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DONATION OF FENCE MATERIALS Students and teachers at Blayney High School are going to construct a small picket fence to cordon off a drainage site and to construct a new garden about nine metres in length. We require fence pickets, fence posts, rails, and railway sleepers. If you could help with the donation of these items, please phone the school on 6368 2100.

REPRESENTATIVE HONOUR Last week Lachlan Farr attended the NSW All Schools Volleyball Championships in Sydney.

Lachlan represented NSW Combined High Schools playing against the Independent Combined High Schools and the Catholic Combined High Schools teams. The CHS Team dominated the tournament los-ing only 1 set in their Best of Matches.

Lachlan was then named in the NSW All Schools All Star 6.

A great achievement. Well done Lachlan

YR 11 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY VISIT Year 11 Industrial Technology Timber students along with Mr Arrow, took the opportunity to visit a joinery workshop in Orange as their mandatory industry visit. On Monday 30th May, we headed off to visit Phil Lambert’s Kitchen and Joinery Works. Upon arrival we were shown around a large workshop that didn’t rely on CNC (computer numerical controlled) machinery. Although still mechanised with large table saws, spindle moulders and the like, Phil and his employees relied on their own knowledge and trade skills to produce one-off pieces of fine joinery. Students asked many questions of Phil as they worked their way around the workshop in order to gain an insight into the many issues faced by smaller manufacturing businesses.

Mr Arrow

NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 12 TERM 2 - WEEK 8 14 June 2016

NSW All Schools All Star 6    ‐  Lachlan third from le  

Pictured from left are Tim Markut, Matthew Reeks, Trent Spackman, Ryan Best and Jacob Heseldell

P A G E 2

COMING EVENTS

Week 8  

Tues 14 June

14—17 June

Wed 15 June

Thur 16 June

Fri 17 June

NAIDOC Public Speaking Excursion

Links to Learning - ASPIRE

Excursion Table Tennis - BHS

Western Region Dance BMEC

ICAS Spelling Period 1

U’16 Rugby League Excursion

ICAS Writing Period 3

Stg 6 Assembly - 10.00 am

Week 9   

Tues 21 June

Thur 23 June

Fri 24 June

Yr 6 into Yr 7 and Yr 10 into Yr 11 night

HSC Enrichment Day

Excursion Hospitality Catering

Excursion Girls Touch Football

CAFS Enrichment Day

Week 8  

Preliminary

HSC

English Advanced

English Standard

English CEC

Modern History

English Advanced

English Standard

English Studies CEC

Business Studies

Food Technology

Week 9  

Preliminary

HSC

Biology

Mathematics

General Maths

Maths Extension 1

CAFS

Modern History

Music

Mathematics

Mathematics General 1 and 2

 

 

The home can get a li le stressful from  me to 

me with the study commitment required of 

students.  

I would just like to remind parents and carers 

that Homework Centre is running at school on 

a Tuesday and Thursday a ernoon from      

3.30 pm to 5.00 pm.  

Homework Centre offers students an             

opportunity to work in a quiet learning         

environment. Supervised by a teacher allows 

students to seek help from a professional thus 

allowing students to maximise their          

produc vity.  

Some students come both days, which o en 

means all homework is completed and home 

can be for relaxing and spending quality  me 

with their family. 

Regular study habits are important to a        

student’s success. Educa on is an important 

part of all students’ success in life. Please     

consider arranging transport so your child can 

benefit from this opportunity. 

Any questions contact Lea Parker.

 

 

P A G E 3

GIRLS LEAGUE TAG On Wednesday the 25th of May, sixteen Girls League Tag students travelled to Bathurst to play in the Opens Country Cup League Tag Competition. The girls were nervous and excited about the proposition ahead of them with some selective music on the trip getting them into the right headspace for the competition. It worked. The girls were on fire playing Cowra High and dominating 3 tries to 1. Georgia scored 2 and Paige scored a memorable try in the corner where she was horizontal for about 5 seconds during her dive. In the next game they took on an extremely speedy Orange High. The girls only required a draw to win their pool and play off in the final. True to the Blayney High spirit our girls gave it their all but were beaten 4 - 0 with Orange scoring with 2 minutes to go. Our girls continued to finish stronger and make a break in the last minutes but unfortunately Cleo Dickie was ankle tapped from behind. In the 3rd vs 4th playoff we went up against Kelso High and we experimented with the side to ensure even playing time. Georgia and Karlee both scored which finished off a fantastic day. Orange High were the eventual winners which was a credit to our teams results. Throughout the games Holly Hopkins tagged like a demon, with Caitlyn McDonald adding some pizazz to dummy half when coming on. Holly Uhr and Georgia Calub led the forwards well and linked beautifully with the junior contingent of Abbie Uhr and Imogen Drinkwater. Holly Farr and Naomi Anderson were solid when coming on while Zoe Brownett and Karlee Funnell were always dangerous in attack. Sarah Colman directed the team and kicked well while Grace Hodder, Paige Selten, Cleo Dickie and Abby Stammers were both solid in attack and defence. Chelsea Hamer was dedicated when on but suffered an injury early in game 1. With none of the girls in Year 12 they will have the opportunity to go one step further and play in a final next year. Well done!!!

