16 december 2016 - katanning shs

Katanning Senior High School Vision—Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Leadership

KATANNING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

An Independent Public School

NEWSLETTER 11 16 December 2016

Congratulations to:

Year 7 students Arafie Taylor and Jasmine Butterworth who visited local Primary Schools as part of the Year 7 Transition Program for 2017

Marley Bolton (Year 7) who received 4 Clontarf Awards—Training Award, Education Award, Attendance Award and Solid Fella Award

Nui Andrews (Year 10) who received 2 Follow the Dream Awards—Most Improved Academic Results as well as 2 Clontarf Awards-Attendance Award and the Senior Clontarf Spirit Award

Year 8 Student Leader for 2017—Jasmine Butterworth and Annie-Rose Julius Year 9 Student Leaders for 2017—Gabby Millan and Hsar Maung Year 10 Student Leaders for 2017—Cyaniqah Rangawhenua and Aailyah Hall Year 11 Student Leaders for 2017—Shaun Hodgson and Ratu Taylor

Indigenous Hip Hop Project

BANK DETAILS TO MAKE PAYMENTS

You may prefer to pay school accounts and excursions costs through Direct Deposit. The school bank account details are as follows:

Bankwest Katanning

Account Name: Katanning Senior High School BSB Number: 306-014

Account Number: 496740-9

Please ensure you add the student name to the payment details. The school also has Eftpos and Credit Card payment facilities.

KATANNING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Golf Links Road Katanning WA 6317

Principal: Ms Nicki Polding Associate Principal: Mrs Sharon Poett Deputy Principal: Mr Trevor Carruthers

Middle School Program Coordinator: Mr Robin Dark Senior School Program Coordinator: Mr Frank Gaudin

Manager Corporate Services: Mr Patrick Kennedy

Phone: (08) 9821 9800 Fax: (08) 9821 2912 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.katanningshs.wa.edu.au Canteen: (08) 9821 2937


From the Principal

All too quickly the end of the school has arrived! Term 4 has been extremely busy as we have prepared for the next group of Year 7 students in 2017 as well as completing Semester School Reports, and curriculum plans for 2017.

Are You Bushfire Ready – We are! In 2017 the school is back on the Bushfire Zone Register and therefore must have a plan should the school be threatened by bushfire. If this did occur the school may be required to close for the day that a catastrophic Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is declared for the Shire of Katanning including the town. If a closure is to take place letters will be sent home with students as well as an alert on the MSN system and school website.

If such a situation occurred then parents should monitor local media for current information, check the DFES website www.dfes.wa.gov.au or call 13 DFES (13 33 37). Alternatively contact the school on 9821 9800 or the Wheatbelt Education Regional Office on 9622 0200. If you have any questions regarding the Bushfire Plan please contact the school via email [email protected] or phone 9821 9800.

Students looking to lead In Term 4 we have run the election of Student Leaders for 2017 process. A tremendous response from students has enabled a diverse group of students taking on the roles in next year. All nominees had to write a speech which they presented to their peers prior to the elections. I congratulate all the students who had the courage to nominate and get up in front of their peers. Of the current young leaders Ratu Taylor (Year 11), Gabby Millan (Year 9), Jasmine Butterworth (Year 8) along with Head Girl Makaela Knapp all nominate for a second term and were re-elected. Joining them in 2017 are new young leaders include Head Boy Jayden Severin, Shaun Hodgson (Year 11), Cyaniqah Rangawhenua (Year 10), Aaliyah Hall (Year 10), Hsar Maung (Year 9), Annie-Rose Julius (Year 8). The representatives for Year 7 will be elected in Week 4 of Tem 1 once these students have got to know each other. The Year 12 representatives will also be elected in the new year. The 2017 Team will have a good mix of experienced and inexperienced young leaders which will enhance their leadership across the school.

Many thanks to the Student Leadership Team for 2016. They worked well together as a team, were very successful in fundraising for community organisations, represented our school at the Dawn Anzac service, International Women‘s Day event and White Ribbon Australia March, welcomed dignitaries to the opening of the Trade Skills Centre, organised Spirit Day with Mr Dark, visited local Primary Schools as part of the Year 7 Transition Program played a crucial role in our Resiliency Day and organised all whole School Assemblies. Every one of our young leaders is congratulated as they developed new skills, increased confidence and demonstrated a capacity for team work throughout the year.

