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6 JULY 2018 TERM 2 ISSUE 10 THE HENRY LAWSON HIGH SCHOOL

CHALLENGE, ENCOURAGE, ACHIEVE49 SOUTH STREET, GRENFELL NSW 2810 02 6343 1390 www.henrylawso-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Work ExperienceBy all accounts Year 10 students enjoyed their work experience last week. Industries were varied with many trying out agriculture, hairdressing, music, IT, sport, education, electrical, graphic design, vet services, art, nursing and construction.Students are encouraged to begin planning their next week of work experience, which will take place in Term IV, week 9 (10-14 December, 2018). Students can make tentative arrangements now in preparation for submitting paperwork to businesses in a timely manner.The Henry Lawson High School staff and students would like to thank the local employers who were targeted this term to assist us with work experience students. I know there were many more businesses within the community who were willing to help out; thank you for your continued support to our school.

“MYEE” PASTORAL COMPANY “DEWRANG” VAVOOM HAIR STUDIOBRIBBAREE AG ‘N’ VET “SUNNY CORNER” GONE BATTY FIBRE ARTTHE GRENFELL RECORD “KIKIAMAH” HARDY’S GARAGEGARY DAY ELECTRICAL MACKRETE LACHLAN FERTILIZERSCJ ANDERSON ASSOCIATED DAIRIES PTY LTD GRENFELL PUBLIC SCHOOL2 RINGS PASTORAL COMPANY GRENFELL PRESCHOOL & LONG DAY CARE CENTRE

So, what has happened at THLHS this semester? Captains Cup Junior cricket Spelling BeeCSU Roadshow Swimming carnival Science and Engineering ChallengeBoys cricket Year 7 disco Western region swimmingYear 7 camp Tennis Parent teacher interviewsChess Opens netball Girls cricketBoys football CHS swimming Year 12 half yearly examsAthletics carnival ANZAC service Year 7 and 8 well-being dayYoung Careers Expo Year 9 well-being day Forbes tertiary awareness dayNAPLAN Cross country League tag RYCAG RYCOT Cowra Eisteddfod – choirOpens tennis HSC music workshop Dubbo Show Silver MAD lunch Netball cup VET work placement Senior debating Cowra Eisteddfod – dance Junior debating HLF concert HLF parade Year 9 well-being day First aid Master Chef Challenge Year 11 driver simulation Biggest Morning Tea Under 14’s Rugby league Shoehorn Sonata Phillip Green Rotary changeover dinner CHS Rugby union Orange Tech Expo Bedgerabong Youth Pig Show Cowra Eisteddfod – band WHS Whitecard training Year 10 work experience Western region cross country HSC enrichment seminars at CSU Bathurst Drama presentation to local primary schools LoVe Bites ProgramYear 11 and Year 12 agriculture farm study Year 10 geography and Year 7 STEM excursion to Western Plains Zoo

Wow! Looking forward to all the great opportunities that semester 2 offers.

Principal’s ReportKitchen Master ChefI think parents would agree that excellent culinary skills are must for all students; good thing is, we do too. On Thursday our stage 5 food technology students participated in our very own Master Chef challenge to plan, prepare and present quality food for a panel of judges. Long-time Grenfell renowned Master Chef judge Matt Lynch-Preston returned to THLHS along with other judges Ms Lynch and the food loving principal. The students really enjoyed the fun and friendly challenge of impressing the panel and the quality of food was fantastic. Well done!The last SamuraiThe playground resembled a battle field on Tuesday as students and staff of Year 8 took their learning about ancient Japan to a practical level. During the past few weeks students in history and science have learned about the past eras of ancient Japan and the science behind the technologies used. As part of this learning the students developed suits of armour from trusty cardboard and were set several challenges against each other. Samurai masters Amey and Kuhn demonstrated they are not only great teachers, but masters of the past arts in combat, easily managing their younger and less experienced apprentices. There were plenty of laughs, learning, cardboard and fun had by all.

