CORRIMAL

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Newsletter Thursday, 29 August 2019

COUGARS CUP 2019

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Find us at: 88b Murray Road Corrimal East, NSW, 2518 Email: [email protected] Mail: PO Box 372 Corrimal, NSW, 2518 Facebook: www.facebook.com/corrimalhs Phone: 4285 1199 Website: corrimal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

PRINCIPAL’S PERSONAL MESSAGE This week sees us celebrate SASS Recognition week. This is a time to reflect on and appreciate all of the work that goes on behind the scenes of our school by a number of dedicated, committed and hardworking people. We have seen people coming together in a show of support for all of our SASS Office staff, SLSO’s and other support staff. On behalf of the entire Corrimal High School community, I would like to take this moment to sincerely thank all of our support staff for the work that they do which enables the teaching staff to be able to complete many of their day to day tasks. Your work is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

The past three weeks has also seen some fantastic results achieved by our students on the sporting field, in debating and public speaking, as well as on the dance floor. I would like to start by congratulating our Open Boys Softball team. This team were recently crowned Regional Champions after defeating Figtree High School in the Regional final. This is the second year in a row that the team has been crowned Regional Champions – a fantastic effort for a small school. The team then went on to compete at the State Championships where after a few tough games, came away from the championships placing 11th in the State. Congratulations to all players and to Mr Tier and Mr Sullivan for their support of the team. Congratulations to all of the students who recently participated in the Cougars Cup competition against Woonona High School. Some tough competition on the day saw Woonona come away with the win. I was fortunate enough to be able to watch some of the games, and would like to commend all students who participated in the junior, senior and girls teams on the day.

We have also seen a number of our students competing and achieving outstanding results at the Regional Athletics Championships. Congratulations to Ruby-Lee, Ella, Eduan and Dwayne for their results which has seen them progress to the State Athletics Championships next week. I would like to wish all of our athletes the best of luck for their respective events. This again is a fantastic achievement to have 4 athletes in 6 events at the State Championships.

There has also been success in the Debating area with three students recently taking part in the Regional Debating Camp. This resulted in Maddy Devitt being selected as a representative in the Regional Debating Team. This is a great achievement and we look forward to hearing the results from Maddys’ competition.

Congratulations also must go to all of the students who were involved in this years Southern Stars arena spectacular. With 12 students in a CoS dance ensemble, 3 students in the disability ensemble and Tarnni Foster in the Featured Vocal Ensemble, Corrimal HS was very well represented. Our students were fortunate to have their dance choreographed by Mrs Holly Organ – one of our teachers, and also got the opportunity to perform with students from Bellambi PS, Corrimal East PS, Tarrawanna PS, Woonona East PS and Wollongong PS. All students represented Corrimal HS with pride and excellence. Congratulations to all students and thank you to our Primary school partners for an amazing experience. We will be looking to do Southern Stars again in 2020, so stay tuned for more information as we get towards the end of the year.

There has been talk around the school lately in relation to the current school jumper with some students expressing the feeling that they do not think it is warm enough. As a school, we are trying to be responsive to this concern, and are beginning the process of investigating an alternative jacket which provides greater warmth for students. While we investigate our options, there is still an expectation that all students are dressed in the appropriate school clothing items. I appreciate that this can be challenging for students, particularly when they are cold. Students have been instructed that they can wear an additional jumper underneath their school jumper if they are cold,

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2 | P a g e as long as it is not visible, and if they get hot, that the non uniform item is removed. The school will keep the community informed about alternative jumper options as our investigations continue.

The school executive have also been discussing at length the wearing of representative jackets to school. In the past, this has been something which has been allowed, and does cause issues at times, as students are technically out of uniform. As a school, we are mindful that for students to receive a representative jacket, they have worked very hard and are very proud of their achievements. We are currently trying to continue to tighten up on our uniform expectations, and as such, the following uniform changes are now going to come into effect. From next week, students will only be allowed to wear representative jackets / hoodies under the following conditions:  They are school colour  They are only worn on a Wednesday which is sports day.

