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Friday 26 March 2021 Issue 1 - Term 1 - Week 9

Deni High News Principal: Glen Warren Deputy Principals: Peter Astill and Robyn Richards

Harfleur Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 T: 5881 1211 F: 5881 5115 E: [email protected] W: www.deniliquin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Issue 1- Term 1 - Week 9 Friday 26 March 2021

Student Voice On Monday the 22nd March , the SRC gathered at Big 4 Caravan park for their annual planning day.

The planning day is aimed to highlight student voice and outline our purpose for the year. It allows

members to get to know each other, have fun and prepare to lead the school on positive endeavours

moving forward. To start the day, we participated in some fun team building activities, as well as

incorporating the Restorative Practice circles. We determined what we want to achieve as a student

body and clarified why we wanted to be part of this amazing group. Our purpose is to organise school

and community events, enhance the students sense of belonging and communicate our needs to

create a positive environment for everyone. As we have decided to run a more inclusive team, we will

be having a change of name soon. We have brainstormed names, and it is yet to be decided, however

in the near future the school will bid farewell to the SRC we know and love. It is a new era!

We are still the same team with the same brilliant individuals, and this change will provide new

opportunities for us and the school as a whole.


Principal Message Restorative Practice Throughout this week staff and students have been involved in training around Restorative Practice.

Restorative Practice recognises that the ability to manage relationships is central to lifelong learning

and success. The Socratic Method (asking questions) encourages self-reflection, creates the space to

be heard and challenges negative behaviour in the context of its impact on others. This process

cultivates the capacity to build and maintain significant relationships.

Restorative Practice builds on the theory and practice of Restorative Justice and its key elements:

shame, re-integration, explicit practice, fair process and Socratic engagement. As a central practice

framework, it ensures our practice is explicit and fair, whilst developing accountability and self-

awareness.

The Restorative Practice framework has 4 domains:

1. Self – creating a culture of self-awareness and self-regulation where individuals can be at

their best

2. Colleagues – utilising the framework to build respectful and engaging colligate processes

3. Young people and families – teaching and supporting through explicit practice grounded in

research

4. Community – sharing the skills and knowledge with others to enable them to take control of

their own lives in an on-going way.

Monday was the opportunity for all primary school staff to spend a day with our presenter Kerrie Sellen

and Tuesday was the turn of the staff at our school. There was a lot of positive feedback about the

training that was delivered. Wednesday and Thursday Kerrie worked with the Year 5 and 6 students

from Deniliquin South, Deniliquin North and Edward Public Schools, Thursday afternoon and Friday our

Year 10 and 11 students were also trained. Kerrie also ran two parent/community sessions during the

week which were well attended and very informative for those in

attendance. The plan is to have Kerrie return later in the year to

train the rest of the students from our schools, including the

students from Mayrung and Conargo.

This practice is going to be a major focus for all of our schools

as we move forward and will support our schools Strategic

Improvement Plan.

Harmony Day We held a special assembly during the week to celebrate and

acknowledge Harmony Day. Students were provided with

strategies to deal with any discrimination and were introduced to

our school Anti Racism Officer – Ms Sinha during the assembly.

South West Arts I had a meeting this week with South West Arts who are

establishing a new community radio station to engage and

target youth in terms of both entertainment and training

opportunities. This is run by a Youth Leadership Committee

made up of volunteers.

This will provide our students with a fantastic opportunity to

follow up any interest they may have in media and to receive

training in radio, podcasting and all areas attached to media. To

assist our students and to support our Local Arts community I

encourage students and families to complete a survey to help

South West Arts learn about what kinds of media youth

consume and how, as well as their interests in different training

opportunities. The survey can be found at https://

cutt.ly/6z7KKu1. South West Arts are also happy for anyone to

drop in to 122 end Street – the old Conargo Shire Offices to see

what they are doing.

