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Message from the Principal Welcome to week 6.
I would like to start this fortnight with congratulations to Ms Donovan and her stage 5 classes
on their numerical activities last Tuesday. Melbourne Cup day was a wonderful initiative and
so engaging. I would also like to thank Ms Molkentin for her enlightening presentation and Mrs
Finnimore for the trivia. The highlight was as usual the fashions on the field.
We had a wonderful night last Friday evening celebrating Year 12s Formal at The Elms
Restaurant. These young people looked absolutely stunning and the food and company
made the night so special. We now look forward to their HSC results.
Congratulations to Callum Wilson in Year 11 who had an amazing day at NSW Parliament
House at the Constitutional Convention. We look forward to hearing more about Callum's
experience and we are so proud of your representation and now look forward to watching
your journey.
I was fortunate on Wednesday to accompany Tyler Wooden in Year 11 and his mother, Ms
Stacey Wooden, to Junee where he was the recipient of a Victor Chang Excellence in
Science Award. Tyler was the first successful nomination for this award from our school. Huge
congratulations are extended to Tyler and we are excited to see what doors will open for
you.
I would also like to congratulate our students the respect they displayed at the Remembrance
Day Service on Friday was as usual wonderful. Congratulations to Mr Smith for his coordination
and management of this service and to our wonderful students Callum, Kelsey, Zakk and Tyler.
Well done on being fabulous representatives.
I am very excited that next week we will welcome Centennial and his students from Mount
Austin High to perform a hip hop presentation and to teach some workshops for our very keen
students.
I would like to remind all junior students that there is an expectation that you will wear our
navy school shirt to school. If you have sport, you are to bring your maroon shirt and black
shorts to change into. The junior uniform will not be changing in 2017, however it will go
under review in 2017. All students are expected to wear the current navy shirts and navy shirt/
pants for girls and grey shirts or pants for boys.
Enjoy your fortnight.
Kind regards
Mrs Fiona Jackson
Message from The
Principal
Deputy’s Corner
Maths News
Science News
Career Adviser News
Library News
Assessments
General News
15 November 2016
* P&C Meeting 6.30pm at
Dare to Bite
*Careers Expo Batlow
Year 9&10
*Year 6 Transition 1.30 –
3pm
16 November 2016
Hip Hop Dance Workshop
Tyler Wooden
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Deputy’s Corner Term 4 is moving along at a rapid rate – and we are on
the cusp of Week 6 already! I have been out of the school
for a number of days – and I extend thanks to Mrs
Finnimore and Mr Smith who assumed the Deputy
Principal’s duties whilst I was in Sydney. It was wonderful
to get back to Tumbarumba High School and see green
hills and paddocks, rather than Sydney’s skyscrapers!
I need to make mention of the special activities which
were organised for and by our students for this year’s
Melbourne Cup. Miss Donovan and her 9-10 Y and Z
Maths students did a tremendous job organising casino
activities to showcase their understanding of change and
probability. The mathematics behind games of chance
should never be underrated.
Our students were able to attend other numeracy
workshops coordinated by Mrs Finnimore. Special
mention also needs to be made of the workshop and
information session on problem gaming in society which
was enthusiastically initiated and conducted by Miss
Molkentin - who is one of Tumbarumba High School’s
SLSOs – and Miss Sturgess. It was a great for our
students to be exposed to the sobering facts and negative
social implications of gambling.
The Fashions on the Field competition was well
patronised by our students across all year groups – and it
was wonderful to see chocolates awarded to the best
dressed students in the various categories. The judges,
no doubt, had a most challenging task. Thanks are
extended to Mr Smith and the other staff who ran the
activities in the MPC following the Fashions on the Field.
I have stressed on recent assemblies that students are
not to leave the grounds of Tumbarumba High School to
access the bus zone via the car park. This safety issue
has been explained to students and they have been
instructed to walk through the quadrangle at the end of
the school day to access the front of the school and the
bus zone.
