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South Grafton High School Excellence and Innovation Issue No.10 – Term 4 13 December 2013 Relieving Principal: Mr Robert Perl South Grafton High School, Tyson Street, South Grafton, NSW, 2460. Telephone: 6642 1466, Facsimile: 6643 2027, Email: [email protected], Website: www.sthgrafton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Page 1 Diary Dates 16-18 December End of Year Activities 18 December HSC results released 18 December Last Day for students 19-20 December Staff Development Days 28 January 2014 Staff Development Day Wednesday 29 January 2014 Years 7, 11 return for term 1 2014 Thursday 30 January 2014 Years 8, 9, 10 and 12 return for term 1 2014 Presentation Night Presentation Night was a celebration of our students’ achievements during 2013. As usual it was hot in the hall but was worth it to recognise the wonderful performances and achievements that have made South Grafton High School the outstanding educational institution it is today. Thank you to all who participated in the night and especially to the SASS (office) staff who committed many hours work to ensure its success. Reports The Yearly Reports will be distributed on Friday afternoon. These are important documents as they give a clear indication of the progress your child has made this year. The teacher comments are a valuable and informative source giving the students a starting point for improvement in 2014. Farewell Brian Heath’s farwell was held during the week with over 100 people in attendance. As a Principal, Brian has been very influential in the development of South Grafton High School over the past seven years. There were several speeches recalling Brian’s achievements over the years and the legacy he has left behind. The Principal’s position will be advertised early term one 2014 and hopefully filled by midterm. University Visits The Queensland Universities trip last week was very successful. Students who attended gained valuable knowledge of the different tertiary institutions for future study. They were most impressed with the new Southern Cross University Campus at the Gold Coast which has state of the art facilities. This provides a great opportunity for our students to have this facility two and a half hours away. A large number of students have gained early entry into their chosen University via the school’s recommendations and the various programs that the Universities run. Congratulations to Wade Hughes who received this year’s DUX award for Djehuti Smart on Presentation Night. Wade entered the program at the beginning of the year, strived hard and achieved the targets on all 12 packs. It takes practice and brain training to quickly answer 20% of $85.00. What is the answer? ($17.00- 10% is 8.5, double that for 20%). He has been exemplary in all four PBL areas; Show Respect, Personal Best, Take Responsibility and Stay Safe. Djehuti Smart is scaling down for 2014 and has moved to F2. There will be a reduced number of students in the withdrawal program but we will try to help students in more Mathematics classes to become "quick" and "smart" with flashcards and speedsheets. If you think your child could benefit from this wonderful program please feel free to register interest early in the 2014 school year on 0447421460 or through the front office. Lastly I sincerely thank the SLSO's (teacher’s aides) who have tirelessly motivated and encouraged the students to achieve and develop confidence through this simple yet inspiring program. Thank you to Deb W, Rob, Les, Waylen and Deb M. Tania O'Connor (Djehuti Smart Coordinator)
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South Grafton High School Excellence and Innovation Issue No.10 – Term 4 13 December 2013 Relieving Principal: Mr Robert Perl
South Grafton High School, Tyson Street, South Grafton, NSW, 2460. Telephone: 6642 1466, Facsimile: 6643 2027,
Email: [email protected], Website: www.sthgrafton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Page 1
Diary Dates 16-18 December End of Year Activities 18 December HSC results released 18 December Last Day for students 19-20 December Staff Development Days 28 January 2014 Staff Development Day Wednesday 29 January 2014
Years 7, 11 return for term 1 2014
Thursday 30 January 2014
Years 8, 9, 10 and 12 return for
term 1 2014
Presentation Night
Presentation Night was a celebration of our students’ achievements during 2013.
As usual it was hot in the hall but was worth it to recognise the wonderful performances and achievements that have
made South Grafton High School the outstanding educational institution it is
today. Thank you to all who participated in the night and especially to the SASS (office) staff who committed many hours
work to ensure its success.
Reports The Yearly Reports will be distributed on Friday afternoon. These are important
documents as they give a clear indication of the progress your child has made this
year. The teacher comments are a valuable and informative source giving the students a starting point for improvement
in 2014.
Farewell Brian Heath’s farwell was held during the week with over 100 people in attendance.
As a Principal, Brian has been very influential in the development of South
Grafton High School over the past seven years. There were several speeches recalling Brian’s achievements over the
years and the legacy he has left behind. The Principal’s position will be advertised
early term one 2014 and hopefully filled by midterm.
University Visits The Queensland Universities trip last week was very successful. Students who
attended gained valuable knowledge of the different tertiary institutions for future
study. They were most impressed with the new Southern Cross University Campus at the Gold Coast which has state of the art
facilities. This provides a great opportunity for our students to have this facility two
and a half hours away. A large number of students have gained early entry into their
chosen University via the school’s recommendations and the various programs that the Universities
run.
