website: http://www.kyogle-h.school.nsw.edu.au/

Tuesday 4 December 2012 Week 1 of Cycle Term 4 Vol 35 Next P&C Meeting - Thursday 6 December 2012 starting at 5:30pm

TEACHERS FROM ABROAD VISIT OUR CLASSROOMS PG 3 FOR STORY

YEAR 10 EXCURSION TO SYDNEY

COMING EVENTS - These dates are accurate at this time,

any changes will be published in the newsletter

6 December—P&C Meeting 5.30pm 13 December— Year 7,8,9 Awards Assembly 14 December—Year 10,11 Awards Assembly 17/18 December—Activities Days for students 19 December—Last Day for students 2013 29 January—First day of school for staff 30 January—Year 7,11 & 12 return 31 January—Year 8,9 & 10 return

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Twenty two days until Christmas! The year is certainly coming to an end rapidly. Last week and this week I have been getting to know the incoming Year 7. They look like a delightful group of young people. Kyogle High School continues to provide opportunities for our HSC leavers to follow their dreams. We have had students gain early entry to Southern Cross University and we have had Year 11 students in 2013 begin their university education through Head Start. Fourteen Year 12, 2012 students gained early entry to University of New England. Congratulations to Jeremy Clarke, Patrick Donnolley, Keleisha Ferguson, Nicola Fletcher, Nyree Flower, Nikki Kenman, Sean Kenman, Rebecca O’Reilly, Ebony Pratt, Jocinta Sleeth, Michael Stevens, Evie Stuart-Davies, Trevor Vail and Natalie Wilson. Congratulations to Nyree Flower who has been nominated for the University of NSW Academic Achievement Award as the most outstanding student 2011/2012 at Kyogle High School. Congratulations to Michael Stevens who has been awarded the University of Newcastle Year 12 Award for Academic Excellence. This award comprises a certificate and the opportunity to receive a Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for $2000.00 if Michael enrols at the University of Newcastle. We have the last P & C meeting of the year on Thursday 6 December at 5.30pm in the Common Room. Everyone is welcome. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Michael Donnolley and his team for the work they have put in supporting us. Have a great week. Mrs Janeen Silcock Principal

From the Deputy’s Desk The year is fast coming to an end and is some ways all too fast as there seems to be so much still left to do before the end of the of the school year. Yesterday we had the Year 6 students who will be our Year 7 cohort for 2013 in the school for their Orientation Day where they experienced what a day at high school is like. They attended classes in Maths, Geography, Art, Indonesian, PE, and Science and managed to find their way from various classrooms without getting too lost! Thank you to Mr Rasborsek, their Year Adviser, for the work he put into ensuring the day was a success. Next week is the Formal Assemblies to celebrate student achievement for Semester 2. The Year 7, 8, 9 awards will be held at 12 noon on Thursday 13 December followed the next day with the Year 10 and 11 awards also starting at 12 noon. Students will be advised if they are receiving an award and we welcome all parents and carers to these special Assemblies. Monday and Tuesday of Week 11 is end of year activities time. Thank you to Ms Tulloch and Ms McDonough for the effort that it has taken to provide students with a range of exciting and stimulating activities. A reminder to students that if your activity has a cost attached, that it is important that it is paid for as soon as possible.

Mrs Gae Masters—Deputy Principal

REMINDER FROM THE OFFICE You can now pay your school fees by Direct Credit

BSB 032001 Account No: 154403

If you are paying this way please make a payment for each individual student with their name included.

It is very important to advise the school by email or phone that the payment has been made so this can be

checked on our records.

