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Nowra High School ‐ It’s News To Me

It’s News To Me

Nowra High School PO Box 183 NOWRA NSW 2541

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nowra-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Phone: 02 4421 4977 Fax: 02 4421 3284

Principal: Ms Angela Byron Deputy Principal: Mr Gerald Buckley Deputy Principal: Ms Kate Forbes

It’s been a big two weeks at Nowra High School.

Josh Neri has been selected to represent the Illawarra and South East Region in the Junior State Debating Championship to be held at Sydney University on 25-27 November. Congratulations to Josh on this outstanding achievement, and best wishes for next week.

Rose Vucic, one of our wonderful school captains, has won the Victor Chang Award for Science. This award is a well-deserved acknowledgment of Rose’s excellent performance in Biology and Chemistry. I am looking forward to seeing Rose receive her award at the University of Wollongong Innovation Centre on 10 December. Congratulations Rose – we’re all very proud of you!

The Year 12 formal was a great evening, with our students looking very glamorous. The staff scrubbed up pretty well too! It was lovely that so many parents were able to attend the evening. It made it a very special night.

Now that we have farewelled Year 12 it’s time to start planning for next year. On Tuesday we hosted Year 6 Orientation Day, and we were joined by students from across the Shoalhaven who will be in Year 7 at Nowra High School in 2014. It was a fantastic day, with the students welcomed by their Year Adviser Mr Morgan, and groups led by our Year 9 Peer Support leaders who gave students a tour of the school, our library and farm. The Peer Support leaders also ran activities to help the Year 6 students start making new friends for next year. Thank you to our Peer Support team for being great school leaders. Thank you also to Ms McAlister, Mr Morgan and Mrs Newton for their organisation of the day, and Mr Lenard for the delicious BBQ lunch.

Early in the year our Student Representative Council started the process of introducing a dress to the Nowra High School uniform selection. This is a long process involving consultation with the P&C, students and our uniform supplier, Daylight. The students have done a great job, and this week the dress arrived in the uniform shop. It is already very popular with some sizes selling out on the first day, and the girls look smart in the new dress. Congratulations to the SRC – this was a great initiative, and I appreciate and admire your creativity and motivation in advocating for the students of Nowra High.

Have a great week

Angela Byron - Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Calendar

Coming Events for TERM 4 ‐ Weeks 8 & 9 ‐ 2013

WEEK 8 ‐ BETA Monday 25th November: Assembly in period 2 Year 9 Food Tech talk

PBS Meeting in SCR starting at 3.30pm Tuesday 26th November: P & C final meeting for 2013 - a social evening with

an inspection of the new Trade Centre. Wednesday 27th November: School Spectacular at Entertainment Centre Thursday 28th November: M A D D Week in the MPH - all day School Spectacular at Entertainment Centre Friday 29th November: M A D D Week in the MPH - all day School Spectacular at Entertainment Centre

WEEK 9 ‐ ALPHA Monday 2nd December: M A D D Week in the MPH - all day Tuesday 3rd December: M A D D Week in the MPH - all day Luna Park for Year 10 Maths excursion - all day Yr 12 CAFS excursion to the Nan Temple - all day Wednesday 4th December: M A D D Week in the MPH - all day Thursday 5th December: M A D D Week in the MPH - all day Friday 6th December: M A D D Week in the MPH - all day Yr 12 Standard English Assessment 2 in class time

Here’s a Thought!

Worry lives a long way

from rational thought

HOURS FOR THE UNIFORM SHOP Thursdays only

8.00am - 11.30am

1.00pm - 5.00pm


CLOTHING POOL

Please note that there is a second hand clothing pool in operation through the front

office.

We have very reasonable prices on clothing and would also be very grateful for any

second-hand clothing contributions to the school.

