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Hedland Senior High School students danced, acted and sung their hearts out while artists and photographers showed off their creations at the annual Hedland Senior High School Arts Showcase this month.

The evening’s entertainment began with student’s photography, visual art and media projects on show in the Matt Dann Theatre and Cinema foyer where colours and moods were palpable for viewers.

Following the visual arts show, Dodi Tuando began the performance section of the night with a beautiful rendition of Let Her Go by Passenger followed by drama and dance pieces choreographed both by students themselves and with teachers over semester one, ending in a dance and drama combination piece from the Specialist Arts Program students.

This year the school was able to have the

year 6’s from surrounding primary schools included in some of the pieces which was a positive experience for all involved.

It was obvious by students faces on and off stage they were enjoying their performances as much as the audience in the stands..

With an even number of mainstream students and Specialist Arts Program students performing and showing work on the night, it’s a testament to the commitment and creativity of all the students at Hedland Senior High School.

Students are reminded that they can continue their artistic endeavours in the after school SAP workshops with mid-year applications now open until the end of term.

PRINCIPAL'S REPORTBY BILL MANN

BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS NEWSLETTER THE TERM IS ALMOST OVER AND REPORTS HAVE BEEN SENT HOME, PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS HAVE TAKEN PLACE AND PLANNING FOR IMPROVEMENT NEXT SEMESTER IS UNDER WAY.

It has been a term where the school staff have been involved in a major review of our organisational structure and programs, and next term will see some important changes that will provide better opportunities for teachers and students to strive for excellence.

Firstly, three sub-schools (Years 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12) will be established with their own leadership and student services teams. These sub-schools align neatly with student phases of learning, as students transition through the high school. Parents will have more direct contact with the appropriate leadership teams and teachers, and they can expect more consistent contact regarding progress and achievement for their children.

This restructure is a really important step in raising expectations for all students regarding their progress through school. We will build strong partnerships with our local primary schools that will ensure a seamless entry into high school. We will build learning pathways for all students so they can enjoy success at school.

HEDLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

JUNE 2018

ARTS SHOWCASE

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT (cont)

We will build learning pathways for all students so they can enjoy success at school. All students will be counselled into a vocational pathway in year 11 that will lead to their chosen post-school destination. We intend to be a school recognised for excellence.

Secondly our ‘Toolkit for success’ initiative is a really important element in our push to improve student engagement and achievement at school. All students are expected to come to school ready to learn, and an essential component is their learning toolkit – items all students must bring with them every day. I look forward to all parents supporting this initiative.

Finally arriving at school on time every day is a fundamental requirement for all

students. I cannot imagine any person arriving late to work and expecting to keep their job. The best way to learn to be punctual is to practice being punctual and school is the best place to develop this habit.

It makes it very difficult for teachers to run their lessons effectively when some students arrive late. Often the most important part of the lesson is the beginning when key concepts are introduced, and students who miss out here often miss out on that lesson’s leaning. Please ensure your children arrive on time for school every day. We will be running detention classes for those students who arrive late without a legitimate excuse.

WELCOME TO HEDLAND

On Friday 18th May our talented Year 10 Dance students wowed the audience at this year’s Welcome to Hedland celebrations.

They performed two dances – an Irish themed dance called “Celtic Rock” and a hip-hop inspired piece titled “Lose Control”.

The students worked tirelessly in class and during break times rehearsing for the performance and were very proud to represent Hedland Senior High School.

Congratulations again to the wonderful students for their excellent performance.

HEDLAND SQUARE ART EXHIBITIONThe students of Hedland SHS were excited to participate in the Hedland Square Art Exhibition.

Each year group was given a specific project and concept to respond to, such as: portraiture, modern memento mori and experiences/emotions. The students created a series of small artworks in the development of their ideas and the best of these artworks were selected for exhibition.

The students predominantly used painting and drawing media create their beautiful artworks on paper and canvas, with lots of different points of view displayed.

Paige Hill, Yasmine Mohammed Atip, Monique Vrancic and Layne Dhu-Dickie were named the winners of the exhibition at the Welcome To Hedland Expo.

ART DEPARTMENT

Applications for mid-semester entry to the Specialist Arts Program can be found on the Hedland Senior High School website or at the Administration office.

Students interested in participating will be expected to attend every workshop and either exhibit their art works or performance at a Showcase at the end of each Semester.

Please be aware that engagement in the Specialist Arts Program is an extension for students and will therefore incur and additional cost of $75 for Semester 2 to cover the cost of materials and resources.

