SCONE HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 1 · Scone High School Newsletter 7 The premier event for our competitive swimmers was the Flying 50’s. This event races the fastest male and females

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PRINCIPALS REPORT

Welcome to another fantastic year at Scone High School. It has been heart-warming to experience the positive approach to schooling that all of our students have been displaying this year. Students have begun their lessons knowing how to be prepared, ready to make strong relationships and engaging in the learning that is being delivered. Year 6 Orientation Day occurred this week, designed to begin the discussion and experiences in readiness for 2021. Following this, I have received feedback from one of the Year 6 teachers, which I will share with you;

“I have spent the day in the Food Technology room and I just want to let you know how fantastic your year ten students have been. I have watched them engage each of our students, help them master skills and ensure the safety of each child. Each of your students were respectful, personable and a delight to work with. “

We love the way they take on new challenges also – well done team. I would like to acknowledge our graduation class of 2019. Following the completion of their HSC, they are now on their way, creating their new journey with quality skills in how to learn that have been developed with their teachers here at Scone High School. I have added the data on where our students have headed.

SCONE HIGH SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER 1

24TH FEBRUARY 2020

“Helping young people create their futures”

26th February Vaccinations Day Year 7 & 10

2nd March Regional Swimming Carnival - Lambton

2nd March - 6th March Wellbeing Week

6th March Blandford Horse Sports

13th March Pink Shirt Day

20th March Whole School Assembly

20th March Willowtree Horse Sports

1st April – 3rd April Kia Ora Music Camp

7th April Zone X-Country

10th April – 27th April School Holidays

29th April ANZAC Assembly

1st May Athletics Carnival

KEY DATES

Scone High School Newsletter

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I have today reviewed student attendance rates for 2020, it is wonderful to see that all year groups have very strong attendance patterns. The greatest input to stronger learning outcomes is high attendance rates at school. We have a target in 2020 of encouraging 65% of students to be at school above 90% of the time. In order for us all to achieve our best, I am asking for your assistance in this. The table below shows how each day impacts on the learning times across 13 years of schooling. We are always here to assist you when your child cannot attend school and would love to assist you in this.

Every Minute Counts

When your child misses

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that equals per year

and therefore from Kindy to

Year 6

and therefore from Kindy to

Year 12

Your child has missed

5 minutes each day

1000 minutes each year (that’s 20 lessons)

117 hours (that’s 140 lessons)


43 days of learning

10 minutes each day

2000 minutes each year (that’s 40 lessons)



86 days of learning

I had the absolute pleasure in joining some of our Year 11 Music students to witness the Hunter Valley’s best HSC Music students performing their HSC pieces. Indyana Taylor is one of those. I must report back that her performance was superb and fully reflective of her perseverance and Mrs Delachantos’ efforts at school. Well Done Indy.

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Young Mob, which is delivered here by World Vision Australia, has started on a very strong foot. This week we experienced a smoking ceremony to welcome us all onto country and to ensure we are ready for the events of the day. Do you recognise this mural? This has been uncovered in A5 classroom, which, before the MPU was finished in 1984 was the school hall. It is signed by the students who painted it in 1985. You might know some of these people. If you have any stories about this mural, please contact the school. What is all this building going on? Over the Christmas break, we had builders in the school creating a new Special Education Classroom. We have welcomed six students to Scone High School this year and they are thoroughly enjoying their new classrooms. There is also some black fencing that has been installed. This fencing is due to continue around the rest of the school, this term. Peer Support Year 7 students have started their relationship learning with our Year 11 Peer Support leaders. During Roll Call, once per week, students meet and work through lessons that encourage them to build strong peer relationships. These lessons are some of my favourite moments, as I get to see real leadership in action.

