LISMORE HIGH CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Dalley Street Lismore NSW 2480 T 02 6621 5185 F 02 6622 2940 E [email protected] www.lismore-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

ISSUE 5 I TERM 2 I WEEK 7

Lismore High Campus Athletics Carnival

The Lismore High Campus Athletics carnival was held at Riverview Park South Lismore on Friday May 13. It was a super day, the weather was glorious, competition keen and the student spirit was fantastic. There was an excellent turn up on the day and the participation rates fabulous.

Final score for the day was 1st Richmond 508 points 2nd Harvey 440 points 3rd Oakes 422 points 4th Aspinal 340 points Eileen Hickling and Kerrin Cubby Age Champions Boys Girls U12 Rocket Wilson U12 Aspen Hall U13 Julian Thompson U13 Haylie Kumpulainen U14 Kaleb Hall U14 Abbey Bailey U15 Riley Gregor U15 Raquel Smith U16 Jackson Smith Browning U16 Jakira Toniello U17 Jonathon Paden U17 Kendelle O’Reilly AWD Athletes JNR Sophie Rose Junior Boys Kynan Davis SNR Katie Burke

There was some strong competition and great performances noted from the following students: Reece Gregor, Riley Parker, Kynan Davis, Lockyer Wilson and Alex Simpson Sebastian King, Brigid Stone and Jeri Fepuleai.

A big thanks to all the students who attended the carnival. These events provide the opportunity for students to compete with their peers in an environment that creates school spirit and healthy competition. Thank you also to all the staff who assisted in making the day a huge success.

Mark Thompson Carnival Organiser

Jai Nolan, Julian Thompson and Brady Toniello CALENDAR NAIDOC Celebrations 10 June Wednesday June 29 PASH Conference - Year 11 See opposite Boccia Competition

Griffith University speaking to Year 10, 11 and 12 students Parent Invitation Year 10 Subject Selection Year 10 Subject Selection 15 June Incursion - WRPS Sport Friday June 10 Coaching Transitioning All parents of Year 10 students are invited to attend the Year 10 Subject Selection Expo being held in the school hall on Friday June 22 June 10 from 1.40 – 3.00pm. Science and Engineering Challenge - Year 10 All faculty areas of the school will have a display of the subjects that they currently run. Staff will be on hand to discuss the academic 23 June rigour of the subjects, the types of assessment tasks that students Wyrallah Public Sport Coaching will complete and any practical work including major works that will Transitioning need to be attempted. Teachers will be able to answer any questions you may have about the subject. 29 June NAIDOC Celebrations Throughout this day Year 10 students will be given information covering a range of issues dealing with the Higher School Certificate, 30 June including information on school expectations, Board of Studies ProBL Showcase requirements, the subject selection process, timetabling, how the Rivers College subjects work and what the post compulsory program 18 July means. The expo will conclude the day. Student return - Week A Lismore High staff are aiming to provide as much information as 1 August possible to the students so they can make informed subject choices P&C meeting - 6pm that will make the transition to their senior high school years much easier and provide an educational experience which will help shape their future careers. If you require any further information please contact me at school.

Glenn Jeffery Career Adviser

LISMORE HIGH ProBL Showcase CAMPUS Thursday June 30 Dalley Street, Lismore NSW 2480 Lismore High Campus invites parents and the community to the Year T 02 6621 5185 F 02 6622 2940 7 & 8 Project-Based Learning Showcase. Year 7 and 8 students will share with you their solutions to the problem of marine debris, the E [email protected] power of words, sustainable house designs, and other amazing things www.lismore-h.schools.nsw.edu.au that they have produced. The Showcase will be located in the Lismore www.facebook.com/LismoreHighSchool High Campus Hall, and is open for viewing from 1:30pm until 4:30pm.

