Singleton High School Newsletter

Singleton High School Newsletter 75-81 York Street, SINGLETON NSW 2330 PHONE: 02 6571 1199 FAX: 02 6572 4889 Email: [email protected] Web: www.singleton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Office Hours: 8.30am – 4.00pm

FEBRUARY 2012Principal‟s Report

I would like to welcome back to our high school, staff, students and our community. I hope you had an enjoyable holiday and you are ready for the year ahead. I would also like to welcome to Singleton High School our Year 7 students. I am sure you are transitioning well into high school life. Also I would like to welcome back to the school our new seniors. I am sure they are aware of their responsibilities in the student body and have quickly settled into the academic demands of a senior student. To our new students who have come from other schools, other states and overseas, welcome to Singleton High School.

We have had a number of staff accept transfers during the holidays. In Mathematics, Mr Jackson Lam has transferred to Northlakes High School and Mr Peter Green has accepted a transfer to Maitland High School. Currently both of these positions have been filled by qualified casual teachers. We also have vacancies for Head Teachers HSIE, and VET. These positions will shortly go to merit selection.

During the Christmas break we had landscaping work completed in front of the MPC and Library. Gardens were installed and broken light posts removed. To accommodate the growth in our Special Education faculty we have also received another demountable which is currently being fitted out for our students. The English Faculty staffroom was carpeted. The staffroom, and hopefully the top floor corridor in C Block will be painted in the Easter break and the Administration Office will be carpeted.

It was great to see, on assembly, our student body in correct school uniform. We will continue to follow our community‟s desire to have students in a uniform they can be proud of which is also OH&S compliant in terms of shoes. Again my staff will ensure all students are in correct uniform.

A concern has been raised by King Street Public School. There are a number of parents parking on the grass walkway in King Street waiting to collect their children. I would like to remind parents that this is a student walkway and that small children could be run over and badly injured.

Just a reminder! Our canteen provides an excellent menu for students and we would appreciate any voluntary assistance in running this facility. If you have any time to spare please make yourself known to Tracey, our canteen coordinator, or simply ring me at the school to discuss options. The hard work of volunteers allows us to provide excellent nutrition at reasonable prices to all our young people. Additionally the school canteen makes a significant contribution to the educational resources in the school through the P&C. Don‟t forget working in the canteen provides you with the opportunity of meeting the mums and dads of Singleton High School, a great social experience.

I would also like to invite our parents to the next P&C meeting on 20 February. These meetings are held on the third Monday of the month. Come along to the P&C and find out what is happening at your school and how you can help the school. It is a perfect forum to raise issues of concern you may have.

As you read this newsletter you will appreciate the changes that occur in providing your child with the best educational opportunities to address their learning needs. By working as a whole school community, in partnership with our parents, I am sure these needs will be addressed.

Tony Jarrett Principal

What‟s on 20.02.12 – 19.03.12

20.03.12 P&C meeting 7.30pm in MPC 23.02.12 University Road Show Year 11-12 05.03.12 Australians at War Year 9-10 05 - 07.03.12 Year 7 Camp 13.03.12 Bell Shakespeare visit 16.03.12 Canteen Treat Day

Upcoming Welfare Events

21.02.12 Year 5 and 6 Parent Information Night 6.30pm in MPC

03.02.12 Brainstorm Year 11- 12 05-07.03.12 Year 7 Camp 06.03.12 Year 10 Vaccinations 07.03.12 Year 12 Study Skills Day 08.03.12 Police School Liaison Officer workshop Years 8 -10 13.03.12 Marcelle Bernard Guest Speaker

Years 10-12 14-16.03.12 Year 11 Study Camp 20.03.12 Year 7 Vaccinations

Some of the award recipients at the HSC Excellence Assembly 2012

Full details will appear in our March issue.

Millennium Student Portal Singleton High School is proud to have the opportunity to offer the parents of students free access to information on their

children via an individualized portal to the school‟s online record keeping system.

The portal to our Millennium system will give you daily updates on each of your children through one access point.

Information can be accessed real time. As information is

entered at the school level it is available to you through the

parent portal.

Classes (subjects / courses studied at Singleton High)

Timetable (Day to day information relating to subject, period, teacher and room)

Markbook (Every assessment task result and relative position within the course for that task)

Reports (Access to Semester 1 and Semester 2 reports as they are entered by teachers)

Attendance (Daily information relating to whole day absence, justified reasons for absence and identified occurrence of truancy)

Register (Information that lets you know if your child has had a behaviour incident, student recognition, student intervention, administrative action, etc recorded and the date on which it was actioned)

Return Slip: To receive your email containing your login details to access portal information relating to your children simply complete the return slip below. Parents may be contacted to verify e-mail addresses. The names of my children enrolled at Singleton High School are:

1:_________________________________________________

2: _________________________________________________

3: _________________________________________________

A contact telephone number to verify these details is: ________________________________________________

My email address is listed accurately below:

Mark book

Attendance

Register

Hi All

Jo Vinson and I would like to welcome everyone to 2012. We can be contacted at the Ka-Wul Centre Monday to Friday, during school hours if you need assistance in any way.

We have many exciting things happening this year. We have Sean Choolburra coming to talk to the whole school and to do workshops with our students. We have a new health and nutrition program starting. Sista and Bro Speak programs to help our students with self esteem and pride in their culture and the 100% Knights program is also continuing.

The contact person for the Dare to Lead School Work Transition Program is Jo Vinson at the Ka-Wul Centre for any questions relating to career paths for your students. Jo can assist students with finding traineeships and, apprenticeships, and completing job applications.

I would like to invite everyone to our local AECG meeting at the Ka-Wul Centre on Tuesday, 28 February at 3.30pm for a 3.45pm start.

I am available most days in the Ka-Wul Centre before school and during breaks to assist students with assignments, homework, research or any other school related issue that may arise. We have computers and a photocopier to assist students with their school work.

Please do not hesitate to contact Jo or myself at the Ka-Wul Centre. Phone the school on 02 6571 1199 and ask for the Ka-Wul Centre or email us at:

[email protected] or [email protected].

Welcome again to 2012.

Sharon Bailey

PHOENIX News

Welcome back to the school year for 2012.

Any students requiring assistance with Year 10 class work or assessment tasks should contact me in the Phoenix office to be added to the tutorial support list. You may need one off help or have access to ongoing assistance as you require.

Project Phoenix is off to a running start with Year 10 students scheduled to start TAFE courses in Automotive, Beauty and Welding early in February already attending their courses.