Brian Drewe Principal


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Miranda Thompson Ashley Flaherty Brad Orlowsky

Tonya McQuilty HSIE I grew up in the small town of Dorrigo where I worked in the local cafe. After graduating University I moved to the North Coast for a year before returning to Armidale to take up a permanent teaching position. Last year my partner and I made the decision to relocate to the Hunter Valley full time which brings me to this beautiful school with an amazing and supportive staff helping me to settle in and a new wonderful bunch of students to get to know and help inspire. How long have you been teaching? This is my 7th year teaching What was your favourite subject as a student? History What are your top 5 character strengths? Dedication, Loyalty, Organisation, Compassionate, Willingness to get involved and the ability to make chocolate healthy Who is your favourite author? Enid Blyton or Robert Bryndza depending on the mood I am in What is your favourite movie? Fast and the Furious & The Blind Side What is your favourite holiday destination? New Zealand Rebecca Hopkins Visual Arts How long have you been teaching? 10 Years What was your favourite subject as a student? Visual Arts & English What are your top 5 character strengths? Love, Humour, Kindness, Teamwork, Zest Who is your favourite author? J.K Rowling What is your favourite movie? Thor: Ragnarok What is your favourite holiday destination? Vietnam and Cambodia Sam Cockerill Senior Prep How long have you been teaching? 10 Years What was your favourite subject as a student? Textiles and Design What are your top 5 character strengths? Love of Learning, Kindness, Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence, Love and Curiosity Who is your favourite author? Elizabeth Gilbert What is your favourite movie? 1917, Moonstruck and Deadpool 2 What is your favourite holiday destination? Anywhere there is snow on a mountain top

NEW STAFF MEMBERS FOR 2020


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Suzan Wilson SAIL My name is Miss Suzan Wilson, I grew up in Scone living in the famous Santa Street and attended school in Scone and Aberdeen. I have a pet dog, named Pip who all the SAIL students have enjoyed hearing funny stories about already this term.

I have previously worked in the Early Childhood and Primary school sectors but I am excited to have made it to High School. I have a passion for special education and I am enjoying studying myself, whilst working on my Masters of Special and Inclusive Education.

How long have you been teaching? This is my 11th year of teaching What was your favourite subject as a student? English or History What are your top 5 character strengths? Bravery, Humour, Kindness, Honesty, Judgement Who is your favourite author? Louise May Alcott What is your favourite movie? Any of the Harry Potter movies What is your favourite holiday destination? Waikiki Mel Smith Physical Education How long have you been teaching? The beginning of 2020 has seen me enter into my 16th year of teaching. For the past 13 years I have been working in Griffith NSW, teaching at Griffith High School and Murrumbidgee Regional High School - Griffith Site. What was your favourite subject as a student? As a student, I wouldn't say one specific subject stood out for me as a favourite. However, anything in the Health / PE or Science fields generally took my interest What are your top 5 character strengths? Character strengths that could be used to describe myself include hard working, resilient, a team player, diligent and independent. Who is your favourite author? Reading for leisure is not generally a way I spend my free time. Although, I do enjoy the suspense of stories by Stephen King. What is your favourite movie? Naming a single favourite film is challenging. Generally I would go for a drama, romantic comedy or thriller based on what I feel like watching at the time. What is your favourite holiday destination? Any destination that allows for water sports is always at the top of my list. Amanda Johnston Wellbeing Teacher How long have you been teaching? 9 Years What was your favourite subject as a student? English What are your top 5 character strengths? Kindness, Honesty, Fairness, Perspective, Bravery Who is your favourite author? Harper Lee What is your favourite movie? The Shawshank Redemption What is your favourite holiday destination? The Beach

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SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL Where there’s a Will motto “bringing colour to life” was certainly the theme of the 2020 Swimming Carnival. It was fantastic to see so many students dress in their house colours. The carnival was a credit to the house captains and other senior students for ensuring participation in both competitive and novelty events were at an all-time high. In 10 years of organising carnivals I have never seen such an inspirational and motivating group of young people encourage younger students to get involved. We had our usual “Super Fish” shine in the competitive events and some new faces in Year 7 who certainly made their mark. Congratulations to the following students who received age champion awards:

Age Girls Boys

12 Chloe Smith

13 Eloise Fisher Jack Roser

14 Riley Fletcher Jack Foley

15 Caitlin Coady Zane Welsh

16 Indi Welsh Ryder McInerney

Seniors Mikayla Farley Jack Coady

The novelty events consisted of a belly flop competition, silly salmon competition and a continuous relay. The Year 12s had their usual fun with large inflatable floating devices, fancy dress and the annual dunking of the Year 12 advisors. Whilst Pannals house spirit was loud throughout the day, the green machine could not defend their “chant off” title from last year. Meekah won the blue-ribbon novelty event of the day and added an additional 200 points to their tally to win the carnival.

