Knowledge, Honour, Success

Katherine High School TERM 4, WEEK 1 - 2October 21, 2011

Key Dates

WK3 (Oct 24 - 28)• ToonSchool Tuesday October 25• Whole School Assembly Thursday October 27 8:20am KHS Gym• Parent Teacher Night Wednesday October 26 5-6:30 pm KHS Gym

WK4 (Oct 31-Nov 4)• Mikado School Musical Thursday & Friday November 3 & 4 6:30pm, KHS Gym (Matinee for Primary Schools on Wednesday & Thursday)

WK5 (Nov 7 - 11)• Whole School Assembly Thursday November 10 8:20am KHS Gym• NTCET Information Night Thursday November 10 5pm KHS Gym Year 9s → 10 Year 10s → 11 Year 11s → 12

Every Child, Every Day

While there was more staff than parents, the evening was quite enjoyable and informa-tive. It was great to see the enthusiasm of the Yr 6 students who are looking forward in an-ticipation to their big move to the high school. Thank you to all the parents and staff who attended.

We now look forward to the Transition Day when the Yr 6 students come across to the school for the day. Should you have any questions or con-cerns please do not hesitate to contact us

Val MomuatMY Assistant Principal

English SnapshotAs the term begins we say good luck to our Year 12 stu-dents who are embarking on final assessment tasks and ex-aminations as the culmination of their Secondary Schooling. As a Faculty we wish them well in further endeavors and chal-lenges. The rest of the students in the faculty are drawing the final curtain on their Shake-speare studies and are eagerly awaiting the Bell Shakespeare Company’s visit.

Final assessment tasks in all year levels are due in week seven of this term and most students are embarking on the completion of Evidence Folio’s.

Lastly, a gentle reminder to all Parents and Student’s, could you please search all nooks and crannies at home and return any school novel text’s you find, the cost of replacing the many that go missing each year prohibits our purchasing of new texts, so PLEASE look hard!

Dominie Monfries-PurinsEnglish Faculty Senior

Year 12 Trial ExamsOctober 10 - 17

Congratulations to our Stage 2 students who sat their Trial Exams at the Katherine Train-ing Centre. These exams gave our students the opportunity to experience rigid SACE Board examination conditions and enabled them to identify any gaps in their learning they will need to focus on and study, prior to the final exams.

Their final exams commence state wide on the 24th Octo-ber and run until the 16th No-vember.

Our students will have the op-portunity to study during SWOT-VAC, from Tuesday 25th to Fri-day 28th October.

It is very important that all Stage 2 students arrive fully prepared to their final exams at least 10 minutes prior to them commencing, i.e. fully rested, examination attendance slip ready (these slips must be pre-sented at each examination), pens, approved calculators, etc. It is also recommended that mobile phones be left at home so students have no out-side distractions before going into these exams.

To all our Stage 2 students, happy studying and good luck in your finals

Sheryl FotakisNTCET Coordinator

Year 6 Transition Evening October 12

The Year 6 Parent Information session was held on Wednes-day 12 October in the gym.

Edith Falls

IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday 26th October (week 3) – parent teacher interview evening will be an opportunity for all students and parents to come in and discuss timetable changes for semester 1 2012. You should have received your draft timetable in the post and please bring this along on the night. Any sub-ject changes should be made this term before the beginning of Term 1 2012.

Thursday 10th November (week 5) – NTCET Information Evening. This will be an information evening for parents and guardians of 2012 year 11 and 12 students. The session will discuss the makeup of the NTCET process and the requirements for achieving a univer-sity entrance score (ATAR). There will also be discussions regarding Stage 1 and 2 classes, and the expectations and aims for senior students in 2012. All students and parents in Yr10 and 11 in 2011 are encouraged to attend this session.

VIETNAM TRIP: Wednesday 6th No-vember (week 4)- There will be a fi-nal information evening for the Viet-nam trip, in the library at 6pm. This will cover equipment and clothing, trav-el plans to and from Darwin, spend-ing money, passport and visa infor-mation etc. Please make sure you attend IF your child is coming on the trip. I hope to see everyone there.

Daisie ThomasYear 10 Coordinator

VET at KHS in 2012

In 2012 students at KHS will have the opportunity to choose a VET path-way to their futures from a wide variety of fields. Senior Students will be offered access to:

Certificate I in AgricultureCertificate II in AgricultureCertificate II in AutomotiveCertificate II in ConstructionCertificate II in Infrastructure and ResourcesCertificate II in HospitalityCertificate II in Sport and RecreationCertificate III in FitnessCertificate III in Childrens Services

Students and parents are reminded that it is possible to fulfill NTCET re-quirements with all VET subjects plus the compulsories.

Students seeking an ATAR score are reminded that the successful completion of one of (in KHS’s case), a Certificate II in Automotive, or Certificate III in Fitness, or Certificate III in Childrens Services will be counted.