The PALS program at Singleton Community College has commenced Thursdays and Fridays, with a small group of students, who also have commenced vocational courses. Any students who completed OH&S Whitecard on the last week of 2011 may collect their certificates from the Phoenix office.

I am looking forward to a productive and successful year supporting students to achieve their goals and plan pathways for their future.

Kathy Quinn, Phoenix coordinator

English Novel and Book Buying The English syllabuses require a study of fiction every year. A study of fiction helps students to develop skills that enable them to experiment with ideas and expression, to become active, independent learners, to work with each other and to reflect on their learning. Your child‟s English teacher carefully selects a text that he/she feels will be of maximum benefit to your child‟s studies.

An essential part of this novel study is the requirement for every student to have access to their own copy of the text. To this end, we invite an educational book seller into the school to sell books at a discounted price to the students.

This book buying day happens in Term 1 of each year. If you already have access to the book or find it cheaper elsewhere then you are not obligated to purchase the book through the school.

Why do we ask students to purchase their own copy of the novel set for study?

For a number of reasons:

The student will have ready access to the texts and will be able to use them to write notes and complete homework.

Texts date, particularly teen fiction. Novels that a past generation enjoyed reading as students, may no longer inspire students 30 years later.

In the past, teachers have been significantly restricted in the choice of novels studied in class. If there isn‟t a full class set in the dusty book room, then that text can‟t be taught.

Books perish and replacement costs are prohibitive. Older books may be out of print so adding to existing stock is impossible.

Teaching with mixed or half sets of texts often leads students to lack the close supervision of their work and reading support when required.

When there is a full class set of texts available it often is in great demand, but of course only one class can use the set at a time. If more than one class wants to study that text, then the unit of work cannot be taught at the same time. This can create inequity of assessment across the Year.

Your child‟s classroom teacher will be providing details about the novel set for study, the price through the book seller and the date of the book sale later this term.

J Barnicoat

English Faculty

Muswellbrook Netball Association‟s Registration Days 2012

25 February and 10 March 2012 10.00am to 2.00pm

Muswellbrook Market Place Also at our open day on the 17 March, at Karoola Park

Muswellbrook. MNA Committee

Pass Outs

Just a reminder, that if your child needs to leave school early, they must get a pass out from the main office. All they need to do is go to the student counter between 9:00am and 9:20am with a note from home. The note MUST have the following information:

Student's first and last name,

What year they are in,

What time they will need to leave,

Why they will need a pass out (e.g. Doctor‟s appointment) and,

Also please indicate an expected return time if they are coming back. If they are not planning to return on that day, could you clearly write the words „Not returning‟.

They will receive a printed receipt with the relevant details stapled to an official Department of Education leave pass, which needs to be shown to a staff member when leaving the school grounds.

If your child is unable to get their pass out processed during this morning session, they will need to see one of

the Deputy Principals at the recess break to approve it.

Late Arrivals

If your child arrives at school between 9.25am and 9:45am, they do not need to go to the main office, but should go straight to roll call.

If however they arrive after 9:45am, the main office will issue them with a late arrival slip which needs to be signed and returned the following day.

Mr M Bonelli

Creative & Performing Arts

The Creative & Performing Arts faculty (CAPA) would like to welcome all students, old and new, to the 2012 school year. This year will be an exciting time for the whole faculty as there are many extra curricula activities planned for our students including excursions, performance and exhibition opportunities and a school musical production.

I would also like to congratulate all the 2011 HSC Music, Visual Arts and Drama students on their excellent results in the HSC. Special congratulations to H Dunne whose Viva Voce was recognised as exemplary work and who will be appearing in ENCORE representing the highest standards in the 2011 HSC for Music.

The CAPA department has many changes this year as the „baby boom‟ continues. Mrs Sheeley and Ms Latona are being replaced by Miss Radcliffe, Mrs French by Mr Douglas, Mrs Luscombe by Miss Tilse and Mrs Polworth, Miss Lowe and Mrs Hodges who are sharing the Dance and Drama classes.

Finally, invoices for contributions to non-elective and elective courses will be posted home in the coming weeks. The course contributions are essential to the purchase of quality equipment and consumable materials. We ask that all students pay their contribution at their earliest convenience. Families who are experiencing financial hardship may contact the Head Teacher Welfare to make special arrangements. The course fees for all CAPA subjects are listed below, please note that some fees vary from those already published as lists were not updated.

If any parents have any questions regarding course fees or course content please contact me at the school.

Mrs Jane Johns, HT Creative & Performing Arts

CAPA Contributions 2012

Year Course Studied Cost

Yr 07 Visual Art 40.00 Music 10.00

Yr 08 Visual Art 40.00 Music or Dance 20.00 Drama 10.00 Photo or Ceramics 45.00

Yr 09 Visual Art or Digital Media 60.00 Music or Dance or Drama 20.00

Yr 10 Visual Art or Digital Media 60.00 Music or Dance or Drama 20.00

Yr 11 Visual Art 80.00 Photography 75.00 Music or Dance or Drama 20.00

Yr 12 Visual Art 80.00 Photography 75.00 Music or Dance or Drama 20.00

Home Economics Report

What a way to start the year, a busy schedule and enthusiastic students and staff. We have had some changes in our staffing with Miss Rachelle Thompson joining us in the Home Economics faculty.

I would also like to thank and wish all the best to Mr Martin Gray who was with us at the end of 2011 as a casual in our faculty. He has been a wonderful staff member and we wish him well for his future endeavours.

We have also started all our classes with our students full of energy after the Christmas break. We hope this continues for the rest of the year.

All classes have specific requests for equipment to ensure all students are prepared for all lessons. This includes the following for:

ALL Practical Home Economic/Hospitality Classes

A4 size display folder,

An A4 size booklet for theory lessons,

A4 plastic sleeve for assignments,

Enclosed black leather shoes,

Container for practical lessons, and

Payment of course fees by end of Term 1.This will enable us to finalise our budget and reduce problems at the end of the year. Invoices will be sent out soon from the school and payments can be made after at the main office. Any problems with regard to payment please contact Head Teacher Welfare during school hour as we may be able to assist and organise a payment plan.

We welcome all new students to our faculty and wish everyone a great 2012 full of great learning experiences.

Mrs. Tracey Holloway Head Teacher Home Economics/TAS.

Head Teacher Japanese 2012 Onwards.

