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Cnr Edinburgh & Nile Streets, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450

Telephone: 02 6652 3466

“Light out of Darkness”

QUALITY EDUCATION SINCE 1938

Term 3 — 2019/06 9th September 2019

It was wonderful that so many families attended the fabulous performances on Friday night, when students and teachers of Art, Music, Drama, Dance, Chinese and Woodwork showcased the learning that is happening in their classrooms and in extra-curricular opportunities available to students. The diversity of the performances highlighted one of our school’s real strengths – we proudly open our doors to all and try very hard to ensure that everyone feels like they belong. When Goori students take to the stage with pride accompanied by a Goori teacher, singing proudly in Gumbaynggirr language, I am reminded of the enormous steps taken by our school community in working towards reconciliation. The warm applause for the Kurdish dancers and for the clever and funny drama items so well acted by some of our students from a refugee background showed that we have gone beyond mere tolerance of other cultures to embracing their richness and their place amongst us. Throughout the evening, it was clear that there was strong collaboration between teachers and students and between different groups of students, breaking down barriers of age, gender and musical experience. Everyone seemed intent on helping each other perform as well as they could. No pretension, no prima donnas, just students proud of what they could do and clearly enjoying themselves. Congratulations to all involved and a heartfelt thank you to Ms Jan Chivas, the Head Teacher of CAPA, who showed strong leadership to make the show happen. Patti Kearns

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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2 CHHS NEWSLETTER 2019/06

PRINCIPAL

Hello parents Spring is here again and we have some very exciting news! Firstly, congratulations to our long serving treasurer Karen Bryant who received the NSW Dept of Education Secretary’s Award for Public School Parent of the Year. Karen has been our treasurer for well over ten years and prior to that was treasurer at Korora Public School. Karen has overseen enormous improvements to the functioning of the school canteen and uniform shop, assisted with successful funding applications, has been parent representative on numerous selection panels and a strong advocate for public education. Over the past ten years more than half a million dollars has made its way back to the school and used to provide financial assistance for state level representation at sporting and cultural events, library furniture upgrades, seating and shading, computers, sewing machines, STEM equipment, subsidy of excursions, prizes for Presentation Day. Unfortunately Karen is retiring at the end of the year and we are now actively searching for Karen 2.0 to steer us through the next decade! Secondly, as mentioned above the P&C contributes thousands of dollars each year to school equipment to help our students achieve their highest possible results. This week we are proud to announce that we are assisting with the purchase of 70 Cambridge Maths Mathematics Standard Year 11 textbooks for the Maths Faculty and fully funding the purchase of ten new senior microscopes for the science labs and 30 new Chrome Books and laptop trolley for the HSIE and LOTE Faculties. The total amount for committed for these is $21,728. The P&C has endorsed the principal’s submission to Coffs Harbour City Council favouring Coffs Cup Day having local event classification instead of being gazetted as a half day public holiday. The P&C agrees with concerns that the day has a significant impact on the education of students at our school. Due to the lack of bus pick up at 12 midday most students do not come to school at all as they would be stranded in Coffs for the afternoon. Every year the school receives letters of concern from parents that their child's education is disrupted for gambling purposes. The local event classification would allow the event to take place without impacting on our young people and their schooling. In this newsletter you will see a letter to parents and carers from the principal regarding the Confucius classroom program which has been running at our school and changes to the Chinese language program following a Dept of Education desktop review. I urge you to read it. As one of just 13 schools with a Confucius classroom I am appalled that neither the principal nor this parent group was consulted as part of the review. It’s another busy period for excursions. These often leave the school very early in the morning and return late at night. It's easy to forget when picking up or dropping off that the school is in a residential area. Please try to be mindful of our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum. The P&C invites you to come along to any of our meetings held in the school library at 7pm on the first Monday of the month during school terms. Our next meeting is on Monday 4 November. We look forward to seeing new parents there! We will be losing some of our P & C executive members next year as their kids finish year 12, so we would love to see lots of new faces with an injection of fresh ideas. Paul Covington P&C PRESIDENT

P&C REPORT


Department of Education advice about the Confucius Classroom program

The Confucius classroom program has been running successfully at Coffs Harbour High since

2013 and has been beneficial for Chinese language and culture education in our school.

