KANAHOOKA

HIGH SCHOOL Proud member of Dapto Learning Community and Curriculum Network Illawarra

ISSUE No. 8 Newsletter 2 JUNE 2017

Robert Street, Dapto 2530 Telephone: 4261 4011

South Coast Regional Dance Festival 2017 During Terms 1 & 2, the Kanahooka Dance Ensemble have been working tirelessly before and after school and also during sport to prepare for the annual South Coast Regional Dance Festival. On Wednesday evening 31 May, Friday evening 2 June and Saturday evening 3 June, 12 of our wonderful students will be performing their piece “Colour-blind” at the prestigious Illawarra Performing Arts Centre. All students, families, staff and friends of Kanahooka High School are invited to come along and witness our talented students alongside some of the best quality of Dance in Public Education in our region. Tickets can be purchased via: http://www.merrigong.com.au/buy.html?showid=2847

The Kanahooka High School students involved are, Lauren A, Holly C, Charlotte C, Charlotte C,

Bonnie-Rose C, Kiana E, Maddison H, Lily J, Carissa M, Chloe P, Kara R, Elise S and Chloe W. We wish

these students all the best for their upcoming performances!

English

News from English Our students have surfaced from a heavy week of examinations and our staff have been working tirelessly to get the exams marked and returned to students this week. We are now moving into new units of work and exciting texts to round out the semester: Year 7: Cultural Stories: looking at the story-telling traditions around the world and in different cultures, including Australian Indigenous culture. Year 8: Call to Adventure: Students will look at the hero’s journey narrative structure and how it appears in short stories and film. Year 9: Romeo and Juliet: A classic study of Shakespeare, exploring conflict, love and family relationships. Year 10: Classes will be doing a combination of Shakespeare’s world and a film study of What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? in preparation for Term 3. Year 11: Standard English are starting their Close Study of Text on Peter Weir’s iconic film Witness. Year 12: Will have the opportunity to attend HSC workshops at Sydney University with Mr Francis. We hope that they find these workshops helpful for their HSC preparation and study. We’d like to thank all of the students for their incredible efforts during the exams, and the parents who have assisted students during this time. We hope our students get the results that they have worked so hard for. Our CAPA staff are super-excited for the work that our students have done for Choir, Dance Festival and Southern Stars, which is coming up in August. Watch this space for more exciting news on Southern Stars in Term 3! Ms Etheridge English

A step closer to transitioning to the New Financial System

Kanahooka High School will be transitioning to the new NSW public schools’ finance system. What this means for students and parents is that from 30 June 2017 we will not be able to receipt any payments in any form, be it cash or cheque or POP (on-line). Our new system is scheduled to be up and running some time in August. We will keep you up to date with the progress and advise when we can start receipting again. School invoices have now been issued and we ask if you can make any payments, be that part of, or in full by 30 June. If you have any concerns, please contact Melinda Arrighi, Office Manager on 4261 4011.

Deputy Principal Stage 6

Stage 6 Report As part of the ongoing improvements and strategies for our Year 12 students, we have introduced a systematic form of revision across all the faculties. This approach sees each subject line focus on a key revision area over each fortnight. These include:

Extended Responses

Deconstructing Questions

Glossary/Terms

Short Answer Responses

Examination Techniques and Multiple Choice Responses

Staff meet every four weeks to discuss how they have implemented the strategies and share resources. The general student response has been positive and they prefer the structured approach across all faculties. Each fortnight the focus for that subject line changes so that all six areas are covered for each student.

Last week saw Year 11 complete their examinations. As well as being integral in the reporting process, we will use these exam results to target areas of deficiency. A similar approach to the Year 12 model will be introduced in Term 3.

A reminder to all senior students that KHS has a number of support structures in place to assist them achieve their goals. These include Kullillah, the After School Tutorial Centre and Uni Tutors. Please take advantage of these support structures, or speak to your Year Adviser or Deputy to ensure a smooth transition to the HSC in October.

