NEWSLETTER - Maclean High School
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NEWSLETTER - Maclean High School
NEWSLETTER MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL Dates to Remember 7 April North Coast Hockey, Grafton 8 April School Cross Country Carnival LAST DAY OF TERM 1 11-26 April HOLIDAYS 25 April Public Holiday - ANZAC DAY 26 April All students and staff return to school From the Principal’s Desk 29 April Girls Tackle Years 7 - 12, Trish Douglas Shield, South Grafton. Northern NSW Australian Football. 2 May Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day 3-5 May NSWCHS Boys Basketball 3-4 May Greater Northern Rugby League, Port Macquarie. 6 May NSW All Schools Swimming, Sydney 9 May North Coast Open Touch, Goonellabah Term 1 has come to an end. As a school we have had our trials and tribulations and my congratulations to all the students and staff who have handled the good and the bad with grace and dignity. My thanks also go out to the parents who have supported their children during this time. Their education is a partnership between the school and the parents and carers to support them in whatever way we can. Year 12 students have finished their half yearly exams. These are a good indication on how they are progressing in the Higher School Certificate course. There is still a long way to go so the exams are also a good indicator of areas of weakness that need to be worked on with the support of the teachers. Congratulations to the girls cricket team who travelled to Bathurst to compete in a four team play off for the title. The girls represented Maclean High School with distinction and eventually finished third only to be beaten by the eventual winners Hunter Sports High School in the semi-final. Thank you to Mrs Johnson for all her organisation and to the parents who supported the team along their journey. A reminder regarding the CHANGE of DATE for our Staff Development Day for Term 2. It has been moved to MONDAY, 2nd MAY, which is the Monday of the second week back. Students return to school on Tuesday, 26th April. The focus for our Staff Development Day is on student and staff wellbeing. The change of date is to accommodate presenters and to secure an appropriate venue. Thank you for your understanding. 10 May Trish Douglas Shield Final, Woodlawn 10-12 May NAPLAN - Year 7 and Year 9 Once again the Cultural Tours for Year 7 students were an outstanding success. These are an integral part of the River of Learning Program and give every Year 7 student direct contact with a Yaegl Elder to learn more about the Yaegl culture and histories of Aboriginal people. This is followed up in Term 2 by the River of Learning Day where student works are out on display at the River of Learning Art Exhibition. 11-13 May Year 12 Hospitality SeaWorld Excursion 16 May P&C Meeting at 7pm in the Maclean High School Library Have a safe and enjoyable break from school. Mr Robert Perl, Principal. ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER CAPA Department Update The CAPA Department would like to welcome back Ms Simpson and also welcome Mr Skipper who is teaching Visual Arts and Language. We have been busy producing some beautiful work this term. We enjoyed our excursion to Brisbane APT. This motivated Year 11 students and gave them some exciting ideas towards planning their HSC artworks. Year 12 students are well underway with their HSC, spending lunch times, and in between exams, on their Concept and Artwork. Year 7 students are looking forward to the River of Learning, they have been working with Ms Breckenridge on their art work and will be displaying the finished product on the day. Year 8 students have been drawing, discovering different cultures through mask making and developing their own stencil artwork. Year 9 students are doing Sculpture Under the Sea and photography is booming with sugar skulls, paper figures and darkroom prints. Year 10 Visual Arts students are working with clay. Keep your eyes peeled at the Maclean Show for some of the artworks from our talented art students. If you are interested in upcoming Film Making Workshops in May, have a chat with one of the Visual Arts teachers. All entries need to be in soon for the River of Learning Art Competition. Also, recent updates are on our Facebook page and website. Ms Melissa Stanford. ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Under the Sea Sculpture Mask Making APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Youth Off The Streets - National Scholarship Program 2016 Deputy Principal’s Report What a hectic term it has been with some challenges, like the need for a new timetable, and many successes. Year 7 and I have settled in well to Maclean High School. In one short term there have been too many highlights to mention them all. They include sporting successes (Girls Cricket - 3rd in the State), special events organised by the Student Representative Council (Shave for a Cure), visits by the Stellar team from Southern Cross University, lots of great excursions - the Year 7 Cultural Tours and the Year 11 Heron Island trip to name a few. Year 6 students (from our feeder primary schools) enjoyed Transition Day and Year 12 students are on their way to finishing their time at Maclean High School by winding up their first examination period. I would like to thank all those families who work closely with us to ensure the students at Maclean High School behave in a way that reflects our core values represented by FRESH. It was fantastic to see so many parents and carers come along to our Term 1 Parent Teacher Evening. Our major contact for Term 2 will be via written formal reports. At school we are strengthening our systems by utilising the various components of Sentral software. It is how we monitor attendance and behaviour, and this term we have expanded the use of Sentral to track Information Technology, General Assistance and Work Health and Safety concerns, and next term we will be completing reports using this software. Our aim is for parents to access Sentral via a parent portal so families can have real time access to their student’s attendance and positive incidents of behaviour. To do this we need parents and carers, who have not already done so, to register their current email address with the school. You can do this by phoning the school on 6645 2244 or emailing Maclean High School at [email protected]. I would like to congratulate the vast majority of students who have exhibited, through their positive behaviour, the core values represented by FRESH. Unfortunately from time to time a small minority of students require closer monitoring to ensure this outcome. During the term a team have been meeting once a week after school to revise discipline implementation guidelines. Next term we have made some changes to the way we are monitoring those students, who because of their behaviour or attitude, have been placed on the level system. Lastly, I wish everyone a safe and happy break from the school routine. Mrs Gaye Kelsey, Deputy Principal. ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Recipients receive $6,000 towards educational or training goals. Scholarship recipients are required to produce a Pathway Plan that clearly shows their goals and how scholarship funds will be used. Funds are paid as required over two years and can be used to pay for some course fees and support costs such as equipment, uniforms, textbooks and stationery. Who Can Apply? • Students aged 16 to 21 inclusive as at 20th September on the year of nomination. • Citizens or permanent residents of Australia (evidence will be required). • Students with a clear need for financial assistance. • Students studying in Australia for the two year period of the program. Applications close 5.00pm, Friday, 8th April, 2016. For More Information: Call: 02 9330 3500 Email: scholarships@youthoff the streets.com.au Website: https://youthoffthestreets. com.au/programs/scholarship/ Eftpos Payments Parents and Carers are able to pay for fees, excursions, etc using the EFTPOS facility if preferred. EFTPOS payments can be made in person at the front office or over the phone. If payments are made over the phone, the information will remain confidential and will be destroyed immediately after the transaction has been processed. Alternatively, payments may be made using cash, cheque or money order. A new online payment system will be available soon. APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER An Up Close and Personal Look At A Member of Staff: Linda Martin, Special Education. Where did you complete high school? Condell Park High School, Sydney. What is your favourite sport/pastime? Dog showing. What was your favourite subject at school and why? Science - I liked the experiments! Where was your first teaching job? Twizel, New Zealand. What was your first Album? Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon. If you could go on a holiday anywhere, where would you go and why? A resort on a beach. What was something memorable about one of your teachers from High School? Jim Roche was a fabulous softball coach, we always did well at State knockouts. How long have you been at Maclean High School? I worked here for 12 months in 2000, then since 2012. What do you like best about Maclean High School? Camaraderie of Camaraderie of staff. Apology for Incorrect Date in Last Newsletter In the ‘Dates to Remember’ section of the last Newsletter the 26th April was incorrectly named as the Staff Development Day. The correct date for the Term 2 Staff Development Day is Monday, 2nd May. Due to recent tragic events, and the welfare of our staff and students, the Term 2 Staff Development Day will be focused on mental health maintenance and strategies to deal with this. To engage the appropriate presenters for the day the date has changed from Tuesday, 26th April to Monday, 2nd May, (the first Monday of the second week back). This means that Maclean High School will operate a normal timetable on Tuesday, 26th April for all students but will not be operating on Monday, 2nd May as there will be no staff present at school. ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Leukaemia Foundation’s “Worlds Greatest Shave” At Maclean High School we have some very committed students who organised to be participants in, and to support, the Leukaemia Foundation’s “Worlds Greatest Shave”. Two Year 11 students, Erica Wright and Isabella Dobbin, shaved their heads on Friday, 11th March in the Maclean High School Quad. Zara Tabor, Kaisha Bender, Tamara Petty, Owen Petty and Sharni Wren also had their heads shaved at various places around the Clarence Valley. These students have been diligently collecting money for this cause and should be congratulated for their giving spirit. The SRC helped to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation by organising a “Crazy Hair Day” with donations being collected from students wearing crazy hair by the junior SRC representatives. Many SRC students helped to set up and pack up for the Shave. Thank you: Colbie Cameron, Kiani Clarke, Hayley Johnson, Georgie Armer, Yee Ming Goh, Brooke Eimer, Madison Howarth, Brooke Johnson, Ashley Luland, Matilda MacNamara and Katherine Behn. Before and After - Erica Wright and Isabella Dobbin The SRC also “Coloured” students hair with coloured hair spray during lunch in the quad for $2.00. Thank you: Kate Thomson, Alyssa Cassidy, Samantha Willis, Bella Ridgway, Hayley Waller, Georgia Everson, Kane Gayler, Madeline Ringland and Clara Samms. This event was successful in raising around $400.00 for the Leukaemia Foundation. Mrs Danielle Hollis, SRC Coordinator. 2015 Rocky Mouth Magazine The 2015 Rocky Mouth School Magazine is now available for sale from the Front Office for $8.00 a copy. ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Year 7 Drama This year, the Year 7 cohort is the first year group to get a regular dose of Drama as a part of their English course. Once a fortnight students are getting out of the English classroom and into the Drama hall to experientially tackle the issue of bullying and build group resilience. Every student in these classes has admitted to witnessing, and or, experiencing bullying at least once in their lifetimes. Drama is a way of exploring these issues in a safe and meaningful manner. Students discuss, explore and enact then perform bullying situations from their real life experiences. After each performance the student-actors are questioned by their classmates about their character’s motives and feelings after the bullying incident. The audience then identifies ways in which the characters could act differently to bring about a more positive outcome for all involved in the bullying incident. The aim is to build students’ resilience towards any bullying they may encounter by developing strategies to help themselves and their peers get help. As a result of these Drama lessons the students are building confidence and getting more comfortable with the other members of their class. The enthusiasm and energy of the Year 7 students this term has made the learning both meaningful and productive. We are now looking forward to building their storytelling and performance skills for next term....... Mrs Melissa O’Neill. BCU Yamba Holiday Sports Camp 2016 The 2016 BCU Yamba Holiday Sports Camp is on this April. Sports to be played will include: tennis (racquets available), basketball, futsal, volleyball, netball, table tennis and finishing with a swim and sausage sizzle on Thursday, and of course the mini gymnastics with Clarence Coastal Gymnastics. Also appearing will be Mel and Vanessa from 24/7 Gym with special running races and field games. Special guest this camp will be Gina from the Farmers Market with “What’s In The Box!” Canteen facilities available at pool and indoor centre. Venues