KADINA HIGH CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Kadina St Goonellabah NSW 2480 T 02 6624 3133 F 02 6625 2137 E [email protected] www.kadina-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

ISSUE 5 I TERM 2 I WEEK 10

NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS 2016

Our NAIDOC assembly was held on Monday 27 June. The NAIDOC committee, which has been led by Irene Clarke for 10 years, would like to thank Professor Norm Sheehan from Gnibi for his insightful message of “find what you enjoy in life, and pursue that as your career”.

The NAIDOC committee would like to congratulate the year 10 and 11/12 entertainment students for their musical items –“My Island Home” by Christine Anu and “From Big Things Little Things Grow” by Paul Kelly. Brandi Smith and Chantarli Roberts did a fantastic job in their role as ushers, and once again Ayden Miners has represented the Aboriginal students with pride and respect whilst in his role as MC at our assembly. This year the NAIDOC committee worked towards improving parent and school community relationships, therefore a lunch had been organised to strengthen community and school partnerships.

The committee would like to thank our student representatives for their contribution to our NAIDOC assembly. Those students consist of Mitchell Trindall, Anya Cadman, Le-Keisha Steadman, Brandi Smith, Chantarli Roberts, Ayden Miners and John Paden (TRSC LHC).

The NAIDOC Committee would like to take this opportunity to invite interested parents or carers to join next year’s team. NAIDOC ASSEMBLY PERFORMERS CALENDAR Nyholm Youth Lecture

18 July On May 24th Kadina High Campus hosted the annual Nyholm Staff Development Day Youth Lecture, which was presented to students from our campus as well as Richmond River High Campus. This is 19 July a lecture series designed to increase student interest and All students return to school participation in Chemistry. This lecture was presented by Dr Lidia Matesic, a nuclear chemist from Australian Nuclear 22 July Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). She presented NSWCHS Cross Country information about her work and the work of ANSTO in general Championship at Eastern and answered a number of questions from students. Creek

4 August North Coast area Athletics Carnival

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We would like to respectfully acknowledge the Elders past and present of the Wijabul Wiyabal people and other peoples of Bundjalung Nation. We acknowledge that they are the first peoples of this land on which our school stands. Sparking Science

During the cold, dry weather is a great time to investigate static electricity. Mrs O’Sullivan’s Year 9 class was given the task to investigate as many effects of static electricity as they could. As can be seen, the students thoroughly enjoyed obtaining new inflatable appendages and bending streams of water. Art Workshops

It has been an exciting start to Term 2 in Visual Arts. Year 10,11 and 12 students have ben engaged in weekly art workshops to develop, explore and extend their art making techniques.

The freedom of self- expression to an emerging artist is to be supported and encouraged. To be able to create in a contemporary context students' need to also develop their conceptual response and own understanding of a visual vocabulary. Critiquing, discussing art and self reflection are an integral component of the art making process for senior students.

These weekly workshops plan to encourage students to diversify their ideas of "traditional” methods and materials and how to "tie in" the conceptual to the making and developing of a Body of Work around a theme, while being expressive, individual, impressive and yet not costly.

Workshop One explored the Encaustic process of painting with melted bees wax and oil pigments. We were so pleased our Mayor, Jenny Dowell visited us during this inaugural class. She was fascinated by the mediums velvety and comforting properties. Each student responded to "stories of Self" by extending the surface of the recycled hardcover books as grounds, then using collage, found objects and text to create highly individual pieces.

Workshop Two explored a series of printmaking techniques called dry point etch, chine colle and monotypes. Recycled X- ray film donated by Kadina friends was used as a plate to respond to "the artist within." Again, the strength of the exercise was the diverse range of responses and results. Shown here is the process of Ashleigh Sendt's work.

Workshop Three- students were each issued with a $2 roll of brown paper. Measuring 3 metres the criteria was to fill the space, use alternative methods to create marks and move along the surface. Plot twists to switch and change , progressive drawings, limited colour palette were adopted to be free with materials and allow for creativity to just flow.

"There is no place like home!" was explored in the next still life workshop. The criteria here was to create a miniature world with glitter being the signifier for the concept. The great art/ craft debate was discussed in regard to the appropriateness of using glitter in contemporary art project.

