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Newsletter Term 2 2018

Important DatesJune 26 P&C Meeting 5pm

June 27 Merit Assemblies

July 6 End of Term 2

July 23 Staff Development Day

July 23 Trial HSC Starts

July 24 TERM 2BEGINS FOR STUDENTS

July 24 P&C Meeting 5pm

August 1-3 Peer Support Camp Year 9

August 3 Opening Doors Yrs 9-12

August 14 Year 10 HiP Day

August 24 Pit Stop Yr9 Girls

August 28 P&C Meeting 5pm

August 31 Pit Stop Yr9 Boys

Sept 11 Year 6 Transition Day & Parent Meeting

Sept 12 7-360 & 8-360 Conferences

Sept 13 RUOK Day Silent Disco

KURRI KURRIH i g h S c h o o lExcellence Respect Safety

This week we received the very exciting news that we are a Finalist in the Australian Educator Awards. We have been listed as finalists in two categories: • Innovation in curriculum design• Innovation in learning spacesThe awards evening will be in August in Darling Harbour. We will keep you posted. These nominations cement the hard work achieved by our teachers. The teaching staff who have worked for two years to design and develop the innovative work here at the school need a mention here. Jane Somerville, Kylie Edwards, Belinda James-Cliff, Tracey Gavenlock, Gus Crocker, Reese Scarcella, Sam Golding, Alison Ayling, Sara Da Silva, Francoise Dunlevie, Amy Stewart, Geoff Allen, Jacqui O’Neill, Scott Berry, Elizabeth Tucker, Peter Asvestas, Sam Ruzicka/Justine Brackley and Jane Lewis. This group of teachers have had to learn very new ways of teaching our Stage 4 students. The leadership of Alan Hope and Lisa Scobie with Julie Glasson and Tina Pratt supporting elements of the design is worthy of mention. Alan and Lisa have worked tirelessly to support staff in the implementation of the design and continue to work on making the work even better. Kasey Brady and Melinda Taylor have also worked to embed Literacy and Numeracy strategies as the basis for learning, hence improving overall outcomes for each child in our care. Many other teachers have had time to learn the HUB pedagogy and we shall have new teachers on classes next year to help them with improving their future focused skills.Mrs Pratt is leading a Stage 5 review team. This is to look at how we make learning more meaningful and globally based for our Year 9 and 10 students. Currently she is accessing latest research from around the world to help us in our work. Staying up to date with what our students need post school is very significant to our work. There will be some Parent Workshops

for you to engage with next term. Whilst Mrs Glasson is on leave, Mrs Somerville is working on the Year 10 into 11 subject selection timetable. Parents will be invited to an afternoon to share in the pathways on offer at KKHS. Students will have the opportunity to ‘shadow’ a senior class to participate in a few ‘real’ lessons with senior students. A reminder that the HSC trial examinations begin first day back next term. Year 12 will have some holiday Master Classes to attend and the Study Centre will be open to support them. Check Facebook for the times. Mrs Weir will publish them in the Study Centre for students to see next week. We currently have 167 students enrolled for Year 7 in 2018. Mr Sam Rumball will be the Year Adviser in 2019. Our number continue to grow as the area grows with the new housing developments. The Department of Education are looking closely at our buildings and how we can best manage the growth in numbers. I will keep you posted on any developments. The new HOODIES look amazing. Please be aware that from next term students will be expected to wear this or the zip jacket which is available from today. All the new uniform pieces will be available form next term with a view that by Term 4 there is an expectation of full uniform for all students. Please check our Facebook page for updates. Teachers are finalising all reports as I write this newsletter. Many, many hours go into creating a comprehensive view of your child’s achievements. These will be available to you on the parent portal. Mr Rennex will be running some sessions for parents to learn more about how to use the portal. Keep an eye on Facebook for the published dates.Our newsletter showcases all the amazing opportunities on offer for young children at KKHS. Please enjoy reading it, as much as we enjoy making the memories happen!

