Nowra High School ‐ It’s News To Me  

Dear Parents and Carers, Farewell Mrs Gowland and Mrs Grey   It is sadly  me to say farewell to two of our amazing long‐term team members who have le  us this term. Mrs Robyn Grey’s cheery face has been gree ng family members in the front office and assis ng in many medical situa ons over the past fi een years at Nowra High. She has been an invaluable member of the front office team filling many important roles including Health and safety officer, record‐keeping, roll management, first aid, and general font of knowledge. She has taken up a posi on at Orara High School in Coffs Harbour. I am certain they will find her cheerful, caring nature, and valuable experience a great asset to their school.   Mrs Gwen Gowland has been Learning and Support Teacher, Vision, suppor ng vision students who have a ended Nowra High over the past 12 year period. It is difficult to imagine the close bond that Mrs Gowland has formed with her students over this  me and the outstanding level of support she has provided for so many years. What a momentous achievement, congratula ons, Gwen. I wish you so many more years of successful teaching as a Learning and Support Teacher, Vision. I can only hope that if our students have need of your skills again we are lucky enough to have you return.   HSC exams con nue Please remind students that the HSC examina ons are con nuing in A block and the library un l Wednesday 11th November, and that it is essen al to remain quiet around these areas.   Lowes Uniform Sale I would like to issue one final reminder about the School Uniform Sale which will be held at Lowes, Stockland on 12th November. Please contact Lowes for further details. Kind regards Mr Glen Kingsley Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Calendar ‐ 2020

Coming Events for Term 4 ‐ Weeks 5 & 6

Week 5 - ALPHA

Monday 9 November:

HSC written exams Animal Husbandry demonstration - Mr Wong, Ms Fuz Year 9 Party Safe test - Ms Petch, Mr Ryan

Tuesday 10 November:

HSC written exams SRC - Burrill Pines - 9am - 3pm - Ms Clerke

Wednesday 11 November:

HSC written exams SRC - Burrill Pines - 9am - 3pm - Ms Clerke Year 7 vaccinations 7V Drama task 2 - F7 - Period 1 Year 9 Party Safe test - Ms Petch, Mr Ryan Royal Lifesaving swimming program - special ed. - J Dart

Thursday 12 November:

HSC written exams Year 10 Marine Studies boat day - Mr Orange’s class Junior TAP swimming sessions - Nowra Aquatic Park -

Ms Nielsen

Friday 13 November:

HSC written exams

Week 6 - BETA

Monday 16 November:

HSC Modern History Core study day - Mr Morgan Strength, Conditioning & Athletics VET - Mr Blakeney,

Ms Farquhar, Ms Nielsen

Tuesday 17 November:

Year 6 Transition day - Ms Soeters Transition morning for Year 7 2021 - Ms Short Strength, Conditioning & Athletics VET - Mr Blakeney,

Ms Farquhar, Ms Nielsen Year 9 Marine Studies to pool (in class time) Commerce field trip - Ms Chapuis

Wednesday 18 November:

Peer Support training days - Mr Orange Transition day Year 7 2021 - Ms Short Royal Lifesaving swimming program - special ed. - J Dart Defence Recruitment info session - Ms Fuz 10CO.01 Stockland field trip - Periods 3 & 4 - Mr Tagliabue SES Presentation - Ms Fuz

Thursday 19 November:

First Aid course - Ms Fuz Peer Support training days - Mr Orange Junior TAP swimming sessions - Nowra Aquatic Park -

Ms Nielsen

Friday 20 November:

Year 7 2021 Orientation day - Ms Soeters HSC Ancient History Core study day - Ms Clerke

Deputy Principal: Mr Foty Loupos Principal: Mr Glen Kingsley Deputy Principal: Mr Rodney Loxley Deputy Principal: Mrs Jodie Wellington

 

Nowra High School ‐ It’s News To Me  

Congratulations to Nowra High recipients of the 2020 Men’s Shed awards, Kyra McKinnon and Kynan Bull.

The recipients and Mr Orange ( our Head Teacher of Wellbeing) met with some Men’s Shed members and enjoyed finding out more about what this organisation does.

Thank you to The Men’s Shed’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Richard Wiseman and President, Mr Chris Benning for showing the Nowra High party around the project workshop.

Kyra and Kynan will officially receive their certificates and prizes at the Nowra High Presentation ceremony in December.

Congratulations to Alexandria and Mireille Smith who recently competed in the NSW Junior Beach Volleyball Tour, 2020/2021 Tournament 1 held at Manly Beach.

Alexandria earned a silver medal in the girls under 16 division and Mireille earned a gold medal in the girls and boys under 15 division.

Well done girls!

 

Nowra High School ‐ It’s News To Me  

Dear Students, Parents and Caregivers,

Nowra High School is committed to developing future-focused learners through the integration of technology into all teaching and learning programs. A broad range of technological tools are used every day to enhance quality learning experiences for students and to explicitly teach the skills required to be digitally savvy in an increasingly technologically reliant global community. To further enhance these aims, Nowra High School has dedicated significant resources to the development and implementation of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program.

The focus of the BYOD program at Nowra High School is to provide tools and resources to the Future-Focused Learner. A successful BYOD program requires technology to be seamlessly integrated throughout the school's curriculum. Increased access to technology is essential for teaching students skills for a future in which, as societal trends suggest, digital literacy is key. The individual use of personal devices is a way to empower students to work to their full potential and develop essential learning habits with the support of digital tools.

Learning results from continuous dynamic interaction among students, educators, parents and the extended community. Technology immersion does not diminish the vital role of the teacher. On the contrary, it transforms the teacher from a director of learning to a facilitator of learning. Effective teaching and learning with technology integrates technology into the curriculum any time, any place.

In 2021 our vision is to have 1:1 access for every student in Years 7 and 8, every period, every day. This will allow our teachers to consistently deliver high quality learning opportunities that foster and develop digital literacy skills and better prepare them for a dynamic and changing world. Students in years 9 – 12 are strongly encouraged and supported to also engage in the Nowra High School BYOD Program, however, this is not mandatory in 2021. These students will continue to have access to school devices at times during their coursework.

Please find on our School Website the following documents; 2021 Nowra High School BYOD Policy, information relating to device specifications and a link to the Learning With Technologies purchase portal.

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact Deputy Principal and Technology Coordinator, Rodney Loxley, on 4421 4977.

We look forward to your continuing support in providing quality education for all students.

Yours Sincerely,

Glen Kingsley

 

Nowra High School ‐ It’s News To Me  

 

The homework centre at Nowra High runs in the library every Wednesday afternoon from 3.30 - 5.00 pm.

Snacks and drinks are provided.

All students in years 7-12 are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity to study, with staff present to assist.

Computer access is also possible during the sessions.