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PARKES HIGH SCHOOL Inspiration - Innovation - Inclusion

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Phone : 6862 1844 Fax : 6862 5046 Email : [email protected]

Parkes High School, Proud to be a member of the Henry Parkes Learning Community, “Leading In Education”

This year's Active Citizen Program includes nine, Year 10 students from Parkes High School, Condobolin High School and Lake Cargelligo Central School involved in the program. The Active Citizen Program is a police-run reward program for selected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Year 10, which aims to raise their awareness about being an active citizen and positive role model in their community; en-hance their cultural knowledge and build leadership skills. Participants are nominated by their school principal before police undertake background and social media checks. It runs for six months with an activity approximately every two weeks. Every year one participant from the pervious year's program returns to become a mentor for that year's program. We would like to congratulate Kyah Turnbull, Nicayden Greenwood and Jarmarra Goolagong (pictured above) who were nominated by our Relieving Principal Mr Rhall to take part in the 2018 Active Citizen Leadership Program. Continued on page two.

2018 CENTRAL WEST ACTIVE CITIZEN PROGRAM

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White Ribbon Day

The first activity was to attend the Lachlan Shire - The Heart of NSW Aboriginal Advisory Committee/Police Aboriginal Consultative Committee in Condobolin. This was the first occasion where all the students were able to meet each other for the first time. The second activity was to attend a camp at the Penrith Panthers and a tour of their training facility. This year police from the NSW Central West PD took the students that were participating in this years Active Citizenship Program to an event called Sticks to Stadium. The students spent several days at the Penrith Panthers, receiving a guided tour of their Rugby League Academy, trying to keep there eyes on the ball whilst trying to play aqua golf, and attending a cultural experience at Muru Mittigar Ltd, where they learnt about bush tucker, tractional tools, the different nations and tribes, different types of traditional music, learnt how to dance and the law of the didgeridoo. The students and police finished the camp by attending the Penrith Panthers vs. Cronulla Sharks NRL game. They all had to hold the banners as the players ran out of the tunnel and onto the field. After the match they were able to meet the Panthers' getting their Panthers’ merchandise signed . The third activity that the students attended was at Condobolin with Senior Constable Daniel Greef to sit in on a Lachlan Shire council meeting. The students also had a discussion with the Mayor of Condobolin John Medcalf in regards to what it is to be an active citizen and watched a small film set around World War II . The fourth activity involved the students attended heading back to Condobolin where they were taken to significant places for the Wiradjuri nation, in and around Condobolin.These places consisted of Aboriginal burial sites, the burial site of two Wiradjuri kings and the Mirri.

2018 CENTRAL WEST ACTIVE CITIZEN PROGRAM Continued


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Year 7 V1 Recycling Program

Year 7 are currently studying Place and Liveability in Geography,

focusing on waste.

During a recent Community Access visit to the Return and Earn the stu-dents cashed in their recycled bot-tles and cans. The money earned

from their recycling efforts provided funds toward their weekly Food Technology class. They are currently learning about Spain and

created some delicious Spanish cuisine (pictured left).


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AECG Meetings 2018 Term 3: Middleton Public School Week 5: Tuesday 21 August Junior AECG Wednesday 22 August Senior AECG Meetings start 9:30am

IMPORTANT DATES Monday 20 August to Friday 31 August

Trial HSC Year 10 Work Experience - All Week

Monday 27 August Year 11 Work Placement -

Construction and Hospitality

Year 9/10 Child Studies

The class have been working on the unit “Newborns”. The class was very grateful for a face-to-face visit from Rachel Craig and baby Addison. The class enjoyed the visit, utilising Rachel’s knowledge of having a newborn baby.

Wear It Purple

Friday August 31 is “Wear it Purple Day”. It sends the simple message that everyone has the right to be proud of who they are.

The theme for 2018, “Empower Together”, reminds us that we have the power to make Parkes High a safe, supportive place for all students.

In support of “Wear it Purple Day” on Friday August 31, wear something purple; show that everyone is accepted at Parkes High School. Show everyone that diversity is OK.

Just remember to wear your WHS compliant black leather shoes.

