KANAHOOKA

HIGH SCHOOL Proud member of Dapto Learning Community and Curriculum Network Illawarra

ISSUE No. 13 Newsletter 30 August 2019

Robert Street, Dapto 2530 Telephone: 4261 4011

And that’s a wrap for Southern Stars 2019

Congratulations to our KHS Dance Company members who were a part of Southern Stars last week. You were outstanding in every way by just participating. From the early starts and late nights, waiting backstage and collaborating with many other school students, you performed and represented our school with pride. Special congratulations to Charlotte C who was a part of the Southern Stars Performing Company - an enormous commitment to represent KHS through dance across our state. She had many weekend and extra rehearsals on top of her Year 11 study. Another student to congratulate is Rhiana C, in her eighth year at Southern Stars and who performed in the 'Yanggaa Garaba' Aboriginal Dance Ensemble.

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Testimonials: “It was an amazing opportunity for me to meet new people and have fun. My favourite thing was performing. It was an amazing feeling. Seeing everyone smile and cheer us on, clapping along or moving to our song (“Conga”) was just overwhelming. We had many dress rehearsals and we even got to have a huge disco before our last evening show! This also followed on by the orchestra and lines of dancers and singers. I would definitely recommend Southern Stars because it is a memory that sticks with you forever. It’s an opportunity that not many people can get, and the joy and excitement is awesome and makes everyone so happy. I am already so happy and excited for next year.” “My favourite thing about Southern Stars was the dance party before our last show and also performing on the huge arena stage. We did many rehearsals preparing for the big nights on the stage in front of more than a thousand people in our gold costumes. I would recommend being a part of Southern Stars next year because it is a great experience meeting kids from lots of other schools from all over NSW and also get lots of exercise.” “My favourite thing about Southern Stars was being able to work as a team to perform. I would highly recommend joining because it is a great way to just enjoy school and be a part of something.” “My favourite thing about being a part of Southern Stars was making new friends and performing in front of a big crowd. It’s a great experience and really fun.” “My favourite thing about Southern Stars was performing our great dances and making new friends. I would definitely recommend Southern Stars because it is very fun, and you have so many new experiences.”

A Page English

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

As mentioned in my last newsletter item, students at Kanahooka participated in the Centre of Education Statistics and Evaluation “Tell Them From Me” Survey and this important data is already being used to consider how we best meet the needs of our students. From Week 9 parents and carers will have the opportunity to complete the online “Tell Them From Me” surveys also. These surveys provide our school with invaluable information about experiences and opinions that help shape future programs and initiatives that improve student learning and wellbeing in our school. All responses are confidential and the survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These surveys are an important part of our whole school evaluation and planning process. The survey link will be available on the Kanahooka Facebook page and our school website from Monday 16 September until Friday 25 October. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this important event. J Burns

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SCIENCE

Stage 3 Taster Sessions were in full swing.

The students conducted a series of experiments to learn the indicators of a chemical reaction.

What’s been happening in Science? Year 8 Science dissected a heart as part of their Human Body unit.

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Year 11 Marine Studies

dissected fish as part of their Fish Anatomy unit of work.

What’s next in Science?

The KHS Science Faculty are eagerly planning for their Stage 5 Electives for 2020. The new and exciting iSTEM is coming to KHS. Stay tuned for more information on this exciting new subject on offer for Year 9 next year.

Check out more about the course here; http://stem-nsw.com.au/teaching-stem/stage-5-istem-electives

C Cohen Head Teacher Science

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Our Wellbeing Team has been busy this term. There have recently been Year Meetings for all year groups and we had visits from: Legal Aid discussing students’ legal rights with Year 10 & 11 for issues such as buying cars and

their actions online. Headspace met with Year 8 and 9 to talk about how students can access mental health services

when they are need of support. Year 7 participated in a session on Conflict Resolution and students discussed different ways to

resolve disputes including what works and what usually doesn’t work.