Mr Panecasio Stage 6 Deputy Principal

Checklist: How to best support your child during their HSC

Aim to build a support network of teachers, friend and families around your child for

guidance and a helping hand.

Talk to your child! Keep the lines of communication open at all times (especially

during the most stressful).

Stay informed by attending and speaking to teachers/university representatives, etc.

Negotiate your expectations around study, free time and leisure activities. This may

require some flexibility on your part.

Celebrate successes throughout the year. This can be as simple as improving the

result in a task or achieving a short term goal.

Aim to reduce the family stressors on your child, especially around examination

time.

Be realistic as to what your son/daughter may be able to achieve in the HSC.

Provide as much practical, loving support as you can!

VET

Hospitality VET Career Expo Catering Year 11 and 12 Hospitality students participated over 2 days in the Career Expo Catering. Day 1 was the busiest with students catering for 50 VIP Principals in the function room and over 350 Career Expo Representatives. The students also washed and dried crockery, glasses and cutlery for the function room. The Year 12 students set the tables as part of the Serve Food and Beverage unit in Hospitality. It was all hands on deck when the food arrived. The students in a very short amount of time placed the food on the tables provided. During the service the students were very professional in their manner and were happy to advise and help the representatives with dietary needs and requests. At the end of the shift, the students washed, dried and packed everything away in the correct place. Day 2 was a bit quieter and the students had the opportunity to make mini chicken schnitzel burgers before service. Again, the students were very professional in their manner in serving the representatives on the day. The students are required to complete 12 service periods over 2 years whilst studying Hospitality. The majority of this is carried out in the Mandatory Work Placement. The experience of catering for the Careers Expo will go towards one service period. I would like to thank Ms Phelan for allowing the students to experience this catering event and to my Hospitality students for stepping up and taking on the challenge and being professional at all times. Day 1

Day 2

VET

Principal’s Conference A selection of Year 12 students have been participating in the catering for the Principal’s Conference held

at school each term. The students make a variety of sandwiches, sweets and a fruit platter. The students

also make a variety of beverages to order for them to drink. Pictures below show the students catering

skills:

Year 11 Hospitality

Year 11 Hospitality continue to grow in strength in the practical unit: Use Food Preparation Equipment.

Over the term the students are honing in on their precision cuts and making food items to industry

standard. Some pictures below of the student’s work:

Year 12 Hospitality

Year 12 Hospitality are busy working through the competencies in Hospitality. The students have just

completed the competency; Serve Food and Beverages. The students did simulation role plays in class:

setting tables, napkin folds, greeting and serving guests food and drinks. Some pictures below of the

student’s work:

It is important for students to complete all the assessment tasks both practical and theory in Hospitality to be deemed competent. Students need to have a study plan in place for exam revision and catch up on work at home. Students need to be wearing the correct PPE in practical lessons and on work placement. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.

Ms Coogan

TAS

Jessica C Tahlia R Matt D

Careers

Our students gain vocational skills

Congratulations to the sixty plus students from Years 11 and 12 who have enrolled this year in one subject at TAFE or another Registered Training Organisation, as part of their HSC. Many students have achieved 100% attendance and are proving how much they value vocational learning. Courses studied include: Construction, Early Childhood, Bricklaying, Beauty, Hairdressing, Human Services (Nursing), Property Services, Automotive Technology, Animal Studies, Hospitality, Retail Baking, Community Services and Business Services. Well done to all our students for their hard work balancing school with external studies. Keep up the good work! Ms Phelan Careers News from Textiles Technology Students in Years 7 and 8 have been busy this term learning about screen printing and appliqué.

The students have been drawing designs, from which they then made stencils for screen printing and appliqué.

Appliqué is cutting out fabric into a desired shape and using Visofix, a type of glue that melts when heat is applied from the iron to bond the two fabrics together. The students then carefully either hand or machine stitched around the shape firmly attaching it to the fabric.

