Term 2 Week 7A and 8B RESPECT · RESPONSIBILITY · EXCELLENCE Ph: 4232 1911 · E-Mail: [email protected] Monday 10 May 2019
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Kiama High School Newsletter Term 2 Week 7A and 8B RESPECT · RESPONSIBILITY · EXCELLENCE Ph: 4232 1911 · e-mail: [email protected] Monday 10 May 2019 kiama -h.schools.nsw.gov.au FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK We really work as a partnership at Kiama High School. We are all lifelong learners This week Kim spoke about Kiama High School’s war on waste (WOW!) at the Edu and teachers. As parents, you are teaching your children how to be part of a family TECH International Congress and Expo. WOW! Kim clearly articulated our journey and the values you want them to have which will guide them through life. They are on reducing waste going to landfill. She was congratulated on her excellent teaching you new technologies & ideas, and challenging you in your parenting skills. presentation at the end of the session by audience members. She did a great job As educators school staff are also teaching skills, knowledge and values. We are and I want to congratulate her for her efforts. Just to let you know the calibre of also learning – some teachers are embracing our cultures of thinking initiative, this conference Sir Ken Robinson was the keynote speaker on Day 1. His ideas other staff are focussing on new financial management systems or syllabus about learning in the modern age are inspiring and we will continue to explore requirements. Others such as Kim Cutting are maintaining their commitment to innovative and creative ideas for our students to gain that creative advantage at their passions. Kiama High School. RESPECT · RESPONSIBILITY · EXCELLENCE Kiama High School Newsletter · kiama-h.schools.nsw.gov.au Looking back on the past fortnight I have been reminded yet again about the calibre of our students and their admirable leadership qualities. I had the pleasure of taking our School Captains 2019, Mackenzie Warfield and Emilio Goytizolo to the Students Leaders Forum at NSW Parliament House and then onto Government P & C MEETING House. The students learned a lot about how the NSW parliament runs, were able Please note - the amended date for the next P & C Meeting is to hear from elected members, including the member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, and were celebrated as leaders of today and encouraged to be leaders into the future. Monday 17 June at 6.30pm in the School Library. Then an information session and afternoon tea was hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales. Back at school we have also had a focus on continuing leadership. We have held leadership elections for 2020 which consist of leadership interviews, assembly presentations and voting. Every student who has put themselves forward for a position in student leadership is to be congratulated. Our motto for 2019 is Yes! We can. We never know what we can achieve if we don’t take a risk and have a go. Catherine Glover Principal RESPECT · RESPONSIBILITY · EXCELLENCE Kiama High School Newsletter · kiama-h.schools.nsw.gov.au DEPUTY PRINCIPALS’ REPORT Our captains, Emilio and Mackenzie, visited Parliament House last Wednesday with Mrs Glover to represent Kiama High School at the Student Leadership Conference. As usual, they were exceptional in their representation of the young people at our HIGH FLYERS school and they continue to make us very proud. It is especially important to Congratulations to the many students who have achieved such great success in recognise the role these students play in the SRC as we come to election time. We various areas in the last couple of weeks. Particularly to Jack Quine and Dylan wish all students the very best in their speeches and encourage anyone who would Egan for their selection in the NSW Under 15 Rugby League team, to compete in like to step up into a leadership position to do so. Our SRC have also worked Queensland later this year. These boys were joined by Hamish Stewart and extremely hard, under the guidance of Mrs Littrich and Ms Motbey to create the Ashton Ward in Toronto last week playing for Southern NSW. Our under 15 AFL “Packed with Love” Campaign which creates packs for women, men and children team has annihilated Dapto HS to progress to the next round and our Opens Boys’ during times of need. Thank you to the staff and community for their donations of Volleyball team has proved themselves a force to be reckoned with, finishing third goods. overall. Thank you to the staff who give up their spare time to prepare these students and team, their efforts are greatly appreciated. We would love to hear about the achievements our students make as representatives of Kiama High School as sometimes we do not receive reports on their achievements. Please email [email protected] so that we can celebrate the successes. RESPECT · RESPONSIBILITY · EXCELLENCE Kiama High School Newsletter · kiama-h.schools.nsw.gov.au Our student band performed a pre-tour show at Hindmarsh Park on Sunday. Later UNIFORM this month they depart for their tour of Western NSW, visiting Orange, Parkes, Colder weather brings out a range of coloured hoodies, jackets, track pants and Trundle and Dubbo. On Wednesday night, 19 June, there will be a 7pm shoes. Please be mindful that Kiama High School is a uniform school and our performance in the Gadhu gym for all parents, students and community members to student body and wider community elected our uniform after consultation. Students attend. A huge thank you is extended to Mrs Luke, Mr Wild and Mr Deans for their must bring a note if they are unable to wear the uniform of blue hoodie, blue pants or ongoing and tireless preparation of our super talented musicians. shorts, blue polo top and black leather/leather like shoes. Uniforms enable us to readily identify students at Kiama High School and are meant to encourage a sense of pride and self-worth. Please encourage students to stick to the uniform and keep all undergarments hidden, if they must be worn. MONDAY AFTERNOON DETENTIONS Unfortunately this group has grown. Students can receive an afternoon detention for a range of reasons, from partial truancy, multiple uniform issues or misbehaviour. A letter is posted home and an email is sent. Students will also be issued a reminder. If they cannot attend their detention then they must organise an alternate arrangement. If students fail to attend then they will be given a warning of suspension and when it gets to this stage they need to treat it seriously as suspension for persistent disobedience is a serious concern. The opportunity has arisen for our students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to participate in the presentation by Lofty Fulton at the Kiama Pavilion, early next term. Further information was provided at the assemblies this week and any students who would like to register their interest is to see Mrs Anthony for more information. Lofty speaks in detail about his experiences in overcoming adversity and building resilience, a concern facing many of our students during these challenging years. There is also an opportunity for interested parents to attend a 20% discounted price when they use the code “Kiama HS” in the order form. We would also like to remind all parents and carers that the area in Shoalhaven Street, near the school’s basketball courts is not a drop off zone. We have recently had active police supervision out there but it is extremely unsafe for students due to staff arriving and departing school via this area. Of particular concern also, is that Melissa Anthony parents are choosing to clog the car park with their own cars. This is a staff car park Deputy Principal only. RESPECT · RESPONSIBILITY · EXCELLENCE Kiama High School Newsletter · kiama-h.schools.nsw.gov.au ABORIGINAL EDUCATION SORRY DAY Last Monday 27 May, students from Kiama High School attended Sorry Day commemorations at the Council Chambers and Pavilion. Year 9 student Alira Morgan danced with her Aboriginal dance group following the Welcome to Country and our talented vocal group performed Tell Me Now followed by a presentation on the Bomaderry Homes delivered by Yr 10 student Jordan Casson-Jones. It was a very special day and we all enjoyed learning from Jodi Edwards, Aunty Joyce Donovan, Louise Croker from Kiama Council and from the presentations and songs delivered by the primary schools in our area. _________________________________________ A big thank you to the students (pre-school through to high school) and teachers who participated in this year’s Kiama Sorry Day commemorations; we hope that you enjoyed the day as much as we did. While Sorry Day is one of solemnity and commemoration it is also a day of hope, acknowledgement and for moving towards reconciliation, it is with gratitude that we offer thanks for your participation and continued involvement in this important community event. I look forward to working with you again in 2020. Warm regards, Louise Croker Community and Cultural Development Officer Kiama Municipal Council ___________________________________________ AIME On Friday 31 May, 12 Aboriginal students travelled by train to the University of Wollongong where they participated in a day of challenges, communication and fun. Their behaviour and engagement was outstanding. Elle Stewart-Reid gave a fantastic Acknowledgement to Country to start the day at Woolyunga and Taylor-Lee Byrne wrapped up the day with a wonderful note of thanks. It was a day that instilled pride in our Aboriginal students. RESPECT · RESPONSIBILITY · EXCELLENCE Kiama High School Newsletter · kiama-h.schools.nsw.gov.au BAND NEWS NAPLAN Kiama High School successfully participated in the online format of NAPLAN this As we are fast approaching our Tour of Central West NSW, the Kiama High School year.