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The operations of the school are almost back to normal after the challenges of the COVID-19 situation. However, we continue to adhere to government and Department of Education restrictions as well as good health practices, to minimise the risk of passing on any infections. I’d like to thank all members of our community for helping us keep everyone in our school and town/district as safe as possible.

NORTHAM SHS CENTENARY 2021

Northam SHS is 100 years old in 2021. There will be a day of celebration to mark this auspicious occasion. More details will follow as planning proceeds but please save this date to join the festivities. Saturday 15 May 2021 10.00am—3.00pm.

INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL (IPS) APPLICATION

Lisa Penno (School Council Chair) and myself will attend an IPS panel meeting in Perth on Friday 19 June to present our narrative to a group of Principals from current IPS schools around the state. Lisa and I, along with the staff and School Council, have worked hard on the narrative to give us our best opportunity to be successful in our application. The narrative gives the context of Northam SHS, the results of our school cultural self assessment survey (which 83 parents/carers and community members completed), the strengths and areas for improvement and what we have already done and are currently doing to improve the school. The overwhelming outcome of the survey was that we have excellent relationships within the school, with parents/carers and our community. Areas for improvement are to continue the good work we are doing to create a safe and orderly learning environment and to continue to have high quality teaching and learning. An IPS status will further support us to engage our community, give it the belief it wants in the school and provide the staff expertise and programs to address our complex context. I hope to be able to inform you in coming weeks that we have been successful in our application.

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY

The outcomes of our recent school development day were very positive. A staff survey indicated that the professional learning opportunities were valuable and will support staff to improve the work they do in the school.

Important Dates Term 3

Last Day Term 2

Friday 3 July

Return to School

Term 3

Monday 20 July

Parent Night

Years 7—12

23.07.2020

(if COVID-19 restrictions allow)

Year 10 Parent Information Night

04 August 2020

5.30—6.30pm

OLNA (senior) school)

31.08.20—25.09.20

Last Day Of Term 3

Friday 25 Sept

Term 2

28.04.20—03.07.20

Term 3

20.07.20-25.09.20

Term 4

12.10.20-17.12.20

Kennedy Street NORTHAM WA 6401

Postal: PO Box 255 NORTHAM WA 6401

Telephone 08 9621 000 Email: Northam.shs@education.wa.edu.au

Issue 2 Term 2 2020

Mr Shaw, Miss Tiller & Ms Trenaman

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The staff attended 5 sessions throughout the day:

1. School Business Plan—An overview of our school priorities, strategies and targets to measure our success in our 3 priority areas: 1. Successful Students, 2. Teaching and Learning, 3. Relationships and Partnerships.

2. Positive Behaviour School—A framework to improve student academic and behavioural outcomes.

3. Instructional Strategies—Improving instructional strategies to positively impact student learning.

4. Attendance and Behaviour—Using our school policies and procedures in effective ways to positively impact student attendance and behaviour.

5. Compass—Using our school’s attendance and behaviour data recording system to effectively and positively monitor students in the school.

EXAMS AND ESTs

Year 10, 11 and 12 students have been hard at work preparing for and completing their exams. This year we are introducing an exam period for all our students, not only to raise the academic standards and rigour in the school, but to also prepare students for their senior school experience. In senior school, students sit exams (ATAR) and Externally Set Tasks (General Courses). Having a good understanding of the expectations necessary for success, and to achieve the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), it is important students are well prepared.

Our external invigilators have been very positive about the behaviour and application of the students in the exams. This is very pleasing to hear. Best of luck to all our students as they continue with exams and receive their results.

ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

Traditional schooling does not suit every child. At Northam SHS we are excellent at “thinking outside the box” to develop programs to engage our students. This year we have implemented 3 new programs:

1. Big Picture: This program started at the beginning of the year with Year’s 8, 9 & 10. It is a different way of learning, through class projects and individual interest-based research and work shadowing/placements.

2. About Me (My Engagement): A Year 10—12 program to support at risk students with opportunities to develop work readiness and explore the world of work.

3. About Us (Ultimate Success): A Year 7—9 program which supports at risk students to engage with their culture, education and relationship building skills.

We have a strong relationship with Avon Community Services and thank them for their support in providing an alternative venue to school and a different approach to education in order to engage our at risk students.

REPORTS DUE

As the end of term approaches, final assessments are being completed and teachers are writing reports. You will be receiving your child’s report soon. I encourage you to discuss this with your child/ren and meet with teachers if you have concerns.

