PARKES HIGH SCHOOL

Inspiration - Innovation - Inclusion

I S S U E 1 9 - W E E K 8 T E R M 4 2 0 1 9

Phone : 6862 1844 Fax : 6862 5046 Email : parkes-h.admin@det.nsw.edu.au

Parkes High School, Proud to be a member of the

Henry Parkes Learning Community, “Leading In Education”

Parkes High Open Girls Cricket Team Western Winners!

On Thursday 21 November Parkes High School Girls Open Cricket team played against Blayney High School at Northparkes Oval in the Western area final of the Marie Cornish CHS Knock-out Competition. With the temperature reaching over 30 degrees and the sky filled with smoke the girls turned up ready to give it their all against the reigning champions of the last five years.

Batting first, Parkes High openers Maddison Spence and Marites Woods managed to put on a quick fire 53 runs before Tess was caught in the 8th over, Tess scored 23 runs (including 3 fours) from 27 balls. Next up was Abigail Simpson who joined Maddison out in the middle where they proceeded to put on a 110 run partnership. Abi scored 51 runs (including 6 fours) from 52 balls. Maddy was eventually bowled out in the 29th over; she scored 93 runs (which included 13 fours and 2 sixes) from 81 balls. During the innings Ellen Dolbel added 7 runs (with 1 four) before she was unfortunately run out and Holly McColl 1 run. Jordan Moody, Gracie Jones and Jolie Norman all went out and tried their best.

After the lunch break the girls headed out in the heat to defend their total. Maddison Spence (2/20) and Marites Woods (0/34) again paired up to open the bowling for Parkes but faced very determined Blayney batters. Abi Simpson (1/24) and Gracie Jones (1/25) then joined the bowling attack with Gracie snaring the first wicket on her very first ball. Ellen Dolbel claimed two further wickets as the Blayney batters started to gain some ascendency. Blayney were not going to give up without a fight and made the Parkes girls work hard before Maddy Spence claimed two wickets in the second last over.

Blayney required 21 runs from the last over which the Parkes team defended to the final ball. Some beautiful catches were taken by Abi Simpson, Tess Woods and Maddy Spence (2). Along with some fine boundary fielding especially from Jordan Moody who put her body on the line all day to stop the ball.

Game results were: Parkes High 7/185 in 30 overs (Maddy Spence 93, Abigail Simpson 51, Marites Woods 23, Madison Marmion 3/36 off 6 overs, Taylor Hobby 2/19 off 6 overs, Montana Marmion 1/36 off 6 overs) defeated Blayney High 6/169 in 30 overs (Ella Tilburg 35, Sophie Tilburg 31, Abbie Uhr 29 n.o, Georgina Gray 22, Maddy Spence 2/20 off 6 overs, Ellen Dolbel 2/34 off 6 overs, Abigail Simpson 1/24 off 6 overs, Gracie Jones 1/25 off 3 overs) Parkes won by 16 runs.

Mr Duncan would like to thank Shane Jones and Paul Moody for their assistance with coaching the girls, Shane for umpiring and the parents for their assistance with the transporting of girls to games and training sessions. McDonalds Parkes for providing two of their Orange Bowls for ice cold water and the Spence and Simpson families for the ‘Zooper Doopers’ to keep all the girls cool and hydrated and also to Kerry Spence for scoring.

The girls (pictured below) should be super proud of their efforts, they will now face the winner of the Riverina zone. Wishing the girls all the best of luck in their next game.

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Bro Speak Program During Term 4 Parkes High School implemented the Bro Speak program, the program consisted of a group of 10 Aboriginal male students who were selected to listen and learn from Aboriginal men, teachers and each other. The Bro Speak program main goal was to get the students to take pride in what they do at school and in the wider community. Throughout the program the students learnt how to be strong in their Aboriginal identity, know about their culture and to get the students to believe in themselves and have the confidence to reach their goals. Through the program the students created their own high expectations for themselves and learnt how to be mentors and leaders to younger Aboriginal boys in their school and community. The Bro Speak Team would like to thank Mr Dennis Moran and all other community members who have donated their time to come speak to the boys.

