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The Parkway NEWCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

“Remis Velisque” Parkway Avenue Hamilton NSW 2303 Telephone: (02) 4969 3177 Fax: (02) 4961 2912 Email : newcastle-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web address : www.newcastle-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

April 2010 Parkway Number 3

FOOD AND TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY

Wow!!!!! What a term. It is unbelievable how quickly the time has gone but looking back it is also very rewarding to see how much has been achieved.

YEAR 7 TECHNOLOGY

Students in this area have worked in one of two context areas: “JUST FOR FUN” classes have looked at the natural and built environment, created computer generated theme parks and produced a product inspired by this theme. “CARRIED AWAY” students have mastered the sewing machine, obtained their first licence and created some clever bag designs.

The next P&C Meeting will be held on Monday May 10, 2010 at 5.30pm. Please meet in the Front Foyer.

ALL WELCOME.

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YEAR 8

courses in this faculty encompass both Food and textiles.

Students studying the FOOD course have learnt basic skills in preparation, measuring and recipe interpretation. They have cooked a breakfast using a limited range of ingredients and are presently designing healthy snack foods which they will prepare and package early next term.

Students preparing oven baked spring rolls as a healthy snack option. FOOD AROUND THE WORLD, have travelled to many countries including: Mexico, China, Japan and Italy via their food experiences. Their favourite meal to date has been the “Beef Enchilada”. For the students who selected the Sweet Delights food course life has been a baker’s delight. Products such as Anzac biscuits, chocolate slice, sponge muffins and marble cake have featured. Fashion classes have extended their sewing skills into the use of patterns and are currently working on pyjama bottoms that will combine with a singlet top to create a co-ordinated nightwear outfit for their personal use. Year 9Food Technology students have been working on a multicultural unit of work including an assessment task that required research into Australian bush foods.

students have commenced the school certificate course within the faculty.

Child Care has commenced their course with the topic “Where did I come from?” as they focused on the process of conception and genetics. In practical the classes have been working in the textile area developing basic skills and constructing baby bibs. Textiles Technology students are creating garments that require them to develop the skill of inserting a zipper, with many variations of skirts and pants being appropriate. A research assignment on a designer of their choice has also been a requirement this term. Year 10 Food Technology have been looking at innovation and new food products with practicals that feature microwaveable foods and those suitable for special applications such as camping and space travel. Hospitality have been conducting some “Risky Business” as they cover the area of food poisoning, hygiene and OH&S. Development of precision cutting skills in practical sessions has also been practised and for some is closer to being realised.

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Textiles Technology students have been looking at the specialist area of “lingerie” and “action wear” and are presently creating a variety of garments from this popular apparel focus area. Term assessment tasks included some very impressive computer supported presentations on lingerie designers. In their school certificate year Child Care students discover the learning and development aspects of the age group from 3-5 year olds. Research is carried out into the roles of books and toys as important tools in the growth and development in young children. This leads onto a study of the role of child care services and the options for support services available to parents.

These learning books have been created by Year 10 students. As well as appropriate subject matter they needed to consider the materials used to make the books and the use of fonts and graphics to make the books suitable for the young audience. Year 10 Events have been looking at safety and hygiene and the courses of meals that make up the average daily menu. Practical experiences have concentrated on the production of luncheon menus and assessment has included the development of an electronic recipe file. The Senior School

Preliminary Year

Class sizes this year in the Food and Textile Faculty are at an all time high with large numbers of students studying the following subjects. Design and Technology With a cohort of 19 students this group has concentrated on developing a background understanding of the Design Process and terminology related to this field. Students created some very original book wraps as they experimented with weaving, free hand machine embroidery, surface decoration, burning, beading, wrapping and plaiting to develop skills used in textile media. Marking these book wraps put a whole new perspective on the “Dog Ate My Homework” claim.

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The first design project “What’s Old is New”’ has just commenced with lots of enthusiasm as students decide what they can create in this broadly defined brief. This project is due week 4 in term 2. Exploring Early Childhood Year 11 students are discovering the journey to becoming a parent. They begin by learning about the processes of becoming pregnant, giving birth and then the difficult task of raising a child. Course study modules cover pregnancy and childbirth, child growth and development, promoting positive behaviour, followed by elective modules of play and a developing child and child health and safety. The first assessment task of the course puts the students in the position of describing the many considerations to be taken into account before having a child. Community and Family Studies In Community and Family Studies students learn about factors that will impact on their lives. For example in Year 11 how to make decisions, set goals, communication techniques, dealing with stress, conflict resolutions, leadership styles, different family structures and how families impact on the community. In Year 12 Community and Family Studies students complete an independent research project on a topic of their choice. Students look at different groups in society and community structures that are there to support them. Parenting and caring and individuals and work are two other topics covered in year 12. The year 12 Exploring Early Childhood students have been studying food and nutrition for infants and toddlers. Within this unit of work students were asked to develop a nutritious daily menu for a 3-5 year old, then submit food orders and prepare and serve the meals. In term 2 students are studying a unit of work called “Working with Young Children”. The students will undertake work placement at a childcare facility observing the running and organisation of their chosen facility.

Year 11 Food Technology

Food issues have a constant relevance to life & this concept underpins the subject and is reflected throughout the Preliminary and HSC courses. Students study three areas in the preliminary course dealing with food quality and storage, food availability and selection and nutrition. In the HSC course students study the Australian Food Industry, Food Manufacture, Food Product Development and Contemporary Nutrition Issues. Students are involved in practical lessons and experiments on a weekly basis and prepare and present food to enhance the unit of work being studied.

