Newsletter 10 EMAIL: narromine-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

27 July 2011 www.narromine-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 Week 2B

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Off to a Busy Start

The new semester has begun smoothly. As the enclosed calendar shows, there is

a lot happening in the coming weeks. We hope to see you at our parent teacher

evening, to be held next week.

Education Week

Public education will be on show across the state next week. We are proud of

our achievements as a system that encourages innovative, creative and resilient

learners in schools that are characterised by diversity and tradition within their

communities. Our school will host parent teacher evening, participate in a

community event for young children, launch a promotional display in the shop

vacated by Classic Glamour and combine with the P&C to host an information

evening for parents of students in Years 5 & 6.

Great News!

No wonder we are so proud of our

students. 1740 individual RRC slips

have been awarded to students in

2011 who are showing respect,

responsibility or care. This compares

to a total of 1614 for all of 2010.

A drop in Suspensions

Suspensions decreased by 30% in

first semester, compared to the same

period last year. Well done to all students who constantly model the school’s

core values.

Well Done

Congratulations to all involved in the

school’s NAIDOC celebrations. From all

reports, it was a most successful day.

Thanks also to everyone who contributed to

our interschool sports day with Gilgandra

High School. It is hoped this event will

become a permanent fixture on our

calendar.

Breakfast Club

A breakfast club, sponsored by Coles and

staffed by students and Miss Rhiannon Walsh from the Blue Cross Church, is

operating each Monday and Wednesday morning outside classroom D1. I would

like to thank everyone involved in this program.

PRINCIPAL: Angela O’Callaghan M.Ed.,BA.,Dip.Ed DEPUTY: Lisa Bennett B. Arts. Dip.Ed

ACTING DEPUTY: Jennifer Downey B.Sc. Dip.Ed

13 Merilba Street NARROMINE NSW 2821

Phone: 6889 1499 Fax: 6889 1553 HEAD TEACHERS: English Ms Cathy Reynolds Mathematics Mr Dean Leite (Acting) Science/PD Mrs Katherine Hyland TAS Mr Phil Rufus HSIE/CAPA Mr Greg Honan (Rel) YEAR ADVISERS: Yr 7 Miss Brookes Yr 8 Mr Thakur Yr 9 Mrs Bodiam Yr 10 Mrs Wallace Yr 11 Mrs Mussen Yr 12 Mrs Fisher

Homework Centre

Our homework centre is operating on Monday afternoons in the school library. Afternoon tea is

provided. Please encourage your child to attend. Should there be no improvement in attendance, the

centre; staffed by teachers and Mrs Liz Harris (Relieving Aboriginal Education Officer) may close.

Laptops

All students issued with laptops are expected to display the school’s core value of responsibility by

bringing them to school daily. Students who choose to leave their laptop at home will not be given

automatic access to a library laptop as they are primarily for junior classes which have not been issued

with laptops.

Tax Deductions for Uniforms

Information about claiming tax deductions for school uniforms occurs later in this newsletter. Our P&C

is exploring possible changes to our school uniform. Please watch out for further information about how

you can be involved in the consultation process, as it is important your views are heard.

Thank You

Many thanks to everyone who returned the surveys on school culture and the HSIE faculty. Your

assistance with this important project is appreciated.

Please let us know

Please don’t hesitate to contact us as soon as you have a concern about any aspects of your child’s

schooling. Nothing is ever too small to bring to our attention.

Fees and levies

Your ongoing support of our school by paying the curriculum levy enabled us to purchase text books

and equipment last year for your children. We understand that some families find it hard to pay the $85

levy. Should that be the case, a smaller donation will always be appreciated. The $15 sports levy is used

to help pay the council fee for use of the sporting complex.

Mandatory subject fees have been kept as low as possible for 2011. Please contact me as soon as

possible if you need assistance to pay the required amount. Family statements are enclosed with this

newsletter.

Arrival time for Students

Playground supervision commences at 8.30am. Students are asked not to arrive before that time.

Attendance

It is expected that all students will attend school daily. Please send in a note on the day your child

returns from an absence.

Zero Tolerance to Bullying

Our school does not tolerate bullying in any form. Please contact your child’s year adviser, the Deputy

or myself immediately, should you believe your child is the victim of bullying. We will respond

immediately.

Uniform

A reminder that our school uniform includes black shoes. Canvas and slip on shoes do not provide

adequate protection and should not be worn to school. Please see me if you need financial assistance to

buy black shoes for your child.