to be used are Yamba Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts and Raymond Laurie Sports Centre. Lots of prizes including BCU bank accounts to be won!!! When: Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th April. Where: Pool Tennis Courts, Angourie Road, Yamba Time: 9.30am - 1.30pm Cost: $100.00 (Day Rate $40.00) Organised pick-up from 8.45am Iluka Ferry, returning 2.30pm Ferry Yamba. Any further inquiries please phone Alan on 0416 016775. Tomorrows Youth International - Empower U Program Since 2001 we have been running Personal Development and Life-Skills Programs for tens of thousands of teenagers in 6 countries. Due to increased demand we have made the decision to bring, again, the highly acclaimed Empower U Program to Ballina in April of 2016. Tomorrows Youth International, founded by Brent Williams and Dale Beaumont, has been at the forefront of running world-class seminars and programs for young people for over a decade now. Teaching them how to take control of their lives and achieve a new sense of self-worth, direction and empowerment. For more information please contact: Claudette Lura (Bookings Team), Tomorrows Youth International. OR www.tomorrowsyouth.com.au OR phone 1300 039662 ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Sport News Open Touch Football On Monday 21st March the Open Boys and Girls Touch Team travelled to Goonellabah to be part of the Combined High Schools Knockout Competition and the Northern Rivers Zone Trials. Upon arrival both teams were straight out on the paddock with the boys contesting Alsonville High School and the girls Kyogle High School. These were great games for our students to get to know each other’s game and display the prowess and skill level of our teams. With each team comfortably winning by 4 touchdowns it placed them in a good position for the next games. The girls next encounter was against a very fit Alstonville High School team. With only eight girls available on the day, due to a number of factors, our girls battled wearily through the game but unfortunately the fitness of the Alstonville girls proved too much for the Maclean side. The boys game was closely contested with the newly combined “The Rivers” School. Both teams displayed some excellent skills in both attack and defence and at the final hooter a draw meant the winner was still undecided. This proceeded to a “dropoff” to gain a result so the winning team could progress to the next round. After three minutes in extra time the teams were down to 4 on 4 and The Rivers School dived over the line for a concluding try. Despite being out of the knockout from this point the students displayed some fantastic skills and many of our students were looked at for selections into the Northern Rivers teams. Congratulations to Eathan Kapeen, Nathan Hollis, Shane Dennis, Christian Whittaker and Brianna McFarlane who have all gained selection to represent the Northern Rivers Zone Team at Goonellabah on the 9th April early next term. We wish you all the best for selection at the next level. Mrs Kylie Lowe and Mr Andrew Whiteside. NSWCHS Swimming Championships Congratulations to the following students who gained selection in the North Coast team to attend the NSWCHS Swimming Championships: Jorden Elabbasi, the All Age Girls Relay (6 x 50m Freestyle) - Mia Postle, Zahri Berry, Taylor Johnson, Alexandra Anderson-Bylos, Bronte Beresford and Isabella Gilbert, and the 15 years 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay - Josie Townsend, Lara Snape, Stephanie Hutton and Alexandra Anderson-Bylos. Mrs Lesley Sutton. All Schools Cricket Championships Recently the All Schools Cricket Championships were held in Bathurst. Congratulations to Carly Leeson who captained NSWCHS XI to win the NSW Schoolgirls Championship. Carly’s excellent batting and bowling earned her a place in the NSW Honorary All Stars team, a position she has held for the past three years. Carly was lucky to bring the Lord Taverners Shield back to Maclean High School before it returns to Sydney. Mrs Lesley Sutton. ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Each girl has made an important contribution to the overall success of the team. Cricket girls exult with best ever result! Maclean High School’s progression through the 2015/16 CHS Girl’s Cricket Competition has ended on a high note with Maclean achieving a very commendable 3rd place out of 270 teams across the State. Last week the team made the arduous 12 hour journey to Bathurst to attend the semi-finals and finals of the competition which is officially known as the Marie Cornish Trophy, Marie being a famous cricketer from yesteryear who continues to play a major role in the development of young cricketers. Maclean met the formidable Hunter Sports High School, last year’s winner, in their semi-final. Hunter won the toss and sent Maclean into bat. Captain Carly Leeson’s perofrmance with the bat was mature, patient and faultless, batting for the entire innings to make 120 not out. She was well supported by Alyssa Lawrence, Alyssa Luland, Zara Tabor, Shannon Moran, Shinae Macdonald, Rhiannah Woods and Brianna McFarlane. Maclean was feeling quite cock-a-hoop when it amassed a very competitive total of 178. This feeling of elation and confidence was short-lived as Hunter proceeded to make fast work of reaching the winning total in the 20th over. Best bowling figures were achieved by Carly with 1 for 20 off 5 overs. Matilda Arndell also chipped in with a very exciting final over. This semi-final loss put Maclean into a playoff for 3rd against Blayney High School. After losing the toss Maclean was sent into bat. Once again Maclean’s batting performance was solid, setting Blayney a target of 172 with Alyssa Lawrence 3, Carly 33, Shinae 60 not out and Alyssa Luland not out on 48. Maclean bowled and fielded brilliantly with Shinae being the pick of the bowlers taking 5 for 6 off 7 overs. Blayney was never in the hunt being all out for 56 in the 24th over. It was a fairy tale finish with Brianna Roberts taking the final wicket caught by Kimberley Beilby. Hunter Sports High School was the eventual winner of the Marie Cornish Trophy after a very convincing win against Mulwaree High School in the final. The attitude and behaviour displayed by all players at all times, both on and off the field, has been exceptional and appreciated by officials and supporters. They have been wonderful ambassadors for the school continuing Maclean High School’s excellent reputation in this arena. Well done girls. Girls Bill Turner Trophy 15’s Girls On the 6th April a band of new footballers to Maclean High School played Macauley College in the first round of the State knockout. The girls were under pressure right from the start and conceded three goals in the first 15 minutes. If it wasn’t for the bravery and agility of Erin Shugg in goals, it could have been a lot more. At half time it was 3-0 and the girls had resolved to defend harder and work more for each other. They certainly did that, and it was unlucky that we conceded only one goal in the second half, for a final score of 4-0. It was a good improvement on the first half effort as the girls all became more familiar with the role they had to play. All the girls tried their best and it was good to see the improvement in the players through the game. Mr Wayne Sutton. Again this trip to Bathurst could not have been achieved without the tremendous support of parents and grandparents. Sincere thanks to them all. Special thanks also to Lesley Sutton, our CHS Sports Coordinator, for her help in making the trip happen. Congratulations to, not only the girls who played in Bathurst, but also to the other girls in the squad who participated in earlier games - Sarah Skinner, Lizzy Hyne, Shanyn Hammond, Kyra Pilon and Jennifer Petty. ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ Mrs Margaret Johnson. www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au The Bill Turner Trophy Team The Bill Turner Trophy Reserves APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Clean-Up Australia Day Recently, 31 students participated in the Annual Clean-up Australia Day. Students wandered throughout the school grounds, graveyards and garden areas. A large amount of rubbish was collected. Some of the items found were shoes, water bottles, popper straws, Nutella containers, cling wrap and even a calculator and an unopened can of scotch and coke! The efforts made by the students should be highly commended and special thanks to Mrs Hollis and Mrs Vadher on the organisation and commitment of this event. Written by: Alyssa Luland and Colbie Cameron, Year 9 SRC Representatives THE TEAM Yamba Museum Light Up the Darkness Exhibition 17 March - 27 April, 2016 Lighthouses as beacons of welcoming light have helped seafarers to safely reach calm waters and will now give hope and inspiration to people living with mental illness. Australia’s renowned Lighthouse photographer John Ibbotson and Yamba’s Light Up the Darkness Mental Health Advocacy Group join forces, capturing surprising connections with lighthouses and mental health. General Public entry fees: Adult - $3, Children Free (includes Museum entry) ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Year 