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Hay War Memorial High School Pine Street (PO Box 266) HAY NSW 2711 T 02 69931408 F 02 69931223 E haywarmem-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Congratulations! Sophie Cox (School Vice Captain), her family and many friends who have been chosen as the winner of the Qantas ‘Name the Dreamliner’ Promotion on Sunrise, Channel 7. The selection of names for the airplanes, Sophie's 100 word entry and the photo, all contributed to this fantastic result. A great initiative from Sophie. The names of the QANTAS Dreamliner aeroplanes will be: Rising Sun, The Fighting Spirit, Flanders Field, ANZAC Cove, Slouch Hat, Poppy, The Light horse and The Spirit of ANZAC A great result by all and such a positive way to strengthen the spirit of our school. Later this month 30 students and teachers in support, will be flying to

Sydney from Wagga Wagga to tour the QANTAS facility. In time, when we see these airplanes fly - the people of Hay will always remember - we named those QANTAS aeroplanes.

Student use of mobile phones A mobile phone is not a compulsory device at Hay War Memorial High School for students. If a parent does allow their child to bring a mobile phone to school, the phone must not be used (switched off) during lesson time (including sport and excursions) unless the teacher has given permission for the phone to be used for a specific purpose. Staff do not take responsibility of mobile phones as they are not a compulsory device at Hay War Memorial High

Qantas ‘Name the Dreamliner’ Promotion $10 canteen vouchers for PBL winners Previous winners were Shardia Hutchison, Heylee Algie, Georgia Booth, Kyesha Hoerler-Hudson, Hannah Shea and Brandy Deacon

Winners for week 7 Ben Eade, Arlee Deacon, Joe Petts & Heylee Algie

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Term 2—Week 7 Principal: Mr Yvan Chambers BEd (UP/LS), GCertEd, PGCertEdLead, MEd (SpecEd) June 8, 2017

R i v e r i n a A F L u n d e r 1 5 ’s Iona Cullenward and Opal Woods played in the State championships in Albury on Monday.

Unfortunately, Delilah Crighton was injured and was unable to play.

Congratulations to Iona who was picked in the State team.

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School. A teacher may assist your child by storing their phone in a box in the classroom during the lesson but this is to only assist and prevent lesson disruptions. It is not encouraging your child to bring a mobile phone to school. If a parent does allow their child to bring a mobile phone to school and there is misuse of the phone by their child during lesson time (including sport), or during the change of classes, or during break times (recess/lunch), or in the morning when your child is in the playground, before class, or during morning meetings, or during excursions - then the student discipline policy will be applied. Mobile phone misuse consequences: A letter sent home to parent explaining the misuse and requesting parent assistance.

Repeated refusal in lesson time will mean the student will hand their mobile phone to the Deputy Principal. The Deputy Principal will ring the parent to pick up the mobile phone at a convenient time.

Continued disobedience in regards to mobile phone misuse will lead to a warning of suspension (Step 2).

We encourage parents to work with us in preventing a reduction of their child's learning caused by the misuse of mobile phones.

Mr Y chambers, Principal.

Zone Athletics Carnival Students from Hay were fortunate to travel to Finley for the Zone Athletics Carnival on Friday 2nd June. Despite a cool start to the morning, we were greeted with clear skies allowing students the best opportunity to compete against other schools in the zone. We were fortunate to have a number of students perform well and qualify for the regional carnival in Albury on the 28th July 2017.

Congratulations to the following students who qualified to compete in Albury; Kenneth Hargreaves, Jonathan Godley, Charlee Masters, Hugh Crighton, Kate Pingiaro, Alex Hussain, Jack Miller, Hannah Stewart, Noah Hey, Harley Curtis and Jock Crighton. Hay was also fortunate to qualify in the 17 Boys relay, 17 Girls relay and 15 Boys relay. Students who wish to compete in Albury need to confirm with the school as entries are submitted electronically before the day. A special thanks to Mr Tripney for driving the school bus.

