Friday 3rd November 2017 Term 4 Issue 16

SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR

DANCE REHEARSALS Our wonderful Schools Spectacular dancers have began learning choreography for

the big production next month. Student have been learning and rehearsing before

school and during lunch times. They have been learning choreography from videos

and also went to Blayney High School on Tuesday the 17th of October. The girls danced

for six hours with small breaks and worked super hard to learn all of the choreography.

Now they have the big job of polishing the movements and learning the big finale

sequence. Their next rehearsal is on Tuesday the 7th of November where they will

continue to learn more choreography and polish what they have learnt. Great job

dancers!

From the

Principal’s Desk Dear Parents and Members of the School Community

Two weeks have come and gone since I was last in contact with you, and the time is flying

past at a rapid rate.

YEAR 12 GRAD

Year 12 students are rapidly coming to the end of their HSC exams and their final celebration is

approaching. Students and families are reminded that tickets are on sale from the Front

Office at a cost of $70 each. This is always an exceptional way to celebrate the end of

secondary education with our students, so please ensure that you purchase your tickets well in

advance.

YEAR 7 2018

Transition activities started this week for the incoming 2018 Year 7 students. They were involved

in a Scavenger Hunt around the school where they were able to learn where things are

located and who are some of the key personnel. There will be two more transition days before

the end of the year, including a half day with mini-lessons and a full day that will be run by

Sport and Recreation.

GIRLS ACADEMY OFFICIAL OPENING

On Thursday, 9th November, the school will host the official opening of The Girls Academy from

5pm in C Block. This is a community event and everyone is more than welcome to attend. For

further information please contact Nikita Mason, Director of The Girls Academy at the school.

50th ANNIVERSARY

As our 50th year starts to draw to a close, it is exciting to report that the pavers that we had on

sale have finally arrived. Our plan is to have these line the walkway into the school and

around the sculpture that was installed on our celebration weekend. This will then act as a

permanent reminder of our school community. If anyone is able to put us in touch with a

paving tradesman who could do this job for us, please let me know at the school.

I hope you have a great fortnight and I look forward to speaking with again in Week 6.

With my warmest regards

Kate Wootten

Principal

TCRTHS

Look at what’s coming up...

Thurs/Friday 9-10th November Year 7 IPL Exhibitions

Monday 13th November Junior Examinations begin

Friday 17th November Year 12 Graduation

Wednesday 6th December Presentation Night

Friday 15th December Last day of term

Calendar

Last Friday night, students from the Big Picture Academy dressed up for dinner then made

their way to see the local production of Pirates of Penzance at the Orange Civic Theatre.

Students had an amazing time making the most of the live theatre experience, many of

whom had never had the opportunity to go before. A huge thank you goes to the Sally

Foundation who made this experience possible.

Out and About in Orange

It’s all been happening in Big Picture over the past couple of months with plenty of action to

report.

JACK, Year 11, our resident metal sculptor, anxiously awaits to sit his Year 12 Metal and

Engineering HSC exam. He is currently working with his teacher, Mr Marriott and building ‘firepits’

for the staff as Xmas gifts so will be busy in the weeks ahead. He also completed a two day

workshop only last weekend on Blacksmithing with Rob from Kilmarnock Forge, learning tips and

tricks around forging techniques and heating applications and hopes to start up his own small

business one day.

BRIDGETTE, Year 11, has been working on her self confidence and has certainly done herself

proud by attending #Fashtech workshops at the Orange Art gallery and creating an impressive

‘spine dress’ ready for the community exhibition. She also surprised herself by gaining the position

of Vice Captain for 2018 after giving an inspirational speech in front of the whole school

assembly. Furthermore, whilst successful in the captain venture she has also been busy writing

resumes and after numerous trials and nervous ‘waiting’ sessions, was offered a Hairdressing

apprenticeship for 2018 with ‘Tangled Hair and Beauty’.

LACHIE, Year 9, has been busy exploring the Edwardian era and showcased a very impressive

‘high tea’ as part of his exhibition workshop last term. Such delightful delicious treats were politely

devoured amongst Lords and Ladies at a highly impressive table decorated with delicacies

inspired by his talented offsider Gran. Every Tuesday the residents of Ascott Gardens look forward

to the activities coordinator turning up and entertaining them with his kind, caring nature and

tireless compassion. According to Margaret, he is like one of the family and they absolutely love

him. Congratulations also goes to Lachie, for he is in the process of setting up a School Based

Apprenticeship in Aged Care starting next year – a wonderful achievement for such a naturally

gifted young gentleman.

