C ASINO H IGH S CHOOL 90 Queensland Road, Casino NSW 2470 Phone: 02 6662 3077 Fax: 02 6662 6390 Email: [email protected]Website: hp://www.casino-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Week 5 Term 3 Monday 15.08.16 HSC Trial Exams Tuesday 16.08.16 HSC Trial Exams Wednesday 17.08.16 HSC Trial Exams Sport Boys Ed Camp Senior Support Unit Explore the Possibilities Excursion to Ballina Thursday 18.08.16 HSC Trial Exams Boys Ed Camp Friday 19.08.16 HSC Trial Exams Boys Ed Camp Week 6 Term 3 Monday 22.08.16 HSC Trial Exams Tuesday 23.08.16 HSC Trial Exams Wednesday 24.08.16 Sport HSC Trial Exams Thursday 25.08.16 HSC Trial Exams Friday 26.08.16 HSC Trial Exams HSC Legal Studies Day, SCU Lismore - Mrs Carroll Calendar Events Individually We Achieve, Together We Excel Issue 11, Term 3, 12 August 2016 PBL: Be Respecul Treat teachers, students and the public with respect while at sport. Principal Report - Mr Schneider The Trial Higher School Cerficate Examinaons will be held from Monday August 15 unl August 26. For many students this will be their last assessment task prior to their actual Higher School Cerficate Examinaons which will begin in October. Some students have project based works that need to be submied by the dates which have been determined by the Board of Studies so that external marking can occur. I have had the opportunity to view a number of these projects and have been impressed by the talents and skills of the students. I was parcularly disappointed at not being able to aend the Senior CAPA Night due to illness as I have already witnessed the extremely high standard of this group of students and was looking forward to this event. I acknowledge and thank all staff who willingly give of their me outside of school hours to support students in the compleon of these projects and in providing study and review sessions. At our Assembly on Tuesday we had the General Manager of Richmond Valley Council, Mr Vaughan MacDonald and two council employees who are past Casino High School students, Reece Andrews and Shannon Wheeler, address the Assembly. We are fortunate to have a progressive council who have and are seeking to employ from our Casino Youth. We also recognised the talents of Lara Close who came 4th at the Naonal Dance compeon for Hip Hop. Congratulaons Lara!
The Trial Higher School Certificate Examinations will be held from Monday August 15 until August 26. For many students this will be their last assessment task prior to their actual Higher School Certificate Examinations which will begin in October. Some students have project based works that need to be submitted by the dates which have been determined by the Board of Studies so that external marking can occur. I have had the opportunity to view a number of these projects and have been impressed by the talents and skills of the students. I was particularly disappointed at not being able to attend the Senior CAPA Night due to illness as I have already witnessed the extremely high standard of this group of students and was looking forward to this event. I acknowledge and thank all staff who willingly give of their time outside of school hours to support students in the completion of these projects and in providing study and review sessions. At our Assembly on Tuesday we had the General Manager of Richmond Valley Council, Mr Vaughan MacDonald and two council employees who are past Casino High School students, Reece Andrews and Shannon Wheeler, address the Assembly. We are fortunate to have a progressive council who have and are seeking to employ from our Casino Youth. We also recognised the talents of Lara Close who came 4th at the National Dance competition for Hip Hop. Congratulations Lara!
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Welcome back to Term 3 and our first newsletter for the term. Highlights in recent weeks include a big win for Casino High School in the recent debating challenge, excellent results from our show team at the EKKA, fantastic representation at the Zone Athletics Carnival and outstanding performances from our students during NOMADS (Night of Music, Art and Drama) and the Senior CAPA night along with much, much more.
Thank you for your attendance at the recent Year 7-12 Parent/Teacher interviews. We hope you found the evening informative and an opportunity to partner with the teachers in supporting your child’s education. It was great to see so many parents/carers in attendance and making that extra effort to communicate with their child’s teachers.
We wish Year 12 all the best in their coming Trial HSC Examinations and encourage you to call the school with any enquiries you may have.
Learning is a core value of Casino High School. Educational research tells us that attendance is one of the key indicators of successful learning. It is a priority to have students in class at all times. This includes arriving to school on time and getting to class on time. We ask for your support as parents and carers to partner with us to get students to school by 8.50am ready for roll call at 9.00am. This will enable students to make a positive start to learning each day.
Enjoy reading about all the things our students are accomplishing at Casino High School.
