Kana KaresKana Kares Kanahooka High School Email: kanahooka-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

PO Box 302, Dapto NSW 2530 Web: www.kanahooka-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Phone: 4261 4011 Fax: 4261 4700 Term 3 - Week 1 20 July 2012

KANAHOOKA HIGH SCHOOL IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE DAPTO LEARNING COMMUNITY

UPCOMING EVENTS Friday 20 July

• Year 12 Chemistry Excursion to the

Maritime Museum

Tuesday 24 July

• Year 10 Subject Selection Evening

in Library from 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Friday 27 July

• Regional Athletics Carnival - ACT

• South Coast Academy Beauty

Course

• Schools Tree Day - Environmental

Team

Wednesday 1 August

• Drama Night - 7.00pm start

SVDP Breakfast Club Every

Tuesday 7.30am in Room 703

School Start & Finish Times

Monday 8:30am - 2:40pm Tues, Wed and Fri 8:30am - 2:30pm Thursday - Sport day 8:30am - 2:20pm

Kanahooka High School is

participating in the Coles Sports for Schools

program for 2012. The collection box is located

in the Office at school.

Kellie Marsh - Mayor of Shellharbour City, visiting Youth Parliament, Parliament House

Principal’s Message Term 3 has commenced

All staff undertook the mandatory professional learning in the first module of the Illawarra South East Region “No Gap No Excuse” – Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training on Monday 16 July and were inspired by the personal stories expressed by some of the school’s Aboriginal staff members. It was a very moving experience for staff and provided an opportunity for all staff to embark on a journey of learning that will enhance understanding and relationships between school staff, Aboriginal students and their supportive community.

Lateness to classes

Students were reminded this week that lateness to school and class significantly interferes with their learning and any lateness that cannot be satisfactorily explained will be treated as truancy. The initial consequence of truancy is an afterschool detention, followed by a pre-suspension warning and finally suspension.

Students are expected to be in class on time and prepared for the learning provided by the teaching staff.

The school’s Outreach Program

There are now 46 students participating in our special program at Kanahooka High School, designed to support and re-engage students not able to participate in mainstream schooling. It has been a remarkable journey to see this program grow from its initial conception to the vibrant multifaceted program operating at the school today.

Young mothers support, distance education, work placement and socialisation skills are the four components of the program now managed by our handpicked team of dedicated staff supporting the program. Interest in the program has been received from up and down the Illawarra South East Region and an expression of interest has been sent from Wagga Wagga in the Riverina. Our staff will be explaining the program to Riverina Principals later this term.

Youth Parliament – Representative

Danielle Aikman represented the Shellharbour electorate recently and reports that the experience of sitting in parliament and participating in parliamentary procedures is something she is keen to follow up. Danielle explained that meeting other young people from around the state was an invaluable experience for her.

Ex student and former School Captain, Delfina Dimoski was also a youth parliamentarian as a Year 11 student at Kanahooka High School.

Touch Football Competition The Indigenous Combined Schools Mixed Touch Football Competition is now being held on Wednesday August 1 at Kanahooka High School. More details will be in next week's newsletter. J Burns

Reminder Year 10: New Date for Job Interview Day is Wednesday 25 July All Year 10 will participate in a mock interview on Wednesday July 25, 2012. Interviewers are drawn from the community, including employers, recruitment agencies, Group Training companies and University. The purpose of this day is to give all Year 10 students the skills, knowledge and experience needed to perform well in future interviews, either for job search, or further education. The interview is an English Assessment Task that contributes towards the yearly mark in English. Students must check the noticeboard to find out your exact interview time and location. On the day of the interview, students will: - Attend school only for the time of their interview - e dressed in clothes suitable for a formal

interview - Bring along a Personal File with copies of your Resume, Letter, Merits, School Reports and other Certificates - Come half an hour early - Go home afterwards Ms A Phelan

EXO Fundraiser On Tuesday KHS had a very successful fundraiser at Dapto McDonalds between 5-7pm to support our very own Exo Day which will be held on September 14. Exo Days are youth based events held all around Australia. It promotes, “Life can be excellent no matter what you may be going through”. Our school will be holding this event at the end of term and will involve rides, giveaways, competitions, live bands etc. Thank you to all who supported this event on Tuesday especially Ms Abarcia who took it to the next level and served behind the counter.

