PARKES HIGH SCHOOL

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Phone : 6862 1844 Fax : 6862 5046 Email : parkes-h.admin@det.nsw.edu.au

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

Year 10 Food Technology

Year 10 have been studying foods for special occasions and part of their assessment was to decorate a child’s birthday cake. Many of the students used a variety of cake decorating techniques including use of fondant and butter icing. There was a range of designs that students had created themselves. Year 10 Food Technology students have done an exceptional job on their cakes.

More photos on page two

Uniform Pool Needs Winter Clothes

Have your children grown out of their uniforms? Consider making a donation to the Parkes High clothing pool! We have helped over 50 students with donations of jumpers, skirts, shirts and pants.

Please launder, fold and drop into the office in a plastic bag. We welcome any donations. Thank you!

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Parkes High School ‘Bring Your Own Device’ Specifications”

Please refer to our Parkes High School website for specifications before purchasing any new

“Bring Your Own Device” computers or tablets.

Did you have family involved in WWI?

We are seeking students to participate in the town Remembrance Day celebrations on Sunday 11 November who have family connections to the war. If you did and would like your child to be involved please contact Miss Hannah Barber through the office (02) 6862 1844.

Year 10 Special

Occasion Cakes

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Year 9 Food Technology

Year 9 students worked in pairs to create unique gourmet pies. Their creations included many different flavour combinations

and ingredients. The finished pies were fabulous and tasted delicious.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Monday 17 September to Friday 21 September Year 11 Yearly Examinations

Thursday 20 September Community Forum - Parenting in a Digital World

PHS Library 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Tuesday 25 September P&C Meeting - 7.30pm - Conference Room

Thursday 27 September Recognition and Captains Assembly

11.45 am - LP Johnston Hall

Friday 28 September Year 12 Farewell Assembly 9.30 am - LP Johnston Hall

Last Day of Term 3

Monday 15 October Term 4 Begins for Students

Tom Kemp Cup - Under 16’s Girls Hockey

The Parkes High U/16’s Girls Hockey Team participated in the Tom Kemp Cup in Bathurst on Friday August 31. Teams from Parkes, Orange, Bathurst, Lithgow, Kelso, Blayney, Cowra, Wellington and Molong entered the cup in three divisions. The Parkes girls played exceptionally well in cold wet conditions in Division 1, beating Bathurst and Orange in the round games. They then went on to face Lithgow High in the final, with both defence and attacking players having phenomenal performances. At full time the score was locked at nil all, however due to Lithgow being higher on the table they went on to win the game. Mrs Morrissey, Parkes High coach was extremely happy with the performance of the girls on the day. “The girls played so well and for them to make the final having six Year 7 students in the team is just awesome. I would like to say congratulations to Gab Wright, Lori Ross and Ella Morrissey who have now retired from U/16’s hockey and say a big thank you to Mrs Sharon Deen Moody for driving to Bathurst and Kyle Thompson for umpiring in the rain” Mrs Morrissey said.

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SCHOOL UNIFORM Now Available At

Parkes High School Cash or Cheque to the School Office

Polar Fleece Jacket $60.00

Blue Shirt $22.00

White Shirt $22.00

Long Sleeved Shirts $22.00

Girls Skirt $60.00

Girls Dress Pants $40.00

Sport Shorts $15.00

Sport Shirts $25.00

Trackpants $30.00

School Jumper $50.00

School Jackets $50.00

Beanies $10.00

Scarves $10.00

School Hats $15.00

School Tie $15.00

Please note that uniform can not be paid through POP online

All parents / guardians and students - We need your help !!!!

School grounds working bee

Saturday 22 September 9am - 11am or 11am - 1pm

or why not come for both sessions Drinks provided

All who attend will go in the running to win a $50 dinner voucher.

With the new fence now finished the P&C are holding a clean up of school grounds, please come along and help beautify the

grounds for our kids.

If you have gloves, secateurs/snippers, bucket, a broom, rake or shovel please bring it along, 3-4 trailers also needed.

All helpers to meet at the LP Johnston Hall - Albert St entrance.

The more the merrier, please come along and help.

Any questions please email justine.finn@det.nsw.edu.au

FOUND

Two sleeping bags were found after the girls Year 8/9 Burrendong Excursion. If you believe they belong to you please see Miss Martin ASAP.

