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Friday 31 August Term 3 Week 6

STUDENTS HAVE A BLAST IN HISTORY CLASSYear 7 students have been studying Ancient China and with a little help from 'Augmented Reality' (AR) they have really enjoyed this classroom activity! Details page 4.

Find out more about stymie

MUSIC 4 LIFE IN FULL SWING

The Links to Learning 'Music 4 Life' workshop is in full swing here at Tweed River High School! See page 9 for further information on this new workshop.

Madalyn stands next to an AR Terra Cotta SoldierJada gets up close and personal with Archers from Emperor Qin's Terra Cotta Army

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NewsLetter31 August 2018 Term 3 Week 6


P&C NEXT MEETINGMonday September 17, 2018 6.00pmPlease come along and be part of our P&C. Held in the staff common room.

UNIFORM SHOPOpen Every Tuesday & Thursday 8.00am—11am (Located Next to the Canteen) Coordinator - Lisa King

TRHS CANTEENCheck out the daily menu on the canteen window for some great meal deals. Eftpos available. Open for

Breakfast Recess Lunch

UPCOMING EVENTSMon Sep 3

8.30am Links to Learning Music 4 Life WorkshopDJ Stringer School Gardening Competition Judging

Tue Sep 48.30am WIREDYr 7 Real SkillsYr 8 Aboriginal perspective excursion to Fingal

Wed Sep 5NSW CHS AthleticsYr 10 VALID test period commences2.30pm Homework & Tut Centre Broncos/AIME

Thu Sep 6NSW CHS Athletics Yr 7/8 Touch Football qualifier - Ballina1pm Nortec Links to Learning Yr10 Connected

Fri Sep 7NSW CHS Athletics7.50am BBQ brekkie (Elevation)Yr 12 Japanese HSC Oral Exam (Saturday)

Mon Sep 10 8.30am Links to Learning Music 4 Life WorkshopTue Sep 11 Yr 7/8 AIME

Wed Sep 12Yr11 Final Exams commence2.30pm Homework & Tut Centre Broncos/AIME

Thu Sep 13FNC Girls Futsal Byron BayAmazing Race PE year 7 Classes1pm Nortec Links to learning Year 10 Connected

Fri Sep 14FNC Boys Futsal Byron Bay Yr 7-10Human Powered Vehicle - Maryborough

PRINCIPAL’S QUALITY WORK AWARDS Year 7

English – Mrs Conroy

Sam ADAMS; Lucien ANDREWS; Grace BRADY; Rory COUSINS; Lilly De BELLE;

Layla HADLOW; Keeli KEYS; Maria McINTOSH; Sofie McINTOSH; Cassidy O’BRYAN;

Billy-Joe SIMONS; Penelope SIMONS; Anika SMITH; Billy STANNARD; Phoebe WILLIAMSON

Year 11 TAS – Community & Family Studies –

Mr SimpsonAnna MORRIS; Kara PEASE

TAS – VET Hospitality – Mrs MackneyTia BELL; Sarah HOWE; Chakriya LAEMCHALAD

Year 12 English - Mrs Dunbar

Lilli MERLEHANTAS – Community & Family Studies –

Mrs MackneyTayla ROGERS

TAS – Textiles & Design – Mrs MarriottNatalie FREEMAN; Monique GREEN; Riley

MULDOON; Sophie OAKSHOTT;Tayla ROGERS; Tianne TURRALL; Amelie WALSH;

Holly Williams

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SENIOR EXECUTIVE REPORTJunior ReportsParents of students in junior years should now have received reports for Semester 1. It is anticipated that parents have had conversations with their child regarding their achievements and the comments and suggestions made by their teachers. It is important that students reflect on their successes and areas of challenge so that they can make goals to actively work towards achieving.

