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LAWSON’S LATEST
12 JUNE 2020 TERM 2 WEEK 7
THE HENRY LAWSON HIGH SCHOOL
CHALLENGE, ENCOURAGE, ACHIEVE49 SOUTH STREET, GRENFELL NSW 2810 02 6343 1390 [email protected]
Year 12 Design and Technology ProjectsFor the next few weeks, we will be sharing a Year 12 Design and Technology project.Stephanie Davies is designing a modern gas fire that is connected to a speaker. The height of the flames create a resonate wave depending on the frequency of the sound. For added visual effect, Stephanie can add metal salts, changing the colour of the flames.
Henry’s Hand Me Downs
Do you have any pre-loved current school uniform?
Henry’s Hand Me Downs is seeking donations to their supplies of
current school uniform. Donations may be left at the front
office. In acknowledgment of Reconciliation
Week, Years 7 - 10 PE have been playing Gorri, an indigenous target
Game.
Principals’ reportIn line with health advice, schools are operating full time, and many additional activities are now able to recommence. With updated health advice and changes to state and national restrictions, schools areable to recommence the majority of school-based activities from either Monday 15 June 2020 or the start of Term 3 (Monday 20 July 2020). Some activities are continuing to be considered. School students should continue to follow good hygiene practices including:• regularly washing hands• avoiding sharing drinks or food• coughing or sneezing into your elbow, or a tissue which should be discarded immediately• filling water bottles from bubblers rather than using the bubbler directly• staying at home if they are unwell.School activities that can already take place:• use the school library• engage in non-contact sporting activities• canteens and uniform shops can open at principal’s discretion• VET work placement for Year 12 students may proceed from 1 June 2020. School-based
apprenticeships and traineeships can recommence once the relevant workplaces are back in operation.
Activities that can take place from Monday 15 June 2020:• school assemblies (limited to 15 minutes and no external visitors)• choirs and performing arts at school, with safety protocols in place• students may attend other schools for essential curriculum related reasons or placements• incursions/external providers can provide activities that support delivery of curriculum• community use activities used by students such as dance classes, and student sport skills
development, outside of school hours with limited adult attendance• day field trips to outdoor locations with no physical distancing requirements can take place• face to face TAFE attendance (see TAFE website for further information)• school photos.Activities that can take place from beginning of Term 3:• all school sport and activities including competitions aligned with current health advice
(including those activities run by external organisations)• inter-school student events and competitions (choirs, sport, debating,)• SRE/SEE lessons• work experience for students• VET work placements can proceed subject to the availability of placement and appropriate risk
assessments. For any that can’t proceed, please see the NESA website• school based apprenticeships and traineeships can recommence once the relevant workplaces
are back in operation• P&C meetings – with a strong preference for on-line where possible• parent/teacher meetings – where these need to take place – strong preference for online
where possible unless involving serious matters that require face to face discussion.
Mobile PhonesThe purpose of the Term 1 mobile phone trial was to observe any improvements on social interactions, student learning outcomes and general functioning of the school.Thirty-three of the thirty-five parents surveyed agree that the new mobile phone policy should continue. Parents have found this to be a positive initiative that has supported their child’s engagement at school. Parents have indicated that they would like the policy to be supported with education to bring awareness to both the positive and inappropriate use of mobile phones. Twenty-one of the twenty-one staff members surveyed agree that the new mobile phone policy should continue. Staff have observed increased quality social interaction amongst students in the playground and a significant reduction in distractions and disengagement in the classroom. Staff have commented that the educational use of mobile phones has become more genuine, respectful and productive. The large majority of students would like to continue using their mobile phones at school and a common theme for those students who commented was the need for productive educational use of mobile phones. A decision has been made to continue with our Term 1 mobile phone guidelines.A reminder that student mobile phones are not to be used or visible during school hours. To avoid parents being contacted to collect phones, students need to do the following things.1. Leave their mobile phone at home if they can.2. Hand the mobile phone in to the front office before school if they need to bring it.3. Leave the phone turned off in their bag.4. Identified and supervised educational opportunities for mobile phones can be negotiated in
advance with a teacher.
English/History Assessment Reminders
Year 12 English Studies: Travel brochure due Monday 29 June (week 10)Year 11 Standard English: Multimodal digital text due Wednesday 1 July (week 10)Year 11 English Studies: Life scrapbook due Thursday 25 June (week 9)Year 11 Modern History: Historical investigation due Thursday 2 July (week 10)Year 10 English: Comparative essay due Wednesday 1 July (week 10)Year 9 English: Multimodal character profiles due Monday 29 June (week 10)Year 7 English: Imaginative narrative due Wednesday 1 July (week 10)
Activities under consideration from Term 3:The following events will be reconsidered in Term 3. For now these events must remain on hold.• school camps• excursions (other than field trips explained previously)• parent attendance at assemblies and other school events• parent volunteers • interstate excursions• school based activities that involve large gathering of adults are not permitted at this time.
These include parent/community gatherings such as parent functions, working-bees, fundraisers, school BBQs, large parent information evenings, and large on-site cultural events.
Aaron FlaggPrincipal
AROUND THE GROUNDS ...
Year 7 tech showed their culinary skills to whip up some fried rice for lunch as a part of their Eat Well, Live Well unit of learning.