Thankyou From the Office Staff

Year 10 Sydney Trip Our trip to Sydney started on the train from Casino arriving in Sydney by 7.30 am ready to start our sightseeing adventure. We went to the Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World, Imax Theatre, Dinner at Dietnes, Taronga Zoo, the Lyric Theatre to see “Legally Blonde”, Powerhouse Museum, Jetboating on the Harbour and walked around The Rocks, Circular Quay and Darling Harbour. We walked many miles and the students and teachers had a wonderful time despite being very tired on the trip home. I would like to thank Mr Adam Deszecsar, Mr Dave Stewart and Ms Wendy Mitchell who attended this excursion with me and helped make this trip a pleasant one. Ms Lindy Ruangsri—Organising Teacher

CANTEEN ROSTER Wed 5/12: “Help Needed” Thurs6/12: “Help Needed” Fri 7/12: V Barney, S Harrison Mon 10/12: J Bulmer Tues 11/12: S Chadburn, L O’Neile Wed 12/12: H Koturaj Thurs 13/12:K Little, N Anderson Fri 14/12: V Ferris, S Harrison Mon 17/12: “Activities Day” Tues 18/12: “Activities Day” The Canteen is always looking for more volunteers. If you can help out please phone Faye Rose (Canteen Supervisor) on 6632 1300.

Kyogle Community Cinema Programme – Cinema Week Commencing 7th December

Friday 7th

December 5.00pm Ruby Sparks M 5.10pm Frankenweenie PG 7.00pm Diary of a Whimpy Kid (Dog Days) PG 7.10pm Argo MA Saturday 8th December 2.00pm Frankenweenie PG 2.15pm Ruby Sparks M 4.00pm Diary of a Whimpy Kid (Dog Days) PG 4.15pm Argo MA 6.45pm Frankenweenie PG 7.00pm Argo MA Sunday 9th December 2.00pm Ruby Sparks M 2.15pm Diary of a Whimpy Kid (Dog Days) PG 4.00pm Argo MA 4.15pm Frankenweenie PG Wednesday 12

h December

10.15am Diary of a Whimpy Kid (Dog Days) PG 10.30am Frankenweenie PG

With Senior Constable Kim Mewing Your School Liaison Police Officer

Hi everyone. I am the School Liaison Police Officer. The topic for this week is:

GRAFFITI VANDALISM

The term ‘graffiti’ generally refers to illegally defacing private and public property with markings

and/or graphics without the owners consent. Instead, put your talent to good use, buy a

blank canvas from your local discount store and create artworks that will last!

A person who maliciously damages property be-

longing to another: Penalty: Maximum of 5 years jail

Damaging and defacing property with spray paint

Penalty: Maximum of 6 months jail, $2,200 fine or community service work.

A person must not have spray paint in the persons possession with the intention that it should be used

to damage or deface premises or other property. Penalty: Maximum of 3 months jail , $1,100 fine or

community service work. If you have information relating to graffiti vandalism, know of persons re-

sponsible for graffiti in your area, or require additional information,

please contact NSW Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Teachers from Vietnam Monday 26 November saw 4 teachers from Vietnam and a lecturer from Southern Cross University visit our school and classrooms. A heavily packed itinerary included experiencing subjects such as History, Indonesian, Wood, Metal, Drama, Maths, Quicksmart, Maths and Literacy, PDHPE and Agriculture. Our visitors left each classroom feeling emotionally charged, with teachers putting their “personalities into their teaching”. They described our students as well behaved and absolutely enjoyed their time at Kyogle High School. Thank you so very much to the teachers and students involved in the day.

Miss Peisto

Circus Express presents:

Random Acts of Circus Friday 7th December 2012

Doors Open 7.30pm

Venue: Karate hall, Kyogle Showground Featuring Special guests: The Pitts Family Circus

Adults: $12 Students: $6

Family $30—Kids Under 5 years Free!!!!

Booking and Ticket enquiries : 02 66897531

Raising Aces Tennis Academy Looking for something to do these holidays? Raising Aces will be holding a tennis coaching camp at Kyogle Tennis Club on Thursday 17

th and Friday 18

th of January 2013

starting at 8:30am each day. No experience necessary.

Starting in Term 1 2013 we will also be offering all types of tennis coaching from Kyogle Tennis Club. Please contact ASAP as spots will be limited.

If you are interested in learning how to play or wanting to enrol into the coaching camp please contact Brendan on 0402642967.