UNIFORM, ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOUR

The positive behaviour of students, their regular attendance at school and the wearing of school uniform all contribute to student success at school. I ask all parents/carers to continue to reinforce the high standards expected at the school.

WELCOME

Stallone Goh has joined the HASS Learning Area and is teaching Year 7-10 students. We welcome him to the school.

As the school becomes more settled after the initial COVID-19 situation, I look forward to a positive end to the term and wish you all a happy and safe holiday.

Marisa Del Pin

Principal

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STAYING HEALTHY AND SAFE

Wash your hands with soap and water

Avoid using handkerchiefs

Cough and sneeze with a tissue, or bent elbow, dispose of used tissues immediately and use hand sanitiser or soap and water

Avoid touching eyes, mouth and nose

If unwell, avoid contact with others

Wash hands or use hand sanitiser after handling animals or animal waste

Stay home if you are sick

ENERGY DRINKS BANNED AT NORTHAM SHS

Recently we have noticed a large number of students arriving to school in the morning with an energy drink and sometimes drinking them throughout the day if they have them in their school bag.

Research from the Telethon Kids Institute shows that young people who consume energy drinks suffer negative health effects.

These include heart palpitations, trouble sleeping or insomnia, headaches and upset stomachs.

These drinks contain a potent source of caffeine, high levels of sugar, sodium and herbal stimulants.

Some young people require medical assistance after consuming these drinks.

In order to keep our students safe and well, Northam SHS is banning energy drinks.

Students who have energy drinks on school grounds are required to hand then to a teacher or put them in the bin.

We ask for your support by not purchasing these drinks for your child and encouraging your child to not purchase them for school.

Kind regards,

Marisa Del Pin

Principal

Connect is one of the most popular ways we will communicate with parents/carers. It is also a good way to see what your child/ren is/are working on and how they are progressing. If you are not using Connect we encourage you to do so. If you are having problems joining please contact Lynley Pelich. 9621 0000

lynley pelich@education.wa.edu.au

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We are quickly coming to the end of Semester 1 for Senior School students.

Examinations and ESTs

Year 12 students completed their ATAR examinations in Week 7 and a majority of the students sat their ESTs during Week 8. The Year 12 students will receive their Semester 1 report via email at the end of Week 9.

Year 11 students are sitting their ATAR examinations this week – Week 9. Revision materials have been presented in class and are also available on Connect for all students. The Year 11 students will receive their Semester 1 report at the beginning of Term 3.

Last week, during Week 8, the Year 10 students sat their examinations in Mathematics, Science, English and HASS. The students in 10.1 performed well in their first real examinations. It was an excellent opportunity to prepare for the academic program in Year 11 and 12. The Year 10 students will also receive their Semester 1 report at the beginning of Term 3.

Year 11 students

As part of being on-track for success in Senior School, Year 11 students need to gain 4 C grades on their Semester 1 report. Students who do not achieve this level may require further counselling to place them in a more successful pathway. Therefore, some students in Year 11 who performed lower than expected in their Semester 1 results, may be able to change subjects at the beginning of next term. If you are concerned after receiving the Semester 1 report and would like some advice or direction, please contact me at the school to arrange a meeting.

Year 10 students

We are fast approaching the Year 11 Counselling period where students will be able to choose their pathway for Year 11. The Year 10 examination results and the Semester 1 report will be important tools to help in the selection of the correct courses for next year. Further information will be sent directly to Year 10 parents and students.

Mary Anne Morgan

Deputy Principal

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Year 9 OLNA 2020

In 13 years of compulsory schooling we expect young people to have developed the literacy and numeracy skills required for the next phase of their life. We believe this is very important, which is why it is a requirement for students to demonstrate a minimum standard of literacy and numeracy to be eligible to achieve the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

This standard reflects the skills that are described in Level 3 of the nationally accredited Australian Core Skills Framework. This standard can be demonstrated in two ways:

•performance in the Year 9 National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy(NAPLAN), •performance in the OLNA. Normally, if students achieve Band 8 or higher in their Year 9 NAPLAN reading, writing or numeracy tests they are not required to sit the corresponding components of the OLNA.

While NAPLAN and WACE achievement are independent, research has shown that students who achieve Band 8 or higher in Year 9 NAPLAN are working at or above the minimum standard required for the WACE. They are, therefore, not required to again demonstrate their skills in the corresponding component through the OLNA. Students who need to demonstrate the minimum standard in reading, writing and/or numeracy are scheduled by their school to sit the required components of the OLNA each March and September from Year 10. This gives students up to six opportunities before the end of Year 12 to demonstrate the required skills in each component. Once a student has demonstrated the required skills in a component they are not required to sit that component again.

