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This newsletter belongs to : _______________________ Home Group: _________ Parent Signature: __________________

Issue No : 17 Date : 10th November 2008

PARENTS ARE TO SIGN AND DETACH THIS PORTION OF THE NEWSLETTER AND HAVE

YOUR STUDENT RETURN IT TO THEIR HOME GROUP TEACHER ON TUESDAY

we strive for the best

TOP SCHOLARS

Stephanie Ferguson and Jessica Cutting

Dylan Wedel This year North high This year North high This year North high This year North high

celebrates the triumph of celebrates the triumph of celebrates the triumph of celebrates the triumph of

two top senior students. two top senior students. two top senior students. two top senior students.

Stephanie Ferguson and

Jessica Cutting both gained

excellent results and are

now co-winners of the 2008 2008 2008 2008

Dux awardDux awardDux awardDux award. This has

happened only twice before

in our 45 year history, 1992

and 1997.

Dylan Wedel has achieved

top marks to become the

Junior Dux Junior Dux Junior Dux Junior Dux .

Full list of special Award Winners inside

AWARDS NIGHT

Congratulations to the prize winners from our Awards Night and Sports Awards Ceremony. In my address on the Awards Night, I gave a brief summary of the many highlights which made up our school year. These included -

• Visual Art success in the Regional Creative Generation competition

• A long list of performing arts achievements – Beijing Olympic Orchestra,

Fanfare, Showcase and Eisteddfod wins

• The introduction of Events Management as part of the Tourism subject

• Catering4Futures achievements in many prestigious events in Mackay

• The highlights of the Anzac tour and the opening of the Anzac Garden

• The dedication of the Tony Willis Chemistry Honour Board

• The support and progress of 54 students in the Special Education Unit

• Recognition of individual winners in competitions

I also spoke of the need for Governments to increase funding to schools, quoting countries such as Finland which dedicate an extremely high percentage of their budget to education and consistently score highly on international test for their students. As this is my last Awards Night at North High, I reflected on the magnificent support that I have been fortunate enough to receive during my eleven years here. I have been privileged to work with a dedicated band of par-ents and supporters, along with so many loyal and committed staff members. It is impossible for me to know all students personally, but as I look back over the years, I can really appreciate the respect and consideration which I have received from the students. Awards Night is a significant event in our school life and guests have commented on the very smooth running of the night, the exceptional work of the student presenters and the depth of talent and achievement evident in the award winners. Well done to all involved. Linda Boyle PRINCIPAL

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

YEAR 8

2009

STUDENTS

ORIENTATION

DAY

2ND DECEMBER

8.45am

North

High Hall

Students from the recent educational

tour to Japan had fun dressing as

Apprentice Geishas .

This is a fun photo; normally a smile would

not be permitted

YEAR 12 END OF YEAR

EVENTS

Mon 17- Fri 21 Nov:

Block Exams

Thurs 20th Nov: Graduation

Friday 21st Nov: Last day of School

Saturday 22nd Nov:

Prom

YEAR 10

INFORMAL

WEDNESDAY

12TH NOVEM-

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YEAR EIGHTS TAKE FAIRYTALES TO FITZGERALD

During term 3, Year 8 students at Mackay North studied traditional storytelling. After

completing their oral assessment, a presentation of fairytales, some Year 8 students visited

Fitzgerald School to put their storytelling skills into action.

Their traditional and fractured fairytales were presented to an attentive and eager audience,

consisting of Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students. The high school students performed with

confidence and passion, while representing their school with enthusiasm, enjoyment and pride.

Presentation of their stories involved the use of a variety of storytelling techniques including:

drama, storyboards, Power Points, puppets, felt boards and illustrations. The Fitzgerald

students thoroughly enjoyed listening to stories like: Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, The

Emperor’s New Clothes, Three Billy Goats Gruff and Snow White.

It was a great opportunity for real life learning; young children being entertained and educated

through storytelling. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience for both the primary and

secondary students involved.

Congratulations and thanks to all 16 students: Thomas Raines, Milan Stanimirovic, David

Lamperd, Rachel Bishop, Amanda Terry, Georgina Kelleher, Subarna Raut, Lydia Crothers-

Stomps, Rachel Demspter, Imagion Carlyle-Brauer, Georgia Rosier, Olivia Attard and Susie

Richards.

THE GALLERY

Another Artwork of the Month

Jessica Pozza

Year 12

‘Mannikin Flys’

SENIOR ARTISTS & ART ON DISPLAY

The Year 12 Art Exhibition held at the Mackay City Library was an outstanding success. It was attended by some of Mackay’s “Who’s Who” of the Art Scene including Leonne Sneddon (artist) and Kathy Knezevic (Gallery Owner). Both were delighted with the work and commented on the high quality of skill and intelligent development of themes.

With lots of glamorous gowns and North High’s String Quartet creating the ambience, it was a classy finale for the very talented group.

Three students were recognized by Tracey Heathwood (Education Officer from Artspace) with Encouragement Awards – Tanesha Termine, Sacha Wohlfahrt and Isere Meaney.

These three students, and more, plan to study art at various tertiary institutions around the country.

Congratulations to the Senior Art students of 2008 and their teacher Ms Gorman.

