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Dates to Remember16 August - Year 9 One Stop Shop Program.

20 August - P&C Meeting at 7pm in Maclean High School Library.

22 August - Year 6 Transition Day.

23 August - Year 10 RYDA Program. Throwback Thursday School Social.

24 August - Beanies for Brain Cancer Day.

27 August - Year 9 and Year 10 AIME Program.

30 August - Year 8 Celtic Thunder Display (Periods 1 and 2).

5-6 September - NSW CHS Athletics, SOPAC.

6 September - Years 7-12 Parent/Teacher Evening. Year 10 Stellar.

7 September - Footy Colours Dress-Up.

9 September - North Coast Water Polo, Alstonville

11 September - Zone Futsal. Year 12 Hospitality Dinner.

17 September - Zone 15’s Netball, Lismore. Years 7 and 8 AIME Program. P&C Meeting at 7pm in Maclean High School Library.

17-28 September - Year 11 Yearly Exams.

17-30 September - Year 9 Central Australia Excursion.

Jindabyne 2018

On Saturday, 4th August, 63 students and 5 staff left for Jindabyne. The night was spent sleeping in comfort on the coaches. We stopped at Kempsey, Goulburn, Canberra and Cooma for a rest stop, then finally reached Jindabyne for lunch and a walk around on Sunday afternoon. We arrived at Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre where we were kitted out with snowboards, boots, skis, poles, jackets and pants. Strangely enough this caused several boys hair to change colour.

On Monday we went ‘up the hill’ for our first lesson and plenty of stacks were had by all. Getting on and off chairlifts seemed to provide staff with plenty of entertainment and the odd bit of pain.

Tuesday provided snow to below 800 metres so students awoke to snow in camp (a very rare sight) so snowball fights in pyjamas was the first order of the day.

Wednesday and Thursday saw the best snow conditions of the season with even a veteran of many Hokkaido trips calling it the “best snow ever, south of the equator”.

Friday afternoon saw the buses loaded with some very tired, but happy students. It was a pleasure to take such well mannered and wonderully well-behaved students to the ski-fields that represented Maclean High School in such a positive light. This was also noted by the staff of other schools attending camp.So a big thank you to all those who made Jindabyne 2018 a success and the 2019 trip is already booked so Year 10 students start saving now.

Mr Ambrose.

AUGUST 2018 - 16th August

MACLEAN HIGH SCHOOLNEWSLETTER

■ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING SUCCESS

■ WOOMBAH STREET ■ MACLEAN NSW 2463 ■ 02 6645 2244 ■ www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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RYDAAll Year 10 students have been invited to attend the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness Program (RYDA) on Thursday, 23rd August. No classes will run for Year 10 students on this day. The day is fully sponsored by The Rotary Club of Maclean.

This program is a community response to the growing need to ensure appropriate attitudes and behaviours are developed by young people in relation to driving on our roads. The program is delivered by professionals working in the areas of road safety, health and driver education. The NSW Police are actively involved in the program.

The event is to be held at the Raymond Laurie Sports Centre in Yamba. Students requiring buses will be bussed from Maclean High School at 8.45am free of charge and will return in time for the afternoon buses. Full school uniform including suitable footwear will be required. A sausage sizzle is provided free of charge for lunch. Students need to bring their morning tea or may purchase at the venue. There is no cost for the bus or the seminars. All Year 10 students are expected to attend. Mrs T Kane.

RYDA Sessions

In small groups, students take part in six interactive workshops.

• Speed & Stopping On a closed section of roadway, students experience the relationship between speed and stopping distance through practical observation. Students also learn about the importance of car safety features and maintenance.

• HazardS & Distractions An interactive session where students form strategies to manage distractions and improve their hazard perception skills.

• The ‘I’ in Drive A reflective session designed to show students how their personality is an important aspect of the total road safety equation. Students self-assess against five personality areas and use this tool to analyse risky situations in cars.

• Road choices A discussion, routinely led by a Police Officer on key risk areas for young drivers and passengers. Features hard-hitting videos on decision-making and choices.

• Crash Investigators A unique opportunity for students to speak to a crash survivor about the event that changed their life. Forming an interview panel, students investigate crash factors, comparing them against the Safe System approach.

• Genevieve’s story A true story about a young driver and passenger involved in a road crash. Drawing on the story, students analyse factors including mood, impulse and planning and develop strategies for decision making in risky situations.

For further information, contact 1300 127 642 or visit rse.org.au.Our website is loaded with resources for teachers, students and parents. Also find us on Facebook (facebook.com/RYDAroadsafety) and Instagram (@RYDAroadsafety)

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At RYDA, students attend six interactive sessions at a dedicated venue over the course of a school day. In small peer groups, they are challenged to change the way they think about road safety; participating in a stopping distance demonstration, devising personalised strategies, gaining an understanding of their individual risk profile, leading an investigation into a real life crash and getting tips from road safety experts on how to protect themselves, their friends and family.

