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PARKES HIGH SCHOOLInspiration - Innovation - Inclusion

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Phone : 6862 1844 Fax : 6862 5046 Email : [email protected]

Parkes High School, Proud to be a member of the Henry Parkes Learning Community, “Leading In Education”

IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday 15 February John Coutis Presentation

Tuesday 20 February Year 12 Parent / Teacher Evening

Wednesday 21 February Year 7 Meet Their Teachers BBQ

Thursday 22 February Year 11 Study Information

Evening

Tuesday 27 February Open Night

PARKES HIGH SCHOOL Inspiration - Innovation - Inclusion

2a Albert Street Parkes 2870 NSW Phone : 6862 1844 Fax : 6862 5046

Email : [email protected]

2018 Student Diary $5 EACH

Available from the front office

Year 7 Meet The Teacher

Evening

Year 7 parents/carers and their children are invited to a

meet the teachers evening onWednesday 21 February 2018

at the LP Johnston Hall starting at 6.30pm

BBQ and refreshments available.

Inspiration - Innovation - Inclusion

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The Parkes High School annual MAD (Music and Drama ) concert was held on Thursday 7 December 2017. Students from Year 7 to 11 wowed the audience with exceptional performances in a range of mediums.

Singers included Georgia Goodrick, Amanda Lowe, Jordyn Chapple, Gracey Denham-Jones, Lorenzo Homo, Jade Smith, Dendy Saraswati, Kyah Turnbull and Tianna Simpson sang solo’s while Shawn Dunn, Brittany Batterham and Shannon Ridges, Kyah Turnbull and Ella Morrissey and Liam Tamati and Tiana Dumaine performed duo’s. Alex Williams played the flute, Julia Williams, Ella Morrissey and Julia Dunn played the piano and Gordon Richter played the clarinet. Year 7 students Kane Leigo, Billy Charlton and Max Kinsela played guitar.

The PHS rock band comprising of Tianna Simpson, Ty Logan, Tom Stechley-Petrikas and Mr Malcom Bruce entertained the large crowd with some very loud numbers and the evening was MC’d by Year 11 students Alice Maier and Jacqueline Simpson.

A big thank you to Mrs Melinda Richter who accompanied most students and Mr Malcom Bruce who played drums for the rock band and sang with Year 7, Sally Richter for doing lights and sound and Tim Richter for running the canteen.

MAD Night


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SRC Induction

On Friday 8 December Parkes High School inducted our new Student Representative Council members for 2018. These students will represent their respective peers across the school and work towards projects that are important to them.

Students in Year 7 are currently in the process of electing their SRC representatives for this year.


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Welcome to the 2018 school year. This year promises much in the way of opportunity for students, parents and staff of Parkes High School. It has been a hectic start to the year and we have welcomed many new staff to the Parkes High School community. I am looking forward to leading the school in 2018 and I am keen to proactively engage with all stakeholders in making this school the school of choice for all community members. Our students have returned to school refreshed and very keen to engage with what will be a productive year.

I would like to offer a very warm welcome to the parents of our students in Year 7. I took the opportunity to meet the Year 7 group on day one and was really impressed with their enthusiasm for the commencement of their high school years. They are especially fortunate to have Mrs Petal Moran as their Year Advisor, and Peta has worked tirelessly in assuring the transition to high school will be a happy, en-gaging and rewarding experience for all students. I had the great fortune to see many of our incoming Year 7 students at the end of last year at their respective end of year assemblies for primary school, and am buoyed by their potential to contribute much to our school with their academic and sporting talents, leadership qualities and dedication to achieving at a high level.

Year 7 Meet The Teacher Evening: All Year 7 students have been given a Parkes High School diary, as part of their introduction to Parkes High School. The re-introduction of the student diary is geared towards developing more defined communication with parents,building a stronger academic focus and study patterns for students. The diary also contains a strong wellbeing focus and contains a wellbeing program that will allow classroom teachers and Year Advisors to provide a highly effective range of focuses for students related to study, anti-bullying, peer relationships and social and personal wellbeing. I am looking forward to meeting parents of our Year 7 stu-dents at the evening set down for the Wednesday 21 February.

