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The Canobolas Rural Technology High School Friday 16th December 2016 Term 4 Issue 19 Icely Road Orange NSW 2800 Ph: 02 6362 1677 Fax: 02 6362 4481 Website: www.canobolas-[email protected] CELEBRATE CANOBOLAS Celebrate Canobolas is the end of year event to acknowledge the positive achievements the students and school have made, collectively, over the year. This year’s celebration included a ‘Bob Ross style landscape painting workshop alongside Origami, Xmas card making, Art classes and Music Recording. Students even had a chance to make clay Santa Gnomes for Xmas! Other fun activities included board and iPad games, League Tag, STEM challenges, Sporting activities as well as Kite and Chicken Coop making. It was great to see so many students having such a wonderful afternoon! Thanks to all the organising staff (especially Mr Pelley) who helped make this a great success! Vince Lovecchio Community Engagement Officer
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The Canobolas Rural Technology

High School

Friday 16th December 2016 Term 4 Issue 19

Icely Road Orange NSW 2800 Ph: 02 6362 1677 Fax: 02 6362 4481

Website: [email protected]

CELEBRATE CANOBOLAS Celebrate Canobolas is the end of year event to acknowledge the positive achievements the

students and school have made, collectively, over the year.

This year’s celebration included a ‘Bob Ross style landscape painting workshop alongside

Origami, Xmas card making, Art classes and Music Recording. Students even had a chance to

make clay Santa Gnomes for Xmas! Other fun activities included board and iPad games,

League Tag, STEM challenges, Sporting activities as well as Kite and Chicken Coop making.

It was great to see so many students having such a wonderful afternoon! Thanks to all the

organising staff (especially Mr Pelley) who helped make this a great success!

Vince Lovecchio Community Engagement Officer

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From the

Principal’s Desk Dear Parents and Members of the School Community

As the year draws to a close I would like to share with you my speech from our Annual School

Presentation Night as it sums up the achievements we have made as a school in the last 12

months

Tonight we stop and recognise the amazing achievements that our students, as individuals and

groups, have made in the last 12 months. It is an acknowledgement in some cases of just one

point in time, whilst for others, it is the culmination of hard work and sustained effort. To be

successful you need to commit yourself to your goal and spend the time and effort working

towards it. You need to be motivated and passionate and be prepared for knock backs and

challenging times. It is all of these things that make success so sweet. These conditions for

success are relevant at all stages of our lives.

Tonight is an opportunity for us as a school community to reflect on where we have come from

and where we are heading. To evaluate if the goals we have set ourselves are the right ones, or

if we have to change course. We, as a whole school community, have high expectations of the

staff and students, and continually strive to improve our practice. It is only through always

expecting them to strive for their best, that we can ever fulfill that potential.

The students who are recognised here tonight have not been able to reach these great heights

without the ongoing support of their families and other support networks. None of us are able to

go through life without needing other people around us and your presence here tonight

indicates what a supportive school community we have. Thank you to the parents, families and

other support networks who continually work to support our students and also the school as a

whole.

2016 has been another year of innovation and change at our school. The Big Picture Academy

was established and 30 students have completed 12 months of education through an

innovative model of meeting curriculum outcomes through passion projects. We have

introduced a Clontarf Academy for Aboriginal boys which focuses on improving educational

outcomes through mentoring and support and implemented STEM, an integrated Science,

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subject for Years 7 and 8. The Canobolas High

Performance Athletes (or CHPA) program has continued to support and extend our best

athletes, with record numbers of students participating in representative duties at a state and

national level. Our students were also part of a Guinness World Record as participants in the

Schools Spectacular with students taking part in the choir (that was over 2500 students strong)

and also Kiea Wise who was part of the Bangarra Dance Ensemble.

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Two of our flagship programs, CHPA and STEM were recognised this year for their excellence,

with both being awarded The Secretary’s Award for an Outstanding School Initiative. Mr Matt

Scott also received a Minister’s Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Public Education

Foundation. Our students continued to be involved in SRC, community service, excursions,

creative and performing arts, academic, sporting and cultural successes both inside and

outside the classroom. As is always the case, regardless of the endeavour, we always end up

with the same outcome, huge success in all that we do.

