Local Mayor, Kellie Marsh, called in to the Youth Parliament

NSW Governor Professor Marie Bashir with Kanahooka High School Representatives

Kana KaresKana Kares Kanahooka High School Email: kanahooka-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

PO Box 302, Dapto NSW 2530 Web: www.kanahooka-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Phone: 4261 4011 Fax: 4261 4700 Term 3 - Week 3 3 August 2012

KANAHOOKA HIGH SCHOOL IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE DAPTO LEARNING COMMUNITY

UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday 9 August

• Year 12 Hospitality Excursion to

Sydney Tower

Wednesday 8 August

• Discovery Engineering Excursion

Friday 10 August

• First Aid Course

Wednesday 15 August

• Our Culture Our Country Excursion

Sunday 22 August

• Ski Trip Departs

Friday 31 August

• SRC Mufti Day fundraising for

Beyond Blue - Gold Coin Donation

SVDP Breakfast Club Every

Tuesday 7.30am in Room 703

Principal’s Message Students and staff get their hands dirty on Planet Ark’s National Tree Day

Mrs Lowis, Mr Rostron and students from the Environmental Team and Koori student group, joined forces on Friday last week, to continue the planting and soil improvements along the fence line in Robert Street. Local member for Shellharbour, Anna Watson, came to the school to see the students and was very pleased to see that the students involved, were showing that they cared about our natural environment. The native trees have been supplied by Wollongong City Council. Kyle Hockey, in particular, was commended for his efforts on the day.

Lateness to school or class Students who are absent from sport without a note or satisfactory explanation, will be required to attend a detention on Friday afternoons. Sport is an important part of the school’s fitness and social skills development program for students, and parents are encouraged to support our school sport program, by ensuring that their child participates.

Parents are reminded that lateness to school and class significantly interferes with the learning opportunities of students, and any lateness that cannot be satisfactorily explained will be treated as truancy.

Students are expected to be in class on time and prepared for the learning provided by the teaching staff.

Students that are late to school should present a note at the school office.

A phone call is acceptable, if it is not possible for a parent to provide a note.

Local Member makes a surprise visit to the Outreach Program Anna Watson, local member for Shellharbour,

was very impressed with the obvious success of the school’s outstanding program, initiated, implemented and managed by the staff at Kanahooka High School. She spoke with some of the students and young mothers, who were receiving direct support from the teachers at the time.

Mr Peter Jones, Principal

Young Leaders Conference Danielle Aikman and Travis Taylor, two senior members of our SRC, recently

travelled to Sydney to participate in a

leadership event held on the grounds of

Parliament House. The students were

able to meet with a variety of politicians and participated in discussions regarding

the role of leadership in schools and the

community.

The highlight of the day was a visit to

Government House followed by an

address by the NSW Governor Professor Marie Bashir.

Mr Knowles, HSIE Faculty

Yr 9 Photography Excursion to Kiama

On Wednesday 1 August, the second of the Year 9 Photography classes went on an excursion to Kiama. We were lucky to have

the weather on our side as the rain held off till the afternoon.

The highlight of the day was the huge waves breaking on the rocks and the spectacular display put on by the Kiama Blowhole. This was enough to keep everyone's mind off the chill and their numb noses.

Lunch as always was enjoyed by all and our traditional walk to the lolly shop was a real

treat. We also enjoyed a quick visit to the Art Gallery. Everyone enjoyed the day and the

students once again proved to be responsible and a pleasure to take on an excursion.

Ms Abarcia

School Start & Finish Times

Monday 8:30am - 2:40pm Tues, Wed and Fri 8:30am - 2:30pm Thursday - Sport day 8:30am - 2:20pm

Coles Double Vouchers Kanahooka High School is participating in the Coles Sport for Schools program for 2012. The collection box is located in the Front Office at school.

Coles are giving you double vouchers until 14 August,

which means you get 2 vouchers for every $10 you spend at

any Coles, Bi-Lo or Pick ‘n’ Pay stores or at Coles Online.

So come on Kanahooka High School staff, students and

families.

Get behind your school and collect those extra vouchers!

Congratulation to Year 10 for their performance at the Job Interview Day. Once again employers were impressed by the seriousness with which many of our students approached the task. Most students were polite, punctual and well presented.

The best praise was offered to those students who brought in portfolios that included work samples, reports and references as well as a thorough resume. All students received feedback on how they could improve next time.

Well done Year 10!

Ms Phelan, Careers Adviser/VET and TVET Co-ordinator

Go Green! School Tree Day Mrs Lowis, Mr Jones, Mr Rostron and 13 students of both the Environmental and Koori group joined forces and planted many beautiful, native, rare and some endangered plants for School Tree Day on Friday 27 July .

We planted 32 plants that were donated by Wollongong City Council. When Mrs Lowis was questioned on how well we had done, she said she was very proud. We even received a special visit from Anna Watson, MP for

Shellharbour. Kaitlyn Kelly & Tara Jones

Vet Hospitality Work Placement Vocational Educational Training students went out to work placement in Week 3 to

gain industry experience. All students who participated gained many valuable skills and experiences in a variety of settings.

New friendships were made and students had a taste of working in an industry that provides

many employment opportunities in our local area.

A few students enjoyed their experience so much that it has helped them to make firm decisions in pursuing a career in Hospitality. I would like to thank all the workplaces that take on our students and allow them an opportunity to develop and build on the skills they learn in the classroom.

Ms Evitt

Year 12 Hot Chocolate and Cake Stall On Tuesday 31 July, Year 12 held a hot chocolate and cake stall. As always we had a wonderful group of students volunteer

their time and smiles.

The hot chocolate was a nice treat to warm up with on such a cold day. The yummy cakes were a hit with everyone.

Along with all of Year 12, I would like to extend our gratitude to all families and staff members that helped out to make this so successful.

The proceeds of our fund raising will go towards the Year 12 traditional gift to the school.

Ms Abarcia - Year Adviser

Congratulations to David Cardoso, Dux of 2011,

who has just been awarded the Vice Chancellor’s

Academic Excellence Scholarship for 2012 at

University of Wollongong.

CAREERS CORNER