Knowledge, Honour, SuccessKatherine High School TERM 4, WEEK 3-4

November 4, 2011

Key DatesTerm FourWK 5 (Nov 7 - 11)• Whole School Assembly Wednesday November 10 All Welcome• NTCET Information Night Thursday November 10 5:30-6pm• Year 6 into 7 Transition Day Friday November 11WK 6 (Nov 14 - 18)• Art Exhibition Stage 2 Wednesday November 16 KHS RL2 4:00pm-5:00pm• School Council Meeting KHS Conferance Room Wednesday November 16 7:00pm• Stage 2 Drama Production KHS Gym Thursday/Friday November 17-18 7:00pmWK 7(Nov 21 - 25)• Whole School Assembly Wednesday November 24• Year 10 and 11 ExamsWK 8(Nov 29 - Dec 2)• End of Year Program Commences• Year 10 Vietnam Trip Thursday-Tuesday December 1-13

SOSEThe SoSE faculty has had a busy start to Term 4. With the 2012 London Olympics fast approaching, Year 7 are getting ready with a unit of work which includes Olym-pic values, the history of the Olympics and the various sports involved in an Olympic Games.With the number of Natural Di-sasters occurring around the world, Year 8 are undertaking an in-depth study of Natural Disasters; why they occur and emergency/disaster planning and preparation.Year 9 are racing around the world in an Amazing Race activity coordinated by Miss Curtayne as part of a Studies of Asia unit.Stage 1 Spanish students have been writing letters to students in El Salvador in an effort to form relationships with Spanish speaking stu-dents from another country.Vertical classes have com-menced an intensive swim-ming program.The staff of the SoSE faculty would like to congratulate all stage 2 Society & Culture, Community Studies and Legal Studies students for a great years work.

Jane HarveySOSE Faculty Senior

Recycle and Help Our SchoolKatherine High School is col-lecting any exercise books with blank pages, pens, pen-cils, rubbers, etc to recycle for use in 2012. If you have any of these classroom sup-plies to donate, please drop them into the front offi ce at the high school. Thank you for your support.

Principal’s UpdateThis week we have been en-tertained by this Year’s Musical Production ‘The Mikado’. Well done to all the students and staff who contributed to this event. It was fantastic!We are fi nalising staffi ng for 2012 so it would be appreciat-ed if parents could inform the school if their children are not returning. It has been quite a diffi cult fort-night with staff absences and managing the ‘end of year’ behaviour of a small group of students. The change in weath-er and the nature of Term 4 provides some challenges as students become tired and it gets hotter.The focus of the school for the remainder of the term will be to maintain students focus on their work. Students who disrupt the good order of the school through inappropriate behav-iour or truanting, may be sent home for the remainder of the day on which they misbehave.It is important at this stage of the year we maintain an envi-ronment that is safe and con-ducive to learning; we would appreciate parent support in regards to this consequence for inappropriate behaviour for the remainder of the term.

Principal

Year 8 Kununurra TripYear Eight students from KHS set off for our camp in Kununurra, Western Australia. There were a lot of fi rsts during this camp – fi rst time outside the NT; fi rst time in Western Australia; fi rst time camping; and fi rst time on a cruise. Over the four days, students had many opportuni-ties to work together to build and maintain safe and sup-portive relationships through a variety of activities. A huge thank you to the staff for giving up their time. A full report can be founf on the KHS website.

Jo Stewart

Kununurra

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Musical - The MikadoNovember 2-4Last night was the culmination of many months of dedicated work by Miss Sarah Earle and a handful of committed stu-dents to present The Mikado. More than twenty students honed their dramatic skills to suit the fun and frivolity of the music and libretto of Gilbert and Sullivan. Well done to all concerned and a particular thanks to those who gave of their expertise and time to en-sure a successful performance. To the students who put in the effort both on and off stage, thanks, in particular to Ms Sue Shea, Miss Jen Watts and Ms Josie Kelland who gave gener-ously of their time. Take the op-portunity to join the cast and crew tonight at 6:30 in the gym for their fi nal performance.

Parent Teacher NightOctober 26Parent Teacher night was a great opportunity for parents and teachers to get togeth-er to discuss students’ prog-ress. Once again it was held in the gym and a steady fl ow of parents came through. It was very pleasant with some parents taking the time to dis-cuss next year’s timetable and make adjustments as required. The atmosphere was relaxed and smiling faces could be seen where everyone went home satisfi ed that they had achieved their goal. Parents are encouraged to contact their childs teachers directly via email if you were unable to make this event.

Star EmployeeCongratulations to John Humphries for being Katheirne High School’s Star Employee this fortnight. Your hard work in ICT is appreciated, keep up the good work!

ToonSchoolOctober 25Author/Cartoonist/Illustrator Jeff (‘Joffa’) Taylor held Toon-school workshops with our Mid-dle Years students. The work-shops were well received from all participants and provided the opportunity for students to explore their cartoon drawing skills as well as value difference in others and engage in social skills development.

Greg HaritosSchool Counsellor

Master ChefFinalsCongratulations to the win-ners of Katherine High School’s Masterchef competition – Sian Kopoda, Emily Rosas and Nao-mi Rosas. These girls won with their yummy pasties. They have each won a $40 voucher to be spent at Katherine Fresh Fruit & Veg Market. I would also like to thank those people who encouraged and supported the competition:•Ms Momuat – for funding the competition•Ms Brown – for allowing us to use the Home Ec kitchens•Mr Buckley – for his judging skills and constructive com-ments•Year 7, 8 & 9 teachers – for tolerating the disruption to their classes during the competition•Kate Robertson (Community Nutritionist) – for initiating the competition•Ag studies students – for pro-viding the eggs, herbs and oth-er produce•Ms Arbon – for her enthusiasm and encouragement•All the students that took part in the competition•Katherine Fresh Fruit & Veg Market – for their generous sponsorship.Big thumbs up to everyone!

Lynda LeighSchool Nurse

Toon SchoolThe Mikado

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KHS MUSICAL 2011 - THE MIKADO

KHS MUSICAL 2011 - THE MIKADO

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Work Experience in CanberraWords by Jason GreenePhotos by Jason Greene

The annual Learn Earn Legend work experience program was held in Canberra from September 11-16. Over 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 11 and 12 students were selected from all over Australia to attend with fi ve Clontarf students being selected. We had Zane Slater from West Arnhem College (Jabiru Campus), Jake Gablonski, Mathew Goven and Lawrence Watego from Katherine Academy and Allan Stream from Midwest Academy.

EMPLOYMENTClontarf Foundation

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The students had two days work experience in Parliament House followed by two days working in government departments. Zane, Mathew and Allan experienced life within Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).

Jake spent time with the Australian Federal Police while Lawrence spent his time with Dept of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

It was not all work. They also got to visit the Australian Institute of Sport and try out some of the facilities and enjoy an evening dinner with tennis great Evonne Goolagong Cawley.

By pure chance we all had breakfast and watched Sam Stosur win the US Open with Evonne, a treat to remember forever.

The 2012 Learn Earn Legend tour will give you the opportunity to try life in the nation’s capital again working in Parliament House. We look forward to seeing you there.