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Capture, Connect and Contribute

Welcome to this edition of the newsletter. Amongst the many things that have been happening around the school. I begin with the disco which was held last week. From all accounts the event which celebrated wellbeing and connectedness of the student body was well received and enjoyed by staff and students alike. I must extend a generous thank you to all staff involved including Miss Barber who, along with the SRC organised the event. Praise For Our Students: I have also had the pleasure of receiving an email from Sonia Buerckner from Condobolin in regards to our students participating as referees in a recent Touch Football Gala Day. Our students participation was acknowledged as being, engaging and helpful. The email concluded with all the students being a credit to our school. Well done to all those students who attended this event and represented themselves and our school with such pride. Farewell: This term will see Miss Ashley Oxley leave us for a position on the South Coast. I take this opportunity to thank Ashley for her work as Relieving Head Teacher English and also for the work she has done at our school as teacher, colleague and mentor to many students. I would like to wish her well in her new position and all the best for her future endeavors. Colour For Cancer: Our school captains in Emeline Lavaka and Gordon Richter are colouring their hair for cancer. The two students have done much for our school and again they have come to the fore in volunteering to have their hair coloured to support Canteen. Well done Emeline and Gordon. You can support this worthy cause by donating online or attending the family event on Wednesday 26 September, see page five for details. HSC Preparations: Our Year 12 students have completed their Trial Examinations and I encourage each and every one of them to make the most of the expertise of our teaching staff as we head towards the preparation period for the HSC Examinations. This is a testing time for parents and students alike, and staff as well, and together the anxiousness and uncertainty of the next few weeks will be alleviated as we work together in the preparation of our students for their respective HSC Examinations. I encourage parents and students to make contact with Miss Crain the Year Advisor or any of our staff at anytime to alleviate any concerns or issues that may arise. PBL Reloading: I attended a PBL reloading session at Parkes Public School this term, along with several of our Year Advisors. We are hoping that with the knowledge gained from this event that PBL will be more intensely focused on as part of the school landscape. We are a PBL school and it is hoped that we can look towards operational aspects of the school like our school timetable to carry a designated period each fortnight in which we focus on explicit teaching of PBL and mindfulness for all students 7-12. Study Program 2019: Miss Dawson, our School Librarian has kindly volunteered to run our TPOT study skills program from 2019. Miss Dawson has been working on revitalizing the study skill handbook for all students in Years 11 and 12 and the program, a most successful one for all senior students will be based around a designated area of the library. The purchase of new furniture and book shelving conducive to creating a study area. Student Behaviour: My report concludes with a request to students to maintain a respectful and responsible attitude to all their undertakings. More recently we seem to have an issue with general swearing in everyday conversations. Students are reminded that we need to be respectful of each other and that general swearing in a “normal” conversation is not necessarily appropriate nor acceptable. NEWSFLASH I was contacted by Deb Dibley from Hunter River High School regarding an action that had been undertaken by HRHS in raising some money for schools affected by drought. I am very pleased to say a significant donation has been donated to our school and we are currently working out how best to distribute to our families. A big thank you to the school for such a kind and generous gesture, and positive ending to a report being written at time when our families are feeling the pinch of the prevalent drought conditions.

Duane Rhall - Relieving Principal

Parent / Community Forum

Please join us in the Parkes High School library for our third parent & community forum for 2018.

The evening will include presentations from NSW Police, HeadSpace & Interrelate on cyber safety and

the law, negotiating boundaries and the world of cyber relations.

We will be providing a light supper following presentations where there will be an opportunity

to speak with professionals from these organisations and PHS staff.

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Mock Crash

Prior to attending the annual Mock Crash presented by NSW Road Safety on Friday August 17, Year 10 students participated in pre lessons to discuss issues on our local roads. The pre-lessons were conducted by Ms Melanie Suitor, Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer for the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shires along with Senior Constable Daniel Greef from Parkes Police. Ms Suitor and Senior Constable Greeves delivered a vast array of knowledge about road safety in particular gaining your provisional licence and penalties and demerits allocated to provisional and full licence drivers. Students were also provided with multiple strategies to prevent injury whilst driving. A highlight of the lesson was the opportunity for several students to participate in the alcohol and drug simulated goggles activities which showed very clearly that a person under the influence of substances would be affected behind the wheel. All Year 10 then attended the Mock Crash event and experienced its emotional and very real portrayal of a teenage crash scene.

