IRRAWANG HIGH SCHOOL Promong excellence in academic, cultural and sporng performance Newsleer - Issue 4 - May 2017 P & C meengs are held on the fourth Monday of the month. The next meeng is on: Date: Monday 22 May 2016 Time: 6:30pm Where: Library This is a chance to meet other parents and learn what is going on at your child’s school. Become involved in your school community. Have your say in your child’s/children’s educaon. Principal in aendance. P & C Meetings All welcome Important Dates Inside this issue: From the Principal’s Desk . . . 1-2 SAOTW Road Closures Online Payments 2 PBL Tempest Excursion 3-4 ANZAC Day Service 5-6 Debang 7 Write4Fun Student Poetry Entries 8 Easter Egg Hunt Year 9 Timber 9 The Block Thank you 10 Boys Soccer/Touch Footy Year 12 Fundraising 11 Star Struck Rehearsals Defence Transion 12 Life on the farm/OPAL Info 13 Financial Literacy Congrats Ms Hines 14 WWI Living History/Easter Egg Draw/Tocal/Important Dates 15 Tocal Field Day Photos 16 Mentor Training 17 IHS Supporters 18-22 Blank Absentee Notes 23 From the Principal’s Desk . . . Mount Hall Road RAYMOND TERRACE NSW 2324 P: 49874687 F: 49831027 Principal: Mr P Baxter www.irrawang-h.schools.nsw.edu.au [email protected]Meengs Youyoong 2017 Term 2: Wed 8 June - Thou Walla Irrawang Public - General Fri 16 June - Birubi Surf Lifesaving Club - AECG State Sat 17 June - Murrook Cultural Centre - AECG State Term 3: Wed 2 Aug - Grahamstown PS - General Wed 30 Aug - Raymond Terrace PS - General Term 4: Wed 25 Oct - Murrook Cultural Centre - AGM Wed 29 Nov - Hunter River HS - XMAS Party TERM 2: Mon 24 April - Friday 30 June Tue 9 - Fri 12 May NAPLAN Wed 10 May Deadly Skills Thur 11 May HSC Art Express Excur Fri 12 May 7E 2018 Ent Exam Mon 15 - Fri 19 May Year 10 Half Yearly Exams Tue 16 - Wed 17 May Year 9 GATS G’graphy Excursion - Sydney PLEASE SEE MORE IMPORTANT DATES ON PAGE 15 The Block A big thank you to all the students, parents and staff who parcipated in the long planned and highly awaited “The Block” Irrawang style. The Block was inspired by the student leaders and thanks to staff, parcularly Mrs Connor, the renovaons have had a huge impact to the start of the term. School Uniform With the weather becoming cooler the uniform starts to become harder when students are unprepared or make poor choices and do not wear the correct uniform. Please ensure your child has a plain black top with no hood or logo. It can be the school jumper from Lowes or a plain sweater/sloppy joe available from a number of retailers. No hoodies are allowed. Our students are the best ambassadors for selling our school in the community and unfortunately, some people only see uniform so please make sure they make a good impression. ANZAC March 2017 The school extends a big thank you to all the families who arranged for their children to join us for this year’s ANZAC Day March and service. We had our famous senior drum corps lead Welcome Back! Welcome back to Term 2. I hope everyone enjoyed a safe and healthy holiday and are ready to launch into another 10 weeks of school. We start this term with Year 12 geng their results back from the examinaons they did at the end of last term. In Week 3 we have Year 7 and Year 9 doing NAPLAN tesng. Many sporng teams parcipang in knockouts, extra curricular acvies in all KLA’s planned for the term, our creave and performing arts team in full swing for upcoming performances in Star Struck and Showcase; this just lists a few things happening at Irrawang as we focus on learning each and every day. Another busy term. The Legal Studies excursion is now postponed until Tuesday 20.6.17
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IRRAWANG HIGH SCHOOL Promoting excellence in academic, cultural and sporting performance
Newsletter - Issue 4 - May 2017
P & C meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month. The next meeting is on: Date: Monday 22 May 2016
Time: 6:30pm Where: Library
This is a chance to meet other parents and learn what is going on at your child’s school.
