South Grafton High School Excellence and Innovation Diary Dates
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South Grafton High School Excellence and Innovation Diary Dates
South Grafton High School Issue No.3– Term 4 24 October 2014 Excellence and Innovation Diary Dates Monday 27 October Tuesday 28 October Wed. 29 October Thurs. 30 October Friday 31 October Monday 3 November Thurs. 6 November Friday 7 November Tues. 11 November HSC exams continue Yr 11 Parent/teacher evening Yr 7 Aquatic Day Jacaranda Thursday half day holiday MNC Cricket Trials HSC exams continue P&C Meeting Wheelchair sports roadshow Year 7 – 10 assessment week Science in the Bush excursion Yr 8 Exams NCCHS Surf Life Saving Yr 10 exams begin Yr 7 exams Yr 9 Stellar excursion Jacaranda Thursday Jacaranda Thursday notes have been distributed to the students this week explaining that this day is a half day public holiday and that schools will only be open until 1.00 pm. Other details in regard to Jacaranda Day are included on this letter. Please return the tear off slip at the bottom of the letter signed by parents or guardians and return it to the front office. Junior Jacaranda Queen Entrants Once again the excellent efforts and community participation from students of South Grafton High School are being demonstrated with the Junior Jacaranda Queen entrants. There are eight entrants. Six of these are from South Grafton High school. The best wishes of the school must go to Charlotte Sommer, Megan Tillman, Erica Tillman, Maeve Grant, Bonita Reynolds and Tiarna Woodward. Congratulations to Lucy Heathcote Congratulations to Lucy Heathcote of Year 11. Lucy auditioned and was successful in gaining entry into the State Drama Ensemble. This elite group spent part of the last school holidays workshopping and rehearsing for the State Drama Festival. Relieving Principal: Mr Greg Court Lucy travelled to Sydney again on Wednesday and rehearsed; Thursday and Friday, she performed at the Seymour Centre in Surry Hills, presenting a very contemporary and moving play with the ensemble. Well done, Lucy! Year 11 Parent Teacher Night Year 11 students have recently completed their Preliminary Course for 2014. They will now progress into the HSC course and I wish them all the best with their endeavours towards achieving the Higher School Certificate. There will be a parent teacher night for Year 11 students to be held on Tuesday evening 28 October. As is the normal procedure booking for this will be online. School Uniform at our School Our school has a simple but serviceable school uniform. It is supported by the P&C, SRC and school as a whole. The policy for students wearing shoes in NSW schools is for sturdy leather uppers, which is largely based on safety. The requirement at this school is black leather shoes. There are a range of shoes on the market that meet this requirement and in many cases, are no more expensive than the many other types of shoes currently being worn. The wearing of school uniform is recorded each period when teachers mark the roll. Other points to note: A reminder to visit the School’s Facebook page to stay in touch with all the activities and up to date information about the school. Selective high schools Online application for Year 7 entry to selective high schools in 2016 is now open. Find out more: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/ k-6assessments/shsplacement/index.php 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; http://www.facebook.com/southgraftonhighschoolofficial/; https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?screen_name=SouthGraftonHS Page 1 South Grafton High School Newsletter, Issue No.3 - 24 October 2014 Managing your child's weight It's all about family when it comes to influencing children's waistlines and no number of wonder diets can beat some simple changes at home. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/zh/wel lbeing/fitness/managing-your-childsweight Loud Shirt Day – last Friday was well supported. Thanks to everyone who participated and donated. $150.0 was raised for the Deafness Foundation. Hospitality careers Young people between 13 and 17 can get a taste of what it’s like to work in the hospitality industry and win prizes as part of the Level Up Careers campaign. Find out more: www.facebook.com/levelupcareers. Career planning for your child Experts talk about how you can help your child broaden their ideas about work and career paths. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbei ng/development/career-planning-foryour-child Raising good digital citizens We're the first generation of parents responsible for equipping our children with digital citizenship skills. That is, how to use technology safely and responsibly, and how to evaluate, manage and use the information and tools they find online. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/techno logy/using-technology/raising-gooddigital-citizens Attendance Due to technical difficulties with our attendance software, many students’ families were contacted unnecessarily. We apologies for any inconvenience caused. SRC Bandanna Day – Friday 31 October. Join the fight against cancer by supporting YOUNG people living with cancer. Bandannas $4, pens $3. All proceeds to CANTEEN. Cancer affects the lives of 23,000 YOUNG people each year. Ruby Sherrin receiving the Northern Rivers Youth Volunteer of the Year and Northern Rivers Student Volunteer of the Year Awards. Compulsory Year 10 Study Skills Day Thursday 27 November, in school, all day presented by Graham Muldoon. Participants will be engaged in a presentation that takes them through "How their brain works, What the Reticular Activating System is and how important it is to your learning, The Competency Based Learning Process, The best ways to study, The best Time Management System and Examination techniques. Don’t forget – WIN $100 City Beach Vouchers – two per school – and more! Have you tried our school’s free online homework help service yet? Whenever a student is studying or doing their homework, and they get stuck on a question – in english, maths, science, and more – they can log in online and work 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; http://www.facebook.com/southgraftonhighschoolofficial/; https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?screen_name=SouthGraftonHS Page 2 South Grafton High School Newsletter, Issue No.3 - 24 October 2014 through the problem with a real life professional teacher or tutor. Next time your child gets stuck on a homework problem, don’t let it stop them. The Stellar program provides yourtutor because it builds confidence, perseverance and capability in students. Students who fill in the brief survey and have a tutorial will go in the running to win one of a selection of prizes, including $100 City Beach vouchers. So don’t forget to complete the survey before or after you use yourtutor, to be in the running. Students already have their yourtutor access cards. Sign in at www.stellar.edu.au/yourtutor If you have misplaced your access card, please contact [email protected] with your full name, school and year level. *Competition closes on 21 November 2014. Full terms and conditions can be found upon completion of the survey. Enrich your home with a WEP exchange student arriving in January 2015! World Education Program (WEP) is looking for caring families who wish to experience another culture in their own home by becoming a volunteer host family. Browse through student profiles, and select a student who you think will fit best into your family and lifestyle! For further information, please contact Sylvia Kelly (WEP Inbound Manager) on 1300 884 733, by email on [email protected] or by visiting our website www.wep.org.au. Canteen Roster Mon 27 October Tues 28 October Wed 29 October Thurs 30 October Friday 31 October Mon 3 November Help appreciated Wendy Rhodes, Jo Dunn Help appreciated Help Appreciated Tina Bultitude, Kay Power Julie Anne Brett Community News Biggest Day Of Garage Sales In The Clarence Valley Saturday October 25 Check the Daily Examiner or Clarence Review for listings or visit mysecondhandsaturday.com.au Junior Stars School of Guitar Junior Stars School of Guitar is currently accepting new students. Group lessons are available for beginner to advanced levels. Guitars are provided for the students during the class. Lessons are only $10.00. For more information contact Brad on 0401 972 150 or Facebook. 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; http://www.facebook.com/southgraftonhighschoolofficial/; https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?screen_name=SouthGraftonHS Page 3 South Grafton High School Newsletter, Issue No.3 - 24 October 2014 Bodymindspirit Connection Presents two workshops in Grafton in November. “Knowing my story”. All Day workshop, Tuesday 18 November. 9.00 am-3.00 pm at Vines, 139 Fitzroy St Grafton. $90 “Responding to the Children in our Care” A practical workshop for teachers and carers. Tuesday 11 November. 9.00 am1.00 pm at Vines, 139 Fitzroy St Grafton. $70 Mary Cutts BA Grad Dip Counselling Bodymindspirit Connection [email protected] www.bmsconnection.com.au 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; http://www.facebook.com/southgraftonhighschoolofficial/; https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?screen_name=SouthGraftonHS Page 4