Singleton High School 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 Newsletter Week 1, Term 1 2015 School Information Principal Deputy Principal Yr 7,11 Deputy Principal Yr 8,12 Deputy Principal Yr 9, 10 Deputy ILNNP Welfare HT (rel) Administration HT (rel) Admin Manager HT English (rel) HT Science (rel) HT Maths HT Home Ec HT Industrial Arts HT PDHPE HT Special Ed HT HSIE Librarian Canteen Coordinator Canteen Phone Joanne Gray Ian Skilton Shane Hookway Glenn Yates David Welsh Dayna Cowmeadow Graeme Lindsay Margaret Richardson Nerida McNamara Leanne Mullen Kathleen Prudence Tracey Holloway Jason Kolatchew Clemma Bendeich Kirsten Strachan Bruce Withers Martin Gray Tracy Johnson 02 6572 2373 Year Advisors 2015: Year 7 Cindy Koletsis-Tatt & Tristan Chapman Year 8 Leanne Mullen & Margaret Bagnall Year 9 Nathan Jones & Jaye Sunnerton Year 10 Andrew Sommerville & Daniel Mead Year 11 Daniel Higgins & Megan Smith Year 12 Bob Collins & Leanne Ellis P&C Association meets the 3rd Monday of the month in common room Next meeting 16 February 2015 President Secretary Treasurer Mrs Salli Avard Mrs Cynthia Mulholland Mr Simon Rock School Hours 9.25am - 3.25pm School Office Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm Important Information and Dates 3 February 5 February 10 February 16 February 18 February 19 February 20 February 24 February 27 February 2,3,4 March 3 March 11 March 12 March 15 March (Sunday) 16 to 27 March 16 March 20 March 23 March 26 March 30 March 31 March 2 April HSC Excellence Assembly Swimming carnival Year 7 cyber safety P & C meeting 7.30pm Zone swimming carnival HSC mathematics day University road show Year 5/6 parent info night Year 7 vaccinations Year 11 VET work readiness workshop Year 7 Aussie Bush Camp Regional swimming carnival Hunter Valley Wet lLands Hospitality catering event Selective High Schools placement test Hospitality catering event Year 12 exams P & C meeting 7.30pm Under 13’s 7 a side league Under 14&15 9’s league Senior Citizens function IRP interview day Yrs 7 and 11 progress reports home Meeka Youth Festival IRP interviews Roadwhyz Year 12 Year 7 and 11 parent teacher night Zone cross country Last day Term 1 Principal’s Report I would like to thank the students, staff and Vicki Lindsay in the Support Unit. community for the very warm welcome I have received as the new Principal of Singleton High School. I am very proud and excited to be part of such a big and vibrant school, and look forward to working with everyone to celebrate what we do well, and to make a good school even better. We have had a bigger than expected return of Year 11 students, so many classes are bursting at the seams. We will look to finalise these numbers as the week progresses. It is wonderful to see so many students intent on successfully gaining their HSC. Welcome back also to the rest of our student body It is very clear to me that Singleton High is very who are already familiar with the routines and much a part of its community and there is real pride procedures of SHS. I have been pleased to see the in the school and in the community. As a large welcome offered to our brand new enrolments from current students. comprehensive high school, the students enjoy a wide range of curriculum and extra-curricula choices A big thank you to our parent and community volunand opportunities, which would be the envy of many teers who have looked after the uniform shop: as you’d imagine, this is a very busy time during the other schools. first week of school. On the subject of school Through this newsletter and in other forums I look uniform, it is great to see the majority of our student forward to sharing with you the schools purpose and body wearing it correctly and with pride. The P&C direction and celebrating its achievements. It is has endorsed the school uniform policy and we important that you know that you, the parents, play expect students to come appropriately attired. We an important part in helping guide school priorities are able to supply uniform items to those who face and I am keen to hear your ideas. You rightly have difficulties wearing the correct uniform. Please high expectations of the school, and in turn, we speak with the deputies or HT Welfare if you require have high expectations of ourselves. It is my strong assistance in this area. We are also happy to lend view that every student can learn and improve and uniform items to students on the rare occasion that we will make no apology for setting high standards their own uniform is ‘in the wash’. and expectations both inside and outside the classroom. You will see later in this newsletter a request for more volunteers for the uniform shop and/or A very special welcome to our Year 7 students who canteen. If you are able to help out even if it is only started on Wednesday with wide-eyed enthusiasm. once a month, we would be very grateful. Phone I have visited a number of classes and am Tracy Johnson on 0439 384 484. heartened to see the excitement with which both teachers and students have approached the start of I look very much forward to meeting parents through the year. Thank you to Mr Chapman and various channels, and