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February 14, 2014

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Inside this issue:

Principal’s Report 2

Welcome to New Staff 3

Farewell & Welcome Back Science News 4

Australia Day Awards ATAR Dux

5

Northern Mallee Sports Star Awards

6

Wentworth Community Bank PBL

7

Anaphylactic Shock Disclosure of personal information

8

Authority to Publish 9

Mildura Bus 10

MathsOnline P&C Meeting Swimming Carnival

11

Too Sick for School 12/13

To Sick for School 14

Recipe Corner Community Notices 15

Absence Notes Quotable Quote 16

Coomealla HIGH SCHOOL Principal: Ms Joanne Scott Deputy Principal: Ms Josephine Crowley Address: Silver City Highway, Dareton NSW 2717 Phone: 03 5027 4506 Fax: 03 5027 4837 Email: [email protected]

NEWSLETTER

LEARN TO LIVE

Swimming Carnival

Wednesday 19 February

At Dareton Pool

Updated on our Website this fortnight:

2014 School Calendar

Young Citizen of the Year

CONGRATULATIONS

Sarah Watts Photo courtesy of Sunraysia Daily

Coomealla High School Newsletter

Principal’s Report

Welcome back to 2014.

We have started the year with a number of new staff: Emily Leon in English, Rebecca Nixon in Art, James Kiely in Maths, our new Head Teacher Science Dennis Brown and myself as Principal.

These staff have featured in recent local newspaper articles and are a welcome addition to our staff.

Our grounds and school are in excellent shape due to the work done by our cleaners and ground staff over the holidays; it really looks like an Oasis at present.

I was also delighted to see the vast majority of students arrived in full school uniform last week and continue to wear their uniform with pride throughout week two. Please encourage your child to continue to wear their uniform throughout the year.

I spent last week meeting with staff and students and talking to them about my expectations for this year. Respect for yourself, the people around you and the environment was a common theme as was developing a strong work ethic and always trying to do your best.

When speaking to our senior senior students I also spoke about last years HSC results and how well Coomealla High School students performed in 2013, especially Ryan, Jess, Molly, Ellen, Taylah, Dylan, Max and Sarah. As a parent of recent HSC students myself I not only know how much work students need to put in at home to achieve these results but how supportive parents also make a huge difference; my thanks to the students for their hard work and to the parents for their on going support.

I have also started connecting with our partner Primary Schools with a view to introducing and extending on some joint activities for both staff and students. More information on this will appear over the next few newsletters.

We have been lucky enough to secure a bus run from Mildura for the next 3 years. This is due to the hard work of many people,especially Phil Gee; sincere thanks to all involved.

Once again Coomealla High School is proud of the achievements of our students. Year 12 (2013) student, Sarah Watts, was awarded the ‘Young Citizen of the Year and members of the U/14 Wentworth District Junior Football team were presented with the ‘Junior Sports Team Award’ at the Wentworth Shire Australia Day Awards Presentation.

On 7 January at the Mallee Sports Star Awards Coomealla students were once more well represented. Of particular note were the Sunraysia Lakers Baketball team consisting of Tyreece Kelly, Tyler Tyers, Liam Lawson and Tarryn Shaddock who were the junior team of the year. Tyreece Kelly also won the Indigenous Sports Star of the Year award. Well done to all for this magnificent achievement.

Particular thanks to Ms Josephine Crowley and Mrs Jo Pardoe for ensuring a smooth start to the year. Their hard work and attention to detail is amazing. They are certainly my "right hand women."

We have had an excellent start to the year, let's continue this way.

Ms Jo Scott

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Photo courtesy of Sunraysia Daily

Back: James Keily [Mathematics], Rebecca Nixon [Visual Arts], Dennis Brown [Head Science Teacher]

Front: Jo Scott [Principal] & Emily Leon [English]

Welcome to New Staff - 2014

Rebecca Nixon Hello Coomealla Community and students. Thankyou all for the warm welcome and help in finding my way around the school and community at different times.

I am excited to be working at Coomealla High in Visual Arts and Special Education. I look forward to the coming year and all the fantastic adventures and challenges a new year and new school brings.

Emily Leon My name is Emily Leon. In 2013 I graduated from the University of Notre Dame, Broadway, with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education majoring in both English Literature and Theatre Studies. Throughout my University degree I was fortunate enough to be a recipient of the DET Scholarship program which, ultimately, led to my placement as the new English/Drama teacher here at Coomealla High School.

I am very excited to have this opportunity to not only develop and hone my skills as a teacher, but also to build ties within the greater community.

James Keily I was born in 1987, lived my first years in Goulbourn, NSW. At age 8, my mother retrained work as a counsellor and we moved to Forbes, NSW. I played rugby league for many years and I stayed in Forbes until I finished school in 2005.