EXCURSIONS & NEWS


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The premier event for our competitive swimmers was the Flying 50’s. This event races the fastest male and females over 50 metres in the school regardless of age. Mikayla Farley, of Year 11, took it out for the ladies and Jack Foley, of Year 8, won the boys race this year.

Once again congratulations to the house captains for 2020:

House Captains Vice Captains

Meekah Michael Robinson Ashley Flaherty

Jack Coady Emily Rose

Murrong Matt Harman Lara Dawson

Brad Orlowski Phoebe Farley

Pannal Darcy Adams Courtney Vickers

Lachlan Cone Phoenix McInerney

Wattaka Connor Poeschl Trin Preston

Jayden Anderson Miranda Thompson

Written by Loren Heath


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REGIONAL SWIMMING CARNIVAL This year it was a very tight turn around for our Zone Swimming team. Students only had 3 days between the school carnival and the zone carnival. A small team travelled down to Muswellbrook last Friday to showcase their swimming prowess against competitors from Singleton, Muswellbrook and Merriwa Schools. Our team consisted of a range of members, the regular suspects including: Jack Coady, Mikayla Farley, Emily Rose, Riley Brooks, Anekah Bettens, Zane Welsh, Brady Roser and Caitlin Coady, a new face to our swimming team Ryder McInerney and our young guns: Jack Foley, Riley Fletcher, Jack Roser, Jayden Seckold, Eloise Fisher, Sophie Luscomb and Chloe Smith.

We experienced a range of success with some students winning their event at the Zone Carnival. We are now waiting for the results from the Hunter School Office to see who progresses to the Hunter Regional Carnival in Maitland on the 3rd of March. A big thank you to all parents and grandparents who helped transport our students, days like this would not be possible without your continued support of our school sport programs. Written by Loren Heath CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS Our School Canteen needs extra help. If you have some time available on a regular basis, even for an hour or two, our canteen would love to have you join the fun. No experience is required. If you are available to assist or would like more information, please contact Belinda Field on 02 6545 1455.


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ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES Regular attendance at school is essential for students to achieve quality life outcomes. Schools, in partnership with parents, are responsible for promoting the regular attendance of students. Parents or carers of children of compulsory school age are responsible for ensuring their child attends school every day. Children must commence school by age 6 and then complete year 10. After Year 10 and until they turn 17, students must be:

in school or registered for home schooling or in approved education or training (e.g. TAFE, traineeship, apprenticeship) or in full-time, paid employment (average 25 hours/week) or in a combination of work, education and/or training.

The brochure Compulsory school attendance - information for parents (PDF 420.5KB) provides more details on the importance of compulsory schooling. Enrolled students 17 years and over are required to attend school regularly to meet Higher School Certificate course requirements. Parents of children from Kindergarten to Year 12 must ensure their children attend school every day. On occasion, your child may need to be absent from school. Justified reasons for student absences may include:

being sick or having an infectious disease having an unavoidable medical appointment being required to attend a recognised religious holiday exceptional or urgent family circumstances e.g. attending a funeral.

Parents must provide an explanation for absences to the school within 7 days from the first day of any period of absence. Where an explanation has not been received within the 7-day timeframe, the school will record the absence as unjustified on the student's record.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/student-wellbeing/attendance-behaviour-and-engagement/media/documents/attendance/attendance_parents.pdf


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SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY Scone High School is committed to maintaining a high standard of school uniform. All students are required to wear the complete school uniform. We are excited to now be able to offer school uniform sales at school. School badged uniform will only be available at the school and we have ensured that our pricing is highly accessible. Below are some photos of the various combinations of uniform options that students can wear according to the students scheduled timetable for the day. Please note that black leather shoes must be worn at all times and joggers can be carried in the school bag for PE/Sport.