Band aidSounds like a charity super group from the eighties or a simple stick-on item that cures almost anything for young children however, it’s good to know that here at THLHS we have numerous qualified students with first aid training. This week many of our Year 10 and 11 students completed a first aid course as part of their studies. Some students complete the course as part of the requirement for sport coaching or outdoor recreation subjects and for others it was to gain valuable knowledge and skills. First aid is a great skill to have. Well done all those students who completed the course this week. Thanks to Kim Spicer and Surf Life Saving for providing the course.Shoes and gearA reminder to parents/carers that correct school shoes are black leather shoes and black or white leather sports shoes. WHS requirements exist in schools for students to wear shoes that protect students’ feet during practical subjects. If students are not wearing the correct footwear they maybe asked to complete alternate theory work in practical courses.It has become apparent that many students are coming to school unprepared for lessons. We all need to value learning so please ensure you child has the correct basic equipment to learn at school. Books, glue, scissors, pencil, LATS dairy and pens are all keys items for learning. Learning starts with the getting the simple stuff right.

DebatingWell done to our Year 9 debaters who did their best against Molong Central School last Friday. The opposition where high quality and took the points however, our students learnt a great deal from the experience. Have a good breakThank you to the great staff at THLHS for all your efforts during term 2. Your support, energy and extracurricular activities make school life such a joy for all our students. Thank you to all our great students at THLHS for all your efforts in term 2, learning and growing, making the role of staff such a pleasure. A fun game of hockey, students versus staff, was played on Thursday, a wonderful way to end the term.Start date term 3Staff return on Monday 23 July to learn and work together to improve knowledge about high expectations, HOW2Learn, literacy and numeracy, quality writing and SCOUT. Students return Tuesday 24 July, ready to learn with growth mindsets and new goals for achievement.NAIDOC Day Our Koori students will take part in the Weddin Shire Aboriginal flag raising ceremony on Friday to mark the commencement of NAIDOC Week. THLHS will hold NAIDOC activities on Friday 3 AugustNext termWeek 1 Friday - ski trip for our gold merit students.Principal’s five - parents, students, community and staff learning togetherProgressive learning – what is it?This information is an extract from School News Magazine– Issue 08 Term 2 2018. This article will make you think about why feedback, not marks is the key to learning growth.Within a classroom, the disparity between student learning can be as much as five to six years apart. Students at the lower end are often left behind while the higher achievers are not stimulated to their potential. Meanwhile teachers are forced to assess students against year-level achievement standards (using A to E reporting) which do not show the extend of a pupil’s growth.“This can lead to situation where a student who receives a D year after year is perceived as making no progress at all when, in reality, the student might be making as much annual improvement as a student who consistently receives an A” the Gonski Review says.The answer, says Gonski, is for a remodelling of the education system to focus on delivering at least one year’s learning growth for every student, every year.This personalised learning and teaching model would be based on each child’s needs.The review notes that there is compelling evidence in Australia and internationally that differentiated teaching based on ongoing formative assessment of a student’s learning progress significantly boosts student achievement.Food for thought.Have a great break – Ian Pattingale

Where are they now? Andrew SchaeferName: Andrew Schaefer

Year graduated: 2008

Extracurricular and/or sporting activities: During my time at THLHS I was involved in a variety of activities which included being a part of the SRC (Student Representative Council), peer reading, science competitions and art exhibits/competitions. I also enjoyed being involved in many sporting endeavours which included cricket, Rugby union, Rugby league, touch football, softball and hockey. I am certain that I have forgotten a couple activities but these are the main activities I was involved with.

How did you benefit from your involvement in these? Being involved in a variety of academic and sporting activities has given me a wide range of skills that have assisted me throughout my life so far. I think simply it was that I enjoyed doing these activities.

Favourite subject/s at school: I would have to say that my favourite subject during my school days was PDHPE, mostly due to the possibility of going outside to play sport. However, I think on reflection I really enjoyed the science and mathematics subjects. It may be a little nerdy but I enjoyed learning new concepts and the ways the world worked particularly in science, and I continue to do so to this day.

Favourite memory/memories: I can’t say that I have one favourite school memory but I would say that final one or two years were the most memorable. I think this is because it is the most fresh in my mind and I became the most involved in extracurricular activities. I also think that these years are the most memorable due to my classmates, as you spend six years getting know a group of people growing up together.