As from February 2012 I will be undertaking the role of Head Teacher Languages. Therefore, if you require any information and need to contact me please do not hesitate so I can assist you in whatever is required. It is my pleasure to be working so closely with Ms Ren Barnett and

Ms Dayna Cowmeadow in 2012.

Yours Mrs. Tracey Holloway Head Teacher Home Economics/TAS/ Aboriginal Education/Languages

Childcare Elective Subjects. Childcare students will have a busy year in 2012 as they participate in not only the required theory work, but they will also volunteer by helping staff at the Singleton Family Support Playgroup, Singleton Primary School and Singleton Preschool.

Parents and caregivers are also invited to bring children along to our school playgroup, which is coordinated and managed by Year 9 Childcare students. The playgroup is held usually on a fortnightly basis in our childcare classroom. There is no cost involved; however visitors may make a gold coin donation which helps support childcare students‟ fundraising for two children from villages in

remote areas of Nepal. Childcare students have been sponsoring the two children for over two years and will continue to do this until Laxmi and Shankar complete their schooling. If you are interested in attending our playgroups, the dates will appear

in The Singleton Argus or contact Sue Hartnett at Singleton High.

Year 10 Childcare students are also given the opportunity to take home one of our Realcare Babies. The babies are simulators which give students an idea of how time consuming babies can be. Just like the real thing these simulators wake during the night and need to be cared for at inconvenient times, like when you just sit down for dinner. The feedback from parents in the past has been very encouraging; with all parents saying that it is such a worthwhile activity for students to participate in, with the main objective being to deter teenage pregnancy.

The practical components of Year 9 and 10 Childcare are an excellent opportunity for students to discover what it is really like to work with children from early ages, right through to primary school age. Students will bring home permission notes for these activities, so please ensure they are filled out correctly to enable your child to gain valuable experience.

If you have any queries regarding any aspect of the Childcare courses, please contact; Ms S Hartnett at Singleton High School on 02 6571 1199.

Getting off to a good start

Wondering how to help your kids do well at home and at school this year? The department‟s parent resource, „School A to Z‟ has a webcast full of expert tips for you to help your children have a more successful year.

The „Getting off to a great start webcast‟ has a number of chapters on how to motivate children for learning, advice on peer relationships and how to handle bullying, communicating with children and the importance of strong home-school relationships.

The expert panel features advice from a child psychologist, an experienced family doctor and the department‟s deputy director-general (schools) Greg Prior.

Watch the webcast at: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/getting-off-to-a-good-start

National Year of Reading 2012

Welcome to a new school year. This is the national year of reading and to celebrate, there is a host of literary-related events and competitions happening right around Australia. For an events calendar and more information go to: www.love2read.org.au. Why not make a late new year resolution to read more yourself? And if you have younger children and don‟t already read regularly to them, set aside some quality time to help instil a love of books and reading.

Fair Work Checks

Many teenagers undertake casual work. A helpful guide to how much they should be getting paid and the minimum conditions can be found at: www.fairwork.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx If you have any queries there is a helpline at 13 13 94. You can also lodge an online workplace complaint if you feel your child has been treated unfairly.

Mrs Tracey Holloway

Student Exchange Memories and Skills for a Lifetime!

Give your child the opportunity to gain international experiences and language skills to kick-start a future career. Along with distinct language benefits, exchange students mature, gain confidence and develop a much more worldly approach upon their return to Australia.

World Education Program Australia (WEP), a not-for-profit student exchange organisation registered with the education departments, is now accepting applications for students to live overseas in 2012/13 as exchange students for a summer, semester or year.

WEP is offering $3000 scholarships towards year-long programs to Italy and French-speaking Belgium commencing in January 2013.

Find out more! Visit www.wep.org.au Attend one of WEP‟s information evenings and open days. Call 1300 884 733

Upcoming Information Sessions

Brisbane and Sydney: 22 February, 14 March, 16 May Lismore: 5 May Cairns: 19 May

LINKS

Excerpt from the Safety and Security Directorate,

Crime Prevention Newsletter

Managing Social Networking Incidents

The way people communicate via social networking can be an issue for schools. Facebook is the most popular social networking site at present; however, there are others such as Twitter, Linkedin, MySpace, Ning and Orkut. Parents are expecting principals to stop conflict, bullying and harassment which often take place outside school hours.

What can principals do about it?

Principals can deal with this behaviour provided there is a clear and close connection between the school and the conduct of students. Principals act on cyberbullying in the same way they would manage bullying or harassment in the classroom or playground under the school‟s discipline or anti-bullying policies. Where warranted this could include disciplinary action.

(See Student Discipline on the Student Welfare Directorate intranet site: https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/lists/directoratesaz/stuwelfare/studiscipline/index.htm)

An effective response to bullying behaviour requires a partnership between parents, students, education providers and others. The Bullying: Preventing and Responding to Student Bullying in Schools Policy, focuses on protection, prevention, early intervention and response strategies for student bullying.

Managing Facebook Incidents

Students may make comments on Facebook that go against the agreement they have with Facebook. Parents should be aware of the following aspects of the Facebook agreement. Facebook users must not.

Be under the age of 13 years,

Provided false personal information or create an account for anyone else without permission,

Create more than one personal profile,

Share passwords, let anyone else access your account or do anything that may jeopardise the security of your account,

Upload viruses or other malicious code,

Solicit login information or access an account belonging to someone else,

Bully, intimidate or harass any user,

Post content that is hateful, threatening, pornographic, incites violence or contains nudity or graphic gratuitous violence,

Do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious or discriminatory,

Tag users or send email invitations to non-users without their consent,

Post content or take action on Facebook that infringes or violates someone else‟s rights or otherwise violates the law,

Post anyone‟s identification documents or sensitive financial information, or

Facilitate or encourage any violations of the agreement.

Facebook can disable an account or remove any content or information if they believe it violates the agreement. Once an account has been disabled users must not create another account without the permission of Facebook.

The entire Facebook agreement can be locate at: http://www.facebook.com/terms.php

What will happen when a student reports to the principal that they are being harassed on Facebook?

• View the transcript of what has been posted,

• Identify the person who has engaged in that behaviour,

• If it is threatening or inciting violence, notify local police and the School Safety and Response hotline,

• Determine if it is school-related,

• Retain a copy of the comments page (if possible),

• Contact parents of the students concerned,

• After speaking with the Police (where the incident has been reported to them) instruct the student who has engaged in that behaviour to remove the posting,

• Advise the student who has complained to block the offender,

• Engage the school‟s anti-bullying policy where appropriate. This could include taking appropriate disciplinary action against the offender(s) if it is school related,

• Ensure the student who is the subject of the behaviour (or his or her parents) reports the harassment to Facebook,

• Provide support for the victim.

