Newsletter Term 2 Week 4 19052016

KOJONUP DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
Blackwood Road, Kojonup, WA, 6395
Phone: 9831 2300 Fax: 9831 1643
Canteen: 9831 1403
Email: [email protected]
NEWSLETTER
19th MAY 2016
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
Show Respect - Be Safe - Follow Instructions - Have Pride
MONDAY
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Early Close 2:30pm
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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Kindy Day
School Psychologist
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Kindy Day
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RAC Road Safety –
Secondary
Canteen: Lisa Bellotti
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Kindy Day
School Psychologist
1 JUNE
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Kindy Day
Newsletter
Inter-School Cross
Country
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Yr 3 Mrs Hill Assembly
Canteen: Rosie Clews
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Kindy Day
Early Close 2:30pm
P&C Meeting 7.00pm
KDHS Library
Canteen: Nina Hope
FRIDAY
Canteen: Virginia Baker
FROM THE PRINCIPAL – Peter Callaghan
NAPLAN is over and our participation rate was almost 100% so we are confident that the data we will receive can be
relied upon to tell us how we are going. An individual report for each child who sat the tests will be provided by ACARA
and sent to us next Term. We will then send these home to you.
Last Thursday we hosted the Director General of
Education, Sharyn O‟Neill, for an afternoon visit. The
weather was glorious; thanks to Warren the grounds were
idyllic and the tour our student leaders took her on was
memorable. The brief I set our student leaders was to take
her to their favourite places and so they did. When the tour
was over Sharyn remarked that not only was she delighted
that the students had shared their favourite places but
interestingly none of those were classrooms! Sharyn said it
had been a long time since she last been in a cubby and
she had never seen any as good as ours in a school
setting. We finished her short tour with a visit to the Farm
where as well as the expected gardening exploits she was
able to watch a demonstration of sheep crutching carried
out by Robin Tioke and Darci Campbell. Her final comment to me was that this was not the type of school visit she was
used to! I was very proud of the way our students conducted themselves.
With our Inter-House Cross Country run on this Friday I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible attending this
great event.
FROM THE PRIMARY DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – Jayde Hewson
NAPLAN
Last week the Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students worked extremely hard to complete the Australia wide NAPLAN testing. I
would like to congratulate all the students on their outstanding effort during this time. Parents will receive their child‟s
results in approximately mid-September.
Cross Country and Adidas Fun Run
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The Cross Country and Adidas Fun Run will be held this Friday 20 May. All students are expected to participate in the
event to demonstrate good sportsmanship. The event will take place starting behind the Pre-Primary building and
ending on the Primary Oval where the faction shelters and tables will be provided. Please make sure you order a
sausage sizzle to help support the Year 8/9 camp and pay your money on the day. All presentations, individual and
champion faction, will take place on the day from approximately 12:40pm.
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Once again we will be hosting the Inter-School Cross Country on Thursday 2 June with seven schools
participating. If you are able to lend a hand on the Inter-school Cross Country day please contact Mr Ringrose.
Speech and Drama
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Please help your child with their preparations for the Speech and Drama Festival which is on Wednesday 15 June for
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Year 4 to 6 and Thursday 16 June for Year 7 to 10 students. If you would like extra information on the festival or would
like to help on the day, please contact your child‟s classroom teacher or myself on 9831 2300.
Positive Behaviour in Schools
Week 4‟s PBiS focus is „returning to class promptly after breaks‟ and Week 5‟s focus in „sit quietly and listen‟.
Commonwealth Games 2018
Would you like to give your child the opportunity to attend the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Queensland? We would!
KDHS is looking at running a good standing trip for all students Year 6 to 10 in 2018 to the Commonwealth Games. The
students that are involved are those currently in Year 4 to Year 8. We are looking for expressions of interest from those
families with children in these particular year groups.
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So far the trip is looking like it would be seven or eight days away including flying time. The games run from 4 April to
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15 April 2018, at this stage we would be looking at Week 10, Term 1. However this trip will mean that there will be no
Year 7 Orientation Camp or Year 8/9 Camp in Term 3.
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As an Interstate Camp requires a lot more planning and fundraising we would like to get EOI back by 10 June 2016.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact myself on 9831 2300
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES CAMP
Family Surname: ________________
I am interested in my child attending the 2018 Commonwealth Games Camp
I am NOT interested in my child attending the 2018 Commonwealth Games Camp
Signed: _____________________________
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FROM THE SECONDARY DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – Bob Trouchet
NAPLAN Testing
This has been completed and only two students missed one test due to absence. Results will be in the school end of
Term 3 and parents will be provided with details on their child‟s performance soon after.