From the Principal - Tracey Breese

Term 2 Newsletter 2018


Year 9 have had a very busy term including the completion of their NAPLAN testing. All year 9 students sat these exams in the Gym and were commended on their positive attitudes towards this formal testing. I would also like to say a big congratulations to all students for this feedback and mature approach. I would also like to acknowledge the hard work of Mrs Weir and her team in organising these exams and ensuring they all ran smoothly. Year 9 have also been representing the school in an extremely positive light by participating in sporting events such as Futsal,

Football, Soccer and also for Year 6 transition events. A big well done and congratulations to all students involved in these activities. I would also like to remind parents and students that they Year 9 Camp is fast approaching and deposits and payments can be made through the front office. This camp is a fantastic experience for all Year 9

students to build upon and strengthen the great bond between students already present in Year 9 and enjoy some excellent activities such as high ropes, giant swing and the infamous mud world. I encourage all students to attend this camp, and remind parents of the payment plans and support available through the school to support student participation.Year 12 have been working hard to complete all their assessments tasks

in what is their final full term of school. In Term 3 Year 12 students will complete their trial exams and will be provided with this timetable very soon. On the subject of exams; the Higher School Certificate official timetable has been published and all students should be able to sign into the NESA website to download and print out their official timetable. At this time, I would like to emphasise the importance of students making a commitment to their studies and remind students and parents of the support structures in place for our Senior Students: Mrs Flanagan, Mrs Weir, and Mrs Field are opening the learning centre for all senior students to complete assessments and private study. The centre is open from 8am, every lunch break, and open until 4:30 Monday - Thursday and 3:30pm on a Friday. Ms Flanagan is also running sessions on making effective study notes and study techniques on a Monday afternoon. Please see Ms Flanagan for more information. I would also like to wish Year 12 good luck for their upcoming exams. Finally, as the school has now introduced some new elements of the school uniform, I would like to congratulate Jye Kelly of Year 9 and Angus Lathan of Year 12. These students were the successful winner of the Vivo prize draw and won a new school jumper. It is great to see all the students embracing this new uniform item! There are more items coming in to support the implementation of the new school uniform so please stay tuned!

Deputy Principal Report Years 7 & 10 - Mrs SomervilleThis term I have had the daunting experience of keeping Mrs Glasson’s chair warm while she was on leave. I have certainly learned a lot about Year 7 and 10 students as well as the curriculum needs for Years 11 and 12 during this time and have found it to be a rewarding experience with many people on hand to help me.During this time I have been working with Mrs Douglas to make sure that Year 10 are on track with their attendance and completion of work so they can be invited to the end of year celebration. Letters regarding attendance were sent out earlier this term and I have a few faithful students who check regularly to make sure they are meeting the contract requirements. Just a reminder that students signed a contract at the start of the year agreeing that to be eligible to attend the celebration evening, their attendance needed to be greater than 75%, they have not had a long suspension or more than two short suspensions and have completed all work and their Authentic Assessment interview. They also need to have met their responsibilities as a member of the school community by ensuring that all fees associated with electives have been met. At this point, we have a large number of students who are eligible to attend and I am pleased to say that there are students who are working hard on catching up on missed work and making a concerted effort to attend more regularly. In the next few weeks we will start looking at subject selections and gathering information regarding the movement of Year 10 into Year 11. We will be surveying the students about their future plans and inviting parents to the school to hear about possible options for students as they move into senior school. We hope to have interviews with parents

and students to organise subject selection and help students to make the best choices when it comes to their future. More information will be coming home about this soon. Year 7 have been very busy this term with their camp and from the comments from the staff and students, a great time was had by all. I have also had some positive reports about the presentation they attended on Cyber Bullying last week where students were reminded about being safe and responsible digital citizens. We are in the middle of the reporting period and I have been busy reading Year 7 reports. It is clear from the comments that there is a lot of quality teaching and learning activities happening in each HUB and that the students are responding positively to the opportunities they have been given. It is also very obvious that the teachers have been working hard to develop a strong rapport with the students and helping them to develop their skills in many different areas. Finally, as Year 12 start preparing for their Trial HSC Examinations early next term, I would encourage all students to take advantage of the Study Centre. They provide support in a range of ways; from helping students manage their time, organising study timetables or helping students find resources that aid their understanding of topics. It is a great source of support that is available to all.

We will be surveying the students about their future plans and inviting parents to the school to hear about possible options for students as they move into senior school.

Deputy Principal Report Years 9 & 12 - Mr Hope

“...camp is a fantastic experience for all Year 9 students to build upon and strengthen the great bond between students...”