again, thank you for the loveMrs Koletsis-Tatt, the Year 7 advisors, for their ly welcome. obvious passion and dedication for their new role. Jo Gray As usual there is always some staff turnover in such a large school and I’d like to extend a warm PRINCIPAL welcome to our new staff members. Kristen Strachan is the new Head Teacher of Special Education, and comes to us from Muswellbrook High. Clemma Mansfield is the new Head Teacher PD/H/PE, recently from Cessnock High. Maddie Valentine has been permanently appointed in English, and replaces Tim Horstead who retired in 2014. I would also like to welcome back from maternity leave Malinda Latona in CAPA and Annie Baldwin in Science, who are both returning part time. Welcome also to our temporary staff, Samantha Cockerill in CAPA, Lenore Studdert and Tarni Hawkins in HSIE, and Di Daley and Welfare News Welcome back to school Many active student welfare programs operate at Singleton High School. They aim to ensure that students are happy and safe at all times. The Head Teacher Welfare co-ordinates welfare programs within the school and works with parents, teachers, Year Advisors, students and outside agencies. Year Advisors: Each student group from Year 7 through to Year 12 has two Year Advisors. Your Year Advisor will help you by supporting you with your personal welfare, subject choices and smooth transition through Years 7 - 12. School Counsellors: Singleton High School has a team of School Counsellors who are available to speak with parents and students and will discuss matters of a personal nature, subject choice, study techniques and future schooling. Any matters of a private nature are kept strictly confidential. Referral forms may be obtained from the Head Teacher Welfare or Year Advisers. Students with Special Needs: The school counsellors and Learning Support Team evaluate students who have special needs. The Learning Support Team prepares special, individual programs to support these students. Student Assistance Scheme: Financial assistance to parents of students in Years 7 - 10 is available through the Student Assistance Scheme. Assistance is allocated on a needs basis by application to the Head Teacher Welfare. Help with uniforms: Parents / guardians are encouraged to send students to school in sturdy shoes that enclose the student’s instep. Plain black sports shoes (leather like) can be worn so that parents / guardians only need to buy a single pair of shoes. Students not in uniform are not permitted to go on excursions, represent the school, work for the school (in a position such as a messenger) or be publicly presented to the school at assemblies and public meetings. It may also be necessary for them to be excluded from practical subjects for reasons of safety. Whilst every effort is made by students to wear their uniform, we understand that on rare occasions students are unable to be in full uniform. When unable to wear uniform, students bring a note explaining the reason or see the Head Teacher Welfare, who will loan a suitable item. The School can also supply uniform items to families who may be experiencing financial hardship. Apply through the HT Welfare. Year 7 Report Parent Information Aussie Bush Camp Aussie Bush Camp for all Year 7 students will be held on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of March. Permission notes will be going home in the coming weeks with all information required. Swimming Carnival The school swimming carnival will be held this Thursday 5 February and all Year 7 students are required to attend as there will be no classes at school that day. There is plenty of water fun for everyone and you don't have to swim in events if you don't want to. If for some reason you can’t get in the water, a signed note from mum or dad is required to be given to Singleton High School staff on the day. Volunteers The uniform shop and Canteen are after volunteers, so if anyone can help out for a day a month or even just an hour, please callTracey Johnson on 0439 384 484 and let her know. Newsletters A reminder that the newsletters are published fortnightly and are available on the school’s website on the Friday afternoon. Late to school or need to leave early? If running late in the morning please send your child with a signed note explaining lateness to the student counter where a late slip will be issued. Nothing else needs to be done as the lateness has been explained. If you forget to send a note, please call the school at your convenience to give reason or the lateness will stay recorded as unexplained and will show as such on your child’s report card. If your child needs to leave early, please send a signed note explaining why leave is needed, the date and the time. They are required to line up at the student counter at 9am and will be issued with a pass out slip which must be kept on them at all times until 3.30pm of that day. Uniform If for some reason your child has to come to school out of uniform, a signed note must be sent in and given to the roll call teacher at roll call. A suitable replacement item can be loaned to them. Black shoes must be worn at all times. And some answers to frequently asked