CAPTAINS AND VICE CAPTAINS - 2013 · December 2012 - Edition No 7 Successful Learning - Responsible Living DRIVING SCHOOL Female Instructor Special attention given to Nervous Students

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December 2012 - Edition No 7

Successful Learning - Responsible Living

IMPORTANT DATES: Next P&C Meeting - Tuesday 11th December 2012 - 7pm Admin Office.

Year 6 & 7 school dance - Thursday 6th December - 6-8pm School Hall

Presentation Evening - Monday 17th December - 6pm School Hall

Last day for students - Wednesday 19 December

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

CAPTAINS AND VICE CAPTAINS - 2013 ( see profile on page 14 & 15)

Left to right: Tyson Willoughby - Vice Captain, Kaitlan Vandermeer - School Captain,

Ben Phillips - School Captain, Rachel Eastcott - Vice Captain

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Hello everyone and welcome to the last edition of the Morissetian for 2012. It really has been a busy year. This

article being the last for 2012 also sees out my first year at Morisset High School. I have sincerely enjoyed my

initial year at Morisset High School and really feel a part of the school and community. I would like to thank our

school community for its support this year and helping me ease in to the role. Morisset High School is an

excellent school and I am very proud of being the Principal here.

On the 29th of November we held our Showcase Evening and this was a great success. It is so important to

s howcase the amazing talent within our school but when you see it on the stage as we did at the end of

November it is truly inspiring. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of the students who were involved

on the evening both in presentation and production. However, it is also important at this point to acknowledge

the commitment of the staff of Morisset High School because without their support evenings such as this just

would not happen.

The Middle School Project ends phase one at the end of this term. This venture, delivering a an English unit

across all of our partner primary schools through the Connected Classroom has been a monumental step forward

in our transition of students from primary to high school. As with all new projects there have been some teething

problem this year but this only stands to support further implementation and processes in the future. We are very

fortunate to working amongst an extremely supportive network or primary schools that enables such programs to

be implemented. I thank both the staff involved at Morisset High School, Ms Bland and Ms Starkey, as well as

the staff supporting this project in the respective primary schools.

This term has seen the staff at Morisset high School increase their commitment to Aboriginal Education in our

school. Mr Davies along with the staff in the HSIE is delivering a program across two weeks devoted to

Aboriginal Education and projects. This project is also being delivered by a community member Ms Chedsey,

whose support and commitment to Aboriginal Education must be acknowledged, she is truly an asset to our

community. The staff will also be involved in a full Cultural Immersion in Aboriginal Education on the last two

days of term. We are visiting Aboriginal sites within our immediate area, as a whole school both teaching and

non-teaching staff, under guides from the Awabakal Land Council. This training and development will enable

staff to engage within true Aboriginal Education and enable us to integrate local knowledge within our

curriculum. A big thank you must go out to both Ms Mcdonald and Mrs Archibald for their efforts in making this

project possible.

This year at Morisset High School we have conducted a number of audits of local industry as well as specific

vocational education resources that as a school we can utilise. As a result we are offering School Based

Apprenticeships and traineeships in year ten, to selected students, as well as TAFE accredited courses in

Manufacturing and Hairdressing. We are currently in the middle of building a salon within the school in order to

deliver a Certificate 2 in Hairdressing. The hairdressing course will be delivered by a TAFE teacher who will

come in and deliver the course on the Y Elective Line and Mr Bettison in TAS is delivering the Manufacturing

course. This is all quite unique within the Hunter Central Coast Region and something that I believe will support

our students at school as well as in their employability when they are ready to leave school. I would like to thank

both Mr Bettison and Ms Dekker for their efforts in planning and organising these new courses for Morisset

High School students.

I will be sending a let out to all parents before the end of the term thanking everyone for their support in our

endeavours to improve our uniform this year. The amount of positive feedback that we have had from the

community about the uniform this year has been very positive. Uniform is what a school is generally judged

upon in the first instance within a school, the first impression of either seeing our students in the community or at

the school. This, I know from experience, supports our school in its image amongst local industry and therefore

employment opportunities in the future. So thank you very much for your support this year with uniform as it is

really paying off within our wider community.