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This has been a busy term for year 8. With 8-360 interviews and exhibitions, there has been plenty of opportunities for students to show off their work. It’s a great experience to witness students reflecting on their learning and showing pride and enthusiasm for what they have created.The STEM market was incredibly competitive (not only for students – Mr Rumball and Mr Bailey seemed to be enjoying the competition too!) and there was a variety of products showing how students answered the driving question – “Can we make money with chemistry?” These products included bath bombs, honeycomb, candles and lip gloss. In QUEST, students reflected on their sense of belonging to their community and how they could improve their community. The ideas were varied – from an Ice Cream shop to an expansion of the Kurri Kurri Hospital emergency department. The presentation of these ideas was excellent – the model for the community garden was excellent. The Lifestyle exhibition centred around how students had evaluated different resources available to assist, support and inform people about different Mental Health concerns. Some of the resources created by students effectively outline coping strategies and identify where to seek further help.The 8-360 interviews were a positive experience for those who attended. Flipping a parent – teacher interview to place the student in the driving seat has created a process where the responsibility for learning sits where it needs to be – with the student. They are so articulate and proud of their work, and honest about where they have not completed the work at the level of which they are capable. Next term, these interviews will be a requirement in the application process for placement in our Year 9 enrichment classes. More information about this process will be available after the holidays.I had the privilege of reading two incredible essays from Preliminary Ancient History students, Anja Atkinson and Emily Watson. They were to create a timeline of 3 cities which disappeared with sources, and an extended response of the archaeological methodologies utilised in the study of Ancient Alexandria. Congratulations girls, this work is fantastic!!! Have a fabulous and safe holiday everyone!!!

Deputy Principal Report Years 8 & 11 - Mrs Pratt




Year 7 Camp - Mrs King Year 7 AdviserOn Wednesday 23rd May fifty-six excited year 7 students boarded the bus for three days of adventure! Mangrove Mountain was our destination, and there awaited our trusty tour guys; Irish, Jake, Eddie, Pom Pom and Alex.No sooner had we arrived and students were quickly shown their rooms, split into their activity groups, fed lunch and then off to our first activities. Day one was rock climbing and raft building, which tested student’s teamwork, creativity and height phobias! There were some very interesting rafts built from tyres, logs and rope, which students raced across the dam. Whilst no raft crossed the finish line in one piece, the materials did keep the students who braved racing them afloat, even if they became makeshift kickboards. Evening soon fell on our first day at camp and a fun game of Commando against the teachers ensued. Here, student teams had to save hostages from deep within the bush without being caught in the teachers’ torch light. Although Miss Twyford and Mrs King put up a brave fight, the students won in the end and saved all of their friends from the teachers grasp. Pom Pom then told a very engaging campfire story about a bear and a moose and then students had supper and went to bed.Day two began bright and early! Morning activities were Challenge Ropes and Initiative Activities, followed by Abseiling and Archery in the afternoon. It was so rewarding on this day to see students begin to encourage each other outside of their friendship groups, which is one of

the goals that camp sets out to achieve. Students again pushed themselves out of their comfort zones, and they were encouraged by their friends, both new and old.Challenge Night began with a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday” for Ellie. Teams then battled a series of crazy challenges, such as carrying apples under their chins through an obstacle course, dropping a falling

pen and keeping a cup of water on their forehead whilst getting up from a lying position. Again, positivity and shouts of encouragement filled the room. The night ended with a Fire Show from Alex and Irish, and a scary campfire story.On our last day of camp, students were up even earlier to clean their rooms, with no help from Mum! After bags were packed and breakfast was down, students had two more challenges to face, and teachers were

also challenged to take part. A Flying Fox across the dam and the Giant Swing were our final two activities. Mr English bravely demonstrated how the Giant Swing was done and then students convinced Mrs King to face her fear of heights and have a go, although she only went half way up and screamed for the entire swing!Finally, it was time for one last photo and then the bus arrived to go home. Perhaps a little more exhausted and dirtier than our previous bus trip, but still excited to come home and tell our friends and family the exciting stories of camp!

It was so rewarding on this day to see students begin to

encourage each other outside of their friendship groups,

which is one of the goals that camp sets out to achieve.

MC28 - Ms McGrathIt has been a massive term for birthdays in MC28, Ben, Blair and Damien have all turned 18! This is their very last year at KKHS too, we are really going to miss them.Lachlan started work experience at Kurri Domino’s this term, he was super excited when he got his uniform. His dreams are big. Lachlan has informed us that his future holds a management position at Domino’s, a move to the Gold Coast in a brand new red Ford Ranger and a double story house with apool. Look out, this young man is on the up and up!