Danielle’s Schools Spectacular In late November Danielle travelled to Sydney to perform in one of Australia’s biggest performances, Schools Spectacular. The theme of the 2019 Schools Spectacular was 'Stars', which consisted of 5,500 singers, dancers, musicians and performers. Before Danielle could take the stage she had to rehearse multiple times with hundreds of other students from the Sydney Metropolitan Areas. Danielle performed as part of the NSW State Dance Ensemble combined with students from Sydney. Danielle performed in 4 shows, twice a day, for 2 days in a row. "School Spectacular was an amazing experience and I am sure to be back next year". School Spectacular completes Danielle's journey with the 2019 New South Wales Dance Ensemble but she is excited to hopefully return next year. School Spectacular will air on Saturday 7 December at 7 pm on channel 7. Danielle is pictured outside of Qudos Bank Arena after the final Show.

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TRYP Excursion A group of Parkes High students have returned from their TRYP (To Reach Your Potential) youth camp having experienced a week they will never forget. Under the guidance of Uncle Col Watego and his staff the group were subjected to challenges and hardships for 6 long hot days and nights, where night didn’t necessarily mean sleep and rest. It is the unique experiences of TRYP that have students say at the end of it all, despite its arduous nature, ‘It was awesome’. For the first few days the students were realising, at various speeds, that it was beneficial to everyone to meet Uncle Col ’s high expectations of discipline. Too slow here, a wrong word there, not helping a teammate, meant consequences ... of the push-up kind. Before long, a distinct change enveloped the group. They worked for each other. They raised their standards. They attempted things thought impossible only a week before: marches; constructing shelters to withstand storms; fieldcraft; night marches; operating radios correctly; and tactics. The last few days, however, were the real test. Leaving camp at midnight, with packs on, they marched in silence using only their night vision to the top of Mt Pinnacle. A few hours of sleep under the stars beside their mates punctuated a return march to base and a short rest before setting off for 7 Mile beach. There, under a darkening sky the TRYP warriors spent an hour testing their mind, body and spirit, all the while being battered by the Pacific Ocean. To say that an event is ‘life-changing’ has become a cliché, yet the TRYP camp may be just that for the participants. Unearthing talents, gaining self-discipline and building confidence are hallmarks of each TRYP camp but if one student arrived home from the 6 days of adversity with a true belief in themselves, then the camp was a success. Judging by their faces at the end of it all, it was.

The Townsend Memorial Scholarship

The Townsend Memorial Scholarship is available to students attending Parkes High School to assist students to complete a degree course of study at the University of NSW or University of Sydney in the faculty of Medicine,

Law, Dentistry, Architecture, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or Engineering.

Please see Mrs Carter to discuss your application.

IMPORTANT DATES Thursday 12 December

Recognition Assembly 9.10 am LP Johnston Hall

Monday 16 December Presentation Evening

7.00 pm LP Johnston Hall

Wednesday 18 December Last Day of Term 4

Thursday 19 and Friday 20 December

Staff Development Day

Monday 27 January Public Holiday

Tuesday 28 January Staff Development Day

Wednesday 29 January Years 7, 11 and 12 Begin Term 1

Thursday 30 January Years 8, 9 and 10 Begin Term 1

Thursday 13 February Swimming Carnival

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ALLERGY AWARENESS IMPORTANT REMINDER

Due to the increasing number of students with severe allergies and anaphylaxis we ask students, parents and all staff to not bring the following items to school:

All nuts, including; peanuts, cashews, pistachios, nut mixes, peanut butter, products including peanut / nut or extract or oil. These include nutella, muesli bars, satay, various sweets, chocolate and biscuits.

Raw egg

Also, students should not share or exchange food

Payments To The Office

Due to changes in school banking procedures all receipting for school fees, excursions etc are

unable to be processed after 3.00pm.

Payments for uniform remain unchanged.

Parkes High School is now a licensed award unit and can guide students who choose to accept the challenge and strive toward a Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver or Gold award. Several students have now completed or nearly completed their bronze award and we are looking to get organised for 2020. Students who are 14 or over can take part in the Duke of Ed which requires students to spend at least 6 months working on four areas: developing a skill, Physical Recreation, Service and The Adventurous Journey. Expressions of interest or any questions should be emailed to Mrs Helen Vere at helen.vere3@det.nsw.edu.au . Pictured right are students on the Adventurous Journey hike in the National Park South of Sydney.

P&C Meetings 2020

Tuesday 25 February

Tuesday 24 March - AGM Meeting

Tuesday 26 May

Tuesday 23 June

Tuesday 25 August

Tuesday 27 October

Tuesday 24 November

Meetings are held in the Conference Room at 7.30pm.

