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PARKES HIGH SCHOOL
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I S S U E 1 6 - W E E K 2 T E R M 4 2 0 1 9
Phone : 6862 1844 Fax : 6862 5046 Email : [email protected]
Parkes High School, Proud to be a member of the
Henry Parkes Learning Community, “Leading In Education”
Meet Our New Student Leaders
Parkes High School Captains, Vice Captains and Prefects for 2020 have been announced. Eight very talented young leaders have taken the step to lead their school and are keen and enthusiastic to make a difference. Captains for 2020 are Faith Hanstock (daughter of Jo and Tony Hanstock) and Nicayden Greenwood (son of Noni and Luke Greenwood), Vice Captains are Josephine Bayliss (daughter of Tanya and Graeme Bayliss) and Jackson Guy (son of Nicole and Brendan Guy), while the 2020 Prefects are Meika Lovett (daughter of Paul and Nikki Lovett), Kyah Turnbull (daughter of Katie Clark and Steve Turnbull), Harrison MacGregor (son of Charlene Usher and Paul MacGregor) and Archie Lickess (son of Tracie and David Lickess).
The incoming senior leadership team were presented with their blazers and badges by the 2019 school leaders, this was followed by outgoing captains Becky Wright and Ethan Pay leading the SRC Oath. (pictured below)
As part of their leadership role the students will attend a Senior Leadership course early in Term 4. Students will participate in a number of sessions including: school expectations, public speaking essentials, school pride and leadership skills. The Senior Leadership team will also lead the annual Parkes High SRC leadership day in Orange early next year.
Captains: Faith Hanstock and Nicayden Greenwood Vice Captains: Josephine Bayliss and Jackson Guy
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday 1 November VALID Science 8 Test
Please refer to information on page 8
Junior AECG Meeting Tuesday 12 November
Middleton Public School
Senior AECG Meeting Tuesday 12 November
Middleton Public School
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Our Parkes High School Year Advisors
Year 12
Mrs Sue Riley
Year 7
Mr Brett Pinkstone
Year 11
Mr Warren Murray
Year 10
Mr Chris Dumaine
Year 9 Mrs Gloria Haywood
Our Year Advisors are here to help you and your child with any issues or concerns they may have. Your child can make direct contact with their Year Advisor during school hours. If parents or carers would like to contact them, please call the school on 6862 1844. Alternatively, you can email them directly using the email addresses listed below:
Mr Pinkstone - [email protected] Mrs Moran - [email protected] Mrs Haywood - [email protected] Mr Dumaine - [email protected] Mr Murray - [email protected] Mrs Riley - [email protected]
Year 8 Mrs Peta Moran
Enrichment Day for Gifted Students from the Henry Parkes Learning Community To end Term 3, Year 9 students shared the Design Thinking skills process with Year 5 & 6 students from Parkes East and Parkes Primary schools as part of our gifted enrichment program. Some of our PHS students learned this problem-solving process at the Game Changer Challenge in Dubbo earlier in the term, and revisited their experience to teach their peers and younger students (kids teaching kids is a powerful learning tool!)
The Design Thinking process begins with empathy, trying to understand what the problem is and who has the problem, in order to create an effective and appropriate solution. It also places a lot of emphasis on using the imagination to come up with ideas and testing them before deciding on a final design.
Our problem was the increasing rates of loneliness and anxiety in young people: the twofold solution was that Year 9 students designed and made a pet rock to give to their younger buddies, and the Yr 5 & 6 students created an enclosure in which their pet rocks could happily live.
Apart from learning new thinking and collaborative skills, all students made new connections, had fun and finished the day feeling positive and enthusiastic.
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Open Girls Cricket Team Into The Western Region Finals
Parkes High School Open Girls Cricket team had an outstanding win over Wellington High School in the semi-final of the Western schools open girls’ cricket competition. Parkes High batted first scoring 4/330 from 40 overs, (Maddy Spence 106 retired, Abigail Simpson 98, Marites Woods 55 retired, Ellen Dolbel 20 retired) defeated Wellington 10/68 in 17 overs (Maddy Spence 4/19, Marites Woods 2/8, Gracie Jones 1/3, Jordan Moody 1/11, Abigail Simpson 1/20).
