South Grafton High School Excellence and Innovation Issue No.8 – Term 4 29 November 2013 Relieving Principal: Mr Robert Perl

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Diary Dates 2 December Indigenous Rewards Day 2 December P&C MEETING 3 December DjehutiSmart Graduation Evening 3 December Art Charcoal Workshop 4 December Years 7, 8, 9 & 10 Rewards Day 5 December Sportspersons Awards from 9.20 am 5 December Pace/Norta Norta Progam 6 December Year 10 end of Stage 5 Assembly 6 December Year 8 Swim and Survive Program 6 December Year 9/10 Drama Performance 9 December Year 11 Geography/Business Studies

Excursion 10 December PRESENTATION NIGHT

7.00 PM start

Congratulations Congratulations to Cormac Grant and

Thomas Lancaster on receiving a Clarence Valley Conservatorium Scholarship to assist them with their continued music studies at

the Conservatorium. This is the result of much hard work and dedication. Both boys have shown their talents on many occasions

when they have performed at school. Hip Hop

The Hip Hop day which the whole school took part in last Friday was a great success with the students learning some classy

moves in Hip Hop, as well as learning about how to deal with the daily social issues that confront teenagers today. Thank you to Ms

Wauchope for organising the day and we look forward to similar days in the future.

Construction The Construction teachers have just undergone some retraining to maintain

currency in the Vocational Education and Training Courses. A number of projects are being completed which includes the laying of

several cement slabs for seating to be attached. This is being funded by the P&C and is an ongoing project. The students in

the Construction class gain valuable experience in doing this and satisfy some competencies in doing so.

Job Squad Mr Byrnes’ Job Squad has recently

completed some beautification work around the school. This has involved the enhancement of several gardens as well as

some basic landscaping. Once again the students gain valuable experience as they plan, prepare and implement their ideas.

Year 12 Our Year 12 students have long finished

their exams and departed the school. Several students have already received placement into university due to the early

entry programs that the universities offer. This is determined by what the student demonstrated while they were at school,

supported by the Principal’s recommendation and the marks they received in the Trial Exams. It is an exciting

time with their marks due out on 18 December 2013.

School Spectacular At the moment we have 35 students

participating at The School Spectacular in Sydney which is a magnificent opportunity for them. The Dunbe’ Drummers, Aboriginal

Dancers and Contemporary Dancers are all performing. We look forward to their return and hear about their experiences.

STOP WORK MEETING

The Teachers Federation has called a stop work meeting for two hours next Tuesday

3 December 2013 from 9.00 am until 11.00 am. As a result of this there will be minimal

supervision in place during this time as a number of staff will attend the meeting. School will resume at 11.00 am for

recess and Roll Call at 11.20 am with normal timetabled lessons to follow. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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South Grafton High School Newsletter, Issue No .8- 29 November 2013

QuickSmart graduation evening invitations

have gone out…..Tuesday 3

December 2013 in the Library at 5.00 pm.

Don’t forget to get your notes back and enjoy a

sausage and piece of

cake with us. Students are

acknowledged for their Regular

attendance and

consistent effort throughout each term.

Below are some from this term. Well done.

Djehuti Smart Team Coordinator (Tania

O’Connor) Enquiries to

0447421466 Careers

National Parks and Wildlife Service Field Officer Traineeship Progam.

The program will involve an intake of up to 100 trainees across NSW over the next two years. The first intake is proposed for

June 2014 with subsequent intakes planned at six monthly intervals.

The program will be open to everyone but in particular women, young people and Aboriginal people. Following successful

completion of the two year program, trainees will be offered a permanent entry

level field officer position subject to the needs of NPWS. Further information is available on

www.environment.nsw.gov.au/jobs/FOtraineeships.htm;

phone Lisa May on 9585 6900 or lisa.may@environment.nsw.gov.au.

SRC

What a busy week for the SRC!

Blue Bow Day –

Last Friday most of

our school dressed in blue to raise

awareness for Anti-Bullying and Chloe’s Law. Blue bows and

blue wrist bands helped reinforce the message that help is available to anyone

struggling to cope with bullying. Lydia, Falyn and Meagan addressed the assembly and showed a powerful video

presentation hoping to change attitudes and behaviour.

Planning Day – A

joint SLIKK and SRC planning day was

held on Friday. This was very productive

with many new initiatives being offered to improve

our school. We look forward to all these

great ideas being put into action. Each year group then ran

team building activities for the whole group.

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South Grafton High School Newsletter, Issue No .8- 29 November 2013

Schools Spectacular 2013

This year we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Schools Spectacular.

The Schools Spectacular is a world-class arena production and one of the largest

annual events of its calibre in the world. In brief, Schools Spectacular has taken place annually at the Sydney

Entertainment Centre since 1984 and the event includes approximately 3,600

students from over 400 NSW public schools. It delivers outstanding cutting-edge dance and musical performances.

South Grafton High School has been involved in the event for many years and

this year we have three groups performing. We have 10 students in the Aboriginal Dance Ensemble, 13 students

in the Combined Dance Group, and Dunbè African Drumming will be part of the foyer

entertainment. The students have left this week for Sydney to engage in three days of

rehearsal, followed by four performances. The exciting news is that the event will be

televised nationally on: ‘CHANNEL 9’ on Saturday 30 November 2013 with a replay on ‘GO’ – Sunday 1 December 2013.

Good luck to all the South Grafton High School students involved.

Dunbè off to School Spectacular

Dunbè members are getting excited for this weekend’s Schools Spectacular. They

have been working hard all year and are very dedicated. On 29 November 2013

they will be heading to Sydney to show off their musical skills and talent. We wish them safe travel and enjoyment of their

time participating in this great event.

Community News

Christmas Party Camellia Cottage is holding their annual

Christmas Party this Saturday 30 November at Bob Liddiard Park (behind the cottage). The fun starts at 4pm. There

will be lots of activities including a jumping castle, face painting, temporary

tattoos, lucky dips and an art competition. There will also be raffles and a free sausage sizzle and entertainment.

Free Workshops Final two weeks of Eyes Wide workshops

in Market Square. FREE for 12-18yrs. This Saturday 30 November 2013. Film Making: 2.00 – 5.00 pm - Work

with award winning young film maker Poppy Walker to create films or trailers.

You can even bring your smart phone! Dragonfly Sculpture: 3.00 pm-5.00 pm-

Work with professional artist Pamela Denise to create a sculpture using copper wire and glass beads!

Next week 7 December - Creative Minecraft and Rockfish Sculpture:

Find out more on facebook: Eyes Wide Clarence Valley. Win $400 Shopping Spree - Go to

www.eyeswide.com.au and vote for your favourite Legend or Liability design and

you could win!

Canteen Roster

Monday 2 December Julie Anne Brett

Tuesday 3 December Colleen Hankinson, RaeAnne Finlay

Wednesday 4 December

Carmel McLachlan, Margaret Jones and Christine Fuller

Thursday 5 December Julie Van Dalsen

Friday 6 December Tina Bultitude

Monday 9 December Judy Salter and Julie Anne

Brett

Dunbè’s last practice before School’s Spec

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