2017 will continue to be an exciting time at Canobolas High School. We will be implementing

a completely new curriculum structure for Year 7 which will see students complete their work

through projects rather than traditional subject areas. We are employing a Business Manager

to focus on the administrative and financial management of the school and are hoping to

establish an Aboriginal Girls Academy to work alongside the Clontarf Academy to improve

educational outcomes for girls. We will also continue to grow STEM, CHPA and Big Picture

ensuring we cater for the needs of all students. In addition to these specific programs, we will

continue to cater for the needs of individual students through all aspects of school life.

2017 will also be significant as it will mark the school’s 50th birthday. Many celebrations are

planned for this milestone so stay tuned to hear what will be happening.

To the staff of Canobolas High School, teaching, support and administration, I thank you for

the ongoing dedication and professionalism you have demonstrated in 2016. I particularly

would like to recognize the school executive, who have worked tirelessly throughout the year

to support the senior leadership team. I look forward to continuing to work as part of the

team in 2017.

To the School Captains, Vice Captains and student leaders of 2017 I am excited to think

where you may take Canobolas High School in the next 12 months and I look forward to

working with you on this. I would also like to recognize our 2016 Captains and Vice Captains,

Jacinta Percival, Aiden Kelly, Alissa Meagher and Max Pearce for the outstanding way they

have represented themselves and our school at the many official and unofficial functions in

the last 12 months.

To the P&C and community partners, thank you for your ongoing support of our school. The

faith you show in what we do on a daily basis is very much appreciated. We must also

recognize the support our staff, students and programs receive from the AECG, the peak

consultative group on Aboriginal Education.

One of the sad things that occurs at the end of each school year is that people inevitably

leave our school. This can be for a variety of reasons including family relocation, promotion,

or in some cases well-earned retirement. These occasions are always bittersweet as we are

losing a member of our family, who has given of themselves to our school and our students,

but at the same time the staff member is moving into an exciting new phase of their life.

We are also saying farewell to a number of staff who have significantly contributed to our

school in a temporary capacity during 2016, and in many cases for many years before this. I

would like to acknowledge the following staff as they move onto new adventures in 2017.

Tammy Nash – Tammy has been a long standing member of our TAS faculty, sharing her skills

and enthusiasm, particularly in the Hospitality area, with countless students. She has been a

Year Adviser, relieving Head Teacher, Mesons House Patron and has been instrumental in the

success of our school restaurant. She is moving on to new and exciting challenges, but we

know that Canobolas will always hold a special place in her heart, and we wish her the best.

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Ms Christie-Johnson and Ms Bruton who have been integral members of the PDHPE staff,

coaching a variety of sporting teams, including a Western Area team each, and fulfilling the

role of Sports Organisers within the school. They have both also coached numerous school

teams, organsied our Swimming and Athletics Carnivals and have been instrumental in the

organization of the CKC Cup. Mrs Hunt and Mr Novak who have provided for students in the

Support Unit, Mrs Garlick who returned to us this year again to fill a position in TAS and Mrs

Boardman who returned to her own school to take up a position in Science have all been

invaluable assets to the school and will be missed. Mrs Coe will also be taking maternity leave

for part of 2017. Mr Georgiou, Ms Houston and Mrs Rolles (School Learning Support Officers),

Mrs Taylor (Science Assistant) and Mr Moore (Norta Tutor) will also leave us at the end of the

year and we wish them well in their future endeavours.

2016 has been a challenging and exciting year for the senior leadership team at Canobolas

High School, with all three deputies relieving as Principal for extended periods of time. I would

like to acknowledge Mr Riles and Mrs Stuart, along with Mr Williams who has relieved as Deputy

Principal for much of the year, for the dedication, professionalism and ongoing commitment

they have demonstrated. We have worked well as a team and will continue to do so in 2017. I

must also mention and thank Ms Hutchinson and Mr Scott who have also relieved in the Deputy

Principal role during the year.

It is fitting at this point to acknowledge the huge amount of work our Principal Mr Chad Bliss has

put into the school over the last four years. His leadership and vision have been the driving

force for many of the changes and improvements that have occurred and will continue to do

so into the future. Mr Bliss has taken up the position of Principal School Leadership for the next

two years and will return to us in 2019. He will continue to have a keen interest in what is

happening at Canobolas High School and I am sure we will see him regularly. Can I ask that

you join me in showing our appreciation to Mr Bliss.

Many people have worked tirelessly to ensure that this evening is a success. I would like to

thank all of those people who have contributed in so many different ways. In particular, I

would like to mention the two staff whose amazing work ethic and organizational skills have

made tonight possible. Could I invite to the stage Ms Penberthy and Mrs Hurford to accept a

small token of my appreciation for all their hard work.