Students may wear sports uniform on the days they have PE or sport. They should be in sports uniform

or normal uniform, not a combination of both.

An Important Safety Message

Bus students only are to leave through the gate at the bus bay.

Other students are required to leave through the front gate.

When Your Child is Sick at School

If a student is unwell they are required to go to the Deputy or the

Principal who will contact home. Should your child fail to follow

procedure and phone you in the first instance, please tell them to see

Mrs Bennett or Mrs O’Callaghan.

School Targets

Each year schools are required to set targets for improvement in areas identified by the school

community. In 2011 our targets are:

65% of students will show required growth or better in numeracy in Year 9 2011 NAPLAN.

Please see our school plan, located on the website for details about how we plan to achieve our 2011

targets.

An Ex-Student Who Has Excelled

Former Narromine High Student, Rowdie Walden, class of 2009, is well

on the way to achieving his dream of becoming successful in the

Australian Film Industry.

After completing all his schooling at Narromine High in 2009, Rowdie

moved to Newcastle to attend Newcastle Centre for Creative Industries,

and is currently completing his diploma in Screen & Media.

As part of this course he has had great exposure within the industry,

working on Australian and Independent productions, and more recently

producing a TVC (television commercial) for a local fashion event, to be

aired throughout the Hunter Valley commencing this week.

On 24 June Rowdie was named the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student of the year in the

Hunter Region at the Hunter Region Apprenticeship and Trainee Awards evening for his commitment to

vocational studies. He will progress to the state level with interviews being held on th26 July in Sydney.

After Rowdie completes his studies at the end of this year, he hopes to work freelance around Australia,

producing more Australian content for Film & Television. Our school is very proud of his achievement.

Angela O’Callaghan

Principal

20% of Year 9 Aboriginal students will achieve growth of at least 2 skill bands in NAPLAN

Reading from 2009 to 2011.

Increase the average school attendance rate in 2011 by 1.5% when compared with the 2010

school attendance rate.

65% of students will show required growth or better in reading and writing in Year 9 2011

NAPLAN.

Narromine High P&C

When: Monday 22 August

Where: Staff Common

Room

Time: 7pm

All welcome

Parent Teacher Interviews

The next Parent Teacher Interview night is Wednesday 3 August. This event will take place in the

Library from 4.30 to 6.15pm. We are continuing to trial a booking system this year, and therefore ask

parents to telephone the office to arrange a time with the teachers to whom they may wish to speak on

the night. To make this process as straight forward as possible, we also ask that parents check with their

children the names of their teachers prior to contacting the office.

Please note that these interviews are only of five minutes duration, and we ask that parents keep this in

mind on the night. There is always the opportunity for more in depth discussions with teachers by

arranging a meeting for another time. Parents who have booked will be given priority on the night.

ENGLISH ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

YEAR 7 SEMESTER TWO 2011

TERM WEEK Date TASK TYPE WEIGHTING 3 4 12

th

August

Poetry Portfolio Writing 30%

3 9 12th

September

Picture Book Representation 25%

4 TBA Yearly Exam Reading/ Writing 25%

3-4 Class work all 10%

Semester 1 all 10%

YEAR 8 SEMESTER TWO 2011

TERM WEEK TASK MODE WEIGHTING 3 8 6

th

September

Digital Storyboard of a

Life story

Written 30%

4 4 7th

Nov Yearly Exam Writing/ 30%

4 5 8th

Nov Dramatic monologue Spoken 20%

3-4 Class work all 10%

Semester 1 all 10%

YEAR 9 SEMESTER TWO 2011

TERM WEEK DATE TASK MODE WEIGHTING 3 6 22nd

August

Visual Reading of an

Australian poem

Writing 20%

3 10 20th

Sept

Participation in class

debate

Oral 20%

4 4 7th

Nov Yearly exam Reading/ Writing

30%

4 5 11th

Nov

In class film review Viewing/ Writing 20%

3-4 Class work all 10%

Special Offer on cost of school jackets Normally $66.00 reduced to $35.00

While stocks last.

MATHEMATICS REPORT

We welcome students to what should be a busy and productive term of mathematics. Years 10 and 12

have their final terms of classes before their major examinations, the School Certificate and HSC, early

next term. Year 11 have their final examinations at the end of this term. Years 7-9 will all be

completing a topic test and/or assignment later this term.

Should you have any concerns about your child’s progress in mathematics, and would like to discuss

this with their teacher, please feel free to contact the school to make an appointment. Staff are always

happy to answer any queries in person, on the phone, or by email if that is preferred.