Wednesday afternoons have been a delight listening to the strumming sounds of Ben and Marge

singing out a tune in their fun loving guitar sessions. Weekly boxing sessions with both advisories

have also been a welcome relief for some students as part of a push to promote a positive well-

being and a great pitch to get outside into the fresh spring air of late.

In celebrating the warmer weather, Big Picture advisories both headed out to Federal Falls last

Wednesday for an action packed 4km bush walk. Those who participated were challenged by

many parts of the trek however showed great resilience and determination to keep going –

especially after they met a Mr Brown snake along the track!

We have also had the pleasure of entertaining many guests throughout the term. Geraldine from

the Sally Foundation on two occasions has popped in for a visit and was so impressed she

organised to spend a day with students chatting and talking about their passion projects and

helping them prepare for their exhibitions.

AND just recently we had the talented and very versatile Jo and Joanne, Big Picture film crew up

to interview students, Principals, advisors, community mentors and showcase student passions and

projects for the whole community to see. Thanks to the Sally Foundation we are hoping to share

this on our facebook page when it is finalised, so stay tuned and watch this space.

BIG PICTURE NEWS

ANZAC Memorial Centenary Soil Collection Project

On Wednesday 25th October, our newly elected school captains for 2018, Kane Mitchell

and Victoria Ruming, were honoured with an invitation to participate in an historical

event to commemorate the ANZAC Centenary.

As part of commemorating 100 years of ANZAC, Member for Orange, Mr Phil Donato,

hosted the Centenary of ANZAC Soil Collection at the Orange Lone Pine Memorial. The

program’s aim is to remember and pay recognition to those New South Wales

servicemen and women who served for Australia in World War 1.

Kane and Victoria represented TCRTHS to a very high standard, displaying the

leadership skills they are developing as our school leaders. Kane was also selected to do

an interview with WIN News, which aired on Wednesday night, and Victoria did an

interview for the Central Western Daily.

The soil collected on the day will be included in a permanent installation in the new Hall

of Service in the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney, to be opened in late 2018. It will

be displayed alongside soil collected from close to 1700 enlistment locations across the

state.

I would like to thank Local Member for Orange, Mr Phil Donato, for the invitation to be

part of such a fantastic event to commemorate the Centenary of ANZAC.

Ms Lisa Doherty – SRC Coordinator

SRC NEWS

Out of Uniform Day – Heroes and Villains

On Friday 27th October, staff and students participated in an Out of Uniform Day to raise money

for Ronald McDonald House. The theme of the day was Heroes and Villains and there were

some fantastic costumes from both students and staff members. Prizes were awarded on the

day for the best dressed in each year group, as well as best dressed staff member. Prizes were

awarded to:

Year 7 – Dylan Birks

Year 8 – Tyhler Rogers

Year 9 – Locky Kelly

Year 10 – Justin Alexander

Year 11 – Dyson Percival

Staff – Mr Matt Caulfield

Thanks to all those who participated and the $160.00 raised on

the day will go to an amazing organisation that provides

accommodation and support to families of seriously ill children.

Ms Lisa Doherty – SRC Coordinator

CREATIVE ARTS NEWS

Have you been doing your personal best every lesson?

Don’t forget to pop your tickets into the collection

boxes found in each block.

Stay tuned for information about our end of term

reward afternoon coming soon!

Positive Behaviour

Learning News

STEM CENTRE NEWS Year 7 STEM

Over the last week, students have been exploring the wide world of STEM Careers. Part of this

exploration has included using Internet-based video conferencing technology to remotely

connect with an expert working in the field of Renewable Energy. Aruna works for Origin Energy

and has been working on large scale solar energy generation and trials of tidal power

generation. He shared his experiences with 7 STEM 2 and told us what career skills he needs to be

successful in a career like his (photo below). Thanks to the Beacon Foundation for facilitating this

for our school.

Following the workshop with Aruna, Year 7

students have been working on a hands-on

design challenge. In groups they have to

make a turbine that can capture wind energy

and use it to lift a tea bag up off the ground,

using a limited set of resources.

My Road mentoring with the Beacon

Foundation

This week, the Beacon Foundation provided

the opportunity for 15 Year 10 girls to connect

with mentors from businesses and corporations

based around Australia on a future careers

workshop. The mentors shared their

experiences, enquired about the girls future

career ambitions and workshopped the skills

that the girls already have and where they

could develop to reach their post-school

goals.

NEW BOOKS IN THE STEM CENTRE

NEW PICTURE BOOKS featuring two books by local

artist and illustrator, Freya Blackwood.

