Newsletter 13 EMAIL: narromine-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

8 September 2011 www.narromine-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 Week 8B

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

An Outstanding Achievement

Congratulations to Katie Daymond. Rachael Reid, Siobhan Gleeson and Claudia

Campbell on achieving a Principal’s Award at our Term 3 merit award

assembly. They have reached the highest level on the merit system in

recognition of their application to all aspects of school life.

Excellence in Science

Students are to be highly commended on the excellent science research projects

that were displayed in the multipurpose centre on the evening of our science

fair. Thank you to everyone who attended. Your presence helped to make the

evening special for students and staff.

Well Done!

Thank you to Mr Leite, Mr Prentice, Mrs

Dowton and their team of helpers for the

work they put into ensuring our merit

assembly was a success. A lot of effort

goes on behind the scenes to ensure these

important events run smoothly.

National Partnerships for 2012

National Partnerships is currently funding a teacher and a school learning

support officer for the Macquarie Room, a literacy tutor, staff professional

learning and a deputy principal whose focus is on improving attendance and

improving systems within the school. Please contact me, if you would like to

recommend changes to how the grant is spent in 2012.

Fun at the Gala Day

A very successful middle school gala day was held recently, attended by

students from our school and Narromine Public School. Our Year 11 students

provided support as referees and helpers. They displayed leadership skills when

working with the younger students and a sound understanding of the school’s

core values respect, responsibility and care.

Uniform Survey Coming Your Way

The P & C is keen to hear your thoughts about our uniform. A survey will be

included in the next newsletter, which will be mailed at the end of term.

Angela O’Callaghan

Principal

PRINCIPAL: Angela O’Callaghan M.Ed.,BA.,Dip.Ed DEPUTY: Lisa Bennett B. Arts. Dip.Ed

ACTING DEPUTY: Jennifer Downey B.Sc. Dip.Ed

13 Merilba Street NARROMINE NSW 2821

Phone: 6889 1499 Fax: 6889 1553 HEAD TEACHERS: English Ms Cathy Reynolds Mathematics Mr Dean Leite (Acting) Science/PD Mrs Katherine Hyland TAS Mr Phil Rufus HSIE/CAPA Mr Greg Honan (Rel) YEAR ADVISERS: Yr 7 Miss Brookes Yr 8 Mr Thakur Yr 9 Mrs Bodiam Yr 10 Mrs Wallace Yr 11 Mrs Mussen Yr 12 Mrs Fisher

Principal Award Recipients

Rachael Reid, Siobhan Gleeson, Claudia

Campbell and Katie Daymond

Year 10 Work Experience

Year 10 students should be finalising their work experience arrangements. Work experience will occur

from 21 November – 25 November and all necessary forms must be completed by the end of Term 3.

Three students, Tennille Adams, Jack Dolton and Jordyn Neve have already completed work experience

and have had an invaluable insight into the work force. Tennille went to Western Plains Zoo, working

behind the scenes with the zoo keepers and had many close encounters with the animals. Her highlight

was playing and feeding the tigers and receiving a kiss from an elephant. Jack travelled to Melbourne

and worked with the Melbourne Storm, where he met and worked with many of the players and came

home with much purple and blue memorabilia. Jordyn went to Fox Studios in Sydney and had a first

hand experience at make-up artistry.

I encourage all students to participate in work experience. If you have any queries, please do not

hesitate to contact Jan Davison or Sheran Fisher.

Jan Davison

Work Experience Co-ordinator

Narromine Public and Narromine High Schools have been

developing links over the past 4 years to support a smooth

transition for students moving from Year 6 into Year 7. The

program includes the Science Spectacular, Art afternoons,

Reading to Learn literacy activities and Middle School Sports

Gala Day.

In Term 4 we will hold an information evening for parents

and students enrolling in Narromine High School for 2012 as

well as beginning 1 hour classes on a Thursday afternoon.

Enrolment forms should be completed and returned to the

high school office. George Jackson Yr 7 Cye Beer Yr 6 If you need any information or support please contact Narromine High School.

Information Evening: 19 October 5:30-6:30pm.

1 hour lessons starting: 20 October 1:55-2:55pm.

NHS SHOW TEAM The Narromine High School show team has been busy over the last couple of months attending shows

around the district.

The show team has prepared 8 steers for Tullamore, Trundle, Peak Hill, Parkes and Narromine Shows.

A Narromine High School Steer was awarded Grand Champion led and Grand Champion Unled steer at

all of the shows we attended this season. We were fortunate enough to have steers kindly donated to us

from various studs around the district and without the support from these local producers we would not

have been able to perform as well as we did. Waitara Angus Stud at Trangie donated two steers to the

school and it was these two steers that were most often awarded Grand Champion led steer. Hollywood

Special Offer on cost of school jackets Normally $66.00 reduced to $35.00

While stocks last.

Angus Stud at Peak Hill has also been a generous supporter of Narromine High School and it was a steer

donated to us from them, affectionately named T-Bone, that took out Grand Champion unled steer at all

shows we attended.

