Friday 26th February 2016

— Sheridan’s Bridge Road —

— Rutherglen — Victoria 3685 —

www.rutherglenhs.vic.edu.au

Email: rutherglen.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au

Phone: 02 6032 9483 Fax: 02 6032 9185

Absence Line: 02 6032 9818

Principal Phil Rogers

Assistant Principal Jennie Ward

Regards, Phil Rogers Principal

Camps

Ron Webb in his new role of Careers Coordinator took a group of Year 12s to Wollongong University on the 1st and 2nd February. The students get to experience university life first hand, attend lectures and hopefully reduce the uncertainty and fear of tertiary education away from home. Stu-dents certainly enjoyed their time and came back very positive and motivated. (More on page 2.)

The Year 12 Study Camp went ahead last Sunday to Tuesday at Valley Homestead and was very well organ-ised. As usual, study skills, goal setting and learning to extend them-selves and support each other were central elements of the camp.

We are looking at potentially chang-ing dates to a different time of the year and will be surveying staff, stu-dents and parents on this matter.

The Year 7 Orientation Camp was held last Wednesday to Friday at Howman’s Gap and was also very well organised. Students work close-ly in groups and the key concepts are getting to know each other and their teachers, and seeing just how much they can achieve if they push them-selves.

A letter outlining costs, arrange-ments etc. has recently gone out to parents asking for deposits for the Year 10 Melbourne Urban Experi-ence. There is also opportunity for fundraising to reduce the overall cost of this camp.

Swimming sports

The school Swimming Carnival was held on Tuesday. The number of students turning up in house colours was very encouraging. The day was going to be very hot and teachers were on duty to ensure students remained Sun Smart. Participation levels were high, and Power House emerged victorious.

Wollongong University - A Great Experience

On Monday 1st of February 12 motivated and excited

Rutherglen High School boarded a bus (along with 16

Wodonga Senior Secondary College) destined for

sunny Wollongong.

The purpose of the trip was for students to have a taste of

University life as well as participate in a number of ses-

sions.

Sunny Wollongong proved not to be so sunny so a walk to

the beach when we first arrived was not possible however

students did not seem too fussed about that. Instead some

students utilised the games room while others organised

themselves on a campus tour run by some of the current

Wollongong students.

The next day was the student sessions. Students had or-

ganised themselves online into various sessions they were

interested in. Some of these included multimedia, Science,

the Arts, Engineering and Philosophy just to name a few.

Students also got to do some general information sessions

including what courses Wollongong University offers,

where university degrees can take students, accommoda-

tion at Wollongong and what university life is like. Overall

the students found these sessions to be informative and

interesting.

The Wollongong University experience was a great oppor-

tunity for Rutherglen students to experience university life

as well as start the process of considering possible career

options and university courses which may be suited to

those careers. Overall this camp was a really positive

experience for our students and we would like to thank

Wollongong for giving our students this opportunity.

Year 7 TEXTILES

VCE ART

Year 9 2016

Our Year 9 students have started the year very positively . They have all returned with a very keen and willing attitude, which is fantastic to see. As you know, Year 9 at Rutherglen High School is full of opportunities for the students to extend themselves. All Year 9 students have started working towards their core project and have signed up for a Community Service. Some have even started their Com-munity Service already! We have had the Bogong School visit us for a whole day of activities, and the students conducted themselves extremely well. It is shaping up to be a very busy year for our Year 9 students. Keep up the great work!

David Janissen

Year 9 Coordinator

Year 10 Urban Experience Camp, Melbourne

All Year 10 students will have received two of the four Information letters regarding this Camp. The 4-day Urban Experience forms an important part of your child’s Level

10 program, so it is hoped that all students will attend. The $100 deposit will need to be paid by Friday 4th March please. We expect to be able to keep the total cost of

the Camp at $500 (less any fundraising that your child will be given the opportunity to participate in). This covers all booked activities, (including the International live

stageshow, ‘The Sound of Music’), accommodation, bus travel and most meals. You are most welcome to pay for the Camp in instalments. Please read the information

letters carefully, and if you have any queries or concerns, please contact Year 10 Coordinator, Peter Jakober, via the General Office.

Year 11 Literature class meet Rosalie Ham . .

Author Rosalie Ham was one of the guest speakers at the recent opening of the new and refur-

bished Mulwala Public Library. Our Year 11 Literature class, who are currently studying one of

Rosalie’s novels, ‘The Dressmaker’, took full advantage of having Rosalie so close to home.