In 2020, as students in Year 9 were not able to prequalify for OLNA through NAPLAN, SCSA will provide an additional sitting of OLNA, for Year 9 students only, as an opportunity for them to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy standard. The proposed test window is three weeks for Reading and Numeracy (10–28 August) and 2 days for writing (10–11 August 2020). This opportunity is optional and would not count towards the students’ six normal opportunities before Year 12. This attempt would be considered to be the prequalification opportunity for these students. Furthermore, students who achieved Band 8 or higher in Year 7 NAPLAN writing will be prequalified for the writing component as students in Year 7 and 9 sIt the same test. These students will not need to sit the OLNA in Year 9. There is no prequalification for students achieving Band 8 or higher in Year 7 NAPLAN reading or numeracy.

As its name indicates, the OLNA is an online test. The reading and numeracy components each comprise 45 multiple choice questions and students have 50 minutes to complete each component. The writing component is a typed response of up to 600 words. Students have 60 minutes to complete this component. I would encourage you to read the OLNA Information for parents/carers brochure, which is available online at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/assessment/olna . While you are on the website, I would also encourage you to look at other available information. We will be providing students with access to the OLNA Practice tests and/or the OLNA Example tests for students who opt-in. Students can use the Practice tests to familiarise themselves with the assessment format and website functionality. The Example tests provide students, teachers and parents/carers with a complete test that is indicative of the difficulty and the diversity of skills assessed. There is an Example test for each of the reading, writing and numeracy components. It includes a set of 45 multiple-choice questions for reading; a set of 45 multiple-choice questions for numeracy and one writing prompt. Users have 50 minutes to complete the reading and numeracy components and 60 minutes to complete the writing component. After each OLNA round, the Authority provides schools with individual feedback on each student’s performance. Schools can use these reports to structure student learning to assist them in developing the skills they need to demonstrate the required standard. Significantly, those students at risk of not achieving the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy are identified through their performance in the OLNA. For these students, we consider Foundation courses, which have been specifically developed to improve literacy and numeracy standards.

SCSA reports on student performance at the end of Year 12 through the Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA). If a student has demonstrated all of the WACE requirements, the student will also receive a WACE. More information about the WACE requirements is available on the Authority website at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/the-wace/wace-requirements . Students who do not manage to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy standard by the end of Year 12

will be able to ‘bank’ their other achievements whilst they continue to work towards achieving their

WACE. The WACE can be achieved over a lifetime.

Richard Kardol Deputy Principal Lower School

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The Good Standing Policy aims to support and encourage all students to maintain acceptable standards of attendance, punctuality, behaviour and academic participation. During Term 2, Week 9, Student Services will be running memory challenges in the Library during Break 1 to reward those students who have maintained Good Standing. No registration is required, just show up and participate.

Three FUN competitions for all Year Groups!!!!

MONDAY 22 Elements of the Periodic Table

TUESDAY 23 States of America in alphabetical order

WEDNESDAY 24 Recite in order as many numbers of Pi

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Student Services Team at Northam Senior High Creating Positive Connections with Students

Student Services Manager, Mr Andrew Neho, sits down with students enjoying the hospitality of the Silo Café.

The Student Services team at NSHS are actively involved in supporting and encouraging students on their high school journey. Many students come to high school unsure of what to expect, and unfamiliar with the expectations of the school. The Silo Café is the perfect meeting place. It reflects an experience that might be had outside of school and gives students, particularly the lower years, a taste of the kinds of learning that a high school can offer. It’s a great way for students to become familiar and comfortable with the staff of the Student Services team. The team at Student Services, under the leadership of Mr Andrew Neho, aims to provide guidance and support to all students; both in academic areas, and in areas of personal growth.

Journey along the Cultural Pathway

Students at Northam Senior High School undertake a unique cultural journey that arises from their own connection to culture, tradition, history and family.

A sense of belonging, meaning and purpose is just as important as understanding our traditional history, identity and responsibility. When a young person is not given the opportunity to understand their connection to culture and grow along their cultural journey, they are ultimately lost to their communities, families and themselves.

The As One Nyitting program and pathway encourages and supports our young people in becoming Cultural Leaders. The students pictured below are taking part in the As One Nyitting program with local mentors and leaders.

Year 8– 9 students ready to depart for their first As One Nyitting cultural experience.

