Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

Wetherell Crescent, PO Box 454, COBAR NSW 2835 Telephone 02 6836 2705 Facsimile 02 6836 1142 email: cobar-h.admin@det.nsw.edu.au www.cobar-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

NEWSLETTER Cobar High School

Principal - Shane Carter

Thursday March 12 2020 Issue: Term 1 Week 7

Term 1

Stage 4 Camp Sunday March 15 -

Wednesday March 18 ………………..

Moorambilla Auditions

Stage 4 & self nominated students

Friday March 13 ………………..

Aboriginal Dance Workshop

Tuesday March 17 ………………..

Boys Open Soccer Friday March 20 ………………..

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Wednesday March 25 School MPC

5pm-7pm ………………..

Term 1

Year 10 Immunisation Clinic &

Year 7 catchup Thursday April 2 ………………..

Splendour in the Class

Term 1 Thursday April 2

Lunchtime ………………..

Last day of Term 1

Thursday April 9 ………………..

Term 2

Staff return Monday April 27 ………………..

Students return Tuesday April 28 ………………..

Term One Awards Assembly

& SRC Induction Friday May 1

10:00am ………………..

School Photos

Tuesday May 26 ………………..

Mid Term Break

Friday May 29 Monday June 1 ………………..

Save the date:

Year 12

Farewell Dinner

Thursday

September 24,

2020

Stage 4 Camp Info • We will be departing for camp on Sunday March 15, at 6:30am. Students are to meet at the school bus

stop, which is located in Mopone Street (northern gate near the new COLA - Covered Outdoor Learning Area). To ensure a smooth departure, please make sure students arrive no later than 6:15am.

• We will be returning from camp Wednesday March 18. Expected arrival time back at school will be between 3:30pm and 4:00pm. Exact time of arrival will be updated via the school Facebook page on the way home. Please ensure someone is available for pick up or prior arrangements have been made so we can all get home to our warm beds in a timely manner.

• Check the school website for an attached packing list (just look for the Stage 4 Camp tag). • If your child has any medication or special requirements please ensure this is relayed to the camp co-

ordinators by Friday March 13 in order to make appropriate arrangements. • Any queries or concerns please contact either Sue Donaldson or Paul Callaghan via email or phone

during school hours. Thanks, Sue Donaldson & Paul Callaghan

CHESS Congratulations to our Cobar High School Chess Team who played Trangie Central School on Wednesday March 11. We recorded 2 wins and 2 draws.

Year 7 Immunisation

Clinic.

Thank you Cobar Community

Health.

Cobar High School P & C

Committee 2020

President Mary Urquhart

Vice President Maree Punzet

Secretary Kristi Martin

Treasurer Helen Polack

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Next Meeting Tuesday May 12

7:30pm School Library

All Welcome and please bring a friend.

This is a great way to be involved in your child’s education!

Positive Behaviour for Learning Vision Statement:

“Cobar High School strives for excellence in a safe and respectful environment”

- Respect - Excellence - Safety -

Assessments due Week 8 (Monday March 16 - Friday March 20)

Stage 4: Music

Stage 5: Mathematics Music

Year 12: Ancient History CAFS

Assessments due Week 9 (Monday March 23 - Friday March 27)

Stage 4: PDHPE

Stage 5: PD/H/PE PASS Science

Year 11: Mathematics Standard Music 1

Year 12: Chemistry English Standard IT Timber

The 2020 school year is in full swing. It is hard to believe that we are at mid-March already. The recent rain has been such a welcome relief and the green has definitely bought a fresh change to everyone’s mood. Pity about all the catheads though but we are working on that problem.

Students have been very busy – attending numerous sporting activities (netball, basketball, cricket, chess & swimming), social support sessions (Drum Beat, Through our Eyes), talks by Olympians (Stage 5 students) and of course attending quality lessons. Planning for the upcoming Stage 4 Camp is also now completed and looks set to again be a great experience.

Following on from the last newsletter I would again like to mention attendance. Apart from being compulsory, it is near impossible to maximise a child’s learning potential if they are not at school. From the start of Yr. 7, 1 day absent per week will equate to one full year of absence by the time they finish Yr.11. Our students will not get away with this when they enter the workforce. It is imperative that we as a school community work together to ensure that our students have good attendance. I am more than willing to discuss this further with anyone who has any questions.

Another good habit that will benefit our students when they enter the workforce is wearing uniform. I must say that it is very pleasing to see that the vast majority of our students do this on a regular basis and look fantastic as a group. We still have a number of students who continue to wear tights and football paraphernalia (eg Rooster shirts, shorts). These items never have been and never will be part of our uniform – end of story. Shoes must also be full black leather – no white strips. Financial assistance for school uniform is available upon request.

Shane Carter Principal