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Volume 3, Issue 7

28 August, 2015

Our new student leadership team were inducted last Wednesday. Our special guest, Mr Keith I’Anson, along with wife, also an ex-student, Andrea Griffiths, enjoyed the experience of coming back to school, and being part of the induction. After leading the pledge and handing each captain and SRC representative their badge of office, Mr I’Anson addressed the assembly telling stories of travelling by train to school from Greenethorpe, and being able to avoid after school detention by having to be on the train home by 3.00pm. Recognising the many changes in schooling since 1941, Mr I’Anson spoke about the qualities of leadership, reinforcing the importance of listening, supporting and mentoring those you lead. Melissa Causer, on behalf of the 2015 captains spoke of what they had gained from the experience, in this their last formal assembly. Clare Hunt and Ryan Baldwin graciously acknowledged their predecessors, anticipating the next 12 months in leading the school. Mr Barclay led the induction of the house captains who were presented their badges from their respective house patrons. It was terrific to see so many parents and grandparents at the assembly – it helped to make it a memorable occasion for all.

The Science and Engineering team returned from their state final event with lots of stories and a sixth in the state. They were all happy with their projects; they just said the other students’ projects were better on the day, but they added it will make them hungrier for next year. We are very proud of their achievement – for the 6th year in a row in the state finals. Thanks to Mr Robinson who has enthusiastically guided each group over the years, and a big thanks to Mrs Gorman and Mr Harris for supporting the students over the trip, including a tour of Newcastle university which the students said was awesome.

The Year 10 students really demonstrated their leadership and mentoring skills working with the Year 5 and 6 students from across the Weddin district. The focus was on science. The Year 10 students ran workshops with the younger students based on some of the activities they do in the science and engineering challenge. The primary students were totally engaged in building rockets, catapults, air canons, towers and bridges. At the end of the day, students were awarded certificates for their incredible inventions. It was a great day of science.

Year 7 are off to university. Like last year’s group, they will be taking part in the Future Moves program at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga campus. This program is especially designed for Year 7, so that at the start of their secondary schooling they can see themselves in places of learning after school. Parents are welcomed to join their students and see what Charles Sturt University is like, and what students can expect by living and studying there.

Parents we love your feedback. The Partners in Learning Parent survey is one of two opportunities to tell us about your child’s learning experience at school. This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. The other survey, Mind Matters ties in with our focus on good health and wellbeing. The students completed a survey on mental health and their understanding of the issue. We would like feedback from you on this as well. This too is a short survey. Details on how to access both surveys are detailed on page 3.

P&C meets next Tuesday evening. The meeting starts 7.00pm in the school library. Come and join us – it is a vibrant happening group.

Margaret Carey

Principal

Attention Year 9 parents.

We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with the Weddin Mountain Challenge. If you are able to camp, cook, hike or help in any other way or would

like more information, please contact Mr Barclay.

Week 8 31/08/15

Week 9 7/09/15

10 Science 9/10 Visual Art

9 Maths 1 10 Maths 1

9 Maths 2 9 Maths 1

9/10 Photo

Week 8 31/08/15

YR 11 EXAMS

Ongoing competency assessments throughout the term in school-based vocational subjects.

Week 8 31/08/15

Year 12 exams

Ongoing competency assessments throughout the term in school-based vocational subjects.

Canteen Roster Week commencing 31 August

Monday Keryl McCann Tuesday Wednesday Tristen Matthews Thursday Helen Carpenter

Friday Shirley Mawhinney

What’s on:

Peer mentor training - week 8, please return notes ASAP

Weddin Mountain Challenge - week 9, please return notes ASAP

Schools Spectacular - term 4

Maths day (TBA)

Grenfell show - show team

Soccer Gala Day - week 8

Homework:

Photography - photographer study (week 10)

PDHPE - dance composition (term 4 week 2)

History - WWII

English - movie and novel review

Geography - portfolio

Maths - review sheet due Friday

Food tech - review diet/eating disorders.

Year lunch - Tuesday 1 September in COLA. Please bring your own lunch as well as something to share. Some nibbles provided. Parents welcome.

