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Edition 12 I December 2018

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69 Frederick Street IPO Box 1316, WA 6725 I Phone: (+61) 08 9195 3100 I Email: broome.shs@education.wa.edu.au

A Culture of Success I WA SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR I A Leading Independent Public School

Part of the BROOME CLUSTER of INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS Broome PS I Broome North PS I Cable Beach PS I Roebuck PS I Broome SHS

Five Schools One Community

Talented students take to the stage

The Arts Showcase held at the end of week 7 was a spectacular night as over 80 Arts students from Years 7 to 11 wowed a sell-out audience with an eclectic mix of media, dance, drama and stunning vocal performances. The screening of media students' short films kicked off the evening’s entertainment followed by a Welcome to Country from Angelica D’Anna of Year 8.

A highlight of the show was the hilarious self-devised monologue ‘Boyfriend in the Basement’ performed by Iris Warren who later returned to the stage stunning audiences with an incredible vocal performance of ‘On My Own’. Fellow Year 9 student Anna Thorn was equally impressive with her rendition of Alicia Keys “If I Ain’t Got You'.

Backstage was managed by Year 11 ATAR dance students who also performed high level solos. The show included dance performances across all year groups in a variety of styles. Students used narrative structure to create their own original dance compositions with great success.

A huge thank you goes out to the hardworking staff of the Arts Learning Area for all their hard work, without them these events could not happen. To all the other staff and students who were there on the night, thank you for manning the door, seating guests, working in the kiosk and for ensuring everything ran smoothly.

TERM 4 REMINDERSWeek 9

Monday 3-7 December• Follow the Dream Tertiary Camp• Year 8 Big History Project Camp

Tuesday 4 December• Year 10 Good Standing Activities

Tuesday 4-7 December• Year 9 UWA ASPIRE Camp

Friday 7 December• Year 7 Good Standing Activities

Week 10

Wednesday 12 December• Year 8 Good Standing Activities

Thursday 13 December• Years 7-10 Whole School Assembly

• Last Day of Term 4

TERM 1 2019Thursday 31 January• New Families tour of school

Week 1

Monday 4 February• First Day Term 1

(Students return to school)

Thursday 7 February• Whole School Assembly

Big History students present

Recently Year 7 and 8 students from the Big History Extension Program had the opportunity to show their parents and teachers what they have been working on throughout the year. The evening presentations held in the school library, included a screening of the Big History Lustre Project virtual reality film. This major project is set to be included in the brand new WA museum when it opens in 2020.

A light supper was provided after the presentations that was prepared and served by the students of the school Special Education Needs department.

One parent commented; “What an impressive evening of fantastic presentations and confident, articulate speakers. I certainly learned a few things I did not know before. Congratulations to all.”.

My first year at Broome Senior High School has flown by. It has been filled with wonderful experiences I will keep as memories forever. I feel privileged every day to work in such a dynamic environment filled with focussed, hardworking students, dedicated staff and vibrant community members.

Working together with the four Primary Schools in the Broome Cluster of Independent Public Schools is an ongoing and integral part of the successes our students achieve in their academic lives. As a collective we provide the Broome community with a world-class education from Kindy to Year 12. This is a reflection of the enormous dedication and commitment staff, parents and the wider community have put in and my thanks go out to all of you for your continued support.

I would like to acknowledge our awesome students who consistently demonstrate what is possible if you are determined and work hard to achieve your goals. At Broome Senior High School we have a foundation built on a culture of success and our students certainly live up to that and the school motto to ‘be the best that you can be’. Congratulations also to our 87 Year 12 students for 2018. We wish you great adventures after Broome Senior High School.

Finally, to staff, students and families, thank you once more for your contributions to the school this year, it has certainly been a great one. Have a most enjoyable break, stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all in 2019.

Mathew Burt I Principal

BROOME SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL I A Culture of Success I WA SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR I A Leading Independent Public School

PRINCIPAL’S SAY

National HaSS High Distinction honour awarded

The Year 10 HaSS class recently entered the Australian Geography Competition and the Australian History Competition. Both National competition submissions were assessed against other entries from around Australia.

Participation in these competitions is an excellent opportunity for students to practise valuable exam skills, as well as providing an understanding of how they are performing in comparison to other students around Australia.

In 2018 we celebrated the attainment of a High Distinction in the Australian History Competition by student Oliver Hulse. Oliver achieved more than 86%, placing him among the top ranking Year 10 students in the country. Congratulations Oliver.

By Naomie Hatherley I Broome Senior High School Visual Arts teacher and P&C committee member.The Broome Senior High School P&C Quiz Night fundraiser held this term was a resounding success and thanks to everyone who attended. We managed to raise approximately $11,000 for our school.