Become involved in your school community. Have your say in your child’s/children’s education. Principal in attendance.
P & C Meetings
All welcome
Important Dates
Inside this issue:
From the Principal’s Desk . . . 1-2
SAOTW Road Closures Online Payments
2
PBL Tempest Excursion
3-4
ANZAC Day Service 5-6
Debating 7
Write4Fun Student Poetry Entries
8
Easter Egg Hunt Year 9 Timber
9
The Block Thank you 10
Boys Soccer/Touch Footy Year 12 Fundraising
11
Star Struck Rehearsals Defence Transition
12
Life on the farm/OPAL Info 13
Financial Literacy Congrats Ms Hines
14
WWI Living History/Easter Egg Draw/Tocal/Important Dates
15
Tocal Field Day Photos 16
Mentor Training 17
IHS Supporters 18-22
Blank Absentee Notes 23
From the Principal’s Desk . . .
Mount Hall Road RAYMOND TERRACE NSW 2324
P: 49874687 F: 49831027
Principal: Mr P Baxter www.irrawang-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Term 2: Wed 8 June - Thou Walla Irrawang Public - General Fri 16 June - Birubi Surf Lifesaving Club - AECG State Sat 17 June - Murrook Cultural Centre - AECG State Term 3: Wed 2 Aug - Grahamstown PS - General Wed 30 Aug - Raymond Terrace PS - General Term 4: Wed 25 Oct - Murrook Cultural Centre - AGM
Wed 29 Nov - Hunter River HS - XMAS Party
TERM 2: Mon 24 April - Friday 30 June
Tue 9 - Fri 12 May
NAPLAN
Wed 10 May Deadly Skills
Thur 11 May HSC Art Express Excur
Fri 12 May 7E 2018 Ent Exam
Mon 15 - Fri 19 May
Year 10 Half Yearly Exams
Tue 16 - Wed 17 May
Year 9 GATS G’graphy Excursion - Sydney
PLEASE SEE MORE IMPORTANT DATES ON PAGE 15
The Block
A big thank you to all the students, parents and staff who participated in the long planned and highly awaited “The Block” Irrawang style. The Block was inspired by the student leaders and thanks to staff, particularly Mrs Connor, the renovations have had a huge impact to the start of the term. School Uniform
With the weather becoming cooler the uniform starts to become harder when students are unprepared or make poor choices and do not wear the correct uniform. Please ensure your child has a plain black top with no hood or logo. It can be the school jumper from Lowes or a plain sweater/sloppy joe available from a number of retailers. No hoodies are allowed. Our students are the best ambassadors for selling our school in the community and unfortunately, some people only see uniform so please make sure they make a good impression. ANZAC March 2017
The school extends a big thank you to all the families who arranged for their children to join us for this year’s ANZAC Day March and service. We had our famous senior drum corps lead
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to Term 2. I hope everyone enjoyed a safe and healthy holiday and are ready to launch into another 10 weeks of school. We start this term with Year 12 getting their results back from the examinations they did at the end of last term. In Week 3 we have Year 7 and Year 9 doing NAPLAN testing. Many sporting teams participating in knockouts, extra curricular activities in all KLA’s planned for the term, our creative and performing arts team in full swing for upcoming performances in Star Struck and Showcase; this just lists a few things happening at Irrawang as we focus on learning each and every day. Another busy term.
The Legal Studies
excursion is now
postponed until
Tuesday 20.6.17
From the Principal’s Desk . . .