I would like to wish each of our families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new

year.

Congratulations to all of you on such a wonderful year. I look forward to continuing our journey

together in 2017.

I look forward to working with the whole school community in the 2017 school year.

With my warmest regards

Kate Wootten

Relieving Principal

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TCRTHS

Calendar Look at what’s coming up...

Friday 16th December Last day of term for students

Monday 30th January 2017 All students return to school

Monday 6th February 2017 Swimming carnival

To the community of The Canobolas Rural Technology HS

I write to inform you that the Principal Mr Bliss has been engaged to a new position within

the Department of Education for the next two years, 2017 and 2018. He will hold the title

of Principal, School Leadership and work across many schools in the Central West and

beyond. It is expected that Mr Bliss will resume his position at The Canobolas RT HS in 2019.

I inform the community, students and staff today of the decision that Ms Kate Wootten is

appointed to the position of Relieving Principal. Ms Wootten was recommended through

an Expression of Interest process where her experience, qualifications, personal qualities,

capabilities and proven educational and management track record were considered in

the written form and confirmed through referee citations; which led to her being

successful in achieving the relieving position.

I acknowledge and recognise the contribution made by the staff representative Ms

Cathryn Buckerfield, the school executive representative Mr Mark Skein, the Parents and

Citizens Association representative Mrs Keryn Percival and the staff / AECG representative

Mrs Mary-Anne McLean for their professionalism and eye for detail in assisting in the

process.

I know that Ms Wootten will build upon the great achievements and successes

experienced by the school over many years now and complement the highly capable,

skilled and enthusiastic staff at the school.

I wish the community, students and staff well as they join me in congratulating Ms

Wootten.

Kind regards,

Duncan Auld (Director Public Schools NSW, Orange)

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MEDALLION CEREMONY

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♫ MUSIC NOTES ♫

Did you watch Schools Spectacular on TV last week?

Did you spot our 8 students in the choir or our 1 dancer on the floor?

We did! You can still watch highlights of the show on 7Plus.

On our return from performing in the World-Record breaking 2016 Schools Spectacular, our

choir were booked for a number of school and community performances.

Presentation Night

Our choir performed a cultural song, ‘Sansa Kroma’ for the packed audience of award

winners and their families:

Courtney-Rose Munday surprised her family and teachers with her entertaining solo

performance of ‘Pulled’ from the Addams Family Musical,

Ellena Hicks wowed everyone with her beautiful performance of ‘O Mio Dolce Ardor.’

Canobolas at the Carols

Canobolas Music was well represented at the Orange City Carols by Candlelight:

Vicky Ruming played viola in the Orange Symphony Orchestra,

Ellena Hicks performed in the Orange Chamber Choir and performed a duet of Pie Jesu,

Sam Bartholomeusz (our choral coach) performed in the Orange Chamber Choir.

Also, Mr Ron Wardrop welcomed everyone and played didjeridu, and Mac Reith-Snare shared

a reading.

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Christmas Roadshow Concerts

Canobolas Choir delighted residents at St Francis Aged Care with a Christmas Celebration

Concert on Friday morning. In afternoon they performed the concert for the residents at Opal

Cherrywood Aged Care. Congratulations to all our performers, and particular mention to our

Santa – Ryan Canavan and Joey – Isabelle Kent in our performance of Six White Boomers, as well

as our Cups percussionist Lilly Mitchell and our announcer Chloe Harshman.

Medallion Ceremony Music

On stage again, our choir performed

a loud and proud National Anthem at

the Medallion Ceremony this week.

Congratulations to all vocalists.

Kyle Fardell amazed his peers,

teachers and parents with his guitar

skills as he performed ‘Knockin on

Heaven’s Door.’

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SCHOOL SPEC FUNDRAISING BBQ

YR 8 MUSIC CLASSES

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In the topic Earth and Space, Year 8 has been learning about renewable and non-renewable

resources. As part of a project, students have researched resources that are extracted from

one of the Earth’s sphere. They then built a model of the extraction process of one of these

resources. Models included open-cut, mountain top, and underground mining, oil drilling,

logging and harvesting.