Students involved in the Mock Crash activities are pictured above with

Mel Suitor and right with Councillor Bill Jayet.

SBAT– School Based Apprenticeship Or Traineeship Parkes High students are having the fantastic opportunity of getting real life work experience while studying for their HSC. The Department of Education are continuing their dedication to offer Year 10, 11 and 12 students the choice to gain valuable skills and experience through a School Based Traineeship or Apprenticeship. School based Traineeships and Apprenticeships are more than just part-time jobs – they are a great way to set students up for the career they want whilst they are completing their HSC. Parkes High currently have eight School Based Traineeships and one School Based Apprenticeship at a variety of local businesses including; Parkes KFC, Terry Brothers Homemakers, ANZ Bank Parkes and National Australia Bank Parkes and Bogan Gate Public school. The trainees attend school four days a week and one day at their work place, while gaining a certificate two or three qualification. This year sees the Parkes High students studying certificates in business, administration, floor technology and education support. Parkes High has seen over thirty students successful in completing a School Based Traineeship and look forward to continued partnerships with the Parkes local business sector and many more traineeships in the future.

Pictured above is one of this years trainees Kaitlyn Spence with her host employers Julianne Hill and Josh Crossley.

Careers - Let Your Journey Begin Here By Mr Kieran Duncan

Please 'like' the PHS Careers noticeboard Facebook page for access

to further careers information

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Volunteer Work Placement Program

During the recent Parkes Show, a number of students from Years 9 to 12 took part in a volunteer work placement program. Students spent time assisting the Parkes Show Society to help and undertake a range of activities. These included organising displays, working in the horse ring, assisting in the office and presidents rooms. This valuable program has been happening for over 10 years providing students with knowledge and skills that they can take with them into the work force and helping to give them an appreciation of volunteering in their local community.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? The Careers department subscribes to career sites to enable students and families to access updated career information: A very informative career site called www.mhscareers.com. To view the news pages and calendar on the website: Username Parkes, Password: “Currajong” Alternatively go to www.jobjump.com password “yak” for a wide range of career related material. UNSW Women in Engineering Camp: Open to female students in Year 10 or 11 and want a career where you can be at the forefront of positive change for society? Applications for the 2019 camp are now open! Apply here. The next camp will run Monday 7 to Wednesday 9 January, 2019. Find out more - https://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/about-us/initiatives/women-in-engineering/outreach/women-in-engineering-camp

JMC Academy High School Holiday Workshops - Sydney: These workshops are strictly for high school students in Years 9 - 12. Film & Tv Workshop | Wednesday 10th October 2018, Character Design Workshop | Wednesday 10th October 2018, From Studio To Stage Workshop | Friday 12th October 2018 Discover Visual Communication Workshop | Friday 12th October 2018. Find out more - https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/sydney-high-school-workshops Teach.NSW Scholarships:

Teacher Education Scholarships: $5000 per year of full-time study and $3000 appointment allowance plus a permanent teaching job

Teacher Education Scholarships - Aboriginal: $5000 per year of full-time study and $3000 appointment allowance plus a

permanent teaching job.

teach.Rural Scholarships: $7500 per year of full-time study, $500 per week for your rural practicum, up to $50k upfront course contribution fee & $6000 appointment allowance plus a permanent teaching job

Great Teaching, Inspired Learning Cadetships: Part time job while studying plus a permanent teaching job on completion Find out more - https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy Scholarship for Year 8 Girls: Applications close Friday 28 September: The Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship Program provides the tools and support to lift the educational achievements and career aspirations of high potential girls who are facing disadvantage. Find out more: http://www.hardingmillereducationfoundation.org.au/apply-for-a-scholarship/

Schoolies Unearthed - A Schoolies alternative that sticks with you for life: An incredible 10-day journey overseas, Schoolies Unearthed is your chance to travel with a group of fellow school leavers to one of four destinations, back-packing your way around and contributing to a sustainable community project while you’re at it. Guided by your very own Unearthed leader, you’ll discover a totally new culture, tuck into some incredible food and live like the locals do - all while making mates that’ll last a lifetime. Who's in? Find out more - https://www.schooliesunearthed.com.au/

AECG Meetings 2018 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

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.

