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South Grafton High School Excellence and Innovation

Principal: Brian Heath

Address: Tyson Street, South Grafton

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 6642 1466

Website: www.sthgrafton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Facsimile: 6643 2027

Issue No 4– Term 1, 2013 22 February 2013

Swimming Carnival Congratulations to everyone who came along to enjoy the fun of our annual school

swimming carnival on Monday. While the weather looked threatening, it remained fine

for the carnival and proved to be a great day for everyone. There were a range of events for the competitive swimmers as well as for

those who just wanted to get wet and have fun. Mr McKee and Mr Dewberry did an

excellent job in organising the carnival. Remember that anyone who was absent needs to supply a note with an explanation.

Open Girls Cricket

Our open girls’ cricket team is off to Newcastle at the beginning of next week to

play in the State quarter finals. The team has achieved some outstanding results at the end

of last year and we wish them the very best in their trip south.

Floods Again? With the warnings of further rain and possible floods, I encourage parents to keep students

home if there is a risk you have to go through flood waters or you may get cut off

by rising waters. Just contact the school to explain the issue and the absence will be noted as explained leave. I do wish everyone

a safe weekend and coming week.

Laptops What a fantastic turn out of parents and students on Tuesday night for our laptop

meeting. Thank you for showing interest and being involved. It was greatly appreciated.

Even though this is the last year of the current program of laptop roll outs, I still encourage people to be active in voicing their

interest and wish for the program to continue. Year 9 students will start receiving

their laptops from early next week.

New Information Booths We are in the process of installing new information TVs around our school. The TVs

show the daily messages, important points, Key Learning Area (KLA) information, photos

and a QR code record that students can access using their smart phones. The QR code links back to our messages so students

can take a copy of the messages with them.

Year 12 Study Skills Day The Year 12 advisers from Grafton High and South Grafton High Schools have worked

together to organise a program and guest presenters to help Year 12 students be better

organised and hopefully get the most out of their time in their final year. The day is planned for next Monday 25 February at

Grafton District Ex-services Club. I encourage every student to attend. There is a cost to

cover the presenters and resources given out.

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Student Volunteer Program Since the NSW Government ceased its

involvement in the Student Volunteer Program, we have decided to develop our own. Ms Fletcher and Ms Carle are the

coordinators and they already have a number of students involved in the new program. We

have developed a range of certificates based on hours volunteered as well as prizes and scholarships for students who reach the

highest levels. The program is open to students in Years 8 – 11. Again, I encourage

everyone to think about being involved and helping out both within the school and in the wider community.

Coming events

1. Our SRC leaders will be away at their leadership camp next week.

2. Many subjects at our school involve the use of consumable materials. These

subjects have a subject fee as part of studying the subject. It is important these fees are paid to enable the faculties to

afford the items that are used by students during the courses.

3. The 2013 Premiers Reading Challenge starts on 1 March 2013. Registration can occur via www.premiersreadingchallenge.nsw.edu.au or you can see your English teacher.

4. Southern Cross Cultural Exchange program has information available for

exchange programs in other countries. See the library for further details.

SRC Boardies Day – Friday 22 February – wear

board shorts to support Surf Life Saving. All donations will go to Minnie Water Surf Life Saving Club. Students must wear their white

school shirt. Social – Our first social for the year to

welcome Year 7 will be held on Wednesday 20 March with the theme SAFARI and music by DJ Jayden Reti. Start planning your

costume and join in the fun. SRC Camp – Next week the SRC will be

travelling to Runaway Bay for their annual leadership skills camp. Thank you – to all students who supported

our Valentine’s Day fundraiser – it was a huge success.

Have you registered your interest in the Quicksmart Program For Your Child?

QuickSmart will improve automatic recall of basic number facts. This in turn improves student confidence to attempt new work.

QuickSmart has been successful with both B and C stream Mathematics students from

Years 7-10. Just ask any of the 120 students from last year’s program. Many students have been placed in higher level Mathematics

classes as a result. Students in the QuickSmart program are

allocated a tutor and work twice a week with them using flashcards, speedsheets, graphing and content work.

