TAMWORTH HIGH SCHOOL

INFORMATION BOOKLET Willis Street TAMWORTH NSW 2340 PO Box 5348 TAMWORTH SOUTH NSW 2340

Telephone: 02 6765 7888 Fax: 02 6762 1264

Email: tamworth-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: http://www.tamworth-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Welcome to Tamworth High School Tamworth High School is Tamworth’s original high school, and has been providing quality teaching and learning opportunities in a caring and committed environment since 1919. We maintain strong traditions in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits, as well as in student leadership and community participation. Strong relationships have been forged with many families in the area, over a number of generations. While believing in tradition we are also a school that actively prepares our students for life in the 21st Century. Students have access to an extensive computer network and teachers and students regularly use interactive whiteboards to engage in teaching and learning. We also pride ourselves on maintaining a welfare team that is committed to supporting all students in all endeavours. In all that we do, the interests and wellbeing of our students are our first priority. Tamworth High School operates on a “Stage” model to develop a modern, relevant and inclusive curriculum, and has a highly successful Support unit that caters for students with special needs. Our Gifted and Talented program caters to a wide variety of students from not only our school but our local primary schools, in such areas as Music, English, Maths, Science and Visual Arts. Through our accelerated learning program we have forged enduring links with our partner primary schools, which results in students regularly sitting High School Certificate subjects early. The opening of the multi-million dollar Trade Training Centre in 2012 provides new state-of-the-art training facilities for vocational courses. We foster an atmosphere of excellence and maintain the high expectation that our students are Safe, Respectful Learners. Students participate in highly successful leadership programs such as the Prefects/Captains, the Student Representative Council, Interact and the Junior AECG. These opportunities are available to all who choose to participate fully in the life that Tamworth High School has to offer.

“Tamworth High School is a caring community that promotes safe respectful learning.”

Dale Rands

TERM 1 (Eleven week Term)

Begins Tuesday 29th January for all staff (Staff Development Day).

Year 7 and students wishing to enrol, with the assistance of prefects, start Wednesday 30th January.

All students attend Thursday 31st January.

Term ends Friday 12th April. TERM 2 (Nine week Term)

Begins Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th April for all staff (Staff Development Days).

All students attend Wednesday 1st May.

Term ends Friday 28th June. TERM 3 (Ten week Term)

Begins Monday 15th July for all staff (Staff Development Day).

All students attend Tuesday 16th April.

Term ends Friday 20th September. TERM 4 (Eleven week Term)

Begins Tuesday 8th October for staff and students.

Term ends for all students Tuesday 18th December.

Staff Development days Thursday & Friday 19th & 20th December.

T E R M D A T E S 2 0 1 3

General Contribution

Tamworth High School’s General Contribution is $80 across all years. This is used to provide materials for all students to use or keep. It covers compulsory subjects which do not charge separate fees

They are very low!

The General Contribution Fee is used to pay for such items as: - Textbooks in compulsory courses - Novels and other reading material - Classroom material for student use - Science laboratory equipment - Sporting equipment - Paper for classroom worksheets. Elective Subject Fees These pay the costs of materials that must be used so that students can complete the practical work in a course. Students use or consume the materials themselves. The Elective Subject Fee is used to pay for such items as: - Food ingredients in Food Technology - Film, chemicals, paper in Photography - Components in Technics Electronics - Paints, clay, tools in Visual Arts - Makeup and costuming in Drama - Special booklets for LOTE. - Wood and Metal in Industrial Tech - Wood and Metal

Students do not have to choose subjects with fees in Years 9 to 12 and should not if they do not wish to pay.

S C H O O L F E E S 2 0 1 3

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Roll Call 9:00 - 9:10 9:00 - 9:10 9:00 - 9:10 9:00 - 9:10 9:00 - 9:20