Parkes High School Test Dates: Term 2 - 18 June to 22 June Term 3 - 10 September to 14 September Term 4 - 3 December to 7 December

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

Duke of Edinburgh International Award Now at Parkes High School Students interested in beginning the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award this year should see Mrs Vere to pick up a starter pack with all the notes and information required to register and begin the award.

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Term 3 Assessment Schedules For Students, Parents and Carers 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 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12

9 Science PDHPE

HSIE HSIE PASS

Science PDHPE

End Of Preliminary Course

Examinations

10 Music B Science Music

Music Creative Writing

Spectra Mystery History Child Studies

Music IT Metals

Creative Writing Spectra

Mystery History Child Studies

End Of Preliminary Course

Examinations

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Everyone2day Attendance every day that the school is open for instruction is a legal requirement and a major responsibility of parents/carers. Do not keep your child away from school for the following reasons as they are not considered to be acceptable:

Birthdays

Shopping

Minding other children

For routine check-ups or care such as hair cuts

Minor family events

Medical and other health appointments for your child with specialists such as dentists or doctors should be made either before or after school or during the school holidays

Regular appointments (i.e. private swimming or music lessons during school time) which require students to leave school early

It is important to understand that the Department may take further action where children of compulsory school age (6-17) have recurring numbers of unexplained or unacceptable absences from school. Some of the following actions may be undertaken.

Attendance meetings and compulsory attendance conferences - Parents (and sometimes their child) can be asked to go to a meeting with school personnel and other regional officers. The aim of the meeting is to help identify strategies to support the child and family. Other agencies may also be invited along to help, if parents agree.

If the school and other regional officers have tried to help improve a child’s attendance, without success, parents (and sometimes their child) can be asked to go to a compulsory attendance conference. The conference will be run by a trained conference convenor. The aim of the conference is for the school, parents/child and other identified agencies (“the parties”) to further identify the issues which are impacting on a child’s attendance.

The outcome of a compulsory attendance conference is for the parties to agree to undertake certain actions to improve the child’s attendance. These actions are written in the form of undertakings.

Applications to the Children’s Court – A Compulsory Schooling Order. Legal compliance can be sought through an application to the Children’s Court for a Compulsory Schooling Order. The aim is to assist a family and/or child to address the issues which are preventing satisfactory school attendance but has the added enforcement of a Court’s powers.

Prosecution in the Local Court - If all attempts by schools and regional support staff fail to improve a student’s attendance, action can be taken in the Local Court and the result can be fines up to a maximum of $11,000.

PARKES DISTRICT JUNIOR CRICKET

Junior Cricket is an amazing sport for children to be involved in. Parkes District Junior Cricket is available for children from 8 to 17 years of age! With In2cricket available for 5 – 8 year olds.

The player registration fees for 2018/19 are –

Under 17’s - $100.00 Under 14’s - $80.00 Under 12’s - $60.00 Under 10’s - $30.00 Family Maximum - $200.00 (can only be used in face to face registrations) In2cricket at a later date.

Registration days will be held – Saturday 15

th September – 9.00am – 11.00am at Woodward Oval.

12.00am – 1.00pm at the Junior Soccer at Harrison Park. Registrations are also available online at - https://playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details?

Id=30308&postcode=2870&disablity=1,2,4,8,16. You can also use your active kid’s voucher when registering online.

It is to be noted that a player’s age group is determined by their age as at 01/09/18.

Parkes High School P & C Executive Contacts

President - Stephen Gaut on 0418 667 180 Vice President - Sharon Woods on 0401 629 020

Treasurer - Tracy Glasson on 0459 661 252

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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.

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Health and Safety Changes

ALL visitors to the school MUST report to the office and sign in.

ALL visitors attending assemblies or events will be required to SIGN IN either at the office or at the

LP Johnston Hall.

POSITION VACANT CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS No experience required. Healthy lunch included.

Enquires to the canteen on 68622805

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Maths and

English Caring, qualified

tutors Year 1 to Year 10 Call 0418253045