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COONABARABRAN HIGH SCHOOL and
P&C NEWSLETTER
20 March 2015
PO Box 3 COONABARABRAN NSW 2357 Phone: 02 6842 1099
www.coonabarabranhigh.com
G Enks, Relieving Principal
Art Preview Awards at
Coonabarabran Show
Penny Price’s artwork came first in the Years 7—9 Visual
Arts section of the Coonabarabran Show this year.
Penny was also awarded the best overall artwork in Year
7—12. Congratulations Penny! Pictured below are Ashur
Quaglino and Mason Connell with Mason’s artwork. See
page 8 for more entries. To view in colour go to the
school’s website.
Fax: 02 6842 2267
M Fosdick, P&C President
UPCOMING EVENTS
Week 9
Mon, 23 Mar
Tue, 24 Mar
Wed, 25 Mar
Thur, 26 Mar
Week 10
Tue, 31 Mar
Thu, 2 Apr
Event
Formal Assembly
P&C AGM—Library
NW Winter Trials
CAT Maths comp.
Shoe-horn Sonata excursion
Parent Teacher night 4-7pm
Open Girls Softball
CHS Swimming
Event
Moorambilla auditions
Year 12 Reports distributed
Last day of term
Term 2
Week 1
Mon, 20 Apr
Tue, 21 Apr
Fri, 24 Apr
Event
Pupil Free Day
Students return
Greater Region Rugby League
Week 2
Wed, 29 Apr
School Cross Country
Week 3
Mon, 4 Apr
Fri, 8 May
NW Boys Squash Trials
Year 11 RYDA
Week 4
Mon, 11 May
Tue, 12 May
Wed, 13 May
Thu, 14 May
Fri, 15 May
Sat, 16/Sun, 17
NW Girls Squash Trials
NAPLAN
NAPLAN
NAPLAN
Barista course
RSA & RCG courses
Week 5
Mon, 18 May
Tue, 19 May
Thu, 21 May
Fri, 22 May
Half-day Athletics
School Athletics Carnival
Year 9 Student Forum—Council
Next Newsletter
Events are subject to change, so please check the
school’s website for updates. The website has a new
format, which allows for bigger and better photos.
Next P&C Meeting
Monday, 23 March @ 5.30 pm
School Library
ALL WELCOME
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Principal's Report
Year 12 have just completed their Half-Yearly
examinations and I trust that students have achieved
results commensurate with their commitment and efforts.
It would be a timely and valuable exercise for students to
reflect upon their individual achievements, continue to
work with their teacher’s to build a positive relationship,
and seek to address areas that require further attention.
I noted in my previous P&C report, the employment of
Mr Phil Draper, on a part-time basis to fulfil the role as a
support person and supervisor in the Tom Williams Wing,
our senior study area in the school library. Mr Draper has
been pro-active in providing individual goal setting, study
skills, homework/assessment management strategies,
including personalised diaries and tutoring for our senior
students as they embrace this challenging period of their
HSC preparation.
Student participation across a breadth of areas has
been a pleasing aspect of our 2015 school year. I won't
comment on individual performances, due to the
comprehensive list of achievements, however three
swimming competitors have been successful in gaining
representative honours for their school and region in the
forthcoming NSW Combined High Schools event to be
held at Homebush Olympic Stadium on 26 March. Our
Under 15 Netballers, with their sustained training, under
the guidance of Ms Charnelle Crossingham, once again
have the opportunity to defend their North West title
following recent victories.
The Lawn Bowls team,
coached by Mr Frazer were also very competitive and
progress to the next round of their competition following
their recent defeat of Coonamble. The Mock Trial Team,
although not successful were, according to Mr Moffat,
very close to continuing the strong tradition of success in
this state-wide event and did succeed in convincing the
magistrate of their client's innocence.
Mrs Gail Kenny and Year 10 students have been very
innovative in their implementation of the Year 7 Peer
Support program. This weekly event focuses upon
building self-esteem and re-enforcing the values of
respect, honesty and integrity. Student participation and
leadership was also the focus for our recently elected
Student Representative Council members, when they
participated in a 2015 planning day under the guidance of
Mrs Kellie Nash, Ms Charnelle Crossingham and our
School Captains.
I recently participated in two community meetings.
The first being with parents and students involved in the
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program. This program
