KOJONUP DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Blackwood Road, Kojonup, WA, 6395 Phone: 9831 2300 Fax: 9831 1643 Canteen: 9831 1403 Email: marcelle.howe@education.wa.edu.au Web: www.kojonupdhs.wa.edu.au

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

Show Respect - Be Safe - Follow Instructions - Have Pride

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3 August Early Close 2:30pm

4 Kindy Day School Psychologist

5 Canteen: Nina Hart

6 Kindy Day

7 Canteen: Sarah Rankin

10 KINDY DAY Early Close 2:30pm Canteen: Michelle Moore

11 Kindy Day School Psychologist

12 13 Kindy Day Newsletter

14 Yr 1 Mrs Hilder/Mrs Marsh Assembly 2:30pm Canteen: Fay Pape

PRIMARY WINTER CARNIVAL On Friday the 26

th June Kojonup DHS participated in the annual Winter Carnival held at Katanning. Kojonup sent eight

teams from Years 3 - 6 to participate in sports such as Netball, Hockey, Soccer and Football. The students had a fantastic day and should be commended for their participation and behaviour. We also had numerous high school students conduct roles such as team coaches and umpires; these students did an outstanding job and should be commended for their exceptional leadership skills on the day. I would also like to thank all of the staff who took part on the day and Mr Rob Watson who drove one of the buses.

BREAKFAST CLUB

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO BREAKFAST CLUB

MONDAY 3RD

AUGUST.

NEWSLETTER

30th

JULY 2015

FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL – Jayde McIvor Term 3 is here already and with Mr Callaghan away for two weeks having knee surgery I am honoured to be the Acting Principal of KDHS. I would like to thank Miss Dezotti for taking on the role of Acting Deputy Principal for this time! School Uniform I have been very impressed with the students and wearing their school uniform or at least school colours. Please make sure that during these cold winter months you are sending your child/children to school with either pants or a jumper, better yet, both. It is bitterly cold and students not wearing warm clothing are opening the door to catching a cold or flu. Voluntary Contribution As we are half way through the year already we have only received 55% of our year’s voluntary contributions from Kindergarten to Year 10. Thus far we have received; 55% of Early Childhood contributions (K & PP) 51% of Primary contributions (Year 1 to 6) 59% of Secondary contributions (Year 7 to 10) 51% of Secondary Subject Charges (Year 9 & 10) Overall, the outstanding total is valued at $15,737.95 with an additional $650.00 outstanding for Secondary Subject Charges that are compulsory. This is equivalent to three days a fortnight for an additional teacher to provide extra support to students OR six days a fortnight to provide an additional Education Assistant into the school. Cheques are payable to Kojonup District High School or our Internet Banking Details are: BSB: 306-015 Account No: 4172048 Parent Interview Sessions This afternoon is our annual Parent Interview Session running from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. These sessions are times for you to discuss briefly with your child/children’s teacher/s regarding student achievement, report grades or any concerns you have. Please remember that these are not long interviews and if you feel the need to speak with a particular teacher for a longer period of time please make an appointment to see them at a convenient time for you both. Please remember that if you would like to discuss any matters with me, the door is always open, so please make an appointment via the front office on 9831 2300. I look forward to seeing you all at Mrs Watson & Mrs Clifton’s Year 3 Assembly this Friday at 2:30pm

FROM THE ACTING PRIMARY DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – Morgan Dezotti Welcome back to Term 3 With already a week and half down, Term 3 is off to a flying start! I would like to thank Peter, Jayde and Bob for allowing me the opportunity to be Acting Deputy Principal for Weeks 2 and 3, whilst Jayde is Acting Principal. It has been a valuable opportunity and learning experience. I have certainly been learning a lot and asking many questions along the way. The Year 2 class will be left in the very capable hands of Sophie Atkinson and Sarah Pexton whilst I am in the office. Parent Interviews Thank you to those parents who made an appointment to come in and meet with your child/children’s classroom teacher/s this Thursday. Parent meetings will begin at 3:30pm and run through to 6:00pm. From your allocated starting time you will have a ten minute slot in which you are able to meet with your teacher. Whole School Assembly This first assembly of the term will be held this Friday 31

st July commencing at 2:30pm hosted by the Year 3 class. I am

looking forward to the Year 3’s performance and seeing you all there.