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SNAC Program - Keelia, David & KateThis year at KKHS we have a new alternative “School to Work” transition program, which is currently being run in our newly established Studio School. We have now moved back into our classroom after the renovations were complete and have fresh paint and floors. During term two, we have had a number of students who have been out on internships, shadow days and working with mentors.Michael Jay has continued his work with our school’s own IT faculty. Michael works alongside our IT guys every Tuesday for three and a half hours replacing keyboards and screens, updating the computers, fixing our internet and reconnecting us with the world wide web when we have no idea how to. Also a big thanks to Michael-Jay for fixing our sound on the smartboard.Ashley York, our buzzing boxer boy has continued his internship at Lantry Boxing being a personal trainer. Ash works once a week and is moving forward into getting a full time job as a personal trainer. Ashley has also been attending a Film and Television course at TAFE’s Hunter Street Campus.Bookworm Kate Rutledge works in the school library every morning scanning the laptops for kids with day loans and scanning the books from time to time. Kate has recently said this work experience has really helped her to achieve better social and communication skills.Notice how our school is looking great with the fresh paint? Well Matty Sumner helped contribute to that hard work during his time on work experience as a painter for a day. He also contributed to the labouring work around the school for a week, exploring different trade types. Matty is also doing a TAFE course on how to plaster gyprock at Maitland TAFE.Aaron Heath picked up an internship on the school grounds with the tradies from the DEC contractors. He worked for the entire two weeks of the holidays, moving tin, fixing frames, scraping all the yummy gum off the ground, knocking down bricks and poor Azz even managed to knock himself out. Aaron has continued with this company, spending a week working at Argy Pub to assist with the renovations.Laura Fogg has commenced an internship in youth work with our very own Youth Support worker, Megan Gillespie. Laura has used this opportunity to support the current TAFE course she is completing at Glendale TAFE. Laura is assisting Megan to program and run initiatives to support the wellbeing of the students here at KKHS.Aliesha Bastow is continuing her internship at the Cravin Café and Burger Bar every Monday.

Eve Crole and Keelia Page have commenced working with Kerri Hallett and her team at the Business HUB in Kurri. As part of their role this term, they are assisting in the organisation of the next chamber meeting, including the catering and preparation to speak about our program at this meeting. Keelia is also pursuing a shadow day at the Irukandji, Shark and Ray Encounters at Port Stephens and is hoping to gain an insight into conservation from her mentor, Tiana. Eve also took time to do an Outdoor Rec course where she love the abseiling.Dean Clark has been busy as part of a KKHS construction project building absolute dog palaces. The finished kennels will be donated to charity and a limited number will be for sale.

Paul R Gardner has now graduated from the Studio School and has been successful in gaining a full time apprenticeship as a Fitter at EC Throsby at Singleton. Congratulations Paul, we wish you every success.Jacinta Williams, who also left us last term to complete a WEA course in Aged Care, has been successful in gaining a full time traineeship in Aged Care with Jacaranda Hostel at Cessnock. Congratulations Jacinta, we wish you every

success.Tailor Appleby has partially graduated and has been working full time with Moss Building and Construction in the hope of gaining a carpentry/building apprenticeship in the future. Tailor now spends his weeks on jobsites in the big smoke of Sydney and loves his new life and pay packet. Congratulations Tailor, we wish you every success.Jackson Mitchell has continued his internship at Chris Watson Motorcycles two days a week and has completed a full two-week internship at Valley Air Conditioning in order to expand his skillset and increase his employability.Noah Page has continued his internship at Solid Engineering every Monday this term.New student Marissa Robinson has gained two jobs since joining us, at McDonald’s and Simply Bliss Bakery. This is in addition to her internship with the pet photography company, “Camera plus Dog” at North Lambton.Congratulations to all the students who are making the most of their opportunities and their self-directed learning in the Studio School. If you are a business or organisation and you would like to support your local youth by being a mentor or allowing them to enter your workplace, please contact David Buswell or Kate Hosking.

Congratulations to all the students who are making the most of their opportunities and their self-directed learning in the Studio School.