Year 11 students preparing their assessment one practical tasks

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CROWN PLAZA CELEBRITY CHEF Year 12 Food Technology All students made a positive start to 2010 by submitting their Food Manufacture assessment task which looked at the production, preservation and packaging of food. Students are now half way through the course and still have two more topics to study. The next topic looks at New Food Product Development which examines the steps involved in designing a new food. Students will be making their own creation in class. We look forward to seeing their weird and wacky creations. Maybe choc-chip pizza, strawberry scones, or cheese burger pizzas? Mmm. Year 12 Design and Technology With half the time allowed for in the major design project already gone students are busily working towards their practical projects for the HSC. Projects this year include: wearable art that promotes safe driving, a season inspired fashion range, a table with drink holders, a range of pyjamas, a teenage magazine and a haute couture gown to name but a few. Keep up the good work guys; you are doing a great job. The Food and Technology staff would like to recognise the important role that parents and care givers also play in the process of education. Without your support in helping to organise your children, encouragement and financial assistance in the payment of subject contributions the achievement possible with our students is greatly hindered. Many thanks for a successful term one and we look forward to the challenges of term two. From The Food and Textile Technology Faculty

Year 10 & 11 Hospitality classes were privileged to watch Chef Richard Ranson demonstrate the finer skills of precision cutting and boning a whole fish. The students were eager to meet Richard and devoured both the information and stories he told and well as consuming the delicious food. The menu consisted of Pan Roasted Ocean Trout, with asparagus and truffle risotto, and a chive beurre blanc.

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On the 22nd of March 2010 Year 7 students studying technology in the Food and Textiles Faculty (FATTS) area travelled down to Sydney by coach to Luna Park. It was a day filled of fun, thrills and excitement. All students and teachers enjoyed themselves manically. With student comments like “I think everyone would agree when saying that it was a great day and hope we can do it again sometime soon” (Lydia) & “everyone had fun, all the rides were great and the teachers were very kind to look after all of us” (Taylah). A very big thank you to the Food and Textiles Faculty for making this day possible. We appreciate the time taken from Mr Guinane, Mr Rossetti and Mrs Hines for looking after the year 7 students. Another big thank you to all the year 7 parents for ensuring your child was well prepared for a day ‘just for fun’.

Luna Park Student Recount

“Luna Park was awesome. Some rides I recommend to people are; rotor (only for people who don’t get motion sickness), tango train (don’t go straight after eating), mouse trap (excellent all round) and the flying saucer (Mrs Allington seemed to have a lot of fun on that ride. I could tell because she wasn’t holding on and she had a smile past both ears!). Not to forget Coney Island! Woot! Woot! It’s heaps of fun!!!” 5 Star Rating

P.S. Don’t get sick! By Jess The day was a successful event and will be on next semester for the students studying technology in the FATTS area. Thank you to all involved, Tara Allington (Excursion Co-ordinator)

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YEAR 8 YEAR ADVISERS REPORT After a busy start to the year students are now finally settling into a routine. They are realising the importance of being organised as their classes are different in each subject. The need to keep their timetable in a safe place and make copies of it is finally sinking in, as is the need to use a diary to stay organised and meet deadlines with assignments. Any student without a diary needs to remember this, “Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail.” Even as adults, a diary is a much needed tool to stay organised. We have recorded the names of students who have and are using a diary and these students will be in the draw for our Year Adviser prize this term. Please encourage your child to use their diary. We would also like to welcome our new students and hope their first term at Newcastle High School has seen them make many new friends. Year 8 Student ID cards are now available at recess breaks from the FATTS staffroom for a cost of $2.00. Next term, we will be selling the 2010-2011 Entertainment Books as part of our fundraising. Still costing only $60.00 it provides great savings for a variety of goods and services. Local cafes and restaurants, movie and video vouchers, Knights vouchers, hairdressers, McDonalds, online booking of weekend or holiday destinations, savings on brand make-up and hair care products all feature in this book. All students in Year 8 will receive more information early next term, or please feel free to contact either Mrs Ellis or Mrs Queenan. Keep up the great work Year 8. Your uniform is looking good, and you should be working hard to ensure your Half Yearly Report is going to be even better than your previous one. MRS ELLIS and MS QUEENAN YEAR 8 ADVISERS PRINCIPALS REPORT It seems hard to believe that it is the end of term 1 of 2010. Congratulations to Mrs Margaret Rennie, the Head Teacher of Mathematics, who has been awarded one of three Vice Chancellors Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Mrs Rennie was nominated by Syidah Harris a former student, who has just completed her Architecture degree at Newcastle University. I cannot think of a more worthy recipient of this award. Mrs Rennie will receive her award at University Graduation Ceremony during the holidays. I spent a pleasant morning at school last Sunday with the small but dedicated band of parents who volunteer their time to work on the school grounds. Gradually progress is being made. We have a number of plants in flower after the rain and lots of new shoots. The group has made numerous plans for on going ‘greening’ of the school. If you are doing any gardening over the break and have some spare plants please contact the school and I will put you in contact with one of our gardeners to see if plants are suitable for them to use. Early next term students in Years 7 and 9 will sit the NAPLAN test on 13th, 14th and 15th May. A letter explaining the NAPLAN process is included in this bulletin. It is important that students attend school on these days and do their best in these tests. Students will be doing similar tests in the coming weeks as a build up to NAPLAN.