Good luck to Jess, Paige, Isabelle and Sarah at the debate at

the inter-zone finals.

PDHPE - master of games (week 10)

English - book review (week 10)

Agriculture - herb pot (week 8)

Geography - global technologies (week 8)

Partners in Learning and Mind Matters parents surveys.

Your access details to the Partners in Learning Parent survey: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/j_acegi_security_check?j_username=parent17276&j_password=The8314 Important Note: The link should open directly to the ‘Begin Survey’ page of the parent survey and no login details should be required. Please test the link to ensure that the survey launches directly to the ‘Begin Survey’ page, and not the login page. In some document types (ie. Word), the link inadvertently opens to a login page. If the survey opens to a login page, please copy and paste the link into your internet browser. This will ensure the survey launches directly to page one of the survey.

Your access details to the Mind Matters Parent survey:

http://www.mindmatters.edu.au/surveys/survey-start?id=parent-family-survey---522-

11eb2550bed442c691da

Information for students and parents/guardians

The LOVE BiTES program will be presented to Year 10 students at school on Thursday 3 September. The aim of LOVE BiTES is to educate young people on the nature of healthy relationships, dealing with issues such as sexual assault and family violence. The program, conducted in schools throughout the state, is delivered by professional health workers. LOVE BiTES will be presented in the form of two workshops, followed by another session which will consolidate the information and result in the production of student developed artwork based on the theme of prevention of violence. In the past, students have found the day to be informative, enjoyable and valuable. Students are not required to wear uniform on this day, (keep in mind you will be painting in the afternoon), but must have closed-in shoes. Please bring your own morning tea; a sausage sizzle lunch will be provided at a cost of $2.00 per person. For the purposes of catering, it is advisable to make this payment at the school office as soon as possible.

ATTENTION YEAR 12 An opportunity exists for a country school leaver in a city based refrigeration apprenticeship. For more information, please contact Lachlan Irwin 0422 250 078 or Anthony Myers 0418 664 375 or see Ms McCulloch.

SCIENCE and ENGINEERING STATE SUPER CHALLENGE

This week the 32 Year 9 and 10 students making up the Science and Engineering team travelled to Newcastle University to contest the state finals. It was a great day of competition and our students arrived feeling excited and a bit nervous. First the welcome, then the announcement we were waiting for - which activity would each team be completing ? Very few teams got their choice of activity and our team skills were put to the test throughout the day as each team battled the challenges thrown at them, such as a change in rules, limited building materials, and malfunctions. However, despite persevering and trying new options, the score updates were not very encouraging. We finished the day in 6th position, a bit disappointed but happy that we had done our best against a very competitive field of schools - the level of competition was very evident by the low scores achieved on the day. McCauley Catholic College from Coffs Harbour took out first place. The State Super Challenge was contested by 24 schools over three days of events, and the three NSW schools with the highest overall scores would be successful in qualifying for the national finals.

University of Newcastle— careers information and

tour of university facilities and accommodation.

1ST in STATE- STRINGWAYS

2ND in STATE - ECOHOUSE

3RD in STATE - FUTURE POWER

Kids Teaching Kids

On 6 August, Year 9 and 10 agriculture students participated in Kids Teaching Kids workshops at Parkes. We prepared a

workshop which outlined the impact of drought, how to predict drought and methods for preparing for drought. The class chose this topic as they felt drought has a major influence on farming and they wanted to know more.

Our workshop included a Powerpoint presentation which was split into three sections. Each student presented their own research. We broke the lesson with two activities: the first involved bursting balloons to find a revision question on the

impacts of drought, the second activity involved a farming version of monopoly, which was carefully and cleverly created by Abbey Joyce. This will be displayed in the office.

The students all spoke confidently and were well rehearsed in their roles. Another teacher was so impressed with the students’ research, that he took a copy of their Powerpoint presentation.

Our students participated in a number of workshops which ranged from salinity and water testing, feral animals, dung beetles and bees and water sustainability. The students who attended the Kids Teaching Kids Day were Jade Ward,

Caitleen Sheehan, Grace Kelly, Madison Knight, Abbey Joyce, Tara Anderson, Brooke Brown, Sophie Piper, Sarah LeBrocque, Tuscany Johnson, Georgie Hargrave, Sam Carpenter, Veronica Garrity and Jessica Cooper.