On all other days, students will be expected to wear their Corrimal High School jackets / jumpers. I would appreciate your support with this and ask that you reinforce this expectation to your children. Students not complying with this expectation will be instructed to report to the Deputy Principal.

Corrimal HS has also been very fortunate recently to be visited by our friends from KU Eat Corrimal. Staff and students came to the school library on two occasions during book week and finished their excursion with a visit to the school Ag plot. This is a great opportunity for us to continue to engage and connect with our broader community. We are very pleased to be able to share our amazing facilities with members of the community.

Finally, with only 4 weeks to go before the end of term, and the end of their official schooling prior to the holidays and HSC commencing, I would like to wish Year 12 the best of luck, and encourage them to stay focused on their learning in all lessons. The end result of their HSC will reflect the ongoing effort that students are putting in.

Paul Roger Principal – Corrimal High School

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SCIENCE SPEAKING SPORT CALVES WELLNESS CAMP

DATE EVENT DATE EVENT

AUGUST 30 AIME SEPTEMBER 3 YEAR 5 TRANSITION DAY

SEPTEMBER 9 KLC INDUCTION SEPTEMBER 10 RECONCILIATION WEEK FOOTBALL

SEPTEMBER 11 NAIDOC SEPTEMBER 12 TIGS GALA DAY ASSEMBLY

SEPTEMBER 13 AIME SEPTEMBER 16-23 YEAR 11 EXAMINATIONS

SENIOR SCIENTISTS VISIT ANSTO On Thursday 15th August Year 12 Physics and Year 11 Chemistry participated in an excursion to the nuclear reactor at Lucas Heights. The focus of the day was on nuclear medicine and how it is used to diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer. Students participated in practical activities, a tour of the facility and even an impromptu opportunity to speak with one of the scientists who did research in Antarctica.

Students were able to see how our ideas of nuclear energy and its uses have changed over time and get up close to the reactor and analytical equipment with names like “WOMBAT” and “POSSUM”. The day ended with students being re-united with their electronic devices after leaving the site protected by Federal Police and a rousing chorus of songs on the bus ride back to school. Overall it was a very successful day!

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4 | P a g e PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATING NEWS Last week our very talented team of year 9 debaters, Madeleine Devitt, Justin Berrell and Eden Goodier, travelled to Gerringong's Mercure Resort for the Illawarra South East Region debating camp. These students were exceptional ambassadors for their school and a real pleasure to accompany. We had a lovely time. Food was great, rooms were awesome and the debating was exceptional. We participated in a number of workshops and one debate where we were announced victorious over Moruya. At the end of the two days the ISER Region Representative squad was announced and it included our very own Madeleine Devitt!

This is a real thrill and such an honour for Maddy. The squad is made up of all year 10 students, except for Maddy who is only in Year 9. I look forward to seeing our Year 9 teams compete next year when they will be in Year 10.

Then on Tuesday 20 August our public speaking squad competed at Holy Spirit College in the annual South Coast Public Speaking Competition. Over 150 students participate each year in this competition and the speeches are of a very high standard. We were ably represented by Katelyn Woods, Suzanna Abou Shalah, Steph Walford, Maddy Devitt and Natalina Liberti. Well done girls! If you are keen to be involved in public speaking or debating please see Ms Mahon in learning support.

KOORI CONNECTION This has been a very busy period for all the Koori Leadership Council Representatives. A massive amount of work has been undertaken by the elected body of the KLC to organise Corrimal High School’s NAIDOC Week assembly (always in week 8 term 3 at CHS). This is the first time we have led this as a student group and are excited to have many of your Elders join us. The Reconciliation Week football is also set to happen in the next few weeks so preparations have been underway for that cross school event and the TIGs Gala Day with our CoS Year 6 students.

Between the art exhibition, induction ceremony and week 8 events, we should have some fantastic news to showcase in the next newsletter.

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5 | P a g e FAREWELL TO THE CALVES

Sadly on Wednesday the 21st of August Year 9/10 Agriculture had to say good-bye to Minerva and Dobby. Our dairy farmers, Jane and Grant Sherwood, have been bringing the dairy calves to our school for the last five years taking time out from their very busy schedule in the Southern Highlands. The calves have steadily gained weight and confidence over their three week visit adjusting to many new faces, smells and the traffic noise they don’t normally encounter. Students have been taking turns to feed the calves twice a day with several students taking on more than their share without complaint.