Assessment Schedules for Years 7 & 8 Semester 2, 2011

When Assessment Task Weighting

Year 7 Term 3, Week 8 Topic Test 30%

Term 4, Week 2 Mathematics Assignment 20%

Term 4, Week 5 Semester Examination 50%

Year 8

Term 3, Week 6 Topic Test 30%

Term 4, Week 1 Mathematics Assignment

Assignment linked to mathematics excursion to Sydney. Students not

attending excursion complete alternate task whilst at school

20%

Term 4, Week 4 Semester Exam 50%

Years 9 – 12 should refer to the assessment booklets they received at the beginning of the year.

Year 8 Mathematics Excursion Thankyou to the 30 parents who have paid a deposit for their child to attend

the mathematics excursion to Sydney in Week 1 of Term 4. 30 is the

maximum number of students we are able to take on the excursion. Any

students paying their deposit from this date will be placed onto a waiting

list, to fill any vacancies that arise. It is important for parents to note that a

students attendance on this excursion is dependent upon their behavior and

attendance rate here at school. Students are expected to maintain an 85%

attendance rate if they wish to attend. Should you have any questions about

the excursion, please feel free to contact me to discuss arrangements.

Calculators

Students in all years should have their own calculator, and bring it to school

on a daily basis. If your child does not own a calculator, please make

arrangements to purchase one from the school office. They are available at a cost of $25. Should you

have difficulty purchasing a calculator, please contact me to discuss possible arrangements.

Homework

A reminder that students in Years 7 and 8 have a regular homework sheet which is given to them on a

fortnightly basis. Please support your child by asking to see their homework, and offering to help them

if possible. Homework helps us to better understand your child’s mathematical strengths and

weaknesses.

Helpful mathematics websites

Mathletics (www.mathletics.com.au) – this website is frequently used in classes and

recommended for students to use at home on a regular basis. All students have been given their

own individual username and password.

MathsOnline (www.mathsonline.com.au) – A free resource for all students which provides step-

by-step videos of mathematical concepts for all ages and ability levels. Particularly useful for

students in Years 9-12.

BoardofStudies – Online multiple choice (www4.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au) – Online revision

questions for students in Years 10 and 12 who are wanting to revise for their School Certificate

and HSC examinations. Allows you to create a short answer test using past SC or HSC papers.

Free resource, no username or password required.

HSC Online (www.hsc.csu.edu.au/maths) – contains hints and sample tests using past papers

Dean Leite

HT Mathematics (Relieving)

CASIO fx-82auplus Scientific Calculator

$25

Board of Studies approved. All students 7-12 need their own calculator! Available for purchase from the school office.

Assessment schedule Semester 2 - Science Year 7

Task Due Date Weight

Student Research Project 18th

August 40%

Practical Test 12th

-16th

September 20%

Database 17th

-21st October 15%

Yearly Exam 7th

-11th

November 25%

Year 8

Task Due Date Weight

Student Research Project 18th

August 40%

ESSA trial 19th

-23rd

September 35%

Research Assignment 24th

-28th

October 24%

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Assessment schedule Semester 2 - PDHPE

Year 7

Task Due Date Weight

Keepers of our Health 5th

-9th

September 25%

AFL 8th

- 12th

August 20%

Creative Dance 31st October – 4

th November 20%

Yearly Exam 7th

-11th

November 30%

Year 8

Task Due Date Weight

Health Matters 22nd

-26th

August 25%

Bush dance 8th

- 12th

August 20%

Basketball 31st October – 4

th November 20%

Yearly Exam 7th

-11th

November 30%

Science Spectacular 2011 – Celebrating Science In Narromine National Science Week runs from 13 August to 21 August with Chemistry

being the theme for 2011. To celebrate Science in our local area, Narromine

High will be hosting our annual Science Spectacular which will showcase

the scientific talents of our local students.

Students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 as well as

students from St Augustine’s, Narromine Public

School and Trangie Central School have been

working on a practical investigation over the

past month. Many students have completed the experiment section over the

holidays and are now writing up their results. Students should be working on

their discussion and preparation of their display boards in the coming weeks.

All NHS boards need to be submitted for marking by Thursday, 18 August.

The science faculty would like to thank all parents and community members who have been helping

with experiments.

All of the projects will be entered into the Narromine High Science Spectacular. Each year group will

be competing for a cash prize and the opportunity to take their project to the next level, the Illawarra

Coal Regional Science Fair at Wollongong University in November.

