ABOVE: Alex Raymond constructing a coffee table




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This page, clockwise from top left: Lucy Voerman’s art diary; Lucy Voerman’s visual arts; Dean Cesarone’s coffee table; Amy Mills Visual arts; Visual arts; Mia Danslow Visual

arts; Eliza Dwyer Visual arts




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Industrial Technology Graphics

This year Lucy Voerman is completing an architectural project based on the redesign of the internal space of the Malachi Gilmore Hall in Oberon. Lucy is using CAD software to assist her in creating a set of plans and concept drawings and below is a sample of her work

ABOVE: Clare Couling ABOVE: Jayden Fagg’s wall unit under construction




Term 2 Week 10 -

by Mark ArmstrongRelieving Head Teacher TAS

Year 12 Metals

Students undertaking a vocational course are nearing the completion of their competency based training. At present they are being assessed on their ability to plan and undertake a task and fabrication skills. Students have planned their own project, worked out the materials and resources needed, completed a Job Safety Analysis as well as being responsible for its manufacture. Some of the projects can be seen above.

ABOVE: Dean Cesarone working on his ute toolbox ABOVE: Jason Kirkman working on his motor bike tyre changing jig

What’s Happening

Friday 1st July - last day Term 2

Monday 18th July - Term 3 starts for teachers

Tuesday 19th July - Term 3 starts for students

Monday 25th July - HSC study day for Modern History students - contact Miss Ruth Grace

Wednesday 27th July - NAIDOC celebrations - contact Mr Matt Leven

Friday 29th July - Western Area Athletics Trials - Mrs Tania Pringle




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Audacious 80sTuesday, 6th December 2016

So Audacious 80s is well and truly underway. We have auditioned and are in the processes of shortlisting and organising student performances. Congratulations to Brooke McKenzie for the winning poster entry. We will all get to see it around town soon enough.

HSC Drama students are busily preparing their HSC Individual Projects and Group Performance. On Thursday 30th June they will complete the practical component of their trial. This will comprise of 30% of their final results. These components will also be assessed by external examiners around week 5 or 6 of Term 3.

S6 Music 1 students are also preparing for the HSC examinations. They are preparing compositions and performances. These students will also present these on Tuesday 19th July. Additionally, they will complete the practical component of the HSC examinations with external examiners in Term 3.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Yours Dramatically Musical, Amber Hibbert.

Performing Arts Busy Busy

Chess newsCongratulations to year 9 student Emily Henby (pictured at right) who was the winner of the One Week Wonder Chess Competition held recently in the library. Emily won 5 games out of 5.

Runner-up was Ian Gaiser (year 8) who had 3 wins and 1 draw.

Thanks to all students who participated in the competition. ABOVE: Emily Henby, chess competition winner

12 Standard English students along with Miss McTrustry, Miss Chapman and Mr Grantham travelled to the Seymour Centre in the heart of Sydney to view Michael Gow’s classic Australian play ‘Away’.

The play is the core standard English text for the Area of Study, Discovery.

The students were delighted to see the text they’ve read many times come to life on stage. All students commented on the fact that they better understood aspects of the play.

Jason Massey (year 12 student) - “It was amazing and worthwhile. I even cried!”

‘Away’ excursion - 22nd June 2016

“It was amazing and worthwhile. I even

cried!”




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Message to Parents/CarersKeep Kids Safe: #parentscheckthecheck!

Parents or carers who engage the services of a private tutor or coach have an important role to play in helping to keep their children safe.

From 1st April 2016 adults who provide private tuition or coaching services to children will need to obtain a new Working With Children Check.

The Certificate for Self Employed People will no longer be valid after their expiry date and the certificate holders will need to apply for a new Working With Children Check.

Parents or carers should ask their child’s tutor or coach for their name, date of birth and their Working With Children Check number.

They must then go online and verify the tutor or coach is not barred from working with children in NSW.

Verifying that a tutor or coach can work with children is quick and easy – just follow the simple steps at www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/parentscheckthecheck

If you suspect that an adult is providing services to children without a Working With Children Check you can go online to make a confidential report or phone (02) 9286 7219.

