Term 1 ‐ Week 3, 2019

PRINCIPAL: Mrs Leesa Daly ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: Mr Christopher Payne

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Cootamundra High School Poole Street, Cootamundra Phone: (02) 6942 2711 | Fax: (02) 6942 1516 Email: cootamundr‐h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.cootamundr‐h.schools.nsw.edu.au

PRINCIPAL REPORT A warm welcome is extended to all of our new students and in par cular our most recent Year 7 cohort and their families. We look forward to catching up with our Year 7 families at our meet and greet BBQ on the 26th February from 4‐ 6pm. Year 7 students have adapted to the challenges of high school in a very posi ve way and they are to be congratulated on their

commitment and efforts both inside and outside the classroom thus far. The school has welcomed a number of new staff members including Mrs Nikea Waters (Agriculture/Primary Industries), Miss Emma MacIntosh (TAS), Miss Natalia Bagrianov (Science), Mrs Rebecca Perry (English), Mr Warren Bell (English), Ms Katherine Moore (Mathema cs) and Mr Michael Speering (PDHPE). Our congratula ons are extended to Mrs Ann Tozer on comple ng her teacher training and Mrs Emma O’Loughlin on her promo on to Head Teacher Inclusive Educa on. I would like to thank Mr Dale Rands for his wonderful contribu ons to CHS over the past 2 years and wish him well in his new endeavours as the Principal of Murrumburrah High School in Harden. Mrs Angela Trinder has accepted a 12 month engagement at Young High School as Deputy Principal. Mr Chris Payne has stepped up into the Ac ng Deputy Principal role for 2019 at CHS with Ms Janelle Walker leading the English faculty. Our school is currently undergoing a massive rebuild with mul ple classrooms out of ac on. Staff and students are doing a great job of managing this situa on and we look forward with great an cipa on to our new rooms being opened by the end of semester 1. A complete rebuild and

refurbishment of the front office will occur once the classroom rebuild is completed. As a whole school community it is important that we all work together to ensure that our schools core values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence are supported and endorsed by all stakeholders. We ask parents to support us by ensuring their children wear full school uniform. We are also working hard on students following simple and reasonable requests such as hats off in classrooms, phones/earphones in bags and the use of respec ul and appropriate language. Parents and community members are encouraged to be ac ve stakeholders at our school. One way to ensure your voice is heard is to join our fantas c P&C. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month in the school library at 7pm. We would love the see you there. All students have a plethora of extra curricula opportuni es to get involved with this term including our ca le show team, spor ng teams, STEM challenge team and the SRC. I would like to acknowledge the staff that have planned and coordinated ac vi es already this term including Cath Alderman’s University of Wollongong trip, the magnificent whole school swimming carnival and the work of our Year Advisers. Thanks are extended to staff and students for your contribu ons in making the start of the school year so posi ve. We are looking forward to an exci ng 2019 with the school implemen ng a range of revised and innova ve programs to assist all students to reach their poten al and to ensure all students are known, valued and cared for.

Together We Are.

Together We Can.

Together We Will. 

JUNIOR ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES YEARS 7‐10 This week students from Years 7 to 10 will receive

their 2019 Assessment Schedules. The booklets

contain a comprehensive summary of assessment

tasks and examina on dates for each faculty. The

booklets also contain informa on about the RoSA

(Record of School Achievement) and are designed to

help students, parents and carers with their

planning and organisa on.

If your family does not receive one of these

booklets, please contact the school. Similarly, if

there are any queries about the schedules or the

tasks, please contact the Front Office who will direct

your enquiry to the relevant faculty or staff

member.

CHS CALENDAR

Week 4, Term 1

Feb 18

Feb 18‐22

Feb 19

Elevate Workshop

Work Placement ‐ Allied Health and Automo ve

Chemistry Study Day ‐ Year 12

Zone Swimming Carnival

Week 5, Term 1

Week 6, Term 1

Mar 4

Mar 4‐8

Mar 5

Mar 6

School Photos

Riverina Swimming Carnival

Scholas c Book Fair

Science and Engineering Challenge ‐ Years 9 & 10

School Photo ‐ Catch Up

Advanced English and Music Sydney Excursion ‐ Year 11 & 12

‘The Crucible’ Excursion ‐ Year 11 & 12 Advanced English

Mar 11

Mar 12

Mar 14

Girls Basketball Riverina Trials

Girls Open Soccer Riverina Trials

Year 7 & 10 Vaccina ons

Week 7, Term 1

NO PARKING ZONES When stopping in a No Parking Zone you must not stop for more than 2 minutes. You must also remain within 3metres of the vehicle. Mobility Parking Permit holders are allowed to park for up to 5 minutes in a No Parking area. Hours of opera ons may apply to some signs. This means restric ons apply for those mes only. Please do not drop off your children at  the pedestrian crossing or bus stop area.   You can safely drop children off in the No Parking Zone following the above guidelines.

