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GUNNEDAH HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Find us at: Marquis Street, Gunnedah NSW, 2380 Phone 02 6742 0155 Fax 02 6742 4429 Website: www.gunnedah-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: [email protected] Issue 4 Term 4 30.11.2012
Dear Parents & Community
There are only three weeks of school left! You
should receive reports on your child‟s progress in the
coming week. Congratulations to those students who
have received positive reports which are a reflection
of their determination and diligence. For others it is
time to make a commitment to learning and the
benefits that come from co-operation and respect.
Thankfully, the vast majority of children at our school
are respectful, co-operative and positive students.
Last week, Year 6 students from primary schools
within the district were entertained and taught by
various high school teachers. They were a happy
and interactive group of students who enjoyed the
day organised by Mrs. Watson. All students were
given the opportunity to meet and talk with their Year
Adviser for 2013, Ms Erin Thompson.
I have spent an interesting and educational couple of
days visiting, and being informed about, local
Aboriginal culture and heritage. It has been a
learning experience for me which I appreciate and I
thank all of those involved in the program.
If you want to show your children that you are
committed to their education you may like to become
a member of the P & C. They meet on the 3rd
Wednesday of each month in the School Library at
7pm.
Hilton Humphries, Principal.
Boggabri Public School Yr 6 Students
……… GOODBYE MR. BORHAM ………
Make Learning your First
Priority
Excellence
and
Innovation
in a
Unique
and
Caring
School
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FAREWELL MR & MRS BO RHAM
“GG” (Girl Garbage) “Late, Not Great” and “Sydney
Time” are just a few of the infamous sayings of
Deputy Principal Mr. Murray Borham, who will be
leaving Gunnedah High School to take up the
position of Principal, at Portland Central School. Portland is a small town of about 2000 people. It‟s
25km from Lithgow and 50km from Bathurst.
Portland Central is a K-12 school, with approximately
180 students and 21 teachers.
Mr. Borham came to Gunnedah High School with
partner Kylye Hooper in January 2006, after a three
year term as Deputy Principal of Walgett High
School. That same year Murray and Kylye welcomed
daughter, Matilda, to their family.
At the beginning of 2009 Mr. Borham and Miss
Hooper were married at Nymboida, and although
Kylye became Mrs. Borham she continued to be
known as “miss” in typical Gunnedah High School
fashion
Along with the position of DP, Mr. Borham also taught
Year 8 Math‟s and has continued with that same
math‟s group, culminating this year in Year 12. Not
only did this group of students succeed in math‟s, but
also Mr. Borham‟s quotes. Mr. Borham‟s quirky
quotes are common language and have become part
of school culture.
In 2008 Miss Hooper was offered the role of IM
Support teacher, she has developed a great
relationship with special needs students, a position
she loves and hopes to continue in a Bathurst school
next year.
We wish Murray, Kylye and Matilda all the best in the
future. Portland‟s gain is Gunnedah High‟s
loss.....farewell Mr. Borham.....maybe we will catch
up with you on the new “F” word....FACEBOOK!
I look back over the last 7 years here with many,
many fond memories. The opportunity to raise a
family here has been greatly appreciated. The
chance to assist many young teachers begin and
grow in their careers has been most satisfying.
The chance to mentor and develop so many great
students here has been an absolute pleasure. We
leave here with few regrets, looking forward
positively towards the new chapter in our lives.
Thanks to everyone involved at Gunnedah High
School, students, staff and community. We wish
you well in the coming years and hope that you
will not lose touch with us. Never forget to “Make
Learning Your First Priority”.
Murray Borham
Deputy Principal
Cheers!
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WELC OME MR BARTL ETT -TAYLO R
A quick hello to all our Gunnedah High School
students, staff, parents and community members.
My name is Mr. Bartlett-Taylor and I will be replacing
Mr. Borham as the Deputy Principal at Gunnedah
High School. Mr. Bartlett-Taylor is a long name so I
am happy to be called Mr. BT.
I have been working as Deputy Principal in High
Schools for the past 8 years, most recently the last 6
years at Duval High School in Armidale.
Having family in the area and a history with the town,
I believe that Gunnedah is a great place and offers
many opportunities for young people to both live in
and work in the community or seek university
education and employment away from home. I am
excited to be here and look forward to getting to know
all of our students, staff, parents and carers and
develop a positive educational relationship to
maximize student learning.
CANTEEN AG M
The annual general meeting of the Gunnedah High
School, Canteen Committee will be held:
Where: Gunnedah High School
When: December 4th.
Time: 3:45pm.
If you would like to volunteer at the canteen.
Phone Gail Bowen on 67421110. All welcome.
