UPCOMING EVENTS 2014

Monday 7 April Japan Visit Host Parent Information Evening Tuesday 8 April Zone Basketball Gala Day Wednesday 9 April Anzac Day Ceremony P&C Meeting 7pm Common Room Friday 11 April School Cross County Carnival Last day Term 1 Monday 28 April Staff Development Day Tuesday 29 April Students return Tuesday 13 May Years 7 & 9 Naplan Test Years 10 to 12 Careers Expo Wednesday 14 May Years 7 & 9 Naplan Test P&C Meeting 7pm Common Room Thursday 15 May Years 7 & 9 Naplan Test

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 10 4 April 2014

KANAHOOKA HIGH SCHOOL IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE DAPTO LEARNING COMMUNITY

Kanahooka High School House System Kanahooka High School has re-implemented the House system. We have four Houses based on Roll Calls, BLUE, YELLOW, RED and GREEN. Names will be decided later in the year by the student body. Each House has two House Captains and two House Vice-captains. For 2014 they are; RED Captains - Cameron Cooper and Alicia Charles Vice-captains - Joshua Bell and Madison Chatham GREEN Captains - Brennan Frost and Lauren Mathews Vice-captains - Tyler Kelly and Emma Harriman BLUE Captains - Adam Peppoloni and Kaitlyn Kelly Vice-captains - Dean Pender and Kayla Peppoloni YELLOW Captains - Cyrus Villanueva and Calvin Perelaer Vice-captains - Logan Stoker and Yemaya Roughley-Hutchison Our Captains will join the Sports Committee and help boost school morale and conduct lunchtime competitions.

Year 7 Swimming Program This term all Year 7 have participated in a swimming program. Girls attended for the first half of the term and boys the later. All students completed a level and will receive a certificate at the completion. The last week of term will see all Year 7 engage in a House sporting challenge, where they will play a variety of games.

Miss N Farquhar PDHPE

PBS Values Students at Kanahooka High School are expected to demonstrate the values of respect, responsibility, fairness and excellence so that all students and staff experience a safe and happy teaching and learning environment.

Students are reminded to show:

Respect by speaking

appropriately to all staff and students and by following instructions from staff.

Responsibility by acting

safely and following the school and classroom rules.

Fairness by allowing others to learn.

Excellence by striving for their personal best.

EFTPOS now available

at the school office.

2014 Ski Trip 2014 heralds the 15th annual instalment of the Kanahooka High School Ski Trip. This year we have had over 50 students, (the majority from Year 9) commit to participating. We are expecting 2014 to be as successful as the previous 14 years with all students having a great time. We depart the school on the afternoon of Sunday 17 August and return around 10pm on Wednesday 20 August. The accommodation is at the sleepy little village of Berridale and we ski/snowboard at Smiggins Hole. Skiing/snowboarding is a large part of the trip, however students also learn about; The Man from Snowy River Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme Deep Vein Thrombosis The river that runs uphill Snow Silos Dead (and live) wombats Left and right snow skis Why you do NOT eat yellow snow! If students are very lucky they may also hear Mr Kipp sing a few tunes! I look forward to reporting to you about the Ski Trip later in the year.

Kanahooka High School PDHPE Uniform Policy At Kanahooka High School it is PDHPE Policy that students change out of their school uniform before participating in practical lessons. This policy has been developed as students are unable to participate satisfactorily in physical activity if they are not wearing appropriate clothing. It also addresses hygiene factors as students should not be wearing clothing at school that is sweaty and dirty as a result of participation in practical lessons. We strongly suggest all students purchase the Kanahooka High School sports uniform as we would like to see as many students as possible wearing it for both Sport and PDHPE. However we do understand there will be times when your child’s PDHPE/Sport uniform is not available. When this happens we request students bring other coloured clothing that is suitable for participation in physical activity.