Assembly 9:10 - 9:20

Period 1 9:20 - 10:35 9:10 - 10:25 9:10 - 10:25 9:10 - 10:25 9:20 - 10:35

Recess 1 10:35 - 10:50 10:25 - 10:40 10:25 - 10:40 10:25 - 10:40 10:35 - 10:50

Period 2 DEAR

10:50 - 11:50 11:50 - 12:05

10:40 - 11:40 11:40 - 11:55

10:40 - 11:40 11:40 - 11:55

10:40 - 11:40 11:40 - 11:55

10:50 - 11:50 11:50 - 12:05

Recess 2 12:05 - 12:20 11:55 - 12:10 11:55 - 12:10 11:55 - 12:10 12:05 - 12:20

Period 3 12:20 - 1:35 12:10 - 1:25 12:10 - 1:25 12:10 - 1:25 12:20 - 1:35

Lunch 1 1:35 - 1:50 1:25 - 1:40 1:25 - 1:40 1:25 - 1:40 1:35 - 1:50

Lunch 2 1:50 - 2:05 1:40 - 1:55 1:40 - 1:55 1:40 - 1:55 1:50 - 2:05

Year Meetings

Stage 4 1:55 - 2:05

Stage 5 & 6 1:55 - 2:05

Sport Stage 5 1:55 - 3:20

Stage 4 1:55 - 3:20

Period 4 2:05 - 3:20 2:05 - 3:20 1:55 - 3:10 2:05 - 3:20 2:05 - 3:20

DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8 DAY 9 DAY 10

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Roll Call 9:00 - 9:10 9:00 - 9:10 9:00 - 9:10 9:00 - 9:10 9:00 - 9:20

Assembly 9:10 - 9:20

Period 1 9:20 - 10:35 9:10 - 10:25 9:10 - 10:25 9:10 - 10:25 9:20 - 10:35

Recess 1 10:35 - 10:50 10:25 - 10:40 10:25 - 10:40 10:25 - 10:40 10:35 - 10:50

Period 2 DEAR

10:50 - 11:50 11:50 - 12:05

10:40 - 11:40 11:40 - 11:55

10:40 - 11:40 11:40 - 11:55

10:40 - 11:40 11:40 - 11:55

10:50 - 11:50 11:50 - 12:05

Recess 2 12:05 - 12:20 11:55 - 12:10 11:55 - 12:10 11:55 - 12:10 12:05 - 12:20

Period 3 12:20 - 1:35 12:10 - 1:25 12:10 - 1:25 12:10 - 1:25 12:20 - 1:35

Lunch 1 1:35 - 1:50 1:25 - 1:40 1:25 - 1:40 1:25 - 1:40 1:35 - 1:50

Lunch 2 1:50 - 2:05 1:40 - 1:55 1:40 - 1:55 1:40 - 1:55 1:50 - 2:05

Year Meetings

Stage 4 1:55 - 2:05

Stage 5 & 6 1:55 - 2:05

Sport Stage 5 1:55 - 3:20

Stage 4 1:55 - 3:20

Period 4 2:05 - 3:20 2:05 - 3:20 2:05 - 3:20 1:55 - 3:10 2:05 - 3:20

Staff/Faculty Meetings

3:10 - 4:00

Staff/Faculty Meetings

3:10 - 4:00

B E L L T I M E S 2 0 1 3

Positive Behaviour for Leaning is a whole school organisational approach to ensuring that all students have maximum opportunity to develop social confidence and academic excellence. It is about making sure that EVERYONE in the school community knows and understands the same set of expectations about learning and behaviour. It is about shared understanding of what our school stands for. In PBL schools we teach social skills and expectations in exactly the same way as we teach literacy, numeracy and physical education. EVERYONE is taught what our expectations are so no-one is left to guess what they have to do.

What is PBL?

What is the PBL Team? Our school has a PBL Team who lead us in making sure that we are developing and learning our shared expectations. The PBL Team represents everyone who is part of our school community. They are our voice and ears. They communicate with us and ask our opinions. Sometimes decisions seem to take a while to make, but that is because our PBL Team needs to consult with the community to make sure that our school is the best place that it can be.

EVERYONE IN OUR SCHOOL SHOULD

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Tamworth High School has a matrix of expectations that ensures that everyone in the school community knows and understands what is expected in the school. Our merit system is designed to encourage students to be SAFE RESPECTFUL LEARNERS in all aspects of school life. Our school has a wide range of systems and programs to support students in all aspects of school and community life. These systems are developed and chosen in response to the needs of the students and the community.

Why does it work? PBL provides structures and strategies to explicitly achieve the things we want to achieve in our schools – Social confidence and

WE BELIEVE IN Shared expectations. Explicit teaching and learning of behavioural and learning expectations. Shared language.

