Narooma High School

NEWSLETTER

Term 3

Week 2

2019

7181 Princes Highway, Narooma NSW 2546 Phone: 4476 4377 Fax: 4476 3953

email: narooma-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au website: www.narooma-h.schools.nsw.edu.au www.facebook.com/nhs8536

PRINCIPAL’S DESK Walawaani Njindiwan and welcome to Term 3.

We have had such a fabulous start to the term and have so many achievements to celebrate.

Our students have participated in a variety of events and have achieved some great successes. The first to be congratulated are Layton Moore and Chelsea Laurie. They were the recipients of the 2019 NAIDOC Youth of the Year. Geena Thomas and Jade Vlatkovic participated in the QUOTA Student of the Year. Geena has now qualify to go through to the regional final. Our highly successful Cattle Team won again at the Limousin Youth Show.

Our students have been involved in numerous sporting events, these include: representing the Sapphire Coast at The Shoalhaven Inter League AFL carnival, the Under 13s won their division, the Under 15s who came runners up and Under 17s who came third. The League Tag Country Championships team, held in Yass, also were runners up. Emily Hudson competed in the Under 18 Brumby’s National Rugby Union. Teams from Narooma and Canberra swim clubs competed at the Short Course Championships. Matt Driscoll and Phillip and Michael Davies competed at the Junior Surfing State Titles in Coffs Harbour and Kane Doull competed in the Grommet Surfing State Titles at Maroubra. Jonathon Harkins-McMahon is currently competing at the CHS AFL championships in Tasmania. Charlie Butcher and Eric Hills sang at a Moruya music festival and won second place. Our school netball team competed at the regional finals. Elli Beecham, Logan Allison and Sonny Dudley competed at the State Cross Country carnival, our school athletics team are competing at the Regional Athletics carnival this week.

Lastly, our RoboRebels team competed at the Duel Down Under in Sydney last weekend and won the judges award.

From this extensive list we can see why we have so much to celebrate. A massive congratulations to all students. I am even more thrilled that the students are coming to share their successes with me.

On the first day of term the staff had a fantastic Staff Development Day where all staff participated in relevant professional learning in data analysis, usage and feedback. The Executive took this learning one step further this week, training with an external consultative team to complete action plans. This is a big step forward towards the next phase for ultimate student achievement.

We have a number of Japanese students from Adachi High School being hosted by local families as part of a study tour program. This is a wonderful cultural opportunity for our students. There are a number of activities arranged for the visit including our SRC organised Aussie Treasure Hunt as part of their welcome.

We had two very successful and informative evenings with subject selections for 2020-21. Students’ subject choices are due in by Sunday 9 August. Any student who could not attend are required to see Mr Kenna to get their selection code to enter their choices.

Our Year 12 students started their trial examinations this week and I am impressed with their attitude and maturity and wish them well with their studies.

I am really looking forward to our NAIDOC Week Assembly on Friday 9 June and to the events during the following week.

Have an amazing fortnight and “Together We Soar”.

Fiona Jackson Principal

Good Luck Year 12 in your upcoming Trial Exams. We wish you all the best!!

NAROOMA HIGH SCHOOL — P & C MEETINGS SCHEDULE

P&C Meetings are on every month on the 3rd Monday evening at 7pm. All are welcome.

Monday 19th August 2019: P&C Meeting, 7pm at Bermagui Country Club, Bermagui.

Monday 16th September 2019: P&C Meeting, 7pm at Club Narooma, Narooma

Monday 21st October 2019: P&C Meeting, 7pm at Bermagui Country Club, Bermagui.

Monday 18th November 2019: P&C Meeting, 7pm at Club Narooma, Narooma

Monday 16th December 2019: P&C Meeting, 7pm at at Bermagui Country Club, Bermagui.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Monday 29 July - Tuesday 6 August 2019 ~

Yr 12 Trial Exams

Friday 9 August 2019 ~

Formal Assembly (NAIDOC theme: Voice Treaty Truth 10:00am)

STARRS Award

Congratulations to our

Winner for

Term 3 Week 2

Abigail May Yr 7

OFFICE REMINDER EXCURSION NOTES & PAYMENTS

Parents and students are reminded that all excursion consent notes and money must be handed in to the front office by the due date on the note.

If an excursion has a cost, consent notes cannot be accepted without the relevant payment.

Consent notes and payments will not be accepted after the due date and will not be accepted, under any circumstances, on the day of the event.

Verbal permission to attend an off school grounds event cannot be accepted.

Parents and students are requested to adhere to the due dates to avoid

disappointment.

Two of our Eurobodalla NAIDOC Aboriginal Youth of the Year, Layton Moore and Chelsea Laurie. Narooma High Staff, Students and Community are extremely proud of your achievements.

The RoboRebels Team had a successful weekend at the Duel Down Under in Sydney. They made it to the quarterfinals and received the Judges Award for STEM outreach in our community.

2019 Quota Student of the Year Competition. Mayor of Eurobodalla Shire Council Liz Innes presents Geena with the Perpetual Shield which will stay at Narooma High School until next year!