The Year 8 Debating team have won another round in the Premier’s Debating Challenge by successfully arguing that ‘Governments should not place a curfew on Teenagers’. The team convincingly defeated Woodenbong Central School and look forward to their next debate against Richmond River High School. Watch this space! Mrs Muller
From the Relieving Deputies ...Ms Kearney and Miss Bennett
DEBATING TEAM WIN
(L-R) Declan Ellis, Blair Haynes, Bryce Chapman and Briellen Keenes
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SCIENCE FACULTY NEWS
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGE AT SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY A fantastic day was had by all! The chosen few representing this fine bastion of education and discipline went to Southern Cross University on Thursday 23rd of June to participate in the Science and Engineering Challenge and to have a bit of fun. The morning session was dominated by two teams, the first being the blue team of Zeike Thompson-Warne, Callum MacIntosh and Casey Davidson. They gave the other 8 teams in the competition a damn good thrashing in the “Stringways” challenge. This group also continued to dominate in the afternoon session “Clutching at Straws” with Callum’s design for the fingers of an artificial hand being one of the most successful. The other driving force of excellence was Isabella Carey and Kylie Baker who provided an extremely well designed and built tower in the “Helter Skelter” challenge to bring Casino High School some valuable points. During this time, Paddy O’Brien and Sarra Wall showed the competition that if you want a catapult built properly then get Casino High School students to do it. Not only did it throw a tennis ball a long way, but it was accurate as well. Tim Rose and Braiden Needham showed that Casino High School’s motto of “Together We Excel” is alive and well with the pair of them demonstrating fantastic teamwork in their “ElectaCity” task, where they had to provide electricity to as much of the city as possible at the lowest cost using different types of cables. Eli Harper and Angus Patton proved to be a formidable pair with their robust and well executed suspension system complete with clever steering mechanism. William Smith and Matt Bradshaw did the hard graft, constructing a hovercraft while Bryce Watson and Josh Owen supervised and provided much needed advice, sanity and serenity. The bridge building team of Mick Haynes, Zebidiah Thomas, Liam Hadley and Tim Solomon had a fantastic design for a light yet strong bridge, they worked as a well-oiled machine and planned their time well making sure that they thought through their design thoroughly. They showed the rest of the schools how to go about building a bridge in a professional and disciplined manner. As a result of all this Casino High School were in 3rd place at lunchtime with it all to play for. Haylee Bruggy and Chelsea Coughran set a cracking pace in the “Stringways” challenge, Casino High School were unstoppable, however the students lost their vim and vigour of the morning session and slipped down the leader board. Everyone who took part had a good go, the level of commitment, dedication and team work was better than anything that I have ever witnessed. It made one proud to be a member of this fine School. Fantastic, marvellous, superb, smashing, wonderful, excellent, fabulous, terrific. The students enjoyed learning the Science behind the challenges in a hands on way. R. McPherson Head Teacher Science
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SCIENCE FACULTY NEWS
Haylee Bruggy and Chelsea Coughran Michael Haynes and Liam Hadley
Zeb Thomas and Michael Haynes Angus Patton and Kylie Baker
Year 10 students excelling at the
Science and Engineering Challenge
at
Southern Cross University
NEWS FROM SUPPORT CLASSES
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MACQUARIE SCIENCE PROGRAM What an amazing opportunity for Casino High School to participate in a program that inspires discovery. These students were sad they could only stay for one lesson. We are all looking forward to Macquarie University coming next year!
Discovering why we need to wash
our hands carefully.
What better way to learn than through
doing.
Learning how to feed the calves was another highlight. We are so thankful to James who shares his time and expertise with us.
We are so excited about the read-a-thon and have all joined.
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Term 3 in Support H we started with a very
exciting project. The class bought a new
chicken incubator. James from Ag gave us 12
fertile eggs, 20 days later our first chicken
was born. On the 21st day 4 more hatched
and we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of
the other 7. As a class project we learnt
about chicken incubation and built a house
for the chickens using recycled materials.
Declan Flowers
NEWS FROM SUPPORT CLASSES
Support E students maintaining their plot at the Community Gardens. The students visit regularly to maintain the garden. We have harvested radishes and beetroot so far and look forward to cabbage, lettuce and tomatoes being ready soon. Students enjoy getting out in the sunshine and reaping the benefits of growing their own vegetables.
Support E enjoy getting out into the community. This week our class visited Lamas and Brown Optometrist where Phoebe and Georgia had the opportunity to have their eyes tested. This is a great way of assisting the students learn the types of businesses we have in Casino and the services they offer. We are happy to report that they have perfect vision.
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STATE BOCCIA COMPETITION Michelle Thompson and Katrina Williams took 6 students to the state Boccia Competition in Sydney and they came 5th out of 16 teams. This is the team after their winning round! Congratulations.
Porscha Endres, Onica and Aleah Gaudry, Jake Scofield, Cameron Bell and Ronan Isden.
NEWS FROM SUPPORT CLASSES
CASINO WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL FETE FRIDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2016
4.30PM TO 8.00PM FIREWORKS
TO CLOSE THE NIGHT
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STAFF AND STUDENTS
STAFF VS YEAR 12 BASKETBALL MATCH Year 12 took on the Staff this week in a Basketball match as part of the Sporting Challenges. With the students leading 2-1 on the sports played so far, they were determined to get further in front but the teachers had other plans and a surprise guest appearance by Mr George boosted their hopes. The Staff were just too strong for Year 12 and they dominated throughout the match. Staff eventually winning 45-19 to level the scores with the next sporting match due to take place in a few weeks time as Year 12 prepare for their trial exams. Special mention goes to Adan Reynolds who scored the only three-pointer of the match late in the second half. Thank you to both Staff and students for participating and to Mr Fryer for umpiring. We look forward to seeing how this year’s Challenge will pan out later in the term.