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Hi everyone

Early in the 2020 school year, a dedicated team of volunteers formed to investigate and adopt the Positive Behaviour School framework. PBS is a whole school approach promoting positive behaviours between staff, students and the wider community.

Northam Senior High School, with the support of Principal Ms. Del Pin, is committed to PBS to improve positive interactions and experiences for all stakeholders. As part of PBS, we develop a behaviour matrix. This matrix includes behaviours and demonstrable actions that improve outcomes for students.

We have surveyed students and staff and now we would like your input.

Below is a short survey. It asks for the values which you believe are most important to you in the school so we can provide that positive and productive environment.

We invite you to complete the survey and return it via the front office or take a photo and email it back to us.

Below are the behaviours we would like everyone at our school to display.

Please select your five (5) most important behaviours and number those boxes from

1 (the one you want to see most) to 5.

Please complete and return this to Reception or via email by Friday 26 June 2020.

Northam.SHS.Enquiries@education.wa.edu.au

Please feel free to contact the school to find out more.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Brendan Tsoi

(Head of Learning Area – Science and PBS Team Leader)

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The Deadly Sista Girlz Program aims to build proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls that thrive in our school. The program is delivered by strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role models and mentors who offer a stable environment in which students can discuss current and personal issues they may be facing.

Each girl has the opportunity to be personally mentored throughout the program and also make positive social interactions with their fellow sistagirls in a fun and caring environment.

Deadly Sista Girlz focuses on:

Building Self-esteem and confidence

Building Pride in Aboriginal and TSI Identity

Having practical Cultural Contribution in the community

Having positive social interactions

Building relationships based on Mutual Respect

Encouraging Active Self-Development Yarning about Sexual and Women’s Health; Drug and alcohol abuse; Road Safety; Healthy nutrition; Financial literacy; Healthy Relationships

The purpose of the Deadly Sista Girlz Program is to use our female role models to empower and enable young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls to make informed decisions about their personal health and wellbeing to lead a positive and healthy lifestyle.

We want to give more opportunity to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls to expand their thinking and become active members and leaders in their communities and create a brighter future for themselves, their families and the generations to come.

This year we welcomed two new staff members to the team; Tanaya Davis taking on the Coordinator role and Dakota Narrier our Mentor. Both ladies are ex Northam Senior High School students.

There are 5 themes we cover during the year, with each intention used to benefit and empower all our participants. These intentions include creating a safe environment for all girls to feel safe, secure and belonging. To build culturally strong role models that contribute positively in First Nations communities. To improve quality of life through making informed decisions. To build self-confidence and culturally strong individuals with an understanding of self-care and self-empowerment. To enhance future opportunities and aspirations by developing life-skills. Last but definitely not least, to expose girls to unique and inspiring experiences, and opportunities in Women’s sport.

For more information on the program, please feel to contact Tanaya on 0408 891 499 or via email – tanayad@wf.org.au

Tanaya Davis-Harvey

Wirrpanda

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In HASS we have been learning about Ancient Egypt. My favourite bit was making the Ancient Egyptian posters. We researched Gods and Goddesses, ancient pharaohs, the class system and the Nile River. Learning about Ancient Egypt makes me think about what it would be like living in Ancient Egypt and not in this time we live in now.

Madison Bilston Year 7

The Year 9 3D Design class started the semester learning traditional technical drawing and rendering techniques. More recently they have been working on a Building Design project, choosing from a range of contexts including a hospital, hardware store, pizza shop, gaming centre and a pet shop. Developing a mind-map of the relevant information and requirements was the foundation for creating their own Design Brief. Originally the final design was to be presented in a model that could be constructed at home during self isolation. In a class discussion about how they could present their work now we are back to school, the student successfully negotiated with the teacher to produce a digital model in Minecraft Education Edition. This proved to be very engaging and they produced some excellent examples of their design journey.

Mr Cowell

Technologies Teacher

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From the Mathematics Department

2020 commenced with a full complement of staff lead by Mr Collins the Head of Learning Area. Senior Teachers Mrs Fisher, Ms Hill, Dr McClellan (also Year 9 Year Coordinator), Mr Wells, and Ms DeBilj formed the Department.

A new initiative in 2020 has been the creation of an academic extension class in Year 8 and 9 to complement the extension class in Year 10. This initiative should enable us to enhance the development of potential ATAR students in future years.

As we navigated through the COVID-19 journey in Term 2, it was necessary to make changes to the staffing, and Mr Weggelaar joined the department to take Year 7 Mathematics enabling Ms DeBilj to take on a Year 8 Science class.