There are limited places in the program. A computer CAAS assessment determines if a

student is eligible. Students can register their interest by popping into G14- the QuickSmart Room - and parents can register interest for

their child by phoning the QuickSmart room mobile 0447421460. More information about

this program can be found on the schools website or http://www.une.edu.au/simerr/quicksmart/p

ages/index.php

School Vaccinations In 2013 North Coast Public Health Unit will again be offering a vaccination service at our

school. Boys in NSW high schools will be offered human papillomavirus (HPV)

vaccination from 2013 to provide protection against developing infections that can lead to cancer. In 2013, the three dose course of

vaccine will be offered for the first time to: Year 7 boys as part of the routine school

based vaccination program; Year 9 boys as part of the national ‘catch up’ program in

2013 and 2014 only. The vaccine is highly effective in preventing the main types of HPV infection and is most

effective when it is given to people before they are exposed to the virus. As well as

protecting males from HPV infections, immunising young men will also help protect women from infection.

The vaccine is registered for use from 10 years of age and is only provided free for all

students who commence the course in Year 7 and boys only in Year 9.

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This year’s schedule: Year 7 – all students – 25 February, 27 May and 22 October 2013

HPV vaccine – three doses Hepatitis B – two doses Chickenpox vaccine – one dose

Boostrix – Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough vaccination – one dose

Year 9 boys only – 26 February, 28 May and 22 October 2013 HPV vaccine – three doses

A parent information kit will be provided

which contains information about the vaccine and the disease that it protects against as well as a consent form.

A record of vaccination will be kept by the Public Health Unit and a copy will be provided

to the vaccinated student for their records. If your child’s vaccinations are not commenced in Year 7 or Year 9 (boys HPV

only) you can access this vaccine through your local doctor but the vaccine will not be

free of charge. Parent/guardians who wish to withdraw their consent for any reason may do so by writing to the school Principal.

Further information is available – phone Bernadette at the Public Health Unit on

66 207503. Swimming Carnival

Monday 18

February 2013

our school swimming

carnival was held after a wet start to the day. The

skies opened up early which lead

to a slight modification to the program. 2 of our novelty events had to

be cancelled and the carnival had a slight delay in its start time. After the starter gun

sounded for the first race it was all systems go. Thank you to all students who attended, they should be congratulated on a fantastic

day, everyone who attend seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. Numerous records

were broken during the day by Kiah Bennett. It’s good to see Kiah back in the pool swimming fast again. The final points score

after Monday was as follows: Alpha 691, Gamma 484, Delta 436 and Beta 385.

North Coast Cricket Our school currently has 3 girls Shinae Macdonald, Kayla Worthing and Natasha

Rudder, competing in the NSW CHS Open Girls Cricket Championships at Coffs Harbour.

The tournament has been rain affected all week, but that has not stopped the North Coast Girls from making the final. The final

results will be in next weeks newsletter. Congratulations girls.

Lunchtime comp

This week saw the commencement of our lunchtime Competitions. The indoor cricket competition has been scheduled for under the

COLA at lunchtimes with the exception of Wednesdays and an inline hockey

competition is set to commence in the hall. There is room for more teams to become involved in these competitions see Mr McKee

or Mr Dewberry in the PE staffroom for nomination sheets and more information.

Community News

Grafton Junior Rugby Union 6 to 17 year olds

Season 2013 - Sign on dates: Friday 22 February and Friday 1 March 2013 from 5.00 pm

Rugby Park, Hay Street, South Grafton. Junior Rugby is Friday nights, leaving the

weekend free for other activities. Preseason training starts Friday 8 March 2013. For more information call Megan Bertus on

0419 142 867 or Tony King on 0427 420 214.

Grafton Tigers Junior AFL Free come and try session at Ellem Oval on Tuesday 26 February from 4.30 pm – 6.00

pm. Regular training is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Ellem Oval. Contact Wayne

Phillips on 0409 459 565.


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Top Notch Tutoring Services

Does your child need help with Maths ?

Do they know how to revise and

prepare for exams?

Are they ready for High School or the HSC?

Qualified teacher

available for

Kindergarten to Year 12.

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45 minute sessions

Mon—Fri : 4pm—6pm

Bookings Essential !

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(in the old bank building)

Now

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Small groups or

One on one sessions

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Phone 0412169033 or email [email protected]

Primary — Maths &

English

Grafton Martial Arts Centre Teens/Adult MMA and BJJ Classes. Gain confidence, fitness, coordination and

concentration within a non-aggressive fun program. Come and see - first class free! Also available - women only self-defence classes. Call Mark now 66464511 or 0417456923

[email protected]

Grafton Hockey Inc. and Grafton Women’s Hockey Association Inc.

