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Canowindra High School

Browns Ave Canowindra NSW 2804 T 6344 1305 F 6344 1085

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

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

Term 2 Week 6 Monday, 29 May 2017

Contact List Principal Neryle Smurthwaite Deputy Principal Darryl Ball Deputy Principal Lee-Anne Jones Head Teacher English / HSIE Sheridan Wilkins Head Teacher Maths / PDHPE / Comp Rod Jones Head Teacher Science / CAPA Peta McKenzie Head Teacher TAS Karen Pickering Head Teacher BYOD Andrew Hetherington Year 7 Adviser Gillian Halstead Year 8 Adviser Andrew Phelan Year 9 Adviser Bronwyn Porter Year 10 Adviser Louise Gregson Year 11 Adviser Patricia Daniel Year 12 Adviser Mark Edwards Teacher Librarian Lisa McCallum Careers Adviser Beverley Taylor Sports Coordinator Warren McKenzie School Counsellor (Rlg) Wayne Symons LAST Sonya Mason School Chaplain Chris Cuddy

Music Department and Google Classroom.

As part of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, the Music Department has been allocating classes on-line assessments. Year 8 Music students have been recording their riff performances on guitar. After recording, they were required to upload their recordings to Google Classroom. For some students, this has been a challenge. Mrs Curtis checks each recording, before allocating marks and returning those marks via the google classroom. If logged into their device, students can instantly receive their mark.

Music and LOTE classes can access an online classroom notice board to see what their class is working on. Students in Years 7 and 8 use their student portal to access each individual classroom. Absent students are able to print or save the work. This enables students to keep up to date with bookwork and assignments.

Students in Year 7 Music recently completed an Instrument of the Orchestra assignment. The assignment was posted in the Google Classroom, giving students the option of creating an electronic or cardboard poster, each with their own pros and cons. Seven students opted to complete their assignment electronically.

(by Mook Nanthaboon)

FACULTY IN FOCUS - Creative & Performing Arts (CAPA)

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(by Samuel Austin)

(by Bailie Peisley)

Classwork can also be created using Google Classroom.

These are called “assignments”, but do not have to be

formal assessment tasks. They allow the teacher to see how

much progress is being made in any one lesson and students

have to submit the task when completed. In the image

above, the Program Music assignment, was a research task

in which students had three lessons to complete. When

completing a google assignment, the teacher is able to see

how much work is being completed by each student. The

teacher can also add suggestions and comments to every

students’ work. These comments and suggestions are also

available to print as a record of student progress.

Senior Music On Friday 27th May, Year 12 Music attended the regional

HSC Music Study Day held at Orange High School. They were

introduced to the four components that comprise the HSC

examination – Performance, Aural, Composition and Viva

Voce. The two presenters, Andrew Herft and Nancy Morvillo,

demonstrated sample works to both students and staff,

before combining to provide feedback for a number of live

performances from students. Mrs Curtis

Georgia Grenfell

Sophie Tremain

Andrew Herf during his Composition Workshop, discussing the merits of an electronic composition portfolio.

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Principal’s News

The School year is progressing quickly with Week 6 Term 2 already upon us.

It is great when our school community pulls together to obtain outcomes for our students. At Canowindra High we do the ‘small’ things very well. Our students participate in school events, wear uniform, attend regularly and look after their physical environment. This culture of respect and connectedness is a great environment to develop good habits, values, and memories.

In the spirit of community and communication, can I commend the new “School Stream” App. School newsletters, events and alerts can be easily accessed through this platform. It is a great way to stay in touch with what’s happening at school.

This year’s NAPLAN tests have focused attention on the new requirements for students to meet a minimum literacy and numeracy standard for the HSC from 2020. Many students and parents are worried their NAPLAN results will preclude them from receiving an HSC. This is not the case.

NAPLAN is only one opportunity for students to demonstrate they meet the minimum standard. Students will receive their results in August. For those who need to demonstrate the minimum standard, NESA is designing new, short online tests in reading, writing and numeracy that will be available for Year 10 next year.

Year 12 hosted events on Friday to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) research. The school dressed in red for the day and a hotly contested trivia competition was held at lunchtime. This, in turn, with a wood raffle met the expected financial target. Year 12 are definitely showing they are good citizens by putting action to their values and compassion. Congratulations to Sophie Tremain on being this week’s winner of the Canteen Voucher.

Darryl Ball Principal (Rlg)

Pie Drive

A reminder that orders for the P&C Pie Drive are due Wednesday 14th June (Week 8). There are a wide variety of flavours available to order such as Plain Meat, Bacon & Cheese, Curry, Potato, Supa and Chicken & Vegetable. There are also Sausage Rolls, as well as our dessert pies - Apple, Cherry and Caramel, plus beautiful fresh Lamingtons! Prices range from between $8.00 and $11.00 and delivery will be Friday 30th June (last day of term). Order forms are available via the link on our Facebook page or website, or from the front foyer. Thanks very much for your support. Canowindra High P & C

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Year 12 Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Year 12 would like to thank the members of the community, staff and students who supported their Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising efforts recently. Approximately $1700 was

raised for 65 Roses (Cystic Fibrosis Australia) through a wood raffle, cake stall, red mufti-day donations and a lunchtime trivia competition. Congratulations to Cindy Walker who won the wood raffle. Thanks again to everyone who helped support this very worthwhile cause!