The class attended the Library opening, listened to Rosalie’s wise (and oft amusing) words, chatted at

length with her (Rosalie is also a teacher, thus made a clear bee-line for the uniformed girls to chat

with them about their studies), and of course asked Rosalie to autograph their personal copies of ‘The

Dressmaker’, as well as our Library copy.

Rosalie’s talk was refreshing and down-to-earth; her deep love of reading and writing tangible and

infectious. She spoke passionately of library ‘spaces’, the crucial role they play in our communities,

and the importance of retaining the traditional whilst embracing modern technologies.

The girls were extremely appreciative to have the opportunity to meet Rosalie, and there was much

enthusiastic reflection during the debrief, including the desire to read Rosalie’s ‘other’, not-so-famous-

as-the-dressmaker, novels! . .

Health Corner

SPORT REPORT Year 7 & 8 Swimming Trials

Year 7 School Immunisation Immunisation day is fast approaching for our

Year 7 students. Rutherglen High School im-

munisation will be conducted on Thursday

10th March. As a parent there are some im-

portant things you can do to make the experi-

ence not quite as daunting for your child.

These include:

Discussing how important and lifesaving

immunisations are, and that severe

allergic reactions are extremely

rare.

Ensuring your child has a healthy break-

fast on the day. A substantial

breakfast will be digested slowly,

providing sustained energy and

also allowing your child to think

clearly and rationally. Examples

would be eggs on wholemeal

toast, muesli and yogurt, pancakes

and fruit, toasted wholegrain sand-

wich, fruit smoothie with yogurt.

Even if your child does not normally

eat breakfast this is a really im-

portant part of a positive immunisa-

tion experience.

Helping your child to stay hydrated-

send a water bottle to school with

them. The needle is only tiny but

being inserted to a well hydrated

plump arm is going to ensure only a

tiny sting.

If your child is nervous encourage them

to go first- delaying the immunisa-

tion can result in increased anxiety

Discussing with your child what they can

do to distract themselves whilst

waiting- listen to music, play com-

puter games, read etc

Remind your child that if they feel un-

well- tell the immunisation staff-

they are specifically trained to

monitor and look after your child. It

is normal to have a small amount

of pain, redness or swelling at the

injection site, this is nothing to be

concerned about.

Yours sincerely, Linda Elkington

Adolescent Health Nurse

Year 8 Science

Mrs Naughtin’s Year 8 Science classes have

been busy learning about all the systems of

the body.

Last week the two classes conducted a

chicken wing dissection to learn more about

bones, joints, ligaments and muscles.

In three weeks’ time, the students will par-

ticipate in a pig’s heart dissection to gain a

better understanding of the anatomy of the

heart.

RHS Swimming Carnival

This course deals

specifically with

the challenges of

parenting after

separation

Register:

The Parenting Team at

Gateway Community Health on

02 6022 8888

Information Night

Thank you to the girls who have registered to be part of this years’ Debutante Balls.

The Debutante Ball dates will be 13th & 20th May 2016.

We will be holding an information night on Sunday 28th February at 5pm in the St. Stephens Hall, High Street, Rutherglen. All debutantes and partners to attend with a parent/

guardian.

An information booklet will be available on the night.

Dates:

Wed 24th Feb – 23rd March

(5 weeks)

Time:

10am – 12am

Venue:

Gateway Community Health

155 High Street, Wodonga

Cost:

$50 (per person inc. GST)

Concession $25

Childcare not available

Bookings essential

Tuesday 4.00 – 5.30pm.

Scout/Guide Hall High Street Rutherglen

(Leaders are at the hall from 3.30pm to enable girls to walk to the hall direct from school if desired)

Craft fun/yummy cooking/camps/ canoeing/leadership opportunities and much much more.

For more information contact Anne on 0428329699 (60329699)

Wahgunyah Lions

Football Netball Club

will be holding Junior

Football registration on

Tuesday and Thursday

evenings from 5.30pm.

All present and new

players are encouraged

to come along and

register for the 2016

season.

Year 7 Welcome BBQ RHS thank our students & their families, as

well as staff, for attending our Welcome

barbeque on Wednesday evening. The

weather was certainly against us, and we

realise some of the Year 7s had sporting

commitments, but it was a good ‘roll up’

nonetheless, and clearly enjoyed by those in

attendance. Thanks to Megan & Pete Scott

for the Jam Sanga, as well as our guest –

rapper ..!.. (could this be our 2021 School

Captain??...) and of course a special thanks

to our Hospitality students and the catering

team. Pip & Pip 40 cent . . .

The mosh . .

Year 7 rulz ok!