KANAHOOKA HIGH SCHOOL PDHPE/SPORT UNIFORM

Kanahooka High School Sport Shirt

Kanahooka High School Sport Shorts OR Black Shorts OR Black Bike/Exercise Pants

Kanahooka High School PDHPE/Sport shirts and shorts are available from the canteen.

Kanahooka High School PDHPE/Sport shirts cost $30 and shorts $18.

Hat and sunscreen are highly recommended.

The following is considered as unsatisfactory uniform - any item of clothing considered as school

uniform; stockings; restrictive clothes; jeans; singlets; any T-shirt that has offensive material on it. The teacher has the discretion to exclude students from lessons because their clothes are not appropriate.

Students will not be allowed to participate in the lesson if they only change one item of clothing. They

must change both their pants and shirt. Black track pants can be worn for practical PE and sports lessons. Students must then change in to

dress pants/skirt after the lesson. In cold weather students may wear their jumper over their PDHPE/Sport shirt.

Language Centre News All parents and students who are interested in, or have already expressed an interest in hosting a Japanese exchange student in July this year, are encouraged to attend an information session being held in the school library on Monday 7 April at 6.30pm. The evening will be an opportunity for you to ask questions of the Exchange Co-ordinator and be introduced to an outline of what is to be expected. Any enquiries, please contact Ms Hoyn.

Students must change at the beginning and end of each practical lesson, except Period 5, when

students will be allowed to travel home in their sports clothing. On sports days students now have the option of wearing Kanahooka High School sports uniform. If

students wear correct Kanahooka High School sports uniform to school on a sports day and they have a practical lesson they will not be required to change their clothing.

NON PARTICIPATION DUE TO ILLNESS OR INJURY If students are sick or injured and unable to participate in practical lessons we ask they bring a signed note from home detailing their condition. Please write the note yourself, do not allow your child to write the note. Notes written by students can sometimes cause difficulties for both student and teacher as there can be doubt raised as to the authenticity of the note. Students with short term notes will be asked to complete alternate written work or assist the teacher. Students with long term medical conditions are asked to supply a Medical Certificate outlining exactly how long they will be out of action. In these cases students may be given an assessable task to make up for any lengthy break from the practical component of PDHPE. Depending on the nature of the activity some medical conditions may not prevent participation in physical activity. We always encourage students to work within their own limitation. If they are not feeling well or are carrying a minor injury they may still be able to participate. In this case we ask that the student makes the teacher aware of the situation at the start of the lesson. If participation makes the condition worse the teacher will allow them to sit out of the lesson. NON PARTICIPATION AS A RESULT OF NOT BRINGING APPROPRIATE CLOTHING Students who fail to bring an appropriate change of clothing for practical lessons will be given a writing task to complete during the lesson. The second time they forget in a term they will also be issued with a lunchtime detention by their teacher. Students who fail to bring a change of clothing three times in a term will receive an after school detention. Students who fail to bring a change of clothing four times in a term will be referred to the Deputy Principal for persistent failure to follow the teacher’s instructions. Finally, I would like to stress to all parent and carers that if the Kanahooka High School sports uniform is not available, students are able to bring any coloured clothing that is appropriate for participation in practical lessons. If you have any questions please contact the school and talk to your child’s PDHPE teacher.

Mr P Kipp Head Teacher PDHPE

Uniform News The NEW girls blouse is now available for purchase from the school Canteen for a cost of $20.00 each or from Lowes at approx. $39.95 each.

The new tailored blouse is white with green trim on the sleeves and collar. We have also introduced an embroidered emblem on the front pocket.

The NEW cardigan, which will soon be available exclusively from the school Canteen for a cost of $40.00 each, is displayed to the left.

The school Canteen is open for uniform sales from 7.30am to 12 noon each school day.

We look forward to our students wearing their new uniform items with pride!