provides students with the resources to pursue high
quality educational and leadership opportunities.
Parental input included support for the greater
participation of their sons/daughters in school and
community events. One such initiative, which has been
consequently warmly accepted by the RSL, is to include a
presentation by Allynta Sutherland (IYLP scholarship
holder) at the town ANZAC ceremony, on the historical
involvement of Indigenous solders. In addition, Stephen
Watton, will proudly lead the ANZAC March. Stephen's
great grandfather, Mr William Wallace Chatfield
participated in the ANZAC campaign as a member of the
1st Light Horsemen. The North West Equestrian Expo
committee also met with parents and riders to discuss
training preparations, show participation and associated
management. Mrs Kellie Nash with support from Mrs
Kylie Deshon and Mr Duncan Graham, is working with all
stakeholders to ensure that this event remains a
significant entry on our school calendar, not only for our
school, but also for our community. I also acknowledge
the valued and time-consuming work behind the scenes
of the Expo Committee, chaired by our former Principal,
Mr Kevin Sharp.
As a school we endeavour to acknowledge
achievement at all levels. This takes place on a daily
basis, commencing on our morning assembly and
continues
within
the
classroom.
Significant
achievements, however, will be acknowledged at our
Formal Assembly on Monday 23 March when sporting,
academic and cultural participation will be recognised by
the school community.
On Thursday 26 March, we have our first Parent/
Teacher evening which commences at 4.00 pm and
concludes at 7.00 pm. I encourage Parents and Carers
to meet with your children's teachers and discuss the
strengths and areas within each class which may require
celebration or further attention.
Finally, I encourage Parents to attend our P&C Annual
General Meeting on Monday 23 March. Our P&C makes
a strong contribution towards the success of our school
and provides a forum for discussion about future
directions and programs. This will also be an opportunity
to meet our new members of staff. We also welcome our
new School Chaplain, Maz O’Callaghan, who has
enjoyed the respect from youth within the community,
particularly through her involvement in the Drop-In Centre
at the Youth Club. Ms O’Callaghan will be a valued
addition to our welfare program.
I look forward to seeing some new faces next Monday
evening in the Library at 5.30pm.
G Enks, Relieving Principal
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Upcoming events
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Coona Show Art
1/8
Principal’s Report
2
P&C President’s & Treasurer’s Reports
3
SRC Planning Day
3
P&C Minutes
4
Baradine & Coona Shows
5
Your time starts now
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Welcome to Year 7 BBQ & Social
6
Burra Bee Dee excursion
7
Guest speaker for History
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Peer Support
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Expo ‘Hut’
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Youth Week—Free Events
9
Breakfast Club
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60 Seconds with Alex McCaw
9
North West Equestrian Expo
9
Let’s get writing/Year 10 Camp
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Easter Sundance Festival
10
Term 2 Canteen Roster
11
Sport
12
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P&C President’s Report
Thanks to all the staff, parents and students that
helped run the entry gates to the show at the weekend.
This is a particularly profitable activity, with half the
proceeds going to the P&C and half to the 2016 Year 12
formal. Details of the revenue may be available at
Monday’s meeting.
The Annual General Meeting will also be held on
Monday 23rd. Several office bearers, including myself,
will not be recontesting their positions providing
opportunities for those that wish to take on an executive
role. Please don't miss this meeting so as to avoid being
pushed into a role. No one will be asked to do a role they
don't want. For those that are thinking of nominating, I
can assure you they are not too onerous and can be quite
rewarding.
See you on Monday, Mark.
SRC Planning Day
