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Principal: Mrs M Crelley Issue No: 15 Term: 3 Monday 24th September, 2018

Newsletter Term 3 Week 10: Principal’s Report This week we officially bid farewell to Year 12 2018. Leeton High School celebrates this significant rite of passage with a special assembly on Friday 28th September 2018 from 10.30am in the MPC. We have been exceptionally fortunate to have such a dependable, responsible and productive group of student leaders during 2018. On behalf of the school community I would like to thank Tyler, Georgia, Kody, Jorgy and our prefects Riley, Brodie, Portia, Elijah, Carley and Megan for performing their role as school leaders with enthusiasm and determination and in a manner that upholds the aspirations that we have for our students as young adults and successful future citizens. As one era closes, another begins and I congratulate our new prefects for the 2018-2019 school year. We recognise that these young people possess the skills and qualities ideal as leaders and believe these students will be a motivational force for their fellow students through their exemplary behaviours not only as students of Leeton High School but as human beings impacting on the wider world. We acknowledge and respect their desire to play a pivotal role in continuing our collective journey to excellence. Teachers and students have made an outstanding choice in selecting these young people as our new leaders and I have every confidence that they will be as effective, as well-respected and as appreciated as their predecessors at the end of their leadership journey at Leeton High School. Congratulations to Caleb Watson and Molly Wright our new School Captains, Christopher Ryan and Tamara Bartram, our Vice-Captains and Riley Taskarin, Katie Harrison, Joshua Baulch, Talise Rudd, Ryan Newman and Jessica Murphy our newly inducted Prefects for 2018-2019. Double Gold Jackets Congratulations to Kody Collins and Thomas Bullivant for receiving the pinnacle award of our merit system- a Double Gold jacket. Both boys have been great contributors to our school over the past six years and thoroughly deserve this outstanding acknowledgement. NAPLAN 2018 NAPLAN reports were sent home with students in Years 7 and 9 at the end of last week. If you did not receive your child’s report then please contact the school on 0269532122. State Squash Competition

Our girls squash team, consisting of Brianna Gray-Mills, Dakota Boardman, Emily Jennings and Siarne Deeves, were narrowly beaten by Albury High School at the recent state carnival. Both schools had two matches each under their belt but Albury had more points unfortunately. It was a marvelous effort by the girls who came away as 4th in the state. Our boys team, Dion DeMamiel, Maanu Alexander, Blayne Thompson and Cooper Holmes won a silver medal after a very close match against Albury High School. The boys played magnificently and thoroughly deserved their 2nd placing in the state. We are very proud of all our teams who demonstrated great skill and sportsmanship over the course of the competition.

R U OK? Day

On Thursday 13th September Leeton High School acknowledged R U OK? Day as part of the national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” Our staff and students shared cupcakes to mark this important occasion and to encourage people to ask that important question “R U Okay?” That question could save someone’s life.

“Educating young people for active and responsible citizenship”

P.O Box 843, LEETON 2705 Ph: 69532122 Fax: 69535085 leeton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au ABN: 22 761 278 122

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Parent Tell Them From Me surveys

Thank you to all the parents/carers who have completed the Tell Them From Me survey. The survey window will close this Tuesday. If you haven’t already, please access the following link and complete the short survey to share with us your experiences regarding our school. The link is also available on our Facebook page. https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/survey/splash/6t9qm

Thank you in advance for your responses. Year 7 2019 Enrolment Forms Please return Year 7 2019 enrolment forms as soon as possible so we can better plan for next year. Forms are available from the school or from our website. Please contact the office if you require more information or additional enrolment documents. Breakfast @ LHS Breakfast Club operates on Tuesday and Friday mornings in front of the canteen. Thanks to our volunteer teachers and students, our wonderful canteen ladies and the Leeton IGA for their very generous support. Homework Centre Leeton High School offers a great opportunity to get on top of homework, assessment tasks and exam preparation with our Homework Centre open to all from 3.30pm-4.45pm Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Tuesdays is a great day to visit if you need help with Maths and Thursday will have English, Science, HSIE or TAS teacher there available to assist. Leeton High School recognises and values the importance of communication between home and school. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me on 69532122. Stay in touch with the happenings at your community high school via the School Website http://www.leeton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ or our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/LeetonHS. Have a relaxing and safe holiday. School resumes for all students on Monday 15th October.

