Term 4 Week 6 2018

Issue 18

22 November 2018

Albury High School Proud Member of Crossing Point Learning Community

‘Creating our Future’ __________________________________________________________

Learning for all through Tradition, Innovation & Excellence

625 Kiewa Street PO Box 3187 ALBURY NSW 2640

Website: www.albury-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Email: albury-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Twitter:@Albury_High

Phone: (02) 6021 3488 Fax: (02) 6041 3782

AHS P&C 2019 BOOK PACKS

Book packs are made available for Years 7 to 12 by the Albury

High School P&C Association as its major fund-raising event. By

supporting the purchasing of book packs, students will have the

correct lesson material as required by the school. Proceeds from

the sale of book packs are used on projects within the school by

the Albury High School P&C Association. Your support is

greatly appreciated.

All students will receive book pack order forms the week

commencing Monday 12 November 2018. Orders are to be

returned to Albury High School by Friday 23 November 2018.

Book pack order forms will also be available from the school

website after they have been distributed to students.

Late orders after school has finished for the year, can be left at

Barkers, 507 Kiewa Street, Albury before 5:00pm Wednesday 16

January 2019, for collection on book pack collection day.

Book packs can be collected on Wednesday, 23 January

2019 from the Albury High School Old Gym (adjacent to the

School Oval) between 8:30am - 2:00pm. Entry to the school

will be via Griffith Street.

Payment are to be made upon collection, by cash, cheque or

EFTPOS. Cheques should be made payable to Albury High P&C

Association. No part payment of book packs can be accepted.

If you are unable to pick up the book pack on Collection Day, a

P&C representative will be at the Albury High School Old Gym

on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 January 2019 from 12 noon

to 2:00pm. Please note, there will be no EFTPOS facilities

available on these days.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE YEAR 12 GRADUATION ASSEMBLY AND BALL Thank you to Mr Toohey, Mrs Lee, Mr Ellis, Mrs Guinness and

the myriad of others involved in the organisation of the Year 12

Graduation Assembly and Graduation Ball. Although I missed

both events this year, I have reliably heard that it was a great

celebration of student achievement and recognition of their

movement into the adult world. My thanks to all involved.

YEAR 11 AGRICULTURE CLASS The Year 11 Agriculture class spent the day at ‘Boorook’ farm,

Morven to collect information for their product study. They learnt

about Brett and Chrissy Schulz's production methods and how

they manage to get the

beef from paddock to

plate. The class were very

grateful for their time and

assistance.

They also visited Culcairn Butchery to see the beef being

processed at the other end of the chain. Thank you to Stuart for

his time and his yummy sausages and rissoles we had for

lunch.

Mrs Tracey Lee

Agriculture

Teacher

ONSTAGE Congratulations to Year 12 Drama students, Kate Fruend,

Rachel Habermann, Samatha Mackinnon, Olivia O'Donnell and

Isabella Olcorn on being nominated for the OnSTAGE

performance 2019.

Their HSC group devised performance, ‘Ode to Mothers’,

impressed the NESA markers, and was nominated as one of

the top performances in the state.

Mrs Gretchen Prowse

CAPA Teacher

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UNIFORM Can I please ask that all students are in the correct summer

uniform. This includes white socks for girls, grey socks for

boys and black leather school shoes for all. The support of

parents in this is greatly appreciated. If students need

assistance please contact the school and ask to talk to

Mrs Ratcliffe, our Head Teacher Welfare.

SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR Schools Spectacular is a outstanding annual showcase of the

talent of students within NSW public schools. Schools

Spectacular 2018 consists of a 2700 strong choir, 2300 diverse

dancers, an 80 piece symphony orchestra, a world class stage

band and a huge number of outstanding solo performers.

The performances will take place at the Sydney Olympic Park,

23 and 24 November.

This year multiple students from Albury High School will be a

part of this production. Aylish Jorgensen (9) is a member of

the orchestra, Abby Hurst (8) is in the choir while Sophie Irvine

(7), Sophie Dawson (8), Mattea Little (9) and Alannah Kilo (9)

are dancers. In addition, Miss Kelly McGuinness, CAPA

teacher, is a member of the backstage crew. We wish them

the best of luck for their performances.

