KERANG TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Telephone: (03) 5452 1062 Facsimile: (03) 5452 2649 Murray Street, PO Box 201, KERANG. VICTORIA. 3579

kerang.tech.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au Webpage: www.kerangths.vic.edu.au A State Secondary College.

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March 3rd, 2017 Vol. 5

EVENTS CALENDAR: MARCH: Thurs. 9th : SUMMER HOUSE SPORTS

Mon. 13th : “LABOUR DAY” HOLIDAY

Wed. 15th : LODDON MALLEE SWIMMING

Mon. 20th : BAR-ROOK FIELD & GAME SHOOT

Fri. 24th : GRAND PRIX EXCURSION - MELBOURNE

: TOP ARTS - MELBOURNE

SCHOOL COUNCIL Parent Representatives

Wayne Gurnett, President, Travis Collier, Vice-Pres.,

Jeannette Teasdale, Karen Radcliffe,

Peter O’Brien, Dean Radcliffe.

SCHOOL COUNCIL meeting: 20th Mar. 2017

2017

TERM

ONE

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT YEAR 7 MEET AND GREET:

This week Ms Zoe Ferrier organised a Meet and Greet afternoon tea for all Year 7 students and parents.

It was an opportunity to touch base with the teachers and have a look at some of the work the Year 7’s have completed. I was also keen to hear from the students how they felt about their transition to Year 7.

The results from those there were positive but remember the best way to ensure school remains a happy place is to communicate any concerns so that we can work together to resolve them.

EVERY DAY COUNTS—SCHOOL ATTENDANCE:

With the first term rapidly coming to an end it is time to assess your attendance. Was it as good as you want? What reasons do you have for not attending? What can you do if you are away?

We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great education begin with students coming to school each and every day.

Missing school can have a major impact on a child’s future – a student missing one day a fortnight will miss four full weeks by the end of the year. By Year 10 they’ll have missed more than a year of school.

There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses, this puts them behind, and this can affect their educational outcomes.

Coming to school every day is vital, but if for any reason your child must miss school, there are things we can do together to ensure they don’t fall behind:

* Speak with your Year Level Coordinator and find out what work your child needs

to do to keep up;

* Remember, every day counts;

* If you’re having attendance issues with your child, please let the school know so we can

work together to get your child to school every day.

SCHOOL COUNCIL:

School Council plays a key role at KTHS and being a member is a rewarding and challenging experience.

The commitment is one day a month, every third Monday. This year we have a number of parent positions open for nomination. Please have a think about being a part of Council.

A nomination form is attached to the back page of our newsletter if you are interested or they can be

obtained from the General Office on the display desk. Alternatively you can contact me if you would like to discuss School Council.

Dean Rogers, Principal.

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Canteen Committee Meeting and AGM: Tues. 28th March, 2017 Canteen Committee assists in the decision making process of the School Canteen. Meetings usually are once a month on the

third or fourth Tuesday at 5pm. If you are interested in being on the Committee and taking an active part in

Kerang Technical High School, please contact the General Office for further details, on 5452 1062.

CANTEEN NEWS

UNIFORM STORE:

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UNIFORM STORE HOURS ARE EACH TUESDAY at LUNCHTIME 1.00—2.00pm & AFTERSCHOOL 3.30—4.30pm.

If you are unable to make it on a Tuesday at either of these times, please contact Mrs Gail McKenzie, Uniform Co-ordinator on 0409 961 349 to arrange a suitable time. As always, your child can always try on for size the uniforms that are required, the

uniforms will then be parcelled up and left in the General Office for payment, on collection.

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Congratulations to the wonderful team of swimmers that competed at the recent Swan Hill Division swimming sports on

Friday 24th February. KTHS finished a respectable 3rd after a close finish with Cohuna Sec. College through the relays.

The students named below have been successful in gaining selection in the next round of swimming

at the Loddon Mallee Regional event on Wednesday, 15th March.

YEAR 7 EVENING: It was pleasing to see our Yr 7 Parents/Guardians on Wednesday night at our ‘Year 7 Meet the Teachers Evening’.