All welcome to attend.

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Mental Health Awareness Day Parkes High students had the opportunity to participate in a range of activities on Friday November 29, to help bring awareness to ones mental health and the mental health of those around them. In conjunction with community mental health providers and a range of community groups the students had a great day! Carly Jayet from Forbes Shire Council gave the welcome and opening comments which set the day off to be open, honest and meaningful. Students visited workshops run by BATYR who delivered the “Look After Your Mates” program, Corey Thompson and Alex Prout from Country Rugby League, Dennis Moran from Nanybura, Joe Williams who spoke about the enemy within, local GP’s, Julie Layton, Helen Magill and the Parkes High School PDHPE staff. Parkes High would like to thank all the community guests and staff who provided the students with much needed

information and strategies in regards to mental awareness and especially thank the Parkes Junior Rugby League Club and Catholic Care for providing the barbeque, and Mrs Jaimee Timmins and Mrs Helen Corke for organising the day.

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Principal’s Report Schools Spectacular: Congratulations to Year 8 student Danielle Goodrick who has danced at the 2019 NSW Public Schools Spectacular. This is an outstanding effort as Danielle was selected from hundreds of students who auditioned for the NSW Public Schools State Dance Ensemble. Danielle is one of 32 students in this ensemble and the youngest regional member of the group. A special thank you to Danielle’s parents who travelled with Danielle to Sydney for each rehearsal. Transition: Thank you to Ms Collett, our Year Adviser for Year 7 in 2020, who together with Mrs Renee Summerhayes, our Learning and Support Teacher and Mrs Melinda Richter our Deputy Principal for Year 7 in 2020, oversaw the excellent transition program that Year 6 students participated in last Monday. Mr Andrew Kingsford-Smith and Ms Michelle Reid worked on the transition program for our Special Education students. A huge thank you to all our staff who gave up their time to run lessons for the Year 6 students. SRC Christmas BINGO Night: Our very busy SRC students are organising the annual Bingo Night, scheduled for Friday the 6 December. The decorations have been purchased and will be in the Hall ready for Friday night! I am hoping that this year the students sell me some winning booklets! Presentation Night: Our School Captains, Faith Hanstock and Nicayden Greenwood will chair our Presentation Night next week. It is an excellent celebration of academic, sporting and citizenship at Parkes High School in 2019. Our special guests include our Federal Member of Parliament, Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack, State Member of Parliament, Phillip Donato, Mayor of Parkes, Ken Keith and Director Educational Leadership, Charles Dwyer. I am sure they will be very impressed with our student achievement, the student performances and the organisation of the night. Thank you to all the staff who are working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the success of our Presentation Night. Recognition Assembly: Our new SRC students will be inducted at our Recognition Assembly next week. We will also present a large number of students with Gold Pins as they have moved through our Positive Awards system. Sporting red and White Medallions will be awarded as well as Age Champions. Our special guest, Councilor Bill Jayet, enjoys attending our Recognition Assemblies and is very impressed with the range of activities in which our student achieve awards. Surf Excursion: Mr Chris Summerhayes, Mrs Moran and Ms Meaghan Kempson are taking 28 Year 9 Physical Activity and Sport Studies students to Sydney for our annual Surf Awareness Excursion. In previous years the school has received very positive feedback for the engagement and exemplary behavior of our wonderful students. This is a very im-portant excursion as many of our students do not understand and have not experienced the power of water at our beaches. P&C: Our very active P&C is undergoing change for 2020. Our President, Stephen Gaut, is resigning as he is taking up a new position on the north coast in 2020. Tracey Glasson, our very organised Treasurer is also resigning after several years in this role. If you are interested in being a more active member of our P&C, please talk with our Secretary, Craig Bland, or come to our first meeting on Tuesday 25 February at 7.30 pm in our Conference Room. Hot Weather: As our weather is becoming hotter students are encouraged to wear a broad brimmed hat as it gives protection to the ears and back of the neck as well as the face. School broad brimmed bucket hats are available from the office for $15.00. 2020: School resumes on Wednesday 29 January for Years 7, 11 and 12. On Thursday 30 January, all students will attend school. Our Swimming Carnival is scheduled for Thursday 13

February 2020.

