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What’s Happening Hay War Memorial High School Pine Street (PO Box 266) HAY NSW 2711 T 02 69931408 F 02 69931223 E [email protected]

For so much, what shall we repay?

Reminding parents, carers and students about the NSW Department of Education’s School Students Uniform Policy is very straightforward:

“Schools expect students to wear the uniform during school hours, while travelling to and from school, and when engaged in school activities out of school hours.”

But, is this the only reason we expect students to wear our school uniform? Is this a reason why we ask parents and carers to

provide a school uniform and give reminders about it being worn?

The answer is No!

Our school uniform is a reminder of the people who came before us. The people who served in a war and those who ensured a war memorial remembered them and provided future generations of school students with a place of education.

When students wear our school uniform

Wearing school uniform

Respect

Achieve

Responsible

Term 2—Week 7 Principal: Mr Yvan Chambers BEd (UP/LS), GCertEd, PGCertEdLead, GCertDisSt, MEd (SpecEd) June 9, 2020

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they display our school colours and the symbols of the community’s war memorial. Purple for remembrance, brown for the honour boards and gold for the lettering. The colours represent the community; it speaks of the men and women, young and old, and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people from our community.

Our school uniform reminds everyone who comes to or lives in or is born in the community that the school honours the extraordinary commitment made by people who enlisted from Hay and served in the First World War.

In 1923 the community acknowledged those who served, those who had an adventure and those who lost their lives. They reminded

everyone about those who gave so much to others.

This act of remembrance has now been broadened to remember the people from the community who served in other wars and conflicts.

With an understanding or reminder of our school’s past, I thank parents and carers who ensure we honour those of the past. Your actions in providing the school uniform and reminders about its wearing demonstrate remembrance of the actions of our people.

Students take on the responsibility of wearing the school uniform every school day. Parents and carers already fulfil their part by the provision of the school uniform and the reminders about it being worn.

I remind the students that when we say, “For so much, what shall we repay?”, the wearing of the school uniform is one way to repay and acknowledge. Staying safe Students are encouraged to wash hands regularly with water and soap for 20 seconds. Hand sanitiser is available in each classroom as teachers have been given a pump bottle containing sanitiser.

I would like to acknowledge the amazing

work the students have done in adjusting to the physical distancing at the canteen. Students late to school Students who arrive to school late are to bring a note from a parent / carer stating the reason why they are late to the front office in the main building. Students lunch pass Students are very fortunate that we have maintained the lunch pass system on their return to school. The actions of several students who leave at lunch via the rear carpark or around the sides of the main building instead of the main office to sign out and back in are generating conversations about pausing the lunch pass system for a period of time.

During Phase 0 of the school operations last term and earlier this term we had a regular number of students who attended school and they did not use the lunch pass system. Over the coming weeks I will continue to reflect and discuss this occurrence.

I remind our school community the school has a P & C canteen which operates 5 days a week and provides a variety of food and drink. Therefore, there is no requirement for your child to leave at lunch. Students may also like to bring their own recess and lunch to school. All bottled water at the canteen is still free for students at recess and lunch. Upgrade and maintenance After nearly 10 weeks of a huge installation process we are on the verge of having our new heating and cooling system finalised to over twenty student learning spaces such as classrooms, the school library, etc. The system is extremely high tech and the rooms are to be set at an ambient temperature. I would like to thank CID Electrics in Hay, who were awarded the contract by the NSW Department of Education, for their outstanding service to the school and to the preservation of our main building. We also have had additional heating installed in the school museum and a regular split system installed in the staff common room for staff

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UAC Books All interested Year 12 students were given a UAC (University Admissions Centre) Guide 2020-21 last week. Year 11 students will be given one this week. It includes all information about applying to university and includes the minimum ATAR required to get into courses for the 2020 intake.

NSW TAFE Course This is the link for looking up all courses that TAFE NSW offer. Many have online options and/or blended delivery, which is where the course has units completed on line and then a student needs to attend a TAFE for up to a week at a time, in blocks to complete practical components required for some courses. https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses

CSU Advantage Program This alternate entry program opened on Monday. It looks at students soft skills through them answering the three questions below. Students receive a conditional offer before the HSC exams. A conditional offer means that they are guaranteed entry into the course if they achieve a set ATAR. This ATAR is below the usual ATAR required to get into the course. Students also must ensure they select the Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program course as your highest preference.

Q1: Explain how your degree from Charles Sturt University will enable you to be a positive influence in your community and create a world worth living in.

Q2: Resilience is an important trait to have in today ’s workforce. Tell us about a time where you showed resilience during a difficult time.

Q3: Describe how you show your empathy when dealing with others. Tell us about examples of times when you have showed empathy and why you took the actions you did?

Go to the following site for more information. Ms McNally is happy to assist students with their application. University of New England Industry Placement Scholarships - Online applications close 31 August Students in Years 11 and 12 studying science and interested in discovering the science-based careers that are feeding the world and saving the planet.

