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NEWSLETTER Term 2 Week 1 1 Crown Street, CROOKWELL 2583 T: (02) 4832 1421 F: (02) 4832 1966 E: [email protected] W: www.crookwell-h.schools.nsw.edu.au English News As Term 1 came to a close our junior English students were finalising their portfolio tasks. Students learned how to draft and redraft before publishing their final product and they came to understand the importance of the drafting process in order to improve their own writing. Year 7 have had an enthusiastic start to their high school life. They studied the concept of ‘Power’ and how it impacts on texts. They also explored the idea of power and culture within ‘The Dreaming’, with a particular focus on Aboriginal poetry. Students also created a Bullying No Way campaign to reinforce the importance of respecting each other. Year 8 began the year studying the timeless classic, ‘Seven Little Australians’, in their Relationships Unit. As their portfolio task, students wrote about a significant family dinner and they created some very funny antecdotes. They also looked at relationships at a global level through the media. Year 9 had a fantastic first term looking at the concept of Fear. Alfred Hitchcock’s thrillers had students sitting on the edge of their seats, despite their initial shock at the black and white film. As a portfolio task, students wrote an alternative beginning or ending for Mark Twain’s ‘A Ghost Story’. Year 10 engaged in testimonies from ‘The Stolen Generation’. They showed great maturity and empathy when listening to personal accounts and gained a deeper understanding of a complex issue. We also explored stories of refugees from around the world as well as in an Australian context. Students learned about the importance of drafting and editing in order to produce their best published work. Welcome from the Principal - Vero Joseph It is with great pleasure that I take on the role of Principal of Crookwell High School. I have always thought of CHS has a wonderful place to teach and learn. I come to Crookwell from Goulburn High School where I was Deputy Principal and where I have lived for 22 years. My teaching background is Science, specifically in the area of Physics. I have four children ranging from 12 to 26 years old and have always been involved in their sport and other activities. I am really looking forward to meeting with students, families and the wider community to get a strong understanding of the needs of our students and the partnerships we can make with our community. I’d like to express my appreciation and gratitude for the hard work put in by Lynda Peters, Anna Robinson and Rebecca Dark who were relieving as Principal, Deputy Principal and Head Teacher respectively throughout Term 1. The school certainly performed outstandingly under their care. Vero Joseph Principal Japan - April School Holidays On Tuesday 24th April, 11 students, three parents and two teachers arrived back at Sydney International Airport from their 10 day tour of Japan. It was an amazing trip with the highlights being Tokyo Disneyland, Universal Studios, zip-lining at the base of Mt Fuji and navigating the train networks including the famous Bullet Train. It was a great experience for all involved and we returned home having collected a lifetime of memories. Thank you to the wonderful student travellers who as usual, carried themselves with maturity, responsibility and respect. Lauren Waite Japanese Teacher