I went to the University of Wollongong for my mathematics degree. Last year I did a graduate diploma in education and became qualified to teach. I am enjoying Coomealla High School and am happy to be teaching here, as I have family in the area.

I have found the community here to be very friendly and receptive. I have been going to football training with the Wenty Roos and am hoping to play some reserve grade games. As a former rugby league player; I can’t bounce, handball or kick but I am working on changing that.


Farewell Chris Plumridge At our staff luncheon on the last day of 2013 school year, the staff farewelled Chris Plumridge after many years of service at Coomie.

Chris wore numerous hats; some of these included Member of “Write to Right” Team, valuable member of the Learning Support Team, In Class Tutor, but she is best known for her talent for securing resources for the students at the school.

She will be missed by students & staff.

We wish her all the best for her retirement.

Welcome back to Duncan Driscoll

Science News

We are excited about 2014, as the 2013 HSC Science results were very good.

Chemistry was 3½ marks above state average, while Physics was also above state average.

This year is looking at being another successful year in science with a fresh and enthusiastic staff.

D. Brown

Head Teacher Science

A familiar face has reappeared at Coomealla High with Duncan Driscoll returning to take up a position in our PD/H/PE. Faculty. Welcome back Duncan.

Australia Day Awards — 2014 Sarah Watts

The Junior Sports Team of the Year The Wentworth District Junior Football Club U/14 were presented with the Junior Sports Team Award at the Australia Day Celebrations held in Wentworth on January 26, 2014.

The WDJFC U/14 team were premiers for 2013, with most of the players attending Coomealla High School. Congratulation to all the players that are students at Coomealla High.

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Details of some of Sarah’s achievements include:

Coomealla High School Captain 2013

Bendigo Bank Voyage of Discovery Leadership Course 2012

Represented the school on Anzac Day

School Azai Exchange Program

Australian Defence Force Award 2012

Peer Support Leader and participation in local Youth Forum

Participated in girls football, cricket and tennis at school and interschool level

Coomealla High School Athletics and Cross Country Champion in 2011 & 2012

Western Darling Athletics, Netball and Cross Country Teams

Represented the school in Tournament of Minds at NSW State level

Mallee Sports Assembly Tennis and Soccer for All Program

Junior Tennis Coaching for learners

2013 Coomealla High School ATAR Dux

CONGRATULATIONS TO Ryan Tilley

ATAR Dux is based on highest ATAR achieved in Higher School Certificate (Year 12) Exams.

School Assessment Dux is based on highest achievement in all assessment in senior years. Last year this was presented to Jessica Medaglia.

Well done to both students.


Northern Mallee Sports Star Awards Gala Presentation Dinner held on Friday 7 February 2014

Aboriginal Sportsperson of the Year

Tyreece Kelly BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL (ALF) & SOFTBALL

Selected - Greater Western Sydney Giants Academy AFL

Winner - 2012/2013 Most Valued Player Sunraysia U/14 Basketball Grand Final

Winner– Most points stored 2013 Victorian Statewide Indigenous Basketball Grand Final

Sets long term goals and takes actions to achieve them, a mentor and a leader

Junior Team of the Year

Coomealla Lakers U/14 Basketball Team Winners - 2013 National Indigenous Basketball Championship, Canberrra

Winners - 2013 Statewide Indigenous Basketball Championship, Melbourne

Team committed to training and coaching younger members

Strong unity in the team, supporting each other and respectful of all

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Wentworth Community Bank Laura Bysouth and Sarah Clothier were presented with certificates at the first 2014 Community Bank board meeting for their roles as Young Observers over the last 12 months. The observers do not have any access to personal banking information but they are involved in the grant process as well as all matters relating to the operation of the business.

The girls were able to obtain funding for the USB sticks and Ipad which were given out as prizes for our ‘Superdraws’ for the schools PBL system.

As Laura and Sarah will be studying locally this year, they have been invited to remain involved at the Wentworth Community Bank to continue to provide a youth perspective.

Samantha McLean has been appointed as the observer on the board for 2014. If anybody has any ideas on how the Community Bank can assist with youth programs this year, Sam is the person to talk to. The Driver Education courses will continue as the response from over 70 students who have participated so far has been extremely positive.

T.O’Shannessy

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PBL) At the end of 2013 we had our ‘PBL Superdraw’ for all students who received purple slips throughout the year as acknowledgement of them following the school values. The prize was an Ipad which was donated by The Wentworth and District Community Bank.

TARISSA MITCHELL was the winner.