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Schools are one of the safest places in our community. However, recently a group of students travelling to school were witness to an incident involving a knife. Bringing a knife to school is crime and can have serious consequences for both students and parents/carers. Please see the attached fact sheets. If students are aware or suspicious of another student bring a knife to school they must immediately inform their teacher. Another area of safety I am concerned about is student behaviour interactions with inappropriate people around Marketown before and after school. After much discussion Newcastle Buses is going to run the 111 and 104 via Parkway Ave after school. Students who catch this bus will now wait at school and not be picked up at Marketown. This will reduce the number of students in the park near Marketown. School is a much safer waiting area for students than the park near Marketown. Parents please stress to you children the importance of waiting at school and not walking to Marketown to catch the 111 or 104 bus. . Please read the letter from Newcastle Buses regarding the use of school passes. I have spent a few mornings before school at Marketown. Although the majority of students are well behaved a number are proving to be a nuisance, by trying to get members of the public to buy cigarettes, running through the centre or other stupid behaviour. A number of students stock up on energy drinks, chips and chocolates, telling me that this is their breakfast. Our school canteen has a wonderful breakfast menu that is far healthier than any of these foods. Students should travel direct from the bus stop to school and not go via the shops. After school pick up is a matter of concern as well. Students need to be picked up by 3.30pm. This is 30 minutes after school has finished. Beyond this time there is no supervision and students are very vulnerable just sitting by themselves waiting. Many families have received invoices for the school voluntary contribution and subject fees for 2010. I apologise for the late mailing of these invoices, but with many students changing subjects earlier in the term the invoices were delayed. The remaining invoices will be posted early in term 2. The collection of school fees and voluntary contribution is paramount to the continuation of successful teaching programs within the school. Subject fees go towards covering the costs the items that the students consume while studying the subject, while the voluntary contribution is a small contribution that the school requests students pay to assist with the day to day running of the school. It covers the costs of whole school items such as photocopying and paper. Our voluntary contribution is the lowest of any high school in Newcastle. Many staff and parents also volunteer their time and labour to support many school events. Last year, Year 12 left owing the school in excess of $10,000. The school simply cannot sustain this any longer. From 2010 all subject fees must be paid before students can attend any function, such as school dances or order voluntary items such as senior jerseys, where staff is volunteering their time and the school is bearing the organisational costs. For major non mandatory excursions, such as Jindabyne and overseas trips, students must also have paid their voluntary contribution, as staff is voluntarily contributing hours of extra time and the school is bearing significant cost associated with the organisation of such excursions. These restrictions will not apply to mandated subject based excursions. Families that are experiencing financial difficulties can apply for student assistance with the payment of subject fees by contacting either of the Deputy Principals or Ms Paula Regan, Head Teacher Welfare. I would like to thank the many families who have already paid both the subject fees and the voluntary contribution. To assist with the payment of fees I am hopeful that the ETPOS facilities will be in the school by early term 2.

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Thanks to the many parents who attended parent teacher interviews over the last two weeks. The suggestion was made that next year the nights are divided alphabetically and not in year groups. Sounds like worth a try to me. Our next parent teacher evening is at the end of term 3. Congratulations to Georgia and Joshua l who have been selected to participate in the Combined Hunter Basketball teams. Congratulations also to the Year 11 students who organised the fundraiser for the Cancer Council. The three girls raised $4541.90. A wonderful effort. Mark Hewitt Principal

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National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy 2010 Letter to Parents

In May 2010 the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will be completed by all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in all government and non-government schools. NAPLAN has the support of all State and Territory Education Ministers and will assess the literacy and numeracy learning of students in all Australian schools. The results of the tests will provide important information to schools about what each student can do, and will be used to support teaching and learning programs. Parents will receive a report indicating their child’s level of achievement. Each student’s level of achievement will be reported against the national minimum standard. Background information (student name, gender, date of birth, language background and Aboriginality) will be collected as part of the National Assessment Program. This information is treated confidentially and held securely to ensure that every student’s right to privacy is maintained. The tests will be conducted across Australia for all students from 11-13 May 2010.

TUESDAY 11 MAY WEDNESDAY 12 MAY THURSDAY 13 MAY Language Conventions (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) Writing

Reading Numeracy (Number, Algebra, function and pattern; Measurement, chance and data; and Space)

In the Numeracy tests students do not require any measuring tools such as rulers or protractors. In Years 7 and 9 there will be two Numeracy tests: one where a calculator is allowed and one where calculators are not to be used. For the calculator test, the student should use the calculator that they currently use at school. Friday 14 May – A ‘catch-up’ day is scheduled for students who missed a test or were absent on a test day. Students may be considered for exemption from the tests if they are newly arrived in Australia (less than one year before the test) and with a language background other than English, or if they have significant intellectual and /or functional disability. All other students are expected to participate in the tests. Special provisions which reflect the student’s normal level of support in the classroom will be provided for students by the school. Large print, Braille and Black and White versions of the test are available for students with vision impairment. Access to special provision and exemption from the tests must be discussed with your school’s Learning Support Team and the school Principal, and a parent or carer consent form must be signed. Students may be withdrawn from the testing program by their parent or carer. This is a matter for consideration by parents and carers in consultation with the Principal. If you wish to withdraw your child from the tests you must sign a parent or carer consent form. Consent forms are available at your school. Please make an appointment with the Principal of the school your child attends if you would like further information about your child’s participation in the National Assessment Program. Additional information about NAPLAN can be found at: http://www.naplan.edu.au/parents/parents.html http://www.naplanforparentsnsw.com.au

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DIGITAL EDUCATION REVOLUTION YEAR 10 This year we have had four damaged laptops. Please remember the laptops are the student’s responsibility and they need to ensure they make every effort to prevent them from being damaged as well as bringing the laptop fully charged to school every day. Damage to these laptops can be costly, for example a broken screen costs around $450 to replace. As stated in the laptop carter that was signed by both parents and students the following procedures must be followed if the laptop is damaged:

1. The incident reported immediately to the Technical Support Officer – Mr Scott. 2. Mr Scott will give the student a laptop incident report that needs to be filled in. 3. The laptop incident report plus a signed statutory declaration needs to be returned to the

school before a decision can be made on the course of action. 4. If it is not a problem covered under warranty it will be the parents/child responsibility to pay to

fix the laptop.

YEAR 9 Newcastle High is scheduled to receive the laptops in May. Towards the beginning of next term parent information evenings will be held for parents of Year 9 to come along and sign the laptop charter as well as hearing information on the laptops. Below is a copy of the school policy in regards to the laptops. NEWCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL POLICY REGARDING LAPTOPS Student Responsibilities

1. Students must bring their laptops to school each day. It is recommended that laptops are kept out of sight when travelling to and from school.

2. Students must charge their laptop overnight to ensure it is ready for each school day 3. To use the laptops appropriately in class. 4. Other such as stated in the signed laptop user charter in regard to use of the laptop and the

internet, privacy issues, cyber safety and classroom protocols. 5. If there are any problems, vandalism, damage, loss or theft of the laptop it must be reported

immediately

to the TSO (Technology Support Officer) at the school. The TSO at Newcastle High School is Daniel Scott.