SCHOOL UNIFORM Now Available At

Parkes High School Cash or Cheque to the School Office

Polar Fleece Jacket $60.00

Blue Shirt $22.00

White Shirt $22.00

Long Sleeved Shirts $22.00

Girls Skirt $60.00

Girls Dress Pants $40.00

Sport Shorts $15.00

Sport Shirts $25.00

Trackpants $30.00

School Jumper $50.00

School Jackets $50.00

Beanies $10.00

Scarves $10.00

School Hats $15.00

School Tie $15.00


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Please note that uniform can not be paid through POP online

Netball Schools Cup Finals On 8 August 2018, three Parkes High teams travelled across to Orange to compete in the Netball Schools Cup Finals. With a 7/8 Girls team, 9/10 Girls team, and 9/10 Boys team making it through from their local gala day held in Parkes last term. The 7/8 Girls team were very competitive, winning 3 of their games over the day, unfortunately just not enough to make the Grand Final. Stand outs for the day were Teagan Smede and Olivia Dolbel working meticulously in the shooting circle, Maely Macgregor had a strong game in defence and Julia Dunn blitzed her way up and down the centre court. The 9/10 Girls narrowly missing out on a Grand Final spot finishing in 3rd place . The girls were competitive all day, often only missing the win by a couple of goals. Jordyn Chapple and Ella Morrissey were strong in defence, with Holly McColl stepping out of her comfort zone to control the game from the centre court. Annalise Maier, Amelia Green and Gracie Jones worked the shooting circle effortlessly all day. The boy’s team came away with well-earned knowledge on the game of netball. Having a win that kept the other team scoreless, unfortunately not enough to get to the Grand Final on the day. Some stand out performances by Harrison Macgregor and Christopher Cox in centre court. Ty Logan found his calling in defence, time and time again putting it to those taller than him. Jackson Guy, an all-rounder for the day, including an outstanding ability to work in the shooting circle and sink goals with Lachlan Hando. A big thankyou to our talented umpires that travelled across with us, Jolie Norman and Alex Williams. A fun day was had by all!


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Capture, Connect and Contribute

Welcome to this edition of the Parkes High School newsletter. There is always much to report and I am pleased to say we can again outline for you a suite of activities around the central idea of connecting, contributing and growing as group of people intricately linked to our school.

O Day: We have introduced and trialled the concept of O Day – geared toward reorientating our student body and staff intentions in the same direction and around important tenants of PBL( Positive Behaviour Learning), a dignity and respect charter for students, anti-bullying and other such matters. From all reports it appears that our students adopted the concept as an important one and I wish to congratulate our staff and students for getting involved with what will be a valuable affirmative action measure that will do much to support academic achievement.

Teaching Success: I would commend all parents to view an episode of Insight “Teaching Success” available from the SBS website. The episode outlines the success of a school who focused on both wellbeing and academic success for students. The backstory of the focus school is similar to ours and I believe the focus this year gives much encouragement for connection, growth and contribution. The adage of happy students are engaged students runs deeply and so does the importance of staff connecting with students in a wellbeing framework. The program the basis of our development day for staff this term was warmly received by many staff on the day. I again recommend it as good viewing for any parent wanting to delve into the broader philosophy of promoting wellbeing of the student body as the most integral element of switched on students.

Future Directions: By the time we publish this edition we will have also conducted our Future Directions night for Year 10 students and I am sure it will prove to be an important part of the selection of subjects in Year 11 and 12 for our next group of future senior students.

Anti Bullying Ambassadors: Our Anti-bullying Ambassador Program is growing in strength and we inducted our Year 7-11 students into the program last Friday. We were fortunate to have Ms Stacey Kelly from Northparkes Mines speak to the assembly about the importance of anti-bullying and the central idea of promoting the key idea of looking after each other. Congratulations to Mr Chris Dumaine who has agreed to be the staff member responsible for the Dump on Bullying Ambassador Program.

Gifted and Talented Program: Our Librarian, Ms Dawson, has been busily preparing another Gifted Education Day for students in Term 3. Our students will join with students from our Henry Parkes Learning Community for what promises to be another great day for our students.