HOURS FOR THE UNIFORM SHOP

December 2013 - Thursdays only

- last day is 12th December

8.00am - 11.30am

1.00pm - 5.00pm

Thurs 23rd/Fri 24th January: 8am - 4pm

Tues 28th/Wed 29th January: 8am - 4pm

Thursday 30th January:

8.30am - 11.30am 1.00pm - 5.00pm

then

Thursdays only: 8am-11.30am and 1-5pm

P & C REPORT

The School Canteen is operated by the P&C and we are in need of volunteers. Your commitment can be as little as a few hours once a term or on a regular weekly basis. If any parents or caregivers are able to assist please contact the Canteen on 44213435. As with most work places we can structure your volunteering hours to best suit you. As a volunteer in the Canteen, you would be making a very valuable contribution to the Nowra High School community.

The Nowra High P&C has, in 2013, donated just under $43000 to various school projects. These funds come from the operation of the Canteen. Therefore, if you are able to volunteer in the Canteen we pay less in wages which means increased profit so ultimately more money can be put back into our wonderful school.

NOTE TO PARENTS/CARERS

Please be advised that the SCHOOL MAGAZINE, notice board and Nowra High School’s Newsletter and website:

http://www.nowra-h.schools.nsw.edu.au print student names and photographs.

If you object to your student’s name or photograph appearing, please contact the school immediately in

writing.

Join us for a Special screening of Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire on Monday 25th November 2013 at the

Roxy Cinema.

Meet in the foyer from 6.30pm. $20 per ticket Includes refreshments before the movie & private movie screening LUCKY

DOOR PRIZES TOO! For bookings contact Darlene

0421 121 779

JUST A REMINDER TO YEAR 10 PARENTS ABOUT THE MATHEMATICS EXCURSION

TO LUNA PARK ON TUESDAY 3RD DECEMBER.

$50.00 CAN BE PAID AT THE FRONT OFFICE.

P & C MEETING DATES

FOR TERM 1 - 2014

Week 4 - Tuesday 18th February

Week 8 - Tuesday 18th March

All welcome in the Library at 7.30pm


Nowra High School P&C Associa on 90 Moss Street NOWRA NSW 2541 Phone: (02) 44214977

Dear Parents/Carers

Welcome to the Nowra High School Community.

We have a very active Parents & Citizens Association and we would encourage you to attend our

meetings which are held in the School Library each Tuesday of Week 4 and Week 8. The Executive meet

at 6.30pm with the General Meeting commencing at 7.30pm. The P&C plays an important role in the

school including operating the school canteen.

The Canteen has a two-fold function: primarily to provide nutritious lunches and snacks for the students

and secondly as a source of fundraising. The Canteen is where parents/caregivers of Nowra High School

can help as the Canteen operates 5 days per week and is staffed by our supervisor, Heather, together

with 4 employed assistants and parent/caregiver volunteers.

If you are able to help out in the Canteen, if only for a few hours per term, could you please complete the

following slip and return to the Canteen or School Office.

Day(s) you can help Frequency

Monday Weekly

Tuesday Fortnightly

Wednesday Monthly

Thursday Twice a term

Friday Once a term

All contact details will be treated confidentially by the Canteen supervisor. Thank you for your contribution to the continued operation of the canteen

Nowra High School P&C

Name:

Address:

Phone: Mobile:

Email:

Child/ren’s Name/s & Year/s:


2013 Illawarra Coal Science Fair On the 6th November students from Year 7 and 9 along with students from Illaroo Road Public School and Bomaderry High School competed at the Illawarra Coal Science Fair hosted by the University of Wollongong and sponsored by Illawarra Coal. Students had completed a Student Research Project as part of their studies in Science earlier in the year. Individual and group research projects was selected from the Nowra High School Science Fair, held in early term 3, to compete at the Illawarra Coal Science Fair. The students were judged throughout the day, by many different judges from varied Scientific fields, by answering questions about their projects. They competed along with 700 other students from approximately 57 different schools from the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and southern Sydney region.

