The Canobolas Rural Technology

High School

Friday 24th February 2017 Term 1 Issue 2

Icely Road Orange NSW 2800 Ph: 02 6362 1677 Fax: 02 6362 4481

Website: www.canobolas-h@det.nsw.edu.au

Congratulations to Erin Naden on being named in the Australian Woomeras team. Since

commencing in 2013, the AFL Indigenous Female Kickstart and Woomeras programs have

quickly become an aspiration point for many young Indigenous women and increased the

transition rates of Indigenous females into the mainstream pathways. The Woomeras team gets

selected from the Female Kickstart Championships which is held in different locations across

Australia. Every year we see 25 young Indigenous females step into the Woomeras program and

compete at the National Female Youth Championships.

The Woomeras are a National Under-18 female Indigenous development program which

immerses participants in an elite training environment with the aim of increasing football,

personal development and leadership skills. The objectives of the Woomeras program are to

excel participants football ability, enhance their leadership potential and explore their cultural

identity.

After captaining NSW in the Australian competition Erin was named in the national side. Part of

her training camp involved attending Nitro Athletics in Melbourne. Erin pictured here with the

fastest man in the world!

From the

Principal’s Desk Dear Parents and Members of our School Community

It has been a busy two weeks since our last newsletter.

50th Anniversary

This year our school will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a number of events already planned.

The main focus of the celebrations will be the weekend of May 20th-21st with a dinner at the

Orange Function Centre and tours of the school and displays of historical documents and

memorabilia. Tickets for the dinner will be available from the school office by the end of next

week.

To ensure you keep up with all the information about the celebrations please look at the 50th

Anniversary Facebook page www.facebook.com/TCRTHS50thanniversary/

If any members of our school community have any memorabilia that they would be able to loan

or donate to the school for the celebrations please contact me at the school.

SRC Leadership Camp

It was fantastic to see the SRC attend their leadership camp at Burrendong Sport and Recreation

Centre earlier this week. The students worked on developing both their teamwork and

leadership skills, as well as focusing on their plans for the year ahead. A huge thank you must go

to Ms Lloyd and Mr Riles who took this group away.

Excursions

As the school year looks to get even busier, just a quick reminder about excursion permission

notes. It is essential that students who intend to attend an excursion return the original permission

note to the front office prior to the excursion leaving. The school is unable to accept hand

written notes or verbal permission for student to attend excursions. Students are always able to

collect a spare permission note from the front office if necessary.

Year 7 Exhibitions

It is with excitement that we look forward to the first exhibitions of Year 7 project work. As part of

the new curriculum structure we have introduced into Year 7 in 2017, students will complete a

number of projects during the year, and will exhibit their completed work. All of the Year 7

students and teachers have been working hard in the first five weeks of the term on the “Pieces

of Me” project which will be exhibited in Week 6.

TCRTHS

Calendar Look at what’s coming up...

Thursday 2nd March Yr 7 IPL Exhibition

Thursday 9th March Elders Olympics

Monday 27th March Yr 12 Half-yearly examinations begin

Saturday 20th May—21st 50th Anniversary weekend

Student Pick Up

To ensure the safety of all students and staff can I ask all parents and carers to pick up

students outside the school grounds, and not drive into the staff car park or bus bay. We have

a large number of buses that use our school as an interchange each day and the volume of

traffic is causing some concern at the moment.

Contact details

Can I ask that parents and carers ensure that contact details, including emergency contacts,

are up to date. It is essential that we are able to make contact with you when necessary. If

you need to update any details please collect a form from the Front Office.

I hope you have a great fortnight and I look forward to speaking with you in week seven.

With my warmest regards

Kate Wootten

CREATIVE ARTS NEWS

Here is a sample of student artworks and photography from Years, 7, 8, 9 and 12.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra is coming to Orange!!

