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Term 1, Week 3, 2018

NEWSLETTERGUNNEDAH HIGH SCHOOL

R E S P E C T • R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y • D O I N G Y O U R B E S T

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 P&C MeetingFRIDAY, MARCH 2 Peer Support at Lake Keepit SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Gunnedah High Golf Day

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welcomed new faces to the fold.On Tuesday, January 30 more

than 100 students began their secondary education in Year 7.

In their few first weeks, the students have been getting used to their new classes, taking on the subjects of language, English, maths, science, technology, geography, art and PDHPE.

Year 7 student Rosie Snape graduated from Gunnedah South Public School in 2017 and said so far high school is “really fun”.

“It’s really weird to get used to moving to different classes for periods and I did get lost once,” she said. www.nvi.com.au

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

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SRC FUNDRAISER: VALENTINE'S DAY

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Former Captain Kustiani Tuckerman, has received a helping hand from the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund.

A special ceremony was held for successful recipients undertaking tertiary studies in 2018 at at The Civic recently.

Special guests at the ceremony included Dr Grahame Deane and former Gunnedah High schol-arship recipient Aylish Flannery, who explained the importance of community support and “giving back to the community who supported you”.

Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund Committee Chair, Councillor Gae Swain said the Fund is designed to ease financial pressures on students and their families for the future benefit of rural communities.

“The Gunnedah community as a whole should be very proud as we support our very own stu-dents in taking their first steps out into the wider world,” Cr Swain said.

“In order to keep opportunities like this going for future generations of students, it is integral that we keep our passion for the cause alive. We are looking at ways to raise funds and the profile of this initiative for its long-term sustainability and urge anyone interested to contact Gunnedah Shire Council.

The Fund is made up of the generosity of spon-sors from the community and fundraising events throughout the year.

“We would also like to thank all of the sponsors for their ongoing support of the Fund, without your support this would not be possible,” Cr Swain said.

Since the fund’s inception 15 years ago, over $330,000 across more than 350 scholarships has been awarded to local students.

Kustiani Tuckerman will be commencing a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering at the University of Wollongong in 2018. www.nvi.com.au

Warning Bell 8.55 9.00

Roll call 9.00 9.15

Period 1 9.15 10.15

Period 2 10.15 11.15

Break 1 11.15 11.50

Period 3 11.50 12.50

Period 4 12.50 1.50

Break 2 1.50 2.25

Period 5 2.25 3.25

BELL TIMESIn 2018 Gunnedah High School timetables have changed to five 60 min-ute periods. The start and end of the school days remain the same.The new bell times are listed below.

STUDENT PASSOUTS

Students who need to leave school grounds during the day for appointments are required to bring a note to the front office before school to receive a pass-out. This means the student can leave class at the appropriate time.

Office staff are una-ble to chase students up when parents show up at the front office.

PAYMENTSStudents needing to make payments are asked to do so before school or during the first break. Parents have until 2pm. Banking is completed at 2pm every day as it is a requirement that no cash is left on school grounds overnight.KUSTIANI BENEFITS FROM

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Scholarship recipient, Kustiani Tuckerman, centre, pictured with Captains Jessica Moore and Jacob Bush, who were co-hosts for the ceremony.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25CHARITY GOLF DAY

GUNNEDAH HIGH SCHOOL

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Gunnedah High School students recently received recognition for their sporting achievements at the Gunnedah Shire Council's Australia Day awards.

Adam McGuirk was named as Junior Male Sports Person of the Year for his success in cricket and indoor cricket at a local, state and national level.

Taryn Maher was awarded Junior Female Sports Person of the Year for her outstanding achieve-ments in golf as well as touch, league tag, rugby league and cricket.

The Junior Sports Team of the Year went to our Open Boys' Cricket team who had a great season and made it through to the North West final.

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Gunnedah High School's oval was a designated stop in the Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay on Wednesday, January 31.

Mr Richard Day from the Salvation Army ran into the school and passed the baton onto Mrs Kath McGuirk.

Baton bearer Mrs Kath McGuirk and Principal, Mr Shane Kelly are pictured above with our 2018 School Captains, Rowan Keeler, Haylee Murrell, Jessica Moore and Jacob Bush.

