Katherine High School Principal’s Update
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Katherine High School has commenced the roll out of the Australian Curriculum for English and Mathematics. The School is well placed to meet all the requirements for the implementation of the Australian Curriculum but it does require an enormous effort from teachers to redevelop and rework programs so we are compliant with the Australian Curriculum. There are a number of new initiatives that are being considered for KHS, including the School Wide Positive Rewards Program which is being introduced by the Year Level Wellbeing Teams. Year 12s are fast approaching their final weeks of school life. I wish them a stress free finish to the year, their final assessments and their exams. Anne White Principal
Term Dates 2012-2013
This year our school will finish on Friday 14 December. Teachers will return to work on Tuesday 29 January but your children will not have to attend until Wednesday 30 January, 2013. Urban schools will have different starting dates. We have kept the traditional end and start dates as teachers need the extra time to travel to and from the community. If you have any questions please see the office staff. Further details: www.det.nt.gov.au
Katherine Show
Katherine High School won the Katherine Show Society School Aggregate Shield for 2012. Mrs. Suzanne Sinclair from the Katherine Show Society presented the Shield to the School at last week’s assembly. Thanks to all the students and staff who contributed to make this possible.
Year 10 Update
TERM 3, WEEK 7-8 SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
Key Dates
Year 10 Students have been Term 3 working on completing Stage Week 9 1 subjects and completing • VET Structured Workplacement their NTCET. This term durMonday - Friday ing extended home groups, September there has been a focus on 17-28 ‘study skills’ to assist students to • Year 8 Rewards achieve their personal best. Day Our Year 10 students in Stage Monday 1 Music have produced some September 17 excellent performances for • Junior Rangers their assessment. CongratulaTier 1 Girls tions to Elizabeth Everett, Lukas Nitmiluk Klopper, Shane Kretchsmer, Monday Devin Lines, Daniel Turner, PatSeptember 17 rick Kossack, Ferne Callaghan, • Year 10 Lee Lee Walker and Ian ArRewards Day guilles on thier performances. Katherine Rod Cremona Country Club Year 10 Coordinator Tuesday September 18 School Intensive Program (SIP) • School Ready The SIP classes have been Camp working hard this term to comNgukurr plete subject requirements Tues - Thurs and catch up work. Some September students have been very suc18-20 cessful in this endeavour com- • KHS School pleting Literacy, PLP and NuCouncil meracy. This means they can Meeting start on new subjects towards KHS Conference their completion of Year 11 Room and 12. Some students have Wednesday performed well enough to September 19 return to mainstream a class 7:00 pm which is the overall goal of the All Welcome Senior Intensive Program. • Whole School Racheal Watson Assembly FP Assistant Principal KHS Gym, 8:20am Rivers Thursday School Captains Harrison September 20 Dawes and Karen Symes were All Welcome! presented with the Rivers Clus- • Year 9 Rewards ter Athletics Aggregate trophy Day on behalf of Katherine High Friday School at the School Assembly September 17 last week.
Star Employees
This fortnights ‘Star Employees’ are the ‘Relay for Life Team’ that raised money in remembrance of our colleague Sue Shea who passed away earlier this year.