NOTICE TO STUDENTS / PARENTS
Abundance Rd Closure from 15 May 2017 Please be advised that due to an upscaling of the roadworks in Abundance Rd Medowie, buses will no longer be able to access Abundance Rd or Lisadell Rd between Fairlands Rd and Abundance Rd. This will commence from Monday 15 May for approx. 9 weeks. Passengers will be required to board/alight from the following locations:
Ferodale Rd near Abundance Rd
Fairlands Rd near Lisadell Rd
Parents if dropping or picking up at either location please be mindful that buses will need room to pull in and out.
We apologise for any inconvenience during this time. Kind Regards, Management Hunter Valley Buses
the dawn service march in Medowie and then a small contingent of students who were supported by teachers and parents march at the Raymond Terrace service. Our students were keen to participate and were extremely respectful throughout the service. We would also like to acknowledge our two school leaders, Dylan Hopper and Annabel Bisley for their great job at leading our school and laying the wreath. NAPLAN 2017 Our Year 7 and 9 students will be undertaking the National Assessment Program in Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) Week 3 of this term. (Tuesday 9 May -Thursday 11 May). We wish them all the best.
student achiever of the week
Congratulations to the following students on their excellent achievements: TERM 2:
Week 1: English: Brayden Milford and Jye Cox LOTE: Alana Humble Mathematics: Macey Elvidge, Kaylah Cumberland, Brianna Knight, Tyson Williams and Taylah Parker
Week 2: CAPA: Nicola Green, Matthew Beasley and Rebecca Collins English: Ismail Adebayo and Grace Connell LOTE: Eleanore Doherty-Lilly TAS: Jaiden Jobson and Damien Petersen
PBL signs By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer Our PBL team have designed bright new signs around the school with more on the way.
Community PBL By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer
Congrats to Tyess Cook on representing our school as the first Community PBL winner this term. Thank you MarketPlace Raymond Terrace for your ongoing support of all the Raymond Terrace schools.
Congratulations Tyess! PBL Signs
Community PBL By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) hit the streets of Raymond Terrace recently to conduct a survey with businesses and members of the wider community. Student representatives from each of the five Terrace schools asked questions regarding behaviour displayed by students in the local community. PBL teaches behavioural expectations as part of a social learning curriculum across the whole school. On the whole the responses were positive however, we are still learning.
PBL The Tempest Excursion
The Tempest By Miss S Hughes English Faculty
On Wednesday 3 May, Years 11 and 12 Advanced English students went to see a production of William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' at the Riverside Theatre, Parramatta. Year 12 have studied the play in class as the set text for Area of Study, 'Discovery.’ Year 11
Advanced English students will study the play in Term 4 this year. The play was well received by the students and combined the traditional script with some modern elements including contemporary music and altered gender roles in some characters. Student behaviour and engagement was exemplary and teachers attending were Miss S Hughes and Mrs Tracey Wallace (Head Teacher English).
ANZAC Day Service
ANZAC Day service By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer Our senior SRC students organised and conducted a wonderful ANZAC Day service at school on Friday 7 April. Special guests included Mr Handley from Legacy and the RSL, Sgt O’Brien from 77 Squadron, Mr Walker from the RSL, Capt Jones President of the Raymond Terrace RSL sub-branch, and several ADF parents. Year 12 student Brayden Milford also participated as a member of 335 Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets. Music teacher Mr Massey played the Last Post whilst junior drummers Jack Lawrence and Jaidon Warwick played as a sign of respect as the wreath was laid. The service was followed by a morning tea held for the dignitaries and the SRC students who participated in the service. Big thank you to our SRC members: Lincoln, Nikita, Georgia, Bob, Rebecca, Kyah, the flag bearers and those who met the dignitaries and escorted them to the service. Also thank you to our Defence Force Mentor, Mrs Glenda de Wit. Our students are to be commended on their perfect behaviour, noticed and duly commented on by our guests.
ANZAC Day ceremonies By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer
A very large crowd on a beautiful morning watched our Year 12 Drum Corps members again lead the ANZAC Day March at the moving Medowie Dawn Service. Proud of our students who again represented our school so well (excuse the poor quality of the photos).
