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attend, and are encouraged to bring
along neighbours and friends that
may like to see for themselves how
great our school is. Student leaders
will be running school tours, where
teachers will be in learning areas
answering questions about their
faculty areas. For too long Windsor
High has been the Hidden Gem of
The Hawkesbury and we would like
as many people as possible to come
along and share their positive
experience with the rest of the
community.
We have four house groups at
Windsor- Kurabi (Yellow), Bundaluk
(Red) Murriong (Green) and
Jirramba (Blue). Students are often
put into House Groups when whole
school events are organised.
Windsor High school held the sports
captain elections last week.
Week 3 Term 1 2017
SAFETY TEAMWORK ACHIEVEMENT RESPECT
The past week has seen us all
experiencing extreme weather
conditions. The staff and students are
so very lucky to have fully air-
conditioned classrooms, which the
majority of schools across NSW do
not have. The cool classrooms not
only allowed effective teaching and
learning to continue in optimum
conditions but also ensured our
students health. Parents and Carer
givers should ensure that all students
have a drink bottle that they can refill
at school, especially on the hotter
days to ensure they remain hydrated.
Next Tuesday Afternoon (21/2/2017)
after school we are having an Open
Day g iv ing the Hawkesbury
community the chance to see our
great facilities and meet some of our
students and staff. Both new and
current parents are most welcome to
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
WALKING TOGETHER - LEARNING TOGETHER
P O BOX 117
WINDSOR 2756
PH: 4587 7122
PH: 4587 7127
FAX: 4587 7687
E-mail:
windsor-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web Site:
windsor-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/windsorhighschoool
Floral Explosion Yr 9 Digital Photography
This was in preparation for the swimming carnival
next week. Students divided into their house groups
where they voted in some of their seniors into the role
of House Captain who assume responsibility for
organising, motivating and encouraging their
individual teams to increase participation in our
sporting events. So many of our students show huge
leadership potential, but for this attribute to develop it
needs opportunity, guidance and experience. House
Captains are just one way we nurture this lifelong
skill. Each House group has teachers as House
patrons to support the house leaders in this role.
Team- Kurabi (Yellow)
Team - Bundaluk (Red)
Team - Jirramba (Blue)
Team - Murriong (Green)
Last week each group then learnt a house chant to
create atmosphere and healthy competition between
groups- the loudest and the most enthusiastic team is
the winner.
Murriong practicing their chant
Congratulations to the winner of the House Chant
competition irramba (Blue ).
We look forward to seeing all students attend the
swimming carnival it is considered a normal school
day and the normal attendance rules of the
Department of Education are expected, regardless of
whether the student chooses to enter events or not.
NO teachers will be at the school, so all students
must attend the pool. Students who are absent and
the reason is other than those deemed reasonable
(see article later in this newsletter), they will be
recorded on their school records as an unjustified
absence. A copy of the swimming note is included in
this newsletter if parents/carers need to print off
another copy.
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Please contact the school if you receive government
financial support and require access to student
assistance money to pay for this excursion.
During the year will try to share in the weekly
newsletter photos of learning experience straight from
the classroom. Miss Talidu's 7A2 VA have been
practising colour mixing, in an engaging and
interesting manner.
Also, Mrs Tait has been delivering an Introduction to
the Library lesson to Year 7 classes this is the
beautiful 7S learning lots about what the library can
do to help them be successful in high school.
Although Windsor High School is relatively small
compared to some other High Schools we
provide our students a huge breadth of
curriculum. Year 11 Primary Industries are
currently learning all about tractors before they
start driving. This week they had to know the
parts, pre-checks and hand signals.
Year 9 Agriculture elective has planted
chrysanthemums this week which we hope will
be in bloom ready for Mother's Day.
The blind date with a book promotion has been
very effective, encouraging all students to read
more. Research shows this is a highly effective
way to improve literacy outcomes.
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Following on with the Valentine’s Day theme,
students were able to buy a rose for friends as a fund
raiser for the SRC. It was lovely to see roses were
being given as a symbol of friendship so many smiles
all round.
