Friday, 8th June 2018 Issue 7- Term 2 - Week 6

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY – OFF AND AWAY – STARTING TERM 3 Deniliquin High School is looking to be proactive in providing a safe environment for all of our students. As a school we have been working on a policy to manage the use of electronic devices in the school (mobile phones, smart watches, tablets etc). This policy has received the support of the P&C as well as the Student Representative Council (SRC). The aim of the policy is to provide a safe environment away from social media for the duration of the school day.

OUR POLICY IS THAT DURING THE SCHOOL DAY (8.50 – 3.09) THAT ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE OFF AND AWAY When devices are misused by students they can be very disruptive to teaching and learning and in some cases cause harm. For the well-being of students, devices should be used to build health and feelings of safety, not distracting students or impacting upon them by missing work, being caught up in negative comments or being focused on their devices instead of people or other parts to their life.

At Deniliquin High School we acknowledge that:

Students may need to be in possession of a mobile

phone for reasons relating to their safety in travelling to and from school.

There may be some times during school that mobile

phones may be used for lesson delivery and educational engagement. A decision to use a mobile phone will be under the explicit direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.

Students should not use the device to record images,

video or sound (unless under explicit teacher instructions), to access, download or send inappropriate, offensive or prohibited material.

Students should not use their device to contact a

parent/caregiver during school hours. All such calls or messages should be made from the Front Office. Emergency contact should only be made through the administration office.

All contact with students is to occur through the

front office on 03 5881 1211.

THE ROLE OF THE STUDENT:

Do not using electronic devices at school.

Hand over a device when requested without

argument. Ensure device is turned off at time.

Collect device at the end of the day, or at the time of

leaving school, from one of the Deputy Principals or the Principal.

THE ROLE OF PARENTS/CARERS:

Support the school in the implementation of this

policy.

Ensure their child fully understands the policy and its

requirements.

Provide support to the school in the implementation

and enforcing of the policy.

Use the school number 03 5881 1211 to get a

message to their child.

PROCEDURES:

If a student is seen with an electronic device whilst

on school grounds it will be confiscated and placed in

the safe in the front office with the students name on

it. The device can be collected from a Deputy

Principal or the Principal at the end of the day.

If a device is confiscated multiple times the parent

will be contacted.

CONFISCATED DEVICES WILL BE:

Turned off by the student

Placed in an envelope with the students’ name, date,

time and teachers name.

Placed in front office and entered on register by staff

member who confiscated device or their supervisor.

Picked up at the end of the school day, or when the

student is leaving for the day, from a Deputy Principal or the Principal.

CONSEQUENCES OF A BREACH OF THIS POLICY MAY INCLUDE:

Confiscation of device for collection at the end of the

day, or time of leaving school, from a Deputy Principal or the Principal.

Confiscation of a device until such time as a parent/

caregiver is able to attend the school to collect the device.

In the case of bullying, harassment or threatening

behaviour, school based management (meetings, detentions, reflection, suspension) as well as outside agencies such as the police may be involved.

In case of refusal to hand over the device school

based management will be involved.

PER TERM:

First Offence – Recorded on management system

and pick up at end of day

Second Offence – Recorded on management

system and interview with DP

Third Offence – Recorded on management system

and parent to pick up device & pre suspension letter

and/or reflection

Fourth Offence - suspension for continued

disobedience.

It is the recommendation of the school that students

DO NOT bring electronic devices, particularly mobile

phones, to school. The school will take no responsibility

for theft, loss or damage of devices.

This policy will come into force July 24th

(Day 1 Term 3).

Deni High News Principal: Glen Warren Deputy Principal’s: Peter Astill and Robyn Richards (Acting)

Harfleur Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 T: 5881 1211 F: 5881 5115 E: deniliquin-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.deniliquin-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Issue 7- Term 2 - Week 6 Friday, 8th June 2018

Friday, 8th June 2018 Issue 7- Term 2 - Week 6

YEAR 6 INTO 7 OPEN DAY Last Sunday saw our Year 6 in to 7 Open Day. The decision was made to move the open day to a Sunday afternoon for a number of reasons. Firstly it is always difficult to find an evening during the week that does not clash with events in the community and secondly it is a lot more pleasant to have an afternoon session rather than walking around in the dark where it is hard to see anything. I big thank you to the staff who gave up their time on a weekend to assist with the day and also I would like to acknowledge the large number of students who volunteered to help out on the day. It was fantastic to see so many students who are proud of our school and who are willing to come in and assist on a day such as this. Families were able to share a BBQ lunch before the formalities started. We had a fantastic traditional smoking ceremony, Aboriginal dance and acknowledgment of country by a group of our students. After a brief talk from myself and Mr Astill a guided tour occurred where Year 6 were able to see a wide range of areas of the school. The feedback received on the day was really positive and I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Miss Barker who coordinated the day in her role of Year Advisor for Year 7 in 2019. Glen Warren Principal

UPCOMING MATHS ASSESSMENT TASKS Year 8 – Half-Yearly Examination on Tuesday 12

th

June

CALCULATOR It is a requirement for all students to bring a scientific calculator to each Maths lesson. The cost is $20 from the Front Office. We have changed over to the Casio fx-82AU.