A recent review conducted by the Department of Education has highlighted a number of

inconsistencies in the involvement of foreign governments and organisation in language education

in NSW public schools.

The review examined:

1. all agreements the department has with foreign governments or organisations to support

language education in NSW public schools; and

2. the operation of the Confucius Institute established in the NSW Department of Education in

2012.

The review found that the teaching of the Chinese language through the Confucius classrooms

provided valuable resources and learning opportunities to schools such as teaching materials,

departmental teaching staff and assistant teachers from China. Then review did not discover any

evidence of political influence.

The review also found that the location of the Confucius Institute within the Department was

unusual, and it made a recommendation that the program be relocated to another institution.

Usually Confucius Institutes are set up through partnerships between a Chinese university and a

foreign university.

Investigating a relocation would take time and could potentially cause uncertainty for schools in

relation to their Chinese language programs for 2020. To provide certainty and continuity of

learning for students, the department has decided to end its agreement with the Confucius

Institute, effective at the end of the 2019 school year.

In accepting the reviews recommendations, the department’s prime objective has been to ensure

that any Chinese language teaching programs continue and that there is no disruption to student

learning. Students at CHHS will be able to continue their Chinese language studies, taught by

accredited teachers employed by the Department and from 2020, CHHS will be funded to employ

an assistant teacher to support the teaching of Chinese language.

Details are available on the Department website including the full report and the Department

response to each of the recommendations.

CONFUSIUS CLASSROOM PROGRAM

https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/strategies-and-reports/our-reports-and-reviews/review-of-foreign-government-organisation-support-for-language-education

https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/strategies-and-reports/our-reports-and-reviews/review-of-foreign-government-organisation-support-for-language-education/our-response-to-the-review-report

https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/strategies-and-reports/our-reports-and-reviews/review-of-foreign-government-organisation-support-for-language-education/our-response-to-the-review-report


It may not be surprising to you to hear that much of my time, as Deputy Principal, spent on behaviour management of students revolves around their use of, and interactions on, social media. Social media has, to a degree, changed the landscape for interaction between students from when many of us, parents and teachers alike, were at school. I say ‘to a degree’, because, in many instances, the behaviours students exhibit are not different from those in the past, but are certainly more immediate, meaning they are often more intense and most definitely harder to hide and to hide from. Our students now live out their worst moments repeatedly over a vast forum where there is little understanding and even less forgiveness. Much social media policy tends to concentrate on safety and legality, which are obviously of prime concern to us as we seek to keep all of the students in our care safe. What is more difficult to ‘police’, but is arguably equally important, is the aspect of responsibility and appropriate use. Many young people engage in activity which, while not explicitly against any legal policy, is certainly morally and ethically questionable, and is often just mean. I would like to ask you, as parents, to help us to guide your children to online interactions that are positive, productive, kind and compassionate. Often, as the Deputy Principal, I am asked to intervene in issues that have arisen due to the use of social media outside of school hours. While we, as a school, are aware that our responsibility to students does not stop at the School gates, we also must acknowledge that our ability to help students in such situations is heavily reliant on your support as parents, to be guiding your children while we cannot be present. As such, I would like to ask you to support us in the following ways:

1. Monitor your children’s social media profile and activities – it is important to be aware of the online communities of which your child is a member, not only to know with whom they are interacting, but also to know how they are interacting. Do you know what images and words your child is posting, and how these will become part of their, arguably indelible, digital footprint?

2. Make bedtime device free – experts advise that devices should be charged outside of bedrooms, allowing everyone to get a good night’s sleep.

3. If in doubt, remove the device – if your child is sending or receiving messages that are inappropriate or are raising concern or anxiety, take the device away. If you believe cyberbullying is occurring, please report to the eSafety commissioner.

As a parent, although it doesn’t always seem so, you have enormous influence over your child. Please help us to make cyberspace safe and productive by all of our students by exercising your influence in the home.

