Hot Cross Buns Drive With Easter approaching Kanahooka High School is running a Hot Cross Buns Drive.

Choose from the following six pack of buns:

Traditional (with fruit) Mocha Choc Chip

Cost: $6.50

Orders close: Wednesday 30 March 2011. Delivery date: Wednesday 6 April 2011.

Payment MUST be made with order. Order forms available from front office.

Kana KaresKana Kares Kanahooka High School Email: kanahooka-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

PO Box 302, Dapto NSW 2530 Web: www.kanahooka-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Phone: 4261 4011 Fax: 4261 4700 Term 1—Week 8 25 March 2011

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday 30 March

DER Night - 6.30 - 7.30 pm

Year 7 Camp 30 March - 1 April

Thursday 31 March

SRC Assembly

Monday 4 April

VET Hospitality - Dapto Citizens &

Bowling Club Women's Gala Day

Friday 8 April

School Cross Country Carnival

Students who need to leave Kanahooka

High School during the day for any reason are to be collected from the Administration Office.

Please phone the school and the office staff

will collect your child from his/her class.

The school policy on mobile phones and

iPods is that they are not to be used during class time and should be switched off and in student’s bags.

Parents should avoid placing their children

in a position of disobeying this important school rule. This occurs when parents ring students directly during class time.

GIRLS DAY OUT! What a way to end a great week!

On Friday, Kellie from St Vincent de

Paul and Ms Van Loo took 12 Year 7 girls on a Girls Day Out.

We went shoe shopping, then we went to the movies and out for lunch at Hogs Breath Cafe.

At the movies we saw 'Rango'. It was so funny we were laughing the whole

time.

Kellie then selected the three best behaved girls and bought them a pair of shoes.

The lucky girls were Shaina Lea-Johnson, Shania Stratton and Bronte Williamson-Fowles.

It was the best day ever. It was AWESOME!! Thanks so much to Kellie and Ms Van Loo for taking us.

By Shaina Lea Johnson

& Shania Stratton

EASTER HOLIDAYS Term 1 finishes: Friday 8 April.

Pupil free day: Wednesday 27 April.

Term 2 commences: Thursday 28 April.

Short pants that end slightly above the knee.

Mondays Extreme Weather Conditions

Despite water leaks in science laboratories and some classrooms Kanahooka High School remained relatively unscathed on the day.

I was particularly impressed with the level of co-operation of students

who followed instructions not to enter flooded sections of the playground and for the most part stay dry.

I also take the opportunity to thank parents for their understanding and patience at the end of the day when I was directed by the

Department of Education, acting on advice from the Police, to detain students after the final bell. It was certainly an unusual direction, but given the inundation and chaos on our roads, it was not unreasonable.

As it eventuated the 10 minutes delay, enabled students to leave school and go home during a spell in the weather.

Mr Spicer Relieving Principal

Ski Trip Reminder

Students intending to go on the ski trip should now

be paying their money off

in regular instalments to the front office.

Harmony Day Once again “Harmony Day” celebrations were a huge success. Delicious foods were enjoyed by all and this

gave many of us a chance to taste a wide variety of different dishes from places such as Japan, Mexico, China, India, Spain, Turkey, Britain, South Africa and many more.

Ms Thatcher and Ms Abarcia would like to thank all students, parents and staff who contributed to the success of the day.

This is only possible with the involvement and contribution made by all.

A very special thanks to Mr and Mrs Abarcia who

came into the school to delight us all with their “churros”.

“Harmony Day” is a non profit day, the money made from the sale of the food has in the past

been used to support St Jude school in Africa. This year we hope to be able to use the money to sponsor a child from a third world country.

Further information will follow in future newsletters.

Ms Thatcher & Ms Abarcia

Year 9 Laptops Digital Education

Revolution

Year 9 Laptop Information Night

Wednesday 30 March 6:30-7:30pm

Year 9 Students and their parents are invited to attend an information session regarding the Digital Education Revolution

Laptops which become available shortly.

Parents will be able to ask questions and

receive information about the laptops and their use.

Forms will be available on the night which

will need to be returned before laptops are issued. Students will begin to receive their

computers in Weeks 9 & 10. Mr G Knowles

Kanahooka High School After School Tutorial Centre

All welcome and it's FREE!

Held in the library with Teachers supervising.

Refreshments provided.

Every Tuesday & Wednesday

Time: 2.40 - 3.30pm

Come along and get help with your homework, assignments and assessments.

Uniform List All items are available in XS to XXXL

The following items are available to purchase form the school canteen

Item for Sale Cost

Jacket Junior/Senior $30.00

Sloppy Joe Junior/Senior $18.00

Polo Shirt with Emblem $13.00

Sport Shorts Black Unisex $16.00

Sport Shirt $30.00

Black dress pants and black dress shorts are available from Lowes, Big W, Kmart, Supre etc for

approximately $15.00-$35.00

Please note Kanahooka High School does not stock the girl’s tartan skirt or shorts. They can be purchased from Crystal Bears in Dapto Mall or Claussens in Wollongong.