QUICKS MART
Tyrone Beasley and Baylee
Sing hard at work doing their
final test for QuickSmart.
All QuickSmart students are
busy completing tests as the
program comes to an
end. Their results as well as
other information will be
forwarded on to the UNE at
Armidale.
The following students were awarded with most
improved certificates:
Rebecca Craig, Reece Phillips, and Annie Reeves Creighton.
Emma White, Kevin Stark-Islip, Dominic Orszanski,
Rebecca Craig and Danielle Riley were presented
with certificates for presenting awards to teachers
who recently visited their classroom.
SENIO R CO NSTABLE G EO RG IA HARV EY
Last week Senior Constable Georgia Harvery, Youth
Liaison Officer, Oxley Local Area Command, visited
our school and spoke to students in Years 7 to 10.
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ICE SK ATEING
As a reward for improved behaviour by those
students in the Tutorial Centre, and a treat for
students participating in the Transmedia Workshops,
sixteen Gunnedah High students recently swooshed
and swirled their way around the ice rink located next
to the school. For some students it was their first time
on the ice and while tentative to begin with, they soon
found their way to the centre of the rink! Other more
experienced skaters confidently zoomed all over the
place. Students also enjoyed the toboggan. It was a
pleasure to watch the students enjoy themselves and
demonstrate their best behaviour. Thanks to Mr.
Traynor for the photos. We hope you enjoy them!
Mrs. Wheeler and Mr. Traynor.
PLAN-IT YO UTH PRES ENTATIO N
Wednesday November 28th Mrs. Nicole
Giandomenico, Regional Co-ordinator of Plan-it
Youth presented students and mentors with
certificates of participation. Each student gave a brief
account of what the program meant to them.
Students then presented their mentor with a native
tree and a letter of thanks. The occasion concluded
with morning tea.
If you are interested in becoming a Plant-it Youth
Mentor, Phone: Ann Thomas 67420155.
WORK AND S TUDY ADVIC E
There is a range of school staff who can help your
child navigate their way through study and training
options. Student support is provided by key people
such as careers advisers, transition advisers, year
advisers and school counsellors. Find out more:
http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/leavingschool/schooll
eaveage/options/atyourservice.php
HEL P YO UR K IDS ENJO Y READING
How do you make reading a joy
and not a chore for your child?
One way is to find information
and interesting facts about things
that intrigue or interest your child
in books, magazines or on the
internet. Read and talk about
what you find out. Here are some other tips:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-
study/english/english-tips/ten-ideas-to-help-your-
child-with-reading
Kalin Eade was
presented with an
award for his
participation in
Schools
Spectacular
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CUBBY HO USES “4 S AL E ”
Under the guidance of
Justin Wilkinson (TAFE)
and Heath Douglas
(GHS Chaplain) 10
students have
constructed two
children‟s cubby
houses. The cubby
houses will be offered
up for sale via tender.
The project was set up
to equip the students for
the workforce, focusing
on the carpentary and
joinery trade.
Students involved in the venture are: Beau Bruyn,
Damien Orszanski, Callum Sharman, Zain Martin,
Ned Cameron, Brighton
Moran, Brayden Peers,
Travis Beasley, Jacob
Critchley and Jai Nelson.
Mr Wilkinson, Mr Douglas
and the students would like
to thank Patty Paul from
the Sawmill who donated
all the cypress
weatherboards and
architraves. Also Mitre 10
and Berry‟s Hardware for
their generous supplies.
SALE BY TENDER
Gunnedah High School has two Cubby Houses for
Sale by Tender. These cubby houses have been
made by students from Gunnedah High School under
the guidance of qualified teachers at Gunnedah
TAFE. The cubby houses are 1700mm wide,
2500mm long with verandahs, and a conventionally
pitched roof with colourbond sheeting. Constructed
from local cypress pine and termite treated timber.
The cubby houses can be viewed at Gunnedah Mitre
10 from Friday December 7th, 2012. Please submit
your tender in a sealed envelope marked “Tender-
Cubby House” and submit to The Principal,
Gunnedah High School, before 3:30pm on December
14th 2010.
Tenders must be over $1000 and the highest two
tenders over $1000 will be successful.
CUL TURAL IMMERSIO N
November 26th, 27
th and 28
th Gunnedah High,
Gunnedah South and Gunnedah Public Schools were
involved in a three day Aboriginal community cultural
awareness program that was endorsed and
supported by the NSW State Aboriginal Education
Consultative Group.
This program offered teachers a unique opportunity
to engage with local Aboriginal community members
to learn about local culture, history and social
experiences.
Teaching staff and community members visited
significant sites which included:
Mullibah Lagoon
Porcupine Lookout
Wallaby Trap
Pensioner‟s Hill
Booroobil Rock (Skull Rock)
Fringe Dweller‟s Camps.