Those students who competed need to be congratulated on their conduct during the day. Many thanks to Mrs Bricklebank, Mrs Hilaire, Mr Ebdon and Ms Mainey for the many hours of hard work leading up to the day.


MORNING TEA AND PRESENTATION OF AWARDS FOR LANGUAGE PERFECT CHAMPIONSHIPS

ON THURSDAY 7TH NOVEMBER


MEETING NOWRA HIGH

FRIENDS OF THE PERFORMING ARTS Parents / teachers / friends who would like to be involved in suppor ng Dance, Drama and Music in all

its forms at Nowra High School.

Find out what is happening at Nowra High in the Performing Arts.

Contribute your ideas, plan fundraising, be part of the team suppor ng and promo ng the Performing

Arts at Nowra High.

5PM

TUESDAY 3RD DECEMBER NOWRA HIGH MPH

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Art exhibi on viewing a er the mee ng

BECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY – IT’S FUN!

World Education Program (WEP) is inviting you to experience another culture in your own home by becoming a volunteer host family to an international student arriving in January 2014. Students from Switzerland, Finland, the Netherlands, Brazil, Italy, Japan and Thailand are looking forward to experiencing life in Australia, making new friends and becoming a member of an Australian family.

"Another excellent experience for the family. We learned a lot about Italy. Virginia was very helpful and cooperative at home. It is a wonderful thing to give people new experiences. Virginia had never eaten mango, been to ten pin bowling or held a crocodile or koala. This is the part I enjoy most about the exchange; experience. Virginia will never forget Australia."

- Susan and Anthony, host parents of Virginia (Italy)

It’s easier than you think and a fantastic experience for all!

Find out more!

To help you make this important decision, contact WEP today to receive a full information pack for your family.

Sylvia Kelly - Manager Inbound Exchange Programs

Phone: 1300 884 733 ~

Email: [email protected] ~

Online: www.wep.org.au


PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: Please inform the school if you have had any changes to your family details

recently. The school is always upda ng their family informa on especially changes to your email

addresses. Thank you.

FACULTY MERIT AWARDS ‐ Katarina Bullock. Shawna Janszen, Veronica Hinkley, Caleb Black, Cooper Lange, Meghan Dickie, Brooke Deane, Kye Riepsamen and Jordan Stephenson.

BRONZE AWARDS ‐ Claire Anfruns, Kayleb Byrnes, Brianna Harris, Taylor McCoy, Zoe Sillato, Paige Bannister, Karley Brodie, Erin Carney, Robert Coleman, Jackson Gosling, Dylan Jennings, Zac Merange, Elecia Parrot, Katrina Perkins, Maddison Pickering, Steven Robinson, Amelia Wakefield and Kiralee Moulds.

Land’s Edge Surfing Lessons for Everyone at Seven Mile Beach Na onal Park

With warmer weather and warmer water temps fast approaching, now’s the me to think about providing your children with

the skills and knowledge to enjoy the beach and ocean safely and confidently this summer. The professional and highly ex‐

perienced surfing instructors at Land’s Edge love their sessions with local crew so let us know if you’re keen! For informa on

about sessions, prices, packages and gi vouchers, go to www.landsedge.com.au or phone us on 02 4234 3278.

From The Deputies: Coming on to School Grounds to Park? A Reminder

All persons who park their vehicles on school premises do so at their own risk. This applies to staff, students, parents and members of the public. Nowra High School has a number of mature, but healthy trees that may drop branches in high wind and especially after rain. Persons who park their cars on school grounds should park in designated parking areas and away from trees where possible. Senior students are required to park at the lower end of the basketball courts, outside the school gates. This area has relatively few trees and, therefore, reduces the risk of damage from falling limbs. Recently, concern has been expressed about the unsafe way that some senior students drive when leaving the school. Safety is a major concern in this congested area at what is a peak traffic time for the community. Seniors are asked to be responsible and safe road users every time they drive.

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