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N E W S L E T T E RTerm 3 Week 4

What’s on?Monday 12th August

Science Week

Wednesday 14th August

Positive Education Community BreakfastYear 11 Biology Excursion Mt AnnanU15 Basketball Queanbeyan

Thursday 15th August

Year 8 Agritech Workshops

Friday 16th August

Year 11 Ag Farm Case StudyCamp Fire Cooking

Monday 19th August

Hospitality Hilton Behind the Scene visitSTEM Science Week Performance

Tuesday 20th August

Year 9 & 11 Subject Selection Eveninng

Wednesday 21st August

Year 6 Taster DayP&C Meeting 6.30pm

Principal’s Report 12th August 2019We hope you enjoyed our Education Week promotion of our school and got as much joy from seeing our wonderful students and staff in action as I did. As I have previously mentioned, this was a showcase of everyday at Crookwell High School, not just special Education Week events. A huge thank you to Mrs Dark for posting all the photos and stories, and to the staff who chronicled the daily events. Thank you also to Mrs Raglus for the excellent job she does in compiling this newsletter, especially this bumper edition.Thank you to parents who completed our feedback survey, either at Parent Teacher interviews or via Facebook. It is very important for us to get parent feedback on how we are performing and what we can do to improve. We are only as good as the feedback we get. A reminder to parents that we welcome you contacting the school to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Often, this is the only way we can find out about our community’s needs and hopes for the school.

A number of our students and staff were involved in the GCoPS concert last week, and I was a very proud Principal watching our students compere, perform and support the fantastic show. The breadth of talent in our students is awesome, and the willingness to put themselves under pressure and perform is admirable. A huge thank you to Mrs Woolley for her amazing coordination of the event and to the wonderful staff and parents who helped make the event so successful.

Next week starts the process of subject selection for students currently in Years 8 and 10 with our Subject Selection Evening. This will take place in our school hall on Tuesday 20th of August at 5.30pm to 6.30pm for Year 8, and 7.00pm to 8.00pm for Year 10. These evenings are very important as they allow students and parents to find out about choosing electives, and the impact of those choices on future studies and careers. Both sessions will operate in the same way. A brief outline and introduction of the structure of the next two years at school and the impact of the program of study, followed by time to speak to staff individually about particular subject and the suitability of that subject to individual student pathways. Most teachers are able to attend that night, and it would be wonderful to see as many parents and students there as possible. On the night, students and parents will be shown how to enter their subject choices online as they will all be due by the end of that week.

On assembly this week, we congratulated Oti Trigas for his outstanding effort representing Australia in Spain in the Freestyle Kayaking World Championships. Oti placed 31st in the world for his division. An amazing achievement! We also recognised Levi Woods who will be competing in the State Athletics in hurdles. Considering he only started competing in hurdles this year, it is a fantastic achievement. Good luck Levi! Our debaters were presented with certificates for placing second in our zone. Congratulations and thank you to Dr Bollen for her support.

Vero JosephPrincipal

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Introducing Ms Jennifer Bollen

I am excited to be starting at Crookwell High this term. I have been teaching in the Goulburn area for the last 20 years and was thrilled to be appointed to Crookwell. My teaching subjects are English and Languages - French and German. My Year 7 French classes have been very receptive to learning a new language. Ask them to introduce themselves to you in French!

As well as an interest in languages, I am a keen gardener, traveller and beekeeper.

Thanks everyone for your warm welcome to the Crookwell High community.

Minimum Standards Testing

Students completing Year 12 in 2020 or after are now required to show they possess minimum standard skills in Literacy and Numeracy. This is demonstrated by completing online tests designed by the NSW Department of Education. Testing commences in Year 10, and students have numerous opportunities to resit the tests if required. Crookwell High School will be conducting Minimum Standard Testing during for Years 11 and 10 during weeks 4, 5 and 6. Eligible students will sit practice tests in Numeracy, Reading and Writing, with actual testing taking place during the same time span.

If you have any questions regarding Minimum Standard Testing, please contact me at the school.

Megan LuttrellLearning and Support Teacher

Mikeely Gray, Georgie Lloyd and Imogen Roberts receiving their debating awards at assembly today.


HSC AGRICULTURE STUDY DAY

Three of our Year 12 Agriculture students enjoyed participating in a study day at Murrumburrah High School. They were provided with great resources and yummy food. Many thanks to Jan Young and Tony Butler for the organisation and exam tips.