Year 12 Trial HSC ExamsYear 12 have returned this week having completed their Trial HSC exams. It is essential that students do not see this as the end of the year as there are still many opportunities to build towards the HSC exam and final result. Feedback from the trials provides students with an invaluable opportunity for reflection, for identifying gaps in learning, refining skills and further developing knowledge of course content. Those students who continue to work solidly between now and the HSC examinations will give themselves the best opportunity for success. Stay focused and committed and reap the results in the end. When you walk out of the HSC exam if you believe that you have done everything in your power to achieve your best then you will have reason to be satisfied. Whilst we wish you the best of luck, know that luck alone does not guarantee success.

Major WorksMany subjects have had Major Works due in of late or performances for the HSC still ahead. This is the culmination of a years worth of work. No doubt stress levels have been high for both the students and their teachers as these major works draw to a close. Congratulations to those students who have undertaken these projects and to the teachers who have supported you and dedicated many additional hours to assist you in achieving your end product.

Year 11 ExamsYear 11 Preliminary Exams will take place in weeks 8 & 9 of this term . Students should be heavily engaged in their learning and have a study program in place to assist them to achieve their best in the final exams.

Elective choices for years 7-9.Years 7,8 and 9 have made selections for their electives for 2019. This was a two step process with students selecting subjects online through their student portal and also by returning a hard paper copy signed by parents to confirm that they are aware of the subject selections and any costs involved. Please contact Mr Simpson if you have any concerns.

MANDATORY ATTENDANCE AT SPORTParents please be reminded that only in exceptional circumstances will students be given permission not to attend sport on a Monday afternoon. Students who do not attend will be considered to be truanting and there will be consequences for their actions.

STYMIE PresentationThis week students in years 7-10 were invited to attend a presentation promoting student wellbeing. Stymie helps our community to foster caring and respectful relationships reinforcing Tweed River High School values of Safety and Respect.

Stymie allows students at our school to send anonymous notifications about someone who they believe is being bullied or harmed. It relieves feelings of helplessness for students who want to help their peers but don't quite know how. A simple message to all - Be Kind .

Ms Sue Smith, Rel. Deputy Principal

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YEAR 7 HISTORY - AUGMENTED REALITYAugmented Reality (AR) is an interactive experience of a real-world environment whereby the objects that reside in the real-world are "augmented" by computer-generated perceptual information, sometimes across multiple sensory modalities. The overlaid sensory information can be seamlessly interwoven with the physical world such that it is perceived as an immersive aspect of the real environment.

The primary value of augmented reality is that it brings components of the digital world into a person's perception of the real world, and does so not as a simple display of data, but through the integration of immersive sensations that are perceived as natural parts of an environment.

“The students have really enjoyed learning about Ancient China and have shown great enthusiasm for the study of History. Incorporating more technology into the classroom connects students to what they are learning about in a more engaging way" Mr. Appo

Madalyn, Jada & Bella pose with members of Emeror Qin's infantry Alexis makes new friends in Year 7 History

OUTWARD BOUND FOR BRODIE-LEE & TYLACongratulations to students Brodie-Lee and Tyla who were successful in their application for the Tweed Environmental Leaders Program. Over 35 applications were made for this pilot program and it was a tough decision according to Hayden Goldstraw, Client Manager for Outward Bound Australia. He said, "We endeavoured to get a diverse spread across the 12 Tweed High Schools. Please encourage any year 9 applicants to apply again next year." The program commences on Wednesday 26 September. This program is fully funded by Tweed Shire Council.

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DROUGHT RELIEF FUNDRAISER Australia is experiencing the worst drought in history, where many farming communities are suffering. During mentoring, students watched a video on the effects of the drought in rural Australian towns.

Imagine…

Not being able to feed your family as well as your cattle.

Not being able to afford a dress to go to your formal.

How would these things make you feel?

As a response to the footage and reports on the news, we felt committed to help those in drought affected areas. Tweed River High School hosted ‘Parma for a Farmer’ on 17/08/18 to raise money for Rural Aid’s ‘Buy a Bale’ campaign. The school canteen sold chicken parmigiana and staff and students ran a cake stand. Thank you Jo, for your support in the canteen making the burgers and donating a sum from the proceeds. Thank you to everyone who was involved in the supply, purchase and donation. We raised $800.00 This money will now go to support Farmers of Regional communities!