Shared responsibility for

behaviour and learning.

TEAM MEMBERS Demonstrate ability to accept others and to work effectively with them.

PROBLEM SOLVERS Solve problems and make responsible decisions both as individuals and as team members.

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Students, parents, staff and community representatives worked together to define the school’s Exit Outcomes. These are a set of skills and abilities we would like to see all students achieve by the time they complete their secondary education at Tamworth High School.

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WHY WEAR A UNIFORM? We are a school that requires all students to wear uniform and we do it very well. It is valuable to consider why we wear a uniform. There are a number of powerful reasons: Safety: Uniforms help us make our school safe. We can more easily identify people who should not be within the school and

who could place students at risk. We can also identify you more easily if you need assistance because your uniform says you are one of us.

SUMMER UNIFORM - TERMS 1 & 4

All Girls

Socks: Plain white short socks Hat: Strongly recommended. School colours preferred.

Junior Girls Senior Girls

Medium blue tartan skirt with inverted pleats front & back. Sky blue short sleeved button through blouse with school crest on left side.

School dark blue check pattern skirt with white, collared, button through blouse with sleeves. The skirt is an “A” line with two inverted pleats in front.

All Boys

Socks: Plain white short socks Hat: Strongly recommended. School colours preferred.

Shorts & Trousers: Grey cotton/drill, cotton/polyester or polyester/viscose/rayon but not in corduroy.

Junior Boys Senior Boys

Shirt: Ice Blue, collared, button through with sleeves. Shirt: White, collared, button through with sleeves.

WINTER UNIFORM - TERMS 2 & 3

Black Blazers are acceptable. A Tamworth High School Spray Jacket is an optional part of the school uniform. Also acceptable are North West Jackets. Other jackets should not be worn.

All Girls

Jumper: Black “V” necked jumper or sloppy joe. Stockings/Socks: Black

Junior Girls Senior Girls

Skirt: Black “A” line, with two inverted kick pleats in front, in plain polyester and wool or gabardine.

Shirt: Ice Blue, collared, button through with sleeves.

Tie: Tamworth High Junior tie with blue and black stripes.

Slacks: Plain black polyester/gabardine tailored style slacks will be permitted.

Skirt: Blue Tartan “A” line skirt with two inverted pleats in front.

Shirt: White, collared, button through with sleeves.

Tie: Tamworth High Senior tie.

All Boys

Trousers: Grey cotton/drill, cotton/polyester or polyester/viscose/rayon but not in corduroy.

Jumper: Black “V” necked jumper or sloppy joe.

Junior Boys Senior Boys

Shirt: White, collared, button through with sleeves.

Tie: Tamworth High Senior tie.

SPORTS & PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS - BOYS AND GIRLS

Shirt: Sky Blue Polo shirt (may have school or other sporting organisation insignia)

Socks: Any combination of white and/or blue and/or black.

Shoes: Sports Shoes

Track Suit: Plain black track suit pants and plain black jumper, sloppy joe or jacket (or North West track suit).

Shorts: Plain black, loose fitting shorts with waist band or drawstring (no designer labels). NB: Black pleated skirts are required for sporting teams.

Please Note: Students must wear full sports uniform on their allocated sports day.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SCHOOL SHOES: The Department of Education and Communities has strict safety rules about shoes that are suitable for school wear. Tamworth High School has adopted, as part of its uniform code, the wearing of standard black shoes with all leather uppers and enclosed leather tongue. Mary Jane shoes or sneaker style shoes which have leather uppers that are composites of leather and vinyl or fabric, do not meet safety requirements and are not acceptable.

Shirt: Ice Blue, collared, button through with sleeves.

Tie: Tamworth High Junior tie with blue and black stripes.

T A M W O R T H H I G H S C H O O L U N I F O R M

E X E M P T I O N F R O M A T T E N D A N C E

It is imperative that the school be contacted either by note or a telephone call (phone 6765 7888 or 6762 2432) if you change your address, telephone number or any emergency contact details at any time during your child’s stay at Tamworth High School.

This will alleviate any problems when we need to contact you especially if your child is sick or there is an emergency.

