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Nowra High School PO Box 183 NOWRA NSW 2541

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nowra-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Phone: 02 4421 4977 Fax: 02 4421 3284

Principal: Ms Angela Byron Deputy Principal: Mr Gerald Buckley Deputy Principal: Ms Kate Forbes

Normally I use this column to brag about the achievements of our students but this week I’m going to share the achievements of some of our fantastic staff. Last week I attended the Australian College of Educators’ Recognition Awards in Wollongong to see two long standing members of the Nowra High School community acknowledged. Kate Forbes, Deputy Principal, is a dedicated and outstanding educator who is held in high esteem by her colleagues, our students and their parents/carers. She works tirelessly to seek out the best ways of supporting our students in their education and is committed to ensuring the best possible educational outcomes for every student in her care. This award was well-deserved recognition for Kate. Leanne Bricklebank has been a tireless advocate for public education and supporter of schools in the Nowra community for many years. She was actively involved in the Illaroo Road Public School P&C during the education of her sons and then became involved with the Nowra High School P&C as they came to high school. Her youngest son, Mitchell, will complete his HSC at Nowra HS this year, bringing to an end her long involvement with the school. Leanne is currently the President of the Nowra High School P&C and has held this position for several years. She has led the P&C with a high level of integrity and dedication and has overseen a number of fundraising ventures that have added significant value to the school. It was great to see Kate and Leanne being publicly acknowledged at such a prestigious event for the wonderful contributions they make to Nowra High School. Congratulations to Kate and Leanne! This week Mrs Jodie Wellington, A/Head Teacher, Teaching and Learning, graduated from the Aboriginal Teacher Leader Program. She has completed the program and a research project which she presented at the graduation. Jodie is a gifted teacher and a natural leader, and I am incredibly proud and lucky to have her on the staff at Nowra High School. Congratulations Jodie! Today I visited our Year 9 students at Nowra Show Ground who were completing Peer Support Leader training. The students were engaged in a range of activities to build their leadership and communication skills and they will become leaders in the Peer Support program for Year 7 in 2014. This program introduces Year 7 students to high school life and assists them in developing a new circle of friends. I would like to thank the students for their active participation and willingness to take on this leadership role. I would also like to thank our Peer Support Coordinator, Ms McAlister, and her team of teachers for the incredible amount of work they put in to make the program a success. Well done!

Angela Byron - Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Calendar

Coming Events for TERM 4 ‐ Weeks 4 & 5 ‐ 2013

WEEK 4 ‐ BETA

Monday 28th October: Assembly - Period 2 Yr 7 Maths - Yearly Exam in class throughout week Year 8 English - Assessment Task Year 9 English - Assessment Task Year 7 Enrichment Program - Bundanon PBS Meeting - SCR - 3.30pm Tuesday 29th October: Year 9 English - Assessment Task Year 7 Enrichment Program - Bundanon P&C Meeting - Library - 7.30pm - all welcome Wednesday 30th October: Year 7 Science - Yearly Exam Year 8 Science - Yearly Exam Thursday 31st October: Year 7 English - Assessment Task HeadSpace Art Workshop - Yrs 7&8 - F6 - P3&4 Friday 1st November: Year 7 English - Assessment Task Year 9 English - Assessment Task

WEEK 5 ‐ ALPHA

Monday 4th November: Lessons continue Tuesday 5th November: Year 7 and 9 Immunisations - Staff Common Room Wednesday 6th November: Year 7 and 9 Immunisations - Staff Common Room Illawarra Coal Science Fair Thursday 7th November: Girls’ League Tag Championships - Jnr & Snr teams - Rugby

Park, Nowra Friday 9th November: Extension 2 English Excursion - Study Day - UOS

P & C MEETING DATES

FOR TERM 4

Week 8 - Tue 26th November 6.30pm

Our final meeting for 2013 is a social evening with an inspec on of the new Trade Centre.

Details in the P&C News in this newsletter.

All welcome


P&C News At our final formal P&C mee ng for 2013 Ben Standen, from the School Representa ve

Council, Janeene Halle , Student Welfare Worker and the Extension Commi ee all tabled

reports. Ms Lorraine Yeomans, Head Teacher Crea ve & Performing Arts, a ended the

mee ng to talk about the end of year art exhibi on, to be held in the School Hall on

Sunday 1st December. Ms Yeomans requested support for trophies and scholarships to be

awarded to art students as an encouragement and recogni on of their hard work during

the year. Parents expressed their thanks for the ‘above and beyond’ commitment of the

teachers and staff at Nowra High to support our students.

The mee ng received a number of submissions ‐ $1000 to the Principals’ Gi ed Student

Program, $5000 (part only of the cost) for new Canteen shu ers, $675 for ICAS & Math

compe ons, $1000 for the Art exhibi on, $2500 for new gardens and sea ng in the Year

10 area and $5600 for new AFL, Rugby goal posts & soccer nets. This all adds up to a total

of $15775.