This $800.00 allows farmers to purchase:

- 40 small bales of hay or

- 8 large bales of hay or

- 34,000L of water or

- 16 food hampers

Any donation is a donation and a huge help to those in need and it is because of your support of an issue that we have been able to help in such a substantial way. Thank you for your support on an issue close to many of us within the school and in the community. WELL DONE and THANK YOU!!

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LIBRARY NEWS

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Closed until 8.30am from 8am from 8am from 8am from 8am

Recess Recess Recess Recess RecessLunch Lunch Lunch Lunch CLOSED Lunch

LIBRARY OPENING HOURS

From the Library…….

Photo by Kornél Máhl on Unsplash

Over the past few weeks, the following students have been rewarded with merit certificates for their diligent reading as a part of our Library Reading Class program.

Class awardS

Year 9 – English 1 – Mrs Cunningham

Ari LIZASOAIN Aaron NOVOTNY

Year 9 – English 2 – Mr Winter

Kayden HALING

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LIBRARY NEWS

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Most students have now received their free e‐membership from the Richmond Tweed Regional Library. Students can now access a fantastic range of online resources on the RTRL website https://www.rtrl.nsw.gov.au Click on the My e‐library Online to see the myriad of resources available to you: e‐books, e‐audio books, e‐magazines. In the Learning and Research section of the website, students can learn 80 different languages and have 24/7 access to the wonderful ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA. Students are not well equipped to search Google, they gravitate to the first few results and often find information that is not at their level. We encourage students to use ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA as it offers different reading levels and content KIDS – TEENS ‐ ADULTS.

The information contained in these searches is not just relevant but also trustworthy.

To access some of these resources, students will need their username and pin/password. The username is the card number (located near the barcode) and the pin is the last 4 digits of that number. If you have any problems or questions, don’t hesitate to contact me in the TRHS library or ring the Tweed public library (07‐5569 3150).

Mrs Monniot‐Kerr

(Teacher Librarian)

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DJ STRINGER GARDENING COMPETITIONOn Monday 3 September, judges will be coming to our school for the 'judging' of the local Gardening Competition we entered into some months back. Our General Assistant, Daniel, has worked tirelessly in the gardens to bring them up to a winning standard. Huge thanks goes to all the people who kindly donated plants for the cause. Special thank you to Jo in the Canteen who donated some lovely bromeliads and to Tracey Kingi, Tanya Perandis and Elaine Cunningham who also donated some lovely plants. Thank you also to Brad Trewin from All Tree Stump Works who provided the much needed mulch.

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MUSIC 4 LIFEAt the Links to Learning 'Music 4 Life' workshop, students are working to create an awesome Hip-Hop track while exploring current issues that are important to them and our community. Stand by for the release of their Hip-Hop music video!@onevisionproductions

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SPORT REPORTNSWCHS ATHLETICSAll the best to our students competing at the NSWCHS Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush Bay from the 5th-7th of September. We have students in a range of track and field events and one girls relay team competing. Good luck to our 17 girls relay team consisting of Tarah Smith, Jasmin Mansfield-French, Jasmin Morrissey and Natasha Umstad. Good luck also to the following students who made it through for in-dividual events: Jasmin Mansfield-French (hurdles, high jump), Lachlan Stanford (discus), Kayla Harris (jave-lin), Benn Cousins (high jump), Jack Andrews (hurdles), Alana Hardy (100m, 200m). We look forward to hear-ing your results. I am looking forward to going to Sydney as one of the North Coast managers again this year.