I will be attending a professional learning day convened
by the Deputy Principals’ Association in Albury. The day
will include sessions conducted by the Department of
Education’s Media Liaison Officer and Learning and
Engagement Officer. I look forward to bringing any useful
ideas and initiatives back to Tumbarumba High School to
share with our students and my colleagues.
Mr Michael Blenkins
Maths tutoring will be on again this term, each
Wednesday afternoon in the school library from 3:30 –
4:30pm. Everyone is welcome – please bring some work to
do.
A reminder that your child should have a scientific
calculator for Maths. Please help ensure that they
bring a Board approved scientific calculator to every Maths
lesson. If your child does not have a calculator, they are
available from the front office for $21.
Numeracy at Home – Part 3 In Part Three of our series on Numeracy at Home we look at
Space. So far, we have looked at both Number and
Measurement. Mathematics is also about ideas relating to
shapes, objects and their position. Students need to be able
to describe shapes and objects and their position.
At home, ask your child to:
Identify shapes in the environment that are shaped like a circle, triangle, square or rectangle. Look for different sized shapes and shapes in different positions.
Make a jigsaw from a picture in a magazine.
Fold paper to make a hat, boat or plane.
Reorganise the plastic containers cupboard.
Create homemade gift wrapping by stamping shapes onto plain paper using corks, empty cotton reels or sponges.
Create sculptures using recyclable containers.
Make biscuits using different shaped cookie cutters.
You can also:
Talk about the route you are taking when walking or driving somewhere – use language such as “left”, “right”, “before” and “after”.
Talk about the position of an object when putting items away – use language such as “next to”, “on top of” and “beneath”.
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CALVES SHINE A LIGHT ON DAIRY CAREERS
Students from Tumbarumba High School attended the Cows Create Careers – Farm Module Presentation, on Wednesday 2 November in Wodonga.
Cows Create Careers - Farm Module, is a Dairy Australia program that aims to increase the awareness of dairy industry careers in a very hands-on way. Secondary students are educated by rearing two three-week-old calves at school and the school is provided with dairy industry curriculum for years 7 and 8 and years 9 to 11, at no cost.
Tumbarumba High School has won the Winning School in the Junior division, Year 7 & 8. We received a cheque for $250 and a framed certificate for this prize.
Three students; Brooke Wooden, Alison Osbourne and Tia Charles have also won second prize for Junior Competition with their entry of a scientific report and 3D model.
Mrs Carol Coleman and Mrs Megan Finnimore
Brook receiving the award for Second place on behalf
of her group.
Mrs Coleman and the boys receiving on behalf of the
school, the Winning School Prize in the Junior division.
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Please contact our career adviser Rebekah
Pholi if you are interested in these positions.
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Please contact our career adviser
Rebekah Pholi if you are interested in
these positions.
He says that it is a great
fantasy series about exploring
the impossible, and the story
develops over the whole series.
Mr Moore never reads just one
book because it ends too
quickly. He prefers a series
where he can be immersed in a
world where anything can
happen.
Simon Moore is currently reading Abhorsen by Garth
Nix.
Is Frankie our new Library mascot?
This week we had a visit from Frankie, a young wombat
rescued by Mrs Caroline Coleman. Frankie enjoyed his
visit to the Library, and checked out some of our
great reads.
He says that it is a great fantasy
series about exploring the
impossible, and the story
develops over the whole series.
Mr Moore never reads just one
book because it ends too quickly.
He prefers a series where he can
be immersed in a world where
anything can happen.
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We have received a fabulous range of new and exciting
books which are now on display. They include:
‘Teresa” by Deborah Abela which tells the story
of Teresa and her family, who survived the
bombing of Malta, near starvation to emigrate to
Australia. Teresa has to learn Australian ways to
settle and make her family proud of her.
Enter the world of the old kingdom with
“Goldenhand”, the fourth novel in the Garth Nix
fantasy series.
Steven Herrick, who visited the school last year
has written “Another Night in Mullet Town”, a
story in verse about fishing for mullet and how
one night at the lake will change everything for
Jonah and Manx.