All staff and students were on the oval for the momentous occasion.

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Welcome...

Christine Patison, Learning and Support teacher. Chantelle Mullany (Science).

Ashleigh Poole (PDHPE).

Gunnedah High School welcomed a number of new staff at the beginning of 2018.

Novocastrian Ashleigh Poole finished her studies last year and has joined the PDHPE faculty.

HSIE teacher Andy Kiely completed his first year of teaching at Belmont High last year. He is a keen soccer and cricket player.

The TAS faculty has welcomed Andrew Gough, who most recently taught at Bog-gabilla Central School. Outside of school he is busy renovating a house.

The Science faculty has added two new teachers, Graeme Meredith and Chantelle Mullany.

School counsellor, David Lawrence has swapped Lismore for sunny Gunny. He'll share the role with Christie Burgess.

Christine Patison is taking on the role of Learning and Support teacher while Chelsea Campbell is sharing the IM class with Mrs Stewart.

... and farewell

Ruth Simpson Joshua Fletcher Narelle Clarke Dom WoodBianca Small

Chelsea Campbell, IM class (shared with Mrs Stewart).

Andy Kiely (HSIE) and Andrew Gough (TAS).

David Lawrence, school counsellor.

Graeme Meredith (Science/Ag).

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PRINCIPAL Shane Kelly

DEPUTY PRINCIPALSBec MayburyEmily McInerney

ENGLISH/DRAMAEmma HoldomBelinda ForanBec MizziGai SchubertJenny SullivanKate Towns

HSIEJudith CampbellSue Hutchens Andrew Kiely

MATHEMATICSJames IrelandJanene BrownAbbie RoseBridie SilverAnne Torrens

PDHPEAdam MooneySimone BradyBob HeathRhiannon LudlowAshleigh PooleShelley SmallJasmine Stark

SCIENCEKaren KruseNatasha ConstableNicole DwyerGraeme MeredithChantelle Mullany Sam Proudfoot

TASDeb JohnstonAndrew GoughRachael ThomsonMichael Vaughan

CAPASumien BesterLouise HillPatricio Herrera

MC/IM CLASSESTarra DoolanBeck HendersonSarah Stewart

TUTORIAL CENTREIngrid Wheeler

TEACHER LIBRARIANSimone Carlyon

AEOSommar Conlan

GIRLS ACADEMYBlanche BilesKylie MIlsom

COUNSELLORChristie Burgess David Lawrence

ADMINISTRATION MANAGERWendy Jones

YEAR ADVISORS

If you have any concerns

regarding your child please contact their

year advisor or relevant Deputy

Principal on 6742 0155

YEAR 11Mrs Emily McInerney(Deputy Principal)

YEAR 10Mrs Nicole Dwyer(Science/Ag)

YEAR 7 Miss Kate Towns(English)

YEAR 8 Mrs Rachael Thomson(TAS) Relieving for Mrs Harris.

YEAR 9 Miss Shelley Small(PDHPE)

YEAR 12Mrs Simone Carlyon(Teacher Librarian)

DEPUTY PRINCIPALMiss Bec MayburyYears 7/9/11

DEPUTY PRINCIPALMrs Emily McInerneyYears 8/10/12

YEAR 7 Mrs Abbie Rose(Maths)

YEAR 9 Mrs Bec Mizzi(English)

PRINCIPAL Mr Shane Kelly

MATHEMATICSMr James Ireland

SCIENCEMrs Karen Kruse

ENGLISH Miss Emma Holdom

TAS/HSIE Mrs Deb Johnston

PDHPE Mr Adam Mooney

HEAD TEACHERS

YEAR 12Mr Bob Heath(PDHPE)

SENIOR EXECUTIVE

StaffGUNNEDAH HIGH SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATION MANAGERMrs Wendy Jones

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VISIBLE LEARNING AT GUNNEDAH HIGH SCHOOL ‘When teachers see learning through the eyes of the student and students see themselves as their own teachers.’ Prof. John Hattie