Boys and girls sign on day is on 23 February 2013, from 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm. If you are unable to attend please contact the hockey

association via email on (Boys - [email protected] or Girls

– [email protected]) City Bears Hockey Club

Junior sign on day Saturday 23 February 2013 from 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm at the

Grafton Hockey Complex. South Services Gunners Soccer Club

Registration - Saturday 23 February at the Australian Hotel Bistro Garden 10.00am -

1.00pm.

Eyes Wide Workshops The next in our series of Free Workshops for

12-18yrs in South Grafton as part of EYES WIDE is happening at South Grafton High School. Free Filmmaking Workshop

Saturday 23 February 2013, 12.00-5.00 pm South Grafton High School, Tyson St, South

Grafton. Want to make compelling films and video blogs? Work with award-winning young film maker Poppy Walker from Propeller

Pictures and pick up some professional tips to help you create exciting films. You can even

shoot using your mobile phone! FREE for 12-18yrs. Places are limited. Please contact Mark Conaghan at Clarence Valley

Council for further info and to book your place. [email protected]

Eyes Wide is supported by the Australian Government.

Canteen Roster

If you would like to volunteer please call Vivi on 6642 1466 or 0427 178 375.

Monday

25 February

Julie Ann Brett

Tuesday

26 February

Caroline French, Janice Daly

Wednesday

27 February

Debbie Thompson

Thursday

28 February

HELP PLEASE

Friday

29 February

Tina Bultitude, Jocelyn Mafi, Terri

Mafi

Monday

4 March

Judy Salter, Julie Ann Brett

Diary Dates

Monday

25 February

Yr7 Mathematics exam week

Yr 7 Vaccinations

Tuesday

26 February

Yr 9 Vaccinations

Wednesday

27 February

RSA Course, Library

Thursday

28 February

SRC Camp

Tuesday

5 March

University Roadshow

Zone Netball, Grafton

Wednesday

6 March

RCG course, Library

Thursday

7 March

Peer Reading Tutor Training

Friday

8 March

History Extension Study Day

Monday

11 March

Year 12 Ext 2 English Camp





Bulgarr Ngaru

Medical Aboriginal CorporationNewsletter 1 S T F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 3

Doctor Services

Grafton

There is a Doctor available at

Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Service

5 days a week Monday to Friday at both

South Clinic and Bacon street Clinic

Operating hours are

8.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.00 pm

Diabetes Educator and Clinic

February 13th

March 13th

April 10th

Dr Mary - Paediatrician Clinic

To be advised

Dietitian is available every

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor is

available by appointment

Hearing Screening is available Monday to

Friday

Life style educator & Sexual Health Work is

available Monday to Friday

Aboriginal Mental Health worker available

Monday - Friday

Psychiatrist is available the first two Tuesday

of the month by appointment

Psychologist is available Monday to Thursday

by appointment - South Clinic

Dental Clinic is available to all Aboriginal

people from Monday to Friday. Please call to

make an appointment

Optometrist visits- Glasses and eye check ups

by appointments

Maclean

There is a Doctor, Aboriginal Health Worker

and nurse available at 17 Woodford street

every Tuesday , Thursdays ,and every second

Wednesday

Hearing screen is available one Wednesday a

month

Psychologist will be available every second

Tuesday

Yamba

There is a Doctor and Health worker available

at Pippi Beach every second Thursday of the

month

Mental health team will be available once a

month

Baryulgil/ Malabugilmah

There is a Doctor and Health worker available

at Malabugilmah every second Thursday of

the month

HEAL fitness is available every Thursday

Dietitian is available every second Thursday

Quit Café is available every Thursday

“Ngung-Gwa-Gulla”

(Means Welcome in Bundjalung)

Bulgarr Ngaru is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering culturally

sensitive and effective healthcare to the Aboriginal people of the Clarence Valley.

Bulgarr Ngaru was established in 1990 after a Government enquiry into the effects

Baryulgil Asbestos mine on the health of the Aboriginal community. The service provides

screening and monitors the effect of Asbestos exposure in the Clarence Valley Aboriginal

Community.

Healthy Eating Activity & Lifestyle ( HEAL) Program

Malabugilmah CDEP office from 10.30am to 11.30am on

Thursday 21st and 28th of February

Thursday 7th,14th,21st and 28th of March

Thursday 4th and 11th April

Grafton Big River Gym from 10.30am to 11.30am on

Tuesday 19th and 26th of February

Tuesday 5th, 12th,19th and 26th of March

Tuesday 2nd and 9th of April

The Healthy Eating Activity & Lifestyle (HEAL) program

is an 8 week group program for Adults promoting healthy eating and

exercise for weight loss and chronic disease prevention and management.