SCIENCE FACULTY NEWS

Logging

Harvesting for biofuels

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Underground coal mining

Oil derrick

Gold panning

Mountain top mining

Elf Traps

7 Aria and 7/8 AcTal celebrated Christmas by building a trap to catch and hold a mischievous

chocolate elf. They made these traps using a retort stand, 8 pipe cleaners, 10 paddle pop sticks,

rubber bands, string and tape. There were some fantastic creations, from sticky dropped traps to

origami boxes controlled by pipe cleaners. They didn't even mind all of the Christmas Carols.

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As part of the Living World topic, Year 7 have been learning about cell structure and the

functions of organelles. As a learning task they constructed a model of a plant or animal cell

with some impressive results.

Leyton and Nathanial created a model

where the organelles are represented by an

object that relates to their function;

including a power station that represents

a mitochondria and a control tower that

represents the nucleus.

Some really amazing dissection skills

were demonstrated as Year 9 explored

the inner workings of the eye!

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Year 10 have been investigating

space as part of the Earth and Space

unit. These are scale models (Earth's

diameter = 10cm) of the planets of

our solar system. Students even

measured to scale the distance of

each planet from the sun.

On Friday 9th of December 7/8 AcTal's

Cuberider experiment launched, on

its way to the International Space

Station. To commemorate the launch

of their experiment AcTal received

l imi ted edi t ion patches that

acknowledge their participation in this

fantastic program.

CONGRATULATIONS

Former students graduate

Two former Canobolas High students from the

2012 cohort, Jacqui Harris and Scott Simpson,

recently graduated from CSU Orange with a

Bachelor of Physiotherapy. A graduation

ceremony was held at Kinross Wolaroi on

Wednesday. Congratulations Jacqui and Scott!

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A successful year in …

BIG PICTURE NEWS

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Georgia Kiel Recognised with

NSW CHS Blue Award

A very successful year for Georgia in officiating and playing softball has led to her being awarded a

prestigious NSW CHS Blue Award for Softball officiating. Georgia has volunteered her services at

school sport Australia level as an umpire and is Canobolas’ first for many years. It will be exciting to

watch Georgia’s journey in the future of Australian softball as both an official and player.

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Miss Christie-Johnstone (CJ) and Miss Bruton have had many combined years of wonderful

service to Canobolas High School PDHPE team. Both being our school sport coordinators over an

extended period of time and coaches in a variety of sports. We are certainly sad to see these

amazing teachers move on to different things but wish them all the best in their future

endeavours.

Both teachers have been instrumental in Canobolas’ students involvement in school based

carnivals, regional knockouts, Western School Sport selections and CKC Cup. They have also

been Western Area Convenors in sport. Miss CJ for Girls Touch and Miss Bruton for Netball.

We wish both Miss CJ and Miss Bruton all the best on their future adventures and thank them for

the impact they have had on the PDHPE department and many many students over the years at

Canobolas High School.

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DAY 1:

With an early start at Orange Railway station, 44 students and 2 teachers boarded the Apple City coach to travel to

Narrabeen - the home of the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation. We set off with in a sea of headphones and

mobile phones, which eventually turned into multiple speakers playing a variety of music at the same time after a

stop at McDonalds for some sustenance. From John Williamson and John Farnham to Bob Marley to Kendrick

Lamar - every genre made an appearance at some point throughout the trip. The beautiful vocals of Luke Burrell,

Harry Pearce and Bryce Borkowski resonated down the bus aisle all the way to Miss Hiscox and Miss Bruton

(whether they liked it or not).

After one missed turn off and a 20 point turn, we arrived with some time to allocate rooms and start to settle in for a

couple of nights at the Sport and Recreation facility - and what a lunch welcomed us! There was a brief introduction

from our hosts Suze and Tash, who were to run the program over the three days - a fair and firm duo who would not

take any rubbish from anyone! With some time to kill while our food was digested, rooms were set up and chairs

were “borrowed” to form a camp site style sitting area in the grassy knoll at the back of the rooms.

There was a brief orientation where camp rules and expected behaviours were established, as well as an

introduction to the content that would be covered over the following days. Following this there was a quick theory

session about sexuality where students began considering sexual expression, gender identity, attraction and

biological sex - what this all means and the circumstances under which sometimes these factors just don’t line up.

There was promotion of acceptance and understanding of how people express themselves and how we can live

harmoniously. The initiative challenges were next on the agenda which sought to encourage communication and

challenge student involvement in group work. With a range of tasks at hand we saw cooperation and problem-solving

skills surface as students completed challenge after challenge; a couple of groups standing out with persistence and

determination irrelevant of the frustration they experienced. With dinner on the horizon we had some fantastic

“volunteers”, Beau Manning, Kaleb Masila and Joel Woods, who did a fantastic job on washing up duty and set the

standard for cleaners to come. The final formal session for the day was ‘DrugTrivia’ where the group split into small

teams to compete for the title of Canobolas Trivia Champions. We all learnt something - whether that was the

number of celebrities who have been affected by drugs, to the fact that Tasmania has the largest opium production in

the world.