Glen Warren

Principal

DATES TO REMEMBER

2021

Term 1

March/April

31 Yr 7 to 10 Parent Teacher 1 Last day of Term

Term 2

20 Students first day of Term 2

27 P&C Meeting 6pm Careers Expo Yr 9 & 10

Assessments Due Week 10

Yr 12 Invest Sci, EAES, Maths, Ex1,Eng Ex Yr 11 English, Maths Ad, Stand 1 & 2 Yr 10 Maths, PDHPE Yr 9 English, Sci Yr 8 Music Yr 7 English, Sci

Week 1

Yr 12 Maths Ad Yr 10 Visual Arts, Food Tech, Child Studies Yr 9 PASS Yr 7 Visual Arts

Week 2

Yr 12 Music Yr 11 Biology Yr 10 Timber, Tech, Marine & Aqua Yr 9 Visual Arts, Timber, Metal

https://cutt.ly/6z7KKu1

https://cutt.ly/6z7KKu1


Deniliquin High Year 8 Students Are Invited To Participate In Landmark Mental Health Program

Our school is very excited to be part of the exciting Future Proofing study that is being run by the Black

Dog Institute and the University of New South Wales. This is a five year study with 200 schools and up to

10 000 Year 8 students that will:

✓ Help us to understand the reasons why young people develop mental health problems in

adolescence – and how to prevent mental health problems in future

✓ Deliver mental health mobile phone apps

The researchers will be coming to Deniliquin to work with students on a CONFIDENTIAL mental

health survey and to provide students with mental health apps. And each participating Year 8

student will receive a $20 gift card to use in stores like Myer, Target, Kmart, Coles, Woolworths, Big

W, and with Google Play, Optus, Vodafone and others.

The results of this study have real potential to inform government policy and the scientific community.

For this reason, we are keen to get a good representation from Deniliquin High School.

The research team have recorded a 10-minute information webinar for parents. If you wish to learn

more about the study, you can watch the webinar here: https://youtu.be/Mf2OsMfFKSs

Year 8 parents/carers, if you haven’t already done so, please could you let us know of your decision regarding your child’s involvement in this study. You can visit the following website to complete the consent form online https://www.fpstudy.org.au/DeniHS or return the paper form if you have one. If you require further information, feel free to contact the Trial Manager, Kate Maston, at any time by email at [email protected] or phone 02 9382 9506, or contact Mrs Haylee Chadderton (Welfare Teacher) or Mrs Van Lieshout at school.

https://youtu.be/Mf2OsMfFKSs

https://www.fpstudy.org.au/DeniHS

mailto:[email protected]


Sustainability 2.1

8 Blue In recent weeks you may have seen DHS students out

and about on the farm and around the Waring Gardens

and Burchfield Park. This is what they have been

exploring…

Farm “At the farm, we looked at the top soil and irrigation

systems they use at the farm” Gracie B

“At the farm, we are using a sustainable water system

that saves water from evaporating and going bad. It can

be used when needed and it is water efficient” Tanaka M

Lagoon “At the lagoon, we have been looking at both introduced and native species of fish, small fish in

particular, as well as different water bugs” Dakota Mc

“At the lagoon, we have learned about the different types of fish for future reference. We have also

spoken about the safety of all life in the lagoon” Dakota H


Culture Project Year 7 students have continued to immerse themselves in Wamba

Wamba/Wemba Wemba Perrepa Perrepa/Berapa Berapa culture over

the past couple of weeks. We have welcomed Deb Wray as the language

teacher for the project, and all of the teachers have been using Wamba

language in their lessons to help students consolidate what they have

been learning.

“I like to learn different words in the Culture Project because the language

is interesting to me” -

Leandri Bothma, Kulken Green

By the end of the term, many students will have

completed their Indigenous-styled painting that tells the story of somewhere special to them in the

community. We have learned about the different styles of Aboriginal art used throughout time in

Australia, and used information on rock painting, dot painting, rarrk, contemporary Aboriginal art and the

use of symbols to produce the artwork.

