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December 2012 4th Sports Assembly - THS Hall - 11am to 1pm 6th Showcase of Creative Bee-ings - 6.30pm to 9.30pm - THS Hall 11th Presentation Evening-6.30pm -THS Hall 14th Finance Committee Meeting - 4pm 19th Last day of Term 4 for Students 20th-21st Staff Development Days January 2013 29th Staff Development Day 30th Year 7, Prefects & New Enrolments return 31st All students return
Date Issued 30/11/2012
Tamworth High School
THE BUZZ Willis Street, Tamworth NSW 2340 Telephone: 6765 7888 Fax: 6762 1264 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tamworth-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
THE BUZZ
Plan-It Youth Celebration A graduation ceremony was recently held for graduating Plan-It Youth students, completing their 10 week program with a community mentor. Students and mentors all spoke highly of the effectiveness of the program in assisting students develop career and life goals. Thanks to school coordinator Ms Kate Daley, regional coordinator Mark Giandomenico, the mentors and of course the students for being willing to have a go at this challenging, but most worthwhile, program.
Tamworth High School P & C Association Inc. L .Courtney Secretary ( [email protected])
P & C Meeting–Thanks to the enthusiastic Kate Daley for her attendance andinformationoncareersinitiativesforTamworthHighstudents.School Uniform. –We have a great uniform if it’s worn by all correctly, P & Cappreciate parental support with this matter. Students need to wear the correctfootwear for theirclasses, fullycovered leathershoesareacceptable forFoodTech,ScienceandIndustrialArtsclasses.Congratulationstoallwhowearouruniformwithprideeveryday.Canteen–AbigthankyoumustgotoChereeandherregularhelperswhichenablesisto deliver the canteen service to the students and staff at THS. We are lookingforwardtohavingthecanteenfullyoperationalasacafeteriaserveyourselfandpayatthecashregister.Cashregisterisonitsway.Book,pens,pencils,scienti iccalculators,usbstorage,socks,ties……..allyourschoolrequirementsare stocked inourcanteen. Year72013bookPackavailable for$49now.Canteenexterior–LearningSpace More improvements are rolling out which isgreatforthestudentsandstaffatTHS.Plansareouttotenderandtendersclosedon20thNovember.Uniform Shop – Near the Hall. Open Thursday lunch or by prior arrangement.ThankstoLeanneforherorganisationandmanningofthis.ThanksgotoMrsBlackand front of ice staffwhohelp the P&C out here too. Struddy’s SportsBrisbanestreetwillalsobestockingsportsuniformrequirementsforTHS.Uniform-R-Us will measure and make girls skirts to order – their contact details are [email protected] or phone 67657771..Girls–Doyouneedanewsummeruniformforjuniorsorseniors?Measure/order/depositor fullpaymentonThursday6thDecember4:00‐6:00pmschoolhallarea.CountryMusicCamping‐January2013‐CanyouhelpoutwithcleaningofamenitiesduringCountryMusicCamping.Arosterisdrawnupsonooneisoverburdened.Thisactivityraisesbetween$7,000‐$11,000fortheP&Candschool.Manyhandsmakelightwork.Wehave2/3femaleand2/3maleprefectshelpingeachafternoon,butweneedparents too. So if you canhelpemailMarg [email protected] [email protected]&CStage4Scholarships‐2013The selec on panel was overwhelmed with the quality and quan ty of outstanding applicants and found it exceedingly difficult to only award ten scholarships so have decided to award twelve for students entering Year 7 at Tamworth High in 2013. The twelve scholarships worth $500 each over the two years are awarded in the categories of Academic, Sport, Music, Dance and All Rounder . AmemberoftheP&ChasbeeninvitedtoKootingal,TamworthSouth,HillvueandNundletopresenttheinauguralwinnersattheirprimaryschoolpresentationdays.KoalaOldeditionsoftheKoalawillbeonsaleatPresentationnight.
Keeping your kids safe online is easy with a few simple precautions.