All girls performed brilliantly with Maddy scoring her first century off 72 balls, Abigail falling just 2 runs short of another century (which would have been her 3rd in 3 games!), Marites Woods scoring her 55 runs from just 33 balls, Ellen getting 20 from 20 balls, Holly McColl and Jordan Moody getting 1, Gracie Jones 2 not out and Jolie Norman 4 not out.
After a quick lunch break the girls then went out and restricted the runs for Wellington whilst taking regular wickets. The girls fielding was outstanding with catches by Ellen Dolbel, Abigail Simpson and an amazing diving catch by Marites Woods who also performed a beautiful direct hit run out.
The girls are to be congratulated on their performance which will now see them play in the Western Regional final! The team are pictured below (Absent Sarah Hunter).
Open Boys Cricket Parkes High School Open Boys Cricket were unfortunately beaten in their round 3 match of the Alan Davison Shield by a strong Dubbo Senior Campus. The boys put in a good performance, but could not match the older Dubbo outfit. Dubbo won the toss and set a run chase of 277. Hunter Hawke bowled well taking 6/46. Toby Thorne assisted with 2 wickets for 40, while Harry Bayliss took 1/52 from his eight overs. Parkes were unable to maintain the run chase and despite a good performance from Hunter Hawke with 42 runs, Royce Simpson 27 and Geordie Duncan 24 runs.
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Principal’s Report
Important Attendance Information
Every school day students should be at school engaged in their learning so they are able to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding and strive to reach their potential. If a student is sick, their parent or care provider needs to give a written explanation and or a medical certificate to the school the first day they return or contact the school the day of the absence. The reason for an absence from school cannot be changed after 7 days from the absence. If a written explanation is not received or the reason is not valid, eg getting a haircut, then the absence is recorded as unjustified. I understand that there are circumstances where a parent or care provider needs to ask for permission for leave, for example, attending a funeral. Please do this in writing, addressed to the Principal, prior to the student being absent. If a student needs to attend an appointment, eg with a doctor or specialist, please attach the appointment card to the note as supporting evidence. Family holidays will no longer qualify for an exemption from school. These will be granted under the leave provision and will count as absences from school. Please note that students cannot be paid to work during school hours.
Congratulations to our new Student Representative Council leadership team; Faith Hanstock and Nicayden Greenwood elected as School Captains, Josephine Bayliss and Jackson Guy elected as Vice-Captains and Kyah Turnbull, Meika Lovett, Harrison MacGregor and Archie Lickess all elected into the senior SRC leadership team. Ms Abby Bookless will take over as SRC Coordinator as Mrs Hannah Hawker is going on maternity leave at the end of November. Mrs Hawker and Ms Bookless have already been working with the students this week to map out their goals for 2020.
Our Year 12 students have commenced their HSC examinations. Unfortunately we had an issue with the clocks not being changed for daylight saving time. I apologise for this oversight and have submitted a misadventure form to NESA for all our students who sat their first English examination in the hall. The students have shown maturity and resilience in their handling of this situation.
I have had very excited and happy Year 12 students let me know that they have already received offers of early entry to a variety of Universities. I have sent emails to our year 12 students with information about scholarships. Information can also be found in Mr Duncan's Careers News. Please remember the Townsend Scholarship; only for students of Parkes High School attending the University of Sydney or University of New South Wales and only in the schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Law, Architecture, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or Engineering.
Our Rural Fire Service (RFS) Cadets will travel to Dubbo to receive their certificates next week after a full day of putting their skills to the test this week. The students learn and experience lifesaving skills and the opportunity to develop their leadership skills throughout the program. Mr Terry Job and Mr Anthony Carter along with volunteers Mrs Vickie Williams, Mr Frank Guise and Mr Geoff Massurit have been working with the students once a week for 10 weeks. Mr Job worked with Parkes High School to introduce this program back in 2004 and we have had a group of Cadets every year since with Parkes High School being the longest continuing running of the Cadet program. Mr Job and Mr Carter are committed to the importance of the program in saving lives and the benefits to our community.
