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Newsletter Kincumber High School

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Issue 14 Term 3 – Week 7 2 September 2016

Premier’s Teachers Scholarship Award

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the NSW Premier’s Scholarship presentation at the State Library, where I was thrilled to see Kat McDonogh receive the History Teachers Association Scholarship for 2016-17. Kat will travel to America and Canada to undergo research related to one of her particular areas of interest in History. I spoke to one of the selection panel, who was high in his praise of her application, who said it was exceptional. We are very pleased for her and look forward to seeing the work she will do related to the research next year. Each year the Premier awards approximately 21 scholarships in NSW for a number of areas. This year, over 300 teachers, from across all sectors, applied and Kat was one of those recipients. This is a fabulous achievement for one of our fantastic teachers. Kat is seen here with Adrian Piccoli, NSW Minister for Education, receiving her award .

School Captains and Senior Leaders, 2017

Over the past couple of weeks, Year 11 students have been preparing to stand up in front of the entire school body to speak about why they should get everyone’s vote for the School Captain position. After much preparation, including an interview, an application, and a public speech, voting has occurred and the results are in.

I am pleased to announce the following positions for 2017:-

Elana Hagistefanis Connor O’Heir Dylan Condon Aaron Robertson Elizabeth Payne Jasper Davis

Captain Captain SSU Captain SSU Captain Vice Captain Vice Captain

The Senior Executive Team and the Senior Leaders are a fine group of young people and I look forward to working with them to continue to build on the positive culture at Kincumber High School. Together with other members of the Senior Team, we will be assured of an agenda around school growth, positive representation in the community and support for the entire student body. Members of the Senior Team also have a number of

jobs, including running the school assembly and representing each year group and all faculties across the school. Congratulations to the members of this team:-

Isabella Russell, Gabrielle Knight, Jessica Graves, Eleanor Gundry, Jessica Donehue, Nathan Graham and Jared Wright.

“Hey There Delilah”

Next Newsletter, we will have a big report on the School Musical for 2016. I am including some photos from the performance yesterday, performed for Years 5 & 6 from Kincumber Public School. The students and staff, under the direction of Miss Roth, have worked incredibly hard to put the show together and are to be congratulated on such a great achievement. School productions are one of the events that stay with children for a lifetime. We have performances on Thursday night,1 September (sadly already over) and Friday, 2 September. The show commences at 6.30pm and tickets are $5, available at the door.


Thank you to our SASS staffThank you to our SASS staffThank you to our SASS staff

I want to acknowledge the wonderful work done by our School Administrative and Support Staff (SASS). This week has been SASS Recognition Week and we sincerely thank our office ladies, School Learning and Support Officers, our IT support person ,GA and Agriculture Assistant for the enormous contributions they make to our school community. This team are integral to the school. They ensure the smooth running of all things administrative, support for students and staff, (both in the Support Unit and in mainstream classes), technology support, maintenance and efficient management of the farm. A monstrous thank you to them all. We could not do it without you. Janine Debenham, Principal

Probus Debating

“Would the election of Donald Trump be bad for Australia-United States relations?” This was the hotly debated topic on 23 August, as teams from Kincumber High School and Green Point Christian College participated in the final of the 23rd Annual Kincumber Probus Club Debate. We had previously been victorious in the previous round, against Central Coast Grammar School. The Kincumber High Team, made up of Elizabeth Payne, Jasper Davies, Jarred Wright and Connor O'Heir were arguing the negative, and had to bring together all their years of debating knowledge, as well as significant knowledge of the American and Australian political systems in order to become victorious for the second year running. This debate topic took significant preparation, and public speaking and debating coordinator, Sarah Keeling commends these students for their hard work and dedication to extra curricular activities in their senior years. The Leonard Mutton Shield will reside in the front office.

Mrs Keeling, Debating Teacher


Agriculture and Primary Industries Report

Winter Feed Crop

During Term 2, Year 9 and 10 Agriculture students learnt about the winter feed gap that occurs on most farms in NSW. It is brought about by the slow growth of the dominant, naturalised grass in our area, kikuya, due to colder winter weather. To close the feed gap, the students planted a crop of barley and annual ryegrass, which grows well in winter.

Everyone was a little surprised to see the nice bright green grass and now understand farmers either have to plant winter grasses to provide enough feed for their sheep and cattle, or buy in expensive hay.