Congratulations to Wade Hughes who received this year’s DUX award for Djehuti Smart on Presentation Night. Wade
entered the program at the beginning of the year, strived hard and achieved the
targets on all 12 packs. It takes practice and brain training to quickly answer 20% of $85.00. What is the answer? ($17.00-
10% is 8.5, double that for 20%). He has been exemplary in all four PBL areas; Show Respect, Personal Best, Take
Responsibility and Stay Safe.
Djehuti Smart is scaling down for 2014
and has moved to F2. There will be a reduced number of students in the withdrawal program but we will try to help
students in more Mathematics classes to become "quick" and "smart" with
flashcards and speedsheets. If you think your child could benefit from this wonderful program please feel free to
register interest early in the 2014 school year on 0447421460 or through the front
office. Lastly I sincerely thank the SLSO's (teacher’s aides) who have tirelessly
motivated and encouraged the students to achieve and develop confidence through this simple yet inspiring program. Thank
you to Deb W, Rob, Les, Waylen and Deb M. Tania O'Connor (Djehuti Smart
Coordinator)
South Grafton High School, Tyson Street, South Grafton, NSW, 2460. Telephone: 6642 1466, Facsimile: 6643 2027,
Email: [email protected], Website: www.sthgrafton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Page 2
South Grafton High School Newsletter, Issue No .10- 13 December 2013
Naplan Rewards Activity 2013
NAPLAN rewards activity was held last Tuesday morning and it was attended by
Year 7 and Year 9 students who were our High Achievers or Most Improved in this
year’s NAPLAN tests. The students were presented with Certificates by Ms Foley and we then went to the Saraton Theatre
to attend a special pre-release viewing of the movie “Free Birds”.
Students’ comments included “The NAPLAN Rewards Day was a great idea. It
was fun that we went to the movies with friends who had also performed well in
NAPLAN. It was great to be rewarded.” (Charlotte Sommer and Emily O’Neill Yr 7) “It was rewarding to be invited and it
encourages the younger students to do well and get invited to it. Loved it lots!”
(Orion Bailey and Bima Dekker Yr 9)
SRC
Presentation Night – We are so proud of
all the SRC members who were honoured with academic awards on Tuesday night,
especially Max Rose of Year 9 and Amie O’Dell of Year 10 who were top of their
years. Congratulations also to Keanu Looker, Mason Graham, Cormac Grant and Mark Hough who performed an
original song with a powerful anti-bullying
message. Ella and Kye did a great job of compering the evening.
Christmas – The SRC wishes all our
students and families season’s greetings
and hopes for a restful and safe holiday. We look forward to another busy year in 2014.
RYTS – The seniors who attended the six
day Rotary camp reported “it was the best week of their life” (Kye Pracy) and the experience was “life changing” (Kiah
Bennett). Our thanks to Grafton and Midday Rotary for their continued support
for youth leadership projects.
South Grafton High School, Tyson Street, South Grafton, NSW, 2460. Telephone: 6642 1466, Facsimile: 6643 2027,
Email: [email protected], Website: www.sthgrafton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Page 3
South Grafton High School Newsletter, Issue No .10- 13 December 2013
Dunbè goes to Schools Spectacular
Practicing in the car park
On 29 November 2013, Dunbè travelled to Sydney to perform at Schools Spectacular.
The train ride took 11 hours and all students had to arrive at the train station
at 5.00 am. We arrived in Sydney around 4.00 pm at Central Station. We then made our way to
Arrons Hotel where we stayed for the next couple of days. As we arrived at the hotel,
the staff greeted us and showed us our allocated rooms. After we made ourselves at home we
walked down to Market City to have a look at the markets and have dinner. The next
day we went to Paddy’s Markets and walked around and had a look for a while. After that we all got ready to go to the
Entertainment Centre to get ready for our big performance. “It was spectacular”.
When we had finished we walked into the Entertainment Centre and watched the other acts, “it was phenomenal!!!”
The next day we packed up our things and headed home on the train for another 11
hours. “It was an unforgettable experience….” By Natasha Rudder, Courtney McKew and
Cassandra Ward, Year 8.
Yea 8 Swim Day
Last Friday about 40 students participated in a swim and survive program. The day
was extremely successful - all the students were grouped according to their
swimming ability, then completed one of the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia levels. To finish the day the students had
fun in the dive pool and water slide. A big thank you to the teachers and Year 10
helpers that organised the day.
Presentation Night Performances
The Aboriginal Dance Ensemble performed a dance item called "Gathu Mawula" , and
the Jazz group performed a dance medley to Greases "You’re the One that I Want",
Footloose and Think.