Daniela Elford We would like to respectfully acknowledge the Elders past and present of the Wijabul Mathematics Teacher Wiyabal people and other peoples of Bundjalung Nation. We acknowledge that they are the first peoples of this land on which our school stands. 2 Deputy Principal’s Report

As the cold weather settles in, it is important to I encourage you to discuss goals and aspirations ensure your child continues to wear the appropriate with your young person and to explore in more school uniform. School jumpers, jackets and pants depth with them what they are learning at school. are all available from Lowes or a secondhand pool I know this can be like pulling hen’s teeth at times! available through the front office. Please assist us A strategy for achieving this may be as simple as in promoting school pride and a sense of belonging asking them at dinner to relay one new concept that by sending your child to school in full school uniform they learnt at school during the day and how this with the appropriate fully enclosed leather footwear. could be applied in their future employment. Year 11 Our school community is encouraged to enter the students are currently sitting examinations and you competition on page 16 to design a new sports polo are encouraged to ask them about their results and shirt. teacher feedback for improvement.

On our pathway towards reconciliation, Sorry Day Chris Williams on 26 May was an important moment to remember Deputy Principal the past policies of forced child removal. During an assembly, we reflected on the sad and painful history of the Stolen Generations and recognised moments of resilience, healing and the power of saying Sorry. I would like to congratulate and thank all staff and students involved in the organisation of this moving assembly. We will celebrate NAIDOC week on the 29 June by facilitating several different exciting sessions for students on cultural awareness and connectedness with a focus on story and song lines.

Executives and aspiring leaders spent the weekend at a conference facilitated by our Principal, Mr Nigel Brito. It was an excellent opportunity to discuss the strategic directions for the school and staffs involved are thanked for giving up their weekends to commit to improving education delivery at our school.

The recent athletics carnival was an enjoyable day. I was fortunate to chaperone the 15 years boys on the day and witnessed some outstanding sportsmanship. It was encouraging to see the high levels of participation in events by all students and place getters are congratulated and wished well in their upcoming zone and regional representation. Mr Thompson and his team are also commended on the outstanding organisation on the day.

We were recently visited by Police officers from the Crime Stopper branch. They spoke to students about their current campaign ‘Dob in a Dealer’. Anyone with information about illegal drug use and distribution in the community are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000. Our students also had a visit from the Police Liaison officer last week who spent time discussing anti-social behaviours and strategies to deal with these at school and in the community.

I have had several conversations with parents recently about what their child is learning at school.

3 National Anthem

We are currently focusing on the Australian National Anthem which will be sung at the begining of all school assemblies. Take this opportunity to discuss with your child the relevants and imporance of the anthem.

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Important Information Message to Parents/Carers for Parents / Carers Keep Kids Safe: #parentscheckthecheck!

Parents / carers who engage the services of a private tutor or coach have an important role to play in helping to keep their children safe.

From 1st April 2016 adults who provide private tuition or coaching services to children will need to obtain a new Working With Children Check.

The Certificate for Self Employed People will no longer be valid after their expiry date and the certificate holders will need to apply for a new orkingW With Children Check.

Parents / carers should ask their child’s tutor or coach for their name, date of birth and their Working With Children Check number.

They must then go online and verify the tutor or coach is not barred from working with children in NSW.

Verifying that a tutor or coach can work with children is quick and easy – just follow the simple steps at www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ parentscheckthecheck

If you suspect that an adult is providing services to children without a Working With Children Check you can go online to make a confidential report or phone (02) 9286 7219.

Help to keep kids safe by sharing #parentscheckthecheck with your family and friends through your own social media networks. 5 Sugarland Thank you Southern Cross University and NORPA

Sugarland written by Rachael Coopes and Wayne Blair, and directed by Fraser Corfield and the late David Page of Bangarra Dance Theatre, was performed at Lismore City Hall to a full house of Senior Students from across the North Coast on May 4th. Year Ten students from Lismore High Campus were enabled to attend the production through sponsored tickets from Southern Cross University and NORPA.

