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Ski Trip Reminder
ALL money needs to be paid by MONDAY 8 August 2011 to the Front Office.
DON’T FOGET YOUR NOTES
Total cost $575.00
YEAR 11 LAPTOP UPGRADES.
All Year 11 laptops MUST be handed in
ASAP!
Student Attendance is a Priority at Kanahooka High
Regional representatives will be joining members of the
teaching staff, to investigate current student attendance data, with a view to putting strategies in place to make a
significant improvement in student attendance over the remaining days of 2011.
Parents and students will be surveyed over the coming
weeks and interviews will be organised, to assist in the collection of data on why the school‟s student attendance
rates are lower than those of other schools.
Research shows that there is a significant relationship
between student attendance and student success.
Tree Planting Day Students and staff enjoyed the „spring‟ weather on Friday
29 July, to plant trees and shrubs around the school. Under the careful supervision of Mrs Lowis and Mr Kipp,
approximately 20 enthusiastic students from the school‟s Environment team wielded spades, shovels and picks as
they dug, planted and watered the plants in. The plants were donated by Wollongong City Council and are a fitting addition to the beautification of the school grounds and to
the local ecosystem.
Official Opening of the Intensive Language Centre
This event was held on Tuesday 2 August, when P&C
representatives, students and staff attended the ceremony.
The opening was officially performed by Member for Throsby Stephen Jones, who mentioned that the project was part of the Federal Government‟s commitment to
employment.
The building is a very welcome addition to the school‟s
teaching and learning spaces and provides an outstanding venue for the study of Asian languages at the school.
Japanese is currently studied by Year 8 and Year 9, with plans to extend this to Year 10 and Year 11 in 2012.
Message from Careers This is an important time for Year 10 and 12.
Students in Year 10 will soon be choosing their subjects
for the senior years and those in Year 12 will soon be choosing courses for University, planning their TAFE
applications or starting to apply for Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
It is important for students to develop a career plan with
the help of Ms Phelan. Parents can also provide great help by listening to their child and discussing their plans.
Parents should feel free to contact Ms Phelan by phone, email or in person, to discuss their child's future choices
and find out how they can help.
For up to date information and advice, the school subscribes to mhscareers.
To view the news pages on the website http://www.mhscareers.com/
Login with either: “student”, “parent”, “ca” or “other”
Password: health
Upcoming Events
Senior Subject Selection Evening for Year 10 Students and their Parent/Carers.
Where: School Library When: Monday 15 August from 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Closing Dates to keep in mind
• Illawarra Group Training Apprenticeships close 10
August.
• TVET courses for students in Years 10 and 11 close
12 September.
• University of Wollongong Early Entry close
1 September.
• Bluescope Cadetships close 31 August.
SAS Recognition Week All this week students, parents and staff will acknowledge
the hard work done by School Administrative and Support Staff (SAS Staff) as part of National Recognition Week.
Every day of the school year SAS Staff face new challenges in the running of our public schools and the
provision of the quality education which will be need for the life in the 21 Century. They are constantly adapting to change so that our children can have the best education
possible.
SAS Staff at Kanahooka High School play a role in every
students learning by assisting teachers in implementing educational programs, maintaining records and assisting in producing newsletters and maintaining the grounds to
keep our school safe.
National Recognition Week is a great time to thank all our
staff for their hard work and dedication this year.
On Wednesday during period 4, the SAS Staff attended a thank you
luncheon. Their jobs were filled in my teachers and students. Here are
some of the pictures of the replacements hard at work.
Kanahooka High School Email: [email protected]
PO Box 302, Dapto NSW 2530 Web: www.kanahooka-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 4261 4011 Fax: 4261 4700 Term 3 - Week 3 5 August 2011 KANAHOOKA HIGH SCHOOL IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE DAPTO LEARNING COMMUNITY
Kana KaresKana Kares
UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday 9 August
Hamburger Day - from Canteen
Wednesday 10 August Year 9, 10 & 11 Drama Festival
Monday 15 August
Year 10 into 11 Subject Selection
Evening - 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Thursday 18 August
SRC Assembly
COLES SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS
Kanahooka High School is participating in the Coles Sports for Schools program in 2011.