The SSO travel to different towns as part of their regional tour each year. This year is OUR TURN! Music

students are invited on the excursion to Orange Civic Theatre to watch a one hour concert by the Sydney

Symphony Orchestra when they come to town next term.

Notes have been handed out in class and are expected back THIS TERM in order to secure seats at this

concert as tickets will sell fast to all the schools in the region.

All elective music classes are urged to attend. Interested students in Year 8 Mandatory are encouraged to

take up this unique experience.

If you are keen to attend and have not received a note, then please see Miss Aldrick.

Opera House for Best of the 2016 Music HSC

Stage 5 and 6 Music are invited to ENCORE – the showcase of the best HSC Music performances and

compositions. The concert is on 20th March. Notes and money need to be returned ASAP. If you are

unable to attend, please let Miss Aldrick know so someone else can have the opportunity to buy your

ticket.

Do you play a band instrument?

Do you play a flute, trumpet, saxophone, keyboard etc. ?

Would you like to play music with other students?

Please see Miss Aldrick in B10 staffroom or use the Music website Contact form

to highlight what you can do and what you’d like to do with music this year.

https://sites.google.com/a/education.nsw.gov.au/canobolas-music/

Want to hone your keyboard skills?

Want to learn keyboard songs and improve your skills playing and reading music?

Please see Miss Aldrick in B10 staffroom or use the Music website Contact form to highlight what you can

do and what you’d like to do with music this year.

https://sites.google.com/a/education.nsw.gov.au/canobolas-music/

Do you enjoy singing? Want to sing fun songs in a group?

Come to choir!

ViiVox (Year 7 choir) Period 4 on Thursdays

VocE (Combined Vocal Ensemble) Lunch times on Thursday

♫ MUSIC NOTES ♫

MATHS FACULTY NEWS

In Mathematics, we have had a great start to 2017! All students should have received their

Assessment booklets and noted when they have Mathematics tasks due. If you do not have

a copy of your particular years’ assessment booklet, please see your Year Adviser.

Year 8 Star and Quay have been learning about factors and multiples. During one of their

lessons, they worked in pairs to solve a variety of problems involving special number

properties. Recently, the students learnt about the difference between prime and

composite numbers by colouring in various multiples on a hundreds chart. Next week during

class time, students will be creating posters that will demonstrate their understanding of

what they have learnt so far in Mathematics. These posters will be displayed in the

classroom.

Congratulations to all the students who are continuing to display a high level of effort in practical lessons

despite the recent high temperatures. The PDHPE teachers

make every effort to maximise the students time in the

shade and participate in activities that are suitable for the

hotter weather. Many of our teachers spend most of the

day in the heat working with our students and supporting

them during difficult conditions.

It is an expectation that all students participate in practical

lessons and follow all instructions given by their teacher.

Medical reasons for exclusion from a sport or PDHPE lesson

are only possible with a medical certificate signed by a

doctor accompanied by a letter from the parent.

A reminder that it is a good idea to bring along a hat and

ensure that your child has a drink bottle to use each day. If PDHPE Teachers were

corn cobs!!!

At CRTHS we get o

ur notes and

money for e

xcursions and activities in

on time to

make it

easier for o

ur

coaches and office staff!

Welcome Miss Lee and Mrs Abrahams

Canobolas PDHPE has welcomed the appointment of two amazing teachers who have made

an excellent start, getting to know their students and enjoying teaching lessons. Miss Lee, will be

teaching PDHPE classes and coordinates dance for sport, elective dance, CHPA and dance

ensemble with Mrs Huford. Mrs Abrahams has a variety of PDHPE and elective classes, such as

PASS for Year 9 and SLR for Year 11.

We are very lucky to have such talented and caring staff work with us in sport and PDHPE

lessons.

Golf

Western Region Golf

Monday 13th March. Notes and money

now due at the Front Office.