Trial HSC: Our Year 12 students are about to commence their trial examinations and I encourage all students to engage with their teachers and each other in designing a review or study program. I wish all our students the very best for the examinations.

Parkes Show: Our show display is in the capable hands of Mrs Aleta Pay this year. I am looking forward to the excellent showcase of student work for the display.

External Validation: Our External Validation process is finalised and the team and I will be meeting with our Principal Peer next Tuesday to review the external assessment of the package of evidence sets provided. I am looking forward to the outcome of this process and intend in the near future to take our P & C through the outcomes of the process.

A couple of reminders about in the future activities which may require your support:

Holidays: During the next holidays we are hoping that the efforts of our Choices Flooring team will see some major recarpeting of key areas in the school. This effort is the culmination of a lot of preparatory work and I am looking forward to the outcome for our school.

Landscaping and General Working Bee: Please keep in mind in the near future the intention of the School and our P & C to have a working bee around the school to give the whole place a general makeover.

Duane Rhall Relieving Principal

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Health and Safety Risk Aerosol Spray Deodorants

Aerosol Spray Deodorants are BANNED from school as they pose a health risk to students and staff through the potential for asthma attacks and allergic reactions. These will be confiscated if brought to school.

If students need deodorant at school they are encouraged to use roll on deodorants.

Parkes High School Test Dates: Term 2 - 18 June to 22 June Term 3 - 10 September to 14 September Term 4 - 3 December to 7 December

ALLERGY AWARENESS - IMPORTANT REMINDER Due to the increasing number of students with severe allergies and anaphylaxis we ask students, parents and all staff to not bring the following items to school:

All nuts, including; peanuts, cashews, pistachios, nut mixes, peanut butter, products including peanut / nut or extract or oil. These include nutella, muesli bars, satay, various sweets, chocolate and biscuits. Raw egg

Also, students should not share or exchange food

Duke of Edinburgh International Award Now at Parkes High School Students interested in beginning the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award this year should see Mrs Vere to pick up a starter pack with all the notes and information required to register and begin the award.

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Term 3 Assessment Schedules For Students, Parents and Carers Please use this as a guide to help your child plan their study schedules and assessment tasks. On occasion, changes may

need to be made to this guide due to unforseen circumstances. Students can confirm dates with the Head Teacher of the faculty if they have any concerns.

Parkes High School P & C Executive Contacts

President - Stephen Gaut on 0418 667 180 Vice President - Sharon Woods on 0401 629 020

Treasurer - Tracy Glasson on 0459 661 252


The Townsend Memorial Scholarship

The Townsend Memorial Scholarship is available to students attending Parkes High School to

assist students to complete a degree course of study at the University of NSW or University of Sydney in the

faculty of Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Architecture, Agriculture,

Veterinary Science or Engineering.

Please see Mr Rhall to discuss your application.

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Week Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 5 Mathematics Mystery History

Outdoor Education Design and Technology

PASS Design and Technology

Mystery History Outdoor Education

Trial HSC

Examinations

6 Agriculture Food Technology

IT Timber Food Technology

Agriculture IT Metals

IT Metals IT Timber

Trial HSC

Examinations

7 Mathematics Mathematics English Mathematics

Visual Arts Engineering Studies

8 English HSIE

English PDHPE

English PDHPE

HSIE Photographic and Digital Media

Textiles

Assessment Free Week

9 Science PDHPE

HSIE HSIE PASS

Science PDHPE

End Of Preliminary Course

Examinations

10 Music B Science Music

Music Creative Writing

Spectra Mystery History Child Studies

Music IT Metals

Creative Writing Spectra

Mystery History Child Studies

End Of Preliminary Course

Examinations

Parkes High School ‘Bring Your Own Device’ Specifica ons”

Please refer to our Parkes High School website for specifications before purchasing any new

“Bring Your Own Device” computers or tablets.

Health and Safety Changes

ALL visitors to the school MUST report to the office and sign in.

ALL visitors attending assemblies or events will be required to SIGN IN either at the office or at the

LP Johnston Hall.

POSITION VACANT CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS No experience required. Healthy lunch included.

Enquires to the canteen on 68622805


Maths and

English Caring, qualified

tutors Year 1 to Year 10 Call 0418253045

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