The success of the quiz night depends upon the tireless work of a band of dedicated volunteer parents to put the show together, coupled with the energy and involvement of our wonderful Broome Senior High School staff in supporting, hosting and promoting the event. Our new Principal for 2018, Mr Burt, has now been officially inducted into quiz proceedings too. He did an outstanding job stepping in as quizmaster at the last minute.

As both a Broome Senior High School teacher and P&C member I would like to say a big THANK YOU for everyone’s support. Those of you who booked tables and dragged along your mates to spend up big, those of you who helped to hustle donations for the prize pool and those of you who generously pitched in to help set up or pack up for the night we couldn’t have done it without you.

P&C NEWS

BROOME SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL I A Culture of Success I WA SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2012 I A Leading Independent Public School

Talent on show at annual visual arts and technologies exhibition An impressive display of students’ creativity and hard work, was on show at the annual Visual Arts and Technologies Exhibition held recently in the School Arts block. Over 120 people visited during the two hour event, which featured two and three-dimensional work from students in Years 7 to 12. There was a successful silent auction of paintings created by students from the Broome Girls Academy and also on display was the recent work by 2017 graduate Shala-Tia Arnott. Hospitality students provided catering for the event whilst background music from Year 11 student Montana Arnold added to the ambience.

“The event is a valuable opportunity for students to publicly share what goes on in our workshops and studios” explains Visual Art teacher, James MacNeil. “It’s great to see the pride the kids have when showing their work to their families and friends.”

2019 FINANCIAL (SECONDARY)

ASSISTANCE SCHEME(Applications close 12 April 2019)

To assist families with the payment of contributions and charges, the Department of Education offers financial assistance to parents and guardians who are holders of a Centrelink Family Health Care Card, Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card or a Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card. EDUCATION PROGRAM ALLOWANCE

$235 is paid to the school towards the student’s contributions and charges and applicants receive a further $115 clothing allowance which they can elect to receive or have paid directly to the school to further assist them with school costs. Please note families who have applied for Abstudy are not eligible to apply for this allowance. ABSTUDY SUPPLEMENT ALLOWANCE

A supplement amount of $79 is available to families who have already received the Abstudy school allowance of either $78 or $156 from Centrelink. Application forms for both allowances are available from the administration office and please note applications close on Friday 12 April 2019.

Students make their mark Year 7 students from the Broome Girls Academy class visited the town’s new lookout with their Art teacher Ms Hatherley this term. The girls' artwork, along with that of Year 12 Certificate II and Certificate III Visual Art students, features in the roof and lower wall of the structure.

The lookout project, was coordinated by The Shire of Broome and incorporates students' artwork created in class along the themes of Jarlangardi (Goanna) Dreaming and Walga Walga (Salmon) Dreaming with mentoring from Yawuru artists Martha Lee and Ricky Roe.

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Term One 2019Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

JAN 28 29Admin Returns

30 JAN 31Teachers ReturnNew family tours

1

FEB1

4Students Return

5 6 7ASSEMBLY (Whole School)

8

211Year 7 Induction

12Year 12 Induction and Parent Night

13 14Year 11 Induction and Parent night

15

318SEN Broome Camp SchoolYear 11/12 TAFE Engineering

19 Year 10 Induction and Parent Night

P&C Meeting

20 21 Year 7 Broome Academy (Clontarf) andBroome Girls AcademyInduction

22Staff v Students cricket

MAR4

25 26 27New families BBQ

28 Broome Girls Academy Year 12 Leadership Campand Year 12 Inductions

MAR 1

54Labour Day (WA)

5OLNA

6Aqua Spectacular (swimming carnival)

7 ASSEMBLY (Split)

International Women’s day

8

611OLNA

12 13 14 15National Day of Actionagainst Bullying andViolence

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OLNA

19P&C Meeting

20 Years 7-9Kimberley Clontarf ShieldYear 8 Broome Girls Academy InductionSLT conference

21Harmony Day 22 Year 10 Japanese Learning ExperienceLeaders

825OLNA

Year 12 Work Place Learning

26 27 Japanese Learning Experience Parent Information Night #1

28 29 Inter School Swim Carnival

April9

April 1 2Parent Night

3 4 5

108Year 11/12 TAFE Engineering

9 Years 10-12 Desert Dustup

10

Garnduwa Deadly Diva

11 ANZACASSEMBLY (Whole School)

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15 16 17 18 19Good Friday

22Easter Monday

23 24 25ANZAC Day

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Excursion free weeks – Week 5/6 and week 9

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