Connel Field DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (YEARS 8, 10 & 12)

FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

https://www.esafety.gov.au/complaints-and-reporting/cyberbullying-complaints/i-want-to-report-cyberbullying


DATE EVENT

10th September Under 15 Girls Basketball – Tamworth

12th September Senior Society & Culture luncheon – Osprey Restaurant

16th 24th September Year 11 exams

21st September Reunion for Class of 1964 to 1969 - 11am – 1pm

25th September Year 12 Final Assembly

27th September END OF TERM 3

14th October TERM 4 COMMENCES for all students

17th October HSC Exams commence

IMPORTANT DATES


MATHEMATICS COMPETITIONS

The Australian Mathematics Competition had 23 entrants this year with Year 7 to 11 all represented. The competition had the students working hard and enthusiastically discussing the questions after. We now wait for the results.

The next competition is the ICAS Mathematics Competition which will be held on Wednesday 18th September during periods 5 and 6. This year the competition is online. Ms Kellahan will be in contact with entrants closer to the event. Angela Kellahan HEAD TEACHER MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS FACULTY


HOT-BLOODED…COLD-BLOODED – SHAKESPEARE IN STAGE 5

ENGLISH

This term Stage 5 English is all about Shakespeare. So why do we keep studying Shakespeare? What can we really learn from this dead white guy who has been ‘a grave man’ since the 1600s? This term Years 9 and 10 have been pondering the deeper questions, not least: Do we choose our own fate, or is it written in the stars? Romeo and Juliet sounds like it should be a love story, but right from the start of the play you know these young star-crossed lovers are going to take their own lives and in doing so, end the feud that has been plaguing their families since before anyone can remember. But what can we still learn from a character like Romeo? He is young and impulsive and Shakespeare punishes him for it, but he is much more than that. Romeo shows how conflicted the young mind can be through his use of oxymorons when we first see him wandering in a sycamore grove. Is he in love or out of love? Oh! Feather of lead, sick health, bright smoke, cold fire. Oh! Love hurts! Year 9 have been getting to know the characters from the play and have worked to create posters with images, descriptions and quotes from the play. Romeo says: ‘Teach me how I should forget to think’ Juliet says: ‘A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.’ Mercutio says: ‘Prick love for pricking you and beat love down.’ Macbeth. With all that we know about police investigations, crime scenes and modern psychology, it can be hard to believe that Shakespeare presented these ideas hundreds of years before the modern crime thrillers we know today. In the play, it is Lady Macbeth who tampers with a crime scene when King Duncan is murdered in his bed. She plants evidence on two innocent guards in what has become one of the most recognisable cases of cold-blooded murder in literature. It was Shakespeare who invented the phrase ‘cold-blooded’ to describe someone who can hurt another person without feeling any sort of guilt. Lady Macbeth, her hands covered in King Duncan’s, tells her husband to be strong and act like a man, and that ‘a little water clears us of this deed.’ But who is really guilty of the crime? Year 10 have been doing some crime scene investigations and examining pieces of evidence- from diary entries, CCTV footage, doctor’s prescriptions to empty sleeping potion bottles- to build a case against either Macbeth or Lady Macbeth.

ENGLISH FACULTY


SHAKESPEARE

Kristin Vlasto HEAD TEACHER ENGLISH

ENGLISH FACULTY


AUSTRALIAN ALL SCHOOLS HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Breah Fischer representing NSW at the Australian All Schools Hockey Championships in Newcastle. Breah was named Most Valuable Player. Well done Breah.

AUSTRALIAN ALL SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

SPORT


Olissa Onley had a fantastic time at Kembla at the Australian All Schools Cross Country. In the 14/15 girls combined age 4km run there were 88 participants and Olissa come in at 11th which was also 3rd NSW girl out of 16 competing. Her NSW team of six won bronze based on times. Olissa then went on to run in the NSW team relay receiving a silver medal for coming in 2nd. Impressive work Olissa.

COFFS HARBOUR HIGH SCHOOL SQUASH TEAM

Congratulations to all the students who took part in the Secondary Schools Squash Challenge and North Coast Squash Championships. We fielded our biggest ever squash team in the Secondary Schools Squash Challenge with 16 competitors, Aiden Wilson, Will Vaughan-Schultz, Araken Plumb, Jyden Pike, Baxter Corcoran, Lach Walmsley, Ariana Dean, Lachlan Squires, Alex Spring, Sam Murphy, Fletcher Simpson, Riley George, Keidis Green, Cooper Little, Majella Goulstone and Carter Deveson. All students showed great sportsmanship working hard to place our school second overall in the competition. At the North Coast trials Baxter Corcoran, Josh and Lachlan Walmsley, Alex Spring, Sam Murphy, Ariana Dean and Majella Goulstone all impressed with their level of ability and patience teaching Mr Cross how to score a match. Ariana Dean and Baxter Corcoran were selected for trials for the Combined High Schools Squash Championships at Thornleigh Squash Centre. The girls came fourth losing by only one point but still played very well throughout the competition.

