Katherine High School Principal Update
Performing Arts
It is extremely rewarding to read the end of semester reports when so many of our students have achieved excellent results. What is also pleasing is to see the very high number of students who have achieved excellent in the ‘work habits’ section of their reports. To the staff, students and families who have worked together to contribute to the success of our students, thank you! Reports will be posted this week and students timetables for Semester 2 will be included. Staffing has been finalised for Semester 2 and we are fully staffed which will assist us to continue improving outcomes for students. I hope everyone enjoys a well deserved rest. Safe travels. Anne White Principal
Perception Survey
The 2012 Katherine High School Perception Survey is open for parents comments. The link below can be typed into your internet brower’s address bar to access the survey:https://www.surveymonkey. com/s/KHS_PS_PG2012. Hard copies of the survey are available from the front office. The survey will close on Friday the 20th of July 2012. Information collected will inform decisions and planning that will impact on the future direction of the School.
Year 11 Update
It is time to say goodbye, as this is my last week at KHS before I head to the UK. I would like to thank parents and students for their support over the past 3 years and I would also like to wish my Year 11’s all the best for next year, and in all their future endeavours. Daisie Thomas Year 11 Coordinator
Knowledge, Honour, Success
Enrichment Update
Performing Arts Congratulations to all the Dance, Drama and Music students who performed in the Concert in May. During last week a group of Drama students had an opportunity to work with artists from the Australian Theatre for Young People. The video produced was successfully showcased at the Katherine Cinema on Wednesday and is also available for viewing on the School website. Art Stage 2 Creative Arts and Visual Arts students have been continuing with practical assignments. Dylan Tapp is producing a film on pottery for his Practical Assessment and we look forward to viewing his production. Don’t forget to seek out the large number of KHS Art entries at the show. Tech Studies Students have been busy finishing projects before the end of term. Year 10 students have been designing and constructing a model vehicle for their final assessment. Year 7, 8 and 9 students have all been box making! Year 7 students have designed a notepaper box to recycle A4 paper.
Special Dates 2012 - 2013
• The 2012 school year will end on Thursday December 13. • Staff and students are not required to attend school on Friday December 14. • The 2013 school year will resume on Friday January 25 for staff • Students will resume on Tuesday January 29. • Monday January 28 is a Public Holiday.
TERM 2, WEEK 9-10 June 22, 2012
Key Dates
School Holidays Mid Year Break • June 25 - July 19 • School open for enrolements and enquiries 9:00am - 4:00pm June 25 - 29 July 16 -19 • Stage 2 Study KHS Library July 16 - 19 • Perception Survey Closes July 20 • Katherine Regional Show July 20 - 21 Term 3 Week 1 • School Resumes Students Tuesday July 24 • Year 6 Information Night Wednesday July 25 • Whole School Assembly KHS Gym Thursday July 26 8:20 am All Welcome • Year 9 Canberra Melbourne Trip July 27 - Aug 5 Week 3 • Public Holiday Picnic Day Monday August 6 • Whole School Assembly KHS Gym Thursday August 9 8:20 am All Welcome Week 4 • National Science Week Week 4
School Contact Details • Anne White (Principal) (08) 8973 8200 anne.white@ntschools.net
• Jodie Locke (KHS Council Chairperson) khs.council@ntschools.net
Rivers Cross Country
June 8 The Rivers Cross Country Championships was held at Casuarina Street Primary School. There were many age groups ranging from 10-17 years. There were two races, 10-12 year olds ran 2km and 13-17 years old ran the 3km race; both races being run on a challenging rocky, hard, dirt track. There were participants from other schools including St Joseph’s and Casuarina Street. The other schools provided good competition but our Katherine High participants won first, second and third place medallions and ribbons. Congratulations to all the Katherine High School participants. Certificate II Students Sport and Recreation
Year 12 Update
Congratulations to the Year 12s who have made it past the half way mark and can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. In Week 9 we had a lovely dinner at Knott’s Crossing to celebrate; the food and company were fantastic! I encourage students to keep working hard and to ensure that they make it to all their classes. I know that as the year goes on and everyone gets tired there is a tendency to slacken off however, it is still really important to keep up with work and attend classes. In the last week of the holidays the school will be open to the Year 12s, where they can attend study sessions for particular classes and have access to teachers and school resources. This program will be very beneficial for Year 12’s and it would be great to see as many Year 12s there as possible. Timetables have been given to students. Cara Fullwood Year 12 Coordinator
Rugby League
The KHS Rugby League class has played their final two games of the Term against St Joseph’s and Rosebery Middle School. The St Joseph’s game was won with hard, dominant tackles and excellent skills displayed by our backs. Although we had a loss in the Rosebery game, the students walked away with many positives. Please refer to the KHS website for full report and man of the match results. Rod Cremona PE Teacher
School Nurse Update
Jump Rope for Heart Year 7 and 8 students have participated in the Heart Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart event, funds raised will assist the research into heart disease and future treatments. Thank you to those people who sponsored the students, prizes will be distributed next term. Lynda Leigh Health Promoting Nurse
Film Festival
June 5 The first KHS Film Festival was a chance to showcase the talents of the budding movie makers in our midst and celebrating the works from students. Please go to the KHS website for the full report. Josh Dean Claire Neyland
Star Employee
Star Employee
Peta Newsome and Daisie Thomas KHS is sad to say goodbye to both Peta and Daisie. Both have been a great addition to our staffing and will be sadly missed. Wishing you both the best of luck in the future.