Indigenous Hip Hop Project In partnership with Palmerston the school sourced funding to enable the Indigenous Hip Hop Project Team (IHHP) to work with our students. This was an amazing and very successful collaborative partnership that involved students in Clontarf and Deadly Sista Girlz inviting other students to work with them to create a video with a strong community message.

Farewell This year we say farewell and thank you to the following teachers: Luther McPhee, Jasper Garde, Tracie O‘Regan, Genevieve Hulin, Michelle Dolan, Heidi Tyler, Alexis van Leeuwen, Israt Malek, Amelia Wilson and Tom McClurg. We congratulate Janine Daniel on her promotion to Head of Science at Atwell College and thank her for years at Katanning Senior High School teaching science.

Thank You I would like to take this opportunity to thank the School Board for their support and guidance throughout 2016. Mr Ian Hanna as Board Chair has ensured that we have continued to grow in our understandings and knowledge as an Independent Public School Board. Under Ian‘s leadership we have refined Board processes, expectations and understandings relating to school planning and operations. I thank our Board Members for their commitment to our school. The P&C President Cheryl Chamber continues to support the school in fundraising and planning for the 2017 School Ball which is well underway with a very committed Ball Committee. I thank Cheryl for her ongoing commitment to the P&C. In partnership with the school our parents and community members are key contributors to our success as a community high school.

It has been a busy year for our school as we continue to improve the quality of the teaching and learning of our students. I thank all our staff for their contribution to Katanning Senior High School which is a very unique and diverse school within regional Western Australia.

Nicki Polding - Principal


ASSEMBLY WEEK 9 TERM 4

Our last assembly of 2016 was full of wonderful awards and presentations to a number of our talented Katanning Senior High School Students. First Award was the prestigious Lois Besy Award. The recipient of this years award was Nyikina Harris. Ms Besy has been supporting this award for the 15 years and was there to present Nyikina with her Award and certificate. Next were the Katanning Lions Club Scholarships. One for a VET pathway and the other for ATAR pathway into Year 11. This award recognises academic achievement and a commitment to personal excellence in all areas of endeavour. Each receive $500 scholarships toward their schooling in 2017. Congratulations to Nyikina Harris and Ryan Wintle, and a big thank you to Doug Cherry from the Katanning Lions Club for their support of these scholarships and to Katanning Senior High School The next award was the 2016 Australian Defence Force Youth Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award for Year 10. This was received by was to Jesse McGill, who was nominated earlier in the year, and presented by Mr Carruthers. Jesse joins our Year 12 Award Winner Putri Taylor in winning this award for 2016. Putri was awarded the award at the 2016 Year 12 Valediction Ceremony. The RAPT (Respect, Achievement, Perseverance and Tolerance) Award are presented to students nominated by teachers who exhibited these traits within the school community. The students with a number of RAPT nominations were Malcolm Guy, Hsar Maung, Sonny Benny, Clarice Aye and thank you to Mr Dark presenting these. Charlotte Why and Kate Drake-Brockman were presented with their prizes from their wonderful exhibits from the Katanning Agricultural Show. Mr Treloar then took the opportunity to address the assembly and commend James Cronin and Codie Mills-Durack for an outstanding performance at the Interschool, both winning Champion Boys for their age group. Katanning Senior High Schools Interschool Athletics team ran second all day until the relays, and ended up third overall, an impressive achievement for a team of 16 students! The assembly finished with the Good Standing Badges Award to students in Year 7, 8, 9. and 10 who maintained their good standing in 2016. The effort that these students is highly commendable and we hope all Katanning Senior High School Students continue setting goals and achieving into 2017.