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SCONE NETBALL ASSOCIATION The Scone netball season commences on Saturday 21st March 2020 and finishes on Saturday 1st August. For relevant teams, the finals will be held on the 8th, 15th and 22nd August 2020. Registration Costs NetSetGo Skills and competitive-$100 (5-9 years) Junior and Intermediate-$130 (10-17 years) Senior-$160 (18+) Grading Grading will be held on Saturday 7th March, 9am to 12pm and Tuesday 7th March, 4pm to 6pm. It is compulsory that all players attend both grading sessions as this will help is to make the teams as even as possible. If for some reason you can’t attend either grading sessions, please advise the club via email- [email protected] For information on how to register, please visit http://sconena.nsw.netball.com.au/ or download the MyNetball App https://apps.apple.com/au/app/mynetball/id996803131 Please contact the club if you have any questions- [email protected] CLICKVIEW Used by over 3,400 schools, this Australian platform provides access to thousands of videos and educational resources for all subjects, in a safe and secure environment. The platform hosts a wide range of classroom-friendly video content, from popular films to documentaries and Australian-made educational videos. This ClickView-produced educational content is curriculum-aligned and designed to give Australian students a deeper understanding of topics and concepts. The videos are also a fantastic resource for you to use with your child at home to revise a topic, help with research projects, or to approach discussions and understanding around student wellbeing. You can access ClickView anywhere, at any time. Type www.clickview.com.au to your browser, download the free app for iPad or iPhone in the Apple Store or the Android app via Google Play. Simply sign in using your child’s school login credentials. BUS PASSES Osborn's - Over the past few days Osborn’s Transport have sent out the remainder of the bus passes that had not been collected from our office with the relevant drivers, therefore if there are still students traveling without a pass it’s important that the student ask the driver for their pass, if for some reason if the driver does not have the pass the parent or caregiver is to contact Osborn's office where a pass can be sorted. Howard's - Bus passes will be issued to students on the bus the first time they travel after eligibility is confirmed to our office by Transport for NSW. The following links provide information for parents regarding the application process. To Apply - https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/applyNow To Track the Application - https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/trackApplication

mailto:[email protected]

http://sconena.nsw.netball.com.au/

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/mynetball/id996803131


http://www.clickview.com.au/

https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/applyNow

https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/trackApplication


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Scone Tennis Club Programs for children 4-16 yrs. Our childrens tennis program combines our own Perceptual Motor program (4 - 5 yrs), Tennis

Australia Hot Shots (5 -12 yrs), High School recreation and competition programs (12 -16 yrs)

our Leader System and competition squads to deliver a state of the art tennis program.

Perceptual Motor program (4-5 yrs)

A great introduction to basic tennis technique focusing on improving perceptual motor skills in a

fun, play based environment.

Mixture of cross training using other sports for tennis related activities (cricket, soccer, t-ball,

basketball) helping children to further develop their hand-eye co-ordination. Tennis is still

the main focus. Foam and low compression balls-smaller bats/racquets.

Agility, tracking, manipulative skills along with body and spatial awareness.

Tennis Australia ANZ Hot Shots (5-11yrs)

The Hot Shot Red, Orange and Green balls offer players a progressive pathway through stroke

production, court positioning and tactics. Teaching the framework of key skills “first” allows the

more intricate skills to fall into place. Match play is also available. This is the opportunity to

compete against other players.

High School programs All levels

Competition squads For competition players

Leader System

Covers concepts in making decisions, resolving conflicts and managing stress are just a few of the

affective objectives detailed for each “Life” lesson. Basic concepts such as self -esteem, confidence

(success), communication, discipline, appropriate behaviour, sportsmanship, nutrition, setting and

achieving goals, personal behaviour, decision-making, appreciation and consideration are focused

on in the program.

Conducted by Chris Herden- Tennis Australia Club Professional. NSW junior ranking, US college representative,

25 years International/Australian coaching and playing experience. PE degree.

Enquiries and bookings 0400 331 553


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1st Scone Scouts Contact:- Simon Davis

0407 060 364

Joey Scouts (6 & 7 year olds) ~

Mondays 6:30 -7:30 pm

Cub Scouts (8-10 year olds) ~

Mondays 6:30 – 8pm

Scouts (11-14 year olds) ~

Thursdays 6:45 – 8:30pm

Venturer Scouts (15 – 17 year olds) ~

Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30pm

Scone Girl Guides Contact: Christina

Darlington 0429 156 098

Jnr Guides (5 – 9 year olds) ~ Mondays 5:30 –

7pm

Guides (10- 14 year olds) ~ Thursdays 6:30 - 8pm


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As you may be aware Scone Neighbourhood Centre runs a breakfast van for the children in the local area.