In 2017, Gunnedah High began our Visible Learning journey in collaboration with our local partner schools. Throughout 2018, we will continue developing our practices in line with Professor John Hattie’s meta-analysis of what makes a good learner and ensuring that learning is visible and the focus in our classrooms. Gunnedah High is committed to developing and inspiring Visible Learners as part of our redefined teaching and learning plan. A Visible Learner is someone who: * Can be their own teacher * Can articulate what they are learning and why * Can talk about how they are learning and the strategies they are using to learn * Can articulate the next step in their learning * Is assessment capable and understands the assessment tools being used, what their results mean and can self-assess * Seeks, is resilient and aspires to challenge themselves * Asks questions * Sees error as opportunities and is comfortable saying that they don’t know or needs help * Positively supports their peers’ learning * Actively seeks feedback

Timeframe for Improvement

The Visible Learning initiative is based on both immediate and long-term improvements. The program’s flexible framework can be customised based on a school’s needs and goals.

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As you can see this is a slow process, but as the old saying goes, ‘if it is worth doing, it is worth doing right’. Over the next two years with aim to build on this process to help ensure that all students are maximising their learning.

Throughout 2018 we will continue to collect data, which will allow all stakeholders – students, staff and the community – to have a say and help shape our Visible Learning journey and ultimately the learning that takes place at Gunnedah High. We would also encourage you to talk to your children and their teachers about what is happening at the school. We have started building a share language that soon, we hope, everyone will know and understand. Some of these terms include:

Core Values: We have a set of values at Gunnedah High that we ask everyone to consider – RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and DO YOUR BEST.

Learner Dispositions: These words describe what a good learner looks like at Gunnedah High and lines up with our Core Values. Staff, students and the community will have the opportunity to provide input.

Learning Goal: A statement which will be introduced to students at the beginning of each lesson which clearly describes what the teacher wants the students to know, understand or be able to do.

This program is a long term investment by the staff at Gunnedah High in your child’s future. The leadership team who are driving this program include:

Principal: Shane Kelly

Impact Coach: Belinda Foran

Team Members: Emily McInerney, Simone Carlyon, Deb Johnston and Karen Kruse

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to know more about Hattie’s research and the Visible Learning program or access the following sites:

https://visible-learning.org/

http://visiblelearningplus.com/about-us

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Immediate: Improved, attitudes,

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Immediate: Useful, high

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On the GHS Facebook page there is a short three question poll about Visible Learning that we'd love all parents and

carers to complete. Thank you!

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UNIVERSITY ROADSHOW FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS The University Roadshow is aimed at Year 12 students and is designed to provide them with an overview of university life including; admission pathways, accom-modation options, benefits of attending regional universities and much more.

All Year 12 students are invited to attend the roadshow session held from 11.30am-12.30pm on Thursday, March 1 at St Mary's College.

Students are to collect a note and RSVP to Mrs Sanson in Careers by Friday, February 23.

APPRENTICESHIP AVAILABLEIan Doyle's Meat Service – Permanent junior position, apprentice retail butcher. 2nd year apprentices considered. Must be physically fit. Apply in own handwriting: The Manager, Ian Doyle's Meat Service 196 Conadilly Street Gunnedah 2380. Only written applications accepted.

TVET (TAFE) COURSES FOR 2018 START THIS WEEK

Students will be given a note with rele-vant information for their course. Regular attendance and application are essential.

The times, locations and delivery methods will vary between courses. salon skills/hairdressing and automotive courses are face-to-face at Gunnedah TAFE on Fridays, while plumbing will require students to travel to Tamworth TAFE for blocks of face-to-face les-sons. Animal care and health services/nursing assistance students will access their classes online in G Block Computer Lab using Adobe Connect. Some may combine video conferences at the school library and practical days at the TAFE campus. Students need to look closely at the time and place where they will go for these classes.

All students who do a TAFE course will miss some school lessons. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they catch up on work that they miss while at the TAFE course. Students need to talk to their teachers to ensure that assessments and notes are received for classes missed while attending their course.

CAREERS NEWS

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That’s why it’s up to everyone to

IDENTIFY • PROTECT • PREVENTSHPN (CHP) 150329

Dana’s story

Baby Dana was born a happy, healthy girl.

She was breastfeeding well and putting on weight.

