SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

70-92 Brae Street, Inverell NSW 2360Ph: 02 6722 3777 Fax: 02 6722 5829

Principal: Mrs T Skewes (Rel) Relieving Deputy Principal: Mr C. Drake

e: inverell-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au w: www.inverell-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

COMING EVENTS

Wednesday 16th DecemberLast day for students

Thursday 28th JanuaryStaff Development DayFriday 29th January First day for Year 7,11 and 12 Monday 1st February All students return to school

TERM 1 - WEEK 1 WK B

Term 4 Week 9Friday 11th December 2020

TERM 4 - WEEK 10 WK B

Term 4 has been exceptionally busy facing the ongoing Covid-19 challenges and changing health compliance mandates, whilst providing normality of daily procedures for students and staff on campus. Year 12 sat the HSC exams, enjoyed the Formal and received their Presentation Awards. We are eagerly awaiting the release of the HSC results on 18th December.Year 11 have commenced their HSC courses and completed a term of learning, including assessments in most subjects. All other students (7-10) have finalised their learning for this year’s courses, reports are written and subject awards will be recognised Week 9-10. This year teachers have offered a range of interesting and fun activities in the final week (Term 5). The gradual return of limited format excursions

and some sporting events have rejuvenated students about what can be undertaken beyond the classroom, especially for those who reflect positive school values in their behaviour and high attendance rates.Staff has continued to deliver educational outcomes and support students, also undertaking those many administrative tasks like exam marking, report writing and preparing programs for the future. At the same time, they have also been involved in the Departmental processes of completing the current School Plan and deep analysis of a wide range of data to prepare a Situational Analysis to create the focus areas for the new Strategic Improvement Plan (2021-4). Consultation with SRC and the wider community is underway. What a year we have all faced! Well done students who have built their resilience and worked conscientiously to achieve their best this year. Thanks to our staff for making student educational needs a priority with online delivery in such a short space of time followed by many adaptations as the year unfolded. They have families and life to balance too so the feeling of Christmas and reaching the end of this year is shared with much positivity. Everyone in our community needs time to refocus on family, think of others and being kind in our actions. If nothing, this pandemic should have made all of us really look closely at what is important to us as humans. Have a safe holiday and return rejuvenated in 2021.Mrs Toni SkewesPrincipal (Rel)

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YEAR 12 FORMAL

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Congratulations to Kobi Weiss, of Year 8, for being awarded The Harding Miller Educational Foundation Scholarship. Over 750 girls across the state applied, and only 140 were successful. This scholarship is based on the academic motivation and potential demonstrated by the applicant, and includes a computer, internet access, money for school equipment and access to tutoring and mentoring to make her final years of schooling a success.Kobi is a dedicated and deserving student, and we at Inverell High School celebrate her success.

THE HARDING MILLER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

YEAR 10 INDUSTRIAL TECH WOOD

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YEAR 12 HSCMAJOR ART WORKWe would like to congratulate Jackson Moir who has had his Major Art Work chosen to feature in ARTEXPRESS 2021.ARTEXPRESS is an annual series of exhibitions of exemplary artworks createdby New South Wales Visual Arts students for the Higher School Certificate examination.

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YEAR 12 HSCMAJOR ART WORKS

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INDUSTRIAL TECHAuto, Construction and Tech classes have been busy building rubber band racers, completing levelling tasks and finishing major projects.Emily Sisson and William Marshall completed windmills as part of their investigation into power sources, Connor Walters completed a practical assessment- engine scraper for next years practical lessons in the auto shed.

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NORTHERN SCHOOL STEER COMPETITIONSuccess at Northern Schools Steer Competition! Inverell High Show Team attended the Northern Schools Steer Competition, held at the Glen Innes Showgrounds. We are pleased to announce that our school bred steer 'Banzai' was awarded Reserve Champion Lightweight steer 380 - 420kg. Our school bred heifer 'Nala' was also awarded 5th place in the Lightweight class. Other results included: ParadersEthan Kent made the final of the Yr 10, 11 and 12 ParadersDamon Murphy made the final of the Yr 9 ParadersJunior JudgingGeorgia Hobday placed 6th in the Yr 10, 11 and 12 age divisionDamon Murphy placed 2nd in the Yr 9 age division Congratulations to all students!