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Katherine High School Community Notices VIBE Dance Classes
Katherine Regional Arts is holding in the June/July Holidays Dance Classes for kids. The “Vibe Dance Classes” will be held at St Joseph’s College Dance Hall, on Tuesday 10th Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th of July 2012. The dance styles conducted in the classes will be Jazz/ Funk/ Contemporary/ Latin with 2 instructors. Classes will be in 2 sessions with the first session commencing at 9am – 10:15am. Morning tea supplied between 10:15am – 10:45am and the second session from 10:45 – 12noon. Limited numbers, booking essential. Call Nicki @ KRA 8971 0928.
YMCA Update
The YMCA will again be running the FREE activities during the June- July Holiday period. The program will be published in the Katherine Times on June 27th 2012 and will be available for collection from that date also at the YMCA. For more information contact Tammy Frean 89722592 or tammy.frean@ymca.org.au
School Bus Information
Feedback can be lodged via any of the following methods: • Online Feedback Link: http://www.transport.nt.gov.au/ general •Email:feedback.dlp@nt.gov.au • Phone: (08) 8924 7096 • Fax: (08) 8924 7841 •Post: GPO Box 2520, Darwin NT, 0801 For more contact information please visit the Public Transport Contact Us page: http://www. nt.gov.au/transport/public/contacts/index.shtml When providing feedback about bus services please note the following information assists in actioning your feedback. • Bus Route number • Event date and time
Recycle Your Old Mobile Phones
You Can…Help Australian teenagers survive cancer (without donating a single dollar) You Can…Contribute to a greener planet You Can…Win a Sony Music Superstar performance at your school assembly You Can…Score a host of free Sony products including laptops, cameras and televisions for your school ‘You Can’ is a charity initiative created by CanTeen and Sony Foundation to raise much-needed funds to help Australian teenagers survive cancer. Young Australians with cancer are a ‘forgotten generation’ falling through the gaps of our medical system. ‘You Can’ aims to create specialised and age-appropriate cancer centres and services for 15 – 30 year olds, to help give this age-group the best possible chance of survival. ‘You Can’ is recycling old mobile phones to raise the necessary funds, and the SLC has decided to get involved. The SLC are asking all students, staff, parents and the community to donate all their old mobile phones, even if they don’t work. The collection box is situated in the front office. Old mobile phones can also be given to Ms Earle, Karan Symes, Harrison Dawes, Jianynne Anastacio or Zack Southern. You Can make a difference, donate your old mobile phones today.
Earn & Learn 2012
Woolworths Promotion Support Katherine High School in the 2012 Earn and Learn Program by simply collecting stickers at the checkout of any Woolworths supermarket (self-service too) until August 2012. There will be one sticker for every $10 spent, excluding purchases of liquor, smoking/tobacco products and gift cards. Stickers can be collected by Homegroup Teachers or placed into a collection box, either at the front office or at our local Woolworths. The Community can also support KHS even if they don’t have any children at school, by dropping stickers into one of the collection boxes found at the front of our local Woolworths store. In 2011 our school earned valuable learning resources - just by shopping at Woolworths. This year we hope to do even better. Thank you for your ongoing support with this program. If you have any questions, please contact the school or visit the Woolworths website, www.woolworths.com. au/earnandlearn
Katherine Junior Australian Rules Football Council
Players and Coachers Wanted KATHERINE AUSKICK • For boys and girls from 5 to 8 years of age. • A weekly program that allows children to develop through skill drills followed by a modified game. Katherine AFL Juniors • For boys and girls from 8 to 13 years of age. • Weekly training session and game Season: Every Saturday morning starting July 28th (First weekend back after school holidays) please contact below for more details. President: Shannon Dohl Phone: 0459 025 893 Email: shannon.dohl@nt.gov.au
Proudly Supported by Katherine Regional Community Bank ® Branch
WELL-BEING
clontarf.org.au Katherine Academy June, 2012
Biggest Morning Tea Words by Leith Waterbury Photos by Leith Waterbury
Katherine Academy’s leadership group put on morning tea for the staff of Katherine High School to raise money for the awareness of cancer. Over 50 staff members attended the morning tea and enjoyed the food put on by the group. The boys raised over $350 form the morning tea. All money raised will go to the cancer council.