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Hay War Memorial High School Pine Street (PO Box 266) HAY NSW 2711 T 02 69931408 F 02 69931223 E haywarmem-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

For so much what shall we repay?

F a r e w e l l Y e a r 1 2 Our Year 12 students leave us today and it is with mixed emotions that we farewell a group of students who have strived to achieve their best during their time at Hay War Memorial High School. It is a little sad to farewell the faces who have become very familiar during the six years with us.

It is also with excitement that we bid them farewell as they move on and out into the big, wide world. A world filled with promise where we are sure their achievements will align with their expectations and aspirations.

2 0 1 7 s c h o o l c a p t a i n s We are very pleased to announce the 2017 school captains and vice captains and we look forward to working with them as part

of the leadership team. For the first

time, the 2017 team is solely made up of female students. The school captains for 2017 are Heidi Stephens and Darcy Hedt and the vice-captains are Chloe Slattery and Sophie Cox.

The captains were inducted at a whole school assembly last Friday with the official induction being performed by Mrs Pat Cox (nee Rutledge), President of the Ex-Students Association. Current senior students joined the ex-students in the war cry.

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the current school captains and vice captains for their outstanding contributions in school service and student leadership over their term. Thank you Georgia Booth, Lachlan Oataway, Sara Aldred, Luke Arandt and Trey Martin.

2017 school captains inducted Year 7 Reward Year Seven students enjoyed a day of activities around the theme Survivor as a PBL reward on Tuesday. This follows on from their work in English during the term.

Challenges to build shelters, find natural objects and create an art work, light a fire and make a damper kept them busy at Sandy Point all day.

Thanks to Mrs Zambon and Shane Orchard who accompanied us on this adventure.

Mrs Gardam / Mrs Harrison

Respect

Achieve

Responsible

Term 3—Week 10 Principal: Mr Yvan Chambers BEd (UP/LS), GCertEd, PGCertEdLead, MEd (SpecEd) September 21, 2016

Term 4 resumes Monday, October 10

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On Wednesday last week, the senior construction class completed the construction process by delivering the cubby they had been building in class.

Each student worked with a partner to make a door or window and its surround. They then built a wall frame and installed their door or window. The walls were assembled, internally clad with plywood and the exterior was clad with timber weatherboards. The class then worked as

a group to construct the roof.

The cubby was built in a manner that allowed it to be easily disassembled and transported to the client’s house, where it was reassembled. During this project students learned about a variety of construction techniques and also the importance of working as a team.

The cubby house has since been painted by its very happy new owner.

Mr Dan Tripney.

Cons t ruc t ion c la s s de l ive r s cubby house

Ag p lo t up da te Term 3 in the Ag plot has been very busy. Since the last Ag report in the newsletter we have attended the National Dorper and White Dorper Show at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo We started and finished lambing and attended the Schools Merino Wether competition in Dubbo. We also participated in an excursion to Ag Vision in Junee and competed at the Royal Melbourne Agricultural Show.

I have listed some of our biggest and proudest achievements:

We have had 24 lambs born this year. Most are stud animals with some cross breeds which will be used for some fundraising barbeques next term.

We took four teams of three Merino wethers to the Schools Merino Wether competition in Dubbo with mixed results.

Royal Melbourne Agricultural Show: With a young team, both handler and animals, we used this year’s show as mostly a training ground for next years shows. In saying that, we received six second place and two third place ribbons. Part of the deal with going on a sheep show is that if there is a junior judging competition the students have to enter. This year Angus Gardiner came 2nd in the Junior Sheep Handling competition and our school came 3rd in the overall Sheep Schools Competition.

Well done to all of the students that have competed and worked during the term to make it a busy and enjoyable time.

For more details and results our Facebook page should be updated during the holidays. Mr James Caughey.

Have a happy and safe holiday everyone.

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Year 10 Work Experience

All Year 10 students should have approached potential host employers to organise work experience and complete section one of the Student Placement Form. Tomorrow (Friday 23) is the deadline for the forms to be returned. The forms then need to be sent to the host employer for them to complete their information. The host employer also needs to be given an information brochure about hosting work experience students. Work Experience for all Year 10 is Week 4, Term 4 (31st October – 4th November). Students should see Ms McNally if they have any questions.

Employment Opportunities

Hay Early Learning Centre is advertising a traineeship in Community Services – Early Childhood Education and Care. You must have a genuine interest in the children’s services industry. Training is on the job and completing the Certificate II on line through TAFE. This is a position for someone who is 18 years old or turns 18 soon. See Ms McNally for more information or contact the Hay Early Learning Centre.

Through GTES there are many apprenticeships and traineeships available around Wagga they currently include Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeships, Business Traineeships, Spare Parts Traineeship and Trainee Technical Officer (a Science based traineeship). There is also a pool builder traineeship available in Albury. See Ms McNally for more information or contact GTES Wagga directly.

