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LAWSON’S LATEST
10 MAY 2019 TERM 2 ISSUE 2 THE HENRY LAWSON HIGH SCHOOL
CHALLENGE, ENCOURAGE, ACHIEVE49 SOUTH STREET, GRENFELL NSW 2810 02 6343 1390 www.henrylawso-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
HEADSPACE ROADSHOWOn Wednesday, Summa, Nathan, Joel and Henry represented our school at the Headspace Roadshow at Cowra High School where they listened to some great guest speakers:• Chris Houston, former NRL player spoke about his NRL journey and the good habits he
used to support his mental health during the ups and downs over the last 15 years. He also explained the difference between mental health and mental illness.
• Mark Woodley spoke about his role as a CAMHS worker (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) in Cowra.
• Nic Newling has some new Grenfell followers on his Instagram account. His twelve things I wish I knew when I was in high school theme was really popular with everyone.
• Dakota Rhys Jones, a dietician in Cowra, told us how important a positive body image is in both boys and girls. We’re all different so let’s embrace that and support our growth with healthy nutrition.
We are looking forward to bringing some of our mental health support network to school so our students and families can be better informed about the services available to us in Grenfell.
To all the wonderfull mothers and soon to be mothers who gave us life and love. Wishing you the happiest of Mothers day this Sunday.
Bridget Baker has attended the civics and citizenship program at NSW Parliament House on Wednesday 8 May. The program offers school captains the opportunity to develop their knowledge of our system of government and parliamentary proceedings and understand the role of the Governor. It was a wonderful opportunity for Bridget to represent our school in the role of school captain and to meet other young leaders from across the state. I look forward to hearing more from Bridget on the day’s events.
Our wonderful school is supporting the Adopt A Farmer initiative which was held across the nation on Wednesday 8 May 2019. As you are no doubt aware, farming communities are doing it tough with crippling drought across NSW. We have all been touched by the tough conditions farmers, their families, their animals and our regional communities are experiencing. Our students lent a hand by organising a gumboot tossing competition and by hosting a dress like a farmer mufti day. The funds raised will be donated to Rural Aid as a combined Department of Education initiative. Well done students.
On Saturday 4 May, I had the opportunity to attend Lunch on the Lawn, hosted by the Grenfell Branch of the Country Education Foundation at the Grenfell Country Club. We enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Tania Mooney and watched Danny Joyce and Hugh Moffitt auction off various items to raise funds to support the youth of the Weddin Shire as they continue their post high school education. It was a great afternoon and I would like to extend my thanks to the CEF for the work that they do.
Aaron FlaggPrincipal
Who wants to win a $4000 holiday?The Stewart House donation drive 2019 has opened. Return your envelope with $2 to the office by 24 May to be in the draw to win a $4000 holiday to a destination of your choice!Every year 1,800 public school children attend Stewart House at no cost to their parents or carers where they are provided with dental, optical, hearing and medical screening and treatment. Children participate in educational programs and excursions designed to develop their social and emotional skills, build self-esteem and improve their overall well-being. All associated costs are met through charitable donations. Please consider donating to this cause.
WANTED - NETBALL UMPIRESIt is Netball Cup time again. We will be again be entering teams in both the girls and boys competitions from Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. This year we will be playing at the carnival to be held in Young on Wednesday 22 May and we are looking for umpires to help on the day.If you could assist, please contact the school before Friday 17 May. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Mrs Griffiths
Dress like a farmer and gumboot toss.
Years 7 and 9 NAPLAN 2019 Timetable
Week A of timetable
Each student should have:
• A calculator for the Calculator Allowed section of the Numeracy test • A pencil (HB or 2B) or black ball point pen • A sharpener • An eraser
The school will have only a few spare calculators. Students should ensure they have a calculator with them to complete the numeracy test. Please note that calculators on phones or iPods are not acceptable as these devices are not allowed in the test.