Non Compliance of Responsibilities will result in the following actions being taken:

1. A slip will be filled in by the classroom teacher and submitted to the TSO. Two collection

points have been organised for these slips. • There will be an envelope attached to the DER folder in the front office, slips can be

placed here. • Slips can also be placed in a box located in the TSO’s office.

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2. If a student obtains three slips they will lose the right to take home the laptop for a week. This

means that they will need to collect and return their laptop each day from the TSO who is located in the Library.

3. If a student gets another 3 slips, they loose the privilege for taking home the laptop for 4 weeks and a referral will be recorded in Academy for persistent disobedience.

4. Another 3 strikes will result in another referral and possible suspension, with the indefinite loss of the laptop.

If a student does not bring return the laptop at the end of the day, the Principal may take the action of locking the device remotely so that the student can no longer access it unless it is returned to school. (DER –NSW Implementation Procedures 10.3) PLEASE NOTE IF A LAPTOP IS DAMAGED OR LOST BY NEGLECT, ABUSE OR BY A MALICIOUS ACT, THE PRINCIPAL WILL DETERMINE WHETHER REPLACEMENT IS APPROPRIATE AND WHETHER OR NOT THE STUDENT RETAINS ACCESS TO A COMPUTER FOR HOME USE. Please note: A principal may decide it is not advisable for particular students to take laptops home due to home or other circumstances. The decision must be discussed with the parents/carers. The basis for such decisions must not be discriminatory and must be clear and transparent. (DER –NSW Implementation Procedures 3.29)

Laptop Notification Slip

Date: _________ Period: _______

Student: _____________________________ Staff: _______________________________

Offence

o Not at school o Not charged o Inappropriate use o Other: _______________________

Hand in to TSO’s Office (Library) Student’s Signature ______________________

Laptop Notification Slip

Date: _________ Period: _______

Student: _____________________________ Staff: _______________________________

Offence

o Not at school o Not charged o Inappropriate use o Other: _______________________

Hand in to TSO’s Office (Library) Student’s Signature ______________________

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TERM DATES Term 2 20 April to 2 July Term 3 20 July to 24 September Term 4 11 October to 17 December P&C UPDATE Welcome to our P&C update & thankyou to all who attended the AGM Monday 8th March. Our P&C executive committee for 2010 is:

• President Jenny Woodcock • Vice President Sharon Liolio • Secretary Jo Steel • Minutes Secretary Christine Bruderlin • Treasurer Bronwyn Geerarts • Canteen President Jan Boyd • Out of Zone Representative Suzanne Café

Many thanks to all who have volunteered their time for the coming year. A fantastic effort & wonderful community event was held for the Cancer Council during this 1st term. A huge thankyou goes to Tanzy, Phoebe and India for their very brave "hair affair", Kate & Rosie for organising an incredibly successful morning tea & the many parents who donated cakes, slices etc. Thankyou to the canteen for running the sausage sizzle and all the other students who were involved with raffles, cake & chocolate sales. The total amount raised was an incredible $4541.90. Well done! P&C held a dinner at the Beaches Hotel last Wednesday to celebrate Michelle and Eileen's 10 years of service and dedication in our Canteen. Thankyou to everyone who came along to celebrate and we hope their enthusiasm for our children continue for many years. Our next P&C will be Monday 10th May at 5.30pm, meet in the front foyer. Everyone is welcome and I hope to see you there. President J. Woodcock

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE DIARY

Term 2 – STUDENTS RETURN

20 April 2010

Anzac Day Holiday 26 April 2010

Cross Country 21 April 2010

P&C Gardening Morning

25 April 2010

P&C Meeting 10 May 2010

NAPLAN Tests Yr 7 and Yr 9

13,14, 15 May 2010

Athletics carnival

21 May 2010

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SPORT AND PDHPE There seems to be some confusion amongst some parents as to the difference between these subject areas. SPORT Each student in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 is involved in a sport period each week. For Years 7 and 8 this period occurs every Monday, period4. For Years 9 and 10 this period occurs every Wednesday period 4. These ‘sport’ periods are taught by staff from all KLA’s (Key Learning Areas) across the school. Students are expected to have their PDHPE/Sport uniform for these periods. They may wear this uniform to school on their sport

day if they wish.

At the start of each year students are given a note by their sport teacher which explains the sport organisation for that year. The students have been given a note for 2010 by their sport

teacher. You should have already received this note this year. A copy of this letter was also placed in the Newcastle High School monthly bulletin “The Parkway” (January/February 2010).

PDHPE Each student in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 is timetabled for 3 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) periods each 10 day cycle. These periods can appear anywhere on the students timetable. These periods are taught by teachers from the PDHPE KLA. Two of these periods are ‘practical’

In the Newcastle High School monthly bulletin “The Parkway” (January/February 2010) I included the names of the teaching staff on the PDHPE KLA, a brief outline of the practical unit to be covered this year and an explanation of the necessary uniform requirements for students to safely and effectively participate in their PDHPE lesson.

periods where the students are involved in physical education activities. These units of work include throwing and catching, hitting and kicking games as well as athletics, gymnastics and dance. The students are also involved in a resuscitation (first aid) unit. For these periods students need to bring their PDHPE/Sport uniform in their school bag. They will change into this uniform at the start of the lesson and change back into their school uniform at the conclusion of the lesson.

The third of the three PDHPE periods on the student’s timetable is a ‘theory

Students are given a note outlining the topics to be covered during the year. The note needs to be signed and returned to the PDHPE ‘theory’ classroom teacher. All students should have already received and returned this note for 2010.

’ period which is taught in the classroom. This period is also taught by staff from the PDHPE KLA. All students are issued with a workbook to complete the units of work in this ‘theory’ period.