The students incorporated both these decoration techniques into their designs and lastly, they all learnt the use of the overlocker to neatly finish off their work.

We are now all busy finishing off our final project before the end of term, and looking forward to seeing what the students create.

Mrs Haines TAS

DAPTO MALL SCHOOLS COMPETITION

The campaign will run until Sunday 25 June 2017.

Every dollar spent by customers can be allocated to the participating school of your choice. The schools with the most points per student at the end of the promotional period will win. The prizes allocated to the winning schools are: First Prize: $2,000.00 Second Prize: $1,000.00 Third Prize: $750.00 How customers can participate Customers simply:

1. Make a purchase at Dapto Mall during the promotional period. 2. Visit www.daptomallschoolrewards.com.au, register your details and

upload your receipts to donate points to your nominated school. 3. Each dollar spent equals one (1) school Rewards point towards the

school of your choice. Plus, every customer who registers and uploads a receipt will automatically enter the draw for a chance to win a $250 Gift Card. Customer Service Desk for Assistance in uploading receipts

We appreciate that some customers do not use smart phones, so we have set up a part time customer service desk to assist people. The desk will be located on ground floor near travelator. The days and times the desk is supervised are: Thursday 1 June 11am – 2pm Thursday 8 June 11am – 2pm Thursday 15 June 11am – 2pm Thursday 22 June 11am – 2pm Sunday 25 June 10am – 4pm – the last day! Outside these times, customers can go to Centre Management.

….Say cheese School Photo Day is Wednesday 14 June (catch up day Wednesday 21 June)

Have your child’s school memories captured forever!

Please take time to read the relevant information on the MSP Photography payment envelopes and remember these helpful points:

Don’t seal envelopes inside each other. You can pay for all children in one envelope, however each child needs to

have their own envelope on photo day.

Sibling Photo Envelopes are available from Mrs Sutherland in the PDHPE staffroom. Online ordering is NOT available

for Sibling Photo Packs.

Please enclose correct money as no change is given.

Return your individual photo envelopes on photo day. Your child will be asked to present the envelope directly to the

MPS photographer, sending it to school earlier will only create more work for your school administration staff.

AUTUMN SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY

2 car driving lessons for $100.00. Manual or Automatic lessons available, including

Saturday mornings. Refer a friend to get $10 off your third lesson.

Each 1 hour lesson counts for 3 hours in your logbook Pickup/Drop off at home, school or work

Attention!!!!!

Maintenance work in progress

Our school will soon be undergoing some maintenance work. During this time (possibly between Weeks 7 to 9 of this term) you will notice scaffolding be erected. We aim to minimise disruptions to students, staff and visitors, however, due to the nature of the work we may need to divert access to particular areas of the school. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to the work being completed promptly.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday 9 June

Superhero Mufti Day

Monday 12 June

Queen’s Birthday Public Holday Wednesday 14 June

School Photographs (catch up 21/6/17) Zone Athletics Carnival

Monday 19 June to Friday 23 June

NAIDOC Week Monday 26 June to Friday 30 June

Year 12 Trial Exams Friday 30 June

Last day of Term 2

CANTEEN UNIFORM PRICES

Blouse (White with emblem) $20.00

Cardigan (Black with emblem) $40.00

Tailored Long Pants (Black) $31.00

Tailored Shorts (Black) $28.00

Skirt $25.00

Tunic $50.00

Polo Shirts (with emblem) $20.00

Sloppy Joe $20.00

Sports Shirt $32.00

Jacket (Black) $45.00

Long Pants (Black) $30.00

Shorts (Black) $20.00

Sport Shorts $22.00

Stockings $5.00

Uniform Sales available from

Canteen between 7.30am and 2pm

excluding Recess 10.40am –11.05am

and Lunch 1.05pm-1.30pm on Tues,

Wed and Fri only.