School Uniform: Thank you to all our parents who are continually supporting our school uniform policy and fostering pride in our school. Our student’s look and feel they are part of our school when they are in full uniform. Please remember when purchasing shoes that they must be black, fully enclosed leather shoes with no perforations and be ankle height. Most items of our school uniform are available from our school office. Please be mindful that our school uniform has been ratified by our P&C and as such it is a core rule and requirement of all government schools that students wear school uniform. If you have any difficulties with school uniform or other school issues, please call our Deputy Principals or I for a confidential discussion. P&C Meeting: Our first P&C Meeting for 2020 will be held in the Conference Room (just along the corridor from the front office) on Tuesday 25

February at 7.30 pm. I look forward to seeing all our new and continuing parents.

Please contact the school (6862 1844) or make an appointment if you need to discuss any aspect of your child’s education or if you need clarification on any issues or events your child may be involved in. Please be aware that all visitors to the school, including parents, must report to the office in Albert Street. At Parkes High School we are safe, respectful and responsible. Have a safe and relaxing holiday break. Mrs Sandra Carter Principal

Careers - Let Your Journey Begin Here By Mr Kieran Duncan

Please 'like' the PHS Careers noticeboard

Facebook page for access to Further Careers information.

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Sadly this is the final issue from the Careers Office for 2019. To everyone I wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Work Experience: I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of the employers and business houses that assisted the school by accommodating our students for the various work experience programs throughout the year and look forward to your continued support in 2020. Some of the students are pictured below at this terms work experience.

Year 12 School Leavers: To our school leavers I wish you every success in the future and if you require any assistance do not hesitate to contact me.

University Offers Flowchart: University offers can get a bit complex. So study work grow have created an easy -to-use flowchart to guide students through the process of dealing with their offers. For more information about changing prefer-ences, key dates, etc., you can download their 2019 guide: https://studyworkgrow.com.au/guide-to-changing-preferences/?mc_cid=99118fd78b&mc_eid=67213e789a

Changed Your Mind? Don’t stress about getting your university applications perfect – you get plenty of opportunities to change your preferences. Not sure how or when you need to do it by? We’ve written a blog to help you. You can read up on changing preferences here: https://studyworkgrow.com.au/2019/11/26/changed-your-mind-no-problem-change-your-preferences/?mc_cid=99118fd78b&mc_eid=67213e789a

Centrelink Relocation Scholarship: Open/Closing Dates: November 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 If you have to live away from your family home to study at University you may be able to get additional financial help through

the Relocation Scholarship. https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/relocation-scholarship

Greencross Vet Nurse Internship Program: Greencross Vets’ Nurse Internship program offers challenging and rewarding opportunities to launch your veterinary career. Combining your study with a professional internship at Greencross Vets is a great way to gain real-life work experience and expand your veterinary skills.

The internship is available in clinics across New South Wales, Victoria, Australia Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland. Find out more here: https://www.greencrossvets.com.au/careers-veterinarian-aspx/careers-2/careers-internship-overview-aspx/

KOORI NEWS

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Charlie Oraha is pictured below performing his first Welcome to Country at Parkes High School’s Mental Health Day.

2020 Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship Program

Campaign overview: The NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship program provides support and assistance to Aboriginal people studying an undergraduate nursing or midwifery degree at university.

Successful cadets in the program will receive:

Study allowance of $600 each fortnight while undertaking a university nursing or midwifery degree

A $500 support allowance each semester

Access to an Aboriginal mentor, cadet coordinator and additional clinical support Up to 12 weeks of paid employment in a local public hospital or Justice Health facility.

Questions: If you have any questions about the campaign resources please contact:

Elise McCarthy-McPhan - elise.mccarthy-mcphan@health.nsw.gov.au - 02 9461 7689

Applications for the open on 7 January 2020 and close on 25 January 2020.

For more information on the Cadetships, visit NSW Health.

AECG Dates 2020 Term 1: Parkes East our first meeting for 2020 will be held Week 5: Juniors - 25 February Seniors - 26 February starting at 9:30am both days. Term 2: Holy Family Week 5: Junior- 26 May Senior- 27 May Term 3: Parkes High School Week 5: Junior - 18

August

Senior - 19 August

AGM: Parkes High School 22 October 2020 at 9:30am Term 4: Parkes Public School Week 5: Junior - 10

November

Senior - 11 November Term 1: Middleton Public School- 2021

Everyone2day Parents, grandparents, carers

As a parent you have an important role in your child’s education. As a teacher I only see your child for a part of their learning time; I need your support in helping your child succeed.