School Captains Annabel Bisley and Lincoln Hunter along with Vice-Captain Dylan Hopper participated in the 11:00am ANZAC Day service at Raymond Terrace with many students and staff also in attendance. Annabel had a long day representing our school with pride at both local services, with all students displaying our PBL values of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best.
ANZAC Day Service
Debating teams gain valuable experience By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer Our Junior and Senior debaters had a day long workshop recently honing their skills and gaining valuable experience in preparation for several debates with other schools. A mock debate on whether "politicians should be allowed to use social media" was most enjoyable. The affirmative team (seniors) won! Keep up the good work and good luck in the upcoming debates!
Debating
Senior debating By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer It was a difficult but interesting debate on Monday 8 May between our Senior Debating Team and MGHS. The topic, “we should prohibit the reporting of terrorist activity as they unfold” kept the speakers challenged however, we congratulate MGHS as the affirmative team on winning the debate. Look forward to meeting with HRHS next week.
Write4Fun
Poetry Entries
Soldier Of War By Ryan Johnson
In 1968 his name was called to a war in Vietnam, He was 20 years young with a future unknown, They sent him and his generation to a world unknown. Would they return to a world they knew? To loved ones left behind: brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, children and wives
In the fields of war they were handed their guns and told to fight, It was here he was named a soldier of war. As the sun rose and darkness fell each day, Friendships were made and friendships lost.
He came home to loved ones when the war was over, A soldier with memories he will never share and feelings he will never understand. Each year at ANZAC this soldier of war meets his mates and marches a march, A march to remember the fallen but never forgotten.
A bond for life is a soldier of war . . . A soldier of Vietnam, Proud of his actions like we are today
A soldier of war in my family is known as my pop.
The Ridge By Jye Cox
Up the ridge we go, Griping on tight Strength weakening, like snow Heads held up high.
We follow orders as we must “Fire at the enemy” While wiping away the dust
Blood running down. Minutes past Nothing made a sound One man down. Guns fired Bodies lay around
Retreat, retreat Down the ridge we go 300 came down While men on the ridge, Scream loud . . . “Help, help!”
Write4Fun By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer Write4Fun is an Australia wide competition for poems and short stories from primary and secondary schools. Irrawang High was recognised for outstanding writing in both categories, and received a Certificate of Excellence in the 2016 competition. This was very rare as less than 10% of schools showed this level of achievement. A book, “Word Zone,” on display in the library was recently published showcasing the creative works of the following students:
Name Year Title Text Type Page No.
Caitlin Ping 8 What is this world Poem 62
Raabi Edwards 10 I wonder Poem 68
Elizabeth Berrick 10 Storm within me Poem 69
Caitlin Hartnett 9 Metamorphous Poem 71
Kaylah Cumberland 9 Death by Cupid’s arrows Short story 87
Maddison Woodcock 9 An emotional wreck Short story 360
Shayley Olive 10 Free Poem 657
Sierra Noffke 9 Everybody knows Poem 711
Georgia Almond 8 Silence Poem 736
Grace Solly 8 Silence Poem 736
Madisson Morley 9 Wishes Short story 744
Brooke Ellicott 10 Front line soldiers Poem 746
Hannah Williams 10 War Poem 746
Cassie Farrow 10 Winter Poem 746
Maddy Ellicott 8 Wingless Short story 748
Channeling Mr Woo Channeling Mr Woo: From a humble migrant background to internet stardom, maths teacher Eddie Woo is changing lives by providing free maths lessons worldwide on his Wootube site. ‘It’s difficult to understand how someone in Sydney can influence thousands of people across the whole country.” - Owen, Year 12 Cobar High School
Year 9 timber success By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer
Year 9 Timber students, Dane Batman-Blackwood, Shaytana Ping-Buckshiram and Tasmyn Fellows are justifiably proud of their dedicated effort and achievements in class, making terrific progress with their step ladders. Well done students!