Volunteer Recognition
We are very proud of the nomination of our Physical Education teacher Derek Ringrose for Young Volunteer of the Year
for his Active After School Program at the Shire Volunteer Recognition function. He was subsequently awarded a Highly
Commended certificate as “runner up” in this category.
Netball Cup
Our teams made us all proud at the Netball Cup with their sportsmanship and excellent behaviour. Mackenzie Pape was
awarded “Aussie of the Month” at the last assembly for her umpiring efforts during the day.
Safety in a Digital World
Wednesday‟s paper included an interesting article about the dangers for young people nowadays due to digital
technologies and social media. The author, who is a principal of a private Perth girl‟s school, likened the way in which
parents prepare young children to be safe near swimming pools with the way in which parents should be preparing them
to be safe in the digital world. The big difference was that parents are often less knowledgeable about digital dangers
than water dangers even though the children are likely to spend a lot less time near water . A scary statistic quoted was
that 40% of Years 10 to 12 students would have been involved in “sexting”.
Upcoming Events
Students have been practising for the Inter-House Cross Country on this Friday during Phys Ed classes for this term.
They are practising for the Speech and Drama Festival during English classes as well. I wish them all well in both
events.
CANTEEN
Thank you to all the ladies who once again put their name down for our roster.
We have limited slushy‟s left and when these have all gone they will no longer be available.
Don‟t forget soup and stuffed potatoes are on our winter menu.
NOTE: We have been having far too many “I don‟t have any money I will pay you tomorrow”. This is not acceptable as
we then have to chase up these IOU‟s. In this instance a vegemite sandwich is all they will be provided. We do make
allowances if we have a call in an emergency, this is at our discretion.
Sue and Cathy
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE - Carol Nicholls
PACKED WITH GOODNESS: Lunchbox ideas for busy parents and carers - Episode 2.
If you require any more information, please contact me at school on 9831 2300 Tues – Thurs. I hope you find this
resource useful and helpful!
MERIT AWARD WINNERS – 13th MAY 2016
Congratulations to the following Award winners:
Primary Award Winners
Jaxson Manolini
Ruby Clews
Brendan Michael
James Webb
Christopher Ferguson Keisha Smith
Ethan Retallack
Ava Clifton
Jay Manolini
Tyrell Harris
Imogen Pape
Nathan Moore
Isobelle Venn
Marnie Carter
Josh Cussons
Beau Baker
Ashlee Ladyman
Secondary Award Winners
Joe Draper
Madison Moule
Alexa Bell
Crystal Howell
Jessica Chambers
Emma Bellotti
Robin Tioke
Leah Hardingham
AUSSIE OF THE MONTH
Keisha Smith
Mackenzie Pape
Ashlee Ladyman
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BIRTHDAYS UP TO 19 MAY
Sasha Maunder
Sam Waldron
Caliika Peneha
Ruby Clews
Emily Moore
Eloise Plowman
Jacob McMahon
Isaiah Reid
Niwhai Tioke
THANK YOU - MR TOM HOWELL
We would like to thank Mr Tom Howell for his assistance once again, with
crutching at the school farm. His gentle quiet approach to the task gives the
students confidence to “have a go” and your expertise enables the ones who are
keen to develop their skills further. Your help and commitment over the last four
years is appreciated by the students, the staff and the wider community.
THANK YOU - KOJONUP AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES
Kojonup Ag Supplies along with Top Gun Shearing have generously offered to donate three hand pieces to the school
farm over the next three years. Support like this is invaluable to our school and we sincerely thank Ned Capper, Ken
Stan-Bishop, Matt Atkinson and staff for assisting our school.
Attendance Data Report
“Kojonup District High School” Data: S2 2015 and T1 2016
Note: This data includes Term 3 and 4 in 2015
Overall Attendance %
S2 2015
T1 2016
All Students 87.8
91.6
ASTI
76.0
81.9
Note: This data is Term 1 2016
Unauthorised Attendance %
S2 2015
T1 2016
All Students 8.0
22.0
ASTI
5.0
11.0
Observations: COMMENTS
1. Increased % in Regular Attendance
2. Decrease Students in the Indicated, Moderate and Severe Category
3. Increased % Unauthorised Attendance for all Students
LIBRARY NEWS
The pick for Lower Primary
MONSTERS LOVE UNDERPANTS
By Claire Freedman & Ben Cort
Monsters think it‟s MONSTER fun,
To creep around, all scary!!