For more information contact HOLA of The Arts Laura Francis on Laura.Francis@education.wa.edu.au.

ARTS SHOWCASE (cont)

CAREERS EXPO

DATES TO REMEMBER

25 JUNE Country Week begins25 JUNE Canberra Trip begins25 JUNE NAIDOC Week begins28 JUNE Public Board Meeting 4-6pm29 JUNE Last Day Students Term 217 JULY Students return to school17 JULY Kicking Goals Melbourne and Perth Tour begins26 JULY Robotics Club Excursion begins1 AUGUST V Swans West Coast Eagles Visit3 AUGUST Athletics Carnival6 AUGUST Student Free Day Public Holiday

Dates are subject to last minute changes please phone administration on 9172 8000 for any updates.

More than 300 students took to the Wanangkura Stadium this month for the annual Careers Expo.

This year the Expo moved into a new interactive format where students could experience first hand aspects of the organisations if they choose to enter into different industries after school.

Throughout the course of the day students interacted, asked questions and explored their potential career futures with over 30 industry group representatives present from across Hedland.

The students were able to access career information directly from the people in those careers and were able to discover the multiple pathways available to them and their peers.

From how to properly splint an arm with WA Country Health Services to using real equipment with the likes of the Pilbara Regiment, BHP and FMG, the students actively participated in the expo and feedback was glowing with their behaviour and enthusiasm for the day’s event.

Hedland Senior High School would like to thanks Bloodwood Tree and the Hedland Collective for their hard-work in ensuring the Expo was on offer again f-or 2018 in an interactive and career heavy experience for the students.

Parents and caregivers are reminded that payments for contributions and charges are now overdue.

Payments from parents are used towards the cost of providing an educa-tional program that meets the require-ments of the Curriculum Framework.

For Year 7 to 10 the small voluntary contributions of $235.00 will open doors for your child to most of our courses.

For Year 11 and 12 subject charges at Hedland Senior High School are com-pulsory. Other optional costs will also incur additional charges where payment is compulsory.

All Year 11 and 12 charges are now overdue and payment is required by the end of Term 2. If a payment plan has not been entered into then students who are doing Certificate course and/or high cost courses will be removed from those subjects.

For further queries please contact the Manage Corporate Services Karen Bal-lantyne on 9172 8000.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES

The Graham (Polly) Farmer Founda-tion is seeking a Program Support and Liaison officer for the Hedland Follow the Dream program based at Hedland Senior High School.

The person who fills the role will assist the Program Coordinator in the organ-isation, delivery and administration of the program and involves having the capacity to form and maintain positive relationships through extensive liaison and communication with Aboriginal students who participate in the pro-gram and their families.

For further details and an application form email Brad Goodlet on brad@pff.com.au or 9443 7260 or visit Seek.com, link can be found on the school website

JOB OPPORTUNITY

CHOOSE MATHS DAY

Hedland Senior High School Board will be holding a Public Board Meet-ing this Thursday June 28.

The Hedland community is invited to the first public board meeting for 2018, unlike regular board meetings where the public is welcome to attend, this meeting will allow for interaction with board members from the public.

The evening will begin at 4pm and will consist of a Principal’s Report followed by an open floor session where parents and community members will be able to ask board members about the school, their role as board members and future plans for Hedland Senior High School.

The agenda for the meeting can be found on the Hedland Senior High School website.

For more information contact Jackie Smith on 9172 8000 or Jackie.Smith@education.wa.edu.au.

Hedland Senior High School’s Year 10 students delved into the world of Maths last month after the school hosted Choose Maths Day on May 31st.

Hosted in partnership with the Australian Mathematical Science Institute, the initia-tive is designed to stop a disturbing, and steady, decline in the number of students studying advanced maths around the country.

It also aims to breakdown the perception that “boys brains are more suited to maths than girls” and thus, encourage young women to give it a go.

The day saw the students take part in

powerful discussions about careers involving maths and listened to advice from regional maths champions across Hedland.

From Jewelery design to doctors and ev-erything in between, the students lapped up the knowledge of the regional champi-ons and have come out the other end with new perspectives and ideas about their future pathways.

Hedland Senior High School would like to thank all the regional champions who came to engage our students in meaning-ful conversations about Maths and the careers heights it can take them.

PUBLIC BOARD MEETING

FUNDRAISE FOR CANCER Hedland Senior High School would like to thank Caltex for their partnership with the high school and a new initiative beginning this week.

