Term 3 Issue 12
Friday 25th August 2017
YEAR 7 IPL EXHIBITIONS Year 7 conducted their third exhibition in Integrated Project Learning (IPL) last Friday, for projects Test of Time (Project A) and Beating the Odds (Project B). In Test of Time, each class investigated a different ancient civilisation and were required to produce a short film utilising green screen technology and create a replica artefact from their ancient civilisation. We had a range of artefacts such as Roman temples, Egyptian Canopic jars, Terracotta Warriors, Grecian urns and Indian toys that students designed and created in astounding detail. Alongside the artefacts, the films students produced were showcased throughout the exhibition demonstrating their flair for scriptwriting, in-depth knowledge of their civilisation and appreciation for the difficulties of film making with many minutes of accompanying bloopers. While the products from Beating the Odds were not formally presented, they made an impressive display. Students were required to design a creature that could exist in a particular environment. They took an array of existing adaptations of existing animals to help inform their choices and justifications. Students constructed a variety of habitats for their creatures including deserts, rainforests, oceans, swamps, Arctic tundras and volcanos. Each student also spoke to an audience of their peers, family members and teachers about their work, explaining the challenges and rewards involved throughout the process of the project. The students should be extremely proud of the way they conducted themselves during the exhibition and for the thoughtful reflections they each delivered. This exhibition also marked the beginning of the IPL Perpetual Exhibition Award which is awarded to the class who showed the most well-rounded approach to completing their projects. The winners of the award was class Brabham! Congratulations to the students in this class for showing dedication to their learning and the presenting of their skills and knowledge. Students are now beginning two new projects: To Bee or Not To Bee (Project A) and Feelin’ Good (Project B). To Bee or Not To Bee will look at sustainability and the importance of bees in the environment, conservation and raising public awareness. Students will compose a picture book, create a Waste to Art item and compile a portfolio of their best work. Feelin’ Good explores the benefits of living healthily and the effects on the body and mind when people do not live as healthily as they should. Students will create a horror film about a lifestyle disease, design a Ninja Warrior course, conduct a firsthand investigation on the importance of sleep and compile a portfolio of their best work. Miss H Lloyd—IPL teacher
IPL Perpetual Exhibition Award winners 7 Brabham
IPL EXHIBITION PHOTOS
Volcano
Year 7 Feelin’ Good Hook Event Year 7 have begun a new project called Feelin’ Good. This project explores the benefits of living healthily and the effects on the body and mind when people do not live as healthily as they should. As an introduction to the project, students participated in a hook event to get them in a ‘Feelin’ Good’ mindset. For this hook event, Miss Goodwin designed a Ninja Warrior course for students to complete in the hall. Students will be designing their own version of a Ninja Warrior course as part of their project to promote exercise as part of a balanced lifestyle. Egyptian Canopic jars
The hook event included nine activities of different difficulties and requiring different skills. Each class had preliminary runs through and then finals. Many who made it into the finals wiped more than 30 seconds off their original run. Our overall winner was Christian Dixon with a time of 32 seconds! Well done Christian!
From the Principal’s Desk Dear Parents and Members of the School Community We have now passed the half way point of the term and it seems as the weeks go past they just get busier and busier.
YEAR 12 Year 12 have completed their Trial HSC Examination period and it is now a very busy time for them and it is important they are at school every day. Students are receiving their results and focussing on finishing courses and starting revision in the lead up to the HSC. They will also be receiving information related to end of year activities, including Graduation. A final Farewell Assembly will be held for these students and their families on Thursday 21st September at 10am, and an invitation will be sent home in the next few days.
CHPA RIDE FOR MABEL AND PRADER WILLI SYNDROME From 1pm on Thursday 31st August four teams of riders, led by CHPA athletes, will ride stationary (spin bikes) for a 24-hour period. Participants will gain sponsorship and have other associated fundraisers to assist raise money for a project that our partner from Phyz X, Justin Johnston, is running within our local community, after his daughter was born with Prader Willi Syndrome. Information about how you can support this great cause is located on our Facebook page. Please email mark.skein@det.nsw.edu.au or call the school if you can help with sponsorship.
TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEYS Each year we ask our families to complete a survey, compiled by the Department of Education, asking questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. The survey is conducted entirely online on smartphones, ipads, tablets, laptops or computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. Links for this survey have been posted on the school Facebook page and Canobolas app. You are also welcome to drop into the Front Office anytime during school hours and we can assist you with completion of the survey.