NSW TOUCH FOOTBALL 7/8 REGIONAL QUALIFIERComing up on the 6th of September is the 7/8 touch football regional qualifier at Saunders Oval in Ballina. Students who made it into the boys and girls teams, please pay your money to the Front Office for this excursion and hand your note in to Mrs Goldstone (girls) and Mr Winter (boys) as soon as possible.

UQ SECONDARY SCHOOL SURF LEAGUEThe UQ Secondary School Surf League will be held on the 20th September at Coolangatta Beach. Any students in U13, U15 or 16+ age categories who would like to partake in the following events, please see Mr Betts to put your name down: surf swim, board race, iron person, beach sprint and flags. You do not have to be a surf-lifesaving club member unless you do a craft event.

FNC FUTSALGood luck to the students competing in the FNC Futsal knockout in Byron Bay on the 13th (girls) and 14th (boys) of September. Please ensure your money is paid to the Front Office and permision note to Ms Cowan.

Yours in Sport, Mrs J Goldstone, External Sports Organiser 2018

MONDAY SPORTStudents having fun at the Gym and Epic Skaterink during Monday sport.

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DEBATING NEWSStudents have participated in a variety of debating workshops to develop their skills and challenged other T5 schools in various debates.Year 10 secured a win against Byron Bay High School and Year 7 and 8 won their final round against Kingscliff High. Debating the topic that “NAPLAN testing should be banned”. We have also participated as the country, Ivory Coast in the Evatt UN Security Council Competition held at Marymount College on Saturday 7th August. Both teams have advanced in their public speaking, teamwork, organising and preparation of debates. They should all be extremely proud of themselves for the hard work and the dedication and enthusiasm they have provided to the team. It has been a wonderful experience and we look forward to having new members join and practise throughout the year in preparation for next year’s competition!Opportunities such as this have been made possible through the ongoing support of our ATP coordinators and Tweed River High School. Here are a few photos from throughout the term for both teams.Well done, congratulations and thank you!

Well done Emily Bradford, Rory Cousins, Charlotte Hudson & Lucien Andrews, Year 7 & 8 Team

Well done Holly Taylor, Sylas Woodall, Courtney Collison & Jackson Riding, Year 10 Team

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YEAR 12 MAJOR WORKS - TEXTILESRecycled denim jacket made from old jeans Pink evening gown with laser cut hemlineRed corset and skirt featuring shrink fabric work and machine embroideryDeep red evening dressBright red mix and match day to evening wear

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YEAR 12 MAJOR WORKS - TEXTILESYellow and white Race day outfitChild's play tent, ice dyed and appliqued with a yellow submarineChild's activity book with interactive pagesBlack and white Rock n Roll dress

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YEAR 10 FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY UNITYear 10 are doing a food photography unit and will use their photos to make recipe cards.

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Innovation, Opportunity and SuccessTWEED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

Expressions of interest are called for nominations for theTweed River High School’s ‘Hall of Fame’

The criteria for nominations are as follows:The Candidate must:

1. Be a past student of Tweed River High School.2. Have achieved in their chosen field and/or made an outstanding contribution to the wider

community.All previous nominations will be considered and are invited to update existing submissions.

Nomination forms are available from the Administration Office at Tweed River High School, 9.00am to 3.00pm weekdays.Closing date: Friday 2 November 2018

Ms L Conroy, PrincipalEnquiries: (07) 55243007

[email protected]

2019 HALL OF FAME

YEAR 10 FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY UNIT cont'd...

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

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Compulsory School Attendance Information for parents

NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITIES LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT WWW.DEC.NSW.GOV.AU

Education for your child is important and regular attendance at school is essential for your child to achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options. NSW public schools work in partnership with parents to encourage and support regular attendance of children and young people. When your child attends school every day, learning becomes easier and your child will build and maintain friendships with other children.

. What are my legal responsibilities?

Education in New South Wales is compulsory for all children between the ages of six years and below the minimum school leaving age. The Education Act 1990 requires that parents ensure their children of compulsory school age are enrolled at, and regularly attend school, or, are registered with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards for homeschooling.