10 Child Studies Throughout Term 1 the students have been working through the module ‘Play and the Developing Child’. As part of the module students have identified and participated in a range of play and craft activities suitable for children of all ages and developmental stages. They have made toys from toilet rolls, made a variety of paper planes and learnt how to knit. They have also revisited playing hop scotch, duck duck goose and what’s the time Mr Wolf. The class also found out how to make slime, play dough and coloured pasta. From here the challenge was set to explore ways coloured pasta could help the development of the child and investigate how play can support inclusion and provide opportunities for children to build and contribute to cohesive groups, eg promoting fairness, taking turns. The final task was for each student to make a toy from recyclable goods and materials and determine their sustainability and suitability for different age and developmental levels. Mrs Sutton. Yamba Museum Light Up the Darkness Exhibition 17 March - 27 April, 2016 Lighthouses as beacons of welcoming light have helped seafarers to safely reach calm waters and will now give hope and inspiration to people living with mental illness. Australia’s renowned Lighthouse photographer John Ibbotson and Yamba’s Light Up the Darkness Mental Health Advocacy Group join forces, capturing surprising connections with lighthouses and mental health. General Public entry fees: Adult - $3, Children Free (includes Museum entry) ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Year 12 Geography Excursion On Thursday, 24th March, the Year 12 Geography class went on a kayaking excursion on the Clarence River Estuary departing from the end of Shores Drive, Yamba. This was a mandatory excursion led by Mr Crowley (teacher) and Mr Commerford who supplied the kayaks and equipment. During the excursion the class was shown a number of biophysical interactions and a number of human impacts occurring along the estuary. Mr Commerford was extremely knowledgeable with naming local wildlife and the history of the river and human settlement in the area. The students had a great day and learnt much from the experience. Mr Sean Crowley. FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL PARENTS If you child is sick or hurt at school and requires ambulance transport to hospital - please forward the bill for the ambulance service to the school as the P&C have cover for emergency ambulance transport. ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Accessing the Local Community As a component of a Community Access Program, LS5 students visited the local station of Fire and Rescue NSW in Maclean. Students were provided with information from local fire fighters, about technological and practical aspects of fire and rescue services. This tour included the step-by-step processes involved in how emergency calls are received, recorded and responded to, by the NSW Fire and Rescue personnel. Students also had the privilege of ‘hands on’ experiences with vital equipment used for fire fighting. They were also provided with visual and detailed information about rescue equipment for specific purposes. A big thank you to fire fighters Rory and Sam, for providing enriched learning experiences for students at Maclean High School. Mrs Nancy Johnson. Year 7 French school holiday One of the activities in Year 7 French, is learning words for body parts. The students are looking for places to display the pictures with the words stuck to them (not to the students). cartoon workshops with phil judd from comic-express.com BUNKER GALLERY, 14 -16 APRIL Ms Doma. KIDS WORKSHOP ‘CUTE MANGA MONSTERS’ 15th APRIL ADULT WORKSHOP 14th APRIL 5:30PM-7:00PM (AGES 16+) Maclean High School PBL Committee would like to wish everyone a SAFE & HAPPY holiday. ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ The Adults workshop will cover basic faces and bodies looking into different shapes used for heads and bodies and mixing features up to create basic different characters. We will also mix in at the end making some Monster/Alien characters to using what we have looked at to fit the general Bunker Workshop Series themes of Aliens and Monsters. Finally we will cover some basic speech balloon and inking methods to create a final cartoon. 