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Week 10, Term 2, 2019

NEWSLETTERGUNNEDAH HIGH SCHOOL

R E S P E C T • R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y • D O I N G Y O U R B E S T

UPCOMING EVENTS

FRIDAY, JULY 5 Last day – Term 2

MONDAY, JULY 22 First day – Term 3

TUESDAY, JULY 30 P&C Meeting

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 High Achievers Assembly

Individual photos: Marie Low

The last week of Term 2 kicked off with our NAIDOC Week assembly on Monday, July 1.

Lahni Griffiths, Lana Saddler, Sophie Lodge and Jazmyn Rumbel sang the acknowl-edgement of country, and Ash White, Ashleigh Mills and Zoe Fleming raised the Aboriginal flag, the Torres Strait Islander flag and the Australian flag.

Students from Years 7-12 received awards for their involvement in cultural activi-ties, awareness and contribu-tion.

Girls Academy presented attendance awards and three overall achievement awards went to Ashleigh Mills, Zoe Fleming and Taleiah Donnelly.

Flyn Harrison, Eric Fing and Aidan Wise received recog-nition for their participation in the Man Up program.

Chloe Elsley and Paige Grew sang From Little Things Big Things Grow accompanied by

Jack Trappel and Aidan R De Luzuriaga.

To end the assembly the GHS dance group performed an Aboriginal tale before a flash dance that had lots of staff joining in.

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NAIDOC WEEK ASSEMBLY 2019

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GUNNEDAH'S 2019 NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS ‘Voice. truth. TReaty. Let’s all work together for a shared future’GUNNEDAH'S 2019 NAIDOC

COMMUNITY FUN DAY SUNDAY 14th July, 2019

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NAIDOC WEEKHIGHLIGHTS

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At Gunnedah High we are creating a Yarning Circle and Bush Tucker garden. Staff and students have been busy working on the area. These photos show the progress so far.

WHAT IS THE SAFER DRIVERS COURSE?The Safer Drivers Course is designed for learner drivers to help them prepare for driving solo when they graduate to their provisional licence.It teaches young drivers ways to reduce road risks and develop safe driving behaviours.Some of the topics covered in the Safer Drivers Course: Challenges in the decision making process Developing ways to cope with distractions Fatigue and night driving Speed management and safe following distancesThe course includes a 3 hour group discussion and a 2 hour in-car coaching session.The Disadvantaged Learner (DLI) and Out of Home Care (OoHC) Initiatives are available through the RMS, where eligible participants (see below criteria) can sit the course free of charge.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS? A current NSW learners licence Minimum 50 log book driving hours DLI - Must hold a Pensioner Concession or Health Care Card in their name (not listed on a parent/guardian’s card); be aged under 25 years. OoHC - Current or former Out of Home Care client; no age limit.

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a 20 hour credit in their log book.

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ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2019

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12 yrs Cooper Mathers, Cameron Memorey Ava Mitchell

13 yrs Aidan Wise Ellie Thomas

14 yrs Cody MacAulay Zoe Eather

15 yrs Trent White Charlotte Eather

16 yrs Oliver Thomas Emily Garner

17+ yrs Zak Turnbull, Liam Ireland Piper Rankmore

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YEAR 6 TRANSITION

Over two Wednesdays Year 6 students from Gunnedah South, Gunnedah, Boggabri, Curlewis, Carroll and Mullaley schools visited Gunnedah High for a full day of transition activities.

Students participated in a range of activities including a sci-ence experiment to design a boat that could float 100 marbles, making sherbet, learning about (and cuddling!) baby chicks, wrapping a student as a mummy and a fun visual arts class.

The next transition event will be the "Back to School" night on Wednesday, July 31.

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NSW SCHOOLS TITRATION COMPETITION

On Tuesday, June 18 Miss Constable accompanied nine students to the state-wide science competition the NSW Schools Titration Competition in Quirindi.

Students competed in teams of three and in 90 minutes undertook a set of acid-base titrations to determine the unknown concentration of a weak acid. The teams score depended on the accuracy of the work of its members. The best score won medals for the team.

All teams performed at a high standard today, which shows their resilience and their ability to be challenged. The competition is well aligned with the new Chemistry Sylla-bus.