It was an informal evening whereby students were able to introduce their current teachers. If any Parent/Guardian was unable

to attend and would like to meet any of the teachers, please feel free to contact the school on 5452 1062.

SUMMER SPORTS: A reminder to students the Summer Sports Carnival will be held next Thursday, 9th March.

Over the past week, students have been attending try-outs for a number of sports including basketball, cricket, volleyball, table tennis, lawn bowls and tennis. Students will be provided with permission forms early next week, once teams are finalised.

All students who are participating must:

- wear their Sports Uniform/Year 12 Maroon Polo

- Return their permission form and payment to the Hall on Thursday morning (please do not return earlier).

Payment to participate in the day is $10.00 per student, or $20.00 per family (if you have more than 3 family members).

If students are not participating in the Summer Sports Carnival, they are required to attend school as per normal.

Zoe Ferrier, Junior School Manager.

SPORTS NEWS

Dean Smith, Assistant Principal.

Boys 16 years Freestyle, 50m: Kye Attwell Boys 18-20 years Freestyle, 50m: Adam Gardiner

Boys 16 years Backstroke, 50m: Kye Attwell Boys 18-20 years Backstroke, 50m: Adam Gardiner

Girls 13 years Breaststroke, 50m: Jasmine Bortolotto Boys 16 years Butterfly, 50m: Jack Powell

Boys 18-20 years Butterfly, 50m: Adam Gardiner

IMPORTANT VCE DATES 2017 Unit 1 – 21/11/16 – 09/06/17 (19weeks) Unit 3 – 14/11/16 – 02/06/17 (19 weeks) Unit 2 – 19/06/17 – 03/11/17 (16 weeks) Unit 4 –05/06/17 – 21/10/17 (17 weeks)

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Interested Year 11 & 12 students are invited to participate in the Pathways Day. Numbers are limited so students need to return the slip to the box on the General Office display table, or hand to

Miss McClure or Mr Henry by the end of Mon. 27th March if they would like to attend.

Students are made aware of the various courses and pathway opportunities offered by each Institute while participating in fun, relative and hands on activities that reflect real classroom scenarios. The

bus and lunch is provided free for this event. The students have been given the forms today, so

please, complete the slip, return asap. If you would like to attend.

Ms Janet McClure, Careers Adviser - VET, VCAL, FLO Coordinator.

Pathways Day is a joint venture by Bendigo TAFE and La Trobe University to give Year 11 & 12 VCE/VCAL Secondary School students a taste of what studying a diploma-to-degree at TAFE and University involves, and the various pathways available. Pathways Day focuses on the areas of study, as below,

in which Bendigo TAFE have articulations and dual enrolment agreements into La Trobe University Health and Community Service

Creative and Arts

Food and Fibres

IT and Business

Engineering and Building Design

VCE DEADLINES

Unit 1: No work will be accepted after 4:00pm Friday, 9th June 2017

Unit 2: No work will be accepted after 4:00pm Friday, 3rd November 2017

Unit 3: No work will be accepted after 4:00pm Friday, 2nd June 2017

Unit 4: No work will be accepted after 4:00pm Friday, 27th October 2017

SENIOR SCHOOL MID-YEAR PERIOD

Queen’s Birthday – Mon. 12th June 2017

Yr 12 Study Skills Session (All day) - TBA

GAT – Wednesday 14th June 2017

Unit 1 Exam Period – Tues. 13th – Fri. 16th June

Year 10 Exams – Core only Thursday 8th & Friday 9th June (Timetabled).

SENIOR SCHOOL

END OF YEAR EXAMS

Unit 3 & 4 Exam Period – Wed. 1st Nov. –

Fri. 24th November (VCAA timetable)

Unit 1 & 2 Exam Period – Mon. 6th Nov. –

Fri. 10th Nov. (2hr - Unit 1&2)

Year 10 Exams – Core and Electives

Mon. 13th – Fri. 17th Nov. (Timetabled).