Easter egg hunt By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer How much fun was our Easter egg hunt on the last day of Term 1? Years 7 and 8 searched the front of the school while the seniors hunted at the back. An inaugural event, Mr Barrett?
Easter Egg Hunt Year 9 Timber
Seeing much, suffering much, and studying much, are the three pillars of learning. Benjamin Disraeli
Education is not a product; mark, diploma, job, money - in that order, it is a process, a never-
ending one. Bel Kaufman
The Block - Thank you!
The Block By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer
A big thank you to students, their families, staff and friends who made our fabulous makeover happen during the school holidays. Ms Robinson and Ms Gruschka took control of the painting of the covered seating areas in the playground and they look fantastic. Special thanks to Mrs Connor who organised the project, and of course the Ping family who made a big cake for morning tea on day 2! A fantastic team effort!
Congrats to our boys soccer team! By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer
Big congrats to our boys soccer team who soundly defeated Dungog HS at Medowie recently 4-1. Goal scorers were Matt Beasley, James Lawrence, Roan Panther and Jack Fleming who scored an amazing goal that any professional player would be proud of. The boys played a great game and represented the school well (photos supplied).
Boys Soccer/Touch Footy Gala Day Year 12 Fundraising
Hunter touch footy gala day By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer A group of very excited students played in their first Hunter Schools Touch Footy Gala at Newcastle recently. The students loved participating and were very well behaved and although they didn’t have a huge success they gave it 100%. Well done everyone!
Irrawang High School is raising funds for Year 12. Here’s how you can help . . .
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Photo above from Tocal Field Day - story and photos Pages 15-16
Star Struck rehearsals By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer Day 1 of rehearsals for STAR STRUCK 2017 - Our Drama Ensemble had an enjoyable day working on their first performance piece Our three students selected as featured dancers in the Tap Ensemble (Annabel Bisley, Christina and Monique D'Arcy) also had an exciting day learning their dance. Shine On!
Star Struck Rehearsals
Defence Transition
Defence Transition By Mrs G de Wit Defence Transition Mentor
ADF members and their families are invited to National Families Week celebrations. Defence Community Organisation has invited you to join them for a FREE family day at the Australian Reptile Park. Come along and enjoy live shows and themed exhibits, a sausage sizzle lunch and the opportunity to meet other Defence families. The day is to be held at the Australian Reptile Park on Sunday, 21 May from 10:00am – 1:00pm. RSVP by COB 16 May to [email protected]. The Parents of Defence Members group provides an opportunity for parents of current service Defence members to meet in a relaxed environment and provide support to each other. For more information, contact Christina on 0414871870 or email [email protected].
The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation support kids living in families affected by mental illness. The program provides free recreational, educational camps and other activities, giving kids a break, in a fun, positive and safe environment. They have the opportunity to meet other kids in similar families and develop new friendships. A program is being developed and evaluated for children of current and former Australian Defence members who have been affected by mental illness. The program is targeted at children, aged 8-18 years, who have a parent with a mental illness as a result of their military service. All programs are FREE for eligible children to attend. For more information on the program, please visit www.kookaburakids.org.au or call 9525 7474.
Need to contact Defence Community Organisation? For advice, support or local community information, call the all-hours Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608. The Helpline is available 24-7 and is staffed by qualified human services professionals including Social Workers and Psychologists. You can also email the Helpline at [email protected].
Life on the farm By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer
Busy time of the year at the school farm with many different types of lettuce recently planted. Savoy cabbages and Bok Choy are nearly ready for harvest. The orchard is also producing mass amounts of mandarins, lemons,
limes, grapefruit and lemonade fruit. Many varieties of pumpkins have been cleaned and will be sold by Year 9 Agriculture students. Oats, rye and clover to feed the animals has been planted. Never a dull moment!
DYSLEXIA OR LEARNING DIFFICULTIES?