The play was set in Katherine NT and the characters were high school students who faced many challenges because of living in an isolated and multicultural community. Lismore Campus Students found the show ‘really exciting, funny and heavy’ and one student commented that it was great to see Indigenous stories on stage. A great excursion and a great show!

Ajita Cannings English Teacher

Free IXL

Dear Parents,

At the start of 2016 we introduced year 11 and 12 General Mathematics classes to a website called IXL to great success. This term is 7-2 and 7-3’s turn to have a go.

IXL is a comprehensive learning program offering unlimited mathematics practice problems in thousands of skills. Teachers can highlight skills that relate to lessons currently being taught for students to practice as homework or students can use IXL to practice the skills that they find challenging.

IXL is an adaptive program and changes based on your child’s demonstrated understanding of the material and results are saved automatically. Progress can be monitored anytime by clicking on the Analytics tab at the top of the page.

For on-the-go practice, you can download the IXL free tablet app for iPad, Android, or Kindle and sign in with your child’s username and password.

I hope you’ll encourage your son or daughter to use IXL regularly. Here’s to a year of working together to make learning fun for your child!

Sincerely, Daniella Elford Mathematics Teacher 6 Lantern Making Workshop On Tuesday May 10th students from the Support Unit participated in a Lantern making workshop ready for the Lantern Lismore Parade on June 25th. Students learnt how to make a "diamond lantern", and decorated them to the theme "Australia Flora and Fauna", ready to show off as they walk through the streets of Lismore at the Lantern Parade. It was a wonderful day, made even more rewarding by watching the students help each other out making their lanterns. Regards, Jo-Anne Giles Head Teacher Special Education Lismore Lantern Parade Saturday June 25 M u s i c F o o d M a r k e t s Join in and celebrate with the people of Lismore and surrounding communities. A r t P a r a d e Support the Lantern Parade in its 22nd year. Start or continue your family solstice tradition. F i r e W o r k s

Tickets to the finale at Oakes Oval and the full day program are available on the and more Lantern Parade website http://www.lanternparade.com/

Everyday Legal Year 10 students were presented to by Amanda Mead and Michelle Kelly from Lismore law firm Everyday Legal on Thursday June 1 in the library. It was a special presentation that was aimed at raising the awareness of young people in the community about the legal consequences of their actions. The ramifications of issues that are specific to young people, such as drink/ drug driving and assault, were discussed from a legal point of view, including information about the court process and what to do if they find themselves in court. Amanda and Michelle shared a wealth of knowledge with the students and also discussed their own careers pathways into law. It is fantastic to see people from the community coming up to Lismore High Campus to share Helix Moss, Amanda Mead, Michelle Kelly, their knowledge and expertise and we do hope to bring Madison Virtue, Aaron Quinnel Everyday Legal back again. A big thanks to Michelle and Amanda for giving up their time for Year 10.

Ajita Cannings English Teacher

7 Lismore High Campus P and C

School uniforms The last P and C meeting saw a strong focus on discussion around the school uniform with the sub-committee presenting various samples for the junior uniform. These changes are due to supply issues so the P and C are taking this opportunity to look at all uniforms and make changes where we feel it is necessary. Discussion is continuing between suppliers and the sub-committee and we will keep you informed as much as possible.

Gonski With the federal election coming up we would like to remind you of the benefits ofThe Gonski funding model. It is not always clear to us parents how the school uses this funding, so I have included a small list of things Lismore High Campus has used Gonski funding for in the past few years. You will see from the list below how Gonski funding greatly benefits all our students. • Laptops and Computers for students use • Subsidising excursions for students to give them opportunities they would never have access to • Professional learning for staff to improve teaching practice • Project Based Learning resources • Specialised learning software to support students • Additional support time for students with additional learning needs • Building the skill capacity of staff members in catering for students with disabilities

As a P and C we encourage community members to register their support and find out more about Gonski at:

www.igiveagonski.com

Meetings P and C meetings are a forum for all parents and carers to be involved in Lismore High Campus and have a say on issues that arise. We meet at 6pm on the first Monday of each month and all are welcome.