FROM THE SECONDARY DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – Bob Trouchet Students have made a great start to the new semester with almost all students wearing the correct school uniform. They look great in the dark blue school jumpers and parents are encouraged to help us maintain the standard. Timetables have changed and students may have subjects on different days to the first semester. Check with your child so that they can bring a change of clothes for farm, workshop or phys ed on the correct days. Parents have the opportunity to discuss their child’s report with relevant teachers on Thursday 30

th July. Secondary staff

will all be in the Library and are looking forward to meeting parents. School is a preparation for the workforce in many ways. Being at work (or school) on time is an obvious example. Workers need to be prepared for their day with all tools or equipment organised to be productive. Students need to be prepared for their school day as well. It is hard to be successful without pens, paper, books or calculators. Parents are asked to encourage students to make sure that they are organised with everything which they will need for the day. And finally a quote from Benjamin Franklin - “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”

2016 KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS Applications are now open for 2016 Kindergarten enrolments for children turning four by 30

th June 2016. Please contact

the School Front Office, for an enrolment form, 9831 2300. Alternatively you can go to our website www.kojonupdhs.wa.edu.au and download the enrolment forms. If your child will be catching the school bus you will need to register at www.schoolbuses.wa.gov.au. For any queries you may have regarding enrolling your child please contact the school, 9831 2300.

MERIT AWARD WINNERS 3rd

JULY Primary Lacey Hallett Lyrique Reid Lukeus Cane Ebony Reid Adyn Reid Tyrell Harris Max Miller Jessica Parker Cheyenne Hallett Kryon Riley-Woods Brendan Evans Chanel Bowey Fred House Amelia Venn Sam Blewett

Secondary Bridget Wilson Dana Knopka Emma Bellotti Hohepa Watene Emily Perkins Andi Trezise Darci Campbell Bhreez Maihi Fore-Ratima Christian Sanchez Jamie Marinoni Chloe Harper Tyron Greco

BIRTHDAYS UP TO THE 30

th July 2015

Stephanie Ladyman Hohepa Watene Amelia Webb Matilda Clifton Bhreez Maihi Fore-Ratima Josiah Namana Josh Cussons Jayden Jones Dylan Robinson Colby Wallam Madelyn Marsh Ben Gibbons Mikaela Gibbons Keisha Stewart Amelia Venn Raevin Tunui Sophie Norrish Lara Norrish Heath Fitzgerald Keisha Smith Piper Daly Tahnee Dalton Lachlan Bignell

LIBRARY NEWS The pick for the week for Lower to Middle Primary MR HUFF By Anna Walker Bill is having a bad day. Mr Huff is following him around and making everything seem difficult. Bill tries to get rid of him, but Mr Huff just gets bigger and bigger!! Then they both stop and a surprising thing happen. A lovely story about the clouds and the sunshine in each of our lives. The pick for Middle to Upper Primary THE BAD GUYS (Episode 1) By Aaron Blabey They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys…and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that – whether you want them to or not! Mr Wolf has a daring plan to break 200 dogs out of the Maximum Security City Dog Pound. Will the operation go smoothly? Will the Bad Guys become the Good Guys?? Full of great one-liners, hilarious illustrations and of course a brilliant plot-line.

BOOKCLUB Issue 5 brochures are due back at school by Friday 31

st July 2015. If you have any problems or enquiries, please

contact me on 9831 2300 during school hours. Sonya Koster

100% ATTENDANCE TERM 2 2015 Wow how pleasing to see so many 100% attendees in Term 2. Congratulations to the following students who received their certificates at Mini Assembly last week or had them sent home with the student:

Jenna Bilney Ebony Levis Samantha Malady Jaxson Manolini Jacob Marsh Jacob McMahon Cooper Norris Lily Norris Abby O’Halloran Matilda Parker Joshua Pexton Zoe Pexton Imogen Ladyman-Palmer Lukeus Cane Aaleyah Clarke Matilda Clifton Jack Crane Patrick Crapella Brock Donaldson Hamish Eatt Libby Hardingham Georgia Holland Megan House Maximus Ladyman Millie Plowman Joseph Retallack James Rex Dylan Robinson Christian Sanchez William Sanchez Henry Simpson Josephine Simpson Shiann Wallam Amelia Webb

ST BERNARD’S VISIT KDHS KINDY On Thursday 25

th June the St Bernard’s Kindy students visited the KDHS Kindy students. The children had a wonderful

time playing together and then sharing morning tea.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Bhreeze Maihi Fore-Ratima who has been selected in the Regional Netball Team.