The PBL committee is looking to obtain more prizes for further draws this year. All you need to do to be eligible for purple slips is follow the Coomie values.

DO YOUR BEST BE HONEST SHOW RESPECT BE SAFE

Margaret Thompson, Tarrisa Mitchell & Ted O’Shannessy


STUDENT PRIVACY, PHOTOGRAPHS, MEDIA and OUR NEWSLETTER / WEBSITE

There are strict rules regarding “disclosure of personal information” under the Freedom of information and Privacy Act. “Personal Information” is defined broadly and includes photographic images where an individual is identified or his or her identify is reasonably apparent from the photograph. Thus taking photographs can constitute a collection of personal information.

The position of this school, in complying with the Act is as follows:

INFORMATION/IMAGES IN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER and WEBSITE

All parents/carers are advised that this school will continue to highlight the achievements and activities of students of this school in the newsletter/website, both in photographic and written form. If a parent/carer DOES NOT want a students name or image to appear in the newsletters, written advice of this should be sent to the principal.

INFORMATION/IMAGES IN LOCAL MEDIA – Newspapers, Radio, TV

As a general rule consent of a student’s parent/carers will be sought when an individual student or small group of students will be identified by name, interviewed or otherwise featured in local media.

VIDEOTAPING OR PHOTOGRAPHING SCHOOL EVENTS

Where school events (eg concerts, sports carnivals, etc) are to be video taped by the school, parents and carers will be advised in advance and given the opportunity to not have their child included in the video.

PHOTOGRAPHY AT SCHOOL BY TEACHERS/SUPPORT STAFF

The school has implemented guidelines for students being photographed at school events such as socials, excursions, sport carnivals and the like. Generally, a student must agree to have their photo taken. Agreeing to pose individually or in a group will be taken as consent. Action photos of sport activity will be taken eg races.

ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK

We felt that all parents would like to be aware that there is several children in school with a severe life-threatening food allergy to peanuts and nuts (anaphylaxis). This is a medical condition that causes a severe reaction to specific foods and can result in death with minutes. Although this may or may not affect your child directly, please send foods with your child to school that are free from peanuts or nut products. Thank you for understanding and cooperation.

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Coomealla High School Authority to publish form

Dear Parent, Carer or student,

Our school newsletter, annual magazine and website are important avenues for us to promote Coomealla High School within our school community.

I am seeking your permission to obtain and publish content that may identify your child/you in school communications.

Content examples include but are not limited to photographs, text, illustrations/graphics, videos, sound recordings, examples of student work.

Our school communications include but are not limited to:

school's public website

school newsletter (online and hard copy)

annual school magazine

local community newspaper / magazine

media promotions and advertising activities

electronic and print promotional material

If you agree, please DO NOTHING, we only wish to hear from parents/caregivers/students over 18 years who do not want their student/s/themselves involved in school promotion.

Yours sincerely

Ms J Scott

Principal

DENIAL to Publish (Return to Coomealla High School ASAP)

I have read this authority to publish letter and DO NOT agree to the school obtaining and publishing content related to my child/me in school communications. I am over 18 years of age.

This signed DENIAL TO PUBLISH remains effective for 12 months, or until I advise the school otherwise.

Child's/Children's name/s

Parent/Carer/student's name

Parent/Caregiver/student's signature Date

Telephone (home/mobile) (work)


Mildura Bus It has been a long time coming, but a viable option to provide transport for our Mildura based students to continue their education at Coomealla High has finally been achieved. Thanks to the work of Vanessa Dyke and a number of other people, the Victorian Education Department has successfully sourced funding to purchase a 25 seat mini bus that will be employed solely to complete this Mildura run.

As a result, this bus route will NOT be able to carry passengers who do not travel on this bus as regular passengers.

In the past, a number of students have used the Mildura service for transport to sport training, employment, socialising and a range of other activities. This will no longer be possible as the number of available seats for students that rely on this service to get home after school now prevents any other students from using the service.

Families and students who have used the service in the past to meet commitments, will need to make other arrangements to get to Mildura after school.

There are a few copies of the 2013 School Magazines available at the front office for $20 per copy.

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Maths Online

MathsOnline is available again this year to all students. The yearly subscription is $20, which covers all syllabus content from kinder to year 12, in the form of tutorials and question sheets with solutions.

It is a valuable program to assist any student with their maths work and comes highly recommended by all staff in the maths department and students who have used it in the past.

If your child would like to access maths online, please pay $20 to the front office and then let Mr Stratford or Mrs Fraser know so that we can get you a login and password. If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact any of the maths staff and we would be more than happy to show both you and your child the program and its benefits.