Ms Besy pictured with Nyikina Harris

Nyikina Harris, Mr Doug Cherry and Ryan Wintle

Jesse McGill and Deputy Principal Mr Trevor Carruthers

Charlotte Why and Kate Drake-Brockman

Semester 2 RAPT Award Winners Pictured: Clarice Aye

Hsar Maung Malcolm Guy


ASSEMBLY WEEK 9 TERM 4

Indigenous Hip Hop Project Students received their Certificate of Participation

Interschool Athletics Champions James Cronin and Codie Mills-Durack with Mr

Treloar

Year 7 Year 8 Good Standing

Year 9 Year 10


At the end of Week 7 the Bush Rangers went on their last camp of the year to Lane Poole Reserve in Dwellingup. On Friday afternoon we went rock climbing and abseiling on an 18m tower which the cadets found challenging, exhilarating, terrifying or a mixture of all of these emotions. Ryan was the fastest student to climb the difficult side of the rock wall in 1min 50s (Mr McPhee scaled the wall in half that time) and Jackson was the first to abseil upside down! After claiming our camping spot we cooled off in the river for a couple of hours; swimming and having more thrills with a rope swing. On Saturday we hired two and eight person rafts and went paddling at Baden Powell Pool; venturing a fair way up the river and building our teamwork skills. We also had a great time swimming, playing a version of water polo and getting a massage from water falls. In the evenings we cooked our dinner over trangias or in camp ovens, toasted marshmallows, went for a night hike, chatted around the campfire and spotted satellites and shooting stars. The trip home provided an emotional moment for many as it was the last camp for some students, but we didn‘t let it dampen the memories of a great camp. Miss Sarah Watson, Bush Rangers Unit Leader

BUSH RANGERS CAMP

Mary Jane tackling the challenge of abseiling

the Rock Wall

Julie-Ann and Tackly climbing the rock wall

More Rafting Rafting at Baden Pool

Water Polo Fun! Tackly concentrating on

the next move!


Katanning Senior High School has a Behaviour Management Policy and within it the maintenance of Good Standing is an essential component of the policy. All students commence the year with Good Standing and this status is maintained by students complying with the school‘s rules and standards; correctly wearing the school uniform, maintaining appropriate behaviour in class and not receiving a suspension.

Students who maintain Good Standing are eligible to receive rewards and attend all school activities including participation in Country Week, the Senior School Ball and other extra-curricular activities and excursions. From Week 5, we have turned the library into our very own Gold Class Cinema to hold Good Standing events for Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. Included in the reward, students receive popcorn and a drink and are

able to watch a movie with their peers who have also maintained Good Standing for the term.

The staff at Katanning Senior High School would like to extend their congratulations to the students who have maintained Good Standing for the term and encourage all students to strive and uphold the values of Katanning Senior High School in 2017. Ms Hulin and Ms D’Souza Learning Environment Team

GOOD STANDING REWARDS

ENGLISH

This Term the 8.1 English class read the novel Helicopter Man by Elizabeth Fensham (2005). Much fun has been had reading about how Pete and his Dad were being pursued by a secret organisation. Both their lives were in danger and when the helicopters hover nearby they must hide. Pete knows he has had an unusual life but he has never dared to ask questions before. His Dad‘s behaviour had started to confuse him, but when Pete started to piece the scraps of information together, he discovered something bigger. Why did his Dad really behave so strangely? Mrs Habibah Sarip

Year 7

Year 9


This term some of the murals in the walk way between the upper and lower school quad, as well as those outside room 23, have been renewed or replaced. The Deadly Sista Girlz have painted a section outside their room and the others have been painted by the Bush Ranger Cadets. The two artworks of a rhino and a pyramid of cubes have just been refreshed with new paint while the other designs are new. These new designs feature: promotion of Breakfast Club, a banner with our RAPT values (Respect, Achievement, Perseverance and Tolerance), a mind-space head, and an Australian Bush scene. Students have enjoyed expressing their creativity and brightening up that area. Miss Sarah Watson

SCHOOL MURALS


ADMINISTRATION

2017 IMPORTANT DATES

WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY — ADMIN OFFICERS RETURN

THURSDAY 26 JANUARY — AUSTRALIA DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

MONDAY 30 JANUARY — TEACHERS RETURN

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS — 30 AND 31 JANUARY All staff attend (Students do not attend)

MONDAY 30 AND TUESDAY 31 JANUARY (10AM—3PM) The school is open for new Enrolments, payments of Charges and

Contributions and Applications for the Secondary Assistance Scheme

WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY — STUDENTS RETURN

SECONDARY ASSISTANCE SCHEME Are you a Centrelink concession card holder? Eligible holders of the following cards may be eligible for up to $350 towards school expenses;

Centrelink Family Healthcare Card Centrelink Pensioner Card Veteran‘s Affairs Pensioner Card

Applications CLOSE 6 April 2017, late claims are unable to be accepted, claims forms available from school reception. Please bring in your concession card and banking details to process your claim. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————-

PAYMENT INCENTIVE DRAW - CONTRIBUTIONS and CHARGES

WIN A NEW IPAD AIR - BE IN IT, TO WIN IT!

Pay your student charges and contributions in full and/or apply for Secondary Assistance Scheme prior to 6 April 2017 and be placed into the draw to win! Student contributions, charges and excursion payments can be made by the following methods; Cheque, cash or EFTPOS/Credit Card and/or Direct deposit.

GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON 1st Prize - 1 winner of an Apple iPad 2nd Prize - 1 winner of $250 towards School Excursion Charges or 2018 Contributions and Charges 3rd Prize - 2 winners of $100 towards School Excursion Charges or 2018 Contributions and Charges 4th Prize - 3 winners of a $50 Canteen Voucher each (prizes are not redeemable for cash or refund)


Katanning YouthCARE Council are supporting these

schools in your local area: Katanning Primary School, Braeside Primary School,

Katanning Senior High School, Nyabing Primary School, Pingrup Primary School, Woodanilling Primary School and

Katanning TAFE. You can support your local Chaplain by the transfer of grain via Loadnet.

All donations are a tax deduction. Queries: Brad Patterson 0427 228 043

GRAIN DONATIONS

CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES / PERSONAL ITEMS LISTS

2017 Contributions and Charges and Personal Items lists were posted to enrolled students at the end of November. Included in the package is important school information and an application form to claim the Secondary Assistance Allowance. You may be eligible to receive up to $350 towards school expenses if you hold a Centrelink Health Care Card, a Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card or a Veterans‘ Affairs Pensioner Card. Applications close on Thursday 6 April 2017. Stationery, Books and Personal Items can be purchased through Officemax, Kowald‘s Newsagency or your chosen supplier.

_______________________________________________________________ ENROLMENTS / PAYMENTS / CLAIMS

SCHOOL OFFICE IS OPEN - MONDAY 30 and TUESDAY 31 JANUARY 2017 (10AM - 3PM)The school’s Administration Office will be open on Monday 30 January and Tuesday 31 January 2017 for Enrolments, Charges and Contributions Payments, Secondary Assistance Scheme

Applications and Abstudy Claims.

PLEASE NOTE: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IS WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2017.

2017 ENROLMENT INFORMATION

The School Website has been updated with the following forms for 2017: 2017 Secondary Assistance Forms Personal Items Lists for all Years Handbooks for all Years 2017 Student Information Book Extra Cost Components Enrolment Forms URL: http://katanningshs.wa.edu.au/parents-students/formsbooklets/

LOST PROPERTY NOTICE

If your child has lost any items of clothing, jewellery and other personal items please

check with the School Front Office.

Please note any school items with names on have been returned to students.

Any unclaimed

items will be disposed of 28 Feb 2017.

http://katanningshs.wa.edu.au/parents-students/formsbooklets/


This year the P & C Ball Committee are very excited to present the 2017 Senior School Ball ―A Night Under the Stars‖. Year 10‘s 11‘s and 12‘s of 2017 are invited to attend this magnificent night on the 25 of March 2017. For the first time, the year 10‘s are invited to attend the evening. This has been decided in the hope to increase numbers for a more lively atmosphere on the night, to decrease ticket prices, and most importantly, to begin the year on a positive note for all senior school students and to build cohesiveness across the upper school.

A reminder to all students and parents/guardians that to be eligible to attend, the following requirements are to be met. All year 10‘s (2017) will return a signed permission form agreeing to the cocktail dress code for the year 10‘s so as to keep the year 11/12 formal dress tradition. An attendance percentage of 90% or greater calculated from Wednesday 1 February to Friday 24 March 2016 inclusive will be required. This means that students can be absent for no more than 2.5 days during this time without a medical certificate. Students must be in Good Standing as of the end of school on Friday 24 March 2017. Students from KSHS in year 10 and up may partner a Year 10, 11 or 12 student, however they must meet the same attendance and Good Standing requirements. Partners who do not attend KSHS will need to complete and submit an Outside Partner Permission by February 28, and must also be of year 10 age or older. Approval to attend will be at the discretion of the school administration. More information about this will be received early in term 1. All students and partners attending must complete and submit the permission and health forms by Friday 4 March 2016.

Details: When: 25th March 2017

Where: Pioneer room at Katanning Leisure centre Dresscode: Yr 10‘s = cocktail

Yr 11/12‘s = formal Time: Yr 12‘s arrive at 5:30pm

Yr 10/11‘s arrive at 6:15pm Procession @ 6:45pm

Finish: 11pm **All students are to stay at the venue until the

conclusion of the evening

Please contact Amelia Wilson or Sarah Taylor on 9821 9800 if you have any questions or queries about the evening. We look forward to a fabulous night full of fun and dancing!