Reporting an offensive comment on Facebook

Only people with a Facebook account can report offensive material. To report a comment:

• Run cursor along the comment, level with name until and „X‟ appears in the top right corner of the comment,

• Click on the „X‟,

• Click „Report post or spam‟,

• Click „Report it as abuse‟.

• Make selection and continue,

• In the „What you can do box‟ make the appropriate selection and ensure you click „Report to Facebook‟ before continuing.

Advice for students who are attacked on Facebook or other sites

• Don‟t respond. Bullies like getting a response,

• Tell someone. Use Facebook‟s Trusted Friend tool to send a copy of the abuse to someone you trust and who can help. This also generates a report to Facebook,

• Document or save the content as it may be needed as evidence. If you are feeling upset – talk to someone about how you are feeling. If you want to do this anonymously contact the Kids Helpline.

Educating young people about the use of social networking sites

Digital Education Revolution NSW focuses on digital safety and digital citizenship, including: keeping safe online, understanding and dealing with cyberbullying, privacy and password security and the ethical and responsible use of technology.

Resources and information for students, parents and teachers has been provided by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Material can be located at http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/

Additional Information can be found at: Bullying, No Way! Website - www.bullyingnoway.com.au/

Childnet International - www.childnet.com Connect Safely - www.connectsafely.org

Year 9 Hospitality

Students studying the popular Year 9 Hospitality course have settled into the class routine and are looking forward to the practical lessons getting into full swing.

In Term 1 students will investigate employment opportunities in the hospitality industry and local hospitality establishments. With this knowledge students may have an advantage when it comes to seeking part time work, as they reach an age when they are beginning to seek avenues to earn an income of their own.

During Term 2 the focus will change to menu development, culminating in each student designing and developing menus that would not be out of place in quality restaurants. Students will have their own DER laptop computer by this stage which will enable them to develop their graphic design skills as well.

This year there is an extra incentive for students to do well in Year 9 Hospitality. A regional committee has been established by industry bodies to set up workshops at the Hunter Valley Hotel Academy for students who show potential and have an interest in pursuing studies in the area of Hospitality. We wish all the students well and encourage them to enjoy themselves as they discover new skills and get to taste their creations each week.

Invoices for course fees will be going out shortly. Year 9 Hospitality this year incurs an $80.00 course fee which covers the cost of food items and consumables for the weekly practical lesson. Your promptness in payment will be appreciated. Mr Means

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When: Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Where: Singleton High School MPC, York Street, Singleton

Time: Please arrive by 5:45pm sharp. First presentation will commence at 6:10pm. Evening concludes at 9.15pm.

Who: Careers Advisors, Senior Science and Mathematics teachers and students in Years 10 - 12 and their parents.

Due to limited places, please ensure your prompt reply (if there are any additional places once bookings have closed you will be notified).

Cost: Free

RSVP: Monday, 5 March 2012. Application forms are available at Singleton High School, Careers Office.

Bus Travellers –

Important Notice

As you are aware the majority of our students arrive at school by bus. Once they leave the bus and enter school grounds we have a duty of care to your child. I am sure you expect the school to provide this duty of care.

However, we are having increasing numbers of students leaving the school grounds before roll call. This creates issues with traffic as students walk along the street, and it also creates a littering problem as students drop their rubbish in the streets. I have timetabled extra staff of a morning to try and stem this flow out of the school. I am seeking your support in encouraging your child to stay in the school. If this trend continues I may look at other options, to ensure your children are safe in the school.

If your child also persists in refusing to follow teacher instructions they will be dealt with as a consequence of persistent disobedience. I again thank you for your support in ensuring our school can provide a safe environment for your child.

Tony Jarrett PRINCIPAL

Welfare Faculty News

I would like to welcome all students to Singleton High School, and extend that welcome to parents and caregivers. The Welfare Team have a lot of great opportunities available for the young people of our school community and we look forward to working closely with students and community to ensure a safe, happy and productive year in education is had by everyone in 2012.

The Welfare Team work very hard to provide a supportive, caring environment that helps build resilient young people. With this aim in mind Singleton High is proud to present several unique learning opportunities for both students and parents/caregivers. Programs and workshops will also be run throughout the year on such topics as Cyber Bullying and Surviving Adolescence. It is with great pleasure that I introduce the Year Advisers for 2012 to you.

Year

Year Adviser

Year Adviser

Deputy Principal

Year 7 R Dooley J Simpson E Bate

Year 8 D Higgins C Fitzsimmons I Skilton

Year 9 B Collins L Ellis (rlv) E Bate

Year 10 J Schmitt A Pratten (rlv) I Skilton

Year 11 B Means D Cowmeadow E Bate

Year 12

R Jones

M Huntington

I Skilton

Anytime you feel that your student is uncomfortable at school or needs a little more support to ensure their time spent at school is enjoyable please contact the relevant Year Adviser. They are always happy to be of assistance. If you require a meeting please ensure you ring the school and make an appointment as this allows the Year Adviser to be prepared for a successful meeting. Thank you for your understanding.

As we entered the second week of the school year it was very pleasing to observe that the majority of our student population was wearing full school uniform with pride. The wearing of school uniforms by students assists the Singleton High School Community in:

• Defining an identity for the school within its community,

• Developing students‟ sense of belonging to the school community,

• Providing an opportunity to build school spirit,

• Enhancing the health and safety of students when involved in school activities,

• Promoting a sense of inclusiveness, non- discrimination and equal opportunity,

• Reinforcing the perception of the school as an ordered and safe environment,

• Increasing the personal safety of students and staff by allowing easier recognition of visitors and potential intruders in the school,

• Promoting positive community perceptions of public education, and

• Making school clothing more affordable for families by eliminating the risk of peer pressure to wear transiently fashionable and expensive clothes.

The uniform at Singleton High School is noted in the table below and provides for both cold and hot weather wear.

Each day, students can choose from the listed uniform items to suit conditions and personal preferences.

If you have any questions regarding uniform please do not hesitate to call the school. If your student is temporarily unable to wear appropriate uniform please provide a note that explains this, to the roll call teacher.