Some children experience reading and learning difficulties as a result of visual perception problems caused by
Irlen Syndrome/Scotopic Sensitivity
Irlen Syndrome can cause Dyslexia and difficulties with:
OPAL card information Who needs to apply? An application is needed if the student:
Has not had a travel pass before
Is moving from Year 6 to Year 7
Is changing schools
Is changing address How to apply
Complete the application at transportnsw.info/school-students (this is the easiest way to apply)
Once completed online, this will generate a report to the school so we can approve the application
Once approved, the School Opal Card will be sent to the address provided on the application within 10 business days
To report a lost, stolen or damaged Opal card
Go to www.apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/reportPass and follow the instructions to Replace School Opal Card
DO NOT apply for a new Opal card
Please allow up to 10 business days to receive your card. An email will be sent to your nominated email address that confirms you have ordered a replacement School Opal Card. Please keep this email for your records.
For any further enquiries regarding your application, please send an email to [email protected] or contact Transport on 131500.
Year 10 financial literacy By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer We were privileged to have Jessica and Margaret from the Smith Family at school recently, presenting a two day Financial Literacy Course to Year 10 students who elected to learn more about everyday financial matters. Completion of all six elements of this course will allow students to gain the qualification of FNS10110 Certificate I in Financial Services. This Course shows how to:
Set financial goals
Create a budget
Look at needs vs wants
Develop a savings plan
Recognise scams
Better understand credit, debt and debt traps
Find assistance if you are in too much debt
Understand taxation
Understand the basics about superannuation
Understand the role of regulators such as the ACCC and ASIC and how they can help you.
A very beneficial program!
Financial Literacy Congratulations Ms Hines!
Ms Hines has been donating mostly plasma but at times whole blood every two weeks for many years. The procedure only takes about six minutes for whole blood and 36 minutes for Plasma, so all up about an hour including an interview at the beginning and refreshments at the end.
One in three Australians will need blood in their lifetime - but only 1 in 30 donates. The blood you donate can be made into 22 different medical treatments with over 30%
of blood donations used to help treat patients with cancer.
Ms Hines motto is “I get paid every fortnight and I can pay the world every fortnight.” “It is so easy to donate and I urge everyone who is able to donate, to ring and make an appointment,” she said.
The mobile blood bus will be next in Raymond Terrace on Tuesday 13 and Wed 14 June.
For more information please contact 131495 or visit:
Tocal field day - Please see photos next page By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer
A full bus of happy students and teachers headed up to the annual Tocal Field Day on Friday 5 May - a much anticipated event on our school calendar.
Agriculture students, those in the Ag Show Team and students from the Support Classes enjoyed a day of observing new technologies in the agriculture industry, new and traditional breeds of livestock and learning about any new products on the market.
There were also opportunities to look at tertiary education and careers in the Agriculture industry.
Snails were also on the lunch menu – any takers?
Year 9 WWI history By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer Shane Blackman from WW1 Living History delivered a very informative and interactive presentation to Year 9 History students
at school recently. Students gained an insight into the daily life in the trenches; trench raids, weaponry, food, uniforms, letters home and much more. To the ANZAC Diggers, we thank you!
WWI Living History Easter Egg Draw/Tocal Field Day/Important Dates
Easter egg draw By Mrs L Fagan Community Liaison Officer
Students who gained 100% attendance last term were able to enter the big Easter Egg Hunt on the last day of term for no charge. For those students who didn’t wish to claim their $2 entry fee back, their names were put into a hat to win a special jar of Easter eggs. So it’s a big congrats to the lucky winner, Year 7 student, Otto van de Wijgaart!