Everyone who attends between 5:00pm and 6:00pm can enter the paper

plane competition (cost 50 cents per plane) and vote for their favourite

project in the Peoples’ Choice Award. Bring your money to purchase

groovy items from the Science Shop, view the scientific displays and

learn about the research the students have done. A sausage sizzle and

drinks will be available on the night.

The Science Spectacular will be held at the Multipurpose Hall on

Thursday, 25 August from 5:00pm to 6.30pm with presentations at

6:00pm. Come along and take a look at the wonderful work the students have achieved.

Katherine Hyland

Head Teacher Science

The semester 2 assessment schedule for TAS will be in the next newsletter. It will also be placed on the schools website.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS REGARDING SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

No matter whether a student wishes to leave school at 17, or complete their HSC examinations, all

students need to be familiar with the expectations of external examinations. For final School Certificate

and Higher School Certificate examinations, the school does not play a role in supervising students

during these examinations. External supervisors, with clear guidelines, strictly monitor the behaviour of

students. Students behaving inappropriately can be removed from examination rooms, thus forfeiting

the right to receive their final certificates.

To assist students develop and improve their examination technique and behaviour, all students (from as

early as Year 7) are given the opportunity to sit formal examinations in the school hall. We have clear

expectations in terms of behaviour for students to adhere to.

A copy of the examination conduct policy is set out below for your reference.

Dean Leite

Examination Organiser

EXAMINATION CONDUCT POLICY

Examination Expectations

No sharing of equipment. It is the students’ responsibility to ensure they have all required

equipment prior to the start of the exam.

No communication between students of any nature. Exam expectations commence as soon as

students enter the examination room.

Students remain seated until directed otherwise.

Students to face the front of the room.

No electronic devices allowed in the exam hall.

No distracting behaviour.

Students are to raise their hand and wait for a teacher to approach them before asking a question.

Students own reading material is not permitted in the examination room.

If a student has completed less than 10% of the questions, then they may be awarded a Non-Serious

Attempt and can be required to re-sit the examination during a subsequent class or in their own

time.

Students are expected to use all exam time provided to complete the examination.

Any spare time should be used to review and edit their responses.

Students are to use the toilet before entering the hall.

Students are expected to wear full school uniform during all examinations

Consequences for Students

Students who are not behaving with “Good Examination Conduct” may expect the following

consequences.

First occurrence of inappropriate behaviour, the teacher will warn the student and note down the

inappropriate behaviour at the teacher’s desk.

Second occurrence of inappropriate behaviour, the student will be moved to another seat at the

teacher’s discretion. The behaviour is again noted at the teacher’s desk.

Further infringement will result in the student’s paper being removed from the student and the

student is sent to the Deputy Principal with an Executive Referral Sheet accompanying the student.

Extreme behaviour will result in the immediate removal of the student to the Deputy Principal.

In the case of a student being removed from the examination room their exam will then cease and

be marked with the other students work.

Any student removed from an examination will sit the remainder of their exams under the

supervision of an Executive Teacher.

Infringement of Examination conduct will be dealt with in line with normal school discipline

policy.

All students who are removed from the examination for misconduct should have their caregiver

notified in writing of the misconduct. The Head Teacher of the relevant subject and the Deputy

Principal or Principal or both should sign this letter.

Homework Centre

Each Monday evening from 3.20pm the homework centre will be operating in the library. Supported

by NASCA and manned by several other staff, the Centre is designed to give students the opportunity to

catch up on their work, to obtain assistance for assessment tasks or general study queries, for reading

recovery or tutoring. Students who are behind in assessment tasks, particularly those in receipt of

warning letters, are strongly encouraged to use this opportunity to get back on track. Please encourage

your students to use this facility, as a way of helping them progress at school. Afternoon tea will also be

offered.

Medicare teen dental plan

To help keep your teenager’s teeth in top shape, the Australian Government provides eligible teenagers

with a voucher, valued up to $159.85, to help with the cost of a preventative dental check.

To be eligible your child must be entitled to Medicare benefits, be receiving certain government

payments individually or as part of a family, and be aged 12–17 years, for at least part of the calendar

year.

If your child is in equal shared-care arrangements, the first family to claim the service with Medicare

Australia will be entitled to the full benefit. The voucher expires on 31 December 2011. For more

information or eligibility visit your local Medicare office, call 13 2011 or go to

www.medicareaustralia.gov.au

Bowl-O-Rama!

