attend, and are encouraged to bring

along neighbours and friends that

may like to see for themselves how

great our school is. Student leaders

will be running school tours, where

teachers will be in learning areas

answering questions about their

faculty areas. For too long Windsor

High has been the Hidden Gem of

The Hawkesbury and we would like

as many people as possible to come

along and share their positive

experience with the rest of the

community.

We have four house groups at

Windsor- Kurabi (Yellow), Bundaluk

(Red) Murriong (Green) and

Jirramba (Blue). Students are often

put into House Groups when whole

school events are organised.

Windsor High school held the sports

captain elections last week.

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SAFETY TEAMWORK ACHIEVEMENT RESPECT

The past week has seen us all

experiencing extreme weather

conditions. The staff and students are

so very lucky to have fully air-

conditioned classrooms, which the

majority of schools across NSW do

not have. The cool classrooms not

only allowed effective teaching and

learning to continue in optimum

conditions but also ensured our

students health. Parents and Carer

givers should ensure that all students

have a drink bottle that they can refill

at school, especially on the hotter

days to ensure they remain hydrated.

Next Tuesday Afternoon (21/2/2017)

after school we are having an Open

Day g iv ing the Hawkesbury

community the chance to see our

great facilities and meet some of our

students and staff. Both new and

current parents are most welcome to

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

WALKING TOGETHER - LEARNING TOGETHER

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PH: 4587 7122

PH: 4587 7127

FAX: 4587 7687

E-mail:

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Web Site:

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/windsorhighschoool

Floral Explosion Yr 9 Digital Photography

This was in preparation for the swimming carnival

next week. Students divided into their house groups

where they voted in some of their seniors into the role

of House Captain who assume responsibility for

organising, motivating and encouraging their

individual teams to increase participation in our

sporting events. So many of our students show huge

leadership potential, but for this attribute to develop it

needs opportunity, guidance and experience. House

Captains are just one way we nurture this lifelong

skill. Each House group has teachers as House

patrons to support the house leaders in this role.

Team- Kurabi (Yellow)

Team - Bundaluk (Red)

Team - Jirramba (Blue)

Team - Murriong (Green)

Last week each group then learnt a house chant to

create atmosphere and healthy competition between

groups- the loudest and the most enthusiastic team is

the winner.

Murriong practicing their chant

Congratulations to the winner of the House Chant

competition irramba (Blue ).

We look forward to seeing all students attend the

swimming carnival it is considered a normal school

day and the normal attendance rules of the

Department of Education are expected, regardless of

whether the student chooses to enter events or not.

NO teachers will be at the school, so all students

must attend the pool. Students who are absent and

the reason is other than those deemed reasonable

(see article later in this newsletter), they will be

recorded on their school records as an unjustified

absence. A copy of the swimming note is included in

this newsletter if parents/carers need to print off

another copy.

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Please contact the school if you receive government

financial support and require access to student

assistance money to pay for this excursion.

During the year will try to share in the weekly

newsletter photos of learning experience straight from

the classroom. Miss Talidu's 7A2 VA have been

practising colour mixing, in an engaging and

interesting manner.

Also, Mrs Tait has been delivering an Introduction to

the Library lesson to Year 7 classes this is the

beautiful 7S learning lots about what the library can

do to help them be successful in high school.

Although Windsor High School is relatively small

compared to some other High Schools we

provide our students a huge breadth of

curriculum. Year 11 Primary Industries are

currently learning all about tractors before they

start driving. This week they had to know the

parts, pre-checks and hand signals.

Year 9 Agriculture elective has planted

chrysanthemums this week which we hope will

be in bloom ready for Mother's Day.

The blind date with a book promotion has been

very effective, encouraging all students to read

more. Research shows this is a highly effective

way to improve literacy outcomes.

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Following on with the Valentine’s Day theme,

students were able to buy a rose for friends as a fund

raiser for the SRC. It was lovely to see roses were

being given as a symbol of friendship so many smiles

all round.