Help to keep kids safe by sharing #parentscheckthecheck with your family and friends through your own social media networks.

Ride the Heritage Rail Motor to the Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum

Ride the Heritage Rail Motor to the Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum. Enjoy this rare opportunity to arrive at the Museum in style, aboard one of these beautifully refurbished railcars from the 1950s. Believed to be the first tour into the Museum using these carriages, this is a truly special occasion for rail enthusiasts, history buffs and family groups alike.

The timetable allows plenty of time for a ride on the 1890s Sydney Steam Tram.

Also included in your ticket is the chance to explore the Museum's other fantastic exhibits:

• Relax in the highly regarded "Caves Express" restored carriage and experience 1st class luxury from the 1930s. • Climb aboard the cab of steam locos 3214 & 5461 where you can listen in awe as "Charlie" & "Harry" prepare for their

day's work. • Take in the video explaining the history of early railway routes across the Mountains. • Do the "Kids Quiz" - 10 absorbing questions for the younger ones - check the answers at home & print a personalised

certificate. • View the Model Railway layout and the 5 metre long HO scale model of the Depot in the 1950s - the heyday of steam. • Inspect the unique collection of railway artworks, investigate the "Ice Van" and the "Fish & Chips" room and more!

The Museum's café offers a basic range of "railway" tucker and a sausage sizzle will be fired up on the "Steam Train" barbecue to tempt your taste buds. The café also has a choice of hot drinks, including espresso coffee, plus cold drinks, ice creams etc. and the shop has an interesting selection of books, DVDs and souvenirs, such the hot new item, metal train whistles made on site from genuine railway spikes.

Entirely run by volunteers, the Museum is normally open on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of most months so this extra opening day is a wonderful opportunity to see the displays at their best and to arrive at this special place in a special way!

School Holiday Fun

Sunday 17th July 2016

Ice Skating in

Bathurst on Friday 8 July

Must be 12 years old and over

$20.00 skating and bus

Leaving Fleming Street bus stop 9am, returning around 12.30pm. Please book and pay at Council by Wednesday 6 July.

Please contact Kathy Beesley on 6329 8156 for further information.



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Dr Tim can help you with: Mental health concerns General health check up Acute and chronic illness Sexual health testing Contraception Advice for healthy living

Edward can help you with all aspects of financial wellbeing Including: Debt stress Budgeting Centrelink

When: Tuesday

Where: headspace Bathurst 130 Havannah Street

Contact: 6338 1100 to make an appointment

When: Friday afternoon



Karla provides a safe place where you can talk about: Alcohol and other drugs Accessing support & info Referrals to other appropriate services

When: Monday afternoon



When: Thursday



Lisa provides a free and confidential sexual and women’s health service including: STI screening Pap smears Pregnancy testing Info on contraception

Important Safety Message from the Bus Company

The wearing of seatbelts on school buses is compulsory when seat belts are fitted to the bus. This may be a new experience for many students. School bus drivers will remind students that they must wear the seatbelts. There are also signs in the buses to remind the students.

Transport for NSW policy is that where a student refuses to wear a seatbelt despite requests from the bus driver to do so, it should be treated as misbehaviour and formally dealt with in accordance with TfNSW (Code of Conduct) for School Students.

TfNSW Seatbelt Protocol. The bus driver shall:

• In the event that a student refuses to wear a seatbelt, advise that their behaviour is unacceptable.

• Obtain the name of the student and their school.

• Advise the student that the matter will be reported to the contracted bus operator (Oberon Bus Service), the school principal and the student’s parent / guardian.

• Remind the student that further refusal to wear a seatbelt could lead to suspension of travel to and from school.

• The incident will be recorded in the Student Misbehaviour database as is required by TfNSW

All parents/guardians should remind their children of this important safety message and encourage the older students in their household to lead by example with the younger students.

Contact: John Allen, Operations Manager, Fenton’s Oberon Bus Service, M: 0419 261 000, E: [email protected]



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