2017 SENIOR SCHOOL BALL

In the Design and Technology: Woodwork subject in Term 3, the Year 11 students have been busy planning, designing and creating a box, meeting the brief ‗to specifically hold something they owned‘. Pictured is Year 11 Student Jack Thompson with his beautiful made box to hold books , he should be very proud of his achievement!

Mr Allan Sandwell Teacher– Design and Technology

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL Did you know that under Section 25 in the School Education Act 1999 you are required to explain your child‘s absence from school within three school days from the start of the absence.

Don‘t know the best way to do this? We have some options for you:

1. Telephone the school on 9821 9800 2. Send a text message to 0407 385 241 3. Send a written note with your child and have them

hand it into the Front Office 4. Send an email to

[email protected]

Remember to tell us your child‘s name and the reason for their absence.

By providing us with this information you will ensure your child‘s attendance record is up to date and it will also assist to reduce postage costs ensuring that school funds are directed to classroom activities.

WOODWORK

mailto:[email protected]


INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

WORKPLACE LEARNING EMPLOYER BREAKFAST

On Thursday 1 December an Employer Breakfast was held at the New Lodge Motel Katanning for employers who participated in the Workplace Learning Program during 2016.

Businesses were well represented, with twenty five in attendance. The purpose of the event was to formally thank the wonderful business people that support the programs at Katanning Senior High School, and without whom programs such as Workplace Learning would not exist. Employers were issued a Certificate of Appreciation along with a Thank You letter, and had the chance to mingle with other participants and Katanning Senior High School staff over a full breakfast. This provided a brilliant networking and ideas sharing opportunity that is not often available during a routine visit or day to day operation.

There is a great deal of community spirit in Katanning, and we are fortunate enough to have had over fifty different employers active throughout 2016, with a total of 57 students completing the program. Our students completed over 6700 hours in the workplace, and employment prospects for students completing the program have been fantastic.

Again a big thank you to the wonderful team of employers that have had students over the years, and if there are any businesses in Katanning and surrounds that would like more information on the Workplace Learning program please contact Mrs Alicia Turner.

Mrs Alicia Turner Structured Workplace Learning Officer

The 2016 G.S.S.S.S.A Interschool Athletics Carnival was held in Albany on Tuesday of Week 9. Katanning Senior High School entered a team of 16 students who were selected as a result of winning events at the 2016 Interhouse Carnival.

The small team excelled throughout the day, winning a multitude of events against B division schools from Denmark, Mount Barker and Albany (Bethel Cristian School, Australian Cristian College and St Joseph‘s College). Unfortunately a lack of relay teams relegated Katanning Senior High School to 3rd place at the end of the day‘s proceedings.

There were two outstanding individual performances on the day, Codie Mills-Durack and James Cronin being crowned the Year 7 and Year 8 Champion Boy. It is important to note that each of these boys broke multiple records on the way to their victory.:

Codie Mills- Durack Year 7 Long Jump 4.78m Year 7 High Jump 1.43m Year 7 400m 1.03.44s James Cronin Year 8 Shot Put 12.10m Year 8 Discus 31.85m

A huge thank you to all team members for their participation, support and respect of fellow athletes, you have represented Katanning Senior High School with passion and pride.

HPE Team

Katanning Senior High School Year 11 Student Megan Freeman at the BKW Co-op in Katanning,

where she participates in Workplace Learning

2016 Interschool Athletics Team

James Cronin, Mr Treloar and Codie Mills-Durack at the

Week 9 Assembly


INDIGENOUS HIP HOP PROJECT

If you have Facebook you might have seen a video clip called “Standing Strong” featuring some very talented Katanning Senior High School students being shared. The video is the culmination of a very busy week in which the students put in a huge amount of effort to complete a project. The students wrote and performed the lyrics which are based around the issues that they feel are most pressing for the youth in Katanning- being alcohol, drugs and racism but also touched on domestic violence and education. You‘ll notice that what‘s special is that both Indigenous and non-indigenous students worked on the project and this makes the message even more powerful!

The mind blowing part is that although we say it the project was for the entire week, it basically came together in a little over 3 and a half days! Students wrote the lyrics in just under 2 hours on Monday afternoon, recorded the song in approximately 5 hours Tuesday, spent Wednesday and Thursday filming and on Friday, we were very pleased to premiere the video to more than 100 students, family and community members.

