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N E W S L E T T E RTerm 3 Week 10

What’s on?Monday 23rd September

Open Girls Cricket

Tuesday 24th September

Year 11 Exams - Catch Up Day

Wednesday 25th September

Wheelchair Basketball Incursion

Thursday 26th September

Year 12 Big Day Out

Friday 27th September Year 12 Graduation

Term 4 Monday 14th October Students return to school Year 11 Camp - Great Barrier Reef

Tuesday 15th October Year 11 Camp - Great Barrier Reef Year 7 Immunisations

Principal’s Report 23rd September 2019 School uniform – Girl’s Shorts and SurveyOur new girl’s shorts have arrived and can be purchased from the uniform shop. The shorts are $50 each and come in a wide range of sizes. It has been very difficult sourcing shorts for the girls that can be consistently supplied and are well made. A huge thanks to Julie Simpson on our P&C for the work she has done in getting them organised. Last week I gave out a link to a survey asking parents to answer 4 questions to help the P&C in making decisions about uniform updates and changes – for example, whether we change to a different colour for the white polo shirts. Unfortunately, only 4 people completed the survey. I will open it until the end of this term to allow more people to provide feedback to help support any decisions made regarding uniform. The link to the survey is below.Uniform Survey https://forms.gle/qxdAx2EXVgz9TG7V8

Year 12 final weekThis is the last week at school for Year 12 and we are busy getting organised with their final week of activities and farewell assembly held on Friday. We are very proud of our Year 12 students – they have shown themselves to be outstanding leaders, sportspeople, artists, performers, and academics. We wish them the very best for their upcoming examinations, and for life beyond. A huge thank you to Ms Bramley for being such an outstanding Year Advisor to these wonderful students.

Tell Them From Me surveyA very important part in running our school is to ask for, and respond to, feedback about how our school meets the needs of our students. One tool we use to get feedback about a wide range of areas in the school is the Tell Them From Me survey. This is a survey that has Teacher, Student and Parent versions, tailored to ask questions of each of those groups. It would be greatly appreciated if you were able to take the time to fill out the parent version (students will be given the opportunity to fill out the student survey at school) – the survey link is http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/chsparents

Congratulations and thank youLast week, Mr Whittle and Mrs Abbey took the year 10 PASS class to the snow for 3 days to take on the challenge of learning to snowboard. It was on the whole, a very successful trip and all students enjoyed themselves immensely. Thanks you to Mr Whittle and Mrs Abbey for their organisation and support in getting this trip to take place. On assembly today, we recognised Merit and Bronze award winners, students involved in Big Science and the Science and Engineering Challenge, and congratulated the SRC student of the week Georgie Lloyd. A great effort from so many of our students.

Newsletter to move to FortnightlyParents were invited to complete a survey earlier this term, which included questions about ways they get information from the school. One area we received feedback on was support to move the newsletter from weekly to fortnightly. This greater lead in time allows for more information to come in to highlight all the fantastic experiences our students have at school. Starting next term, our newsletter will be published every week B, and available through the usual channels (web page and Skoolbag App).

Term 4 start dateNext Term, school will start for all students on Monday 14th of October. We wish all students, families and staff a safe and relaxing spring break.Vero JosephPrincipal

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HSIE update

My, my, how time flies! It’s only a short time before we farewell our Year 12 students. They have studied Modern History and Business Studies for the last four terms and now only have their HSC examination to sit. The HSIE staff extend our best wishes to each and every one of you as you set off on the next exciting chapter in your lives. Don’t be strangers to us, you’ll always be welcome in our staffroom for a catch-up.

Recently, some of our junior students were able to attend an incursion at the school with the World War I Living History experience. This was a valuable hands-on session that will assist students in understanding some of the rigours of trench warfare during the original ANZACS time on the Western Front.

Year 11 are currently sitting their end of course examinations in Ancient History, Business Studies and Legal Studies. We are confident that the students will be able to display their knowledge, understanding and skills in these subjects, before embarking on their HSC year next term.

Year 10 have swapped subjects this semester and appear to have settled well into their respective subjects.

Year 9 have just completed a unit on the movement of peoples, including slaves, convicts and free settlers. They will now be looking at Australia’s involvement in both World Wars.

Year 8 have been examining Australia’s links to the wider world and will soon begin looking at water as a resource within the context of Australia.After learning about how historians and archaeologists work, Year 7 have started looking at Ancient Egypt.

Our Stage 5 Commerce classes continue to be popular and Ms Bramley is delivering an interesting and challenging course for those students who elected Commerce as a subject.

As always, the HSIE staff are continuously assessing our teaching and learning in the classroom, developing new skills as part of our professional development and contributing whole school initiatives. All of this means that we are busy, busy, busy and looking forward to the end of term.

Chris HewittHead Teacher HSIE


YEAR 6 LAST TASTER DAY

Today was the third and final Taster Day for Year 6 students visiting Crookwell High School. The students had the opportunity to do a science experiment, work on a woodwork project and participate in drama activities.

Thank you Year 6 for visiting our school, I look forward to seeing you all next term for the Orientation Day.