What you are doing now and what is the path you took to get to where you are today? Currently, my PhD thesis has been accepted in Exercise Science/Biomechanics. In my PhD I conducted a study on lower back injuries in junior fast bowlers. This involved measuring the fast bowling technique to see if this was linked to injury. I also devised a coaching program to change fast bowling technique to reduce injury risk. So how did I get here? After finishing Year 12, I took a year off where I returned to THLHS to work as a teacher’s aide for three terms. Following this I began my Bachelors of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation) at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst, where I learned the varying scientific aspects of sports and exercise. I initially expressed an interest in strength and conditioning, but almost on a whim I decided to complete an honours study where I became involved in biomechanics and fast bowling. My honours involved a study on changes in fast bowling technique during a 10-over spell. Also, during this time I completed a one year strength and conditioning internship with the Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS), where I provided training programs for junior athletes in the Western Region of NSW. Upon completion of my Honours I received a scholarship to complete a PhD with CSU. My PhD studies took place at both CSU and the University of Newcastle, where I was also able to have the opportunity to teach biomechanics at both universities. Currently, I am trying to break into academia through either lecturing or continued research.

Career highlight/s: My biggest career highlight to date would have to be my first academic journal article being published this year. This was something I thought would never happen and is a little mind-blowing to think that I have in some little way contributed to the scientific community. Another highlight was also the opportunity to be involved in a basketball research study at the Australian Institute of Sport. I have also been able to present my research at a number of conferences including a world cricket conference in Sydney and Sports Medicine Australia conference in Melbourne.

Advice for the young: If you don’t know what you want to do after school, don’t stress! There are plenty of options in this world.

SCHOOL SUBJECT FEES Overdue subject fees have been mailed out to families. Even though it is school holidays, you are still able to pay your fees by using the POP system available on our school website. New features include payments via direct debit from a bank account as well as the original credit card payment! The improved system is also able to be accessed using smartphones.

AURORA COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Students in rural and remote government schools who did not qualify or did not apply for entry in Year 7 may apply for vacant positions in Years 8, 9 and 10 at Aurora College, the NSW Department of Education’s virtual selective school (www.aurora.nsw.edu.au).Applications for enrolment in Years 8 to 10 (2019) opened 22 June 2018 and close 27 July 2018.A submitted application must include:• a completed application form (http://www.aurora.nsw.edu.au/files/2018/07/Application_form-

16e1y21.pdf)• copies of school reports (semester 1 from the current year and semester 2 from the previous

year)• results in academic competitions (e.g. Australian Mathematics Competition)• evidence of performance in literacy and numeracy (e.g. NAPLAN results).Applications should be forwarded to:The Principal, Aurora Collegec/- Mowbray Public School635 Mowbray RoadLane Cove North NSW 2066Please note: Current Aurora College students do not need to reapply.For further enrolment information, please visit http://www.aurora.nsw.edu.au/learn/enrol/ or contact Chris Robertson (Principal, Aurora College) on 1300 287 629.

Well-being Corner“Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday.”

John WayneEach new day gives us a chance to correct a mistake, right a wrong, solve a problem or mend a relationship. What did you learn today that you didn’t know yesterday? What can you do today to have a better tomorrow?

TODAY

I’ll remember what yesterday taught me and I’ll use that knowledge today.

English Assessment Reminders Year 11 Advanced English – Narrative and Evaluation task due Friday 3 August week 2 term 3.Year 10 English – Telling and Re-telling Fairytales group presentation due Wednesday 15 August week 4 term 3.

SCHOOL RESUMES TUESDAY 24 JULY

Careers NewsCareers Support for Parents

Please find below a useful link for parents to assist their child in careers education. https://myfuture.edu.au/footer/assist-others/assist-your-child

ScholarshipsScholarships for future teachers now open

Applications for the 2019 scholarship programs for future teachers are now open. Successful recipients receive benefits including financial support throughout their teacher education studies and a guaranteed permanent job in a NSW public school on successful completion.Share the opportunities available to students by visiting the teach.NSW website or sign up for a school video conference, where students can speak directly with the teach.NSW team about the great opportunities available for future teachers.