To Help Your Child Succeed!

Try to keep absences to a minimum Good attendance is essential to success!

Ask about Homework Homework is often given to support work learned during the day.

Ask about Assessment Tasks and projects This is the way students show what they have learned.

Encourage your child to see their teacher for extra help as needed.

Let your child know you expect them to do their BEST!

Uniform Pool Needs Clothes

Have your children grown out of their uniforms? Consider making a donation to the Parkes High clothing pool!

We have helped over 50 students with donations of jumpers, skirts, shirts and pants.

Please launder, fold and drop into the office in a plastic bag. We welcome any donations. Thank you!

Term 4 Assessment Schedules For Students, Parents and Carers Please use this as a guide to help your child plan their study schedules and assessment tasks. On occasion, changes may need to be made to this guide due to unforeseen circumstances.

Students can confirm these dates with the Head Teacher of the faculty if they have any concerns.

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Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11/12

Week 9 GATS English GATS English Biology Ancient History

Business Studies Visual Arts

Physics SLR

Week 10 Chemistry CAFS

Legal Studies Agriculture

PDHPE Modern History

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SCHOOL UNIFORM Now Available At Parkes High School Cash or Cheque to the School Office

Please note that uniform CANNOT be paid through POP online

Trackpants $30.00

School Jumper $50.00

School Jackets $50.00

Beanies $10.00

Scarves $10.00

School Hats $15.00

School Tie $15.00

School Sport Socks $15.00

Polar Fleece Jacket $60.00

Blue Shirt $22.00

White Shirt $22.00

Long Sleeved Shirts $22.00

Girls Skirt $60.00

Girls Dress Pants $40.00

Sport Shorts $15.00

Sport Shirts $25.00

P&C and Teachers DARE you to read.

The P&C Committee has donated $1000 to support Parkes High’s fledgling reading program, DARE, and the money has been used to purchase books for the Library that are specifically targeted at students in Years 7 - 9. These books include many HiLo readers – books of high interest value, for students with low reading ability. However, books were also purchased based on students responses to a recent survey which asked them what type of reading material (fiction, non-fiction, graphic novel, magazine, eBook, audio book) and genre (romance, adventure, horror and mystery, for example) that they like to read.

The reading program is in response to local, national and international studies and concerns about the decreasing rate of children who read for pleasure, and the subsequent effect on literacy. DARE aims to create a culture of reading for fun at Parkes High, and will involve compulsory quiet reading lessons for all English classes in Years 7 - 9.

DARE is a collaboration between the enthusiastic English teachers and the Teacher Librarian. Once a cycle, English teachers take their class to the Library to read. The Teacher Librarian gathers reading data to help students select books at the appropriate level, about topics that interest them individually.

We hope that despite living in a technology saturated world, students will come to see the value and pleasure in reading, which will lead to improvements in reading skills and more varied post-school options.

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Changes To Our School Internet Access

Recently a new internet service will be installed at our school. This will impact the way Bring Your own Device (BYOD) computers and non-Windows will access the Internet.

Why is DoE introducing this new internet service? This new internet service will:

boost schools’ internet capacity and performance

better cater to schools’ constantly evolving IT-enabled learning initia-tives

help protect schools from cyber threats.

The information below will explain how you will be affected:

Wishing everyone a safe and

happy holiday season

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Students artwork in UPSTART exhibition!!!

PHS student artwork is on display at the Cowra Regional Art gallery in the Upstart 2019 exhibition. Artwork from all over the region was selected for the exhibition that is on display until December 8. Congratulations to Ryan, Ethan, Bonnie, Courtney, Kirsty, Imogen, Ella, Meika, Kyah, Katie and Tianna who have their work in the exhibition. !!! Why not take a drive to Cowra and check it out !!!

Science Opportunities

If interested see Mr Pigram in the Science staffroom.

Step One: Save the World! Sydney Science Experience Dates: 15-17 January 2020 Times: 9am-4pm each day Who: keen students Year 8 and above Cost: $190 (inc GST) Come one and come all passionate environmentalists and climate change champions! It is more important than ever to roll up our sleeves and learn how to take care of our planet. Our 3-day holiday program would like to invite Year 8 and above high school students to attend this extravaganza of hands-on workshops, interactive talks with environmental speakers, and lessons with current climate scientists! From 3D printing coral reefs to building insect hotels to changing environmental laws – you will be learning new STEM skills to help save the world! A great way to spend your holidays with friends and enthusiasts. STEM Girls @ Sydney Dates: 20–21 January 2020 Who: female-identifying students entering Year 11 in 2020 Cost: free This exciting two-day workshop on campus is for female high school students who want to explore the disciplines and careers available in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and how you can apply these skills in everyday life. Participate in hands-on activities and hear from a panel of women who are pursuing careers across different STEM industries. You will also visit the research facilities of ANSTO and Google’s office as part of the program.