The School Canteen is operated by the P&C and we are in need of volunteers. Your

commitment can be as li le as a few hours once a term or on a regular weekly basis. If

any parents or caregivers are able to assist please contact the Canteen on 44213435. As with most work places we can structure your volunteering hours to best suit you. As a volunteer in the Canteen, you would be making a very valuable contribution to the Nowra High School community.

The Nowra High P&C has, in 2013, donated just under $43000 to various school projects. These funds come from the operation of the Canteen, therefore if you are able to volunteer in the Canteen then we pay less in wages which means increased profit made and ultimately more money we can put back into our wonderful school.

Our final mee ng for 2013 will be held on Tuesday 26th November at 6.30pm, mee ng

in the library. It will be a social mee ng with an inspec on of the new Trade Centre that

has been under construc on all this year. We will be accompanied by Mr Tony Hanson,

who will conduct a guided tour of the new facility. This will be followed by refreshments,

at a cost of $20 per head, supplied and served by the Year 12 Hospitality class and Mrs

Jenny Harrison. All parents and caregivers are invited to a end this evening. Please

contact the school office for details.

Receive $500 to help you with educa on costs

To be eligible: be 18yrs or older have a Health Care or Pension Card be studying or have a child at school have some income

For further informa on contact: Lindi 1300 610 355

CLOTHING POOL

Please note that there is a second hand clothing pool in operation through the front

office.

We have very reasonable prices on clothing and would also be very grateful for any

second-hand clothing contributions to the school.


Language Perfect Awards Nowra High School had great success in the 2013 Language Perfect World Championships held in May. All language students at the school were automa cally entered in this internet compe on, which reinforces and extends students’ skills in German and French as they compete online.

Forty four students from this school have been awarded cer ficates to celebrate their achievements and their contribu on towards helping Nowra High School achieve a ranking of 214 out of 1054 schools that par cipated globally. NHS also ranked 156th overall in Australia, and ranked 4th for German in NSW!

The following students are invited to a end a celebratory morning tea in the Staff Common Room at recess on Thursday 7 November (Week 5). At this morning tea you will be presented with your cer ficate.

Mrs Leslie

Gold Award winners:

Emily Bradstock Robert Coleman Sarah Hamilton Zoe Sillato

Silver Award winners:

Elecia Parro Sophie Phillips Rhiannon Smith

Bronze Award winners:

Claire Anfruns Lucy Burke Samantha Chi enden Laura Evans Alina Hager Katelyn Jones Bronte Lee Brooke McPherson Lachlan Morris Breeana O’Donnell Maddison Pickering Shanelle Thomason Amelia Wakefield Samantha Wright

Credit Award winners:

Montana Barbou s Lachlan Bellis Samuel Bradford Ruby Bristow Kalindy Buckley Kayleb Byrnes Jack Chessher Tyler Day Monique Ferguson Tayla Flannery Sarah Godwin Ryan Henry Broady Hunt Paige Hyde Taylor McCoy Zoe Milakovic Jacob Murphy Kaleb Phillips David Pra Amy Ramires Chloe Reid Sam Sloan Bethany Standen

Swimming Carnival 2014!

2014 Swimming Carnival will be held as a

twilight compe on for Compe tors only.

Any student who wishes to par cipate

must compete in at least one event. We

are encouraging any student from Years 7‐

12 to be involved in this fun a ernoon.

Date: 11th February (Week 2, Term 1,

2014)

Time: 1:30pm‐ 4:30pm


HOURS FOR THE UNIFORM SHOP

Tuesday 19th November

(Orientation Day/Night)

9.00am to 1.00pm

5.00pm to 8.00pm

Thursday 21st November

8.30am to 11.30am

1.00pm to 5.00pm

December 2013 - Thursdays only

- last day is 12th December

8.00am - 11.30am

1.00pm - 5.00pm

Thurs 23rd/Fri 24th January: 8am - 4pm

Tues 28th/Wed 29th January: 8am - 4pm

Thursday 30th January:

8.30am - 11.30am

1.00pm - 5.00pm

then

Thursdays only: 8am-11.30am and 1-5pm

Special screening of

Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire

Monday 25th November 2013

The Roxy Cinema

Meet in the foyer from 6.30pm.

$20 per cket

includes refreshments before the movie & private movie screening

LUCKY DOOR PRIZES TOO!

For bookings contact

Darlene 0421 121 779

or Brielle 0458 973 990

Here’s a Thought!

Silence is golden when you can’t think of a good answer.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM BUS COMPANIES

STUDENT TRAVEL/FARE INFORMATION

School Student Transport Scheme provides subsidised travel, for eligible school

students, to and from their home address. It does not extend to ac vi es such as

school excursions, friends’ houses, sports and work experience, Saturday schools, pre‐schools, before

and a er school care or child minding premises.

