Friday 10th May 2019 Term 2 Issue 6 ANZAC DAY On the 25 April, Girls Academy staff were among thousands of others who attended our local ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Robertson Park to commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served their country. The cool autumn morning was the perfect backdrop to the opening hymns of a didgeridoo in honor of the Indigenous men and women who have also served, or are on active service. This was followed by beautiful renditions of both the Australian and New Zealand national anthems in front of the cenotaph which was lit up in the dark. This was a very moving experience. Once the Dawn Service formalities were finished, the doors of the Country Women’s Association building were opened, and the public were welcomed in for a light breakfast. For the second year now Girls Academy staff and students assisted the CWA ladies in providing tea, coffee, porridge and raisin toast to the many patrons who had come in from the cold. Although an early start, it was a great morning on such an important day for the whole community to remember those who fought and continue fighting for our country. Vice captain, Justin Alexander, laid a wreath at the cenotaph on behalf of local member, Philip Donato.
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Friday 10th May 2019 Term 2 Issue 6
ANZAC DAY On the 25 April, Girls Academy staff were among thousands of others who attended our local
ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Robertson Park to commemorate all Australians and New
Zealanders who have served their country.
The cool autumn morning was the perfect backdrop to the opening hymns of a didgeridoo in
honor of the Indigenous men and women who have also served, or are on active service. This
was followed by beautiful renditions of both the Australian and New Zealand national anthems in
front of the cenotaph which was lit up in the dark. This was a very moving experience.
Once the Dawn Service formalities were finished, the doors of the Country Women’s Association
building were opened, and the public were welcomed in for a light breakfast. For the second
year now Girls Academy staff and students assisted the CWA ladies in providing tea, coffee,
porridge and raisin toast to the many patrons who had come in from the cold.
Although an early start, it was a great morning on such an important day for the whole
community to remember those who fought and continue fighting for our country.
Vice captain, Justin
Alexander, laid a wreath at
the cenotaph on behalf of
local member, Philip
Donato.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK Term 2 is a very busy time in every school and Canobolas Rural Technology High School is
no different. There are a range of activities, opportunities and special events that happen
this term. Please ensure that you get the notes and information so that your student does
not miss out.
As we begin term 2 we have had a number of staff changes. Ms Pankhurst
is continuing in the role of Head Teacher TAS; Mr Conliffe was successful via
interview in the last week of term and has taken up the position of Careers
Adviser at Canowindra High School; Mr Morris has left us for an opportunity
in another school; Mrs Boardman was successful, for a part time, STEM
Industry Schools Partnership position and we welcome Ms Donoghue as our
Attendance Officer. The vacant Year 12 advisor position has been filled by
Miss Duncan(pictured).
During the recent school break the school has been a busy place with preparations
continuing for the installation of solar panels, the installation of water bottle filling stations
around the school, painting to assist vision impaired staff and students and the final touches
made to the revised 5 period day timetable. I was also pleased to host a Canobolas
Engagement Plus Program (CEPP) forum with representatives from local Police, the
Department and the school executive, teaching staff and special programs in attendance.
You will hear more about this program as the idea is refined and developed.
As the temperature drops and the term progresses it is important that students are dressed
appropriately. Illness and days away from school impact the learning opportunities for all
students. Students are encouraged to keep warm and dress accordingly with healthy food
choices and sleep also playing a crucial role. We do not want your student to miss essential
learning opportunities nor catch a cold that might have been avoided.
Examinations and assessments are a necessary part of the curriculum assessment and
feedback process. They provide information to students, staff and parents on the progress
of students in their learning. Years 12, 7 and 9 will participate in significant examination
events and all years will have assessment tasks due this term. Students are reminded that
they should take advantage of study and revision times to ensure that they are prepared
and I remind all students that the Thursday afternoon homework centre is available for extra
support. If you need information please contact the front office for times and location.
Finally, I would like to thank the staff for their commitment to your students and the school
during term 1. Without our professional and dedicated teachers your student would not be
able to access the range of programs and experiences that support the curriculum.
Scott Paterson, Principal
Look at what’s coming up...
Monday 13th May Western Open Touch Football Carnival
Tuesday 14th May—Friday 24th May NAPLAN online testing
Thursday 23rd May White Card training
Monday 24th June—Fri 5th July HSC Trial Examinations
CRTHS
CALENDAR
GIRLS ACADEMY VS CLONTARF GAMES A competition kicking off the rivalry between Girls Academy and Clontarf commenced in Week
2, Term 2. 10 students will compete against each other every Monday afternoon in a range of
sports throughout the term.
Both academies have sign-up sheets on which students can put down their names to participate
each week, students have to be quite fast as the spots fill very quickly.
Putt Putt was the game selected for this week’s play off. Pairs or groups made their way through
the eighteen-hole course with a lot of laughter and fun with the winners being Clontarf with a
score of 618 beating Girls Academy 494. Touch footy will be the game to win next week.
Points will be tallied up after each game and combined for an overall Academy winner at the
end of term with the final game being held during a lunch break to enable fellow peers and staff
to come along and cheer.
AGRICULTURE NEWS
Students preparing the garden beds for the winter vegetable crop
Year 7 & 8 Agrifood students will be focusing on the connection between the food we produce
at the Farm, and what we cook and eat in the school kitchens. Our new recipes have been
designed around the fruit, vegetables and meat we produce at school. Some of our braver
students have already sampled one of the meat chickens we raised last term when making their
Chicken Herb and Mayo Wraps this week. They will be treated to roast chicken and gravy rolls at
the end of the term when the weather is colder.