Chris Dorrington, Kristy and Breanna Griffiths
provided delicious meals; Gloria Foley, Pam Silver
and Rita Long cooked johnny cakes and fried scones.
Gunnedah Aboriginal Women‟s Dance Group
performed a „Welcome to Country‟ dance. Aaron
Talbott, Jack Conlan & Ronnie Long were key
presenters for the three days.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY BOGG ABRI
Boggabri students
Ashlee Haire and
Zachery Block
attended
Remembrance Day
Ceremony
YR 10 INTERV IEWS LEA RNING PO RTF OLIOS
Last Thursday and Friday, Year 10 students
participated in their Learning Portfolio interviews.
Each student presented their folio which contained
assessment tasks and employment related
certification to a panel composed of a staff member
and two Year 9 students. At the end of the year,
students will receive a Portfolio Assessment in their
yearly report.
ARC HIBULL AWARDS
Lynne Strong and Wendy Taylor from Art 4
Agriculture travelled from Sydney to judge Gunnedah High School’s life size fibre glass cow. They also
asked the students questions about the process and the program. We were also joined by Rachel
Brimblecombe a local agronomist representing the Namoi Cotton Growers Association and Scott
Davies from Carroll Cotton Gin. Namoi Cotton
Growers Association and Carroll Cotton have sponsored this event.
The judges were impressed with the cow, and the Year 9 Agriculture and Visual Art students
who participated.
On Tuesday December 4th six students will be travelling to Sydney to attend the Archibull winner’s
presentation at Sydney Olympic Park.
AF TER SC HOO L WO RK AT DO MINOS
Dominos is coming to Gunnedah
and there are great job
opportunities for after school work
and weekend work. There are two
types of work available. The first is suitable for
students in Years 11 and 12 as a delivery driver.
The second is suitable for students in Years 7-10.
This is in-store and involves the making and cutting
of the pizzas and customer service.
If you are interested in work, please pick up an
application form from Mr. Walls
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YEAR 12 F ORMAL
YEAR 6 VIS IT G HS
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SALE 50% DISCOUNT
On all items with a coloured dot on them.
GIRLS ITEMS
Girls formal pants .....In all sizes.
Girls Skirts (Yr 7-10) all sizes.
Girls formal shorts ... Ladies 10/L20 and all sizes
above
Girls formal blouses (Yr7-10) all sizes
Girls formal blouses (Yr 11-12) from J12/Ladies 18
and sizes above.
BOYS ITEMS
Boys formal pants all sizes
Boys formal shorts sizes
J12/ M/ XL/ 2XL/ 3XL/ 4XL
Boys shirts. All sizes.
WINTER STOCK
Track Pants Size Large only to be discounted down
to $10.00 a pair for more than 1 purchase.
Knitted Jumpers Sizes. Sizes 8/9/16/18 and sizes
above.
Fleecy Jumpers All fleeces can be discounted by
50%
ALL ITEMS WILL BE ON SALE UNTIL STOCKS RUN DOWN TO TWO OF EACH ITEM.
GIYANHA DIRRABUU MUR RI AWARD
Congratulations to Year
12 student, Sarah
Jones, winner of the
Giyanha Dirrabuu Murri,
Student Leadership
Award. Sarah is a
leader who show.
dedication and maturity.
She is an incredibly
enthusiastic person,
willing to get involved in
community and school
initiatives and she gives
her absolute best at all
times. Well done, Sarah!
Mrs. Debbie Steadman
received the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group
(AECG) Award.
YEAR 8 C HRISTMAS RAFFL E
To start off the fundraising for camp next year, Class of 2016 are having a Christmas raffle. The tickets are $2 each. Drawn on Tuesday 11/12/12 winners names will be placed in the GHS newsletter and local paper. Prizes include: 1
st Prize Christmas hamper (with a variety of useful
things for the Christmas holidays) 2
nd Prize LeReve perfume pack ($90)
3rd
Prize Bill Syphers Footwear & Saddlery have donated a Wrangler bag and lunch box 4th
Prize Mystic Cirlce gift voucher 5th
Prize Ab-Solute $20 gift voucher 6th
Prize 4 Seasons Cafe $20 voucher Please be aware that the tickets students are
selling will be RED raffle tickets with the SCHOOL
STAMP on them.
The Uniform Shop Tuesday: 8am-10am Thursday: 1pm-3pm
(02) 6742 6939
ON-LINE SHOPPING NOW AVAILABLE!
www.alintaapparel.com.au Save time by purchasing online!
Home delivery options!
Price list, uniform updates and
fitting
Appointments also available
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