E M E R G E N C Y & H O M E D E T A I L S

If you are organising a family holiday during school terms or you know your child is having an operation or ongoing sickness, an exemption from schooling may be applied for, which also covers siblings, this means that the time away from school does not count towards your child’s absences. An Exemption from Attendance at School form is available from the school, an application may only be approved beforehand and cannot be backdated.

On occasions your child may need to leave school early eg for an appointment. Please provide your child with a signed, dated note stating the reason and time required for the early leave. This note needs to be given to the staff in SAO PRIOR to roll call. An early leave pass will be processed and available for your child to collect in the first recess break. This ensures their name is listed on the absentee sheet for the day with the time of departure, and that they are waiting to be picked up at the appointed time.

E A R L Y L E A V E P A S S E S

If you are willing for your child to be photographed, filmed, named or interviewed on topics that do not involve current issues or do not offer a personal insight, consent will be automatic for the following: The Northern Daily Leader, Times Newspaper, Tamworth High School Newsletter, Tamworth High School Annual Magazine, 2TM Radio, ABC Television and Radio, Local Community Radio, Prime Television, NBN Television and the World Wide Webb (Tamworth High School’s newsletter is posted on the internet fortnightly) and Department of Education & Communities Newsletters. If you do not wish for this to happen, please contact the school on 6765 7888 and records will be changed accordingly.

M E D I A P E R M I S S I O N

If students need to take prescribed medication during school hours, parents are required to complete Medication Forms, available from the Front Office, this form is required for each new medication, including a change to generic brands.

The prescribed medication is to be brought to the Front Office in the original container with the medical details and name on the label. Please only bring enough medication to last for either the duration of the illness or each week. Your child is responsible to come down to the front office at the required time, they are also required to sign a record card each time medication is taken.

M E D I C A T I O N

C L I N I C

Students should let their class teacher know if they are unwell and they will be given a note to take to the Front Office, where parents/carers will be contacted to pick them up. If a student is unwell at home, please do not send them to school.

Students should not phone parents to pick them up (please refer to the Mobile Phone Policy towards the back of this handbook).

If any new medical conditions are diagnosed eg asthma, epilepsy, heart condition, diabetes etc, the school needs to have written notification from the treating Doctor as well as a health plan for the school to follow when needed.

Front Office

All visitors must report to the Front Office upon arrival. Office hours are from 8:00am to 4:00pm on school days. Please telephone 6765 7888 during these hours to make appointments with staff or general enquiries. Payment of any monies (eg school contribution, elective fees, excursion costs etc) are made at this office. Student Administration Office (SAO)

Office hours are from 8:30am to 3:30pm on school days. Please telephone 6762 2432 during these hours for student absences and leave passes. SAO provides a wide range of services to students from its B Block location, including:- Enrolment information (eg change of telephone numbers, address) To swipe in when arriving late to school To obtain a partial absence to leave school early School Counsellor

The School Counsellor is available to talk with students or parents on most school days by appointment through the Front Office. Student Support

Miss Georgina Gough is the Student Support Officer (SSO) for our school. The SSOs main priority is to promote students’ healthy wellbeing and undertakes the position of advocate, listener and mentor. A student might be referred to see the SSO for support in areas such as bullying, developing self-esteem, resilience, anger management, conflict resolution and coping skills, mediation, or to be connected to local external support and youth services. Students can self-refer to see the SSO or be referred by staff and family members. The SSO office is located upstairs in G Block. Miss Gough can be contacted on 6765 7888. Student Assistance Scheme

A special fund is set aside to assist junior students whose families are having financial difficulties. Confidential inquiries about assistance with purchasing uniforms, school equipment, payment of elective fees, excursion costs etc, should be directed to the Front Office or your Student Year Adviser on 6765 7888.

S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

Library

The Tamworth High Library is extremely well equipped with over 40,000 items on its shelves. The spacious design of the library provides an ideal place for students to work on assignments, relax with a book/magazine, use of the computer network, including the Internet, or just browse the shelves. All Year 7 students are given lessons on “How to Use the Library” by the Teacher Librarian, Mr David Patfield. The library staff are always on hand to help with any enquiries. Breakfast Café

A Breakfast Café operates each school day, courtesy of the Tamworth Red Cross, from 8:00 to 8:45am in HT2. Cereal, toast, fruit juice and milk are available. A donation of 30 cents is all that it costs. All are welcome. Careers Centre