Please fee free to contact me at school if you have any questions regarding these issues or your child’s progress in his/her PDHPE lessons. Mr Paul Wagner Head Teacher PDHPE

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SPORT We have had a very busy Term One in Sport, with many of our teams competing in NSW CHS Knockout Competitions. Congratulations to the following teams who have progressed to Round 2 or beyond of their respective competitions:

- Open Boys Cricket – Round 2 – Mr Hewitt - Open Lawn Bowls – Round 3 - Mr Newman - Open Boys Touch – Round 2 – Ms Dover

Under 14 Boys Cricket

After a bye in Round 1 our Under 14 Boys defeated Lake Munmorah in their Round 2 match. They then went on the play Lambton High School in Round 3 of the NSW CHS Knockout. The boys and Chloe played very strongly, defeating Lambton by 3 wickets. Coach Doherty said the best batsmen were Hayne (21) and Tim (13). Best bowlers were Jordan (3 for 6) and Chloe (2 for 10). Josh took four catches in the match. Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent the Hunter Region at the NSW CHS Championships in their sports;

- Keeley Year 9 - Swimming - Rhys Year 7 – Swimming - Jacob Year 12 – Football (Soccer) - Sarah Year 12 – Basketball

Well done and good luck to these students.

Cross Country

The Newcastle High School Cross Country Championships will be held at school during period 4 on Wednesday 21st April. This is an “entries only” carnival and those students who qualify for zone will compete at Blackbutt Reserve on Thursday 6th May. Mr P Wagner/Mrs N Blatchford Sports Co-ordinators

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BURTON TOYOTA SURFEST 2010 Our beautiful city has many world class beaches and this has contributed to our long history of producing world class surfing champions. A reflection of the respect of the surfing culture in Newcastle can be seen in the strong public and corporate support given to Surfest over its 25 year history. This year Newcastle High School entered four teams of boys in the Yellow Pages High School Teams Challenge. Over fifty teams from all over the state competed in the Challenge. The first day of competition was Thursday, 11th March, and the venue was moved from the wild and windy conditions at Bar Beach to very contestable surf at Stockton Beach. During the day the teams, comprising three surfers, competed in a tag team format. Most teams surfed two heats during the day and the surfing was of an impressively high standard. Nobbys Beach was the chosen venue for the following day of competition. Heats were concluded during the morning. One team from Newcastle High School comprised of senior students, Jake, Riley and Harry, secured a place in the quarter finals and eventually the final. The final was surfed in difficult conditions and all teams put on impressive displays. Unfortunately, the inconsistent quality of waves made wave selection crucial in achieving the necessary points. Newcastle High School placed a very respectable third place and all the surfers who competed helped contribute to a very successful event. Special mention needs to be made of one surfer in particular. Jake is a world class surfer who has on two occasions represented Australia overseas in the Junior World Surfing Titles. This year his talents also saw him gain a start in the main open event in Surfest. He is a commendable ambassador. Andrew Guinane

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ME PROGRAM UPDATE Industry Partner - Varley Thank you to Varley’s for welcoming members of staff from Newcastle High School to the Tomago site and providing an informative and inspiring site visit. The many projects that Varley undertake from design concept to final production and testing are impressive. The visit has given staff an overview of the operation and an opportunity to discuss proposed, site visits, projects, work placements and work experiences for our students. The meeting also generated discussion about careers in industry, recruitment, training and education opportunities and employability skills. Newcastle High Staff will revisit the site and commence the development of resources for future student visits. We are hoping that the invaluable insight into careers from design, drafting, engineering and trades will be shared with our school community. Ms Murphy

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WORK PLACEMENT 2010 Work placement is a compulsory component of Vocational Education courses that provides students with an opportunity to practise and demonstrate newly acquired skills in a setting that is supported by qualified and experienced professionals. We appreciate the time and energy you and your staff have spent training and guiding our students. We rely heavily on industry and community involvement to ensure the success of our vocational education programs, which support the transition of our students into the world of work and future training. The following establishments hosted our Year 12 students this term, Biondi’s – Raymond Terrace, Clarendon Hotel, Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Goldbergs, Hunter residences, Lindsay Gardens Aged Care Facility, Longbench on Darby, Pacific Dunes, Periwinkles, Starfish Café, Sunnyside Tavern. Students can now make a more informed decision about their future training, employment and education paths post school. Ms Murphy

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LOTE NEWS

Great excitement in our language classes! 16 students will travel to Japan in October and 10 students to China in July. Meanwhile in other LOTE news, we are looking for Host Families for 3 students from Hokkaido, Japan, for Term 3. They pay board and will attend school each day. Here’s your chance to invite the world into your home and learn about another culture. Last year we hosted Chihiro, Taiki and Minori who not only had a great impression on our students (and added a bit of competition in Maths classes) but went back to Japan with a wonderful impression of Australia and a deep desire to return one day. We are also looking for host families for French students in July/August for approximately 3 week stays. Please contact the LOTE staff if you are interested in either of these hosting opportunities. LOTE Teachers. Meredith Engel, Ann O’Brien, Andrea Pulati, Josie Yan

Heather, Blake and Kayla from Year 12 gave a wonderful presentation about their 2008 Japan trip at the Japan 2010 meeting.

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SCIENCE- END OF TERM RAFFLE!! The Science faculty would like to congratulate students for their effort and achievements in Term One. Hand in your blue Merit Awards for Science before Wednesday 31st March to have a chance at winning a variety of prizes including NRL backpacks, beauty packs and gift vouchers. Also on Wednesday 31st March, we are pleased to host local primary schools for the Science Enrichment Day and Challenge. Good luck to all teams and we hope you have an exciting day exploring Science. Thank you to Mrs Longobardi for her organisation and to the Year Ten students who are mentoring and supporting the primary school students.

Next term will be even more eventful in Science with Year 8 students once again participating in the Cows Create Careers program. We look forward to the arrival of the calves and caring for them over a three week period. Other events in Term 2 include;

• senior Physics students participating in the ME program alongside local company Varley engineering

• HSC Chemistry experiment day at TAFE

USE OF SCHOOL BUS PASSES

In general school students that reside more than 2.9km from the school that they attend are entitled to a free school bus pass. This pass allows free travel to and from school only, and via the most direct route. Students are not entitled to use this pass to travel to any outside school activities that are not on a direct route between their home and school. Students must pay a fare to travel to school sport activities that are held off the school grounds. In recent times students have been attending courses that are held off the school campus, unfortunately students cannot use their school bus pass to attend these classes and must pay a fare. Students are not permitted to allow other students to use their school bus pass. The misuse of school bus passes are printed on the reverse side of the pass.

