Knowledge, Honour, Success

Katherine High School TERM 4, WEEK 7-8December 2, 2011

Key DatesWK 9 (Dec 5 - 9)• Year 8 Trip Edith Falls Thurday 8 Dec• Presentation Night Thursday December 8 6:00 pm KHS GymWK 10 (Dec 12 - 16)• Year 9 Camp Darwin Monday- Tuesday December 12 - 13• Whole School Assembly Wednesday October 27 8:20am KHS GymChristmas Holidays • December 19School Opening HoursFor stationery, book and uniform sales8:00am - 3:00pm• Mon Jan 23• Tues Jan 24• Wed Jan 25Closed:• Thurs Jan 26 - Fri Jan 27School resumes for students• Tuesday January 31, 2012

Year 12 Cambodia Excursion 2012 In 2012 Year 12 students will have the opportunity to at-tend a camp to Cambodia. I have provided this informa-tion as it may assist in plan-ning for 2012.An information evening will be held on Wednesday 8th February, Week 2, Term 1, 2012If you have any questions about the trip, please do not hesitate to contact Cara Fulwood on (08) 8973 9200 or email cara.fulwood@ntschools.net. I would be happy to discuss any queries.Please note that following in-formation provided is subject to change. Number of places:Minimum 6 and Maximum 20Dates:June/July midyear breakItinery:Please see suggested itiner-ary at www.katherinehigh.net.au/Cambodia_itinerary.pdfApproximate Cost:$3000 which covers airfares and tour but not spending money. Cara Fulwood

Year 11 Coordinator

Rugby LeagueNovember 16The KHS Rugby League class played its fourth game of the year against St Josephs in Katherine.The game started with a high level of intensity, with our de-fensive effort leading the way setting us up for great attack-ing opportunities. We were able to score 4 Tries in the fi rst half with the try scorers being Traye Rioli who scored 2 and one each to Jesse Braun and James Morgan. The game was a very close in the end, KHS winning 22-18. For the full article please log on to www.ketherinehigh.net.au

Principal’s UpdateIt has been a busy fortnight with the end of normal classes and the commencement of the End of Year Program. Staff are busy writing reports and planning for 2012. Just a reminder that students are expected at school until the last day of term. It would be appreciated if parents could continue to inform the school of their child’s absences.Don’t forget Presentation Night in the School Gym on Thursday 8 December. It will be a 6.30pm start and the program should be completed soon after 7.30pm.Hope to see you all there.

Anne White Principal

Camps 2012If you are wishing to participate in Katherine High Schools trips throughout 2012, the informa-tion below may assist in your planning.

Year 7Springvale Homestead4 days - Term 1Approximate cost $60Year 8Kununurra4 days - Term 3Approximate cost $175Year 9Canberrra10 days - Term 3Approximate cost $1,650Year 10Vietnam10 days - Term 4Approximate cost $3,000Year 11Ningaloo10 days - Term 1Approximate cost $1,500Year 12Cambodia10 days - Midyear breakApproximate cost $3,000

Information provided is subject to change.

New Staff 2012

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

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Tiwi VisitNovember 30Clontarf and Stronger Smarter Sister’s each played games of AFL against students from Tiwi Island who were visiting the Katherine Region for their end of year camp. The boys game was a close one, but the Tiwi girls were too good on the day. Everyone enjoyed the event.

Science UpdateAs part of the End of Year Pro-gram students in Science have beem working on Crime Scene Investigations, gaining ba-sic skills and making students aware of Science-based ca-reer options. Each student has been re-searching a forensic career and being involved in many “hands on” activities including prepar-ing identikits photos and plas-ter casting footprints. Over the remainder of the year students will be given the opportunity to experience fi nger printing, mug shots and creating individual-ized “most wanted” sketches. Some classes will have the op-portunity to get involved in a re-enactment of a Crime Scene Investigation. This has been a fun unit of work for Middle Years students who have gained re-port writing and presentation skills and a taste of what is avail-able in Senior Years Science.

Roy JosephScience Senior Teacher

Postcard from VietnamStaying in Hotel Saigon which is very nice. Up early on our fi rst day for a morning tour (6:30am).Arrived 3:30am Australian time, a late night but have had some dinner. All very exciting!

Cheers from Ho Chi Minh

BasketballNovember 25Bright and early, 14 girls head-ed to Darwin to compete in the Indigenous Girls Basket-ball Competition. After they had shaken off their fi rst game nerves, the girls played ex-tremely well showing their skills which had been developed in their PE class, during their bas-ketball unit. In their fi nal games both teams had a well de-served win, placing them 3rd in each of their pools respect-fully. The girls’ sportsmanship and attitude was fantastic and a credit to themselves and the school. A massive thank you to Jodi Stanley and Denise Arnold for all their help on the day.

Alicia StanleyPE Teacher

Bell Shakespeare For the past two weeks, two professional actors and arts educators have been deliv-erying workshops at Katherine High School. The workshops have provided the opportunity for our students to experience Shakespeare by ‘acting’ out scenes from various Shake-speare plays, with the goal of making Shakespeare relevant to todays students.Through the practical activities and groups discussions, great fun was had by all. Thank you to Paul and George for a great two weeks. We look forward to a continued relationship with the Bell Shakespeare Compa-ny in the future.