Student Diaries: Diaries have been purchased for sale to the rest of the school population and will be sold at cost for $5.00. I encourage all parents to purchase a diary as they will form an integral part of the schooling of your son or daughter. They have been produced in full colour and in line with the introduction of other wellbeing focuses that will be rolled out throughout the year at Parkes High School. Already a large number of students have purchased the diary.

Student Wellbeing: Our school has also introduced a new Head Teacher role to deal with the design and implementation of a stronger wellbeing focus at Parkes High School. Miss Hannah Barber has been successful in gaining the Head Teacher Wellbeing role and hasenthusiastically set about planning for a rich range of experiences for all our student body in 2018.

The Year Ahead: As part of my brief for 2018 I want to introduce a stronger and more defined emphasis on wellbeing for students. Our students live in a world in which they are challenged daily, and these challenges often bring with them associated matters that our students find difficulty with as they journey through the often confronting situations of which they are now part. I have been working closely with all our Year Advisors in designing a range of affirmative actions which provide greater emphasis on building the skills that will allow students to deal more effectively with many of these challenges. We will be placing much emphasis on anti-bullying and the new Dump on Bullying Program, along with fostering a culture of connectedness, collegiality and learning at our school. I have a strong belief that happy students are productive students, able to contribute to their academic success, sporting achievements, and personaldevelopment as committed and proactive citizens of our local community. It is important that our students feel a strong sense of pride in our school, and are committed to contributing to its forward progression, and one with which they feel ownership.

School Uniform: I was especially pleased that our students presented on day one in full uniform and I congratulate parents for endorsing the uniform requirements of the school. Uniform is important in building connectedness to the school and is an excellent demonstration of showing pride in our school. Our uniform is a great one, and students who wear it are identifying and exemplifying their desire to be part of our school. In this way I encourage all parents to continue their excellent work in ensuring our students show their connectedness to the community of our school through wearing the uniform of the school. I also urge anyone who needs assistance to ensure their children can wear the uniform to contact the school and access the excellence range of uniform available through the front office. The Deputy Principals can also assist with the provision of uniform for students.

It is important that all students are active participants in school and I urge all parents to encourage their children to wear the uniform with pride and as a way to demonstrate their commitment to their school. Excellent attendance, participation in learning, participation in school activities and good behaviour are values I want to instill as a feature of the student body at Parkes High School in 2018.

Staff Development Day: On our staff development day I introduced to staff three very important words. Capture, Connect and Contribute is a summary of what I would like this year to be about regardless of whether you are a staff member, student or parent. I would like to see a year in which we capture the good aspects of our school, connect to them as important to the core practice of the school and then set about contributing in our various roles to the growth and prosperity that will eventuate when we have a common goal or philosophy.

Australia Day Activities: I had the pleasure of attending the Australia Day celebrations in Parkes and would like to congratulate a number our students who received public recognition in some of the citizen categories. Yasmin Potts, Gracie Denham Jones and Gordon Richter received nominations, along with Brenton Hawken (a former student of the school). Yasmin was named Young Citizen of the Year, a worthy award for a dedicated and enthusiastic young woman who contributed much to our school and community. Gracie was named the winner of the Junior Cultural Award and was recognised for her outstanding success across a number of cultural areas.

I will close in saying I am buoyed by the opportunity that has been presented to me as Relieving Principal for 2018 and am looking forward to experiencing a rich and diversified year, possibly one filled with challenges, but certainly a year in which we all capture, connect and contribute to the ongoing development of our school. Together, and with these three words in mind, the staff, parents and students of Parkes High School will be a formidable team, and our collective efforts will do much good for our students and our school.

In this spirit I am looking forward to working with all parents and students in 2018.

Duane Rhall

Relieving Principal


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PBL Fun Day Parkes High School is a proud Positive Behaviour for Learning School. Across 2017 we, as a school community, have seen a variety of individual and school community achievements. Overall, our students have continued to take pride in embodying our school expectations of being Respectful, Responsible and Safe. At Parkes High School, we value the contributions of all students; due to this, we held a celebratory event to recognise this commitment to their learning.

