Dates to Remember 12 June - Year 11 Biology Assessment Woody Head.

12 June - AIME - Years 9 & 10 Maclean High School. 13 June - North Coast Cross Country.

15 June -School Athletics Carnival.

18-22 June - Desert Pea Media Project.

18 June - P & C Meeting.

19 June - Duke of Edinburgh Excursion.

20 June - Yr 11 Compulsory Biology Field Study.

21 June - Smart Arts Junior CAPA Night.

22 June - Rescue Helicopter Day BBQ.

25 June - HSC Business Study Day

26 June - NSWCHS Girls Touch Football-Wagga Wagga

27 June - Year 6 Transition Day

JUNE 2018 - 12th June

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RIVER OF LEARNING 2018

As part of Reconciliation Week Maclean High School showcased their annual River of Learning Celebration Day. This day has become a highlight on the school’s calendar, involving all staff and students at the school, as well as community members, Yaegl Elders and staff from Macquarie University in Sydney.

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River of Learning cont.

UNION STREETFAMILY MEDICAL

PRACTICEPHONE: 026645225511 Union Street, Maclean

NSW 2463

Dr David Dalgliesh Dr Navin Menon

Dr Andrew McNab Dr David Van Hyfte

Dr Madonna NgDr James Mallen

We are a General Practice specialising in Adolescence Health, Women’s Health &

Skin Cancer Medicine

OPEN 8.00AM TO 6.00PM

For more information from Cranes Family and Relationship Services - Term 2 Workshops 2018 just click on the link below.http://www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/caring-for-students/supporting-families/cranes-family-relationship

The River of Learning Program has been running at Maclean High School for 9 years and has been so successful that in 2015 the school was awarded the prestigious state wide Nanga Mai award for acknowledgment of Yaegl history and culture.

This year, for the first time, Uncle Ron Heron conducted a smoking ceremony in the school assembly area in front of the whole school. The school community values its close parnership with the Yaegl Elders and looks forward to many more wonderful River of Learning Clebration days.

MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOLNEWSLETTER

JUNE 2018 - 12th June■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS

■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Year 8 Viking Class! Year 8B recently took a Scandinavian excursion back in time, re-creating Viking weapons, houses and longships.

They made fierce warriors, and enjoyed getting into the Viking Spirit. Well done 8B!

Mrs Dehnert

MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOLNEWSLETTER

JUNE 2018 - 12th June■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS

■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Open Netball Zone Finalists The Girls Open Netball team played in the first 3 rounds of the CHS knockout at Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre on Thursday 24th May. A forfeit from Casino in the first round meant we were fresh for a spectacular win over The Rivers College 47-14.

Next we were up against Alstonville in the Northern Rivers Zone Final. A good start kept us close in the first part of the game but, with a couple of injuries and an obvious height descrepancy across the entire court, the Maclean girls went down fighting.

Thanks to all team members and carers for your efforts and support.

Mrs Lowe

QUILT RAFFLE The Maclean Patchwork & Quilters have done it again, by creating a stunning contemporary raffle quilt which will be drawn at this year’s Clarence River Arts festival. The Festival will take place at Maclean High School over the weekend of 13th to 15th July. Named ‘Tranquil-ity’ the quilt is a large queen size and the $2.00 tickets are on sale at Ferry Park Gallery, Maclean. It will be displayed in Grafton and Yamba before the festival so watch out for it and grab a ticket or two.

Have you got your Patchwork & Quilting entry forms yet? You can download the form, as well as the other sections, from www.clarenceriverartsfestival.com.au or pick them up from Ferry Park Gallery.

MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOLNEWSLETTER

JUNE 2018 - 12th June■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS

■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

2 Angourie Road, Yamba 2464Phone: 02 6646 8555

BLIND & FLOORING CENTRE

Year 12 Sport Lifestyle & Recreation

On Friday 25th May, the Year 12 Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation (SLR) class ran a sports day carnival for Chatsworth Island Primary School.