Finally, I am looking forward to working in this role for the duration of Term 1 and 2 while the HT Welfare Ms K Ballard is on leave. I personally wish her all the best during her leave and look forward to her return in Term 3. Dayna Cowmeadow (Rlv HT Welfare)

Girls Boys

pale blue blouse or

polo shirt (Yr 7-10) white blouse or polo

shirt (Yr 11-12)

white long sleeve spencer under pale blue blouse

grey checked skirt with pleats

stockings (black/navy) navy shorts or long

pants to school design

(NOT DENIM JEANS) White socks navy woollen or fleecy

jumper with school logo

school endorsed Year 12 Jersey or Year 10 T-Shirt enclosed black leather

shoes (OH&S requirement)

Sport & PE PE shirt (navy blue

shirt with light blue and white side stripe)

white socks leather joggers or

shoes appropriate for the chosen sport

school tracksuit

pale blue collared „polo‟

shirt (Year 7-10) white collared „polo‟

shirt (Year 11-12) grey shorts or trousers white school socks navy woollen or fleecy

jumper with school logo school tracksuit jacket school endorsed

Year 12 Jersey or Year 10 T-Shirt

enclosed black leather shoes (OH&S requirement).

Sport & PE PE shirt (navy blue

shirt with light blue and white side stripe)

navy shorts (appropriate for the sport)

white socks leather joggers or

shoes appropriate for the chosen sport;

school tracksuit.

St Patrick‟s Parish Debutante Ball An invitation is extended to any girls in Year 11 who are interested in making their debut at the 2012, St Patrick's Parish Debutante Ball on 11 May 2012.

An information evening will be held in the Library of St Catherine's Catholic College (entry off Combo Lane) on Monday, 20 February 2012 at 7.30pm. Parents are required to attend this information evening.

Application forms are available from the office at St Catherine's Catholic College or from Joanne Paget, President, St Patrick's Parish Debutante Ball Committee.

Contact Phone: 0438 671 959

Student Pledge in the Student Diary

At Singleton High School we are committed to provide all staff, students and visitors with a safe and healthy environment. It is our policy to make efforts to prevent accidents, protect staff, students and visitors from injury, and promote the safety and welfare of all.

All members of our school community, including the students, have a duty of care for the welfare of others. Students are asked to read and sign the Student Pledge in the Student Diary acknowledging that they understand, and are committed to, upholding the school policy on health and safety in our school. We thank parents and caregivers for your cooperation with this and look forward to the 2012 schooling year being one where ALL members of our school community are free to strive in a safe and healthy environment.

If your child did not receive a Student Diary please ask them to see their Year Adviser.

Ms. D Cowmeadow (Rlv HT Welfare)

Seasons for Growth

Have you experienced the death of a loved one, a parental divorce or separation, the experience and aftermath of natural disaster, moving house or school? Big changes like these can cause confronting and confusing emotions. Seasons for Growth helps children and young people to develop the language needed to express their feelings, and gives them a safe place to talk about them. Singleton Family support assists local schools in providing this program to their students. Please speak to your school to find out if this program will be offered at your school.

The Play Project is a new service being offered at Family Support in 2012. The project is being funded by Xstrata Coal to assist families in building strong and secure relationships. The aim of the project is to assist families with children 4 - 10 years to connect with their children by entering their world of play.

Play is a natural state for children. It is how they express their feelings, problem solve and learn about their world. By playing alongside a child, really listening to and acknowledging their capabilities, you can help a child develop a strong sense of self and belonging. If you are interested in improving relationships in your family or are concerned about your child‟s behaviour please contact Family Support for more information. Phone: 6572 4288

Private Flute Tuition, Singleton Beginners - Advanced

A.M.E.B grades 1-8, or learn just for fun! Contact: Anita Cavanough (A.mus.A)

0406 288 614 [email protected]

Singleton Roosters welcomes all to SEASON 2012 Register at “Sports Power” this Saturday, 11 February from 10am to Midday, at the club rooms at Rose Point

Park on Sunday, 19 February (Sausage sizzle), at training, or by calling Peter Flockhart on the number

below.

Junior Grades (Auskick [5 – 8yo], U/10, U/12, U/14 & U/16) New players most welcome to join

our great game and club. $80 for the first player per family and $50 each

subsequent player per family. $60 for all Auskick kids (Receive an AFL Auskick Pack)

Birth certificate must be sighted for all new players. (All new players receive a club polo shirt with rego.)

Grades U/10 through U/16 play Sundays Junior training will start on Thursday, 1 March from

4:30pm. The first game of the season is looking to be on 1 April, (still to be confirmed).

For further information, please contact: Peter Flockhart (JVP) 0408 008 629

Education Tax Refund Claim everything you are entitled to;

The Australian Government is helping with the cost of educating your kids.

The Education Tax Refund provides up to 50% back on a range of education expenses. And now, school approved uniforms, purchased from 1 July 2011, are included.

Items of clothing including hats, footwear and sports uniforms approved by your child‟s school as its uniform may be claimed in next year‟s refund.

To check your eligibility and see what may be claimed, visit the website.

And remember to keep all your receipts for tax time. Australia.gov.au/educationtaxrefund

Announcing the Sacred Spaces Fine Music

Series 2012 at the Sisters of Mercy Convent,

Singleton... Sunday 18 March, 2pm

„Music of the angels, in a heavenly space‟ Lipman Harp Duo Classical harp music, performed by Sebastien Lipman (former Solo Harpist of The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) & Sayo Lipman (Prize winner of the Japan International Harp Competition) A unique concert, not to be missed. See details of the Lipman Harp Duo at www.sebastien-lipman.com

Sunday, 8 July, 2.00pm „La vie est belle‟ (Life is beautiful) Kammer Trio (Flute, Clarinet & Piano) Another concert in our „Music by the Fireside‟ series Presented on the weekend of the Singleton Art Prize - an annual exhibition of over 500 works at Singleton Civic Centre, 6-11 July presented by The Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter. Art Prize details – Graeme 6574 5185 or [email protected].

Sunday 21 October, 2.00pm 'Music for Saints and Sinners' Just Brass Quintet Brass Music from the Baroque to the Blues and Beyond - directed by John Kellaway The mastery of John‟s music in the acoustics of the spacious Chapel will give you goosebumps!

Details for all concerts: Held at the Sisters of Mercy Convent, 30 Queen Street, Singleton, Hunter Valley. Tickets (includes afternoon tea): $25 adults, $20 concession, $5 school students. Reservations are recommended to guarantee seating. Limited tickets available at the door. Reserved seating & information: Sacred Spaces Office (open Mon to Thurs mornings) ph 6572 2398 or [email protected] Program details available at:www.sacredspaces.org.au If you would like to assist us with our concerts, we will be happy to hear from you!