Michael Dark Year 7 Advisor 2020


Ken and Kurt from Canberra Institute of Technology - RTO 0101 visited Crookwell High School NSW DoE and Mulwaree High School students this week and showed off some pretty cool gear! Ken explained the various career opportunities in the renewable energy space and how this industry will only grow and grow. Plus, many of these jobs are international, how cool to be paid to travel! The students tried on some of the safety gear that wind turbine technicians wear - we hope to see a few of these students wearing this kit for real one day! STEM Industry School Partnerships - SISP Program

Ingrid ClementsSTEM Coordinator


Year 10 PASS Snow Camp

Monday 16th September 2019Crookwell Year 10 PASS students travelled to the snow to undertake two days of snowboarding as part of their course. After lunch and packing the trailer we started our journey experiencing longer than expected travel times due to the fact it was snowing from Cooma to Berridale. On arrival, students and teachers had a delicious roast dinner and then were geared up with clothing, protective equipment and snowboards for the next two days. Tuesday 17th September 2019The day started at 5:45 am with breakfast at 6:30 am and then travelling to Smiggins Hole to undertake snowboarding lessons. We then took a bus to Perisher Front Valley and the students went on the Ski Carpet 2 and the Village 8 Express Chair. The group then returned to Smiggins Hole and completed the day practicing the skills they had learned and trying to ride the Scott J Bar. Wednesday 18th September 2019We made our way to Siggins Hole where the students again undertook another lesson. At the completion of the lesson the group again caught a bus to Perisher where we were able to get the Ski Tube (train) to Blue Cow. Blue Cow had the best views and students were able to take photos. Two students and Mr Whittle took up the option to snowboard at Blue Cow and on finding they missed the Ski Tube (and not wanting to wait half hour for the next one) they snowboarded and hiked back via the Blue Cow Expressway. This involved traversing two mountains to meet the rest of the group who had caught the Ski Tube and returned to Perisher Front Valley. Students rode the Quad Four Express which took the students to the top of Black Perisher Mountain at an altitude 2014 metres above sea level. The students were impressed enough to have a second go on this lift and get some excellent photos. The students then returned to Smiggins Hole to finish off the afternoon using the Kaaten Triple Chair, Burke T Bars and the Scott J Bar. The day finished at 5pm with some students still boarding till the last lift closed. The students had dinner at Cooma and we returned to Crookwell at 11:30pm on Wednesday night. I would like to thank the students for their excellent behaviour and congratulate all the students on their snowboarding ability. I would also like to thank Southern Cross Motor Inn and Mrs Abbey for enabling this trip to happen. I look forward to another snow trip in the future.

Andrew WhittlePDHPE Teacher


CRUTCHING AT THE HIGH SCHOOL FARM Year 10 students Jake McIntosh and Harry Laverty had the opportunity to help Year 9 Agriculture students to develop their skills in crutching the school sheep.

Our learners included Mitchell McCormack, Jack Searle & Kyle Croke assisted by Georgia Seaman and Jimmy Locke. Jacqui McIntoshAgriculture Teacher


Looking to get some STEMulation these school holidays?

[email protected] Monday 16th September, 5.00pm

Secondary school students from years 8 to 12 register your interest now for an unrivaled STEMulation Trail guided tour where you’ll sit in the control seat of brand new Defence Augmented and Virtual reality experiences, see mind blowing technology, enjoy hands on workshops that teach engineering skills and problem solving.

You’ll also learn about jobs of the future, get to meet the people who actually make the submarines and naval ships… and join an EXCLUSIVE tour of a working ship, hosted by the Royal Australian Navy.

...also includesTOUR OF AN ACTIVE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY WARSHIP

Immerse yourself in the Naval Shipbuilding College’s STEMulation trail at the biggest maritime exhibition in the southern hemisphere.

Date: Wednesday 9 October 2019

Time: 8.30am

Location: International Convention Centre, Sydney

Entry: Free

Meals: Includes Morning Tea and Lunch supplied by The Naval Shipbuilding College

The ship tour runs from 1:30pm – 4:00pm.

SPACES ARE LIMITED SO REGISTER NOW!

Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend also!Our friendly team will provide you

and further details upon registration.


Canteen RosterWeek Beginning 23rd September 2019MondayCathey O’Connor

TuesdayCathey O’Connor

WednesdayCathey O’Connor

ThursdayCLOSED

FridayCathey O’Connor

Week Beginning 14 October 2019MondayCathey O’Connor

TuesdayCathey O’Connor

WednesdayCathey O’Connor

ThursdayCLOSED

FridayPaul Mills Kay Slater

MADD Night DVD

Order your copy of this years MADD Night DVD.

Complete an order form and pay by 27th September (end of Term 3) to receive your

copy.Forms can be picked up from the school

office.Cost $20.00

DVD’s will be available for collection from the school in November.

Wanted - Coathangers!

The P&C Uniform Shop is in need of coathangers.

If anyone has any spares, can they please drop them off to the school

office.

BREAKFAST CLUB TERM 4

Every Tuesday and Thursday

Breakfast will be served from 8:30am-8:50am

Vegemite, Cheese and Vegemite and Cheese Toasted Sandwiches available.

This wonderful initiative is proudly sponsored/supported by Crookwell IGA, allowing us to provide breakfast free of charge.

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