A special thanks to Ella Ruffley, Eliza Brayson, Britney Taylor, Sarah Logan, Kathlyn Almenario and Reannon Taylor- Blakeney for helping me, Darren and Dave manage the twice daily feeding. Additionally, a big thank you to Mr Laidler, Ms Sullivan, Mr Heng and Dave for helping me with feeding on the weekends. Students will now be working on their assessment task based on the visit which will be submitted to the Cows Create Careers organisers. It is pleasing as a result to hear students talking about Agriculture and the career opportunities it offers which is the main purpose of the initiative.

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6 | P a g e COUGARS CUP 2019

August 15 held the fourth Annual Cougars Cup - a new traditional rivalry between Corrimal High School and Woonona High School. Preparations with students had been made over the proceeding weeks under the guidance of coaches Mr Luskan (U16s boys), Mr Wellings (U14 boys) and Mr Mulder (U16 girls) and the school was pumped to see three great matches across the day.

The event kicked off with the U14s boy’s squad taking the field. The team, predominantly made up of students very fresh to the team, did outstandingly well showing great teamwork and offensive attack. Unfortunately, a few nerves at the beginning of the match prevented the squad from making headways and, unfortunately, resulted in defeat.

Second on the field was the U16 girl’s league tag team. Again, it was great to see so many new faces out on the turf as they represented their school with great pride and strength. Solid tackles and a few line breaks were the main feature of the match, but again, Corrimal High School was not victorious.

The final match was held between the U16s boys squad with Woonona High School presenting some massive opposition. The Corrimal High School boys, not to be out done, met each and every Woonona High School player with determination and grit, but ultimately went down by 4 points.

The end result of the day was a Woonona High School victory and a big congratulations must go to them as this has been their first win across the four years and was well deserved on the day. Corrimal High School, however, will be back stronger than ever in 2020 and ready to bring the cup back to its home in the mantle of Corrimal High Schools hall!

A big thank you has to go to David Adams (Corrimal Cougars RLA), PlayNRL and the Dragons Team (FA and Referees) and Mr Foster (Event organiser and convener).

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7 | P a g e YEAR 9 CAMP Week 4 of this term, 26 year 9 students headed off to Berry Sport and Recreation Camp to enjoy two days jam packed with adventure, fun and collaboration. Not only was the location picturesque, offering an immense feeling of serenity, but this well organised camp ensured our students were delivered with various outdoor activities that supported team building and relaxation. Students were able to explore this serene environment as they participated in a 6km bushwalk and a long canoe paddle along the boundary creek.

Students also effectively engaged in various other outdoor activities such as archery, leap of faith, orienteering, camp fire creation, damper cookout, basketball, tennis, soccer and volleyball. During our time away, students talked to the cows and kangaroos, spotted an echidna hiding in the grass and various other flora and fauna were discovered. It was so delightful to watch as the students participated in these activities with positivity, enjoyment and inclusiveness. Camps like this effectively allow our students to spend quality time together in a relaxed environment and we are grateful for the time spent with our fantastic year group. We thank them all for their positive participation and wonderful behaviour.

CONSTRUCTION NEWS

Here is two young men, Nathan Trebel and Bailey Fletcher Colvin from our construction class doing a great job on their work placement from digging footings and pouring them, to working on the student’s group project to further progress the deck area shown in the photo. It won’t be long before it is up and running. Well done boys!

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8 | P a g e SPRING INTO CORRIMAL

Exciting news! Spring into Corrimal, one of the most wonderful and extraordinary community organised events is happening again and Corrimal High School students will get to be a part of some of the activities this year. We hope that you can join our community at this fantastic event.

YEAR 7 NEWS Congratulations to all Parents, Carers and students, you have successfully made it through the first half of Year 7. It is a major transition from Primary school and we are very proud of all your achievements in the first half of the year. Semester 1 reports were handed out in term two and students have had the opportunity to reflect on their reports identify areas of strength and areas of improvement. Week two of this term, we had the parent-teacher night, it was great to meet and catch up with parents and carers. It was also positive to see students with their parents gaining valuable information about their learning.