This term, Mr Warren Murray is relieving Head Teacher of TAS while Mr David Warburton is on leave. Mrs Helen Corke is relieving Head Teacher Wellbeing leading into Mrs Hannah Hawker taking maternity leave. The French Rugby League team will be visiting us on Tuesday 29 October. They will be working with Year 7 Language students and helping in a cooking class! Our staff are undertaking training in anaphylaxis and CPR to ensure we can react in an emergency. All staff have to be current with Emergency Care training. This training is mandatory for staff in NSW public schools. A large proportion of staff at Parkes High School also have First Aid training. Thank you to our parents and caregivers who are continually supporting our school and fostering pride in our school through their children wearing our school uniform. Most items of our school uniform are available from our school office. Please be mindful that our school uniform has been ratified by our P&C and as such it is a core rule and requirement of all government schools that students wear school uniform. Our next P&C Meeting for 2019 will be held in the Conference Room (just along the corridor from the front office) on Tuesday 26 November at 7.30 pm. This will be the last meeting for the year. I look forward to seeing all of our new and continuing parents.
Please contact the school (6862 1844) or make an appointment if you need to discuss any aspect of your child’s education or if you need clarification on any issues or events your child may be involved in. Please be aware that all visitors to the school, including parents, must report to the office in Albert Street. At Parkes High School we are safe, respectful and responsible. Have a safe and relaxing holiday break. Mrs Sandra Carter - Principal
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Year 12 Farewell Assembly
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Careers - Let Your Journey Begin Here By Mr Kieran Duncan
Please 'like' the PHS Careers noticeboard
Facebook page for access to Further Careers information.
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YEAR 12: Best of luck with your HSC and do not hesitate to contact me for future career direction.
Year 10 Career Portfolios: Please note that Year 10 Career Portfolios’ were due to me by Friday 26 October. There are a number of students who have not done this. Could those students please bring their completed portfolios to their next Ca-reers lesson. This needs to be shown to me no later than Friday 15 November.
Year 9 Careers Assessment: Attention Year 9 students; job research assessment tasks were due at the end of Term 3. If you have not finished your job research assignment, please complete and submit via the Careers Google class-room by Friday 1
November.
Defence Force Visit: Recently, students were given the opportunity to attend talks by members of the Australian Defence Force. They were provided with information about the large number of careers that are available, along with the benefits of joining the Australian Defence Forces. Thinking of a career in the Australian Defence Force but not sure if you ’re best suit-ed to Navy, Army or Air Force? Find out more - https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/ NSW Police Recruitment PCT Practice Session, Orange: 27 October 2019, 8:00 am - 10:00 am PCYC Orange. If you are interested in a career with the NSW Police Force the Recruitment Branch would like to invite you to a Physical Capacity Test practice session. The aim of the session is to provide you with a “try before you buy” insight into the physical capacity testing day. This event is a practice session only and will not be recorded as an official result. You will be provided with important information and an opportunity to gain hands on practice for each of the tests. Qualified NSW Police PTI’s will be on hand to answer your test and fitness questions. Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nsw-police-recruitment-pct-practice-session-orange-tickets-60452230248
Work Experience with Taronga Zoo Sydney: Applications are now open for work experience opportunities in 2020 with Taronga Zoo Sydney. This is a great opportunity for students in years 10 – 12 to learn about zoo keeping and animal care. If you love animals and want to make a difference, put your application in now. Applications are open until Friday 28 February 2020. Find out more and apply here: https://taronga.org.au/get-involved/school-work-experience/sydney
Get Your Remote Pilot Licence: If you want a career working with drones, or just think they’re really cool, Aviassist offers a variety of courses for you to obtain your Remote Pilot Licence. A Remote Pilot Licence lets you operate commercial drones anywhere in Australia. Find a course on near you here: https://www.aviassist.com.au/drone-training-courses/
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship for Rural and Regional Students: Value: $5,000
Open/Closing Dates: December 2, 2019 – January 28, 2020
The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship for rural and regional students aims to assist academically outstanding but disadvantaged students, from a
rural or regional area, who have been offered a full-time place at an Australian University for the first time.