Narromine High School students also featured in the paraders competitions, with a student from

Narromine being awarded champion parader at all shows we attended. At Tullamore Show, Alisha

Roots was named Champion Novice Parader, while Katrine Rasmussen was awarded Champion Junior

Parader. At Trundle Show, Alisha Roots and Claudia Campbell took the top honours, while at Peak Hill

it was Brad Fazzari who won Grand Champion parader. Nathan Leach took out the top award at

Narromine Show.

Katrine Rasmussen Alisha Roots

Claudia Campbell Brad Fazzari

All students have worked really hard and should be congratulated for their efforts. A huge thank you

must also be extended to Mr Dick Leach for kindly volunteering his time to take the steers to each of

the shows for us.

Amanda McCutcheon

Agriculture Teacher

Year 10 Photography and Digital Media students are working on photos for a photography exhibition,

which they hope to hold early next term.

Here is a sample of some of their work so far!!

Janaya Carney Katie Daymond Lucy Cottee

The 2011 Science Spectacular was truly spectacular. Throughout the

evening community members, family, friends and students entered the

hall to view the fabulous science projects students from Trangie Central,

St Augustine’s, Narromine Public and Narromine High School had

produced. Over 200 people selected their favourite project for the

People’s Choice awards, with over 170 projects

to select from.

People who attended the Science Spectacular

were impressed with the outstanding projects with everyone agreeing that the

project quality had increased over the past 4 years.

Many thanks to AgnVet who sponsored the

evening, Trangie Central, St Augustine’s,

Narromine Public and Narromine High

School teachers who support students in developing and

implementing their projects, parents and community members for

coming out on the night and celebrating everyone’s achievements,

and everyone that had something to do with the night.

And the winners for 2011 are...

Year Runner-Up Winner

Primary School

category

Each receive a medallion and $10

How far we will you go?

Edward Walker

Jake Richter

Each receive a medallion and $20

Tutti Fruitti

Chloe Whippell

Alice Powell

Year 7

Each receive a medallion and $20

Wriggly worms and wheat

Max Barber

Each receive a medallion and $40

Where’s my tooth gone?

William Coleman

George Jackson

Year 8

Receives a medallion and $20

Frosty Liquids

Isaac Thompson

Cody Potter

Each receive a medallion and $40

Battle of the Batteries

Amy Daymond

Kaitlin Butcher

Year 9

Receive a medallion and $25

Iron inside

Amy Cale

Receive a medallion and $50

Can you see what I see?

Tianna Collison

Year 10

Receive a medallion and $25

Does air pressure affect bounce

Lachlan Reid

Receive a medallion and $50

Do weeds affect crop production

Tennille Adams

Overall

Receive a trophy and $60

Grow Up!

Maddison Geyer

Receive a trophy and $80

Mean Green Heat Machine

Katie Daymond

Katherine Hyland

Science Head Teacher

Free Graduated Licensing Scheme Workshops for Learner Driver

Parents in Narromine

Young drivers are three times more likely to be involved in casualty crashes. That's why the RTA has

introduced a new licensing scheme, with more supervised driving practice for learner drivers.

To help parents in supervising learner drivers, the RTA has set up a FREE 2 hour workshop for parents

that offers practical advice on how to help learner drivers become safer drivers.

A FREE RTA parents' workshop will be hosted by David Riches on Wednesday 26 October at the

Narromine Services Club from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm.

Early bookings are essential, so phone on 0438 215323 now to reserve your place, or email

parentworkshop@optusnet.com.au

NARROMINE LITTLE ATHLETICS FINAL REGISTRATION DAY Tuesday, 13 September from 4-6pm upstairs at the USMC for returning, new and trialling

athletes.

Cost is $80 per child, with 3rd

and subsequent children $40. New registrations need to bring their birth

certificate. Season starts 5.15pm Thursday, 15 September through to March 2012. Optional training

included in your rego fee starts Tuesday, 11 October. Dates for anyone wishing to trial Little A’s are

Thursday 15 and Thursday 22 October. Registrations cannot be accepted on competition nights after 22

October. Enquiries to Greg Butcher 0427 891488.

A Matter of Extreme Importance

It is of critical importance that aerosol cans

are not brought to school. This is because we

have people on site who have severe life

threatening reactions to aerosol sprays.

Students have been advised of this policy.

Failure to comply with it may result in suspension

SEPT

9A

12

13 14

Yr 11 exams

15

16 3rd Immunisation

Day 17/18

SEPT

10B

19

ESSA Exams

20 21

Yr 10 exams

22 Year 12

Formal

& Farewell

Assembly

23 24/25

NARROMINE SHIRE DENTAL SURGERY

MEDICARE TEEN DENTAL VOUCHERS

Medicare teen vouchers can be used at the surgery and cover preventative

treatment for your child. They can include examinations, professional cleaning,

fluoride treatments etc. If you would like any information or to book an

appointment please phone 6889-1699.

Narromine High P&C

When: Mon 24 October

Where: Staff Common

Room

Time: 7pm

All welcome