SPORT


Well done to all involved and a big thank you to Peter and Jenny Saxby for their ongoing support of Coffs Harbour High School Sport.

Benjamin Cross PDHPE TEACHER

YEAR 9 SNOW EXCURSION

After months of organisation and anticipation, the highlight of the Year 9 calendar occurred in Week 4 this term when we all boarded two coaches headed for the snow! A 13-hour bus trip might sound like a nightmare to some, but the students took it in their stride. Somehow we ended up with a ‘sleeping’ bus and a ‘wide awake’ bus; excitement on the latter was palpable but unfortunately resulted in very little shut-eye. Student comments en route indicated that our Geography teachers perhaps need to revise some basic facts, with remarks including ‘is this the Northern Territory?’ (when we entered the ACT) and ‘is this Urunga?’ (at Lake George!?). First stop was Goulbourn for breakfast, and from there it was a stop at Parliament House for the obligatory group photo. The last leg of the journey went very quickly, and we passed through some spectacular countryside, arriving in Jindabyne just after lunch on the Sunday. A heavy overnight snowfall had filled the trays of utes with snow, and many a snowball fight was had. Our first injury occurred (yes, before we even hit the slopes!) during one of these epic battles, when Zane somehow managed to slice his hand open on a metal bracket. Back in the buses, we began to glimpse the odd snow-capped mountain and excitement really started to build. After getting kitted out with our snow gear, boots, helmets, boards and skis it was time for the all-important safety briefing.

SNOW 2019


Amazingly students were all dressed up and ready by sparrows’ the next morning, with EVERYONE ready to hit the slopes. Many of our students were about to experience the magic of snow for the first time. During the short bus and train rides up to the slopes students were buzzing with anticipation and excitement. Due to amazing recent snowfalls we heard many people ‘in the know’ comment that we had the best snow in a decade. At the top of Blue Cow Mountain we were put into our groups - first time and advanced boarders, and first time and advanced skiers; this was to be the routine for the next four days. We had two hours of lessons followed by four hours free ski during each day. Our bubbly and energetic instructors taught the students new skills, built on the skills of previous lessons and took us on new and ever more daring runs, which challenged us and pushed us to our limits. Every evening we had activities which promoted team work, cooperation and communication skills. The ‘Jindy Markets’ saw students run a variety of market stalls, and encourage passers-by to come and try their activities or wares. The most popular stalls were the finger-nail painting stall and the hair styling stall – it was great to see all the painted faces at the end of the evening! Another favourite was games night, where students battled themselves and their teachers in a range of activities involving skill, trust and daring. With amazing views and endless blue skies, the only thing that could have made the trip perfect was a fresh dumping of snow overnight, however, this wasn’t to be so we made the most of the snow that we had and skied / boarded hard! The progress from the students who attended every lesson, and then went out during every free ski session was noticeable, with many soon looking like absolute pros – even hitting the odd jump here and there and (mostly) landing them. Watching the skilful boarders and skiiers shred was great, but it was also wonderful hearing students’ constant encouraging comments to others ringing out from the slopes and skilifts. This boosting up of those of us who were less physically able was heartwarming, and a true highlight of our time as year advisers. It is something we will remember for many years to come. We returned home with only 2 major incidents. The ‘Absolute Tragedy’ award goes to Rowan, who broke his leg on the first day of lessons, and the ‘Well Hard’ award goes to Hayley, who broke her wrist but (with doctor’s approval) chose to continue snow-boarding the next day! Both students were true troopers. Year 9 are still buzzing about the trip, with some asking ‘can we go back’ the minute we alighted from the coaches back at school on Friday night. The excursion was physically and emotionally demanding, and asked students to ‘dig deep’ in ways they may never have done before. We are both so proud of the resilience, good-humour and mental toughness shown by everyone during this excursion. It was a wonderful way for them to get to know others in their year group as well as the teachers who came with us. We would like to thank Mr Field, Mr Henry, Mr Hopper, Mr Murtha, Mr Cross and Miss Mead, who gave up time with their families to support us, and acknowledge their hard work in helping to ensure that the excursion was the success it was. Obviously we’d also like to thank the Year 9s who came with us for the way they ‘had a go’ at everything, as well as the Year 9s left behind, who participated with enthusiasm in the alternative program and behaved marvellously back at school. When are we going again?