Nadine Toniello P and C President

8 Lismore High Campus Athletics Carnival

9 Music Notes Music at Lismore High has certainly picked up some pace of late and the Music rooms are used well each lunch and recess. This is usually a good indication of the increasing interest in Music at LHC. I am pleased to report that the Music in Schools program is finally in operation and growing. We welcome Mr Julius Hofstetter (sax, clarinet and flute) and Mr Alex McLeod (guitar, bass) to our school. Julius is a well-respected performer and teacher who currently leads the Conservatorium Big Band and who has a wealth of experience in teaching high school aged students and is a regional leader in his field. Alex also comes with a Reagan Friederich and Alex McLeod fantastic performing pedigree with “The Alex McLeod Band” and his skills are much in demand regionally and across the country. This is only the beginning with plans to start a vocals teacher in Term 3. This is exciting news for our budding singers and vocalists who can now access high quality tuition during school time. There are plans to include brass (trumpet, trombone and tuba) and drums as the program grows.

The growth of the Music in Schools tuition program is much dependent on parents/carers enrolling their child for lessons at school through the Northern Rivers Conservatorium. Availability of tutors is dependent on enrolment. The cost is reasonable, there are instruments available (though limited) for free loan from LHC and the Conservatorium offers bursary support for disadvantaged families. The school is ready to offer support and guidance with instrumental learning programs for talented children to encourage personal progress. Integration of all skills will be used within the school elective and mandatory music programs and in all extra curriculum performances. Please contact Mr Brady about all school music activities and Rachel Jenner concerning the Music in Schools tuition program (see below).

Planning is also progressing on the development of our very own Lismore High Concert Band. This will create greater focus and performing opportunities for our developing instrumentalists and those from our feeder Primary schools while providing strong school representation and interaction within our community. Opportunities for smaller ensemble groups are growing each week as students who develop confidence and experience also grow with their love of music performance.

Preparations are also being made for our very own MADD night with the elective Year 9’s and 10’s in rehearsal and brightening up B Block with their nice performances. Please see Mr. Brady before Week 8 to audition your musical performance for MADD NITE 2016. The date will be announced soon and there will be a matinee performance and an evening performance around the middle of Term 3.

Happy Toons, Paul Brady

MUSIC IN SCHOOLS CONTACT Rachel Jenner | Community Music Programs Manager Northern Rivers Conservatorium cnr Keen & Magellan Sts Lismore NSW 2480 www.nrcac.edu.au Ph: 02 6621 2266 | Fax: 02 6622 0244

10 Sing Star at Lunch

Lockyer Wilson, Rowan McDonald, Nick Battese, Blake Hamilton and Arwen Goward

Lismore High Choir Lismore High has a proud Choral Tradition extending back 50 years and more. All the more reason to create the best choir we can. A choir which can tour other schools, perform at major events such as School Spectacular or locally at the Lismore Performing Arts Festival and also to attend fundraisers to tour more widely to the Capital Cities and even Internationally.

In the last few years the choir has participated in each of the Anzac Day ceremonies, showcasing with a magnificent performance at the Dawn Service and then through the lack of further engagements, gone into hibernation until the next year. After many requests from parents, students and staff, this year we have tried to keep it going with regular practice during lunch break. It is understandable that students find it hard to give up their lunch break and so we have tried a new approach.

It has been decided to allocate a choir lesson period once a week. These lessons focus on building the skills of part singing, teamwork and the necessary techniques for singing such as: breathing and breath control, pitch and rhythmic development as well as techniques to create tone colour and tonal variation. It is important that intending students attend regularly and practice the exercises that have been developed for the widest and most interesting repertoire to be achievable. Students have been attending the lessons but there are not enough regular attendees for a serious attempt at rebuilding the choir.