At 11 days old, she developed a blocked nose and

was unsettled at night. Dana’s parents acted quickly

and saw the GP. When she was three weeks old,

Dana developed an occasional cough and appeared

to gag, and her parents returned to the GP. As soon

as Dana tested positive for whooping cough, she

went straight to hospital.

Soon after arriving, Dana had her first coughing

bout where she turned blue and needed oxygen.

On the third day at hospital, Dana developed

pneumonia and she was placed on a ventilator.

She was transferred to intensive care.

On the fifth day, the whooping cough toxins caused

her organs to shut down and Dana had a cardiac

arrest. She was only 32 days old when she died.

Nobody knows where Dana was infected with

whooping cough. It may have been at her sibling’s

school or preschool. A loving relative or friend, or

a complete stranger may have unknowingly passed

the infection on.

Whooping cough affects people of all ages, but the

real danger of the devastating disease is on young

babies like Dana.

IDENTIFY

PROTECT

PREVENT

the disease

your child

the spread

Where do I go for further information?For more information please contact your doctor, local public health unit or community health centre. Look under NSW Government at the front of the White Pages.

Save the Date to VaccinateIt’s important to make sure that vaccinations are given on time so that babies are protected early and not at risk of catching serious diseases. The ‘Save the Date to Vaccinate’ phone App may help you ensure that your child’s vaccinations are given on time.

Check out the ‘Save the Date to Vaccinate’ website for useful information and resources such as the ability to print a personalised immunisation schedule for your child(ren) and videos at www.immunisation.health.nsw.gov.au

Public Health Units in NSW 1300 066 055

WebsitesNSW Health Immunisation Programs www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation

NSW Health Whooping Cough (Pertussis) www.health.nsw.gov.au/pertussis

download app for...

What is whooping cough?• Whooping cough (or pertussis) is a serious respiratory

infection that causes a long coughing illness. In babies, it can lead to pneumonia and brain damage.

• Whooping cough can be life-threatening for babies. Newborns are not immune and they often get extremely sick.

• Older children and adults can get whooping cough and can spread it to others, including babies.

• Antibiotics can prevent whooping cough spreading if given early but the cough often continues after treatment.

What are the symptoms?• Whooping cough starts like a cold with a blocked or runny

nose, sneezing, a mild fever and an occasional cough.

• The cough gets worse and severe bouts of uncontrollable coughing develop. Coughing bouts can be followed by vomiting, choking or taking a big gasping breath which causes a “whooping” sound. The cough can last for many weeks and can be worse at night.

• Some newborns don’t cough at all but stop breathing and turn blue.

• Older children and adults may just have a mild cough that doesn’t go away.

How is whooping cough spread?• A person with whooping cough can spread it to others

in the first 3 weeks of illness. Bacteria coughed into the air can be inhaled by babies, children or adults nearby.

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IDENTIFY

PREVENT

How can I prevent the spread of whooping cough?• Whooping cough is highly infectious in the first 3 weeks. It

spreads easily through families, childcare centres and schools, so it’s important to act fast.

• Anyone with symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible. Your GP can test for whooping cough. Early diagnosis is especially important for new parents and people who have regular contact with babies.

• If whooping cough is detected early enough, your doctor may prescribe a course of antibiotics for 5 days.

• People diagnosed with whooping cough should stay away from work, school or childcare until no longer infectious. Ask your doctor when it’s safe to return.

Protect your baby• Pregnant women should be vaccinated in the third trimester

(preferably at 28 weeks) so their immunity transfers to their baby to protect them during the first few months of life, until they are old enough to be vaccinated.

• The first course of whooping cough vaccine for babies is given at 6 weeks, 4 months and 6 months of age.

• It is important to vaccinate your baby on time so they can be protected as soon as possible.

• If your baby’s vaccinations are overdue, speak to your GP about catching up now.

• Whooping cough vaccine is effective but doesn’t protect all babies. You still need to ‘watch out’, even if your baby is vaccinated, by keeping people with a cough away from them and asking close adult family members and carers to be vaccinated if they have not had a whooping cough vaccine in the past 10 years.

Older children • By vaccinating older children at 18 months and 4 years of age and

again in the first year of high school, you boost their protection against whooping cough. This also helps to stop spread of the disease to young babies and others.