questions: We have Eftpos facilities at the canteen, uniform shop and front office, but no cash out facility is available. The main office is open from 8.30am and the students’ counter is open at 8.45am each morning. Sickbay doesn't have panadol to administer to students who get a headache, but if your child requires pain relief at regular times then you can leave it in sick bay with instructions and your child can come when they require it. (good idea if they suffer regular stomach pains or migraines and may save you a few trips to the High School office. We have a locked bike storage enclosure if you want to ride your bike to school. If you lose your bus pass then replacements are available ( at a cost ) direct from the bus company only. We have treat days at the canteen every term, keep an eye on the countdown board at the canteen so you can bring some money...our next one will be on Friday 13th, Dominoes pizza and lollies and did you know that we have a slushie machine at the canteen and you can get a slushie every day for just $2.00 Library Report Aboriginal Education Norta Norta Tutoring Norta Norta tutoring will be available again throughout the year for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Assistance with Literacy and Numeracy will be offered to students who want help with homework, studying, assessments and day to day class activities. Students may receive tutoring within the classroom or down in the Ka-Wul Centre from our tutors. If you or your child would like more information please contact Alix Scolari or Sharon Bailey in the Ka-Wul Centre on (02) 65711199. PDHPE and Sport News Sports Program Swimming Carnival Singleton High School’s sport program for Year 8, 9 and 10 will occur on Thursdays throughout 2015, commencing Term 1 during periods 1 and 2. Students will have the opportunity to select from a variety of sports listed below. Some sports have costs associated set by the service providers and venues. Students are to select their sport for each term in the following way: Non-paying sports – Students access the school MOODLE website and choose the sport selection section. Paying sports – Students are to pay the money to the front office at the student counter into the correct account to secure a position in the paying sport of their choice. Please note that all sports have a limited number of positions and some sports may also be unable to run due to numbers. We endeavour to provide a variety of sport choice to suit all students. Some sports and activities such as BMX, cycling, Singleton High School’s swimming carnival will be an all day event to be held: SPORT Rock and Water Badminton BMX/Cycling/ Mountain Biking Ten Pin Bowling Lawn Bowls Volley Ball Ultimate Frisbee Swimming $48 Basketball Tennis $32 Touch Football Fitness (School Gym) Boys Group (Yr9 only) Members $20 Non Member $40 Skating WHERE: YMCA Singleton Swim and Gym DATE: Thursday 5 February 2015 TIME: 9.00am to 3.00pm (roll call at 9:25am) COST: $3 pool entry (canteen facilities also available) TRANSPORT: 1) Students who normally catch buses will be dropped off and picked up by their buses at the pool EXCEPT FOR HUNTER VALLEY BUSES who will be dropped off at school and picked up at school at the end of the day. 2) Students who do not normally catch a bus and who are unable to get to the pool should meet at EAST QUAD BY 8:45 am so they can be escorted to the pool by a staff member NOTE: The SRC will be running a sausage sizzle and the canteen will be available to place orders for hot food by 10:00am with it being brought out to the students at 11:00am and 1:00pm. Drinks and ice blocks will be available throughout the day. IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER: Please listen to 98.1 2NM or 98.1 Power FM after 7.00am for any changes to the program. There will be no other classes at school on Thursday as all students, including senior students, Cheerleading Tble/Paddle Fit 4 Chicks are expected to attend and participate in the Tennis $20 carnival. There will be a range of events catering for $10 $10 all student abilities, so please encourage your Softball Dance Multi sports children to attend the carnival. Thank you for your skating will require students to have their own support. equipment including safety equipment, and students will not be able to participate without the correct REMEMBER: SLIP SLOP SLAP, WRAP and equipment. SEEK and wear HOUSE COLOURS which are: Cricket Netball Yoga Any student who suffers from asthma or an- Burdekin, Blue. Elliot, Yellow. aphylaxis must have their medication and/or ep- Howe, Red. Munroe, Green ipen with them at all times. Please complete a permission note if you do not Due to the limited facilities at school many sports wish your child to participate in water activities or will be carried out at various venues outside of the they are a weak swimmer. Please return this to a grounds of Singleton High. This will require students PDHPE staff member prior to the carnival. to travel by bus or walk to these venues under the supervision of Singleton High School staff. If you do Daniel Higgins, Sports Organiser not wish for your child to participate in a sport