A night of swimming (too many belly flops and bombs to count), soccer (snapping Skeiny’s ankles) and some sweet

tunes (Bob Marley style) saw the day finish up at about 11:00pm. Everyone packed up and settled in for the night,

with Mr Skein the last to hit the pillow at about 1:00am.

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DAY 2:

A bit of a sleep in, and a delicious, fresh breakfast and we were set to spend the morning on the water. In groups of

three or pairs we worked on our skills in the canoes. The first challenge was perfecting the basic manoeuvres of the boat

which was simple enough (for most). But what about swapping the sitting arrangements of each canoe? Students fell

like dominoes into the water with everyone, bar two groups having to chase paddles, and empty and flip canoes. We

then progressed to following instructions from another boat to flow down the river - WHILST BLINDFOLDED! The

tension was palpable as students attempted to communicate effectively to achieve all members of the single canoe

travelling in the right direction. Frustration was imminent but all students worked through the situation to achieve

success (well most of us!). The final task saw the whole group divided into two, with communication and team work skills

put to the highest of all tests: use the 3-man and 2-man canoes to build a jenga pyramid - 3 for the base, and then two

rows of 2. Seems hard enough, but when you add in that all students from each of these canoes must also be standing

on the structure as it floats; seems impossible! And for every school bar two that had attempted this challenge it actually

was impossible. But here at Canobolas we laugh in the face of a challenge, and both teams managed to successfully

build their jenga tower! We will go down in the history books at Sydney Sport and Recreation.

After an intense morning working on communication and team challenges there was a delicious lunch awaiting with

some well deserved refreshments. And after a small break we met to head back to the waterfront for an afternoon of

leisure. Summah, Wade, Harmoni and Hugh decided to try their sea legs at sailing, but when the sail decides to come

unhinged and the boat flips even the most experienced would struggle; although Summah managed to create a new

“dive” as she entered the water. With paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and the sailing boats, as well as some water sports

in wrestling and football, there was fun had by all on the water for the afternoon.

You would think after an entire day down at Narrabeen Lagoon there would have been a number of waterlogged

students—but NO it was off to the pool for some extra swimming after a delicious dinner to top up the energy stores.

Some elected for a bit of cricket, which turned into some of the surrounding flora wearing clothes. With some high

dealing finances by Caitlin and Sophie there was a late night pizza and dessert run by Mr Skein, who returned with

enough goods for an army! The night air crept in and the blankets came out as many sat around talking for the night,

and last minute search as he dominated the game of hide-and-seek and the kids were off to bed ready for another busy

morning before the long trip home.

For more action visit the

PDHPE Facebook Album

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DAY 3:

This morning was slightly busier than the day before with bags needing to be packed before our departure for activities.

So with breakfast and room checks completed students went down to the archery range and high ropes course where

the first part of the morning was learning the technique for archery and also taking the leap of faith - an 8m climb up a

wooden pillar to a small platform, where students jump out to try and catch a trapeze suspended in front of them.

Thanks to Suze for controlling the situation from the ground attaching herself to all students with a belay harness. Whilst

the archery range caused less anxiety for the participants there was a bit more from the sideline with some wayward

arrows from a number of students. But like they say; practice makes perfect, and there were some more accurate

attempts as time went on.

Next students had the opportunity to move through the high ropes course. Banished to the 10m course students tested

themselves on high beams, ropes, swings and the smallest of platforms to move across the course. Whilst not everyone

wanted to test themselves, there was support and encouragement for everyone that did and it was a great environment

for all those challenging themselves.

After some lunch and a quick cool down it was on the bus for the last leg of the trip. The sleepy heads of many rested on

shoulders of friends as we travelled back through the Blue Mountains. After a stop everyone seemed to have found their

mojo again and the noise levels continued to rise all the way into the Orange Railway Station.

Congratulations to all the students who attended the camp. Even though it was only 3 days there was a change in some

attitudes towards activities, authority and each other. It was a great effort! Congratulations to Mr Skein as the organiser

of such a successful trip, and Miss Hisocx the right hand lady for the trip.