SNOW 2019


Kate Pullinger & Amanda Guthrie YEAR 9 STUDENT ADVISERS


SNOW 2019


LET THEM EAT CAKE!

Recently Year 10 Food Technology students had fun designing and decorating cakes for festive occasions. Here are some examples of the amazing talent from these talented students.

Taneisha Richmond, Alyssa Jenkins Lucy George, Yesinah Sarip Meika Henry, Amy Howard, Tianna Mayer

Emily Schafer, Shae Mitchell Ronan Salmon, Jordan Willetts Piper Avard Ray, Violet Slater

Shaun Hardy TAS TEACHER

TAS FACULTY


National Science Week Colouring Competition Janayha Lafsky, Rhiana Connors, Riley Elks

SCIENCE FACULTY


SCIENCE WEEK AT COFFS HARBOUR HIGH SCHOOL

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Established in 1997, National Science Week provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge. It also aims to encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public, and to encourage younger people to be fascinated by the world we live in. The school theme for National Science Week in 2019 is Destination Moon: more missions, more science. This theme is a way for teachers and their students to discover past missions to the Moon and space programs that have solved some of the seemingly unsolvable problems—and current and future space programs, operations and missions. Many of these use big picture thinking in science to solve problems, and technology, engineering and mathematics to design new solutions. This will help forge our future paths in the areas of space operations, space science, Earth observations, positioning systems and communications. Classes at Coffs Harbour High School conducted a number of activities during the week that supported and promoted the 2019 theme. Mrs Bailey and Miss Joyce’s Year 9 & 10 Self Science classes attended a special screening just for them of Apollo 11 at Sawtell Cinema, celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon launch. This fascinating documentary presented newly discovered colour footage of the event, and student comments after the event included: “Apollo 11 was a brilliant documentary. Every moment pulled me in and every time something amazing happened I got just as excited as everyone involved. The quality of the video was excellent and you could see many amazing and historical things”. Alice Hardes Yr 9 “Apollo 11 was interesting and enjoyable. I liked being able to see original footage from 1969 and seeing the astronauts collect data from the moon. I also like seeing all of the technology from that time and how they used it to get to the moon”. Ella Benton Yr 9 “It was pretty cool to see the moon landing and all the extra details I was never told about. I didn’t realise just how powdery the moon’s surface is and how many craters there were. I liked seeing the different angles and all the technology and it was fun to come along and see it”. Chloe Badman Yr 9 “Today we went to the movies and saw Apollo 11. It was about the moon landing and how they got there. The aspect of the movie was great, it was really interesting and I learnt a lot. The description of the Apollo 11 mission was outstanding”. Lukas Miller Y r9 “The most interesting part of seeing the movie Apollo 11, was how in depth it went into the process of the moon landing. It was an incredible moment by moment insight to the moon landing. Overall an incredible experience.” Isaac Clarke Yr 9 “It was very cool to watch the movie and see all the things that happened before and after the moon landing. Also some of the cool facts like the speeds that the rocket travelled and how far away the moon is from Earth.” Andrew Spencer Yr 9

