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. 4 We now have a FREE app Recieve school information, instantly and directly to your smartphone Search - trsc 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.