LMBR Just a reminder that, along with other schools in the area, we are changing over to a new financial management system. Much work has been done in preparation for this, and the actual start date for this new system is 4th September. The school will not be able to accept any form of payment (EFTPOS, cash, online payments) from Monday 28 th August until at least Thursday 7 th September. We thank you in advance for your understanding and we hope that the roll over to this new system will be painless.
I hope you have a great fortnight and I look forward to speaking with again in Week 6
With my warmest regards Kate Wootten
Somewhere over the rainbow—photo by Ms P Coulston
TCRTHS Calendar Look at what’s coming up... Thursday 31st August
Bathurst Eisteddfod—Dance
Thursday 31st August
Orange Eisteddfod—Choir
Thursday 31st August
24hour Stationary cycle ride fundraiser
Friday 1st September
Indigenous Sports Day
Wednesday 6th September
Canobolas Concert
Monday 11th September
Yr 11 Preliminary Yearly Examinations begin
Thursday 21st September
Year 12 Farewell Assembly
CREATIVE ARTS NEWS Year 7 to 12 have been busy this semester producing a large range of artworks based on a multitude of themes. The collage pictures are from students who have been enjoying creative art courses such as, visual arts, skate deck design, street art, ceramics, visual design and more...
SCIENCE FACULTY NEWS
Year 8 have been constructing 3D models of different types of atoms.
Mr T Milson—Science teacher
Positive Behaviour Learning News
Congratulations to the following PBL draw winners who have each won a $5.00 voucher to spend at the school canteen Week 4 winners: Tom McGinley Chloe Fields Bradley Caton Micaylah Downey Kyah Sullivan Week 5 winners: Chantiel Weir Jay Bragg Justin Alexander Hayley Stedman Shae Newman HAVE YOU BEEN CAUGHT SPEAKING WELL? DON’T FORGET TO PUT YOUR TICKETS IN THE COLLECTION BOXES LOCATED IN EACH BLOCK
Staff Professional Learning During Week 4 teaching staff participated in a PBL professional learning session. The session was aimed at improving staff knowledge of PBL and brainstorming ideas to improve PBL in our school. We are looking forward to implementing the ideas put forward in the near future.
ARE YOU READY TO XCEL? Don’t miss out on your chance to achieve your full potential this year with the help of PHYZ X! If you are a consistent “high achiever” looking for some help to take you to the next level in academic, sporting, performing arts or music, an XCEL Scholarship is for you! Ten (10) outstanding Year 11 students across our region will be given the chance to XCEL to the next level with a SUBSIDISED and FREE access to some of the best health and exercise related services in the Central West! Achieve your full potential with access to FREE Gold Xtras Membership (40% discount on PHYZ X services) and a host of other benefits including injury risk assessment, fitness programming, exercise classes, mentorship and more. Valued at over $2500. If you are keen to XCEL, show us and apply via a short video recording answering some simple questions. Check out the XCEL Scholarship brochure (available from your Year 11 coordinator, by contacting ask@phyzx.com.au, or by grabbing a copy from PHYZ X Orange, inside Orange Central Fitness, Orange Arcade) for all details, questions and selection criteria. Remember get creative (and be memorable!) with your video submission. NEW Submission closing date: 4 September 2017
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– Mondays Year 9—Wednesdays Year 8—Thursdays Year 7—Wednesdays
Rep Shorts and Socks!!! School sport representative shorts $40 and socks $10 are available for purchase for through the school office and PDHPE. Payments can also be made online.
PDHPE Assessment Reminders Many of the PDHPE classes across the years are currently working on assessable items both in class and at home. A reminder that if your child does not complete an assessment task and hand it on time for marking it will affect the overall grade they are awarded for PDHPE. This grade also has a practical effort, attitude and participation mark for lessons where students participate in practical games, sports and various physical activities. Please note that this component of the course is compulsory and students may only be excused from these classes with a medical note during the time of injury recovery.