The video clip has been viewed more than 2,600 times in just 3 days and shared close to 100 times on Facebook. The shares have come from current and former students of KSHS, business owners in Katanning, supporting corporations of the school and our programs and family members of participants. What‘s super cool is that it was seen on the other side of the country within minutes of it being released and even in other countries within hours.

You can view the video by following this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-pTQFLeSBA or you can search IHHP Katanning on YouTube. Keep your eye out in the video for not only our talented students but some of our talented staff; English Teacher Mr Garde makes a dancing cameo and Melissa Riley Deadly Sista Girlz Manager sings and dances.

We thank the staff from Palmerston who worked very hard with the school to secure the funding which enabled us to complete the project. Also thank you to local Elders Gabrielle Hansen and Harold Miller who were involved in the cultural consultation. We especially thank the extremely talented boys from IHHP who made the project come to life. They worked tirelessly to create the finish product and made the whole experience memorable for all involved! Lastly thank you to all the staff at Katanning Senior High School who supported the project by allowing students to participate during class time. The students had a fantastic time and I‘m sure will never forget being a part of such a special project! Mrs Caitlyn Fitzgerald

Recording Process

Boys Filming

Filming the Alleyway Scene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-pTQFLeSBA


Girls Verse We the deadly sista girlz from K.A. This is Noongar Country in W.A.

Don‘t judge people by the colour of their skin Some people need to look deeper within Embrace each other and come together

Accept all cultures, be one forever Are you the judge, judging the people?

At the end of the day all people are equal We all got blood, we share the same pain

We all got a heart, and we all breathe the same I look at my people with hope in my heart

Even when things are falling apart Go to school to get an education

Not hanging around at Perth train station Each day we continue to survive

Got my sisters by my side we gonna be alright

Pre chorus People of the great southern land Noongar Wadjelas, ‗Take a Stand‘

We are one lets get along Noongar Wadjelas, standing strong

Chorus x2

Rejecting the hate, feeling the love I‘m not into drinking I‘m not into the drugs

Stand strong ‗gotta make a change‘ Stand Strong ‗We on top of the game‘

Boys Verse Two

Education the most powerful weapon That‘s why we K.A. High School reppin‘

Down in the country they breed us strong Wanna do right don‘t wanna do wrong To succeed we gonna need to study

Otherwise we be sitting down struggling for money When we get down tell ourself we can do it

Teachers telling us ‗put your back into it‘ Heading out bush on family trips

Going country playin‘ Alan Jackson hits Drinking fighting troubles in my streets

Come together my people let my culture speak You only live once, so get your head up

You can achieve, when you follow your dreams Socialize in your social life

Got my brothers by my side we gonna be alright

Pre chorus People of the great southern land Noongar Wadjelas, ‗Take a Stand‘

We are one lets get along Noongar Wadjelas, standing strong

Chorus x 2


Stand strong ‗gonna make a change‘ Stand Strong ‗We on top of the game‘

(Middle Eight- Break Down)

They charging up, they getting locked up Escaping reality running amok

Families, falling apart Too many bad choices, where do we start

Screaming fighting, then we hear the sirens Families living through domestic violence

Alcohol and drugs, it‘s a bad recipe Feeding the addiction, it‘s your worst enemy

Worst enemy x 3 echo

Chorus


Stand strong ‗gotta make a change‘ Stand Strong ‗We on top of the game‘

Dance Outro

Adlibs Stand Strong x 2

You only live once Get your head up

Follow your dreams

INDIGENOUS HIP HOP PROJECT– LYRICS

Above: Filming the Dance Solo at Lake Ewlymartup Left: Students and Mentors—Planning and Writing the Lyrics Far Left: Filming Process outside the Katanning Aquatic Centre


This Term the year 10 Specialised Physical Education classes have been learning about Water Polo and have recently started practicing and playing it.

During the theory lessons we learned about; the rules of the game, the positions and techniques used during the game. Now that we are in the pool and learning the practical side of the game

the students are realising how strenuous Water Polo really is. We are improving our ability to tread water, pass to a person‘s hand and in front of them, swim with and without the ball, positioning and scoring.

It is really great to see the Specialised Physical Education classes outside of school, participating to the best of their ability and representing Katanning Senior High School.

HPE Team

In Term 3, the Year 9 Specialised Physical Education students were very fortunate, being able to attend weekly excursions to the Country Club as part of their racket sports unit. The students put their knowledge from theory lessons completed at school into practice, whilst playing some competitive and highly skilled games of squash. It was wonderful to see both classes participate fully and represent the school admirably. A huge thankyou to the Squash and Country Clubs for allowing us to use the facilities, the students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and relished the opportunity to play sport outside of school.