For these reasons we are calling for an expression of interest and an audition process to create a strong cohort that will continue our vocal traditions into the 21st Century. A class list will be made from the suc- cessful applicants and a formal roll of attendees will be kept.

If you want to sing and perform exciting and challenging repertoire with great prospects to travel and meet like-minded students and performers, please register your interest by filling out the expression of interest form below with the permission and signature from your parent/carer.

Paul Brady Music Teacher

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______Name Voice Type Parent Name Signature

11 UNE Open Day Excursion

On Thursday May 5 and Friday 6, ten students from LHC set off on a two day excursion to help them with their research into post-secondary school options.

Along with students from Richmond River High Campus, and Evans River K – 12 School, our group set off to visit various institutions for tours and presentations. First stop was the National Marine Science Centre just outside of Coffs Harbour. The group was taken on a tour of the research facilities and large aquarium set up, as well as receiving a talk about marine life, research potential and the areas of work that may be available. Students also got to touch some of the marine animals.

Next stop was the Coffs Harbour campus of Southern Cross University. Once again students received a tour of the campus and a brief presentation about courses available. It is important that our students look seriously at this campus as an option for their studies as it provides various courses that are not available at the Lismore campus of SCU. Lunch was also provided to our students and I would like to thank Peter and Ellen from SCU for supporting our visit.

Next was a three hour drive to Armidale via Ebor Falls, many students had never seen the falls and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Then onto Armidale where we settled ourselves into our accommodation at New England Girls School. Our students got to see a small part of university life as we were provided dinner at Duval College at UNE. After dinner the group went to Armidale cinemas and back to NEGS for bed.

On Friday morning we had a reasonably early start with breakfast back at the university at Earle Page College. After breakfast many of the students took the opportunity to visit the various residential colleges of the university and then take part in open day activities. This included faculty tours, specific course information sessions, activities provided by clubs and societies as well as live music performances.

Our day ended with a long bus trip back to Lismore. All in all the two days away showcased different institutions and their offerings and hopefully inspired our students to look outside of our local area at the opportunities that are available to them.

I would like to thank the students who attended this trip as they behaved impeccably and they are a credit to the Lismore High.

Glenn Jeffery Career Adviser

12 White Card Training On May 10 eleven students completed their White Card training course. This course is an induction course across the area of Workplace Health and Safety and by completing this 6 hour course these students now have the qualifications that will allow them to enter worksites, construction areas and entertainment venues where any form of construction or building is taking place. For those students contemplating working in these industries, or looking at one for the work experience they now have a headstart over other students and should be congratulated on their initiative. From: mwhiston Sent: Wednesday, 11 May 2016 5:50 PM To: Jeffery, Glenn Subject: Class participants on 09.05.2016 - White card course

Hi Glenn, please let me thank you for the opportunity to present the White Card course to the group of young people, yesterday at your school.

I feel that they deserve some praise. They were one of the best groups of young people I have had the pleasure to work with.

Without exception they were attentive, respectful and on time!

I did not even have to ask any one of them to put their phones away [this is very rare indeed], and we did not need to go looking for anyone after a break.

The people present were: Aaron Quinnell, Daniel Halverson Dunwoodie, Joshua Regino, Tom Birmingham, Brendan Lee, Brigid Stone, Nikita Marshall, Racquel Smith, Jasmine Wilmoth, Peter Dovey, Dut Aguang.

Please thank them.

Many thanks, Martin Whiston Northern Rivers Career Expo On Thursday May 12, 35 Year 10 students took the opportunity to attend the Northern Rivers Career Expo at Goonellabah Aquatic Centre. This event which runs over two days provides a perfect chance for students to explore the various careers and courses available to them either whilst attending school or at the end of Year 12. As part of their school to work transition planning this expo is a great starting point for students to look at options available to them and how they can achieve the career they want.

