Term 2 Week 8 2018 Issue 9

21 June 2018

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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

RIVERINA CROSS COUNTRY The Riverina Cross Country occurred in Gundagai on Friday 15 June. The weather was on the wet and cool side. A number of our students who competed on the day have qualified for the NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships in Sydney early next term.

The following students have qualified - Hannah Eken (13 years), Nikola Salinger (15 years), Laura Gillard and Natalie Gibbons, (16 years), Joanna Ratnik (16 years), Jay Lingham (12 years), Jonathon Gillard and Fergus

Edwards (14 years), Kirstian Shipard (15 years) and Declan Pearce (16 years). Congratulations to all our students who ran on the day following their qualification at our zone carnival a few weeks ago.

Mr Toby Pargenter PDHPE

PARENT ONLINE PAYMENT PORTAL Westpac will be making changes to the Parent Online Payment (POP) Portal between 11 and 25 June. These changes are aimed at making the POP Portal easier to use and include browser auto-fill for student details, larger controls for use on mobile screens, collapsible sections having grouped information in a more logical order, allowing payment via a credit card or direct debt from a bank account. There will be no disruption to the POP Portal during this time.

XAVIER TANNER SHIELD Albury High School participated in the Xavier Tanner Shield competition which began with a Gala Day held on Tuesday 22 May at Xavier High School. Game 1 v Murray High School AHS 4.5.29 defeated MHS 0.1.1 Goals by H Sinclair, M Byrne, H Cameron & L Boothey. Game 2 v Billabong High School AHS 3.3.21 lost to BHS 4.3.27 Goals by I Piltz & L Boothey. Game 3 v Corowa High School AHS 4.8.32 defeated CHS 1.1.7 Goals by I Piltz, C Collins, H Cameron & J Cooper. Game 4 v James Fallon High School AHS 11.6.72 defeated JFHS 1.1.7 Goals by M Byrne 3, J Steer 2, J Cooper, F Edwards, C Reid, S Vanderlinde, J Campbell, M Ladd & R Cooper. The boys then progressed to the semi-final where they played against Trinity Anglican College defeating them 5.13.45 to 5.3.33 (goals J Spendier, O Cameron, M Byrne, J Steer & Z Mazzei). The Grand Final was held on Tuesday 12 June where Albury High School lost to Xavier High School, 3.6.24 to 7.8.50 (goals Z Mazzei 2 & J Steer).

Mr Tim Sanson PDHPE

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE ‘FAME!’ THE MUSICAL Don’t forget to get your tickets to Fame! The Musical, see the flyer on the back. SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS I would like to congratulate students for their cooperation and participation in the photographs and especially Mr Honeyman and Ms Mortimer for their organisation. Catch up day, if students were absent, will be Monday 25 June. P&C SUBMISSION Our Prefect body made a great presentation to the P&C last night for funds to improve the boys and girls toilets with art works by students. A great idea, watch this space for reports on their progress. INTERNET PILOT Continuing with the good news, the school is involved with a pilot which should lead to an increase in our internet connection and operating capacity which is important as we work in a 21st Century and connected environment. BUSINESS MANAGER I would like to welcome to the school our new Business Manager, Mrs Nicole Hayward, who comes to us with a wealth of experience from the banking world. At the same time I would like to acknowledge the exceptional role of Mrs Janice Hofer in establishing the role at Albury High School. She has moved to James Fallon High School full time. This important role will focus on financial planning, work place health and safety, assets , and other areas.

Mr Darryl Ward Principal

SPORTING STUDENT PROFILE My name is Nivetha and I am a student who has been fortunate enough to represent many regions in cricket. Despite what most of you might think, cricket consists of a lot more than just standing around as it is a complex and technical sport. I find myself enjoying it more each time I play. I’m here today to share with you some of the opportunities I have been provided with.

I first started playing cricket in Year 8 when I got selected into the Riverina Open girl’s cricket team. Since then, my medium-pace bowling has led me to representing the regions of Riverina and North East Victoria while also playing for my club. Representing these regions have allowed me to play in Open girls NSW CHS, U/18 NSW Country and U/ 16 & U/18 Victorian State Championships. I have played against and in

the same team as some of the most elite junior female cricketers in the country. Recently, I got an excellent opportunity to play against a Melbourne premiere’s team, Carlton Brunswick. After this game, I was fortunate enough to be invited to train with them in Melbourne. Cricket has been the cause of a lot of travelling within our region and to places like, Bathurst, Newcastle and Melbourne. Each cricket season is busy and tiring with lots of training and travelling. My brother was a key player in initiating my interest in cricket and continues to help me further develop my skills. I have been privileged to be exposed to excellent coaching alongside a variety of coaching methods. I am also involved in academy programs so I can train during the off-season. This has led to a significant improvement in my ability to play the game. The coaches’ involvement in my cricket has got me more interested and confident to play. A rise in Women’s Big Bash and the Ashes have led to an increase in popularity in the sport. Year after year female cricket is becoming of a higher quality and more competitive. And in the recent downfall of the Australian men’s team, everyone would agree that the women’s team is better. I have been exceptionally fortunate to play with some skilful players and have gained many valuable experiences like captaining, opening the bowling and making great friends. I hope to develop my skills and possibly get selected in other representative teams in the future. I also wish to thank the school for encouraging me and helping me with my cricket. Any girls interested in playing cricket should check out their local club as many are now part of a girls cricket league. Feel free to see Mr Toohey or myself for more information. Thank you.

Nivetha Pathmanathan Year 10

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“Fame! The Musical” rehearsal photographs

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School Holiday Basketball Camps

Monday 16th July - Skills & Drills

Tuesday 17th July - Skills & Drills

Wednesday 18th July - Future Bandits

Thursday 19th July - Future Ladies Bandits

For more information, to register and to pay go to: www.gobandits.net

If you are having difficulty registering online and for any queries please contact us via email at banditscamps@hotmail.com or Haydn Kirkwood 0400 734 424

Flyaway Gymnastics School Holiday Program Flyaway Gymnastics is offering school holiday programs at both our Albury and Wodonga venues in the upcoming school holidays. We are offering Dance gym and Free G workshops which give children aged 5-16 years something a little different. Bookings are essential. For more information please call (02) 60411127 Albury or (02) 60241129 Wodonga or visit www.flyawaygymnastics.com.au

Calendar of Events:  

Term 2 ‐ Week 9 Monday June 25    School Photographs ‐ catch up day  

Tuesday June 26    Year 7 Parent Teacher Interviews     Hockey Knockout     Fame! The Musical: full day       rehearsal  

Wednesday June 27  Fame! The Musical: Ma nee and       Evening Performances  

Thursday June 28    Fame! The Musical: Ma nee and       Evening Performances  

Friday June 29    Zone Athle cs Carnival     Riverina Individual Tennis Finals     Shakespeare Carnival ‐ Sydney 

Term 2 ‐ Week 10 Monday July 2    Shakespeare Carnival ‐ Sydney     Swan Shield AFL Knockout  

Tuesday July 3    Year 8 Parent  Teacher Interview  

Thursday July 5    Wagirra Trail Excursion ‐ Year 7  

Friday July 6    Last day Term 2     Year 9 Tree Plan ng 

Term 3 ‐ Week 1 Monday July 23    Staff Development Day  

Tuesday July 24    First day Term 3 for all students 

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