At Windsor High we try to provide our students with a

wide range of enrichment activities. Ms Beale took 4

students to participate in the Bangarra Dance at Emu

Plains. There is a video on our Face Book page if

you would like to see the great job they did. Ms Beale

reported "These four have made me so proud of them

and our culture!" We are proud of all of you!

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Regards

Jenny Hawken

MUSIC

We would like to acknowledge along with the

BOARD OF STUDIES TEACHING &

EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS NSW

Dear Principal

The following student’s musicology elective for

the 2016 Higher School Certificate Music Course

was identified as exemplary

Patrick Mount (Viva Voce)

The online program for the 2017 ENCORE concert

will acknowledge their achievement in an honour

list of students. The program can be downloaded

from the Board of Studies website

h t t p : / / w w w . b o a r d o f s t u d i e s . n s w . e d u . a u /

exhibitions/#encore from Monday 20 March 2017.

The student/s will also receive a certificate in the mail.

ENCORE will take place in the Concert Hall, Sydney

Opera House at 1.30pm and 7.00pm on Monday 20

March 2017.

Well done Patrick!

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.SRC NEWS

2017 has kicked off to a flying start for the members of the Student Representative Council (SRC). After the recent SRC elections, the newly elected SRC members have participated in a number of new programs and initiatives. These have included the Hawkesbury Leadership Camp Program, and the ever popular, Valentines Day Fundraiser. The SRC recently participated in the Hawkesbury Leadership Camp Program, which was held at Latunda, Yarramundi. This event aimed to promote leadership qualities. This involved the SRC leading activities at the Year 6 camp, with Year 6 students drawing from a number of local primary schools within the Hawkesbury. Students were placed in mixed groups, and under the leadership of various SRC members, participated in team building and leadership activities. They participated in a number of activities including Capture the Flag, Marshmallow Tower and Steal the Egg (blindfolded). These activities enhanced the leadership qualities of Year 6 students, whilst providing an opportunity to meet student leaders from Windsor High School.

Police Talk February 17 - Year 7

Reminder The Front Office accepts payments for school contribution, school excursions every day except WEDNESDAYS Thank you

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A brief presentation by the Principal Mrs Jennifer Hawken, (previously at Baulkham Hills Selective High) will be given in the school hall at 5pm , followed by a tour of the school in smaller groups by our student leaders. Parents and students of the Hawkesbury community are invited to come and learn about the great facilities and wide ranging opportunities that are currently available at Windsor High . This may be particularly relevant to Parents and Students of primary school age who are deciding into which high school they will be enrolling in the future, as well as parents of students new to Windsor High. WHEN: Tuesday 21 February 2017 TIMES: 5pm—7.30pm WHERE: Windsor High School, Mulgrave Road, McGraths Hill

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CALENDAR Term 1 2017

21/2 Windsor High Open Day 23/2 Swimming Carnival 24/2 Harry Potter Day 27/2 Academic Reviews Y12 28/2 Y7 & 11 Interim Report Evening Zone Swimming Carnival P&C Meeting 6.30pm 6/3 Yr 12 Assessments (until 17 March) 9/3 Selective High School Placement Test 21/3 Harmony Day 28/3 P&C Meeting 6.30pm 31/3 Yr 7 Vaccinations 4/4 Royal Easter Show (until 7 April) Athletics Carnival 7/4 Last day of term

WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP OPENING

HOURS

THURSDAY MORNING 8.30AM—9.30 AM

Order online or over the phone directly to the company . See above for details

Want extra help with your homework? Have an assignment that has you stumped? What about getting some handy study tips? Windsor High School is holding homework help sessions in the school library. Staff will be available to help with revision or completing homework and assessment tasks. You can also use the computers to complete school work and research. The sessions are available for all year groups.

What: Homework Help Where: Windsor High School Library When: Every Tuesday Time: 3:30 to 5:00pm Cost: Nothing, it’s completely FREE! Questions: Contact Miss Charles through the school on 4587 7122

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