VICTOR CHANG AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN YEAR 11

SCIENCE Scott Howsam from Year 11 was a recipient of the Victor

Chang Science Awards. Presented at a ceremony in Junee,

Scott was one of 25 students across the Riverina who received

recognition for their interest and commitment within the

science classroom.

Named after the late cardiac surgeon and pioneer of modern

heart transplantation, the Victor Chang School Science Awards

aim to celebrate gifted students to simulate growth in science,

technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) subject

areas and to encourage an interest in science among

secondary school students with the aim of promoting careers

in science as a viable and interesting future path.

Mr Darryl Ward

Principal

ALBURY AWARDS 2019

The Albury City Council are looking for nominations for people

in our community who make us proud and help us celebrate

their achievement, courage and passion.

We all know a group or someone in our local sporting club,

community organisation, school or social support network who

does great things for our city, so why not encourage them,

their family or group to nominate for Albury Awards 2019?

Many community members and groups work tirelessly and

don’t expect any reward so here’s our chance to acknowledge

their efforts as leaders, fund raisers, volunteers or support

networkers.

Categories are:

Citizen of the Year

Young Citizen of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Community Group of the Year

It’s easy to nominate online at

https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/inside-alburycity/albury-

awards/albury-awards-2016-nomination-form

or pick up a form from Albury City Customer Service.

Spread the word to friends, family and groups that you are

involved in and encourage them to nominate. Nominations

close 30 November 2018. Awards are presented on

Australia Day 2019.

ALBURY WODONGA SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL Join the Sustainable Living Festival this November, it’s a

month long festival of inspiration, innovation and

conversation around sustainable living.

Attend a range of workshops, talks, demonstrations and

exhibits for ideas to reduce, reuse and save money at home

and for business.

For information regarding all the events visit

www.alburywodonga.gov.au/slf.

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Calendar of Events:

Term 4 ‐ Week 7 Thursday November 29 Advanced English ‘Merchant of Venice’ excursion

Friday November 30 Advanced English ‘Merchant of Venice’ excursion

Term 4 ‐ Week 8

Monday December 3 Year 8 Howman’s Gap camp

Tuesday December 4 Year 7 2019 Orienta on Day Year 7 2019 Parent Informa on Evening Year 8 Howman’s Gap camp

Wednesday December 5 Year 8 Howman’s Gap camp

Thursday December 6 Year 8 Howman’s Gap camp

Friday December 7 Year 8 Howman’s Gap camp

Term 4 ‐ Week 9

Monday December 10 Year 9 Adelaide excursion

Tuesday December 11 Year 9 Adelaide excursion

Wednesday December 12 Year 9 Adelaide excursion

Year 10 Harrietville camp

Thursday December 13 Year 9 Adelaide excursion

Year 10 Harrietville camp

Friday December 14 Year 9 Adelaide excursion

Year 10 Harrietville camp

Term 4 ‐ Week 10

Tuesday December 18 Presenta on Day

Wednesday December 19 Last day of school for students

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POSITION AVAILABLE - CANTEEN SUPERVISOR

Albury West Public School Canteen requires a Canteen

Supervisor to work in our canteen commencing at the start of

Term 1 2019.

We seek an honest, trustworthy and reliable person with a

friendly manner and enthusiasm for the role. Applicant must

hold a current Food Handler’s Certificate and have own

vehicle for weekly shopping.

3½ hours per day from 10:15am to 1:45pm, Wednesday to

Friday

Award rates are paid including superannuation

A Working with Children Check is mandatory for all workers

in NSW schools.

A more detailed job description is available by calling AWPS

on 6021 2288.

Applications, including two references, to:-

Albury West Public School P&C Canteen Supervisor Committee PO Box 3245 ALBURY NSW 2640

Applications close at 3:00pm on Friday November 30 2018

FARM SALES Fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables along with free

range eggs (subject to availability) are for sale from our

school farm.

Cash sales can be made during school hours on

Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays at the farm gate near

the new shed.

Enter via Kiewa Street near the bridge.

Contact Vicki on 0407 834 997 to open the door (she

may be away from the shed and

unable to hear you)

Mrs Tracey Lee

Agriculture