HOSPITALITY SKILL SET TRAINING – OPEN DOORS TO IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TAFE Orange are having an information evening on Tuesday, 26 July 2016 at 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm to give you all the relevant information and treat you to even-ing of canapes and drinks at Orange TAFE College – an invitation will follow shortly. Current 3rd year commercial cookery students and hospitality management students will host the evening.

In short, we have put together a 4 day program for students that have completed Y12 studies and/or the HSC program and are looking for skills to gain immediate employment whilst waiting to continue onto tertiary education, post school employment or whilst working/travelling here or abroad and/or working through their GAP Year. Courses will start on 7 November 2016 and run for 4 consecutive days and continue according to enrolment numbers.

So many opportunities exist in the industry for part time and casual work in hotels, motels, bars, cafes, restaurants, clubs, pubs and more

This 4 day course has an award outcome with 5 nationally recognised qualifications, all of which are non negotiable for competitive industry work placement.

Units of work covered in course (Statement of Attainment – Hospitality Essentials)

Prepare and serve espresso coffee

Prepare and serve non alcoholic beverages

Use hygienic practices for food safety

Provide responsible service of alcohol

Provide responsible gambling service

Last but not least – the course is fully subsidised and all it will cost is time (well spent). For further information contact Marg Middleton, Teacher Tourism and Hospitality, Orange TAFE 6391 5692

P A G E 4

JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL SUCCESS Last Friday 40 students from year 7 -10 travelled to Bathurst to play Volleyball against teams from Bathurst and Kelso High. The majority of the students were playing volleyball for the first time against some experienced Kelso teams.

Blayney teams consisted of Year 9/10 boys, Year 9 girls, Year 8 girls, year 7 boys and two year 7 girls’ teams.

Each team played in a round robin event with the team gaining the most competition points deemed the winners. The year 8 girls won their event only losing one of seven games. The year 7 girls who progressed a great deal throughout the day played off for first and second place in the final game of the day.

The year 9 girls played some very tough games winning a number of sets, but were unable to win a game throughout the day, despite taking a number of games to the third set.

The year 9/10 boys consisted of only 2 boys who had played at this level and were up against very experienced Kelso players many of whom were in the Western Region Champion side. The boys improved throughout the day and were competitive in many sets.

Blayney has a long and successful history in Volleyball and it is great to see the tradition will continue for quite a few years. Thanks to all students who attended the day for their outstanding conduct and sportsmanship.

Maureen Dickson

SPORTS UPDATE TERM 2 WEEK 8 The weather may be cooling down, but the sport is heating up with a number of Western Regional Trials to take place in the coming weeks and there will be plenty of Blayney High students right in the thick of the action. The Western Cross Country will be held in Geurie on Wednesday 15th June with a number of Blayney High students nominating during the week.

A number of students have also qualified for the upcoming WSSA Athletics Carnival (Friday 29th July – Term 3 Week 2). The registrations for these trials have closed, thank you to those students who have confirmed their entries this week, permission and information notes will be distributed in the coming days.

Well done to all students on your sporting efforts and achievements. We love to hear about all your sporting experiences and successes at school, keep letting us know!

 

STAGE 6 CROSSROADS Year 11 and 12 students travelled to Sydney during week 6 for the three day Crossroads – Sydney Experience Excursion. It was a fantastic three days jam packed with activities including Taronga Zoo, State of Origin, Q Station Ghost tour, a visit to Bondi Beach and a lot of walking.

Some comments from the students tell the story of our Sydney Experience.

