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Canowindra High School
Browns Ave Canowindra NSW 2804 T 6344 1305 F 6344 1085 Email: [email protected] Website: www.canowindra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
Term 3 Week 3 Tuesday, 6 August 2019
Contact List
Principal Open Boys Squash Team Neryle Smurthwaite
Deputy Principal Congratulations Darryl Ball
Head Teacher On Wednesday 31st July, our Open boy's squash team travelled to English / HSIE Lee-Anne Jones Lithgow to play Cherrybrook High School in the NSW CHS Squash
Head Teacher knockout. Ryan Ellis, who was called into the team only the day before Maths / PDHPE / Comp Rod Jones confidently defeated his opponent in 3 sets. Lucas Ellis' opponent was
Head Teacher older and aggressive but Lucas had the fine touches and the composure Science / CAPA Peta McKenzie to also win in 3 sets. Sammy Austin won his match in sets, but had to
Head Teacher TAS work hard in the first to take the win. Jordan Smith stepped up to play a Karen Pickering tough, experienced player. He fought hard, but lost in 3 sets.
Year 7 Adviser Steven Wilson The boys will now take on Woolgoolga High School in the coming Year 8 Adviser Warren McKenzie weeks. Well done and good luck boys.
Year 9 Adviser Gillian Halstead
Year 10 Adviser Kath Balcombe
Year 11 Adviser Bronwyn Porter
Year 12 Adviser Louise Gregson
Teacher Librarian Lisa McCallum
Sports Coordinators Warren McKenzie Zachary Rue
Student Welfare Teacher Baden Bogdanovs
LAST (Rlg) Bronwyn Porter
Careers Advisor Josh Conliffe
School Chaplain Samara Geier
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Principal’s News Welcome to the 2019 Education Week. This year’s theme is “Every Student, Every Voice” a message we encourage with our students on a daily basis. This week students have been encouraged to invite their parents into the school for a tour of our classrooms on Tuesday between 12 noon and 1pm.
A huge thank you to our School Captain Ella Gruessing who represented our school at the ringing of the Peace Bell in Cowra yesterday, the lantern parade yesterday evening and again early this morning at the re-enactment of the Cowra Breakout at the POW Camp.
Congratulations to our Squash team – Jordan Smith, Sammy Austin, Lucas Ellis and Ryan Ellis - who were successful in their games last week as part of the NSW quarter finals. The team will now meet Woolgoolga in the next round of the competition. Thank you also to Mrs Porter for overseeing the team.
Congratulations also to our Western Area athletics representatives. Many of our students achieved their personal best and had a fantastic day of competition. A special mention goes to Maisie Harrison, Bailey Kennedy and our boys relay team – Dylan Slattery, Connor Munroe, Elliot Blee and Lucas Ellis – who will now go onto represent the school at State level.
Over the weekend a Tractor Trek was held at the showground to raise funds for the Little Wings Charity. This year our local schools were well represented and I would like to thank Mr Rob Ellis for stepping in at the last minute for to represent our school.
Congratulations to Noah Oldfield on being last week’s winner of the school canteen voucher.
Neryle Smurthwaite Principal
YEAR 12 STUDENT PROFILE Canowindra High School is a Name: Wade Kinsela Year Group: 12 White Ribbon School Years at Canowindra High: 6 “Breaking the Silence” Hobbies/Interests: Boxing and Music Last book I read: What is reading. Best thing about being a student at Canowindra High School: The sporting opportunities Did you know? I have different coloured eyes.
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Job Expo
On Tuesday 30th June students from year 11 travelled to Bathurst for the 2019 Bathurst Jobs Expo. The event was hosted by Bathurst Council and took place at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre and included stalls from more than 60 em- ployers and training organisations.
All students were greeted by an enthusiastic performance from the team at Charles Sturt University’s Future Moves team, which aims to promote university education to young people from regional and rural locations. This involved a general question and answer session, a discussion of individual career stories, and the overall message that university education is attainable for those that seek it.
The Jobs Expo itself was jam packed with more than 250 students and facilitators for our session, but students were still able to engage with exhibitors who were excited to discuss university options, apprenticeships, traineeships, and other jobs pathways with students. The day ultimately provided something for everyone and all who attended left with armloads of merchandise, lollies, and hopefully even some informative reading material from the many vendors.
Education Week
Canowindra High School will celebrate Education Week by addressing the theme for 2019 “Every Student, Every Voice” through different students speaking on what school means to them on the daily morning assembly.
Canowindra High School would like to extend an open invitation to parents and family to come to the school on Tuesday 6th August between 12 noon and 1 pm for a school tour and classroom visit.
Our Calves have Arrived!
Cows Create Careers is a Dairy Australia Initiative to get information about jobs in the Dairy Industry. At Canowindra High we have a great opportunity for school students to care for two special calves for three weeks. The students have a feeding and caring roster and will be completing an assessment task in groups based on what they learning about the calves.
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Cowra Breakout Anniversary
Well done to our School Captain Ella Gruessing who represented Canowindra High School at the 75th Anniversary of the Cowra Breakout Commemorations over the weekend. Ella joined school captains from the district on Saturday afternoon to ring the World Peace Bell before participating in the lantern parade from the Japanese Gardens to the POW Camp site. 239 lanterns representing 239 prisoners who died in the breakout were laid at the foot of the laser cut art installation followed by a very moving ceremony. Ella then attended the 1.50am special event at the POW Campsite commemorating the tragic Cowra Breakout and the moments leading up to the largest prison escape of WWII.
