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South Grafton High School Excellence and Innovation Issue No.8 – Term 4 29 November 2013 Relieving Principal: Mr Robert Perl
South Grafton High School, Tyson Street, South Grafton, NSW, 2460. Telephone: 6642 1466, Facsimile: 6643 2027,
Email: [email protected], Website: www.sthgrafton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Page 1
Diary Dates 2 December Indigenous Rewards Day 2 December P&C MEETING 3 December DjehutiSmart Graduation Evening 3 December Art Charcoal Workshop 4 December Years 7, 8, 9 & 10 Rewards Day 5 December Sportspersons Awards from 9.20 am 5 December Pace/Norta Norta Progam 6 December Year 10 end of Stage 5 Assembly 6 December Year 8 Swim and Survive Program 6 December Year 9/10 Drama Performance 9 December Year 11 Geography/Business Studies
Excursion 10 December PRESENTATION NIGHT
7.00 PM start
Congratulations Congratulations to Cormac Grant and
Thomas Lancaster on receiving a Clarence Valley Conservatorium Scholarship to assist them with their continued music studies at
the Conservatorium. This is the result of much hard work and dedication. Both boys have shown their talents on many occasions
when they have performed at school. Hip Hop
The Hip Hop day which the whole school took part in last Friday was a great success with the students learning some classy
moves in Hip Hop, as well as learning about how to deal with the daily social issues that confront teenagers today. Thank you to Ms
Wauchope for organising the day and we look forward to similar days in the future.
Construction The Construction teachers have just undergone some retraining to maintain
currency in the Vocational Education and Training Courses. A number of projects are being completed which includes the laying of
several cement slabs for seating to be attached. This is being funded by the P&C and is an ongoing project. The students in
the Construction class gain valuable experience in doing this and satisfy some competencies in doing so.
Job Squad Mr Byrnes’ Job Squad has recently
completed some beautification work around the school. This has involved the enhancement of several gardens as well as
some basic landscaping. Once again the students gain valuable experience as they plan, prepare and implement their ideas.
Year 12 Our Year 12 students have long finished
their exams and departed the school. Several students have already received placement into university due to the early
entry programs that the universities offer. This is determined by what the student demonstrated while they were at school,
supported by the Principal’s recommendation and the marks they received in the Trial Exams. It is an exciting
time with their marks due out on 18 December 2013.
School Spectacular At the moment we have 35 students
participating at The School Spectacular in Sydney which is a magnificent opportunity for them. The Dunbe’ Drummers, Aboriginal
Dancers and Contemporary Dancers are all performing. We look forward to their return and hear about their experiences.
STOP WORK MEETING
The Teachers Federation has called a stop work meeting for two hours next Tuesday
3 December 2013 from 9.00 am until 11.00 am. As a result of this there will be minimal
supervision in place during this time as a number of staff will attend the meeting. School will resume at 11.00 am for
recess and Roll Call at 11.20 am with normal timetabled lessons to follow. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
South Grafton High School, Tyson Street, South Grafton, NSW, 2460. Telephone: 6642 1466, Facsimile: 6643 2027,
Email: [email protected], Website: www.sthgrafton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Page 2
South Grafton High School Newsletter, Issue No .8- 29 November 2013
QuickSmart graduation evening invitations
have gone out…..Tuesday 3
December 2013 in the Library at 5.00 pm.
Don’t forget to get your notes back and enjoy a
sausage and piece of
cake with us. Students are
acknowledged for their Regular
attendance and
consistent effort throughout each term.
Below are some from this term. Well done.
Djehuti Smart Team Coordinator (Tania
O’Connor) Enquiries to
0447421466 Careers
National Parks and Wildlife Service Field Officer Traineeship Progam.
The program will involve an intake of up to 100 trainees across NSW over the next two years. The first intake is proposed for
June 2014 with subsequent intakes planned at six monthly intervals.
The program will be open to everyone but in particular women, young people and Aboriginal people. Following successful
completion of the two year program, trainees will be offered a permanent entry
level field officer position subject to the needs of NPWS. Further information is available on
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/jobs/FOtraineeships.htm;
phone Lisa May on 9585 6900 or [email protected].
SRC
What a busy week for the SRC!
Blue Bow Day –
Last Friday most of
our school dressed in blue to raise
awareness for Anti-Bullying and Chloe’s Law. Blue bows and
blue wrist bands helped reinforce the message that help is available to anyone
struggling to cope with bullying. Lydia, Falyn and Meagan addressed the assembly and showed a powerful video
presentation hoping to change attitudes and behaviour.
Planning Day – A
joint SLIKK and SRC planning day was
held on Friday. This was very productive
with many new initiatives being offered to improve
our school. We look forward to all these
great ideas being put into action. Each year group then ran
team building activities for the whole group.
South Grafton High School, Tyson Street, South Grafton, NSW, 2460. Telephone: 6642 1466, Facsimile: 6643 2027,
Email: [email protected], Website: www.sthgrafton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Page 3
South Grafton High School Newsletter, Issue No .8- 29 November 2013
Schools Spectacular 2013
This year we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Schools Spectacular.
The Schools Spectacular is a world-class arena production and one of the largest
annual events of its calibre in the world. In brief, Schools Spectacular has taken place annually at the Sydney
Entertainment Centre since 1984 and the event includes approximately 3,600
students from over 400 NSW public schools. It delivers outstanding cutting-edge dance and musical performances.
South Grafton High School has been involved in the event for many years and
this year we have three groups performing. We have 10 students in the Aboriginal Dance Ensemble, 13 students
in the Combined Dance Group, and Dunbè African Drumming will be part of the foyer
entertainment. The students have left this week for Sydney to engage in three days of
rehearsal, followed by four performances. The exciting news is that the event will be
televised nationally on: ‘CHANNEL 9’ on Saturday 30 November 2013 with a replay on ‘GO’ – Sunday 1 December 2013.
Good luck to all the South Grafton High School students involved.
Dunbè off to School Spectacular
Dunbè members are getting excited for this weekend’s Schools Spectacular. They
have been working hard all year and are very dedicated. On 29 November 2013
they will be heading to Sydney to show off their musical skills and talent. We wish them safe travel and enjoyment of their
time participating in this great event.
Community News
Christmas Party Camellia Cottage is holding their annual
Christmas Party this Saturday 30 November at Bob Liddiard Park (behind the cottage). The fun starts at 4pm. There
will be lots of activities including a jumping castle, face painting, temporary
tattoos, lucky dips and an art competition. There will also be raffles and a free sausage sizzle and entertainment.
Free Workshops Final two weeks of Eyes Wide workshops
in Market Square. FREE for 12-18yrs. This Saturday 30 November 2013. Film Making: 2.00 – 5.00 pm - Work
with award winning young film maker Poppy Walker to create films or trailers.
You can even bring your smart phone! Dragonfly Sculpture: 3.00 pm-5.00 pm-
Work with professional artist Pamela Denise to create a sculpture using copper wire and glass beads!
Next week 7 December - Creative Minecraft and Rockfish Sculpture:
Find out more on facebook: Eyes Wide Clarence Valley. Win $400 Shopping Spree - Go to
www.eyeswide.com.au and vote for your favourite Legend or Liability design and
you could win!
Canteen Roster
Monday 2 December Julie Anne Brett
Tuesday 3 December Colleen Hankinson, RaeAnne Finlay
Wednesday 4 December
Carmel McLachlan, Margaret Jones and Christine Fuller
Thursday 5 December Julie Van Dalsen
Friday 6 December Tina Bultitude
Monday 9 December Judy Salter and Julie Anne
Brett
Dunbè’s last practice before School’s Spec
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