Knowledge, Honour, Success

Katherine High School TERM 1, WEEK 7-8March 23, 2012

Key DatesWeek 9 • Whole School Assembly KHS Gym Thursday March 29 All WelcomeWeek 10 • Final day of Term 1 Thursday April 5 • Public Holiday Good Friday Friday April 6 School closedSchool Holodays • Students resume Monday April 16Term 2Week 1 • National Youth Week • Springvale Year 7 Camp Girls Thurs/Friday April 19-20Week 2 • Springvale Year 7 Camp Boys Mon/Tuesday April 23-24 • Whole School Assembly KHS Gym Thursday April 26 All Welcome

Immunizations The fi rst of the Gardisil immuni-zations for 2012 went without too many tears. Students that missed this please make an appointment at Community Health (ph 8973 8570), Wurli Wurlinjang or your own GP for a catch up vaccination. If given in the next fortnight, then your child will be able to join the school’s next two Gardisil immunizations sched-uled for May and September of this year. Clinics for all other immuniza-tions will be held throughout the rest of the year, please note no vaccination can be given without written paren-tal consent.If your child has had chick-enpox, there is no medical need for them to be given the Varilix injection. If you have answered yes to your child previously having had chickenpox, they will not receive the Varilix injection.

Lynda Leigh Health Promoting Nurse

NAPLAN TestingNational Assessment Pro-gram- Literacy and Numera-cy (NAPLAN) testing will oc-cur in Term 2 from May 15- 18 for Years 7 and 9. Students from these year levels will par-ticipate in 4 tests – Reading, Writing, Numeracy and Lan-guage Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation). Teachers will be working with students over the coming weeks to assist them in their preparation for the tests. Parents can fi nd more infor-mation about the structure and aims of NAPLAN at www.naplan.edu.au If you have any further ques-tions about the test or wish to discuss your child’s participa-tion in the test please contact Racheal Watson: racheal.watson@ntschools.net

Principal’s UpdateEnd of term is fast approaching, staff and students are busy fi n-ishing assignments and getting ready for reports.Can parents continue to en-courage their children to attend school right up until the last day of term, so they don’t miss any work and ensure we continue our improvement in results and student engagement.

Anne White Principal

Year 10 Summary What a busy start to the year, already it’s that time again where assessments and reports are due. Overall, the students of Year 10 have begun the year with the right attitude. As Year Coordinator I have been visiting different classes and have seen some excellent work in English, Sose, Art and PE classes.It has been great to see and discuss ideas with students dur-ing their Personal Learning Plan (PLP) classes where they are developing the skills that are so very necessary when chosing and deciding their career op-tions. It has been interesting to hear what some of our students would like to do in their future careers, which include trades, business management and fur-ther academic study.If there are any students and parents who are still interested in the Vietnam Trip and haven’t received any information, please contact me via email, phone or note to request this information. Look forward to the Year 10’s continued success!

Rod CremonaYear 10 Coordinator

Shave For A Cure

Students and staff got behind the Shave and Colour for a cure raising over $800 for the Leukaemia Founda-tion. Special men-tion goes to Hayley Lye who raised $70 for colouring her hair, well done!

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• Anne White (Principal) • Jodie Locke (KHS Council Chairperson) (08) 8973 8200 khs.council@ntschools.net anne.white@ntschools.net

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Science Update Two new staff have joined the Science Faculty this year, Kimberley Louwrens and Kylie Murphy; both teach Year 10 and have brought a lot of en-thusiasm and new ideas to our school, so welcome Kimberley and Kylie.Science Special Events 2012: • Year 10 students will be par-ticipating in the Australian Brain Bee Competitions in Week 9• Rio Tinto Big Science com-petition will be held on 23 May 2012• Science and Engineering Challenge will be held on 2nd & 3rd May 2012 at CDU Darwin• Stage 2 Chemistry students visited Power and water on 23rd February.

Roy JosephScience Faculty Senior

Waverly Netball ChampionshipsAttention all female netball players. Katherine High School will enter a 15&U netball team into the 2012 Waverley Interna-tional Schools Netball Champi-onships. This is a school based competition that hosts netball teams from Australia, New Zea-land, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Singapore. We will be the fi rst team from the Northern Territory to participate in these Championships!Information letters have been handed out to the girls who have expressed interest in be-ing a part of the netball team. If you have not received a copy of the information letter, please contact Pam Franklin (pam.franklin@ntschools.net).

Star EmployeeCongratulations Jodi Stanley for being this weeks star employee, for your support and hard work with student attendance. Keep up the good work!

Sports Academy Thank you to all students who submitted nomination forms and attended the fi tness train-ing session. These athletes have all been provided with a home training program to complete for the remainder of Term 1 and throughout the mid term break.I would like to invite students who have already nominated to participate in a 3 week Ath-lete Development Program. Training will occur on Monday and Wednesday, 3:00-4:00pm in the Sport Science Cen-tre, starting Monday 16 April. Athletes who demonstrate commitment to the program through attendance and ap-plication will be considered for the 2012 Sports Academy pro-gram.