Mr Coleman

Cross Country Report The school cross country was held last week in sunny but brisk conditions. There was great participation by all students with some very competitive times. Congratulations to the following students who have qualified for the Regional cross country which is being held in Gundagai on the 16th June. 4km course 12 yrs – Jett Nawrostzky 19.31 13 yrs – Lily Masters – 22.41, Fergus Cattanach – 17.53, Kenneth Hargreaves – 18.40 14yrs – Delilah Crighton – 19.42, Iona Cullenward – 19.55, Tom Christensen – 19.55 15 yrs – Kate Pingiaro – 21.01, Simon Darlow – 18.55 16 yrs – Hannah Stewart – 20.17 17 yrs - Chloe Slattery – 25.32 6km course 16yrs – Alex Hussain 30.50 17rs – Kieran Pingiaro – 30.27 Students will be travelling to Gundagai with parents. Please see Ms Booth by Friday if you intend to go.

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‘Week Great’ with the SRC The Student Representative Council is hosting 'Week Great' (week 8) next week to reward students for positive behavior. The week will consist of; 'Treat Tuesday', where students (who are not on a step) will be provided with fairy bread and lollies at lunch, 'Winning Wednesday', where there will be events and the opportunity to win canteen vouchers, 'Thirsty Thursday', where drinks will be handed out at lunch (for those not on a step) and Pirate Day Friday. Pirate Day Friday will be a mufti day with gold coin donation to raise funds for the Kids Cancer Project. Students are invited to come dressed in their pirate best, with the best dressed winning a $20 iTunes voucher. Lunch will be provided for all students on this day, generously provided by the P & C.

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Captains Leadership Day The School Captains, Darcy Hedt and Heidi Stephens attended the Leadership Day at NSW Parliament House and then Government House last Thursday, accompanied by their Year Advisor, Ms McNally. There were students from all over NSW. There are four such days held each year, so that all high school captains throughout the state get this opportunity. At Parliament House about 10 politicians, from a range of political parties, spoke to them about what they did and their electorates. The NSW Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian, took time out from her busy schedule to address the students about leadership and the responsibilities it entails. The students visited the two chambers of parliament to view papers being read for potential new laws. After lunch they visited NSW Government House for a tour and address by the Governor of NSW His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret'd) about his roles – he referred to them as the 3Cs - ceremonial, constitutional and community. Mrs Hurley has a mission to get more people singing so had the audience get to their feet and sing together three times ‘You are My Sunshine’. Darcy was fortunate enough to be called forward to the Governor and be presented with a jar of honey from the hives he keeps at Government House. His Excellency and Mrs Hurley had recently been to Lord Howe Island and met Mrs Hedt, who is the Principal of the School there. His Excellency and Mrs Hurley were very generous with their time and met every school captain present during afternoon tea. Heidi and Darcy had a very memorable experience. When in Sydney they met up with Georgia Booth, who attended the leadership Day last year. Georgia is studying a Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles at UTS.

Work experience, work placement and Victorian tertiary tour There are lots of senior students involved in extracurricular activities this week to enhance their learning and to assist in planning their futures. VET-Primary Industries, VET-Tourism and VET-Hospitality students are undertaking work placement in a range of businesses around Hay and further afield. There are also Work Studies students and other senior students who have taken up the opportunity to undertake work experience this week to explore possible careers. Also a group of 14 students have travelled to Bendigo, Ballarat, Melbourne and Geelong from Monday to Wednesday to visit universities to view the different campuses, and find out about courses they offer, their different facilities and accommodation. Some of these students are studying Visual Arts for their HSC so are flexing out of the Tertiary Tour to visit the National Gallery Of Victoria and other art spaces.

MyDay Animal and veterinary sciences CSU's MyDay animal and veterinary sciences event will be held in Wagga Wagga on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 July. This event falls in the first week of the school holidays. It is the only open day for these courses. Students in Year 10 and up can attend. This MyDay will cover animal science, equine science, bachelor of science, veterinary science and veterinary technology courses. Students can speak to Ms McNally if they want more information and a registration form or just search CSU MyDay and find out all the information there.

Defence Work Experience Students interested in aviation, policing, engineering, fire fighting, air traffic control, infantry, catering, trades and more. Various times and locations throughout the year. Visit: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.listJobs&audiencetypecode=defenceworkexp

Leeton careers expo Year 10, 11 and 12 students are invited to participate in an excursion to The Tertiary Information Day and Careers Expo at Leeton High School on Wednesday, 14th June, 2016. Notes available from the front office. Cost is $10. Bus will be leaving from the front of the school at 9.05am.