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Date: Tuesday 6th

February

Details: Swimmers Only - permission notes and

event nomination forms have been handed out

and MUST be brought back to school by

Tuesday 31st January.

## Students will meet at school and be transported to the Orange

Aquatic Centre the morning of the carnival. At the completion of

the day all students will then catch the bus back to school grounds for buses and normal transport home.

2017 Swimming Carnival

Best wishes from the 2016 PDHPE Crew

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Penrith Excursion

On Tuesday 6th December a group of 11 students went to Penrith for an excursion.

The first stop for the trip was Rock Climbing, with the students showing off and trying to prove who was the

most macho of the group and Erin Naden showed them all up.

Following this the students went to Aqua golf where there was plenty of laughs as the students

demonstrated their lack of movement skills in golf. It was then time to eat and Hogs Breath was the choice

of venue.

The last part of the trip, which was also the best part of the trip, was the Penrith Panthers Rugby League

Academy. At the academy the students got to see the amazing facilities and technology that the

academy had to offer. A favourite was the hot and ice cold recovery baths. The students then got to

watch the first grade squad have a skills training session. They also received some inspirational talks from

managers, welfare officers, NRL educational officers, nutritionists and sport sciences.

It was a great day and it was a pleasure to take away an excellent bunch of students.

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STEM CENTRE NEWS Were all astronauts!

It’s not very often that you can lay claim to being

an astronaut, but this year students from Stage 4

AcTal can! In a collaboration between the Science,

Mathematics and STEM faculties, Stage 4 Actal

students worked on the Cuberider project as an

enrichment activity. Working as a team, they

created the code to run a series of experiments

using the sensors while the Cuberider

microcomputer is in orbit aboard the International

Space Station. These sensors include an

accelerometer, barometer and thermometer.

Cuberider was successfully launched at 12.30am on

Saturday 10th of December and the cargo payload

docked at the International Space Station at

9.30pm on Tuesday 13th December. At the most

recent formal assembly we showed a video

recording of the successful launch in Japan. This

video and the video of the cargo payload docking

with the ISS have been shared on the School’s

Facebook page.

A crime in the STEM Centre!

Recently in the STEM Centre, we hosted Thinkers in Education from the United Kingdom. They ran

forensic science enrichment workshops for Stage 4 AcTal and some talented science students

from Year 6 who will be joining us in 2017. Students had to collaborate in teams to solve the

mystery of the body in the bag, using a range of forensics skills including identifying DNA.

Our students performed very well in this globally ranked competition, with one of our Stage 4

AcTal teams of Ruby, Nic, Heidi, Josh and Josh finishing with a score that ranked them as third in

NSW for this activity. A mixed group of students from Year 6 Charley, Tom, Thomas, Zahra, Skye,

Mark (Orange East, Mullion Creek, St Mary's, Bletchington) finished the day in a close second.

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Amazing Adaptaions

Following Year 7 STEM’s visit to

the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in

Dubbo to learn about animal

adaptations, they returned to

give their Lego EV3 robots some

adaptations to survive a robot

sumo war. Most robots relied on

b r u t e f o r c e , h a v i n g a

modification like a bulldozer

blade to push away an

opponent, inspired by the horn of

Thankyou from us at STEM

We’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas break from the

team at Canobolas STEM. We’ve been overwhelmed by the interest in out STEM program from

students, parents, community members and the wider education community, which motivates

us to keep making it better. We’d like to thank everyone that has contributed to our first year of

STEM and we can’t wait to bring you even more exciting science, technology, engineering and

mathematics action in 2017.

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SCHOOL NOTICES

UPDATE OF STUDENT’S HEALTH INFORMATION

We welcome information from parents about your child’s health, even if you are not

requesting specific support from our school. Our school asks for medical information

when you enrol your child. It is also important that you let us know if your child’s

health care needs change or if a new health condition develops.

Information about allergies, medical conditions such as asthma and diabetes and

other health care related issues (including prior conditions such as medical

procedures in the last 12 months) should be provided to the school by parents.

Please provide this information in writing to the principal. This will greatly assist our

school in planning to support your child’s health and wellbeing.

Please remember to notify staff in the school office of any changes to your contact

details or the contact details of other people nominated as emergency contacts.

We appreciate your assistance in this regard and assure you that any information you

provide the school will be stored securely and will only be used or disclosed in order

to support your son or daughter’s health needs or as otherwise required by law.


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