Titration is the slow addition of one solution of a known concentration (called a titrant) to a known volume of another solution of unknown con-centration until the reaction reaches neutralization, which is often indicated by a colour change.

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Your Stage is SetApply to study at NAISDA Dance College in 2020

We’re here to help. Email [email protected] or phone (toll-free) 1800 117 116 for support with your application or have a yarn about life at NAISDA.

Applications to study at NAISDA Dance College in 2020 are now open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged between 16 and 26 years.

At NAISDA, we affirm, connect and celebrate our cultural identities and provide a pathway to confidence and self-expression.

You will gain the skills, qualifications and drive to follow your passion and prepare for a career in dance and the performing arts.

Learn more and download your application form at www.naisda.com.au/audition-for-naisda

Applications close Friday 16 August.

Congratulations to Dakota Milne, Jasmyn Hoppe and Billy Hoppe on being selected for State Cross Country. They will participate in the first week of Term 3.

Healthy chicken Caesar salad made by Chloe Newman and Aleah Riley.

Miss Doolan's Year 9 and 10 students have been studying Nutrition and Consumption this term in Food Technology.

The students had to choose a diet related disease and produce a meal that related to their chosen disease. Here are some of the dishes the students made.

Beef and rice-stuffed peppers by Annalise Johnson-Williams and Jake Jamieson.

Healthy protein bars made by Brooke Rennick and Abby Withers.

Super food paleo Bolognese made by Shannon Hatcher and Chris Morton.

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The friendly rivalry between Gunnedah High School and St Mary's College is set to add another chapter to its storied history at Wolseley Oval on Thursday, July 4.

Both schools will take to the field to battle it out in an annual AFL match for the coveted Brian Lenton Shield.

Named after Gunnedah AFL legend Brian Lenton, the game has seen many great highlights in previous years, with St Mary's taking home the top prize in 2018.

Gunnedah High School's coach Sam Proudfoot said his side was eager to seek redemption for last season's loss.

"I think everyone from both sides is pretty excited for this year's game," Proudfoot told the Namoi Valley Inde-pendent.

"This year, we have had a couple of our guys in Ash White and Zak Turnbull play with the Gunnedah Bulldogs on the weekends, which should hold them both in good stead."

St Mary's will not be without experi-enced players on their side, with Hayden Baker, Jasper Thomas and Tom Maher all regularly starring for the Bulldogs this season.

Proudfoot said this year's game, like

those in the past, will be part of both schools NAIDOC Week commemorations.

"It's going to be a fantastic day for both schools," he said.

"For us it will be a very special game as our jerseys have been designed by Ash White.

"They will feature a Goanna totem and really do look fantastic.

"We will be having a welcome to country and cultural acknowledgement ceremony before the game at 1.30pm, so it should be a great day."

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Congratulations to Year 11 student Kaytlyn Murrell who was announced as Debutante of the Year at the Gunnedah Swimming Club Ball. A number of other GHS students participated in the annual event.

GHS TO TAKE ON ST MARY'S COLLEGE IN BRIAN LENTON SHIELD AFL CLASH

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One of Gunnedah's fastest rising cricket stars is set to strut his stuff on a tour of the United Kingdom.

Gunnedah High School student Adam McGuirk recently set off on the tour with the NSW Combined High Schools (CHS) open-age men's cricket team.

Plying his trade during the summer for Old Boys Cricket Club in the Tamworth District Cricket Association, McGuirk made a strong case for selection with several strong performances.

Also helping his push for selection was a starring performance for Central North

during the country championships earlier in the year.

The young batsman also performed well during the Gunnedah District Cricket Association's annual Twenty20 competi-tion, acting as a co-captain for his side.

The tour will see the NSW side come up against some of the best junior crick-eters Australia and the United Kingdom has to offer.

McGuirk will compete on the tour throughout the coming weeks.www.nvi.com.au

Gunnedah's Adam McGuirk selected in Combined High Schools U.K cricket tour

SCHOOL PHOTOS At our annual school photo

day A One Fotomakers Hunter took photos of

- Senior Council- School Captains- Girls Academy- House Captains- IM- MC 1- MC 2- SRC- Tutorial- Year 12 Traditional- Year 12 Fun.These photos are now avail-

able for viewing and purchase for the students involved.