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Originally from Sydney, my teaching has taken me across the state and allowed me a wealth of amazing experiences! I trained to be an art teacher at the University of New South Wales and at the College of Fine Arts where I focused on alternative printmaking and spent all of my extra courses in the fashion department. Outside of teaching, I have an interest in costume and fashion design, and consider fashion illustration as my 'style' of art. I enjoy learning about and collecting vintage clothing and accessories and frequently attend vintage events to learn more about the things I collect. Some of my favourite things to do are walking my dog Smudge and spending time with my family when I am in Sydney. You may also find me playing video games.

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My Best Friend is a Goddess by Tara Eglington Two best friends crushing on one very cute guy ...someone's going to get their heart broken. Emily has been friends with Adriana since Year One, way back when Adriana had a huge gap between her teeth and was super skinny. Emily wasn't any less awkward looking, but the girls are the best of friends and that is the way it has always been. When Adriana's mother dies, very suddenly, everything changes. Adriana's father accepts a job in Borneo and the girls spend Year 10 apart. Despite the rubbish internet connection (on Adriana's side of things) the girls manage to stay in touch. And then Adriana returns home. And she has gone from awkward to AMAZING and turned into a goddess! But the saving grace is that Adriana is no different on the inside. She's still the same best friend Emily knows and loves, and they're certainly not going to lose their friendship over the fact that Adriana has lucked out genetically. Emily just wishes that one guy, any guy, would want to get to know her for some other reason besides being Adriana's best friend. In the meantime, she's committed to helping Adriana manage the throngs of potential suitors that are texting, emailing and adding Emily on Facebook in the hope of an introduction to 'the goddess', as Adriana is still pretty shy around boys and no-one's made her want to step out of her shell. That is, until she sees the brand new and super cute guy in Emily's art class. The one who really is called Theo James and makes Emily laugh. The one who doesn't seem all that affected by Adriana's appearance. Two best friends crushing on one very cute guy ...someone's going to get their heart broken. MY BEST FRIEND IS A GODDESS is about what happens to a friendship when two girls change - and not just on the outside. Ages: 13+ 'My Best Friend is a Goddess is a sincerely sweet and seriously smart story with a lot of heart! It's a wonderful book for young girls in particular; a reminder that they are more than the sum of their parts, and encouraging them to celebrate their complexities by rejecting the labels that other people want to put on them and their bodies. It's also a celebration of female friendship that's forged in the intense flames of high school - amidst crushes, family dramas, and self-doubt - and the realisation that friends who stick around after a fallout, are the ones you really can't do without. ' Danielle Binks - YA author and reviewer @The Book House

R a c i s m Racism can have serious impacts on educational outcomes, wellbeing and student behaviour. As such, promoting acceptance of cultural diversity and challenging discriminatory behaviours is an important issue at Hay War Memorial High School. The Anti-Racism Contact Officer (ARCO) is a trusted and experienced member of staff who works to minimise or eliminate racism and its effect on the school community. In the event of an allegation of racism, the ARCO provides a structure through which students, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff and community members can be confident their complaints will be listened to and dealt with in a timely, impartial and professional manner. The ARCO can use informal conflict resolution; assist with the lodging of a formal complaint; and gather data about racism. The ARCO also has a proactive role in raising awareness and promoting anti-racism education in the school. The ARCO is currently Miss Roscoe. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Miss Roscoe at the school.

fidget toys is based on this, where children are seeking things to touch and feel, to provide the ‘just right’ amount of sensory input, to calm their nervous system. Fidget toys are often used to provide sensory input in a less distracting way. They can help improve concentration and attention to tasks by allowing the brain to filter out the extra sensory information (e.g. listening to a lesson in the classroom, paying attention to a book during circle time). By having a fidget toy, a child may be able to better ‘filter out’ excess sensory information in their surroundings and their own body, which is causing distraction, and encouraging this sensory information to be focused on a toy in the hands. Through targeting the tactile system, the hands can be very good regulators for attention and modulation in an environment. Students who require adjustments to support their SPD will have been guided by a health professional as to how to make use of fidget toys to assist the regulation of their attention. Teachers are encouraged to support student need and decide whether the use of a fidget toy is helping the child to learn or just being used as a distracting toy. If you are aware that your child requires adjustments for their Sensory Processing Disorder, we would love to hear from you. Please contact our Learning Support Team and let us know so we can follow up with yourself and your medical provider and work together to develop a plan to support your child’s learning needs.