Agriculture Careers Excursion

Eleven students recently attended a Careers in Agriculture excursion. On the Tuesday the students visited the Wagga Campus of Riverina TAFE to look through the Automotive and Metals facilities and talked to the teachers and students undertaking TAFE studies as part of their apprenticeships. We then went to CSU for lunch before touring the campus, in particular looking in lecture rooms, and at the agriculture, veterinary and medical science facilities. Three current students showed us around and spoke to the students about being a uni student and the options of accommodation if living on campus. This was the first visit to a university for some students.

We then went to the Riverina Cooperative a large rural merchandising shop for the students to look at the large range of items available. Tractor and harvester shopping at Hutcheon and Pearce was next on the agenda where all the students were given a free hat. We toured the large complex with the different sections and found out what each section was up to at this time of year when getting ready for harvest. The students were then told about the Hutcheon and Pearce recruitment program for apprentices which is very competitive and selective. The manager also told the students about the wide range of other jobs at H & P such as administration, spare parts, human resources management and marketing. The students also found out they can work around the world with qualifications gained at Australian universities and TAFEs.

On the Tuesday evening the current students met Hay students studying in Wagga for dinner at the RSL Bistro. This way our current high school students got to listen and ask questions of these students about their courses and living away from Hay.

The next day we arrived at Junee High School by 8.15am to attend AgVision. AgVision is the leading Agriculture careers expo in Australia. Students were inspired and motivated by the fantastic hands on experiences and mentoring from industry professionals. Our students had previously made a choice of 10 workshops (from 60) on careers related to agriculture. Each student was given a personalised timetable which told them which workshop they would be attending. The work shops were set up in classrooms and in the well-resourced agriculture learning area. Our students were often in workshops without other Hay students and had to independently make sure they were in the correct place. Mr Caughey and Ms McNally also got to attend workshops of their choice. The students, Mr Caughey and Ms McNally all learnt a lot about the wide range of careers available in agricultural industries and this excursion has broadened their understanding and knowledge of careers possibilities they could pursue in the future. Our students were well behaved and great ambassadors of the school throughout the two days. Thanks to

C a r e e r s w i t h M s M c N a l l y

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Relieving Deputy Principal Mr Darren Clarke

Relieving Head Teacher English Mrs MaryLou Gardam

Head Teacher Maths Mrs Lil Aylett

Head Teacher Science Mrs Gurdeep Madan

Relieving Head Teacher HSIE Mrs Cathy Millyard

School Counsellor Mr Michael Sciffer

Learning and Support Mrs Cathy Millyard

School Administrative Manager Mrs Chris Huntly

Mr Caughey who drove the bus throughout the excursion.

RI@HAY courses

There are a number of courses which are being run in Hay and parents and Year 12 students may be interested in undertaking. Contact Lani Houston (6990 1200) or call into the office in Lachlan Street for more details.

WHS Induction (previously) White Card 23 September, Working in Confined Spaces Course 20 - 21 October,

First Aid Course 28 October – cost $160. A work book is completed before the courses date. http://www.rit.tafensw.edu.au/courses/detail/provide-first-aid-statement-of-attainment-2016-774874

School Recommendation Scheme (SRS)

The University Admission Centre closes off SRS applications on Friday, 30 September, 2016. This scheme provides early entry offers to some students based on school reports, evidence from students and the schools recommendation on suitability of course and application. Some students who apply receive conditional or unconditional offers for courses in December, before the HSC results are out. A conditional offer means that there is criteria attached for successful entry such as achieving a particular band in one or more subjects. Unconditional offers means the student is a guaranteed entry no matter what their HSC and ATAR results are.

University of New England Direct Entry

Direct Entry to UNE closes on Friday, 30th September, 2016. The application process is on the web site or Ms McNally can help.

UTS HSC Revision Sessions via Facebook

UTS is here to help with their HSC Live Facebook Q&As this October. They have organised for two Senior HSC Markers and Teachers to be online across 6 nights for the following subjects: Advanced English - Monday 10 October; Biology - Monday 17 October; Mathematics 2 Unit - Tuesday 18 October; Business Studies - Tuesday 25 October

The 2 hour long live Q & A session (6-8pm) will be dedicated to questions about the subject, days before the scheduled exam.

Parents and Citizens Association news At the September P & C meeting, Shane Orchard introduced himself and gave an interesting insight into his new role as School Chaplain. Thank you Shane. We really appreciated your time and effort to come to our meeting.

P & C also discussed the progress of the new kitchen garden. Thank you to James Bisset for mixing a load of soil kindly donated by Brett Schiller and transported by Jacka Excavator & Truck Hire. James also donated sheep manure for the garden. We have also had bricks delivered thanks to Hay Shire Council. Without the help and support of generous community minded people such as these we would struggle to meet targets for this project which will benefit the whole school. It is very much appreciated.