Eligibility requirements:
• This Scholarship is for students living in rural and regional Australia.
• Any subject can be studied under this scholarship provided that it is at undergraduate bachelor’s degree level in an approved Australian course.
• You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Only first-time, first year university students wishing to study full-time in 2020 can apply.
•You must demonstrate the disadvantage (economic and/or social) hindering your ability to undertake further study Find out more: https://www.bendigobank.com.au/community/scholarships/bendigo-bank-scholarships/
Apply for Australian Survivor: Endemol Shine Australia are currently taking applications for the next season of Australian Survivor. If you think you have what it takes to outwit, outlast and outplay the other contestants, you can apply now! You must be 18 by 1 January 2020 to apply. Find out more and apply here: https://esgau.etribez.com/a/esgau/australiansurvivor6/welcome
Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy: Applications for the 2020 Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy (IFARES) are now open. IFARES is a pathway for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people to become Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters. The six-month program helps candidates to improve their skills, knowledge and fitness, and also earn a Certificate IV in Fitness with TAFE NSW. Read more about the program here: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9202. Apply here: tafensw.edu.au/IFARES
Australian Border Force Careers: If you’re interested in a career that could be different every day, is challenging and rewarding, you could consider becoming a Border Control Officer. You could be patrolling Australia’s air and seaports, remote locations, mail and cargo centres and Australia’s extended maritime domain. Officers also perform specialist functions relating to investigation, compliance and immigration detention operations. You can read all about what it takes to join the Australian Border Force (ABF) on their official website. Applications for the Border Force Officer Recruit Training Program are currently closed. The next annual recruitment process is likely to be advertised in January 2020. You’ll need to check here for updated information. https://www.abf.gov.au/about-us/careers/border-force-officer-recruit-traineeship/how-to-apply
The Townsend Memorial Scholarship
The Townsend Memorial Scholarship is available to students attending Parkes High School to assist students to complete a degree course of study at the University of
NSW or University of Sydney in the faculty of Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Architecture, Agriculture,
Veterinary Science or Engineering.
Please see Mrs Carter to discuss your application.
AECG Meetings 2019
Term 4: Middleton Public School: Junior - Tuesday 12 November
Senior – Wednesday 13 November
ALLERGY AWARENESS IMPORTANT REMINDER
Due to the increasing number of students with severe allergies and anaphylaxis we ask students, parents and all staff to not bring the following items to school:
• All nuts, including; peanuts, cashews, pistachios, nut mixes, peanut butter, products including peanut / nut or extract or oil. These include nutella, muesli bars, satay, various sweets, chocolate and biscuits.
• Raw egg
Also, students should not share or exchange food
KOORI NEWS
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REMINDER - Energy Drinks are not consumed at Parkes High School
Long term effects of Energy Drinks include cardiovascular problems, heartburn, ulcers, difficulty
sleeping (insomnia) and anxiety.
Please make good choices for your health. Staff will confiscate and discard Energy Drinks
to support your health and wellbeing.
Uniform Pool Needs Clothes
Have your children grown out of their uniforms? Consider making a donation to the Parkes High clothing pool!
We have helped over 50 students with donations of jumpers, skirts, shirts and pants.
Please launder, fold and drop into the office in a plastic bag. We welcome any donations. Thank you!
Term 4 Assessment Schedules For Students, Parents and Carers Please use this as a guide to help your child plan their study schedules and assessment tasks. On occasion, changes may need to be made to this guide due to unforeseen circumstances.
Students can confirm these dates with the Head Teacher of the faculty if they have any concerns.
Maths Help
Does your child have maths questions they need help with?
Would they benefit from a quiet place to do their homework?
Looking for assessment preparation?
Maths help is available for all students in any year, from 3:25pm on Thursday afternoons in the Learning hub (B9). No bookings needed, no cost.