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Kanahooka P&C and Uniform Committee

SHELLHARBOUR CITY STADIUM

Croome Road, Albion Park Rail

Taking registrations for:

BASKETBALL CADET COMP

Thursday afternoon

Commences May 2014 12 - 16 Years

BASKETBALL JUNIOR COMP

Saturday Morning

Commences May 2014

Sea Hawks U10's Intermediate 10 - 12 years

For enquiries please phone

42 573468 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Kanahooka High School After School Tutorial Centre

All welcome and it’s FREE!

Held in the School Library with Teacher supervision.

Refreshments provided.

Every Tuesday & Wednesday

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

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

Outstanding Achievement Year 9 student Macey Boyd is off to the USA this month representing Australia at the 2014 International Cheer Union Championships in Florida. Macey and her partner Charlea Dowd from Bulli High School are the National Jazz Duo champions and they are the first ever Australian junior team to join the competition. We are sure they’ll do well and wish them good luck!

Breakfast club is open every Tuesday.

Sausage Sizzle All students welcome! Open: 7:30-8:15 am

Location: Quad - Outside 600 Block

P&C News The P&C would like to thank Melinda Arrighi for all her efforts and expertise in compiling ‘Kana Kares’. It’s great to have the newsletter published fortnightly with contributions from all departments. It showcases all the wonderful events that students enjoy both at school and in the wider community when representing Kanahooka High School. It also highlights important dates for the school calendar. The next P&C Meeting will be held on Wednesday 9 April in the Common Room commencing at 7.00pm. Marian Grant, Director of Public Schools, Wollongong Network, will be in attendance. All welcome. Judy Bertinato P&C President

Admin News Thank you to parents for updating the enrolment forms and returning them so quickly. If you haven’t updated your student’s form, could you please do so and return before term ends.

Please let the office know if you would like to receive the newsletter by email.

Thank you to all students and staff for your contribution towards the newsletter.

We hope you all like our new LED sign which is displaying school messages daily. A big thank you to the P&C for contributing towards this.

Thanks to everyone who has paid their school fees. You can always pay instalments throughout the year. I would like to thank all the School Administration Officers for all their hard work this term.

Have a safe and happy break. Mrs S Richards SAM

Zone Touch Football Gala Day

On Thursday 20 March, Mr Jardine and Miss Dean took a boys and a girls team to Albion Park to participate in the Zone Touch Football Gala day from which students are selected to trial for the South Coast team. Although there was the constant lure of McDonalds being just across the road, Kanahooka's boys team managed to keep the majority of their focus on the games at hand, winning one game against Oak Flats High School and drawing another. Miss Dean's girls team played with spirit and fight throughout the day and came away with some good results considering they had never played as a team before and only had a couple of training runs. Both teams were excellently behaved throughout the entire carnival, with an opposing school's referee commending our teams on the way they conducted themselves on the field as well as their sportsmanship and ability. Mr B Jardine PDHPE

Exemption from Attendance If your child is going to be absent from school for a period of time e.g. travel or sickness, you can apply for an Exemption from Attendance at School. This form is available at our Front Office and needs to be approved by the Principal, Mr Jones.

PASS and SLR Jamberoo Recreation Park Reward Fifty four students from Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 attended Jamberoo Recreation Park on

Wednesday 2 April. This excursion was a reward for all their hard work in the Physical Activity and Sports Studies and Sports Lifestyle and Recreation courses. All students took on the

infamous Funnel Web, and many challenged the teachers on the Speed Racer Slides. A number of members of the public notified the staff at Jamberoo Recreation Park that our Kanahooka High School students were well mannered and exceptional the whole day! Thank you to all the lovely

students who came and made the day fun for everyone!

Miss C Dean PDHPE

Dapto RSL– ANZAC Day March The Dapto RSL Sub-Branch will be holding an ANZAC Day March on 13 April at 3pm. Kanahooka High School students are encouraged to attend and march with other schools and community groups. Those wishing to participate are asked to assemble in the area opposite the Ribbonwood Centre at 2.30pm for a 3pm start. The march will finish with a short service at the memorial outside Dapto train station.

Kanahooka High School SRC