The Careers Centre is located upstairs in B Block and is well equipped with a wide range of pamphlets, career information books, tertiary requirement handbooks, application forms etc. Students, particularly seniors, can visit the Careers Centre to speak to the Careers teacher, Ms K Daley. Aboriginal Education Officer

Mr Brian Sampson is our Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO) and can be contacted at the school on 6765 7888. Students can visit Mr Sampson in the Aboriginal Room upstairs in A Block, during breaks. Lockers

There are 90 lockers available each year for students to hire. They are hired on a “first in, first served” basis. The cost for every student is $20 per year or $30 for two years. This includes a $10 deposit on the key which is refunded when the key is returned. Enquiries can be made to the Student Administration Office. ‘The Buzz’ Newsletter

The Buzz is issued to students every second Friday to take home it is also uploaded onto the school website (address on the front cover). You can also have your email added to the P&C database to receive a copy electronically. It conveys information about school events and students’ successful achievements in both the school and the wider community.

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T A M W O R T H H I G H S C H O O L P L A N

Sport and Education Sport is a Department of Education & Communities requirement for students in Years 7 to 10. Students who cause concern due to their behaviour, will be required to attend sports detention. Sport is held on the following days from 1:55 to 3:20: Stage 4 - Thursday Day 4 and Wednesday Day 8 Stage 5 - Tuesday Day 2 and Day 7

SPORTS UNIFORM IS

ONLY TO BE WORN ON DESIGNATED SPORT/PE DAYS.

Sports Organiser The Sports organiser is Mr Steve Porter. Students who are sick, injured, without money or have any other problems relating to sport are to contact Mr Porter in the PDHPE staffroom before school or during recess on the day they have sport. Venue and Transport Costs All students will be put into groups and will rotate through a range of sports in each term. These sports will be a mixture of free and paying activities. Costs will be covered by a common fee that all students will pay at the beginning of the year/term. Anyone who has difficulty with this, should see Mr Porter. Team Sports Team Sports are an important part of the Sporting program at Tamworth High School. The school enters a number of teams into the various local and state competitions. Tamworth High has a proud tradition of sporting successes. An individual manager runs each team. For further information please telephone Mr Darren Desmid. Carnivals Mr Desmid organises the three major whole school carnivals. These carnivals are Swimming, Cross-country and Athletics. Students who are successful in these carnivals have the opportunity to go on to regional competition levels. Special Needs Students Special provisions have been made in the Library for sick and injured students. Parent contact and school approval is required.

S P O R T

POSITION NAME

Senior Executive Principal (Relieving) Deputy Principals

Dale Rands (Stage 6) Greg Allen (Stage 5 Semester 1) C Loughrey (Stage 5 Semester 2) Wayne Woods (Stage 4)

Head Teachers: Curriculum English HSIE (History/LOTE) HSIE (Social Science/CAPA) Mathematics PDHPE Science/Agriculture Support (Relieving) Technology Applied Studies (TAS)

Richard Sowden Catherine Loughrey Greg Allen Karen Nelson Kate McCrohon James Ewin Hannah Warden Andrew Urquhart

Head Teachers: Non-Curriculum Welfare Teaching and Learning School Admin. & Support Staff (SASS)

Mark Bradshaw Kate McCrohon Raelene Paff

Year 12 Adviser Year 11 Adviser Year 10 Adviser Year 9 Adviser Year 8 Adviser Year 7 Adviser Girls’ Supervisor

Luke Barry Trish Orchard Kate Roser Steve Porter Rebecca Sullivan Michael Vereyken Gina Ostle

