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Principals Report
Dates for Calendar
31 July to 4 August—
Education Week
Monday 7 August—
Shearing School
Tuesday 15 August—
P&C Meeting
Saturday 26 August—
Canberra Universities
Open Day
MURRUMBURRAH
HIGH SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL: JOHN
MCFADYEN
28 JULY 2017 Week 2—Term 3
Mercury
MHS School
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Welcome Back Term 3 is upon us and we return to a ten
week term. For Year 12, this is their last
full term of secondary schooling. They will
certainly be kept very busy over the next
ten weeks.
Term 3 – the last for Year 12 This term is a critical time for our Year 12
students; they have just under ten weeks of
school left before they finish for their study
break before the HSC exams. During
Week 5 they have their Trial HSC and in
some subjects students have their major
works to complete before then. I encour-
age each and every student to work hard
to get the very best results.
Education Week Murrumburrah High School will showcase
the achievements of its students, teachers
and staff and celebrate public education
across NSW during Education Week to be
held during next week 31st July to 4th Au-
gust. This year’s Education Week theme, ‘I
Learn, We Learn’ reflects the department’s
commitment to ensuring its students are at
the heart of learning, so that individual po-
tential is identified, then developed in a
partnership of quality teaching, supportive
school environments and engaged parents
and carers.
Information Session It was good to see a large group of Year 8
and Year 10 students and parents at our
information session that was held last Mon-
day night. I hope that people gained some
information from them. Remember, if
you’re not sure, ask.
Year 6 students will have the opportunity
to spend two days experiencing secondary
school in Term 4. These days will allow
students to develop some familiarity with
the secondary school, its procedures and
the programs offered.
Subject Selections Students are selecting their subjects that
they will study next year. These decisions
are important ones to lay the foundation
for senior study and further education be-
yond. It is of the utmost importance that
students make informed and wise subject
selections – to select subjects that they will
enjoy, be engaged with, are matched to
their ability and interests, keep their op-
tions open for the future and are beneficial
to each student’s career path.
Students from Years 8 and 10 are reminded
that their subject selections forms are due
back to the Front Office by Friday 4th Au-
gust.
Early Entry – Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) UAC (Universities Admissions Centre) is
introducing a centralised Schools Recom-
mendation Scheme (SRS) for current Year
12 students who wish to enter universities.
This scheme will provide a simple, single
online application for students and schools.
Our Year 12 students have received some
information with regard to the SRS and can
expect to receive more over the next few
weeks.
P & C Meeting I would like to extend an invitation to all
parents and community members, to attend
Murrumburrah High School P & C meeting
which will be held in the staff common
room at the school on Tuesday, 15th Au-
gust, commencing at 6p.m. All members of
the school community are welcome and
certainly encouraged to attend.
Canberra Universities Open Day On Saturday 26th August, the tertiary insti-
tutes in Canberra will be holding their
Open Day. If you are thinking about univer-
sity study for yourself then Australian
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Catholic University, Australian National University and the University of Canberra
then this open day is for you. If you are in Years 10, 11 or 12 and are interested in
attending, please give you name (by Monday 14th August) to the careers adviser, Bron-
wyn Ashton. The Harden District Education Foundation has generously sponsored a
bus to take students to Canberra on the day.
Enjoy.
John McFadyen
Principal’s Report Continued
On Monday, a program called Love Bites was presented
to Murrumburrah High School’s Year 10 students, by
the National Association for prevention of Child Abuse
and Neglect (NAPCAN).
NAPCAN has made quite a large contribution to the
safety and wellbeing of Australian children and young
people by raising awareness for child abuse and neglect,
as well as it’s impact, they have also developed and promoted effective strategies and
programs to solve these problems.
Love Bites is a Domestic Family Violence and Sexual Assault prevention program that
teaches the next generation about the issues that are present in the society, how to be
an active bystander, and that it is okay to seek help when you need to.
The Love Bites program consists of two workshops on Domestic and Family Violence
and Sexual Assault followed by creative workshops that consolidate the information
from the morning. Artwork and/or other campaigns to challenge violence against wom-
en and children in the local community.
“It was good, very informative and very touching’ One of the students who participated
in the program said. Overall it was a great program with plenty of interactive activities.
If you or someone you know is affected by Domestic Violence or Assault, please do
not hesitate to call 000 or 1800 RESPECT.