1. Nothing replaces parental supervision and education for kids about
cybersafety.
2. Set a technology curfew.
3. Remind your child to never give out identifying information such as your
home address, school name or telephone number in a public message such
as chat or newsgroups.
4. If your child posts photos online, use privacy settings to limit access to
people they know well.
5. Remind your child that people don't always tell the truth online, and they
can't take anything at face value.
6. Reassure your child that they can tell you anything, without fear of losing
the laptop or internet access.
7. If they get a message or email that's threatening or rude, they should
'STOP, BLOCK, TELL'. First step is to tell your child to stop
responding to the abuse and then block those people sending threatening
or rude messages if they continue. Let your child know that if they are
being bullied, or know someone else who is, they should tell a trusted
adult.
8. Never click on any links that are contained in emails from people they
don't know. As well as sexual content, they could contain a computer
virus.
9. If you suspect your child has been contacted by a predator, try to save a
copy of the chat log (or whatever form the contact takes) for evidence. Call
Crime Stoppers 24-hour line 1800 333 000 to make a formal complaint.
10. Your child will be using computers and the technology for the rest of their
lives – you're in the great position of being able to get them off to a safe,
positive start.
For more information go to: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/
cybersafety/cybersafety-tips-every-parent-should-know
Want to improve your numeracy skills or help your kids improve? Think about using the iphone / ipod / ipad to help practice. Each Buzz we will mention some Numeracy Apps for you and your family to explore. Numeracy Apps Math Tappers : Clock Master FREE practice reading the time from an analogue clock School A to Z : FREE Maths monkey practice your times tables, English look up common terms Excel HSC General Mathematics Quick Study : $4.49 Excel HSC General Mathematics Quick Study cards and quiz Mathematics Dept.
Community Service Award Rhianna Smith, accompanied by her parents, attended a very special award ceremony at Government House, Sydney. Rhianna was just one of twenty young people awarded the John Lincoln Youth Community Service Award for 2012. Rhianna was nominated by Tamworth High School for her long-term commitment to a range of areas of community service, both through the school’s Interact Club and her own personal activities. She has been a diligent worker to support cancer research and Ronald McDonald House, as well as being a devoted worker in the Guides. Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir made the presentation on behalf of the NSW Order of Australia Committee. The celebration was concluded with Afternoon Tea on the Colonnade overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour.
The Smith family outside Government House
White Ribbon Day 2012$2500 raised to support White Ribbon day and the Tamworth Women's Refuge.
Ater 6 hard weeks of planning, fund raising and awareness raising the White Ribbon Day Football match was held on the 23rd of November at Scully Park. Oxley High School brought their Open Rugby League Team and their Open Girls' Oz Tag teams across town for the event. The Rugby League was won by Tamworth High School 34-18 and the Oz Tag 3-2, also to Tamworth High School.The Tamworth High School students were joined by Tamworth South Primary School to watch the game. The presence of these young people made for a very special afternoon.The students participating in getting this event up and running have committed themselves to raising awareness about the message of White Ribbon Day... Not Violent... Not Silent.The guessing competition was won by Leah Muller, who took home a beautiful Ghd hair straightener and dryer. There were 15 other prizes, all supported by Tamworth businesses.The White Ribbon Event could not have gone ahead without the amazing support of West Leagues Club. They generously provided grounds, facilities and ice. Trent Maddams prepared the grounds and supported us in getting organised. The White Ribbon Day boys are very grateful to all the people who helped get the day up and running and who helped them train and prepare for the game.
White Ribbon Day Committee Members Back Left to Right - Raymond Nean, Blake Moss, Damien Cutmore, William Muller, Zarayn Knight Front Left to Right - Luke Rits, Dilan Bateman, Jarmarley Jerrard, Mitchell Doring, Jaryd Stevens
Want to improve your numeracy skills or help your kids improve?
Think about using the iphone/ipod/ipad to help practice.
Each Buzz we will mention some Numeracy Apps for you and your family to explore.