At Windsor High we try to provide our students with a
wide range of enrichment activities. Ms Beale took 4
students to participate in the Bangarra Dance at Emu
Plains. There is a video on our Face Book page if
you would like to see the great job they did. Ms Beale
reported "These four have made me so proud of them
and our culture!" We are proud of all of you!
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Regards
Jenny Hawken
MUSIC
We would like to acknowledge along with the
BOARD OF STUDIES TEACHING &
EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS NSW
Dear Principal
The following student’s musicology elective for
the 2016 Higher School Certificate Music Course
was identified as exemplary
Patrick Mount (Viva Voce)
The online program for the 2017 ENCORE concert
will acknowledge their achievement in an honour
list of students. The program can be downloaded
from the Board of Studies website
h t t p : / / w w w . b o a r d o f s t u d i e s . n s w . e d u . a u /
exhibitions/#encore from Monday 20 March 2017.
The student/s will also receive a certificate in the mail.
ENCORE will take place in the Concert Hall, Sydney
Opera House at 1.30pm and 7.00pm on Monday 20
March 2017.
Well done Patrick!
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.SRC NEWS
2017 has kicked off to a flying start for the members of the Student Representative Council (SRC). After the recent SRC elections, the newly elected SRC members have participated in a number of new programs and initiatives. These have included the Hawkesbury Leadership Camp Program, and the ever popular, Valentines Day Fundraiser. The SRC recently participated in the Hawkesbury Leadership Camp Program, which was held at Latunda, Yarramundi. This event aimed to promote leadership qualities. This involved the SRC leading activities at the Year 6 camp, with Year 6 students drawing from a number of local primary schools within the Hawkesbury. Students were placed in mixed groups, and under the leadership of various SRC members, participated in team building and leadership activities. They participated in a number of activities including Capture the Flag, Marshmallow Tower and Steal the Egg (blindfolded). These activities enhanced the leadership qualities of Year 6 students, whilst providing an opportunity to meet student leaders from Windsor High School.
Police Talk February 17 - Year 7
Reminder The Front Office accepts payments for school contribution, school excursions every day except WEDNESDAYS Thank you
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A brief presentation by the Principal Mrs Jennifer Hawken, (previously at Baulkham Hills Selective High) will be given in the school hall at 5pm , followed by a tour of the school in smaller groups by our student leaders. Parents and students of the Hawkesbury community are invited to come and learn about the great facilities and wide ranging opportunities that are currently available at Windsor High . This may be particularly relevant to Parents and Students of primary school age who are deciding into which high school they will be enrolling in the future, as well as parents of students new to Windsor High. WHEN: Tuesday 21 February 2017 TIMES: 5pm—7.30pm WHERE: Windsor High School, Mulgrave Road, McGraths Hill
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CALENDAR Term 1 2017
21/2 Windsor High Open Day 23/2 Swimming Carnival 24/2 Harry Potter Day 27/2 Academic Reviews Y12 28/2 Y7 & 11 Interim Report Evening Zone Swimming Carnival P&C Meeting 6.30pm 6/3 Yr 12 Assessments (until 17 March) 9/3 Selective High School Placement Test 21/3 Harmony Day 28/3 P&C Meeting 6.30pm 31/3 Yr 7 Vaccinations 4/4 Royal Easter Show (until 7 April) Athletics Carnival 7/4 Last day of term
WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP OPENING
HOURS
THURSDAY MORNING 8.30AM—9.30 AM
Order online or over the phone directly to the company . See above for details
Want extra help with your homework? Have an assignment that has you stumped? What about getting some handy study tips? Windsor High School is holding homework help sessions in the school library. Staff will be available to help with revision or completing homework and assessment tasks. You can also use the computers to complete school work and research. The sessions are available for all year groups.
What: Homework Help Where: Windsor High School Library When: Every Tuesday Time: 3:30 to 5:00pm Cost: Nothing, it’s completely FREE! Questions: Contact Miss Charles through the school on 4587 7122
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