This was a great learning exercise for our students.

Triplets are on the way. Maybe?

Everyone is waiting for the imminent birth of Beatrice’s lamb or lambs. Last year, she gave birth to triplets and looks like she will do it again. She is in our farm’s nursery pen, and being pampered by many students.

Lamb Halter Training

This year’s drop of lambs, currently standing at five, are being trained to walk on leads. Lamb training is a time consuming process, involving a lot of perseverance, and food rewards, for doing the right thing. The quieter the lambs become, the easier it is for the students to complete the necessary health practices in the future. These include shearing, crutching, drenching, vaccinations and necessary health checks.


First Peas Sighted

The pea crop is progressing well with the first pea pods sighted this week. Students have counted their flowers and have checked the health of the plants. One student group counted 27 flowers and are well on the way to reaching their $10M harvest target.

Meet Johnno, the Rabbit

This week the school farm had a visit from Johno, the rabbit. If all goes well the next batch of young bunnies will be seen on the school farm when the students arrive back for Term 4. The last batch of bunnies has now been fostered into the KHS community, and are enjoying a peaceful life.

Mr Boyd, Agriculture and Primary Industries Teacher

Year 9 & 10 Netball

On Friday 26 August the Year 9 & 10 Girls Netball Team competed at the Sydney North Netball Gala Day at Adcock Park. The girls represented the school well, exhibiting sportsmanship, determination and teamwork,

winning four of their seven games. The team included Alyssa Riding, Brittony Lerway, Macey Bright, Ruby Swanston, Millee Powell, Teagan Powell, Zoe Kensell and Casey Taylor. The girls had a great day and were a pleasure to coach. A special mention is required for Hannah Myers who did a fantastic job umpiring on the day, and also to Macey Bright who shot like a champion after joining the team last minute due to illness and injury affecting the team. Mr Fortey also deserves a big thank you for driving the mini bus.

Mrs Laura Gray, Netball Coach


Reminder about shoes that are appropriate for school.


CAPA Report Student of the week awards…….

Congratulations to the following students who achieved who achieved ‘Student of the Week Awards’ for excellent work in:

Dance: Year 7 - Emily Craig, Amber Duck, Sarah Graves, Charlotte Dillon, Year 9 - Molly Larkin, Kaia Flett, Year 10 - Emily Lufe, Isabella Allanson, Kate McQuade, Ella Buteux, Zoe Kensell, Year 11 - Amelia Huettner, Lani Hagistefanis, Jessica Graves, Cessa Brown, Year 12 - Rhiannon Price

Drama: Year 9 - Jade Crowther, Year 10 - Emily Hughes, Year 11 - Jasper Davis

Photography and Digital Imaging: Year 9 - Daniel Hughes

Visual Arts: Year 7 - Kyte Cardy (7VA3) - for effort displayed in texture experiments, Jack Golsby (7VA8) - for effort displayed in continuous line portraiture

Year 9 - Chloe Casey, Gemma Grice, Alana Marks, Bella McCall

Year 10 - Daniel Ferguson

Year 11 - Claudia Kent, Libby Payne

CAPA Upcoming Events – Dates for your diary

Final Evening Performance of Hey There Delilah, Friday 2 September tickets at the door, 6.30pm.

Photography and Visual Arts Overnight Excursion to Bundanon Thursday Friday 8 and 9 September, 2016

Next Year 10 Interested and Talented workshop with high profile ceramic Artist Juz Kitson, Wed and Thursday 12 and 13 October, 2016.

2016 One Night Only Expo – Thursday 8 December, 2016


Dates for the Diary

6 Sept - Term 4 Sport Selection (Year 7 - 10)

12 - 23 Sept - Year 11 Final Exams

23 Sept - Year 12 Graduation Assembly

For more important dates check out the calendar on our website.

https://www.millenniumschools.net.au/kincumber/

DANCE NEWS

Congratulations to Year 12 Dance! You have survived the practical HSC Dance examinations – what a fantastic achievement. As the end of term 3 quickly approaches, it is important that you focus now on the Appreciation component, refining your understanding of the two set works. Remember you can submit draft essays anytime!

The Year 9 Dance elective class performed beautifully at the Central Coast Schools Showcase, held at Laycock St Theatre last week. It was also great to see Samantha and Kaia perform as part of the NAISDA Company and Zoe, Ella, Samantha, Emily and Molly perform as part of the Central Coast Regional Senior Ensemble again. We have some exceptionally talented dancers at KHS.