Hockey Trials

Western Hockey Trials

Due in March. See Miss Somers

CHPA conducted their third annual Testing and Induction Camp at Charles Sturt University in

Bathurst the week before last. 41 students took part in three days of physiological, injury risk and

fitness testing. They also participated in Believe Boot Camp and had a fun afternoon at Bathurst

Laser Skirmish. They were assisted by staff from the CSU School of Exercise Science, Sport and

Health and physiotherapists and exercise physiologists from PhyzX.

The group will now have prescribed exercise training programs and weekly strength and

conditioning, fitness and Pilates classes. Along with workshops learning about organisational

strategies, nutrition consultations and recovery strategies.

If you thought Orange gun Matt Gray’s selection in the NSW under-20 side at just 16 – he’s now 17 – was the ultimate nod to his seemingly immeasurable potential, you’d be wrong. His performance for the side was.

Gray, playing three years above his actual age group, was huge for the sky blues at last week’s Basketball Australia Under-20 National Championship at Bendigo, where his NSW side ended up claiming a silver medal.

Playing centre, Gray featured in all seven of NSW’s games and ended up averaging almost 12 points per game. He also averaged almost five rebounds a game too.

His best performance came in NSW’s stunning competition-opening victory against Western Australia, which the sky blues won 110-100. Gray dropped 20 points in that game but more impressively, was gigantic in defence.

He produced five huge Dikembe Mutombo-like blocks and also notched seven rebounds to lead his side to victory.

Following that the sky blues were downed by South Australia (106-73), defeated Tasmania (90-76), lost to the ACT (76-66) and thumped Queensland 78-57 in their final round State of Origin battle. NSW finished fourth as a result.

The side produced its best performance of the tournament in the first-versus fourth semi-final to down the minor premiership-winning Victorian side. They did it easily too, winning 90-75 in the end, with Gray landing eight points and recording two blocks and six boards in another strong showing.

In the final, the sky blues fought hard against their more-fancied South Australian opponents. In fact, they probably should’ve won but for an incredible South Australian comeback. NSW led at all three of the breaks and was in the box seat at the final two in particular. After leading 13-12 at quarter-time, the sky blues extended that lead to 36-28 at half-time. South Australia pegged it back by one, to trail 58-51 at the final break. With 10 minutes between NSW and a stunning upset victory and gold medal, South Australia lifted. Big time. Led by Isaac White, who produced a game-high 19 points, the eventual champions piled on 24 points to NSW’s eight in the final term. In the final three minutes, South Australia really broke away. They took the lead with just over two and half minutes left, and never gave it up. Ultimately, South Australia claimed a 75-66 victory. Gray dropped six points, produced one more block and grabbed six boards in the decider, where he acquitted himself well against his older, bigger counterparts. NSW’s women’s under-20 also finished with a silver medal. That side was beaten by the ever-dominant Victorians, going down 85-60.

Written by Matt Finlay from Central Western Daily

Sport has changed this year at Canobolas High, each year group will have a different sports

day. Students are able to wear their sport uniforms on the following days:

Year 10– Mondays

Year 9—Wednesdays

Year 8—Thursdays

Year 7—Wednesdays

Sport Date Location Nominations Close Teacher to see

Volleyball 10th Feb Bathurst

Kelso High School At trial Miss Woods

Basketball

Girls 17th March

Bathurst

Basketball Stadium 14th March Miss Woods

Swimming 9rd March Dubbo

Dubbo Aquatic Centre 20th Feb Miss Somers

Football

Girls

24 th

March

Orange

Jack Brabham 7th March Miss Morrissey

Hockey

Girls 9th March

Bathurst

Cooke Hockey Complex 2nd March Miss Somers

Basketball

Boys 17th March

Orange

PCYC 4th March Mrs Dederer

Golf 13th March Cowra

Cowra Golf Club 10th Feb Mr Skein

Football

Boys 14th March

Orange

Jack Brabham 11th March Miss Morrissey

Netball 23rd March Orange

PCYC 11th March Mrs Hurford

Rugby Union 5th April Orange

Endeavour Oval 1st March

Mr Finlay/ Mr

Curran

Hockey

Boys 21st March

Bathurst

Bathurst Hockey Centre 14th March Mr Skein

Lawn Bowls 6th April Parkes

Parkes Bowling Club 28th March Miss Goodwin

Rugby League 23th March

29th March

Blayney (regional)