Completion of VET competencies may be accredited Recognition of Prior Learning status towards higher awards and could have favour-able financial impacts on further studies (consult your training institu-tion).

Interested students will need to download and complete an Expres-sion of Interest form and return it to Mr. Schafer in the VET staffroom.

Year 9 Students (year 8 in 2011) can do:

Certificate I in AgricultureCertificate I in Hospitality

We are expecting to add other subjects to this list as we go.Interested students will need to download and complete an Expres-sion of Interest form and return it to Mr. Schafer in the VET staffroom (located on ‘Student Drive’ --> ‘P.Schafer’).

Perry SchaferVET Senior

• Anne White (Principal) • Jodie Locke (KHS Council Chairperson) (08) 8973 8200 khs.council@ntschools.net anne.white@ntschools.net

School Contact Details

Solar CarOctober 10The World Solar Challenge Out-reach Program visited Kather-ine High School in advance of their main Challenge. It was a quite informative, enjoyable and engaging event for our students. They got an opportunity to get up close to these great solar cars that are breaking new grounds as an alternative and greener mode of transport. Dr Zoz Brooks of Discovery Chan-nel was also present during this event. The solar challenge team had teamed up with RiAus and they spent almost four hours with our students during their tight schedule inspiring teach-ers and students to make fur-ther headway in the direction of embracing greener modes of transport. Roy Joseph

Science Faculty Senior

Rugby LeagueSeptember 29Katherine High School’s Rugby League class played its second game of the year against St Jo-seph’s at the Katherine Sport & Recreation Field. The prepara-tion for this game continued from the hard work which these young men have displayed through their dedication to the game of Rugby League. From kick off the intensity dis-played by KHS was far greater then St Joseph’s, the score in the first half was 28 points to zero. The second half started in a similar way to the first half with the defense from KHS de-veloping another dominating platform to attack St Josephs’ try line. Our next game is on the 25th of October 2011, week three of term four played in Palmerston against Rosebery Middle School.Rod CremonaPE Teacher

Year 12 End of YearThis week there has been vari-ous activities to celebrate our Year 12 student’s completion of their high school education. There has been a Farewell As-sembly, Morning Tea with staff, trip to Edith Falls, Graduation Ceremony and Formal. Some of the photos from these events are contained in this newslet-ter.

VET InformationIn 2012 students of Kather-ine High School will have the opportunity to choose a VET pathway to their future from a wide variety of fields. Please ensure to view the attachment for more information

Perry SchaferVET Faculty Senior

Suspension Comparison Data

Star EmployeeThis fortnight’s “Star Employee” is awarded to Sheryl Fotakis for all her hard work and organi-sation behind the Stage 2 Trial Exams.

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Community NoticesYMCA of Katherine (SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S WEEK) FAMILY

FUN DAYWHEN: Sunday October 23rd 2011

TIME: 12:00pm—7:00pmWHERE: Katherine Aquatic Centre,

Stuart Highway, KatherineACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE...• Prizes and Show bags!• BBQ• Inflatable Twister• Noodle Races• Laser Skirmish• Egg and Spoon Races Bring the whole family and join us for a

fun filled afternoon by the pool!! BBQ available or BYO Picnic

FREE POOL ENTRY! SUPPORTED BY KATHERINE TOWN COUNCIL

Earn and Learn with WoolworthsOur school has been taking part in Woolworths Earn & Learn community program. The promotion ended Oc-tober 18th 2011, however if you have any dockets please place them in the box located in the front office at Katherine High School, we can enter them until the end of October ! Wool-worths will give us one Earn & Learn point for every $10 you have spent in store to spend on teaching resourc-es. If you have any queeries please contact Jessica Charles by email jes-sica.charles@ntschools.net

Bus Complaints and ConcernsBus concerns/complaints can be submitted or lodged via any of the following methods:• Online Feedback Form: www.nt.gov.au/transport/feedback• Email: feedback.dlp@nt.gov.au• Phone: (08) 8924 7096• Fax: (08) 8924 7841• Post: GPO Box 2520, Darwin NT, 0801For more contact information please visit the Public Transport Con-tact Us page: http://www.nt.gov.au/transport/public/contacts/index.shtmlWhen providing feedback about bus services you need to include the following information to assist in actioning your feedback.• Bus Route number • Event date and time • Any other pertinent information

COGSO AGMKatherine Region

COGSO encourages continual improvement in the provision

of quality education outcomes for all students in public education.

Wednesday 26th October 7pmLot 3459 Tokmakoff Road

(off Zimin Drive)For more details phone 0429392970

YEAR 12 CELEBRATIONS

YEAR 12 CELEBRATIONS

YEAR 12 CELEBRATIONS