Numeracy Apps
Times Tables Lite: FREE - Watch your times tables, write and check answers to multiplication questions or listen to your times tables.
Factor Samuri: $2.99 Reduce numbers down to their prime factors.
Excel HSC Mathematics Quick Study: $4.49 Excel HSC Mathematics Quick Study cards and quiz.
Mathematics Dept.
Giving Back to the Community
Well-known local, Mr Peter Draper, now has his own driver-training business. And to give back to the community, he has been very kindly donating some of his time and vehicle to assist students who would not normally be able to access specialist driver training. The school community is very grateful…..thank you Mr Draper!
Tamworth High & Oxley High Rugby League match enjoyed by participants and spectators
Spectators from Tamworth High, Tamworth South , Tamworth Public and Oxley High watched as staff and students from Tamworth and Oxley High schools participated in the Oz Tag game.
OUR MAJOR SPONSORS WEST’S ENTERTAINMENT GROUP L&K ELECTRICAL RHONDA’S HAIR SALON AT ROBERT STREET OUR OTHER SPONSORS TAMWORTH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TAMWORTH HIGH P&C CLAIRS’ CRUST AND CREAM GOOD GUYS BUNNINGS McDONALDS KFC SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE STRIKE BOWLING BAR TRAVEL WORLD COLES SOUTHGATE KAYS MEATS PENROSE MEATS
Yearly Examinations Years 7-10 Over the last week, all students from Years 7-10 have completed their annual examinations in the school hall. This is a very important training exercise for all students. It is not only an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge that has been acquired and the mastery of certain skills, but it provides a chance for students to practice the self-discipline required to focus and read/write for a sustained period. With the recent abolition of the School Certificate examinations, there are few other opportunities for students to experience and practice examination techniques before facing the HSC at the conclusion of their thirteen years of schooling. Congratulations to all students who have participated so well in these exams and thanks to the staff for the firm supervision required for this exercise.
Presentation to members of the THS White Ribbon Day Committee by
Mr John McClelland, President,
West’s Entertainment Group of a
$600 Sponsorship cheque for the shirts
THS White Ribbon Day Committee promoted the event through local media including participation in interview time on local radio station FM 92.9.
Mobile Phones at School – Our Policy Tamworth High School does not adopt a blanket ban to mobile phones at school. We feel that this approach is neither age appropriate nor does it teach students to use mobile phones in an appropriate manner. However, there is an Acceptable Use of Mobile Phone and Personal Electronic Device Policy. This policy outlines what is and what is not permitted by students with mobile phones at school. Here are some guidelines listed in the policy:
Mobile phones are to be switched off and kept out of sight during classes inc. sport, outdoor practical classes (e.g.PE and Agriculture) and band practice. Mobile phones that cannot be turned off in the usual sense must be switched to flight mode.
Parents are reminded that in cases of emergency, the school front office remains a vital and appropriate point of contact and can ensure your child is reached quickly and assisted in any appropriate way.
In the rare and exceptional circumstances where the arrangements given above will not meet requirements an exception may be permitted if the parent/guardian specifically requests it. Such requests should be directed to the Deputy Principal who will write a note allowing the student to leave class to make the phone call.
Students are permitted to use mobile phones before school, at recess and lunch breaks and after school in an appropriate manner.
Mobile phones should not be used in any manner or place that is disruptive to the normal routine of the school e.g. on assembly.
Students should protect their phone numbers by only giving them to friends and keeping a note of who they have given them to. This can help protect the student’s number from falling into the wrong hands and guard against the receipt of insulting, threatening or unpleasant voice, text, picture and hands and video messages via the usual phone networks, the internet or blue tooth and infra red connectivity.
Year 8 were the winners of the most recent Purple Bee Party storming home with the most Purple Bees.
The next winning year will be announced in Week 10. All years will be working hard at being Safe, Respectful, Learners to earn their Purple Bees.
