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Issue 16 12th October 2010

RESPECT YOURSELF RESPECT OTHERS RESPECT LEARNING RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT

Calendar of events

October

14th HSC exams start

15th Whole school reward excursions

19th Year 11 into 12 Parent Teacher

Information Evening 6:30pm in the

library

20th P & C meeting 7pm in the staff

common room. The guest speaker is

Lane Norman from Interrelate

26th World Teachers Celebration Day

12:50pm to 1:30pm-BBQ lunch

**INVITATION TO EVERYONE**

Website: www.lismore-h.schools.det.nsw.edu.au

Canteen roster

13-10-10 Help needed

14-10-10 M Cormick

15-10-10 I Millard

18-10-10 A Anderson,

L Masseni

19-10-10 Help needed

20-10-10 Help needed

21-10-10 Heather McLean

22-10-10 F Lloyd

25-10-10 A Anderson

26-10-10 V Roberts

Mrs W Rose-Canteen Coordinator

Relieving Principal’s Report

Welcome Back to Term 4

I trust that everyone has had an enjoyable and refreshing break over the holidays and is

ready for a productive and successful Term 4. We start this term with year groups going

off to various venues for their reward excursions. These events are to acknowledge the

good behaviour and work of students over the last term. For those students who missed

out on these excursions, I would urge you not to give up, but to set a goal for next year

that you will strive to work and behave well, wear your uniform, and attempt to achieve

your best in all you do.

Science and Engineering Challenge

Once again our Year 9/10 Science and Engineering Challenge Team has been successful under

the able leadership of Mrs Templeton and Mr Allen. After winning the regional final at Southern

Cross University against a strong field of local schools, the team travelled to Queensland at

the end of last term and managed a very creditable 4th overall, whilst winning two of the chal-

lenges outright. This has now qualified the team for the National Championships, to be held in

Sydney in Week 2 of this term. We congratulate this team on their outstanding success, which inspires all

students to challenge themselves to be involved in all opportunities that come their way and to do their

best. You never know where it may lead!

Year 12 Farewell Assembly

On the last Thursday of Term 3, we farewelled Year 12 students at a fitting and

impressive assembly. The completion of high school is a significant achievement

for these students and their families. It was great to have Professor Peter Lee,

Vice Chancellor of Southern Cross University, to deliver the guest speaker‟s ad-

dress. We thank him for his contribution and for the attendance of Ms Helen

Hughes, SCU Director of Corporate and Community Relations. It was very gratify-

ing to see such a large number of parents, carers and family in attendance to help

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Year 12 celebrate this milestone in their lives. We trust Year 12 students will be well rested and thor-

oughly prepared for their HSC, starting on Thursday October 14. Once again this year, the exams will be

held in H-Block at Southern Cross University. We wish all Year 12 the best of luck in their exams.

We also congratulate the Captains-elect for 2011, announced by the outgoing Captains during the assem-

bly. They are : Captains Zac Morris and Amelia Wright and Vice-Captains Nick Franklin and Sarah Wykes.

We wish them well in these roles in 2011. We also congratulate the Sportsmen and Sportswomen of the

Year, also announced at the assembly: Brenton Parrish and Bryce Devlin (tied) and Kellie Guest. Con-

gratulations on their outstanding performances.

Year 10 School Certificate

Year 10 students have their School Certificate trial exams in this first week of Term 4. These exams are

great practice for the actual School Certificate exams, to be held in Week 5 of term. We trust that Year 10

are well prepared for these exams and have organised a systematic study program to ensure they per-

form at their best.

Thank you to all Staff and Students

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff and students for the support they have shown me in

many ways during the time I have been relieving principal. It is really too hard to single individual people

out, but I must especially mention school administration manager, Mrs Bennett and her front office staff,

Lisa Read, my Deputy Principals for their amazing support and service to our students and the profes-

sional executive team. The support and help from everyone has been greatly appreciated.

We welcome back Mr Campbell as Principal from the start of term and trust that his time as Relieving Di-

rector in the Taree area has been rewarding and satisfying.

Mr L Kitching—Relieving Principal

Staff profile

Name: Kevin Patrick Miller

Faculty: Groundsman

Time at Lismore High: 12 years

School previously employed at: Casino West Primary School

Interests: Everything is interesting

Favourite Food: Blue ribbon ice cream with chocolate topping

Favourite movie: The Brady Bunch

Favourite holiday destination: Bodh Gaya

Last chance

Please order and pay $20.00 for your 2010 Lens Magazine

Due Friday 15th October

Captains Zac Morris Amelia Wright Vice-Captains Nick Franklin Sarah Wykes

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Lismore High School P and C are inviting everyone to help celebrate

“World Teachers Day” Tuesday 26th October 2010 - 12:50pm to 1:30pm

Join us for a sausage sizzle ($1.50) run by the SRC

Entertainment by the school band

Important Information

Year 11 into Year 12

Parent Information Evening

Tuesday 19th October 2010

6:30pm in the library

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Words of praise

From: Eyre, Dennis

Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 9:29 AM

To: Lismore High - School.Principal

Cc: Admin, Lismore-h

Subject: Congratulations to your Year 9 Human Movement students Dear Mr Campbell (Principal),

In time when schools are often bombarded by stories of misbehaviour of young people, I think that your

whole school community should be recognised for the good work that you are doing.