If you are interested in this program please advise the Staff at Bulgarr Ngaru.

Health assessments will need to be completed throughout the program.

Walk the Talk with the Mob

Bulgarr Ngaru will be holding a Health Promotion Day,

Friday 8th March 2013

10am—2pm Grafton Showground

Come yarn about your health, have a health check,

enjoy the live entertainment and kid activities.

Doctor will be available on the day

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EYE CARE

People with Diabetes are at

a higher risk of eye

problems including

retinopathy, cataracts and

glaucoma. It is important to

have regular eye checks by

your Doctor and to see an

Optometrist or

Ophthalmologist once

every 2 years.

Please advise Reception

to put your name on the

waiting list

South Clinic Doctors are available every Monday to Friday.

Clinic hours are: 8.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-4.30pm

Pop in and see the girls to book an appointment.

Or come down for a yarn and check out our new South Grafton Clinic!

South Grafton Clinic: 6644 3555

Diabetes Clinic will be held on Wednesday 13th of February and Wednesday

13th of March 2013 commencing at 9am to 3pm at Bacon street Office.

Dr Joshi’s Appointments will be conducted by skype. Those who attend will

also have the opportunity to have a face to face consult with:

Fiona – Dietitian

Rajender - Diabetes Educator

Alex – Sports physiologist

Amber - Podiatrist

Doctor Black

Please allow extra time for your appointment as you may be seen by more

then one specialist on the day.

Diabetes Education Registered Nurse, Michel McGee will now be providing Diabetes

Education services to the clients of Bulgarr Ngaru. Appointments to see Michel will be

available on Fridays at the South Grafton Skinner Street Clinic. Appointments can be

made by contacting reception at either clinic.

Health Checks for school aged children. All children between 4 years and 16

years, should have an Eye Examination, Dental check, Hearing check and all

Immunisations up to date.

Nurses are available Monday to Friday for all your Health needs -

immunisations, dressings, baby weight and measurements (blue book )

check ups, no appointment required. Just ask at Reception

Psychologist Annaliese is available Monday to Thursday by appointment at

South Clinic.

HEAL fitness program is available every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm at

Big River Gym and every Thursday at Malabugilmah CDEP office.

Participants are required to have Health assessments

Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor Colin Pritchard is available fortnightly by

appointment.

Cooking program with Bulgarr Ngaru staff and dietitian are available at the

Aboriginal Women's resource centre at Hillcrest, Malabugilmah CDEP office

and at Clarence Village. If you wish to attend please advise the reception staff.

There is no cooking program throughout School Holidays

Respiratory educator will be available at Grafton office on 15th March.

Please book an appointment with Reception

TO KEEP YOUR TEETH

HAPPY AND HEALTHY-

ALWAYS USE A SOFT BRUSH

USE A FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE-

BRUSH TWICE A DAY

DON’T PRESS TO HARD ON YOUR

GUMS

REMEMBER TO HAVE REGULAR

DENTAL CHECKS AT THE AMS CLINIC.

MONDAY - THURSDAY

DENTAL CLINIC

BULGARR NGARU AMS

DEBUTANTE BALL

12th April 2013

For further information

please call Lana Mundine

on 66 43 2199

Casual Receptionist Position Available.

Bulgarr Ngaru are looking for an experienced, mature aged Aboriginal person to join our admin / reception team.

You must have previous experience as an administrative worker or receptionist.

This position will be a casual role working 2 to 3 days a week.

Interested people must provide their CV / resume to receptionist at Bacon St, Skinner St or Maclean clinics.

All applications to be addressed to Darren Kershaw EO.

Applications close Friday 1st March, 2013

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Hearing Assessments are

available Monday,

Wednesday and Friday at

Grafton and one Wednesday

a month at Maclean.

Please call Reception for an

appointment for all Aboriginal

people aged 4 and over with

Dave the Aboriginal Hearing

Health Worker.