SHOES AS PART OF SCHOOL UNIFORM What is DEFINITELY NOT accepted

Ballet style shoes

Slip on / laced shoes that do not cover the full foot

Thin canvas Raben shoes

These do not comply at all with any OH&S or chemical safety regulations about footwear. They give little foot support, sole traction, stability or protection.

NOT ACCEPTABLE

ACCEPTABLE

Sports ONLY

Volunteer Tutor Training

Would you like to assist adults with reading and writing on a

one-to-one basis? Wollongong TAFE is running a 6 week course for 3 hours per week starting Tuesday 17 May 2011.

Tutors will be supported and placed with adults who would like literacy help, by Warilla North Community Centre.

Phone 4229 0566 / 4229 0167 or email michele.broad@det.nsw.edu.au for more information.

Seasons For Growth - Grief & Loss Program Do you know, love or care for someone experiencing mental illness? Have you experienced a sense of loss and/or grief as a result of being on that

caring journey? Would you like to learn more about coping with change, loss and grief?

We believe that when carers receive the information, training and support

they need, care giving can be a positive and life enhancing role.

Seasons for Growth was developed by the organisation Good-Grief. It is a

program for adults who have experienced significant change or loss. It is based on the belief that change, loss and grief are a normal and valuable part of life. We examine the impact of changes and explore how we can

learn to live with and grow from these experiences.

Session Date: Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 April 2011

Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm (Both Days) Venue: Aftercare FACES Wollongong Office 7/36-42 Auburn St, Wollongong

Facilitator: Kim Gadd Cost: Free

Register your interest: Ph: 02 4229 7254

Email: kim.gadd@aftercare.com.au www.aftercare.com.au

Wednesday 13 July 2011 Moonwalk Scooter Comp

10am – 2pm at Dapto Skate Park.

CareWays Community Inc. proudly presents an Indent Music NSW drug and alcohol free

event. Moonwalk Scooter Competition with live band performance by local Dapto Youth Group “Losing with Style“. Registration is free and starts at the Skate Park 8.45am – 9.45am. The competition commences at 10am. Register on the day with parent’s signature or download

registration form at www.careways.org.au or at www.moonwalkscooters.com Sponsorship, prizes and giveaways provided by Moonwalk Scooters, MGP, GC Compound and Downside Scooters; with

Moonwalk Scooter team riders judging the event. Three divisions available: 12 years and under, 13 years to 15 years and 16 years and over. For enquiries ring CareWays on 4262 1918.

Saturday 30 April & Sunday 1 May 2011 Dapto Art and Craft show Dapto Ribbonwood Centre.

CareWays Community Inc is organising its 10th annual “Dapto Art and Craft Show”. Starting at 9am each day til 4pm at the Dapto Ribbonwood Centre Check out the Illawarra Craft Spectacular offering

exciting exhibitions, endless craft supplies and unique handmade items perfect for Mother’s Day. Get your Mother’s Day gifts and have fun in the process. Enjoy fun day for the whole family. There are plenty of men’s, women’s and kid’s craft activities. Admission is $6, $4 concession and free entry

for kids under 12. The children must be accompanied by an adult to get the free entry. For more information on the event please ring Verica at CareWays on 4262 1918.

STUDENT DIARIES By bringing your diary every day, students are able to document their homework and assignments. Students will be able to plan their study for

subjects over the week.

The benefit of using a diary is that it helps to manage student homework

and assignments more efficiently and develops organisation skills.

The major benefit of bringing your school diary every day is that every

student has their own personalised timetable in their diary, which minimises the need to wander between classes.

Student movements for out of class and sick bay can be monitored through

the use of the school diary.

In short by carrying your student diary you will feel more in control and

ready to learn.

Cyber Safety - The dangers of talking to strangers online The internet has exposed a whole new world of creeps and strangers to the world and the dangers of talking to strangers like them online are just the same as talking to strangers in the

real world. With fast growing Social Networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook now dominating the lives of youths and of the dangers involved with talking online, parents can help

out in ways such as these:

Education on the ways these people can pose dangers.

Limiting & monitoring private information that you put on the internet.

Only talking to people you actually know on the internet.

If these ways are put into practice, the risks of being in danger online can be greatly reduced.

Free Maths On Line Tutor Program This is the second year that Kanahooka High School has used this program.

Every student who studies Mathematics at KHS has been registered to use a free teaching and learning resource.

This computer program is available at www.mathsonline.com.au

Some features of the program are:

A tutorial lesson for each concept (from Year 7 to Year 12) with diagrams as well as written

abs audio explanations.

Every lesson contains an accompanying printable worksheet, allowing students to consolidate

their understanding of each concept. Full worked solutions are also provided.

Each student’s ongoing progress in the program can be recorded - per perusal by student and

teacher.

The program can be accessed from home.

The main purpose of the program is to support the classroom learning experience and to assist students with revision. Each student has been issued with their unique username and password

so they can use the program to prepare for tests and exams. If you have any questions please contact your Mathematics teacher or Mrs Lowis.

Mrs Lowis Head Teacher Mathematics