The Student Representative Council held its Planning
Day on Friday 13th March at the Warrumbungle Shire
Chambers.
The SRC Executive for 2015 is: Sally Deshon,
President; Lily Abbott, Secretary; Annie Nash, Treasurer;
Allynta Sutherland, Canteen Representative and School
and Community; Grounds/Environment Committee, Olivia
Colantonio; Gina Elton, Charities.
Mr Shinton was our Local Leader this year. He spoke
to the group about his background and experiences in
leadership over his whole working life and the
opportunities he has taken while he has been a Councillor
and Mayor of Warrumbungle Shire. We appreciate the
time he made to make our day a more worthwhile
experience.
The school Captains, Sara and David, and the Vice
Captains, Caitlyn and Stephen presented a leadership
session called “Voices of Experience”. They showed us
different leadership styles and how different styles are
effective in different situations, and also made clear the
value of good communication. David also ran a session
based on the TED talk, “It starts with why”, by Simon
Sinek which makes clear the correlation between knowing
why you do something and your level of success,
compared to just knowing what you are doing. These
workshops were of great value to everyone.
We spent some time planning the timing of activities
this year and have planned activities for Youth Week– “It
starts with us” – which we will hold in the last week of
term.
We appreciate Miss Crossingham spending the day
with us and making it all possible, and would like to thank
the Warrumbungle Shire for use of their facilities and Mrs
Morris and Mrs Hadfield for their organisation.
We have a strong and enthusiastic SRC and look
forward to a year where we can all contribute to the
culture of Coonabarabran High.
Treasurer's Report
COONABARABRAN HIGH SCHOOL
Parents and Citizens' Association
Statement of Receipts and Payments
as at the 23 February 2015
BALANCE
Opening Cash Balance as at 24 November
$11,885.32
Add Receipts
Receipt No
Total
$-
$11,885.32
Less Payments
Cheque No
652
Warrumbungles Publications-ad
for International Night
Reward Distribution - Int. Night
653
Chris Brown - reimburse
654
P & A Van Schalkwyk - reimburse $182.24
655
Robert Holden - reimburse
$140.00
656
Mel Johnston - reimburse
$128.80
657
Graham Enks - reimburse
$100.00
658
Tammy Samuel - reimburse
$167.00
659
Angela Karagiannis - reimburse
$200.00
660
CHS Canteen - Chatswood High
$188.50
661
Tracee McHugh - reimburse
$39.00
Total
$1,621.
651
$153.00
$183.26
$139.25
Cash book balance as at 23
$10,264.27
Bank Statement Reconciliation
Balance as per statement 31 January 2015
$10,264.27
Receipt No Add deposits since 31 January
Total
Cheque No
$-
$10,264.27
$-
$10,264.27
Less unpresented cheques/
payments since 31 January 2015
Total
Reconciled total as per cashbook 23 February 2015
$10,264.27
Donations for Expo
Donations of pumpkins and fresh
vegies are now being taken for the
upcoming North West Equestrian
Expo. Please leave your donations at
the canteen so my team & I can start
making soups etc. to freeze. Many
thanks to all those who have
contributed so far. Julie McGlashan
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Coonabarabran High School
P&C Meeting Minutes
Monday 23rd February, 2015
Meeting Opened: 5.35 p.m
Present: Mark Fosdick, Nick Karagiannis, Tammy Samuel,
Mark Fosdick, Angela Karagiannis Kellie Nash, Skye Lambert,
Tracee McHugh, Graham Enks, Col Mercer, Anita Tighe,
Mandy Sulter.
Apologies: Geoff Gasior.
Previous Minutes: Minutes of Monday 24th November 2014,
Motion minutes be accepted:
Moved: Mandy Sulter
Seconded: Kellie Nash
Business arising from Previous Minutes:
Open invitation from Mark Fosdick and committee for new
CPS staff to attend next meeting.
Coonabarabran Show gate, Mark to speak to Serena about
setting up roster on the CHS website, need to ensure Year 11
parents are aware that it is a fund raiser. Mr Enks to encourage
Year 11 students and parent participation ensure their
awareness that half funds raised donated to Year 11. Mark to
follow up on instructions and rules for the show gate from
Jeanette Fenwick, also ensure Light is operational for the
Highway gate. Discussion around Sign or volunteer badges gate
volunteers, investigate gathering of name badges.
Correspondence In:

Warrumbungle Publications Invoice for Coona Blue
Award.

2015 Fundraising Directory.

Parent & Citizen Journal, Term 1, 2015.

ACNC Quarterly, January 2015.

Email Provided by Col Mercer, from NSW Farmer’s
Coles provide $1000 for Schools for gardens, eg native
and bush tucker gardens.
Correspondence Out:

Thank you letters to International Feast Night stall
holders and Tammy Samuels.
Treasurer’s Report: Tabled by Angela Karagiannis.
International Feast night profit -$4950 Current balance $10264
Audit from Ron Slade received, Motion: To provide Ron Slade
with a $50 Woolworths voucher for Auditing services.
Moved: Angela Karagiannis
Seconded: Tammy
Samuel - all in favour.
Canteen Report: Tabled by Anita Tighe
Advised the first meeting will be on 17th , then every 3rd
Tuesday of the month at 3.40pm, Request to inform parents at
the Year 7 welcome night to join the committee and volunteer
for canteen roster. May need to look for someone to Audit the
accounts in 2016 as should be the same person for P&C and
Canteen.
Environment & Grounds Committee Report:
Waiting for rain, the Executive split into two groups to look at
areas that need addressing, senior area shading, disabled access,
too look at funding possibilities. An Indigenous garden to be
developed this year with the help of Mrs Kenny, Alison Stanton
and the Aboriginal Studies students.
Principal’s Report:
Mr Enks looking forward to the challenge of 2015 as Acting
Principal, Mary Doolan has taken on board some great welfare
strategies for the students as the Acting Vice Principal. An
overview of the Principal’s Report as detailed in the February
Newsletter was provided, including staff changes, School Plan
and homework centre arrangements.
Year 7 BBQ will be held on 26th February, 2015 at 6.00 pm,
followed by the School Social 7.00.
Mr Enks discussed the issue of peanut products in the School,
nuts cannot be used in the school curriculum but there is no
directive that they cannot be sold peanuts at the canteen. The
School will continue to encourage non sharing of food.
Mr Enks and the committee discussed regarding requests from
Facilities for funding from the P&C for resources, etc. Mr Enks
to provide a list at the next meeting and invite facility heads to
speak to P&C
Deputy Principal’s Report:
Ms Doolan gave overview of the SMH article about CHS.
Student welfare for Year 7 is being coordinated by Gail Kenny.
Peer support students from Year 10 are working with the Year
7, implementing a transition program which they attended a
training day about.
Prefects have been organising activities at lunch time for all
students. In addition, Year Advisors do an enormous amount of
additional work and are the first port of call and an excellent
support. HSC Mentoring program has also been organised by
Kellie Nash to assist and support Year 12 students. Mr Phil
Draper will be providing great and well organised support for
Year 12 students.
A successful study night with the Year12 from 2014 was well
attended, 2014 HSC students provided real life tips on HSC
exams and how to get through them and the dos and don’ts, the
format was based around a Q&A.
AEO Alison Stanton – great link for students who have come
from the CPS very positive presence and helpful.
Funds available for disadvantaged students and uniform
support, also the uniform cupboard requires more donations of
quality uniforms, this would be much appreciated.
Community grant from WSC informally advised for a breakfast
club before school will start soon. Also investigating the
Schools capacity to liaise with other organisations, Mackillop,
Burnside, Mission etc. students to ensure students do not miss
out who required inclusion support..
Student leadership program at Lake Keepit discussed as a
possible option for IYLP and SRC students.
General Business:

Girl’s school uniform options – discussion regarding a
shorts option for girls in the summer uniform, the cost of
the shirts due to logo and skirt change in Senior years.
Mr Enks acknowledged the concerns, will need to be
much consultation in the broader community. Survey
will need to be given to students and parents. To ensure
the process is correct P&C constitution to be checked.
Mr Enks and Mark Fosdick to bring appropriate
documents and policies to the next meeting

P& C email address – question as to whether still
required, will hold over to the next meeting

Next meeting will include the AGM, Mandy to advertise
in Coona Times

AECG – Is it running this year – could contact Michelle
Brady

Disability support class for the disability support
funding is it being utilised this year.

NAIDOC Week and Education week, Mr Enks to
provide dates at the next meeting.

CPS asked how much was the electronic signs.