Speed Careering - Mr McKinleyOn the 24th May, KKHS once again offered the spectacular Speed Careering event with an abundance of local industries offering a wonderful and straight from the heart insight into what it takes to take up a range of careers. Companies such as Crowne Plaza, Telstra, the Defence Force, the University of Newcastle and Komatsu were all there to give incredible information to our Year 10 students. Each group rotated through the guest speakers in 14minute slots allowing time for the presenter to speak volumes of the workforce and then opportunities existed for the students to ask questions. Every year this event is organised and facilitated with the assistance of our Community Liaison Officer, Heather Sutherland. Without her help and the support of local business, this event would not be as successful as it is. Speed Careering is just part of what we do to make our student’s school to work transition as smooth as possible and we are proud to say that the feedback from Year 10 is that the experience genuinely makes them understand the need to start thinking about the future now.

Mark Hughes inspires KKHSMark Hughes is as much a legend off the field as on, and recently he proved just that as he touched the lives of every student at Kurri Kurri High School. Mark, who grew up in Kurri, visited the school to support his Foundation, the Mark Hughes Foundation, which raises money to search for a cure and creates awareness about Brain Cancer. Mark came to fame as a Knight’s player but in 2013 his life changed forever as a few headaches and some blurred vision resulted in what was to become the fight of his life. Doctors found that he had a tumour the size of an avocado on his brain and what was to follow was surgery,

a series of intensive Radiation and then Chemotherapy. Today, Marks tumour thankfully has shown no size of regrowth and he lives a healthy life but the experience has taught him not to put things off any more. He says, if you want to do something, or achieve something do it now, don’t wait.The Mark Hughes Foundation has this month been working to raise funds to support patients undergoing treatment for brain cancer as well as researchers striving for a cure and Kurri Kurri High School got behind the cause. On Thursday, June 7 students wore a Beanie for Brain Cancer to help Mark’s cause which was all the more relevant thanks to his visit to the school.

...local industries offering a wonderful and straight from the heart insight...

He says, if you want to do something, or achieve something do it now, don’t wait.




P&C Scholarships - Rhonda Jeffrey KKHS P&C President

Every year KKHS P&C offer two students, who have completed Year 12 and who are continuing their studies at University or TAFE, $1,000 to assist with their expenses. The two P&C Scholarships for Year 12, 2017 have been awarded to Jed Kinch and Hannah Waters. Both are enrolled at the University of Newcastle. Jed is studying to be a High School Teacher and Hannah to be a Nurse. Congratulations to both and good luck with your future endeavours.

P& C AssociationNext Meeting

Tuesday, June 26th, 5pm-7pm

nbn™ is coming to Kurri KurriYou are invited to meet Telstra and nbn co. as they join us for our next meeting.If you have questions about the nbn, Telstra are happy to help. Please come along

for an interactive information session and light refreshments as a part of our regular meeting.

All members of the Kurri Kurri Community are welcome.

This special P&C Meeting will be held in the Library - entrance off Northcote Street.

All welcome.

Have you got your new KKHS hoodie?

Now for sale at the front office $55




Aboriginal Leadership Networking Day

Kurri Kurri High School JAECG Executive students ran a leadership-networking day with 13 local schools on Tuesday, 5th June. Students participated in activities including an Introduction to local Aboriginal Languages, Aboriginal Art and Aboriginal Traditional games. Students enjoyed a special lunch prepared by our Year 11 Food Tech students consisting of Mini Kanga Burgers with Apple Slaw and Mini Hot Dogs. A Big Thank you to Sharon Latter from the Bread Basket for donating our bread for the day also to Scott’s Meats for donating the meats.

Three members of KKHS staff participated in a 3 day course ,“Connecting to Country “, facilitated by our local AECG executives. It was an amazing experience that involved visiting sacred local Aboriginal sites, meeting and hearing stories from Elders whom have lived very traumatic lives and have done and continue to struggle with past atrocities that are still in effect, happening today. Staff then looked at ideas of what we could do to improve Aboriginal outcomes at school and in society. It was a very emotional and yet also uplifting and soul provoking experience and therefore we encourage other teachers and schools to participate in the program by contacting Stephanie Earl (AECG Secretary) at [email protected].

Connecting to Country

ATSI Happenings - Mrs L’Green JAECG Coordinator

Stolen A group of students went to Cessnock Performing Arts Centre and witnessed the fantastic production “Stolen”. It was an amazing story that opened the eyes of the audience to the tragic history of the Stolen Generations.