Tamworth & District Water Polo Inc will be holding trials for the 12/U Girls and 12/U Boys (born 2000 or later) with the intention of selecting teams to enter in the Balmain 12/U Junior Development Carnival to be held at Dawn Fraser Baths Balmain from 7 to 9 January 2013. The trials will be held Wednesday 21 and 28 November at Scully Park Pool (West Tamworth) commencing at 4.30 pm until 6.00 pm. For further information please contact Ross White on 0408 614 182 or Sean Hofman on 0404 468 448.
JUNIOR GIRLS
Tamworth High School P&C has arranged for Uniforms-R-Us to be at the school on Thursday 6th December from 4pm till 6pm to measure and fit girls for junior skirts.
Deposits of $10 will be required with the balance due on collection –Summer skirts cost between $50 - $60 depending on size.
If any current students wish to be measured and fitted for any other uniform skirt, they are welcome to come along.
Date: Tuesday 4th December Time: 11am - 1pm Uniform: Full summer uniform for recipients and audience Other: Any recipients unable to attend need to inform Mr Desmid before Monday 3rd December. All parents are welcome and are encouraged to attend
School Spectacular Excursion 2012 – Arena Choir
On Wednesday 21st of November we left the bus station excited to get to Sydney and thrilled that we had no more rehearsals left. Until we found out Jasen had all the songs on his phone and Meg Whitten had a speaker. So for the start of the trip that's all they did while Chris and I got out of it, don't ask how cause I have no idea! The rest of the trip was some more rehearsing and a heap of laughter with Miss in front of us trying to sleep but soon gave up and just read a book of Jasen's, he had like six! Our way into Sydney made us all look like real tourists with our cameras and a heap of amazement. Personally I think I filled my camera with photos just from our way over the Harbour Bridge. So Mum and Dad won’t be seeing photos of anything else! When we got to the hostel Chris, Braedyn Brown and I got caught on the elevator which made us “look Iike tourists” once again. Our rooms were pretty big and when we got up to them we were all meant to make our beds, but I got caught writing this so sleep was delayed! The next day we all woke up early to get ready for our rehearsal with the rest of the secondary arena choir. We left the hostel nice and early so we could meander but Jasen's definition of meander and everyone else's definition were completely different so we ended up running to the Entertainment Centre for the rest of the trip which really made my legs hurt. Our rehearsal went for 7 hours on Thursday and we ended the day with watching the other performers sing and dance, which was when we saw Jack Vidgen and screamed before getting out our phones and taking as many photos as possible.
Attended by: Jasen Scott, Megan Hunt,
Braedyn Brown, Meg Whitten,
Taylor Stevens, Hannah Gordon,
Charli Kenny, Georgia Martin, Jamie Blackler , Chris Johnsen
and Mrs Cornwell.
That night we made the decision to go and see the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. On our way we got to see a massive cruise ship being towed in to pick up more people. The Opera House was bigger than we all expected. Friday was the biggest day of my life!! We woke up early to "meander" down to the Entertainment Centre we did a full dress rehearsal, matinee performance and then evening performance. We got back to the hotel at around 11:30pm and most of us “crashed” (though rumour has it Miss was growling at one room at 1am).
Saturday: some slept in until half past 9, which was like heaven (the sensible one’s got up to have breakfast and then rested). We left to go shopping near Darling Harbour at half past 10, shopped for a couple of hours then headed back towards the Entertainment Centre where we did our last two performances.
There was lots of excitement about getting Jack Vidgen’s autograph! Another very late night saw us get even wearier.
We woke up on Sunday morning and went to breakfast at 7 because Miss made it compulsory, we had to strip the sheets off our bed, pack all our clothes and while doing so I realised that buying shoes was pretty silly because they took up a lot of room in my tiny suitcase. Anyway, after we cleaned our rooms up, we headed to the train station, climbed aboard and slept!! A massive thanks to Jasen Scott for helping us practice constantly (and I mean constantly) !
Also, it was great to see Ashley Scott and Michaella Toomey performing with the core choir, Meghan McGrane in dance and Mrs Sullivan in the production crew.
Written by Megan Hunt with a little help from the other weary singers.