“The fever code” by James Dashner explores the
origins of the maze runner world. This is the
story of Thomas, and how he builds a maze that
only he could tear down.
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Movember Foundation
This year Tumbarumba High School will continue its
support of the Movember Foundation. In recent years this
has been our biggest fundraising activity. Movember is a
charity that seeks to raise awareness about the importance
of Men’s health issues, particularly prostate and testicular
cancer, mental health issues and the importance of
physical activity.
Movember was an idea inspired by two Aussie men back in
2003 in an attempt to bring the once trendy moustache
back into style. They convinced 30 of their mates to join in
as well. They raised a total of $0.00, but it was here that
the idea was born. Fast forward to 2016 and it is now seen
as the most innovative non for profit organisation in
Australia. It is a brand and has 21 participating countries.
From all parts of the globe, Australia, America, Europe and
Asia. There has been 770 million dollars raised since 2003.
With this funding 1200 men’s health projects have been
assisted and there has been a total of 5232625 Mo Bro’s
and Mo-sisters support this cause.
Each year group has been allocated a teacher or Mo-Bro.
These are as follows: -
Year 7: Mr. Mulherin
Year 8: Mr. Simmons
Year 9: Mr. Smith
Year 10: Mr. Powell
Year 11: Mr. Norton
As a reward, the year group who raises the most money
will be given a free BBQ and movie afternoon. All
donations need to be paid to the front office so totals can
be calculated. There have been discussions of some really
innovating ways to raise money already, so it should be an
exciting month ahead.
Male Students in year 9-11 are currently watching “Man
up”. This is a recent program that was on the ABC, it was
funded by the Movember Foundation and it focuses on
breaking down male stereotypes.
Mr. Simmons
Our 2016 Movember Teachers
Constitutional Convention
On Monday the 7 November, my mother and I travelled to our state’s Parliament
House for the 22nd annual NSW Constitutional Convention. I was one of 150
students from around the state to be selected for the program.
The day began with a brief introduction by the facilitators of the convention, where
Tumbarumba was given a special mention, due to the distance I had travelled to
attend. Following this, Professor Anne Troomey, the professor of Constitutional
Law at the University of Sydney, was invited to speak about issues relating to the
Australian Constitution. As the theme of this year’s convention was ‘Plebiscites
and Referenda’, she spoke largely about the proposed plebiscite for same-sex
marriage and the proposed referendum to acknowledge Indigenous Australians as
the first people of Australia in the Constitution. She was of the belief that voting
held more symbolic significance for similar movements as opposed to a
parliamentary vote (where applicable), citing the 1967 referendum for Indigenous
affairs as precedent.
After this, we were divided into six groups to discuss one of three
referenda/plebiscites. Our group was given the Tasmanian Power plebiscite of
1981, where the Tasmanian government asked its citizens where they wanted a
hydro-electric dam built. There was a strong protest vote, with an informal “No
dams” vote representing nearly 45% of all votes. This is because this option was
removed from the ballot last minute. This discussion also served as the selection
process for the National Constitutional Convention.
After breaking for lunch, we entered the Legislative Assembly. Each group gave a
summary of their discussions, and following this we had an open microphone. I
used this opportunity to implore all those present to always exercise their
mandatory right to vote, so that their voices may be heard.
Following this, delegates to the National Convention were announced. I was not
among those selected, but many of the people I befriended throughout the day
were. All in all, it was a very worthwhile trip, and I would like to encourage any
student interested to apply for the convention if given the chance.
Callum Wilson – School Captain
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Melbourne Cup Day 2016
Tuesday 1 November saw the running of the 156th Melbourne Cup.
This may have meant a public holiday for some but at Tumbarumba
High School it was another great opportunity to learn. While 520,000
people flocked to Flemington, over 130 students from Years 7 to 10
took part in several Melbourne Cup- themed learning activities.
