Knowledge, Honour, Success

Katherine High School TERM 3, WEEK 7-8September 16, 2011

Key DatesWK 9 (Sept 19 - 23)• School Council Meeting KHS Conference Room 7pm Wednesday September 21• Whole School Assembly KHS Gym 8:20 am Thursday September 22WK 10 (Sept 26 - 30)• Jump Rope for Heart KHS Gym Monday September 26• Year 7 Rewards Day Wednesday September 28• University Applications Deadline Friday September 30Holidays October 3 -7Term FourWK 1 (Oct 10 - 14)• Year 6 Information Night Wednesday October12• Trial Exams Stage 2 Monday - Friday October 10 - 14WK 2 (Oct 17 - 21)• Year 12 Graduation and Formal Thursday October 20• Year 8 Camp Kununurra Tuesday - Friday October 18 - 21

Science Update The term is coming to a close and teachers are in the pro-cess of preparing progress re-ports for students. Stage 2 Trial Examinations are held in the fi rst week of Term 4. Year 7, students are working on heat, light and sound, whilst Year 9 students are looking at the origin of the universe and dealing with energy sources, especially electricity. A friendly reminder that The Science Siemens Experience for Year 9 and 10 students will be held at CDU in Darwin from 25th to 27th October. Please submit your application by 30th September

Roy JosephScience Senior

Year 10 SnapshotThis term Year 10 students have participated in work experi-ence (VET students) and over-night trips to Edith Falls held in week 6 and 7. The trips were run over 3 separate nights to en-able all students to attend. The participation rates were high and staff who attended were impressed with the behaviour of the students and how they conducted themselves around other campers. Many fun competitive activities were completed and the over-all winners of the trips were the Orange team from the fi rst trip – Jordie Carroll, Tara Guempel-Crothers, Amy Pike, Jess Mull-hall and Laura Savage; con-gratulations girls on the best team work and participation on the trips!

Daisie ThomasYear 10 Coordinator

Principal’s UpdateThis week we have been con-centrating on doing the fi ve.• Say hello!• Smile!• Listen! • Be on time!• Lend a hand!Thankyou to the Student Lead-ership Council for organising a very successful and positive week of activities to celebrate Courtesy Week.The end of term is close, we need to keep focused and continue to work hard all the way through to the last day.

Anne White Principal

Staff Professional DevelopmentSeptember 5All staff were involved in a Re-gional Professional activity on Monday 5 September. The two guest speakers Mr Bill Rog-ers and Dr Ian Lillico were out-standing presenters and it was a rich and worthwile activity for all staff across the region.

Courtesy WeekSeptember 12 - 16This week we celebrated Cour-rtesy Week by doing the 5! Staff and students were encour-aged to wear yellow ribbons and were involved in activities to promote courtesy. A ‘yellow’ disco was held in the gym for all students on Friday, which was enjoyed by all.

Sarah EarleSLC Coordinator

Attendance Week 7 - 8 2010 and 2011

Courtesy Week

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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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SSS Melbourne TripAugust 14-2016 Stronger Smarter Sisters girls went to Melbourne for a re-ward excursion which involved students doing activities that were both educational and fun. Activities included tree climb-ing, teambuilding, 5km bush walk to the beach, skiing in the snow and more importantly Stronger Smarter Sister bond-ing. One of the highlights of the trip was the positive interaction during the teambuilding ex-ercises; girls having fun writing their names in the air using only their buttocks which involved lots of laughter and working to-gether. This camp gave students the opportunity to develop rela-tionships with other students who they don’t normally mix with. The girls were polite and helpful at all times and proudly represented Katherine High School in a positive way.

Agriculture UpdateAfter a great success story from the Katherine Show, Ms Arbon has been breeding prize win-ning poultry and incubating the eggs to hopefully produce future prize winning birds. 20 of these chickens will be on sale for $15 each in Week 10. Log on to www.katherinehigh.net.au for a complete report. ReminderOn-time Tertiary Study (Universi-ty) Applications close Septem-ber 30, 2011. Year 12 students who have expressed intention to go to university have been informed of the processes, en-couraged, assisted and even badgered to ensure they sub-mit their applications on time.Late applications will incur penalty fees.