What is impressive so far is the students desire to create something truly their own, to embrace the different techniques and push beyond the limitations of self and the materials to create something "new".

There are three remaining workshops scheduled this term- watch this space for more art.

Ms Rowan Widjabal Wiyabal Dreaming Student Leadership Initiative

WIDJABAL WIYABAL DREAMING is a new Initiative for The . Digby Moran, a local Aboriginal artist designed our Widjabal Wiyabal logo, that is representative of our College structure and the future directions we would like our Aboriginal students to take. The emphasis of this program is for students to be immersed in aspects of leadership and cultural knowledge, in order to be their best and very proud Aboriginal self. Through consultation with students and Aboriginal community members, this initiative was created to develop leadership qualities through authentic and cultural experiences. Culture, Language, Identity and History were the themes central to our leadership experience, as well as advocating that we need to “Lead and Walk together” to create meaningful change. This initiative was presented to a selected group of Aboriginal students this term over 5 days at Dorroughby Environmental Education centre, Southern Cross University’s Language and Cultural nest, culminating at Lake Ainsworth for a day of Celebration and recognition. Students who completed the program, did so with greater cultural awareness and an enormous sense of pride. Each day finished with students reflecting on the information that was offered to them by our leading facilitators. “Learning about my Aboriginal culture, closing the gap between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Australians, aspiring to be a better role model as well as being a mentor in my local Widjabal Wiyabal community”, were mentioned throughout the program by our Aboriginal students during reflection time. Our students are all very excited about the way forward with this initiative and look forward to leading the way for all students across The Rivers Secondary College. Widjabal Wiyabal Dreaming was opened with a traditional smoking ceremony performed by Dhinawan, a world renowned Aboriginal cultural ambassador and proud member of the Bundjalung nation. Steve Scott and Adrian Harrington spoke of significant sites, Bundjalung as a nation and other historical and cultural perspectives. Michelle Kelly, Val Smith and Dee Turner led some heartfelt and inspiring conversations around identity and Southern Cross university hosted our students at Gnibi- the Language and Cultural nest. An enormous thankyou goes out to Aunty Hazel Rhodes, Aunty Bertha Kapeen, Aunty Irene Harrington, Aunty Gwen Hickling, Uncle Charles Moran, Uncle Herb Roberts, Uncle Greg Harrington and Professor Sheahan for their story sharing and inspiring messages to go confidently in the directions of your dreams- using education as a means to do this. Our Widjabal Wiyabal team would also like to thank Virginia for organising such a memorable and culturally rich day as well as Tali and S-J for their presentation of the language app. Thank you to all of our facilitators and Mentors who made this experience genuine and inspiring for our students. Widjabal Wiyabal Dreaming was introduced to the Rivers Secondary College” Widjabal Wiyabal Dreaming was an insightful project where adult and young leaders had the opportunity to talk and listen respectfully and unreservedly in Yarning Circles on matters relating to traditional and contemporary ways of life. Most significantly, our young leaders learnt the importance of independent thinking and respect for themselves and others. They also developed a deep understanding of the circumstances that have impacted on their elders’ lives.” “Widjabal Wiyabal Dreaming was an excellent opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to reconnect with their culture. This initiative has created a positive space for students to conceptualise what Aboriginal leadership is and how that relates to their lives and their communities” Thanks to all involved in the Program and in particular to our dynamic team who made this happen: Sonya Laverty (HT TRSC), Colin Appo (formerly of Lismore High), Tiffany Sales, Jenna Edwards & Lawrence Kennedy (LHC), Tyrone Connors, Corey Wheeler and Ellie Stenson (RRHC) and Irene Clarke & Luke Wigmore (KHC), Glenn Rhodes & Adrian Harrington (Goonellabah Public). Work Readiness Achievement Program (WRAP) students at Tafe

This year our WRAP students have been involved in Tafe courses on Fridays as part of their HSC studies. There is a Horticulture group and a Hospitality group.

The Horticulture group have been pruning, mulching, mowing and learning machine maintenance.

In Term 1 The Hospitality group creations were sushi, specialty sandwiches, breakfast meals and a real hit was churros with chocolate sauce.

