narooma high school term 3 week 10 newsletter 21 …...thank you to mr kenna, miss hopkins, mrs...
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Term 3 Week 10
21 September 2016
Narooma High School
NEWSLETTER
7181 Princes Highway, Narooma NSW 2546 Phone: 4476 4377 Fax: 4476 3953
email: [email protected] website: www.narooma-h.schools.nsw.edu.au www.facebook.com/nhs8536
From the Principal’s Desk
Snow Trip
A big thank you to: Australian Indigenous Alpine Sport Foundation, CHILL, Burton, Thredbo Village. Students
had the opportunity to meet and greet other students from an Esperance Boarding school Western Australia,
who happened to be at the snow the same time as us. It was wonderful to see the 80 students mingle with our 19
kids at our lodge. Thank you to Mr Kenna, Miss Hopkins, Mrs Melville and Mrs Sandford for all their efforts.
The students had a wonderful time
Lions Youth of the Year
Narooma and District Lions Club are holding “Youth of the Year”. Students from school that reside in the
Narooma District are eligible to enter.
Students will need to present their CV’s and entry form by Tuesday 25 October 2016.
Students Leadership, Sporting & Cultural Knowledge and Public Speaking are among what the students will
be accessed on so therefore students would need to have all-round abilities.
Our YotY will be held at the Narooma Golf Club on Tuesday 8 November 2016, and for any further
information and Entry forms can be accessed on the web at “ lionsclub.org.au/yoty” or see Mr Fahey.
HSC Information for Year 12 Students
2016 HSC students were sent a Students Online ebulletin recently, which included important information
about their written exams, getting their results, and a special video message from BOSTES President Tom
Alegounarias. http://lnk.info.bostes.nsw.edu.au/l/AjOvp7wcBRs8ziz2gHwnbQY
Aerosol Sprays at School
Please be aware that there have been several incidents involving aerosol cans recently. Students are not to
have these at school as they pose a range of safety concerns. If students bring them to school, they will be
confiscated.
Citizenship Day Saturday 17 September 2016
All Australians were encouraged to fly or display the Australian National Flag to celebrate Citizenship Day
for 2016.
Citizenship Day was introduced in 2001. It is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate and value
Australian citizenship, the peaceful, prosperous and inclusive society we share and to reflect on the role we
play in building our nation and shaping our country's future as proud Australian citizens.
CHS Netball Finals
We wish our U15 Boys netball team the best of luck as they head to Sydney this week to compete in the
State Netball finals.
It is a great effort to reach the finals and we know that they will be great ambassadors for our school and
community.
Good luck.
School Dance
A wonderful night at our Year 12 Mexican Fiesta themed school dance! Happy, fun times Amigos!
AR Fahey
NSW CHS ATHLETICS
Narooma High School had 6 students qualify for the CHS Athletics Championships this year.
They competed over three days at Homebush from the 7th to the 9
th of September.
Four year 7 students made up the 12 years girls relay and included: Elli Beecham, Summa Shears,
Ripley Simpson and Hayley Stubbs. These girls came 5th in the final with a big improvement in time.
Blake Cavanagh in the 16 years boys, placed 10th in the final of his 100m.
Lilly Bennett had an outstanding meet placing 2nd
in the 16 years Long Jump, 3rd
in the 100m and 4th in
the 200m.
Narooma High School would like to congratulate these students on these results and thank the parents
and carers who provided these students with the opportunity to participate at this level.
‘TELL THEM FROM ME’ - SURVEY
Our school, like many other public schools in the state, is participating in a Department of Education
initiative: the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey. The survey aims to help improve student
learning outcomes and measures factors that are known to affect academic achievement and other student
outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective
teaching practices.
You may remember that our students also participated in a Tell Them From Me student survey in Term 1
this year. Asking students to complete the survey twice in one year allows us to identify trends in student
responses as well as track engagement and motivation across the school year.
More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents
The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on
what they think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers
interact with them. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey
to help improve how they do things at school.
I want to assure you that the survey is confidential. The survey is conducted online and will typically
take less than 30 minutes to complete. It will be administered during school hours between 22 August
and 21 October. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary.
A consent form is being sent home with students. If you do not want your child or children to
participate, please return the form to school by the first Friday of Term 4. Copies of the form and FAQs
are available from the website above.
THE PARTNERS IN LEARNING PARENT FEEDBACK SURVEY
This Term, our school will be participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the
Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on student engagement. The
survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student
wellbeing and engagement.
Running this survey will help our school understand parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s
experience at school. These include: communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and
practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable
feedback will help our school make practical improvements. The survey is conducted entirely online at home or on public computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes
or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be conducted between 22 August and
21 October. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, however, your responses are very much appreciated.
To access the survey go to the school website and follow the link located in – “Latest News and Features”.
More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents
STARR’s AWARD Congratulations to our winner for Week 9 Term 3 – Reece Ladmore Yr7
YEAR 7 ENROLMENTS 2017 Just a reminder to parents with students enrolling in Year 7 next year to please return the enrolment forms as soon
as possible to the Narooma High School Front Office. Thank you.