RYDA gives students critical information and strategies that do not come from driving lessons, books or the school classroom.

By participating in RYDA, schools further their commitment to educating the ‘whole student’, providing a unique opportunity to learn essential life skills as they face the challenges of driving solo or as an influential passenger of a novice driver.

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Be prepared for every lesson with the correct equipment (book, pens (black, blue and red), pencil, sharpener, ruler, scissors, glue, eraser).Arrive to class on time.Allow teachers to teach and students to learn.

RRespect

Respect all members of the school and wider community.Leave classrooms clean and tidy.Turn all digital devices off and put in your bag.Remove hats.Care for equipment in the classroom

EEffort

Be dressed in the correct school uniform.Arrive to class on time.Be prepared for every lesson and remain on task.Work to the best of your ability.

SSafe

Wait for permission from a teacher before entering a classroom.Wear school uniform and appropriate protective equipment when required.Use furniture safely and avoid swinging on chairs.

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Tell the truth.Aspire and strive to achieve the highest standards of learning.Complete work and assessment tasks honestly.

SRCBe PreparedTo maximise educational outcomes, it is essential that students come to school with the necessary equipment and attitude. Each student needs a book for every subject and writing equipment in a pencil case, which includes: pens (black, blue and red), pencil, sharpener, ruler, scissors, glue, eraser). Mrs Hollis, SRC Coordinator.

Hand-Delivered Drought ReliefThe Maclean High School SRC encourage our students and the wider community to help the drought stricken farmers.

The SRC will collect and collate donations that can be delivered to farmers in need. Donations can consist of non-perishable food items, toiletries, cleaning products, items for children and cash donations. The list below from Drought Angels can be used as a guide. Items can be dropped off at the Library. Cash can be given to Mrs Hollis, Mrs Cameron or Ms Hamilton. There will be a money box at the Canteen for your spare change.

A flannelette shirt dress-up day with donations to be made during PC and a bbq in the quad has been planned for Friday, 7th September. These proceeds will be added to any other funds raised.

The 2018 Central Australia Excursion participating students will personally deliver items and cash donations to the farmers’ representatives in Coonabarabran, Dubbo and Broken Hill during their visit on this excursion later this term.

Please help out if you can.

Food Drive Non-Perishable Food

Tea/Coffee/Milo Long Life Milk & Custard

Sauces: Apple, Tomato, BBQ, Chilli, etc Icing Sugar, Coconut, Sprinkles, etc

Pancake and Cake Mixes Cereal

Cooking Condiments & Recipe Bases Gravy Powder, Curry Powder, etc

Puddings and Deserts Biscuits: Sweet and Savoury

Salt & Pepper Herbs and Spices

Cooking oil and spray Continental Pasta & Sauce Packets

Pasta Sauce Cordial & Juice

Dried Fruits and Nuts Maple Syrup

Sandwich Spreads: Jam, Vegemite, etc Pickled Onions/Olives, etc

Men & Women Toiletries Tissues

Shampoo & Conditioner Soap & Body Washes

Sunscreen 50+ Rid/Aerogard

First Aid Supplies Deep Heat, etc

Toothpaste & Toothbrushes Razors

Deodorant/Body Spray Women’s Hygience Products

Moisturiser’s & RFacial Scrubs Aftershave

Toilet Paper (Please NO Medicines)

Cleaning Dish Cloths & Scrubbers

Cleaning Sprays & Floor Cleaners Washing Powder

Paper Towel Deodorising Sprays

Kids Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

Bodywash/Soap Shampoo & Conditioner

Snack Foods: Muesli Bars, etc Poppers

Jelly Popcorn & Lollies Zooper Doopers

Card Games Pencils & Colouring-in Books

Craft Items

WEAR A BEANIEFRIDAY 24th AUGUST

GOLD COIN DONATION DURING PC

CURE BRAIN CANCER Brain cancer kills more children than any other disease and more

adults under 40 in Australia than any other cancer, yet it receives less than 5% of Government cancer funding.

It is expected that approximately 1600 brain cancers will be diagnosed this year in Australia (that’s around 4 people every day) and nearly

1300 will die.

Donations will go to the Mark Hughes Foundation and Carrie’s Beanies4 Brain Cancer

Mrs Hollis, SRC Coordinator.




2 Angourie Road, Yamba 2464Phone: 02 6646 8555

BLIND & FLOORING CENTRE Since the 1950’s, parents have complained that “this generation of teenagers is the worst that has ever been”. Then those teenagers grow up and complain about the next generation.