We’re just one week away from the reading part of our School Read-A-Thon and we hope that students are working hard towards their fundraising goals!
Did you know that you can WIN a Samsung Galaxy Tablet just for setting up your student profile online? Just head over to readathon.com.au/students
If you’re having any trouble setting up your student profile or online fundraising, feel free to get in touch with Mr. Bell in the Library.
Thanks for supporting us with your fundraising efforts, we’re looking forward to a 3D PRINTER for the Library and AIRCONDITIONING for the school gym.
Students are to collect their money and bring it to school in Week 7 at the end of the Read-A-Thon. The fundraising is due in by Friday 9 September 2016.
On Saturday 6th August Lara Close participated in the TFT Dance National Championships. Her journey to Nationals started during Term 1 with a virtual entry. This entailed her routine being developed, practiced, recorded and then sent away to a panel of judges. She was successful in winning her heat and was awarded a gold medal as the State Champion for the Somewhere Down Under Series. Lara was then invited to attend the National Championships at the Gold Coast Exhibition Centre. Lara competed in the Up Beat Junior Solo section against girls from South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria who were all from schools with renowned dance expertise. Lara danced beautifully and came 4th with a Commendable Effort. Congratulations Lara!
On the 29th July, Casino High School had 14 student volunteers to assist with the running of the Casino Community of Small Schools annual Athletics Carnival at Queen Elizabeth Park. Students assisted the primary school teachers with running of field and track events, timing and distribution of ribbons. The carnival included Stratheden, Manifold, Mummulgum, Doubtful Creek, Leeville and Rappville Public Schools. Many of the Casino High School volunteers were graduates of the primary schools involved and was a great
opportunity for them to catch up with their primary teachers. We received excellent feedback from the teachers involved and the Casino Community of Small Schools are very appreciative of the assistance provided by Casino High School students. Well done!
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WELL DONE!
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CORTYA AND MERIT WINNERS
Cortya Kayla Staudacher - Year 10
Jayden Linney - Year 7
Merit Chloe Horne - Year 10
Congratulations! Each of these students
receives a $5 voucher from the Canteen.
Canteen Roster Week 5 Term 3 Week 6 Term 3
Monday 15.08.16
S. Campbell
R. Fleming
Monday 22.08.16
R. Fleming
Tuesday 16.08.16
M. Pitman Tuesday 23.08.16
B. Parker
Wednesday 17.08.16
J. King
J. Carbis
Wednesday 24.08.16
J. Carbis
S. Staudacher
Thursday 18.08.16
B. Parker Thursday 25.08.16
B. Parker
Friday 19.08.16
V. Solomon
J. Parmenter
Friday 26.08.16
D. Skinner
BRAINTEASER
What is it that the person who makes it doesn't need it.
The person who buys it does not need it for themselves and the person who uses it
doesn't know it?
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Find the student inside the star?
Identify yourself and receive a
voucher!!!
Homeroom groups identify the student
and receive points towards a
competition!!
A VERY BIG THANK YOU to everyone who
supported the SRC and P&C Cake Stall and
Sausage Sizzle today.
A special thank you to Bill Darragh from
Darragh’s Plaza Butchery for donating the
sausages for the sausage sizzle.
VISITING THE SCHOOL
In the interest of student and staff safety, it is important that parents visiting the school go to the front office where they will be assisted and advised on the appropriate protocol and venue for their visit. We have a legal requirement to approve visitors to Casino High School.
Depending on the nature of their visit, it may be necessary for visitors to sign a visitor’s register. If parents wish to speak with a staff member, it is always necessary to phone first and make an appointment.
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SCU Parent Information Evening
If your child is in Year 12 and considering Southern Cross University, join us at this free event where you can
gain helpful insights into the journey from high school to university and beyond. There will be plenty of time to
ask questions and seek the information that will assist in preparing you for this exciting new chapter.
Wednesday 31 August 2016 - Southern Cross University Lismore campus Military Road, Lismore Manning
Clark Room, Learning Centre (Goodman Plaza)
5pm - 7pm
5pm – Registration and refreshments
5.30pm – Information session
6.30pm – Information stand and optional campus tour
The following topics will be covered in the presentation and are relevant to study at Southern Cross University
Lismore, Coffs Harbour and Gold Coast campuses:
University entry – QTAC/UAC, STAR Early Entry, ATAR, Bonus points
Course selection
Tuition fees and HECS-HELP
Scholarships
Support services and careers
Student perspective – Q&A panel with current SCU students
Parking:
Free parking is available in the car park adjacent the security gatehouse at the Military Road entry.
Registration:
To assist with catering planning, please register your attendance by Friday 26 August 2016. Only one parent/
family member needs to register and advise the number of quests attending with you in the registration
process.
Register via Eventbrite or through our events list at www.scu.edu.au/futurestudents/events