Pam KahlCareers Advisor

Athletics Carnival Results August 31Thank you to all the students and staff members who made the Athletics Carnival a huge success. Age Champions will receive their medallions at the next whole school assembly, Thursday September 22.Age ChampionsYear 7 Luke McAdam RobertsShaela KoppYear 8Steven MoleSummer FrenchYear 9 Benjamin CravenTahnikka PopeYear 10 Stephen FairweatherNgarie WategoYear 11Jasper BowmanKayle KossackGabrielle ReadYear 12Keelan FejoAshley RosasHouse PointsYellow 4380Green 5090Blue 7070Red 4790

Rugby League ClassSeptember 1Katherine High School’s Rugby League class played its fi rst game of the year against St Joseph’s at the Sport & Rec-reation fi eld. Hard work had been established prior to this game and it was displayed on the fi eld through our fi tness, strength and techniques. The fi nal score of the game was 30 – 18 in favour of Katherine High. For the comlpete report please log onto www.katherinehigh.net.au

Star EmployeeCongratulations to Ms Sarah Earle for leading the SLC and Courtesy Week Celebrations. Keep up the hard work!

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Community Notices19 and Under Boys & Girls Triathlon

Development/Selection CampOctober 14th – 16th, Darwin, NT

Have your represented your school, region or club in Triathlon? Are you keen to further develop skills and un-derstanding of the Game? Would you like the opportunity to represent Northern Territory?

Then nominate now, to attend the 19 and Under Triathlon Development/Selection Camp. Age of participation is 13 to 19 as at 31/12/2011.

This 3 day event comprises games and development activities. To conclude the event a NT representative side is selected. The cost for this event is $250; this covers School Sport levy, lunch on Friday and Saturday and

travel costs. If you require private billeting there is an additional $50 that will go to the billeting family. Pick up nomination forms from your school offi ce, complete and return to your school offi ce.

If you require further information please contact Daryl or Bronwyn on 8971 2643 or email rivers.ssnt@ntschools.net.

Earn and Learn with WoolworthsWoolworths Earn & Learn community program has been ex-tended until October 18th 2011. Please continue to save your dockets and bring them to school or place them in the box provided at the Woolworths service desk. There’s no limit to the number of points we can collect, so your participation will really make a difference. The more points we earn, the more resources we can order! Thank you to the families who have contributed thus far. Our school’s tally is currently 10,345 points.

Books for salePre-owned books available for sale in good condition. Please contact Tina Lowe 8973 8246 for more information.• Achieve your SACE, your life• Physics Part A SACE Stage 1 Key ideas Paid $38.95• Biology SACE 2 Key ideas Paid $85.75• Biology SACE 2011 Study guide Paid $45.95• Biology Levels of life Paid $45.75

Big Rivers AFL CompetitionUnder 16’s Katherine CamelsUrgently require enthusiastic players born 1995-1997. Competition Commences Friday 16th September (10 week competition) There are no costs involved with insurance provided. If you have any inquiries please contact Tony McGregor 0447 354 550 or Karen McGregor 0439 363 046.

Smurfs Movie FundraiserSeptember 17Clyde Fenton are holding a Smurfs movie fundraiser at The Katherine Cinema this Saturday, September 17. Tickets can be purchased from Clyde Fenton Primary School for $10. For more information please contact the Clyde Fenton on 8972 1122.

Poem A Lifetime to Live - Jacqui ElliottA lifetime to live, what will you do? What job will you have, how will you get through? Will you have a career... a trade... maybe two? A lifetime to live, what will you do? Whatever you choose, you will reap what you sow, There’s one life to live but more than one way to go.We all get to make choices, play fair or scam? But wherever you go, take a look, there you am! You better like you and the choices you make, Cos you hang out with you both asleep and awake. So, a lifetime to live and money to earn, with joy to be had and so much to learn. How will you go and what will you do?Just remember your best friend has to be you. A lifetime to live, what will you do? Who will you be? How will you get through?