“I loved doing the painting and have learned that Aboriginal artwork is more than dot painting” -

Sarah Marshall, Kulken Green

Gracie, Max, Lara and Miley working on their community story artworks

During TAS lessons, the students have continued to visit Yarkuwa and practice traditional methods of

string making and weaving. The students (and staff) have really enjoyed getting to know the people at

Yarkuwa during this time, and learning about the local Indigenous culture through them.

Some questions to ask your child/ward about what they have learned this term:

1.(Kepin) - What is an interesting fact about how we count in the Wamba language?

2.(Pulety) - How are we going to use all of the string we have been making?

3.(Pulety pa kepin) - ‘Kolety’ is the name of one of Deni’s major features - What is it?


English news

It has certainly been a hectic start to the year this term! It has been wonderful to see the quality

learning that has taken place across the faculty and the students are enjoying wrapping up their units.

A reminder that Years 7, 9, 11 and 12 Extension 2 all have assessments due next week.

Year 10 parents are asked to be on the lookout for information about the Minimum Standards Tests

that students have to sit. This is a requirement for their HSC. Students should have received a note

containing relevant information. Ms Kermode has additional copies if anyone requires them. Practice

tests will commence from early next term.

Drama Drama camp nominations are due to Miss Hof by early next week. We have already had a large

number of students apply which has been wonderful to see. This is a competitive process as there are

only 60 spots available to students from within the whole Riverina.

Miss Hof has been working with Sarah from Outback Theatre on creating more drama programs for

our students. They are hoping to deliver some of these within the coming months.

Sport News Basketball Report On Wednesday March 17

th DHS girls Basketball Team organised by Ms Barker travelled to Albury to

compete in a Riverina Round-Robin Competition. The girls had convincing wins over Kooringal High

58-28 and Murray High 90-22 and then progressed into the Grand Final against Albury High. We

played really well and it was only in the last quarter that we went down by 7 points. THANKS to Mick

Harvey for coaching Mrs Treble for umpiring and Mrs Laing for scoring and driving. The team

consisted of Ella & Annie Harvey, Ellie & Mia Parks, Molly Shaw, Abbey Wills and Bonnie Everett.


Sport News Con’t

Football Gala Day

On Thursday 18th March the Open Girls and Boys Football teams participated in a gala day at Rotary

Park. Firstly, the teams took on Barham High School. The girls put in a great performance and managed

to edge a 5-0 lead by half times. The attacking line were moving the ball with gusto whilst the Barham

girls couldn’t seem to keep any quality possession. The girls ended up securing the game 8-0.

It was then the boys turn to take on Barham. The Deni boys took an early lead and headed into the half-

time break with a one goal lead [2-1]. During the second half, the brutal strength of the Barham boys

broke down our defensive structure and they evened up the score [2-2]. Whilst the Deni boys proved to

be the superior footballing side, Barham poached their third gaol in the dying moments of the match and

secured the win [2-3].

After a lunch break, the girls took on a very physical Finley High. Whilst first put off by the physical game

that Finley brought, the girls proved once again to be the superior side taking a 4-goal lead in the first

half. They continued their dominance after the half time break and claimed their second win and the gala

day with a triumphant 8-0 victory.

The last game of the day saw the boys take on Finley. Finley were coming into the match off a high,

after having just beaten Barham High comfortably. The Deni boys proved to be the more competent

footballers and more comfortable players on the ball, however, the sheer size and pace of the Finley

boys became a problem. Finley took a very early lead in the opening minutes to which our boys

responded. With the score locked at 1-1, the Finley boys’ fitness became an overpowering factor. Their

continual barrage of movement off and on the ball wore our boys down and we headed into the half time

break trailing 2-1. The Deni boys didn’t give up and continued to play a strong game, learning the offside

rule as they went; however, the Finley boys took the game 3-1.