Peak Hill (area) 16th March Mr Curran

Squash 29th March Orange/Cowra 16th March Mrs Abrahams

Term 1 Western School Sport Team Trial Dates

If students are interested in trialling for Western Region Sports Teams this term please see the PDHPE staff

for more details. Please note that these are parents would be expected to transport their child to the ma-

jority of these trials if they choose to attend. The details of the up and coming trials are below.

PDHPE Assessment Reminders

Many of the PDHPE classes across the years are currently working on assessable items both in class and at

home. A reminder that if your child does not complete an assessment task and hand it on time for marking

it will affect the overall grade they are awarded for PDHPE. This grade also has a practical effort, attitude

and participation mark for lessons where students participate in practical games, sports and various

physical activities. Please note that this component of the course is compulsory and students may only be

excused from these classes with a medical note during the time of injury recovery.

Task Due

Yr 8 PDHPE Study First Aid for test TBC

Yr 9 PDHPE Mental Health Task March 20

Yr 10 PDHPE Smart Party Plan March 20

Yr 11 SLR Sport Guide March 3

Yr 11 PDHPE Core 1 Task TBC

11SCoaching Rugby League Package DUE NOW

12 S Coaching Coaching and ICT ASAP

Yr 12 PDHPE HSC Core 1 Overdue

Dance News

Welcome back to another very exciting year for all our students involved in Dance at Canobolas. This

term we will be holding a Hip Hop workshop with a guest teacher. This workshop is called ‘Hip Hop Flash

Mob. No prior dance experience necessary. Adjusted to suit all ages and levels of ability. Suitable for

both boys and girls.

At this stage this opportunity will be offered to all Dance students and will cost $15.00. Extra spaces will

be available depending on the return of permission slips. If you are interested in participating in this

workshop, please see Miss Lee for more information and a permission note.

Rep Shorts and Socks!!!

School sport representative shorts $40 and socks $10 are available for purchase for through the school

office and PDHPE. Payments can also be made online.

Mark Skein- HT PDHPE

GIRLS’ LEAGUE TAG

NEEDS YOU! Under 12’s, Under 14’s, Under 16’s

Group Ten Junior Rugby League are starting up Girls Junior

League Tag in 2017.

Other Information:

PROPOSED CARNIVAL DATES:

Sunday 2nd April

Sunday 14th May

Sunday 25th June

Sunday 16th July

Sunday 6th August

** We have worked our carnivals around the Netball Gala Days. No clash.**

CARNIVAL VENUES: TBC

WHO: Girls play other Group 10 teams from towns such as Bathurst,

Orange, Lithgow, Blayney, Mudgee

League Tag is a fun, energetic girls’ sport that has become

extremely popular over the last few years.

Join us for a season of footy with your friends.

GIRLS’ LEAGUE TAG

NEEDS YOU! Under 12’s, Under 14’s, Under 16’s

Group Ten Junior Rugby League are starting up Girls Junior

League Tag in 2017.

CLUB CONTACTS FOR YOUR TOWN:

BATHURST PANTHERS – CRAIG GLAWSON – Phone 0401383023

BATHURST ST PATS – LEANNE ASHCROFT – Phone 0404462614

MUDGEE DRAGONS – CATHY WINSPER – Phone 0409457456

ORANGE BLOOMFIELD – JASON GREENHALGH – Phone 0419144887

ORANGE CYMS – ANDREW LIVINGSTON – Phone - 0428308763

LITHGOW STORM – SUZIE MORRIS – Phone - 0402261204

BLAYNEY BEARS – HELEN MISKELL – Phone - 0410650474

OBERON TIGERS – SPIROS KAVALIERO – Phone - 0418889420

COWRA MAGPIES – KELLIE STAHAM – Phone -

NEW BOOKS IN THE STEM CENTRE

See Mrs Richard to

find out more about

borrowing from our

ebook catalogue.

