Term 1 Issue 2
Friday 23rd February 2018
JOHN COUTIS VISIT On Monday 12th February, we were lucky enough to have John Coutis visit our students to speak about his life. He is an exceptional person. Born with a severe disability that rendered him a double amputee, John defied medical opinion by refusing to die. Today he gets around on a skateboard and travels the world inspiring people to block out the negatives and be the best that they can be. John spoke to our students from Years 7 through to 12 about tackling life head on and accepting all the challenges that life throws at us, regardless of our circumstances. He inspired many students and staff throughout the sessions, with a few tears shed listening to his experiences with bullies and illnesses. We hope to see John again during the year! Ms Lisa Doherty SRC Co-ordinator
From the Principal’s Desk Dear Parents and Members of our School Community It has been a busy two weeks since our last newsletter, with all of us getting back into the routine of the school year.
Excursions As the school year looks to get even busier just a quick reminder about excursion permission notes. It is essential that students who intend to attend an excursion return the original permission note to the front office prior to the excursion leaving. The school is unable to accept hand written notes or verbal permission for student to attend excursions. Students are always able to collect a spare permission note from the front office if necessary. If at any stage the cost of attending an excursion is posing a difficulty please do not hesitate to contact the school to organise a payment plan, or student assistance. All matters are dealt with in a confidential manner.
Year 7 and 8 Exhibitions It is with excitement that we look forward to the first exhibitions of Year 7 project work. All Year 7 students and teachers have been working hard in the first five weeks of the term on the “Pieces of Me” project which will be exhibited at the end of Week 5. Year 8 students will exhibited their first projects later in the term
Student Pick Up To ensure the safety of all students and staff can I ask all parents and carers to pick up students outside the school grounds, and not drive into the staff car park or bus bay. We have a large number of buses that use our school as an interchange each day and the volume of traffic is causing some concern at the moment.
Contact details Can I ask that parents and carers ensure that contact details, including emergency contacts, are up to date. It is essential that we are able to make contact with you when necessary. If you need to update any details please collect a form from the front office. I hope you have a great fortnight and I look forward to speaking with you in week six.
With my warmest regards Kate Wootten
TCRTHS Calendar Look at what’s coming up... Monday 26th - Wed 28th February
SRC Leadership Camp
Thursday 1st March
Year 7 IPL Exhibition
Wednesday 7th March
Year 7 Vaccinations
AROUND THE GROUNDS Deputy Principal Mr Riles, right, was channelling David Attenborough, whilst taking care of a European wasp’s nest that had made its home on the school’s cricket nets. The herb garden near A Block is doing well despite the summer heat. The school grounds have benefitted from the recent rainfall during the storms this week.
From the Archives Ken Shambler, right, was the first foreman cleaner, then Senior General Assistant at The Canobolas High School from 1968—1982. He packed the 1982 time capsule. The copper capsule was made by Kevin Mitchell, Industrial Arts Master. The concrete, brickwork and statue construction in which the capsule was housed, was supervised by John Lonie, Special Master. The time capsule was buried in A Block.
It was a terrific day at the Orange Aquatic Centre on Monday, 12 th of February, where Canobolas Rural Technology High School held their annual swimming carnival. With something for everyone, the program included main events for all age groups, and concluded with some intense relay’s between the houses. The new house captains: Jack Connors, Taneisha Burns, Lachlan Griffith, Ayla Frost, Callan Naden, Erin Naden, Jayden Zegula and Caitlin White stepped up and showed their team spirit and led their teams with confidence. Neutrons were able to achieve amazing triumph over the other teams, finishing the day with a massive 1560 points. Their closest rival was Electrons on 1196 and were followed by Protons on 798 and Mesons on 650. Some outstanding performances were recorded by individual swimmers with PB’s being broken throughout the day. Our new age champions for 2018 were announced and are to be congratulated on their performances on the day:
12yr Male Champion- Jai Anlezark 13yr Female Champion- Karlee Bell 13yr Male Champion- Mitchell Basford 14yr Female Champion- Harmity Jade Munday 14yr Male Champion- Tom McGinley 15yr Female Champion- Heidi Bell 15yr Male Champion- Jayden Baker 16yr Female Champion- Phoebe Showell Senior Female Champion- Courtney Rose Munday Senior Male Champion- Dyson Percival An enormous congratulations and thank you to Miss Somers, Miss Morrissey, Mrs Hurford, Mr Skein, Mr Gibbs-O’Neil and the CHPA and Sports Coaching students who facilitated a fantastic day for all involved. By Jamie Macdouall
Tarik Sullivan and Zora Hines represented NSW at the Ivor Burge National Basketball Championships in Gosford from the 7-11 February. Tarik’s NSW side finished 5th with a strong win over WA in the playoff game. Tarik led his team for rebounds, and contributed to all games well, with high scores and a high number of assists and steals. Zora was a key member of her SILVER Medal winning NSW side. She played significant minutes every game and often led the scoring, as well as producing excellent numbers in steals, assists, rebounds and blocks.
Sport has changed this year at Canobolas High, each year group will have a different sports day. Students are able to wear their sport uniforms on the following days:
Year 10 – Thursday Periods 1&2 Year 9—Tuesdays Periods 5&6 Year 8—Thursdays Periods 3&4 Year 7—Wednesdays Periods 5&6 Year 7/8 Support—Thursdays
Micaylah Downey recently competed at the Ten Pin Bowling State Championships in Campbelltown. After 17 games over Saturday and Sunday, Micaylah was crowned Female State Champion. Well Done Micaylah, what a fantastic effort!