• Check that all of your children have been fully vaccinated.

• Remember that vaccinated children can still catch whooping cough.

Adults• Adults can get whooping cough and can spread the infection to

babies. They may just have mild symptoms and may not realise that their cough could cause harm.

• Pregnant women should be vaccinated in the third trimester (preferably at 28 weeks) of each pregnancy, even if the pregnancies are close together.

• If whooping cough vaccine is not given during pregnancy, new mothers should be vaccinated as soon as possible after delivery and before leaving hospital.

• Adult family members and carers who have close contact with newborn babies should be vaccinated, at least 2 weeks before any contact, if they have not had a whooping cough vaccine in the past 10 years.

• Child care and health care workers should get a booster every 10 years.

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IDENTIFY

PREVENT

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IDENTIFY

PREVENT

WHOOPING COUGH HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE GUNNEDAH AREA

That’s why it’s up to everyone to

IDENTIFY • PROTECT • PREVENTSHPN (CHP) 150329

Dana’s story

Baby Dana was born a happy, healthy girl.

She was breastfeeding well and putting on weight.

At 11 days old, she developed a blocked nose and

was unsettled at night. Dana’s parents acted quickly

and saw the GP. When she was three weeks old,

Dana developed an occasional cough and appeared

to gag, and her parents returned to the GP. As soon

as Dana tested positive for whooping cough, she

went straight to hospital.

Soon after arriving, Dana had her first coughing

bout where she turned blue and needed oxygen.

On the third day at hospital, Dana developed

pneumonia and she was placed on a ventilator.

She was transferred to intensive care.

On the fifth day, the whooping cough toxins caused

her organs to shut down and Dana had a cardiac

arrest. She was only 32 days old when she died.

Nobody knows where Dana was infected with

whooping cough. It may have been at her sibling’s

school or preschool. A loving relative or friend, or

a complete stranger may have unknowingly passed

the infection on.

Whooping cough affects people of all ages, but the

real danger of the devastating disease is on young

babies like Dana.

IDENTIFY

PROTECT

PREVENT

the disease

your child

the spread

Where do I go for further information?For more information please contact your doctor, local public health unit or community health centre. Look under NSW Government at the front of the White Pages.

Save the Date to VaccinateIt’s important to make sure that vaccinations are given on time so that babies are protected early and not at risk of catching serious diseases. The ‘Save the Date to Vaccinate’ phone App may help you ensure that your child’s vaccinations are given on time.

Check out the ‘Save the Date to Vaccinate’ website for useful information and resources such as the ability to print a personalised immunisation schedule for your child(ren) and videos at www.immunisation.health.nsw.gov.au

Public Health Units in NSW 1300 066 055

WebsitesNSW Health Immunisation Programs www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation

NSW Health Whooping Cough (Pertussis) www.health.nsw.gov.au/pertussis

download app for...

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HOT FOODChicken & gravy roll $4.00

Beef & gravy roll $4.00

Chicken burger $3.80

Chilli chicken wrap $3.60

Lasagne $3.50

Spaghetti bolognaise $3.50

Noodle cups $2.60

Pizza Singles $3.00

Pies (all) $3.60

Sausage Roll $3.00

Turkish Roll $3.60

Fried Rice (Winter only) $3.50

COLD FOODFruit Salad (Summer only) $3.50

Prawn pasta (Summer only) $3.50

Meat and salad container $6.00

SANDWICHESSalad sandwich $3.50

Salad roll $4.00

Salad wrap $3.50

Ham, cheese, tomato $2.80

Ham, cheese, tomato, onion $2.80

Chicken, cheese $2.80

Chicken, lettuce $2.80

Chicken, cheese, avocado $2.80

Egg, lettuce $2.80

Curried egg $2.80

Corned meat, cheese, pickle $2.80

DRINKSWater $2.20

99% Fruit juice $3.20

Slushie sm $2.00 lg $3.00

Plain milk $2.20

Flavoured milk $4.00

Chill J $2.00

CHIPSRed Rock Deli $1.20

Natural $2.00

Snaps $1.20

ICY POLESMilo cup $3.20

Paddlepop $1.60

Lemonade Icy Twist $1.30

Scoobys $1.60

Mony .80c

EXTRASYoghurt $2.80

Sauce .20c

S C H O O L C A N T EEN

MENU

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FACS ScholarshipsWill you be studying in Year 10, 11 or 12 in 2018?