In 2020 we have continued to subscribe to Mathletics. This is an internet based program that can also be accessed from home. If parents want more details or their child’s password, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher for further information.

As we return to a more normal environment at Northam Senior High School, the Mathematics Department is offering tutoring after school for all year levels on a Tuesday afternoon in Room 30.

Ray Collins

Head of Learning Area—Mathematics

Year 8 desCartes Posters Year 8 desCartes Posters

Year 9 Pythagoras Posters Year 8 desCartes Posters

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YEAR 7s

We have been very busy and very creative! We've just finished, as shown in the pictures below,

our Ancient Egypt posters in HASS. Some of the posters and standards of work were outstanding

and Miss Polain is very proud of us. Felicity made a clay Tutankhamun sarcophagus, Sophie

constructed a pyramid with a mummy inside, Princess made a miniature mummy and

sarcophagus; and Deliliah and Abby's posters were nothing short of exceptional. In English, we

have nearly finished our Personal Collage, a visual language assessment, that symbolically

represents ourselves and our interpretations of the Year 7 theme, "Be good, be kind and pay it

forward" and the School's Vision: A Community United - Collaboration, Connection, Courage

and Communication. As an aside, our Year Leaders have been busy meeting with Miss Polain to

discuss some ideas for this year. They've started meeting with the Prefects and the Year 12

Coordinator, Mr Allen, who were all very supportive and lovely, to come up with ways to assist

the Prefects this year. Hot chocolates, scones, jam and cream seem to be universally adored!

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CAREERS AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING (VET) Women in Engineering Training Scholarships Fourteen fully funded scholarships are available at South Metro TAFE for women interested in learning about careers in the engineering fields of oil and gas, mining or chemical processing industries. Course flyer can be downloaded at accept@smtafe.wa.edu.au University News Applications through TISC have opened. Curtin University will refund the TISC fee if applications are received by 30 September and Curtin is listed as the first preference. Early offers from Universities will not affect the offering process or ATAR calculation and still allow for a change of preference. UWA are offering 3 methods of entry for current Year 12 students:

Standard ATAR based entry

Predicted ATAR from Year 11 or Year 12 results. Students are still required to sit the ATAR exams Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)– 18 and 19-year-old students taking insufficient ATAR subjects will be eligible to sit the STAT and attend a diagnostic interview. STAT and Predicated ATAR not suitable for Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Podiatry entry. Notre Dame University has an early offer to the Tertiary Pathway Program for non ATAR students. Students must be achieving above 70% in four general courses to be considered for this program. Murdoch University are also offering places to students meeting course requirements based on a Predicted ATAR from Year 11 or 12 results. Students can register their interest through the Year 12 Uni Entry Safety Net. ECU is open for early offers to students who have a predicted ATAR (or Year 11 results) or are currently completing a Certificate IV. Central Queensland University are accepting students based on Principal ’s recommendation. At this stage most University Open Days are scheduled to happen online, however, this may change with COVID-19 updates. Curtin University are accepting 100 students for direct entry Medicine in 2021. ATAR cut off is 98 which includes the 5-point bonus for Rural students. UCAT and Chemistry is a prerequisite with interviews commencing in December 2020.

Scholarships for the Diploma in Agriculture at Muresk are available to students for 2021 study.

RAAF Base Pearce are offering an Indigenous Youth Program based around careers in the Royal Australian Air Force on 18 and 19 August. Aboriginal Police Traineeships applications are now open for students aged 17 years and over.

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CERTIFICATE II BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION students at Central Regional TAFE have had a busy year learning about sub floor/decking and wall framing. As part of the Carpentry units students are gaining skills in timber sizing, levelling, spacing and measurement tolerance. Students have commented that they have learnt how to construct walls and properly fit them and configure angles that are level and plumb.

CERTIFICATE II AUTOMOTIVE students have been working on a 1965 Jaguar in the process of being restored and a 1963 Mustang. They have been busy servicing the cars and assisting with the restoration process.

Workplace Leaning News: Students are now able to access work experience in the community with restrictions for COVID-19 being lifted. Ms Hecker in the VET Office is able to assist students in arranging work placements which will hope-fully see more of our students accessing this invaluable adjunct to their school program.

Mrs Dwyer Career & VET Coordinator

Blake Stanley Blake Stanley

Bodie Teale, Kurtis Day, Mathew Saulys and Jordee Abdullah

Gerson Barrera and Lachlan Buchanan

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U19 WOMEN'S FLOORBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Northam Senior High School Year 11 student Mackenzie Sargeant, was due to compete in Sweden May 2020, representing Australia in the U19 Women's Floorball World Championships. The tournament has since been postponed until May 2021.