Should any children need to travel to any other loca on than their home

address they must tender a fare. Parents are advised to contact the bus

company to find out the correct fare for their par cular travel needs.


CAPA NEWS Term 4 Week 4

HSC BOW Art Exhibition


CAPA Coming Attractions

ISER Performing Arts Ensemble 9am 11th November in the MPH. Years 7-10 pay $4 at the office. Last day to buy tickets is Friday 9th. Admission by ticket only.

Schools Spectacular Friday 29 November , 12:00pm (preview) and 7:30pm, also Saturday 30 November, 2:00pm and 7:30pm.

9th December Headspace Stage 4 Visual Art Workshop.

MADD

Art Exhibition opening and awards presentation 12pm. Sunday 1st December 11am-1pm free. Monday, Tuesday 3.30 - 5pm. Open to the public.

Evening Showcases: Drama, Thursday 12th, Dance, Friday 13th, Music, Monday 16th December.

GERRINGONG PROUD TO HOST FESTIVAL IN HONOUR OF EMINENT ARTIST LLOYD REES

Bookings are selling fast for ac vi es from 31 October to 3 November 2013

Bookings are selling fast for the Lloyd Rees Fes val to be held in Gerringong from 31 October

to 3 November 2013. Dozens of events and ac vi es over the four days will honour the

eminent landscape ar st, Lloyd Rees, and his close associa on with the area, celebrate the

beau ful landscape, and mark the 25th anniversary of his death.

Tickets are now on sale for many of the Fes val ac vi es at Kiama Visitors Centre in

Blowhole Point Road, (phone 1300 654 262). Early booking is recommended, as some events

have limited numbers. For other events you can pay at the door, and it will be free to visit

exhibi ons and displays.

In 1947, Lloyd built a holiday co age at Werri Beach and for over forty years he visited the

South Coast with his extended family. While others swam or fished, Lloyd sketched and

painted. His son Alan, who has been closely involved in the planning of the Fes val, says,

''For Dad, Werri became both a retreat and a source of inspira on”.

Lloyd Rees Fes val ac vi es include tours to the sites of the pain ngs, master classes,

lectures, exhibi ons, and art ac vi es for adults and children by the beach. There is a

Cocktail Launch, a Dinner with a French twist, and a concert which will present music that

Lloyd loved, as well as music inspired by his work.

At the same me as the Lloyd Rees Fes val, there will be an exhibi on of Lloyd Rees South

Coast works on loan from major galleries at the Shoalhaven City Arts Centre from 26 October

to 14 December. Bus tours will travel from Gerringong down to the Exhibi on in Nowra, and

then across to Bundanoon, for a guided tour of the painter Arthur Boyd's property.

Full details of the Lloyd Rees Fes val, including brochures and booking forms, are available

at www.lloydreesfes val2013.com.


A Taste of Christmas Garden Fair

Saturday, 16th November, 2013 82 Terara Road, Terara

Garden Open 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm)

Cost $10 - Children under 12 free -includes your High Tea Relax in a shady garden and see how it is recovering from the tornado this year.

Enjoy a morning or afternoon High Tea, with a Christmas theme.

Browse stalls for handcrafted gifts, toys, baked goodies, preserves, plants, NEW BOOKS to purchase and Christmas cards.

Child minding in a children’s corner with jumping castle, lucky dips, face painting, games and also scarecrow competition & choir.

A Man Cave stall with loads of ‘stuff’ for the men.

OFFROADPARKING

For further information contact: Sue 44216321 or Jill 44212661

Free Travel for high school students for approved learning opportunities - Shoalhaven Student Pathway Pass

In a state-wide first, the Shoalhaven Student Pathway Pass provides local students with a free travel service locally for high school approved learning opportunities. Shoalhaven bus providers have agreed to carry students free of charge on any timetabled bus if the student is partici-pating in a school approved learning opportunity. Passes will be distributed by high schools. This project is a partnership between Council, Youth Shoalhaven, Shoalhaven Bus Companies and NSW Transport. For more information follow the links below or contact Council’s Youth Development Officer 4429 3418.

http://doc.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Displaydoc.aspx?Record=D13/88689 http://doc.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Displaydoc.aspx?Record=D13/88692

CLAIMING THE DATE:

SCHOOL PHOTOS

WILL BE ON

TUESDAY, 11TH FEBRUARY 2014

ALL DAY IN M.P.H.

FOR ALL YEARS

Regional Performing Ensemble

Performing at Nowra High School

Monday 11th November, 2013

Periods 1 & 2 $4.00 entry

Tickets MUST be purchased at the front

office prior to the performance.

Come and support your friends.

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