YEAR 7 Congratula ons to Year 7 on successfully comple ng their first few weeks at Cootamundra High School. As a year group they have taken on every challenge and task presented to them with zest and enthusiasm always eager to do their best. Which was evident recently when they completed their swimming proficiency in the lead up to yesterday’s Swimming Carnival. Year 7 have se led in well to the High School rou ne and have already become incredibly valued members of our school community.

CHS SCHOOL CAPTAINS 2019

Year 7 students enjoyed an a ernoon of sport at the pool on their first day.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

- TAFE -

All students a ending TAFE must sign out via the school front office every

Wednesday before going to TAFE classes

Cootamundra High School Captains 2019, Brianna Hefren and Mathew Friend (middle) and Vice Captains Eliza Cooper (le ) and Michaela Webb (right).

LIBRARY NEWS

Welcome back to the Library for 2019  OUR VISION Our library is dedicated to fostering the love of reading and learning and encouraging all students to borrow from our School Library every week. Our Library is a welcoming learning space where students can access an extensive range of informa on resources – print and online – to support them in their learning and personal interests. OUR CATALOGUE Students can access our full catalogue via their Student Portal by clicking on the School Library link. As the School year begins, it's a good me to remind everyone of the services available in our School Library. We are open from 8:30am – 3:30pm Tuesday to Fridays. We are also open every recess and lunch and many students take the opportunity to come in, chat, play puzzles and study.

CLASSES IN THE LIBRARY

Our goal for all students is to use the Informa on Search Process which in turn extends each students

informa on skills. We aim to provide opportuni es in conjunc on with teachers to incorporate the use of technology into each students learning.

CELEBRATIONS

Celebra ons in our school library this term include the Scholas c Book Fair, which is being held on 4 ‐ 8 March. So come to our Book Fair, have a look around and shop. Funds raised will be used to purchase more resources for our Library. On 22 March Mar n Cha erton, a successful writer and illustrator of books for more than thirty years will be conduc ng a workshop with our Year 7, 8 students along with Art students in Years 9 and 10.

The Library Buzz…

Twelve students from Year 12 along with students from Young and Yass travelled to

UOW for the Annual UOW Discovery Day. A er a tour of the City precinct and an

overnight stay on campus, students a ended a series of lectures of their choice the

following day. Around 8 000 students a end Discovery Day every year, which has

proved to be a fantas c experience for both country and metropolitan students.

Caught in a downpour while going for a walk

Relaxing and enjoying ressies

A ending lectures along with 1300 other students

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG DISCOVERY DAY

SRC 2019 Congratula ons to our new SRC for 2019

HOUSE CAPTAINS AND VICE CAPTAINS 2019 Congratula ons to each of our new House Captains for 2019

The weather presented a beau ful backdrop for yesterday’s swimming carnival. A big thankyou is extended to

Miss Haines for all her hard work in organising a great day and to our students for their par cipa on and

support.

Congratula ons to BALDRY for winning the day, PINKSTONE came an honourable second, McCONAGHY third

and ANDERSON fourth place.

CHS SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Student Vs Staff relay Staff were victorious again...with no chea ng required

Take your mark, Get set, Go!!

Senior girls ready to race!

Ready to race...

YEAR 7 TECHNOLOGY

FELTING Year 7 students have been exploring the proper es of wool as they prepare alpaca and woollen fleece for fel ng. Students are involved in a 3 step process where the fibres are straightened using the carders and dog brushes. They then make a mat of 3 layers of fibres which is rolled in net, bubble wrap and finally a towel. This “sausage roll” is then washed in warm soapy water and massaged ll the fibres form a felted structure. Eventually, each student will have their own hand‐felted heat bag.