Lastly I would like to wish everyone a very happy and relaxing holiday season and I look forward to seeing you

all back in 2013.

Yours Sincerely,

Mark Snedden

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DEPUTY’S REPORT

Year 12 have completed the Higher School Certificate. Many thanks to the presiding officer, Mrs J Campbell

and her assistants for the smooth and supportive running of the exams. A huge thanks to Reverend Glen Pope

for allowing us to use the church hall and facilities during the HSC.

Incoming Year 12 have been given their HSC Assessment handbook. It is vitally important that students note

the dates for assessment tasks and that they fully understand the rules and procedures associated with the

administering of assessment tasks and any subsequent illness/misadventure appeal.

Year 10 have finalised their subject selections for 2013. Thanks go to Mr Mason for coordinating the huge task

of developing subject lines which give the majority of students the subjects they wish to study. I also wish to

acknowledge the work done by Mrs Burton both in subject selection and the organisation of TAFE.

One of the big issues at the start of a new school year is accurately identifying student numbers. If you know

that your child is not returning to Morisset High in 2013 please contact the school to inform us.

Each year seems to get shorter and busier. I would like to thank all of the support staff and teaching staff for

their efforts throughout the year.

I would like to wish all students and parents a safe and happy break and I look forward to another productive

year in 2013.

As always, if you have any concerns or suggestions please contact the school to arrange an interview.

Colin Pierpoint

Deputy Principal

mailto:[email protected]

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TAKE HOME A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER !

Give your children the wonderful opportunity to have an international big brother or big sister by hosting one of our exceptional interna-tional students arriving in Australia in February 2013 for their 5 or 10 month programs. Our international students from France, Germany, Italy, Austria Japan, the U.S.A and Canada will live as a local, attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and comprehensive insurance cover – all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange. Call your local coordinator, Dianne Axam on: 0429 406 126 for more information.

In TAS this term we have seen many projects being finished, in particular Yr 12 have completed their major

works in both textiles and design and industrial timber technology. All of these students have been working

very hard to meet the deadlines for submission.

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Other news!

Year 7 students have chosen their favourite TAS

subjects for 2013 and they are really looking forward

to engaging in the quality projects that they will be

making in Year 8 Technology Mandatory. Year 7

have had a great year designing and making projects

throughout TAs and have learnt some excellent skills

along the way, we are looking forward to the next

year.

Year 8 textiles students recently went on an

excursion to Kotara Lindcraft to purchase fabric for

their second project this semester- a pair of pyjamas.

All students had a great time in Lindcraft looking at

the different fabrics and embellishments that are

available. Some students watched a fashion parade

while others looked at different styles of pyjamas

within stores at Kotara.

Morisset High has had an extremely active year within the school. We have participated in many fundraisers

over the past year for charities/organisations including the Asthma Foundation, Stewart House, Canteen and

the Cancer Council.

We have also participated in activities around the school, being heavily involved with the Year 6’s in our

Partner Primary Schools. We have done this by helping to run a GATS challenge day for incoming Year 6’s

and a leadership day.

Our proudest moment as the SRC Representatives was when we hosted the annual Morisset High School

Showcase evening on Thursday 29th November. The night was a huge success. It was exciting to see the many

gifts and talents students at our school have to offer. We would like to thank all students and staff involved

and the community members and business who supported this event.

It has been a fantastic year!

