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Issue 4 Friday, 22 March, 2019
U15s RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM
Recently our U15s boys participated in the 8-a-side Callaghan Cup.
They won!!
The team went through the day undefeated. The first time a Hunter River High School team has taken out this trophy.
Congratulations to all of the young men and staff involved. Pictured is team Captain, Corey Radford and Coach ,Brooke Roach.
Well done!
Issue 4 22 MARCH 2019
SPORTING Co ACHIEVEMENTS
Open Boys Rugby League Congratulations to our Open Boys Rugby League team. A great result! The second leg of the Open Secondary University Shield Qualifier taking place at Lakeside Sporting complex, Raymond Terrace. Congratulations to the team who will progress through to the Grand Final against Toronto High School. A big thank you to Raymond Terrace Roosters for hosting another great day of Rugby League in 2019 and to the Referees from the Newcastle Coalfields Rugby League Referees Association for officiating at a high standard once again.
Port Stephens Rugby League Trials On Friday 8th March, Hunter River High School along with Irrawang, Dungog, Francis Greenway and Tomaree High Schools participated in the Port Stephens Rugby League trials. The NRL development team was there to help run the day. Cody Hancock, Corey Radford, Cory Bolton, Jack Langdon, Jake Olive, Blake Chamberlain, Matthew Hughes and Riley Kilpatrick were successful to play in the next round on the 20th of March 2019 at Lakeside Sporting Complex.
Congratulations!!
A huge congratulations to Lachlan Williams, Corey Radford, Cory Bolton, Jake Olive, Jack Langdon and Matthew Hughes who were selected in their respective age group’s Hunter Region Representative Rugby League Team.
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SPORTING Co ACHIEVEMENTS
Equestrian Congratulations Abbey Lonsdale of Yr 8. On March 9th she competed in the NSW Interschool Equestrian Championships at Sydney International Equestrian Centre and placed 13th overall on her young horse (Just an Echo) in the Secondary Schools 60cm combined training. On the 12th March Abbey again competed with Elmridge Roxy and placed 5th overall.
What a great achievement Abbey!
Touch Football The Open Girls and Boys Touch Football team participated in the zone knockout gala day that involved Irrawang HS, Francis Greenway HS and Tomaree HS. Both teams looked very classy in the new gear and played with great sportsmanship.
U14 Boys Rugby League On 13th March our U14 boys Rugby League side competed in the quali- fying gala day for the Buckley Shield. They ended the day unde- feated and was the only team to win every one of their games. The boys won their final against a very gallant Kurri Kurri HS side 26-13. They will progress to the next round. Well done to all involved especially to the U13 boys who stepped up today.
Issue 4 22 MARCH 2019
STARSTRUCK Co 2019
Last year, Kirsten Dickason was appointed to Hunter River High School as the Dance Teacher. Dance is taught as an Elective from Year 8 through to Year 12. Kirsten has brought with her a wealth of experience, including holding positions within the HSC Callback Committee and School Spectacular, both based in Sydney.
Kirsten is to be congratulated on her current position as Creative Director of Star Struck 2019. This year's theme is "No Limits" and Kirsten is working with a group of hand-picked students to perform in the show, held at Newcastle Entertainment Centre from the 14- 15 June.
Star Struck provides performance and learning opportunities for students and fosters an appreciation of the performing arts. The program brings together stu- dents from very small primary schools to large comprehensive high schools. Our students, at Hunter River High School, have the opportunity to participate as part of both a mass dance ensemble and in smaller items. We are very fortunate to have Kirsten at our school and wish her all the best in preparing for the upcoming show.
Issue 4 22 MARCH 2019
STEAM Co QUEST Youth Express - Karuah STEAM Quest Eight students spent the day at Karuah Public School, Tuesday March 12. An initiative of Youth Express-STEAM Shack, students attending participated in workshops covering robotics and coding, mini drones and virtual reality art.
Kiesha Baira of Year 8 commented “It was fun. I have never flown a drone before. It was cool to fly a drone”. The drone session certainly proved a hit with our students. “In general it was heaps fun. It was fun to use team work. I liked the drones and the virtual reality” said Jacob Avery of Year 7. Fellow Year 7 student Kye Jenkins was an enthusiastic participant throughout the Karuah STEAM Quest - “It was good. It was fun in a group and coop- erating. I liked the drones, the virtual reality - I liked all of it”.