Images Of A Country Town

The following works were composed by three of our Year 10 English students as part of their recent class work:

Quiet, yet loud and somewhat mesmerising, where the shops were gradually overtaken by the chaos of town dwellers by midday. Where teenagers relied on the amusement of the town vessel, the main street, and where boredom was an issue for many. Night time became the excuse for gatherings where summer night drives became a sense of freedom. Where rain was longed for but never received. Parkes. By Ruby Dawson

The road glides past me with speed, as I watch on at the more graceful landscape in the distance, which is moving much slower. Grey, skeletal trees and flat ground covered in high, faded yellow grass bordered by long, tired fences fill the car window; it is gorgeous in an upsetting way. Even over the gentle hum of the car I can hear the silence. Everything is silent, except for the hiss of the sweltering sun in the air outside. Eventually, gutters and barren footpaths begin to line up along the road; all filled with grass growing in the cracks.

West of the Blue Mountains is where you’ll find Parkes. Late afternoons here produce the most heavenly golden light that settles upon the green trees, and makes the usual orange dirt glow a bright red. The sky is my favourite. The honey orange burns above the town tranquilly as the sun slowly sets. The remaining glint of light is always quite blinding; enough to ob-scure your vision for a few minutes. The peaceful landscape makes Parkes seem quiet; deceptively quiet, that is. Everyone knows everyone; everyone talks to everyone. The main street is filled with small businesses. Most buildings are old and a little sad looking due to weathering, but definitely charming in their own ways. In summer, the public pool is worn like any other piece of clothing and the love of sport is abundant.

I would say that Parkes is like any other country town; but there’s just something so special about it. It’s home. By Courtney Sinclair

It was a dry, tired town, where summer left its clawed marks all year round. Shadows grew and disappeared and by midday the merciless sun was inescapable. And despite the heat and fatigued eyes, the streets were filled with people, darting from air-conditioned stores to shop shadows, stepping to the music which celebrated approaching festivals. In winter, the traffic was no different, though people cowered in stores for different reasons. The wind was bitter and cruel, tugging at scarves and leading astray. And despite these things, friends still halted by the road to share news and smiles. It was a religious activity, where no matter the weather, conversations took place. By Rachel Ostler

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CANTEEN NEWS

Thank you to everyone who has supported the canteen over the past year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2020. Please remember to follow our facebook page 'Parkes High Canteen' to keep up to date with the latest specials. Find attached our fresh new 2020 Menu.

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy and Safe Holidays.

Karla, Terri, Tara and Alice

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WE NEED YOUR HELP

Canteen Volunteers Needed If you have a spare hour a day at either

11.00 am or 1.30pm to help serve recess or lunch it would be greatly

appreciated. Please call Canteen on 68 622 805

Maths and English Caring, qualified tutors

Year 1 to Year 10

Health and Safety Risk Aerosol Spray Deodorants

Aerosol Spray Deodorants are BANNED from school as they pose a health risk to students and staff through the potential for asthma attacks and

allergic reactions. These will be confiscated if brought to school.

If students need deodorant at school they are encouraged to use roll on deodorants.

Parkes High School ‘Bring Your Own Device’

Specifications

Please refer to our Parkes High School website for specifications before purchasing any new

“Bring Your Own Device” computers or tablets.

Health and Safety Changes

ALL visitors to the school MUST report to the office and sign in.

ALL visitors attending assemblies or events will be required to SIGN IN either at the office or

at the LP Johnston Hall.

Signing Your Child Out Of School

If you send a note to the school in the morning we can have your child waiting at the office

for you to collect.

This will save you time waiting for us to get them from their class.

Please make sure you include your child’s full name on the note.

Parkes High School P & C Executive Contacts

President - Stephen Gaut on 0418 667 180

Vice President - Sharon Woods on 0401 629 020 Secretary - Craig Bland on 0447102053

Treasurer - Tracy Glasson on 0459 661 252