Students in uniform will no longer be served before, during and after school without being accompanied by a parent or adult. This partnership has been fostered through a mutual goal of having children in school and on time throughout the school term.

Signage will be placed at the Caltex advising of the new changes and students have been informed at assembly this week.

The commitment to youth in Hedland is a whole community goal and we thank and encourage any individual, organisation or group who joins us in the pursuit of excellence at Hedland Senior High School.

Former Hedland Senior High School student and softball extraordinaire, Gemima Rahman is raising money in the fight against cancer.

Sixteen year old Gemima has start-ed a GoFundMe page where she talks of people close to her being diagnosed with varying types on cancers some of which have been fortunate to beat the illness, some continuing to fight.

This has inspired her to raise money by cutting 40cm off her hair (Dads still struggling with this deci-sion) to support the cause. Her hair will be donated to make a wig.

If you would like to help Gemima in her mission to help find a cure for cancer visit her GoFundMe page, the link is pinned to the Hedland Senior High School Facebook page.

CALTEX CHANGES

V SWANS HEDLAND CUP

KICKING GOALSHedland cup was once again a massive success with teams coming from Newman, Hedland and Karratha. All teams conduct-ed themselves brilliantly over the 2 days on and off the field. They played in high spirits and displayed good sportsmanship. St Luke’s were the team to beat in the year 7,8 division staying undefeated and taking out the grand final against Karratha Senior High 46-0. The year 9/10 division saw Karratha Senior High dominate, also going undefeated and winning the grand finals against St Luke’s 54-2.

All participants played extremely well and positive attitudes leading to a successful 2018 Hedland cup The following students were selected as the most valuable player of their team over the two day tournament:

Year 7 & 8 - Taj BrittainYear 9 & 10 - Hamish Thomas

This year Hedland Senior High School will be sending down 7 teams to compete in Country Week 2018.

Country Week comprises of all the country schools in Western Australia who meet in Perth to play off in a range of different sports. The week is about more than sport, it celebrates everything that is great about our country schools.

The seven teams we are sending down comprises of 71 students and 8 staff. They have been working hard training during term 1 and 2 and are ready to put their skills to the test against all of the other country schools.

The sports that Hedland will be represented in are:

Touch Rugby (mixed)Basketball (boys and girls)

Netball (girls)Volleyball (boys and girls)

Hockey (girls)

A big congratulations to all those selected and best of luck during the week. Go Hedland!

COUNTRY WEEK

SHOOTING GOALSThe Shooting Goals students participated in the recent V Swans Hedland Cup. We had four teams represent the program and Hedland SHS at the carnival. All teams were very competitive throughout the duration of the carnival with some great skills on display. Our Year 9&10 Division 1 team performed exceptionally well, taking out the Division with a Grand Final win over Karratha in a close match.

The following students were selected as the most valuable player of their team over the two day tournament: Year 9 & 10 Division 1 – Tyona TullockYear 9 & 10 Division 2 – Merina NdewereYear 7 & 8 Division 1 – Rani Ramsay

We are all action in the Shooting Goals pro-gram with the selection of students for the New Zealand Tour taking place this week.

Students who have applied themselves to their school work, been prepared, have good attendance and most importantly volun-teered at Port Hedland Netball’s Net Set Go program have been offered a spot on the 2018 Shooting Goals NZ Tour.

Selections were very tight for this year’s tour, with thirteen students being offered a spot. Congratulations to the following students:

Taylor FaheyGeorgia Latham

Melanie MalcomsonSophie MarlowTara MellbergOlivia MorganNatalie Paine

Maddison TavoDakota Te-Wano

Tyona TullockCharlea Waterfall

Stacey WatsonHamaria Williams

NEW ZEALAND TOUR

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND AND YIC HQStudents at Hedland Senior High School will be off from school from June 30 until Tuesday July 17. To ensure every youth in Hedland has an option for entertainment the Town of Port Hedland and Youth Involvement Council has organised a host of events across the fortnight.

The Town of Port Hedland (above) JD Hardie Zone will be a hub of activity from tye dye activities and art work-shops to movie screenings and boxing classes.

YIC HQ (below) will be hosting events for all ages through their Deadly Hearts (5-10years), Youth Centre( 11-17yrs) and Mingle Mob Outreach programs.

For more information on what’s available for students over the school holidays contact the Town of Port Hedland on 9158 9300 or YIC HQ on 9140 1272.