Angel Hodson of Year 8 engaged with the virtual reality to create Aboriginal Cultural art and symbols during the opportunity she was provided. “It was challenging to try and create Aboriginal stories and symbols” said Angel. “It was a bit weird to create art when you didn’t know where you were in the room. It was a really good day”.
The value of the Karuah STEAM Quest is reflected in some graphs of student responses following the 2019 event. In the words of Xanthiah Roach of Year 7 - “It was good to interact with technology and get a better education using technology. I reckon I would like to be a coding teacher in Tech Mandatory in the future”. Russell Blatchford (Cultural Room Coordinator)
Issue 4 22 MARCH 2019
CAPA Co CONCERT
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DATES Co FOR THE DIARY
26 Mar P&C Meeting at 6.30pm in the Connected Classroom
29 Mar School Cross Country
2 Apr Year 11 Geography Excursion
** 2 Apr Parent Teacher Connect (Parent Teacher Interview)
4 Apr Gotcha Draw
9 Apr CAPA Concert
10-12 Apr Year 7 Camp
12 Apr Last Day of Term 1
29 Apr School returns for ALL students
** To book a time for Parent Teacher Connect, please log into your Parent Portal. You will need to use your access key to view your child/children's information to be able to make bookings for the PT Connect. This access key can be obtained by referring to an email that was sent earlier in the year. If you have not already registered you can do so by logging into: hrhs.sentral.com.au/portal/register. If you are having trouble, please contact the school for further information.
Hunter River High School
P & C Association
Tuesday, 26 March, 2019 at 6.30pm Venue: Connected Classroom
Refreshments available – All welcome
The P & C meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm in the Connected Classroom, come along and be involved in the future of your child’s school.
School Drive Subsidy
Here is the link to subsidised travel to and from school in private vehicles where there is no public transport available. https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/schoolDriveSubsidy
Issue 4 22 MARCH 2019
NOTICES Co
Change to finish time on a Friday
Please note that the school day will finish at 1.50pm each Friday.
The canteen will serve food from 1.50 – 2.20pm, students will be able to leave school. If you would like your child to remain at school, please ensure you have returned the note sent home with students and emailed to families.
Those remaining will be supervised.
Students leaving are required to go directly home and can not return to school to catch buses. At this point, the school buses will run at their usual times.
This change will allow staff structured professional learning to take place from 2.20-3.20pm each Friday. This decision was ratified by the P&C at their last meeting.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE & PARTICPATION
Must my child attend all activities, including PE and sport?
YES... Sport and other physical activities help to keep your children healthy. Children are expected to attend all regular school activities, including sport students should not take time off from school for the following:
birthdays; shopping; minding other children; routine check-ups or care such as haircuts; minor family events; sleeping in; and non-urgent medical and other health appointments for your child need to be before, after school, or during the school holidays.
All students that do leave school early must be picked up by a parent or a registered emergency contact. Students are to be accompanied when leaving school.
Issue 4 22 MARCH 2019
NAPLAN Co & HSC MINIMUM STANDARDS
NAPLAN Practice
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses literacy and numeracy skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.
Schools will be participating in the practice test between 25 March and 5 April 2019.
The practice test involves the year 7 and year 9 students completing one 45 minute omnibus test. This provides an opportunity for students to become familiar with the online testing format, and schools in their administration of the online tests.
If you would like further information please contact Fiona Brain or Fiona Olds on 4987 2306
HSC Minimum Standard Reading, Writing and Numeracy tests
Students will demonstrate they meet the HSC minimum standard of literacy and numeracy by taking new online reading, writing and numeracy tests developed by NESA. The new HSC minimum standard tests will first be available to students in Year 10 in Term 1, 2019.
The tests will include:
Minimum Standard Reading Test – 50 multiple choice questions (60 minutes) Minimum Standard Numeracy Test– 50 multiple choice questions (60 minutes) Minimum Standard Writing Test – one question based on a prompt. Students will be required to write a maximum of 500 words (45 minutes).