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The term ‘Sensory Processing’ refers to our ability to take in information through our senses (touch, movement, smell, taste, sight, hearing, balance) organise and interpret that information and make a meaningful response. The seven senses are fundamental to a child’s ability to learn & function in any environment. Sensory processing from the seven senses is highly specific BUT also interdependent, each sensation is affected by each other. SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER (SPD) is a complex neurological condition that impairs the functional skills of 1 in 20 children. People with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) misinterpret everyday sensory information, such as touch, sound and movement. They may feel overwhelmed by sensory information, may seek out sensory experiences or may avoid certain experiences. Effective treatment for SPD is available, but far too many children with sensory symptoms are misdiagnosed and not properly treated. Untreated SPD that persists into adulthood can affect an individual’s ability to succeed in marriage, work, and social environments. We have noticed a rapid increase in students using “fidget spinners” in our school. It appears these children are ‘seeking’ extra sensory input they may otherwise not be receiving from their environment. Some refer to this as a ‘high threshold’ to neurological input, and as such, the more input they get, the more alert and organised their minds can be. The concept of

‘Fidget Spinners’: Fact or Fad? Mrs Millyard, Learning And Support Teacher

Hay War Memorial High School

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Thursday 22 Parent/teacher night 4pm to 6pm

Friday 23 Formal Assembly & SES graduation @ 10am

Te r m 2 , 2 0 1 7 Week 8

Week 9

Breakfast 8.30am-8.55am

Toasted cheese sandwich $1.00

Next Week’s Menu

Monday Public Holiday

Tuesday Chicken burger $4.50

Wednesday Parmie w/ spud bake $6.50

Thursday Foccacia: H/C/T or chicken, cheese & mayo

$4.50

Friday Crackles $2.50

Roster

Wednesday 14 Maria Kouroulis

Canteen News

Relieving Deputy Principal Mr Darren Clarke

Relieving Head Teacher English Mrs MaryLou Gardam

Head Teacher Maths Mrs Lil Aylett

Acting Head Teacher Science Mr James Caughey

Head Teacher HSIE Ms Tegan Hatfield

Relieving School Counsellor Mr Michael Kruger-Davies

Learning and Support Mrs Cathy Millyard

School Administrative Manager Mrs Chris Huntly

N e w F i n a n c e Sy st e m Tra n s i t i o n

Hay War Memorial High School will transition to the new NSW public schools’ finance system and a new bank account on 24 July 2017. To ensure a smooth transition, there will be changes to the way we accept parent or carer payments.

Direct deposits: We can no longer accept direct deposits into our current school bank account as we prepare to close this account and transition to the new one.

Cash and cheque payments: Cheque and cash payments will temporarily cease at the end of Term 2, Friday 30 June 2017 as we prepare to close our current bank account and transition to the new one. Please ensure that you have made any outstanding cash or cheque payments before close of business on 30 June 2017. From 25 July 2017, cash and cheque payments will be accepted as before.

Online payments: We will be unable to accept POP payments between 1 July 2017 and 24 July 2017. Parent Online Payments (POP) will resume, as before from 25 July 2017.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we transition to our new finance system. If you have any questions, please contact the front office on 69931408.

Monday 12 Queens birthday

Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18

Drama camp

Wednesday 14 Careers Expo - Leeton

Wednesday 14 to Friday 16

Holbrook sheep show

Wednesday 14 to Thursday 15

Advanced English excursion - Sydney

Thursday 15 Senior subject selection student/parent information night @ 6pm

Pulse Youth - ‘Trivia Night’ this Friday, 9th June

(For students in years 6 to 12 Please note: BBQ Tea provided

beginning at 6.30pm finish @ 9.30pm

Feel free to bring a friend! Enquiries to Ruth 0428437779

School Uniform Hay War Memorial High School asks all parents to send their children to school neatly dressed and in correct school uniform.

For every child, pride in personal appearance and in wearing of the school uniform is an important step in developing a good school spirit. Wearing the school uniform is also befitting as it's a War Memorial School.

The P & C of the school supports the wearing of the uniform which is endorsed by the principal.

The school depends on the goodwill of the parents to ensure the children wear the correct uniform and maintain a good school spirit.