CONCESSION CARD

Students turning 16 must be in possession of a NSW Senior Secondary student card to entitle them to concession travel on Newcastle Bus and Ferry Services. Schools are responsible for issuing these passes to students on turning 16.

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Newcastle Lake Macquarie SCHOOLS Career Expo 2010

Proudly brought to you in partnership between NSW Department of Education and Training, The POST, Defence Force Recruiting, Catholic Schools Office, St Philip’s Christian College Waratah,

Newcastle Jockey Club and Career Links

Thursday May 20th, 2010

9am - 4pm

Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling Street, Broadmeadow Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are invited to attend the Career Expo as part of a school excursion to investigate career, training and education options.

Over 100 exhibitors will be in attendance, including Defence Force Recruiting, Registered Training Organisations, Colleges, Universities, TAFE, Employers, Apprenticeship Centres, Employer groups and more!

The Career Expo gives students the opportunity to discover the courses offered by education and training institutions, undertake hands on activities, ask questions & collect information about career pathways and course costs, and to speak with local employers and industry groups. By attending the Career Expo, students will discover there are more training opportunities and career pathways available than they may have realised. Parents have a huge influence on their child’s career decision making, so with this in mind there is a session specifically for parents. Parents can attend on their own or with their student between 2.30 and 4pm. We are encouraging parents to register their interest to attend this session and by providing an email address parents will gain access to other services that Career Links provides. Our media partner, The POST, will be producing a lift out that will be distributed to every home in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, plus available online at www.newcastlepost.com.au on Wednesday 12th May. This allows students to plan their time at the expo by visiting businesses websites prior to the event. Students: Will attend as a school excursion. Permission notes from school Follow Career Links and receive Career Expo information on Facebook! Parents: Register by visiting www.careerlinks.nsw.edu.au click on Career Expo tab For general enquiries please call Kerrie Parkinson 0412 373995

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UAC KEY DATES FOR 2011 ADMISSIONS

Dates for 2011 admission are to be confirmed Applications

Early August 2010 Applications Open Thursday 30 September 2010 On-time applications close

Friday 29 October 2010 Late applications close with late fee* Tuesday 30 November 2010 Late applications close with late fee* Wednesday 9 February 2011 Final close of applications with late fee*

HSC and ATARs

Wednesday 15 December 2010 2010 NSW HSC HSC results e-released by Board of Studies

Thursday 16 December 2010 ATARs e-released by UAC CHANGE OF PREFERENCES

Thursday 6 January 2011 For consideration in Main Round

19 January – 26 January 2011 For consideration in Early February Round

2 February – 3 February 2011 For consideration in Final Round OFFERS

Thursday 28 October 2010 October Round offers e-released Thursday 18 November 2010 November Round e-released Thursday 9 December 2010 December Round offers e-released Wednesday 5 January 2011 Early January Round offers e-released Wednesday 19 January 2011 Main round offers e-released at 9pm

Wednesday 2 February 2011 Early February Round offers e-released at 9pm

Wednesday 9 February 2011 Final Round offers e-released

*Fees and charges for 2011 admissions are yet to be determined

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OPEN DAYS FOR 2010 UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY,

SYDNEY UTS Information Day,

Broadway Campus 28 August

UTS Information Evening, Kuring-gai

campus 8 September

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY Parramatta Campus 29 August

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG For personalised

campus tours and special events call

1300 367 869

28 August

FOR INFORMATION ON SCHOOL VISIT DAYS, CONTACT INDIVIDUAL

INSTITUTIONS

OPEN DAYS FOR 2010 AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY Canberra campus 28 August

North Sydney campus 28 August Strathfield campus 11 September

AUSTRALIAN MARITIME COLLEGE Launceston campus Campus tours can be

arranged by appointment

15 August

For further info call 1300 361 928

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY For campus tours call

1800 620 032 28 August

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY For campus

tours/appointments and course information call

1800 334 733

Every Day

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY Gold Coast 8 August

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY Albury-Wodonga

Campus 22 August

Mildura Campus TBC MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 11 September

SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY For personalised campus tours and special events call

1800 111 890 UNIVERSITY OF

CANBERRA 28 August

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND For personalised

campus tours please call

1800 818 865 7 May

UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES Open day 4 September

Australian Defence Force academy,

Canberra 28 August

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Newcastle campus

(Callaghan) 28 August

Central Coast campus (Ourimbah) 21 August

Port Macquarie campus Information

Night 2 September

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Camperdown &

Darlington, Mallett St, Sydney College of the

Arts and Sydney Conservatorium of

Music (Macquarie St campus)

28 August

For campus tours call 1300 362 006

THE REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES ROADSHOW 2010 UNIVERSITIES : CHARLES STURT / SOUTHERN CROSS / NEW ENGLAND VENUE: HUNTER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS DATE: WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL 2010 EVENING SESSION FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS : 6.00PM - 7.30PM PRESENTATION 1 HOUR COVERS: COURSE SELECTION / HOW TO APPLY / COSTS / ACCOMMODATION / STUDENT LIFE / PATHWAYS PANEL QUESTIONS AND ANSWER SESSION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION RING 63386010. STAN STANKEWYCZ / CAREERS ADVISOR