What is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is a severe, rapidly

progressive allergic reaction that is potentially life threatening.

Although allergic reactions are

common in children, severe life threatening reactions are

uncommon and deaths are rare. Anaphylaxis is regarded as a

medical emergency.

What are the main causes?

Food allergies are the most common triggers for an anaphylactic reaction. 90% are caused by: Peanuts, Tree nuts (e.g. hazelnuts, cashews, almonds) Egg, Cow’s milk, Wheat, Soybean, and Fish and shellfish.

Other triggers include: Insect stings, particularly Bee stings, Medications, Latex and Anaesthesia.

KTHS has 2 students at risk of Anaphylaxis in the school— both to Bees.

Signs and symptoms of Anaphylaxis

The symptoms of a mild to moderate allergic reaction can include:

• swelling of the lips, face and eyes, hives or welts and/or

• abdominal pain and/or vomiting.

Symptoms of Anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) can include:

• difficulty breathing or noisy breathing, swelling of the tongue

• swelling/tightness in the throat and difficulty talking and/or a hoarse voice

• wheezing or persistent coughing and/or loss of consciousness and/or collapse and

young children may appear pale and floppy.

How can anaphylaxis be treated?

Adrenaline given as an injection into the muscle of the outer mid-thigh is the most effective first aid

treatment for anaphylaxis. Children at risk of recurrent anaphylaxis are advised by their medical

practitioners to carry adrenaline in an auto-injector, e.g. EpiPen®, for administration in an emergency.

Anaphylaxis at school

When a child is at school and is at risk of anaphylaxis, parents must:

Inform school staff of the diagnosis and its cause and discuss prevention strategies.

Work with school staff to develop an Anaphylaxis Management Plan in consultation with the child’s medical practitioner and provide copies of an ASICA Action Plan.

Supply the student’s EpiPen® and ensure it has not expired.

Staff involved should:

Know the identity of students who are at risk of anaphylaxis and liase regularly with parents.

Follow information contained in the student’s Anaphylaxis Management Plan

Obtain training in how to recognise and respond to an anaphylactic reaction, including

administering an EpiPen®

Ensure the EpiPen® is stored correctly (at room temperature and away from light) in an unlocked,

easily accessible place and know where the EpiPen® is located (in the General Office)

• In the event of a reaction, follow the student’s ASCIA Action Plan and know how to give the EpiPen®

Cheers Meg, Paul & Michael.

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KERANG TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Instrumental Music is an optional program offered to all students at all year levels. It provides students with an opportunity to learn a variety of instruments under the tuition of our experienced music teachers. If your child does not wish to participate in the Instrumental Music Program please disregard this form.

STUDENTS NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ADDRESS: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

PHONE: ……………………………… Is your child currently learning a musical instrument? YES / NO (please circle) If yes, please state the instrument(s) and how long he/she has been learning.

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If your child wishes to learn an instrument at school, he/she is required to attend regular lessons held on a rotating timetable once a week.

Instruments available for lessons are:

Piano/Keyboard Guitar Trumpet Drum Kit Clarinet Recorder Vocals Saxophone – Alto / Tenor Flute Bass guitar

(Note: Hire instruments available from KTHS - $60.00 per semester. [The school hires these from the Regional Office in Bendigo.] A general music fee of $140.00 for the year is also required.)

If your child wishes to learn one of the above instruments, please fill in the following section. If your child wishes to learn his/her instrument from Question 1 at KTHS, please include this instrument in the following section. INSTRUMENT PREFERRED: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. SECOND PREFERENCE: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Please indicate if your child needs to hire the preferred instrument from KTHS. Instrument hire needed: YES / NO (please circle) You will be contacted early Term 1 for further details on instrumental tuition. KTHS also has a vocal group that rehearse occasionally at lunch time. Is your child interested in join-

ing the vocal group. YES / NO (please circle)

Please check that your child’s name has been included on this form. If you wish your child to undertake instrumental tuition, please return this form to Mr deVilliers.

Braam de Villiers, Music Co-ordinator.

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Kerang Technical High School

2017