Dates for 23rd March 2015 AGM and General
Meeting2015

26th March Parent Teacher.
Next Meeting: 23rd March, 2015 - 5.30pm, School Library
Meeting closed: 6.45pm
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Baradine and Coonabarabran Shows 2015
The cattle team were lucky enough to show Terry and Maylene Griffin’s Charolais heifers and bulls again this year.
Temana Charolais has supported the Coonabararan High School cattle team by lending their cattle for the last four
years and it has been a great privilege to have such quiet and high-quality cattle to show in our local shows. Here are
some of the highlights of the two shows:
Baradine Show
Cattle
1st in the under 12 months heifers
2nd in the under 12 months bulls
Paraders
Champion—Caitlyn Green
Reserve Champion—Natalie Young
1st in Age group—Matilda Chapman
Coonabarabran Show
Cattle
1st, 3rd 4th Heifer under 14 months
1st & 2nd Bull under 14 months
Junior Champion European Heifer
Junior Champion European Heifer
Champion European Female
Supreme Champion Exhibit
2nd pair of heifer
2nd breeders group
Paraders
1st under 13 years—Summer Ensor
1st under 14 years—Tilly Chapman
1st under 18 years—Caitlyn Green
Reserve Champion—Summer Ensor
Congratulations to all students involved in the hard work they put in preparing, breaking in and practicing with the cattle
at school during their lunchtimes. The effort and dedication of these students is a pleasure to see and the results speak
for themselves.
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YOUR TIME STARTS
NOW….Pip Danson
Welcome to Year 7 BBQ & Social
On 26 February, Year 7 were officially welcomed to high
school at a special BBQ run by the SRC. Afterwards an
all-school social was held.
My earliest memory is …my brother
piggy backing me home from school
My school report usually said…tries her best
My first relationship was …serious!
I don’t like talking about…..myself
My most treasured possession is…my car
My mother and father always told me…. be kind
In the movie of my life, I’d be played by…. Meg Ryan
I wish I had….. learnt to play the piano
I wish I hadn’t….been so shy
My guiltiest pleasure is…lemon meringue pie
My most humiliating moment was…letting a goal past
in hockey at high school
My happiest moment was….too many to choose
At home I cook….bickies (and lemon meringue pie)
My last meal would be…lemon meringue pie
My favourite gadget is…Bluetooth speaker
I’m very bad at……public speaking
When I was a child I wanted to…. be a jillaroo
The book that changed my life is……the Bible
If I could live anywhere I’d choose…the beach
It’s not fashionable but I love….lemon meringue pie
My worst trait is….procrastination
Friends say I am…calm
If I wasn’t me I’d like to be….more confident
The song I’d like played at my funeral is….Amazing
Grace (the modern version)
It scares me, but I’d love to….go sailing in the Sydney
to Hobart yacht race
If I could change one thing in the world it would
be…..selfishness
My greatest fear is…..sharks
If only I could….sing
The hardest thing I’ve ever done was…. have my first
job interview
The last big belly laugh I had was….yesterday
I relax by….. reading or watching movies
What I don’t find amusing is….disrespect
I’m always being asked….how are the kids?
My favourite place in the world… beach or bush
At the moment I’m listening to…. Gurrumul and the
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
My favourite work of art is…. too many to pick just one
My worst job was….. at a ‘milk bar’ in Centrepoint
Tower, Sydney
Pip Danson is a School Administrative Assistant.
Attention Junior students: All Junior
Maths classes will have an
Assessment Test during Week 9.
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Burra Bee Dee
On Monday 2nd March our Aboriginal Studies class
travelled to Burra Bee Dee.
Whilst there we did a tour of Burra Bee Dee with local
Aboriginal Elders Pat Chatfield, Myra Cain and Margaret
Robinson along with members from the community and
the local police. It was a very informative tour as we
learnt about the history of Burra Bee Dee and it’s people.
Thanks to Pat, Myra and Margaret for your tour and
information about Burra Bee Dee.
COONABARABRAN HIGH SCHOOL
P&C ASSOCIATION
HELP WANTED
for the P&C’s MAJOR ANNUAL
FUNDRAISER
at
The North West Equestrian Expo
CATERING at the Showground ‘HUT’
(Friday 29 May – Tuesday 2 June)
WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
DONATING CAKES AND SLICES
Please hand in to the School Office by
Friday 29 May or to the ‘Hut’ at the
showground from Friday 29 May
Guest Speaker for History