South Grafton High School, Tyson Street, South Grafton, NSW, 2460. Telephone: 6642 1466, Facsimile: 6643 2027,
Email: [email protected], Website: www.sthgrafton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Page 4
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Girls Cricket
South Grafton High Girls Cricket Opens defeated Westport High 204 runs to 60
runs of 30 overs. Congratualations goes to Shinae
Macdonald who scored her first century with 109 n.o. Also batting well was Abbie Buxton with 23 runs. Bowling was shared
with Kayla Worthing and Shinae taking 3 wickets each, with Shantell Lentfer and
Poppi Kroehnert also bowling well. After the first ball from Poppi the opposing batsman made the comment "I didn't
even see that". We now play the winner of Far North Coast.
Careers National Parks and Wildlife Service Field
Officer Traineeship Progam. The program will involve an intake of up
to 100 trainees across NSW over the next two years. The first intake is proposed for June 2014 with subsequent intakes
planned at six monthly intervals. The program will be open to everyone but
in particular women, young people and Aboriginal people. Following successful completion of the two year program,
trainees will be offered a permanent entry level field officer position subject to the
needs of NPWS. Further information is available on www.environment.nsw.gov.au/jobs/FOtrai
neeships.htm; phone Lisa May on 9585 6900 or
[email protected]. Apprentice Bridge & Wharf Carpenter -
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Elite AthletesRudder Natasha
Sullivan Regan
Cameron Cody
Barry Tylar
Duroux Chloe SWIMMING CHAMPION SWIMMING CHAMPION ATHLETIC CHAMPION ATHLETIC CHAMPION
Duroux Damian 13 Years Male 13 Years Female 12 Years Male 12 Years Female
Burgess Chloe Michael Wright Khiarne Slater Ben Liyou
Cooper Austin SWIMMING CHAMPION SWIMMING CHAMPION ATHLETIC CHAMPION ATHLETIC CHAMPION
Worthing Kayla 14 Years Male 14 Years Female 13 Years Male 13 Years Female
Cotten Ryan Layton Pigg Tiana Bennett Ky Pearce Megan Tillman
MacdonaldShinae SWIMMING CHAMPION SWIMMING CHAMPION ATHLETIC CHAMPION ATHLETIC CHAMPION
Van DalsenEmily 15 Years Male 15 Years Female 14 Years Male 14 Years Female
HankinsonAidan Thomas Lancaster Ellie Lucas Tylar Barry Natasha Rudder
Van DalsenTimothy SWIMMING CHAMPION SWIMMING CHAMPION ATHLETIC CHAMPION ATHLETIC CHAMPION
Lucas Ellie 16 Years Male 16 Years Female 15 Years Male 15 Years Female
Bennett Kiah Remy Dove Jasmine Banks Dane O'Connor Emily Van Dalsen
Tory Aiden SWIMMING CHAMPION SWIMMING CHAMPION ATHLETIC CHAMPION ATHLETIC CHAMPION
Tillman Fiona 17+ Years Male 17+ Years Female 16 Years Male 16 Years Female
Mason Renee Aidan Hankinson Kiah Bennett Andrew Hartmann Rachel Thompson
O'Connor Dane ATHLETIC CHAMPION ATHLETIC CHAMPION
Sherrin Ruby 17+ Years Male 17+ Years Female
Cody Cameron Keanah Scholes
Regional RepresentativesRudder Natasha cricket 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION
Sullivan Regan cross country 12 Years Female 12 Years Male
Duroux Chloe hockey Tahnee Manhire Ben Liyou
Barry Tylar cross country & athletics 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION
Duroux Damian athletics 13 Years Female 13 YEARS Male
Cooper Austin rugby union Megan Tillman James Martin
Worthing Kayla cricket 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION
Cotten Ryan rugby union 14 Years Female 14 Years Male
MacdonaldShinae cricket Natasha Rudder Jermaine Currie
O'Connor Dane rugby league 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION
Georgelin Justin cross country 15 Years Female 15 Years Male
Jarasius Vytus rugby union Emily Van Dalsen Merrick Rainbow
Tory Aiden athletics 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION
Stanmore Timothy hockey 16 Years Female 16 Years Male
Holly Dunn Justin Georgelin
SGHS Blues 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION
Barry Tylar Athletics 17 Years Female 17 Years Male
Duroux Damian Athletics Kiara Williams Alick O'Dell
HankinsonAidan Rowing 2012 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION 2013 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPION
Van DalsenTimothy Rowing 18 Years Female 18 Years Male
Young Clayton Kayaking Caitlin Leek Luke Irwin
Young SebastianKayaking
Sportsman of the Year Regan Sullivan Runner up Tylar Barry
Sportswoman of the Year Natasha Rudder Runner up Chloe Duroux
2013 SPORTS AWARDS
Catherine Ferguson