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5 Ways to a Healthy Lifestyle

With good food habits and daily physical activity you will be well on your way to a healthy life. Easy to say, but sometimes not so easy to do! Our busy lifestyles can be hard on our family’s health. Rushing to and from school and work can make it hard to find time to be physically active. We can also slip into the habit of choosing unhealthy snacks and take-away foods or spending our free time watching TV or in front of the computer. However, these choices can be dangerous for our health and our children’s health – both now and in the long-term. That’s why it’s so important to stop, take stock and make a conscious decision to follow a healthy lifestyle. What can I do? There are five simple ways for your family to lead a healthy lifestyle and get back on track: 1. GET ACTIVE EACH DAY

Regular physical activity is important for the healthy growth, development and well-being of kids and teens.

They should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, including vigorous activities that make them ‘huff and puff’. PARENTS SHOULD BE GOOD ROLE MODELS AND HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TO BEING ACTIVE.

2. CHOOSE WATER AS A DRINK

Water is the best way to quench your thirst – and it doesn’t come with the added sugar found in soft drinks, fruit juice drinks and other sweetened drinks.

Reduced fat milk for children over two years of age is a nutritious drink and a great source of calcium. GIVE KIDS AND TEENS WHOLE FRUIT TO EAT, RATHER THAN OFFERING FRUIT JUICES WHICH CONTAIN LESS FIBRE.

3. EAT MORE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

Eating fruit and vegetables every day helps kids and teens grow and develop, boosts their vitality and can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases.

Aim to eat two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables every day. (This varies for boys and girls at different ages.) HAVE FRESH FRUIT AVAILABLE AS A CONVENIENT SNACK AND TRY TO INCLUDE FRUIT AND VEGIES IN EVERY MEAL.

4. SWITCH OFF THE TV OR COMPUTER AND GET ACTIVE

Sedentary or ‘still’ time spent watching TV, surfing online or playing computer games is linked to kids becoming overweight or obese.

Kids and teens should spend no more than 2 hours a day on ‘small screen’ entertainment. PLAN A RANGE OF ACTIVE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR GAMES OR ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR CHILDREN, AS ALTERNATIVES TO WATCHING TV OR PLAYING ON THE COMPUTER.

5. EAT FEWER SNACKS AND SELECT HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVES

Healthy snacks help kids and teens meet their daily nutritional needs.

Snacks based on fruit and vegetables, reduced fat dairy products and whole grains are the healthiest choices. Avoid snacks that are high in sugar or saturated fats – such as chips, cakes and chocolate – which can cause children to put on excess weight.

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What’s On

Week 6B Term 2

Monday MAY 29 National Reconciliation Week

Tuesday MAY 30 Y9 Scripture Pd 4 DoE Community Garden 3.30-4.45pm

Wednesday MAY 31 Cross Country

Thursday JUN 1 School Captains Governor’s Visit, Sydney

Friday JUN 2 UNSW Research Y12 Pd 5-6

Week 7A Term 2

Monday JUN 5 Y10 Work Experience

Tuesday JUN 6 Y10 Work Experience Bill Turner Cup, Junior Girls, Bathurst Y9 Scripture Pd 4 DoE Community Garden 3.30-4.45pm

Wednesday JUN 7 Y10 Work Experience Western Region Dance Festival, Bathurst

Thursday JUN 8 Y10 Work Experience

Friday JUN 9 Y10 Work Experience

Assessments Due Week 6B Term 2

Y12: English Advanced (4); English Standard (4); English Studies (4); Mathematics General 1 & 2 (3) Y11: IT Metal (2); Maths Ext (2); Modern History (3) Y10: Geo S1 (3); IT Farm (1,2); IT Metal (1,2); PASS (2); Science (2); Visual Arts (2)

Week 7A Term 2

Y12: Chemistry (3); SLR (3) Y11: SLR (2,3)

ATTENTION ALL!!!

THE CANOWINDRA GOLF CLUB

IS STARTING A JUNIOR GOLF COMPETITION SATURDAY 3RD JUNE @ 10AM

ALL WELCOME!!!

LUNCH PROVIDED

CONTACT BARRY RUE

ON 0428441499 OR

THE GOLF CLUB ON 63441342 BROWNS AVE, CANOWINDRA

GOLF CLUBS ARE AVAILABLE TO HIRE

Canowindra High School Jacket

A school jacket is now available to order from Mr Embroidery in Cowra. The jackets are rain and wind proof as well as having a soft fleecy lining providing extra

warmth. The jacket also folds up small to fit in school bags. Cost is $70 Junior sizes $65. These jackets are not compulsory uniform, but a good option for extra warmth. To order please contact Mr Embroidery on 63413163 or visit the store at 119A Kendal Street, Cowra (opening hours are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday). Jackets may be delivered to the school if needed.

This weeks

LUNCH SPECIALS $5

Monday: Kebabs & Potato Bake Tuesday: Jacket Potatoes with your choice of topping

Wednesday: Honey Mustard Chicken Thursday: Curried Sausages

Friday: Fish & Chips