Elective History students were very lucky to have Mrs
Barac visit recently to speak about her life experiences.
Two of Mrs Macintosh’s classes – the junior World
Issues class and the Year 11 Modern History – were
enthralled as Mrs Barac explained how the Sudanese
Civil War had affected her life from the age of nine.
Additionally, Mrs Barac discussed the mindset she
developed to tolerate the horrific situation in which she
and her extended family had become trapped.
One of her important messages was that education
is the key to a better future.
The students were captivated by Mrs Barac’s
presentation and admire her resilience in adversity. The
classes found it a thought-provoking experience and
would like to sincerely thank Mrs Barac for taking the time
to speak to them.
VOLUNTEERING TIME
Please volunteer your time
to work at the ‘Hut’.
2 hour working time-slots are
available each day, from
Friday 29 May to Tuesday 2 June
Please look out for the ‘Hut’ roster on
the school’s website next term.
THANK YOU
Peer Support
Year 7 and their Peer Support Leaders met on
Tuesday, 24 February to learn about respect and showing
care and consideration for themselves and others. They
discussed the many ways they can show respect and
were involved in activities which encouraged students to
realise how others feel valued and accepted when they
are respected.
Year 7 students met with their Peer Support Leaders
on Wednesday, 4 March to discuss the idea of
responsibility. Students learnt that behaving responsibly
means doing their best to meet their commitments. They
discussed the different responsibilities they had in many
areas of their lives. Students were encouraged to
recognise that as they get older their responsibilities will
change and this is often the result of the trust others
place in them.
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Art Preview Awards at Coonabarabran Show
Coonabarabran High’s art students have achieved some
excellent success this year at the local show.
Clockwise from above: Lauren Bennell; Rabecca Cole; Ale Van
Schalkwyk; Katie Young; Maddison Hincks; Ellen Nilsson.
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60 seconds….
What’s On – FREE EVENTS
Coonabarabran
30th March – 2nd April
Various Activities @ Coona High School
Chatter/Comedy Box, Volleyball, Dodgeball, Red Rover.
Thursday 9th April
Galaxy Girlz Cooking Club – 1pm til 6pm– Youth Club.
Friday 10th April
Opening of NYW – 2pm til 7pm – Youth Club
Teenage Tennis, Shooting Hoops, Skate Skills & BBQ.
Monday 13th April
Cornflour Slime & Powder making (Colour Run)
10am til 2pm – Youth Club.
Thursday 16th April
Pool & Tennis Comp. – 12noon- 3pm
Drop In Centre – Youth Club.
Friday 17th April
PCYC Blue Light Disco – 6.30pm til 9pm
Free entry, Free Sausage Sizzle, Canteen available.
Sunday 19th April
“Colour Run”- Fun Run – 10am – 2pm
No. 1 Oval, 1km & 3km Fun Run, BBQ
For more information see:
www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au
www.warrumbungleregion.com.au/events
Breakfast Club
This week will see the commencement of a
school Breakfast Club. The club will be run by
volunteer staff and students on a daily basis
from 8.30 am until 8.50am, serving a simple
breakfast to any students. Year 10 Peer Support students
and IYLP Scholarship students will also be helping out
and volunteers from Year 11 are welcome. The initial
setup and running costs will be covered by a community
grant from Warrumbungle Shire Council, which will allow
the school to purchase materials for running costs and
ongoing supplies for Semester 1.
While the school will be able to meet the initial running
costs, we will gratefully accept donations to assist with
ongoing running costs.
The importance of eating a good breakfast in terms of
positive educational outcomes is well established. We
trust that this program will be a great support to our
students.
If you have any queries please contact either Duncan
Graham or Mary Doolan.
My name is… Alex McCaw
My nickname is… Cheesy
My friends tell me… shh! That’s not
interesting
My favourite movie is… Lord of the
Rings—The Two Towers
My favourite song is… I Want to
Break Free—Queen
It scares me, but I’d love to… sing
The best advice I’ve been given was… enjoy the little
things
My favourite place other than Coona is… the inner
core of the planet Venus
My funniest memory is… when I performed in the circus
swallowing swords
If I could change one thing in the world, it would be…
the chemical make up of the human brain
I have never understood… the language English
I am happiest when… I’m happy—logic
I would cry if I lost… my sanity