Once enrolled, children are required to attend school each day it is open for students.

The importance of arriving on time

Arriving at school and class on time:

Ensures that students do not miss out on important learning activities scheduled early in the day

Helps students learn the importance of punctuality and routine

Give students time to greet their friends before class

Reduces classroom disruption

Lateness is recorded as a partial absence and must be explained by parents.

What if my child has to be away from school?

On occasion, your child may need to be absent from school. Justified reasons for student absences may include:

being sick, or having an infectious disease

having an unavoidable medical appointment

being required to attend a recognised religious holiday

exceptional or urgent family circumstance (e.g. attending a funeral)

Following an absence from school you must ensure that within 7 days you provide your child’s school with a verbal or written explanation for the absence. However, if the school has not received an explanation from you within 2 days, the school may contact you to discuss the absence.

Principals may decline to accept an explanation that you have provided if they do not believe the absence is in the best interest of your child. In these circumstances your child’s absence would be recorded as unjustified. When this happens the principal will discuss their decision with you and the reasons why.

Principals may request medical certificates or other documentation when frequent or long term absences are explained as being due to illness. Principals may also seek parental permission to speak with medical specialists to obtain information to collaboratively develop a health care plan to support your child. If the request is denied, the principal can record the absences as unjustified.

Travel

Families are encouraged to travel during school holidays. If travel during school term is necessary, discuss this with your child’s school principal. An Application for Extended Leave may need to be completed. Absences relating to travel will be marked as leave on the roll and therefore contribute to your child’s total absences for the year.

In some circumstances students may be eligible to enrol in distance education for travel periods over 50 school days. This should be discussed with your child’s school principal.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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a decent brekky

your exam location and start time

PACKyour baga light revision

of your notes (don’t go overboard)

a little earlyout your clothes

any people that stress you out

your alarm

minutes and practice deep and

slow breathing

yourself being calm and confident in the exam room

EATCHECK

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GETG0comfortable in

your assigned seat and then get to

work

to bed early enough to get a good amount of

sleep

EXAM SLAYING CHECKLIST

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@Southtweedcoltscc

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Multicap Tweed Heads Community Hub presents

LEARNING IN OCTOBER

For people with disability, their family and friendsCommencing Wednesday October 3, 2018

at the Multicap Tweed Heads Community Hub

Learning in October Program 2018 Wednesday 3rd Thursday 4th Monday 8th Tuesday 9th

10.30 am to 12.30 pmMusic Therapy

10.30 am to 12.30 pmSkills development – shopping and preparing a meal (Part 2 - cooking)

10.30 am to 12.30 pmMusic Therapy

10.30 am to 12.30 pmSkills development – shopping and preparing a meal (Part 2 - cooking)

Lunch 12.30 – 1.00 pmProvided – sandwiches, fruit, juice

Lunch 12.30 to 1.00 pmEat what you cook!

Lunch 12.30 to 1.00 pmProvided – sandwiches, fruit, juice

Lunch 12.30 – 1.00 pmEat what you cook!

1.00 pm to 3.00 pmSkills development – shopping and preparing a meal (Part 1 - shop-ping)

1.00 pm – 3.00 pmIntroduction to Job SkillsOptions for work including work experience, assisted employment and open employment, preparing to look for a job, career options

1.00 pm to 3.00 pmSkills development – shopping and preparing a meal (Part 1 - shop-ping)

1.00 pm – 3.00 pmIntroduction to Job SkillsOptions for work including work experience, assisted employment and open employment, preparing to look for a job, career options

Day end – 3.00 pm Day end – 3.00 pm Day end – 3.00 pm Day end – 3.00 pm

Places are limited so book now and don’t miss out!Call 1300 135 886 or visit 1, 47 Greenway Drive, Tweed Heads South

Learning in October will feature Music Therapy, a professional program which uses music as a therapeutic tool to support the improvement of health, functioning and wellbeing.

$5per personper day

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