SCIENCE FACULTY

https://www.theguardian.com/science/apollo-11-moon-landing


This movie also built on the foundations created by the Self Select Excursion to QLD, when the students went to the QLD Museum to attend the special visiting exhibit: NASA – A Human Adventure. It is the most comprehensive and extensive touring space flight exhibition in the world, featuring an extraordinary collection of more than 250 historically significant artefacts from the United States and Soviet Union space programs. The objects on display included original space flown objects, high fidelity replicas and scale models. To celebrate the theme of Science Week, Miss Joyce’s 7M Science Class made balloon rockets. Rockets normally burn a fuel made of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. In this activity students explored how a rocket works using air as the fuel! (Like all rockets, the balloon rock works because of thrust. That’s the force that moves the rocket. The air pushing out from the balloon gives thrust to move the balloon rocket forward). They also created constellations using star guides, marshmallows, french fry chips, tooth picks and skewers. To finish off the class then made lava lamps. At Coffs Harbour High School, the faculty of Science also encapsulates Agriculture and Marine Studies. Year 10 Marine Studies students jumped at the chance to participate in work experience at Dolphin Marine Magic. Year 8 students are currently having a great time growing produce at the school farm. Students are given opportunities to excel in these subjects, as well as participate in the many fantastic learning experiences offered to them in their day to day Science lessons. For example, Mrs Bailey’s class recently successfully extracted DNA from strawberries. When a group of students from Year 9 were asked what they liked about Science at Coffs Harbour High School, their responses included: “The science program at Jetty is amazing. It gives you the opportunity to have a hands on experience. They have different ways to teach us and get the information into our heads. They prepare us for tests as well.” Charlie Geddes - Year 9. “Science at Coffs Harbour High School is amazing. Our school is within walking distance to the beach, so it’s cool when we can go to the beach for our prac’s. We also have lots of opportunities to go on excursions, such as the Brisbane trip which was amazing.” Mikayla Howard - Year 9. “I find Science really interesting. At Jetty we have lots of programs that help us learn more. As we get older the program gives us heaps of opportunities and options for our future careers. The Self Select Science trip to Brisbane was an amazing experience!” Charlotte McKinnon - Year 9. “Science that holds a common goal for the better of society generates limitless possibilities.” Indie Whelan - Year 9. The Science Faculty at CHHS is committed to active learning, scientific reasoning, and critical thinking, all whilst maintaining an academic environment in which the potential of each individual can be realised. Science is crucial to the future of humanity, and science education plays a critical role in our nation’s competitiveness and economic future. Luckily for the students at Coffs Harbour High School – every week is Science Week!

SCIENCE FACULTY


Amanda Joyce SCIENCE, AGRICULTURE & MARINE STUDIES TEACHER

SCIENCE WEEK FUN

Year 7 Lava Lamps

SCIENCE FACULTY


SCIENCE WEEK FUN

Year 9 Self Select

SCIENCE FACULTY


Agriculture Farm

CASCADE REPORT

In Week 5 this term, Coffs Harbour High School's Intensive English classes enthusiastically participated in a two-day excursion at a place not so far away from Coffs Harbour... Our overnight trip to Cascade Education Centre was carefully organised by Mrs Rogers and Mrs Ion for the IEC EALD students, with excellent attendance from both classes. A large collection of donated sleeping bags and other gear helped the students prepare for two action-packed days and one rather chilly night in the beautiful forest at Cascade, a former logging and sawmill town near Dorrigo.

After our bus ride up the range along windy roads, we arrived at our destination. Several exciting activities awaited us. For many of the IEC students, this was the first time they had visited the bushland of Australia. The first activity was a walk deep into the forest to collect water samples from a creek bed. The students examined the samples back at the lab and discovered many fascinating creatures had hitched a ride back with them!

Meeting a large snake is not always a nice idea, but 'Twilight' the resident python at Cascade proved to be a rather friendly exception. Everyone had a chance to touch her scaly skin as she warmed herself in the sun. That afternoon, many students had their first go at mountain-biking. More experienced riders enjoyed exploring the tracks, with Mr Hundle, Mrs Hawley and Mrs Rogers setting a cracking pace!

AELD FACULTY


A wonderful BBQ was prepped by the staff at the Centre for the students to cook up that evening. Card games, board games, songs and chatter ensued, with some star-gazing in the brisk night air as the last activity before lights out.The next morning was chilly but the sun warmed everyone up quickly. Team-building was a main focus. Students were shown how to safely support each other in pairs or threes, then lift each other into the air in larger groups. This was a wonderful opportunity for laughter, collaboration and trust to develop among the students.