On display was information from; Universities, faculties from the North Coast Institute of TAFE, including hands on displays which many students took part in. Private Institutions also had representatives present. The Australian Defence Force provided details on the many career opportunities and Officer training courses available across all three sectors and various employment groups and employers like Novaskill, CONNECT, First Sun provided students with details on school based traineeships, apprenticeships and employment opportunities.

Those Year 10 students that attended collected lots of information but now need to take the time to read this information, find out what subjects they may need to study in their senior years or what criteria they need to meet to apply for positions and make some informed decisions. Parents and caregivers should take some time to speak with their son or daughter and start to formulate a plan for their future.

Work Experience Year 10 students will be undertaking work experience during term 3. Once a suitable date has been confirmed a letter will be sent home to parents outlining what is required for their student. Essentially students will select a suitable employer in an industry area they are interested in and spend 5 days working with them. This will allow them to find out if that industry area is right for them. More details soon.

Glenn Jeffery Career Adviser 13 Art Room Mural Year 8 Visual Art students have been working on a large mural as part of their topic on rainforests. Each student designed a bird and other elements that form part of the mural. All are working cooperatively to get the mural completed.

Sharon Templeton Visual Arts Teacher

Table Tennis

On Thursday May 12 the Table Tennis team travelled to Cabarita to play in round 4 of the North Coast Regional-Based Knockout Competition. The team consisted of Blake Lancaster from Lismore High Campus and Ethan Wakely, Brock Swift, Dylan Jones-Wright, all from Kadina High Campus. The team had previously beaten Alstonville High, Nimbin Central, Evans River K-12 Community School and Bonalbo Central schools. All boys played really well, especially Dylan who won his singles match 3 games to 1, however Kingscliff High was too strong on the day and our team was beaten 5 rubbers to 1. I would like to thank all team members for their good manners and sportsmanship on the day.

Deb Baker Table Tennis Coordinator

UNSW Science Competition On Tuesday May 31, 40 students from years 7 to 10 participated in a Science Competition.

This competition is an independent skills-based assessment program that helps schools, parents and students to:

• Track the progress of student learning through each year level • Provide an independent understanding of student strengths and weaknesses • Identify potentially gifted students and those who may need extra help • Recognise and reward achievement

Helen George Science Teacher 14 Year 7 Byron Bay Excursion On Tuesday May 24, Year 7 and our project teachers went to Byron Bay. The reason we went to Byron was for our ProBL project “Save Our Seas.” We have to find a way to reduce marine debris.

At Byron Bay we did a rubbish collection to see what rubbish goes to the ocean. We found 1009 pieces of rubbish. It might only be 1009 pieces of rubbish, but it’s 1009 pieces of rubbish out of the the ocean and off the beach.

Overall, it was a great day to research and have fun all at the same time.

Zoe Klein Year 7

Year 7 ProBL – Water Connection In early May, Year 7 Project was fortunate to meet Bilyana, a member of the Lismore Department of Education, who works in sharing Indigenous perspectives in learning across all subject areas. Year 7 have been studying a unit on Marine Debris and Bilyana shared his knowledge of how Aboriginal people connect with water.

Throughout the lesson he encouraged students to identify with a marine animal. He questioned students on their relationship with water animals and then asked them to write this down along with their name. This was then pinned to their clothing over their heart – connection! Bilyana used this activity to demonstrate the Indigenous relationship with water and land – it is through connectedness. He explained that Aboriginal people connect through contact with the sand and the water – shoes off, splashing water and being a part of the environment.

He introduced students to the concept of “dadirri”, deep listening and quiet, which allows a deeper understanding of nature. The students engaged in a reflective period where they spent time thinking about nature.

The students enjoyed the opportunity to build their understanding of Indigenous practises around water and took on many of the environmental messages Bilyana shared.

Donna Magann LOTE Teacher 15 16