Knowledge, Honour, Success
MATHS WEEK 2012
School Contact Details • Anne White (Principal) (08) 8973 8200 anne.white@ntschools.net
• Jodie Locke (KHS Council Chairperson) khs.council@ntschools.net
Science
We celebrated the National Science week from 11th to 19th August. Congratulations to the winners of various activities during the event. The Year 9 Extension Science students planned, developed and ran three activities at MacFarlane Primary School’s Environment Gala Day on the 31st of August. They were brilliant in their planning and execution of the day, and presented themselves as terrific ambassadors for KHS. Our Year 9 students and Ms Louwrens need to be congratulated for the fantastic effort they put in. Stage 2 Trial Examinations are held in the first week of Term 4. Roy Joseph Science Faculty Senior
SSS
On Friday 24th August, fifteen Stronger Smarter Sisters enjoyed an afternoon lunch at Katherine Sport & Recreation Club for outstanding attendance throughout Term 3. Congratulations to the students for both their commitment to school and for their superb behaviour during the excursion All Stronger, Smarter Sisters are encouraged to continue to work towards improving their attendance as another top attendees lunch will be held in Week 10. Miranda Halliday SSS Coordinator
English
The English Faculty welcomed back our students this term with programming that reflects the new Australian Curriculum encompassing; media, poetry, visual literacy and persuasion. All units of work have been designed to expand the students’ knowledge of English and their world view to encourage them to become active and informed members of the Katherine Community. Stage 2 English courses are drawing to a close with courses concluding in Term 4. Students are completing their External Folios or Communication Studies items. I encourage all parents to contact either myself or your child’s English teacher if you have any queries regarding faculty matters. Ms Monfries-Purins English Faculty Senior
Flexible Pathways
School Ready students started their Friday afternoon electives this week, with students participating in Fishing, Sport and Board Games for the last hour of the day every Friday. The Tier 1 Boys class is getting ready for their trip to Ngukurr in Week 9 which will include the boys learning to ride horses and herd cattle. Our SEN students have made some impressive paper cutters for scrap paper in class and are off to a Special Olympics Event at Kintore Street this week Maths Week Racheal Watson The winner of the Maths Week AP Flexible Pathways Competition 2012 is: Jack Kinny (Year 7). School Ready Thanks to everyone who par- The School Ready boys’ class ticipated and congratulations recently went on an excursion to the Daily Challenge winners to Crystal Rapids where they and the Home Group Chal- experienced fishing and camp lenge winners. fire cooking. Refer to KHS webDavid Purins site for full article. Maths Faculty Senior
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Katherine High School Community Notices YMCA
Learn to Swim Enrolement Day Sunday 16th September 2012 1:30pm – 3pm @ Katherine Aquatic Centre Please bring your child’s swimming attire for swimming evaluation Previous students to return AquaSafe booklets For more information call 8972 2592 Payment required upon enrolment to secure a position Payable by cash, EFTPOS or credit card ONLY
Katherine Regional Arts
Casuarina Street Preschool Fundraiser
Casuarina Street Preschool Fundraiser
WHEN: Saturday 15th September 3:00pm WHERE: Casuarina Street Preschool · Check out the new Spring/Summer catalogue from Tupperware · See how you can clean chemical free with Norwex. · Lucky door prize HOW: $20 and 10% of sales got to the preschool WHY: The Preschool does not receive government granting or funding. To ensure the children are provided with the best and safest learning environment, the preschool must raise funds through fund raising. This allows for the replacement and ongoing care of the current equipment and learning aids. WHAT TO BRING Bring a plate of food to share and if bringing children a piece of fruit. Children are welcome and will be able to play on the outdoor equipment. Bring a friend if you like and outside orders welcome. Feel free to make a party booking with Tupperware and Norwex representatives For more info contact Anita 0400 231 734 anitacutler@bigpond.com
LOOSE GROUP - COLLECTIVE IMAGE Official Opening this Friday 14 September 2012 @ 6.30 pm A collection of works for sale by Katherine Artists. Open 15th September - 6 October 2012 FIRE TWIRLING WORKSHOP - Katherine Regional Arts will be hosting Free Fire Twirling Workshops Friday 21st September 2012 6pm – 8pm. At Katherine Regional Training Centre. Enter grounds via driveway opposite boxing club. Must be aged 13 and over to participate. Registration form need to be filled in and returned to KRA. Any enquires please call Nicki on 89 710 928 or email projects1@kathregionarts.org.au BUSH BIRDS WORKSHOP Weaving with indigenous artists Meet the artists Friday 21 September 7- 8.30pm Workshop Saturday 9.30 am – 3.30 pm Cost $50 pp all materials supplied – BYO Lunch To book contact Godinymayin Centre 8972 3751 DON’T FORGET Katherine Regional Arts is hosting KATHERINE’S GOT TALENT ~ ENTRIES NOW OPEN~! Registration close: Girls AFL Monday 24th September at 4pm. On Wednesday 5th August, fourteen Stronger Smarter Sisters No late entries will be accepted headed to Darwin for the 2012 AFL Ryco Cup. The girls continued to develop their team spirit and skills throughout both Thursday and Friday games, winning two out of their five games. Overall, the girls came tenth out of fourteen teams which is an outstanding effort for a team that has only recently begun playing together. Congratulations to Tamara Rankin for being chosen for the Ryco Allstars team! Alicia Stanley - PE Teacher Proudly Supported by Katherine Regional Community Bank ® Branch