Year 8- Lifestyle Diseases- Week 4
Year 9- RESPECT Relationships- Week 8
Year 10- Road Safety Exam– Due now
9 PASS – Event Management – Week 10
10 PASS – Sports Media- Week 9
9 Dance – Great Debate- Week 9
10 Dance – Stimulus Response Week 8
Prelim Dance- Performance and Composition Week 6 AND Appreciation Exam (Week 9/10)
Year 11 SLR- Research Task- Week 6 Prelim Exam (Week 9/10)
Prelim Yr. 11 PDHPE- Prelim Exam (Week 9/10)
HSC PDHPE- HSC Trial Exam (Week 4/5)
HSC SLR- HSC Trial Exam (Week 4/5)
Mark Skein- HT PDHPE
Calling for applicants for the Canobolas High Performance Athletes (CHPA) program
Designed to holistically support and develop students who excel in sports, dance or athletic domains. Students who apply for a CHPA program placement must be able to demonstrate pre-elite representative ability (higher than club or school level) in particular sport/s and demonstrate positive attitudes, highly developed work habits, and respectful and responsible behaviour.
Further information and CHPA program applications can be accessed via our school website www.canobolas-h.schools.nsw.edu.au or by emailing Mark Skein HT PDHPE / CHPA Director mark.skein@det.nsw.edu.au.
On Monday the 7th of August, our Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and CHPA dance ensembles performed at Wellington Eisteddfod. It was their first eisteddfod of the year, and it was great to see their hard work in sport pay off on the stage. Students arrived bright and early to leave on their coach bus and demonstrated excellent behaviour throughout the day. Our CHPA dance ensemble came away with 2nd place, our Year 10 sport dance group received 3rd place and our Year 7 and 9 sport groups both received a Highly Commended. The adjudicator loved our costumes and commented on the potential of each of our dancers. They also gave us some valuable feedback. The following week on Friday the 18th of August, they took to the stage again, this time at Orange Eisteddfod. All groups received a Highly Commended and demonstrated improvements from the previous week. The adjudicator commented on the “beautiful smiles” and their “great connection with the music”. Each group will continue to work hard towards Bathurst Eisteddfod and the Canobolas Concert , which are all coming up in the next couple of weeks! A big thank you to all the family and friends who have assisted and supported in any way to our Canobolas dancers and for those of you who have come to watch the eisteddfod performances. All of these eisteddfod dances, plus many more will be performed along with choir and music items at the Canobolas Concert on Wednesday the 6th of September, 6pm. Can’t wait to see you there!
The annual Goodooga reward excursion came around once again for the Girri Girri Girl’s Academy, on the 2nd of August. It was an early start we left the school at 7:30am pm for the long 7 hour trip. Our first major stop was in Coonamble to have lunch and admire the silo, which was recently painted with a sunset artwork. We then were off to Lighting Ridge where we had a quick dip in the Artesian Bore Baths and tour of the town including the bottle house and Amigo’s castle before heading onto our final destination Goodooga. Once we arrived in Goodooga we met the staff of the school where we were staying, then we unpacked our bags and had set up camp for the next two nights. After showers, dinner and some hot milo we hit the hay to get a good sleep for the big day ahead of us. The next day we participated in the Indigenous Games Day at Goodooga Central School. We were placed into several teams with many other schools. The teams were named after the local animals. We met students from other schools through these groups. We played a range of Indigenous Games including Gorri, buroinjin and Kai. Each team played each other in a round robin competition and after we had played each game there was a BBQ and Bush Tucker lunch for all involved. After lunch we went to the games day presentation. Miss Woods and a few students got a trophy for 2nd and 3rd and one of our students getting best and fairest player. Just as the presentation finished the rain poured down so we had a relaxing afternoon watching a movie. Once the weather started to clear up we went to the standpipe for a bore bath. We had a great time in the bath which was kindly set up by Mindy, one of the helpers at the school. After the bore baths we went back for some dinner at the school then joined Mudgee for a campfire, where we had a yarning circle about the day. We then headed back to our rooms for a good sleep before our long trip home. Friday the 4th of August we woke up, got ready and left Goodooga to travel to Lightening Ridge. We went back to the bore baths for a soak. Then got back on the bus making a few stops on the way home. We arrived back in Orange around 7pm where we unpacked the bus and went home. Everyone had an amazing time and wished we could have stayed a bit longer. Written by Erin Naden and Tegan Wood
Vietnam Veteran’s Day Service Friday 18th August 2017