The Aware Program has visited from the Department of Health to support students who have responsibility for caring for people in their home. For example, a student who has a younger brother with Autism who she collects from school and looks after alone almost daily. Warilla Women’s Health Centre continues to deliver group sessions to Year 9 to help build their understanding of how to stay safe in a changing world including online, at parties, with friends and in relationships. The Strong Program is working with almost 40 students to build connection to school and confidence in themselves. As we do every day, the Kullillah team continues to support students who have difficulties at school. This could be minor difficulties with friendship groups or really large issues with learning. Students and families can always come in and ask for help or phone and discuss anything with our dedicated and professional staff.

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Koori Girls Group

Female Indigenous students have been working in teams to draft a plan for an excursion by the beach.

Budgeting and developing a balanced menu and to prepare and serve at a BBQ hut was the focus of the lessons.

All students did a fantastic job of communicating their menu ideas to the group and proposing different activities to do to strengthen relationships with one another.

All Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander girls are welcome to get involved. Students can see Ms Scheers in HSIE, our Deputy Principal, Ms Burns, or Louise and Ben in Kullillah if you would like to join.

The Future Pathways Program has begun for nominated students in Years 10 and 11. The focus of the program is creating a roadmap to post-school success. Future Pathways provides participants with the skills required to navigate the impending choices for high school completion, and equip them with a tailored roadmap for the journey beyond. Students will participate in workshops, sports activities and coaching programs to identify individual strengths, develop an individual transition plan, build a practical work-readiness portfolio and enhance their own personal identity, wellbeing and relationships. Coaching workshops will be held in partnership with Hayes Park Public School over the coming weeks.

G Randall Head Teacher Wellbeing

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Mr Rostron - Appreciation by Skye G Mr Rostron is a Learning and Support teacher in Kullillah. He has worked at Kanahooka High School for seven years and has worked across several roles. He currently runs curriculum support out of the faculty where students can access assistance with their work and assessments. Mr Rostron co-ordinates the Creating Chances Program which is a personal development and work readiness program that uses coaching in our surrounding primary schools as a means to help students identify their strengths. Mr Rostron also runs the NRL School to Work and the UOW Leadership Through Culture Program as well as other Aboriginal education initiatives in partnership with other Indigenous staff members.

Mr Rostron and his wife are expecting a gorgeous little girl in November.

Skye G Kullillah Student

Project EVO

Thank you to Jacinta P who has managed a special program on Fridays in Kullillah called Project EVO, which focusses on using videogame competitions to bring students together. Jacinta took on the role as co-ordinator of Project Evolution and has undertaken it with great enthusiasm. She is currently training up another student to follow in her footsteps. Kullillah’s Brandon is yet to be defeated in a Mario Cart Grand Prix, come challenge him and try to win!

B Rostron Kullillah

NOTICEBOARD

Financial life skills message: Consumer rights and guarantees

Every teen should learn about their consumer rights and guarantees. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has a website that focuses on this topic (www.accc.gov.au). It includes:

Consumer guarantees

Repair, replace, refund

Cancelling a service

Compensation for damages and loss

Warranties, and

Products & services bought before 2011.

There is also information about complaints, consumer protection, misleading claims and advertising, and more.

Older teens should become familiar with the information on this website.

This message is provided courtesy of our school partners Finance Control Warrawong and The Wealth Academy. Please contact them if you require support with the financial education of your teens.

Mr Matek is no longer with us but we have two School Counsellors for the remainder of 2019.

Warwick Lindsay and Melissa Kostrin have extensive psychological, school counselling, and educational experience and we are indeed fortunate to have such expertise at KHS. The Counsellors will be at KHS every day except Thursdays.

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As a lead up to the Relay for Life we have organised several fundraisers: 1. A mufti day (with a pink theme) on Friday 30 August. 2. An extravagant morning tea outside under the front COLA near the new BBQ area on Friday 13 September. 3. A raffle with some fabulous prizes - more details to follow. 4. Merchandise for sale in the front office Teddy Bears ($10) Drink Bottles ($15).