50 students attended a reward excursion to Dubbo on Friday 1st July. These students had all been

recognised at one of our merit assemblies for reaching either the bronze, silver or gold level of our merit

system. On the day, they enjoyed 2 games of bowling, lunch and some free-time to go shopping in

Dubbo. Amy Cale and Chris Light came up trumps in the bowling competition on the day, earning

themselves a free lunch. Many students were impressed by Mrs Dowton and her unorthodox technique.

Students should be commended for their excellent behaviour on the day. All students were exceptional

ambassadors for Narromine High School, making it a wonderful way to finish off a very busy term.

Dean Leite

Excursion Organiser

Narromine Vs Gilgandra Gala Day

Girls Basketball

The Year 7-8 and 9-10 girls’ basketball sides represented their school with passion and determination at

the gala day held at Gilgandra. The majority of the girls hadn't played basketball competitively before,

though they put their best foot forward and held their own on the court.

The girls demonstrated sportsmanship and team spirit throughout the game. Siobhan Gleeson and

Brittney Bayliss, both in Year 8, stepped up and played in the senior girls’ side. Thanks to Shelley

Bayliss for her support on the day.

Well done to all the girls who participated.

Miss Althofer

Boys Basketball

Wow! What a great day of basketball skills displayed by both teams shown at Gilgandra last term. Our

Year 7 and 8 boys and Year 9 and 10 boys’ teams played an outstanding game whilst showing

remarkable sportsmanship. Unfortunately the juniors and seniors went down to a narrow loss to

Gilgandra. Both games were edge of your seat, nail biting experiences.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the boys who participated.

Peggy Jones

Tennis Team

Six students represented our school in tennis at the interschool gala day in Gilgandra on Wednesday 29

June. Numerous sets of doubles and mixed doubles were played in the morning session, with

Narromine High edging out an overall win on the day. A trio of Year 10 boys, Bevan Leak, Braydon

McManus-Langman and Dean O’Brien displayed some of their tennis skills on the day helping NHS to

the win. A big thankyou must also go to Glen Simmons and Jacob Splitt who were roped in at the last

minute to play. Amy Cale, the lone female tennis player, was only informed at the last minute that she

would be needed on the tennis team. These students willingness to fill in and represent the school was

greatly appreciated. Congratulations to all involved for the spirit in which the games were played.

Dean Leite

Tennis Coach

Golf

Our golf team, which consisted of Jake Carney, Shane Splitt and Ben Astill played a 9-hole stroke play

competition against the Gilgandra lads. The boys experienced “British Open” like conditions. It was

windy, overcast and the greens were tricky to read. Narromine won the competition in a tight contest by

two strokes. Congratulations to Ben Astill who had the lowest score on the day and Jake Carney who hit

some excellent drives and approach shots to the green. The boy’s all demonstrated a high level of

etiquette and sportsmanship on the day. Well done boys !

Lawn Bowls

Narromine High entered 2 teams in lawn bowls at the

Gilgandra Gala Day. Our boys 3 and girls 2 teams both

had their work cut out for them against a talented

Gilgandra squad. The boys 3 team, consisting of Matthew

Hughes, Scott Harding and Bradley Evans, bowled well to

keep the pressure on Gilgandra, but unfortunately were out

played. The boys showed spectacular sportsmanship by

supporting each other and the Gilgandra side.

The girls 2 team, consisting of Megan Willoughby and

Abby-lee Quarmby, had the pleasure of being taught to

bowl by one of the Gilgandra Bowls Club’s longest

serving members. Even though the girls team lost their

match against a skilled Gilgandra team, new friendships

were formed and skills learnt. All teams left with smiles

on their faces.

Netball

The sun was shining, and it couldn’t have been a better day for netball.

The 7/8 team won by 18 goals. The girls in both attack and defence proved to be too strong for

Gilgandra. Siobhan Gleeson, Brittney Bayliss, Amy Daymond, Lana Monaghan and Shania Park were

strong in defence; Kaitlin Butcher, Megan Hughes, Claudia Campbell, Teigan Thurston and Lily

Spackman were excellent in attack.

The 9/10 team consisted of Katie Daymond, Tennille Adams, Alice Clarke, Caitlin Poulson, Maddison

Geyer, Carlie Fee, Tianna Collison, Rebecca Sinclair, Amy Cale, Mollie Anning and Alanna Wynne.

The game was extremely close, after leading by two in the first half Gilgandra’s attack proved too strong

in the final minutes of the game and we were narrowly defeated 11-9.

Congratulations girls, you played extremely well and are to be commended on your sportsmanship,

enthusiasm and determination.