On Friday 18th August, students from our Student Representative Council attended the Vietnam Veteran’s Day Service at Robertson Park to commemorate the Battle of Long Tan. The day was originally known as Long Tan Day, chosen to commemorate the men of D Company, 6RAR who fought in the battle of Long Tan in 1966. On that day, 108 Australian and New Zealand soldiers fought a pitched battle against over 2,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops in a rubber plantation not far from the small village of Long Tan. The Australians prevailed, but only after fighting in torrential rain for four hours. The students represented our school with pride, with Georgia Kiel and Kane Mitchell laying a wreath to show our respect for those veterans who fought with such bravery to protect our way of life. I would like to thank Georgia Kiel, Ellena Hicks, Gracie Dean, Kane Mitchell, Catherine Nicholson and Justin Alexander for accompanying Principal, Kate Wootten, and myself to the service and representing TCRTHS to such a high standard. Ms Lisa Doherty – SRC Coordinator
♍ MUSIC NOTES ♍ Canobolas Choir is "Best School Choir of the Wellington Eisteddfod" On Thursday 17th August, our school choir headed to Wellington to compete in the Under 13 Years Vocal Ensemble section of their annual eisteddfod. After a short rehearsal, we headed off, in the school bus driven by former teacher, Mr Finn. Miss Aldrick had arranged and transcribed the pieces to match the way our choir was performing them. Eisteddfod adjudicators follow the written sheet music whilst judging the performance. We arrived with plenty of time before our scheduled section, excited to watch the other students perform in the sections prior to ours. But instead, we were greeted and ushered in as fast as we could - "we've been waiting for you, Dubbo College pulled out, so the section before you didn't run." With short notice to warm the vocal chords, and no time to rehearse both songs with our conductor Ms Samantha Bartholomeusz before we performed - we walked on stage with the attitude we express in the song 'Sing' by the Pentatonix, "just raise your voice, and bring the noise and sing it!" And sing it we did. The 12 students from Years 7-12, were loud and proud in their attempt to "make 'em hear it from L.A. to Japan." Our other song was a Kenyan Folk Song for which the adjudicator wrote " your performance was very enjoyable..... a polished performance, fun and enjoyable - well done." He awarded us 90 points rendering us 1st place in the section.
At the conclusion of the choral sections later in the afternoon, some eisteddfod awards were presented. Whist we were already on our way home, we were awarded Best School Choir of the 2017 Wellington Eisteddfod - and have received a trophy and monetary prize. Congratulations Canobolas Choir. Canobolas Choir members: Ellena Hicks, Andrew Ryan, Victoria Ruming, Johanna Kampf, Jace Bishop, Ryan Canavan, Blair Bella, Jessica Smith, Isabelle Kent, Lilly Mitchell, Kenneth Apps, Emily Sticotti, Cara Crowley and Madison Wicks.
We enjoyed lunch in Cameron Park before we headed back to Orange.
The day also saw four budding Canobolas Music performers volunteer to perform for the audience and receive feedback from the adjudicator. Since the day had run short with Dubbo College pulling out of a large section, on our arrival we were asked if anyone was willing to give extra performances. Yeoval Central School students also gave extra performances of songs they had been working on. Canobolas Music students jumped at the chance to perform for an audience, though we were limited by not taking any instruments or music for such a rare opportunity. Ellena Hicks confidently performed one of her HSC pieces using a backing track we loaded from the Internet. Jace Bishop performed one his most recent compositions, "Experimentation" on the grand piano. The adjudicator was most impressed with both students' talent and offered them useful feedback. Andrew Ryan (Year 12) and Lilly Mitchell (Year 8) jumped at the chance to overcome their nerves to give a rendition of Vance Joy's Riptide. Both students took turns singing whilst Lilly played the grand piano to accompany them. Congratulations goes to these brave student performers - your confidence and talent is inspiring.
Mrs Shepherd and some of our Big Picture STEM students travelled to Sydney to exhibit their Term 2 project at the Young Creators Conference at the Powerhouse Museum. Using a Makey Makey development board and coding they made their own interactive Operation board game.
Professor Tim Roberts from the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment University of Newcastle explained the role of statistics in the world to Year 9 Maths1 students.
iSTEM students investigated the use of drones in STEM future career pathways. Former Canobolas student, Sam Rodwell, spoke to Year 9 & 10 iSTEM students about how he uses drones in photography, film making and marketing.
A huge thank you to LTCOL Keirin Joyce and LT Tom Gash from Australian Army HQ Canberra for visiting our school and teaching our iSTEM students about unmanned aerial vehicles and how they have changed the way Army works. LTCOL Joyce manages the Army UAV program and knows first hand the impact new technologies has on careers. LT Gash is a member of the Army Drone Racing Team and showed us the fun side of drones and this exiting emerging sport. ADF Careers were also on hand to guide any of our students who wanted to know more about careers in the Army, Navy or Air Force.