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Mr M Hewitt Principal Newcastle High School Parkway Avenue HAMILTON NSW 2303 Dear Mr Hewitt School Travel from Stockton to Newcastle I refer to our recent meeting regarding school travel arrangements for students who reside in Stockton and attend Newcastle High School. You may recall that I made a commitment to remind all Stockton families of the arrangements agreed upon in November 2008. From the commencement of classes in 2009 students residing in Stockton and travelling to Newcastle High School have been required to use the Newcastle Ferry to connect with State Transit bus services on Scott Street for the journey to school. Travel to the ferry terminal from Stockton can be arranged through Hunter Valley Buses. Attached is a map setting out some timetable information and the area concerned. The direct bus service to Newcastle may only be used by students who attend other schools in Mayfield, as well as any Newcastle High School students who reside north of the Stockton peninsula (eg. Fern Bay). By the end of this week I will forward a list to you of all students who have applied for subsidised travel from the Stockton area to your school. I will also again write directly to each of the families with students who have been affected by the decision. I would appreciate if you would place a notice in your next school newsletter to reinforce the conditions under which free student travel is made available to your students. Could you please also ensure that any of your staff who is involved in school travel are made aware of these arrangements. Should any parent consider there are special circumstances that would require a student to use the direct bus they should make application to NSW Transport & Infrastructure in writing. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Manager - Transport Operations Northern Region 10 March 2010 CC Jodi McKay MP Rodney Landers, Hunter Valley Buses State Transit Authority (Newcastle Buses) Jennifer Collison, Department of Premier & Cabinet All Correspondence to: PO Box 871 Newcastle NSW 2300 Ground Floor 239 King Street Newcastle NSW 2300 T 0249 297 006 F 0249 296 288 www.transport.nsw.gov.au

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A Day at the Theatre On 9th March, Year 12 took a trip to Sydney to see a production of The Shoe Horn Sonata, which was performed at Newtown Theatre. This play is one of the texts being studied for the HSC and the students found it very helpful to see a live production. Suddenly the play was more than just words on a page. We were very pleased by the mature and responsible way in which all students conducted themselves and felt that the day was both a valuable learning opportunity and a very enjoyable experience for all.

Mrs Oswald English

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Hamilton South Public School The School Community….. Working Together for Children

Phone: 4969 3795 Kenrick Street 49693917 Merewether NSW 2291 Fax: 49621214 Email: hamiltons-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au To The Principal Newcastle High School Mr Mark Hewitt Dear Mark, Today our school celebrated “Grandparents’ Day”. Grandparents had an opportunity to attend school with their grandchildren. It was a wonderful day made even more successful through the support Ms Rebecca Murphy offered. Ms Murphy kindly organised and accompanied a group of Hospitality students from Newcastle High School to our school to help serve morning tea for the grandparents. The group of students represented their school with pleasant demeanours and many grandparents commented favourably on the students. For a teacher form a busy high school like yours, to take the time and effort to support a partner primary school, is most commendable.

Thank you for your continued support of our school and please extend my thanks to Ms Murphy and her students. Yours faithfully, Ms Jo Potts Principal 25.2.10

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Government Delivers on Youth Allowance

The minister for Education, Julia Gillard, welcomed the agreement of the Opposition to secure the passage of the Youth Allowance bill in the Senate which will see more than 150 000 students across Australia start to receive new scholarships from April 1. More than 100 000 students will be better off under the changes by receiving more Youth Allowance for the first time. New parental income test arrangements will come into force from July 1. The changes will make a real difference for families trying to send their kids to university and will help ease the cost of living pressures that university can place on students and their families. Students who live away from major cities and regional centres that have to move will be eligible under the existing independence test. This test will be restricted to those who leave home to study, whose parents earn less than $150 000 a year and who live in “Very Remote”, “Remote” or “Outer Regional” areas as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. In keeping with the Government’s commitment to responsible economic management, the amendments will be paid for by a reduction in annual start-up scholarships to $2 128 once the scheme is fully up and running. This will keep the changes cost neutral. Key elements of the changes include:

• All students who receive Youth Allowance will receive a $2 128 start up scholarship every year, indexed for inflation. ($1300 in 2010)

• Students who live in very remote, remote and outer regional areas, who have to move away from home to study and whose parents earn less than $150 000 a year will be eligible for the existing independence test criteria.

• The parental income test will be raised so that families with two children studying away from home can earn more than $140 000 before their allowance is cut completely.

• Students who choose to move to study may be eligible for an additional relocation scholarship, worth $4 000, in the first year of study and $1 000 each subsequent year.

• From 1 July 2012, students will be able to earn $400 a fortnight (up from $236) without having their payments reduced.

• The age of independence will reduce progressively from 25 years to 22 years by 2012, which will see an estimated 7 600 new recipients of the independent rate of allowance.

More information Website: http://www.deewr.gov.au/

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REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES GO DIRECT TO LOCAL STUDENTS

Senior high school students in the Newcastle and Maitland area will get the chance to discover more about university life and potential career paths when the Regional University Road Show comes to town. Year 12 is a time when most students decide on their path for the future. Everyone wants to be successful and to make the best choices, but accessing the right information at the right time is not always easy. That’s where Charles Sturt University, Southern Cross University and the University of New England can help. These universities recognise the importance of helping students select the right study options. That’s why they go direct to local students via the Regional University Road Show.

The Regional University Road Show will be at the following venues – Hunter River High School and Tomaree High School, Tuesday 20 April The Hunter School of Performing Arts, Wednesday 21 April. Please note a special parent session will take place at 6pm. Belmont High School, All Saints St Mary’s and Maitland Grossman High School, Thursday 22 April Cessnock High School and Hunter Valley Grammar, Friday 23 April For all inquiries about Charles Sturt University courses, please contact info.csu on: T: 1800 334 733 F: (02) 6338 6001 E: inquiry@csu.edu.au W: www.csu.edu.au

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2010 General Contributions for years 7, 8, 9 & 10 is $50.00 2010 General Contributions for years 11 and 12 is $60.00

Year 7/10 General Contribution ....................... $50.00 Food Technology ............................. $25.00 Apron ............................................... $10.00 Industrial Arts .................................. $25.00 Visual Arts ....................................... $25.00 Year 8/10 General Contribution ....................... $50.00 Semesters Food Technology Food ................................................. $55.00 Fashion ............................................ $30.00 Sweet Delights ................................. $55.00 Food Around the World……...…$55.00 Visual Arts Drawing and Painting ...................... $25.00 Cartooning/Illustration&Design ...... $20.00 Photography ..................................... $65.00 Visual/Graphic Design ..................... $20.00 Sculpture and Ceramics ................... $30.00 Industrial Tech & Design Electronics ....................................... $25.00 Computer Graphics Drawing ........... $15.00 Timber Technology ......................... $25.00 Metal Technology ............................ $20.00 Metal /Wood Machining .................. $25.00