Pam Franklin

Structured Work PlacementTo enable our students to par-ticipate in a meaningful SWP we have decided to postpone the 4 day experience Week 10 Term 1. A two week block will be allocated in Week 9 and 10 of Term 2. Structured Work Placements for students com-pleting VETiS for 2012 have been adjusted to provide students with a full two week placement and will take place on the dates below:

• Term 2 Week 9 & 10 (11th June – 22nd June) • Term 3 Week 9 and 10 (17th September – 28th September)

A letter has been prepared and will be sent out to all the parents/carers/guardians of students involved.

Sheryl FotakisAdministration Senior

Harmony DayScience

Star Employee

We had some awe-some posters cre-ated for Harmony Day, some of which were displayed around the school. The following stu-dents received priz-es: Phoebe Hooper, Jasmine Fuller, La-tahlia Kennedy, Ber-nadette Raymond, Miriam Manbulloo, Catherine McArthur, Daniel Cameron, Breanna Farrell, Tay-loraye Bailey and Shyanne Ward.

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Katherine High School

Community NoticesRivers Sport NTFOOTBALL TRIALS - GOVEBOYS CHAMPIONSHIPS13th June to 15th June 2012When: Monday 2nd April 2012 & Wednesday 4th April 2012Time: 5pm to 6pmWhere: Clyde Fenton School OvalAge: 10 – 13 years of age in 2012

Girls football will be hosted in Katherine, 13th June to 15th June 2012.Girls football trials will be announced in the next coming weeks. If you require any further infor-mation, or you are interested in playing but are unable to at-tend any or all of these sessions, please call Yma Zammit - Ross on 0419496268

Netball UpdateTuesday 3rd April (week 10) – Team and Individual team registrations need to be in.Thursday 19th April (week 1, term 2) – Round robin and fees are due.FEES: Net Set GO! And Netta U10s $60, Junoirs $85, Seniors $120, Extra team $20.

AthleticsKatherine Athletics Centre continues its 2012 season and invites athletes to attend its weekly Friday evening com-petitions. All age groups turning 5 and onwards are eligible (including youth/adults). Registrations take place on competition nights. Food and drinks available from our canteenBring water bottlesWear appropriate footwearUniforms available for sale from 23 MarchFor more information please contact Megan Cope 0414904048

School BussesFeedback can be lodged via any of the following methods:• Online Feedback Form: www.nt.gov.au/transport/feedback• Email: feedback.dlp@nt.gov.au• Phone: (08) 8924 7096• Fax: (08) 8924 7841• Post: GPO Box 2520, Darwin NT, 0801For more contact information please visit the Public Transport Con-tact Us page: http://www.nt.gov.au/transport/public/contacts/in-dex.shtmlWhen providing feedback about bus services please note the fol-lowing information assists in actioning your feedback.• Bus Route number • Event date and time • Other information that can assist in actioning your feedback

Youth Group for Katherine - Join NOW!The KRAHRS Healing Pathways Project has been doing some re-search lately by talking with some of the local youth and those rep-resenting youth from Katherine and regional areas. As a result we consider a strong need start a youth group. This will be coordinated by the Katherine young person of the year (awarded January 2012), second year member to the Youth Minister’s Round Table, Tylee Wirth. We are asking you to come along and enjoy a BBQ lunch at the Training Centre (Second Street) on Friday 23rd March to hear about the group and offer any support you can. Anyone is invited and we hope many will come. If you are between 12-25 years and are interested please visit our facebook page: KRAHRS Healing Pathways Katherine Region Youth Group or contact Tylee on 0409 243 070. If you are over 25 you can still be involved through mentoring and support and we encourage you to pledge your support.

www.katherinehigh.net.auMore Community Notices can be found on the Katherine High School Website

KUA members are aiming to raise mon-ey for Breast Cancer Network Australia, a cause that is close to our hearts and we would welcome any contribution, great or small, that you could make! Please visit our Fundraising Page: http://bncapinkfootyandnetballday.gofund-raise.com.au/page/katherineumpire-sassociation All donations to this site are electroni-cally wired to Breast Cancer Network Australia and an automatic receipt is emailed to you immediately. Help KUA make a difference by making a small donation - Every little helps to reach our target of $400.00.Thank you for your support! Katherine Umpires Association will wear a hot pink uniform (shirt, socks and hat) at the opening round of the BiG RiVERS Football League on May 12th 2012. Bronwyn Chandler on 0439823369

Rivers Sport NTHave your represented your school, region or club in Netball?Would you like the opportunity to represent Northern Territory?Nominate now, before April 5th to attend the 16 and Under Netball Development/Selection Camp. Age of participation is 13 to 16 as at 31/12/2012.

Pick up nomination forms from your school sports contact, com-plete and return to your school offi ce.

If you require further information please contact Daryl or Kylie on 8971 2643 or email rivers.ssnt@ntschools.net.

KHS SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2012

KHS SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2012