Is it Easy Being Green? Year 7 Hubs Investigate! - Ms Norberry HUB Teacher

The Year 7 Hubs have hurtled into their next project investigating the essential question “Is it easy being green?” The students have investigat-ed a number of geographical and scientific pieces of evidence as they looked into the issue, from climate charts to the water cycle. One thing is for

certain - science is the driving force behind this topic. Why should we care about the state of the environment? How can we take steps to minimise our negative impacts? By learning about the natural world, we’ve started to gain a sense of empathy for our global community, including the plants and animals that contribute to each ecosystem. Some of the students were shocked and appalled by the impact we are having on marine life after watching the documentary ‘A Plastic Ocean’, and they used text analysis skills to examine the ways in which the director was trying to persuade us. By figuring out how the world works, we’ve been able to see how we can intervene when things stop working! We were inspired by a visit from Dave of Feedback Organic Recovery, who talked us through composting and sustainable gardening. He showed off a number of interesting garden designs that utilised recycled materials, and let us have a go at some of his farming tools. We’ve started conducting a number of science experiments regarding the growth of plants in order to better understand how we can grow our own food. Our end goal? Design a small garden of our own using recycled materials. To do this, we need to learn the measurement skills needed to manufacture a variety of garden shapes and sizes. In the end, we hope to gain some practical skills that will help us live more sustainably on a day to day basis.

One thing is for certain - science is the driving force behind this topic.

Wellbeing is a very busy space at KKHS, as we aim to provide valuable real world learning opportunities for young people navigating the turbulent adolescent years. Here is a snapshot of some of the recent programs students have participated in.Love Bites:Year 10 students have recently been involved in a wellbeing program called “Love Bites”, which educates young people about sexual and domestic abuse. The program has been run over a period of 3 weeks to ensure small group sizes for greater effectiveness. Students have been leaving a “legacy” project in the shape of various posters and/or contribu-tions to a rap song facilitated by a local DJ and Music Producer.The Gathering:Year 12 students participated in “The Gathering”, a drug and alcohol education program. Using some very realistic props to represent standard drinks, we trust that Year 12 took home some important messages as they edge closer and closer to adulthood.

The Cyber Bully:On Thursday June 14 our Year 7 students had the wonderful opportunity to view a play called “The Cyber Bully” in the Hall. This is a very relevant topic for our youngest students of KKHS, which has hopefully left a lasting impression about appropriate online behaviour.Year 7 2019 Transition Day 1:On Thursday June 7 KKHS held our first orientation day for the incoming Year 7’s of 2019. The day featured sessions about bullying, Rock and Water and grit, led by some of our wonderful staff. Many thanks to our new Year Advisor Mr Sam Rumball, HT Stage 4 Ms Lisa Scobie, Relieving Principal Mr Alan Hope and presenters Mr Scott Berry, Mr Peter Asvestas and Ms Karen Phillips. Thank you also to Ms Kim Knox and her hospitality class for cooking a wonderful BBQ lunch.Many thanks to all our wonderful presenters and community organisa-tions that have contributed to these events, and to Ms Michelle Weir for putting these in place at the end of 2017.

Wellbeing - Mr English HT Engagement




This term Year 8 students have been exploring the topic “Let’s Get Physical”. Students have been investigating the benefits of physical activity on the dimensions of health as well as the Health Related components of fitness. Students have even participated in Fitness Testing, HITT sessions and fitness games. Our project this term will involve students designing an outdoor gym for our school. We look forward to our presentation next week with Cessnock Council’s Strategic Planner who is coming to talk to the students about all things associated with Outdoor Gym design.Integrated sport has seen the students participate in a HUB Basketball round robin competition with students beginning to take more ownership of their learning by developing round robin draws, referring, points scoring and gathering statistics.

Year 8 Hook Day - Mrs Ferguson HUB TeacherOur year 8 students were treated to a ‘hook day’ in week 4 to introduce them in a real world manner and get them excited about QUEST’s new topic about Indigenous contact and colonisation. The students rotated throughout different activities exploring traditional Indigenous culture. Some of the wonderful activities available included Indigenous games ran by Mr Asvestas’ SLR class, traditional Aboriginal language classes led by Mrs L’Green and providing a taste of traditional cuisine (kangaroo) for all the students to enjoy. Emily Lloyd, a talented local artist and former KKHS student with strong ties to the local indigenous community, also joined our team to inspire and encourage the year 8 HUBS students. Emily detailed the traditional nature of indigenous art and inspired the participants to engage in an artistic and creative experience. Students from each HUB were encouraged to contribute to a collaborative indigenous artwork, with some incredible results. These inspirational canvas’s will be displayed in the HUB rooms, giving the students a sense of ownership of their space, as well as enhancing overall understanding of the indigenous unit of work. It was a wonderful day that saw all students thoroughly enjoy themselves and become excited about what was to come in QUEST.