Emily Stanfield Year 10
Love Bites
Stage 4 Science
Students in Stage 4 Science are competing in an egg drop challenge.
They need to create a contraption that will protect an egg from a three
metre drop, using what they have learnt about safety devices (car
crumple zones, air bags, boxing gloves, etc.) and forces.
Bronwyn Ashton
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Reminder:
Parents if you wish
for your child to
leave early from
school, please
telephone the
Office on 6386
2755. The office
does not accept
text message on a
student’s phone.
From the Labs
Well we’re now into Term 3, wow where has this year gone. Term 3 is a big gun on
the Science calendar with both Stage 4 and 5 classes undertaking their major research
project for the year, Science Week happens in week 5, VALID testing for Year 10’s in
week 7 and Year 12’s finishing 13 years of school study.
The research task undertaken in Stage 5 is compulsory and is done by every student in
Year 10 across the state. I always look at this task as something every student should
be able to excel at, as it should be focussed around THEIR area of interest. The project
must include research, experimentation and analysis of results, all great skills applicable
in both schooling and life in general. In the past I have seen students who may not be
the most academically minded produce excellent projects simply because of their in-
tense interest in the subject matter studied. This project is to be completed individually
and should be seen as challenging and designed to peek student interest in Science. Par-
ents feel free to help and encourage your child to do their best.
The Stage 4 students will also complete a series of mini research projects over the
course of the Term as a type of “tuna tempter’ for when they are expected to com-
plete theirs in years to come.
During Week 5 Science teachers and students will be fanning out to the 4 feeder pri-
mary schools in the district to conduct STEM experiments and demonstrations with the
aim of exciting kids about Science.
VALID testing is a national science test undertaken by all Year 10 students across Aus-
tralia in order to gauge a comparative level of understanding. Year 8 students are also
tested (in Term 4). These tests are now computer based and take approximately one
hour.
The Validation of Assessment for Learning and Individual Development (VALID) pro-
gram provides online end-of-stage assessments for the science key learning area. The
assessments assist schools to monitor student achievement and inform planning, pro-
gramming and assessment practice.
VALID replaces the Essential Secondary Science Assessment (ESSA). The structure and
delivery of the tests is similar to ESSAonline.
So what’s being studied in the classrooms – well, Stage 4 are looking at Mixtures and
how to separate them. This is a great ‘hands on’ unit of work where the students learn
about pure and impure substances and how to separate individual components using
various methods of separation including – centrifuging, filtering, crystallising, decanting
and others.
Stage 5 are undertaking their second unit of Chemistry for the year. The focus of this
unit being - different types of chemical reactions and how they are used to produce a
range of products, the rate at which reactions occur and the involvement of energy
transfers within the reactions. Yesterday’s practical involved conducting exo and endo-
thermic reactions - (how to make drinks really really cold, ice cream production and
heat pads for cold fingers and toesies).
A really cool opportunity came through this week for two Year 10 students and a
teacher to possibly gain a position at a Science camp (6-9 Nov) at ANSTO (the nuclear
reactor at Lucas Heights in Sydney) to undertake STEM activities. All that is required is
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From the Labs—Continued
video outlining “What question would you like to see scientists solve for the future of
our society?” Only 22 students from across the country will be invited.
Year 11 Senior Science are now studying Humans at Work a topic that looks at the
how the human body works and why it needs to be protected in the workplace from
associated hazards.
The Year 11 Chemistry students are working their way through Energy – a great topic
with excellent real world applications – exothermic and endothermic reactions, fer-
mentation and distillation, combustion of different hydrocarbon fuels, making and
breaking bonds, safety implications of volatile energies and the role of catalysts in chem-
ical reactions.
Wishing our Year 12 Science students all the best with their studies over the course of
this term as they work towards the completion of their high schooling – both sad and
exciting for them and the teachers who have supported them over the last 6 years.
So STAY TUNED this term for some great science stories from the labs – peace out.
Tim Priest
Small School Tournament at Boorowa
On Wednesday I took a group of 17 boys to a rugby league small schools tournament
at Boorowa Showground. Although we had only a small group, we were one of only
two teams to field a team in the under 16´s (13 a side) and opens (7 a side) division,
with some of the older boys in the 16s team stepping up and helping out the short sid-
ed opens side.