The start of 2020 has kicked off and we would like to take the opportunity to get the word out to families

again. Any advertising you can place in your school publications would be greatly appreciated. This is a

FREE service to the children.

All students are invited to have a free breakfast on their way to school. The ‘Morning Bites’ breakfast van

is set up every school morning in front of the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre 130 Liverpool St,

Scone 7.30am to 8.45am.

The menu rotates with volunteers preparing breakfasts that include egg & bacon rolls, waffles, cheese

toasties with banana muffins, fresh fruit, milo or juice.


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Principal: Deputy Principal:

Mr Brian Drewe Mr Adam Johnston

Street Address: Postal Address: School Email: Webpage: Phone: Fax: SMS:

9 Gundy Road, Scone NSW 2337 PO Box 285, Scone NSW 2337 [email protected] www.scone-h.schools.nsw.edu.au 02 6545 1455 02 6545 3269 0427 016 460

P & C Association Meets 7.00pm in the School Library, fourth Tuesday in the month. For further P & C information contact the President – Katherine Meier on 0429 326 168. Canteen Supervisor – Mrs Belinda Field Please call the front office on 6545 1455 if you need to contact the canteen.

SMS Text Messaging

Daily attendance of your child is sent to your family mobile number. This can also be used for important information regarding parent teacher meetings, issue of reports etc. The school SMS number is: 0427 016 460. Please add this as a contact in your mobile phone. You CANNOT phone this number, please phone using 02 6545 1455. You may send a text message at any time to this number to explain your child’s absences. Please let us know if you have any problems with this texting service.

Millennium

https://millenniumschools.net.au

The Millennium website contains all of your child’s school information. This includes attendance, school reports, assessment tasks, timetables and behaviour information. Families are able to see the whole family at a glance with your private login. This will be sent to you via an email if you have one listed with us. If not, please phone the office with a current email address. Students can also access this site through a separate login.

www.scone-h.schools.nsw.edu.au The school website holds a great deal of information, and is a useful place for you to find out what

is happening at school.

facebook.com/SconeHighSchool

IMPORTANT INFORMATION


http://www.scone-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/

https://millenniumschools.net.au/

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

WEEK 5

24 FEB 2020

25 FEB 2020

26 FEB 2020 Evacuation Drill Vaccinations Year 7 & 10

27 FEB 2020 Uni Road Show Periods 5-6 Young Mob

28 FEB 2020

WEEK 6

2 MAR 2020 Wellbeing Week Regional Swimming Carnival - Lambton

3 MAR 2020 Wellbeing Week Senior Maths Excursion

4 MAR 2020 Wellbeing Week

5 MAR 2020 Wellbeing Week Young Mob Adelaide Leadership Summit

6 MAR 2020 Wellbeing Week Blandford Horse Sports

WEEK 7

9 MAR 2020

10 MAR 2020

11 MAR 2020

12 MAR 2020 Young Mob

13 MAR 2020 Pink Shirt Day

WEEK 8

16 MAR 2020

17 MAR 2020

18 MAR 2020 School Photos


20 MAR 2020 Whole School Assembly Willowtree Horse Sports

WEEK 9

23 MAR 2020

24 MAR 2020

25 MAR 2020


27 MAR 2020

WEEK 10

30 MAR 2020

31 MAR 2020

1 APR 2020 Kia Ora Music Camp

2 APR 2020 Kia Ora Music Camp Young Mob

3 APR 2020 Kia Ora Music Camp

WEEK 11

6 APR 2020

7 APR 2020 Zone X-Country Scone

8 APR 2020 UniCrawl Big 3 Sydney

9 APR 2020 Young Mob Last Day for Students

10 APR 2020 Good Friday School Holidays

13 APR 2020 School Holidays










WEEK 1

27 APR 2020 Staff Development Day

28 APR 2020 29 APR 2020 ANZAC Assembly

30 APR 2020 1 MAY 2020 Athletics Carnival

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SCONE HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 1 · Scone High School Newsletter 7 The premier event for our competitive swimmers was the Flying 50’s. This event races the fastest male and females