Ms Molkentin gave an eye-opening presentation on her experiences
with some of the social issues associated with problem gambling and
this was very well received by the students. Based on statistics from
Gambling Help NSW, and coloured with personal anecdotes, the
students learnt about the ‘tricks’ gambling facilities use to lure money
from punters. These include the dangers and consequences of
gambling beyond your limits, signs of problem gambling and where to
get help.
Mrs Finnimore ran a lively and informative trivia-style race on the
historical, cultural and financial significance of the Melbourne Cup.
Students participated in teams to get their ‘virtual’ horse across the
line by answering numeracy-based questions about the Cup. Topics
included the Melbourne Cup trophy, Bart Cummings, jockeys, Archer,
Carbine, Peter Pan, Phar Lap, Makybe Diva, the Flemington racecourse
and its rose garden, Fashions on the Field, expenditure and the
economic benefit of the Melbourne Cup.
Ms Donovan’s Year 9 and 10 Maths classes ran a Casino Games Expo
where students looked at games of chance including slots, poker,
blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette, Keno, casino war, wheel of
fortune, backgammon, Mah-Jong and Two-Up. The Year 9 and 10
students explained to the other students how to play the games, the
probabilities associated with each of the outcomes and how the
games are used by casino owners to make money.
After lunch, Mr Smith conducted a running commentary for the
Fashions on the Field competition. Congratulations to the following
winners:
Best Dressed Junior Girl - Molly Bourke
Best Dressed Senior Girl - Brianna McAuliffe
Best Dressed Junior Boy - Dan Strike
Best Dressed Boy - Jack Radford
Best Dressed Couple - Kate De Abel and Steven Hoffman.
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Remembrance Day
Tumbarumba High School students took on significant
roles in the Tumbarumba and Rosewood communities
Remembrance Day service, held at the cenotaph in
Tumbarumba, last Friday, November 11.
Incoming school captains, Callum Wilson and Kelsey
McLachlan, chaired the assembly and offered support for
the primary aged students involved with the service.
Callum spoke about the significance of Remembrance
Day, formerly known as Armistice Day and why it is
important to say thanks.
What might be perceived as a small inconvenience by a
minority is nothing compared to what our troops have
gone through in bygone conflicts to give us the freedoms
we enjoy today. Kelsey spoke about the history behind the
bugle calls of The Last Post and Reveille.
They were joined by HSC student, Zakk Stewart, who read
a letter from a Tumbarumba soldier at the front in WWI.
Another HSC student, Tyler Wooden, read a poem from
the war poet, Wilfred Owen, called ‘The Send Off’.
All students involved did a fantastic job and their tone
was in keeping with the respectful, solemn nature of the
service. Students in the audience were also respectful of
the occasion, and are to be congratulated on the way they
conducted themselves on what is a significant, National
day.
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Year 12 Formal On Friday, the 4 November, Tumbarumba High
School farewelled Year 12 students out with their
Formal.
The full complement of 18 students were in
attendance and heard speeches from Principal,
Mrs Jackson and staff member Mr Powell.
The students were represented through their
speeches by outgoing School Captains Bob
DeAbel and Tamikah Hoffman, as well as Vice-
Captain, Baylee McIntyre, and student, Morgan
Dennis.
Mrs Bronwyn Lewis, together with a bit of assistance
from her daughter, Brieanna, thanked staff on
behalf of the parents of the Year 12 group.
The formalities were MC’d by the Year 12 Adviser,
Mr Smith, together with outgoing Year 12 student,
Rodney McLachlan.
Following the formal part of the evening, which was
held downstairs at The Elms Motel and Function
Centre, guests went upstairs and enjoyed finger
food and the company of family, friends and staff
in a more relaxed environment.
A full list of the Tumbarumba High School graduates
of 2016 is below.
Lachlan Bourke
Bob De Abel
Morgan Dennis
Anthony Foster
Anthony Grady
Amanda Graham
Tamikah Hoffman
Brieanna Lewis
India Masters
Baylee McIntyre
Rodney McLachlan
Maddison McPherson
Jake Mills
Peter Morris
Elizabeth Nagengast
Nicholas Radford
Jeremy Saunders
Novia Sunandar
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