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Kiama High School Newsletter RESPECT · RESPONSIBILITY · EXCELLENCE Ph: 4232 1911 · e-mail: [email protected]
kiama-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
RESPECT · RESPONSIBILITY · EXCELLENCE
Term 4 Week 10B
Enjoy your holidays, see you in
2019!
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
I would like to thank staff, parents and students for their support
and encouragement this year in making Kiama High School
such a wonderful school.
We have achieved outstanding results in the 2018 HSC with
51% of our students gaining at least one Band 5 or Band 6. Our
top ATAR is 97.15. We also congratulate two students for
making the Distinguished Achievers list, Binta McKern for coming 3rd in the
state in Aboriginal Studies and Sarah Cafe, 8th in the state in Hospitality
Examination (Food and Beverage). 45 students have been accepted to the
University of Wollongong through the early entry program and many students
have accepted traineeships and apprenticeships which will set them up for
successful careers. Well done to the class of 2018 and to our fabulous teachers
who have guided them through six
years of high school.
Presentation night and year
assemblies have allowed us time
to reflect on the year that was and
we have certainly been busy. We
have celebrated major events
such as The Queen’s Baton
Relay, The War on Waste and the
KHS Fest.
We have raised money for drought
relief, for suicide prevention, for
The Salvation Army, Shave for a
Cure and our CARE sponsor child.
We have celebrated our diversity
and we have celebrated our
Aboriginal culture. It’s been action
packed!
Kiama High School enjoys the
support of numerous local
businesses and organisations
throughout the school year and I'd
like to take this opportunity of expressing our appreciation of and gratitude for
their kind gifts of time, professional expertise, work experience opportunities,
gifts and monetary donations which assist our students in their academic,
sporting, cultural and employment endeavours. I would especially like to
acknowledge the generosity of Rosebank Meats, Kiama, and Trim's Fresh,
Shellharbour, for their donations to our Christmas initiatives.
Have a safe, happy and healthy Christmas. Take time to reflect on your
achievements and make some achievable New Year’s resolutions. Return to us
energised for the 2019 academic year.
Catherine Glover, Principal
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NEWS FROM SECONDARY STUDIES
Assessment Task Programs and Calendars on KHS Website The KHS Assessment Program Booklets for Years 10, 11 and 12 have traditionally been uploaded onto the KHS website (under Student Life / Year Groups) to ensure that parents and caregivers have access to this important information. In the next week, one-page 2019 Calendars will also be uploaded for each of these year groups, allowing students, parents and caregivers to more easily plan their school year. It should be noted that, although students are provided with a printed copy of both the Assessment Booklets and the Calendars, there are times when assessment schedules are modified for a variety of reasons. The KHS website will always provide the current assessment programs and calendars, all of which will include the date at which it was last amended. If in doubt about the timing of tasks, please consult the website. 2019 Striving For Excellence Study Skills Days for Senior Students For your calendar: this excellent program to assist our students in developing and honing their study skills will be held on the following dates in 2019:
Tuesday 12 February 2019 - Year 12 Tuesday 19 February 2019 - Year 11
As usual, these programs will be held at the Kiama Pavilion which has proven to be an excellent venue for our students. The facilities enable both whole-year presentations in the Norfolk Room, together with smaller seminar sessions in the Kendall, Surf Beach and other rooms downstairs. Further information will be provided early in Term 1.
2019 Parent Information Evenings - Years 10 and 11 For your calendar: Parent Information Evenings will be held early in 2019 for the parents of Year 10 and Year 11 students. These evenings have proven to be very popular with parents in the past few years, especially with the changes to the 2019 and 2020 Higher School Certificate courses and assessment practices. Keep these dates in your diary:
Tuesday 5 February 2019 - Year 11 parents/caregivers Tuesday 12 February 2019 - Year 10 parents/caregivers
These evenings are held in the School Library at 7.00pm and students are more than welcome to attend.
2019 Course Selections - Years 8 and 9 Earlier this term, Years 7 and 8 students requested courses for their 2019 electives. It is expected that the Years 8 and 9 student placements will be published at the entry to the School Library on Tuesday. If your child is not happy with the courses they have been offered, it will be possible for them to request an amendment early in 2019. Students will need to visit the Secondary Studies Office in the Library to request any changes and receive the appropriate forms. It must be emphasised that, whilst every endeavour is made to accommodate student requests, sometimes it is not possible. Also, there is a clear process for requesting course amendments: students are not to canvass individual class teachers or Year Advisers as this unnecessarily increases their workload. Requests to Amend Courses - Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 For your calendar: the cut-off date for requesting any changes to electives and course enrolments is Friday 1 March 2019. Only in exceptional circumstances will any requests after that date be considered.