Please visit www.fotopay.com.au, click on the Miscella-neous button and use the job code NE1921 to access the site.

For all photo enquiries please phone 4954 0499.

Year 7 2020 Year Advisors Miss Ludlow and Miss Doolan with the Year 9 students who assisted with the two transition days.

Our chess team participated in the inter-school challenge at Calrossy recently and performed really well.

Due to space limitations we could only bring six students, but we were very competitive.

Our three seniors, Cameron, Desmond and Khyle, all won five out of seven games and the very last match of the day saw Desmond pitched against the day's winner, with the whole event crowded around their game watching every move!

Our junior players all won a few games each. Khyle even came home with a nifty trophy. Looking forward to our next tour-nament! – Mrs Harris

INTER-SCHOOL CHESS CHALLENGE

Hints to assist students improve their Literacy and Numeracy skills

What is literacy? Literacy is the ability to read and

use written information and to write appropriately in a range of situ-ations. It involves the integration of speaking, listening and critical thinking with reading and writing.

Each subject has its own literacy demands, e.g. writing up an exper-iment in science is quite different to writing about an event in history. Subject teachers teach students how to read and write in their own subjects.

Your student’s learning in all subject areas will be supported by: • talking and listening • reading • writing. Parents/carers have a key role in supporting their students to further develop and practice liter-acy skills.

What is numeracy? Numeracy is the capacity to use

mathematics in everyday situations at home, at work and for participa-tion on community life. This involves applying mathematical knowledge such as when estimating, measuring and interpreting information pre-sented in text, tables and as graphs.

Each subject may draw upon spe-cific mathematical ideas, e.g. creat-ing a graph in geography, reading or developing a timeline in history, measuring an ingredient accurately in food technology.

There are some aspects of numeracy that support learning in all the subject areas. These include: • making calculations and work-ing out simple number problems • estimating and measuring • reading and creating graphs and tables • critically interpreting information presented as graph.

These links will take you to booklets with more suggestions of practical ways to help your student.http://www.nlnw.nsw.edu.au/pdfs/yr7broch.pdfhttp://www.nlnw.nsw.edu.au/pdfs/kit06/middlesc.pdf

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mrs Sarah Stewart, Head Teacher Special Edu-cation or Mrs Lyn Sanson, Relieving LaST at school on 6742 0155.

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Welcome Ceremony &Brunch with the Board.11.00 am: Welcome Ceremony, followedby brunch with the Board of Directorsand staff. Come along and sample some deliciousnative bush infused food including jams ,chutneys and cheese. Receive awelcome gift !

Afternoon Tea & Trivia

2.00 pm: Test out your knowledge in agame of trivia followed by afternoon tea.Awesome Indigenous inspired prizepacks to be won including lucky doorprize! 6 people per team. (Create your ownteam, or put your name down and we cancreate a team for you!) Call ahead to bookyour table!

Kids Celebration & Mini Colour Run

Bring the kids along from 11.00 am – 1.00pm to participate in range of culturalactivities followed by a free BBQ Lunch. Bring some old clothes or a white t-shirtalong to participate in the mini colourrun.

Breakfast & Beats (Males Only) 9.00 am: Men and male youth are invitedto share a yarn and devour a deliciousbacon & egg burger. Didgeridoos will be on standby and theJukebox will be ready to rock!

Traditional basket Weaving (Ladies Only ) 10.00 am: Come along and participate ina traditional basket weaving workshop.Places are limited so get in quick andbook your place!

everyday: monday the 8th - FRIDAY 12TH

Immerse yourself in culture as you embark on a multi-platform immersive journey acrossAustralia celebrating the depth and diversity of Indigenous dance and song from thetraditional to the contemporary. Have the ultimate cultural experience without leaving yourseat. Running in groups of 5, every half an hour from 9.00 am – 12.00 and 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm dailyduring open week.