If you would like further information please contact Fiona Brain or Fiona Olds on 4987 2306
Issue 4 22 MARCH 2019
FUNDRAISER Co ENTERTAINMENT BOOK
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FUNDRAISER Co ENTERTAINMENT BOOK
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COMMUNITY Co NOTICES
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COMMUNITY Co NOTICES
KIMURA SHUKOKAI INTERNATIONAL KARATE Port Stephens
A new Karate Dojo has started at Hunter River High School hall!
Training: Tuesdays 3.30 to 4.30 pm And Thursdays 3.30 to 4.30 pm
Warrior: Students 9 – 16 years and Senior: Students over 16 years. Entry via the gate nearest to the School Hall at the Elkin Ave roundabout. Wear shorts or tracksuit pants – A Uniform (Gi) will be provided on joining.
Cost: $65 per month For further information visit our Facebook page: Kimura Shukokai Karate Port Stephens or call Sensei Ross or Sensei Alex on 0490 106 085
SHUKOKAI – THE WAY FOR ALL
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COMMUNITY Co NOTICES
The Smith Family Saver Plus Program
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COMMUNITY Co NOTICES
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Co
Breakfast Cost Cost Every day choices Fresh Sandwiches Seasonal fresh fruit (g)(v) 0.50 Create your own flavour – order only - from 2.00 Fresh Fruit tubs (g) (v) 1.00 Egg* and lettuce and mayo (V) 2.00 Yoghurt – mango, straw., rasp., vanilla, berry, pas- 1.50 C L M – chicken, lettuce and mayo 2.50 sionfruit Ham, cheese and tomato 2.50 Toasted sandwiches – ham & cheese 2.00 3.00 Cheeseburgers bbq or tomato sauce SUSHI varieties 4.00
Occasional choices Cheese and Bacon Rolls 1.50 Wraps Vegemite & Cheese Scrolls 1.50 Roast chicken, spinach leaves, aioli 2.50 Muffins (chocolate/blueberry/apple) 1.50 Ham, tomato, slices, cheese 2.50 Egg & Bacon Roll BBQ sauce 3.00 Salad leaves, cucumber, onion, tomato,
cheese, carrot, mayo 2.50 LUNCH Menu (reduced fat varieties)
Every day choices Fresh Salad 2.50 Order Only - Noodle Cups: Beef or Chicken Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, carrot, 1.00 Hot corn on the cob boiled egg, shredded cheese, mayo(v) 3.00 4.00 Chicken & gravy roll With: chicken, ham or salmon 5.00 3.00 Chicken burger – flame grill chicken, lettuce, low fat mayo Drinks Hot Chicken Wrap – chicken breast tender, lettuce, 4.00 tomato cheese BBQ / chilli sauce Water 600ml 1.00 Hamburger – Lettuce, tomato, cheese, beetroot, 4.00 Water 1.5 litre 2.00 meat patty, bbq sauce Berri Juice 250ml – orange, ABC, apple 2.00 Up n Go - chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, caramel 2.00 Occasional choices 1.00 Dairy Farmers Classic milk - 300ml Garlic Bread 1.70 chocolate, strawberry, iced coffee 2.00 Sausage rolls 2.00 Dairy Farmers Classic milk – 500ml Spinach & Ricotta Rolls 3.00 Chocolate, strawberry, ice coffee, vanilla malt 3.00 Plain pie 3.00 Potato pie 2.50 Slush Puppie - grape, strawberry, raspberry 2.00 Chicken fingers - break 2 only 2.50 Seasoned potato wedges - break 2 only Ice cream treats Weekly special – everyday choices Jucies – orange, lemon, mixed berry, tropical 1.00 1.00 Bulla Ice Cream Tubs (g) 1.00 Week 1 Sausage sizzle with sauce 4.00 Twister Yoghurt - Week 2 & 7 Butter chicken with rice 4.00 Watermelon, strawberry, blueberry, chocolate 2.00 Week 3 & 8 Torpedo roll with mince & cheese Weiss Bars 2.00 Week 4 & 9 Café Pizza – ham & cheese or Paddle pop – chocolate, rainbow 1.50 BBQ chicken, tomato sauce & mozzarella (v) 4.00 4.00 Snacks 0.50 Week 5 & 10 Burritos 1.20 4.00 Popcorn (g) (v) Week 6 & 11 Fish and chips 1.20 Sea Salt Red Rock Chips (v) (g) Honey Soy Red Rock Chips
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