AUSTRALIAN MATHS COMPETITION It aims to encourage and sustain interest in the

study of mathematics amongst secondary

school students.

Cost $6.50

Date: August 9th

It is the expectation of students in the top class

to participate in the Maths Competition.

It looks good to have on their resume

It is great exam practice

ENGLISH NEWS Over the past few weeks the English faculty has played host to two wonderful practical experience students. Maggie Sutton has been working alongside Miss Kermode and the PDHPE staff, while Amy Hickey has been working with Mrs Ladson. Both girls have been teaching various classes as part of their university subjects.

Junior debating has been progressing the year 9 team participated in a debate last fortnight against Barham and performed well, unfortunately they did not win the day. The junior team has now been selected and will begin debates on the 21

st of June.

We are excited to have Zoe, Sarah, Hannah , Kira , Sophie and Dottie. We wish these girls the best of luck for their debates.

We would like to thank Chloe, Rosie and Calypso

for their help during the year 6 open day on Sunday.

They did an excellent job performing a skit as part of

the English faculty presentation.

CALENDAR

TERM 2

Week 7 13 June - U15 Boys/Girls AFL (Deni)

14 June - Open Girls Netball (Wagga)

15 June - Riverina Cross County

Week 8 18 June - U15 Boys/Girls Basketball

(Deni)

Week 9 26 & 27 June - Year 11 CSU Excursion

Week 10 3-4 July - Year 11 Mock Interviews

Students Last day of Term 2 is Friday 6th July

Friday, 8th June 2018 Issue 7- Term 2 - Week 6

Next P&C Meeting

26th June 2018

6pm, Meeting Room

Administration Building

All Welcome to attend

FARM NEWS The school’s farm’s latest addition is a new baby Alpaca. The tiny white male was born last Sunday to a first time mother. A baby Alpaca is call a cria. He only weighs 4kg. The baby’s mother is white and the father who was given to us by Gayle Lindeman is mostly black. All are doing well.

Thanks to Brian and Michelle Moore, parents of Chris in Year 8 who have generously donated 30 large hay bales to the school farm. This is very appreciated for stock feed in this current dry weather.

ISABELLA EVANS-YEAR 12 Isabella Evans in Year 12 had the opportunity as part of her Dubbo Distance Education -Food Technology course to work on developing and presenting a NEW food product to Herb Smith, founder & CEO of Dreamtime Tucker. Isabella designed a Wattleseed and Rosella Jam Yo-Yo and it was judged and selected as the BEST product and the most successful recipe by Herb Smith. This product has then been chosen to develop into a commercial protype to present to QANTAS( one of his business clients) for possible inclusion onto their flight menu. Sue Laing

RECONCILLIATION WEEK- “DON’T KEEP HISTORY A MYSTERY:

LEARN. SHARE. GROW”

“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people need to be connected with their own families, communities and cultures. We must also feel connected to the rest of society. Racism cuts that connection. At the same time, racism cuts off all Australians from the unique insights and experiences that we, the nation’s First Peoples, have to offer. Seen this way, recognising and tackling racism is about creating a healthier, happier and better nation in which all can thrive.”

Pat Anderson, Chairwoman of Lowitja Institute

At the weekly full school assembly, our community was treated to a special smoking ceremony and presentation by some of our young Aboriginal students. Destiny Gittens spoke about Reconciliation and the importance of recognising the original peoples of this land. She spoke proudly of her own heritage and the need for all Australians to come together and share the history of this nation, openly and without prejudice. We would like to congratulate these young students for helping to teach us and sharing their culture openly, so that we may grow.

We will continue our celebrations this week with a special excursion for students who were involved in the Outback Theatre for Young People (OTYP) consultative process, a couple of weeks ago. Six students gave up their school and personal time to meet with consultants to discuss performing arts activities with funders from Sydney. These students have been invited by OTYP to the performance of Jane Harrison’s landmark play, “Stolen”. On the 20th anniversary of its premiere season, this timely revival will educate younger generations on the impact of this organised government removal of aboriginal children from their homes. Learn. Share. Grow.