RAS Foundation Rural ScholarshipsAchieve your dreams with an

RAS Foundation Rural ScholarshipThe RAS Foundation invites scholarship applications from students of any age across a diverse range of tertiary courses (including university, TAFE or college) who require a financial helping hand to complete their studies. Applicants will need to demonstrate a keen interest in community involvement and will be passionate about playing a part in shaping the future of rural and regional NSW.Scholarships of $6,000 for full-time or $3,000 for part-time study are available, along with opportunities to build professional networks through participation in a range of eventsUNIVERSITYUNSW – Law Admission Test (LAT)Register now to sit the LAT in 2018.Standard registrations close - Friday 10 August 2018 at 5pm.The Law Admission Test or LAT is a written test that is used to demonstrate your aptitude and suitability for studying undergraduate Law at UNSW. Your LAT score, in addition to your academic results (e.g. ATAR + adjustment factors) will be used in our selection process to allow us to better differentiate between the many high achieving applicants to Law. The LAT was introduced in 2016 for entry to UNSW Law double degrees.http://www.law.unsw.edu.au/LAT-registrationACUAustralian Catholic University Experience is on at either North Sydney campus Tuesday 10 July, or Strathfield Campus Thursday 12 July. Participate in hands-on workshops in excellent facilities. Registration free, morning tea and lunch provided. www.acu.edu.au New Marine Science at Southern Cross University Southern Cross University will be offering the Bachelor of Marine Science and Management at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour starting Session 1, 2019. For more information, visit: www.scu.edu.au New Occupational Therapy at Southern Cross University Southern Cross University will be offering Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Session 1, 2019 at our Coffs Harbour campus. For more information, visit :www.scu.edu.au TAFEEssential Energy Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program is Open An apprenticeship or traineeship is a great way to kick start a career, with combined formal learning and on the job training. The journey will be supported by a great crew and professional training team. We have opportunities available at a range of locations. To learn more at careers@essentialenergy.com.au.Visit: www.essentialenergy.com.au/careers/kickstart. TAFE NSW Pathways TAFE NSW offers a range of study options to help your students find a path to their career goals including TAFE NSW delivered VET in Schools (TVET), school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. For students completing their HSC, TAFE NSW education pathways to employment include further study and our own TAFE NSW Degrees https://www.tafensw.edu.au/study/pathways https://www.tafensw.edu.au/degreesCanberra Institute of Technology (CIT) – Open Day25 August. 9.00am to 3.00pm CIT ReidCIT invites you to attend our Open Day to experience life as a CIT student. Open Day is your chance to ask questions about your future course, meet our staff and get a feel for CIT life. There will be plenty of information, displays and demonstrations available.https://cit.edu.au/news/cit_open_day_2018COLLEGESAcademy of Interactive Entertainment – School Holiday Course9 and 16 July Sydney, CanberraAIE runs a range of school holiday courses for 10 to 17 year olds in each campus. Courses are designed to give students a hands-on experience in game development and 3D animation in a fun a creative environment. https://www.facebook.com/events/204797486819020/

Game Design Portfolio Advice Great advice that walks you through each of these steps:• Creating your favourite game.• Get your idea down in writing• Before your interview - what to do.• What to bring to your interview.http://www.aie.edu.au/articles/building-a-game-design-portfolio-for-entry-into-aieInterior Design - Sydney Design School Information Session 6 July. 1.00pm Level 2, 40 Oxley Street, St LeonardsCome and join us at our studios in St Leonards for a free information session and learn more about our career and short courses in Interior Design and Decoration. Students can study day or evening, on campus or online. Book at: https://bit.ly/2A3wROgDesign Portfolio Workshops Raffles College of Design and Commerce9 to 11 July, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta, $20 (usually $80)Suitable for Year 12’s heading towards courses in Photography, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Games Design & Animation.This workshop is designed to help students develop their personal design portfolios through a 3-day course with the state-of-the-art facilities on our campus. It is intended to help students understand the requirements of a design portfolio and discover if this is the career path they want to pursue.Through this intensive workshop, students will receive personalised tips and advice from industry lecturers and complete their own design portfolio that they can use to apply for universities and jobs. Send an email to Marketing@raffles.edu.au or contact 02 9633 3800https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/design-portfolio-workshop-july-9th-11th-2018-tickets-46784241927JMC Academy Scholarships 2019Scholarships are open to people who are able to demonstrate passion and aptitude for their chosen field of study and who have completed year 12. Aptitude can be shown via a portfolio or compilation of work that best reflects your experience and interests where relevant. Selection is based on a weighting of academic merit, portfolio quality and interview. Songwriting & Performance students will additionally be required to audition.https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/apply/domestic-students/scholarshipsCollege of Law, Education and Training Online Nationally Recognised CoursesAs a leader in vocational education, we pride ourselves on providing students with the most up to date qualifications together with a dynamic student support system to ensure job readiness. Courses in Government Studies, Police Studies, Justice and Legal Studies.http://www.clet.edu.au/online-study The Hotel School’s Early Entry Program for Hotel Management and Tourism ManagementApplications close August Applications are not based on your ATAR score (or similar); they’re based on individual merit. Academic record and work experience are noted. If you meet The Hotel School’s requirements, then you will be invited to a face-to-face interview where we can discuss your career ambitions and aspirations, as well as answer any questions you have about studying at the school or a career in the hospitality and tourism industries.If you are overseas or reside interstate and unable to attend the interview in person, have a phone interview.https://hotelschool.scu.edu.au/apply/australian-applications/Torrens University Early Entry Applications Now Open This is a great opportunity for your students to receive a conditional offer for a 2019 university place – before receiving their ATAR. All year 12 students are able to apply to secure a university place in 2019 through the Torrens University’s Early Entry Program. Open to ALL year 12 students. More information:

http://www.torrens.edu.au/apply-online/early-entry-programBedford College, Business and Leadership & Management, Early Childhood Education, Community Services Established in 1944, Bedford College is a leading training organisation with a reputation for excellence in vocational education. Our industry links and formal university pathways provide graduates with ‘the edge’ in employment and further education success, with campuses located in the city of Sydney & Norwest, book now for a college tour on 8572 3260 & Enrol Now for our July Intake. GENERALNSW Police - Did you know that the application process has been updated? For those of you who may not be aware, NSW police are now recruiting applicants directly. Minimum age is 18.5 years and applicants must complete the University Certificate of Work Experience before applying. Complete the eligibility quiz to determine if you should apply. All details are well set out at:http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/home Top Job Application Tips from a HR ProfessionalWe wanted to find out what hiring managers are actually looking for. What are the things that separate someone who gets an interview from someone who doesn’t? https://www.fya.org.au/2016/10/29/top-job-applications-tips-from-an-hr-professional/HSC HelpUTS is hosting the MANSW HSC Maths Lectures 9, 10, 11 JulyUTS is hosting the MANSW HSC Maths revision and exam preparation lectures. To register yourself please go to the Mathematics Association of NSW webpage:https://www.mansw.nsw.edu.au/student-activities/hsc-lectures-metropolitan

CONNECT/GAMES/HANGOUTFRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUPS

STUDENTS FROM YEARS 7 - 12 WELCOMEPresbyterian Youth Group Grenfell Family Church5 - 7 pm Friday Friday night youth connectPresbyterian church hall 7.30 - 9 pm during school termCorner Weddin and Middle Streets. 102 Cowra Road.

Weddin Workshop MONTH

JULY 2018

Visit www.grenfell.org.au/weddin-workshop-month or call 02 6343 2059 for course details and booking information.

Workshops available:

Sunday 1st - Nuno Felted Scarf

Saturday 7th - Camera Craft

Sunday 8th - The Breath of Life for Characters

Saturday 14th - Pencil to Painting Art Classes

Sunday 15th - Mosaic for All Ages

Saturday 21st - Create Your Own Fascinator

Sunday 22nd & Monday 23rd - Bobbin Lace Making

Friday 27th & Saturday 28th - Coiling a Grass/Recycled Basket (Fri) & Twining/Cord Making for a Basket (Sat)

Sunday 29th - Macrame Wall Hangings

“This project is supported by Create NSW’s Country Arts Support Program, a devolved funding program administered by Regional Arts NSW and Arts OutWest on behalf of the NSW Government”

BOOK NOW - Places are limited!

P R E S E N T T H I S F L Y E R T O R E C E I V E A F R E E T W O W E E K T R I A L ! *

FOCUS TEAMWORK

FITNESS CONTROL MEMORY BALANCE

DISCIPLINE COORDINATION

* E l i g i b l e f o r o u r M i n i L i t t l e N i n j a s ( a g e s 4 - 6 ) , L i t t l e N i n j a s ( a g e s 7 - 1 1 ) o r K R C o l t s ( a g e s 1 2 - 1 5 ) p r o g r a m s .

GRENFELL BOWLING CLUBMONTHLY

Every month the proceeds from the TRIVIA will be donated to a different local organisation, charity or sporting group!

YOU’RE INVITED!

WHO: EVERYONE

WHAT: TRIVIA NIGHT

WHEN: LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

WHERE: GRENFELL BOWLING CLUB

COST: $10.00 PER PLAYER

TEAMS ARE LIMITED TO 6 PLAYERS PER TEAMTEAM REGISTRATIONS FROM 6.00 PM - TRIVIA STARTS AT 6:30 PM

Keep an eye on our FACEBOOK page for more information

THIS MONTH’S PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS SUPPORTING:

THLHS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING TEAM