10:30AM-12:00PM (AGES 7-15) KIDS WORKSHOP ‘cartoon aliens’ 15th APRIL 2:00PM-3:30pm (AGES 7-15) KIDS WORKSHOP ‘create your own dinosaur’ 16th APRIL 10:30AM-12:00PM (AGES 7-15) KIDS WORKSHOP ‘create your own monster’ 16th APRIL 2:00PM-3:30pm (AGES 7-15) Only $20 p.p. * all equipment supplied! bookings essential by 8 april phone 6651 7343 *Limited to 30 students per workshop. Payments must be made at time of booking. NO REFUNDS WiLL BE givEN AFTER 4:00PM 8 APRiL 2016 Please check our Facebook page for more details. JOHN CHAMPION WAY (OFF CITY HILL DR), COFFS HARBOUR (OPEN 7 DAYS 10AM-4PM) www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER News From Your P&C TERM 2 MONDAY TUESDAY 26-Apr 27 28 29 30 SUN 01-May 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cherly Jones Suzelle Kendal Sally Gilbert Ed Cameron Cherly Jones Lorraine Dobbin Anzac Day 2 WEDNESDAY Kim Pye Gina Sanna THURSDAY Suzelle Kendal Jodie Anderson FRIDAY Leah Essex Jo Bridges SAT Cherly Jones Chris Allomes Kylie Kerr Danielle Bryant 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 01-Jun 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 01-Jul 1 2 Staff Development Day Rebecca Mowbray Cherly Jones Nat Ensbey Catherine Ensbey Vicki Munro Cherly Jones Cherly Jones Chris Allomes Cherly Jones Nicole Coram Cherly Jones Chris Allomes Cherly Jones Vicki Munro Rebecca Mowbray Nicole Coram Cherly Jones Queen's B'Day Chris Allomes Nat Enbsey Cherly Jones Rebecca Mowbray Lorraine Dobbin Catherine Ensbey Cherly Jones Chris Allomes Cherly Jones Suzelle Kendal Kim Pye Gina Sanna Kylie Kerr Danielle Bryant Kim McFarlane Kim Pye Gina Sanna Kylie Kerr Danielle Bryant Cherly Jones Suzelle Kendal Jodie Anderson Suzelle Kendal Karen Carragher Cherly Jones Suzelle Kendal Cherly Jones Suzelle Kendal Cherly Jones Suzelle Kendal Cherly Jones Suzelle Kendal Kim Pye Gina Sanna Cherly Jones Jodie Anderson Suzelle Kendal Helen McCarthy Sarah Charman Natalie LeBreton Lynne Till Skye Davidson Nicole Coram Leah Essex Jo Bridges Sally Gilbert Ed Cameron Sarah Charman Helen McCarthy Natalie LeBreton Lynne Till Skye Davidson Kim McFarlane Please note that the canteen is still looking for volunteer helpers. If you can spare some time in the canteen please call Kim McFarlane on 0400369796 before the start of Term 2 School Cross Country Carnival Get out those running shoes, it’s that time of year again! When: Friday, 8th April. Theme: Colours of the Rainbow. ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Canteen Supervisor Maclean High School Our school canteen requires an efficient, enthusiastic and committed Canteen Supervisor to oversee the operations of our Healthy School Canteen, for 35 hrs p/w term time. Salary will be accordance with the Fast Food Industry Award 2010 (MA000003) Level 2. • • • • Ability to prepare, cook and promote healthy foods. Ability to work in a team environment and engage with young people. Willing to undertake a Working with Children Check and to provide a Safe Food Handling Certificate. Ability to control day-to-day operations of a school canteen, working closely with volunteers Applicants should apply in writing and enclose details of two referees. A job description is available on request. Enquiries & applications must be made in writing and should be emailed to the P & C at: [email protected] Or mailed to: Maclean High School P & C Association, Maclean High School, Woombah Street, Maclean NSW 2463 Applications close 4.00pm on Thursday, 28 April 2016. SCU Young Engineers High School is a time when your attention turns to deciding what career might be an option for you, but knowing what path to take can be confusing and confronting. SCU Young Engineers is a one-day school holiday program developed to provide great insight into engineering as a career, and where you will be offered the opportunity to experience life as an SCU engineering student as well. For more details about this FREE one-day event on the 14th April being held in the A Block, SCU, Lismore Campus at the time of 9.00am to 2.45pm – (parents/ guardians are responsible for the student’s travel arrangements), please visit our website as follows: http://scu.edu.au/environment-science-engineering/ index.php/148 ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Under Southern Stars Youth 1 Day Festival Market Square, Grafton to kick off National Youth Week Saturday, 9th April from 4pm - 6pm Live music, laser tag, circus workshop T-shirt printing, food stalls, giveaways and competitions Out of the Box will celebrate its ‘juice box’ launch and there will be stalls on the day providing information to young people to get support, and to support each other, and promote positive mental health. The event will be headlining the new G-rated Aussie movie ‘Oddball’ starring Shane Jacobson on a pop-up cinema presented by Screenwave from 6pm onwards. Oddball will then be followed by two