one of a kind virtual reality cultural experience

open week In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2019,Gunida Gunyah invites communitymembers of all races, faces and places toour OPEN WEEK @ 34 - 36 Farrar RoadGunnedah. We urge community members, servicesand guests to participate in culturalactivities to celebrate NAIDOC week. Call up anytime throughout NAIDOC weekto have a yarn or to take a look around. Our doors are open from 8.30 am - 4.00pm, Monday - Friday. Bring the kids up and have a play on theplay equipment in the in the play area ! 34-36 farrar road gunnedah nSW 2380

free transport available to and from each activityfor community members.bookings essential. call (02) 6742 7038 to book.

we invite you to our open week monday the 8th - FRIDAY 12TH in celebration of NAIDOC WEEK 2019

One of a kind VR Cultural Immersion Experience

Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 participated in a cultural performance run by Dion Drum-mond recently.

Dion is of Torres Strait Islander descent on his mother’s side, and Aboriginal from his father’s side. Dion was born in Moss-man (Kuku-Yalangi Tribal area), 80km north of Cairns, Queensland.

Dion shared tales and artefacts from his cultures, teaching students about the different traditions of both Torres Strait Island and Aboriginal storytelling, song and dance.

Dion Drummond’s Aboriginal name is ‘Moogera’, meaning storm.

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GUNNEDAH SHIRE COUNCIL

School Holiday ProgramWINTER 2019

Week 1

UMBRELLA AND BANNER PAINTING

NAIDOC 2019 Celebration event for all ages. Lunch provided by JobLink Plus. Supported by

the Gunnedah NAIDOC Committee.

Free | 2.00pmGunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts

Studio, Chandos Street

No booking required.

FRI 5 JULY 2019

MON 8 JUL 2019

CRAFTY CREATIONS

Winter-themed craft and creations for all ages.

$3.00 | 1.00pm - 3.00pmCurlewis Library, Goran St, Curlewis

Call 02 6740 2190 to book.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY STORY TIME

Story telling for children aged 0 - 7 years.

Free | 10.30am - 11.00amGunnedah Shire Library, Conadilly St

Call 02 6740 2190 to book.

NAIDOC WEEK MOVIE

Gurrumul (PG) is a portrait of an artist on the brink of global reverence, and the struggles he and those closest to him faced in balancing that which mattered most to him and keeping the show on the road. A free event celebrating NAIDOC Week 2019, supported by the

Gunnedah NAIDOC committee.

Free | 2.00pm & 6.00pmThe Civic Theatre, Chandos Street


CRAFTY CREATIONS

Craft and creations for ages 8 - 12 years, with a winter theme.

$3.00 | 3.30pm - 4.30pmGunnedah Library, Conadilly St

Call 02 6740 2190 to book.

MOVIE DAZEKIDS MOVIE AFTERNOON

Primary school kids and family friendly movie afternoon with time to hang out & play with friends. Snack canteen available. Entry fee includes a can of soft drink & a packet of chips.

$5.00 | 4.00pm - 6.00pmTurning Point Church, South St

Call 0449 743 338 to book.

TUE 9 JULY 2019

WED 10 JUL 2019

CRAFTY CREATIONS






Call 02 6740 2190 to book.

THU 11 JUL 2019




CRAFTY CREATIONS



Call 02 6740 2190 to book.

FRI 12 JUL 2019

SELF-DEFENCE WORKSHOP

Fun, practical self-defence workshops with Shane Webb for ages 5 - 12 years and 12 - 18

years. Please bring water and towel.

$5.00 per person5 - 12 years: 10.00am - 11.00am

12 - 18 years: 11.00am - 12.00pmSmithurst Theatre, Conadilly Street

Visit www.thecivic.com.au to register.

FRI 12 JUL 2019

NAIDOC EXHIBITION OPENING

‘Voice. Truth. Treaty’. Supported by the Gunnedah NAIDOC Committee.

Free | 1.00pmGunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts

Studio, Chandos Street


SAT 13 JUL 2019

VIBES AND VOICESBODY PERCUSSION WORKSHOP

A fun, interactive workshop that encourages participants to clap, tap, and stomp to create music. Facilitated by Andrew Clearmont.

$10.00 | 11.00am - 12.00pmSmithurst Theatre, Conadilly Street


NAIDOC DJ

NAIDOC 2019 Celebration event. Ages 12 and up. Supervised event. Canteen open. Supported by the Gunnedah NAIDOC

Committee.