If you are living in social housing or on the NSW Housing Register, you may be eligible.

Applications will open in mid January 2018.

Find out more at www.facs.nsw.gov.au/education

Would a $1,000 scholarship help with your studies?

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If you are sitting your HSC exams in or after 2020 you will need to meet a mini-mum standard of literacy and numeracy to receive your Higher School Certificate.

Literacy and numeracy skills are key for success in everyday life. Achieving the HSC minimum standard means you will have a level of skills necessary for success after school.

Students show they have met the HSC minimum standard by passing online tests of basic reading, writing and numeracy skills needed for everyday tasks. The minimum standard online tests are not based on NAPLAN.

Students master basic skills at different stages so there are multiple opportunities available for students to understand what to expect and pass the minimum standard online tests, from Year 10 until a few years after Year 12.

Year 9 students have an opportunity to show they meet the HSC minimum standard three years early by getting Band 8s or better in NAPLAN.

Some students will be eligible for disability provisions for the minimum standard tests, or an exemption from the HSC minimum standard requirement.

There is a YouTube clip on the Gunnedah High website to help explain the minimum standard further.

HSC MINIMUM STANDARDENRICH GRANTS 2018

Enrich is a special purpose school grants program that is committed to improving the nutrition, health, wellbeing and resil-ience of disadvantaged children and their communities across Australia.

Supported by ALDI, this program was first launched in 2016 by Barnardos Australia. It is designed to help boost the education and wellbeing of students aged 4-18 years who are caught in cycles of disadvantage.

Enrich grants have provided assistance by way of financial support for:

• Material assistance for sports; equip-ment, uniforms, shoes and transport to attend sports games and training

• Promoting inclusion in team or indi-vidual sporting, personal interest or community activities

• Assisting with healthy lifestyle edu-cation - sport, personal hygiene/care, well-being and resilience

• Improving nutrition through breakfast/lunch clubs and cooking classes

Who can apply? With Principal approval, school teachers, counsellors and admin-istrative staff can apply on behalf of an individual, group or class of students. The program supports children aged 4-18 years.How much are the grants? Maximum funding will be up to $5000 per applica-tion.

Visit www.enrich.org.au. Applications close April 13, 2018.

HSIE teacher and Year 8 Advisor Mrs Angell Harris and her family welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Evangeline Louise (Eva) on Friday, February 2 weighing 3.2kg (7lb). Congratulations!

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GUNNEDAH HIGH SCHOOL

WELCOME BACKWelcome back to the 2018 school year. The year has got off to a very positive start, and also a very busy one. A big welcome to our 100+ Year 7 students who have started at Gunnedah High this year. This is the biggest intake of Year 7 students the school has had in close to a decade.

Can I thank Year 7 Year Advisor’s Kate Towns and Abbie Rose for all the work they have done ensuring this group has made a smooth start. Feedback from staff relating to the start Year 7 has made has been extremely positive as well.

2018 FOCUSThe three big focus areas for GHS this year will be improving standards of

teaching and learning, continuing to focus on improved communication with the community and building stronger community partnerships.

Belinda Foran in the English faculty has already run a school-wide activity to set the scene on the work that will be done in classrooms to continue to embed Visible Learning. The focus will be on having a growth mindset, basically being prepared to take learning on and give it your best shot.

This will tie in with the wellbeing programs that will revolve around the concepts of being respectful, responsible and doing your best. Mini lessons on what respectful, responsible and doing your best look like will be conducted with year groups.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Shane Kelly Principal

GOLF DAYThe Communities team and the P&C are in the process of organising out first big community event/fundraising day with a golf day to be held on Sunday, March 25. This was a great success last year and raised a considerable amount of money for the school. I invite everyone to get on board, either with playing on the day or sponsoring the event.

Dear Parents/Caregivers,Year 7 students on their first day at Gunnedah High School. Year advisors Miss Kate Towns, far left, and Mrs Abbie Rose, far right, are also pictured.