To be a successful learner you need the right tools. Please ensure your child has the essential requirements in their pencil case - pens, pencils, eraser, ruler, glue stick etc. It is also a good habit to pack your school bag each night to ensure you have the correct books for the next day. This will help avoid the morning rush. With the warmer weather on the way it is a reminder to ensure uniform is maintained. New items of uniform can be purchased through the front office if required. Shoes also need to be entirely black to meet the schools dress code.

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9 | P a g e Our brand new positive rewards system is up and running - Chats. This is an excellent opportunity for our students to be recognised and rewarded for positive behaviour and attitude. We encourage all students to be actively doing the right thing and doing their best at all times. The rewards are just an extra incentive. Well done and keep up the hard work Year 7!

LIBRARY NEWS

We loved this year’s book week theme of ‘Reading is my Special Power’ here at Corrimal High! It was a great week with lunchtime activities and the Harry Potter Kahoot.

We thoroughly enjoyed having the kids from KU pre-school visit us twice for story time, activities and a trip to the Ag plot to feed the animals. A special shout out to our great Year 9 and 10 student helpers - you were great ambassadors of Corrimal High and all the great things we do here!

Congratulations to the CBCA Book of the Year Awards winners and honour books for 2019! You can find these outstanding titles in our library from next week!

This week is the final week of Premiers Reading Challenge. Please ensure you have finalised your online reading records so Miss Zalewski can submit them to be checked.

For more information please head to: https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/studentExperience.html#/

Did you know you can access the school library from your desktop, laptop, tablet or phone??? Simply sign in to your student portal and add “My School Library” to your essentials home screen. You can access our database of library resources including books, journal articles, websites and videos from the comfort of your own home. You can also download the App!

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10 | P a g e This term we have revamped our positive WELLBEING behaviour rewards program. We value the positive contributions students make each and every day and we have developed a system whereby we can instantly and easily recognise students. All Corrimal High staff have reward tokens that they can issue to students in line with our core PBS values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and SAFETY. These tokens can be saved up and handed to Year Advisers for rewards. These rewards are increased in line with the number of tokens a student has. The rewards include canteen vouchers and gift cards for specialty stores as well as the end of year trip to Jamberoo rewarding those students who continually engage in their learning and strive to make our school a better place.

In Week 5 and Week 10 of each term we also have a lucky draw where all C.H.A.T.S are placed in a box and 3 lucky winners are drawn out. Their prize is a gift card of their choice. Our lucky winners this week were: Ryan Walker; Trent Roach and Joshua Gehlhaar-Gebbinck. These 3 students are all worthy recipients of a prize as each and every day they are displaying the values we expect in our students. We also have a staff member appreciation award each week where students can nominate staff members for a variety of reasons. The Principal randomly selects a staff member to receive an award at our weekly assembly. This week, we included a lucky prize for a staff member to receive a gift card and the winner was Ms Allan-Georgas. Congratulations! Across the week our vaccinations also continued for our Year 7 students and catch up vaccinations for Year 8 and 10 students.  Year 7: dose 2 of HPV; and any missed doses of dTpa (Boostrix). Students who were absent at visit 1 or 2 can commence their course.  Year 8: catch-up vaccinations will be offered to those students who are identified as needing further doses of HPV (Gardasil) to complete the course.  Year 10: single dose Nimenrix (Meningococcal ACWY) vaccine for Year 10 students (if not done at a 2nd visit). If you have any questions about the vaccination program, please contact Illawarra Area Health or call the school to speak with the in-school co-ordinator Ms Kennedy. Year Advisers continue to monitor the attendance of the students in their year group. Those students below 85% attendance and those with a number of unjustified absences are interviewed by the Year Advisers as well as phone calls home to work collaboratively with parents/carers to increase engagement at school. Students also meet with the HT Well-Being and the Home School Liaison Officer (HSLO) to discuss any issues and attempt to rectify these to increase attendance at school. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s attendance or your child arriving late to school, please contact the school and ask to speak with their Year Adviser.

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