Photo courtesy Central Western Daily
NEW BOOKS IN THE STEM CENTRE
Check out these titles on the NEW BOOKS stand in the STEM centre.
2017 CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS WINNER One would think the deep by Claire Zorn HONOURS
The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon
HONOURS Dragonfly Song by Wendy Orr HONOURS Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley
See our display of these books in the STEM Centre. Words in Deep Blue is available on our eBook catalogue.
Below are simple, step-by-step instructions on how you and your child can access eBooks via The Canobolas Rural Technology High School Digital Library: 1.
Visit the website: https://canobolasrths.wheelers.co/
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This link is to the browser version
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Download the free App “ePlatform by Wheelers Books” from the App Store, Google Play and the Windows app store for all your mobile devices Type “Canobolas Rural Technology High School” into the “Find your Library” field Sign in to borrow with your DET username (firstname.lastname) and use your DET password Borrow an eBook for a 2 week loan period. It will be automatically returned after the 14 days have expired. You can also Reserve an eBook if it is already out on loan
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Go to the Latest Additions section to the view the books that have been recently purchased for our students, including some that may be of help to LGBTIQ children
PSYCHOLOGIST’S COLUMN
SCHOOL NOTICES TELL THEM FROM ME—PARENT SURVEY Dear Parents and Carers This term, our school is also taking part in the Tell Them From Me Parent survey. The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our parents think about how welcoming the school environment is, how well the school supports learning at home, and parent participation in our school. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help them improve. The survey is completed on-line and is run by an independent research company, The Learning Bar, which specialises in school-based surveys. The Partners in Learning parent survey is part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys on student engagement. The parent survey helps to clarify and strengthen the important relationship between parents and schools How does it work? The survey is anonymous and can be used either as a one-off survey or over time, with the ability to identify trends within schools and better inform school priorities. The survey is held once a year in Term 3 and is run at the same time as the teacher survey and the second optional student survey. The survey is conducted entirely online at home or on public computers during the specific survey window. The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete. Schools are provided with a unique URL which they provide to parents to log into the survey. School leaders receive their school's data within three business days of closing the survey. The school strongly recommends a parent representative from each family complete the survey to assist school improvement. To complete the survey simply go to the Parent Survey Link: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/canobolashigh The survey closes on the 13th October. Assistance will be given to any parent requesting it and can be completed at school if you are popping in to see staff or the Front Office for any other matters relating to your student.
SOFTBALL
Bletchington Softball Club
Mini Golf, bowls, and a FREE sausage sizzle!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Are you ready for the 2017-2018
season to start? Season starts on the
13th and 14th of October 2017!
Registration Day Details:
When: Saturday 26Th August 2017 from 1pm
until 3pm
Where: Orange City Bowling Club
Seeking Donations for Pay It Forward Crisis Accommodation Orange Pay It forward Community Shed is an open access service and offers support to the entire community. PIF operates under a donation system and redistributes all donated items back into the community at no cost. Pay It Forward is a privately funded Charity and receives no government support or grants. Pay It Forward is just that "Paying It Forward to those in need without financial gain in mind" and running the Charity at the most minimal costs to the community. All Staff including the Founder/Director are Volunteers. In 2015 Karlie Irwin created the Pay It Forward Community Shed. The Community Service Program was first started after Karlie recognised a gap in the way people in need were able to gain access to support services. Karlie has had an extensive Community Services Background and is a strong advocate for Social Justice. Karlie developed the Community Service Program in her own garage at home, building Pay It Forward from the ground up to make it one of the towns Major Charitable Service Providers in just 9 short months. PIF as its known to locals are offering support to those in need in a more modern and forward thinking approach and changing what "Charity" really means. All services to the Community provided by PIF are at no cost to the recipient, PIF aims to reduce the financial stress of those experiencing crisis, trauma, domestic violence, homelessness or simply living below the poverty line and struggling to make ends meet. "All things are possible with compassion and caring" Visit their business page to the amazing work and products available and to see the amazing stories of support. https://www.facebook.com/PayItForward.Orange/ A group of our Year 9 students have been engaged in a mentoring program since the beginning of Term 2, with the RAISE Foundation. Together with their mentors, these students have undertaken a civic project to support the ‘Pay It Forward’ local charity. Part of this has been to set up a donation drive to collect toiletries for Pay It Forward to support them in assisting their crisis accommodation service for families. Please drop off any donations of toiletries (eg soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste) to the Front Office at our school.