Pictured below are some of our students and teachers enjoying themselves at our inaugural PBL Fun Day.

Health and Safety Changes

ALL visitors to the school MUST report to the office and

sign in. ALL visitors attending assem-blies or events will be required to SIGN IN either at the office

or at the LP Johnston Hall.

ALLERGY AWARENESS - IMPORTANT REMINDER Due to the increasing number of students with severe allergies and anaphylaxis we ask students, parents and all staff to not bring the following items to school:

All nuts, including; peanuts, cashews, pistachios, nut mixes, peanut butter, products including peanut / nut or extract or oil. These include nutella, muesli bars, satay, various sweets, chocolate and biscuits. Raw egg

Also, students should not share or exchange food


Parkes High SchoolP & C Executive Contacts

President - Stephen Gaut on 0418 667 180

Vice President - Sharon Woods on 0401629 020

Secretary - Claire Mackenzie on 0411 409 174

Treasurer - Tracy Glasson on 0459 661 252

Plough Discs wanted Year 10 Industrial Technology Metal will be undertaking a practical project involving the production of a fire-box, or fire pit in Semester 2 of this year.

To help the students with their projects I am asking for donations of plough discs. The discs will be used to create fire boxes according to the individual designs of the students. I am quite prepared to pick up the discs from any location in the Parkes vicinity.

Please contact David Warburton at PHS - 68621844

Located in B9, the Learning Hub is a place where students can receive emotional or academic support. It is staffed by teachers every period.

A variety of programs run out of the Hub including Senior Study periods, Quick Smart Numeracy and Literacy, and Reconnect. This is run during sport for

Years 7-11, for any students who need extra help or time to complete assessments, as well as any student who has any N warning letters. Year 12 students can attend the Learning Hub, during their study periods, Thursday A week at any time, or during other times arranged between themselves, their class teacher, and the teachers of the Hub.

Students who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, upset or angry are able to come to the Learning Hub to debrief and learn coping skills.

The Learning Hub is also open every recess and lunch for students wishing to do quiet activities, or spend time working on class related learning activities.

Every Thursday afternoon the Learning Hub is open from 3.30pm for students wanting Maths help. Ms Vere, as well as a rotating roster of other teachers, to provide academic support for any student.

As the focus is learning in the Learning Hub, any student attending the hub needs to come prepared with subject specific work to last the length of the period, a note from their current class teacher, as well as a positive mindset to engage in their learning.


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We would like to welcome back all staff and students in 2018. Firstly we have made a few changes in the canteen including

The introduction of our Facebook page (Parkes High Canteen) which will keep you up to date on all things happening in the canteen. We would appreciate if you could please like and share this page. Please see link below.

https://www.facebook.com/Parkes-High-Canteen-546521789055883/Some price changes and also menu changes. We have weekly specials which are currently the same as last year although we are excited to introduce home made pizza on Tuesday with gluten free options available. We will also be doing daily specials to trial exciting new recipes.

The school Canteen is a food service shop which sells lunches and snacks to students and staff. It provides a nutritious range of food in line with the Department of Education's Healthy Canteen Policy. The Canteen does not sell products that contain nuts.

Apart from the convenience of having a food outlet on the school premises, the Canteen also raises much needed funds that the P & C uses to supplement the school budget. While the prices charged are kept to a minimum, running costs have in-creased in recent times and these have be reflected in the prices charged.

How can you help? Any parent who can spend a few hours one day per month, or more frequently, is encouraged to contact us on 68622805. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Please note that ordering your lunch is encouraged as it guarantees you will not miss out on your choice. Lunches must be ordered via the canteen before the completion of recess. All staff and volunteers must be given total respect, courtesy and co-operation at all times by all students.

POSITION VACANT - CANTEEN VOLUNTEERSNo experience required. Healthy lunch included. Enquires to the canteen on 68622805

Weekly Specials

We recommend you order weekly specials in advance so you don't miss out as we only make a limited number of serves.