Students have been investigating the benefits of physical activity on the dimensions of health as well as the Health Related components of fitness.

Latest in Year 8 Lifestyle - Mrs Gavenlock HUB Teacher

Students from each HUB were encouraged to contribute to a collaborative indigenous artwork.




CAPAL News - Ms Dunlevie HT CAPALDuring term two students were provided with a range of wonderful opportunities and experiences to enhance their learning and link it to the real world. Brett Whiteley Studio and ArtexpressEarlier this year, Year 12, 11 and 10 Visual Arts students had the opportunity to visit the studio of renowned Australian artist Brett Whitely. The Brett Whiteley Studio, located in Surry Hills, offered students a unique insight into the artist’s life, passion, artistic journey and prolific body of work. Students explored Whiteley’s creative processes and drew inspiration directly from his artworks that adorned the studio space. The students’ experience at the studio allowed them to immerse themselves in works we had recently studied in class, where Whiteley’s work has left a legacy for us all to enjoy.After our visit to Brett Whiteley’s Studio, we then stopped by the NSW Art Gallery to attend the Artexpress exhibition. Artexpress is an annual exhibition featuring a selection of outstanding student artworks developed for the artmaking component of the HSC examination in Visual Arts in NSW. The visit gave the students the opportunity to see top HSC artworks and process diaries first hand, gather ideas and inspiration. Students saw a broad range of approaches and expressive forms, including ceramics, collection of works, documented forms, drawing, graphic design, painting, photomedia, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and fibre, and time-based forms. Students returned very inspired and excited to continue with their own artmaking.

Students were provided with a range of wonderful opportunities and experiences to enhance their learning and link it to the real world.

Starstruck & Hunter Dance FestivalCongratulations to all our Start Stuck students for their outstanding participation in dance, choir, signing choir and featured tap ensemble. Thank you to all parents/cares for their support and to all staff involved. Students from year 8, 9, 10 and 11 successfully auditioned for the Hunter Dance Festival, performances will be held at Newcastle Wests week 2 next term. Information will be sent home as well as posted on the CAPA facebook page.




CAPAL CONT’D...

Dobell Drawing SchoolFollowing on from our Term 1 newsletter, Chelsea White and Zane Andrews were 2 of the 75, Year 11 students selected from across the state to attend the Dobell Drawing School at the National Art School in Darlinghurst, Sydney. Students had submitted their best artworks in the hope of being able to attend the 5-day intensive drawing workshop during the school holidays.During their time at the workshop they selected and were placed into one of five classes, each focussing on a different aspect or style of drawing, Chelsea in ‘Portrait Drawing’ and Zane in ‘Drawing the Nude’. Throughout the five days, students were assisted by one of the school’s tutors to produce a final work for the exhibition held on the 19th, April.It was a thoroughly enjoyed, honourable experience for both of the students and they learnt skills that will further assist them in their bright future of art making.

Operation Art 2018Kurri Kurri High School is participating in Operation Art this year where Visual Arts students artworks have been selected as part of the exhibition. Operation Art is an initiative of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, the program provides a forum for schools and students to demonstrate their Visual Arts achievements through exhibitions at the Armory Gallery, Sydney Olympic Park and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. A big congratulations to the following students whose art work will be appearing.Year 9 : Jade GearYear 10: Tyler SuttonYear 10: Caitlyn Stewart




Kurri Kurri High Sports Report -Ms DaSilva HT PDHPE

Athletics NewsIt was a very cold and windy day this year for our annual Athletics Carnival. Overall, it was a successful day with much participation and personal bests being achieved.

Congratulations to the following Age Champions:

AGE BOYS GIRLS

12 yrs Timothy Smith Mew Sowihok and Kaylee Redshaw

13 yrs Jye Linnane Samantha Aspinall

14 yrs Elijah Faalua Makayla Patterson

15 yrs Lucas Straker Lucy Bacon

16 yrs Joel Friend Joanna Whiteley

17+ yrs Ashley York Chelsea Gay

On May 25th, 22 students went to Glendale to represent at the Coalfields Zone Athletics Carnival. We are still awaiting official results from Hunter sports on any students who have made the regional Carnival. Zoey Kinch from year 8 has qualified for Discus, we wish her well and look forward to hearing about her results.