Wollongong Relay for Life (WRFL) will be held on Saturday 12 October 2019 at Kerryn McCann Oval Beaton Park Wollongong from 9.00am until 9.00pm.

We have put together a Kanahooka HS team in memory of Jackie Lynch

and would love if you could support this event.

Everyone is welcome to attend for as long as they would like…..from an hour to 12 hours.

A message from the Principal ...

It is easy to make others look bad and blame them for things that go wrong.

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The University of New England’s, Oorala Aboriginal Centre Youth Leadership Program is an introduction to university life, personal development and a range of life skills, as well as health, wellbeing and Aboriginal cultural awareness and pride. These camps are designed to provide an opportunity for students to develop im-portant values and skills such as communication, leadership, mindful-ness and respect. Aboriginal students interested in this opportunity please see Ben in Kullillah.

Boys Camp Years 8-10 Application closing date: 21 August Camp Date: 18-20 September Girls Camp Years 8-10 Application closing date: 2 October Camp Date: 30 October - 1 November

The New South Wales Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. (NSW AECG Inc.) in conjunction with West Connex will be conducting a STEAM Youth Development Camp for Aboriginal students from Years 5 to 11. This will be held at The Tops Conference Centre, Stanwell Tops. Accommodation and food provided. Any Aboriginal students interested in this opportunity please see Ben Rostron in Kullillah.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are invited to apply for the 2019 Wingara Mura – Bunga Barrabugu Summer

Program, to be held on Monday 9 December – Friday 13 December 2019 at The University of Sydney.

This program is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students currently in Years 9, 10 and 11, who will be commencing

Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2020.

The Wingara Mura – Bunga Barrabugu Summer Program is a residential program that brings together Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander high school students from across the country to experience and explore university life. Students have the opportunity

to connect with each other, learn about university life, future careers and opportunities for scholarships and support.

Please see Ben in Kullillah for the 2019 Summer Program brochure for more information about the program and faculty streams.

The University of Sydney will cover all costs for successful applicants including travel, accommodation and meals. The Program is

extremely popular so it is essential that your students complete an application by the due date to avoid disappointment.

The following disciplines will be on offer to explore:

Visual Arts, Design and Planning

Business and Economics

Education and Social Work

Health Sciences and Nursing

Humanities and Law

Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy

Music

Natural Science and Engineering

Applications open: Monday 12 August 2019 Apply here: https://wpo.sydney.edu.au/app/wmbb_landing

Applications close: Monday 2 September 2019 Students should begin collecting the following documentation:

Their most recent school report A letter of support from their principal, teacher or careers advisor (template attached to application form)

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Sports People of the Week

Pictured below are students with outstanding weekly performances for the first half of the term.

Cohen F, Tyler H, Dio A, Ryan S, Tyler J, Madison W and Hamuera D

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St Vincent de Paul

Breakfast club is open every Tuesday

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday 2 September Subject Selection Market Day Tuesday 3 September Legacy Week - Students at Warilla Grove Wednesday 4 September Subject Selection Night Year 10 to 11 Tuesday 17 September Year 7 Immunisations Wednesday 18 September Science Fair Thursday 26 September Year 12 Graduation Friday 27 September Year 12 Mystery Day

UNIFORM PRICES

Blouse (White with emblem) $20.00 Tailored Long Pants (Black) $33.00

Tailored Shorts (Black) $31.00 Skirt $28.00 Tunic $55.00 Polo Shirts (with emblem) $20.00 Jumper $22.00 Sports Shirt $32.00 Jacket (Black) $45.00 Long Pants (Black) $30.00 Shorts (Black) $22.00 Sport Shorts $22.00 Stockings $5.00

Uniform sales are now available from the Front Office between:

8.00am and 2.00pm Monday to Friday

Kanahooka High School After School Tutorial Centre

All welcome and it’s FREE!

Held in the School Library with Teacher supervision.

Refreshments provided.

Every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2.30 to 3.30pm

Come along and get help with your homework, assignments and assessments.