Jen WattsDrama Teacher

Star EmployeeA big Thank you to Fiona Upstil for fi lling in as Business Manag-er for the past few weeks. You have worked hard and your work ethic has been appreci-ated. Good job!!!

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Community NoticesCarols by CandlelightCOME AND JOIN US——Ho Ho HoHo Ho Ho Traditional Christmas Carols; Modern Christmas Songs; When: Saturday 3rd December, 2011Where: Tick Market Complex, Lindsay StreetTime: 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm startPerforming School Students; Face Painting; Raffl es & PrizesLucky Door Prize; Food stalls including a Big Aussie BBQ, Thai Food, Cakes, drinks & snow conesSanta makes an appearance around 7.30 pm

MacFarlane Primary SchoolStudent Art and Craft ExhibitionShowcasing the artistic talents of all our students. Food and drinks pro-vided, guest speakers, a traditional song and dance performance. Every child in the school will have an art/craft item on display.Friday December 2, 2011. 6:30pm-8:00pmMacFarlane Primary School ‘undercover area’Everyone is welcome to attend!

Position VacantRIVERS CLUSTER ADMINISTRATION OF-FICERPart-time Position AvailableBased at Casuarina St Primary School25 hours per week during school term (40 weeks a year)

Provide high level administrative sup-port to the Cluster Chairperson and School Sport Coordinator for Rivers. Strong administrative skills including re-cords management, preparing routine correspondence, banking and fi nan-cial account keeping using MYOB and a high level of computer competency is required.

Expressions of interest should be direct-ed to Daryl Grahek - Rivers School Sport Coordinator (m) 0400448513 (ph) 89712643 (e) daryl.grahek@ntschools.net

Position VacantAPPRENTICE WELDERAPPRENTICE FITTER / MACHINIST

Crowhurst Engineering is currently seek-ing applications for the above two ap-prenticeships commencing January, 2011 CRITERIA:Education minimum pass: Year 10Hard working, self-motivated & reliable. Willing to work in Katherine and remote areas at times. Assessment: A Practice Aptitude As-sessment for Engineering Industry. CLOSING: Friday 2nd DecemberPost, email or fax resume to:Geoff Crowhurst - Ph: 08 8971 0717 Fax: 08 8971 0747 Mobile: 0407 341 954 admin@CrowhurstEngineering.net.auwww.CrowhurstEngineering.net.au4 Palmer Street PO Box 2118, Katherine

Apprenticeship & TraineeshipCurrent Vacancies GTNTCert III Financial Services - TellerCert III Automotive - MechanicFor further information, please contact Emma Koerner – Field Operations – Apprenticeships PlusPh: 08 89412112 Mob: 0408 814700 Email: emma.koerner@gtnt.com.auWebsite: www.gtnt.com.au

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The Road to GoveWords by Matthew HamdorfPhotos by Matthew Hamdorf

On Wednesday, October 26, the Katherine Academy met up with the Jabiru Academy for a joint venture to Yirrkala. The boys traveled along the Central Arnhem Highway through various communities, across a number of water crossings to fi nally reach Yirrkala where we were greeted by Rob and Hamish and a number of the Yirrkala Academy members.

LEADERSHIPKatherine Academy November 28, 2011

The boys from all three Academies quickly built a strong friendship playing table tennis and pool. After a quick meet and greet from Rob and Hamish it was time to get stuck into the fantastic stir fry that Yirrkala Academy had cooked up for us.

The next day all three Academies were up early and heading back down the highway to the Bukudal Culture camp. After some four wheel driving we found ourselves at the camp site.

The locals then put us through a welcome ceremony with the all the boys getting their face painted as part of this ceremony.

After a quick bite to eat we were taken out bush to fi nd ourselves wood to make our own spears. Once the boys had collected the wood we put the unmade spears on the fi re so we could remove the bark and straighten the wood.

Once this was done the spears were left out in the sun to dry out over night.

We then all jumped into the troopies to head down to the beach for some fi shing. Unfortunately due to getting bogged a couple of the times the fi shing didn’t eventuate. We may not have gone fi shing but we defi nitely had fun driving through the sand dunes on the beach.

For dinner that night the Yirrkala boys cooked up a massive BBQ which was enjoyed by all. The next morning we were up early so we could continue with our spear making.

Once this was fi nished it was time for some fi shing. Brad Copeland managed to catch a Golden Trevally which was greatly received back at camp.

The locals quickly showed us how they cook fi sh the traditional way. After a quick feast of the fi sh we again headed out bush to make our own didgeridoo.

We then were supplied with roast beef, chicken and veggies that were all cooked in the ground on hot coals. With an early start the next day it was time for bed.

We were up early and packed up ready for some more four wheel driving. We arrived back in Nhulunbuy to enjoy a swim. Then it was time to get ready to play some AFL. This was the fi rst time Jabiru, Yirrkala and Katherine had combined to ply against another team.

The boys played in true Clontarf spirit and demonstrated why they had been rewarded with attending this camp. We then watched the Djurekkura Cup played between Yirrkala and Gapawiyak.

After a quick shower it was into Nhulunbuy for dinner where the boys enjoyed a choice of fi sh & chips, steak & chips and pizzas. The next day we were up early heading our way back to Katherine.

A big thanks goes out to the Yirrkala Academy for hosting us and Bukudal men for show us their country and some of their traditional ways and Jabiru for assisting us in our travels.