Jacqui McIntoshAgriculture Teacher

THE TWITS On Tuesday 19th students from the Theatre Sports and MC class travelled to Orange to watch a performance of 'The Twits'. Students had the opportunity to talk to the performers after the show to find out about being a performer and how to put on a show. Chris WilsonTheatre Sports Teacher


The Sports Corner

• Oti Trigas just went on a trip of a life time over to Spain. While he was over there he represented Australia in Freestyle Kayaking. Oti competed against people from all over the world! He came 31st . Well done Oti!!!! • Congratulations to the students who competed at the Regional Athletics on Friday 2nd August. We had great results, with the senior girls relay coming 4th, Rohan Gamble coming 4th in the hurdles, Jack Searl coming 6th in the 3000m run, Renee Buggie coming 6th in the 100m Dash and an even bigger congratulations to Levi Woods who made it to state in the 80m Hurdles. Well Done!!!• If you haven’t received a note for the U15 basketball teams and you are in it please collect from Mrs Maher in the maths staffroom asap• If you are a girl and might be interested in learning more about playing or developing the skills of rugby league, put your name down at the maths staffroom.• All F45 and swimming students are reminded to get money in for sport.• Have you ever wondered if people in a wheel chair can play everyday sports like those of us with two legs to stand on? Keep listening and keep an eye out for clues on what might be happening in Week 10 this term.

Belinda MaherSports Coordinator

OTI COMPETES FOR AUSTRALIAOti Trigas competed in the K1 Junior Men’s (15-18yrs) in Spain, coming 31st in the world.

AMAZING NEW SPORT OPPORTUNITIES

Students are enjoying the new opportunity to travel to Goulburn to participate in F45’s Prodigy program each week for sport. Watch this space weekly for more sport updates and recognition for the community groups who assist us.

Belinda MaherSports Organiser



REGIONAL ATHLETICS

Congratulations to students who represented Crookwell High School at the Regional Athletics Carnival held at the AIS on Friday 2nd August.

You represented your school and zone with pride.

Belinda MaherSports Coordinator


MACBETH @ THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

Crookwell High School started Education Week with a fantastic trip to see the Shakesperean play, ‘Macbeth’ at the Sydney Opera House. Year 10 are currently studying Macbeth in English. Students from Year 10 and some from Year 11 had front and second row seats for the Scottish play which incorporated haunting projected images and clever stage craft to tell the story of the downfall of the ambitious Macbeth and his wife.

We wish to thank the BJCE Windfarm who made this cultural journey possible by subsidising our travel costs. Rebecca McCormack and Jenny Bollen Year 10 English Teachers


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY WORKSHOP

CAREERS EXPO Senior students spent a day at a careers expo in Canberra. Lots of industry representatives and course providers were there for students to chat with to gain insight into future opportunities for students.

Chris Wilson Careers Advisor

At the beginning of the term, eight of our Aboriginal students worked with Margaret Acunzo from Queanbeyan and Julie Streetsmith from Warilla to compose an Acknowledgement of Country that will reflect the Crookwell High School community. These workshops will continue in coming weeks as our students shape an acknowledgement that will be meaningful to our student body. Miss Megan Luttrell Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Contact Teacher


TABLETOP GAMERS REPRESENT AT GAMMACON!

On Saturday 3rd August students from Crookwell High's Tabletop Games Club went across to Gammacon in Canberra for their first tournament. The kids played and learnt from experienced players with mixed results through the day.

Special mentions: - Mikayla Cole being our highest placed female and junior player.

- Oliver Mills for the hardest draw. - Justin Thompson being our highest placing player and winning an encouragement award

including a Warband

Thanks to the Gammacon Committee and Games Workshop Belconnen.

Mr Wilson really wants to thank all parents who helped out, the staff from Games Workshop Belconnen and the other players for the invaluable time and support they provided. Any photos of the competition involving the students should be tagged with #crookwellfrostcentaurs.

A special thank you to Games Workshop Belconnen and the Gammacon committee for the prizes donated and the opportunity to compete.

Chris WilsonTabletop Games Co-ordinator

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Canteen RosterWeek Beginning 12th July 2019

MondayBrooke KearneyBrooke WongLiddy Skelly

TuesdayJill Croker

WednesdayCathey O’Connor

ThursdayCLOSED

FridayLeonne McGawKay Slater

Week Beginning 19th August 2019

MondayCathey O’Connor

TuesdayCathey O’Connor

WednesdaySharon CrokerKate Laverty

ThursdayCLOSED

FridayPaul MillsKay Slater

SAVE THE DATE!Relay for life will be held in Goulburn on

2nd-3rd November 2019.

Supporting Lids 4 Kids

Crookwell High School is getting behind Lids 4 Kids.

If you would like to contribute, please bring your bread clips, milk bottle, soft drink or

water bottle lids to the CHS office, and we will pass them onto Lids 4 Kids.

Start collecting now!Thanks in advance for your support.

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