CANTEEN NEWS By Karla and Terri

Tuesday:Pizza $3.00

Monday:Hamburgers $5.50

Wednesday:Nachos $5.00

Thursday:Quiche $4.50

Friday:Chicken Gravy Roll $4.50

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Term 1 Assessment Schedule For Year 12

Please use this as a guide to help your child plan their study schedules and assessment tasks. On occasion,

changes may need to be made to this guide due to unforseen circumstances.

Students can confirm dates with the Head Teacher of the faculty if they have any concerns.

Week 3 Food Technology

Week 4 Visual Arts

Week 5 Music 2

Week 6 English Studies English Standard English Advanced

Mathematics General 1

Week 7 Physics Modern History

CAFS Agriculture

Business Studies Ancient History

IT Metals

Week 8 Music 1 Legal Studies

SLRGeography

Week 9 Assessment Free Week

Week 10 Half Yearly Examinations

Week 11 Half Yearly Examinations


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POP- Parent Online Payments - Parent/Carer Instructions

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Parkes High School‘Bring Your Own Device’

Speci ca ons”Please refer to our

Parkes High School websitefor speci ca ons beforepurchasing any new

“Bring Your Own Device”computers or tablets.

WE NEED YOUR HELP Canteen Volunteers Needed

If you have a spare hour a day at either 11.00 am or 1.30pm

to help serve recess or lunch, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Please call Canteen on 68 622 805

UNIFORMS Now Available At

Parkes High School Cash or Cheque to the School Office

Blue Shirt $20.00

Long Sleeved Shirts $22.00

Girls Skirt $60.00

Girls Dress Pants $40.00

Sport Shorts $15.00

Trackpants $30.00

School Jumper $50.00

Beanies $10.00

Scarves $10.00

School Hats $15.00

School Tie $15.00

Sport Shirts $24.00

White Shirt $20.00

School Jackets $50.00

Polar Fleece Jacket $60.00

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Health and Safety Risk Aerosol Spray Deodorants Aerosol Spray Deodorants are BANNED from school as they pose a

health risk to students and staff through the potential for asthma attacks and allergic reactions.

These will be confiscated if brought to school.

If students need deodorant at school they are encouraged to use roll on deodorants.

The Townsend Memorial Scholarship \

The Townsend Memorial Scholarship is available to students attending

Parkes High School to assist students to complete a degree course of study at the University of NSW or University of Sydney in the faculty of Medicine, Law, Dentistry,

Architecture, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or Engineering.

Please see Mr Rhall to discuss your application.

AECG Meetings 2018 Term 1: Parkes High School Our first meeting for 2018 will be held at on Tuesday 20 February for AECG Members Tuesday 27 February - Junior AECG Wednesday 28 February - Senior AECG Meetings start 9:30am

Term 2: Parkes Public School Week 4: Tuesday 22 May for AECG Members Week 5: Tuesday 29 May - Junior AECG Wednesday 30 May - Senior AECG Meetings start 9:30am

Term 3: Middleton Public SchoolWeek 4: Tuesday 14 August for AECG Members Week 5: Tuesday 21 August- Junior AECG Wednesday22 August- Senior AECG Meetings start 9:30am

Term 4: Parkes East Public School Week 4: Tuesday 6 November for AECG Members Week 5: Tuesday 13 November - Junior AECG Wednesday 14 November - Senior AECG Meetings start 9:30am

PARKES SHIRE CONCERT BAND

WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS - Open to school students and community members, old hands or new to music

Dust off your instrument or hire one of ours YOU could be playing in THE ELVIS PARADE, ANZAC MARCH, ABBA,

AUSTRALIA DAY, MUSICALS, CHURCH FETES, CEREMONIAL OCCASIONS, CHRISTMAS CAROLS,

CONCERTS FOR THE COMMUNITY.

Come and give it a go!

Rehearsals Tuesday nights during school term.

TIME : 7PM -9PM WHERE : PSCB MUSIC ROOM, ABOVE POOL COMPLEX, DALTON STREET PARKES Enquiries: Musical Director Duncan Clement on 0405 035 164, President Rhonda Redenbach on 0459 373 624

Support your Parkes Shire Concert Band come along and join in playing music in our Community.


Maths & English Caring, qualified tutors

Year 1 to Year 10 Call 0418253045

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