In pairs, students were responsible for leading one game each. Games included Capture the Flag, Gorri, Egg and Spoon races and Fly and Dodge Ball. The students had a great time and are eager to continue coaching junior students in the future.

Mr Obst

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JUNE 2018 - 12th June

Year 9 CommerceShark TankYear 9 Commerce recently took part in a Shark Tank task, where students were required to work collaboratively to come up with a product concept for a new or improved item, and then ‘sell’ it to a panel of judges. Students came up with some fabulous product concepts, and the panel was impressed with their creativity and business acumen. Well done Year 9 Commerce!

Mr Adam Izzard.

Helpline Numbers/Online ResourcesKids Helpline: 1800 551800 or www.kidshelp.com.auLifeline: 13 1114 or www.lifeline.org.auHeadspace: 1800 650890 or www.eheadspace.org.auBeyond Blue: 1300 224636 or www.beyondblue.org.auReachout: http://au.reachout.comSuicide Call Back Service: 1300 659467WayAhead Directory: http://directory.wayahead.org.au/Mental Health Telephone Access Line: 1800 011511 (operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is staffed by clinicians who can provide advice, make referrals and link callers to the Mental Health Service in their local health district).School Counsellors: Ms Kerrie Bowles and Mr Andrew Allen.

Judging PanelMr Court and Mr Boon.

Term 2, 2018 Canteen Roster

MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOLNEWSLETTER

JUNE 2018 - 12th June■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS

■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Helpline Numbers/Online ResourcesKids Helpline: 1800 551800 or www.kidshelp.com.auLifeline: 13 1114 or www.lifeline.org.auHeadspace: 1800 650890 or www.eheadspace.org.auBeyond Blue: 1300 224636 or www.beyondblue.org.auReachout: http://au.reachout.comSuicide Call Back Service: 1300 659467WayAhead Directory: http://directory.wayahead.org.au/Mental Health Telephone Access Line: 1800 011511 (operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is staffed by clinicians who can provide advice, make referrals and link callers to the Mental Health Service in their local health district).School Counsellors: Ms Kerrie Bowles and Mr Andrew Allen.

Careers Update White Card Training

Working in events, on construction sites, at music festivals or in sale yards all require you to have a White Card.Our most recent White Card course offered students in Years 10 - 12 an opportunity to gain this highly sought after qualification, in turn, opening up not only opportunities for part time work but also apprenticeships and work experience.

Careers Classes The Basics! Tax File Numbers, Unique Student Identifiers, Resumes! Years 9 and 10 have started collating their basic ‘I need these to adult’ documents. In the coming weeks students will rock up at home with completed TFN forms to take to the post office and maybe a request for their medicare details so they can get a USI. If you have any questions contact Miss Fisher in Careers.

Australian Defence Force Gap years, rugby, beep tests and work experience were hot topics during a recent visit from the Australian Defence Force. Those attending the seminar were given an insight into not only life in the armed forces but also entry pathways and preparation tips. We currently have several students at Maclean High School who are part way through their application process and have already undertaken interviews on the Gold Coast and we’re excited to see where this career pathway takes each of them in the future.

AlumniShout outs to past MHS students doing awesome things...

First Class Honours in Science and the University Meal has been awarded to Kate Bradshaw who recently graduated from Southern Cross University, Multi-award winning artist Frances Belle Parker recently attended the River of Learning to Present our ROL Art Prize as well as give an inspiring address touching on the importance of perseverance and self belief.

The XXL Cloudbreak session that kicked in last week in Fiji put big wave surfer Laurie Towner is his element and across surfing social media...solid 20 foot wave anyone?

Maclean High School Chess ClubAt Maclean High School we are obsessed with Chess. Please click on the link below to view a video about the Chess Club. https://spark.adobe.com/video/hoJBoyOYHavFf