E L E C T R O N I C L I B R A R Y

Don’t forget we have an electronic library with a vast collection of books

from which to borrow. The eColllection app is available from the Apple

app store, Google Play and the Windows app store. Loan period is 3

weeks. Pop in to the STEM centre at lunchtime to find out how to access

this new technology.

Children’s Book of the Year Awards 2017

Winner

One would think the deep by Claire Zorn

Other winners:

The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon

Dragonfly Song by Wendy Orr

These books are available for loan

Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley

This book is available from our electronic library

An edgy story that presents a society and its

groups. People are mentioned almost

randomly but they become clues in unpicking

the puzzle. Suddenly a major piece of

information is dwarfed by an even larger

event and the mystery becomes even more

puzzling. The main character is Miri, she was

selected, then offered a chance to join the

society. She leaves her past, alone now

aiming for the future, and when she meets

the rest of the crew, Lauren, Andrew and

Steen—her ex boyfriend—the tension rises.

So the 5th person and winner will get

$500,000.

So I give this wonderful book a 9 out of 10!

Tyhler Rogers Yr 8

BOOK REVIEW

We welcome book reviews from our avid readers. See

Mrs McIntosh or Mrs Richard in the STEM Centre if

you would like to write a review for us.

MITCHELL KELLY

HEIDI BELL

TRENT WILDE

MONTANNA GRIFFITH

Permission Notes are due to the front

office for the 2017 CHPA Sporting

Experience Excursion. Get in quick to

secure your place for this fantastic

event!!

Don’t forget to RSVP for

the CHPA Presentation

Night. Payments are to be

made online!!

The Canobolas High U/16s’s League Tag team travelled to Grenfell to participate in

the annual League Tag carnival at Lawson Park. The girls started the day with a

convincing 20-0 win over Parkes Christian School, two tries to Erin Naden and a try each

to Bonnie Kennedy and Courtney Munday.

The team then faced Red Bend Catholic College where they were narrowly defeated

8-4, this was a fast paced game and really tested the Canobolas girls in defence.

Molong Central School was the next opponent for Canobolas, and they were too

good in defence, barely missing a tag all game running out winners 12-4. The final

game of the day was against Mudgee High School, and as we had only one substitute

all day in the heat, the girls ran out of legs, eventually going down 16-4.

The girls were fantastic representatives of Canobolas High School. Caitlin White and

Courtney Munday led from the front all day in both attack and defence. Erin Naden

was best and fairest for the team and Bonnie Kennedy was awarded the coaches

award.

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Now that eisteddfod season is over, double sport dance has been open to anyone

and everyone who wants to have a go! Students have been working on their fitness

with team challenges, and working on their dance technique as well. Each week

students have also been making up dances in small groups or as class. We have

been moving through a variety of dance styles such as jazz, hip-hop, contemporary

and musical theatre. Students have been dancing to songs from Grease, Hairspray

and Annie. Students get the chance to choreograph their own steps and contribute

to mini group or class dances. Miss Lee has seen a huge improvements in some of

the dancers who have been working on their technique and strength.

On the 24th of October, an amazing group of Canobolas students set out to the

Orange Hockey Centre to assist with a hockey gala day that ran for local primary

schools. As ambassadors of the sport, they were placed in charge of teams where

their prime responsibility was to coach and mentor students.

They used their skills and expertise to help the day run smoothly and to share their

passion and knowledge for the game. The students really enjoyed being coaches for

the day and were instrumental in the gala day being a success. It provided a fantastic

opportunity for students to develop leadership skills and contribute to the local

community.

Our students represented Canobolas with both pride and passion. I would like to

thank the following students for doing an amazing job. I was extremely proud of them!

Trent Wilde

Kimberly Kiel

Ebony Hay

Skye Dent

Lily Morrison

Johanna Kampf

Annaleise Kukla

Mrs L Abrahams

Meanwhile in

HSIE

Geographically – Blair Bella, Year 8

Altitude, dropped by the HSIE

staffroom to cool the room with his

Polar Diorama.

Students in Aria and Altitude will

be submitting their theory

component and Dioramas on

Threatened Habitats and Global

Geographical Issues on Monday

13th November.

Reflecting back to earlier in the

term with their Medieval Castles,

Blair has set a high standard

already.

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Event Reminder

Yr. 12 Graduation

Friday 17th November, 2017

Orange Function Centre

Eyles Street,

6pm start

Cost of tickets is $70.00 per

2017 YEAR 12