The uniforms have arrived and as the coach of the team also teaches at Northam SHS, Mackenzie received her playing shirt in front of Miss Woods' Year 7 Physical Education class. The students were lucky enough to have Mackenzie take them for a warm up, as part of her practical assessment for her Certificate II in Sport Coaching.

It is great to see that sport and student success continues, even through these strange pandemic times. Well done Mackenzie!

Leith Woods

HOLA Health and Physical Education

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NORTHAM SHS NEW STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM ‘COMPASS’

Deputy Principal Richard Kardol working with HASS teachers Fiona Milisavijevic and Catherine Ryan on building comprehensive understanding of the school's new Student Information System Compass

Mackenzie Sargeant & Ms Woods

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Jorja Potter with Mr. Lewis and Parents

Tuesday of Week 8 saw Jorja Potter, from the Year 9 Big Picture group, exhibit her project work in front of an audience including her parents, Executive Team representatives Principal Ms Del Pin and Deputy Principal Mr Kardol, Big Picture Academies NSHS staff Mr Cluning and Mr Lewis, and a group of educational support staff selected by Jorja. The exhibition on “Bones and Medical Imaging” represented the culmination of Jorja’s work so far on her Big Picture journey, during which she has gained a firm understanding of a new educational process, explored her chosen topic and researched at her own pace across a broad scope including many strands of the Australian Curriculum, and visited local business Lamp Chiropractic to speak with Dr Ryan Lamp about his experiences in his chosen industry.

The exhibition proved to be emotional for all in attendance, who have watched Jorja grow in ability and confidence from a girl holding mostly negative associations with school to a capable and self-motivated student with clear intentions of what she wants, what she can achieve, and what it takes to get there. This has also been testament to the power of the Big Picture Education program which, by stripping away structured curriculum, allows students the freedom to learn any subject that interests them and the flexibility to approach it from whichever direction is most natural.

The program is made possible by a structure that encourages families to be included and encouraged in celebrating success and also one in which local community businesses and organisations become sources of knowledge and experience. We would therefore like to thank Mr and Mrs Potter for their support in this process and Dr Ryan Lamp from Lamp Chiropractic for sharing his wealth of knowledge and passion for his profession. We would also not be able to offer this service without opportunities provided by Ms Del Pin, support from Mr Kardol, staff mentoring from the team at Big Picture Education Australia, and the tireless work of Academy staff Mr Cluning and Mr Lewis.

Congratulations Jorja! We are excited to see what you come up with next!

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The Northam SHS Follow the Dream program has been getting busier during the term, after the uncertainty earlier in the term with COVID-19. A number of current and new students are regularly attending after school tuition, to access the support they need to improve and excel in their school studies. It has been great to have these new students join the Follow the Dream program, especially from senior school. The program looks forward to assisting and supporting these students to continue excelling at school, completing Year 12, and achieving a successful transition into university, training or post-school employment. Recently one of our Year 9 Follow the Dream students Molly West entered the Football West NAIDOC 2020 Soccer Ball Design Competition. As part of Football Wests NAIDOC Week activities, students from around the state were invited to create a design, with the winner’s design being printed on to Soccer Balls and distributed to clubs around the state. Whilst she wasn’t the overall winner, Molly made it to the shortlisting stage and received a Certificate of Participation from Football West. Well done Molly! Whilst COVID-19 has not allowed excursions and camps to take place, Northam Follow the Dream looks forward to these hopefully occurring in Term 3 and 4 as restrictions are currently easing. These will be aimed at increasing school engagement, knowledge around post school pathways, and allowing students to focus their schooling on achieving their post school aspirations. Follow the Dream is a voluntary program for aspiring Aboriginal secondary students. The program provides after-school tuition, individualised mentoring, and case management to assist and support these students to continue excelling at school, complete Year 12 and achieve a successful transition into university, training or post-school employment. The program operates at 25 public schools throughout Western Australia. Entrance into the program is based around school attendance, grades, NAPLAN results, behaviour, and engagement at school. Northam SHS Follow the Dream is supported by the Department of Education WA and the Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer Foundation. If you have any questions regarding the program, or would like to arrange a meeting with Mr Manning, please feel free to call the school on 08 9621 0000. Joe Manning Follow The Dream Program Coordinator

Molly West

Zane Slater

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