Free | 6.00pm - 10.00pmGunnedah PCYC, View Street


SUN 14 JUL 2019

NAIDOC 2019 MARCH & FLAG RAISING CEREMONY

NAIDOC 2019 Celebration event. Everyone encouraged to attend and march. Supported

by the Gunnedah NAIDOC Committee.

Free | 10.00amStarting at the Red Chief Monument

Abbott St, finishing at Wolseley Park


SUN 14 JUL 2019

NAIDOC FAMILY FUN DAY

NAIDOC 2019 Celebration event. Everyone encouraged to attend. Supported by the

Gunnedah NAIDOC Committee.

Free | 11.00amWolseley Park, Conadilly Street


MON 15 JUL 2019

CARTOONING WORKSHOP

Cartooning Workshop with artist Danny Stanley. Danny is an accomplished artist who has incredible cartooning and illustrative skills.Workshop is for ages 5 and above and places

are limited.

$10.00 | 10.00am - 11.30amGunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts

Studio, Chandos St


CRAFTY CREATIONS

Winter-themed craft and creations for all ages.

$3.00 | 1.00pm - 3.00pmCurlewis Library, Goran St, Curlewis

Call 02 6740 2190 to book.

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TUE 16 JUL 2019

LOUIS TENNIS ACADEMY

Fitness & tennis for all ages. Places are limited. Please bring hat, water and racquet.

Be sun safe.

Free | 9.00am - 11.00amWolseley Park, Conadilly St


$9 SCHOOL HOLIDAY MOVIE

The Secret Life of Pets 2 | PG | 86 minutes

Max the terrier must cope with some major life changes when his owner gets married and has

a baby.

When the family takes a trip to the countryside, nervous Max has numerous run-ins with canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his

neuroses.

$9.00 | 10.30amThe Civic Theatre, Chandos St

Visit www.thecivic.com.au to book.




Call 02 6740 2190 to book.

CRAFTY CREATIONS



Call 02 6740 2190 to book.

MOVIE DAZEKIDS MOVIE AFTERNOON

Primary school kids and family friendly movie afternoon with time to hang out & play with friends. Snack canteen available. Entry fee includes a can of soft drink & a packet of chips.

$5.00 | 4.00pm - 6.00pmTurning Point Church, South St

Call 0449 743 338 to book.

WED 17 JUL 2019




Call 02 6740 2190 to book.

CRAFTY CREATIONS



Call 02 6740 2190 to book.

THU 18 JUL 2019

3D PRINTING WORKSHOPWITH ANDREW CHRISTIE

A hands-on interactive workshop with artist Andrew Christie showcasing introductory methods of 3D scanning, modelling and

printing. For ages 8 - 12 years.

$15.00 | 10.00am - 11.30am

Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Studio, Chandos Street





Call 02 6740 2190 to book.

3D PRINTING WORKSHOP WITH ANDREW CHRISTIE

A hands-on interactive workshop with artist Andrew Christie showcasing introductory methods of 3D scanning, modelling and

printing. For ages 12 years and up.

$30.00 | 12.00pm - 400pm

Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Studio, Chandos Street


THU 18 JUL 2019

CRAFTY CREATIONS



Call 02 6740 2190 to book.

FRI 19 JUL 2019

SELF-DEFENCE WORKSHOP

Fun, practical self-defence workshops with Shane Webb for ages 5 - 12 years and 12 - 18

years. Please bring water and towel.

$5.00 per person5 - 12 years: 10.00am - 11.00am

12 - 18 years: 11.00am - 12.00pmSmithurst Theatre, Conadilly Street


SUN 21 JUL 2019

GAMERS MEET & GREETMeet other gamers and share tips and tricks to take your gaming to the next level. An initiative of Gunnedah Youth Council. Please bring snacks to share. For ages 12 years & above. Parental

permission required.

Free | 1.00pm - 4.00pmGunnedah Town Hall, Chandos St entrance


WANT MORE INFO?For more information on any of the events in this program, please phone Gunnedah Shire Council’s Customer Service Team on

02 6740 2100 or send us an email at [email protected]

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