Years 7 and 9
Monday 13 May
Tuesday 14 May
Wednesday 15 May
Thursday 16 May
Friday 17 May
First Bell
8:50 Year 7 Room 18
Year 9 Hall
Period 1
Normal lessons all day
NAPLAN Literacy
Language conventions
45 min
NAPLAN
Reading 65 min + admin
NAPLAN
Numeracy 65 min +
admin
Normal lessons all day
SPORT
Period 2 Writing 40 min
shortened shortened
Recess Period 3 Normal
lesson Normal lesson Normal
lesson Period 4 Normal
lesson Normal lesson Normal
lesson Lunch
Period 5 Normal lesson
Normal lesson Normal lesson
Careers NewsYear 11/12 Tertiary Awareness Day - ForbesOn Wednesday 1 May, Year 11 and 12 students travelled to Forbes to attend the annual Tertiary Awareness Day. Students had the opportunity to speak with representatives from various tertiary institutions and recruitment representatives regarding courses offered, entrance requirements and tertiary life in general.
School Career VisitsInterested students and parents are invited to attend the following information sessions on careers with ...
English/History Assessment NotificationsYear 12 Ancient History - Bronze Age Minoan Essay: due 17 May week 3Year 12 English Studies - Travel brochure: due 4 July week 10 Year 11 English Studies - Resume, cover letter and interview: due 28 June week 9Year 11 English Standard - Digital text on a contemporary issue: due 4 July week 10Year 11 Modern History - Historical Investigation: due 2 July week 10Year 10 History - Virtual Museum Source Analysis: due 23 May week 4 Year 10 English - Refugee ICT composition: due 6 June week 6Year 9 History - Contestability and perspective checkpoint (in class): week 3Year 8 History - Essay response on The Plague (in class): week 3
HSIE Assessment NotificationsYear 7S Geography - Fieldwork booklet: due 30 May (week5)
9 am Tuesday 14 May in the School Library
11.30 am Wednesday 15 May in the School Library
Introducing The Charles Sturt AdvantageThe new CSU early entry program is changing the game on how students apply to university. They are looking beyond test scores and searching for people ready to unlock their potential and develop their soft skills while they study.What are soft skills? They’re skills like emotional intelligence, collaboration and communication skills, resilience and a commitment to creating a world worth living in. In fact, they are something that employers regularly say Charles Sturt graduates have and it helps give them the edge.Students can register now to get all the details straight to their inbox.
http://engage.csu.edu.au/advantage?utm_source=vanity&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=advantage
Gold Merit Ski TripThe gold merit ski trip will be held on Friday 26 July and is open to all Year 10 and 11 students who have received a gold merit. A deposit of $50 is required by 10 May to secure your spot for this excursion. Thank you, Mrs Taylor
The Grenfell Amateur Swimming Club would like to introduce our Festival Queen Entrant
Casey Hewen at our
Black ,White & Gold
BALL on 18 May 2019 - 6:30pm
at the Grenfell Bowling Club
Cost: $40pp - includes finger food throughout the evening &
entertainment by Lawson Shire.
Tickets available from The Bowling Club Tables of 6 or 12
Single seats on shared tables available
On Friday 21 June, the Drama project group would like to parents and our extended high school community to join us the watch our talented students perform at our variety night “Fight for the Spotlight”. The show will commence at 6.30 pm and Tickets are available from the front office. Ticket prices include hospitality and entertainment and are a steal at $15. We have a variety of acts currently busy preparing and rehearsing to ensure a quality night.
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
May3A
Chess vs TruddleOpens Touch
Bathurst13
NAPLAN14
Defence Force information
sessionNAPLAN
15
AssemblyNAPLAN
Year 11/12 Ag excursion
16 17
May4B
Zohab Poetry Workshop
20 21
Netball Cup - Young
22 23 24
May/June
5A
27 28 29
IT Big Day InCanberra
30Cross Country
31
June6B
VET Work Placement
3
Year 10 debatingVET Work Placement
4
Questacon Smartskills
Years 8, 9, 10VET Work Placement
5
Cowra Eisteddfod Band
AssemblyVET Work Placement
Year 12 History escursion
6
VET Work Placement
7
June7A
Queen’s Birthday10 11
WR Cross Country
12 13 14
June8B
17 18 19 20 21
June9A Year 10 Work
Experience24
HSC Enrichment Day - BathurstYear 10 Work Experience
25
Year 10 Work Experience
26
AssemblyYear 10 Work Experience
27
Year 9 Peer Mentor training Year 10 Work Experience
28
July10B
1 2Silver MAD
3 4 5