The day started off with the 16s fighting out a hard 16-16 against Bombala. The boys
fought back after conceding an early try to lead 16-10, but Bombala levelled the scores
with a few minutes to go. Next up was the opens, who went try for try with Boorowa,
and were only one try down until Boorowa scored on the siren to finish up winning 26-
16. Next up was a change of field and a change of fortune as the 16s went down 36-6
to 16s champions Sacred Heart Cootamundra and the opens went down 40-10 to
opens champions Junee High School. In the next game the 16s got the win they thor-
oughly deserved. After fighting back from a 10-6 half time defecit, Lachlan Hill scored
the Murrumburrah try of the day after kicking for Jakob Halls, who gathered the ball,
drew 3 and passed back to Lachlan. This put Murrumburrah in the lead and we eventu-
ally went on to win 24-16. In the last game the opens again fought hard and were com-
petitive against a giant Tumbarumba side, eventually going down 28-16.
Myself, Mr McFadyen and all the boys had a great day out at Boorowa. The Murrum-
burrah player of the tournament was Gus Shea, who filled in twice for the opens, play-
ing 5 full games out of 6, scoring 5 tries and gaining countless metres. Other standout
players were Jakob Halls; who also scored a few tries, Will Ryan; who scored the sealer
in the 24-16 win, Beau Abnett, who played well above his weight, Oscar Forsyth; who
ran hard all day and Coby Elliott; who made a couple of try saving tackles and an ankle
tap from fullback.
Jay Larder
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MHS Farm News
The school farm has been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new Bromar Feed bin
which arrived last week. This piece of machinery will enable feed mixes and grain to be
picked up and feed out without the bagging and lifting that we have had to do in the
past.
Wal Lovell spent time with the South West Tractors representative on operating the
Bromar and how to best look after the equipment.
The Spring show team is with the last 4 head of stock arriving from Thurloo Park
Square Meaters.
The students now have 10 steers and 2 stud heifers to prepare for the upcoming
shows. The steers begin their grain mix feed next week which will give them a 90 day
feed period before Albury Show in November.
The lambs are rapidly growing on Lucerne and oaten pasture in readiness for the Illabo
Show in October. Like many farmers in the district we are all anxiously awaiting for
rain.
The Farm Club were awarded a gold medal at the 2017 Sydney Royal Easter Show in
the purebred carcass competition for the Victor Chang Steer, receiving 92 points out
of a possible 100.
Jan Young
Science/Ag Department is needing any old plastic
plant pots for growing our seedlings and
experiments.
The Archiburrah
The stage 5 art students for this term have been embarking on learning everything they
can on portraiture and the figure in art.
The reason they are studying portraiture is due to the prestigious art prize- The Archi-
bald. Awarded annually, the $ 85,000 prize showcases portraiture in the genre of paint-
ing. The students have utilised a variety of media and have been encouraged to explore
what they can achieve.
The charcoal drawings you see on the left are examples of their continuous line draw-
ings. They are big, bold black lines drawn onto A1 size pieces of paper and the brief was
to make a continuous line without lifting the charcoal off the page. After demonstrating
this activity, these are the students’ products.
Charity Elford
James Daley
Madeline Hartwig
PO Box 131
HARDEN NSW 2587
Phone: 02 6386 2755
Fax: 02 6386 3048
E-mail: murrumburr-
MURRUMBURRAH
HIGH SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL: JOHN
MCFADYEN
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Preparing our students for tomorrow’s challenges through learning
What’s Happening
Event Year/Classes Activity Date Money / Note Due
Rehearsals @ Young
Town Hall
Selected Students Friday 4 August 2017 Monday 31st July
7/8 All Schools touch
Football
Selected Students Friday 4 August 2017 Tuesday 1st August
Stage 5 Art Excursion
to Canberra
Selected Students Wednesday 20 Sep-
tember 2017
$50—1st Septem-
ber
Harden Rocks Markets
Saturday 29th July 2017 9am
Venue: Harden Rock Gym Studio
Stall with a variety of goods. Come and find a treasure
and support Zac’s Place
Any information please call Ros on 0406 379 561
Hilltops Talent Quest
Sunday 17th September 2017
Venue: Boorowa Ex-Service Club
If you require more information please contact Marilyn Miller on 63 85 3086 or Janet
on 6385 1942
The Hilltops Community
Hub is holding a Trivia
night
Date: 26th August 2017
Time: Doors Open at 7pm Tickets: $20 per person
Tables of 10
Venue: Young S&C Club Bookings essential: 6382
6328