POSITION VACANT

The Mackay district office of the Queensland Studies Authority has a vacancy for an administrative officer. This is a permanent, casual position. The district office is located at 38 Wellington Street, Mackay. The position involves 13 hours per week during school term time, except during peak times in February and October when additional hours will be required. For further information please contact Sandra Cain, District Coordinator Telephone 4953 0977 or email : sandracain@qsa.qld.edu.au Applications close on Monday 24 November, 2008. Please forward applications to: Sandra Cain QSA District Office PO Box 8163 Mt Pleasant 4740

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SSSSPECIALPECIALPECIALPECIAL A A A AWARDWARDWARDWARD W W W WINNERSINNERSINNERSINNERS ----2008200820082008 BOB THOMAS EXCELLENCE BURSARY SPORTING - Chelsea Dartnell

CULTURAL - Hannah Prouse VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - Lachlan Austin

MARVIC SILVER AWARD WINNERS - Alison Beanland & Hannah Prouse

LIONS CLUB BURSARY (Mackay North Lions) - Samantha Mc Curry

ROTARY AWARD (Mackay Sunrise Rotary) - Jonathan Hair

SCOPE WOMENS LEADERSHIP BURSARY -Erin Dixon

INDIGENOUS ARTS ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD (SENIOR) - Lena Tonga

INDIGENOUS ARTS ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD (JUNIOR) - Cody Bobongie

GRINDERS CORPORATE CATERING HOSPITALITY AWARD YEAR 11 - Chayse Vea Vea

YEAR 12 - Jamie-Lee Angove

TOP HOSPITALITY TRAINEE - Ashlee Meredith

LEGAL STUDIES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - Clare West

PARLIMENTARY SOCIAL SCIENCE AWARD -Michelle Oberg

NUNYARA SCIENCE AWARDS (JUNIOR) - Dylan Wedel

(SENIOR) - Jessica Cutting

TONY WILLIS CHEMISTRY AWARD - Jessica Cutting

ADF LONG TAN LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK AWARDS YEAR 10 - Dylan Wedel

YEAR 11 -Simone Maurer YEAR 12 -Sharnae Birkett

THE RITA STRANGE MEMORIAL TROPHIES CRESCENDO AWARD -Gemma Smith

CONCERT BAND AWARD -Jonathan Hair

DRAMATIC ARTS ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD -Madeleine Khalu

CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD -Luke Scott and Tiana Willis

SCHOOL STUDENT LEADERS

Student Council Executive -Madeleine Khalu Student Council Executive -Sharnae Birkett Student Council Executive -Sacha Wohlfahrt Student Council Executive -Bronte English Student Council Executive -Luke Scott School Captains -Khara Deurhof

-Hayden Wright

CITIZENSHIP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD -Madeleine Khalu

CALTEX ALL-ROUNDER - Sacha Wohlfahrt

JUNIOR DUX and BOB THOMAS ACADEMIC BURSARY- Dylan Wedel

DUX OF THE SCHOOL - Jessica Cutting and Stephanie Ferguson

Calendar of Events Grade Subject Due Date Content Teacher ASSESSMENT Year 8 ENG08

17/11/2008 All classes - Written assignment, Sci Fi, due week beginning 17 November CAMETR HEWB82A

21/11/2008 Practical 2 :Shorts CRIDKA HEWF82A

21/11/2008 Practical shorts GILBRO HEWN82A

11/11/2008 Prac Exam SOPATA HEWS82A

21/11/2008 Short Due BUDGPE HEYN82A

18/11/2008 Practical 2 JONEKR HEYS82A

13/11/2008 Prac Exam SOPATA Year 9 ENG09

17/11/2008 Week beginning November 17 Creative pieces due for Ms Nelson CAMETR 24/11/2008 Assessment items due week beginning 24 November: Mrs Power - Life CAMETR Stories oral, Mrs Harriott, Mrs Dhu/Ms Parker, Mrs Cameron, Mrs Savage - Dramatic Expressive oral, Mrs Presley - Narrative written HECA09

20/11/2008 Practical 2: Back-Pack CRIDKA HEF092B

12/11/2008 Prac Exam 2 SOPATA 24/11/2008 Research Assignment SOPATA 24/11/2008 Research Assignment SOPATA HEF092C

13/11/2008 Prac 2 BATTSA HEF092D

13/11/2008 Prac 2 BATTSA HEF092E

11/11/2008 Prac 2 BATTSA TDH09

21/11/2008 Practical 2: Jewellery CRIDKA Year 10 ENG10

17/11/2008 Week beginning November 17 - Shakespeare test due for Ms Young, Mrs CAMETR Presley, Ms Reimers, Mrs Savage and Mr Drzewicki 24/11/2008 Week beginning November 24 Shakespeare oral due for Ms DeLandells 24/11/2008 Week beginning 24 November - Shakespeare written test due for Ms Ilich and CAMETR Mr Downie HEC10

13/11/2008 Research Assignment GILBRO TDH10

18/11/2008 Research Assignment JONEKR Year 11 ENG11

17/11/2008 All classes - Oral assessment, Persuasive Speech, due week beginning 17 CAMETR November HEC11B

14/11/2008 Practical Problems TRAE

OTHER EVENTS

17/11/2008 P & C MEETING LLB Yr 10

24/11/2008 YEAR 10 EXAMS - 24/11 TO 25/11 CONDTI Yr 11

19/11/2008 YEAR 11 EXAMS BEGIN - 19/11 TO 24/11 LLB 24/11/2008 NEWLETTER PUBLICATION LLB

SUPPORT SUPPORT THETHE

NORTH HIGH NORTH HIGH CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS ART UNION ART UNION

20082008

Drawn on Friday 21st November.

Tickets: $2.00 each or a book of 5 for $10.00

Please sell as many tickets as possible.

All students must return the signed form

and money to school by 21st November.

1ST PRIZE $500 voucher from K Mart

2ND PRIZE $250 voucher from K Mart

3RD PRIZE $100 voucher from K Mart