The UNE GRASS Industry Placement Scholarship showcases to tertiary bound Years 11 and 12 students the broad range of exciting science-based careers supporting primary industries. Full Industry Placement Scholarship offerings are made following an application and after working with students at the camp, which is on the 16-17 November. Industry placement is in December or January for five days. Students then return to UNE to report back and to hear

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comfort. To Geoff, Thomas and the CID Electrics team a big thanks from the students and staff of Hay War Memorial High School.

For the next 3 weeks we are having walls and ceilings painted in various locations around the school. This is part of our 2019/2020 planned maintenance program.

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what the other scholarship recipients did for their industry placement. Look at the following website for more information. Ms McNally is happy to assist with the application process.

https://www.une.edu.au/about-une/faculty-of-science-agriculture-business-and-law/school-of-environmental-and-rural-science/ers-news-and-events/une-grass/industry-placement-scholarship

Due to current situation students are not able to go on excursion and universities, TAFEs and private training organisations are having online live stream events. Many are new and unique and only occur once. So register if interested in participating in any of these events. Most are out of school hours. University of Sydney Year 12 Information Evening - 9 June. 4pm to 7pm Do you want to know why The University of Sydney is ranked 1st in Australia and 4th in the world for graduate employability? Join us at our Year 12 Information Evening! We understand this is a stressful time and are committed to supporting you on your journey to the University of Sydney.

Attend our online Year 12 Information Evening to find out more about our undergraduate course options, admission pathways, scholarships and more.

At this online event you can: Visit virtual booths staffed by faculty experts Get advice on your study interests, applying for university, student life and more Get your questions answered through one-on-one chat Speak with current students about their experiences at Sydney https://future-student-events.sydney.edu.au/ LIVESTREAM Experience UNSW Science Day - 1 July from 4pm - 5pm Have you ever wanted to experience what it would be like as a university student conducting research and experiments in a lab or in the field?

Let us take you on a journey through some of the branches of science that you can study at UNSW. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and speak to our academic staff and current students.

Then, get a hands on taste of what you can expect as a first year science student without leaving home. Your home will become the laboratory as our first year science lecturers take you through a university-level experiment using household items. This event is designed for high school students in Year 10, 11 and 12, who are keen to find out what it's like to study at UNSW Science. https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/experience-unsw-science-day-1 ACU Talk with a Occupational Therapist and a Speech Pathologist - 17 June. 5pm Join us online to hear from ACU alumni about their experiences improving people’s quality of life. Take part in a Q&A session with our graduates to learn about the rewarding and challenging careers of occupational therapists and speech pathologists. Last year our panellists were a: speech pathologist at a paediatrics private practice occupational therapist at a private practice specialising in brain injury. Click here to register.



Wednesday 17 HSC Chemistry Study Day (online)

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Hay War Memorial High School

Deputy Principal Mrs Janine Nelson

Head Teacher English Mr Darren Clarke

Head Teacher Maths Mrs Lil Aylett

Head Teacher Science Mr James Mackintosh

Rel. Head Teacher HSIE Mr James Coleman

Head Teacher Teaching and Learning Mrs Kylie Kerr

Student School Counsellor Carla Wickham

Learning and Support Mrs Cathy Millyard

School Administrative Manager Mrs Chris Huntly

Update your details Have you changed address or changed your phone number, if you have can you please contact the school on 69931408 or by email: [email protected] so that we can update your contact details.

The University of Melbourne Webinars 2021 entry to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Wednesday 10 June. 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Journalism, Marketing and Communications Wednesday 10 June. 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm https://study.unimelb.edu.au/connect-with-us/meet-melbourne-graduate?in_c=study_evntlst$S_Australia_2020_SA$Campaign_SH_2020_AD_GP_MMG_study_evntlst International Webinar Series: The Universe and the Future of Space - ANU 15 June. 4pm In the past few decades, rapid progress in technology has led to a complete change in our view of the universe. In the next few decades, will this change even more as we become an inter-planetary species?

ANU expert and Astrophysicist Brad Tucker will talk about some of these discoveries: from planets around other stars, to exploring the universe and maybe even visiting other planets, and show we are now turning science fiction into reality.

Register now to participate: https://www.anu.edu.au/international-webinar-series-the-universe-and-the-future-of-space Physical Aptitude Test - FireFit Training Guide from NSW Fire and Rescue Firefighting is a physically demanding occupation. Tasks include carrying heavy loads including personal protective equipment, handling temperature extremes, variable terrains and confined spaces, all of which impose unique physical and physiological demands upon firefighters.

The FireFit Training Guide is based on an eight to 12-week program, depending on each individual’s fitness level, and is available to help eligible candidates prepare for the Fire and Rescue NSW Physical Aptitude Test (PAT)*. https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9098 Eligibility Quiz for the NSW Police Force Take the quiz to see if you may be eligible to commence an application to the NSW Police Force. https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/eligibility_quiz


The next HWMHS P & C meeting will be held at the

Services Club at 4:30pm this Thursday 11 June

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