short films produced by young filmmakers from around the Mid North Coast from last year’s REC Ya Shorts Youth Film Festival. This event runs back to back with the Active and Outreageous Seniors Fun Day that will be running at Market Square from 10am - 2pm. Stewart House Day 2016 Donation Drive Donate $2.00 to Stewart House for a chance to win a $4,000 family holiday to the destination of your choice. Youth Week Event Saturday, 9th April at 6.30pm Market Square, Grafton Rec Ya Shorts Youth Film Festival will host a screening that shines the spotlight on young film makers from up and down the mid north coast. This event will be happening in Market Square, Grafton Entertainment prior to the screening from about 4pm onwards ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ On Monday, 7th March 2016 Stewart House will have provided care for NSW public school children for 85 years! This makes Stewart House one of the oldest and most respected charities in Australia. Stewart House Day is Friday, 6th May. Students have been given an envelope this week to take home, you just need to fill in your name, address, telephone number and school. Then insert a donation of at least $2 into the envelope and seal it. www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Return the envelope to your school. APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Lost Property If you have lost any items of jewellery such as (rings, bracelets, etc). Please see the Teacher’s Aide for more information. If you would like to keep up with events, daily activities and competitions in the Maclean High School Library, don’t forget to follow #mhshub on Instagram. Please see Mrs Cameron at the Hub/Library for more information. Futsal 2016 Winter Competition Raymond Laurie Indoor Centre on Tuesdays at 4pm 3rd and 10th May - will be trials and team formation days. The competition proper will run from 17th May until 13th September Cost: Juniors (U/5’s - U14’s) - $5.00 for trial days and $118.00 early bird special for entire Winter comp. Seniors (U15’s and above) - $135.00 early bird special. For more information contact: Competition Organiser, Rod Menzies on 0455 147459 OR Raymond Laurie Sports Centre on 6646 8822) OR email: [email protected]. ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Helpline Numbers Kids Helpline: If you know anyone who would like to receive our school newsletter by email, and has not supplied us with their email address, please advise them to contact the admin staff in the front office with their email address, as this is how newsletters are currently being sent home to families. Lifeline: 1800 551800 or www.kidshelp.com.au 13 1114 or www.lifeline.org.au Headspace: Beyond Blue: 1800 650890 or www.eheadspace.org.au 1300 224636 or www.beyondblue.org/ Mental Health Telephone Access line: 1800 011511 (operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is staffed by clinicians who can provide advice, make referrals and link callers to the Mental Health Service in their local health district). School Counsellors, Miss Yvette Crowther and Ms Kerrie Bowles. The Family Relationship Skills Program (FRSP) is funded by the Federal Government and aims to reduce the levels of stress experienced within families. AT NO COST TO YOU! Our courses are available free of charge to families in the Clarence, Bellingen, and Nambucca Valleys and Coffs Harbour area with no referral necessary. Free childcare available (bookings essential) Contact FRSP at CRANES: 6642 7257 Bookings are essential Let us help you be the parent YOU want to be! FREE LIVE ONLINE Information Session for Maclean High School students and Scholarships available in 2016 Student Exchange Australia New Zealand would like to invite students and families to a FREE Live Online Session in April. Students are welcome to register for Wednesday, 13th April at 5.30pm - 8.30pm. The next session after that will be, Thursday, 12th May at 7.30pm. The live online session gives students and families the opportunity to learn more about becoming an exchange student and the various scholarship options that are available in 2016. ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1 MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER UNION STREET FAMILY MEDICAL PRACTICE Dr. David Dalgliesh, Dr Fiona Sharp, Dr Simon Grewcock, Dr Julia Fortes & Associates PHONE: 0266452255 11 Union Street, Maclean NSW 2463 Fax: 0266452277 2 Angourie Road, Yamba 2464 Phone: 02 6646 8555 www.coulters.com.au ■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS ■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au APRIL 2016 - Issue 1