Thursday 17th November 2016 Week 2 of cycle Term 4 Vol 3

Monday 21st November

Tuesday 22nd November Year 6 Peer Support (9:15 - 1:00pm)

Wednesday 23rd November RRISK Year 11 SCU - Lismore

Thursday 24th November

Friday 25th November

Monday 28th November

Tuesday 29th November

Wednesday 30th November RRISK Year 11 SCU - Lismore

BBQ & Information Session for Year 6 families (5:30pm & 6:00 - 6:30pm)

Thursday 1st December

Friday 2nd December

Monday 5th December

Tuesday 6th December Year 6 into 7 Orientation Day

(9:15 - 3:15pm)

Wednesday 7th December

Thursday 8th December

Friday 9th December

Monday 12th December

Tuesday 13th December Final Assembly Years 7-11

Wednesday 14th December

Thursday 15th December End of year activities

Friday 16th December End of year activities

Last day of school year for students

YEAR 10 SYDNEY TRIP

On Sunday the 6th November, Year 10, accompanied by Mr Raz, Ms Mobbs and Mr Hanley all set off for a 12 hour train trip down to Sydney! After the long and eventful train ride we arrived at our destination, tired and excited. We ven-tured through the city, and made our way to Luna Park. What a great first day! We were lucky enough to visit Taronga Zoo, Chinatown, The Revolving Restaurant, Bondi and stayed at The Rocks. We saw Australian icons such a Sydney Harbour Bridge and The Opera House. We visited the Wax Museum, where we dressed up and had ample photos taken! The four days we spent in Sydney were packed full of fun and food. We all agree the highlight of the trip was watching Aladdin: The Musical, shopping and watching sleep deprivation make Mr Raz go ‘Meercat crazy’!! We would like to thank the teachers, especially Mr Raz for organising such an amazing trip that we will always cherish!! Thankyou!! Year 10

TERM 4 CALENDAR

MONTH - November/

Principal’s Column

Year 12 Formal Congratulations to the Year 12 students 2016, along with their friends and family for an enjoyable occasion at the Formal last Wednesday. Ms Sharpe certainly created a magical venue for all to enjoy. I wish all our Year 12 students the very best for a well-earned break from study over the summer and congratulate the large number of students who have gained early entry into SCU, Griffith and UNE.

House Names Have you ever wondered where our sporting house names came from? Mrs Raema Perkins, an ex staff member became an amateur sleuth and discovered the following: Lindesay: Named after Mount Lindesay On 6 July 1828, the botanist and explorer Allan Cunningham originally named what we know as Mt Lindesay Mount Hooker after botanist William Hooker and called another mountain (now Mount Barney) by the name Mount Lindesay after Colonel Patrick Lindesay, the Commandant of Troops in NSW. Later, the New South Wales Surveyor-General Thomas Mitchell is believed to have changed the names to be Mount Lindesay and Mount Barney (after Lieutenant-Colonel George Barney) respectively. Richmond: Named after the Richmond River The Richmond River was named by Captain Henry Rouse, the first European to trace the river. It was named after the 5th Duke of Richmond. Fegan: Named after the first School Teacher in Kyogle. Larkin: Named after the first shop and Post Office owner in Kyogle.

Thank you Staff at Kyogle High School constantly go beyond the call of duty, exemplified by those staff who give up their nights as well to go on our Sydney excursions. Huge thank you to Mr Rasborsek, Mr Hanley and Ms Mobbs for attending the Year 10 excursion and to Mr Stewart, Mr Landers and Mrs Bryant who are currently away on the Year 9 excursion. Mr Quantrill organised a special assembly to commemorate Remembrance Day. Student behaviour was excellent and it was fitting to remember this important occasion. Thank you Mr Quantrill. Mr Varcoe and Ms Tulloch have been working on Timetable 2017. This involves time, effort and a clear understanding of the needs of our school. Thank you Mr Varcoe and Ms Tulloch.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Our community of schools came together on Tuesday to

continue the collaboration around PBL. Thank you to Mr

Hanley who will be leading our school team as well as

working on rewiring our Well Being Procedures in line with

new policy updates. As always it was a pleasure have Mrs

Lyn Parker from Lismore District Office working with the

group.

Gae Masters

From the Deputy’s Desk

Welcome to this issue of the KHS newsletter. Last Wednesday the Year 12 Formal was held at the Bowling Club. The P&C supported a most wonderful evening. Year 12 dressed beautifully for the occasion. Congratulations to Year 12 on reaching this milestone and congratulations to all who assisted our Year Adviser Ms Sharpe in presenting such an important evening. While it was unfortunate I was absent from the Formal, I was attending the Year 10 excursion to Sydney. This was a wonderful experience, due mainly to Mr B Rasborsek’s fantastic itinerary and organisation and supported by Miss J Mobbs. The behaviour and engagement in activities of our students was excellent and they did themselves and their school proud. There were many highlights on the excursion including dinner at the revolving restaurant at Centrepoint and catching the magnificent production of Aladdin at the Capitol Theatre. Year 9 are enjoying Sydney as I write this column and all reports indicate their behaviour and enjoyment of activities is also very positive. Finally an update on the Positive Behaviour for Learning

journey. The Kyogle community of schools has been

working to develop a draft matrix of expected behaviours

around school. This will be presented to staff, students

and our community for consultation and refinement,

before it is finalised for progressive implementation from

2017.