See photos next page

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Excursion to Eraring to build a Spaghetti Bridge

We piled into the car and belted up. The others in the car were Freya Howard, Thomas Braeden and Mrs

McDonald. We arrived there and we were surprised, it was so small and surrounded by bush. We all met the

students and we drank water and chatted while we waited to start. When the Dora Creek kids arrived all the

Teachers told us the rules and what to do, then we split up into groups. Tom and I went with the middle table

and we helped them start to build and we joked around and had lots of fun. When we were finished our table of

new friends stood up and spoke about our design and the choices we were making. We would definitely do this

again. Overall it was a fun day. By Jordan

As part of a Science and Engineering program myself and three other Year 8 Students were asked to assist the

Primary Students at Eraring Public School with a Spaghetti bridge building competition. This project was

practise for an upcoming competition. At the school we were split into groups and given the materials to build

our bridges. In our groups we discussed designs, looked over our choice of materials and made a start on our

bridge. After a few hours we were asked to pack away the beginnings of our bridge and clean up any mess that

was made. After saying our goodbyes we made our way back to the High School after getting some ice-cream

for all our hard efforts. Overall this afternoon was a success and we gained new knowledge, skills and friends

for future use. If Mrs McDonald asks you to go on an excursion then do so as its fun.

By : Anon.

The Science Faculty

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Mechatronics Program

Our last two sessions this year for Mechatronics again went very successfully. It was a particularly nasty hot

day which gave us no concerns as our concentration was wholly on this problem solving activity. Year 10 stu-

dents, Olivia Cook and Dean Jacobson travelled with the HT of Science to Maitland for the day to experiment

with setting up a mechanical conveyor belt using computer programming.

The aim was to program the conveyor belt with three sensors to

Detect whether an object was metallic or not and remove the non-metallic object

Detect and remove object over a given height and

Remove or stop items on the conveyor belt before they fell off

The day began with an intriguing puzzle of finding the sensor that blew up a balloon as we walked past in the

lab. Then we were introduced to the computer program, basic hydraulics and the aim of the day. Then we had

fun setting up sensors, writing the program then testing the program and tweaking it until we achieved our aim

of stopping and sorting particular objects along the Conveyor belt. Our last day this year will be Monday 10 th

December,. Morisset High is signing up for this program next year and already we have a number of Y 10 and

Y11 students interested in the real application of the Science and Engineering skills and knowledge learnt in

class. Thanks to the sponsors of this program, which enabled us to participate. Next year this program will be

delivered to schools over three days and we are signing up for the Lego Mindstorm Program to further our prac-

tise in the application of robotics and computer programming. Here are some pictures of Olivia and Dean with

the presenter Mr Peter Wall.

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AUSTRALIAN

AIR F RCE CADETS

CADET RECRUITING

The Australian Air Force Cadets is one of the Premier Youth Organisations of Australia. We are currently recruiting for 2013.

Do you want to:

Learn to fly Develop your leadership and communication skills

Participate in adventure training and field craft activities

Meet new people and make life long friends

And heaps more

If you:

Are an Australian resident Have good general health

Are between 13 and 18 years old

Can attend weekly activities

Have permission from your parent or guardian

Become a Cadet in the Australian Air Force Cadets

EDUCATES CHALLENGES EXCITES

For more information, find your nearest Australian Air Force Cadet Squadron by visiting our website at:

www.aafc.org.au

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CANTEEN PRICE LIST

SANDWICHES ROLLS 30c EXTRA EXTRAS

Vegemite $1.40 Sauce Portion 0.30

Peanut Butter $1.40 Mayo Portion 0.30

Tomato $1.80 Salad 0.80

Cheese $2.00 Pineapple 0.30

Egg $2.10 Egg 0.50

Egg & Lettuce $2.40 Roll 0.80

Salad $2.40 Buttered Roll 0.90

Tomato & Cheese $2.40 Toasted 0.50

Ham $2.40

Ham & Cheese $2.70 SALAD PLATES OR BOWLS

Ham, Cheese & Tomato $2.90

Fresh Chicken $2.60 Caesar Salad $3.80

Salmon $2.70 Plain Salad $3.90

Chicken, Lettuce & Mayo $2.90 Chicken Salad $4.80

Ham Salad $3.00 Ham Salad $4.60

Chicken Salad $3.00 Salmon Salad $4.90

Ham / Chicken Salad Wraps $3.30

Salmon Salad $3.10 MISCELLANEOUS

HOT FOOD Fresh Fruit Salad $2.20

Chicken Pasta Salad $2.20

Corn Jacks $1.80 Fresh Yogurt $2.00

Chiko Rolls $1.80 Fresh Fruit 0.60

Sausage Roll $2.00 Cakes $1.10 - $2.00

Spinach & Ricotta Roll $2.10 Jelly $1.00

Meat Pie $2.40 Mousse $1.50

Potato/Flavoured Pies $2.70 Banana Bread $2.10

Pizza $2.60

DRINKS

Cheese Burger $3.00 Cans $1.80

Chicken / Chilli Burger $3.00 Up & Go $1.60

Hot Dog $2.30 Bottle Water $1.00 - $2.50

Hot Ham & Cheese Roll $2.60 Flavoured Water $2.00 - $3.00

Hot Chicken & Cheese Roll $3.10 Daily Juice $2.50

Hot Chicken & Gravy Roll $3.10 Large Juice $2.00

Hamburger order $3.70 Small Juice $1.50

Works Hamburger order $4.70 Poppers $1.00

Bacon & Egg Roll order $3.10

Hot Beef / Chicken Noodles $1.80 Canteen mainly run with Volunteers

Bacon & Cheese Scroll $1.80 we need YOUR help contact Maree

Orders to be placed before 9.30am Ph: 4973 3125

Prices may change throughout year 30/01/13

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UNIFORM SHOP REPORT

Another year comes to an end and I think it has been a pretty good one where uniforms are concerned.

Everyone looks great.

As from December 1st. I am open for summer hours; Tuesday 8am- 12 & Thursday 12–4pm

The last day of trading for this year will be on Tuesday 18th December.

I am fully stocked for next year and will be open in January before school starts:

Wednesday 23rd January: 8am - 2pm

Thursday 24th January: 8am - 2pm

Friday 25th January: 8am - 2pm

Tuesday 29th January: 8am - 2pm

Wednesday 30th January: 8am - 12pm

Thursday 31st January: 12pm - 4pm

Thank you to All the people that have helped out during the year and I wish everyone a VERY MERRY

CHRISTMAS and a great holiday.

Roz Burchell

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Meet our School Captains Get to know our 2013 School Captains, Ben Phillips and Kaitlin Vandermeer, and Vice-Captains, Rachel

Eastcott and Tyson Willoughby.

What are the duties you will take on in your roles this year?

Ben: As a school captain, my duties are to try to make the school a better place. My duties include leading,

being a positive role model for the students and to make sure that the prefect body and myself work together

to make the school the best it can be.

Kaitlin: My purpose as school captain is to be a positive role model for the younger years and a leader for the

older years. My duties are to listen to all students and onboard their criticism, opinions and personal ideas on

how we can help our school. Being school captain also requires for us to be a representative for our school

throughout our community, meaning that we make public appearances to represent the school at various events

and make speeches both inside and outside of school throughout the year.

Rachel: I think that it’s about running activities for the school and community, guiding students to achieve their

goals and working with the prefect body and the teachers to improve our school.

Tyson: I see it as doing things like hosting formal school events like showcase night, listening to my peers and

taking their ideas on how the school can be improved and spreading positive information about our school to the

community

Any special plans now you are school leaders?

Ben: There have already been discussions among the leadership group on how we can change the school for the

better but we plan to change the look of the school, put some murals up to make the school look better to the

students. We would also like to fix the hill on the oval so it’s easier to sit on for carnivals and school activities.

We have a lot of ideas for the future!

Kaitlin: As School leaders now our plans are to improve the school environment, so that the students in our

school are as proud of it as we are and to show the community how great we are on the outside as well as the

inside. I look forward to the many plans and projects we will make throughout the year.