Please feel free to contact the Secondary Studies Office if you have any concerns with respect to your child's course selections and/or placement. Remember, if there are issues with the content of courses, the best person to speak with is the relevant Faculty Head Teacher.
Judith McLaughlin Head Teacher - Secondary Studies
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GOODBYE AND THANK YOU
It is with mixed feelings that I say goodbye to Kiama High School and move
interstate with my little family to explore an exciting teaching opportunity with
the Queensland Department of Education. I am and always will be a proud
public school educator and to serve the wonderful community of Kiama in my
capacity as classroom teacher and English Head Teacher has been an honour
and a privilege. I will of course miss my talented colleagues who over the
course of nearly a decade have become like my extended family. I will always
treasure and appreciate the positive relationships with so many parents and
caregivers who have always been supportive of their child's education, valuing
the work we do every day as teachers. Lastly and most importantly I will always
be thankful that I played a tiny part in shaping the future of Kiama. We are so
fortunate to work with such beautiful kids in our community. I will miss them all
immensely.
Thank you Kiama High School for enriching my life over the past decade.
In 2019 we welcome Ms Kim Desborough as the Head Teacher English
(Relieving).
Mrs Maria Chatfield
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to KHS Scripture teacher, Mr Nigel Dixon, who was recently
presented with an award for outstanding contribution in providing Special
Religious Education (SRE) in NSW Schools.
The award was presented to Mr Dixon by the Minister of Education Mr Rob
Stokes MP, jointly with the Shadow Minister Jihad Dib MP at NSW Parliament
House at which over 450 people of all faith communities, members of
Parliament and International guest came together to celebrate the value of SRE
in schools.
Congratulations Mr Dixon.
He was nominated for, and received an award for "Outstanding contribution in
providing SRE in NSW Schools" along with about 30 others from different faiths,
for 10 years of service at Kiama High but also for his volunteer work on the
Dapto Schools Scripture Board.
Catherine Glover, Principal
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KHS FEST SPONSORS - SRC THANK YOU
Kiama High SRC would like to gratefully acknowledge the following businesses for their wonderful support of the recent KHS Fest.
Big River Building
Dear Willow
Expresso Warriors
Fivestar Martial Arts Albion Park
Gozleme Shellharbour Square
Haworth Music Centre
Inclusive Driving School Minnamurra
Kiama High P&C
Kiama Leagues Club
Kiama Municipal Council
Kiama Red Rooster
Kiama Toyworld
Licked Gelateria Kiama
McDonald’s Warilla
Office Choice
Teen Clinic
The Bookshop Kiama
Ms Russell
Siam Balance Thai Massage
Sincerely Summer Boutique & Home Decor
Zia’s Caffe
Zink Surf
Thank you for your commitment to the students and teachers of Kiama High School.
LEADERSHIP – KEYARA LANEYRIE
Congratulations to Year 10 student Keyara Laneyrie for completing the
Commanders Active Citizen Program 2018. The program focused on
developing leadership skills in Aboriginal students with leadership potential.
Keyara thoroughly enjoyed the program especially the recent trip to
Jindabyne. Keyara explained that it was very cold but she enjoyed meeting
other students from local schools and beyond. Keyara really was impressed by
the work of an injured soldier who took six years to single-handedly tile the roof
and walls of a chapel at the War Memorial in Canberra. Personnel from the
Defence Force and the police accompanied them on the camp.
Keyara has also been accepted to attend the Walanga Muru Camp ASPIRE at
Macquarie University in January. Keyara will learn all about Macquarie
University and focus on her chosen stream, The Faculty of Arts. Again she will
be joined by other successful Aboriginal applicants from across the state.
Jane Littrich
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DONATION TO SUICIDE PREVENTION COLLABORATIVE
SENTRAL Youth Services recently ran a series of workshops for students to
learn all the elements involved in planning and running a successful event. The
13 students who enrolled were shown everything from concept design through
to budgeting and risk management. The workshops culminated with the
students running their own event.
The students started with a cake stall at Kiama High School, before tackling
their idea of a youth market. The Kiama Youth Markets were held on 15
September at SENTRAL in Hindmarsh Park, with 20 stall holders taking part.
Early in the workshops, the students decided all proceeds from their efforts
should go to an organisation that helps young people with their mental health.