SCHOOL CANTEEN A big thank you to Mrs Michelle Moore for going out of her way and picking up our new slushy machine whilst in Perth, and to Warren Porter for organising the drop off. NOTE: Slushy’s will now be $2.00 as we have had a price increase. Our suppliers are now not dealing in Streets ice creams so once our supplies are diminished we will be trying to access school approved ice creams through Nestle. Watch this space for new ice creams and prices in the future.

SQUASH CLINIC On Wednesday the 24

th June students who were in “Good Standing” had the opportunity to take part in a Squash Clinic.

The squash clinic was run by Nigel French, who is the Southwest Squash Development Coordinator for Squash WA. This was a free clinic as the cost was covered by the new Sporting Schools Program; the aim of this program is to encourage school aged children to participate in sport and to develop a healthy and active lifestyle. Students were divided up into year levels and were taught a progression of age appropriate skills. The students had a fantastic and enjoyable day and should be commended for their participation and behaviour. Some students enjoyed it so much that they even attended an after school session which Nigel kindly offered to run. Due to the success of the clinic we will be looking to get Nigel back out again later in the year. I would also like to thank the Squash Club for letting us use the courts.

WANTED FOR SCHOOL FARM RAGS – The school farm is looking for donations of old clothes/sheets/towels that can be cut up for rags. If you are

able to help please contact the school 9831 2300. Thank you.

BLUE LIGHT DISCO When: Friday 7

th August

Where: Kojonup Memorial Hall Theme: Dress Up to support your favourite sporting team Ages: 0 – 15 Years Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Entry: $3.00 (Kindy kids and parents free) Drop off and pick up required. Canteen: Drinks, chips, lollies, novelties Special food requirements or medical conditions are not the responsibility of the organisers.

KOJONUP GYMNASTICS CLUB - TERM 3 ENROLMENTS

KINDERGYM AND GYM FUN CLASSES Up to year 1 (Ages 1-6) - Classes will be Wednesdays. Please register your interest to Jacinta 0405 428 510 or cintandrob@hotmail.com.

DATES TO REMEMBER: Friday 14

th August – Year 1 Mrs Hilder/Mrs Marsh Assembly 2:30pm

Monday 17th

August – Friday 21st

August – Science Week Monday 24

th August – Friday 28

th August – Book Week

Monday 24th

August – Book Week Dress Up Day Friday 28

th August – Year 2 Miss Dezotti Assembly 2:30pm

Friday 28th

August – KDHS ART SHOW – Kojonup Memorial Hall Monday 31

st August – Friday 4

th August – Literacy and Numeracy Week

Monday 31st

August – OLNA Testing for Year 10 students Monday 7

th September – K – Year 10 Learning Journey 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Thursday 10th

September – Year 8 Immunisation Friday 11

th September – Year 7/8 Whole School Assembly 2:30pm

Monday 14th

September – Friday 19th

September – Southern Edge Theatre – Hip/Hop Street Moves Friday 18

th August – Jack and the Jumping Beanstalk Incursion 9:50am

Sunday 20th

September – Friday 25th

September – Year 8/9 Camp Friday 25

th September – LAST DAY OF TERM 3

Tuesday 13th

October – STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL TERM 4

Kojonup District High School P & C Art Show

Order Form Each student will have an A3 piece of their art framed and mounted. The cost will be $25.00. Please note that their art

will still be on display at the art show but will be marked as sold and can be picked up on the night or the following week

at school.

I __________________________ wish to purchase my child/children’s ______________________________________

framed artwork prior to the art show.

I have enclosed $_________ (Please make cheques payable to KDHS P&C)

KOJONUP DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL P & C

ART SHOW AND AUCTION

Friday 28th August 2015 from 6:30pm

At the Kojonup Memorial Hall

Over 30 pieces of beautiful art will be auctioned on the

night with the Auction starting at 8:00pm.

Artwork ranging from water colour, oils, acrylic,

cut metal and garden sculpture.

Student artwork and beautiful crafts will also be for sale.

All purchases to be made with cash or cheque on the

night unless student work was pre purchased using

order form in this newsletter.

Bar and canapés will support the event. A child free event.