I would like to congratulate you, your staff, your school and students for developing fine citizens of the

future.

Last Friday I attended the North Coast Area PSSA Athletics Carnival that was conducted Riverview Park

Lismore. I was assigned to officiate at the high jump for the day.

I was fortunate to have two students from the Year 9 Human Movement course to assist me for the day.

These young gentlemen introduced themselves as Ben Sharkey and Ryan Blanch and were excellent am-

bassadors for your school. They were polite, informative, focused on their role, compassionate, caring and

encouraging to our young competitors, willing to learn new skills and displayed initiative to ensure the

safe conduct of our three events over the course of the four hours of competition.

I am new to the area and found these two students an invaluable asset in helping me conduct the high

jump events, a feat I considered even more admirable as neither of them nominated Athletics as their

sport of preference or expertise. I have over 30 years experience in assisting at PSSA carnivals and would

rate Ben and Ryan among the best student helpers that have assisted me in that time.

Please convey my personal appreciation to your PE staff and the students for helping our carnival run so

smoothly. I would highly recommend them for future duties working at any events conducted by the

PSSA.

Ben and Ryan were just two of a large group of students assisting at the Carnival and I am sure that

Jenny Warren, North Coast Area Sports Organiser, would have received similar positive comments from

the other officials.

Regards,

Dennis

Assistant Principal Killarney Vale Public School

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

Ben Sharkey Ryan Blanch

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Outstanding sporting achievements!

Congratulations to the following Lismore High School students who have both been suc-

cessful in achieving at high levels in their chosen sport.

Name: Nicholas Winkler-Maloney

Year : 7

Sport: Softball

Nicholas was selected in the North Coast Open Boys Softball Team after competing at the

trials which were held at Coffs Harbour. In August Nicholas travelled to Sydney, where

he played five games of Softball. The North Coast team came 7th overall, Nicholas proved

to be an excellent young player, with highest batting average in his team. A fantastic ef-

fort for a Year 7 student.

Name: Zane King

Year: 7

Sport: Athletics

Congratulations to Zane, who has been successful in making the North Coast Team for

Athletics. Zane competed at the CHS Athletics in the 800m in which he came 3 rd and also

in the Javelin where he placed 2nd. An excellent effort!

Name: Khandisha King

Year : 8

Sport: Athletics

Khandisha competed in the NSWCHS Athletics Championships in 3 events. Her results

were 3rd in the Shot Put, 4th in the Discus and 4th in the Javelin. Great work Khandisha.

Name: Jacob King

Year: 9

Sport: Athletics

Jacob competed at the NSWCHS Athletics championships in the first week of September.

He achieved 1st place in both the 100m and 200 free. Fantastic results, Jacob!

Name: Tara Stewart

Year: 10

Sport: Athletics

Tara competed in four events at the NSWCHS Athletics and placed 3rd in both the 100m

and Long Jump, she came 4th in the 200m and 5th in the Javelin. Congratulations on a

fine effort, Tara.

Name: Toby Jeffrey

Year: 11

Sport: Athletics

Toby competed in the 17+ High Jump at NSWCHS Athletics. He placed 6 th in this event.

Toby is training hard and aiming to jump even higher next year. Good luck, Toby.

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Community notices

Lismore High Glee Hockey Connection

On Saturday 18th September 2010, Glee‟s „A‟ grade hockey team won its 10th

consecutive Far North Coast „A‟ grade Premiership. The side contained two cur-

rent Lismore High School students – Kellie Guest (Year 12) and Sarah Wykes

(Year 11), along with past students Renee Dunstan, Cassie Douglas, Emily and

Stacey Savins, Kara Wykes, Lauren Essex and Megan Kendall. Cassie Douglas

and Emily Savins have played in all 10 premiership sides, coached by former full

-time and now part-time staff member, Mrs Rhonda Mathers. Congratulations

on your amazing success.

CAPA night DVD

The CAPA Night DVD is now available to purchase! Please see either Mrs Pine in the PD-H-PE/

CAPA staffroom to order your copy. The cost is $10. Don‟t miss out!

“Curtain Call”

“Curtain Call” a presentation of drama performances took place at 7pm on Wednesday , 22nd September

2010, at the Star Court Theatre. Schools from Grafton to the Queensland border performed over 20 acts.

Lismore High students, Matilda Bird, Tayla Moss, Eleanor Wall and Meg Williamson wrote, produced and

performed, “Riggy and The Battle of The Fabrics”. They were highly commended for the quality and skill

of their performances.

Men & Family Centre

Supporting Healthy Relationships

Women Exploring Anger

The 9 week group is on Thursday nights

14th October – 9th December 2010

6 pm - 9 pm

Venue: Men & Family Centre

Club Lane, Lismore

WEND aims to provide a supportive environment for

Women to Explore New Directions in:

How can I create respectful relationships, what is the difference between anger and abuse?

What different kinds of anger have I experienced?

Learning to manage anger, how do I express anger while keeping those around me safe?

Where do I hold anger in my body?

Past hurts & how these may influence my relationships and ability to express myself?

How can I look after me, nurture and make healthy choices for my family and myself?

For further information and to confirm

a place in the group contact on 6622 6116