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
The school Uniform Shop, Stitches will be open at Narooma High School every Tuesday from 10.45am to 1.45pm,
for all your uniform requirements.
HOMEWORK CENTRE
The school is again running a homework centre in the afternoons of a Tuesday and a Thursday from 3.30 – 4.30pm. Students can attend and will be supplied with some afternoon tea and will be able to access the library
facilities to help them with their homework and assignments.
Teachers who help out on these days are volunteers and give their time freely to support our students.
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday 22 Sept 2016 –
Yr 12 Final Assembly
Friday 23 Sept 2016 –
Last day of Term 3
Monday 10 Oct 2016 -
Term 4 Begins first day back for Students
Thursday 13 Oct 2016 –
HSC Exams begin
Monday 17 Oct 2016 –
P&C Meeting – 7.30pm
LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS
The Australian Sports Commission’s Local Sporting Campions grant program. The program provides
grants of $500 to junior sportspeople aged 12-18 attending State Championships, National
Championships or International events.
Applications open and can be lodged online through 222.ausport.gov.au/champions, the next round of
applications close on the Friday 30 October2016.
FUTSAL COMPETION THIS SPRING/SUMMER
From Monday 31 October to Monday 19 December at Narooma Leisure Centre
Two age groups: 12’s and under and 16’s and under (if you are younger, express your interest,
please)
Depending on numbers hoping to have 4 teams of each age group.
Open to boys and girls. Players from any clubs welcome.
8 weeks of competition, 5 a side with 2 subs, 15 minute halves.
Teams will be set up on first day, Monday 31st October. $40 each player
Under 12’s meet at the Leisure Centre at 3.15pm Monday 31st October to register.
Under 16’s register from 4.15pm same day.
This will be run by Chris Westoll and Narooma Soccer Club.
Bring along water bottles and a good pair of trainers. Any help on the day from parents would be
appreciated.
For more info: Chris Westoll 0414 703 898 or [email protected]
WING CHUN MARTIAL ARTS IN COBARGO!
Sifu Maurice Llewellyn from Red Boat Wing Chun Kung Fu in Merimbula is starting a regular class
in Cobargo. Come and try the first class for free on Saturday Sept 24th at 5pm at the hall at the
Cobargo Showgrounds.
For more info contact Iain at: [email protected]
EUROBODALLA DISTRICT TENNIS ASSOCIATION - JUNIOR SUPER LEAGUE
Inter District Junior Tennis Competition
Its registration time for the new Eurobodalla Junior Tennis competition – for Term 4 (2016) and Term
1 (2017).
Format – Mixed graded divisions for juniors. Singles and doubles team play in home/away rounds.
Clubs include: Moruya, Batemans Bay, Tuross, Broulee, Narooma, Dalmeny and Bodalla.
Matches – 9:00am – 11:30am on Saturdays
Low compression “green balls” for under 10’s.
The competition will commence on Saturday 15 October.
Cost: $50 per player
To register: contact Richard Sellick 0414753941 [email protected] or Rob Bradley
0412343651.
Keep track of your results on-line with X-point competition software. Matches, statistics, rankings,
messaging, rewards shop.
NAROOMA SURF CLUB REGISTRATION DAY
Sunday 16th October. Turn up anytime between 10am and 2pm.
$60 per member. $150 per family of 3. $30 each additional family member.
(New members to show proof of age) We now have Eftpos!
The Nippers program is from age 5 to 14. For those 15 and older join our surf life savers by gaining
new qualifications - surf rescue, compete in carnivals, learn new skills on a board, ski, surf boat, IRB.
Be a part of the exciting youth driven 15-17 year old group of surf life savers in the Far South Coast.
Visit our website for more information, new members should go to our webpage
www.naroomasurfclub.org.au to get all those FAQ’s answered. Our 'Narooma Surf Club' Facebook
page will keep you up to date, lots of fun on the horizon!
Leichelle will also be there with our club clothing - new this year, long sleeve black rash vests!
Nippers Pool Proficiency swim for U8 to U14
Important for your calendar! At the pool from midday on Saturday 22nd October. Get your swim in
before the proficiency starts because the pool will close when we are done. Entry is $3.80 for a child
unless you have a season pass. Compulsory for all nippers under 8 to 14 before you hit the beach.
Summer is coming!
BATEMANS BAY RUGBY UNION
4 week “Twilight Rugby 10-a-side 2016”
Friday evenings - Under 10’s, 12’s, 14’s & 16’s & girls
Hanging Rock Oval, Batemans Bay - Time; 5.30pm – 8.00pm
Dates; Friday 14th, 21st & 28th Oct & 4th Nov 2016
Cost; only $10 per player if not already ARU 2016 registered
Teams; Milton, Braidwood, Batemans Bay, Broulee, Narooma
Registration of teams; by Monday 10th Oct
Contact; Peter Ryan; 0409 470 295 Ronnie Collier 0408 247 644 or [email protected]
New players welcome to come & try