T H S E X E C U T I V E S T A F F 2 0 1 3

T H S Y E A R A D V I S E R S 2 0 1 3

It’s your P&C, we need everyone, who can, to participate. Set yourself a goal to attend one meeting a term, we often have guest speakers. If you have any ideas of how we can do things differently or better, come along, we value participation. Grab a friend and join with us on the 3rd TUESDAY of each month in the school Library – we have a cuppa whilst we meet. Email List : School Newsletter (The Buzz) Do you have an email and would like to receive The Buzz via email - please email thsp_and_c@yahoo.com.au to be placed on the list. Meeting Dates for 2013 - Keep an eye on THE BUZZ for information 19th February 16th July 19th November 19th March AGM 20th August 21st May 17th September 18th June 15th October Starting Time: 6:30 pm for approximately an hour. Cost to become a member: $2.00 (set at each AGM) Join with other parents and guardians and participate in the school as part of the P & C. P & C Country Music Camping During Tamworth Country Music the school, P & C, along with the Prefect body, let out camping and caravan spots at reasonable costs. Each afternoon prefects and parent volunteers work together to clean the facilities. For further information regarding camping contact the coordinator on 0467600462. P & C Canteen The P & C run the Tamworth High School Canteen and relies on volunteers and senior students to assist. If you or a friend, grandparent, aunt or uncle are in a position to assist just once a month please complete the slip below and return it to the canteen or call the paid canteen supervisor, Cheree Buttenshaw on 6765 9602.

Tamworth High School – Canteen Volunteer Form I am able to help in the canteen on……days of each month. My name is …………………………………... and I can be contacted on ………………………………………...…….. Signed:………………………………………………..…….

Tamworth High School – Canteen Volunteer Form I am able to help in the canteen on……days of each month. My name is …………………………………... and I can be contacted on ………………………………………...…….. Signed:………………………………………………..…….

T A M W O R T H H I G H S C H O O L P & C I N C .

Tamworth High School P&C Inc Uniform Shop

Policy for Acceptance of Used Clothing The Uniform Shop is run by volunteers and endeavours to offer a way for people to purchase or donate items of the current and correct Tamworth High school uniform. The Tamworth High School P&C accepts the following articles of school uniform to the Uniform Shop.

Junior Girls’ Summer Skirt “V” Necked Black Sloppy Joes Boys’ Grey Trousers Junior Girls’ Winter Skirt “V” Neck Black Knitted Jumpers Spray Jackets Girls Black Long Pants Senior Girls’ Summer Skirt Sports Shorts Junior Shirts Senior Girls’ Winter Skirt Sports Shirts Boys’ Grey Shorts School Blazer Junior and Senior ties Senior Shirts

General Conditions For Acceptance All articles whether donations or for consignment must be submitted under the following conditions. 1. No socks or shoes can be accepted due to health standard requirements. 2. Articles must be in a reasonable condition and should be washed and ironed or dry cleaned where appropriate

before submitting them to the Uniform Shop. 3. A label should be attached to the article with a name, email address, address and phone number clearly written. 4. The P&C has the final decision as to the suitability of articles.

Articles can be submitted in two (2) ways -

Donations Any of the above listed articles are gratefully accepted as donations. Please indicate that the articles are for donation by attaching a label as such. Income from these donations goes toward supporting the educational outcomes of Tamworth High School students. Your generosity in making such donations is appreciated by all.

Consignment Any of the above listed articles are also accepted as articles on consignment. Any article submitted for consignment must follow the General Conditions for Acceptance. Additional Conditions also apply to these articles.

Additional Conditions For Acceptance of Clothing on Consignment 1. All articles MUST be clearly labelled with your name, address and phone number clearly written and securely

attached to each individual item. 2. It is your responsibility to update any changes to this information, if that should occur. 3. If requesting a particular selling price, this should be clearly indicated on the individual article. 4. The P&C has the final decision as to the suitability of articles and the requested pricing. 5. The P&C will contact you if there are any concerns about the articles or the price requested. 6. Commission of 50% will be deducted from the selling price. This commission goes toward supporting the

educational outcomes of Tamworth High School students. 7. All clothing placed in the Uniform Shop on consignment will only be held for the calendar year it is submitted. 8. All payments for articles sold on consignment will be made by cheque at the end of the year submitted. Cheques

will be forwarded to the address submitted with the clothing unless there has been notification of a change. All cheques not presented by February 28 of the following year will be cancelled and proceeds will go into donations to the P&C.

9. It is your responsibility to arrange to collect any articles not sold by Week 2 Term 1 following the year the articles were submitted.

10. Any articles remaining in the Uniform Shop after this time will be treated as donations. New Items for sale at Uniform Shop.

New Woollen Jumpers – school logo --------------------- $65.00 New Junior Ties --------------------------------------------- $18.00 New Senior Ties --------------------------------------------- $18.00 New Ankle THS socks ------------------------------------- $7.00 New Basketball style sports socks ------------------------ $10.00 New Hockey/ Football/Soccer THS sports socks ------- $10.00 New unisex THS sports shorts ……………………… $22.00

Uniform Shop currently opens Thursday lunch time 1.35 – 2.05pm. By appointment at other times – contact school 6765 7888.