I would also like to thank Shelley Bayliss, for umpiring on the day.

Miss Liz Sproats

Boys Touch Football 9/10

The boys showed a marked improvement from their last match against Dunedoo. The attack was well

structured leading to some good team tries. Chris Light and Lachlan Reid led from the front, while

Daniel Battishall directed the boys around the paddock. Defence was tight with our line rarely crossed.

The score ended up 13-2, well done to our boys!!

7/8

The boys enthusiasm was excellent and competition was tight for starting positions. They started a little

slowly with flashes of brilliance in attack. George Jackson and Max Barber were instrumental in setting

up the attacking plays and organising the defence. Cody Neve proved he was more than a waterboy

crossing the line for a try. There were some solid defensive efforts in the second half from Harley Coupe

and Dean Clark. Our boys were too good in the end running out winners 5-1.

I was very proud of the effort the boys made throughout the day. I look forward to more gala days like

this in the future.

I would like to specially thank Cody Neve for his hard work during the day as waterboy and player.

Rowan Garner

Boys Touch Coach

All under 15 basketballers played an outstanding game and showed awesome sportsmanship against

Nyngan on 16 June at our local complex. Our exceptional captain Ryan Richardson played a skilled

dribbling game whilst showing leadership qualities on the court by positioning team mates who had not

played a game before – there were 4. Zach Shennan and Chris Light had the highest scores with Isaac

Thompson coming in a close second. Isaac Brown and Jacob Splitt showed diligence throughout the

game by passing the ball to their team mates whilst Ben Astill and Charlie Ferrari displayed defensive

techniques by sticking to their opponents.

A BIG thank you to our referees, Sharon Milnes, Carol Shennan and Will Dugan who volunteered their

time as well as Callum Carney and Dean O’Brien for scoring. The team would also like to thank Rex

and Val for having the complex set up and ready to go.

I look forward to letting you know how the team progresses in our next round against Cobar.

Peggy Jones

Western Area Cross Country Trials Report On Wednesday 15

June ten students represented Narromine High in the western area cross country

trials. The trials were held at Wellington race course. The 4km, 6km and 8km races saw the students run

the race track and up into some hilly terrain. The 3km was twice around the course. All competitors ran

to the best of their ability.

This was a selection carnival for the Combined High School State Carnival to be held at Eastern Creek

Speedway Week 1 of Term 3. To qualify for the team you had to finish in the top six in each age

division.

All students are to be congratulated on their excellent behaviour, attitude and effort displayed

throughout the day.

Congratulations to Megan Hughes, Brad O’Brien

and Jason Suckling who have been selected to

represent Western Area at the combined high school

carnival to be held at Eastern Creek.

Results

Molly Lovemore 12 yr girls 14th George Jackson 13 yr boys 14

th

Megan Hughes 13 yr girls 3rd

Kaitlin Butcher 13 yr girls 18th

Alison Hawkins 14 yr girls 9th

Hadley Coffee DNF

Alice Clarke 15 yr girls 8th

Jason Johnson 16 yrs boys 10th

Brad O’Brien 17 yrs boys 6th

Jason Suckling AWD 1st

We wish Megan, Brad and Jason all the best for the Combined High School Carnival.

Thank you to the parents who provided support and transport on the day. It was very much appreciated.

Cross country coordinator

Sue Wallace

Students have been busy accumulating points for the House Cup. The three carnivals have finished with

Nurrewin winning the swimming carnival and Girralang winning the cross country and athletics.

In Week 9 NHS held their merit assembly with 85 students achieving Bronze, Silver or Gold awards.

Over 42% of students at NHS have achieved Bronze award or higher by the end of Semester 1, which is

fabulous!

All students who have received a merit award have helped accumulate house points that go towards their

house’s total to win the House Cup.

Bronze award receives 20 points

Silver award receives 40 points

Gold award receives 65 points and

Principal’s award receives 100 points.

This means that a student who receives a Principal’s award has accumulated 225 points for their house,

a brilliant effort!

The House Cup will be awarded to the winning house at Term 4’s merit assembly after all merit award

points have been calculated, so there is still plenty of time to support your house

The House Points at the end of Term 2.

Dongarra Girralang Nurrewin Wyamba

Swimming 2362 1629 2364 2221

Cross Country 331 432 321 394

Athletics 2924 3143 2296 1490

Merit 1405 1280 1580 1130

Total 7022 6484 6561 5235

Difference between 1st and 4

th is less than 9 Principal’s awards.