Year 10 have each been allocated a ewe to monitor and care for. They will record data on their
animal throughout this term and next, in anticipation of lambing in Term 4. The students have
learnt how to capture and restrain the sheep as part of their practical assessment, and will now
each be responsible for caring for a mother and their lambs.
A big THANK YOU to
our friends at
Canowindra High
School who have
provided us with a
ram to sire our new
lambs.
WELCOME RAMBO!
We are very excited to announce the
new 7 & 8 AGRIFOOD curriculum which
has been introduced at Canobolas this
term, with a focus on PADDOCK TO
PLATE.
Canobolas Cares
Relay for Life 2019
As the school started preparing for holidays at the end of Term 1, 40 students and staff
were preparing for a long 24hrs of community action at the 2019 Orange and District
Relay for Life.
The team assembled at Waratah Sporting Complex early on Saturday 6th April. Following
the Opening Ceremony all teams lined the track to support cancer survivors and their
carers as they completed the initial lap of the relay. This also offered the opportunity to
remember our own staff and family who have battled with the disease and reinforced the
reason for our contribution.
The 24 hours which followed exhibited fantastic teamwork, encouragement, motivation,
persistence and overwhelming participation in everything that was offered throughout
the event.
Our mighty school vice-captain ditched his regular appearance and took on the persona
of Justine Alexander, wearing a beautiful sequined dress, glorious wig, heels and
extravagant make-up for the Miss Relay competition. Justin learnt a little about the
benefits of sunscreen over the course of the event.
In the three weeks leading up to the relay, Mark Selmes and
Ethan Taylor worked throughout their recess and lunch breaks
to create the Nobbies Box Car, ready to compete in the box
car rally. Complete with operating lights, horse power under
the bonnet and Nobbies number plates, they were hard to
beat in the car aesthetics competition. However when it came
to motor efficiency in the race they were effectively running a
three legged race. No challenge for our very own Jessica
Healey who was thrown into a sponsors box car and sprinted
the entire 400m track to take line honours for the event.
A large number of students braved stylish new haircuts,
donating their glorious locks to make wigs for cancer patients.
Others electing to trim what little they had to create less then
spectacular mullets… all in support of the Cancer Council.
The Girls Academy were well represented to lead the “Close
the Gap Lap” late in the afternoon which followed the Clontarf
Academy exhibiting some exceptional examples of traditional
dance.
All students enthusiastically and competitively engaged in a
range of activities from colour runs and pole dancing to
gladiator and zorb ball challenges. As day turned into night,
students supported all campsites by buying a range of meals
and a good stash of lollies to keep them going into the early
hours of the morning.
By 10pm, as muscles began to cramp and lap numbers
reached into the 60s and 70s, Austen Logan from the Clontarf
Academy took to the stage, performing dulcet tones for all
relayers, keeping everyone motivated and pushing forward a
little longer.
As the night continued and dew started settling, students and
staff tried to catch a few minutes sleep between walking laps,
a little soccer or watching a movie on the big screen. Some
were more successful than others at sleeping but as delirium set
in from lack of sleep, those who pushed through had a comical
evening.
As the sun began to rise on Sunday morning, students enjoyed
a selection of breakfast items and tried to stretch out tired
muscles and bones before parents started arriving with their
pets to complete a few laps before packing up the campsites
and completing the final lap of the relay and closing
ceremony.
As a school we cannot be more proud of the
overall commitment, behaviour and awareness
of the community that the whole Canobolas
team displayed. Mrs Rose, Miss Lloyd and Miss
Penberthy were extremely grateful for the
backup they received from Mr Tucknott, Mr
Paterson, Ms Rodwell, Mr Boardman, Mrs
Boardman and Miss Lee in the deep hours of the
night.
As a team we had incredible support from our
community with people digging deep to support the cause. A special thankyou to Woodward
Street Quality Meats, Darren and Penny Tindall of PWM Advice + Insurance + Lending who not
only provided delicious slow cooked meat for the relayers but stayed all day to continue
cooking and serving the team to keep them going.
Miss J Penberthy
Term 2– Sport This term sees a change in Sports options for
Years 7-10.
Students in Years 7-10 will be a part of Stage
Integrated Sport which sees Years 7 & 8 having
sport together on Thursdays Period 3 & 4 and
Years 9 & 10 on Tuesdays Periods 3 & 4.
With this change, it sees a broader range of
sport options available to students. Students and staff are really excited to
get involved with some exciting new activities.
Year 7 & 8: Thursday Period 3 and 4 Year 9 & 10: Tuesday Period 3 and 4
Option 1: Dance Option 1: Dance
Option 2: Fitness Option 2: Girls Fitness
Option 3: Theatre Sports Option 3: Football and Soccer
Option 4: Basketball and Netball (off
campus at PCYC)
Option 4: Ten Pin Bowling ($7/week)
Option 5: Off Campus Walking ($3/week) Option 5: Basketball and Netball
Option 6: Football and Soccer (off
campus at PCYC)
If you are attending an off
campus sport and require a
permission note, please see
the PE staff ASAP to get one!
Canobolas Rural Technology High School
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Last day of Term 1 saw Canobolas
High School head to Waratahs to
compete in our school athletics
carnival.
The weather gods sure were
shining down on us for the day
with a spectacular ending to a
busy Term 1.
Records were broken throughout
the day by many of our students,
watched on by keen house
supporters, teachers and families.
Overall, there could only be one
winner and for 2019 this was...
ELECTRONS!!!
A big shout out to the staff at
CRTHS who made a mammoth
effort to get this day up and
running!
Special mention goes to the
PDHPE staff. Absolutely amazing
effort from all.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education,