Ties & Socks also available at canteen for purchase.

Introduction There is a range of technology available today including mobile telephones, pagers, digital cameras, portable CD and MP3 players/iPods, personal digital assistants and other similar devices. All of these have the potential to be incorporated appropriately into lessons, opening exciting new approaches to learning. When these technologies are misused by students they can be very disruptive to teaching and learning and in some cases cause harm. Tamworth High School acknowledges that students may need to be in possession of a mobile telephone at school for reasons relating to their safety in travelling to and from school. Taking photographs or videos while at school or engaged in school-related activities by students may only occur if there is a sound reason for the photography. Depending on the particular circumstances and purpose of the photography, the permission of staff, parent/ carer or student may be required. POLICY Student Responsibilities The student must take full responsibility for these devices. The school or staff will not be responsible for their loss, theft or damage. Students who bring them to school do so at their own risk. Students will use their mobile phone in a way which reflects the core values being taught in schools, including the values of respect, responsibility, care and fairness. Students must not use mobile telephones or other devices to disrupt the learning environment or interfere with the operation of the school. Such activities may incur disciplinary action including suspension.

Students must not use mobile telephones or other devices to threaten, bully, intimidate or otherwise harass other people through any SMS or text message, photographic, video or other data transfer system available on the telephone or for any illegal activity. Such activities may incur disciplinary action including suspension. Under no circumstances will inappropriate use of mobile telephones with cameras be tolerated. Students found to be using any camera contrary to this acceptable use policy will be dealt with under the school discipline policy. Disciplinary action will be taken in all cases. Improper use of mobile telephones or other electronic devices may result in: Detention or other appropriate disciplinary measure as determined by the school’s disciplinary policy. The student being required to hand in their mobile telephone or other electronic device at the beginning of the school day for collection when the student goes home. Confiscation of the mobile telephone or other electronic device until such time as their parent or caregiver is able to attend school to collect the device. Other disciplinary action in cases where students have bullied or threatened or harassed other students or staff via the mobile telephone or other personal communication device or where the device has been used to take photographs or display inappropriate material. Emergency Contact If a parent or caregiver needs to contact a student at school as a result of an emergency, they are required to call the school’s main office and a message will be sent immediately to the student. If a student needs to make emergency contact with anyone they can do so through the school’s main office.

P O S S E S S I O N A N D U S E O F M O B I L E P H O N E S A N D O T H E R D E V I C E S

Travel by bus to school is available to students. Details of requirements can be obtained by contacting the bus companies.

Bus Company Serviced Area M&M Campbell Service for Peel Valley Coaches - pick up Ph 6760 9690 students at Tamworth High School for Dungowan, Ogunbil & Loomberah Hannafords Coaches Sussex St, Tingira St, Mack St, Kenny Dr, Ph 6765 1900 GreenSt, MacGregor St, Lawson Pl, Mitchell St, Wallamore Rd; Gowrie; Duri; Wallabadah; Bithramere; Dangar Cres, Telfer Rd, Regan Rd, Colwell Rd; Loomberah; Kingswood; Burgmans Lane; Pages Lane; Westdale: Old Winton Rd R C & F M Hemmings Limbri Ph 6760 9084 P T Hope From Gunnedah Ph 6742 0457 Mob. 0417 240 358 MacPherson’s Somerton, Moore Creek, Limbri Ph 6760 7190 Peel Valley Coaches Nundle, Woolomin, Dungowan, Loomberah, Ph 6766 4418 Ogunbil Tamworth Buslines North & East Tamworth, Oxley Vale, Kootingal, Ph 6762 3999 Moonbi, Bendemeer, Manilla, Calala, Quirindi, Werris Creek, Duri, Currabubula, Hallsville

B U S C O M P A N Y I N F O R M A T I O N

Core Curriculum Students in Years 7 & 8 are required to complete specific courses to meet the Board of Studies’ rule to achieve a Record of School Achievement (ROSA) following the completion of Year 10. These include two years of study in:

Assessment and Reporting Students are continually assessed on their performance in courses. Assessment information is used to produce school reports, which are issued to students each semester for delivery home. Reports for students in Stage 4 contain information on the student’s achievement of outcomes and work skills during that semester. Acceleration Program Unique structures in the school allow students to follow flexible progression in courses in which they have demonstrated an outstanding level of achievement of outcomes. Acceleration of students occurs in a number of courses in Stage 4 and allows students to complete courses ahead of their year cohort. Gifted and Talented Class The Gifted and Talented class operates on a modified timetabling structure involving a home teacher and home room. The class works with one teacher for half of their timetabled classes. This enables cross-curriculum teaching and learning activities as well as the opportunity for higher level work and closer tracking of student progress.

English Mathematics

Science World History and Geography

Creative and Performing Arts (Music and Visual Arts)

Personal Development/Health/Physical Education

Technology Languages (one year only)

C U R R I C U L U M - S T A G E 4

Core Curriculum Students in Years 9 & 10 are required to complete specific courses to meet the Board of Studies’ rule to achieve a Record of School Achievement (ROSA) follow-ing the completion of Year 10. These include two years of study in:

Students also study three elective courses from a range of offerings from all KLA areas including courses in:

Assessment and Reporting Students are continually assessed on their performance in these courses. Assess-ment information is used to produce school reports, which are issued to students each semester for delivery home. Reports for students in Stage 5 contain information on the student’s achievement of outcomes and work skills during that semester.

Acceleration Program Acceleration of students occurs in a number of courses in Stage 5 in either academic or vocational courses (TAFE), allowing students to complete courses ahead of their year cohort.

English Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship

Science Personal Development/Health/Physical Education

Mathematics

Agriculture Technology Drama

Graphics Technology Information & Software Technology

Outdoor Recreation Technology People & Places

Photography and Digital Media Textile Technology

Work Education Music or Dance

Food Technology Visual Arts

C U R R I C U L U M - S T A G E 5

Core Curriculum Students in Years 11 & 12 are required to complete specific courses to meet the Board of Studies’ requirements to achieve a Higher School Certificate at the end of Year 12. These include:

Students wishing to move to a university at the conclusion of Year 12 must meet some additional requirements laid down by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) which uses students results to determine their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). The ATAR is used to determine eligibility for specific courses. Tamworth High has some special arrangements to ensure the broadest possible curriculum options for students. As well as the vast range of courses delivered at the school, students can also access courses offered at other schools in Tamworth (Oxley, Peel and Farrer), courses at TAFE and through Distance Education. Assessment and Reporting Students are continually assessed on their performance in these courses. Assessment information is used to produce school reports, which are issued to students each semester for delivery home. Reports for students in Stage 6 contain information on the student’s achievement of outcomes and work skills during that semester.

At the conclusion of year 12, students sit state-wide examinations in most courses conducted by the NSW Board of Studies. This statutory body reports on these examination marks, awards the Higher School Certificate to eligible students and provides a Record of Achievement showing all courses and grades completed during Stage 6. Acceleration Program Acceleration of students occurs in a number of academic and vocational courses in Stage 6 and allows students to complete courses ahead of their year cohort. Students can elect to progress to University courses or Certificate III AQF programs.

2 units of English over two years A minimum of 10 HSC units A minimum of 12 Preliminary units A number of other requirements outlined in the Preliminary and HSC

Assessment Schedules issued to students.

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Tamworth High School has a fine tradition of students excelling in a broad range of activities beyond the core curriculum. We have fine sporting teams, with regular successes at the local, regional and state levels, and a number of ex-students have represented the nation at Olympic and other International events. Performances are regular events at Formal Assemblies, special events and Presentation Night for the Concert Band, Stage Band, Vocal Ensembles, Percussion Groups, Musical Soloists, Dance Groups and Soloists, Drama Groups, Public Speakers and Debaters. School Productions, Eisteddfods, local and state competitions also provide opportunities for students to develop and present their leadership and teamwork abilities, as well as their talent. Close links with our local primary schools also means our students are regularly involved in supporting both students and staff from other school with their swimming carnivals, musical productions and talent nights. Through our developing Agriculture and Primary Industries programs students can develop confident and the ability to work with sheep and cattle, parading them at various shows; work with farm equipment and animals on our Ag plot as well as develop other practical skills.

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