Dave Hanley

More FORMAL photos in the next edition! Photo courtesy of: Jade Lamond Photography ©

TEXTILES AT KYOGLE HIGH Year 8 Textiles students have been busy making felt and designing items to make from this felt. The students have been under the guidance of Mrs Kendal Bryant, who says the students got really involved with all aspects of the

design process’. The items they have created are on display in the textiles room. TAS Department

AYLA AT RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

Ayla Hausen, a duel enrolment at Kyogle High School and Aurora College (a selective rural and remote virtual school), has recently returned from a twice yearly (March/ Novem-ber) Residential School. As a member of Aurora College, Ayla spent five days with her “virtual” friends and teachers exploring Canberra. Activities included attending Maths, Science and English tutorials whilst having the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences:

Questacon

SLAM poetry performance by Chris Huet

Ian Potter Foundation – centre of innovation and design

Laser Tag

Australian Institute of Sports Tour and Experience

Australian Mint

Quidditch Competition

Science Fair

Parliament House meeting with Minister Fiona Nash – discussing the need for improved telecommunications across rural and remote areas.

Aurora College welcomes Nutthinee Sirising (Yr 9) and Oliver Hausen (Yr 7) as duel in 2017. Mrs J. Densley, as a teacher at both Aurora College and Kyogle High School attended the Residential with Ayla. Mrs J Densley

Ayla Hausen & Mrs J. Densley with Aurora College, Parliament House.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Friday 18/11: W. Durrant Monday 21/11: L. Scott Tuesday 22/11: K. Crawter, S. Cormack Wednesday 23/11: Help needed Thursday 24/11: S. Pederson Friday 25/11: J. Whitney Monday 28/11: L. Scott Tuesday 29/11: S. Cormack, J. Whitney Wednesday 30/11: Help needed Thursday 01/12: J. Whitney

If you are rostered on to help on a day and you cannot make it, please let Deb know as soon as possible. Phone: School - 6632 1300 Deb (home) 66364261

CANTEEN/P&C NEWS A combined canteen/P&C Christmas/Ancillary Staff party will be held on Friday 2nd December at 6:30pm at The Sugarbowl Café. Join us for Indian cuisine, great company and lots of laughs! All welcome!

K.H.S P&C

2017 UNIFORM SHOP - OPENING TIMES

Tuesday, 6th December - 8:30 to 11:00am

(Year 7 Orientation day)

Tuesday, 13th December - 8:30 to 2:00pm

Wednesday, 25th January - 8:30 to 1:30pm

Monday, 30th January - 8.30 to 1:30pm

Tuesday, 31st January - 8:30 to 1:30pm

For further information please contact:

Karen Slater - 0428 322313

School Office - 6632 1300

Cash or Cheque only

Reminder: if you have any old uniforms you wish to

DONATE, please leave them at the front office.

K.H.S P&C

2017 UNIFORM PRICES GIRLS

Tartan skirts $25.00

White blouse $35.00

Everyday shorts $25.00

Everyday polo $30.00

Senior white polo $30.00

Sports polo $30.00

Sports shorts $25.00

Jacket $45.00

Jumper $30.00

BOYS

Everyday shorts $25.00

Everyday polo $30.00

Senior polo $30.00

Sports polo $30.00

Sports shorts $25.00

Jacket $45.00

Jumper $30.00

Football shorts $20.00

GRIP LEADERSHIP On Friday 4th November , a group of students from Year 7 - Year 11 travelled to Southern Cross University in Lismore to attend the GRIP Leadership Conference. At this conference we learnt leadership skills such as ‘how to engage the school with new and exciting fundraising ideas’ and ‘school events’. It was such a good day which left us all feeling inspired to make a positive change in the school. A big thankyou to Ms McDonough for organising the trip. We would like to encourage everyone to attend next year! Bella Slater & Tom Masters (Year 10)

Marne Petherbridge, Sophie Bulmer and Emmaline Clark at the Year 12 Formal

Kyogle Community Forum Come together to discuss how we as a community can support the health and well-being of same sex attracted and gender diverse young people in Kyogle and surrounding areas. Join us for a free BBQ dinner. Get informed. Find out how to be the best support you can be.

Date: Wednesday 23rd

November 2016

Venue: Kyogle High School-School Hall Summerland Way KYOGLE NSW 2474

Time: 5.00-6.00pm- BBQ dinner 6.00-7.00- Panel presentation Panel speakers will share their stories, resources and tips on how to be the best support.

Proudly sponsored by

Register:

Please register by 3pm on Monday 21st

November 2016 for the BBQ and community forum by contacting Muranda at Kyogle Youth Action

Phone:02 6632 2972 Email: kya@kyogletogether.org.au