5 November 2015

Penola High SchoolIssue 17

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43 Cameron StreetPenola SA 5277T: 08 8737 0000F: 08 8737 0050E: DL.0931_info@schools.sa.edu.auW: www.penolahs.sa.edu.au

Principal’s ReportKirsty Trahar

Dear Families

Next week is PE week and many schools across the state will be recognising this event in a variety of ways. Across the Limestone Coast schools have worked collabora vely to off er students the opportunity to engage in physical ac vi es and interact with peers from other sites. Penola High School students will be involved in a soccer compe on, lawn bowls and the Fes val of Sport which Penola HS is hos ng on Friday.

The benefi ts of physical ac vity are well known, but it is worth revisi ng, par cularly as the weather is warming up and we o en need to be reminded to review current prac ce.• An hour of physical ac vity every day is recommended and this should be a

combina on of moderate to intense ac vity. Three mes a week it is recommended that muscle strengthening ac vi es are included. For many students, playing a sport helps achieve these targets, as well as providing a social avenue for young people.

Benefi ts of physical ac vity for teenagers include:• Weight control • Stronger muscles and bones• Improved skin, as exercise boosts circula on and the delivery of nutrients• Less stress, due to regular exercise reducing the amount of stress hormones in

the body, which in turn slows heart rate, relaxes blood vessels and lowers blood pressure

• Improved mood and mental health• Increasing the immune system, resul ng in fewer colds and reducing the risk of

diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers• Increasing brain power, as exercise boosts blood fl ow to the brain assis ng the brain

to receive oxygen and nutrients• Learning benefi ts from regular physical ac vity, as the visual below demonstrates.

Kind regards

Contents

Principal’s ReportYear 12 Farewell AssemblyPenola ShowFire Danger SeasonCommunity No ces

Important Dates

Monday 9 November 2015• Biology Exam

Wednesday 11 Novmber 2015• Come n Try Lawn Bowls• Chemistry Exam

Thursday 12 November 2015• PE Exam

Friday 13 November 2015• Fes val of Sport• Year 12 Gradua on Dinner

Tuesday 3 November 2015• Nutri on Exam• Physics Exam

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Penola ShowKristen Bence

Last weekend the annual 151st Penola Agriculture and Hor culture Show was held at McCorquindale Park. The weather was fi ne, so a large number of visitors saw some excellent entertainment and events, including the fi reworks, heifer show and the annual rose compe on. There were many entries in the art and photography categories from our students, who won some coveted prizes. Joanne D won the Katnook Capers Photography Compe on. Other photography winners included Damon B, Amber S and Georgie B, among others. Emma R also won the Show Poster Compe on with her sepia toned old fashioned styled entry. Cheyenne F and Phoebe T won some awards in the secondary art category, including awards for their 2D and 3D items.Sco McCulloch and his Vietnam Trip students and their parents manned the show gate and the PHS wine and cheese stall on the Friday night to raise money to go towards the trip. Thank you to all the students and parents who supported this fundraising event.A big thank you must go to all the Year 9 students and SSOs who assisted with the show set-up over the two days leading up to the event. Joe F, Gorgia R, Imahgen H, Erin F, Ka e C, Emily W, Rachel M, Max B, Connor E, Lucy B and Joanne D all assisted members of the Show Society with general set-up du es. Silvana Stephens, Jo Skeer and Jus n McDonald created another excellent display, showing many wonderful aspects of life at PHS this year.

Year 12 Farewell AssemblyWinsley Wighton

Members of the Year 11 class organised a whole school assembly to celebrate the fi nish of the academic year for our Year 12 students. Students in years 8 to 11 were ushered into the Hall by Sarah S and asked to stand for the offi cial party and the Year 12 students by Montana F. Montana introduced Cory O who read the Acknowledgement of the Land, and Alana W and Tom W who then conducted the assembly. Tom welcomed everyone to the assembly then delivered apologies from Mr Thorne and Mrs Roachock. Alana lit a candle represen ng the spirit of learning and belonging in our school community. James Braddy had prepared a compila on of school photos for each of the students, and these were projected on the screen – much to the interest and delight of the students.

Mr Hentschke spoke of the Year 12 students, their years at Penola High and the opportuni es that await. Mrs Trahar delivered a brief address and Mrs Wighton read a message from Mrs Roachock.

Ashlee S, SRC Co-President, spoke movingly about the high school years of our Year 12 students and Mr Hentschke conducted the last roll call. Students were presented with a cer fi cate of comple on, a candle and a personal card with photos and comments from students and teachers. Ashlee had compiled a powerpoint of photos of various highlights which created much interest as it was played. The assembly fi nished with the whole school on the front lawn while the Year 12 students released helium balloons and was followed by a morning tea for Year 12 students, parents, friends and teachers in the seminar room.Our thanks are extended to Emma Dear who provided the morning tea, Ali Bond who prepared the fl owers for the Hall, Jan Marcus who decorated the candles presented to the students and James Braddy for IT support.

Ella K2nd Place Katnook Capers

Damon B1st Nature Sec on

Joanne D - 1st Place Katnook Capers

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Parent Opinion SurveyIt is me to collect our parent opinions regarding teaching and learning, your child’s sense of wellbeing and safety at school, and your experience of how well staff work with you to support your child’s learning. All responses are anonymous. Surveys have been sent out to our email list, with responses due by Monday 16 November.It is most important that we hear your opinions and you take the opportunity to give feedback about what works well and what can improve.

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Mount GambierFruit & Veg Swap

SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER10.00-10.30am

Mount Gambier Public Library Verandah.

Please bring along any excess produce, seedlings/cu ngs or herbs and swap for other local

homegrown produce.

The Swap Meet is for sharing rather than trading. There’s no weighing or calcula ng and no money changes hands. Any excess produce is donated to

the local Sunset Kitchen.