P&C Meeting Tuesday 18 March P&C will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday 18 March at Coomealla High School in

the Common room . Anyone interested in being part of the P&C is welcome to come and meet the P&C committee & our new Principal, Jo Scott

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When: Wednesday, 19th February 2014

Where: Dareton Pool - buses will take and pick

up students directly to/from pool.

Students who usually are driven to school

or walk are to go directly to the pool

Cost: $2 Entry.

All parents/guardians most welcome to attend

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

17/2 B Week 3 18/2

19/2

Swimming Carnival

20/2

21/2

24/2 A Week 4

Year 9 Grampians excursion

25/2


P&C Meeting

26/2


Interschool Swimming Carnival

27/2


28/2

Newsletter 2


3/3 A Week 5

Girls & Boys senior cricket

4/3 5/3 6/3 7/3

10/3 A Week 6

VET Work Placement (Year 12 only)

11/3


12/3


13/3


14/3

Newsletter 3


17/3 B Week 7

School Photos

18/3

P&C Meeting

19/3 20/3 21/3

24/3 A Week 8 25/3

26/3

Baseball & Softball Junior/Intermediate boys & girls

27/3

Tennis & Volleyball Junior/ Intermediate/Senior boys & girls

28/3

Newsletter 4

31/3 B Week 9 1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4

7/4 A Week 10

Year 12 Half Yearly Exams

8/4


West Darling Football trials

9/4


10/4


Term 1 Assembly

11/4

Newsletter 5


14/4

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

15/4 16/4 17/4 18/4

GOOD FRIDAY

21/4

EASTER MONDAY

22/4 23/4 24/4 25/4

28/4 B Week 1

Staff Development Day

29/4 30/4

ANZAC Ceremony

1/5 2/5

Reminder: Thongs or canvas

shoes are NOT to be worn at school for

safety reasons.

CALENDAR

ANZAC DAY

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Recipe Corner:

Ham, pineapple and cheese pizza roles Makes 12 INGREDIENTS: 300g (2 cups) self-raising flour Pinch of salt 90g butter, cut into cubes 160ml (2/3 cup) milk Plain flour, to dust 60g (1/4 cup) pizza sauce 80g (1 cup) coarsely grated cheddar 150g sliced leg ham, coarsely chopped 1 x 225g can pineapple pieces, drained on paper towel Extra milk, to brush

METHOD: Preheat oven to 210°C. Line a baking tray with non-

stick baking paper. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour

until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the milk. Use a round-bladed knife in a cutting motion to mix

until evenly incorporated and the mixture begins to hold together.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth.

Use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll out the dough into a 30 x 40cm rectangle.

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 2cm border around the edge.

Sprinkle with the cheddar, ham and pineapple. Starting from a long side, roll up firmly to form a log. Brush the edge with a little extra milk and press

down firmly to seal the log. Cut crossways into 12 equal portions, about 3cm

thick. Place scrolls on the prepared tray. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until

golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

Mildura Junior Heat Information:

Meeting.6pm Friday March 8th @ the Toyota Hothouse.

Open to all parents of boys & girls born in 2004, 2005 & 2006 who may be interested in playing under 12s with the Junior Heat in the 20014/15 season.

For more details please call Adam Tarr at the MBA on 5023 2241

GIRL GUIDES have resumed meetings for 2014, and have vacancies for girls aged 5 – 18 years.

Guiding offers activities designed to meet personal challenges, to learn team building and leadership skills, and to make new friends.

For more information of units in your area

contact District Manager Vivien Hunt 5023 6135

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Coomealla High School—Absence Note

Student Name: ___________________________ Year: ________Roll Group: ______________

My child was absent from school: Date/s ____________________________________________

Reason: ____________________________________________________________________

Signed: __________________________________Parent/Guardian

Coomealla High School—Absence Note

Student Name: ___________________________ Year: ________Roll Group: ______________

My child was absent from school: Date/s ____________________________________________

Reason: ____________________________________________________________________

Signed: __________________________________Parent/Guardian

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ABSENTEE NOTES The DET Attendance Policy PD20050259 states that:

Parents are responsible for explaining the absences of their children from school promptly and within seven days to the school. (from Responsibilities, 2.1 point 3); and

A hard copy of the electronic record is to be generated weekly for the previous two-week period. The principal or delegated school executive must endorse this hard copy, certifying its accuracy. Once signed, this hard copy becomes the record of attendance and must not be amended. (4.2 Electronic Attendance Registers, 4.2.2)

Please send absentee notes to school promptly and, if you are going on

holidays, please inform the school in advance.

Quotable Quote:

Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs

~ Henry Ford

Change of Address/Personal information

Please obtain an official ‘Change of Student Details’ form from the front office.

This will allow details to be updated on our system.

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