outside of the school grounds please ensure that they select an appropriate sport. Handy Hints and Tips Printable 2015 homework calendars Kids and families run more smoothly when there's a plan - so print out School A to Z’s 2015 homework and study calendar, which includes key dates and school holidays. Find out more at http://bit.ly/2015SchoolCalendar. ——————————————————————— Helping your child with career choices A video interview with a career expert offers advice to parents about how they can assist their children to recognise their personal interests and choose a career that suits them. Find out more: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/ vetinschools/schooltowork/parentscommunity/ partnerships.html ——————————————————————— Are active kids less likely to be bullied? Researchers have found kids who do extracurricular activities (such as sport or voluntary work) tend to be safer online, encounter less cyberbullying, and are more resilient to harassment if it occurs. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/cyber bullying/kids-who-are-less-likely-to-be-cyberbullied ——————————————————————— Leaving your child at home alone Making some clear 'home alone' rules with your child gives them an understanding of their boundaries and can also keep you from worrying. Most kids will be fine on their own when the appropriate time comes, so long as some guidelines are followed. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/ GymAbility returns to the YMCA Singleton Heights Sports Centre next week! For those of you who are new to GymAbility it is a program where we have gymnastics lessons suitable for people with a disability (both children and adults). You can try your hand at trampoline jumps, tumbling and more in a fun, safe and soft environment. Progress at your own pace, develop coordination, flexibility, motor skills and confidence, and experience the satisfaction of achieving and excelling. Session times are: Under 15 year old: 10:30am-11:15am 15 year old and older: 11:30am-12:15am We look forward to seeing you there!! Rotary Exchange Some wonderful news was received just before Christmas break from Hanna Ferguson (Year 12 2013), who is currently on a rotary exchange in Sweden. Hanna was voted (out of all the girls at her high school) as ‘Lucia’ a major community event. She represented the school and community by being head of the choir and leading all the other girls in. This was a very large honour – she was the first non Swedish person to get this honour. She had to lead (in Swedish) 6 songs and read a poem. Well done Hanna, and if you are interested in finding more out about the Rotary Student Exchange Program go to http://www.ryea.org.au/, for the information you will need Canteen and Uniform Shop News We are desperate for new volunteers to help out in either the canteen or the uniform shop. If you can spare a day or even a few hours please call Tracy Johnson on 0439 384484 . Our canteen and uniform shop are run solely by volunteers and all profits go back into the P&C to aid the school. Canteen Price list Term 1 2015 Hot Food Nuggets (5) $ 2.00 Sausage Roll $ 3.50 Meat Pie $ 4.00 Eftpos facilities are available at the canteen and at Cheese and Bacon Pie the uniform shop and you can shop online for Chicken Burger uniforms as well. Just Google Singleton High School Beef Burger and follow the links. Uniform Shop Summer Price List Monday – 8.30am to 10.00am and 4.00pm to 5.00pm Skirt – Checked grey 8 - 20 $46.00 Skirt – Checked grey 22 - 26 $52.00 Blouse – Blue or White $23.00 Polo shirt – Blue or White $27.00 Pants ( girls) – Navy Hipster $40.00 Pants - 3/4 (girls) $38.00 Shorts – Grey Longer leg (old style) $ 5.00 Shorts – Grey Short leg (elastic waist) $27.00 PE/Sport: PE / Sport Polo Shirt $27.00 PE / Sport Shorts – Navy $22.00 Winter Stock also available Specials….. We have the older longer style boys grey shorts still available and must go… $5.00 a pair Second Hand Clothing Available all items $5.00 each $ 4.50 $ 4.50 $ 4.50 Sweet Chilli Wrap $ 5.00 Pizza Roundas $ 2.50 Noodles $ 2.50 Salt and Vinegar tenders (NED) $ 1.00 Garlic Bread (NED) $ 1.00 Sauce $ 0.30 Rolls Salad Roll (No Meat) $ 4.50 Salad Roll (With Meat) $ 5.00 Salad tub (with egg) $ 5.00 Fruit Salad tub $ 4.00 Sandwiches Chicken and Lettuce $ 4.00 Ham, Cheese and Tomato $ 4.00 Egg and Lettuce $ 3.50 Beef and Pickles $ 4.00 Turley and Cranberry $ 4.00 Brekkie Ideas (before 9.30am) Hash Browns $ 1.00 Brekky Wrap $ 2.00 Healthy Meal Deal (orders only) Sandwich, juice and fruit $ 4.50 Daily Specials Payment: Cash or cheque, EFTPOS and credit card facilities. Location: Near the MPC building, enter through main office and follow the signs Monday Sliders $ 2.50 Tuesday Toasties $ 4.00 Cookies $ 2.50 Hot Dogs $ 3.50 Wednesday Thursday Mini Pizza $ 2.00 Donations of second hand uniforms would be greatly Chick Caesar Tub $ 5.00 appreciated. All money raised is donated back to the Friday school. Unfortunately we do not sell preloved Drinks, Chips, ice blocks and coffee also available uniforms on consignment. everyday Full Price list will be printed next newsletter
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