Careers Our Try a Trade Day toward the end of last term was a great

success. Supported by businesses and local community

organisations, students in Years 9 to 11 were given the

opportunity to spend some time with trades people talking

about their work. Students were given a task to complete that

illustrated some of the features of the particular job. We had

several ex Narromine High School students assist us on the

day including Hayden Ellis (apprentice chef at the USMC),

Kale Bock (apprentice with Essential Energy), Ethan Sheedy

(traineeship in carpentry with Treseders) and Jordan

Richardson (cadet engineer with Narromine Shire) – all of

whom were excellent ambassadors for their employers and

their school. Many thanks to these groups who enabled the

attendance of their representatives.

Defence is offering a number of Indigenous Australian

Public Service (APS) traineeships from November 2011.

Entry level traineeships are a great way to start a career in the

APS. I have all the details in Careers, but more information

can be obtained from www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac/, and the Trainee Application Kit for 2012 with

information on how to apply can be obtained from www.apsc.gov.au/indigenous/retcruitment.htm.

Applications close 29 July.

Year 12 students have been issued with their UAC Guides, an important document for those

considering attending university in the next year or so. Applications for universities in NSW must be

made through UAC, the Universities Admission Centre, by 30 September. This document explains the

application process, gives a list of the significant dates and a summary of the courses available at

participating institutions. Year 12 students will be given much support this term through weekly careers

workshops which will include several university speakers.

Year 11 students undertaking VET subjects (Primary Industries, Hospitality and Metals and

Engineering) will be doing a week of work placement this term. These students will have a full week

in the work place, using and developing the skills they have learnt in class as part of the successful

completion of their VET courses. A further week next term will also be organised. Please note that

work placement is a compulsory part of these courses, with failure to complete potentially resulting in a

fail for the subject.

Housing NSW Youth Scholarships 2012 - applications for 2012 close 29 Jul 2011Housing NSW has

launched the Housing NSW Youth Scholarships 2012 to encourage and support young people living in

social housing to remain in the education system to complete their HSC or TAFE equivalent.

Housing NSW is offering 200 scholarships of $2,000 each to be spent on educational related items that

will assist students from social housing who are planning to study Years 11 or 12 in 2012 to complete

the HSC.

The scholarship funds will be administered on behalf of the student by their school or TAFE college for

individual students to obtain maximum benefit from the grant and ensure that the student’s learning

goals are linked to the assistance provided through this grant.

The Housing NSW website has a page dedicated to the Housing NSW Youth Scholarship 2012 with

links to the application package. The applications (pdf, 586 KB) for the Housing NSW Youth

Scholarships 2012 close on Friday 29 July 2011.

For more information contact the Youth Scholarship Program, Client Service Operations, Housing NSW

on 1300 468 746 or email youthscholarships@housing.nsw.gov.au

New information into Careers:

Australian College of Therapies “Day in the Life” Workshops which cover the areas of natural

medicine, fitness and manual therapies (massage). This event will take place 6 August and again on 3

September in Sydney.

Boyce Accounting Traineeships in regional NSW – including Dubbo. These traineeships combine study

with full time work at university, in accounting.

A reminder about the Teach NSW 2012 Teacher Education Scholarship Program which closes on 7

October. Support of up to $28,000 over 5 years maximum is available for students wishing to train in

science, maths and English at secondary level and primary or secondary special education. Please log

on to www.teach.nsw.edu.au/scholarships for information, and to apply on line.

Careers brochures for Essential Energy are available from Careers.

University of NSW Built Environment brochures for 2012 are now available. This prospectus covers

architecture, architectural computing, construction management and property, industrial design, interior

architecture, landscape architecture and planning.

Southern Cross University scholarships program and early entry scheme (Star Entry Scheme)

information is now available. Students have until 24 August to register on line for the scheme.

The 2011 Art and Design Education Source Guide is now available.

Do you know anything about careers in transport and logistics? This is a very important area of the

economy concerned with the movement and warehousing of goods and their timely distribution. Come

and look at our new brochures and see if there is something here for you.

Sheran Fisher

Careers Adviser

Narromine High School

Science Spectacular

Celebrating Science Week

by showcasing Student Research Projects from the students of Narromine

and Trangie Thursday, 25

th August 2011 5:00pm – 6:30

Presentations at 6:00pm

Come along and join in the fun.

Enter the paper plane competition

Vote for your favourite project

Buy some cool science gear

Presentation of awards

Get involved with the science activities and displays

People’s Choice Award

Come along to the Science Spectacular and receive a

voting slip to vote for your favourite project.