The hardest thing I’ve done was… Advanced Maths
If I was Prime Minister I would… wake up from my
dream
If I was reincarnated I would come back as a…
mosquito
School has been… an experience, whether good or bad
is up for speculation
When I grow up I want to be an… annoying old man
Any words of wisdom?... Any words that come from my
mouth are not those of wisdom.
North West Equestrian Expo 2015
If you are planning to compete in Expo this year,
entries need to be given to Mrs Nash in the Library with
payment by Friday 27 March.
You must have a
photocopy of relevant Showjumping or One Day Event
grading cards OR a letter from a qualified instructor with
your entry if you are entering in Combined Training 3 and
above or if you are entering in the Showjumping or One
Day Events.
A safety requirement of Expo this year is that all riders
must wear medical arm bands at all times. Some riders
will already have these. If you need an armband, the
Expo committee has made a bulk order of them and you
can order one with your entry.
All entries must be made by the school as a school.
We cannot wait for your entry if you are late with it. All
cheques must be made out to North West Equestrian
Expo Inc.
If your child has not received any forms from the
school regarding Expo, please collect them immediately.
The program and the entry forms are available on the
Expo website. It is important entries are in by the due
date. Minor changes can be made through the school
after the closing date.
Kellie Nash
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Let’s Get Writing!
Year 10 Camp 2015
Following on the success of past years, the English
faculty have again been focusing on their students’
entries for the many writing competitions we compete in
each year. With Years 7 and 10 solely focussing on their
writing within their creative writing units, Years 8 and 9
have been taking time out of their reading of novels to get
creative themselves. Teachers have been enjoying the
wide appeal of their students’ stories, as well as the
relaxed atmosphere that flows from students achieving
something for themselves and sharing with each other. It
makes for a lovely, positive beginning to the year for all
involved!
Whilst the hardest task might be ‘how do I begin my
story?’, once begun, the draft process requires students
to constantly re-evaluate their work, share with others
and focus on the important areas of spelling, grammar,
word choice and punctuation. Thus, the draft process
models and teaches students essential skills that they will
put into practice across subjects and throughout the years
for greater success in creative, as well as analytical,
writing.
Whilst most of the short story competitions ask
students to write based on an Australian theme or style,
the Whitlam What Matters? Competition asked students
to write persuasively about what matters to them in
society today, seen as it is from their perspective as
young adults. It is largely through the efforts of Mrs
Macintosh that we all get so passionate about creative
writing, as every year she tracks down more competitions
to enter and streamlines the entry process for the
students by making sure that entry forms are accessible
and entries are in on time.
With competition closing dates ranging from the end of
March to the beginning of April, both students and
teachers look set to continue having a rewarding time in
the classroom for some time to come. We will keep you
posted on our successes!
Year 10 will travel to Coffs Harbour in August to
participate in the Coff’s Coast Adventure Centre’s outdoor
education program. Students will be involved in a variety
of activities including surfing, stand up paddle boarding,
high ropes, and commando training and night time
activities. Places are filling up fast and students will need
to return their permission note with their $50.00 deposit to
Ms Ryan in the front office to secure their place on this
trip.
Easter Sundance Festival
Date: April 5th, 2015
Where: Burra Bee Dee Picnic Area
Open Invitation – Everyone is welcome
Come and join the Coonabarabran Local
Aboriginal Land Council and local elders on Easter
Sunday at our beautiful Burra Bee Dee Mission to
watch the Sun dance across the sky from Forky
Mountain and an early morning breakfast followed
by an Easter egg hunt for the kids.
Agenda
5:00am – Meet and Greet at Burra Bee Dee car park
5:15am – Begin Tour/ walk up Forky Mountain
6:30am – Breakfast
8:00am – Easter Egg Hunt for kids/ Tour and stories
Please RSVP to the Coonabarabran Local Aboriginal