Mrs Meagan Crelley Principal

SCHOOL AWARDS Congratulations to the following students on achieving awards:

SILVER AWARD: Amelia Fenech (Year 7)

GOLD AWARD: Katelyn Mills (Year 9)

EXECUTIVE AWARD: Dakota Boardman, William Aliendi (Year 7), Cody Williams (Year

8), Katie Richards (Year 9), Marnah Cunningham (Year 11)

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Leeton High School Squash Teams make NSWCHS Semi-Finals and Finals On Friday 14th September the LHS Boy’s and Girl’s squash teams travelled to Werrington to participate in the semi- finals and final of the NSWCHS Squash Knockout Championships. The girl’s team consisting of Siarne Deeves, Emily Jennings, Brianna Gray-Mills and Dakota Boardman had to play Parkes High School, who was too strong taking the match 3-1. This put them into the playoff against Albury High School for 3rd and 4th position. It was a fierce contest with 2 matches each so then it went to points scored with Albury High taking the prize 127 to 121 points. The girl’s played their hearts out and should be very proud of their achievements. The boy’s team consisting of Cooper Holmes, Maanu Alexander, Dion DeMamiel and Blayne Thompson met Gloucester High School in the semi-finals and had a great win 4-0. This set up a contest with our nemesis, Albury High School. Unfortunately we were convincingly beaten but the boy’s put up an amazing fight, never giving up. This result gave Leeton High School a silver medal, which is an awesome achievement. The boy’s should be very proud of their effort. This wraps up another outstanding year of representative squash for Leeton High School culminating in a silver medal, a 4th, 4 Riverina representatives and 2 state representatives. Thank you to all those parents who travelled with their children to attend the numerous squash games throughout the state.

LHS Girls U-15 Basketball This week the LHS U-15 basketball team played in the CHS State Semi-Final against Karaba High School from Queanbeyan. It was a really tough games and the score was even for three quarters of the game. The girls all played to a very high standard and it could have been anyone’s game. Unfortunately, Karabah were on point with a few 3 pointers and came away with a win. The girls can be very proud for making it this far in the State knockout where they finished in the top 16 schools in the state.

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YEAR 12

UAC CLOSES THIS FRIDAY 28TH

SEPTEMBER

TOCAL COLLEGE – DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES

Natalie O’leary the Traineeship Coordinator from Tocal

College visited students at Leeton High School and discussed

the availability of Rural Traineeships and what employment

futures are available in the Agricultural Industry. The students

gained valuable insight in what careers are avialable and are

looking forward to some short courses that may be on offer in

the near future. We thank Natalie for her time and

information presented to these interested students.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIGENIOUS STUDENTS.

The University of New England are inviting students from Year 9-12 with an interest in

medicine to apply to attend the FREE KRUKI Indigenous Summer School in 2018, which

includes travel and accommodation. Students are required to have an accompanying

parent or guardian with them during Kruki Indigenous Summer School. Please see the

attached website below for information on how to apply or pop into

Careers Central for more information.

https://www.une.edu.au/about-une/faculty-of-medicine-and-

health/school-of-rural-medicine/kruki-indigenous-summer-school

WIN PROGRAM

A huge ‘shout out’ to all the businesses that supported the WIN program again this year.

Your investment in workplace learning in our community is truly

appreciated. This week is the last week for our WIN students involved

in the program, hope you all enjoy your week.

With Mrs Locke & Mrs Palmer

WHITE CARD COURSE

The White card

course is being run

this Wednesday in the

Library

Leeton High School Careers

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SteppinOut4Youth

Eight students from LHS are currently involved in

a community mentor program run by

SteppinOut4Youth.

The program is designed to offer young

people an opportunity to receive some work

placement training and qualifications. This

program is being run over 9 weeks. Students

have recently gained their first-aid certificate and in the following weeks they will be

placed with a work mentor in a field of their choice.

THE WHITEHOUSE INSTITUTE OF DESIGN

Acadia Lee from Year 11

participated in a two day

fashion illustration workshop

with Whitehouse Institute of

Design's very own Leanne

Whitehouse. It was a real treat

for Acadia who gained

valuable experience partaking

in the experience.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Flow Smart Pty Ltd Griffith – Apprenticeship Opportunities & School Based Apprenticeships

Fitting and Machining

Welder Fabricator

www.flowsmart.net.au/careers

Trainee Administration Officer - Milbrae Leeton.

Milbrae are seeking a highly motivated individual to join their administration team. The

position offers a variety of job tasks and the opportunity to undertake Certificate III in

Business Administration.

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DATES TO REMEMBER Mon 24th – Tues 25th Sept – Preliminary Exams TERM 4 Fri 28th Sept – Year 12 Final Assembly Mon 15th Oct – Staff and Students Return Fri 28th Sept – Last Day Term 3

Helping Learner Drivers become Safer

Driver Workshop

Wednesday 26 September 2018 6:30pm

Do you have someone in your household on their Learners Drivers’ Licence or someone who will be getting their Learners drivers’ Licence soon?

Are you wondering what you can do to help them become a safer driver?

If so you can learn all the simple steps on how to teach a learner driver at a free two hour workshop on Wednesday 26th September at 6.30pm in Leeton Shire Library.

Bookings are essential call 0427 837 974 to secure your spot now.

LEETON HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE

HOURS

Front Office is open between 8.30am -

3.45pm

Cashier is open between 8.45am-3.30pm

GOLDEN APPLE DOCKETS

The Golden Apple docket promotion is running again this year. Please drop off all your dockets to the Front Office to support this great fundraiser.

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