In Term 2 it’s been American Style BBQ Ribs, two different soups, three ways of preparing chicken and some amazing burgers, to name a few. Just last week they learnt the art of pizza and bread making from scratch.

All the students are looking forward to learning more skills when they return next term.

The Hospitality group have been busy preparing and cooking up all kinds of delicious creations.

Mitch So and Gail Wergs Kadina High Campus is the Winner!

Mrs Janine Russell, Penny Fields and Renee Boulton were successful participants in a recent Innovations in Education Conference at Coffs Harbour with Kadina High lucky enough to win $6000 worth of new furniture. Phil Magann from Innovative Furniture Solutions, an Australian owned furniture company who designs and produces all products using Australian timbers and materials kindly donated the prize. Part of the $6000 prize was a consulting session to analyse our furniture needs and advise on suitable products.

The Kadina High Campus Staff Social Committee, hosted a Biggest Morning Tea to support the Cancer Council Australia. The morning tea was a big hit, lots of cake and cheese consumed! We also managed to raise $142.25. Thanks to everyone who participated. Zone Athletics

This years’ Northern Rivers Zone Athletics saw 42 of our Kadina students compete at Riverview Park on Tuesday 28th June. As team manager, I was impressed with the sportsmanship and effort shown by our team, not to mention their performances. Kadina ranked 5th in the overall team results, with 55 top 4 placings, including eleven 1st place finishes.

Ben was our best performing athlete, being named the 15 boys Age champion and achieving 3rd place in the overall male point score. Ben showed his talent across all events, placing 1st in 800m, 400m & javelin, 2nd in 200m, 15 boys relay and triple jump and 3rd in 3000m. Caelin also showed great athleticism on the track, placing 1st in 400m, 2nd in the 15 boys relay and 3rd in 100m, 200m and 800m.

Laquisa was our top performing female athlete. She finished with 5 placings out of 6 events. 1st in long jump and the 15 girls relay, 2nd in 100m & 200m and equal 3rd in the High jump. Other Kadina High students who can now say they are Northern Rivers Zone Champions in 2016 include Tayla (100m and 15 girls relay); Renee & Olivia (15 girls Relay); Krystal, Carly, Jennifer & Chantarli (12 girls relay); Liam (800m); Roan (Long jump) and Ethan (PARA shotput, discus and javelin).

Congratulations to all our Kadina athletes on your performances. Good luck to those who will now compete at the North Coast Area Athletics Carnival to be held in Lismore on the 4th August. (Term 3, week 3).

Mrs A Larrescy

North Coast Area Cross Country

Eight Kadina High students travelled to Murwillumbah on the 17th June to compete as representatives of the Northern Rivers Zone Cross Country team. All our athletes performed well with Liam beating all other competitors in his division to be named 13 years boys Area Cross Country Champion.

Ben also went close to achieving the top rank in the 15 years boys with a 2nd place and Chloe running 4th in the 14year girls division withonly the top six runners going through, Zac narrowly missed out on representation in his final year with 7th place, while Brayden, our youngest competitor ran 14th.

Ben will be joined by John, Jackson and Jacob in the 15 yr boys teams event. Well done and good luck at the NSWCHS Cross Country Championships to be held at Eastern Creek on Friday 22 July 2016 (Term 3, week 1). The Rivers Secondary College OPEN GIRLS HOCKEY

Our Rivers team have made it through to the final series of the CHS Hockey Knockout after defeating 3-2. This is a huge effort from a team that has had minimal practice time together, especially considering the large scores Kingscliff has put on us in the past. A bye in the first round of the finals means we have already made it through to the final 16 in the state. Our next opponents will be either Sydney North or Wingham HS, who will play early next term. All 3 campuses are represented in the team, with 8 Kadina High girls, 3 Lismore High and 3 Richmond River girls. Jade, Alana, Laetitia, Bridgette, Zoe, Denni-Lee, Holly, Shannon (KHC), Abbey, Lydia, Hayley (LHC) Cassie, April and Ashleigh (RRHC).

A big thanks also goes to Jesse Hughes who has umpired for the team.

Kadina Cross Country Representatives

Liam 13 Yr old North Coast Cross Country Champion

The Rivers Secondary College Hockey Team

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