Other concerts to be held in Singleton in 2012 (NB: not organised by us at Sacred Spaces - please note individual contact details.)

•11 March – „The Curious Life and Times of a Very Old Saxophone‟ presented by Xstrata Coal's 'The Power of Music', with Mark & Jo Walton - ph 6571 1348;

•1 April – Upper Hunter Conservatorium Orchestra at Singleton Civic Centre - enquiries to Singleton Arts and

Music Society (SAMS) 6572 2907 or [email protected];

•12 May. - Compass Saxophone Quartet at 74 George St - enquiries to SAMS as above;

•22 September - Ambre Hammond (piano) and Marcello Mayo (piano accordion) at Singleton Civic Centre - enquiries to SAMS as above;

•June - Dusty Springfield - the Musical performed by Singleton Amateur Theatrical Society at Singleton Civic Centre;

•November - Bands in Concert at Singleton Civic Centre presented by Singleton Town Band.

Contact Jan Fallding, Co-ordinator, Singleton Sacred

Spaces Concerts ([email protected])

Starrs Productions

Australians at War – WW1

Australia Will Be There… Or “Cooee…digger! Who‟ll come a Fightin‟ the Kaiser with Me”? “We‟ll drink all his beer, and eat up all his sausages. Who‟ll come a fightin‟ the Kaiser with me”?

„Fightin the Kaiser‟ is a one man vaudevillian melodrama incorporating the songs, poems, letters, anecdotes, reportage and reminiscences of the ANZACS.

Brett Hunt plays Gassy, a wounded vet eternally inhabiting the no man‟s land of a veteran‟s hospital. He talks and

sings and jokes and rails at „Young Tippen‟, his best mate;

“…Long dead on Anzac…” and now forever young in a portrait on his bureau.

Through characterization and caricatures, irreverent larrikin humour, the playing of the ukulele and WW1 warbling, Gassy reflects upon the great war; Jokes with Tippen about their recruitment in Sydney; teases him over hi-jinks in Egypt; roars about the trials and tribulations of the Dardanelle's and reflects on the great tragedy of the Western Front. “You were lucky to cop it on Anzac Tippen you missed the worst of it”. A powerful WW1 drama with larrikin humour and LIVE MUSIC.

Year 9 - Fighting the Kaiser - Monday, 5 March

Year 10 - Dusted off - Monday, 5 March Cost to school students is reduced to $5.00 each.

Letters have gone out to students on Tuesday, 14 February so parents should already have been informed.

Also - two kits from the Australian War Memorial that are

associated with the plays will be on display on the day in the MPC and later in the library. The school has those on

loan for one month. This latter arranged by our Defence

student mentor Tracey Jones.

Australians at War – Vietnam:

‘Dusted Off’

Brett Hunt grew up in a house often filled with Vietnam Vets. His father, who had been brought to national attention

through the lyric "and Frankie kicked the mine the day that mankind kicked the moon", shared the feelings of

isolation and alienation felt by many Vets and always kept his door open for a Vet needing a place to sleep.

Brett, listening to these men talk, developed an understanding of the war and its impact on the men and their families. He observed, firsthand, their intense feelings of alienation, the destructive effects of PTSD, the break down in family relationships and the impact on women and children.

He also witnessed the camaraderie and brotherhood that these men had forged and their ability to support each other with humility, strength and a sense of humour.

Brett‟s journey as the son of a Vietnam Vet reached an emotional climax in 1987 when, during the welcome home parade, he and his siblings found themselves onstage next to their father and John Schumann singing „Was Only Nineteen‟ along with 25 000 veterans and their families in the Sydney Domain.

In his play Vietnam: „Dusted Off‟ Brett, an accomplished actor and guitarist, shares his family story. He performs the Australian hits of the day, Normie Rowe, Col Joye, Johnny O‟Keefe etc… as he tells the story of Connie his mother and of Frank, his father; who joined the army at 17, trained at Kokoda Barracks Canungra, departed Townsville on the Vung Tau ferry and found himself, a forward scout in the jungles of Vietnam.

After a mine contact Frank is dusted off to Vung Tau and repatriated home. Back home, Frank and Connie are confronted with indifference and contempt from Government and society, a debilitating injury and slowly developing Hyper Anxiety Disorder.

Ms. K Greenhalgh HSIE Faculty

Welcome Year 7 2012

A warm welcome is extended to both the students and parents of Year 7 2012. We were really pleased to witness firsthand the excitement and ease with which our beautiful new students have settled in to life at Singleton High. Already many new friendships have been formed and a high standard of behaviour both in and out of the classroom has been established.

Please remember to put in your diaries the three day Year 7 Camp at Morisset. This is going to be held Week 7 of Term 1, 5 - 7 March 2012. All students will be receiving permission notes and information packs regarding this exciting excursion.

As Year Advisors we are here to support and foster your child‟s wellbeing and are always available to discuss any concerns or queries you may have. We look forward to meeting you all as the year progresses.

Mrs Rochelle Dooley & Mrs Jacqui Simpson Yr 7 Advisors 2012

ACADEMIC SPECIAL AWARDS 2011

Award Recipient Award Award Sponsor

B Drury Dux of Year 10 SHS P&C Assoc

O McAtamney Dux of Year 11 SHS P&C Assoc

B Duff Dux of Year 7 SHS P&C Assoc

N Hough Dux of Year 8 SHS P&C Assoc

P Fahey Dux of Year 9 SHS P&C Assoc

A Tan Dux Year 12 SHS P&C Assoc

A Cullen Citizenship Year 7 SHS

B Darmody Citizenship Year 7 SHS

P Ling Citizenship Year 7 SHS

W Niewenhuise All Rounder Award Year 8 Joblink Plus

J Ruigrok All Rounder Award Year 8 Joblink Plus

S Burrows Community Service Year 9 Singleton Lioness Award

E Moore Community Service Year 9 Singleton Lioness Award

V Cochrane Citizenship Year 10 „NSW Member of Parliament for UH Award

K Groucutt Citizenship Year 10 „NSW Member of Parliament for UH Award

G Redmond First Place in Food Technology Year 10 Country Womens Association Award

M Hough Academic excellence and contribution to school spirit Year 10 Dr Joseph Robinson Memorial Award

E Cox All Round Achievement in Science & Technology Year 10 Energy Australia Award