In traditional parenting, we approach parenting teenagers the same old way, which lets be honest, never really works, and then we complain when it doesn’t. It’s healthy and “normal” for teenagers to manifest oppositional behaviour. If adolescents didn’t go through this important developmental stage then they wouldn’t progress to adulthood.

headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health

Where: headspace Grafton

When: September the 10th, from 5.30pm to 7.00pm.

Cost: $10.00

Please register at:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dr-bob-jacobs-tickets-48230048373

Light refreshments available

Workshop on

Parenting Adolescents

Presented by Dr Bob Jacobs, Author of Perfect Parents, Perfect Children

In today’s society, human beings need to go from being totally dependent children at age 12 to completely independent adults from the age of 18. That’s a lot of change in a short period of time, and in the search for their own rules, values and direction, teenagers will first challenge the existing ideas of their own family and of society.

This workshop will help parents in guiding their teenagers through this difficult and emotional time and also help ease parenting stress.

$5 TICKETS.Purchase tickets Thursday Lunch in the Quad

(Yr 10 at RYDA).Yamba Bowling Club Auditorium.

Parent drop off & pick up.

MHS SOCIALTHURSDAY 23rd OF AUGUST 7:00 - 9:30pm

Theme:

Central Australia ExcursionAs a fundraiser for the Central Australia Safari there are a number of hanging kitchen hand-towels and material shopping bags for sale at the front office for $7.00 each. There are also tickets in a raffle for a $50.00 gift voucher from Melt Massage and Beauty, Yamba and a bathroom towel set for $1.00 per ticket or 3 for $2.00. Ms Hamilton.


AUGUST 2018 - 16th August

For more information from Cranes Family and Relationship Services - Term 3 Workshops 2018 at Maclean and Grafton just click on the link below:http://www.maclean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/caring-for-students/supporting-families/cranes-family-relationship

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SRC NewsJeans for GenesJeans for Genes day was held on Friday, 3rd August. Cakes and hot chocolates were for sale at recess in the quad for $2.00 each. All money raised was donated to the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMR) who aims to find ways to treat and prevent childhood cancer, epilepsy, birth defects and genetic diseases.

Mrs Hollis, SRC Coordinator.

A Message from the Deputy Principals DeskThe Parent Teacher Evening for Years 7-12 is scheduled for Thursday, 6th September and parents/carers are invited and encouraged to meet with their child’s teachers to discuss student progress.Each faculty will be allocated a room and each room will be well signposted to enable easy access. Interviews will take place between 4.00pm and 7.00pm. Interviews will be scheduled for five minute intervals to provide an opportunity for all parents to see as many teachers as possible. Bookings are highly encouraged as we cannot guarantee that ‘drop ins’ will be able to be accommodated. Appointments will be made through the parent portal when open. If you have not received registration details for the portal or are experiencing difficulty please contact the school on 6645 2244 or email [email protected] for assistance. The portal is located on the Maclean High School website by clicking on the Links tab on the right.

Safety RemindersAll students are reminded of the school’s expectations regarding safety. These include wearing full school uniform, staying inbounds and playing safely.Specifically:• Students should bring an explanatory note to their Pastoral Care teacher if out of uniform.• Students needing to leave the school premises before the end of the day should bring a note and sign

out through the Attendance Office. This also includes seniors.• Games on the ovals should be one handed touch only.Thank you to those families who have conversations with their young people that reinforce these expectations. Mrs Kelsey, Mr Dinham and Ms Hamilton.




Helpline Numbers/Online ResourcesKids Helpline: 1800 551800 or www.kidshelp.com.auLifeline: 13 1114 or www.lifeline.org.auHeadspace: 1800 650890 or www.eheadspace.org.auBeyond Blue: 1300 224636 or www.beyondblue.org.auReachout: http://au.reachout.comSuicide Call Back Service: 1300 659467WayAhead Directory: http://directory.wayahead.org.au/Mental Health Telephone Access Line: 1800 011511 (operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is staffed by clinicians who can provide advice, make referrals and link callers to the Mental Health Service in their local health district).School Counsellors: Ms Kerrie Bowles and Mr Andrew Allen.

FOR PARENTS & CARERS OF STUDENTSIN THE CLARENCE VALLEY

UNIVERSITYVISIT

Thursday 13th SeptemberEXPLORE THE FACILITIES AND LEARN ABOUT THE WIDERANGE OF SERVICES AND PATHWAYS AVAILABLE FORYOUR CHILD

FREETRANSPORT

FROM GRAFTON &MACLEAN

For more information or to RSVP contact Rhonda Pitson P: 0417 470 979 or visit www.stellar.edu.au - Parent & Carer Visit Tab

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Gina Sanna

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