In Term 4, the same two classes have been attending lessons at the Pool Hall as part of the table games unit. After learning and playing table tennis at school and developing their hand-eye coordination, the students have been visiting the Pool Hall during Weeks 8, 9 and 10. It has been pleasing to see the students grasp the opportunity to play a sport which is surprisingly difficult to master.

A massive thank you to David Chilcott and the Pool Association for sharing the facilities with the High School, we hope that you will get some budding junior players onto the scene in the future! Miss Amelia Wilson Teacher—Health and Physical Education

YEAR 9 SPECIALISED PHYSICAL EDUCATION—SQUASH

YEAR 10 SPECIALISED PHYSICAL EDUCATION—WATER POLO


Some 84 students from our seven feeder primary schools attended our Orientation Day on Wednesday 30 November this year. The students were placed into their Houses and attended classes in English, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, Science and Humanities during the day. All students also took part in a Scavenger Hunt, searching for aspects of the school. This they did with gusto.

As part of the Transition, Year 6 students had already attended Katanning SHS for three full days, experiencing a range of classes and teachers. And a number of students had previously attended the Enrichment Days held in Term 3 and in early Term 4.

The students attending knew their way around the school, many knew their teachers and the day went very smoothly for all of the students.

Robin Dark Middle School Program Coordinator

ORIENTATION DAY

The last couple of week‘s students have been engaging in extra life skill learning activities such as shopping, money handling and cooking. These skills will equip students for everyday life and assist them to be more confident and independent. Students have been busily preparing for a morning tea for staff and parents to thank them for all their wonderful support throughout the year. The Inclusive Learning garden is flourishing! Colt, Zac and Mrs Terri Whiteaker have done a great job tending to the garden daily. However with the recent hot weather it has needed extra watering. The students went to the KD‘s Garden Centre and purchased new a hose. The students were delighted with the sight of the first crop of tomatoes! We can‘t wait to pick them and make pizzas! Inclusive Learning Team

INCLUSIVE LEARNING


Dynamo Reward Camp During week 7 the students from Northam Senior High School joined the Katanning students to enjoy three days of reward activities for meeting goals for the year. To be able to attend the camp students needed to earn their position by attending school and tutoring and meeting the program requirements. Students participated in various activities over time of the camp including attending SciTech, ice skating, shopping, beach activities, rock climbing, flying fox and of course the main attraction going to see Dynamo the illusionist at Perth arena. The students had a great time and enjoyed their time in Perth. They were wonderfully behaved and represented their schools exceptionally well. Thank you to Mr Calkin and Mrs Waters who gave up their time to attend the camp. End of Year Awards In Week 8 we wrapped up our year of Follow the Dream with our annual awards night. Congratulations to all the students who have had a great year but especially our award winners: Perseverance Award Cora Bliss Most Improved School Attendance (all sites) Nui Andrews Best Attendance Kyle Ward 98% Best Attendance (NSHS) Paige Lindridge 97% Best attendance to tutoring Cooper Ward 87 Sessions Best attendance tutoring (NSHS) Stephanie Yarran 37 sessions Improved academic results Nui Andrews Best Academic Results (all sites) Aaliyah Hall Teacher‘s Choice R/Up Casey Armstrong Teacher‘s Choice Aaliyah Hall Aaliyah Hall not only took out the best academic results but also the teacher‘s choice award. The ‗Teacher‘s Choice‘ is the most prestigious award for the night as it signifies the student who teachers view as the most dedicated, applied and courteous. Teachers can nominate a student for any reason and students can be nominated by any teacher at school, not just the ones that teach them. Aaliyah received 13 nominations making her the stand out winner and she was nominated for reasons such as; always trying her best in class, asking for help when needed, being a role model, helping others, being polite, respectful and well mannered, making her a very deserving winner! Mrs Caitlyn Fitzgerald Program Coordinator Follow the Dream: Partnerships for Success

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CLONTARF FOUNDATION KATANNING FOOTBALL ACADEMY

ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT

On the night of Wednesday the 16 of November, the Katanning Academy held their Annual Awards night. The event was held at the Sprig Bar which is located at the Katanning Leisure Centre. The night was attended by around 65 people and it was greatly supported by the school staff and local community. The evening started with food and drink for half an hour and then onto the awards. Boyd Woods, a past student of Katanning Clontarf was the MC for the night, and he did an amazing job. The boys gave fantastic speeches after they received their awards. The night progressed with a video from the highlights over the year. The crowd enjoyed this part, as there was plenty of laughter to go along with some of the pictures. The formalities of the night drew to a close when we presented the two Year 12 Leavers with their gift for completing an amazing 5 years of schooling. The evening concluded with some more food and drinks with some family photos.