Term 1 Western School Sport Team Trial Dates If students are interested in trialling for Western Region Sports Teams this term please see the PDHPE staff for more details. Please note that parents would be expected to transport their child to the majority of these trials if they choose to attend. The details of the up and coming trials are below.
Sport
Date
Location
Nominations Close
Teacher to see
At trial
Miss Woods
11th Feb
Miss Somers
Bathurst Volleyball
16th Feb Kelso High School
U/15s Touch Football
Orange 23rd Feb Waratah’s Sporting Club
Basketball Girls
26th March
Bathurst Basketball Stadium
14th March
Mrs Dederer
Swimming
15th March
Dubbo Dubbo Aquatic Centre
20th Feb
Miss Somers
Football Girls
5 th March
Orange Jack Brabham
7th March
Miss Morrissey
Hockey Girls
16th March
Molong Multi-Purpose Field
2nd March
Miss Somers
Basketball Boys
12th March
Orange PCYC
4th March
Mrs Dederer
Golf
26th March
Cowra Cowra Golf Club
10th Feb
Mr Skein
Football Boys
3th April
Orange Jack Brabham
11th March
Miss Lee
Netball
5th April
Orange PCYC
11th March
Mrs Hurford
Rugby Union
9th April
Orange Endeavour Oval
1st March
Mr Curran
16th March
Bathurst Bathurst Hockey Centre
14th March
Mr Skein
Lawn Bowls
6th April
Parkes Parkes Bowling Club
28th March
Mrs Abrahams
Rugby League
5th April
Blayney (regional) Peak Hill (area)
16th March
Mr Curran
Hockey Boys
The CHPA group of 2018 embarked on their annual Testing and Induction camp on Wednesday 14th February at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. The camp ran for 3 days, where students participated in a variety of activities. The camp kicked off with a campus tour where students were shown the layout of the CSU Bathurst campus and the main areas they would be accessing for the next few days. The CHPA students were required to undergo a variety of different tests conducted by Dr Melissa Skein and her exercise science staff of CSU and our local physiotherapists from Phyzx, to see where the students are at physically, and for the continuing athletes - how far they had come since being in the program. Some highlights from the camp included Laser Tag, Bootcamp with the Believe 2795 team, Ice Baths, Mount Panorama photo shoot, Vo2 Max testing and the academic session. A big thank you to our Year 12 helpers Connie, Caitlin, Ayla and Sarah for making sure everyone was well fed and hydrated over the three days. Thankyou to Miss Somers, Miss Morrissey, Mr Skein and Mrs Carter for all their hard work in organising and running the camp for our CHPA students. It has been a very positive start to the year for the CHPA students, we look forward to the year ahead.
STEM CENTRE NEWS
Today, Philip Donato, MP, Member for Orange, visited the Canobolas STEM Centre to learn about our STEM Program and our role as one of the seven NSW Department of Education STEM Action Schools. Year 7 STEM have been learning about water pollution through the ‘Murray River Story’. Substitute pollutants such as soy sauce (motor oil) and blue food dye (pesticides) are added to clean water as it flows down the Murray. Students measure how polluted it becomes using a Lego EV3 light meter, and learn the purpose of the water cleaners they will make prototypes of later this term. Thanks Mr Donato for the interest you have shown and the support you give our program.
Do you like to play CHESS? Then come to the STEM centre at lunchtime and you can play a game on our large chess board. On Wednesdays we will be running a round robin chess tournament. There are also checkers, Scrabble and Monopoly games to play as well.
NEW BOOKS IN THE STEM CENTRE
FEATURE BOOK Alex has been sent from Sydney to stay with her aunt in a small coastal town to finish her final year of school. She feels like a fish out of water, so she spends her savings on an old yacht, Indigo Blue, and throws herself into restoring it. But when Alex meets the sailmaker’s apprentice, Sam, she feels an immediate attraction and can’t help but be captured by his mysterious ways. The author is Jessica Watson, a young, record-breaking Australian sailor.
Check these books out on the New Books stand in the STEM centre.
FOCUS room Focus On Choices Using Studies During the holidays C7 has had a makeover to accommodate the new senior study room. The room now known as the FOCUS (Focus On Choices Using Studies) provides an accommodating and relaxing learning environment. The room primarily used by Senior Students with a study period will be a hub for teacher communication and student directed learning. Maintained by Mrs Bunworth (Senior Study Mentor), organisation and study goal setting is a focus within the room. Mrs Bunworth will also be working with individual students on assessments, study patterns and wellbeing.
SCHOOL NOTICES Assisted School Transport Officers Anson Street School has many students who access the Assisted School Transport run by the Department of Education through Wollongong. Some of the students need assistance on the buses or taxis when travelling to and from school. There are a few people who work the shifts however, many places are still available. If you are interested, please see the information below.
Expression of interest for Assisted Travel Support Officer (ATSO) positions The Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP) often provides additional support to students with disabilities on transport. Assisted Travel Support Officers (ATSOs) support students with complex health or behaviour needs to ensure their safe travel to and from school. An ATSO must be 18 years of age or over, physically able, have good communication skills, be respectful and understanding of students with disability, and be able to work collaboratively with others. If you are interested in temporary part-time work as an ATSO the following website contains information on how to apply for this position. https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/astp/home For further information please contact ASTP on 1300 338 278 or email ASTP at atso.astp@det.nsw.edu.au
NEW SCHOOL ZONE TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Our school is collecting Coles Sports for Schools vouchers. The vouchers go towards sports equipment for our school. Drop off vouchers at the Front Office or the PDHPE staffroom.