All the players performed at their best on the day and proudly represented the school. Well done all! The

girls will head off to the next round and play either James Fallon HS & Murray HS .

Girls Open Team: Jemika Cooper, Jess Dover, Georgia Taylor, Kasey Griffiths, Charlotte Hodgson,

Shane Bothma, Kahlia Small, Jessica Hillier, Elena Mulham, Bethany Jansen, Marisa Hovenden, Elissa

Gallpen

Boys Open Team: Ben Baker, Masen Brain, Bede Orr, Isaac Thompson, Nathan Ho, James Bridge,

Jesse Hart, Lachlan Holloway, Jyah Lavars, Lachlan Baker, Adrian Mulham


Uniform Update This is the last year of the phasing in period for the 'new' uniform so students can wear a combination

of 'old' and 'new' items.

1. Black leather enclosed shoes are a NSW departmental requirement. All students are expected to

wear the correct shoes each day (the exception being on Wednesday which is the sports day for

Years 7-10).

2. If there is a valid reason for your child not being able to wear the full school uniform, please write a

note explaining the reason so your child can receive a uniform pass for that day. Please strongly en-

courage the wearing of correct uniform to ensure that notes are seldom required.

If you have any questions or concerns please ring the Uniform Coordinator, Nicole Jenkins on

0358811211

Student’s name , Year

and Roll Number

Date

Parent / Carer

signature and

contact number

Please provide a

timeline so the roll

call teacher or

uniform co-ordinator

knows how long to

give the pass for

Provide a valid

reason


GIRL’S SCHOOL UNIFORM BOY’S SCHOOL UNIFORM

Plain black shorts (not sports shorts) OR Plain black skirt (with black stockings in winter) Black pants (not tracksuit pants) Plain White, black or grey socks Black leather enclosed shoes with black laces Black/red polo shirt with DHS logo White collared shirt Red polar fleece, woollen jumper or hoodie (with DHS logo) DHS logo black jacket Plain black or red hat or cap Summer dress

Plain black shorts (not sports shorts) Black pants (not tracksuit pants) Plain White, black or grey socks Black leather enclosed shoes with black laces Black/red polo shirt with DHS logo White collared shirt Red polar fleece, woollen jumper or hoodie (with DHS logo) DHS logo black jacket Plain black or red hat or cap

SPORTS UNIFORM FOR PD/H/PE AND SPORT SESSIONS Black/red polo shirt with DHS logo Red hoodie or red woollen jumper or red polar fleece with DHS Logo Plain White, black or grey socks Plain black sports shorts or Plain black tracksuit pants (no ‘skins’) An appropriate cap/hat is highly encouraged

Additional notes

Shoes - It is compulsory for all students from Year 7-12 to wear full leather shoes –shoes with ‘holes in the top of them’ or shoes that essentially only cover the toes are not acceptable. Shoes must have leather covered uppers as required by the Education Department for safety in all subjects.

Hats - It is highly encouraged for all students from Year 7-12 to wear an appropriate cap/hat when in-volved in outside activities such as at the Ag farm or on any excursion or activity where there is a lot of outside activity.

In winter months, other layers underneath the jumper can be worn, although they cannot be visible

Full implementation of this uniform will occur at the start of the 2022 school year

Uniform List

Period Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Period Wed

Roll Call 8:50 - 8:58 Roll Call 8:50 - 8:58

1 9:00 - 9:50 1 9:00 - 9:50

2 9:53 - 10:43 2 9:53 - 10:43

Recess 10:43 -11:03 Assembly 10:43 - 11:03

3 11:03 - 11:53 Recess 11:03 - 11:23

4 11:56 - 12:46 3 11:23 - 12:13

Lunch 12:46 - 1:26 4 12:16 - 1:06

5 1:26 - 2:16 Lunch 1:06 - 1:46

6 2:19 - 3:09 Sport 1:46 - 3:00

Bell Times


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