Lemons

Wanted

Home Economics would love lemons

donated.

Please drop off at the Front Office.

Friday, 8th June 2018 Issue 7- Term 2 - Week 6

CAREERS NEWS WORK EXPERIENCE

What a huge week our year 10 students have

enjoyed. Gracious thanks go out to the wonderfully

generous employers about town.

HUTCHEON & PEARCE – YR 11 & 12 This is a call out to all students interested in heavy

agricultural machinery mechanic work. A

representative of the Hutcheon Pearce (John Deere

authorised dealers) will be attending the high school

on Wednesday 4th July during period 2. Interested

students are to give their name to Mrs Van Lieshout.

Hutcheon Pearce are keen to speak with senior

students considering a future in the ag machinery

industry. There are opportunities for apprenticeships

and traineeships in a range of positions throughout

the organisation. If you are in Year 11 or 12 and are

interested please come and see Mrs Van Lieshout.

Alana enjoyed a productive week

at the Deni Ute Muster

Here’s Regan sorting merchandise at Reject

Shop

FitNow and All Stars Martial Arts were

kept on their toes with this trio of young

men, pictured are Zach, Tom and Harry

Sophie has had a great week of new

experiences with Murray Local Land

Service, here she is pictured with

Regional Veterinarian Scott Ison.

James being entertained by Michael Ladson of

Noisy Street Design

Friday, 8th June 2018 Issue 7- Term 2 - Week 6

YEAR 11 & 12 ALBURY EXCURSION –

FUTURE OPTIONS

Reminder to all Year 11 students (and interested

Year 12) that we have booked an overnight

excursion to explore regional TAFEs and

Universities of the Albury district for Tuesday 26th

and Wednesday 27th June. Students will depart

school with Mrs Van Lieshout after school on

Tuesday afternoon. Students will have the

opportunity to attend a range of activities at the

various campuses and some students are booked in

to participate in the Charles Sturt University MyDay

experience. We are encouraging all interested

students to submit their permission notes promptly.

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE PRESENTATION

Some students from years 9, 11 and 12 were

presented a range of career opportunities on offer

through the ADF. The students were well engaged

and impressed with what they heard of the

employment prospects and gap year adventures.

THE HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Hansen Little Foundation and the University of

Melbourne are passionate about the transformative

power of education. From 2020, a uniquely valuable

scholarship program will reward high-achieving

students with a first-class education. 20 exceptional

students from around Australia will have access to a

unique financial and personal support program to

help them carve a new path

YEAR 6 INTO 7 OPEN DAY

TESTIMONIALS

“On Sunday, year 6 kids from schools in Deni went to

an open day at the high school. We got a tour of some of the rooms and different areas of the school like a library, canteen, maths room, sick bay and the science room, which was most people’s favourite room. It was a fun day and would recommend it to year sixes next year.” Georgia Taylor “On Sunday Mum, Dad, Fred and I went to the high school for the year 7 open day. My favourite subject was science because they had 4 science experiments. I did the one where you put the hydrogen into a test tube and lit a match to create a flame, then put the flame under the test tube and a loud sound went pop. My favourite room was woodwork because you could hammer and saw wood. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the High School and am looking forward to next year.” Bonnie Everett “On Sunday I went to DHS for the open day. It was for all the year 6 students from all the schools going into High School next year. We went for a tour of the Schools and visited the science labs, gym, textiles room and wood work room. We saw what houses we could be in. They were almost the same colours as here at Edward only they had different names. It was

great because we met some teachers and found out info about subjects we could do next year.” Luke Todd

“On Sunday I went to the high school for the year 7

2019 open day. We had a BBQ lunch then went to

the hall. The principal and teachers introduced

themselves and spoke about the school. We did

some activities in the classrooms. In science we

looked at the preserved objects in the jars and did a

small science experiment showing a chemical

reaction. It was a good day and I think high school

will be fun.” Connor Didcock

Miller, Liam, Darby and Tyson tour the Textiles

room at DHS.

Bonnie, Trinity and Georgia enjoying the DHS

BBQ before the school tour.

Molly and Rachel (Year 9 Maths Acceleration

Program) ready to demonstrate to a tour group.

Friday, 8th June 2018 Issue 7- Term 2 - Week 6

Our Community Investing In our Future

It’s on again… the Swinburne University Open Day on Sunday July 29.

Join like-minded students from rural and regional backgrounds and experience

university life in Melbourne. This offer is open to Year 11 and 12 students with travel

and accommodation subsidies available for students who apply through their local

Country Education Foundation.

To register your interest please contact

Mrs Van Lieshout,

Country Education Foundation of

Edward River Region