Zone Athletics Results KHS students competed at the Southern Illawarra Athletics Carnival in the last week of Term 2. All the students performed to the best of their ability and represented KHS with pride. Outstanding results for the day were: Kevin Mansell 3rd 14yr Boys Shot Put Tyler Kelly 3rd 16yr Boys High Jump Dean Pender 3rd 16yr Boys Long Jump Cyrus Villaneuva 4th 16yr Boys Shot Put Peter Morse 4th 17yr Boys 200m 2nd 17yr Boys 800m 3rd 17yr Boys 400m Ricky Jones 4th 17yr Boys Long Jump 4th 17yr Boys 400m Andrew Forno 4th 17yr Boys Discus Benjamin McDonald 1st 17yr Boys Javelin Reece Armstrong 2nd 17yr Boys Javelin Jessica Barnes 3rd 12yr Girls Shot Put Lyniana Kolomaka 4th 12yr Girls Shot Put Madison Chatham 4th 16yr Girls 400m Rebecca Drew 3rd 17yr Girls 100m 3rd 17yr Girls Javelin 4th 17yr Girls Shot Put Rowena Yeadon 2nd 16yr Girls Javelin Elise Gersbach 2nd 17yr Girls 400m 1st 17yr Girls 1500m Carly Robinson 2nd 17yr Girls Shot Put These students have qualified for the Regional Athletics Carnival which was held in Canberra on 17 July 2012.

Year 12 Fundraising On the first Sunday of the holidays, while many were getting a much deserved sleep in, six Year 12 students braved the cold morning and took part in a fund raiser at Dapto Markets. 6.30 am was the meeting time to get our stall going. We set up and began selling. By mid morning the sun and some hot chocolate warmed us up a little, but not as much as the energy radiated from the enthusiasm that came from our students. We managed to sell almost everything and raised over $240, which will go towards Year 12's gift to Kanahooka High School at the end of the year. As always, it was a privilege to work alongside these students. They are an example of the wonderful and responsible students we have at KHS. Ms S Abarcia (Year Adviser)

Year 9 Photography Excursion to Kiama On June 20, one of the Year 9 Photography classes went to Kiama for an excursion. It was a beautiful, sunny day. We made our way down on the train and for one of our students the trip was extra special as it was her first time on a train. Once in Kiama, little trigger happy fingers were keen to get snapping. As we made our way around Kiama, our students showed off their learnt skills as they took in the scenery and saw things around them with a new perspective. Lunch as always was welcomed and a walk to the lolly shop a real thrill. The films will be developed and printed by the students in class and displayed in our annual Photography Exhibition later in Term 4. Ms S Abarcia

Subject Selection for Year 9 2013 Week 1 Term 3 - Thursday 19/7/12 Students will be given the Subject Information booklets at the Year meetings. Week 2 - Friday 27/7/12 Students are to make their choices on the sheet at the back of the booklet and

submit the sheet to Mr Philpot no later than Friday 27 July.

Subject Selection for Year 11 2013 Year 10 students will choose subjects for Year 11 2013 early this term. The procedure is as follows: Week 1 Term 3 - Thursday 19/7/12 at year meetings Students will be given an information booklet describing the subjects that will be offered in 2013. Week 2 Monday 23/7/12 Year 10 will be reminded about the Subject Selection Information evening. This will be held on 24 July in the School Library from 6.00pm – 8.00pm. There will be a presentation, and parents and students can ask questions of the teachers regarding particular subjects so that informed choices can be made. The selection sheets will be emailed to the students and hard copies will be

available on the night or from Mr Panecasio on Wednesday 25 July. The

completed selections are to be returned by Friday 27 July. Hard copies are to

be returned to Mr Panecasio.

ADVOCATES NEEDED

Do you have a strong sense of social justice?

Could you be an ally for someone who is vulnerable?

Could you stand up and protect a person with an intellectual disability?

Take action when action is needed!

Do you want to make a difference in a person’s life?

Illawarra Advocacy is a movement which seeks to promote, protect and defend the rights and interests of people who have an intellectual

disability.

For more information contact: Illawarra Advocacy Inc

T: 4229 4999 or 4229 4064

Website: www.illawarra-advocacy.org.au

Email: illawarraca@bigpond.com

Learner Driver Log Book Run

Sunday, 5 August 9.30am

Learner and supervisor drivers have the chance to get more logbook hours, experience a variety of driving conditions, and learn about Police Random Breath Test and Driver

Reviver. Program includes free lunch.

Cost: Free

Where: Bulli PCYC - Princes Highway, Bulli.

Bookings: Essential - 4227 7261, 4227 7299 or

rso@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

Jack Harrison

Road Safety Officer Wollongong City Council

Work Days - Monday to Thursday Phone: (02) 4227-7261.