Year 7 students do not need a library card

to borrow books from the STEM centre.

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Classes will have a specific time slot during the day where families can view work samples and hear the students talk about some of

their achievements during the first 5 weeks at The Canobolas Rural Technology High School.

Some teachers and the work samples will be available Thursday night between 5:30-6:30PM.

The IPL Teachers of 2017

YEAR 7 NEWS

Welcome to Year 7 BBQ

Tuesday the 14th of February was the Welcome to Year 7 BBQ. Held out the front of the

Administration Block it was an evening with pleasant weather and many parents and staff of

Year 7 2017 coming together for a casual BBQ. The night was designed to help start

communications between the staff of Canobolas High and the Parents/Careers of Year 7 in an

informal setting.

I would like to thank everyone who came along and enjoyed a sausage sandwich cooked by

some of our SRC members. It was an enjoyable evening and it was great to meet so many

people and talk about how we can work together over the next 6 years.

I would also like to thank our Student Support Officer Nick Tucknott for the work he put into the

evening behind the scenes and Miss Hannah Lloyd for her assistance with cooking the BBQ.

Many thanks

Mal Kay

Year 7 Adviser

SENIOR YEARS PARENT SUPPORT Over the next few newsletters there will be a series of articles to support parents of students

in Years 11 and 12. Hard copies are available from the school counsellor.

Calmness before the Storm- Parent’s Box of Toys to assist

during the HSC years for their child

Websites:

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/tips-for-surviving-the-hsc/

hsc-resources-to-help-your-child

http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/parents/#hsc

http://www.waggachristian.nsw.edu.au/uploadFiles/files/

How_parents_can_best_support_their_children_during_the_HSC%20(2).pdf

https://parents.au.reachout.com/Common-concerns/Everyday-issues/Stress-and-teenagers

https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/

http://smilingmind.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/

j/47790B1913E18229/1AA1DC7BB4A215A823B7CB3C95A53812

6369 9300

SCHOOL NOTICES

TICKETS TO DINNER ON SATURDAY 20TH MAY ON SALE SOON

EARLY LEAVER’S PASS

Students are required to attend school during the hours of 8.55am and 3.28pm. When making

appointments for your child we prefer they be made outside school hours, however if your

child does need to leave early, please send a note in with your child and an Early Leaver’s Pass

will be issued from the Front Office. Notes must be handed in to the office before the start of

school and a pass will be issued to the student.

HATS AND JACKETS FOR SALE

We have a stock of school bucket hats and

waterproof jackets that can be purchased

from the Front Office. Hats $15 and jackets $80

each.

Pilgrimage to Uluru, April 1– 12, 2017 Young people take a journey to Uluru and back over 12 days, experiencing our vast outback, the dazzling beauty of a night sky filled with stars and some of the characters and people who have shaped our country past and present. They will

meet up with other busloads of young people from around the nation for this journey to the heart of our country. And with fun and reflection, discover more

of our national heritage and personal insights that will enrich daily life. This coach camping safari for high school aged students is an annual event

that began in 2001. For more information contact Fusion Australia - Mal or Bev Rankin on 5310

2474 or email: centralwestnsw@fusion.org.au or look at the website: fusion.org.au/schoolsinharmony

Want to play netball this year? Then make sure you come and see us at one

of our registration information sessions at PCYC

Saturday 18/2/2017 11am – 1pm or

Saturday 25/2/2017 11am – 1pm Registrations close 3/6/2017

Season starts 29/4/2017 To keep up to date with what is happening

like us on Facebook cymsnetball@y7mail.com