CLONTARF AWARD WINNERS

Training Award: Teroy Regan, Marley Bolton Errol Riley Education Award: Jnr: Marley Bolton Snr: Cooper Ward Attendance Award: Nui Andrews Marley Bolton Rhys Johnson-Diack Teroy Regan Errol Riley Cooper Ward Kyle Ward Kelvin Woods Most Improved Award: Rhys Johnson-Diack Clontarf Spirit Award: Jnr: Teroy Regan Snr: Nui Andrews Solid Fella Award: Jnr: Marley Bolton Snr: Kelvin Woods


Sun Safety Enjoying the sun and outdoor play is a favourite pastime for Australian families. All family

members should follow the 5 S‘s to stay safe in the sun; Slip on clothing that covers arms and legs Slop on 50+ or higher broad-spectrum sunscreen Slap on a broad brimmed bucket or legionnaire hat Seek shade Slide on wraparound sunglasses Children with an intellectual disability are at particular risk on hot days. Things to consider; Offer drinks every 20 minutes. Children who cannot move or change position by themselves may become sunburnt quickly. Some medications cause heat intolerance and extra care is required to keep children cool. Dress your child in loose fitting clothing so sweat can evaporate. Children may not be able to communicate feeling unwell due to heat stress Heat-induced seizures may occur. If your child has poor heat tolerance, contact the Community Health Nurse at school to discuss a

health care plan that will keep your child safe in summer. Backpacks Helpful tips when choosing your child‘s backpack Carrying a backpack can injure your child‘s back if care is not taken. Here are some helpful tips for

protecting young backs; Make sure that your child‘s backpack does not weigh more than 10% of his/her bodyweight. Choose a backpack with broad shoulder straps that are well padded and adjustable so it sits

comfortably on the shoulders. It should have waist and chest straps to keep the load in place and help evenly transfer the load to the hips and pelvis.

Encourage your child to wear both straps at all times to distribute the weight. Choose a padded back-support that allows the pack to fit ‗snugly‘ on the back. Adjust the straps so that the backpack fits close against the child‘s back. Choose a backpack which fits the child. The size should be in proportion to his/her body. Pack the heaviest items closest to the body and the lighter items further out. Make sure that your child is carrying only what she/he really needs to carry. Take notice of how your child is carrying the backpack – if your child is leaning forward to carry

the backpack, tighten the straps or lighten the load. When packed, ensure the backpack doesn‘t sag or pull backwards. Clip on the waist straps to keep the load in place when walking or cycling. Do not carry the backpack for long amounts of time, take regular breaks. For more information visit: http://allsportsphysio.com.au Congratulations to our World AIDS Day Survey Winners Amber Bowler Year 8 Tannica Marris Year 7 and Jake Bolt Year 8 who received Sportspower Vouchers valued at $40 each. Pictured right are winners Tannica and Jake with Karen Lipio, Blood Borne Viruses/Sexual Health Project Officer, Community Health Katanning Ms Sharon Muir School Health Nurse

SCHOOL NURSE


COMMUNITY NOTICES

Notre Dame ATAR Express Workshops

Want to get a head start? This January school holidays, The University of Notre Dame

invites new Year 11 and 12 students to attend ATAR preparation workshops in ATAR English, Human Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics Methods, as well as study and writing skills. For more information and to register

now, visit http://www.nd.edu.au/support/outreach

MASTER MIND AUSTRALIA

JANUARY PREPARATION PROGRAM

OLNA - Study Skills – Essay Writi g – Subject Revision & Preparati n

For all students entering Year 7 – 12 in 2017 The January Prepara� on Program aims to prepare students for Term 1 (2017) before the academic

year begins. The classes will revise those important components from the 2016 syllabus that are vital for success in the new-year. The program will also preview what students can expect in their courses

in 2017. Courses will be conducted at:

Christ Church Grammar School, Hale School and Leeming Senior High School

Wednesday 18th to Wednesday 25th of January, 2017

Students receive a $20 discount per subject.

Dr. Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377

www.mastermindaustralia.com.au

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