Pictured below is Ella with Seikei High School student Miyu Nakajima (currently staying with the Gruessing family for two weeks) ringing the Peace Bell.
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Western Athletics nd On Friday the 2 of August 18 students from Canowindra High School travelled to Barden Park, Dubbo to compete in the Western Area athletics trials. Our runners, jumpers and throwers competed with great sportsmanship and skill. Congratulations to all students for competing on the day. You should all be proud of your efforts. Canowindra High School will have a number of students representing Western Area from the 4th to the 6th of September. Congratulations to: Maisie Harrison 1st (1500m) 1st (800m) Bailey Kennedy 3rd (High Jump) Under 15’s 4 X 100m relay 1st (Elliott Blee, Lucas Ellis, Connor Munroe and Dylan Slattery)
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Cano Mocs and Docs
Cano Mocs and Docs 2804 (CMD) is a short film festival for Documentaries and Mockumentaries involving STEM based themes i.e. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). The festival is held annually in Canowindra NSW 2804, Australia. The idea behind Cano Mocs and Docs 2804 is to showcase and encourage people of all ages to wonder at the marvels of STEM subject matters. This years signature item is "Wave" and must be included creatively in your film. The festival's aim is to help rural and regional youth gain access to education, training and jobs, through grants, scholarships, support services and resources.
Awards & Prizes Best Documentary (Over 18 years of Age) - 8 minutes in length - $1,000 AUD Best Mockumentary (Over 18 Years of Age) - 8 minutes in length - $1,000 AUD Best Documentary Junior (12 - 17 years and under) - 4 minutes in length - $500 AUD Best Mockumentary Junior (12 - 17 years and under) - 4 minutes in length - $500 AUD Best Documentary (0-11 years of Age) - 2 minutes in length - $250 AUD Best Mockumentary (0-11 years of Age) - 2 minutes in length - $250 AUD The Julian Leather Shearers Award. For more information please go to https://filmfreeway.com/CanoMocsandDocs2804-1.
Have fun and enjoy!
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Australian Federation of Graduate Women NSW Inc. Central West Branch Cowra–Canowindra HSC Scholarship
The Australian Federation of Graduate Women NSW Inc. Central West Branch supports the education of women and girls throughout the world and especially in our local area. The aim of this annual scholarship, valued at $2000, is to assist a female student who lives and attends school in the Cowra–Canowindra area and has been accepted for university. Highly commended awards may also be given at the discretion of the HSC Scholarship Committee.
The Cowra–Canowindra HSC Scholarship is financed entirely from funds raised from our Central West group functions, newsletters and donations.
Interested students are invited to submit a CV and a letter of application to: HSC Scholarship Coordinator Email:[email protected]
Closing date 24th January 2020
The CV should include:
academic achievements school involvement e.g leadership roles community involvement e.g Youth Ambassador other achievements, e.g. sport, music or dance, part time or volunteer position after school your residential postal address, email and contact telephone number.
The covering letter could tell us:
why the scholarship is important to you your immediate study plans your long term goals , ambition and motivation challenges you have had to deal with your availability to attend an interview .very soon after 24th January 2020.
Supporting Documents:
Copies of ATAR and acceptance to tertiary institution ( deferment of attendance for 12 months permissible) Information about any other grant or scholarship you have been offered for the coming year A letter of support from your School Principal or Year Advisor and/or character reference .
The HSC Co-ordinator AFGW Central West Branch [email protected]
Page 8 Term 3 Week 3 Tuesday, 6 August 2019 This weeks $5 What’s On Week 3A Term 3 lunch specials Monday 05 AUG at The Hub!!
Monday—Sweet Chilli Baguettes Tuesday 06 AUG Yr 8 Scripture Tuesday– Beef & Bacon Burger Wednesday– Nacho’s Thursday– Ham & Cheese Pasta Bake Friday– Chicken Burrito’s Wednesday 07 AUG Poll Dorset Youth Day—Cowra
Thursday 08 AUG
Canowindra Little Athletics Centre (2019/2020 season) Friday 09 AUG White Card Student Training
Registrations Open on 1st August and must be com- pleted and paid for online at www.lansw.com.au by our first session on Thursday 29th August 2019. Week 4B Term 3 Monday 12 AUG Age Groups Tiny Tots – Under 17s
Cost $90 per athlete Tuesday 13 AUG Yr 8 Scripture Season Starts Thursday 29th August 2019 & runs P & C Meeting 5pm through until -x mas
Wednesday 14 AUG Snow Trip Weekly meets run from 4pm-5pm on Thursday after- noons at The Oval, Canowindra Thursday 15 AUG Snow Trip Contact: Matthew Rice (0458 787 822) or Rebecca Phelan (0428 441 815) Friday 16 AUG Snow Trip *New athletes must bring proof of age to the first ses- sion e.g. birth certificate #To be eligible for Tiny Tots your child must have been born in 2015 or 2016 Assessments Due Week 3A Term 3 Y12: Modern History (3) Y11: IT Metal (2)
Canowindra Little Athletics Centre Week 4B Term 3 Inc. is an Active Kids provider Visit sport.nsw.gov.au/activekids for more details on Y11: Chemistry (2) how to claim your voucher
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