S Butler Commitment to Studies Year 10 Reuben F Scarf Award

K Merrick Achievement Year 10 Witmore Enterprises Incorporated

A Behringer School Service Lion's Club Award

S Hedges School Service Lion's Club Award

S Walton School Service Lion's Club Award

J Willis Excellence in Business Studies Paul Millar Award

Z Collison Hospitality Simone Wadsworth Award

P Rock Academic Excellence Year 11 Susan Thorpe Memorial Award

A Tan Continuing Academic, Citizenship and Athletic Contribution to the School

Caltex Award

A Tan Academic Excellence University of Newcastle

M Heuston Excellence in Jazz Band & Concert Band Blues School of Dance Perpetual Trophy

L Collins Best Performance in School Musical Laurie Henry Memorial Award

C DuChateau Outstanding Performance in Jazz Band & Concert Band Performing Arts Award

T

Buckton

Outstanding Performance

Star Struck Encouragement Award

First Place in Subject Awards 2011 Years 7 – 11

Year 7

B Duff History, Geog, Japanese, Maths, Science

E-L Lambkin Geography

L Sands PDHPE

A Taylor History

Year 8

J Atton Industrial Technology - Timber

L Baker Dance

Sa Barry History, PDHPE

G Cochrane Music

Z Collison Mathematics, Food Technology

B Dagg Information Communication Technology

S Davies Textiles and Technology

R Dean Visual Art

A Eather English

L Griffiths Photography

C Halton History Mandatory

C Hassett Drama

M Hastings Dance

Year 8 ctd

N Hough English, Maths, Geog, IT Electronics, Science

T Lawrence Textiles and Technology

J Maddock Japanese

B Makin Industrial Technology - Metal

G McManus Visual Art , Japanese

K Old Music

L Robinson Visual Art

G Stafford Geography

S Stenton Photography

B Wylie Music

Year 9

M Barry Digital Media

S Burrows Dance

T Dunne History, Music

P Fahey Mathematics Stage 5.3

B Garnham Animal Management

B Halton Design and Technology Child Care

C Harrison Drama

First Place in Subject Awards 2011 ctd

Year 9 ctd

T Johnson PDHPE

B Jones Industrial Technology - Electronics

E Kingston English

K Marendy Science

A Mattson D & T Hospitality, PASS

E McLachlan Tope

Visual Arts

N Mulholland Animal Management

W Niewenhuise Agriculture

S Parish IT Timber, History Elect, History Mand, IT Metal

E Pfeiffer English Extension

D Pillidge Agriculture

T Rowe Mathematics Stage 5.2

C Taggart Mathematics Stage 5.1

A Watkins Food Technology

J Williams PDHPE, Information & Software Tech

D Wyland Agriculture

Year 10

B Andrews Agriculture

A Chalker Animal Management

E Cox Drama, Visual Art

B Drury D&T Childcare, Geo, Maths 5.3, PDHPE, Sci

P Fahey Geography

S Fairhall Music

M Gore Digital Media

M Hardy Visual Art

S Holdom Industrial Technology - Engineering

K Holmes Information & Software Technology

M Hough English, History Mand, Japanese

B Hunt Mathematics Stage 5.2

Z Jones Food Technology

J King Industrial Technology - Electronics

D Marendy Business Services, D&T Childcare

P McMillan Design and Technology - Childcare

K Sampford PHHPE

M Setterfield Design and Technology - Childcare

Year 10 ctd J

Stewart

PDHPE

A Stuart Industrial Technology - Metal

J Urpeth Geography Semester Two

F Wilson Industrial Technology - Timber

Year 11

M Andrews Hospitality

E Barnett Mathematics

P Bates Legal Studies, Modern History

T Buckton Hospitality

Z Burns Construction

Z Collison Stage 6 Preliminary Dance

M Danks Primary Industries

C Gilligan Applied Mathematics

J Hawkins IT Automotive, VET Metals & Engineering

S Hedges Design and Technology

M Heuston Industrial Technology (Multimedia)

S Horn Biology, Chemistry

B Kempster Senior Science

E Latter Visual Art

B Long Business Services

J Madden Software Design and Development

M Manning General Mathematics

O McAtamney Advanced English, Drama

S Niewenhuise Agriculture, PDHPE

M Pawley English Studies

J Porter Ancient History

M Rae Hospitality, English Standard, Food Tech

G Richards Community and Family Studies

P Rock English Extension, Music 1

E Russell Exploring Early Childhood

M Shearer Industrial Technology (Timber)

J Stretton IPT, Physics

R White Business Services

J Willis Business Studies, Maths Ext1, SLR

J Wilson Mathematics Stage 5.1

Welcome Year 7 Students and Parents to Japanese in 2012! The year has started well with students already learning introductions and greetings in Japanese, as well as some basic writing. Students need to bring their workbook, diary and pencil case to every lesson, and they require an A4 Display Folder to keep in the classroom in order to build a portfolio of the work they have completed. By keeping a portfolio, the students can quickly check themselves, what else they need to do to meet the requirements for Japanese. Homework consists of some assignments, (see below) and learning their Japanese words for about 10 - 15 minutes every night. There is also a Japanese Moodle site which they can log on to at home. It is very interactive and revises what the students have learnt in class, as well as providing extension activities for students who want to do that little bit more. The address is: http://web2.singleton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/moodle/ , click on Languages button, then Year 7 Japanese and log on with the student‟s normal login at school. If students have trouble with their login at home e.g. they need a key code, please see Ms Barnett in the Languages staffroom.

Assessment includes:

• 10% Class participation & Homework (All year)

• 10% Postcard from Japan (Term 1, Week 6)

• 20% Speaking in Japanese (Term 1, Week 9)

• 20% Reading Japanese (Term 2, Week 7)

• 20% Writing Japanese (Term 3, Week 5)

• 20% Listening to Japanese (Term 4, Week 3) The Japanese teachers for this year are Ms Cowmeadow, Ms Barnett, Ms Holz and Mr Collins. Please ring us if you have any questions.