Helen Vere - Mathematics Teacher Distance Education Support Duke of Edinburgh Award Leader Parkes High School
Payments To The Office
Due to changes in school banking procedures all receipting for school fees, excursions etc are
unable to be processed after 3.00pm.
Payments for uniform remain unchanged.
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Week 3 HSIE GATS
HSIE GATS
HSIE Mystery History Project Based Learning Child Studies Outdoor Education Crime and Punishment
Mathematics HSIE Mystery History Project Based Learning Child Studies Outdoor Education Crime and Punishment
Week 4 Science Music B & C
Music English
PDHPE Mathematics
Science PDHPE
Week 5 English Mathematics GATS Mathematics
PDHPE Mathematics GATS Mathematics
English PASS
English PASS Food Technology
Week 6 PDHPE Music B & C
Science Music
Agriculture Timber Music Food Technology Metal Photography Information Software Technology
Agriculture Timber Metal
Week 7 Technology Mandatory
Technology Mandatory
Week 8
Week 9 GATS English GATS English
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SCHOOL UNIFORM
Now Available At Parkes High School Cash or Cheque to the School Office
Please note that uniform CANNOT be paid through POP online
Trackpants $30.00
School Jumper $50.00
School Jackets $50.00
Beanies $10.00
Scarves $10.00
School Hats $15.00
School Tie $15.00
School Sport Socks $15.00
Polar Fleece Jacket $60.00
Blue Shirt $22.00
White Shirt $22.00
Long Sleeved Shirts $22.00
Girls Skirt $60.00
Girls Dress Pants $40.00
Sport Shorts $15.00
Sport Shirts $25.00
Students
Please check your assessment
schedule with your individual class
teachers or
Head Teacher of the subject.
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If you are sitting your HSC exams in or after 2020 you will need to meet a minimum standard of literacy and numeracy to receive your Higher School Certificate.
Literacy and numeracy skills are key for success in everyday life. Achieving the HSC minimum standard means you will have a level of skills necessary for success after school.
Students show they have met the HSC minimum standard by passing online tests of basic reading, writing and numeracy skills needed for everyday tasks. The minimum standard online tests are not based on NAPLAN.
Students master basic skills at different stages so there are multiple opportunities available for students to understand what to expect and pass the minimum standard online tests, from Year 10 until a few years after Year 12.
Some students will be eligible for disability provisions for the minimum standard tests, or an exemption from the HSC minimum standard requirement.
Important changes to the HSC minimum standard
From last year, Year 9 NAPLAN tests will no longer be available as an early way for students to demonstrate the standard. This change has been made to ensure NAPLAN remains focussed on its diagnostic purpose and to reduce unnecessary stress on young people. PLEASE REFER TO THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/hsc-minimum-standard
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WE NEED YOUR HELP
Canteen Volunteers Needed If you have a spare hour a day at either
11.00 am or 1.30pm to help serve recess or lunch it would be greatly
appreciated. Please call Canteen on 68 622 805
Maths and English Caring, qualified tutors
Year 1 to Year 10
Health and Safety Risk Aerosol Spray Deodorants
Aerosol Spray Deodorants are BANNED from school as they pose a health risk to students and staff through the potential for asthma attacks and
allergic reactions. These will be confiscated if brought to school.
If students need deodorant at school they are encouraged to use roll on deodorants.
Parkes High School ‘Bring Your Own Device’
Specifications
Please refer to our Parkes High School website for specifications before purchasing any new
“Bring Your Own Device” computers or tablets.
Health and Safety Changes
ALL visitors to the school MUST report to the office and sign in.
ALL visitors attending assemblies or events will be required to SIGN IN either at the office or
at the LP Johnston Hall.
Signing Your Child Out Of School
If you send a note to the school in the morning we can have your child waiting at the office
for you to collect.
This will save you time waiting for us to get them from their class.
Please make sure you include your child’s full name on the note.
Parkes High School P & C Executive Contacts
President - Stephen Gaut on 0418 667 180
Vice President - Sharon Woods on 0401 629 020 Secretary - Craig Bland on 0447102053
Treasurer - Tracy Glasson on 0459 661 252