Because of school term holidays our next P & C meeting will be Thursday November 3, 5.30pm Staff Room. All welcome.

Fact sheet 7: Alcohol, parties and the law

Did you know? In NSW, except in specific circumstances, it is illegal to sell or supply alcohol to people under the age

of 18? The law applies anywhere and at all times, including homes, halls and public places generally.

Ordering alcohol online A minor must not take delivery of any liquor sold over the

telephone or by facsimile or by mail order or through an

internet site unless he/she was ordered or requested to do so

by his or her parent or guardian. The minor can receive an

on- the-spot fine of $220 or the court can impose a

maximum penalty of $2,200.

However, a person must not order or request a minor to take

delivery of liquor sold over the telephone or by facsimile or

by mail order or through an internet site. An on-the-spot fine

of $330 or a court imposed maximum penalty of $3,300

applies to a person for this offence.

Example questions

Q: Some 17 year olds are going to a party and have asked

their friend who is 19 years old to buy some alcohol for

them. Is this legal?

A: The 19 year old is committing two offences. The first is

obtaining alcohol for a person under the age of 18, and

the second is supplying alcohol to a person under the age

of 18. An on-the-spot fine of $1,100 or a court imposed

maximum penalty of $11,000 and/or 12 months impris-

onment applies for each offence.

Q: I have agreed to host a party for my 16 year old. As

part of this I was going to provide food, alcoholic and non-

alcoholic drinks. I am worried about providing alcohol but

apparently ‘it’s at everyone’s parties’ – does it matter?

A: As the host of a party where alcohol is supplied, you

could be issued with an on-the-spot fine of $1,100 by the

police for every minor you serve.

You may also be liable for accourt penalty of $11,000 and/ or

12 months imprisonment for each person under the age of 18

who is supplied with alcohol. An exception to this is where a

parent or guardian supplies liquor to their child away from

licensed premises. You may also have a defence to a prosecu-

tion if a parent or guardian has specifically authorised you to

supply alcohol to their child, although you would need to be

able to prove this in court. The law also makes it illegal for

minors to drink alcohol on licensed premises. The minor

can receive an on-the-spot fine of $220 or the court can im-

pose a maximum penalty of $2,200.

Hosting a party

As the host parent you should be aware about the law on

supplying alcohol to minors. In the days before the party, consider

these points with your child:

Is there going to be alcohol? If so, do not serve alcohol to

people under the age of 18.

What you will do if people under the age of 18 bring alcohol

to the party or others want to supply them alcohol? Will they

be asked to leave? Will the alcohol be confiscated and given

to their parents after the party?

Have a plan for how you will respond if guests arrive

intoxicated or bring alcohol and other drugs.

Don’t post party details on social media, or by email, to limit

gate crashing.

Register your party with the local police so gate crashers

can be managed quickly.

Make sure there are plenty of non-alcoholic drinks, water and

food available.

Enlist the help of friends and older family members to set up

the party and supervise.

Organise party activities to introduce a fun element and take

the emphasis away from drinking.

Make plans in case someone becomes intoxicated, sick or there

is an emergency situation.

If guests do become intoxicated during your party, how will

they get safely home?

Alcohol and driving

Make sure your teenager understands the risks of

driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol as well as

getting into a car with someone who is under the influence.

The blood alcohol limit for Learner drivers and Provisional

drivers (P1 and P2) is zero. A zero blood alcohol limit means

if Provisional drivers are going to drive they need to decide

not to drink any alcohol.

Many people are booked for drink driving the day after. It is

important that young people think about how much alcohol

they drank on the previous evening and how long it has

been since their last drink. If a person goes out drinking

and has a ‘big night’ they may still be over the zero limit

the next day.

If your teenager is planning to drive, remind them that some

medicines or mouthwashes contain alcohol (ethanol).

Some foodstuffs may also contain alcohol, for example

fruitcake, trifle and liqueur chocolates.

Consuming large amounts may affect their blood alcohol

concentration.

School A to Z

Education and wellbeing resources for parents, from the NSW

Department of Education and Communities.

www.SchoolAtoZ.com.au/wellbeing/health

For more information about the liquor laws and young people refer to

the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing website:

www.olgr.nsw.gov.au

Further information where to get help

This publication is intended as a guide only. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Persons wishing formal advice on matters referred to in this publication should consult their solicitor.

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F a r e w e l l Ye a r 1 2 2 0 1 6

Final Roll Call

Aldred, Sara

Arandt, Luke

Aylett, Madeline

Bevan, Toby

Booth, Georgia

Clancy, Tyler

Cooper, Nathaniel

Cooper, Tarli

Davies, Liam

Deacon, Chloe

Doidge, Maddy

Laracy, Jack

Martin, Trey

Oataway, Lachlan

Simpson, Micheal

Stuart, Marian

Wilson, Isaac

Year Advisor Ms Anne McNally