S.H.S. Canteen

Term 1 & 4

Hot Lunches

Nuggets $ 2.00

Sausage Roll $ 3.00

Meat Pie $ 3.50

Chicken Burger $ 4.00

Beef Burger $ 4.00

Sweet Chilli Wrap $ 4.00

Tomato Sauce $ 0.30

B.B.Q. Sauce $ 0.30

Spoons / Folks / Straws $ 0.05

Rolls

Chicken & Lettuce Roll $ 4.00

Egg & Lettuce Roll $ 4.00

Salad Roll (NO Meat) $ 4.00

Salad Roll (WITH Meat) $ 4.50

(Salad Rolls with meat must be ORDERED)…

Sandwiches

Chicken & Lettuce $ 3.80

Chicken Sandwich $ 3.50

Cheese & Tomato $ 3.00

Cheese Sandwich $ 2.80

Ham, Cheese & Tomato $ 3.50

Ham & Tomato $ 3.00

Ham Sandwich $ 2.80

Egg & Lettuce $ 3.00

Egg Sandwich $ 2.80

Salad Sandwich (NO Meat) $ 3.50

Salad Sandwich (WITH Meat) $ 3.80

(Salad Sandwich with meat must be ORDERED)…

Each Additional Filling $ 0.30c

Sandwiches TOASTED extra $ 0.30c

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Summer Menu 2012

Drinks

Large Flavour Milks 600ml $ 4.00

Small Flavour Milks 375ml $ 3.00

Plain Milk 600ml $ 3.00

Large (100%) Juice $ 3.00

Small (100%) Juice $ 2.00

Aroona 350ml Flavour Drinks $ 2.50

Slush Puppies $ 2.50

Play Water $ 2.50

Screw Top Bottled Water $ 2.00

Litre Pop Top Bottled Water $ 3.00

Cans of Drinks $ 3.50

Snacks

Large Packet Pretzels $ 2.00

Red Rock Deli Chips $ 1.00

Smiths Chips $ 1.00

Chicken Noodle Snacks $ 1.00

B.B.Q. Noodle Snacks $ 1.00

Jumpy Chips $ 1.00

Ice Blocks

Zooper Dooper $ 0.50

TNT Sour Pops $ 1.00

Lemonade Twist $ 1.00

Icy Poles $ 1.00

Paddle Pops $ 2.00

Frozen Yogurts $ 2.00

Paddle Pop Shakes $ 2.50

Salad Containers

Large-Plain - lettuce, tomato, carrot, beetroot, cheese,

cucumber, egg. $ 5.00

Small-Plain (Same as large only ½ egg) $ 4.00

Large - Chicken OR Ham - lettuce, tomato, carrot,

beetroot, cheese, cucumber, egg $ 6.00

Small - Chicken OR Ham

(Same as large only ½ egg) $ 4.80

We Need Your HELP

in the SHS Canteen.

Could you volunteer one day

a month or even just a few hours?

Please Phone:

Tracey on 6572 2373

Singleton High School Canteen Roster 2011 Contact: Tracey De Graaf 02 6572 2373

Canteen Roster 2012

MON 20.2.11 S Cameron, T Hickey, J Sargent

TUES 21.2.11 V Griffin, J Groucutt, S Ferguson, C Jones

WED 22.2.11 B Nicholas, R Hardy - 1pm

THUR 23.2.11 R Weiss, E O‟Connell, M Chesworth

FRI 24.2.11 D Horton, C Jones, S Flaks, L Pawley

MON 27.2.11 M Taylor, J Marcheff 2pm, T Hickey, J Sargent

TUES 28.2.11 C Jones Help Needed

WED 29.2.11 B Nicholas Help Needed

March 2012

DATE VOLUNTEERS

THUR 1.3.12 A Magill, K Fry Help Needed

FRI 2.3.12 D Horton , V Waugh, C Jones, L Pawley

MON 5.3.12 T Stewart, K Hitchcock, T Hickey, J Sargent

TUES 6.3.12 A Drewe, W Hoey, C Jones

WED 7.3.12 B Nicholas, D Williamson, K Ruigrok

THUR 8.3.12 H Forbes, S Cochrane Help Needed

FRI 9.3.12 D Horton, S Flaks, C Jones, L Pawley

MON 12.3.12 R Shearer, A Cooper, T Hickey, J Sargent, K Makin

TUES 13.3.12 T Smith, C Jones Help Needed

WED 14.3.12 T Du Chateau, B Nicholas, K Hitchcock

THUR 15.3.12 A Johnston, C Constable, M Lancaster

FRI 16.3.12 S Scott, D Horton, S Flaks, C Jones, L Pawley CANTEEN TREAT DAY

MON 12.3.12 R Shearer, A Cooper, T Hickey, J Sargent, K Makin

MON 19.3.12 S Cameron, T Hickey, J Sargent

TUES 20.3.12 V Griffin, J Groucutt, S Ferguson, C Jones

WED 21.3.12 A Barnett, B Nicholas

THUR 22.3.12 E O‟Connell, M Chesworth, R Weiss

FRI 23.3.12 C Jones, L Pawley

MON 26.3.12 M Taylor, J Marcheff 2pm, T Hickey. J Sargent

TUES 27.3.12 C Jones Help Needed

WED 28.3.12 B Nicholas Help Needed

THUR 29.3.12 Help Needed Please

FRI 30.3.12 D Horton, C Jones, L Pawley

CLOTHING SHOP INFORMATION and PRICE LIST 2012

2012 Opening times

Normal Opening Hours:

Monday – 8.30am to 10.30am and 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Girls’ Items: Skirt – Checked grey 8-20 $45.00 Skirt – Checked grey 22-26 $50.00 Blouse – Blue or White $22.00 Polo shirt – Blue or White $26.00 Pants – Navy Hipster $40.00 Three Quarter Navy Pants $38.00

Boys’ Items: Polo Shirt – Blue or White $26.00 Shorts – Grey Cargo $35.00

PE/Sport: Polo Shirt $26.00 Shorts – Navy $20.00

Jumpers – Girls’ and Boys’: Polar Fleece jumper $37.00 Woollen Jumper 12 - 14 $63.00 Woollen Jumper 16 - 22 $70.00 Woollen Jumper 24 – 28 $76.00 Track suit jacket $50.00 Track suit pants $30.00

Other items Girls’ and Boys’: Aprons white or navy $ 8.00 School Tie $20.00 Safety Glasses $ 5.00 Socks (football) $ 8.00

Second Hand Clothing Available

Location: On the eastern side of the school between MPC and staff common room.

Parking: Outside the school grounds and enter through main office gates and sign the visitor‟s book at office.

Payment: Cash or cheque. Sorry, we cannot offer EFTPOS or credit card facilities.

Kim Andrews is Roster Coordinator and can be contacted on 0439 993 464.

Did You Know?

Tonsurophobia is the fear of haircuts.

Syngenesophobia is the fear of relatives.

Panophobia is the fear of everything.

Bhutan was the last country to get the telephone. It did not

have one until 1981.