Maclean Hearing Day

27th March 2013 please call

Joy or Dave on 6643 2199

Come and have fun learning to cook quick and nutritious meals for you

and your family with Bulgarr Ngaru staff and dietitians at

Clarence Valley IFBS 71 Victoria Street Grafton from 10.30am on

Wednesday 6th and 20th February

Wednesday 6th and 20th March

Malabugilmah CDEP office from 11.30am to 1.30pm

Thursday 28th of February

Thursday 14th and 28th March

Aboriginal Women’s Resource Centre at Hillcrest from 10.30am to 12.30pm

Dates to be announced

No Cooking during School Holidays

Mothers are encouraged to bring their children in for a health check (0-15 yrs) please call Larisa or Kiarra and book your child in

A health assessment will now be attended for all babies who come to the clinic for the 6 week immunisations/check. If possible can Mums please bring the babies “blue book” – this book holds information that is added to the child’s health record held at the clinic.

The nurses encourage parents to bring their children in every year so a health check can be attended for the child/adolescent – each client is seen by either Lea, Mary, Margie the Registered Nurses at Grafton, Maclean and Yamba clinics and Lisa (RN) will be happy to see clients at the South Grafton clinic. After each client is reviewed by the Nurse either Doc-tor Barrell, Dr Black, Dr Mupudzi or Dr Leaver (Tuesdays in Grafton clinic and Wednesdays in South Grafton clinic ) Dr Jones in South Grafton, Dr Mathews in Maclean, (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and Dr Black in Yamba every second Thursday will complete the health assessment ensuring any necessary tests/treatments are ordered, organized and/or completed.

When making the appointment please advise the receptionist which Doctor you would like to complete your child’s health check.

Adults are also strongly encouraged to a have a Health Check attended every year these checks are very important to en-sure clients remain healthy and that no illness/problem is missed. Please contact either Grafton, South Grafton or Maclean clinics (Tuesdays and Thursdays) to make an appointment and again advise which Doctor you would like to see to complete your health check.

Parents are also reminded that children’s immunisations are due at 6 weeks ,4 months, 6mths, 12 months, 18months and 4 years – followed by immunisations when the child is in year 7 - if children miss the school vaccination program (year 7) please bring the child to the AMS where the necessary vaccinations can be attended

Casual Receptionist Position Available.

Bulgarr Ngaru are looking for an experienced, mature aged Aboriginal person to join our admin / reception team.

You must have previous experience as an administrative worker or receptionist.

This position will be a casual role working 2 to 3 days a week.

Interested people must provide their CV / resume to receptionist at Bacon St, Skinner St or Maclean clinics.

All applications to be addressed to Darren Kershaw EO.

Applications close Friday 1st March, 2013

February 2013

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

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Hearing - Dave

4

Hearing - Dave

5

Dr O’Brien

Outreach Maclean

Psychologist South Clinic

6

Collen Pritchard AOD

Grafton Cooking


7

Outreach Maclean


8

Hearing - Dave

11

Hearing - Dave

12

Dr O’Brien

Outreach Maclean


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Maclean Mental Health Clinic

Dr Joshi - Diabetes clinic

Alex/Amber/Rajender

14

Outreach Maclean

Outreach Yamba - National

Condom day BBQ at Yamba


15

Hearing - Dave

Diabetes Education -

South clinic with Michel

18

Hearing - Dave

19

Outreach Maclean

HEAL- Big River Gym - Kerry


20

Grafton Cooking


21

Outreach Maclean

Mala program starts back


22

Hearing - Dave



25

Hearing - Dave

26

Office opens at 9.30am

Outreach Maclean



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28

Fitness-cooking Mala

Outreach Maclean

Outreach Yamba



Office closed from 3pm

Staff Meeting

March 2013

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Maclean cooking dates to

be announced in March

1

Hearing - Dave



4

Hearing - Dave

5

Dr O’Brien

Outreach Maclean


6

Grafton Cooking

Hearing - Dave

7

Outreach Maclean

Mala Health Program

8

Walk the Talk

Health promotion day

Grafton Showground

11

Hearing - Dave

12

Dr O’Brien

Outreach Maclean


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Dr Joshi - Diabetes clinic

Alex/Amber/Rajender

14

Outreach Maclean

Outreach Yamba

Fitness-cooking mala

15

Hearing - Dave



18

Hearing - Dave

19

Outreach Maclean

20

Grafton Cooking

21

Outreach Maclean

Mala Health Program

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25

Hearing - Dave

26

Office opens at 9.30am

Outreach Maclean


27


Hearing Clinic Maclean


28

Outreach Maclean

Outreach Yamba

Fitness-cooking mala

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Hearing - Dave



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