Music Keyboards ........................................ $15.00 Guitar ............................................... $15.00 Big Gig ............................................ $15.00 Drama Drama 8/10 ...................................... $15.00 Dance Dance 8/10 ....................................... $80.00

Year 9/10 General Contribution ....................... $50.00 Food Technology Food Technology ............................. $90.00 Childcare ......................................... $65.00 Textile Technology .......................... $30.00 Visual Arts Visual Art 9/10 ................................ $45.00 Visual Art 100hrs............................. $40.00 Photography ..................................... $80.00 Industrial Arts Ind Tech Metal 9/10 ........................ $40.00 Ind Tech Wood ............................... $50.00 Computing Studies Info & Software Tech 9/10 ............. $20.00 Music Music Elective 9/10 ......................... $15.00 Music 100hrs ................................... $40.00 Drama Drama Elective 9/10 ................ $20.00

Year 10/10 General Contribution ....................... $50.00 Food Technology Childcare 10/10 ............................... $65.00 Food Technology 10/10 ................... $90.00 Textile Tech 10/10 ........................... $30.00 Event Hospitality 100hrs ................. $60.00 Visual Arts

Visual Arts 10/10 ............................. $45.00 Working Artist 100hrs10/10 ............ $45.00 Creative Kids 100hrs10/10 .............. $40.00 Photography 10/10 ........................... $80.00 Industrial Arts Ind Tech Wood 10/10 ...................... $60.00 Ind Tech Metal 10/10 ...................... $45.00 Eng our Future 10/10 ....................... $25.00 Furniture D&M 10/10 ...................... $40.00 Drama Drama Elective 10/10 ...................... $20.00 Music Music Elective 10/10 ..................... $15.00 Music 100hrs ................................. $40.00 Write It Play it record It…………...$45.00 Year 11/10 General Contribution ....................... $60.00 Food Technology

Hospitality 11/10 ............................. $90.00 Childcare 11/10 ............................... $25.00 Food Technology 11/10 ................... $80.00 D/T Textiles 11/10 ........................... $60.00 Comm & Family Studies 11/10 ....... $25.00 Visual Arts

Visual Art 11/10 .............................. $65.00 Photography 11/10 ........................... $95.00 Visual Design 11/10 ........................ $45.00 Ceramics 11/10 ................................ $65.00 Industrial Arts

Industrial Technology 11/10 ............ $50.00 Engineering Studies 11/10 ............... $10.00 Metals Eng VET 11/10 .................... $40.00

Year 11/10 (cont) Music Music Elective 11/10 ..................... $30.00 Computing Studies Retail Services VET ........................ $25.00 Year 12/10 General Contribution ....................... $60.00 Food Technology Hospitality VET12/10 ..................... $70.00 Food Technology 12/10 ................... $60.00 D/T Textiles 12/10 ........................... $60.00 Community & Family Studies 12/10 ................................... $25.00 Childcare 12/10 ....................... $25.00

Visual Arts Visual Art 12/10 .............................. $65.00 Photography 12/10 .......................... $95.00 Ceramics 12/10 ................................ $65.00 Visual Design 12/10 ........................ $45.00 Industrial Arts Industrial Technology 12/10 ............ $35.00 Engineering Studies 12/10 ............... $10.00 VET Metals 12/10 ........................... $40.00 HSIE Business VET 12/10 ........................ $25.00 Music Music Elective 12/10 ..................... $30.00 Drama Drama Elective 12/10 .......... $30.00

ALL RECEIPTS MUST BE KEPT AS

ONLY ONE IS GIVEN AT TIME OF PAYMENT

Payment can be made by cash or cheque at the school roll room.

Cheques made payable to Newcastle High School.

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DO SOMETHING SPECIAL THIS EASTER Easter is not all about chocolate. This Easter, the Blood Service is asking people to consider blood donation. Every year, blood donors help thousands of Australians to literally, have a new life. Their generous gift means others can live. Please help the Australian Red Cross Blood Service to help those in need, the sick people in hospital, by encouraging your staff and school community to make a blood donation over the Easter holidays. The Australian Red Cross Blood Service needs 26,000 donations every week - only one in three people donate blood. You can donate at: Newcastle Donor Centre 38 Watt Street, Newcastle Free off-street parking Please call 13 14 95 to make an appointment or find out where our Donor mobiles will be.

ROTARY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND STUDENT EXCHANGE 2011 PROGRAM EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN

This program is designed for 14-16 year old students (In Year 9 or 10 in 2011) to experience a true ‘exchange’ with a family in New Zealand. Local Students are matched with a New Zealand student who travels to Australia to attend school during Term 2, 2011. Both students then return to New Zealand and attend school there for Term 3, 2011. The students’ family hosts the NZ student and includes them in their normal family life. This is an exciting way to experience another culture with the support of Rotary. More information and expression of interest forms can be found at: www.eastmaitlandrotary.org.au/anzyep/ Expressions of interest close 30 June 2010

PARENT LINE NSW Parent Line NSW is a free professional telephone counselling service that is available to parents and carers across NSW for the cost of a local call. Our counsellors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are happy to support the parents in your school community. Parent Line is fully funded by Families NSW. For more information visit the website: www.parentline.org.au

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School Holiday Workshops 12th to 16th April 2010

Senior Students

Senior writing course (Year 10 to 12) English pre-HSC workshops

Senior approach to literature workshop (Year 11 & 12)

Taught by experienced senior teacher, HSC markers

Also

Creative writing for stage & screen (Year 9 to 11) Junior maths revision and extension (Year 7 to 10)

Writing for fun (Year 6 to 8)

ARRENDELL SECONDARY EDUCATION CENTRE 11 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300

Phone 49292522

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