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Congratulations to Annalisa Collins and Georgie Leonard who were both selected in the North West Secondary Girls Cricket team following trials in Tamworth this term. They will represent North West at the CHS Cricket Championships in Bathurst early Term 1, 2021. Well done girls!

CRICKET NEWS

On Wednesday 2nd December, the Open Girls cricket team took on Oxley High School in the semi-final of the Open Girls Cricket knockout. Oxley’s outfit contained a number of North West, CHS & NSW Women’s representatives. Due to the predicted high temperatures, the game was reduced to a twenty-twenty fixture to the girls delight with Inverell electing to bat first. Jess Partridge & Georgie Leonard (co-captain) opened the batting with the first wicket falling in the 5th over. The remaining end of the batting order struggled to keep up with the speed and accuracy of the Oxley bowling attack, and some poor communication between batters that lead to run outs, left IHS with a small 32 runs for the opposition to chase. Inverell took to the field with Annalisa Collins (co-captain) bowling an exceptional ball, leading to Georgie Leonard taking a screaming catch in the field. This was the only wicket of Oxley’s to fall before they met our total in the 5th over. A huge thank you must go to William Marshall and Ryan Campbell for scoring and umpiring the game. The girls are already keen and eager to commence training for the 2021 knockout competition.

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YEAR 6 TRANSITION DAYOn Thursday, Year 6 students from a number of primary schools were welcomed for activities as part of our second transition day.In Drama students participated in games, movement and group challenges to practise performance and build confidence outside of their comfort zone. Students had a load of fun ‘getting out of their skin’ and being able to laugh at themselves and with each other.Science classes were full of action with practical activities at different stations: working with microscopes, a pop test, a flame test, a density tower, a precipitate and looking at acid based reactions.In one of the Industrial Arts classrooms students did metalwork and fabricated a fidget spinner using sheet metal and hand tools.Students were able to create a biodegradable pot using newspaper in Food Technology. There was discussion around sustainable farming and being good ecological citizens. Students were pleased to be able to take home their potted butter beans to plant.All students were given a pack to take home to parents with vital information regarding Year 7, 2021. The link to our parent information video will be available on the schools’ YouTube channel early next week. Thank you to our great teachers and Year 9 helpers!

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We would like to congratulate Imogen McDonald, Year 12 student, on receiving the Ministers Award for Excellence in Student Achievement.Imogen McDonald strives for personal excellence in her academic and extra-curricular pursuits. This is demonstrated through her achievements in the NSW Youth Parliament, Country to Canberra Rural Women in Politics and her role in the SRC where she represented student voice and displayed empathy for student issues. Imogen has demonstrated skills in cooperation to others through her public speaking, performancein ballet and music. Her integrity, caring nature and belief in a positive future for all has been demonstrated through her community involvement and fundraising efforts. Imogen has been an outstanding and talented student who is determined to succeed in her chosen career in Law. She has worked consistently to achieve her goals while maintaining responsibilities as a school leader. We wish Imogen all the best for the furtre.Congratulations Imogen.

MINISTERS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

MINISTERS COMMENDATION FOR ACHIEVEMENTSHannah Huynh is a conscientious, motivated and outstanding student who has maintained an excellent standard of achievement in all her subjects throughout her 2 years at Inverell High School after transferring from Holy Trinity School where she was School Captain and DUX of the school. Hannah is currently in Year 12 studying Advanced English, Chemistry, Advanced Mathematics, Biology, and Mathematics Extension 1 and 2. She has received many School Presentation Night awards for her academic achievement in all of these subjects.Hannah has always been an inspiring participant in all whole school events such as athletics, swimming and cross country carnivals as well as welfare orientated days such as RUOK day.Hannah is an accomplished pianist who has achieved to Level 8. Hannah readily shares her talent by volunteering her time to play for the elderly at Mclean Retirement Village in Inverell. We wish Hannah all the best as she pursues her chosen career in medicine.Congratulations Hannah.

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