Next was a rope-walk activity. Each student walked carefully across various rope courses with the help of their 'spotters'. Some even tried doing this backwards! Walking when wearing a blindfold is not easy to do, especially through the forest. But this is what each student did next - with the help of a partner to guide them along a roped path. Everyone made it back in time for lunch, with smiles all round. We couldn't leave Cascade without meeting James, the Bearded Dragon. His scales were much rougher than Twilight's but his ability to hunt for crickets was a thrill to watch! Things students had to say about the camp: "The colours of the forest were so beautiful" - Wehazit, IECC Year 10 "I liked riding bikes" - Kokob, IECC Year 8 "It felt like I was flying!" - Enas, IECT year 8 ( Team-building activity) "Photo Miss!" - Tahssin, IECC Year 10 "I loved everything" - Melad, IECC Year 7 "Can we stay another night please?" Samson, Year 7

Many thanks to Mr John McQueen, Principal of Cascade Environmental Education Centre and his fantastic support staff for providing a wonderful range of activities, experiences and yummy food for our students and teachers. We hope to be back again next year! Raija Chapman EAL/D SPECIALIST TEACHER, FRENCH, GERMAN

CASCADE PHOTOS

AELD FACULTY


AELD FACULTY


CASCADE PHOTOS

COMMUNITY INFORMATION


Coffs High -Year 12 in 79 -Year 10 in 77

40th Reunion

Saturday 5th October

Midday – 5pm BBQ Boambee Creek

Reserve - WB Smith Shelter

Hamburgers & sausage sizzle provided - $10 pay on the day

6pm- midnight Plantation Hotel back room/bar/dance floor

Platters of food, cake, pay for your own drinks

70’s LPs DJ

$40 per person

Fancy Dress as your favourite 70’s musician/band member

RSVP & payments by 20th September

Contact Deborah phone 0417 293 881 or email [email protected]

Or feel free to join our facebook group Coffs Harbour High School 1974 - 1977 – 1979

Organized by Bronwynn Lusted - 0427 690 971 [email protected]

COMMUNITY INFORMATION




PARENT INFORMATION

PARENT AND STUDENT INFORMATION

The Australian Reading Hour (ARH) is an important annual campaign encouraging Australians of all ages to read for one hour.

In 2019, the Australian Reading Hour will take place on Thursday, 19 September. The premise is simple – pick up a book at any time of the day or night and read for an hour.

Your Library has plenty to choose from – so come on – what is stopping you? Alternatively, pick up one of your old favorites and remember why you loved it. OR reflect on when and why you stopped reading for pleasure and think about starting again.

Mrs Latham

Teacher Librarian

http://www.readinghour.org.au/


Coffs Harbour High School Whole School Socials

We value the work of our SRC in building a strong school culture and student voice in the school. Students are encouraged to attend events to have fun with their friends and strengthen their sense of belonging to our school. Students are expected to comply with the school and Department of Education’s Code of Behaviour during the event and must meet eligibility criteria outlined below. Eligibility to attend Students must:

Have no suspensions this year

Not be on a Deputy Principal level monitoring card or have a pattern of consistently

poor, unsafe or untrustworthy behaviour and must have fewer than 10 negative

Sentral entries. Deputy Principals will review list and determine eligibility

Purchase a ticket at least 48 hours prior to the event and return permission note

with details about parental collection at the end of the event

Expectations of behaviour at the event:

Students will comply with directions of teachers/organisers/SRC representatives

Students will behave safely and respect the rights of others, including students and

the general public

Students will remain in the venue and will report any issues to staff

No use of or possession of alcohol or other drugs before or during the event

Parents will be called to collect their child if breaches occur.



Coffs Harbour High School End of Year Reward Excursion

The Wellbeing team organise an end of year excursion for students as a reward for successful participation in the school year and compliance with school rules and behaviour code. Students are expected to comply with the school and Department of Education’s Code of Behaviour during the event and must meet eligibility criteria outlined below. Eligibility to attend Students must:

Have Bronze, Silver or Gold level award

Have no suspensions this year

Not currently be on a Deputy Principal monitoring card and must have fewer than

15 negative Sentral entries for the year. Deputy Principals will review list and

determine eligibility

Expectations of behaviour at the event:

Students will comply with directions of teachers/organisers/instructors

Students will remain in the venue and will report any issues to staff

No use of or possession of alcohol or other drugs before or during the event


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