IMPORTANT DATES CONTINUED Thur 18 May Year 12 Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Careers Expo
Star Struck Dance Rehearsal
Fri 19 May Senior Debate HRHS
Legacy PS - Newcastle HS
Mon 22 May P & C Meeting - 6:30 pm in the Library
Mon 22 May - Fri 2 June
Year 10 Work Experience
Thur 25 May Star Struck Major Rehearsal
Fri 26 May HSC Seminar Study Day - Singleton HS
Mon 29 May Australian Geography Competition
Tue 30 May ICAS Science Competition Years 7 - 12
Thur 1 June Year 10 Selections Interviews
Fri 2 June Area Cross Country - Newcastle
Mon 12 June Queens Birthday Public Holiday
IMPORTANT DATES CONTINUED Tue 13 June Year 10 Speed Careering
Wed 14 - Sat 17 June Star Struck
Mon 19 - Fri 23 June Drama Works
Tue 20 June Year 10 BOSTES Presentation
Legal Studies Excursion
Wed 21 June Primary School GATS Day
Year 7 Science Zoo Excursion
Wed 21 - Thur 22 June ExperimentFest
Mon 26 June Years 11 & 12 Vaccinations
P & C Meeting - 6:30 pm in the Library
Tue 27 June Stage 4-5 Parent/Teacher Interviews
GATS Orienteering Comp - Kurri Kurri
Thur 29 June Year 12 Uni Visit
Fri 30 June 7E & 7M Chinese Cultural Day
LAST DAY OF TERM 2 - Students Resume Tuesday 18 July
Tocal Field Day
Mentor Training
IHS Supporters
Irrawang High School FREE School Phone App
How to Install Our School App
On Apple
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When prompted select yes to receive notifications and use your location (this will make sure the Google maps and pop-up alerts work for you)
If you encounter troubles
Shut down the app and or your phone to refresh the phones memory
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Contact www.activeschoolapps.com.au/support for help within 48 hours.
Did you know that you can make payments to your child’s school online? (UNABLE TO DO UNTIL AFTER 22 MAY)
We have launched a new online payment portal linked to our school’s website to make it easier for you to pay for school related payments. This is a secure payment page hosted by Westpac. WHEN MAKING ONLINE PAYMENTS, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE
CLICKING ON IRRAWANG HIGH WEBSITE NOT IRRAWANG
PUBLIC WEBSITE.
What expenses can be paid online? Voluntary School Contributions Subject Contributions Excursions Sport Creative and Practical Arts Sales to Students Other
When? This payment method has now gone live.
How? Log onto our school site: http://www.irrawang-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/home. On the pale green tab along the top of the home page Click on “Make a Payment” and follow the prompts to make a payment via Visa or MasterCard.
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IHS Supporters
Does your child need an extra hand with
English or Maths?
Sometimes children fall behind at school. They may have moved from another state, changed classes, or something else has happened in their life beyond your control. For whatever reason they then begin to struggle with their work at school, with their homework and with their exams. This can be frustrating for both them and
you as a parent.
Kip McGrath specialises in helping children catch up to where they need to be in English and Maths. The resources we use are specifically designed to do this job. And the reason we only use qualified teachers, is that they have the tools and skills to accelerate your child’s learning, so that any gaps are closed as quickly
as possible.
We complement what is done at school to help your child. Your school gives your child an essential foundation in education across a wide range of subjects and developmental activities. Our job is to give your child an extra hand when they need to catch up … for whatever reason. So together we can help your child
reach their full potential.
If your child is experiencing these frustrations and they need an extra hand in English or Maths, then call Christine to see how we can help.
4983 1000
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The Real Futures Foundation is a non-profit organisation which has an established track record of helping to inspire and motivate students in Port Stephens to either stay in school and increase their educational engagement and attainment, or choose a positive pathway that enables successful transition to employment, further education or training.
Have you changed your personal details?
In order to keep our records up-to-date, if your student has any change in their personal details eg doctor, medical condition, emergency contact, telephone no., address etc, please inform the school ASAP.
Visitors should not enter school playgrounds without the issue of a visitors pass from the front office. NB: Teaching staff are not always available, therefore it would be appreciated if appointments were made beforehand.
RAYMOND TERRACE
WINDSCREEN SERVICES Does your windscreen need repairing
*School Development Days occur at the beginning of Terms 1, 2 and 3 and the last two days of the school year. Please check with the school, as schools may vary some of these dates.