Year 8 visual art are currently working with hand built ceramics, constructing pots inspired by the art and culture of Ancient Egypt. To create their pots students learnt to construct pinch pots, join them together and shape them. As is evident in the photos, the students are really making some fantastic pieces. Just imagine what the finished products will look like!
Year 7 and 8 geographers have been inspired by an amazing Australian marathon competitor, Mina Guli, as they engaged in a virtual seminar. Using ultra-marathon running, Mina has made strides to advance the global conversation about the world’s water crisis. As a leading water advocate, Mina has:• Founded Thirst, an grassroots education and innovation organisation with over 1.4 million
student graduates• Completed 40 marathons in 40 days of running across 6 continents• Voted one of Fortune’s 50 greatest leaders in the world• Inspired the #RunningDry movement with 100 marathons in 100 days .
Year 8 Tech have been busy harvesting vegetables from their wicking gardens this week. They have enjoyed reaping the rewards of their hard work including beetroot, spinach and mixed lettuce. Teachers were quick to purchase this lovely fresh produce from students as they hawked their harvest through the playground!
Year 9 science had an incursion to complete fieldwork for their eco-systems topic.
Careers InformationParent connectionStudents in Year 12 receive a careers newsletter, via google classroom or via email. If you would like to be included in a group email, please contact the school. At this time of year, there are many opportunities for senior students, who at times need support from parents sifting through it all.
UACUAC booklets have finally arrived. Students can now go online and register for tertiary courses in ACT and NSW. Cost is $70. To register, students must have their student number and the 4-digit pin number received via email. Up to five selections can be made. www.uac.edu.au
Additional pathways to Macquarie UniversityMacquarie University has eleven different admission pathways – it is not only the ATAR. These adjustment factors give additional ATAR points. See Ms McCulloch to explore what some of these are or visit their website.
UTS – scholarships available at UTS for women in engineering or ITA webinar will be held on Wesnesday 17 June at 4 pm. UTS offer generous scholarships. Register now to find out more.
UNE – industry Based ScholarshipsUNE GRASS Industry Placement Scholarship available for tertiary bound Year 11 and 12 students. It has a broad range of exciting science-based careers supporting primary industries. Full industry placement scholarships are offered following an application and working with students at a lead-up camp. See Ms McCulloch for more details.
UCAT preparationWanting to enter the medical field? You will need to complete a UCAT test in preparation for university. Information regarding the test day, practice tests and preparation can be acquired. See Ms McCulloch
UOW College Info sessionLooking for an alternative pathway into UOW to do nursing? An information session will be held on Monday 22 June, from 5.30 pm -6.30 pm.
• HTN chef apprenticeship opportunities. Are you passionate and committed to cooking?• MIA building apprenticeships in cabinetmaking, carpenter, tiler, plasterer, painter.• Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
Careers in games and film. Register on Thursday June 18 to find out more about game development, 3D animation and visual effects.
ICMS Early EntryAn opportunity for students wishing to study business, hospitality, international tourism, marketing, property, sports management, accounting, fashion, entrepreneurship. Entries close on 11 September.
University of WollongongYear 10 subject selection webinar via 22 June 6 pm. Helpful for students prior to subject selection.
Livestream UNSW Undergraduate Info & Insights 23-25 June
Bond University – applications via early entry. Bond University will assess year 12 applicants based on Semester 1 Year 12 results.
The school is no longer subscribing to the Skoolbag app. If you need to contact the school to record your students’ absence, please ring on 63431390
or email on [email protected]
In order to receive an HSC, all students need to successfully complete tests in reading, writing and numeracy.Mr Jones’s Year 11 Standard Mathematics class has recently worked through a set of sample questions to help some students prepare for the test.Here are a few of the questions. See how you go. Solutions in the next newsletter
The impacts of drought are far from over and Covid 19 and the recent bushfires are adding further stress.For information on support and services in NSW connect with Service NSW, at www.service.nsw.gov.au or call 13 77 88.Farmers will also find www.droughthub.nsw.gov.au or www.farmhub.org.au have technical infor-mation with links to support and services, or you can call the Rural Financial Counselling service on 1800 940 404.The Mental Health Emergency Care Rural Access Program is an emergency service that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mental health services can be accessed by calling 1800 011 511 or 1800 800 944 in a crisis.
GRENFELL SOCCER CLUBGrenfell Soccer Club invites children aged 5 years to 17 years to register for the upcoming soccer season. Our season will start on Saturday 25 July and conclude in September. Training will commence Wednesday 24 June 2020Registrations can be made online by visiting https://registration.playfootball.com.au/common/pages/reg/welcomeregplus.aspx?entityid=74653&id=81475
Please ensure you email your child’s contact details including name, parent’s names, age, phone number and email to [email protected] if registering online. Cost this season: 5-8 years $90.00; 9-17 years $100.00; seniors $200.00; students playing seniors $120.00. Please contact Joalee Knight 6343 3202 if you have any problems registering online.The NSW Government now provide a $100 voucher to parents/guardians of school/TAFE enrolled children aged 5 to 18 via the Active Kids Rebate. The $100 voucher can be used towards registration costs and requires you to create an account at www.service.nsw.gov.au and enter your medicare details for each child that will be playing soccer. You will be given a voucher code for each child and can enter the voucher code at the payment section of the online registrations.Please contact our secretary Nichola at [email protected] or Ali Anderson on 0423 865 262 for further information.