Thank you to Kaia and Molly from Year 9 dance, for creating a dance item and performing it at Avoca Beach, Copacabana, Kincumber and Pretty Beach Primary Schools as part of the Kincumba Learning Community transition program.

There has been an account set up at the front office for dancers to pay for a CCDF DVD – if you would like to order a DVD, PLEASE make sure you see Mrs McRae and hand in a DVD order form, with the year group you are in and the name of your item. It would be great if orders can be made by the end of this term please.

Year 7 dancers – have you joined the dance group with Ms Dutton yet??? If you haven’t, please see her in the PE staffroom to find out more information.

Mrs McRae & Ms Dutton, Dance Teachers

Drama News This week students and teachers have been flat out preparing for the 2016 musical Hey There Delilah. I would just like to say, it has been an absolute pleasure working on this production. It is not everyday that you can work collaboratively on a project with students across a variety of Years and see them take on new and diverse roles, push the levels of their comfort zones by either taking on a challenging role or learning complex routine or song. I would also like to acknowledge the wonderful work of all the staff here at Kincumber High School that have assisted in getting the show off the ground; making props and costumes, rehearsing with the students, building and painting our sets, providing rehearsal spaces, selling the tickets, taking extra lessons, supervising students and supporting the show! Show dates are 1 & 2 September and tickets are $5 at the door. Would love to see you there, supporting our wonderful students in this theatrical adventure!

Ms Roth, Drama Teacher

2016 – Hey Delilah Cast


Visual Arts and Photography News

Yesterday we participated in a State wide virtual excursion (we shared this experience with many schools across the State) where we visited Wendy Sharpe in her studio space. Wendy Sharpe is a high profile expressive figurative painter who has been the first female official Australian War Artist in East Timor. Her main focus is oil paint and she introduced us to oil sticks. She showed us her travel diaries in which she had drawn scenes in gouache. We were able to ask questions and learn from her successful art career.

Caitlin Steer and Claudia Kent, Students


Year 9 & 10 Visual Arts and Photography Excursion - Arthur Boyd’s Property Bundanon

Payment Ref. Number: 044-191

An overnight excursion has been organised for (Class/Group Name): Year 9 Visual Arts/Visual Design & Photography plus Year 10 Visual Arts.

Purpose of Excursion: This two day camp will develop skills associated with long exposure night photography called ‘Painting with light’, plus drawing and collage skills. Students will study Arthur Boyd’s art practice and visit his studio and homestead.

Excursion Organisation

We meet at school at at 7am. Load bus. Drive to the south coast. We will be stopping at various fast food restaurants and service centres on the forward journey and return journey. Lunch is to be taken from home on the first day.

Students will arrive at camp and be allocated a sleeping quarters. Two workshops will occur in the first afternoon, a viewing of the ‘Artist in Residence’ program will occur.

Free time and then dinner.

Painting with light long exposure photo workshop.

Supper then lights out.

Up early prior to sunrise for early Friday morning Sunrise Photo shoot of the beautiful Shoalhaven river and wildlife.

Breakfast then artmaking workshops Skulls and Bones with Charcoal and various mixed media.

Homeward bound at 11.30 am– we will be back at school by 5pm.

If you would like more information on this popular excursion please see Mrs McGilvery for a detailed permission note.


VISIT A DOCTOR FOR FREE - KINCUMBER YOUTH CENTRE

Youth Clinic

The Youth Clinic is available for young people aged 14 - 19 years old to visit a doctor for free! All you need to access this service is a Medicare card! No appointment necessary. The doctor is available on Wednesday afternoons from 3pm - 5pm during school terms.

From Science

Throughout the past two weeks as part of Science Week, (which has the theme of Drones, Droids and Robots) students looked at the use of drones to make observations of hazardous areas or environments. To get an understanding of the skill needed to fly a drone, students were given the task of flying one through the goal posts and landing on a target.

We also looked at automated cars and how they work. Some classes have been building programmable robots that can follow lines and avoid obstacles. They have almost finished the construction phase of the project and are about to start programing them.


We also looked at automated cars and how they work. Some classes have been building programmable robots that can follow lines and avoid obstacles. They have almost finished the construction phase of the project and are about to start programing them.

Chris Stanley, HT Science


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