We would like to thank Craig Johnson, Melissa Davey and Helen Carpenter for assisting with travel. Their support was

really appreciated. Overall, it was an enjoyable day and the students learned much about sustainable farming.

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The P&C invite Year 8 parents to help with the

Year 12 Farewell Dinner Friday 18 September, 2015

(of course other parents are welcome too)

Parents like to help in different ways. Which suits you?

Donating funds?

Time helping before or at the function? Here’s how:

Donate funds

Place your donation in an envelope marked

Attn: P&C Treasurer (L. Griffiths)

and hand in to the office.

Contact:

Jenny Bell – coordinating parent helpers.

6343 1778 or email the school to organise a timeslot to be part of:

Helping before the

function

Work with the food tech students in our fantastic

kitchen between 11.30am and 3 pm.

Helping on the night Join the carvery team from 6.30 onwards (bring your

knives men)

Be part of the action behind the scenes serving

and/or clearing pre dinner, main meal and dessert

between 6pm and 9.30pm.

You can stay for an hour or enjoy being part of the

whole function!

Students who wish to be part of the student team should give their name

to Mrs Mitton who is coordinating student helpers.

Don’t want to send cash in your child’s schoolbag?

Do you want to get a receipt as soon as you pay?

You can pay for excursions and school fees using internet banking;

our bank details are:

Please add your child’s name as the reference and a description e.g. Year 12 dinner.

BSB: 032 001

Account Number: 147561

The next P&C Meeting will be held next Tuesday 1 September at 7pm in the school library.

The P&C Invites all interested parents and caregivers to attend this meeting.

At the next meeting we will be having a representative from the Bendigo Bank make a presentation to the committee, discussing the Year 12 farewell, the possibility of a Facebook page, adopting a social media policy as per P&C Federation guidelines, the major capital works project under consideration – covering of the basketball courts to the west of the school hall, and the nominal donation to families whose children represent the school at state carnivals.

The Henry Lawson High School P&C Association is open to all parents and caregivers and the current committee would

love to see and hear from any parents interested. There are a wide range of sub committees you can be involved in such

as fundraising, uniform, canteen, Year 12 farewell, grant submissions and the general administrative committee of the

P&C. If 2015 is not the year for you then why not think about becoming involved in 2016. The P&C is about inclusion and

engaging the wider parent body of the school and community in supporting the students and school.

Soccer Gala Day

Next Friday 4 September students from years 7-11 will be participating in a fun day of soccer at Lawson Park. Canowindra High School will be also be attending. The aim of the day is to enjoy playing soccer in a number of different formats with the view to making the day a permanent fixture on our yearly sporting calendar.

We have two year 7 and 8 boys and girls teams and a boys and girls year 9, 10 and 11 team. All students who are attending have received a note, which should have already been returned to the front office. School uniform and appropriate footwear is required to be worn all day at this school event; no casual clothes. Year 7 and 8 teams will be wearing their school polo shirts while the senior teams will be wearing the school representative shirts. All students are to wear blue shorts or plain black shorts. Ideally we would like players to wear the two blue football socks; however I am aware that these are not readily available in town. Therefore players may wear their long black Grenfell soccer, Rugby league or Rugby union socks on the day. For safety reasons student must play in shin pads; the school has shin pads if required. Football boots, with moulded soles, would be the best option to play in if students have them.

Students are to meet at the front of the school at 8.45 off buses and will be walked to the ground with staff and walked back to school at the conclusion of the day’s play. Students in town, or being dropped off by parents at the ground, may do so as long as they let me know before the day. I will be at the ground by 8.30 am.

The Grenfell Soccer Club have kindly offered their hospitality services and will have a canteen running all day with hot food and a barbeque lunch available. It would be great if our players could support them. We would love to have parents and friends cheer us on, so come and enjoy a coffee on the sideline and hopefully some sunny weather and spectacular soccer.

M.Crossley