Rachel: More school activities for both the students and community to attend to enhance our school’s

community and reputation. I would also like to help apply changes to the school’s physical environment as well

as raise money for worthy organisations.

Tyson: Now that I’m a school leader some personal plans that I would like to see happen include introducing air

conditioning in classrooms, replacing older textbooks with new ones that suit the modern curriculum, make

unused areas of the school playground safe and passive for recess and lunch.

Why did you want a leadership role?

Ben: Being able to have an influence on what happens to the school and being a role model to the younger

students is what drove me to want to be a leader, but it was also to work with the prefect body and change the

school so we can have a positive impact on future generations.

Kaitlin: I wanted a leadership role as it allows me to be a representative of not only our school but the

community and the students within our school . Being a leader allows me to be a voice for our students and to

make a change, this is what attracted me to the role.

Rachel: To work with students and teachers to enhance our school’s qualities and reputation even further and to

have the opportunity to be able to help and advise other students to achieve their goals. Also I will take pride in

knowing that I’ve helped transform Morisset High School and made it a better place.

Tyson: I wanted a leadership role at Morisset High School because I believe that I possess attributes that are

required to be a leader such as a good work ethic, respect for my peers and teachers and that I have a positive

attitude.

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Who are leaders you most admire?

Ben: If I were to pick any leader it would have to be Barack Obama or Julia Gillard. B. Obama has overcome so

many obstacles to become leader of the most powerful country in the world, he tries to do what is best for his

country and J. Gillard not for her ability to lead but the qualities she possess like being persistent, doing what she

thinks is best and trying to accomplish it even if it isn’t very popular.

Kaitlin: The leaders whom I admire most are those around me, my family, teachers and friends. They may not

be the leaders of a country but they have every quality to be one , the people around me are supportive and are

always willing to help they are compassionate and make a difference every day.

Rachel: Barack Obama because no one thought things would ever change in race politics in America. He built

himself up from a poor background and made a positive change in history.

Tyson: Barack Obama because he’s an all-rounder and Michael Clarke because he puts in extra effort to be bet-

ter than the rest and excel at his sport.

Your personal aims for Year 12 and next year?

Ben: During Year 12 I want to study the HSC and do the best I can and achieve a good score to get into Uni. At

the same time, I’d like to be doing captaincy work for the school to make it better. But just really to knuckle

down and try my best to achieve good results in all my subjects.

Kaitlin: My aims for Year 12 are to strive to achieve my absolute best in everything I do. Year 12 will be a big

year not only for our HSC but also the social aspects of the next year, the bonds of friendships and the stress of

the HSC with the help of all our teachers and the support of our friends and peers I believe we will make this

year our best year yet .

Rachel: To do my absolute best and achieve the highest mark possible to be able to get into University. I’d also

like to be offered a scholarship to live and study somewhere like Italy or USA. That would be exciting.

Tyson: My personal aims for Year 12 include to enjoy my time at school while it lasts, to create a better

environment for all students, to work hard so that I have a better future and to be the best I can be so that I fulfill

my role as Vice-Captain.

PARKING IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL

Please be aware that you CANNOT park at the front of the school from 8am to 9.30am

and 2.30pm to 4pm. The rangers make regular visits and if you are observed dropping a

student off or parking at the front of the school during these times you WILL BE fined

anywhere from $180 to $200. They will not accept any excuses at there is signage stating

these times.

GREAT NEWS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

We now have EFTPOS for students

and families to use so come

along and pay any outstanding

subject charges - thank you

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CLOTHING POOL

If anyone has any secondhand school uniforms at home that they would like to donate to our clothing pool we would be very appreciative.

We sometimes have students who tear there clothing and need something to borrow until they get home. We also have

students who need a little assistance with clothing

So we like to have aside to give a helping hand.

You can drop the uniforms off at the front office.

Many thanks.

The teachers and staff at

Morisset High School wish you all

a safe and happy

Christmas/New Year break

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