“I have never had so much fun and at the same time so many fights with my friends 10/10”

“The Amazing Race was the best part – sore feet though”

“Blisters everywhere … worth it though”

“Best excursion ever, was so much fun loved every bit of it”

“I wasn’t a believer till the ghost tour”

“Even though the ref only had one eye the footy was fabulous”

“Best excursion and after three days with sore feet, I now know how to not get lost in Sydney”

Thanks to the students who attended for their outstanding behavior and the way they embraced every activity. Thanks also to Mrs Dean, Mr Berry and Mr Browett for their help and support. This will definitely go down as one of the best excursions I have attended.

Maureen Dickson

All geared up for the ropes course 

Upcoming English Compe ons 

Heywire personal narra ve compe on 

Years 10, 11 and 12 from regional Australia 

Write a personal narra ve about what life is like for young people in rural NSW  

You may use any of the following formats; 400 word text, 2‐4 minute video, 10 images or 2‐4 

minute audio 

Winners will have their story featured on the ABC and win a trip to Canberra  

Entries close on the 16th of September 

The Hilarie Lindsay Compe ons for Australian School Children ‐ Poetry 

Years 8, 10 and 12 

Write a poem on any topic 

Winners receive a prize and are invited to accept their award at an awards ceremony 

Entries close on the 31st of August 

The Hilarie Lindsay Compe ons for Australian School Children – Short Story 

Years 7, 9 and 11 

Write a short story on any topic 

Winners receive a prize and are invited to accept their award at an awards ceremony 

Entries close on the 31st of August 

See the compe ons board outside the English staffroom or Miss Palmer for more informa on! 

P A G E 5

YOUTH FRONTIERS MENTORING PROGRAM Will be running in Term 2 and 3 of this year at Blayney High School. The program involves students meeting with local community members each week for mentoring. As part of the program students are encouraged to initiate a community program with their mentor. One student has indicated they wish to raise awareness of Mental Health issues in the community and as part of that have put together a survey that they were hoping parents could complete and return to school. This survey is attached at the end of this newsletter. 

P A G E 6

   

 

    

 

IT’S EASY CAUSE ALL WE NEED YOU TO DO IS RAID MUM’S PURSE OR DAD’S CHANGE FOR 5 CENT PIECES.

AS MANY AS YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BRING AND DONATE THEM

JARS WILL BE PLACED AT THE FRONT OFFICE FOR EACH YEAR GROUP. THE YEAR WITH THE MOST MONEY RAISED WILL BE REWARDED.

SO GET DIGGING IN YOUR PIGGY BANKS, UNDERNEATH THE LOUNGE CUSHIONS OR IN THE CAR AND DONATE THEM TO YOUR SCHOOL AS THE

P&C FUNDRAISING PROJECT FOR 2016 IS FOR A NEW DIGITAL PROJECTOR FOR THE SCHOOL HALL

PROGRESS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON SCHOOL STREAM AND IN THE NEWSLETTER.

P A G E 7

P A G E 8

YOUTH FRONTIERS MENTORING PROGRAM Will be running in Term 2 and 3 of this year at Blayney High School. The program involves students meeting with local community members each week for mentoring. As part of the program students are encouraged to initiate a community program with their mentor. One student has indicated they wish to raise awareness of Mental Health issues in the community and as part of that have put together a survey that they were hoping parents could complete and return to school. This survey is attached at the end of this newsletter. 

P A G E 9

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SURVEY 

Please note that answers to this survey are anonymous and confidential, and participation is voluntary. If you choose to complete the survey, it is due on (21/06/2016). The purpose of this survey is to gather some information on the current awareness and education of depression (youth specifically) in our local community. All data provided will help us pin point the key issues and will assist us to create a program to help educate youth, teachers and parents/carers. When formulating your responses, please answer honestly and thoroughly. Pleased return to Blayney High School – Attention Mr Giddings. Thank you for your time! Are you a Student/Youth Parent/Carer Teacher Gender: Male Female 1.In your own words describe depression:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. What do you think some symptoms of depression may be:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Do you know a youth who suffers or has suffered from depression? Yes No Maybe 4. If yes how did/are you helping that person? If no how do you think you would help that

person?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5.Have you or are you suffering from depression? Yes No Maybe 6. If yes how have you/ are you dealing with it? If no how do you think you would deal with

it?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. What do you think the main causes/triggers of depression are?

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7. What do you think the main causes/triggers of depression are?

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8. What do you feel that the current social standing is on talking about depression with your peers?  

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

9. Do you feel that there is a need for a youth mental health awareness program and why?  

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

 

Please feel free to use the space below if needed for an extended answer (place the number of the ques‐

on before your comments).   

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