But there‟s something they love even MORE,
Than looking mean and hairy!
This very funny Underpants story is hairy, scary – and silly!
You‟ll never think of monsters in the same way again!
The pick for Middle Primary
NATHALIA BUTTFACE and the MOST EMBARRASSING FIVE MINUTES OF FAME EVER
By Nigel Smith
Many girls dream of fame, of their chance to shine like a star in the spotlight. But when a video of
her dancing goes viral, Nathalia soon realizes that becoming an instant celebrity isn‟t all it‟s
cracked up to be. From strangers pointing and laughing at her in the street, to hitting some dizzy
heights while turning on the local park‟s new lights, Nat longs to be normal again. But
wait….coolest-girl-in-school Flora Marling wants to be her friend and companies keep sending
her brilliant free stuff…what‟s a girl to do?
Our yearly BOOK FAIR has been and gone. What a fantastic and busy week it was in the Library. Thank you so much
for continuing to support our BOOK FAIR. This year sales gave us $720 worth of rewards. I have used all of these
wonderful rewards on items that were on sale in our BOOK FAIR. So, this means our students will see items from the
BOOK FAIR on our shelves very soon. My picks for this week are two of the new books to start with! Oh and the fact
that they both have „bottom‟ themes is purely… a coincidence! 
BOOK CLUB
The order for Issue 3 has been placed. LOOP is closed and no late orders will be accepted.
 Sonya Koster
ECE MOTHERS DAY AFTERNOON TEA
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On Thursday 5 May the ECE held their Mother‟s Day Afternoon Tea. Mums were treated to nail painting, hand,
shoulder and neck massages and a yummy afternoon tea. On top of all this the students had made a very special gift.
We would like to thank everyone for coming along and making the afternoon so special.
SQUASH CLINIC
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On Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 April students who were in “Good Standing” had the opportunity to take part in a
Squash Clinic. The squash clinic was run by Mike Cornish who is the State Coaching Director for Squash WA. This
was a free clinic as the cost was covered by the new Sporting Schools Program; the aim of this program is to
encourage school aged children to participate in sport and to develop a healthy and active lifestyle.
Students were broken up into year levels and were taught a progression of age appropriate skills. The students had a
fantastic and enjoyable day and should be commended for their participation and behaviour. Some students enjoyed it
so much that they even attended an after school session that Mike kindly offered to run.
Due to the success of the clinic we will be looking to get Mike back out again later in the year. I would also like to thank
the Squash Club for letting us use the courts.
HAWAIIAN BIKE RIDE
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The 2016 Hawaiian Ride for Youth visited KDHS on Wednesday 6 April, on their way from Albany to Perth. We are
one of 19 schools that they visit to help raise awareness for Youth Mental Health.
The Hawaiian Ride for Youth is one of Australia‟s premier charity events. Held annually over five days, riders travel from
Albany to Perth covering over 700kms to raise money for Youth Focus. While cycling through towns in WA‟s SouthWest, Great Southern and Wheatbelt, the riders visit high schools to engage and inform students on issues of youth
suicide, depression and self-harm, and the services that Youth Focus provides.
The student council organised a Hawaiian Dress Up Day with everyone donating a gold coin to help this much needed
cause. Just over $200.00 was raised which was donated to the riders on the day. The Hawaiian Ride for Youth have
currently raised $2,328,809.00 with all funds raised used to assist in the prevention of youth suicide and depression.
KOJONUP SPEECH AND DRAMA FESTIVAL
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The Kojonup Speech and Drama Festival will be held Wednesday 15 June, Primary and Thursday 16 June,
Secondary. If you would like to help please contact Marcelle Howe, 9831 2300. Your help would be very much
appreciated.
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Friday 20 May – Inter-House Cross Country
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Friday 27 May – RAC Road Safety – Secondary
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Thursday 2 June – Inter-School Cross Country
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Friday 3 June – Year 3 Mrs Hill Assembly, 2:30pm, KDHS Common Room
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Monday 6 June – WESTERN AUSTRALIA DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
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Friday 10 June – Fine Edge Theatre
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Wednesday 15 June – Primary Speech and Drama Festival
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Thursday 16 June – Secondary Speech and Drama Festival
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Friday 17 June – Whole School Assembly, 2:30pm, KDHS Common Room
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Friday 24 June – Primary Winter Carnival
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Friday 1 July – Reports sent home
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Friday 1 July – LAST DAY OF TERM 2