Land Council before the 2nd of April 2015, for
catering purposes. Ph: (02) 68423137
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Term 2 2015
Cathy Raaen
Debbie Korf
5-May
Jenny Smith
12-May
Caroline Purdy Arndell
19-May
Athletics Carnival
26-May
Joanne Harris
2 June EXPO
4-May
Ansie
11-May
Belinda Meier
18-May
Dee Roworth
25-May
Paula Soussa
1 June EXPO
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24-Jun
17-Jun
16-Jun
23-Jun
Debbie Korf
Caroline Purdy Arndell
If you can do any other days please phone me on the above number. Thank You.
22-Jun
Tracee McHugh
Queens Birthday
Weekend
15-Jun
10-Jun
8-Jun
26-Jun
19-Jun
12-Jun
Lois Smith
5-Jun
Michelle McEvoy
29 May EXPO
Leesa Kelly
22-May
Angela Karagiannis
15-May
Lois Smith
Julie McGlashan, Canteen Supervisor
25-Jun
18-Jun
Raylene Bonello
11-Jun
Trish Knight
Elizabeth Bowmaker
Serena Fiegert
9-Jun
4-Jun
Ansie
28-May
21-May
Raylene Bonello
14-May
3-Jun
27-May
20-May
13-May
Trish Knight
8-May
7-May
6-May
Miriam Fretwell
30-Apr-15
Dee Roworth
29-Apr-15
1-May-15
24-Apr
28-Apr-15
23-Apr
Friday
27-Apr-15
22-Apr
Thursday
Michelle McEvoy
21-Apr
20-Apr
Wednesday
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Tuesday
Monday
If you cannot do your day please ring me on 6842 1904 or AH 6843 1671
CANTEEN ROSTER
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We are still needing more volunteers in the Canteen. If any Parents/Carers/Grandparents have even a few hours
in the morning to help us get under control, we would really appreciate it. The roster is also on the school website. I can be contacted on the canteen phone 68 421904 (8am-2pm). I look forward to meeting some new faces.
Please also consider joining the Canteen Committee which meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3.45pm
in the Canteen. Thank you
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Zone Team Members
U15 Netball Team
Coonabarabran’s High School’s U15 Netball Team
has made an excellent start to defending the North West
title when they played against Coonamble and Narrbari in
Round 2 and 3 of the North West Knockout on Thursday
5th March. The team played exceptionally well in attack
and defence, stamping their authority on both of the
games early. The final score in the Coonamble game
was 42 to 2 while it was 31 to 14 against Narrabri.
This is an excellent start to defending the North West
title as it puts the team into the Semi Final. Thank you to
Liesl Fretwell, Breeana McNeilly and Hayley Walton for
refereeing the games and good luck girls in the semi–
final.
Soccer
Lily Abbott (Coona)
Sally Deshon (Coona)
Sarah Richards (Coona)
Annie Nash (Coona)
Heidi Abbott (Coona)
Eugenie Martin (Coona)
Teaghan Barron (Coona)
Netball
Liesl Fretwell (Coona)
Sophie Stinson (Coona)
Hayley Walton (Coona)
Maddie McNeilly (Coona)
Hollee Watts (Coona)
Lakeyia Wood (Coona)
Breeana McNeilly (Coona)
Open League
Harley Wood (Coona)
Donald Kuras (Coona)
Blake Cain (Coona)
Steve Watton (Coona)
Josh Masman (Coona)
Ed Martin (Coona )
Luke Michael (Coona)
U15 League
Jack Isedale
Darcy Abel
Cody Whitty
Fred Griffiths
Back L-R: Ale Van Schalkwyk, Molly Atkinson, Kadesha Ayoub, Sophie
Stinson and Hollee Watts. Front L-R: Darcy Cain, Kiara Hawkins,
Mariah Pennell and Meg Walton.
NW Swimming Carnival
Fifteen Coonabarabran High students travelled to
Armidale on the 2nd March to their represent their school
at the North West Swimming Carnival.
Despite the usual Armidale weather of four seasons in
one day, all the students competed to their best ability
and enjoyed the atmosphere. Three students were
selected in the NW Team for individual events. They
gained selection by placing in the top 3 positions in their
respected events. Kate Masman was selected in the
100m Freestyle, Logan Meyers in the 50m Freestyle and
Tristan Sulter in the 100m Breaststroke.
These students will represent the school and NW
region at the Combined High Schools Swimming Carnival
being held in Sydney on the 26-28th of March. Good luck
at the championships.
North West Touch
On Tuesday 10 March Blake Cain, Ethan Whipper,
Donald Kuras and Jack Masman Travelled to Inverell to
participate in the North West Touch trials. As usual the
standard of touch was very high and our boys acquitted
themselves well on a very warm day.
At the end of the day Blake Cain was selected in the
North West Open Team and will now go to Coffs Harbour
to play in state inter-regional championships. Blake has
previously represented North West in 15’s Touch.
Thanks to Patty Cain for transporting the boys to Inverell.
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