YEAR 9 STUDENTS SCIENCE PROJECT

Year 9 Students having fun exploring the physics of roller coasters and building skills in collaboration, and problem solving along the way.

PHOTOS OF YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID @ NAROOMA HIGH SCHOOL

Our current Year 11 Students will be participating in the Mental Health First Aid workshops during Term

Three. One of Narooma High School’s counsellors, Steve Perry, will be conducting this initiative again in

2019. The Teen MHFA Course teaches high school students in Years 10 - 12, how to provide mental

health first aid to their friends. The course was developed in response to research indicating that young

people have a preference for sharing problems with peers. The course curriculum is based on a study

undertaken to determine the best actions a young person can undertake to support a peer with a mental

health problem. This program covers some of the modules required as part of the compulsory ‘Life Matters’

course which is being delivered by several staff at our school.

Here are some apps which may assist with improving knowledge about Mental Health:

Headspace

(Free for 10 days, then about $18.57 a month, iOS and Android)

Learn to meditate with this app’s guided sessions and mindfulness exercises. Scientific studies have

shown Headspace helps to reduce stress, and increase mindfulness and sense of wellbeing. Plus, the first

10 sessions are free.

Mood Coach

(Free, iOS)

This app aims to boost your mood through

‘behavioural activation’ , a popular CBT technique.

Created by the US Department of Veterans

Affairs, it helps you set goals, schedule positive

activities in your day plus track your mood and

progress. It also includes information about

depression.

Steve holding up the student workbook

MindShift CBT

(Free, iOS and Android)

Developed by Anxiety Canada, this app provides CBT–based tools to help you take charge of your anxiety.

It includes guided meditations, coping cards, a thought journal, goal setting, belief experiments, and tips for

creating healthy habits to set you up to manage anxiety better.

HeadGear

(Free, iOS and Android)

HeadGear was developed by researchers at the Black Dog Institute, the University of Sydney and UNSW.

It’s been designed particularly for men, and guides you through a 30–day mental fitness challenge using

behavioural activation and mindfulness.

MoodMission

(Free, iOS and Android)

Elegantly designed and colourful, MoodMission was created by two psychologists with support from

Monash and Swinburne Universities. Simply tell the app how you’re feeling and it provides you with five

‘missions’ to improve your mood, based on cognitive behavioural therapy.

Aboriginal students have been participating in a digital story telling (10 week) program to learn mulitmedia, lighting and tech skills. This program will continue to tell stories from our local area. Here are some pictures of the journey so far, but if you come along to our NAIDOC Formal Assembly on Friday 9 August at 10am you can watch the two small videos that are completed.

Technology Mandatory with Mr

Thornton

From Champion Bull to Champion Herdsman to best Maintain Team, Narooma High School had a great four days at the Limousin Youth Show. A huge thankyou to Mick and Mary Parsons, Anne and Warrick and Craig and Tamara Corby, we couldn't have done it without the support.

NATIONALLY CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA ON SCHOOL STUDENTS

WITH DISABILITY (NCCD)

Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School

Students with Disability (NCCD).

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:

· Year of schooling

· Category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional

· Level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary,

substantial or extensive.

This information assists schools to:

· Formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools

· Consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools

· Develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational

outcomes for students with disability.

The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for

the support of students. The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child and your child will not be involved

in any testing process. The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no

individual student will be able to be identified—the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured.

Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal: https://www.nccd.edu.au

HOST FAMILY NEEDED! Student Exchange Australia New Zealand is looking for a volunteer host family for a 16 year old Japanese boy who arrived in Australia in January. He is currently enrolled at Narooma High School. He is a very open minded and friendly boy interested in sport and meeting friends. Together with his host family he would love to experience new activities and simply be part of his host family’s daily life. We are looking for a family or families who can share the hosting that may be able to host him until the end of November 2019.

If you can help, please phone Tempel at the Student Exchange Office: 1300 135 331. Thank you very much for your help.

The Moruya Town to Surf is on again on Sunday 8th September. It is a great community event and Moruya SLSC's major fundraiser. We are hoping that you will have some space to promote the event in your coming school newsletters. Copy is below: Moruya Town to Surf Fun Run Sunday 8 September 2019 The annual 8km fun run starts at 9am in Moruya Riverside Park and travels along South Head Road to Moruya SLSC. This event is for competitors of all ages, the undulating course offers a challenge for experienced runners while well within the capabilities of the casual jogger or walker. It is a great community event and Moruya SLSC's major fundraiser. More information and entry link can be found on the club's website: https://www.moruyasurf.org.au/fun-run/2019-event-info Many thanks, Karyn Starmer Vice President Moruya SLSC 0427 522 227

The Little Sellers Art Prize call for entries closes soon. Get your entries to any of the Eurobodalla Libraries or the Shire Council Admin Building in Moruya. The theme for this year’s prize is ‘I Can…’ Entry form and conditions of entry are attached. https://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/living-in/about/arts/little-sellers

Indi Carmichael Coordinator Creative Arts Development t 02 44741061 | m 0409 136823 | f 02 44741028

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