Zone Cross Country

The following athletes competed at the Zone carnival this term and qualified for the Regional Cross Country Carnival on the June 1st. Congratulations to Ashley York who was our only Athlete to qualify for the State Carnival to be held on the 26th of July at Eastern Creek, Sydney. We wish him all the best in his preparation and on competition day.

• Mew Sowihok (12 yrs Girls) placed 8th• Lucy Bacon (15 yrs Girls) placed 1st• Sophia Bacon (15 yrs Girls) placed 3rd• Delani Leigh (15 yrs Girls) placed 4th• Taylah Russell (16 yrs Girls) placed 2nd• Chelsea Gay (17yrs Girls) placed 1st• Ashley York (17 yrs Boys) placed 2nd




U15s Soccer: The boys played St Phillips in Round 3 of the Bill Turner Cup, going down 4-10OPENS SOCCER: The boys were knocked out Round 3 suffering a loss to Whitebridge High. The Open girls made it to the Puma Cup Gala Day Rounds 3 and 4. Unfortunately, they went down in an understrength team.Congratulations to Brooke Kennedy who competed in the CHS Open Soccer carnival. The team were extremely dominant, placing 1st in their pool and moving through semi and quarter finals to play off for 3rd and 4th, ending in a devastating loss in a penalty shootout.

Futsal News - Mr HallKKHS has recently entered the Upper Hunter Futsal (indoor soccer) Championships with some excellent individual and team performances.We selected 3 boys teams with one in each division. The U14 Boys had 2 out of 3 wins and made their way to the final, however were unlucky against Maitland Grossmann, eventually going down 3-1. Some outstanding performances by Hayden Van Derdrift and Riley Dembeck.Our U16 Boys had a mixed day with a win, loss and draw and were bundled out in the Semi Final 5-0 by eventual champions Rutherford. Dusty Callaghan played every game for all 3 sides in goals and pulled off some outstanding saves. Also Lukas Straker dazzled many opposition teams with fast footwork and scored at least one excellent goal.The Open Boys were playing at their 4th championship in a row and knew a few tricks to round out the close games. Angus Lathan, Sam Whyburn, and Izak Straker laid the platform with Paul Gardner and Luke Whiting scoring the majority of the goals. They started the Grand Final slowly but eventually hit every crossbar and post to come back to 1-3 against a fast Muswellbrook unit.The girls outshone their opponents in an amazing display of teamwork and great passing. The U14 Girls, who are still learning the game lost 6-0 against Hunter River only to play them 2 hours later in the Grand Final! With the shock tactic of scooping the ball over the tallest opposition player, they surprisingly scored and then doubled their advantage... and held on to record a 3-2 victory to be crowned Upper Hunter Champions.The U16 Girls, featuring past Northern NSW representatives in Brooke Kennedy, Ainsley Childs, Maddie Bartlett and Goal Keeper, Emily Gordon started all games with a smile on their face and finished the same way. The score keepers lost track of who scored more out of Brooke and Ainsley, who kept the crowd entertained with their speed, finesse, power and ferocious tackling.On another note the U16 Girls were the only team in KKHS history to take on the other zone champions in St Pius, Wallsend, Whitebridge, West Wallsend, McKillip College, Tumbi Umbi HS and of course Maitland Grossmann at the Northern NSW State Championships and remain undefeated! The plays of the day included Lucy Bacon’s shot between the Goal Keepers legs to secure the Grand Final win, Brooke Kennedy’s ongoing foul trouble when jostling for the ball, Ainsley’s giggling battle with opposition friend Teagan Douglass, Sophia Bacon’s hardness testing of the wooden floorboards....ouch.... and Sophie Bartlett’s ability to shoot from anywhere on the court. THEY ARE THE 2018 NORTHERN NSW STATE CHAMPIONS after some 10 exhilarating games over two carnivals, congratulations to all of the players, parents and spectators on a fine showing from Kurri this year, our best ever to date !!

The wet weather has seen numerous sports be postponed for our Students. Some important dates to remember for Term 3:Oztag Gala Day- 2nd of AugustGirls Rugby League regional Finals- Tues 26th of JuneKasey Drummond Cup- Girls Rugby Leage 13s and 16s - 7th August.U13s Rugby League- Kurt Gidley Cup 12th SeptemberGoalball- t.b.a Term 3.

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