The students managed to raise a total of $1,300.00 which they are donating to
the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative.
Further information: www.suicidepreventioncollaborative.org.au
NSW ANTI-BULLYING STRATEGY
https://antibullying.nsw.gov.au/
The NSW Anti-bullying Strategy brings together evidence-based resources and
information to support NSW schools, parents and carers, and students to
effectively prevent and respond to bullying. The website has been designed to
be readily available and will continue to publish new resources.
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teen Mental health First Aid Milestone!
Kiama High School has continued to roll out the Australian-founded, research-
based program 'teen Mental Health First Aid' this year. After training Year 8 in
Term 2 and Year 10 in Term 4, we now have half of the school's student
population trained in mental health first aid. This is a great achievement and
means that students are more confident in identifying when their mates aren't
coping well, checking in with them and supporting them while they get help.
More staff have also been trained in the Youth Mental Health First Aid program
which targets adults who work with students. This program provides teachers
with similar skills all aimed at early identification and support of our students.
Well done to all.
Nathan Vickery School Counsellor
SCIENCE TEXT BOOKS
Please check if you have any Science Text Books at home, particularly
Science Search. If so could you please return them to J3.
Thank you.
Mr Page, Head Teacher Science
Uniform Shop Opening Hours
January 2019
Tuesday 22 11:00am - 02:00pm
Thursday 24 11:00am - 02:00pm
Tuesday 29 11:00am - 02:00pm
Uniform Shop Hours 2019
Tuesday & Friday 10:30am - 01:30pm
Every Week of School Terms 1-4
Order online & Pick up from Shop
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COMING EVENTS
WEEK 10B 2018
WEDNESDAY 19/12
Last Day of School 2018 THURSDAY 20/12
School Development Day - Staff
FRIDAY 21/12
School Development Day – Staff
WEEK 1A 2019
MONDAY 28/1
Australia Day Holiday
TUESDAY 29/1
School Development Day -
Staff
WEDNESDAY 30/1
Years 7, 11 & 12 Return
THURSDAY 31/1
Years 8, 9 & 10 Return FRIDAY 1/2
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MINNAMURRA RAINFOREST SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Spinning Spiders at Minnamurra Rainforest
Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Time: 10:30 to 12pm Meet: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
Cost: Child $10. Accompanying adults free. Grade: Easy. Suitable for children 3 to 12 years.
Park entry fees apply. Bookings: 4236 0469
Come to Minnamurra Rainforest and learn about spiders and their vital role in this special environment. Enjoy a guided walk, discovering the secret places where spiders and other animals live. We will end the activity with a fun craft activity where you can use your imagination to create your very own eight-legged friend.
Meditation and mindfulness
Wednesday 9th January 2019
Time: 9:00 to 10:30 Meet: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
Cost: Child $10. Accompanying adults free. Grade: Easy. Suitable for ages 5 to 14 years.
Park entry fees apply. Bookings: 4236 0469
The deep tranquillity of the rainforest is the perfect place to get in touch with nature, and with your inner self. Enjoy a guided meditative walk through the beautiful Minnamurra Rainforest, and feel the timeless, calming energy of this ancient habitat.
Rainforest Eco Art
Wednesday 16th January 2019
Time: 10:30 to 12pm Meet: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
Cost: Child $10. Accompanying adults free. Grade: Easy. Suitable for children 3 to 12 years.
Park entry fees apply. Bookings: 4236 0469
A rainforest is nature’s ultimate art gallery. Come to Minnamurra Rainforest and be inspired by the infinite variety of shapes, patterned, textures and colours with a session of leaf art.
Deadly and Dangerous at Minnamurra Rainforest
Wednesday 23th January 2019
Time: 10:30 to 12pm Meet: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
Cost: Child $15. Accompanying adults free. Grade: Easy. Suitable for children 3 to 12 years.
Park entry fees apply. Bookings: 4236 0469
A rainforest is home to an amazing variety of lifeforms, from microscopic creatures to towering ancient trees. Some are dangerous…some are even deadly! Learn about the plants and animals of the forest on a guided walk and enjoy fun games and activities along the way.
Note to participants: Bookings are required to ensure places in the activities. Printed finish times are approximate, and activities may
be cancelled or altered due to unforeseen circumstances. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. When attending
activities, please bring drinking water, appropriate clothing particularly footwear), sun protection and snack.
Bookings required for all activities. Phone 02 4236 0469 or email [email protected]
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