Voting will be open from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

First Prize $40

Second Prize $20

Paper Plane Competition Come to the NHS Science Spectacular

Thursday, 25th

August 2011 between

5:00pm and 6:00pm and fly a plane Rules:

Aeroplanes can be flown from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

All paper aeroplanes must be made using the entry paper that can be purchased on the night for 50 cents

per sheet. The information section on the paper MUST be filled out.

All paper aeroplanes can be flown once only. Once beyond the taped line the plane cannot be retrieved.

You can practice flying your paper aeroplane as many times as you like before you step up to the line.

All flights have to be launched from behind the taped line.

The winner will be the paper aeroplane that lands closest to the marked cross. If 2 or more planes land

closest to the cross there will be a fly-off at 6:00pm, the closest

plane to the cross wins, second closest comes second.

Judges decision is final.

First Prize $20 Second Prize $10

UPDATE YOUR DETAILS

It is important, especially in emergencies, that we have up to date information to be

able to contact you in regards to your child. Please make any changes below and

return to the school office.

Student/s Name: ……………..…………… ………….Date……………………

…………………………………………………………Year……………………

Parent/Carer’s Name: ……………………………………………………………..

New Address: ……………………………………………..……………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………..

Email address: ……………………………………………………………………..

Any other changes eg. Telephone ……………………………………..….

Mobile ………………………………………………..

Emergency contact name/s …………………..……………

Emergency telephone no’s…………………….................

NARROMINE HIGH SCHOOL Term: 3 2011

MON

TUES WED THURS FRI SAT/SUN

JULY

1A

18 19 20

ANZ Traineeship

talk Yr 10

21 22 23/24

JULY2

B

25 26

U/15 Basketball

Cobar

27 28 Yr 11 Biology

Excursion

Western Area

Athletics

Orange Careers Day

29

Visiting Author –

John Larkin

30/31

AUG

3A

1

Education Week

2 WR Drama Festival

ICAS Reading

Comp

School Promotion

Evening 7pm

3

Parent Teacher

Evening RTA Challenge Yr 10

State SRC

4

Kids in the Park

Maths Comp

5 6/7

AUG

4B

8 9 10 11

12 13/14

AUG

5A

15 16 17

Yr 12 exams

18 18 20/21

AUG

6B

22 23 24 25

Science

Spectacular

26 27/28

AUG/SEPT

7A

29

Middle school

gala day

30 31

Year 12 Social

1 2 3/4

SEPT

8B

5 6 7 8 9 10/11

SEPT

9A

12

13 14

Yr 11 exams

15

16 3rd Immunisation

Day 17/18

SEPT

10B

19

20 21

Yr 10 exams

22 Year 12

Formal

& Farewekll

Assembly

23 24/25

Assessment Schedules

Please find below a summary of the HSIE assessment tasks for Years 7 and 8

for Semester 2, 2011.

When Assessment Task Weighting

YEAR 7 Term 3, Week 8 PowerPoint Task 40%

Term 4, Week 5 Semester Exam 60%

YEAR 8 Term 3, Week 8 Diary entry assignment 30%

Term 4, Week 4 Semester Exam 70%

CAPA

Assessment Schedules

Please find below a summary of the CAPA assessment tasks for Years 7 and 8

for Semester 2, 2011.

When Assessment Task Weighting

YEAR 7

MUSIC

Term 3, Week 4 Research 25%

Term 4, Week 5 Yearly Exam 50%

Term 4, Week 6 Performance 25%

YEAR 8

MUSIC

Term 3, Week 10 Composition 25%

Term 4, Week 4 Yearly Exam 50%

Term 4, Week 6 Performance 25%

YEAR 7

LOTE

Term 3, Week 7 Topic test 30%

Term 3, Week 6 Assignment 20%

Term 4, Week 3 Yearly exam 50%

YEAR 8

ART

Term 3, Week 9 Body of work VAPD 10%

Term 3, Week 9 Art-making 15%

Term 4, Week 3 Yearly Exam 15%

YEAR 8

DRAMA

Term 3, Week 6 Log book 20%

Term 3, Week 8 Drama collage 30%

Term 4, Week 4 Rehearsed improvisation 20%

Term 4, Week 7 Play-built performance 30%

Important News for Year 10 students On Wednesday 10 August 2 guest speakers will address all Year 10 students in the drama space during periods 1 and 2 on budgeting and personal finance. We are very fortunate to have these special guests in our school and it will be an ideal opportunity for our students to learn something about this important aspect of life.