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LAWSON’S LATEST
19 AUGUST 2016 TERM 3 ISSUE 5 THE HENRY LAWSON HIGH SCHOOL
CHALLENGE, ENCOURAGE, ACHIEVE49 SOUTH STREET, GRENFELL NSW 2810 02 6343 1390 www.henrylawso-h.schools.det.nsw.edu.au
The Grenfell Probus Club enjoyed an amazing array of speakers at their annual public speaking competition this week. Six juniors, all speaking for the first time, talked about the value of the written word, Aboriginal song lines, the nature of addictions, bullying, career options and the need to know how to cook. Ethan Reid, with his very well informed and engaging presentation on addictions was granted the first prize, with runner up, Terri Dodaro’s very honest and articulate discussion of bullying. The senior section was made up of a group of confident and experienced speakers who spoke about a range of very complex issues: taking opportunities and learning, the role of communities, domestic violence, mental health, being brave, women in sport and the younger generation. Connor Day’s exploration of discrimination in sport around women was awarded first followed by Jessica Pereira’s report on the state of mental health in our community and beyond. Jenny and John Hetherington were very impressed with the quality of the presentations, and the depth of understanding the students displayed on such a diverse range of topics.
The HSC exam period has commenced. Francesca Fenton completed her HSC practical dance on Wednesday. Performing three pieces for the examiners, Francesca felt well prepared having joined the other dancers at Cowra High School in their annual dance concert, Synchronicity held earlier this month. Design and technology projects are due Thursday 25 August and visual arts body of works are due Monday 29 August.
Nominations for captains and SRC representatives closed this week. The Year 11 students who have nominated for captains will be giving their talks on Friday morning. Mr Robinson and I have individually talked with all the nominees, discussing their motivations for nomination, how they see themselves making a difference and how they perceive the roles of leadership. We were overwhelmed by their thoughtfulness, their concern for other students and their ability to explain why they thought they had something to offer. We will have an excellent student leadership team for 2017. Elections will be Monday 22 August and inductions on Wednesday 31 August.
This year’s Archibull project is developing. The cow is being transformed into a showcase on the cotton industry. Last week, Laura Bennett, young farming champion, spent the day working with different groups of students giving them information and feedback on their research on the cotton industry and their plans to represent it on the cow. She said that the farming champions are very keen to work with our school because of the quality of previous Archibull submissions, and how lucky she felt to be the nominated person.
It was good to see so many parents at our first parent/teacher interviews last Monday night. If you missed last Monday or are in the M-Z group, next Monday 22 August will be the second evening of interviews from 4.00 – 6.00pm. This year we have printed off the Tell Them From Me survey for parents, making it available at the evenings. We would appreciate these surveys being completed and returned to school: the feedback influences how we better meet the needs of your children.
Margaret Carey
Principal
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWSA reminder that parent/teacher interviews for surnames from M-Z, will be held on Monday 22 August from 4-6pm in the school hall. If you were unable to attend last week and you wish to speak to your student’s teachers, please come along.
Year 8 Technology
PROBUS PUBLIC SPEAKING WINNERS
Well-being Corner“We will never have true civilization until we have
learned to recognise the rights of others”.
Will Rogers
When you’re in a hurry or you have to wait, it’s easy to forget you are part of the human race. You may be
tempted to cut in line or cut someone off. You might lose your patience or lose your cool. You might give someone
a hard time. Slow down. Be patient. Take the time to respect the rights of others.
TODAYI’ll be patient with other people.
CANTEEN ROSTERWeek commencing 22 August
Monday Keryl McCann Tuesday Lisa Day Wednesday VACANT Thursday VACANT Friday VACANT
HSIE Assessments
Year 11 Business Studies – business plan due Tuesday 30/8/16 (Wk 7).Year 12 Business Studies – human resource in-class business report Thursday 25/8/16 (Wk 6).
Year 12 Scholarship Opportunity – Rural ScholarshipRural scholarships are available to support individuals in NSW who demonstrate a passion for rural life and commitment to any career that will ensure the future success of rural and regional NSW.
Scholarships of $5,000 for full-time study or $2,500 for part-time study are available.
There is no limit to the types of courses that qualify or the age of the applicant. You could be studying anything from physiotherapy, engineering, teaching, agricultural science, horticulture, medicine and commerce - and almost everything in between. You could be studying at University, TAFE or VET courses, on campus or by distance learning. However, applicants must have one thing in common - a desire to play an active part in the future of rural NSW.
Applicants for a rural scholarship must:
•be enrolled in or applying for study in any accredited tertiary course with an approved Australian education provider
•demonstrate a desire to contribute to the future of rural NSW
•demonstrate how a scholarship would assist them in achieving their education or training goal
•be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Go to www.rasnsw.com.au
EVERY MINUTE COUNTS….
When your child misses just…
that equals… which is… and therefore, from Kindy to Year 12, that is…
10 minutes a day 50 minutes of learning each
week
Nearly 1½ weeks per year
Nearly ½ a year of school
20 minutes a day
1 hour and 40 minutes of learning each
week
Nearly 2½ weeks per year
Nearly a year of school
½ hour a day ½ a day of learning a week 4 weeks a year
Nearly 1 ½ years of learning
1 hour each day 1 whole day of learning each
week
8 weeks per year or nearly a term
a year.
Over 2 ½ years of learning
Your child’s best learning time is at the beginning of
the day…
Check the time your school starts.
DON’T BE LATE!
SCHOOL PHOTOSSchool photo day will be held on Thursday 25 August. Please hand your envelopes in to the office ASAP.
GRENFELL CRICKET NEWS Junior Cricket registrations have been successful and the club will be fielding all teams
Registration details:When: Wednesday 24 AugustTime: 5-6pmWhere: Top Lawson ParkCost: $70 per player – includes insurance, playing shirt and pants.Any enquiries contact Megan 6343 7159.
GRENFELL EELS JUNIOR CRICKET INC. - COME AND PLAY JUNIOR CRICKET -
Registration days:
• 3.30 - 5.30pm Wednesday 24 August at IGA• 9.00am - 12.00pm Saturday 27 August at IGA• Registration costs - $50 per person (includes insurance, playing shirt and cap).
Working with Children - fully accreditedAll boys and girls welcome.
Any enquiries contact Carole Baldwin, secretary on 0437412416.Facebook: Grenfell Eels Junior Cricket Club inc.
Tell Them From Me Student Feedback Survey non-consent formIf you do not want your child to participate in the student feedback survey, please sign this form and return it to the school by 30 August 2016.
I DO NOT give consent for my child/children to participate in the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey.
Name of student/s ……………………………………………………………………………..
Roll class/es …………………………………………………………………………………….
Name of parent/carer ………………………………………………………………………...
Signature of parent/carer …………………………………………………………………….
Date …………………...................
COWRA NETBALL ASSOC 2017 REPRESENTATIVE TEAM TRIAL DATES ANNOUNCED.
Junior Development Squad (10 and 11 yrs) will be held on 27 August and 3 September from 11am till 12.30pm.
12 years rep trials will be held on 27 August and 3 September from 11am till 12.30pm.
13, 14, 15 & 17 years will be held 4 & 11 September with times to be announced.
Nomination forms are available on our website http://cowrana.nsw.netball.com.au/ under the Representative tab.
Please hand in completed nomination forms PRIOR to trial dates at the canteen or alternatively you can email them to [email protected] or post to PO Box 367, COWRA.