Collecting vouchers is easy! Every member of the school community will earn one voucher for every $10 spent in a Coles, Coles Online, BI-LO or Pick 'n' Pay store from 11 August till 18 October, just for doing their regular shop!
Thank you to all the students, staff and family who helped collect a total of 17,860 vouchers in 2010.
They were redeemed for the following items.
7 Steeden Classic Touch Balls 13 Vortex Howlers 1 Yard Tennis Ball Kit - 60 + Mesh Bag 1 Spalding High Bounce Balls - Bucket of 20 5 Gator Skin Volleyballs
Please encourage family and friends
to support our school!
CHAIN will be hosting a free hot breakfast on Monday 8 August to coincide with the 2011 Census. We are looking for people between 12 and 24 yrs old to attend.
The young people must be couch surfing, living with friends temporarily or have no fixed address!
These young people need to be counted as homeless for the census, to more accurately reflect the homeless issues in the Illawarra.
Hot breakfast is from 9.30am – 11am.
CHAIN is located at -
1a Denison St, Wollongong NSW 2500 Phone: 42265816
HOST AN INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT AND LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF!
As Marcel Proust, a late 19th century novelist, wrote: “the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new
landscapes but in having new eyes”.
Host an international high school student in February
2012 through Southern Cross Cultural Exchange and prepare to be amazed at the way this unique opportunity helps your family to become closer, to understand
themselves better and to see the world in a new light.
Carefully selected students will arrive in February for one
or two semesters from France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Japan, the U.S.A. and Canada.
They will live as a local, attend a local secondary school, are fully insured and have their own spending money.
Call S.C.C.E now on 1800 500 501,
email [email protected] or visit our website (www.scce.com.au) to be part of this rewarding
experience.
Request our booklet of student profiles, and capture the spirit of family and friendship.
Future Leaders Indigenous Awards Open
Nominations are open until 1 October 2011 for the 2012 Future Leaders Indigenous Awards. The national awards recognise and reward young Australians who have shown
strong leadership and academic potential. The awards aim to inspire others to engage in environmental and
community issues and make a difference.
To nominate an indigenous student (who will be in Year
11 in 2012) follow this link: www.futureleaders.com.au/awards/Indigenous_Awards_2012.pdf#zoom=100
Nominations close 1 October 2011.
Woolworths Earn & Learn Program
Kanahooka High School is taking part in the Woolworths Earn & Learn Community Program. This year, they are giving away more than $5 million worth of educational resources for Primary and Secondary schools all over Australia, including ours!
From 18 July to 18 September 2011, Woolworths will give you one Earn & Learn point for every $10 you spend in store (excluding the purchase of cigarettes, alcohol and gift cards). Points will automatically appear on your shopping dockets.
All you need to do is save those dockets and bring them to school (Woolies have given us a special collection box). You will be able to track our progress on our points barometer poster at school or online at woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn
KICK START YOUR CAREER CURRENT MIGAS VACANCIES
Apprenticeships Cert III Engineering Mechanical Trade - Chipping Norton
Cert III in Electrotechnology Electrician - Bexley and Berkeley Cert III in Automotive Heavy and Light Vehicle - Chullora, West Ryde, Seven Hills and Prestons
Cert III in Automotive Vehicle Body - Girraween Cert III Engineering Fabrication - Picton and Kirrawee
Cert III Automotive Electrician - Sefton Cert III Horticulture- Frenchs Forest Cert III Engineering Electrical - Unanderra
Cert III in Plumbing - Unanderra
Traineeships Warehouse Trainee - Smithfield Security Technician - Rydalmere Cert III in Aged Care - Jannali
See MIGAS website for all vacancy details.
Get serious about applying – it’s your future.
Log onto www.migas.com.au to apply,
or email your resume and cover letter to
[email protected] today!
